Tapping Into Crypto

Roughly $6.3 billion reportedly stolen from Binance in the largest crypto hack on record.

Ted and Pav are back to unpack how the attack unfolded, why blockchain analysts are pointing to North Korea's TraderTraitor group, how Tether and Circle froze stablecoins, and why altcoins like PEPE took the hit instead of Bitcoin and ETH.

Plus, why October closed as Bitcoin's worst in years and what five straight red weekly candles could mean for November. 

Ted and Pav also dig into Bitwise's 2036 Bitcoin price prediction, why a potential MSCI index change could force billions of dollars in selling of Strategy shares, and share their game plans for what could be a choppy few weeks ahead.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 Why this is one of the biggest weeks Ted has seen in crypto. 

01:42 Why PEPE and other altcoins bounced after the hack. 

03:37 Pav's BBC World News appearance and the Binance hack explained. 

07:19 How the hackers got in: the hot wallet and what the postmortem could reveal. 

09:29 Market impact: why the hack could mean months of sideways price action. 

10:44 Bitcoin ETF flows, five red weekly candles and the worst October since 2014. 

12:28 Bitwise's 2036 Bitcoin prediction: bear, base and bull cases. 

17:47 Strategy and the MSCI index risk: what it means for Bitcoin buying. 

19:43 Pav and Ted's game plan, and what happens if the AI trade cracks.

… and much more!

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This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

Why are top banking executives walking away from 35-year TradFi careers to build blockchain rails?

This week, Pav sits down with Drew Bradford, CEO of Macropod and former head of trading and derivatives at NAB and Deutsche Bank. Drew exposes the harsh inefficiencies of traditional banking architecture, revealing why post-trade settlement accounts for a staggering 70% of operations costs at major financial institutions.

Drew and Pav explore Macropod’s milestones under the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) Project Acacia, including Australia's first on-chain corporate bond tokenisation. They break down how AUDM and programmable stablecoins can eliminate Australia's $9 billion annual merchant tap fee burden, automate cross-border trade escrow for small businesses, and allow AI agents to manage idle cash for instant, real-time yield.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 Pav shares the studio with Drew, CEO of Macropod and former head of trading and derivatives at NAB and Deutsche Bank

01:24 Drew reveals that 70% of bank operational costs stem from post-trade settlement and why smart contracts solve it instantly.

04:05 How AUD stablecoins reduce merchant processing fees from 1.5% down to fractions of a cent.

06:15 Real-world escrow for bathroom renovators, dairy exporters in Asia, and instant yield via AI agents.

12:10 Why tokenised bank deposits will exist alongside open digital cash like AUDM.

14:22 Where Australia sits on the global stage and why 2029 will be the tipping point where legacy rails become obsolete.

… and much more!

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn and learn more about Macropod here.

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Is Bitcoin’s classic “Uptober” rally stalling out, or is the market quietly positioning for its next major move?

Pav rides solo to break down why digital asset markets have hit a stretch of “paint-drying” price action. He unpacks October’s sudden shift from massive ETF inflows to net negative outflows, declining derivatives open interest, and why key altcoins like Injective, Celestia, and Venice Token are pivoting toward AI agent payments. Plus, Pav explores how rising US 10-year bond yields, private equity strain, and persistent inflation are driving a risk-off mood across global markets.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 Pav sets up the solo show, comparing historical 13% October Bitcoin averages with current market stagnation.

01:13 Unpacking Injective Protocol (+18%), Celestia, and Venice Token as platforms pivot toward AI agent transacting and tokenisation.

08:01 Examining the shift from 6B+ in August/September inflows to 617M in October net outflows.

10:04 Tracking the decline in derivatives market speculation since mid-October.

13:24 Explaining the 5%+ US 10-year Treasury yields, delayed AI tech IPOs, and rebalancing risk into cash.

18:48 Reviewing energy-driven inflation, geopolitical friction, and key watchlists heading into the end of the year.

… and much more!

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Is historical Q4 seasonality enough to push Bitcoin toward six figures, or are shifting macro credit conditions set to stall the rally?

Ted and Pav reunite remotely to dissect whether the market is heading into an "Uptober" expansion or a "Slumptober" pull-back. The boys review historical October returns and compare Q4 seasonality against current market weakness, detailing why total altcoin market cap (Total3) has returned to break-even levels while clear leaders continue to diverge from lagging legacy assets.

