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February 23 · 38 min
Crypto Was Never Designed for Humans | $230M Liquidations, Clarity Act & AI Agents
Bitcoin dropped hard — $230 million in leverage longs were liquidated in just one hour. In this episode of The Weekly, David and Graham break down: The latest Bitcoin price action and why the correlation to SaaS stocks matters Tariff uncertainty, inflation prints, and macro pressure The Clarity Act drama between Coinbase, banks, and the White House Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI Why AI agents might become crypto’s biggest users Is the next wave of crypto adoption coming from machines, not humans? 00:00 - Introduction and Crypto's Design Flaws 00:30 - Bitcoin's Price Drop and Market Analysis 02:23 - Reasons for Bitcoin's Downtrend 06:11 - Nakamoto Inc.'s Restructuring 12:44 - Bitdeer's Bitcoin Sale and AI Pivot 16:21 - LORRE Limited's Bitcoin Acquisition 19:21 - Clarity Act and US Legislation Update 30:07 - AIX Crypto Developments 34:14 - Future of Crypto with AI
February 17 · 41 min
Prediction Markets Just Replaced Sportsbooks? $6B Super Bowl Surge Explained
Prediction markets exploded during the Super Bowl — with billions in volume across Kalshi and Polymarket.Are they overtaking traditional sportsbooks?In this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down:- The $6B Super Bowl prediction market surge• AI agents using Bitcoin over Lightning• Brazil’s $68B Bitcoin reserve proposal• Binance’s $1B BTC buy• Crime, regulation, and more00:00 - Cal-She's Super Bowl Trading Record00:22 - Welcome Back to The Weekly01:01 - Bitcoin's Elusive Price Point01:18 - News of the Week02:16 - Deutsche Bank's Bitcoin Stance04:07 - Bitcoin Adoption in Brazil06:18 - Brazil's Stablecoin Tax Proposal08:11 - US Dollar Dominance and Stablecoins09:55 - Binance's Bitcoin Purchase12:53 - AI and Bitcoin16:33 - Bitcoin Crime Stories23:36 - Prediction Markets and the Super Bowl29:19 - Coinbase vs. Nevada33:36 - Vitalik Buterin on Prediction Markets39:32 - The Fascination with Prediction Markets
February 9 · 33 min
Why Bitcoin Crashed to $62K — ETFs, Macro Chaos & Market Structure Explained
Bitcoin fell from $70K to $62K in one of its sharpest drops ever — but the reasons go far beyond price action. In this episode of The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down: Why Bitcoin crashed despite strong ETF inflows The role of macro instability and Fed expectations Whether Bitcoin’s financialization is creating hidden risk Institutional cost bases, sentiment shifts, and cycle psychology Ethereum’s roadmap reset and Vitalik’s latest admissions Polymarket token rumors and its bizarre “free groceries” marketing stunt A deep dive into what actually happened — and what matters next. 00:00 Bitcoin's Recent Crash: Causes and Theories11:00 MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings and Market Sentiment17:05 Nouriel Roubini's Critique of Bitcoin22:09 Ethereum's Roadmap and Vitalik's Insights29:08 Polymarket's Marketing Stunt and Future Token Speculation
February 2 · 43 min
Gold Just Lost $7 Trillion — Is Bitcoin Next? | The Weekly Ep. 93
This week on The Weekly, we break down one of the most shocking market events in decades. Gold and silver lost $7 trillion in a single day, moving with volatility usually reserved for crypto. Bitcoin followed with a sharp liquidation-driven selloff, miners were forced to sell, and stablecoin liquidity continued to exit the market. We cover: Why gold suddenly started trading like a risk asset Whether this was a healthy correction or something more structural What Bitcoin’s drawdown tells us about liquidity and market stress Stablecoin flows, miner selling, and institutional behavior Why Monday’s market open could define the next leg As always, we separate narrative from liquidity — and ask what really matters next. Hosted by @_dsencil and @graminitha1. 00:00 Market Turmoil: Gold and Silver Crash03:01 The Volatility of Precious Metals05:51 Market Manipulation and Conspiracy Theories08:49 Institutional Influence on Market Movements11:59 The Role of Retail Investors14:52 The Future of Precious Metals18:09 Bitcoin's Decline and Market Reactions21:01 Geopolitical Tensions and Bitcoin's Performance23:52 Stablecoin Dynamics and Market Liquidity26:49 Federal Reserve's Impact on Markets
