In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we dive into the whirlwind first week of Donald Trump’s presidency and its sweeping impact on the cryptocurrency industry.

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts and EU reporter, is joined by US Senator Cynthia Lummis, David Kemmerer (co-founder and CEO of CoinLedger), and Mert (founder and CEO of Helius) to unpack the TRUMP memecoin craze, Solana’s record-breaking activity and the regulatory shifts driven by the SEC’s new Crypto Task Force and Trump’s executive order.

Whether you’re a blockchain enthusiast or curious about how US politics shapes crypto, this episode provides key insights into the evolving landscape.

[01:00] The rise of the TRUMP memecoin frenzy
[02:15] Long-term impacts of political memecoins on crypto
[04:25] Solana’s response to record-breaking user activity
[06:52] How memecoins promote broader digital asset adoption
[08:54] Political backlash to Trump’s memecoin initiatives
[10:59] The SEC’s new Crypto Task Force
[12:27] Trump EO makes America the world crypto capital
[13:12] What about a Bitcoin strategic reserve?
[14:19] Senator Cynthia Lummis on why the US needs Bitcoin
[16:37] A more crypto-friendly SEC could signal innovation
[18:11] Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong weighs in on the Bitcoin reserve

This episode was hosted by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis and post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up).

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In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we explore the implications of Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency for the cryptocurrency industry as he prepares to take office as the 47th President of the United States. What could this new administration mean for crypto regulation, blockchain innovation and market growth?

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts and EU reporter, heard from Matt Hougan, global head of research at Bitwise Asset Management; Keith Ammon, US Representative of New Hampshire; John Deaton, crypto lawyer and advocate, and US Senator Ted Cruz of Texas. They discuss Trump’s evolving stance on digital assets, his campaign promises to reduce regulatory barriers and what the crypto industry can expect in the years ahead.

Whether you’re a crypto investor, a blockchain entrepreneur or simply curious about how the political landscape affects digital assets, this episode has expert perspectives on what Trump’s presidency could mean for the future of crypto.

[01:54] The evolution of Trump's stance on crypto
[03:51] Crypto's maturity attracts attention
[06:11] Industry anticipations for Trump's second term
[08:22] The Bitcoin Act - will it pass? 
[10:03] America to be the Bitcoin capital of the world
[11:41] Congress shouldn't rush crypto legislation
[13:17] Over regulation vs under regulation
[14:27] Keeping state sovereignty on crypto policies
[15:59] Growing pains from new regulations
[17:31] Final thoughts  

This episode was hosted by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis and produced by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up).

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In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we mark the one-year anniversary of the spot Bitcoin ETF approvals from the SEC with an in-depth review of their impact and potential.

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s EU reporter and head of podcasts, is joined by James Seyffart, ETF research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence; Ray Salmond, Cointelegraph’s head of markets; Gareth Jenkinson, Cointelegraph’s managing editor; and James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares. Together, they explore the key milestones of spot Bitcoin ETFs since their approval, their influence on crypto markets and what the ETF landscape might look like in 2025.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the world of crypto ETFs, this episode delivers expert insights and predictions you won’t want to miss.

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Ever wonder who’s on the frontlines bringing you all the news and updates from the world of crypto and Web3? Join members of the Cointelegraph editorial team in the first-ever roundtable episode to go behind the scenes in the newsroom with the ones telling the stories.

The team reflects on the key moments, trends and surprises in the crypto and blockchain space during 2024, while also setting the stage for what’s ahead in 2025.

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[02:13] Bitcoin ETF approval kicks off 2024
[06:51] Macro perspective of TradFi
[08:29] Trump’s presidential victory sets the stage
[13:04] Ripple/XRP’s lawsuit came to a head
[17:16] The crypto dichotomy of mass adoption
[25:46] Compliance and regulations impacting decentralization
[28:40] Retrospect on 2024 crypto conferences 
[35:30] Shifting sentiment toward Bitcoin
[41:00] Note on Telegram Mini Apps
[41:57] 2025 year in crypto team predictions 

Unchained director of market research Joe Burnett explains how Bitcoiners can level up their hard wallet operational security and how to take advantage of legal tax loopholes that protect portfolio gains. 

This episode is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted by Ray Salmond, with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, and Ray at @HorusHughes.

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[03:15] Mutlisig vaults for extra security 
[07:30] Breaking down multisig wallet security for Bitcoin
[12:33] Leveraging a Bitcoin IRA for retirement savings
[17:00] Understanding the current market relative to Bitcoin 
[21:40] Longterm Bitcoin wealth planning
[27:15] Is holding Bitcoin long term a yield maximizer? 
[33:49] Managing family Bitcoin inheritance - what to know
[35:52] Spending with a multisig wallet 
[40:00] The Michael Saylor effect 
[45:10] Bitcoin market cycles and future predictions
[47:24] Exploring the Bitcoin retirement calculator 

In this latest episode of Decentralize, host Robert Baggs chats with Bryan Feng, Head of Crypto at Unlimit, about the game-changing innovations reshaping the financial world. 

