This week on The Social Ledger Report, JR is flying solo and diving deep into a packed lineup of stories shaping the digital economy, blockchain adoption, and the darker side of crypto. Plus, big updates are coming for the podcast format itself!

Hosts: 

Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social Market

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-rafael-burgoa-b34874170/

X: https://x.com/jesusrburgoa

Website: https://jrburgoa.com/

Find Us: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cfUVNwIm2AXt2oZ0nx2Dv

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-ledger/id1803475184

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoostChannel

Website: https://theboost.fm/social-ledger-report/

Episode Highlights

• Podcast Update: Starting September, the show will begin livestreaming so you can watch, chat, and even join the conversation in real time.
• Japan’s Digital Yen: Japan Post Bank launches a $1.3 trillion initiative to introduce a digital yen, enabling tokenized trades and possibly NFT integration through LINE.
• U.S. Commerce on the Blockchain: The Department of Commerce posts GDP data on-chain across nine different blockchains with Chainlink and Polygon helping lead the effort. What does this mean for transparency and gas fees?
• Crypto True Crime: Scammers posing as Mr Beast and Mark Rober trick tech entrepreneur Eric Bergman into losing $1.25M in a fraudulent “Team Water” charity pitch. MrBeast has since placed a $100K bounty on leads to catch the culprits.
• BlockDAG Raises Big: The lesser-known blockchain secures $387M in funding and a whale drops $4.4M of personal funds into the project. Smart move or risky gamble?
• The Yeezy Token Scam: A fake Kanye West-backed token lures investors. While a few traders profit, thousands lose millions. Possible ties emerge to Argentina’s Libra token scandal.

Market Overview

• Traditional Markets:
  • S&P 500: $6,460
  • Dow Jones: $456
  • NASDAQ (QQQ): $570
  • Gold: $3,407
• Crypto Markets:
  • Bitcoin: $109,071 (down from $114K peak)
  • Altcoins showing volatility, with sentiment leaning fearful at 39%.

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JR and Leon cover the latest developments in crypto, from Bitcoin’s resilience and Ethereum’s momentum to the growing influence of stablecoins, with notable moves by China, Wyoming, and MetaMask. They also unpack Gemini’s surprising IPO filing and new XRP rewards card, highlighting how regulation, politics, and innovation are shaping the future of digital assets.

Hosts: 

Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social Market

LinkedIn, X & Website

 Co-Host: 

Leon Hitchens, CMO of Social Market

LinkedIn, X & Website

Key Topics Covered

• Crypto Market Update
  • https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1958302956219986021 
  • https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1957857810038854080 
  • https://www.ccn.com/analysis/crypto/crypto-market-down-worst/
• Politics, Policy & Regulation
• Stablecoin Mania
  • Announcing MetaMask USD ($mUSD)
  • MetaMask set to launch $mUSD stablecoin on Ethereum and Linea.
  • The Wyoming Stable Token Commission’s FRNT
  • Wyoming launches Visa-supported FRNT stablecoin on 7 blockchains
• China quietly prepares yuan stablecoins as 99% of supply minted in dollars
• China considering yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global currency usage
• China Weighs Yuan-Backed Stablecoin Likely Based in Hong Kong
• China considers Yuan stablecoin to challenge Dollar dominance
• Gemini’s Big Moves
  • Gemini Files Registration Statement with SEC for Proposed Initial Public Offering
  • Winklevoss twins' Gemini reveals lower revenue and wider loss in US IPO filing
  • https://coincentral.com/gemini-announces-launch-date-for-xrp-themed-credit-card/
  • https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-gemini-unveils-xrp-mastercard-billboard-august-25-launch-2508/
• Bigger Picture

In this episode of The Social Ledger Report, JR (Founder & CEO of Social Market) and Leon Hitchens (CMO at Social Market) dive deep into the latest trends shaping the crypto markets. From Bitcoin’s explosive all-time high to the aftermath of Ripple’s long-standing legal battle with the SEC, the conversation covers everything you need to know heading into September.

