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Can Bitcoin come out ahead no matter what happens to the economy? This week, Alex Richardson and David Sencil unpack Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan’s “choose your own ending” thesis for Bitcoin. If AI delivers a productivity boom, scarce assets like Bitcoin could benefit. If the AI trade crashes, rate cuts, bailouts, and fresh liquidity could provide another tailwind. And even without either extreme, ETF adoption, corporate demand, and rising public debt could continue strengthening Bitcoin’s case. Also in this episode: The fallout from the Ledger hardware-wallet exploitWhether self-custody is simply too difficult for the average userRichard Heart’s detention in TurkeyBitcoin’s quantum-computing riskSolana’s postponed Shanghai eventRussia’s proposed restrictions on peer-to-peer crypto transactions Can Bitcoin really thrive in almost any economic scenario, or is that thesis overlooking some major risks? 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► OrangeRock: ⁠⁠https://orangerock.com/⁠⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews⁠⁠ ► X (⁠⁠Bitcoin.com⁠⁠): ⁠⁠https://x.com/Bitcoincom⁠⁠ ► X (⁠⁠Bitcoin.com⁠⁠ News): ⁠⁠https://x.com/bitcoinnews⁠⁠ ► Telegram: ⁠⁠https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com⁠⁠ ► Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW⁠⁠ ► LinkedIn (⁠⁠Bitcoin.com⁠⁠): ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/⁠⁠ ► LinkedIn (⁠⁠Bitcoin.com⁠⁠ News): ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

An $86 million Ledger attack. A bug that could have created 18 trillion XRP. And growing concerns over what AI could mean for crypto security. This week on The Weekly, Alex Richardson and David Sencil unpack some of the biggest security stories shaking the industry. They break down the Ledger supply-chain attack that drained at least $86 million from users, including reports of tampered devices capable of passing Ledger’s genuine check. They also examine Ethereum researcher Justin Drake’s warning that crypto may need to prepare for “bunker mode” as AI accelerates mathematical discovery and potentially puts long-standing cryptographic assumptions under pressure. Then, they dig into the XRP Ledger vulnerability that could have allowed an attacker to mint as much as 18 trillion XRP, how AI helped uncover the flaw, and whether a $250,000 bug bounty was enough for a vulnerability of that scale. Plus, Alex and David look at rising Treasury yields, U.S. fiscal concerns, and whether stress in the bond market could strengthen Bitcoin’s case as an alternative to sovereign money. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► OrangeRock: ⁠https://orangerock.com/⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews⁠ ► X (⁠Bitcoin.com⁠): ⁠https://x.com/Bitcoincom⁠ ► X (⁠Bitcoin.com⁠ News): ⁠https://x.com/bitcoinnews⁠ ► Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com⁠ ► Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW⁠ ► LinkedIn (⁠Bitcoin.com⁠): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/⁠ ► LinkedIn (⁠Bitcoin.com⁠ News): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

More than $800 million in crypto positions were liquidated as inflation fears, rising Treasury yields, and renewed pressure from oil and energy markets hit Bitcoin and other risk assets. In this episode, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down one of the busiest weeks across Bitcoin, macro markets, crypto security, and Wall Street’s accelerating move onchain. They discuss why rising diesel and oil prices could add to inflation pressure, how the latest PPI and CPI data triggered heavy crypto selling, and why higher Treasury yields are creating another challenge for Bitcoin and gold. The conversation also covers the 4,000 BTC Liquid Network exploit and the attacker’s unusual 10% “bug bounty” demand, Crypto.com’s chain rollback following the $120 million Tectonic exploit, and growing concerns around phishing, KYC, and crypto security. Plus, Nasdaq Ventures is investing $100 million in Payward, Kraken’s parent company, as traditional finance pushes further into tokenized equities, shareholder voting, and potentially 24/7 markets. From mass liquidations and macro pressure to major crypto exploits and Wall Street’s onchain expansion, Graham and David unpack what happened, why it matters, and what Bitcoin and crypto investors should be watching next. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► OrangeRock: https://orangerock.com/ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Robinhood Chain is quickly becoming one of crypto’s most closely watched networks. In this episode of Token Narratives, David Sencil and Alex Richardson unpack the rapid rise of Robinhood Chain, from record fees and memecoin speculation to tokenized stocks increasingly blurring the line between traditional markets and crypto. They break down what’s driving activity on the network, why gas fees have surged, what its recent sequencer stall reveals, and whether Robinhood could become a major bridge between TradFi and on-chain markets. The conversation then turns to Bitcoin, including a developing Liquid Network security incident involving roughly 4,000 BTC, the growing threat of AI-enabled exploits, and signs that Bitcoin may be starting to trade more independently from U.S. equities. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► OrangeRock: https://orangerock.com/ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