January 26 · 32 min
Bitcoin Bleeds as Trump Threatens Canada, Japan Shocks Markets & Quantum FUD Grows
Bitcoin slid below $70K as global macro pressures intensified. In this episode of The Weekly, we break down Japan’s bond and yen shock, Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Canada, rising quantum FUD around Bitcoin, Ethereum’s response, and why prediction markets still lean bullish despite the chaos. Featuring: • Japan bond market turmoil and USD/JPY intervention fears • Trump, tariffs, and geopolitical market risk • Bitcoin vs gold as a hedge • Ethereum’s quantum security pivot • Prediction markets on BTC’s next move • Bitcoin miners stabilizing the U.S. power grid Hosted by @_dsencil and @graminitha1 00:00 Geopolitical Tensions and Market Reactions 03:00 Bitcoin’s Current Struggles and Market Dynamics 05:47 The Impact of Japanese Financial Moves 08:52 Market Predictions and Bitcoin’s Future 11:53 Tariffs and Their Implications for Crypto 14:55 Ethereum’s Response to Quantum Threats 17:49 Bitcoin’s Role in Energy Management 31:04 Conclusion and Future Discussions
January 19 · 23 min
Trump vs Everyone: Fed, Exxon, JPM & Why Crypto’s Clarity Act Is Stalling
This week on The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down one of the most chaotic macro + crypto news cycles in recent memory. In a single week, Trump clashes with the Fed, Exxon, JPMorgan, state governments, and foreign nations — all while markets react in real time. We also unpack why the long-awaited Clarity Act is suddenly losing momentum, what’s really behind Monero’s all-time high, and why reported crypto fraud now dwarfs hacks. Topics covered: Trump vs the Fed, Exxon, JPMorgan, and foreign governments Why tariffs and politics are reintroducing macro risk The Clarity Act: ethics, stablecoin yield, and why it may not pass The real reason Monero pumped to ATH Steak ’n Shake’s Bitcoin “treasury” narrative Why crypto fraud hit ~$16B in 2025 No hype — just context. 🎙️ Hosted by Graham Stone & David Sencil 📅 Weekly macro + crypto breakdown
January 13 · 29 min
The Fed vs Trump, Gold at ATHs & Why Bitcoin Isn’t Reacting | The Weekly
The Fed just went public against the executive branch — and markets noticed. In this week’s episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down Jerome Powell’s unprecedented response to DOJ pressure, why gold is ripping while Bitcoin isn’t playing the debasement trade, and what this says about institutional credibility in 2026. We also cover: • Zcash’s dev team resigning en masse • Monero ripping to new all-time highs • MicroStrategy buying more Bitcoin — and Saylor’s latest controversy • Prediction markets facing legal pressure from U.S. states • Why privacy and macro narratives are converging 📅 Recorded January 13, 2026 Follow the hosts: Graham Stone — @graminitha1 David Sencil — @_dsencil 00:00 Trump and the Federal Reserve Feud 10:42 Privacy in Cryptocurrency: Zcash vs Monero 16:45 MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy and Market Dynamics 21:56 Legal Challenges for Prediction Markets
January 5 · 28 min
Is 2026 a Lost Year for Bitcoin? Polymarket Insiders, BlackRock & Crypto’s Next Phase
Bitcoin starts 2026 near $93,000 — but some major analysts are warning that this year could be a pause, not a breakout. In Episode 93 of The Weekly, we break down the biggest crypto stories from the past two weeks, including the controversial Polymarket trade tied to Venezuela’s regime change, conflicting institutional outlooks for Bitcoin in 2026, and why BlackRock quietly became the most profitable Bitcoin ETF issuer despite weak price action. We also cover: • Why some macro analysts think Bitcoin could lag gold in 2026 • Whether prediction markets should reward insider information • BlackRock’s long-term vision for tokenized finance • Stablecoins entering real-world payment rails via Korea • Russia issuing crypto-backed loans • Iran publicly accepting crypto for weapons purchases A wide-ranging conversation on where crypto stands as it enters a more institutional — and geopolitical — phase. 00:00 Bitcoin's Price Resurgence and Predictions 01:44 Insider Trading and Prediction Markets 06:47 2026 Crypto Market Outlooks 15:11 SEC Changes and Political Dynamics 19:39 Institutional Adoption and Crypto Innovations 25:04 Global Crypto Use Cases and Controversies
