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  • ROLLUP: $3B ETH Whale | Roman Storm Verdict | Trump 401(k) Crypto Order

    On this week’s Weekly Rollup, Ryan and David cover Tom Lee’s $3B ETH buying spree at 12x Michael Saylor’s pace, the race to become the top Ethereum treasury, and whether these companies are a buy or not. They also discuss the Roman Storm verdict, Trump’s surprise $8.7T 401(k) crypto order, and Arthur Hayes selling millions in ETH. Plus, Base’s 33-minute outage, the launch of Succinct’s ZK prover network, and the SEC declaring liquid staking tokens are not securities.

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    TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
    0:00 Intro
    6:17 Markets
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jobs-report-today-july-2025-economy-tariffs-trump-doge/
    https://x.com/CryptoHayes/status/1951510939469292023
    https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1952346941523701954
    https://x.com/MitchellHODL/status/1948779978579214777
    https://x.com/cburniske/status/1953240847669182937
    13:05 Tom Lee becomes the largest crypto holder
    https://x.com/WhaleInsider/status/1952386215975469242
    https://www.tradingview.com/chart/1CDu50yK/?symbol=AMEX%3ABMNR
    https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1952386046206890262
    https://youtu.be/iClsnZ1KYSk?si=Ko99PtLiTCiJ_Q-O
    https://x.com/fabdarice/status/1953110071493439604
    https://www.strategicethreserve.xyz/
    https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1953272814422937941
    https://blockworks.co/analytics/treasury-companies/market-data
    https://www.theblock.co/post/365645/mei-pharma-litecoin-treasury-strategy-charlie-lee-gsr
    25:31 Roman Storm’s case came to the end
    https://x.com/SDNYnews/status/1953196594876301702
    ​​https://x.com/valkenburgh/status/1953149843565605015
    https://x.com/katiebiber/status/1953235191893549123
    https://x.com/jchervinsky/status/1953142247504908496
    https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1953147290165641407
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfKSKz3Kafk
    36:10 Executive order - crypto in your 401k
    https://watcher.guru/news/trump-to-sign-order-allowing-crypto-in-401k-retirement-plans
    41:20 Base halted block production for half an hour
    https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1952785312767459709
    https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1953129400087572524
    45:22 Succinct Prover Network is live!
    https://x.com/pumatheuma/status/1952836524808257580
    https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/succinct
    49:00 SEC said LSTs are not securities
    https://x.com/RebeccaRettig1/status/1952780309876867200
    https://x.com/jespow/status/1952833684392034404
    50:23 Metamask is about to launch its stablecoin
    https://x.com/AggrNews/status/1952821245814182346
    51:41 Barry Silbert returns to Grayscale as chairman
    https://x.com/BarrySilbert/status/1952460252571468187
    52:29 China said Worldcoin-style iris data collection are national security threat
    https://www.theblock.co/post/365752/chinese-security-ministry-flags-iris-national-threat
    https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1947265308416229745
    55:43 Coinbase Ad was banned in the UK
    https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1952152928044847477
    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/aug/04/george-osborne-uk-cryptocurrency-boom-left-behind
    58:02 Closing & Disclaimers
    58:11 Moment of Zen
    https://x.com/coinbase/status/1950843893240496564
    ---
    Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:
    https://www.bankless.com/disclosures

    1 hr 1 min
  • ROLLUP: $3B ETH Whale | Roman Storm Verdict | Trump 401(k) Crypto Order

    On this week’s Weekly Rollup, Ryan and David cover Tom Lee’s $3B ETH buying spree at 12x Michael Saylor’s pace, the race to become the top Ethereum treasury, and whether these companies are a buy or not. They also discuss the Roman Storm verdict, Trump’s surprise $8.7T 401(k) crypto order, and Arthur Hayes selling millions in ETH. Plus, Base’s 33-minute outage, the launch of Succinct’s ZK prover network, and the SEC declaring liquid staking tokens are not securities.

