Thinking Crypto News & Interviews

Thinking Crypto News & Interviews

The Thinking Crypto podcast consists of the most up to date crypto news and interviews with the folks who are building and investing in the crypto market. Episodes will cover the latest industry news, interviews, and analysis of cryptocurrencies and digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple XRP, Cardano ADA, Dogecoin and much more. Discussions will also touch on Web3, Blockchain adoption, digital currencies, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, tokenization, NFTS (non-fungible tokens), DeFi (decentralized finance), staking, memecoins, yield farming, metaverse and much more. You will also learn about the latest developments of technology in the crypto market, who is investing money in the space, crypto regulations and political influence on crypto. https://www.Thinkingcrypto.com/ Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Disclaimer - Thinking Crypto and Tony are not financial or investment experts. You should do your own research on each cryptocurrency and make your own conclusions and decisions for investment. Invest at your own risk, only invest what you are willing to lose. This podcast is for educational purposes and NOT investment or financial advice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thinking-crypto-news-interviews--3464539/support.

Episodes

September 26, 2025 15 mins
Crypto News: Vanguard Eyes Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Access for Brokerage Clients. As IPO rumors swirl, Kraken exchange secures $500M funding at $15B valuation. Citi raises stablecoin market cap forecast to $4T by 2030.
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Ron Hammond, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute, joined me to discuss the latest developments on the crypto market structure bill in the Senate.
Topics: 
- Current status of the CLARITY Act in the Senate 
- Will Democrats block the CLARITY Act because of Trump's crypto businesses?
- Banks pushing back on the GENIUS Act
- SEC Gary Gensler deleted text messages
- US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve updates 
- Brian Quintenz confirmation del...
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Crypto News: Hashdex expands Crypto Index US ETF under SEC generic listing standards. The fund is now allowed to hold crypto assets beyond Bitcoin and Eethereum including XRP, Solana, and XLM. BlackRock is launching a Bitcoin Yield ETF.
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Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale Investments, joined me to discuss the SEC’s approval of the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, which includes altcoins.
Topics: 
- SEC approves listing and trading for the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC)
- Altcoins such as XRP, Cardano, and Solana included in the ETF 
- SEC adopting generic listing standards for crypto ETFs 
- The potential of basket ETFs vs individual ETFs 
- Tokenized As...
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Crypto News: FXRP on Flare goes live enabling DeFi for XRP. Senate Finance Committee announced a hearing next week on Crypto taxes. Coinbase, Sony and Samsung back stablecoin startup Bastion. Elizabeth Warren is going after Trumps World Liberty Financial.
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Crypto News: Morgan Stanley close to offering crypto trading through E-Trade. Securitize will allow holders of BlackRock's BUIDL and VanEck's VBILL to instantly exchange their shares for RLUSD, Securitize is also integrating with the XRP Ledger to expand access and utility to the XRP ecosystem.
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Crypto News: Jim Cramer calls for the end of the crypto bull run. US lawmakers urge SEC to act on Trump’s crypto 401K retirement plan. PayPal Ventures Invests in Stable to Expand PYUSD stablecoin reach. 
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Congressman Tom Emmer joined me to discuss the latest developments on the crypto market structure bill (CLARITY Act) in the Senate.
Topics: 
- Timeline for the passing of the CLARITY Act 
- Will Democrats try to block the CLARITY Act because of Trump 
- Senate Democrats introduce a version of the market structure bill 
- US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve updates 
- SEC Gary Gensler deleted text messages 
- Anti CBDC Legislation included in Nat...
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Crypto News: Bitcoin and Altcoins pullback as bears are still in control per the weekly MACD. Crypto ready for 'up only' mode once US TGA hits $850B target: Arthur Hayes. Coinbase CEO sets sights on replacing banks with crypto super app.
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Crypto News: XRP and DOGE ETFs Smash Records with $54.7M combined Day-One volume. The first XRP backed Stablecoin launched by Enosys, a friendly fork of Liquity V2 by Liquity Protocol, deployed on the Flare Networks.
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Hugo Philion, co-founder of Flare Network & Jesus Rodriguez, CPO and co-founder of Sentora, joined me to discuss how Flare and Firelight are enabling DeFi and Staking for XRP and other assets.
Topics:
- FAssets & FXRP updates 
- Firelight enabling XRP staking with stXRP
- VivoPower & Everything blockchain XRP and Flare adoption 
- SEC vs Ripple case over 
- Firelight's security and liquid staking setup
- DeFi for Tokenized ass...
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Crypto News: Gary Gensler joined CNBC today and spread FUD about crypto. DBS, Franklin Templeton and Ripple will offer tokenized trading and lending services on the XRP Ledger to attract institutional investors. Grayscale prepares to stake Ether holdings amid shifting SEC stance.
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Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance, joined me to discuss how Ondo is helping institutions tokenize a wide range of assets.
Topics: 
- Ondo Global Markets 
- How Ondo working with TradFi institutions 
- Kinexys by J.P. Morgan using Ondo Blockchain 
- Mastercard partnership 
- Dynamic between private and public chains
- Tokenization market outlook
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September 17, 2025 20 mins
Crypto News: First U.S. XRP ETF Launches Sept. 18, CME to List Options on XRP Futures Oct. 13. SEC Makes Spot Crypto ETF Listing Process Easier, Approves Grayscale's Large-Cap Crypto Fund.
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Crypto News: Google’s AI payment protocol was developed in collaboration with Coinbase, signaling crypto’s growing role in powering the AI-driven digital economy. American Express launches travel stamp NFTs on Base. Santander’s Openbank launches crypto trading in Germany, eyes Spain.
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Sunny Lu, co-founder and CEO of VeChain, joined me to discuss the latest updates around VeChain.
Topics: 
- Hayabusa Devnet 
- VET Staking via Stargate 
- Vechain partnering with Franklin Templeton 
- VeChain AI roadmap 
- VeFounder programme with BCG 
- Digital Asset Treasury companies 
- US Crypto legislation
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Crypto News: PayPal to integrate Bitcoin, Ethereum, PYSD in P2P payment push. Michael Saylor & multiple crypto executives to meet US lawmakers tomorrow to help advance Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill.
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Charles Cascarilla, CEO and Co-Founder of Paxos, joined me to discuss the impact of stablecoin legislation on the crypto market and what the future of payments looks like with stablecoins.
Topics:
- GENIUS Act passing impact on the Stablecoin market 
- Paxos application to convert NYDFS trust charter into a national trust charter under the OCC 
- Global Dollar Network (USDG) 
- PayPal's PYUSD
- Tokenization market 
- Future of payments 
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Crypto News: Expect market volatility as the Fed announces on Wednesday if they will cut rates by 25 bps. Investment giant Capital Group’s $1B bet on Bitcoin treasuries balloons to $6 billionPakistan's crypto regulator invites crypto firms to get licensed, serve 40 million local users. Show Sponsor - 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms https://www.itrustcapit...
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Crypto News: Tether Unveils USA₮, its Planned U.S.-Regulated Dollar-Backed Stablecoin. Gemini stock soars in Nasdaq debut amid crypto IPO boom. Polymarket turns to Chainlink oracles for resolution of price-focused bets.
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