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- Yesterday40 min
Bonds Crack at 5%, Saylor’s Bitcoin Pivot, Hyperliquid vs CME & CLARITY Drama
This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone unpack a heavy macro week — from the 30-year US Treasury clearing 5% for the first time since 2007, to Strategy’s $1.5B convertible note buyback and Michael Saylor quietly testing the market on Bitcoin sales.They dig into Iran’s reported “Hormuz Safe” Bitcoin sanctions-bypass scheme, why David thinks Bitcoin is actually worse than fiat for evading sanctions, and the Coinbase/Circle/Hyperliquid USDC deal that triggered CME and ICE to run to regulators.Plus: David’s CFTC Chairman Michael Selig interview from Vegas, Austin Campbell on the Clarity Act, and Graham vs David on whether the bill actually passes by July 4th.Topics covered:• 30-year US Treasury clears 5% — what it means for hard assets• Iran’s Hormuz Safe Bitcoin maritime insurance play• Why David thinks Bitcoin is worse than fiat for sanctions evasion• Strategy’s $1.5B convertible note buyback and Saylor’s pivot• STRC (“stretch”) — the 11.5% Bitcoin yield play• Hyperliquid lands USDC deal with Coinbase and Circle• CME and ICE lobbying regulators over Hyperliquid• David’s interview with CFTC Chairman Michael Selig• Will the CLARITY Act pass by July 4th? Graham and David debate00:22 - Welcome and Guest Introduction00:58 - Bitcoin and Market Overview02:26 - Bond Market Analysis04:21 - Bitcoin's Relevance to Bonds07:34 - Japanese Bond Market Crisis08:25 - Iran's Bitcoin Maritime Insurance12:36 - Bitcoin and Privacy Coins14:07 - Strategy's Bitcoin Sales Strategy18:43 - Interview with Michael Saylor22:12 - Hyperliquid and USDC Deal25:58 - Regulatory Challenges for Hyperliquid32:03 - Clarity Act and Political Implications39:33 - Closing Remarks
- 1 weeks ago22 min
Coinbase Outage, Prediction Markets, BlackRock on Ethereum & Stablecoin Yield Wars
This week, Graham Stone and Alex Richardson break down the biggest stories in crypto, from Coinbase’s AWS-related outage to signs of risk appetite returning across Bitcoin, altcoins and NFTs.They also dig into the rise of prediction markets, how TradFi giants are moving into event contracts, BlackRock’s push to tokenize money market funds on Ethereum, and why stablecoin yield has become one of the key political fights in U.S. crypto regulation.Plus, Robert Kiyosaki is back with another doomer warning — this time about baby boomers facing severe financial pressure.Topics covered:• Coinbase outage and crypto infrastructure risk• Bitcoin, altcoins and NFTs catching bids• Prediction markets, manipulation and TradFi adoption• BlackRock tokenized money market funds on Ethereum• Stablecoin yield, banks and U.S. Treasury demand• Robert Kiyosaki’s warning for baby boomers00:30 - Market Updates: S&P 500, NASDAQ, Bitcoin01:29 - Altcoins and NFT Market Trends02:11 - Coinbase Outage Explanation03:03 - Technical Details of the Outage05:27 - Public Reaction and Speculation07:20 - Prediction Markets and Traditional Finance09:31 - ETFs and Crypto Legislation12:29 - BlackRock's Tokenized Funds15:13 - Clarity Act and Crypto Regulation19:25 - Robert Kiyosaki's Predictions
- 2 weeks ago23 min
Bitcoin Reclaims $80K as Stablecoins Surge and Trump Crypto Scrutiny Grows
Brought to you by orangerock.com. Trade Bitcoin, crypto, stocks and commodities. No surveillance, no friction, no limits.Want your brand on Bitcoin.com content? Reach out to ads@bitcoin.com.In this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and Alex Richardson break down a fast-moving week across Bitcoin, stablecoins, and crypto politics.Bitcoin pushes back toward $80K while stocks continue hitting all-time highs, raising the question of whether this is real strength or late-cycle euphoria. They also dig into the stablecoin sector as total market cap reaches a new high, euro stablecoins begin to grow under MiCA, and the broader role of stablecoins in global finance keeps expanding.The episode also covers:bearish calls for Bitcoin and the stock market why stablecoins are starting to look less like “crypto” and more like money World Liberty Financial and the growing scrutiny around Trump-linked crypto projects why Democrats are escalating attacks on crypto grift narratives a disturbing FBI case involving a suspected “reverse wrench attack”A wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin, macro, stablecoins, political risk, and the narratives shaping crypto right now.Graham Stone X Alex Richardson01:30 - Bitcoin's Price Surge and Short Sellers02:24 - Bearish Market Analysis by Gareth Soloway03:21 - Economic Predictions by Notable Figures05:28 - Stablecoin Market Developments08:16 - Euro-Pegged Stablecoins Growth10:27 - Stablecoins and Regulatory Challenges13:00 - World Liberty Financial Controversy18:15 - Political Implications of Crypto Controversies20:51 - Reverse Wrench Attack Incident
