The Race for a Bitcoin ETF with Steven McClurg, Co-Founder of Valkyrie Investments

The Crypto Town Hall live stream featured a macro-focused panel discussion on current trends in crypto, macro markets, and the intersection of traditional finance with digital assets. The hosts and guests, mostly industry veterans in their 40s and 50s, shared insights on Bitcoin, gold/silver market dynamics, the growing role of stablecoins, and the evolving regulatory environment. The conversation also touched on the impact of major news events, such as presidential pardons, on crypto markets. The overarching goal was to provide listeners with actionable perspectives on market cycles, asset valuations, and upcoming shifts in the digital economy.

23 Okt 56min

Today’s headlines point to a massive potential turning point for crypto markets. Mike Novogratz of Galaxy Digital says macro forces like Fed policy and global liquidity will drive Bitcoin’s next major move — just as analysts eye $7.5 trillion in sidelined capital that could flood into risk assets. Meanwhile, Polymarket is seeking funding at a $15 billion valuation, showing surging demand for on-chain prediction markets, and U.S. senators have introduced a bill to ease Bank Secrecy Act reporting limits, potentially reducing regulatory pressure on crypto users. With Bitcoin hovering near $120K, traders are watching closely for the next breakout — could this be the spark that propels BTC into its next leg higher?

23 Okt 29min

This Crypto Town Hall livestream focused on the evolving regulatory environment for crypto and stablecoins in the US following a major shift at the Federal Reserve towards a more open stance on digital assets. The hosts and guests discussed the implications of Federal Reserve Governor Waller's comments about granting select fintechs a streamlined master account, which could bolster stablecoin innovation. The group also explored the recent Coinbase and BASE announcements, the importance of zero-knowledge proofs for privacy, how stablecoins may act as a bridge to broader crypto adoption, and the growing debate around CBDCs versus private stablecoins. Additional conversation covered the volatility in traditional and crypto markets, the challenges facing altcoins, and the shifting economics for platforms, banks, and stablecoin providers as tokenization spreads.

22 Okt 1h

Crypto leaders are descending on Capitol Hill this week as Washington ramps up debate over the future of digital assets — from stablecoins to tokenization. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is exploring a new payment account system that could pull crypto directly into the heart of the U.S. financial system. On the market front, Bitcoin hovers near $120K, awaiting key U.S. CPI data that could trigger either a breakout or a sharp pullback.

22 Okt 43min

This episode of Crypto Town Hall delves into the current dynamics in crypto, fiat currencies, and gold, with a particular focus on the evolving role of institutions and digital assets. The hosts and guests analyze market movements, discuss the growing intersection of traditional finance and crypto, and explore the strategic moves by major players like Coinbase. The conversation spans from macroeconomics—fiat, gold, and Bitcoin relations—to emerging technology shifts such as the institutionalization of crypto, upcoming innovations like Bitcoin OS, and regulatory changes impacting token launches. The goal is to provide listeners with actionable insights on navigating the fast-changing landscape of crypto and finance, emphasizing long-term thinking over short-term trading noise.

21 Okt 1h 4min

Bitcoin’s next big move is up for debate, with some analysts eyeing $141K as a potential target while Washington’s government shutdown enters week three and crypto policy becomes a partisan battleground—Senate Democrats plan a crypto roundtable and Republicans are organizing their own CEO meeting. Meanwhile, gold’s safe-haven bid stays in focus as UBS forecasts $4,700 by early 2026, even as others warn the trade may be overheating. We’ll unpack the D.C. dynamics shaping crypto regulation, what a $141K projection would imply for BTC, and how the gold surge fits into the broader macro picture.

21 Okt 53min

Bitcoin is holding steady around $111,000, but the question everyone’s asking is...  is the bottom finally in? After billions in liquidations and months of sideways chop, traders are split between calling for a breakout and preparing for another leg down. In today’s episode, we dig into Bitcoin’s price action, market structure, and on-chain signals to determine whether this is the last dip before the next rally or just the calm before more pain.

20 Okt 58min

Markets are on edge as gold cools off near record highs, traders brace for new U.S.–China trade fallout, and crypto faces another week of uncertainty. Bloomberg reports that gold is holding near $2,580, while analysts warn the trade has become overheated after months of relentless inflows. Meanwhile, China’s tech giants have paused their Hong Kong stablecoin plans, signaling fresh regulatory pressure in Asia. In the U.S., the Federal Reserve’s Payments Innovation Conference put a spotlight on tokenization, CBDCs, and digital payments, underscoring how central banks are racing to modernize money.

20 Okt 1h 3min