Rob Hadick discusses how institutional adoption is accelerating even as retail activity remains weak. We cover the growth of prediction markets, stablecoins, and tokenization, what caused the October 10 liquidation event, and why the next crypto cycle could be more selective, with stronger fundamentals and institutional capital driving the winners.

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The panel discusses why institutional adoption is accelerating despite weak market sentiment, arguing that Wall Street is focused on long-term infrastructure rather than short-term price action. It explores the convergence of AI and blockchain, the rise of tokenization and real-world assets, and how crypto is evolving into the financial rails powering global markets—often without users even realizing they’re using blockchain technology.

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Institutional adoption is no longer a future narrative — it’s already underway. Chris Perkins explains why he joined Franklin Templeton to lead its digital asset business, arguing that crypto has entered a phase where fundamentals, regulation, and institutional capital matter more than hype. Despite bearish retail sentiment, he believes Wall Street is quietly positioning for the next cycle through tokenization, Bitcoin, and high-quality crypto projects.

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The discussion explores how the Coldcard hack has reignited the debate around self-custody, with participants questioning whether hardware wallets remain the best option as institutional custody solutions continue to mature. The conversation also examines how growing institutional adoption is reshaping Bitcoin ownership, why security and trust are becoming more important than ideology, and how the rise of agentic AI trading could transform markets by enabling autonomous systems to trade, manage capital, and interact with financial infrastructure in real time.

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Bitcoin starts the week holding firm as macro risks begin to ease, with oil plunging after President Trump once again pauses strikes on Iran and attention shifting back to economic data and the Federal Reserve. The show breaks down Scott Bessent’s comments on U.S.-Japan currency intervention, the $90 million Coldcard hardware wallet exploit and what it means for the self-custody debate, Trump’s new $100,000 Truth Social API for institutional traders, and why this week’s earnings from Palantir, AMD, and SpaceX could shape the next phase of the AI trade. It also covers Bithumb’s IPO plans and the key macro events to watch throughout the week.

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Chris Giancarlo explains why innovation in crypto won’t be stopped if Clarity Act doesn’t pass. He argues Ethics is an important issues but there can always be another excuse to stop the bill from passing. We also cover the ongoing legal battle between the prediction markets and state regulators. Chris makes the distinction between how prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are a marketplace rather than a sportsbook or a casino. Despite the bear market struggles and delays in legal frameworks, Chris is optimistic about the outlook of the industry.

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In this episode, the panel focuses on why Bitcoin may be nearing a market bottom despite ongoing negative headlines. The speakers argue that recent security issues with hardware wallets reinforce the need for trusted custodians and institutional products to drive mainstream adoption, while emphasizing that these incidents don't change Bitcoin's long-term fundamentals. They also discuss the trade-offs between self-custody and institutional custody, why the CLARITY Act could improve investor protections, and how Bitcoin's technology will continue evolving even as adoption grows.

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Has Bitcoin already found its bottom? In this episode, we break down the growing evidence that the worst of the correction may be behind us, why market sentiment remains overwhelmingly bearish despite improving fundamentals, and the key catalysts that could drive Bitcoin's next major move. We also discuss institutional demand, macro risks, and what investors should watch before the next breakout.

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Bitcoin remained resilient above $64,000 even as stocks extended their selloff following the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged, sending Treasury yields higher and keeping pressure on risk assets. We also discuss the continued unwind in the AI trade, Binance's expansion into prediction markets, and what to expect from Coinbase's earnings as crypto trading activity remains subdued.

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In this episode, the panel focuses on the growing divide between Wall Street's rapid adoption of blockchain technology and the political uncertainty surrounding the CLARITY Act in Washington. We explain why regulatory clarity is essential for crypto innovation, institutional adoption, and tokenization, while arguing that continued delays risk pushing the industry overseas.

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