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Crypto crime surged to new highs in 2024, with seniors hit hardest — that’s according to the FBI’s latest internet fraud report (0:37). Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is rolling back crypto oversight (2:25), Ohio is pushing to accept Bitcoin for government services (3:54), and Russia is launching a tightly regulated crypto exchange for the elite (5:16).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
FBI Releases Annual Internet Crime Report, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-releases-annual-internet-crime-report#:~:text=If%20you%20or%20your%20business,and%20contact%20local%20law%20enforcement.
Link to the full FBI Report (PDF):
https://www.ic3.gov/AnnualReport/Reports/2024_IC3Report.pdf
Federal Reserve Board announces the withdrawal of guidance for banks related to their crypto-asset and dollar token activities and related changes to its expectations for these activities, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/bcreg20250424a.htm
Paying with cryptocurrency? Ohio takes step toward accepting Bitcoin for state fees, by Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/paying-cryptocurrency-ohio-takes-step-193438468.html
Ohio House Bill 116:
https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb116
Ohio Senate Bill 57:
https://ohiosenate.gov/legislation/136/sb57
Russia Developing Cryptocurrency Exchange Limited to High-Net-Worth Investors, by Maisie Morrison, MoneyCheck.
https://moneycheck.com/russia-developing-cryptocurrency-exchange-limited-to-high-net-worth-investors/
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
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Brandon Lutnick of Cantor Fitzgerald, and son of the U.S. Commerce Secretary, is leading a $3 billion crypto investment push with Tether, SoftBank, and Bitfinex (0:54). Meanwhile, Ripple's JavaScript toolkit gets hijacked (2:23), Kuwait bans crypto mining (3:40), and Ghana unveils sweeping new regulations (5:30).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
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Cantor strikes $3.6bn crypto venture deal with SoftBank and Tether, Financial Times (paid subscription required).
https://www.ft.com/content/501210ad-d39b-4d7b-b649-bbd08ceffe6f
Brandon Lutnick, Tether, SoftBank Back $3 Billion Bitcoin Venture, by Murtuza J. Merchant, Benzinga.
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44948500/brandon-lutnick-tether-softbank-back-3-billion-bitcoin-venture
Ripple cryptocurrency software library hit by major security issue, wallets under threat, by Sead Fadilpašić, Tech Radar.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ripple-cryptocurrency-software-library-hit-by-major-security-issue-wallets-under-threat
Kuwait Bans Bitcoin Mining Citing Energy Strain and Legal Violations, by Karthik Subramanian, Finance Feeds.
https://financefeeds.com/kuwait-bans-bitcoin-mining-citing-energy-strain-and-legal-violations/
Bank of Ghana to Implement Cryptocurrency Regulations by September 2025, News Ghana.
https://newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-implement-cryptocurrency-regulations-by-september-2025/
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
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A British gang launches a meme coin to clean drug money (0:55). Trump Media partners with Crypto.com to jumpstart a fintech empire (2:36). And in the Caribbean, St. Kitts and Nevis is now accepting crypto as a path to second citizenship (3:50). We also break down a key regulatory push in Illinois that could reshape how the state handles digital assets (5:34).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
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UK drug dealers create their own cryptocurrency to launder dirty money: How street-level crime gang developed new coin in first case of its kind in Britain, by Rory Tingle, Daily Mail.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14631539/UK-drug-dealers-create-cryptocurrency-launder-dirty-money-case-kind-Britain.html
Trump Media Enters Deal with Crypto Trading Platform, by Matthew Goldstein, New York Times (soft paywall).