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    TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
    0:00 Intro
    6:17 Markets
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jobs-report-today-july-2025-economy-tariffs-trump-doge/
    https://x.com/CryptoHayes/status/1951510939469292023
    https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1952346941523701954
    https://x.com/MitchellHODL/status/1948779978579214777
    https://x.com/cburniske/status/1953240847669182937
    13:05 Tom Lee becomes the largest crypto holder
    https://x.com/WhaleInsider/status/1952386215975469242
    https://www.tradingview.com/chart/1CDu50yK/?symbol=AMEX%3ABMNR
    https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1952386046206890262
    https://youtu.be/iClsnZ1KYSk?si=Ko99PtLiTCiJ_Q-O
    https://x.com/fabdarice/status/1953110071493439604
    https://www.strategicethreserve.xyz/
    https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1953272814422937941
    https://blockworks.co/analytics/treasury-companies/market-data
    https://www.theblock.co/post/365645/mei-pharma-litecoin-treasury-strategy-charlie-lee-gsr
    25:31 Roman Storm’s case came to the end
    https://x.com/SDNYnews/status/1953196594876301702
    ​​https://x.com/valkenburgh/status/1953149843565605015
    https://x.com/katiebiber/status/1953235191893549123
    https://x.com/jchervinsky/status/1953142247504908496
    https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1953147290165641407
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfKSKz3Kafk
    36:10 Executive order - crypto in your 401k
    https://watcher.guru/news/trump-to-sign-order-allowing-crypto-in-401k-retirement-plans
    41:20 Base halted block production for half an hour
    https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1952785312767459709
    https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1953129400087572524
    45:22 Succinct Prover Network is live!
    https://x.com/pumatheuma/status/1952836524808257580
    https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/succinct
    49:00 SEC said LSTs are not securities
    https://x.com/RebeccaRettig1/status/1952780309876867200
    https://x.com/jespow/status/1952833684392034404
    50:23 Metamask is about to launch its stablecoin
    https://x.com/AggrNews/status/1952821245814182346
    51:41 Barry Silbert returns to Grayscale as chairman
    https://x.com/BarrySilbert/status/1952460252571468187
    52:29 China said Worldcoin-style iris data collection are national security threat
    https://www.theblock.co/post/365752/chinese-security-ministry-flags-iris-national-threat
    https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1947265308416229745
    55:43 Coinbase Ad was banned in the UK
    https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1952152928044847477
    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/aug/04/george-osborne-uk-cryptocurrency-boom-left-behind
    58:02 Closing & Disclaimers
    58:11 Moment of Zen
    https://x.com/coinbase/status/1950843893240496564
    ---
    Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:
    https://www.bankless.com/disclosures

    1 hr 1 min
  • ROLLUP: $3B ETH Whale | Roman Storm Verdict | Trump 401(k) Crypto Order

    On this week’s Weekly Rollup, Ryan and David cover Tom Lee’s $3B ETH buying spree at 12x Michael Saylor’s pace, the race to become the top Ethereum treasury, and whether these companies are a buy or not. They also discuss the Roman Storm verdict, Trump’s surprise $8.7T 401(k) crypto order, and Arthur Hayes selling millions in ETH. Plus, Base’s 33-minute outage, the launch of Succinct’s ZK prover network, and the SEC declaring liquid staking tokens are not securities.