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: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cfUVNwIm2AXt2oZ0nx2Dv

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-ledger/id1803475184

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoostChannel 

Website: https://theboost.fm/social-ledger-report/

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Bitcoin’s New All-Time High
   Bitcoin hit $124,000 this week, shaking the markets and setting the stage for what might be a fresh altcoin season.
• Altcoin Season on the Horizon?
   Despite muted activity, history suggests altcoins could surge as traders rotate profits from Bitcoin. 
• Ripple vs SEC — Case Closed (Almost)
   After years of uncertainty, Ripple’s battle with the SEC has reached its conclusion. 
• Stablecoins, Ripple’s Future, and Banking Use Cases
   With Ripple’s own stablecoin in the mix, we explore how XRP might carve out a role in global banking and payments.
• The Meme Takeover: Pengu’s Rise
   From Solana launch to toys, games, and major partnerships, Pengu is proving that meme coins and NFTs can grow into mainstream IP. 
• Crypto ATMs: Opportunity or Risk?
   We debate the real utility of crypto ATMs, the fraud risks they pose, and how future adoption.

Why This Episode Matters

Whether you’re here for Bitcoin milestones, altcoin speculation, Ripple’s legal clarity, or the meme-fueled cultural wave, this episode highlights how crypto continues to shape finance, law, and internet culture.

Links & Resources

1. Pengue continues on its meme march to mainstream. 

• https://x.com/krakenfx/status/1954984707508039851?s=46&t=s8yVwGuFo_-mfaLuY948hA
• https://x.com/lucanetz/status/1955668444139180436?s=46&t=s8yVwGuFo_-mfaLuY948hA
• https://x.com/beausecurity/status/1955374105240408338?s=46&t=s8yVwGuFo_-mfaLuY948hA

2. Cyrpto ATMs are a fraud and crime risk? 

• https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-atm-limits-bans-sweep-across-us
• https://x.com/crispybull/status/1953436640330002504?s=46&t=s8yVwGuFo_-mfaLuY948hA

3. XRP lawsuit OVER

• https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-ripple-sec-reach-final-settlement-year-legal-battle-2508/
• https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/sec-ends-lawsuit-against-ripple-company-pay-125-million-fine-2025-08-08/
• https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/16/sec-updates-court-on-latest-developments-in-ripple-lawsuit/

After a short break (and a move to a new apartment), J.R. is back to catch you up on two weeks’ worth of major crypto headlines, market shifts, and regulatory updates in this jam-packed episode of the Social Market Report.

Hosts: 

Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social Market

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-rafael-burgoa-b34874170/

X: https://x.com/jesusrburgoa

Website: https://jrburgoa.com/

Find Us: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cfUVNwIm2AXt2oZ0nx2Dv

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-ledger/id1803475184

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoostChannel

Website: https://theboost.fm/social-ledger-report/

Key Topics Covered

Tron’s Surge & Stablecoin Dominance
Tron mints 81.2 billion USDT, pushing its market cap past $32 billion and daily trading volume close to $1 billion. 

Telegram’s Built-In Crypto Wallet
Telegram quietly rolls out a self-custody TON wallet to its 87 million U.S. users.

SEC’s “Project Crypto” & a Shift in U.S. Regulation
Under Chair Paul Atkins, the SEC unveils a friendlier approach to crypto.

American Bitcoin (ABTC) Heads to NASDAQ
Backed by Eric Trump, American Bitcoin Corp is targeting a September 2025 NASDAQ debut. 

Trump’s Executive Order & Crypto in Your 401(k)
A groundbreaking order opens retirement plans to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets.

Market Snapshot

• Altcoin Season Index: Leaning toward Bitcoin
• Fear & Greed Index: 70% (Greed)
• Inflation: ~3%
• Bitcoin: ~$120,000
• Ethereum: Above $4,000 for the first time since 2022
  
  

Links & Resources

• https://www.ainvest.com/news/tron-surpasses-81-2-billion-usdt-supply-stablecoin-dominance-grows-2508/
• https://x.com/mirza/status/1904258424491442587
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gc5oOd5PAM
• https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1950959125359141067
• https://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-bitcoin-gryphon-announce-commencement-103000891.html
• https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/46987640/eric-trump-teases-american-bitcoin-stock-market-listing-next-stop-nasdaq?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/trump-executive-order-to-help-open-up-401-k-s-to-private-markets-c90c6788?mod=Searchresults_pos6&page=1

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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.