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/business/trump-media-crypto.html
St. Kitts and Nevis Embraces Cryptocurrency in CBI Program, The Street.
https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/newsroom/st-kitts-and-nevis-crypto-in-cbi-program
State senator: IL bill regulating cryptocurrency will put 'brick on growth', by Jim Talamonti, The Center Square.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_b74375dd-0e41-4208-8200-4fe2a6cda798.html
Bill Status of Senate Bill 1797, Illinois General Assembly:
https://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=1797&GAID=18&GA=104&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=160946&SessionID=114
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
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We look at Circle and BitGo’s bank charter ambitions (0:50), the latest social engineering scam targeting crypto traders via Zoom (2:41), and Wisconsin’s proposed crypto pilot project (4:26). Plus, a look at how small businesses in Virginia are quietly experimenting with digital currency payments (5:50).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Crypto Knocks on the Door of a Banking World That Shut It Out, by Gina Heeb and Vicky Huang, Wall Street Journal (paid subscription required).
https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/crypto-knocks-on-the-door-of-a-banking-world-that-shut-it-out
North Korean Cryptocurrency Thieves Caught Hijacking Zoom ‘Remote Control’ Feature, by Ryan Naraine, Security Week.
https://www.securityweek.com/north-korean-cryptocurrency-thieves-caught-hijacking-zoom-remote-control-feature/
Dem bill aims to support cryptocurrency innovation, WisBusiness News.
https://www.wisbusiness.com/2025/dem-bill-aims-to-support-cryptocurrency-innovation/
The Wisconsin Innovation Network Bill.
https://www.thewinbill.com
Meet Richmond-area Businesses that Take Cryptocurrency, by Eric Kolenich, Richmond Times-Dispatch (soft paywall – limited number of free articles).
https://richmond.com/news/local/business/article_118f9eb8-8432-4ccf-8e99-cfbfc2c9a68c.html
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
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Oregon takes Coinbase to court (0:41), Chile gets access to a new stablecoin (2:02), and Switzerland tests Bitcoin at the supermarket (3:10). Plus: Slovenia plans a 25% tax on personal crypto gains, marking a major shift in European regulation (4:21).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Oregon sues Coinbase, seeks to fill federal ‘enforcement vacuum’, by Matthew Kish, The Oregonian/OregonLive.
https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/04/oregon-sues-coinbase-seeks-to-fill-federal-enforcement-vacuum.html
Oregon Is Trying to Revive Regulation by Enforcement, by Paul Grewal, Coinbase.
https://www.coinbase.com/blog/oregon-is-trying-to-revive-regulation-by-enforcement
LATAM crypto news: Meli Dólar debuts in Chile, and Bolivia quits its plan to buy fuel with cryptocurrency, Invezz.
https://invezz.com/news/2025/04/19/latam-crypto-news-meli-dolar-debuts-in-chile-and-bolivia-quits-its-plan-to-buy-fuel-with-cryptocurrency/
Spar in Zug accepts Bitcoin as a means of payment for the first time, blue News.
https://www.bluewin.ch/en/news/switzerland/spar-in-zug-accepts-bitcoin-as-a-means-of-payment-for-the-first-time-2659012.html
Slovenia moves to impose 25% tax on crypto traders, by Ibrahim Ajibade, FXStreet.
https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/slovenia-moves-to-impose-25-tax-on-crypto-traders-202504171935
Taxation of crypto planned, The Slovenia Times.
https://sloveniatimes.com/43215/taxation-of-crypto-planned
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
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Panama City embraces crypto payments for public services (0:39), Russia drafts new rules to seize digital assets in criminal cases (2:08), and Alabama lawmakers take a cautious approach to blockchain and state investments (3:28). Plus, we unpack Circle’s Refund Protocol—an on-chain innovation designed to make stablecoin transactions safer and smarter (4:55).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Diving into Digital: Panama City’s Bold Leap into Cryptocurrency for Public Payments, by Kira Jantz, Coletivo Metranca.
https://www.coletivometranca.com.br/en/news_en/diving-into-digital-panama-citys-bold-leap-into-cryptocurrency-for-public-payments/45008/
Russia plans to add cryptocurrency terms to the criminal code, Digwatch.
https://dig.watch/updates/russia-plans-to-add-cryptocurrency-terms-to-the-criminal-code
House committee punts on embracing cryptocurrency, by Chance Phillips, Alabama Political Reporter.