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    🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN
    https://bankless.cc/unichain
    🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK
    https://bankless.cc/Mantle
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    TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
    0:00 Intro
    6:17 Markets
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jobs-report-today-july-2025-economy-tariffs-trump-doge/
    https://x.com/CryptoHayes/status/1951510939469292023
    https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1952346941523701954
    https://x.com/MitchellHODL/status/1948779978579214777
    https://x.com/cburniske/status/1953240847669182937
    13:05 Tom Lee becomes the largest crypto holder
    https://x.com/WhaleInsider/status/1952386215975469242
    https://www.tradingview.com/chart/1CDu50yK/?symbol=AMEX%3ABMNR
    https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1952386046206890262
    https://youtu.be/iClsnZ1KYSk?si=Ko99PtLiTCiJ_Q-O
    https://x.com/fabdarice/status/1953110071493439604
    https://www.strategicethreserve.xyz/
    https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1953272814422937941
    https://blockworks.co/analytics/treasury-companies/market-data
    https://www.theblock.co/post/365645/mei-pharma-litecoin-treasury-strategy-charlie-lee-gsr
    25:31 Roman Storm’s case came to the end
    https://x.com/SDNYnews/status/1953196594876301702
    ​​https://x.com/valkenburgh/status/1953149843565605015
    https://x.com/katiebiber/status/1953235191893549123
    https://x.com/jchervinsky/status/1953142247504908496
    https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1953147290165641407
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfKSKz3Kafk
    36:10 Executive order - crypto in your 401k
    https://watcher.guru/news/trump-to-sign-order-allowing-crypto-in-401k-retirement-plans
    41:20 Base halted block production for half an hour
    https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1952785312767459709
    https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1953129400087572524
    45:22 Succinct Prover Network is live!
    https://x.com/pumatheuma/status/1952836524808257580
    https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/succinct
    49:00 SEC said LSTs are not securities
    https://x.com/RebeccaRettig1/status/1952780309876867200
    https://x.com/jespow/status/1952833684392034404
    50:23 Metamask is about to launch its stablecoin
    https://x.com/AggrNews/status/1952821245814182346
    51:41 Barry Silbert returns to Grayscale as chairman
    https://x.com/BarrySilbert/status/1952460252571468187
    52:29 China said Worldcoin-style iris data collection are national security threat
    https://www.theblock.co/post/365752/chinese-security-ministry-flags-iris-national-threat
    https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1947265308416229745
    55:43 Coinbase Ad was banned in the UK
    https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1952152928044847477
    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/aug/04/george-osborne-uk-cryptocurrency-boom-left-behind
    58:02 Closing & Disclaimers
    58:11 Moment of Zen
    https://x.com/coinbase/status/1950843893240496564
    ---
    Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:
    https://www.bankless.com/disclosures

    1 hr 1 min
  • The Roman Storm Verdict | Peter Van Valkenburgh & David Morris

    Welcome to BanklessTV, featuring Peter Van Valkenburgh from Coin Center and David Morris of The Rage, freshly back from the SDNY courtroom with the inside scoop on the Roman Storm verdict. In this episode we unpack the split decision—how Storm beat the money-laundering and sanctions-evasion counts yet was found guilty on the hot-button “unlicensed money-transmission” charge—and what that single conviction means for every non-custodial developer in crypto. Peter breaks down the legal tightrope between FinCEN guidance and DOJ prosecution, outlines three clear appeal paths (including the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act), and explains why Roman’s case could still become a rallying point for financial-privacy legislation. David shares firsthand color from the trial: jury deadlocks, high-stakes witness drama, and the emotional moment Storm walked free to see his daughter. Join us to hear why this verdict is both a wake-up call and an opportunity, what Congress, the courts, and the next administration might do next, and how the outcome could reshape DeFi, privacy tech, and open-source innovation for years to come.

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    TIMESTAMPS

    0:28 Introduction to the Roman Storm Case
    0:58 Reflections on the Verdict
    3:37 Understanding the Charges
    4:07 Breakdown of the Conspiracy Counts
    8:40 The Sentencing Landscape
    9:29 Courtroom Atmosphere and Reactions
    11:18 The Appeal Process
    15:20 Roman's Optimism After the Verdict
    17:08 Legal Standards and Implications
    21:58 The Role of FinCEN Guidance
    26:03 The Bigger Picture for DeFi
    29:25 Jury Dynamics Explained
    34:08 Optimistic Outcomes and Future Paths
    36:25 Legislative Changes Ahead
    39:54 The Potential for Re-prosecution
    47:43 The Impact of Political Climate
    51:37 Paths to Clarity in Legislation
    55:45 The Future of Non-Custodial Projects
    1:02:08 The Importance of Precedent
    1:08:27 Closing Thoughts on the Case
    1:09:13 A Call to Action for Support
    1:15:37 Supporting the Cause
    1:18:13 Final Reflections on the Journey


