Ep079 The guys talk about the recent CPI numbers which were released today. This has been the second CPI increase back-to-back. The question has to be asked is Bidenomics really working? They also discuss the FASB account rules which will give guidance on Bitcoin. Finally, Coinbase looks to be poised to integrate the Lightning network on their platform. 

Ep78 The SEC takes another loss in the Grayscale battle. The also discuss the SEC's decision to push out the Spot Bitcoin ETF decisions for 7 companies. including Blackrock. Finally, they touch on the Chinese real estate market and how their country is starting to have deflation take place. 

Ep77 The guys talk about Big Short's Michael Burry's 1.6 billion dollar bet that the S&P and Nasdaq were set to crash. They also talk about The Fed's Jackson Hole meeting taking place and that we will not have any news on it until later this week. They also end with a cryptic message from the BRICS meeting that has been taking place this week. And Bitcoin hit a new ATH when it comes to hash rate. 

Ep076 The guys talk about the lates CPI number for the month of July which were released this week. They also touch on the Labor rate numbers released previously. The SEC states they will not appeal the XRP case. Ark invests spot Bitcoin ETF was delayed. 

Ep075 The guys talk about the sudden drop in the United States credit rating from AAA to AA+. They discuss a CNN pole stating that 51% believe the United States economy is not doing so well. They also talk about MicroStrategy's announcement that they plan to purchase more Bitcoin. Lastly, they touch on BlackRock's Bitcoin allocation recommendations. 

Ep074 The guys talk about the recent rate hike after the FED decided to increase interest rates by 25 basis points. This comes after inflation hits 3% according to CPI. US house passes self-custody bill, Although Rick doesn't believe this will pass the senate. Binance introduces lightning into their exchange. This greatly speeds up Bitcoin transactions and reduces fees. Finally, the guys talk about Worldcoin and their dubious claims that they are signing up a person every 8 seconds. This coin offers a deep infringement to personal data in a centralized way. 

Ep073 The guys talk about the FED Now launch which just took place on 7/20/23. Which really seems like it will lead to a CBDC. They also talk about the Bitcoin price and just why it has dipped below $30K. They also talk about a congressman's request for the SEC to deliver regulation on the crypto space based off the recent SEC vs XRP decision. Then the good fraudster Craig Wright is back in the news, after he won an appeals case. Where he is trying to claim the Bitcoin whitepaper as his intellectual property. 

Ep072 The guys talk about CPI Numbers for June. Inflation came in at 3% for the month while core inflation rose to 4.8%. Still a reduction from the previous month. The Eurozone is predicting inflation to stay above 2% for the next two years. The FED may have two more increases coming this year. The guys talk about the SEC's loss in regard to XRP.  

Ep071 The guys talk about Larry Fink and how his tune has changed in regard to Bitcoin. This comes as Blackrock refiles for their Bitcoin ETF after the SEC called it inadequate. New York Federal Reserve announces that their CBDC tests were successful. Finally Arthur Hayes predicts BTC will hit $769,000 based off the idea AI will utilize Bitcoin and then the lightning network announces that they have a AI development tools available to let AI trade Bitcoin. 

Ep070 The Guys talks about Russians investing 15 Million in Tether during the Wagner fiasco. BTC hits $31K on the heels of Fidelity announcing they were going to apply for a SPOT ETF. We also touched on the MICA regulations for crypto coming out of the EU.