https://www.alreporter.com/2025/04/17/house-committee-punts-on-embracing-cryptocurrency/
Refund Protocol: Non-Custodial Dispute Resolution for Stablecoin Payments, Circle Developer’s Blog.
https://www.circle.com/blog/refund-protocol-non-custodial-dispute-resolution-for-stablecoin-payments
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
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell embraces a more open regulatory stance on crypto, signaling a shift that could open the doors for banks and stablecoins alike (0:50). India’s Supreme Court refuses to intervene in digital asset regulation, emphasizing the role of lawmakers (2:16). A cunning new scam hits the DeFi space—this time through abandoned project websites (3:16). And crypto exchange OKX steps firmly onto U.S. soil, launching services in 46 states and debuting a powerful new wallet (4:39).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Fed Chair Powell Says Crypto and Banking Rules Will 'Loosen' as Sector Matures, by Murtuza J. Merchant, Benzinga.
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44850021/fed-chair-powell-says-crypto-and-banking-rules-will-loosen-as-sector-matures
SC says no to making rules on cryptocurrencies: 'Can't lay down the law', by Zakariya Khan, Business Standard.
https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/sc-says-no-to-making-rules-on-cryptocurrencies-can-t-lay-down-the-law-125041600936_1.html
Abandoned DeFi websites used to host crypto wallet drainers, Protos.
https://protos.com/abandoned-defi-websites-used-to-host-crypto-wallet-drainers/
Global crypto exchange OKX pushes into U.S. market with trading and wallet offering, Tanaya Macheel, CNBC.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/16/global-crypto-exchange-okx-pushes-into-us-market-with-trading-wallet-offering.html
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
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A UK government minister gets caught in a crypto scam—sort of (0:39). Apple pulls the plug on unregistered crypto apps in South Korea (2:18). And while DeFi lending soars (3:29), Colorado’s “crypto tax” initiative flounders (5:25).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Minister's X account hacked to promote crypto scam, by Becky Morton, BBC.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5drp0n8zjo
Apple blocks 14 cryptocurrency apps at request of Korean regulator, by Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac.
https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/15/apple-blocks-14-cryptocurrency-apps-at-request-of-korean-regulator/
Crypto lending is growing thanks to decentralized players, by Carter Pape, American Banker (free registration required).
https://www.americanbanker.com/news/crypto-lending-is-growing-thanks-to-decentralized-players
Cryptocurrency tax revenue negligible since launch of Colorado program, by Quentin Young, Colorado Newsline.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/cryptocurrency-tax-revenue-colorado/
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
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A national crypto bank under federal investigation (0:39). A private Scottish school starts accepting Bitcoin(2:17). Kraken dives into stock trading (3:46). And Bhutan mines its way into the global crypto spotlight — sustainably (5:24).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Crypto Bank Anchorage Probed by U.S. Homeland Security, by Rebecca Ungarino, Barron’s (paid subscription required).
https://www.barrons.com/articles/homeland-security-probe-crypto-anchorage-c3c2725b
Scottish private school announces parents can pay fees using Bitcoin, by Calum Ross, The Scotsman.
https://www.scotsman.com/education/scottish-private-school-announces-parents-can-pay-fees-using-bitcoin-5080641
Kraken expands beyond crypto, offers U.S. stocks and ETFs trading commission-free, by Anand Sinha, The Street.
https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/innovation/kraken-expands-beyond-crypto-offers-u-s-stocks-and-etfs-trading-commission-free
Kraken Launches U.S.-Listed Stock & ETF Trading, Expanding Beyond Crypto, Business Wire.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250414231716/en/Kraken-Launches-U.S.-Listed-Stock-ETF-Trading-Expanding-Beyond-Crypto
Can Bitcoin save Bhutan’s struggling economy? by Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera.