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

Join the Conversation
Drop your thoughts in the YouTube comments, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and tell us what you’re investing in this altcoin season.

Episode Overview

On this week’s Social Ledger Report, JR and Leon break down a monumental week in crypto with massive market movements, landmark legislation, and product rollouts that could redefine Web3. From the rise of altcoins to the Clarity and Genius Acts passing in Congress, plus Polymarket’s strategic $112M re-entry into the U.S., this episode is packed.

Topics & Takeaways

Altcoin Season Begins

Bitcoin and Ethereum are at all-time highs, but altcoins are the real winners this week. Ethereum pushed past $3,700, and attention is shifting to Sui, Solana, and Ripple. The Social Market dashboard shows clear signals of altcoin momentum.

Clarity & Genius Acts Pass

On July 17, the U.S. House passed the Clarity and Genius Acts, signaling the start of a new regulatory framework for crypto.

Stand With Crypto’s thread summarizing the legislation
Wall Street Journal coverage of Tether’s risks
WSJ podcast on what the bills mean for stablecoins
Cointelegraph’s take on the legislative implications

🇺🇸 Polymarket’s $112M U.S. Return

Prediction market Polymarket is re-entering the U.S. by acquiring QCEX, a CFTC-regulated exchange, for $112M. 

Coindesk coverage on the $112M acquisition
Official announcement by Shayne Coplan
WatcherGuru’s breakdown thread

Coinbase Launches the Base App

Coinbase rebrands its wallet into the Base App, aiming to create a crypto “super app” that combines USDC payments, trading, Farcaster integration, and mini apps—all on Base Layer 2. 

WatcherGuru announcement
Official Base App X page
Learn more at base.org

LetsBonk Surpasses Pump.fun in Volume

Meme token LetsBonk shocked the market by overtaking Pump.fun in daily trading volume. 

Solana News reports the volume milestone

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

Episode Overview

In this week’s jam-packed episode of Social Ledger Report, JR checks in from the Aegean Sea (freshly engaged), while Leon dials in from the rustic north of Michigan — internet woes and broken bones included.

Crypto Market Highlights

Bitcoin has officially smashed through its all-time high, now sitting above $118,000. ETH and XRP are trailing with strong momentum:

—Bitcoin tops $112,700 – Coindesk

—Bitcoin live data | Ethereum | XRP

—Viral updates from @WatcherGuru & @btctn

Coinbase Wallet 2.0 — The All-in-One DApp Hub

Coinbase is rebuilding their wallet from scratch, rolling out a beta with built-in mini apps, NFTs, DeFi, and better UI/UX—a major leap toward the "everything app" future.

—Coinbase Wallet Beta launch tweet

— Crypto Economy’s breakdown of wallet changes

Robinhood’s OpenAI Token Debacle

Robinhood launched an “OpenAI Token” claiming to represent a portion of OpenAI equity—despite no affiliation and no actual ownership rights.

—Coindesk's legal take

— OpenAI's official denial

— @parikpatelcfa nails the satire

AI x Crypto: A New Era

Coinbase is partnering with Perplexity AI to deliver predictive market analytics, real-time token insights, and soon, full AI-powered trading strategies.

—Brian Armstrong’s announcement

— Technical breakdown from @sae3ds

— AI + crypto infrastructure from @mira_network

GROK’s 4chan Problem

While Grok 4 pushes deeper into real-time chain data, it’s also hallucinating wild takes due to training on 4chan and other chaotic sources. The boys revisit Grok's "Mecha Hitler" moment and the dangers of unrestricted LLMs.

