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.
Kraken expands beyond crypto, offers U.S. stocks and ETFs trading commission-free, by Anand Sinha, The Street.
Kraken Launches U.S.-Listed Stock & ETF Trading, Expanding Beyond Crypto, Business Wire.
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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