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    RESOURCES


    Support The Rage’s on-the-ground reporting
    https://therage.co/donate

    Support Coin Center’s policy work (fiat & crypto options)
    https://coincenter.org/donate


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    Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:
    https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠

    1 hr 19 min
  • The Roman Storm Verdict | Peter Van Valkenburgh & David Morris

    Welcome to BanklessTV, featuring Peter Van Valkenburgh from Coin Center and David Morris of The Rage, freshly back from the SDNY courtroom with the inside scoop on the Roman Storm verdict. In this episode we unpack the split decision—how Storm beat the money-laundering and sanctions-evasion counts yet was found guilty on the hot-button “unlicensed money-transmission” charge—and what that single conviction means for every non-custodial developer in crypto. Peter breaks down the legal tightrope between FinCEN guidance and DOJ prosecution, outlines three clear appeal paths (including the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act), and explains why Roman’s case could still become a rallying point for financial-privacy legislation. David shares firsthand color from the trial: jury deadlocks, high-stakes witness drama, and the emotional moment Storm walked free to see his daughter. Join us to hear why this verdict is both a wake-up call and an opportunity, what Congress, the courts, and the next administration might do next, and how the outcome could reshape DeFi, privacy tech, and open-source innovation for years to come.

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    🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN
    https://bankless.cc/unichain

    🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK
    https://bankless.cc/Mantle


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    TIMESTAMPS

    0:28 Introduction to the Roman Storm Case
    0:58 Reflections on the Verdict
    3:37 Understanding the Charges
    4:07 Breakdown of the Conspiracy Counts
    8:40 The Sentencing Landscape
    9:29 Courtroom Atmosphere and Reactions
    11:18 The Appeal Process
    15:20 Roman's Optimism After the Verdict
    17:08 Legal Standards and Implications
    21:58 The Role of FinCEN Guidance
    26:03 The Bigger Picture for DeFi
    29:25 Jury Dynamics Explained
    34:08 Optimistic Outcomes and Future Paths
    36:25 Legislative Changes Ahead
    39:54 The Potential for Re-prosecution
    47:43 The Impact of Political Climate
    51:37 Paths to Clarity in Legislation
    55:45 The Future of Non-Custodial Projects
    1:02:08 The Importance of Precedent
    1:08:27 Closing Thoughts on the Case
    1:09:13 A Call to Action for Support
    1:15:37 Supporting the Cause
    1:18:13 Final Reflections on the Journey


    ------
    RESOURCES


    Support The Rage’s on-the-ground reporting
    https://therage.co/donate

    Support Coin Center’s policy work (fiat & crypto options)
    https://coincenter.org/donate


    ------
    Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:
    https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠

    1 hr 19 min
  • The Roman Storm Verdict | Peter Van Valkenburgh & David Morris

    Welcome to BanklessTV, featuring Peter Van Valkenburgh from Coin Center and David Morris of The Rage, freshly back from the SDNY courtroom with the inside scoop on the Roman Storm verdict. In this episode we unpack the split decision—how Storm beat the money-laundering and sanctions-evasion counts yet was found guilty on the hot-button “unlicensed money-transmission” charge—and what that single conviction means for every non-custodial developer in crypto. Peter breaks down the legal tightrope between FinCEN guidance and DOJ prosecution, outlines three clear appeal paths (including the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act), and explains why Roman’s case could still become a rallying point for financial-privacy legislation. David shares firsthand color from the trial: jury deadlocks, high-stakes witness drama, and the emotional moment Storm walked free to see his daughter. Join us to hear why this verdict is both a wake-up call and an opportunity, what Congress, the courts, and the next administration might do next, and how the outcome could reshape DeFi, privacy tech, and open-source innovation for years to come.

