Rise’n’Crypto

From post-halving Bitcoin indicators to Cristiano Ronaldo being hit with a class-action lawsuit for promoting the sale of unregistered securities on Binance, and the cheeky KyberSwap hacker who is willing to return $46 million in stolen funds — but only if the exchanges execs are nice — today’s podcast has got it all!

Further reading:

• Bitcoin had its 11th anniversary of its first halving event, which shows some interesting indicators for the future
• Some Coinbase users receive a terrifying email over a subpoena involving their accounts
• Crypto lender Voyager is hit with a $1.65 billion settlement with the FTC
• A hacker who swiped $46 million from KyberSwap wants a new treaty — but only if the exchange’s execs are nice.
• Cristiano Ronaldo is being hit with a class-action lawsuit for promoting Binance

Grab yourself a coffee and let's get into it!

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned. 

Binance is still dominating headlines as its new CEO, Richard Teng, lays out his plan for the crypto exchange. Meanwhile, the U.S. SEC continues to investigate an FTX-style fraud at Binance.US. Robert Kiyosaki is bullish on Bitcoin and warns people to buy the asset before it’s too late. And finally, we look at the power of combining blockchain technology and AI.
Further reading:

• Binance’s new CEO lays out his plan for the exchange
• We look at the power of combining blockchain and AI
• Robert Kiyosaki says buy Bitcoin before it’s too late
• Japan releases fascinating report on crypto tax
• The SEC is still looking for FTX-style fraud at Binance.US

References:
Binance CEO blog post

So grab yourself a coffee and let's get into it!

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned. 

There’s a lot to catch up on from this weekend, but Cointelegraph has you covered! We discuss Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s continuing legal saga, Bitcoin price positivity, an elaborate scam involving a banana, and more. There’s never a dull moment in crypto, and if you want to ensure you are abreast of the latest news and stories, make sure to follow us.

Further reading:

• BitMEX co-founder predicts a Bitcoin price surge as U.S. dollar liquidity rises
• CZ’s lawyers contest U.S. prosecutors over not being considered safe to fly
• Scam software Inferno Drainer shuts down after stealing more than $70M
• Ex-developer of Bitcoin Lightning Network issues warnings
• BAYC member nearly loses his Bored Ape to fake journalists.

References:

Crumz' Twitter/X Thread

So grab yourself a coffee and let's get into it!

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned. 

Yesterday was a day to be thankful — unless you’re the Bitcoin user who accidentally spent $3.1 million on a single transaction fee. This story comes with a lesson for us all! We also discuss stablecoins becoming a staple in Argentina, South Korea planning the pilot for its CBDC, the disappearance of the Wallet of Satoshi app for U.S. users, and Jim Cramer recalls his dreadful Bitcoin advice from 2022.
Further reading:

• Bitcoin user spends $3.1 million on single transaction fee
• Stablecoins will remain indispensable in Argentina under new president
• South Korea plans pilot of CBDC in 2024
• Wallet of Satoshi app vanishes for U.S. users
• Jim Cramer admits he was wrong on Bitcoin advice last year
• Will 2024 be Bitcoin’s “supercycle?”

 So grab yourself a coffee and let's get into it. 

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned. 

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the United States! Although you may be taking the day off, crypto never does. Today, we look at how Binance’s books were affected by its settlement with the U.S. government, HTX’s HECO Chain bridge hack that resulted in $86 million stolen, and U.S. prosecutors attempting to block Changpeng “CZ” Zhao from leaving the country as an “unacceptable risk of flight.” We also look at the fantastic magazine feature on substance abuse in cryptocurrency trading. So, while you wait for your feast, make sure you fill up on information!

Further reading:

• There has been no mass exodus of funds from Binance after the DOJ settlement
• The HECO Chain bridge is hacked, with $86M stolen
• $13.6M of the hack is stolen from hot wallets on HTX
• U.S. prosecutors say CZ is an “unacceptable risk of flight”
• Crypto trading is plagued with substance abuse

So grab yourself a coffee and let's get into it.