Dec 22, 2025 · 33 min
Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Isn’t Math — It’s Governance
Quantum computing is back in the Bitcoin conversation — not because it can break Bitcoin today, but because the timeline to prepare may already be shorter than many realize. On this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down why Bitcoin’s real vulnerability isn’t cryptography, but coordination. Upgrading Bitcoin’s security could take years, and waiting until a true quantum threat emerges may already be too late. We also cover: • Why Bitcoin can’t “just flip a switch” to become post-quantum secure • Which Bitcoin addresses are most vulnerable • The controversy around Satoshi-era coins • Why quantum attacks may happen silently • Coinbase’s push to become an “everything exchange” • Prediction markets, state gambling laws, and the CFTC • Stablecoin yield loopholes after the GENIUS Act • Ripple’s RLUSD and its bank charter ambitions 🎙 Hosts: Graham Stone & David Sencil 📌 The Weekly recaps the most important stories shaping Bitcoin and crypto — separating signal from noise. ⸻ 00:00 The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin 08:08 Governance Challenges in Bitcoin's Evolution 13:55 Coinbase's Ambitious Expansion 19:49 The Future of Stablecoins 26:04 Ripple's Rise in the Stablecoin Market
Dec 15, 2025 · 26 min
Crypto’s Heroes Went to Jail — Why This Cycle Is Different
The crypto market feels confused — and for good reason.Bitcoin sold off after a “dovish” Fed rate cut. Japan is on the verge of ending the yen carry trade. Institutions are quietly increasing exposure. Regulators are warming to tokenization. And two of the biggest figures from the last cycle — Do Kwon and SBF — are now in prison.In this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down why this cycle feels fundamentally different from the last one, and what that means for Bitcoin, crypto, and global markets heading into 2026.Topics covered: • Why Bitcoin fell after the Fed cut rates • Japan’s rate hike & the unwinding of the yen carry trade • Institutional accumulation vs. weak price action • The SEC’s quiet green light for tokenized securities • Prediction markets and looming regulation • Do Kwon’s 15-year prison sentence and what it signals for crypto’s maturity👇 Subscribe for weekly macro & crypto analysis.Timestamps:00:00 The Evolution of Crypto Characters01:10 Market Reactions to Federal Reserve Decisions04:04 Global Interest Rate Changes and Their Impact07:04 Institutional Momentum in Bitcoin09:56 Regulatory Developments in Tokenization13:13 Prediction Markets and Lobbying Efforts17:58 YouTube’s Integration of Stablecoins22:08 The Fallout from Terra Luna’s Collapse#TerraLuna #crypto #stablecoins Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance. Our mission is to help everyone take ownership of their Bitcoin and their financial future.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/bitcoinnews►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/
Dec 2, 2025 · 50 min
The Global Crypto Crackdown Has Begun | The Weekly Dec 1
00:00 Global Crypto Regulation Trends 13:38 China's Crypto Crackdown and Its Implications 22:06 Emerging Crypto Policies in South Korea and Brazil 31:03 The Rise of Crypto ETFs and Their Impact 49:48 The Future of Digital Asset Trusts (DATs) Governments around the world are tightening control over crypto faster than ever. Graham Stone and David Sencil break down coordinated moves from the G20, South Africa, the ECB, China, South Korea, and Brazil — and what these shifts mean for stablecoins, DeFi, capital controls, and individual financial freedom. This full segment unpacks the geopolitical motivations behind the crackdown, the narratives being pushed by regulators, and the real reasons citizens are turning to Bitcoin and stablecoins despite rising pressure. ► Who are we? At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance. Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet: https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpb Stay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/ Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center: https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/ Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield: https://verse.bitcoin.com/ ► What is Verse? VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards. VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks. —Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️ ►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom ►X News Account: https://x.com/BitcoinNews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/ ►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS ►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ►LinkedIn News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/
Nov 25, 2025 · 14 min
Bitcoin’s $80K Crash, MSCI’s MSTR Shock, XRP ETFs Launching, and Epstein’s Bitcoin Links | The Weekly
Bitcoin’s wild week explained: an $80K flash crash, MSCI’s proposed rule that could hit MicroStrategy, a wave of new XRP ETFs, and newly-surfaced Epstein documents revealing deeper-than-expected ties to MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative and early Bitcoin development. Graham and David break down: • Why Bitcoin plunged toward $80K before sharply rebounding • How a potential MSCI rule could trigger billions in forced selling of MSTR • The SEC clearing its ETF backlog and the rapid rise of XRP ETFs • What the new Epstein document dump really shows about early Bitcoin research A massive week for crypto markets — here’s what it all means. 00:05 Bitcoin Market Overview 03:09 MSCI Indices and Bitcoin's Corporate Adoption 06:15 SEC Guidance and ETF Developments 09:11 Epstein's Ties to Bitcoin and Crypto Research► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/
Nov 17, 2025 · 18 min
Privacy Coins Explode as Bitcoin Dumps | Harvard’s Big BTC Bet & XRP’s Record ETF Debut
This week on The Weekly, David and Graham break down one of the strangest stretches in recent crypto memory. Bitcoin sells off sharply, ETF outflows spike, and yet—privacy coins go vertical. We cover Harvard’s surprising Bitcoin allocation, the record-breaking debut of the Canary XRP ETF, the privacy narrative igniting across the market, and several institutional signals hiding beneath the bearish price action. Timestamps: 00:00 Weekly Bitcoin and Crypto Recap 03:00 Harvard's Bitcoin Holdings and Market Trends 05:48 The Rise of Privacy Coins 08:53 XRP ETF Launch and Market Dynamics 14:51 Uniswap's Unification Proposal 17:30 Visa's Blockchain Pilot for Instant Payments Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/
Nov 10, 2025 · 27 min
Bitcoin Dips Below $100K, DeFi Melts Down, and Privacy Devs Jailed | The Weekly (Nov 10, 2025)
Bitcoin just had one of its roughest weeks of 2025. David and Graham break down the chaos — from BTC dipping below $100K and OG whales dumping, to Stream Finance’s so-called “stablecoin” meltdown and the shocking jailing of two privacy wallet developers. They unpack how AI panic in the stock market spilled into crypto, why DeFi’s yield-bearing stablecoins are anything but stable, and what the crackdown on privacy means for builders moving forward. Was this week the start of a deeper correction… or just another shakeout before the next rally? Find out in this week’s episode of The Weekly. ⸻ 00:00 Market Movements and Whale Activity 07:29 Short Selling and Market Dynamics 15:26 DeFi and Stablecoin Challenges 20:01 Privacy in Crypto and Regulatory Concerns
Nov 4, 2025 · 34 min
Solana vs Ethereum Heats Up 🔥 | Trump vs Powell, and Bitcoin’s “Silent IPO”
Solana breaks the internet again — this time over Western Union’s new stablecoin.Ethereum, Cardano, and XRP maxis come swinging while Solana supporters clap back.Meanwhile, Trump says Powell’s “too late” and vows to replace him — sending Bitcoin sliding after the Fed’s latest rate cut.Plus: Coinbase’s “silent IPO” theory, a $100M DeFi hack, and the rise of X402 tokens.Timestamps00:00 Ecosystem Rivalries in Crypto02:42 FOMC Meeting and Bitcoin's Market Response05:19 The Silent IPO Theory and Bitcoin's Transition13:02 Solana's Institutional Support and ETF Success19:14 Western Union's Stablecoin on Solana: A Controversial Move25:30 Bitcoin Miners Diversifying into AI28:03 Balancer Exploit: A Blow to DeFi Trust31:17 Emerging X 402 Payment ProtocolSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/
