Bitcoin punched back past $100K and ETH soared nearly 20% as ETF inflows, softer trade talk, and the looming Pectra upgrade pushed crypto’s cap beyond $3T. NFTs reignited with seven-figure XCOPY and Ape Punk sales, while Doodles spiked ahead of its $DOOD token.

We break down Pectra’s usability overhaul, Tether’s leap into open-source AI, Coinbase’s $2.9 B Deribit buyout, and a wave of institutional and policy firsts—from Brown University’s IBIT stake to New Hampshire’s Bitcoin Reserve law.

ETF inflows sent Bitcoin and Ethereum on a roller-coaster while Twenty One Capital debuted as a pure-play Bitcoin firm. Worldcoin’s biometric ID rollout hit the U.S., Pokémon blockchain rumors sparked gamer frenzy, and heated debate over centralized-vs-decentralized NFT metadata unfolded amid brisk blue-chip sales.

We unpack the ETF-driven price swings, the rise of “contentcoins” for on-chain media, Twenty One Capital’s launch, Worldcoin’s expansion, and the week’s standout NFT deals.

Markets whiplashed as U.S. tariffs triggered a historic crash — only to rebound after a surprise 90-day pause. Bitcoin surged past $83K, NFTs wobbled under pressure, and the Alien Punk #3100 sale turned heads. But high-value trades and renewed Ordinals activity signaled underlying strength.

We unpack the repeal of the DeFi Broker Rule, ETH ETF options approval, Janover’s bold pivot to DeFi, and how China and Russia are settling energy trades in Bitcoin.

April started with volatility due to Trump's tariff proposal, which triggered risk-off sentiment. Bitcoin outperformed Ethereum as a safe haven. The podcast explores MasterCard's progress with stablecoins, Circle's IPO, and a short-lived FDUSD depegging scare involving Justin Sun.

NFT sales fluctuated, with CryptoPunks leading the way. Key regulatory developments included the SEC acknowledging a Solana ETF and the Senate supporting a pro-crypto SEC chair, keeping the industry cautious.

Highlights include Bitcoin’s rally toward $90K following Trump’s tariff rollback, a resurgence in NFT markets led by CryptoPunks and Taproot Wizards, and stablecoins hitting new supply highs.

Ethereum Layer-2 adoption gained momentum with MegaETH’s test net launch, while Fidelity’s Solana ETF filing and a tokenized USD fund signaled growing institutional interest. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid’s $JELLY attack reignited debates on decentralized risk management.

Highlights include Robinhood’s entry into prediction markets, the potential impact of Solana ETFs, and Canary Capital’s innovative ETF filing featuring Pudgy Penguins NFTs.

Discussions also cover concerns over Bitcoin’s exposure to Strategy’s financial maneuvers and whether successful NFT mints like Good Vibes Club and Masks of Luci signal a market revival.

Highlights include market volatility driven by macroeconomic concerns, the White House Crypto Summit’s focus on stablecoin regulations, and a major liquidity event at Hyperliquid.

The Taproot Wizards Bitcoin Ordinals mint raises debate over high costs while rumors circulate about Trump’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Institutional adoption, DeFi updates, and NFT market trends remain key themes throughout the week.

Highlights include the explosive launch of $BLUB on Avalanche and Donald Trump’s controversial plan for a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, sparking debate over insider trading and asset selection.

An executive order soon followed, establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile.