Tapping Into Crypto

Meta made $16 billion from scam ads in 2024 and with technology evolving so rapidly, even the AFP is struggling to stay ahead of the criminals. Gabby Lewis (Head of Fraud & Financial Crime at Swyftx) joins us today to discuss the measures we can take to secure our money, how to avoid being scammed, and the dark truth behind the organisations that are doing the scamming.

This is an important episode for anyone holding money digitally in 2026… which is almost all of us.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 - AI voice scam: Only 3 seconds needed to clone your voice

05:36 - Why these scams are so hard to detect

07:35 - AFP impersonation scam explained

11:05 - 400+ scam compounds in Philippines

19:15 - 10% of Meta’s revenue came from scam ads in 2024

24:02 - National Anti-Scam Center: How Australia is fighting back

… and much more!

You can find more from Gabby over on LinkedIn

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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.

It’s been a massive year for crypto! So let’s recap 2025 and break down exactly what we’ve learned from the market coming into the New Year. If you’re new to crypto or you’re already in the thick of it, this episode will run you through what went right this year, what went horribly wrong, and how we can use all this information to crush 2026.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 - 2025 Highlights: Bitcoin $120K, Ethereum ATH, Solana comeback after slow start

02:34 - Bitcoin ETFs: From Wall Street experiment to "global money vacuum"

04:05 - The alt season that never came

05:36 - October 10th: The largest liquidation event in crypto history

08:24 - The celebrity meme coin disaster

10:30 - $1.5 billion North Korean crypto hack

13:04 - BlackRock's tokenized stock market

16:48 - Tokenized houses, passive rent income, fractional ownership

18:19 - "Everyone knew Christmas 2025 was the top - why is everyone surprised?"

23:20 - 2026 Predictions

28:42 - Scripted responses for Christmas lunch crypto questions

… and much more!

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc 

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

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.

Australia is one of the top 10 countries globally for Crypto Adoption but so many people in the financial sector still won’t talk about it. 

Today Pav Hundal and Ted Coaldrake are joined by Director of Synergist, Andrew McPhee who has over 30 years of experience ranging starting way back in traditional finance as Head of Retail for E*Trade, working as Head of Marketing & Customer Segmentation for ANZ and now working to bridge the crypto-service gap We talk about what’s holding Australia back from leading the way and what Millennial and Gen Z investors are really looking for. 

You’ll hear: 

0:51 - How Andrew went from building one of the first financial platforms to Crypto 

5:11 - Why people aged 50+ aren’t investing in crypto 

6:52 - Where we are right now in the crypto adoption curve 

8:08 - The reason so many young people today want to hold crypto in their portfolio 

11:02 - The major roadblock for adoption 

14:38 - What ASIC are working on now 

15:49 - Why Australia is falling behind & pushing innovation off shore 

17:41 - The reason 50% of advisors think Crypto Is A Scam 

21:06 - The problem with learning about crypto on TikTok & what needs to change 

24:10 - Will Crypto be the next internet? 

… and much more!

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc 

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

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.

Today we’re breaking down why everyone got their 2025 crypto predictions wrong despite Bitcoin ETFs, institutional adoption, and all-time highs earlier in the year. We run through what top analysts are saying about the current state of crypto, as well as discussing our honest take on whether this cycle is over or just getting started.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 - 2025: The year that disappointed everyone

03:02 - October 10th flash crash was just the beginning

04:40 - Fear & greed at 24: Worse than FTX collapse

08:24 - Bitcoin flipping gold: CZ's bold prediction and the heated debate

11:12 - Bitcoin, gold, or S&P 500 over 50 years?

12:22 - Failed predictions: JP Morgan $170K, BlackRock $700K, Cathie Wood $2M

19:43 - Why you should expect more chop until clarity comes

24:30 - Trump's Fed Chair pick and what it means

… and much more!

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc 

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

The Tapping into Crypto podcast is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions on this podcast belong to individuals and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. Any advice is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation, if you're looking to get advice, please seek out a licensed financial advisor.

In Part 2 of this special series of Tapping Into Crypto, Pav and Ted are joined at the Australian Crypto Convention in Sydney by Joe Shew (Crypto Consulting Institute), Leigh Travers (Animoca Brands) and Ben Simpson (Collective Shift) to discuss why people are selling altcoins to buy more Bitcoin, MicroStrategy risks, and why sophisticated investors see this correction as opportunity.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 - Joe Shew: Why you shouldn't call it a bear or bull market (and the data that actually matters)

04:30 - Why Bitcoin could still drop 30-40%

09:05 - How Bitcoin ETFs are bringing crypto to mainstream Australian investors

13:45 - Why there'll be a 'MicroStrategy in every global market' according to strategy's former CEO

17:00 - The psychology of ETF investors vs exchange traders: Who's buying and holding?

20:15 - US Nasdaq listing plans & why GameFi needs its next catalyst

24:00 - Ben Simpson spoke to 1000 people: 'Remember why we're here - it's about Bitcoin'

28:15 - Why Collective Shift's CEO dumped his $SUI 

… and much more!

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out Joe Shew, Leigh Travers, and Ben Simpson on LinkedIn.

For more information on the Australian Crypto Convention, head to their website.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc 

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If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

The Tapping into Crypto podcast is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions on this podcast belong to individuals and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. Any advice is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation, if you're looking to get advice, please seek out a licensed financial advisor.

In Part 2 of this special series of Tapping Into Crypto, Pav and Ted are joined at the Australian Crypto Convention in Sydney by Richard Galvin (DACM), Roy Bhasin (ZenAcademy) and Sam Green (Greeny Trades) to discuss what caused Bitcoin to plummet $40k, why AI payments are taking off, and why the apps making most of crypto's money are massively undervalued.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 - Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Reveals Why He Left Wall Street for Crypto

03:51 - "Crypto Is Too Big for Wall Street to Ignore Now"

04:56 - Why Robinhood Makes 3-4X More on Crypto Than Stocks (And What It Means for You)

06:34 - How Funds Are Positioning for the Rest of 2025

09:01 - The AI Bubble Truth: Why We're Still EARLY

10:49 - How to Pick Winners Even at Market Tops

13:03 - The Clarity Act Could Change EVERYTHING for Altcoins in 2026

14:15 - DApps Make 60% of Revenue But Only 7% of Value - The Biggest Opportunity in Crypto?

22:04 - Why Privacy Coins Are Pumping (And Why Governments Are TERRIFIED)

25:35 - "It's 50/50 We're Entering a Bear Market" - Zeneca's Honest Take on What's Next

… and much more!

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out Richard Galvin, Roy Bhasin, and Sam Green on LinkedIn.

For more information on the Australian Crypto Convention, head to their website.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc 

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

The Tapping into Crypto podcast is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions on this podcast belong to individuals and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. Any advice is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation, if you're looking to get advice, please seek out a licensed financial advisor.

Pav and Ted are on the ground at the Australian Crypto Convention in Sydney, recording live interviews with industry experts throughout the weekend. In this special episode of Tapping Into Crypto, we sit down with James Pinch (Managing Director at KuCoin) and Jamie Coutts (Chief Crypto Analyst at Real Vision) to discuss crypto regulation, market conditions, and what the future holds for the industry.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 - James Pinch (Managing Director at KuCoin)

01:12 - KuCoin's Big Australia Expansion: Why Now?

03:43 - Why Australians Are OBSESSED With Crypto (It's Not What You Think)

04:55 - Gen Z Locked Out: The Investment Crisis Driving Crypto Adoption

06:11 - Crypto Regulation Is A "Gigantic Rubik's Cube With Changing Colors"

11:33 - Jamie Coutts (Chief Crypto Analyst at Real Vision) 

14:06 - The FED's 3-Year Mistake That's CRUSHING Bitcoin Right Now

15:32 - "Something Has To BREAK" - Why Markets Are Forcing Central Banks To Act

18:21 - Trump's Secret Liquidity Plan To Save His Midterms (And Crypto)

19:34 - The Data EVERYONE Is Missing: Why This Isn't The End Of The Cycle

25:07 - The Mystery Seller: Who's Methodically Dumping Bitcoin?

