The All‑In panel traces Changpeng Zhao’s (CZ) journey from his immigrant childhood in Canada to founding Binance, detailing his early tech career, the launch of his first Shanghai startup, and his discovery of Bitcoin that led him to go all‑in on crypto. They discuss the rapid rise of Binance, the fallout with FTX and Sam Bankman‑Fried, and the regulatory crackdown culminating in a DOJ investigation and CZ’s brief detention. The conversation then shifts to CZ’s reflections on the industry’s future, his personal redemption, and his new ventures beyond Binance.

In this episode, Andy Werner, VP of Partnerships and Strategy at Transak, discusses how the company builds the compliance and payments infrastructure that powers fiat‑to‑crypto on‑ramps for hundreds of platforms. He explains the evolving role of stablecoins as practical, programmable...

In this brief episode, host Nick Valdez reviews recent Bitcoin price action and highlights several technical indicators suggesting a potential market bottom. He explains how these signals could serve as an exit point for traders looking to capitalize on a...
In this episode, Bitcoin Core developer Antoine Poinsot explains the “off‑by‑one” Timewarp bug and how it can be exploited to bloat the blockchain, increase validation costs, and give mining cartels a competitive edge. He outlines the Great Consensus Cleanup—a set...

The episode breaks down Bitcoin’s sudden plunge to $60,000—a 17% intraday drop and one of the ten worst crashes in its history—highlighting over $2.4 billion in leveraged liquidations and a spike in Fear & Greed indexes to levels last seen during...

In this episode, Nikhil Chandhok, Circle’s Chief Product & Technology Officer, explains how USDC is evolving from a digital dollar into a global payments network. He covers its role in driving economic inclusion, enabling internet‑scale programmable payments, and supporting emerging...

In this episode Matt and Nic dissect a turbulent week in crypto, covering Bitcoin’s sharp price drop and the fallout from leaked Jeffrey Epstein emails that hint at possible influence on Bitcoin development. They note Tether trading at a slight...
The episode challenges the hype around being the "most used" blockchain by dissecting the metrics that compare Solana and Ethereum, revealing how usage, revenue, and adoption are often misinterpreted. It highlights that no single chain can dominate every use case,...

In this Fintech Recap episode, Jason Mikula and Alex Johnson dissect the latest fintech headlines, from the dark banking drama portrayed in HBO's "Industry" to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's unexpected pullback on crypto market‑structure legislation. They evaluate the potential impact...

In this debut episode, the hosts revisit Bitcoin’s early experimental era (2012‑2014), highlighting projects like Colored Coins, Mastercoin, Counterparty’s NFTs, and the Lightning Network. Guests JR Willett, Matt Luongo, Yoni Assia, Adam Krellenstein, and Elizabeth Stark discuss how these innovations...
In this episode of Banking Transformed, Jim Marous convenes a roster of banking innovators to discuss how generative AI, digital‑first experiences, and platform‑based models are reshaping the industry amid a looming $200 trillion risk to traditional banks. Guests such as Abbas...

In this episode of The Defiant, Kain Warwick—founder of Synthetix and Infinex—dissects why early DeFi projects faltered, pinpointing poor user experience and token distribution as the real bottlenecks rather than decentralization itself. He explains the controversial INX token sale, the...

In this episode, Emmanuel Maggiori examines how inflation, distorted incentives, and the erosion of monetary rules gradually undermine an economy, using Argentina’s black markets and capital controls as a cautionary tale. He explains that inflation first destroys trust in institutions...

In the final episode of *The Breakdown*, NLW reflects on the most pivotal Bitcoin and crypto story from each year of the show, tracing the evolution from the quirky beginnings in 2018 through cycles of market collapse, rebuilding, mainstream adoption,...

Matt and Nic dissect the week’s crypto headlines, spotlighting Fidelity’s launch of the FIDD stablecoin on Ethereum and the Senate Agriculture Committee’s approval of new market‑structure legislation. They debate the macro impact of stablecoins on bank deposits, note Tether’s surge...

In this episode, the hosts examine the recent massive Bitcoin price drop, framing it as a warning sign amid a broader market shift. They discuss BlackRock's intensified involvement in Bitcoin, highlighting how institutional adoption is turning the cryptocurrency from a...

