The World Crypto Report

In this episode, we break down four major developments shaking up the crypto landscape:

0:43 - The U.S. SEC clarifies that certain "Covered Stablecoins" aren't securities — potentially a regulatory game-changer.

2:13 - North Dakota and Arizona crack down on crypto kiosks to fight rising scam activity.

3:47 - Brazil's top court rules that crypto assets can be seized to repay debt, marking a big shift in legal recognition.

5:21 - A new Bitcoin proposal, Q-Ramp, aims to prepare the network for the quantum computing era.

This is your essential update on the forces shaping what's next in money.

Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:

SEC Division of Corporation Finance Statement on Stablecoins.

https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/statement-stablecoins-040425

AARP urges North Dakota governor to sign bill regulating cryptocurrency kiosks, by Hunter Schwartz, Inforum.

https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/aarp-urges-north-dakota-governor-to-sign-bill-regulating-cryptocurrency-kiosks

Arizona legislation targets cryptocurrency scams, by Alex Gonzalez, Public News Service.

https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-04-04/consumer/arizona-legislation-targets-cryptocurrency-scams/a96125-1

Brazilian court authorizes crypto seizure for debt collection — Report, by Sam Bourgi, Cointelegraph.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazilian-court-authorizes-crypto-seizure-debt-collection-report

Bitcoin Developer Proposes Hard Fork to Protect BTC From Quantum Computing Threats, by Francisco Rodrigues, edited by Aoyon Ashraf, CoinDesk.

https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/04/05/bitcoin-developer-proposes-hard-fork-to-protect-btc-from-quantum-computing-threats

April 4, 2025. The U.S. Treasury just sanctioned crypto wallets tied to both a Russian exchange and the Houthi movement, signaling that crypto is officially part of the geopolitical battlefield. Meanwhile, crypto theft just hit $1.67 billion in Q1 alone, making it the worst quarter on record. We break down how it happened, what it means, and why it's not just bad code; it's a wake-up call. Plus, college athletes are cashing in with crypto under new NIL rules, and Fidelity rolls out crypto IRAs.

This is your essential update on the forces shaping the future of money.

Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:

US sanctions 8 crypto wallets tied to Garantex exchange and Yemeni Houthis, by Adrian Zmudzinski, Cointelegraph.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-sanctions-crypto-wallets-garantex-houthis

Bybit Heist Fuels Record Crypto-Theft Surge, Says CertiK, by Kevin Poireault, Infosecurity Magazine.

https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/record-crypto-theft-certik-bybit/

How NCAA Rules Impact the Use of Cryptocurrency in NIL Deals, Business of College Sports.

https://businessofcollegesports.com/name-image-likeness/how-ncaa-rules-impact-the-use-of-cryptocurrency-in-nil-deals/

Fidelity Revolutionizes Retirement Savings with Direct Crypto Investments, Blockhead.

https://www.blockhead.co/2025/04/03/fidelity-revolutionizes-retirement-savings-with-direct-crypto-investments/

Fidelity Crypto® for IRAs product page: https://www.fidelity.com/crypto/retirement-ira

The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti

A new national survey shows 55 million Americans now hold cryptocurrency, and a surprising number say it's changing their lives for the better. In this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 3, 2025), we break down the key findings from the National Cryptocurrency Association's latest State of the Crypto Holders Report.

Plus:

TikTok's potential sale heats up as Zoop, a startup backed by the founder of OnlyFans, makes a bold move—with Amazon hot on their heels.

Fat Brands starts accepting Bitcoin for royalty payments—will other franchises follow?

Taiwan's lawmakers introduce new licensing rules for crypto platforms.

And in Wyoming, bitcoin miners feel the squeeze as tariffs hit key equipment prices.

This is your essential update on the forces shaping the future of money.

