Episode Overview

In this jam-packed episode, JR (Founder & CEO of Social Market) and Leon Hitchens (CMO of Social Market) break down everything you need to know from the latest in crypto, NFTs, and digital assets. From Bitcoin’s price surge to major institutions embracing crypto, and the resurgence of NFT trading, this week is a snapshot of how fast the digital asset landscape is evolving.

Hosts:
Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social Market
LinkedIn, X, & Website

Co-Host:
Leon Hitchens, CMO of Social Market
LinkedIn, X, & Website

Find Us:
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, & Website

Topics Covered

1. PNC & Coinbase Join Forces for Crypto Banking

PNC becomes the first major U.S. bank to launch direct crypto trading with Coinbase.
Resources: 

• Reuters: PNC taps Coinbase
• Watcher Guru Tweet
• Vivek's Tweet Commentary

2. Elon Musk Still Only Loves Dogecoin

Elon says he’s not a crypto pumper—except for Doge.

Resources: 

• Economic Times Article
• Dogecoin Community Tweet

3. BitGo Files for IPO as Crypto Goes Institutional

Crypto custodian BitGo quietly files to go public.
Resources: 

• CoinDesk Coverage
• Injective Labs Tweet

4. Why ‘Buy Bitcoin’ Is the Hottest Business Strategy of 2025

From Tesla to GameStop to K-pop companies—Bitcoin is a corporate play.
Resources: 

• WSJ Article: The Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
• WSJ: Company Balance Sheets and Crypto

5. NFTs Are BACK?! Why Everyone’s Talking About Them Again

Pudgy Penguins, Hoodie Punks, and meme coins dominate trading floors again.
Resources: 

• Tweet on NFT Market Resurgence
• Follow-up Tweet with Live Sales

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