The Wolf Of All Streets

Brian Armstrong discusses the fallout from the failed Clarity Act and why he believes crypto regulation can still move forward through the SEC and CFTC. He shares his outlook on tokenized equities, crypto perps and new capital-formation rules, arguing that clearer regulations could open access to new financial products and make the U.S. more competitive in crypto.

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Bitcoin surges to $85K as a massive short squeeze wipes out nearly $648M in bearish bets, while falling oil prices push Treasury yields back below 5%. We also discuss the CFTC moving ahead with crypto rules despite the stalled Clarity Act and what the latest regulatory changes could mean for the broader market.

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Martin shares his journey from traditional banking into crypto and explains why he now sees crypto working alongside banks rather than replacing them. The conversation covers stablecoins, institutional adoption, the changing altcoin market, privacy, and why simplifying crypto’s complicated UX is essential for mainstream adoption. They also discuss how companies like ChangeNOW are becoming part of the financial “plumbing” that could eventually make blockchain invisible to everyday users.

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Bitcoin is holding near $78K despite rate hikes, a stronger dollar and the Clarity Act setback, while JPMorgan says BTC could outperform gold if defensive ETF positioning unwinds. We also cover the SEC opening a five-year path for real U.S. stocks to trade onchain and Hyperliquid’s rapid growth in RWA trading as traditional assets move onto crypto rails.

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Crypto rallied after the Fed delivered its first 25bps hike since 2023, with Bitcoin holding near $76K, Treasury yields easing and Zcash surging to new highs. Tristan Thompson joins the show as we break down the market reaction, the Fed’s path from here, and how the SEC and CFTC are moving ahead with crypto rules after the Clarity Act stalled.

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