In this episode Sun Raghupathi, CEO of Veda, explains how DeFi vaults work and why on‑chain yield is becoming a core use‑case for crypto users. He outlines Veda’s cross‑chain architecture, its focus on consumer‑grade products, and the challenges facing current...

In this episode, Andy interviews SB, the CEO and co‑founder of Veera, about building a true on‑chain neobank that prioritises user experience over yield. SB explains Veera’s product‑led approach to simplify crypto for everyday users, using passkeys, abstracted onboarding, and...

The episode examines Morpho, a decentralized lending protocol that is emerging as the core infrastructure for the crypto credit market, distinguishing itself from more well-known platforms like Aave and Compound. It highlights Morpho's "universal backend" technology, which is already integrated...

In this teaser episode of "The Breakdown," host David Canellis introduces the podcast’s focus on dissecting the crypto ecosystem’s underlying systems, incentives, and power structures. He outlines the intent to provide a crypto‑native perspective that goes beyond surface‑level news, aiming...

In this episode, Stephen Sargeant interviews Rand Hindi, CEO of Zama, about the company's work on Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) for Web3. They explore how FHE enables confidential transactions on public blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana without sacrificing security...

The episode examines the renewed momentum behind the stalled crypto market structure bill, highlighting behind‑the‑scenes negotiations in the Senate Agriculture Committee and the political trade‑offs shaping its next markup. It delves into why stablecoin yield remains the chief obstacle, despite...
In this episode, Andy Kangpan, Partner at Metalayer, discusses how institutional capital is shaping the next phase of on‑chain finance, emphasizing the need for robust, regulated‑grade infrastructure. He explains Metalayer’s investment thesis, focusing on seed and early‑stage companies that bridge...
In this episode, Tedd Huff and legal expert Robert Musiala dissect how 2025 became a watershed year for crypto regulation, highlighting the SEC’s reversal on securities classification, the rapid passage of the Genius Act, and the surge of stablecoins to...
In this episode, the All‑In hosts interview four CEOs about the landscape they expect in 2026. Jeremy Allaire of Circle discusses the post‑GENIUS Act stablecoin environment, interest‑rate pressures and how AI will reshape money. George Kurtz of CrowdStrike warns that...

In this 8‑minute episode, Brian Armstrong brings Bitcoin to the World Economic Forum, detailing his meetings with European officials, former President Trump, and White House staff about crypto legislation. He explains the mounting pressure to finalize a market‑structure bill and...

In this episode, host Nick Valdez breaks down recent macroeconomic events that are driving heightened volatility in Bitcoin and gold markets, emphasizing the need for strategic hedging in 2026. He outlines key technical signals suggesting major price moves for both...

In this episode, John Hargrave, CEO of Media Shower and author of *The Intelligent Crypto Investor*, outlines a Buffett‑style, disciplined approach to crypto investing that blends a traditional 60/30 stock‑bond mix with up to 10% high‑quality crypto assets such as...

In this episode of Discover Crypto, the hosts dissect the recent sharp decline in Bitcoin’s price, linking it to President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Greenland-related imports and broader U.S. trade policy shifts. They explain how these tariff fears are rippling...

In this bonus Fintech Recap episode, Jason and Alex Johnson dissect the controversial rise of Kontigo, a Y Combinator- and Coinbase-backed startup accused of facilitating sanctions evasion. They clarify AML versus sanctions, detail Kontigo's retail service and the hidden role...

Matt Walsh and Nic Carter recap the week’s blockchain headlines, noting the delayed markup of the Clarity market‑structure bill and Coinbase’s withdrawal of support amid bank lobby pressure. They flag Kontigo’s alleged sanctions‑evasion issues and X’s API change that blocks...

In this episode, Nic Roberts-Huntley, a former surgeon turned DeFi entrepreneur, explains how institutional yield generation is poised to become crypto's next growth engine, highlighting Blueprint Finance's Concrete and Glow protocols that offer institutional-grade earning, borrowing, protection, and advanced trading...

The episode warns that a "perfect storm" of macroeconomic and regulatory events will hit the crypto market in exactly 14 days, likely sparking unprecedented volatility across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins like XRP, Solana, Cardano, and HBAR. Hosts break down...