From fiat-to-crypto conversions to the rise of DeFi and the growing accessibility of NFTs, this conversation unpacks the latest trends driving the future of money. So whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a curious investor or a finance professional, this episode delivers insights into how blockchain is rewriting the rules of global commerce.

This episode of Decentralized is brought to you by Cointelegraph and Unlimit. It was hosted by Robert Baggs, and produced by Savannah Fortis with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). 

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(00:00) Introduction
(01:10) Increased Popularity of Fiat-Crypto Payments
(03:28) Challenges in Bridging Fiat and Crypto
(04:46) Unlimit's Focus on Instant Conversions 
(06:12) Unlimit's Role in DeFi 
(08:57) Traditional Finance and DeFi 
(11:47) Importance of Retail Users
(13:09) Why Some Retail Users Avoid DeFi 
(15:47) Unlimit's Current Work and Future Plans
(17:28) The Future of NFTs
(20:30) Making NFT Ownership Accessible
(22:36) Future of Crypto Payments
(24:04) Merchants and Crypto Payments
(25:22) Working with Unlimit
(27:02) Conclusion 

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In this episode of Decentralize, host Ray Salmond sits down with 1971 Capital CIO Brian Russ who shares his views on the future of Bitcoin, why Ethereum is undervalued and what investors should expect from the US economy over the next four years. 

You don't want to miss it! 

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(00:00) Introduction 
(02:18) How investors may benefit from a Trump presidency
(03:44) Why gold and silver are in a bull market and what it means for investors
(8:39) Why Paul Tudor Jones, Larry Fink and Stanley Druckenmiller are so bullish on Bitcoin 
(12:31) Is this US economy headed into stagflation?
(16:14) The impact of options on the spot BTC ETFs and TradFi portfolio construction
(21:49) Will the ETH spot ETF performance match Bitcoin’s, and will ETH price recover?
(29:31) What is the crypto investment community getting wrong about Ethereum? 

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In this episode of Decentralize, host Robert Baggs sits down with Jovi Overo, managing director of BaaS at Unlimit, to discuss the latest trends in Web3 payments. Learn about the rise of crypto cards and how they're changing the game, along with all the other challenges and opportunities in this exciting space.

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(0:00) Introduction
(1:02) Jovi's Background and Unlimit's Mission
(4:37) The Rise of Crypto Cards
(6:58) The Benefits of Crypto Cards
(9:11) Unlimit's Services and Ideal Clients
(12:59) Regulatory Challenges and Compliance
(17:44) Security Concerns and User Education
(27:26) The Future of Crypto Cards
(29:13) The Power of Cross-Border Payments
(34:05) Conclusion

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Popular trader and investor Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) sits down with Decentralize host Jonathan DeYoung at DKGcon 2024 to explain his investment thesis and discuss the state of the Bitcoin bull market, whether BTC will hit $1,000,000, the impact of AI on trading and investing, and more.

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(00:00) Introduction to Michaël van de Poppe
(02:45) Is Bitcoin in a bull market?
(05:41) Will Bitcoin hit $1,000,000?
(08:11) The psychology of retail trading
(12:01) Wen altseason?
(16:13) Over/Under: Bitcoin ETFs, retail investors, presidents, four-year cycles
(21:40) Why Michaël is bullish on Ethereum DeFi
(24:20) The impact of AI on markets and trading
(27:54) Are AI crypto tokens in a bubble?
(31:35) Michaël’s investing and trading advice

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In this episode of Decentralize, host Zoltan Vardai sits down with Michael Pearl, vice president of go-to-market (GTM) at Cyvers, a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in Web3 security. Together, they delve into the escalating threat landscape of the crypto industry, discussing recent high-profile hacks and the alarming rise in cyberattacks.

Pearl shares insights into Cyvers’ innovative approach to protecting digital assets, including their advanced threat detection and response capabilities. The episode explores the company’s role in safeguarding the future of Web3, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
 
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(00:00) - Introduction
(01:52) - The Current State of Crypto Hacks
(03:35) - The Root Cause of Hacks
(05:34) - The Threat to ETFs
(07:30) - Protecting ETFs from Hacks
(09:52) - Detecting Malicious Smart Contracts
(11:49) - The WazirX Hack
(15:41) - User Negligence and Hacks
(18:18) - The $68 Million Address Poisoning Hack
(28:17) - The Future of Web3 Security

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