- 3 weeks ago24 min
Crypto Kidnappings, Bitcoin Fork Drama & Prediction Market Lawsuits
France is facing a terrifying wave of crypto-related kidnappings — and Alex argues intrusive tax reporting may be making holders easier to target.In this episode of The Weekly, Graham and Alex break down the latest crypto headlines: Bitcoin’s bounce back toward $79K, ETF inflows, bearish on-chain signals, Paul Stork’s new Ecash Bitcoin hard fork, New York’s lawsuits against prediction markets, EU sanctions targeting a ruble-backed stablecoin, and the Believe/Launchcoin controversy.Graham Stone X Alex Richardson00:00 - Arrest of French Tax Official00:29 - Weekly Crypto News Introduction01:29 - ETF Flows and Market Trends02:05 - Bullish and Bearish Market Takes03:48 - Token Narratives Episode Recap04:15 - New Bitcoin Hard Fork Announcement06:05 - Ecash and Drive Chain Model07:54 - Criticism and Support for Ecash09:22 - Bitcoin Conference and Interviews10:32 - Crypto Kidnapping Epidemic in France14:06 - Prediction Markets and Legal Issues19:36 - EU Sanctions on Russian Crypto21:23 - Arrest of Solana-Based Token Founder23:32 - Conclusion and Upcoming Content
- 4 weeks ago31 min
Could Bitcoin Freeze Old Wallets? The BIP 361 Debate Explained
In this episode of The Weekly, Graham and Alex break down one of the biggest new debates in Bitcoin: should old wallets be frozen to protect the network from a future quantum threat?They unpack BIP 361, the case for and against freezing legacy addresses, what it could mean for Satoshi’s coins, and why this debate goes far beyond technology. At the core is a much bigger question: if Bitcoin can change its rules to protect itself, does it stop being the immutable, neutral monetary asset people thought it was?The episode also covers:Bitcoin miner capitulationwhether mining centralization is a real long-term threatthe KelpDAO exploitwhy DeFi increasingly feels broken for everyday usersWatch for sharp analysis on Bitcoin, crypto markets, and the narratives shaping the space.00:41 - Welcome and Introductions01:24 - Paris Blockchain Week Insights02:43 - Market Overview and Bitcoin's Position04:51 - Discussion on BIP361 and Quantum Threat08:41 - Debate on Bitcoin's Rule Changes11:16 - Opposition to Quantum Resistance Proposals13:12 - Philosophical Debate on Bitcoin's Future17:38 - Bitcoin Miners and Market Challenges22:30 - KelpDAO Hack and DeFi Crisis30:32 - Conclusion and Upcoming Topics
- Apr 7, 202643 min
Trump Threatened Iran, Bitcoin Pumped — Here's What Actually Happened | The Weekly April 6 2026
On Easter Sunday, Donald Trump posted a profanity-laced threat on Truth Social demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz or face military strikes — and Bitcoin responded by pumping nearly 3% while oil spiked and equity futures dropped. This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down what that signal means for crypto, cover a massive $286M DeFi hack on Solana's Drift protocol linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, unpack the Kalshi and Polymarket prediction market regulatory battles, and debate whether Google's new quantum computing research paper is real Bitcoin FUD or just Y2K 2.0.In this episode:- Trump's Easter Iran threat rattles oil and equities — Bitcoin pumps ~3% instead- Japan declares an energy emergency as Strait of Hormuz closure ripples into East Asia- Doomburg and Rory Johnson on short-term oil price spike vs. long-term collapse below $60- Polymarket faces backlash over "death market" tied to downed US airman — removes it within hours- Nevada court rules Kalshi prediction markets are indistinguishable from illegal gambling- CFTC and DOJ sue Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois to reassert federal jurisdiction over prediction markets- $286M stolen from Drift Protocol in 12 minutes — a 6-month North Korean social engineering operation- Lazarus Group agents met Drift team in person at conferences over months before executing the hack- David's take: all DeFi protocols should implement time-locks on large withdrawals- Google research paper claims breaking Bitcoin's elliptic curve cryptography needs 20x fewer qubits than previously thought- David vs Graham: Is quantum a genuine threat or just Y2K-level FUD?The Weekly | Bitcoin.com NewsChapters:00:21 - Weekly Episode Introduction00:41 - Trump's Profanity-Laced Message01:09 - Market Reactions to Trump's Message02:00 - Oil Market Reactions03:05 - Discussion on Trump's Statements04:15 - Japan's Energy Emergency05:30 - East Asia's Market Reactions06:32 - Oil Price Predictions09:07 - Prediction Markets Controversy13:08 - Legal Challenges for Prediction Markets17:54 - Solana Ecosystem DeFi Hack28:37 - Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin
