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August 03Coldcard Fallout, Self-Custody Risks & the Yen Intervention Explained
A reported vulnerability affecting Coldcard-generated seed phrases has raised new concerns about Bitcoin self-custody after more than 1,000 addresses were reportedly drained in coordinated attack waves.
Today’s The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down what allegedly went wrong, why the response has been heavily criticized, and what the incident could mean for hardware wallets, self-custody, and the broader Bitcoin ecosystem.
The conversation then shifts to a major development in global finance: coordinated intervention by Japan and the United States to support the yen after the currency fell to multi-decade lows. They explore what it signals for global markets, currency devaluation, and why many investors are increasingly turning to hard assets such as Bitcoin, gold, and equities.
Topics include:
The Coldcard seed phrase controversy
How the reported vulnerability worked
Risks to Bitcoin self-custody
The future of hardware wallets
Japan and U.S. intervention to support the yen
Currency devaluation and market volatility
Why investors are moving beyond cash
Bitcoin's role in an uncertain global economy
Whether you're interested in Bitcoin security, self-custody, or the macroeconomic forces shaping financial markets, this episode provides the context behind two of the week's biggest stories.
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49 min
July 27 The Great Capitulation: Mallers Exits, Satsuma Liquidates & BitMEX Shuts Down
Back from summer hiatus, David Sencil and Graham Stone return to a market where the bad news keeps piling up - and where that might be the most bullish signal of all.
They break down the digital asset treasury unwind: Jack Mallers stepping down at 21 Capital as Tether's control grows, Satsuma shareholders voting to liquidate 668 BTC after a roughly 99% collapse, the expanding list of DATs selling their Bitcoin, and Strategy quietly building a $3.2B dollar reserve to cover its preferred dividends.
Then it's the Clarity Act's do-or-die window: Trump's disclosed $1.5B in 2025 crypto profits, the ethics provision critics call "pulling up the ladder," seven Democratic objections, coin-toss odds, and a surprise wave of endorsements from BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity and Goldman Sachs.
Plus: BitMEX shuts down amid a lawsuit alleging "God access" insider trading, Bitmart winds down, and July racks up three exchange closures - the depressing grind David calls bullish bearishness.
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44 min
July 06 Bitcoin Bottom Signal, Trump’s Crypto Fortune & the Token Equity War
Bitcoin just had one of its worst months in years, but whales may have been buying the panic.David Sencil and Graham Stone break down Bitcoin’s bounce from the lows, the 270,000 BTC accumulation spike, ETF flows turning positive again, and the broader hard-asset setup as liquidity, gold, and debasement fears return to the conversation.They also discuss Trump’s disclosed $1.4B crypto earnings, why the numbers shocked even crypto natives, how the ethics debate could affect the Clarity Act, and why Venice AI’s $1B valuation has reignited the long-running fight over whether tokens should capture equity-like value.Plus: World Cup betting markets, Polymarket and Kalshi volumes, and the UAE’s push toward regulated local-currency stablecoins.🎧 Follow the podcast for weekly Bitcoin and crypto market insights, and share this episode with someone who wants to stay ahead of the biggest stories shaping the industry.
42 min
June 29 Bitcoin Bear Market, ETH Cuts and World Cup Crypto Betting
Is Bitcoin still in a bear market?In this episode of **The Weekly**, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down Bitcoin's prolonged move below its 200-day moving average, accelerating spot Bitcoin ETF outflows, and why Strategy's STRC structure continues to weigh on market sentiment.They also discuss the Ethereum Foundation's restructuring, the launch of Eth Labs, USDT briefly surpassing ETH by market cap, evolving stablecoin regulation, and how the 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving a surge in crypto-based prediction markets and sports betting.Whether you're following Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, macro trends, or crypto adoption, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping the market this week.🎧 Follow *The Weekly* on Spotify and turn on notifications so you never miss new episodes.Chapters:00:47 - Welcome back and episode overview01:23 - Bitcoin bear market and ETF outflows03:44 - BlackRock iBit and broader ETF pressure05:00 - Macro headwinds and Fed rate expectations07:41 - Bitcoin valuation and the power law mean08:17 - Dollar strength and Michael Saylor09:27 - Strategy, STRC, and dividend questions13:45 - Market skepticism and STRC’s peg16:48 - Why some are turning constructive on MSTR17:27 - Ethereum Foundation restructuring19:25 - ETH Labs and Ethereum’s business focus22:48 - Stablecoins and USDT overtaking Ether24:16 - Bank of England backtracks on stablecoin limits26:08 - World Cup betting and crypto adoption31:11 - Bitcoin.com app and wrap-up
33 min
June 22 Bitcoin Rebounds, Fed Volatility Returns, and MicroStrategy Faces STRC Pressure
This week on The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down a packed week across Bitcoin, crypto, macro, DeFi, and AI.

Bitcoin recovered to around $64K after testing lower levels, while oil, gold, equities, and the U.S. dollar reflected growing macro uncertainty.
The episode covers the Iran conflict, Japan’s weakening yen, the carry trade, and why a Japanese corporate pension fund allocating to crypto could be an early signal of broader institutional movement.
David and Graham also discuss the Federal Reserve ending forward guidance under Kevin Warsh, what that means for market volatility, and why some analysts now believe the crypto bottom may already be in.
The conversation then moves into decentralized AI, the DeFi hack crisis, AI as a defensive tool for protocols, and the latest pressure around MicroStrategy’s STRC/Stretch structure.A full episode for anyone tracking Bitcoin, macro markets, crypto narratives, DeFi security, and institutional adoption.
