Bitcoin’s supply shock is intensifying as the network crosses 20 million coins mined, leaving just 1 million Bitcoin left to be issued over the next 114 years. At the same time, a battle is unfolding between crypto firms, banks, and regulators over who will control the future of digital finance. With new market structure laws, tokenized assets, and institutional adoption accelerating, the next phase of the Bitcoin story may already be underway.

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In this Crypto Town Hall episode, the panel discusses Bitcoin's resilience near $69K amid global market turmoil from Middle East conflict, oil spiking above $100/barrel, and sharp declines in Asian equities. MicroStrategy buys $1.28B more Bitcoin during extreme fear, Bitmain adds over $100M Ethereum, and speakers highlight maturing DeFi yields, Kraken’s Fed master account milestone, tokenized assets growth, and why regulatory clarity is essential for mainstream adoption.

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Global markets are showing signs of serious stress as energy prices surge and financial tensions escalate worldwide. Oil is exploding in what some analysts are calling the worst energy shock since the 1970s, while major equity markets in Asia have suffered sharp declines. At the same time, a massive regulatory battle is unfolding in Washington over the future of crypto. Lawmakers are pushing forward with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a bill that could determine whether the SEC or CFTC ultimately oversees the industry and potentially unlock the next phase of institutional adoption.

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Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo joins the show to break down the massive policy reversal now driving crypto innovation in the United States. We discuss why the SEC and CFTC are finally aligned, why banks may need crypto clarity more than crypto itself, what is really holding up the Clarity Act, and how stablecoins, prediction markets, AI, and tokenization fit into a much bigger national strategy centered on growth, innovation, and competing with China. Giancarlo also explains why the Genius Act is both a breakthrough and a missed opportunity, why privacy is still the biggest unresolved issue in digital dollars, and why prediction markets could become one of the most important social innovations of the next decade.

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Matej Zak, CEO of Trezor, joins the show to break down why most Bitcoin holders still don’t truly own their Bitcoin. We dive into the biggest misconceptions around ETFs, exchanges, and “convenience custody,” why centralized platforms remain honeypots for hackers, and how the largest crypto hack last year proves the risk isn’t gone. Matej explains the origin of the seed phrase, the evolution of hardware wallets, post-quantum security, and why AI-powered phishing may be a bigger threat than quantum computing itself. This is a deep conversation on privacy, sovereignty, regulation, and why self-custody isn’t just a feature of Bitcoin... it’s the point.

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Matej Zak, CEO of Trezor, joins the show to break down why most Bitcoin holders still don’t truly own their Bitcoin. We dive into the biggest misconceptions around ETFs, exchanges, and “convenience custody,” why centralized platforms remain honeypots for hackers, and how the largest crypto hack last year proves the risk isn’t gone. Matej explains the origin of the seed phrase, the evolution of hardware wallets, post-quantum security, and why AI-powered phishing may be a bigger threat than quantum computing itself. This is a deep conversation on privacy, sovereignty, regulation, and why self-custody isn’t just a feature of Bitcoin... it’s the point.

Matej Zak, CEO of Trezor, joins the show to break down why most Bitcoin holders still don’t truly own their Bitcoin. We dive into the biggest misconceptions around ETFs, exchanges, and “convenience custody,” why centralized platforms remain honeypots for hackers, and how the largest crypto hack last year proves the risk isn’t gone. Matej explains the origin of the seed phrase, the evolution of hardware wallets, post-quantum security, and why AI-powered phishing may be a bigger threat than quantum computing itself. This is a deep conversation on privacy, sovereignty, regulation, and why self-custody isn’t just a feature of Bitcoin... it’s the point.

In this Crypto Town Hall episode, hosts unpack intense market volatility from Middle East tensions, surging oil prices (Brent >$91), and the Strait of Hormuz closure sparking global panic. Bitcoin holds resilient near $68K–$70K amid risk-asset selloffs, while panelists debate bear-market bounces, recession risks from reversed wealth effects, and bullish duration trades in Treasuries. Key topics include banking lobby resistance to stablecoin yields/Clarity Act progress, Kraken’s Fed master account milestone, Ledn’s groundbreaking S&P investment-grade rating for Bitcoin-backed ABS bonds, AI-driven job disruption, and the urgent need for U.S. regulatory clarity to prevent offshore innovation loss.

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Crypto markets are facing a wave of negative sentiment as macro uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory battles weigh on investor confidence. Bitcoin has struggled to maintain momentum as global markets react to rising conflict risks in the Middle East, weakening economic data like the unexpected loss of 92,000 U.S. jobs, and renewed debates in Washington over crypto regulation. At the same time, mixed signals from regulators and traditional finance — including ongoing stablecoin legislation fights, SEC guidance on crypto assets, and continued skepticism from major banking leaders — are adding to market anxiety. With liquidity tightening and risk appetite fading, traders are increasingly asking whether this is simply another shakeout before the next rally or the beginning of a deeper crypto market correction.

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Bitcoin is facing a major macro test as global markets react to rising geopolitical tensions and shifting regulatory signals in the United States. Today we break down Bitcoin’s renewed volatility amid Iran uncertainty, the broader risk-off move hitting global equities, and what surging oil and gold could mean for crypto markets. We also discuss JPMorgan’s view that the U.S. Clarity Act could trigger a major crypto rally by bringing long-awaited regulatory clarity, the SEC’s new guidance on how securities laws may apply to certain crypto assets, and the growing political battle in Washington after reports that Donald Trump met with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong ahead of criticizing banks over crypto legislation.

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