September is suddenly looking less friendly for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. In this episode of Token Narratives, Graham Stone and David Sencil unpack the growing macro pressure on risk assets as Fed hike odds rise, Bitcoin sells off, and markets reassess what could come next from the Federal Reserve. They also dig into Strategy’s massive Bitcoin position, now sitting at 840,000 BTC, alongside its restricted USD reserve of more than $5 billion—and what that positioning could mean if market conditions become more volatile. From there, the conversation moves into some of the week’s more speculative narratives, including token unlocks and buybacks, Robinhood Chain activity, FOMO’s claimed surge in daily app-store users, and the return of aggressive meme-coin speculation. Topics include: Fed hike odds, inflation and the September FOMC setup Bitcoin’s reaction to shifting rate expectations Strategy’s 840,000 BTC position and STRC strategy Token unlocks, buybacks and value-accrual models Robinhood Chain and the potential return of retail users FOMO’s claimed app-store growth Meme coins, speculation and another possible extraction cycle Is the crypto bull run still intact, or are the warning signs starting to pile up? 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/ ► OrangeRock: https://orangerock.com/

Bitcoin finally broke out of months of compressed volatility—surging roughly $4,400 in under an hour and climbing to around $78,000 by Friday. In this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down what may have triggered the move and whether Bitcoin is entering a new market regime. They look at the week’s biggest potential catalysts, including new SEC crypto proposals, renewed pressure around the Clarity Act, and the U.S. Treasury’s expansion of long-end liquidity-support buybacks. The conversation then shifts to Hyperliquid’s push into the U.S. and the debate around HYPE buybacks, before unpacking a potentially major accounting change: FASB’s proposal to allow certain qualifying stablecoins to be treated as cash equivalents. They also cover the latest SafePal customer-data exposure and what it means for hardware wallet users. In this episode: What may have sparked Bitcoin’s move to $78K Why Treasury buybacks matter for crypto markets The latest SEC crypto proposals Where the Clarity Act stands Whether Bitcoin is entering a new volatility regime Hyperliquid’s U.S. expansion The debate around HYPE token buybacks FASB’s stablecoin cash-equivalent proposal Why the stablecoin accounting shift could matter SafePal’s latest customer-data exposure A packed week across Bitcoin, macro, regulation, altcoins, stablecoins, and crypto security. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Gold is rallying again while Bitcoin remains relatively flat, putting the Bitcoin-versus-gold debate straight back into focus. David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss what's actually behind gold's move above $4,400, central-bank demand, China's economic pressures, Peter Schiff's latest criticism of Bitcoin, and whether Bitcoin could begin separating from the behavior of equities. This episode of The Weekly also covers: The Clarity Act's increasingly difficult route through Congress New SEC and CFTC crypto proposals BIP 110's struggling breakaway chain The massive French tax agency breach Trezor customer-data exposure Practical security measures for protecting crypto holdings 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

This episode of The Weekly covers a heavy week for Bitcoin and crypto. David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss the failure of BIP 110, the proposal to limit arbitrary data storage on Bitcoin, after node signaling came in far below the required threshold. They look at what the collapse says about Bitcoin governance, miner incentives, block space, inscriptions, and the unresolved debate over Bitcoin as money versus Bitcoin as a store of value. They also cover the Coldcard hack fallout, the possibility of partial recovery, the emergence of the Bitcoin Red Team, and the discovery of thousands of vulnerabilities across open-source Bitcoin projects. The episode then turns to wrench attacks, rising physical violence against crypto holders, data leaks, family targeting, and the need for stronger operational security. Finally, they break down the Clarity Act’s missed summer deadline, the September 15 vote, and why U.S. crypto regulation may remain stuck while the rest of the market waits. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcatcher to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

A reported vulnerability affecting Coldcard-generated seed phrases has raised new concerns about Bitcoin self-custody after more than 1,000 addresses were reportedly drained in coordinated attack waves. Today’s The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down what allegedly went wrong, why the response has been heavily criticized, and what the incident could mean for hardware wallets, self-custody, and the broader Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation then shifts to a major development in global finance: coordinated intervention by Japan and the United States to support the yen after the currency fell to multi-decade lows. They explore what it signals for global markets, currency devaluation, and why many investors are increasingly turning to hard assets such as Bitcoin, gold, and equities. Topics include: The Coldcard seed phrase controversyHow the reported vulnerability workedRisks to Bitcoin self-custodyThe future of hardware walletsJapan and U.S. intervention to support the yenCurrency devaluation and market volatilityWhy investors are moving beyond cashBitcoin's role in an uncertain global economyWhether you're interested in Bitcoin security, self-custody, or the macroeconomic forces shaping financial markets, this episode provides the context behind two of the week's biggest stories. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Back from summer hiatus, David Sencil and Graham Stone return to a market where the bad news keeps piling up - and where that might be the most bullish signal of all. They break down the digital asset treasury unwind: Jack Mallers stepping down at 21 Capital as Tether's control grows, Satsuma shareholders voting to liquidate 668 BTC after a roughly 99% collapse, the expanding list of DATs selling their Bitcoin, and Strategy quietly building a $3.2B dollar reserve to cover its preferred dividends. Then it's the Clarity Act's do-or-die window: Trump's disclosed $1.5B in 2025 crypto profits, the ethics provision critics call "pulling up the ladder," seven Democratic objections, coin-toss odds, and a surprise wave of endorsements from BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity and Goldman Sachs. Plus: BitMEX shuts down amid a lawsuit alleging "God access" insider trading, Bitmart winds down, and July racks up three exchange closures - the depressing grind David calls bullish bearishness. 🎧 Follow the podcast for weekly Bitcoin and crypto market insights, and share this episode with someone who wants to stay ahead of the biggest stories shaping the industry. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► Rumble: https://rumble.com/Bitcoincom ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Bitcoin just had one of its worst months in years, but whales may have been buying the panic.David Sencil and Graham Stone break down Bitcoin’s bounce from the lows, the 270,000 BTC accumulation spike, ETF flows turning positive again, and the broader hard-asset setup as liquidity, gold, and debasement fears return to the conversation.They also discuss Trump’s disclosed $1.4B crypto earnings, why the numbers shocked even crypto natives, how the ethics debate could affect the Clarity Act, and why Venice AI’s $1B valuation has reignited the long-running fight over whether tokens should capture equity-like value.Plus: World Cup betting markets, Polymarket and Kalshi volumes, and the UAE’s push toward regulated local-currency stablecoins.🎧 Follow the podcast for weekly Bitcoin and crypto market insights, and share this episode with someone who wants to stay ahead of the biggest stories shaping the industry.