    ------
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    https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium

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    BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:

    🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi
    https://bankless.cc/Frax

    🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN
    https://bankless.cc/unichain

    🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK
    https://bankless.cc/Mantle


    ------
    TIMESTAMPS

    0:28 Introduction to the Roman Storm Case
    0:58 Reflections on the Verdict
    3:37 Understanding the Charges
    4:07 Breakdown of the Conspiracy Counts
    8:40 The Sentencing Landscape
    9:29 Courtroom Atmosphere and Reactions
    11:18 The Appeal Process
    15:20 Roman's Optimism After the Verdict
    17:08 Legal Standards and Implications
    21:58 The Role of FinCEN Guidance
    26:03 The Bigger Picture for DeFi
    29:25 Jury Dynamics Explained
    34:08 Optimistic Outcomes and Future Paths
    36:25 Legislative Changes Ahead
    39:54 The Potential for Re-prosecution
    47:43 The Impact of Political Climate
    51:37 Paths to Clarity in Legislation
    55:45 The Future of Non-Custodial Projects
    1:02:08 The Importance of Precedent
    1:08:27 Closing Thoughts on the Case
    1:09:13 A Call to Action for Support
    1:15:37 Supporting the Cause
    1:18:13 Final Reflections on the Journey


    ------
    RESOURCES


    Support The Rage’s on-the-ground reporting
    https://therage.co/donate

    Support Coin Center’s policy work (fiat & crypto options)
    https://coincenter.org/donate


    ------
    Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:
    https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠

    1 hr 19 min
  • The World’s Largest ETH Holder - Tom Lee on Treasuries, Ethereum Dominance, and Wall Street

    In this episode, we talk with Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine, about the rapid growth of his ETH treasury company and its goal to secure 5% of the total ETH supply.

    Tom believes Ethereum could surpass Bitcoin in value, forecasting potential prices between $4,000 and $15,000. We discuss market dynamics, risks of excessive leverage, and his insights on valuing Ethereum and NFTs like Pudgy Penguins. 

    Tune in for key insights into Ethereum’s future and Wall Street’s role in crypto.

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    📣 LISTEN TO THE EXCLUSIVE DEBRIEF:

    https://www.bankless.com/podcast/debrief-tom-lee-treasury

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    🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi

    https://bankless.cc/Frax

    🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN

    https://bankless.cc/unichain

    🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK

    https://bankless.cc/Mantle

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    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 Intro

    2:57 The Rise of ETH Treasuries

    8:27 The 5% ETH Strategy

    12:08 The Role of Ethereum in Wall Street

    17:57 Accumulating More ETH

    26:39 Wall Street's Misunderstanding of Crypto

    29:41 Ethereum's 2017 Moment

    37:09 The Potential for 100x

    45:52 Estimating ETH's Value

    50:08 Navigating Market Risks

    59:36 Closing Thoughts on Ethereum

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    RESOURCES

    Tom Lee

    https://x.com/fundstrat

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    Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:

    https://www.bankless.com/disclosures

    1 hr 4 min
  • The World’s Largest ETH Holder - Tom Lee on Treasuries, Ethereum Dominance, and Wall Street

    In this episode, we talk with Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine, about the rapid growth of his ETH treasury company and its goal to secure 5% of the total ETH supply.

    Tom believes Ethereum could surpass Bitcoin in value, forecasting potential prices between $4,000 and $15,000. We discuss market dynamics, risks of excessive leverage, and his insights on valuing Ethereum and NFTs like Pudgy Penguins. 

    Tune in for key insights into Ethereum’s future and Wall Street’s role in crypto.