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/14/bitcoin-king-why-is-bhutan-betting-on-crypto
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
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We unpack Binance’s bold request to ditch its compliance monitor—and its curious ties to a Trump-backed stablecoin (0:38). We check in on Thailand’s crackdown on foreign crypto platforms (2:28), hear how a Federer fan nearly got love-scammed out of her Bitcoin (3:48), and laugh/cry at the U.S. government’s latest attempt to regulate digital assets… by disbanding its own crypto crime unit (5:16). All that, plus deepfakes, deception, and digital dollars—because the future of money is never boring.
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
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Binance Seeks to Curb U.S. Oversight While in Deal Talks with Trump’s Crypto Company (paid subscription required), by Angus Berwick, Patricia Kowsmann, and Rebecca Ballhaus, Wall Street Journal.
https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/binance-world-liberty-financial-crypto-deals-70c817c3
Thailand Seeks to Regulate Foreign Cryptocurrency Platforms to Combat Online Financial Crime, by Li Zhong, Thailand Business News.
https://www.thailand-business-news.com/cryptocurrencies/208638-thailand-seeks-to-regulate-foreign-cryptocurrency-platforms-to-combat-online-financial-crime
Crypto scams surge in Israel as AI tech fuels sophisticated fraud, by Tal Shahaf, Ynet News.
https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/s121100r00r1l
Hirono, colleagues urge reinstatement of cryptocurrency prosecution team, by Michael Tsai, Spectrum News.
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/news/2025/04/11/hirono--colleagues-urge-restoration-of-cryptocurrency-prosecution-team
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
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President Trump just overturned an IRS rule that could’ve smothered DeFi platforms in red tape (0:49). Meanwhile, New York’s exploring blockchain-based voting (2:03), and NY Attorney General Letitia James is urging Congress to crack down on crypto fraud (3:17). Oh, and the World Food Program is now taking Bitcoin to help fight global hunger (4:43).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Trump signs resolution overturning IRS DeFi broker rule, By Vivian Nguyen, Crypto Briefing.
https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-overturns-irs-defi-rule/
Text of S.J. Res. 3.
https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sjres3/BILLS-119sjres3es.pdf
Carey Bill to Eliminate Burdensome IRS DeFi Crypto Broker Rule Signed into Law by President Trump, Press Release.
https://carey.house.gov/2025/04/10/carey-bill-to-eliminate-burdensome-irs-defi-crypto-broker-rule-signed-into-law-by-president-trump/
Sen. Cruz Applauds Signing of Cryptocurrency Resolution into Law, Press Release.
https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-cruz-applauds-signing-of-cryptocurrency-resolution-into-law
New York Bill Seeks Blockchain for Election Security, by Victor, Altcoin Buzz.
https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/new-york-bill-seeks-blockchain-for-election-security/
Assembly Bill A7716, The New York State Senate.
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7716
AG James urges Congress to strengthen cryptocurrency regulation, Sun Community News.
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/117207/ag-james-urges-congress-to-strengthen-cryptocurrency-regulation/
World Food Program USA Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies, World Food Programme.
https://www.wfpusa.org/news-release/wfp-usa-now-accepts-cryptocurrencies/
The Giving Block website: https://thegivingblock.com
To donate to World Food Program USA, please visit https://wfpusa.org
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
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A political firestorm in Argentina over the failed Libra token (0:41), Kraken’s new partnership with Mastercard to make spending crypto as easy as cash (2:13), and Ukraine’s ambitious proposal to tax and regulate digital assets (3:18). Plus, we cover Binance’s latest move to simplify crypto purchases for everyday users (5:10).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Argentina Launches Congressional Investigation into $Libra Cryptocurrency Scandal, by Karthik Subramanian, Finance Feeds.
https://financefeeds.com/argentina-launches-congressional-investigation-into-libra-cryptocurrency-scandal/
Kraken and Mastercard enhance cryptocurrency payments in the UK and Europe, Arabic Trader.
