Jack Tao, CEO of Phemex, on Building The Fast Growing Cryptocurrency and Derivatives Exchange In The World

Bitcoin sits near $110K as all eyes turn to Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole decision and whether the Fed will signal rate cuts or stick with “higher-for-longer.” Washington heats up with Senator Lummis pushing a crypto market structure bill, the DOJ easing enforcement on developers, and banks lobbying to reshape the GENIUS Act. Globally, China explores yuan-backed stablecoins, while whales shift from Bitcoin into Ethereum and BlackRock doubles down on ETH. Even the Kanye West memecoin shows the risks of speculation. With policy, institutions, and macro all colliding, the key question remains: will the Fed’s decision spark Bitcoin’s next big move?

22 Aug 23min

The Crypto Town Hall live stream tackled the current state of the crypto market, focusing on the so-called summer doldrums—a period of reduced news and trading activity. The discussion ranged from meme coins like the speculative Kanye coin saga, to broad questions on market psychology, to an in-depth dive into banking, stablecoins, U.S. macroeconomic policy, interest rates, liquidity, and their impact on both traditional and crypto markets. The hosts and guests analyzed the mechanics of the banking lobby against stablecoins and speculated on Fed policy, inflation, and the direction of long-term interest rates, ultimately tying all these to the continued case for Bitcoin and other hard assets. The aim was to cut through meme coin hype and focus attention on the systemic drivers of value and risk in the evolving financial landscape.

21 Aug 51min

Bitcoin remains volatile as markets await Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, with traders watching for signals on future rate cuts and inflation policy. Meanwhile, the banking lobby is pushing to amend the GENIUS Act, highlighting tension between Wall Street and crypto firms over stablecoin rules. In politics, the Winklevoss twins have pledged millions to a crypto super PAC aimed at shaping the 2025 elections. And in meme coin chaos, a Kanye West-themed token briefly hit a $3B market cap before crashing amid insider concerns.

21 Aug 34min

19 Aug 58min

18 Aug 54min

Is the Bitcoin cycle top already in, or are we gearing up for another leg higher? Today’s livestream breaks down the latest signals: Powell heads into the Jackson Hole Fed Summit caught between sticky inflation and a weakening jobs market, Larry Fink’s BlackRock letter pivots toward democratizing private assets while sidestepping Bitcoin, Ether ETFs drive a record $3.75B in inflows and steal market spotlight from BTC, Coinbase’s outlook points to an approaching altseason as Bitcoin dominance slips, and institutions continue to pour billions into crypto. With $100B+ already in institutional hands, we’ll ask the big question—has Bitcoin peaked, or is the biggest move still ahead?

18 Aug 58min

In this episode, Scott Melker sits down with real estate mogul Grant Cardone to explore the powerful intersection of real estate and Bitcoin. Grant shares why he favors hard assets over stocks, how he built a multi-billion-dollar portfolio merging premium real estate with Bitcoin, and the strategy behind his groundbreaking fund structure. The conversation also dives into market trends, the future of crypto in real estate, and Grant’s advice for young investors. Whether you’re focused on cash flow, Bitcoin exposure, or both, this episode delivers candid insights and real-world examples from one of today’s most influential investors.

17 Aug 52min

15 Aug 22min