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Today is another special episode of the Rise'n'Crypto podcast because it marks both the end and the start. After 312 episodes, 1,586 stories, and 396,836 words, Rise’n’Crypto is coming to and end. But, this isn’t a sad day, because Rise’n’Crypto isn’t dead, it’s evolving. At Cointelegraph, we asked ourselves: how can we turn Rise’n’Crypto into something more . And now, we know. This daily show is moving to an hour-long live Space on X, where every day, Cointelegraph’s managing editor, Gareth Jenkinson, and I will tackle the breaking news in crypto, joined by the best names in the industry as guests. What’s more, the floor will be wide open for questions that we will dedicate time to answering every episode. The future of crypto news is live. So, for the biggest stories, the biggest names, and your biggest questions, join the conversation every day on X, with me, Robert Baggs and Gareth Jenkinson. Follow us on @Cointelegraph , @Gazza_jenks , @RKBaggs on X. Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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Solana app revenues soar 213% thanks to memecoins, but is it sustainable? 7:22

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Bitcoin dominance is the talk of the town again as traders wonder just how high it would need to go to reach a ceiling and then start making way for altcoins. One trader even suggested that "altseason" came and went, it was just underwhelming. Elsewhere, MicroStrategy has rebranded to Strategy, adding the Bitcoin logo to its own new logo. Then, in an earnings call, Strategy reported $670M in net losses for Q4 2024, but it's all part of the plan, and that plan is — unsurprisingly — Bitcoin. In a follow-up to yesterday's story, we speak to attorneys about the SEC's proposed token relief and who might benefit. And finally, Solana app revenues soar, but for how long can this momentum continue? Further reading: ‘Altseason’ ended in 2024: Bitcoin dominance should hit 71% before it returns MicroStrategy rebrands to ‘Strategy’ and adopts Bitcoin logo MicroStrategy, now ‘Strategy,’ records $670M net loss in Q4 How the SEC’s proposed token relief might impact crypto firms Solana app revenues up 213% in Q4: Messari Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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Why is this bull market being called confusing and atypical? 7:21

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It was another day of volatility in crypto, and traders, analysts, and market commentators began to sound alike, saying that this bull cycle no longer resembles bulls of the past. But why? After we look at that, it’s on to some major US political moves that will affect crypto, from SEC “relief” to crypto regulation proposals from lawmakers. Finally, we’ll look at ZachXBT's latest investigation that suggests Coinbase users are being scammed out of $300 million per year! Further reading: ‘Atypical’ Bitcoin bull market can extend beyond March 2025 — Research Crypto market has become ‘very confusing,’ losing all logic — Traders SEC is evaluating ‘retroactive relief’ for past coin offerings US lawmakers will propose crypto regulation by Nov — Anthony Scaramucci Coinbase accused of neglecting security, costing users up to $300M annually Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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MicroStrategy to HODL $47B of Bitcoin, hits pause on new purchases 7:54

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As we move further from the weekend’s crypto bloodbath, we are getting a better sense of the scale of the event; the Bybit CEO said liquidations weren’t around $2 billion, but more like $10 billion! Nevertheless, yesterday saw a sizeable rebound across Bitcoin and altcoins, so there’s much to unpack. MicroStrategy finally put a halt on selling its stock for Bitcoin after 12 consecutive weeks of purchases, and Ethereum rallied as Eric Trump claimed it was a great time to buy ETH. Still, the Trump family crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, was reportedly trying to sell more of its WLFI token, which was swiftly denied. Further reading: Crypto market liquidations likely reached $10B — Bybit CEO Crypto markets rebound as Trump puts Canada, Mexico tariffs on hold US senator hints Trump’s latest EO could mean the US buying Bitcoin MicroStrategy halted Bitcoin purchases, says it will hodl $30B BTC Ethereum tops $2.9K as Eric Trump says ‘it’s a great time to add ETH’ Trump-backed World Liberty Financial denies token sales Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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Crypto suffers weekend massacre, but could Trump’s tariff war be good for Bitcoin? 7:16

