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

Bitcoin faced a sharp sell-off today, wiping billions from the market and putting renewed pressure on traders already bracing for key Fed decisions. At the same time, the IMF is warning about surging global debt, with Circle weighing in on the risks this poses to financial stability and its potential impact on digital assets. Add in new developments on stablecoins, crypto taxation, and the role of banks entering the space, and today’s news paints a picture of both opportunity and uncertainty. In this video, we break down Bitcoin’s price action, the IMF’s debt warning, and the latest headlines shaping the future of crypto and global markets.

25 Sep 28min

This episode of Crypto Town Hall dives into the intersection of crypto, politics, and tech innovation. The hosts and guests discuss how political dynamics—especially generational divides within the Democratic Party—impact crypto regulation in the United States. There's also an in-depth debate on the valuation and future of stablecoins like Tether and Circle, their business models, and the looming battle for dominance. The session features a sponsored segment with Pradeep Gaul, CEO of Pi 3, who presents a decentralized, privacy-focused AI network built for business use cases. Overall, the show aims to give listeners news updates, sharp commentary, and insights into market trends, political influences, and the evolving role of new technologies in crypto.

24 Sep 1h 6min

Tether is reportedly seeking a $500 billion valuation in a major fundraising round, raising fresh questions about the mysterious role of crypto treasuries in global markets. How do these massive balance sheets really work, and what risks or opportunities are hidden behind them? Joining us today are Allan and Brian from Upexi, a Solana-based treasury company, to share their inside perspective on how crypto treasuries operate, what makes them so powerful, and where this trend is heading. We’ll dig into Tether’s big ambitions, the rise of Solana treasuries, and what it all means for the future of digital assets.

24 Sep 44min

This session of Crypto Town Hall was centered around a major announcement by Dennis Porter, CEO and cofounder of Satoshi Action Fund, which advocates for pro-Bitcoin laws and education. The highlight was the official campaign launch of Ian Calderon, former Majority Leader of the California Assembly, as a gubernatorial candidate with Bitcoin policy as a key platform. The panel also covered recent crypto news, shifting regulatory environments, the bipartisan need for crypto progress, market sentiment, and cycle analysis. The event stressed the strategic importance of Bitcoin advocacy on both state and national levels, and the urgent necessity for bipartisan political support to secure the industry's future.

23 Sep 1h 21min

Bitcoin took a sharp hit as the market shed billions, leaving traders asking if this is just a shakeout or the start of something bigger. With the “Uptober” narrative in question and macro uncertainty weighing on sentiment, investors are watching closely to see if BTC can rebound or if more downside is ahead. In this video, we break down the latest price action, what’s driving the selloff, and the key levels to watch as Bitcoin battles to recover.

23 Sep 1h 1min

This Crypto Town Hall livestream tackled the aftermath of a massive $1.7 billion liquidation event in the crypto markets, focusing on both immediate price action and the broader implications for crypto treasury companies. The discussion dove deep into recent mergers and acquisitions, particularly the STRIVE/Semler Scientific deal, and what it signals for the evolving digital asset treasury sector. Panelists explored liquidity, market structure, investor impacts, company overhead, and strategies to protect and inform retail investors amid volatility and rapid innovation.

22 Sep 54min

Markets are on edge ahead of the Federal Reserve’s key rate decision after over $1 billion in crypto liquidations rocked traders, stocks slid across the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, and Asia-Pacific markets weakened on China policy uncertainty and new headlines from Visa. At the same time, Trump’s push on TikTok, immigration, and visa policies is adding political pressure, while oil prices climb on supply concerns and gold slips as investors weigh the Fed’s next move. In this livestream, we’ll break down the biggest stories moving global markets and what they mean for crypto, stocks, and commodities this week.

22 Sep 1h 5min

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Kyle Samani, co-founder of Multicoin Capital and chairman of Forward Industries, to unpack the future of on-chain capital markets and why his firm just deployed $1.5 billion in cash to purchase Solana. We dive into Kyle’s bold bet on Solana, what inspired Forward Industries’ plan to become the most on-chain native publicly traded company, and how Project Crypto from SEC Chairman Paul Atkins could transform global markets. Kyle shares why Solana is uniquely positioned to handle tokenized securities, why treasury companies are evolving beyond Bitcoin, and how institutional adoption will reshape the financial system.

21 Sep 45min