May 8: A Week of Finance

A breakdown of the latest crypto market trends, including Bitcoin’s slowdown, altcoin movements, and market sentiment. Discussion on emotional resilience in investing, Chamath Palihapitiya’s insights on downturns, and the debate over Social Security investments in the S&P 500. Plus, listener questions, community updates, and St. Patty’s Day vibes.RESOURCEShttps://x.com/amitisinvesting/status/1900967342743408818 https://x.com/MatthewDiemer/status/1901617248827023395Secure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNDailyCryptoNews.Net https://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEditing Services https://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Mars 19min

FTX loses a court battle to Three Arrows Capital, raising its claim to $1.53B. ZKsync ends its Ignite rewards early. Ethereum launches Hoodi testnet Pectra upgrade. BlackRock’s BUIDL token surpasses $1B in assets. Argentina seeks an Interpol Red Notice for Hayden Davis over a memecoin linked to President Milei.RESOURCEShttps://www.theblock.co/post/346298/us-court-allows-3ac-to-expand-ftx-claim-to-1-5-billion?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.theblock.co/post/346312/zksync-sunsets-ignite-token-rewards-for-defi-ecosystem-cites-market-conditions-and-focus-on-elastic-network?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.theblock.co/post/346273/ethereum-developers-to-launch-new-hoodi-testnet-ahead-of-much-anticipated-pectra-upgrade?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/03/13/blackrock-s-buidl-fund-tops-usd1b-with-ethena-s-usd200m-allocationhttps://fortune.com/crypto/2025/03/13/hayden-davis-javier-milei-interpol-red-notice-prosecutor-asked-judge-melania/https://www.theblock.co/post/346212/sec-vs-ripple-nears-conclusion-as-xrp-eth-comparison-takes-center-stage-report?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNDailyCryptoNews.Net https://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEditing Services https://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Mars 18min

Ripple secures its first Middle East license in Dubai, Binance lands a $2B investment from MGX, and OKX expands in Europe. The SEC delays crypto ETF decisions, while Russia proposes a high-net-worth investor crypto program. Bolivia turns to crypto for energy payments amid a dollar shortage. Crypto regulations keep shifting globally.RESOURCEShttps://www.theblock.co/post/346053/ripple-gains-regulatory-approval-to-tap-uaes-40-billion-cross-border-payments-market?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=socialhttps://www.theblock.co/post/345970/sec-delays-etf-filings-for-dogecoin-xrp-and-others-as-agency-awaits-paul-atkins-confirmation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/12/okx-europe-acquires-mifid-ii-licensed-company-in-maltahttps://www.theblock.co/post/345932/binance-secures-2-billion-investment-from-abu-dhabis-mgx-in-landmark-crypto-deal?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/03/12/bolivian-state-energy-firm-to-use-crypto-to-pay-for-imports-reutershttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/12/bank-of-russia-proposes-limited-crypto-investment-pilot-for-high-net-worth-investorsSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNDailyCryptoNews.Net https://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEditing Services https://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Mars 23min

Kyle and I are back for another live discussion. I really enjoy these talks because I don't know Kyle's opinion or where his head is at, so we both learn a lot about the topics of the day. I hope you do too.The Strategic Bitcoin ReserveThe biggest news of the week came from an announcement regarding a U.S. government-controlled Bitcoin reserve. President Donald Trump initially tweeted about forming a “crypto strategic reserve,” but left out Bitcoin and Ethereum from his original statement. An hour later, he followed up, including both assets and clarifying his stance.However, the reality of this reserve was not as explosive as many had hoped. The U.S. government is not buying more Bitcoin—it’s simply choosing to hold onto the Bitcoin it already has, mostly acquired through civil asset forfeiture. If the U.S. had held onto previously seized Bitcoin instead of selling it, the Treasury would reportedly have an additional $7 billion in its reserves.The ethical concern here is that this decision creates a perverse incentive. By allowing the government to hold onto seized Bitcoin rather than auctioning it off, it essentially profits from civil asset forfeiture. Historically, seized assets have had to be sold or destroyed. Now, if the government sees an opportunity to benefit from rising Bitcoin prices, could that create undue motivation to seize more crypto assets?White House Crypto SummitFollowing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve announcement, the White House hosted a Crypto Summit, attended by major industry players such as Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy), Brian Armstrong (Coinbase), the Winklevoss twins (Gemini), Brad Garlinghouse (Ripple), and Tom Emmer (House Majority Whip). The summit served as a meeting of key crypto stakeholders with the Trump administration, but it raised concerns about whether this was a genuine effort to advance crypto policy or simply a pay-to-play scheme.Many of the attendees were major donors to Trump’s campaign, which raises questions about how much influence money has over crypto regulation. If the people in the room are the ones who will have their projects favored by regulators, then retail investors and smaller projects could be at a serious disadvantage. Additionally, there was little diversity at the summit, with very few women or representatives of decentralized finance (DeFi) projects in attendance.CZ’s Comments on Long-Term Crypto InvestingBinance’s former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), made headlines this week by discussing ethical long-term crypto investing. He emphasized the importance of token unlock mechanisms that align with a project’s actual success rather than arbitrary time-based schedules. Too often, venture capitalists dump tokens as soon as they unlock, leaving retail investors to absorb the losses. CZ suggested that token unlocks should be tied to key performance indicators (KPIs) rather than arbitrary schedules, an idea that could help make the space more sustainable.Happy HODLing, everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Mars 1h 3min