Stories and articles mentioned in this episode:

Largest Ever Study of Crypto Holders in the U.S. Finds 21% of Adults Use Digital Assets, Business Wire.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250402196036/en/Largest-Ever-Study-of-Crypto-Holders-in-the-U.S.-Finds-21-of-Adults-Use-Digital-Assets

Download the National Cryptocurrency Association's 2025 State of the Crypto Holders report (free registration required): https://nca.org/resources

OnlyFans founder, crypto foundation submit late-stage bid to buy TikTok, by Anna Tong, Reuters.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/onlyfans-founder-crypto-foundation-submit-late-stage-bid-buy-tiktok-2025-04-02/

More information about the HBAR Foundation and Hedera: https://www.hbarfoundation.org https://hedera.com

FAT Brands accepting cryptocurrency for franchisee royalty payments, Fast Casual.

https://www.fastcasual.com/news/fat-brands-accepting-cryptocurrency-for-franchisee-royalty-payments/

The owner of Fazoli's will let franchisees pay royalties with crypto, by Jonathan Maze, Restaurant Business Online.

https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/owner-fazolis-will-let-franchisees-pay-royalties-crypto

Taiwan moves towards cryptocurrency regulation with proposed "Virtual Asset Service Act", Dim Sum Daily Hong Kong.

https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/taiwan-moves-towards-cryptocurrency-regulation-with-proposed-virtual-asset-service-act/

Wyoming Crypto Miner Says Tariff Threats Spiking Prices for Equipment, by Leo Wolfson, Cowboy State Daily.

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/04/02/wyoming-crypto-miner-says-tariff-threats-spiking-prices-for-equipment/

In this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 2, 2025), Burger King ignites crypto curiosity by teasing "Burger Koin", but is it a tasty move into digital currency or just flame-broiled marketing hype? Meanwhile, Senator Tommy Tuberville serves up two bold crypto bills in Congress: one empowering retirement investors and another shielding U.S. markets from foreign interference.

Over in Houston, crypto graffiti tags the iconic "Be Someone" mural, while Coinbase endures its toughest financial quarter since the FTX collapse, amid volatile market swings triggered by economic uncertainty and global tensions.

This is your essential update on the forces shaping the future of money.

Burger King Hints at Cryptocurrency Launch with 'Burger Koin', by Kelly Cromley, Coin Trust.

https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/burger-king-hints-at-cryptocurrency-launch-with-burger-koin

Glowing eyes Tuberville pushes bills to fight a 'Dark Brandon' cryptocurrency policy, by Howard Koplowitz, AL.com.

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/04/glowing-eyes-tuberville-pushes-bills-to-fight-a-dark-brandon-cryptocurrency-policy.html

Houston's 'Be Someone' mural painted over with graffiti promoting cryptocurrency Mog Coin, by Caroline Wilburne, Houston Chronicle.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/houston-be-someone-mural-repainted-20252284.php

US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase sees worst quarter since FTX collapse, Bloomberg.

https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3304777/us-cryptocurrency-exchange-coinbase-sees-worst-quarter-ftx-collapse?module=perpetual_scroll_0&pgtype=article

The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti

In this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 1, 2025), we break down a seismic day in crypto and politics. Donald Trump issues quiet pardons to the founders of BitMEX, just as an explosive investigation reveals the Trump family's deep financial ties to a $550 million crypto venture.

Plus, Japan proposes classifying crypto as traditional securities, signaling a major shift in global regulation. U.S. agencies like the FDIC and CFTC begin aligning crypto rules with legacy finance. In the skies, Hera Flight now accepts crypto for jet bookings. And we close with a look at stablecoins: why they're booming, and what it means for the future of global finance.

This is your essential update on the forces shaping the future of money.

Articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:

Trump pardons four founders of BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange convicted of money laundering by Bart Jansen, USA Today.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/28/trump-pardons-three-founders-bitmex-cryptocurrency/82708964007/

Insight: How the Trump family took over a crypto firm as it raised hundreds of millions by Tom Wilson, Tom Bergin, Lawrence Delevingne and Michelle Conlin, Reuters.

https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/how-trump-family-took-over-crypto-firm-it-raised-hundreds-millions-2025-03-31/

Japan to ban insider trading using cryptocurrencies by Takako Gakuto, Nikkei Asia (paywalled content).

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Cryptocurrencies/Japan-to-ban-insider-trading-using-cryptocurrencies

Japan Reportedly Could Place Crypto Under Insider Trading Rules, PYMNTS.

https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/japan-reportedly-could-place-crypto-under-insider-trading-rules/

Hera Flight Now Accepting Cryptocurrency for Private Charter Flights, Business Wire.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250331274190/en/Hera-Flight-Now-Accepting-Cryptocurrency-for-Private-Charter-Flights

Stablecoin surge: Here's why reserve-backed cryptocurrencies are on the rise, World Economic Forum.

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/stablecoins-cryptocurrency-on-rise-financial-systems/

The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti