Gabriel Jiménez, The Controversial Mastermind Behind The Venezuelan Petro on Being An Enemy Of The State, The Importance of Crypto, Working For A Dictator And Much More.

In this compelling episode, we explore how Bitcoin is transforming the landscape of human rights and freedom worldwide. Join us as Alex Gladstein delves into the power of Bitcoin as "freedom money," offering individuals a means to escape oppressive regimes and financial surveillance. Discover the stories of those who are leveraging Bitcoin to reclaim their autonomy and secure their financial future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, finance, and human rights.

31 Aug 51min

The U.S. is stepping deeper into crypto and markets are feeling it. Powell’s Jackson Hole speech warned against cutting rates too soon, while Trump’s move to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook sparked a legal fight over Fed independence. At the same time, the Commerce Department is publishing GDP data on-chain through Chainlink, and Google Cloud unveiled a new blockchain (GCUL) for institutions. Banks are lobbying against stablecoins, the U.S. is taking a 10% stake in Intel but not Nvidia, and Bitcoin faces pressure as transaction fees hit their lowest since 2011 and a whale dumped 24,000 BTC, driving the price below $110K.

29 Aug 29min

Crypto Town Hall's weekday live stream delved into recent developments shaking up the crypto market, with a particular spotlight on explosive institutional inflows into Ethereum, Chainlink's high-profile US government partnership news, and a multi-billion-dollar Trump-linked token launch. The goal was to break down these headline events, their immediate impact, and their deeper significance within the broader industry shift. Expert hosts and guest speakers offered informed, and at times conflicting, opinions on where true value accrues in crypto, the utility of decentralized technologies versus narratives and marketing, and the evolving landscape for institutional adoption. There was also detailed technical discussion about Layer 2 networks, the place of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the ecosystem, and the intersection of blockchain with real-world assets and government data.

28 Aug 50min

Bitcoin sits at a crossroads, with analysts split between a rebound to $118K or a drop to $105K. Meanwhile, Ethereum is dominating inflows, with ETH ETFs pulling 10x more than Bitcoin in the past week — raising questions about Wall Street’s new favorite. In D.C., Bo Hines says the Bitcoin Reserve Act will pass in 2025, while Trump’s 401(k) order could reshape retirement investing. Scott is joined by Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, to break down what this all means for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the next phase of adoption.

28 Aug 32min

Crypto Town Hall's livestream, hosted on X, dives deep into the current state of institutional activity in the crypto space, especially focusing on the recent massive inflows into Ethereum spot ETFs despite a broader market correction. The panel, composed of regular hosts and rotating guests from different backgrounds (traders, market analysts, and insiders from the crypto and TradFi worlds), unpacks why institutional money is flowing heavily into Ethereum, what's happening with altcoins, the shifting role and business model of Layer 2s, and how political/regulatory factors interact with the crypto market's current evolution. The show maintains a casual, candid tone and allows for open panel discussion, giving insights into both on-chain activities and off-chain narratives shaping the industry.

27 Aug 53min

Is crypto market manipulation destroying the industry or is it simply how markets work? In this episode, Scott Melker sits down with Guarav Dubey, a market maker, to uncover the truth about manipulation in crypto.

27 Aug 47min

Bitcoin is holding strong around $110,000, yet sentiment feels oddly negative as some traders grow restless waiting for a new all-time high. Despite the frustration, the backdrop remains highly bullish with powerful tailwinds and growing industry momentum. The recent pullback from $124K is seen less as a setback and more as a seasonal lull, with long-term buyers viewing current levels as attractive entry points.

26 Aug 34min

Bitcoin hit $124K last week and has been tumbling since, sparking debate over whether the rally is done.. but on-chain data and ETF inflows suggest it may just be getting started. A flash crash from ETH whale trades shook markets. In D.C., Trump’s removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook raises questions about Fed independence, even as Morgan Stanley forecasts rate cuts in September. At the same time, crypto treasury funds from B Strategy, Sharps, and Pantera are booming but are they fueling innovation or the next big risk?

26 Aug 51min