Clearstream will launch crypto custody and settlement services, aligning with EU regulations. Offchain Labs plans to buy ARB tokens for Arbitrum’s treasury. El Salvador and Paraguay signed a crypto regulatory pact. Leveraged ETF trading on MicroStrategy surged amid stock declines. Mt. Gox moved $905M in BTC, sparking speculation on creditor repayments.RESOURCEShttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-11/deutsche-boerse-s-clearstream-to-offer-bitcoin-ether-custody?embedded-checkout=truehttps://www.theblock.co/post/345602/offchain-labs-arbitrum-token?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/10/el-salvador-signs-crypto-regulation-agreement-with-paraguayhttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/11/leveraged-etfs-tied-to-strategy-see-trading-volume-surge-as-bitcoin-hodler-mstr-teeters-on-200-day-averagehttps://www.theblock.co/post/345589/mt-gox-moves-905-million-worth-of-bitcoin-to-unmarked-wallet-address-arkham?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNDailyCryptoNews.Net https://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEditing Services https://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLCDaily Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Crypto News! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Mars 13min

This episode breaks down the power of consistent S&P 500 investing, major crypto policy shifts, and global financial moves. We cover Utah’s crypto bill, HUD’s blockchain debate, banking giants embracing Bitcoin, and Singapore’s crypto futures launch. Plus, market insights with Craig Cobb on recent investment trends and outflows.RESOURCEShttps://www.theblock.co/post/345390/utah-scraps-bitcoin-reserve-provision-before-advancing-states-crypto-bill?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://cryptonews.com/news/us-housing-department-considers-blockchain-and-stablecoin-integration-to-enhance-operations/?feed_id=12630&_unique_id=67ce89495916ahttps://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/03/08/brazil-s-postal-service-seeks-blockchain-ai-solutions-for-operationshttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/10/spanish-bank-bbva-gets-green-light-to-offer-btc-and-eth-trading-reporthttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/10/singapore-exchange-to-launch-bitcoin-perpetual-futures-in-2025https://www.theblock.co/post/345407/global-crypto-funds-further-outflows-signs-of-capitulation-trump-reserve-coinshares?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNDailyCryptoNews.Net https://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEditing Services https://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Mars 25min

Sam Bankman-Fried’s jailhouse interview revealed prison life, bartering with muffins, and his uncertain future. His crisis manager quit over the interview, fueling speculation about a Trump pardon. Meanwhile, Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order sparks debate, Texas pushes its own Bitcoin fund, and the FBI hunts a fugitive using Tether for money laundering.RESOURCEShttps://decrypt.co/309032/president-trump-signs-executive-order-to-establish-bitcoin-reserve-crypto-stockpilehttps://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-white-house-crypto-summit-bitcoin-reserve-policyhttps://decrypt.co/308981/texas-bitcoin-reserve-senate-bill-passedhttps://decrypt.co/309043/japans-ldp-pushes-to-cut-crypto-tax-to-20-seeks-public-inputhttps://decrypt.co/309040/fbi-puts-10m-bounty-on-ex-olympian-who-allegedly-laundered-drug-money-with-tetherhttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/07/u-s-february-job-growth-of-151k-roughly-matches-forecastshttps://www.theblock.co/post/345182/elizabeth-warren-public-disclosures-david-sacks-trump-crypto-summitSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNDailyCryptoNews.Net https://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEditing Services https://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Mars 21min

Binance is shutting down its P2P Cash Zone, pushing users toward digital payments. Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade nears mainnet after testnet fixes. The SEC drops its case against Cumberland DRW amid regulatory shifts. Alexis Ohanian joins a bid for TikTok. Bitcoin ETFs see volatility, while El Salvador and Metaplanet continue BTC accumulation.RESOURCEShttps://www.binance.com/en/square/post/21076836005274https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/03/05/ethereum-s-pectra-upgrade-moves-closer-to-mainnet-after-sepolia-testhttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/04/sec-agrees-to-drop-enforcement-suit-against-cumberland-drw-firm-sayshttps://fortune.com/crypto/2025/03/04/reddit-co-founder-alexis-ohanian-project-liberty-peoples-bid-for-tiktok-china-trump/https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/05/blackrock-s-bitcoin-etf-registers-highest-trading-volume-in-3-monthshttps://www.theblock.co/post/344627/el-salvadors-bukele-vows-to-continue-bitcoin-purchases-despite-imf-deal?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNDailyCryptoNews.Net https://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEditing Services https://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLCDaily Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Crypto News! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Mars 19min