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned. 

Yesterday was a day that will go down in crypto history. Binance agreed to settle with multiple U.S. government agencies for a staggering $4.3 billion, with its CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao pleading guilty to violating Anti-Money Laundering laws and released on a $175 million bond. You need to know a lot today if you want to stay ahead of the curve!

Further reading:

• Binance agrees a settlement with multiple U.S. government agencies for $4.3 billion
• CZ pleads guilty over violations of the Bank Secrecy Act
• CZ is released on a $175 million bond and risks jail
• Genesis sues Gemini over $689 million
• Grayscale meets the SEC over Bitcoin Trust conversion to ETF

 So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it! 

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned. 

We have a lot to cover today! Tether has frozen $225 million of USDT linked with a romance scam, Kronos Research had its API keys hacked and lost $25 million, Apple is being sued over blocking crypto tech in P2P payment apps, Bittrex Global is shutting down, and Microsoft has hired the ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, leading to its share price hitting an all-time high. Who would’ve thought there would be so much to catch up on in just 24 hours?

Further reading:

• Tether freezes $225 million connected to a romance scam
• Kronos Research halts trading after $25 million of ETH is stolen
• Apple is sued for blocking crypto technology in P2P payment apps
• Bittrex Global announces all trading will be disabled as it winds down operations
• Microsoft hires Sam Altman after OpenAI firing, stock price hits all-time high

References:
Apple lawsuit

So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned. 

It was a busy weekend in crypto! A fascinating saga has unfolded after Yearn.finance’s YFI token plummeted 43% in five hours, causing chaos and FUD and prompting the founder of the dYdX exchange to call it a targeted attack. Running parallel are multiple stories impacting Bitcoin in all directions, from warnings around ETF filings to skyrocketing fees and Argentina’s new Bitcoin-friendly president, Javier Milei.

Further reading:

• BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF is looking likely to be approved, but the BitGo CEO has a warning
• Yearn.finance saw its YFI token plummet 43% in five hours, sparking exit scam rumors
• The dYdX exchange claims the YFI token movement is part of a targeted attack against it
• Bitcoin’s total daily fees have consistently flipped Ethereum for the first time in years
• Javier Milei wins the Argentine presidential election, and he has a lot to say about Bitcoin

References:
Latin America: Venezuela and Argentina Stand Out as Examples of Crypto’s Unique Utility

So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned. 

Crypto fugitives were spotted in Bali, Ferraris can be bought with Bitcoin, and there was a 1,000% spike in gas fees on Polygon due to sky-high hype around a new project. All of this excitement before mentioning that the world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, has filed for an Ethereum ETF, and Tether dropped half a billion dollars on a Bitcoin mining operation. Strap in; it’s a wild one today!

Further reading:

• BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF filing now has company in the form of an Ethereum ETF application
• 3AC co-founder Kyle Davies, who is on the run from Singaporean authorities, was spotted in Bali
• Tether to drop $500 million on a Bitcoin mining operation
• Polygon gas fees spike 1,000% during the mad rush to mint new token, POLS
• Ferrari accepts crypto payments, and it may be more important than you think

Bonus:

• The BRC-20 token standard explanation mentioned in the Polygon story

So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned. 

Bullish sentiments, unscrupulous actors, and the tech giants coalescing for the sake of decentralization. Today’s episode covers some hard-hitting topics, surprising stats and a warning for OpenSea users. Here’s what you need to know today in the world of crypto.

Further reading:

• Microsoft, Tencent and other tech giants partner for decentralization
• The TVL in layer 2s has doubled since the bull run
• Nearly half of crypto lost was due to Web2 security issues
• U.S. House Financial Services hearing investigates crypto and terrorism
• OpenSea users targeted by phishing, but with a worrying twist

So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it.

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.