They unpack Starknet's recent 65% weekly run-up alongside zero-knowledge privacy tech and upcoming token unlock pressures, dive deep into Near Protocol’s infrastructure for transacting AI agents, and examine how macro factors like US equity earnings and credit market volatility could impact digital assets over the coming weeks.

Key Moments:

00:00 Reviewing historical October gains (+12.9% average) against Q4 expectations and bear market realities

05:56 Explaining Starknet’s 65% surge, zero-knowledge proofs, and potential selling pressure from upcoming unlocks

09:19 Examining altcoin market cap metrics and why Near, Hyperliquid, and Zcash are outpacing XRP and ADA

16:08 Exploring Near’s AI agent infrastructure, intent-based execution model, and $30B+ transaction volume growth

22:06 Analyzing corporate earnings season, private credit redemptions, and geopolitical risks affecting market sentiment

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On-chain liquidity is shifting fast across altcoins, zero-knowledge chains, and new launchpads.

This week, Ted and Pav dissect Midnight's sudden 80% rally, LayerZero’s dominance in cross-chain transfer volume, and whether the non-stop wave of AI meme tokens is finally running out of steam. The boys also analyse altcoin ETF data from Farside and outline what to expect from the brand-new Swyftx Quarterly Report.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 Ted shares highlights from his long weekend attending major local events.

02:49 Analysing Midnight's 80% weekly surge and permissionless smart contract deployments.

04:00 Examining LayerZero's monthly gains and its reported 93% cross-chain volume capture.

05:31 Navigating launchpad trends, AI avatar tokens like Higgs Field creations, and signs of market fatigue.

09:16 Unpacking key highlights, DEX volume trends, and expert commentary from the new quarterly release.

15:51 Tracking Ethereum, Solana, and privacy token ETF metrics on Farside.

… and much more!

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How do crypto-backed loans work, and how can investors access liquidity without selling their underlying digital assets?

In this special edition of Tapping Into Crypto, Pav is joined in the studio by Swyftx Senior Product Manager Chris Giovine. After two long years of patiently waiting in the wings and dropping hints to get on the mic, Chris finally gets his turn in the hot seat!

With the banter out of the way, Pav and Chris jump straight into the latest market developments and Bitcoin's key weekly close above the 50-week simple moving average (SMA). Together, they break down the mechanics, perks, and potential pitfalls of crypto-backed lending. Chris explains how collateralised loans mirror everyday secured loans like mortgages or car finance, demystifies Loan-to-Value Ratios (LVR), and contrasts high-risk instant DeFi liquidations with the safeguards built into centralised platforms. 

Plus, the pair look ahead to a future where traders borrow against tokenised shares like Nvidia and share their price targets for the current cycle.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 Chris finally gets his mic moment and makes his highly anticipated debut on the show

02:4: The 50-Week SMA Close: Market conviction, higher lows, and four-year cycle bottom timing

05:37 What Is a Crypto Backed Loan?

09:43 Loan-to-Value Ratio calculations, collateral price fluctuations, and buffer management

10:25 Centralised Lending vs On-Chain DeFi: Comparing 90% LVR instant DeFi liquidations against centralised exchange customer support and 30-day grace periods

16:46 The future lending against tokenised stocks like Nvidia and S&P 500 index funds

21:33 Chris's $200K Bitcoin Prediction

… and much more!

DISCLAIMER:The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. Loans are subject to lending criteria. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Credit provided by Web3 Loans Pty Ltd (ACN 668 516 952) and managed by Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd trading as Block Earner (ACN 655 090 869, Australian Credit Licence 542689) (Block Earner). Swyftx Pty Ltd (ACN 623 556 730) is an authorised credit representative (Credit Representative number 579667) of Block Earner.

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The crypto markets are flashing green as Bitcoin surges back toward $86K, marking its highest level since January and leaving traders to ask a critical question: is the 4-year cycle officially broken?   

Ted and Pav unpack the technical and fundamental shifts driving this sudden market resurgence. They analyse why the $58K range may have set the permanent cycle floor, how Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments on liquidity are sparking front-running moves, and why the 50-week moving average is signaling a transition into a multi-month bull market.   

The boys also run through top weekly movers and dissect the SEC’s new 5-year Innovation Exemption for Tokenised Securities Venues (TSVs) following the failure of the Clarity Act in the Senate.  