Is Bitcoin still in a bear market?In this episode of **The Weekly**, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down Bitcoin's prolonged move below its 200-day moving average, accelerating spot Bitcoin ETF outflows, and why Strategy's STRC structure continues to weigh on market sentiment.They also discuss the Ethereum Foundation's restructuring, the launch of Eth Labs, USDT briefly surpassing ETH by market cap, evolving stablecoin regulation, and how the 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving a surge in crypto-based prediction markets and sports betting.Whether you're following Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, macro trends, or crypto adoption, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping the market this week.🎧 Follow *The Weekly* on Spotify and turn on notifications so you never miss new episodes.Chapters:00:47 - Welcome back and episode overview01:23 - Bitcoin bear market and ETF outflows03:44 - BlackRock iBit and broader ETF pressure05:00 - Macro headwinds and Fed rate expectations07:41 - Bitcoin valuation and the power law mean08:17 - Dollar strength and Michael Saylor09:27 - Strategy, STRC, and dividend questions13:45 - Market skepticism and STRC’s peg16:48 - Why some are turning constructive on MSTR17:27 - Ethereum Foundation restructuring19:25 - ETH Labs and Ethereum’s business focus22:48 - Stablecoins and USDT overtaking Ether24:16 - Bank of England backtracks on stablecoin limits26:08 - World Cup betting and crypto adoption31:11 - Bitcoin.com app and wrap-up

This week on The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down a packed week across Bitcoin, crypto, macro, DeFi, and AI. Bitcoin recovered to around $64K after testing lower levels, while oil, gold, equities, and the U.S. dollar reflected growing macro uncertainty. The episode covers the Iran conflict, Japan’s weakening yen, the carry trade, and why a Japanese corporate pension fund allocating to crypto could be an early signal of broader institutional movement. David and Graham also discuss the Federal Reserve ending forward guidance under Kevin Warsh, what that means for market volatility, and why some analysts now believe the crypto bottom may already be in. The conversation then moves into decentralized AI, the DeFi hack crisis, AI as a defensive tool for protocols, and the latest pressure around MicroStrategy’s STRC/Stretch structure.A full episode for anyone tracking Bitcoin, macro markets, crypto narratives, DeFi security, and institutional adoption.

This week on The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down a major set of stories moving Bitcoin and crypto markets.They discuss the reported Iran-US peace deal, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, falling oil futures, and Bitcoin’s move above $66K. They also unpack Michael Saylor’s controversial 32 BTC sale, his BTC Prague comments, Metaplanet’s move into Bitcoin yield products, Bitcoin miners pivoting toward AI, Anthropic’s Fable export-control controversy, and the SpaceX IPO’s impact on crypto-based pre-IPO price discovery.A fast-moving episode covering macro, Bitcoin, AI, miners, IPOs, and the next stage of crypto market structure.

Bitcoin fell roughly 20% in six days, triggering massive liquidations and renewed fear across the crypto market. On this episode of The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone unpack the crash, the panic around Strategy’s Bitcoin sale, and why traditional markets, AI stocks, semiconductors, and Fed expectations may be driving Bitcoin’s next move. They also cover a major milestone for Bitcoin adoption: the first Bitcoin-backed home loan. Then the episode turns to Polymarket’s alleged undisclosed influencer payments and a disturbing rise in wrench attacks targeting crypto holders and their families. A full breakdown of market chaos, Bitcoin utility, crypto controversy, and personal security in one high-impact episode. Chapters: 01:27 - Market Sentiment and Liquidations 02:39 - Bitcoin Price Movements 04:06 - Strategy and Equity Market Concerns 05:25 - STRC and Market Confidence 07:20 - Global Market Reactions 09:25 - US Jobs Report and Market Impact 11:44 - Strategy's Future Moves 15:34 - Bitcoin-Backed Loans 17:26 - Crypto as Collateral 19:00 - Polymarket Investigation 20:39 - Crypto Crime and Security Concerns 23:39 - Global Crypto Attacks 26:48 - Data-Driven Targeting and Security