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Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the state of the crypto market, highlighting Bitcoin's recent surge towards all-time highs and the overall bullish sentiment. They also delve into the implications of stablecoin regulation, altcoin updates, and more. Key Takeaways  Bitcoin (BTC) has rallied towards all-time highs amid easing macro uncertainty. This week, BTC posted a record weekly and daily close.Altcoins are generally rising in dollar terms, but some are outperforming others significantly.Stablecoin regulation in the U.S. is looking more likely to happen after a milestone was achieved earlier this week.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:18 US Economy and Fiscal Issues 10:02 Stablecoin and Crypto Tools 22:03 Pump Fund and Meme Coins  26:10 Future of Bitcoin

Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the state of the crypto market, Bitcoin’s latest price action, and which altcoins are outperforming. They also cover stablecoin adoption by major payment networks, FIFA launching its own blockchain, altcoin updates, and more. Key Takeaways  Bitcoin (BTC) has increased for four consecutive weeks and is holding above a key long-term support level, increasing its likelihood of breaking higher in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, BTC dominance hit another four-year high of 64.9% during the week.Altcoins such as Solana (SOL), Sui (SUI) and Hyperliquid (HYPE) continue to break away from the rest of the market. Should BTC climb higher in the near term, these altcoins are best positioned to keep outperforming, in our opinion, as opposed to altcoins that lagged in recent times.The main macro event this week is the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy update. While interest rates are widely expected to remain steady, investors will closely monitor Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s conference for any indications that the Fed’s stance is changing.Stablecoin adoption continues to accelerate following a partnership between Visa and Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure provider recently acquired by Stripe. The announcement came days after Mastercard announced its latest push into stablecoins.Altcoin updates discussed in this episode include Ethereum’s ‘Pectra’ upgrade happening this week—its first major upgrade in over a year—and Hyperliquid adding HYPE staking tiers. Timestamps: 00:00 Bitcoin's Resilience and Market Dynamics 03:12 Federal Reserve's Impact on Crypto Markets 06:06 Stablecoin Adoption and Major Partnerships 09:06 Apple's App Store Changes and Crypto Opportunities 12:08 Sui's Basecamp Conference Insights 14:49 Ethereum's Upcoming Upgrade and Market Sentiment 17:52 FIFA's Blockchain Shift and Industry Trends 21:01 Overrated and Underrated in Crypto

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Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the recent gains in the crypto market, highlighting Bitcoin's rise to a nine-week high and the performance of various sectors, including AI and memecoins. Key Takeaways Bitcoin rebounded to $95,500, its highest level since February, and the overall crypto market cap returned to above $3T for the first time since early March.U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their biggest week of net inflows in five months, and the second-highest of all time.Mastercard is expanding support for stablecoin payments, working with Circle, Nuvei and Paxos to enable direct merchant settlement. This will allow over 150M merchants across the Mastercard network will now have the option to receive payments in stablecoins, regardless of how a customer pays.Arizona lawmakers passed a bill allowing the state treasurer and retirement system to invest up to 10% of available funds in digital assets, specifically bitcoin, sending it to the governor’s desk for approval. If approved, the state would be the first in the U.S. to require public funds to invest in Bitcoin.Token2049 Dubai, one of the largest crypto conferences globally, kicks off this week. Expect many announcements and altcoin updates.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Crypto Market Overview 03:57 Economic Indicators & Their Impact on Crypto 08:02 Bitcoin Demand & Institutional Strategies 11:56 Mastercard's Stablecoin Expansion 15:47 Arizona Bitcoin Reserve Bill 19:56 Altcoin Updates & Market Reactions 24:00 Regulatory Changes & Future Outlook

Matt and Simon discuss the crypto rally and whether it can be sustained. In doing so, they touch on the tariff war and various macro factors they are monitoring to help them with their investment decisions. Key Takeaways The crypto market continued climbing last week, with varied performance across major altcoins such as ETH (-3%) and SOL (+7%).Gold hit fresh record highs for the 55th time in the past year, while the U.S. dollar weakened to a three-year low.Short term, news surrounding tariff negotiations will likely keep to drive markets and investor sentiment.Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin proposed a major upgrade that would “greatly improve the efficiency of the Ethereum execution layer.”Activity on Solana has rebounded along with SOL’s price, with real economic value (REV) hitting its highest level since February 21.

