Bitcoin is better than Gold with Ari Paul, CIO of BlockTower Capital

This episode of Crypto Town Hall centers around current events and big moves in the crypto markets, particularly focusing on the upcoming Fed rate cut, the launch of new digital asset ETFs (including Solana, HBAR, and Litecoin staked ETFs), major product launches by companies like IBM, and ongoing developments in the stablecoin and DeFi ecosystems. The conversation weaves through technical analysis, the impact of ETFs on various crypto assets (and why some launches generate less excitement), institutional adoption, and the evolution of crypto market maturity. A featured guest, Matan—the founder and CEO of TFi—joins in the second half to discuss his DeFi superapp and the project's upcoming advances and philosophy. The aim is to better understand both immediate price movements and the longer-term direction of crypto as it goes mainstream, with a practical look at utility, infrastructure, and adoption.

28 Okt 55min

Markets are moving — but not breaking. Bitcoin’s rangebound, altcoins are quiet, and stablecoin headlines are stirring questions about liquidity and regulation. Meanwhile, Trump’s new tariff rhetoric and gold’s reaction are reshaping macro sentiment.

27 Okt 57min

Today’s market action comes as optimism builds around a potential Trump–Xi trade breakthrough, easing global tensions and driving risk assets higher. Meanwhile, JPMorgan expects the Fed to end quantitative tightening this month, a move that could unleash massive liquidity into markets and further fuel Bitcoin’s run. On the innovation front, Zelle and Western Union are both adopting stablecoin payment systems, Japan has launched its first yen-backed stablecoin, and Trump’s new CFTC chair Michael Selig has vowed to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.” With Bitcoin eyeing a record monthly close, ETF inflows climbing, and macro policy shifts aligning in its favor — the question now is whether this rally has the strength to break into new all-time highs… or if the market is setting up for a massive pullback.

27 Okt 1h 2min

Serial entrepreneur and investor Gary Cardone joins to explain why he believes Bitcoin is the best business on Earth. After decades building and scaling companies, Gary now views Bitcoin as a frictionless enterprise — one with no employees, no overhead, and no human error. He breaks down why traditional businesses are collapsing under inflation, insurance, and regulation, how institutional adoption is accelerating, and why Bitcoin may be the safest, most efficient way to build and preserve wealth in the modern era.

26 Okt 1h 9min

This Crypto Town Hall live stream centered on the recent pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) by the Trump administration, a move that has sparked debate within the crypto community and mainstream media. The goal was to unpack the political, legal, and industry ramifications of the pardon, contrast CZ's situation with figures like Sam Bankman-Fried, and examine the broader context of crypto regulation in the US. The hosts and guest speakers also explored macro issues including the impact of institutional financial innovations (like Bitcoin being used as pristine collateral), money market liquidity, and the current cycle in markets, offering a broad discussion of what's next for crypto both legally and in the wider financial landscape.

25 Okt 54min

It’s another massive day in markets and crypto politics. Donald Trump has shocked the world by pardoning Binance founder CZ Zhao, a move that’s sending waves through Washington and the digital asset industry. Meanwhile, JPMorgan predicts the Federal Reserve will end quantitative tightening this month, potentially unleashing a flood of liquidity into risk assets — a move that could ignite the next leg of the Bitcoin bull run. At the same time, Bitcoin whales have moved over $3 billion amid surging BlackRock ETF trading volumes, signaling accelerating institutional accumulation.

25 Okt 26min

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