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It was an utter bloodbath of a weekend for Bitcoin, spilling into Monday. The cause? Most point to US President Donald Trump, whose trade tariffs have wreaked chaos both inside and outside crypto. To begin today’s episode, I will go through exactly how Bitcoin was affected and what it might mean going forward. Then we’ll look at Binance being investigated in France on allegations of money laundering and drug trafficking, India’s hostile attitude toward crypto that may be changing and how one lucky maniac made the best part of $50 million in profit from a 50x leveraged short play on Ether! Further reading: Bitcoin falls below $100K following Donald Trump imposing import tariffs BTC dominance nears 4-year high: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week Ether, altcoins dive double digits as Trump tariffs take further toll Crypto Biz: French prosecutors drop money-laundering bombshell on Binance Indian crypto holders face 70% tax penalty on undisclosed gains India may change crypto policy due to international adoption: report Ethereum trader earns $16M as ETH price falls to $3K References: Jeff Park Trump tariff analysis Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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Memecoin madness: Ulbricht loses $12M in blunder, Elon Musk’s dad’s memecoin, Pump.fun class-action lawsuit 7:24

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Bitcoin is seeing a clear divergence in strategy between retail investors and whales — something that isn’t uncommon but is interesting. Outside of Bitcoin, it’s chaos as always. The parents of FTX’s former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, are looking into getting a pardon for their son from President Donald Trump, Pump.fun was hit with a class-action lawsuit claiming all memecoins from the platform are securities, Elon Musk’s dad has his own a memecoin and Ross Ulbricht's wallet loses $12 million in a memecoin misstep. Further reading: Bitcoin retail sellers send $625M to Binance before 'first cycle top' ECB president ‘confident’ Bitcoin will not enter central bank reserves SBF’s parents seek pardon from President Trump: Report Pump.fun hit with suit claming all memecoins are securities Elon Musk’s dad plans $200M raise with ‘Musk It’ memecoin Ross Ulbricht-tied crypto wallets lose $12M in memecoin misstep: Arkham Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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Has President Donald Trump broken the wheel of crypto? 7:08

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Bitcoin saw some gains yesterday after the FOMC meeting, which included no surprises. Still, Fed Chair Jerome Powell answered a question that sparked today’s special episode: Is President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly administration going to transform the cyclical nature of crypto? Have we seen the last altseason? Will crypto winters never be quite as frosty? I will look through the analysis of leading figures in the space and you can decide whether 2025 will be the year when everything changed. Further reading: Bitcoin rallies to $104.7K after Fed FOMC ‘nothing burger’ lines up with market expectations Fed chair calls for Congress to move on crypto ’regulatory apparatus’ Trump crypto order may disrupt Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle: Bitwise Bitcoin 'leaving crypto in the dust' in 2025 despite altseason calls Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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A Musk comment causes Roger Ver's odds of pardon to plummet 7:24

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Bitcoin's volatility has tapered since an explosive start to the week as analysts point to a strengthening correlation between BTC and the financial markets. The FOMC in the US is today and the FedWatch tool has the outcome at a 99.5% probability, so any deviation could reverberate through crypto. Also on Bitcoin, Poland has overtaken El Salvador for Bitcoin ATMs and the Czech National Bank will be discussing a strategic Bitcoin reserve of about $7.3 billion. Outside of Bitcoin, Bitwise filed with the SEC for a spot Dogecoin ETF and Roger Ver launched a social media campaign for a presidential pardon for his tax and mail fraud charges. Further reading: Bitcoin drop under $75K before April has under 10% chance: Analyst Bitcoin preps for FOMC comments as BTC price coils near $103K Poland overtakes El Salvador in global Bitcoin ATM count Czech National Bank governor to propose $7B Bitcoin reserve plan Bitwise files with SEC for spot Dogecoin ETF Roger Ver’s Trump pardon plea: ‘Lawfare’ victim or tax evader? Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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Arizona Senate approves state Bitcoin reserve bill amid BTC price slip 7:15

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It was a bumpy start to the week for Bitcoin as the world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 7% to briefly trade below $98,000 on Jan. 27 — its lowest level in 10 days. The sudden correction followed shockwaves from the viral Chinese AI platform DeepSeek, whose launch sent ripples through both crypto and tech markets. Despite the dip, analysts remain optimistic, citing a lack of panic selling as a sign of confidence among long-term holders. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy announced a bold new $2.5 million share offering to fund additional Bitcoin purchases, doubling down on its bullish strategy. Elsewhere, Arizona made headlines by advancing legislation to create a state-backed Bitcoin reserve, while the US CFTC scheduled public roundtables to discuss crypto regulation. Further reading: Absence of Bitcoin ‘panic selling’ suggests BTC drop below $98K is a short-term blip: Analyst Venice AI token that gives private access to DeepSeek hits $1.6B total value MicroStrategy proposes 2.5M share offering to fund Bitcoin purchases Arizona Senate moves forward with Bitcoin reserve legislation CFTC acting chair announces roundtables on crypto market structure Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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Why Elon Musk wants to put government spending on a public blockchain 7:16