Join Matt and Simon as they discuss how Bitcoin and crypto markets are reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcements. They also cover the continued growth in demand for Bitcoin by companies looking to diversify their reserve assets, a key hire for the Solana ecosystem, and more. Key takeaways: On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs that were bigger and more far-reaching than expected. In response, the crypto market sold off heavily along with other risk assets.Bitcoin dominance rose to four-year highs of 64% amid this heightened market volatility.In terms of what happens next, expect to gain valuable insight from monitoring the language of Trump and key cabinet members, such as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.Similarly, it will be important to monitor the U.S. and China—the world’s two largest economies—for any indication of their willingness to negotiate. Given that both leaders adopt strong leadership styles, it may be a number of weeks or months before meaningful negotiation discussions start.Elsewhere, GameStop raised nearly $1.5 billion to invest in Bitcoin as a reserve asset. If it were to fully deploy this amount today, GameStop would be the world’s fourth-largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin.

Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the current state of the crypto market, focusing on the impact of upcoming tariff announcements on April 2 and the evolving landscape of stablecoins. Key Takeaways: The crypto market finished the week lower as investors continued to de-risk in anticipation of April 2, when U.S. President Donald Trump will announce a slew of tariff updates.ETH had its second-worst Q1 on record (-45.5%), while BTC fell by 12%.Fidelity, one of the world’s largest asset managers, is reportedly in advanced stages of developing its own stablecoin. It follows recent reports that the asset manager is preparing to launch an onchain product for its U.S. dollar money market fund.The U.S. state of Wyoming is aiming to launch its long-planned stablecoin by July, Governor Mark Gordon said last week. It comes as various financial institutions and fintech companies are reportedly planning to enter the stablecoin market. Ultimately, greater stablecoin adoption can drive increased onchain activity.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Market Update & Q1 Performance 02:45 Macro Uncertainty & De-Risking 04:53 How Much Worse Can It Get? 07:15 Tariff Announcements on April 2 11:25 GameStop Buying Bitcoin 15:10 Strategy Buys More Bitcoin 16:27 Stablecoin Adoption (Wyoming Government, Fidelity) 22:29 No Notable Altcoin Updates 23:32 What's Ahead 24:10 Less Barriers For Banks To Expand Into Crypto 25:22 Tornado Cash 27:00 Outro

Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the crypto market’s rebound after multiple weeks of declines, driven by optimism surrounding potential changes in tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. They also cover continued growth in real-world assets, altcoin updates, and more. Key Takeaways: Crypto prices rebounded as investors became more hopeful after an update from the Federal Reserve and comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that tariff announcements on April 2 could be softer than thought.Expect heightened volatility in the next week as investors react to any changes in expectations about tariffs.Fidelity, one of the world’s largest asset managers, looks set to launch an onchain product for its U.S. dollar money market fund. The product will go live on Ethereum mainnet and may expand to additional blockchains. It comes as the total value of real-world assets (RWAs) continues to break all-time highs, surpassing $19B last week, as per RWA.xyz.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:24 Tariff & Market Impact 04:18 Federal Reserve Updates 07:49 Ethereum & Real Assets 19:34 Token Buybacks & Volatility

Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the state of the crypto market, highlighting a quiet week on the news front. They analyse the implications of the upcoming Federal Reserve announcement, the potential for the U.S. government to accumulate more Bitcoin, Strategy's new plan to add to its Bitcoin holdings, and more. Key Takeaways  While prices rebounded last week, the crypto market is essentially in a holding pattern until further updates about tariffs, especially on April 2. To a lesser extent, the market is also awaiting the Fed’s next policy update on March 19.U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced The Bitcoin Act last week. The bill would direct the government to purchase 1 million BTC over five years.Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, announced a $21B stock offering to expand its BTC holdings. This is in addition to the company's previously announced ‘21/21 plan’, which targets a total capital raise of $42B specifically for buying more BTC.Timestamps: 00:00 Market Overview & Current Sentiment 03:14 Federal Reserve & Economic Indicators 05:45 Bitcoin Act & Government Involvement 08:56 Strategy's Plan For Buying More Bitcoin 12:07 Altcoin Market Trends 14:47 Upcoming Events & Market Predictions

Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the state of the crypto market, focusing on the significant price declines of Bitcoin and altcoins amid macro uncertainty. They analyse the impact of Trump's economic policies, the recent White House Crypto Summit, and more. Key Takeaways: Crypto prices sold off as macro uncertainty continued to trouble investors. Tariffs continue to be a major source of this uncertainty.U.S. President Donald Trump continues to appear unphased be the stock market sell-off and the potential for the U.S. economy to enter a recession. The White House's focus on crypto regulation is crucial for market stability.The recent White House Crypto Summit did not meet the market’s lofty expectations. This was partially because Trump signed an executive order hours beforehand establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve with the government’s existing holdings.While the government may accumulate additional BTC without affecting taxpayers, this is unlikely to happen any time soon.Investors should be cautious about automatically buying the dip without understanding market conditions.Timestamps: 00:00 Market Overview: Current State of Stocks & Crypto 02:56 Understanding Market Sentiment & Price Action 06:08 Global Macro Pressures Impacting Markets 08:59 Trump's Economic Policies & Their Effects 12:03 White House Crypto Summit: Expectations vs Reality 15:11 The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Implications for the Market 18:12 Buybacks & Tokenomics Updates 20:49 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Economic Indicators 24:02 Overrated vs Underrated: Market Strategies & Mindsets

Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the recent volatility in the crypto market, driven by a series of events including Trump's announcement of a strategic crypto reserve. They analyse the market's reaction to this news, the impact of macro factors, and the ongoing regulatory changes that may shape the future of crypto. The conversation also touches on the importance of Solana futures likely becoming tradeable on the CME. Key Takeaways  The crypto market experienced one of its most volatile weeks on record amid heightened uncertainty in the macro economy.U.S. President Donald Trump said that Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA).The SEC’s Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtable discussions on key crypto regulatory topics. The first roundtable will be on March 21 and live-streamed to the public.BlackRock is adding a 1–2% allocation to its spot Bitcoin ETF in its target allocation portfolios that allow for alternative assets. The more avenues for passive accumulation of BTC, the better.The SEC continues to close investigations into and lawsuits against several crypto companies, with Consensys, Kraken and Yuga Labs among the most recent.CME Group said it plans to roll out futures contracts on Solana (SOL) on March 17, pending regulatory review. Timestamps: 00:00 Market Volatility and Recent Trends  09:53 Market Reactions and Economic Factors  21:05 Adoption and Future of Solana  26:43 Bitcoin Adoption Trends

Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the state of the crypto market, highlighting the significant price declines, the impact of macro factors, and the recent major hack affecting a leading exchange. They also delve into regulatory developments in the U.S. and the dynamics of the altcoin market, providing insights and strategies for investors navigating this turbulent environment. Key Takeaways  The crypto market has experienced painful weeks with significant price declines.Bitcoin dominance is increasing even as its price falls, indicating a shift in investor sentiment.Gold and traditional stocks are performing well, contrasting with the struggles in the crypto market.Macroeconomic factors, including Federal Reserve policies, are influencing crypto prices.The recent $1.4B hack on Bybit highlights the importance of security and self-custody in crypto.Regulatory changes in the U.S. are moving towards a more favourable stance for crypto.The altcoin market is heavily dependent on Bitcoin's price movements.Investors should conduct thorough research on projects to understand their vulnerabilities.The recent developments in the SEC's investigations signal a potential shift in regulatory approach.Market uncertainty remains high, and investors should be prepared for further volatility.Timestamps: 00:00 Market Overview and Current Trends 06:00 Impact of Macroeconomic Factors 12:08 Major Hacks and Security Concerns 18:04 Regulatory Developments in the US 23:48 Altcoin Market Dynamics and Future Outlook

Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the current state of the crypto market, focusing on Bitcoin, Solana, and altcoins. They analyse market sentiment, the impact of institutional investment, and the rise of tokenisation. Key Takeaways  Bitcoin (BTC) slightly declined in price as dominance remained at nearly four-year highs above 60%.Solana (SOL) has had a rough few weeks, with sentiment turning sour and price falling. This is partially due to multiple high-profile token launches extracting several millions of dollars from the community. The most recent of these launches was tied to Argentine President Javier Milei.Other altcoins discussed in this episode include Ondo Finance (ONDO), Uniswap (UNI), Lido (LDO) and more.