36 min
June 15 Bitcoin, Oil, Saylor and SpaceX: The Weekly Market Shock
This week on The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down a major set of stories moving Bitcoin and crypto markets.They discuss the reported Iran-US peace deal, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, falling oil futures, and Bitcoin’s move above $66K. They also unpack Michael Saylor’s controversial 32 BTC sale, his BTC Prague comments, Metaplanet’s move into Bitcoin yield products, Bitcoin miners pivoting toward AI, Anthropic’s Fable export-control controversy, and the SpaceX IPO’s impact on crypto-based pre-IPO price discovery.A fast-moving episode covering macro, Bitcoin, AI, miners, IPOs, and the next stage of crypto market structure.
32 min
June 08 Bitcoin’s 20% Crash, Strategy Panic, and the New Crypto Security Threat
Bitcoin fell roughly 20% in six days, triggering massive liquidations and renewed fear across the crypto market.
On this episode of The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone unpack the crash, the panic around Strategy’s Bitcoin sale, and why traditional markets, AI stocks, semiconductors, and Fed expectations may be driving Bitcoin’s next move.
They also cover a major milestone for Bitcoin adoption: the first Bitcoin-backed home loan. Then the episode turns to Polymarket’s alleged undisclosed influencer payments and a disturbing rise in wrench attacks targeting crypto holders and their families.
A full breakdown of market chaos, Bitcoin utility, crypto controversy, and personal security in one high-impact episode.

Chapters:
01:27 - Market Sentiment and Liquidations
02:39 - Bitcoin Price Movements
04:06 - Strategy and Equity Market Concerns
05:25 - STRC and Market Confidence
07:20 - Global Market Reactions
09:25 - US Jobs Report and Market Impact
11:44 - Strategy's Future Moves
15:34 - Bitcoin-Backed Loans
17:26 - Crypto as Collateral
19:00 - Polymarket Investigation
20:39 - Crypto Crime and Security Concerns
23:39 - Global Crypto Attacks
26:48 - Data-Driven Targeting and Security
33 min
June 01 Bitcoin Perps Arrive in America, Hyperliquid Surges & Banks Embrace Blockchain
Bitcoin perpetual futures are finally coming to the U.S., marking one of the most significant regulatory developments for crypto markets in years.David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss what this means for exchanges, traders, Hyperliquid, tokenized stocks, prediction markets, and the growing convergence between traditional finance and blockchain technology.From SEC approvals and CME's 24/7 trading launch to the latest Polymarket controversy and Project Agora's central bank blockchain experiment, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry right now.
31 min
May 26 Ethereum Crisis, Saylor’s BTC Pause & F2Pool’s Mars Mission | The Weekly May 26, 2026
Bankless walks away from Ethereum, Saylor hits pause on BTC buys, and an F2Pool founder could become one of the first humans on Mars.
This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down the growing cracks inside Ethereum, why Michael Saylor slowing down Bitcoin purchases may actually be bullish, and how crypto mining pioneers are now heading into space exploration.
Also in this episode:• Could the U.S. really buy 1 million BTC through the ARMA proposal?• David Hoffman exits ETH completely while Bankless steps back from Ethereum• The Ethereum Foundation talent exodus continues• MiCA-compliant Euro stablecoin crashes to $0.85 after exploit• Arthur Hayes and Eric Trump call Europe “a nice museum”• ICE and OKX launch perpetual oil futures• Hyperliquid faces its first major TradFi challenger• Chun Wang of F2Pool to command SpaceX’s first crewed Mars mission
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30 min
May 18 Bonds Crack at 5%, Saylor’s Bitcoin Pivot, Hyperliquid vs CME & CLARITY Drama
This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone unpack a heavy macro week — from the 30-year US Treasury clearing 5% for the first time since 2007, to Strategy’s $1.5B convertible note buyback and Michael Saylor quietly testing the market on Bitcoin sales.They dig into Iran’s reported “Hormuz Safe” Bitcoin sanctions-bypass scheme, why David thinks Bitcoin is actually worse than fiat for evading sanctions, and the Coinbase/Circle/Hyperliquid USDC deal that triggered CME and ICE to run to regulators.Plus: David’s CFTC Chairman Michael Selig interview from Vegas, Austin Campbell on the Clarity Act, and Graham vs David on whether the bill actually passes by July 4th.Topics covered:• 30-year US Treasury clears 5% — what it means for hard assets• Iran’s Hormuz Safe Bitcoin maritime insurance play• Why David thinks Bitcoin is worse than fiat for sanctions evasion• Strategy’s $1.5B convertible note buyback and Saylor’s pivot• STRC (“stretch”) — the 11.5% Bitcoin yield play• Hyperliquid lands USDC deal with Coinbase and Circle• CME and ICE lobbying regulators over Hyperliquid• David’s interview with CFTC Chairman Michael Selig• Will the CLARITY Act pass by July 4th? Graham and David debate00:22 - Welcome and Guest Introduction00:58 - Bitcoin and Market Overview02:26 - Bond Market Analysis04:21 - Bitcoin's Relevance to Bonds07:34 - Japanese Bond Market Crisis08:25 - Iran's Bitcoin Maritime Insurance12:36 - Bitcoin and Privacy Coins14:07 - Strategy's Bitcoin Sales Strategy18:43 - Interview with Michael Saylor22:12 - Hyperliquid and USDC Deal25:58 - Regulatory Challenges for Hyperliquid32:03 - Clarity Act and Political Implications39:33 - Closing Remarks
41 min