- Mar 30, 202626 min
The Weekly March 30 2026 | War, Bitcoin, David Sachs & Coinbase Home Loans
The Middle East conflict is reshaping how we think about money and portability. This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss what the war means for Bitcoin and crypto.In this episode:• The "gruesome, macabre pattern" of weekend war escalation and Monday market manipulation• Why Bitcoin beats gold when you need to leave fast• David Sachs ends his term as Crypto Czar — was he a success or failure?• Coinbase launches Bitcoin-backed home loans with Better Home and FinanceThe Weekly | Bitcoin.com News#Bitcoin #Crypto #Geopolitics #BitcoinNews #TheWeekly00:24 - Welcome to The Weekly00:37 - War in the Middle East01:05 - Trump's Ultimatum01:18 - Varying Reports on Ultimatum01:35 - Social Media and Truth01:50 - Sources of Truth02:18 - Ceasefire Proposal and Reactions02:47 - US and Israeli Forces Movements03:13 - Iran's Demands and Oil Pipeline03:42 - Information Flow and Market Reactions04:10 - Reports of US Troops Deployment05:05 - Polymarket Predictions05:26 - Bitcoin and Geopolitical Implications06:08 - Global Oil Prices and Market Bifurcation06:44 - Economic Implications and Iran's Leverage08:01 - Rising Interest Rates and Gold Prices08:49 - Geopolitical and Economic Perspectives09:15 - Military and Economic Leverage10:17 - US Interest Payments and Defense Spending10:52 - US Empire Phase and Historical Comparisons11:15 - Entering a New Era12:15 - Bitcoin and Crypto in a New Regime13:14 - Stablecoins and Bitcoin's Role13:43 - Cypherpunk Values and Bitcoin Insurance14:17 - Increased Risk and Bitcoin's Importance15:17 - David Sachs and Crypto Czar Role15:46 - Success and Criticism of David Sachs16:35 - Crypto's Political Challenges17:25 - Privacy Founders and Legal Challenges18:15 - Genius Act and Regulatory Shifts19:19 - Political Perception and Crypto's Future20:25 - Trump's Crypto Revolution Speech21:25 - Global Progress in Crypto Regulation22:32 - Crypto Community's Frustrations22:52 - Bitcoin and Stablecoin Backed Loans23:19 - Loan Details and Collateral Requirements24:16 - Bitcoin as Collateral in TradFi25:04 - Crypto Price Volatility and Loans
- Mar 23, 202638 min
Trump's 48-Hour Iran Ultimatum, $170 Oil, Gold -20% | The Weekly Mar 23 2026
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — or face obliteration of power plants. Iran responds with a published list of 12 civilian infrastructure targets across 6 countries. The clock is ticking.David Sencil and Graham Stone break down the full escalation timeline, the market shock rippling across every asset class, and what happens next.In this episode:• Iran's retaliatory strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan — 2-5 years of LNG repair damage• Trump's ultimatum and Iran's civilian target list response• Asian cash Dubai crude hits $170 — all-time high• Nikkei gaps down 4-5%, preview of US market open• Rory Johnston: "It's bigger than anything in history. They are all terrified."• Airlines canceling 1,000+ flights each — jet fuel as canary in the coal mine• Laos cuts schools to 3 days/week due to oil shortages• 10-year Treasury yields up 45bps — Bob Elliott says 5% is the buy level• Gold off 20% from $5,500 peak, silver between $60-70• Bitcoin below $68K — risk off or buying opportunity?• Petro Yuan narrative debunked — David's takedown• BitTensor shilled on All In Podcast — exit liquidity fears• Visa CLI for AI agent payments• SEC greenlights NASDAQ tokenized stocks📍 The Weekly | Bitcoin.com News✅ Subscribe for more weekly market coverage#Bitcoin #Iran #OilCrisis #TheWeekly #CryptoNews00:00 - Introduction and Market Impact01:11 - Iran's Retaliatory Strikes03:17 - Market Reactions and Equity Markets05:07 - Oil Market Analysis07:17 - Iran's Threats and Infrastructure Targets09:13 - Asian Market Reactions10:49 - US Market Predictions14:10 - Impact on Airlines and Jet Fuel15:29 - Treasury Bond Yields and US Debt18:16 - Bitcoin and Gold Market Movements21:19 - Petro Yuan vs. Petro Dollar26:13 - AI and Crypto Developments31:48 - Visa's AI Payment Integration34:52 - Tokenized Securities on NASDAQ36:10 - Real World Assets and Tokenization37:45 - Closing Remarks and Trump's Ultimatum
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