The episode spotlights seven altcoins the host believes have the potential for massive gains by 2026, outlining each coin's unique value proposition, upcoming network upgrades, and market catalysts. He emphasizes the importance of timing, diversification, and rigorous personal research, warning...

The episode examines the emerging criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, exploring how he frames it as political retaliation and what it means for Federal Reserve independence. It outlines reactions from lawmakers, markets, and analysts, highlighting potential impacts on...

In this episode, Irina Chuchkina, Chief Growth Officer of Wallet in Telegram, explains how the integrated wallet transforms Telegram into a super‑app by merging messaging, payments, identity and tokenized assets. She contrasts Telegram’s wallet with standalone crypto wallets, outlines the...

In this episode, Borderless CPO Alex Garn explains how stablecoins are moving from DeFi collateral into real‑world cross‑border payments, offering faster settlement, greater transparency, and lower costs—especially in emerging‑market corridors like US‑to‑Latin America. He describes Borderless’ orchestration platform, which uses...

Simon Dixon explains that modern Western politics is less chaotic than it appears, operating under a financial‑industrial complex where money creation, debt roll‑overs, and asset managers dictate outcomes more than elections or ideology. He details how governments function as balance...

In this episode, Carlos Lei, CEO of Uplink, explains why 2026 will be the breakout year for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and how Uplink’s connectivity marketplace leverages existing Wi‑Fi routers to create cost‑effective mesh networks. He shares lessons from...

The episode introduces SecondSwap, a decentralized exchange designed for locked tokens, explaining how it enables liquidity for assets that are otherwise non‑transferable. It outlines the protocol’s core mechanisms—such as time‑locked smart contracts and tokenized representations—that allow users to trade, earn...

The episode examines a macro chart that the host believes signals a looming supply‑demand squeeze, arguing that Bitcoin is on track to reach $180,000 and set a new all‑time high. He explains how this pattern differs from recent market noise...

Former Conservative MP Steve Baker argues that Britain’s systemic failure stems from a self‑reinforcing political machine that rewards power without accountability, leading to declining living standards and growing voter powerlessness. He highlights how incentives in politics, unchecked money flows, and...

The episode reviews Bitcoin's uneventful 2025, noting a flat price, a post‑halving cycle that failed to ignite, and a market driven more by boredom than extreme sentiment. It highlights muted Bitcoin action, a collapse in altcoin valuations, shifting ETF inflows,...

In this episode, Brent Johnson revisits his Dollar Milkshake Theory, arguing that while de‑dollarization narratives gain traction, the Eurodollar system and debt dynamics will ultimately pull demand back to the U.S. dollar, especially as sovereign debt crises trigger political instability....

In this episode, Marco Santori discusses his creation of the SAFT framework and its impact on crypto fundraising, shares insights from his tenure as Chief Legal Officer at Kraken, and explains why Solana is central to Solmate’s infrastructure flywheel strategy....

David Hoffman and Anthony Sassano discuss the surge in precious metals and the S&P, highlighting silver's 10x potential and bullish market sentiment. They examine Aave's internal governance clash over fee structures, celebrate Uniswap's successful protocol unification, and note the appointment...

Matt and Nic kick off 2026 with a rapid-fire roundup covering the House's draft PARITY Act, the challenges of implementing wealth taxes, and ongoing declines in decentralized autonomous tokens (DATs). They share personal anecdotes, discuss Nic's fiction piece, and speculate...

In this episode, Tom Trowbridge, co‑founder of Fluence Labs and former president of Hedera Hashgraph, explores the evolution of decentralized storage and compute, contrasting it with traditional cloud services and outlining the emerging DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) model. He...

Ryan and David dissect the top 2026 crypto forecasts from major firms, highlighting a consensus that stablecoins will become genuine payment rails and tokenization will move beyond pilots to mainstream use. They anticipate a surge in crypto ETFs expanding institutional...

The episode reviews 2025’s pivotal shifts for Bitcoin, emphasizing that institutional adoption normalized it as a TradFi asset class while regulatory clarity emerged through guidance, enforcement reversals, and stablecoin legislation. It also examines how Trump-era crypto politics influenced the narrative...