It’s our final show of the year, and what a year it’s been! 

Later, we’ll still bring you the week’s must-know news from crypto, but first, we’re taking a step back to look at the rollercoaster ride that was 2024.

From Bitcoin smashing $100K to meme coins taking over, game-changing political moves, and the rebirth of DeFi, this year reshaped the crypto landscape in ways no one could have predicted. So, sit back as we unpack the stories, trends, and turning points that defined the crypto space this year—and set the stage for where we’re headed in 2025.

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2:28 Bitcoin - let's talk about the OG

5:27 Trump & crypto - the romance we never knew we needed!

8:45 Memecoins (looking at you Solana)

15:10 What's coming in 2025?

23:57 Short, sharp news bites

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🎙️ Welcome to Australia's #1 Crypto Podcast! 🎙️

This week, the crypto markets are buzzing, and we’ve got the hottest updates lined up for you. 🚀

💸 Ethereum is finally pumping—hitting $4,000 USD and climbing! Is this the breakout we’ve all been waiting for?

🧐 Could David Sacks become the new Czar of Crypto, and is Paul Atkins set to rival Gary Gensler in shaping the future of regulation?

🐧 The Pudgy Penguins are making waves with their upcoming token launch, and everyone’s talking about it. Will it live up to the hype?

⚠️ And, the Hawk Tuah rug pull has left investors furious. We’ll break down what happened and the red flags you need to watch out for.

Get ready for an episode packed with insights, drama, and our regular short, sharp news bites. Let’s dive in! 🌊

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Welcome back to Crypto Curious, today, we’re diving into:

💸 Debanking and Operation Chokepoint 2.0 – Crypto founders are under fire as financial institutions cut off access without warning. What’s driving this crackdown, and what does it mean for innovation?

📈 XRP’s Wild Ride – Ripple’s comeback story is making headlines, with a 428% surge in just 30 days and a seven-year high. Is this the start of something bigger?

🍌 Justin Sun’s $6.2 Million Snack – When is a banana more than just a banana? We’ll unpack how a duct-taped fruit became a $6.2 million spectacle in the name of art.

🎨 NFT Renaissance – Blue-chip collections are booming, but Nike’s Web3 retreat has us asking: Is this comeback the real deal or just a trend?

Whether you're here for the insights, the drama, or just a laugh, we’ve got you covered.

You ready? Let’s jump in! 🚀

TIMESTAMPS

2:20 De-banking - let's break it down

7:38 XRP Gets its moment to shine!

14:21 Justin Sun's big banana!

17:41 NFT's make their big comeback

21:39 Short, sharp news bites

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This week, we’re coming to you live from Aus Crypto Con in Sydney! The audio’s not our usual standard, but we couldn’t wait to share this one with you 👊🏼!

We're obviously diving into convention highlights for those of you who couldn't attend and then we're straight into Trump’s proposed crypto advisory council and the strategic reserve. We unpack the future of the market with some bold coin predictions; plus, stick around for bonus interviews with Mark Monfort, Sergej Kunz, and Kyle Stagoll who chatted to Craig, earlier in the conference.

Let’s get into it—here’s this week’s LIVE episode of Crypto Curious!

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14:22 Short, sharp news bites

20:04 Guest interviews hosted by Craig Jackson

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Podcast links:

Mark Monfort from Ausdefi Asos & NotCentralised

Sergej Kunz, co-founder of 1inch Network

& Kyle Stagoll founder of Market Mastery

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Today, we're diving into three game-changing stories that could shake up the world of digital assets. First up, Trump Media makes waves with its bold move to acquire the crypto platform Bakkt—what could this mean for mainstream crypto adoption? Then, the SEC Chair himself, Gary Gensler, is in hot water with a major lawsuit. Could this be the catalyst that reshapes crypto regulation as we know it? And finally, the crypto crime saga that’s captivated headlines—Razzlekhan’s sentencing brings an end to one of the wildest stories in crypto history.

Stay tuned as we unpack what these stories mean for you, the crypto-curious investor.

TIMESTAMPS

3:21 Trump media in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt

5:54 Gary Gensler - they are coming for you!

8:52 Razzlekhan goes to the lock-up!

11:49 Short, sharp news bites

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We've got a little bit extra for you this week with a BONUS episode featuring Colton Dillon, Co-Founder of Degen. Formerly of Acorns, who then opened offices in Australia to later become Raiz, Colton talks about his involvement into crypto, and how eventually, in 2017, Ethereum took hold and his real journey began! Working on various projects across the space, Degen is now Colton's primary focus, a community token with its own blockchain - that got its start on Farcaster.

This is a really interesting listen for those of you who love the deeper workings of crypto eco-system.

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Show links:

Colton Dillion 🎩 (@cadillion) on Farcaster

Degen 🎩 (@degentokenbase) / X

Warpcast / Channel / $DEGEN

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Welcome to today’s episode! The election results are in, and with a Trump win, the crypto market is on fire. Bitcoin and Ethereum are hitting new highs, and Dogecoin? It just keeps climbing, fueled by Elon Musk himself! But what’s Musk’s real play here with all this talk about U.S. debt and his meme-inspired D.O.G.E. “agency”?

Plus, with Aus Crypto Con just around the corner, we’re thrilled to have our friend Dave Haslop joining us to give a sneak peek at what’s in store for Australia’s biggest crypto event of the year. Get ready—this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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3:16 Post Election PUMP!!!

8:33 Elon, Doge and D.O.G.E - what's the link?

13:02 Aus Crypto Con 2024 - what's in store?

18:02 Short, sharp news bites

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Welcome back to Crypto Curious—It’s Election Day in the U.S. and as results start to trickle in, we’ll be watching how Wall Street and the crypto markets react in real-time. No election results yet at the time of recording, but we’re here for all the buzz, anticipation, and market shifts.

Today, we’re diving into Tether’s jaw-dropping $2.5 billion profit, showing just how influential stablecoins have become in modern finance. And if you thought Bitcoin was quiet, think again—BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is booming with a record $642 million in inflows, proving FOMO is still a force to be reckoned with. All this - plus our short, sharp news bites.

Let's get into it 🚀

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Welcome back folks! Bitcoin is pumping and the crew are back to unpack a massive a week in the cryptosphere starting with Microsoft’s potential move to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet. Could this start a trend of tech giants stacking crypto? And what’s Michael Saylor’s endgame with his massive 252,000 BTC holdings? We’ll break down the bold plans this Bitcoin titan has up his sleeve. Finally, we head to Buenos Aires, where blockchain-powered digital identity tech is reshaping personal data privacy.

Buckle up for a packed episode full of tech, crypto, and privacy innovation!

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Welcome back to Australia's No.1 crypto podcast! Trace Blake & Craig are back this week as they celebrate 150 episodes with the OG of memecoins!! Doge is on the Move – with a 25% surge fueled by none other than Elon Musk. Is the dog heading to the moon again? Meme Coins Still Going Strong – But Why? We explore what keeps the craze alive and whether it’s more lottery than investment. Eyeball scanning Worldcoin Rebrands? The controversial iris-scanning project has relaunched with a new name but still has all the old criticisms.

Want more? Then tune in - this is crypto made easy!

TIMESTAMPS

2:06 The OG of memecoins is pumping!

3:56 Memecoins to the moon?

10:36 Controversial iris scanning - Worldscan

18:07 Short, sharp news bites

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Terminal of fun

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