Oct 27, 2025 · 27 min
JPMorgan Turns to Crypto, and Trump Pardons CZ - The Weekly Oct 20
In this The Weekly: 💰 Gold erases $2.4T in 2 days🇯🇵 Japan prints “to fight inflation”🏦 JPMorgan eyes BTC & ETH as collateral📈 Bitcoin hash rate hits record highs🎯 Polymarket airdrop incoming🇺🇸 Trump pardons CZTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Polymarket's Token Announcement03:00 Gold's Market Fluctuations and Predictions05:54 Japan's Fiscal Policy and Its Implications08:48 JP Morgan's Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin and Ether12:10 Bitcoin Hash Rate Trends and Global Contributions15:05 Crypto Mergers and Acquisitions Surge17:57 Rumble's Adoption of Crypto Tipping20:50 CZ's Pardon and Its Political Implications#trump #gold #polymarket #jpmorgan to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/
Oct 20, 2025 · 17 min
Polymarket: 69% Odds BTC Dips Below $100K | U.S. Gov Seizes 127K BTC | Erebor Bank Enters Crypto | The Weekly Oct 20
Bitcoin takes a beating this week — and the markets are bracing for more. In this episode of The Weekly, David and Graham break down: ⛏️ BTC price action and retest of the flash crash lows 📉 Polymarket traders say there’s a 69% chance BTC drops below $100K before 2026 🇺🇸 U.S. government seizes 127,000 BTC — now possibly the #1 Bitcoin whale globally 🏦 Erebor & Sony Bank make moves into crypto custody and stablecoins 🥇 Gold hits 9 straight weeks of gains — is BTC falling behind? 📺 Watch now for sharp takes, real data, and zero fluff. Hosted by @_dsencil & @graminitha1 Powered by Bitcoin.com► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/
Oct 13, 2025 · 40 min
$19B Liquidated: Inside the Biggest Crypto Crash Since FTX | The Weekly Oct 13
The biggest liquidation in crypto history just happened — $19 billion wiped, altcoins nuked, and a whale who shorted the exact top pocketed $200 million. David Sencil and Graham Stone break it all down in this episode of The Weekly: • What triggered the crash • Trump vs China: market timing • Hyperliquid whale conspiracy • Altcoins that went to zero • Are Perp DEXes to blame? • Binance’s oracle failure & $200M in reimbursements • Bitcoin’s resilience • ICE investing in Polymarket — and why it matters • Plus: David’s honest review of the Degen Phone This is your full post-mortem from the wildest weekend crypto has seen all year. 00:00 The Crypto Market Crash: A Historical Perspective 02:55 Market Reactions and Liquidations 05:46 The Role of Influential Figures and Market Manipulation 08:32 Perpetual DEXs: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 11:44 The DPEG Incident: Understanding the USDE Situation 17:40 Aftermath and Implications for Bitcoin and Altcoins 23:19 The Future of Prediction Markets and Institutional Interest 29:06 Innovations in Crypto: The D-Gen Phone Review Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/
Oct 6, 2025 · 37 min
Zcash Surge, Perp DEX Wars & Aster Controversy | The Weekly Oct 6
Zcash is pumping — but is it more than just a rally? In this episode of The Weekly, @_dsencil and @graminitha1 break down why Zcash is up 130%, how Hyperliquid and Aster are battling in the perp DEX wars, and what @DefiLlama’s @0xngmi is saying about Aster’s suspicious volume data. We also cover: – Bitcoin’s new all-time high – Privacy coin season returns – Stablecoin dominance & Tether’s new strategy – The upcoming ETF deluge
Oct 1, 2025 · 31 min
Circle’s Controversial USDC Upgrade: Reversible Transactions?! | The Weekly (Live @TOKEN2049)
We’re live at TOKEN2049 Singapore (@token2049) with another episode of The Weekly, breaking down the biggest stories in crypto.This week: • Circle’s bold USDC plan for transaction reversibility • Vanguard’s rumored pivot into crypto ETFs • SEC & CFTC talks that could legalize perpetuals in the U.S. • Stablecoin crackdowns in Iran • Nick Szabo returns to X declaring “Bitcoin is King”🎙️ Hosted by @_dsencil and @graminitha1 — powered by Threshold Network.📲 Download the bitcoin.com wallet to grab exclusive golden ticket giveaways during the show.Subscribe for more weekly crypto news straight from the frontlines.Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/