… and much more!

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out James Pinch and Jamie Coutts on LinkedIn.

For more information on the Australian Crypto Convention, head to their website.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc 

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

The Tapping into Crypto podcast is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions on this podcast belong to individuals and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. Any advice is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation, if you're looking to get advice, please seek out a licensed financial advisor.

Ledger's Chief Technology Officer Charles Guillemet joins the show to explain why keeping your crypto on exchanges isn't really owning it, and breaks down how to actually protect your crypto. He reveals why he employs "white hat hackers”, and explains why the growing threat of sophisticated crypto attacks makes self-custody more important than ever.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 - Why 20-30% of All Bitcoin Is Gone Forever (And How to Avoid This Fate)

04:19 - The Two Pillars That Make Crypto Unstoppable 

09:27 - Why Buying a Bitcoin ETF Means You're Missing the Entire Point

12:43 - What to Do If You've Lost Your Crypto (The Uncomfortable Truth)

17:37 - The Ledger Recover Drama: What Actually Happened Behind the Scenes

24:30 - Inside "The Dungeon": Meet the Hackers Breaking Crypto Products Every Day

28:35 - The $1.4 Billion Vulnerability That Almost No One Heard About

31:30 - Will Quantum Computers Destroy Crypto? Ledger's CTO Makes His Bet

35:42 - Hackers Made $2.3 Billion This Year - And Next Year Will Be Worse

… and much more!

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

Want to learn more about Ledger? You can find their products here.

And you can find more from Charles on LinkedIn

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc 

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

The Tapping into Crypto podcast is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions on this podcast belong to individuals and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. Any advice is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation, if you're looking to get advice, please seek out a licensed financial advisor.

Bitcoin has dropped below $90K and everyone's panicking, but is this actually a bear market or just another normal pullback before new highs? We break down what the top analysts are saying right now, take a look at the Michael Saylor Strategy drama, and reveal whether institutions will save crypto or destroy it when things get tough.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 - Bitcoin's Down 28% But This Number Proves We're NOT Done Yet

06:04 - Fear & Greed Index Just Hit 10: What Always Happens Next

08:38 - Why Institutional Adoption Could Actually DESTROY Bitcoin

13:11 - The Fed Reset That Changed EVERYTHING For Crypto

16:48 - Only 3 Coins Are Up Right Now (Here's What They Tell Us)

20:39 - Michael Saylor Responds to the Strategy Scandal

24:23 - I Just Moved 75% Into Bitcoin: Here's Why I Got Defensive

… and much more!

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc 

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

The Tapping into Crypto podcast is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions on this podcast belong to individuals and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. Any advice is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation, if you're looking to get advice, please seek out a licensed financial advisor.

Today we’re joined by David Bird (aka ASX Trader), who breaks down why Bitcoin crashed below $100K (he called it weeks earlier) and reveals the simple tricks he uses to stay profitable while everyone else panics. He breaks down the warning signs flashing for 2026, why measuring crypto against the dollar is completely wrong, and the one chart that shows you exactly where billionaires are moving their money right now.

You’ll hear: 

00:00 - Why Laughing Emojis Mean You're About to Be RIGHT (Prediciting Bitcoin's Crash)

03:16 - The Halving Cycle TRAP: How Retail Got Programmed to Lose Money

06:25 - Why I REFUSE to Check My Portfolio Daily

09:27 - 2026 WARNING: Multiple Cycles Predicting the SAME Catastrophic Top

11:54 - The 150-Year-Old Farmer Who Predicted Every Market Crash

17:16 - Why Measuring Crypto Against USD Is Your BIGGEST Mistake

19:15 - The ONE Chart That Reveals Where Billionaires Hide Their Money

23:20 - How YouTube "Gurus" Destroyed My Portfolio in 2017 (Don't Make This Mistake)

… and much more!

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

You can find more of David Bird on LinkedIn, Facebook, or masteringthemarkets.com

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc 

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

The Tapping into Crypto podcast is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions on this podcast belong to individuals and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. Any advice is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation, if you're looking to get advice, please seek out a licensed financial advisor.