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    📣 LISTEN TO THE EXCLUSIVE DEBRIEF:

    https://www.bankless.com/podcast/debrief-tom-lee-treasury

    ------

    BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:

    🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi

    https://bankless.cc/Frax

    🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN

    https://bankless.cc/unichain

    🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK

    https://bankless.cc/Mantle

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    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 Intro

    2:57 The Rise of ETH Treasuries

    8:27 The 5% ETH Strategy

    12:08 The Role of Ethereum in Wall Street

    17:57 Accumulating More ETH

    26:39 Wall Street's Misunderstanding of Crypto

    29:41 Ethereum's 2017 Moment

    37:09 The Potential for 100x

    45:52 Estimating ETH's Value

    50:08 Navigating Market Risks

    59:36 Closing Thoughts on Ethereum

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    RESOURCES

    Tom Lee

    https://x.com/fundstrat

    ------

    Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:

    https://www.bankless.com/disclosures

    1 hr 4 min
  • The World’s Largest ETH Holder - Tom Lee on Treasuries, Ethereum Dominance, and Wall Street

    In this episode, we talk with Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine, about the rapid growth of his ETH treasury company and its goal to secure 5% of the total ETH supply.

    Tom believes Ethereum could surpass Bitcoin in value, forecasting potential prices between $4,000 and $15,000. We discuss market dynamics, risks of excessive leverage, and his insights on valuing Ethereum and NFTs like Pudgy Penguins. 

    Tune in for key insights into Ethereum’s future and Wall Street’s role in crypto.

    ------

    📣 LISTEN TO THE EXCLUSIVE DEBRIEF:

    https://www.bankless.com/podcast/debrief-tom-lee-treasury

    ------

    BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:

    🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi

    https://bankless.cc/Frax

    🦄UNISWAP | SWAP ON UNICHAIN

    https://bankless.cc/unichain

    🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK

    https://bankless.cc/Mantle

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    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 Intro

    2:57 The Rise of ETH Treasuries

    8:27 The 5% ETH Strategy

    12:08 The Role of Ethereum in Wall Street

    17:57 Accumulating More ETH

    26:39 Wall Street's Misunderstanding of Crypto

    29:41 Ethereum's 2017 Moment

    37:09 The Potential for 100x

    45:52 Estimating ETH's Value

    50:08 Navigating Market Risks

    59:36 Closing Thoughts on Ethereum

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    RESOURCES

    Tom Lee

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    Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:

    https://www.bankless.com/disclosures

    1 hr 4 min
  • Should I Buy ETH Treasuries? Early Stage Greed Cycle? | Michael Nadeau’s DeFi Report #4

    Public companies are racing to lock ETH onto their balance sheets, but is this the spark for a late-cycle greed run or a setup for a painful reversal?

    Mike Nadeau from The DeFi Report joins Ryan to unpack the ETH treasury boom, explain how staking yield and convertible debt amplify reflexivity, and show why onchain signals place us around 9 p.m. on the market clock. We examine surging DEX volumes, record stablecoin supply, and the alt-season gauges that could send ETH to new highs. Finally, we outline the risks of leverage, premium flips, and the exit strategy smart investors are already planning.

    Michael Nadeau & The DeFi Report: 

    https://x.com/JustDeauIt 

    https://thedefireport.io

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    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 Intro

    0:48 Bullish on ETH Treasury Companies

    4:47 The Tom Lee Effect

    11:48 Why ETH Outperforms Bitcoin

    17:50 The Impact of ETH on DeFi

    19:15 DeFi Summer 2.0?

    24:53 Evaluating ETH Treasury Companies

    28:25 Picking the Right Treasury Company

    32:30 Navigating Risks in the Market

    35:07 Signs of Market Overheating

    38:03 Indicators of Market Sentiment

    42:07 Analyzing Active Loans in DeFi

    45:56 Assessing the Current Market Cycle

    48:43 The Launch of TDR Pro

    51:48 Closing & Disclaimers

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    Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:

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    53 min

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