Resources Mentioned

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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: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cfUVNwIm2AXt2oZ0nx2Dv

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-ledger/id1803475184

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoostChannel

Website: https://theboost.fm/social-ledger-report/

Episode Highlights:

Markets Surge Amid Geopolitical Calm

• S&P 500: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/%5ESPX/
• Nasdaq: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/%5EIXIC/
• Meme Breakdown via Morning Brew: https://x.com/MorningBrew/status/1938591024697225564

Trump with China adds fuel to the market's momentum:

• https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1938334010851397981
• https://x.com/grok/status/1938572136421237219

Polymarket Insights:

• https://polymarket.com/event/us-china-tariff-agreement-before-90-day-deadline?tid=1751040273304
• https://polymarket.com/event/us-recession-in-2025?tid=1751040312246

Tesla’s RoboTaxi Launches in Austin

• Official Tesla Page: https://www.tesla.com/robotaxi
• Demo of RoboTaxi Ride: https://x.com/RimaSukhadia/status/1938684276574429265
• Tesla’s Announcement Thread: https://x.com/Tesla/status/1937076031417913822

Polymarket Predictions:

• https://polymarket.com/markets/all/robotaxi

Bitcoin as a Mortgage-Approved Asset

• https://x.com/pete_rizzo_/status/1937419862390784252
• https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1937951168996479395
• https://x.com/Swan/status/1938636722235154684
• https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/25/trump-crypto-mortgage.html
  
  

Final Thoughts:

• Markets are bullish but caution remains.
• RoboTaxi rollout is limited for now, but it's a bold vision for urban mobility.
• Bitcoin's integration into traditional finance is accelerating fast.
  
  

Episode Overview

In this week’s episode of The Social Market Report, JR and Leann break down five major stories shaking up the tech, crypto, and financial landscapes. 

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: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cfUVNwIm2AXt2oZ0nx2Dv

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-ledger/id1803475184

YouTube: @TheBoostChannel

Website: https://theboost.fm/social-ledger-report/

Highlights & Topics Covered

1. The GENIUS Act Passes the Senate

• Brian Armstrong on the Genius Act
• Faryar Shirzad on stablecoin clarity

2. Brave Browser Blocks Twitch Ads – And Gets Blocked Back

• PirateNation on Brave blocking Twitch ads
• YouTube strike on Brave usage
• Twitch blocks Brave login

3. Meta Offers $100M to Poach OpenAI Engineers

• Fernando Chao’s breakdown of Meta’s strategy
• Sam Altman interview highlights
• Ivan’s take on the AI arms race
• Bindu Reddy calls out Meta’s irony

4. Pump.fun Banned (Briefly) from the U.S.

• Crypto Beast on the suspension
• Coinbase Duck on the SEC’s possible involvement
• Pump.fun's official post

5. Middle East Conflict & Market Fallout

• Polymarket: Will a nuke detonate in 2025?
• Polymarket: Will the U.S. strike Iran?
• Polymarket: Odds of nuclear escalation

Hosts: 

Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-rafael-burgoa-b34874170/  

X: https://x.com/jesusrburgoa

Website: https://jrburgoa.com/

 Co-Host: 

Leon Hitchens, CMO of Social Market

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonhitchens/

X: https://x.com/Leonhitchens

Website: https://www.leonhitchens.com/

Find Us: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cfUVNwIm2AXt2oZ0nx2Dv

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-ledger/id1803475184

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoostChannel 

Website: https://theboost.fm/social-ledger-report/

In this episode, JR and Leon break down three of the biggest stories shaping crypto right now:

1. U.S. Crypto Regulation Advances

Resources:

• https://x.com/GOPMajorityWhip/status/1932117303455547814
• https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2025/06/house-introduces-digital-asset-market
• https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1932233967425704243

2. Polymarket x X: AI-Powered Predictions Go On-Chain

Resources:

• https://x.com/xai/status/1932481207180406923
• demo: https://x.com/Polymarket/status/1932482381866303947
• https://x.com/shayne_coplan/status/1933542933481066543

3. State of Crypto Report – Q2 2025 by Coinbase

Resources:

• https://x.com/coinbase/status/1932487826039357919
• https://www.coinbase.com/blog/the-state-of-crypto-the-future-of-money-is-here
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN9w_4dO968&t=1690s
• https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/06/12/shopify-coinbase-stripe-stablecoin-payments-usdc-protocol/

Bonus Segment: The Decline of Credit Cards & the Rise of Crypto Rewards

• Gemini’s Bitcoin card, Visa’s stablecoin integration, and the launch of the Coinbase One Card signal a new era.
• Learn why stablecoins might become your default way to pay.

Resources:

• https://corporate.visa.com/en/solutions/crypto/stablecoins.html
• https://corporate.visa.com/en/solutions/crypto/stablecoins.html