You’ll hear: 

00:00 Bitcoin retests 86K as market sentiment shifts sharply bullish.

02:11 Comparing historical 80% bear market drawdowns to the recent 50% pullback.

03:55 Money printing expectations overshadowing the Clarity Act Senate failure.

05:17 New York Life tokenising high-yield debt on AVAX and AI agents on WhatsApp.

12:35 The 5-year innovation exemption and the rise of stock memes.

15:10 Technical analysis of the bull/bear market line in the sand.

18:35 Time cycles, historical drawdown comparisons, and strategic entry points.

… and much more!

Check out the 50-week moving average here: https://www.tradingview.com/x/PPYheR6i/ 

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Ted returns from New Zealand to join Pav for a crucial breakdown of regulatory milestones and macro developments shaping digital asset markets.

In this episode, Pav and Ted dissect the collapse of Hunter Biden’s celebrity meme token, which plummeted 99% within an hour of launch. They unpack top weekly movers, focusing on Betway (BTW) and its yield-generating DeFi strategies backed by Tron Foundation, VVV's AI inference model, and PancakeSwap's surging $75M daily volume in tokenised stock trading.

The boys also dive deep into the US Senate floor vote on the long-awaited Clarity Act, updates regarding the proposed US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and upcoming rate hike decisions across the US, Japan, and Australia.

Key Moments:

00:00 Ted’s Queenstown highlights and Waiheke Island wineries.

01:30 Hunter Biden $Laptop Token Collapse: Analyzing fully diluted valuations and celebrity token risks.

06:01 Institutional yield strategies, Tron backing, and decentralized AI inference.

10:05 Real-world assets (RWAs) and processing $75M in daily volume.

12:37 Clarity Act Senate Vote: Final draft revisions, bipartisan hurdles, and Polymarket sentiment shifts.

21:40  Central bank updates from the US, Japan, and Australia.

26:43 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's push for government BTC holdings.

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Calum is officially back in the studio with Pav following his two-month fitness retreat in Bali, stepping right into a week filled with major market developments and shifting on-chain trends!

Cal and Pav jump straight into analyzing on-chain metrics after $9 billion in unrealised gains unlocked across new Bitcoin whale wallets. They unpack how a new meta on Robinhood Chain is allowing traders to earn daily stock dividends like Apple and Tesla equity simply by holding meme coins, while exploring why privacy tokens like ZCash and Dash are surging up to 2,200% following recent SEC regulatory updates.

Plus, Calum and Pav look under the hood at the $3.5B spot Bitcoin ETF monthly inflows and share their game plan for managing portfolio risk ahead of upcoming US Federal Reserve interest rate announcements.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 Cal returns from Bali and shares his time stepping away from charts.

02:33 Analysing $3.5B spot ETF monthly inflows and sub-60K cycle targets.

05:37 How meme coins are paying holders daily payouts in Apple stock and tokenised gold.

10:16 Why ZCash and Dash are surging up to 2,200% after regulatory clearance and Grayscale ETF launches.

16:14 $9 Billion Whale Profit Risk: The On-chain data reveals record unrealised gains and potential sell-side pressure.

18:48 Upcoming US central bank decisions and preparing your portfolio for market volatility.

… and much more!

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Is Bitcoin's surge back toward the $80,000 level a true bullish breakout or a massive September fakeout?

Ted and Pav dive into the technical and macro indicators signaling whether this recent $80K range is setting a trap for traders. They unpack why revenue-generating DEX tokens like Uniswap and Hyperliquid are leading gains, while broader market headwinds, such as rising Middle East tensions and a policy split between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, threaten to trigger an unexpected September rate hike.

Plus, the boys analyse Strategy’s unexpected $370M Bitcoin buy after a two-month hiatus, examine historical September candle patterns, and highlight the exact price levels BTC must hold to prevent a market rejection.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 Life Catch-Up: Ted’s NZ trip and Pav’s weekend footy plans.

02:06 Why DEX tokens like UNI, CAKE, and HYPE are pumping.

04:00 How Robinhood Chain liquidity is burning UNI fees.

07:20 Spiking fuel prices and US-Iran tensions impact risk assets.

08:15 Fed vs. Treasury Split: Scott Bessent vs. Kevin Warsh and September rate hike fears.

14:00 Michael Saylor’s team breaks a two-month BTC pause.

17:20 Historical monthly candles and key $80K levels.

… and much more!

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