https://www.arabictrader.com/en/news/cryptocurrencies/179354/kraken-and-mastercard-enhance-cryptocurrency-payments-in-the-uk-and-europe
Kraken to Launch Cryptocurrency Debit Card with Mastercard, by Son Min, Bloomingbit.
https://bloomingbit.io/en/feed/news/86299
Cryptocurrency taxation in Ukraine: what the National Securities Commission proposes, by Lilia Podolyak, UNN.
https://unn.ua/en/news/taxation-of-cryptocurrency-in-ukraine-what-the-nssmc-offers
Binance Adds Apple Pay and Google Pay for Easy Crypto Buys, by Victor, Altcoin Buzz.
https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/binance-adds-apple-pay-and-google-pay-for-easy-crypto-buys/
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
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The Justice Department makes a sharp pivot on crypto enforcement (0:41), an FOIA lawsuit might crack open the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto (2:18), and Ripple announces a massive $1.25B acquisition of Hidden Road (3:44). We also unpack the upcoming leadership shift at the Financial Stability Board and what it means for global crypto regulation (5:13).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
US Justice Dept disbands cryptocurrency enforcement unit, by Sarah N. Lynch and Chris Prentice, Reuters.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-justice-dept-disbands-cryptocurrency-enforcement-unit-2025-04-08/
Trump admin tells prosecutors to ease up on crypto enforcement, by Katherine Faulders, Alexander Mallin, and Aaron Katersky, ABC News.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-admin-tells-prosecutors-ease-crypto-enforcement/story?id=120589406
Crypto Attorney Sues US Government To Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto, Creator Of Bitcoin, by Aniket Verma, Benzinga Crypto.
https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44677671/does-the-us-government-know-who-is-satoshi-nakamoto-crypto-lawyer-sues-department-of-homeland-security-to-unravel-bitcoin-creators-identity
Crypto firm Ripple to buy primer broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, by Ryan Browne, CNBC.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/08/crypto-firm-ripple-to-buy-primer-broker-hidden-road-for-1point25-billion.html
Crypto Firm Ripple To Buy Broker Hidden Road For $1.3 Billion. What It Means For XRP, by Elsa Ohlen, Barron’s (paid subscription required).
https://www.barrons.com/articles/xrp-ripple-crypto-acquisition-hidden-road-5782d1db
Financial Stability Board nominates Andrew Bailey to serve as its next Chair, Financial Stability Board official statement.
https://www.fsb.org/2025/04/financial-stability-board-nominates-andrew-bailey-to-serve-as-its-next-chair/
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
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We zoom in on a car rental company in Montenegro that’s now accepting Tether (USDT) for bookings, marking a regional first (0:35). We also explore Tether’s potential plans for a U.S.-only stablecoin (2:12), a dangerous new phishing campaign called PoisonSeed targeting crypto wallets (3:43), and how Kyrgyzstan is partnering with Binance to integrate digital finance into its economy (4:59).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Sitngo Becomes the First Car Rental Service in Montenegro to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments, EIN Presswire.
https://wreg.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/799372476/sitngo-becomes-the-first-car-rental-service-in-montenegro-to-accept-cryptocurrency-payments/
Tether considers US-only stablecoin as Trump loosens crypto rules, Financial Times (paid subscription required).
https://www.ft.com/content/1b3cccad-ad33-4dd9-b2b6-1514f80e39ad/
Tether Weighs Launching ‘Domestic Stablecoin’ in the US, PYMNTS.
https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/tether-weighs-launching-domestic-stablecoin-in-the-us/
PoisonSeed Exploits CRM Accounts to Launch Cryptocurrency Seed Phrase Poisoning Attacks, by Ravie Lakshmanan, The Hacker News.
https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/poisonseed-exploits-crm-accounts-to.html
Binance to Assist Kyrgyzstan in Developing Blockchain Infrastructure and Crypto Assets, by Sergey Kwan, Times of Central Asia.
https://timesca.com/binance-to-assist-kyrgyzstan-in-developing-blockchain-infrastructure-and-crypto-assets/
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
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