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It was a placid weekend for Bitcoin and most of crypto until yesterday afternoon, when there was a sudden spike in volatility caused by the viral Chinese AI app DeepSeek. This impacted stock futures and, in a growing correlation, BTC, which fell 5% in 24 hours to below $100,000. Nevertheless, most prominent traders aren’t concerned. Then, outside of Bitcoin, one debate stole the conversation this weekend: a report that Elon Musk is looking at utilizing blockchain technology to track and reduce government spending in the US. Could this move for transparency and accountability be a step forward? Alongside this discussion was a conversation around Coinbase’s token listing practices, with the exchange’s CEO pointing out that over 1 million new tokens are created every week. However, Tron’s Justin Sun believes the problems run deeper at Coinbase. Further reading: DeepSeek rout costs bulls $100K — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week Why is the crypto market down today? Musk exploring blockchain use to curb US government spending: Report Brian Armstrong says Coinbase needs to ‘rethink’ its token listing process Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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Massive wins for crypto lost in disappointment of no US Bitcoin reserve announcement 7:24

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Yesterday saw volatility in Bitcoin that can be traced to peaks and troughs of hope and disappointment. So, in today’s episode, we’ll go through the announcements and executive orders from US agencies and President Donald Trump and why these ultimately disappointed crypto folks, even if they were overwhelmingly positive. Then we’ll look at the harrowing kidnapping of the Ledger co-founder in France and how the deceased cybersecurity developer John McAfee has been resurrected as an AI agent with a Web3 project. Further reading: Trump signs executive order for crypto working group, prohibiting CBDC Bitcoin drops after Trump signs crypto and ‘national digital asset stockpile’ executive order SEC cancels controversial crypto accounting rule SAB 121 Ledger co-founder released after days in captivity in France: Report John McAfee AI token adds surprise chapter to his crypto story Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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The Trump memecoin chaos: House Democrats call for ethics probe, lawyers predict lawsuits 7:26

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There is an air of uncertainty around the macroeconomic situation in the United States and it’s affecting crypto, but fortunately for the podcast, there are fascinating some stories unfolding. Firstly — and we all saw this coming — things are heating up around President Donald Trump’s memecoin launch, with House Democrats calling for an ethics probe and lawyers suggesting there are lawsuits in the pipeline. Then, at the World Economic Forum, the idea of a US strategic Bitcoin reserve is sparking debates as Cointelegraph’s managing editor probes the thoughts of the Coinbase CEO on stage. And finally, Solana hit an all-time high off the back of this weekend’s madness, but with a hefty correction since. What is needed for it to chase down that $300 target once again? Further reading: Why is the crypto market down today? House Democrats want ethics probe on Trump over crypto projects Trump memecoins set to be sued — but to what end? Bitcoin can hit $700K amid currency debasement fears — BlackRock CEO US Bitcoin reserve idea sparks Davos debate on crypto’s future Solana price rallies to $272, but what will it take for SOL to hit new highs? Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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The Trump era begins: SEC launches crypto task force led by 'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce 7:42

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Bitcoin had a fairly quiet 24 hours as the market waited for US President Donald Trump to make an announcement. Still, flying under the radar were the spot Bitcoin ETFs, which racked up the best part of $2 billion of inflows in two trading days! Then, the SEC launched a crypto task force led by “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce, Elon Musk’s DOGE agency launched its website with the Dogecoin logo, ETH struggled amid continued drama behind the scenes and then Trump officially pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. Further reading: Watch these Bitcoin price levels next with 'door open' to $100K retest SEC launches crypto task force led by Hester Peirce Musk’s DOGE agency launches official website with Dogecoin logo Ethereum Foundation infighting and drop in DApp volumes put cloud over ETH price Vitalik claims sole authority over Ethereum Foundation leadership Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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No mention of crypto on Trump’s first day! Are people overreacting? 7:04

il y a 10 weeks7:04

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Bitcoin took a hit yesterday and we needn’t look far for the cause. Yesterday was, of course, the US Inauguration Day, and despite high hopes for President Donald Trump’s first day back in office and the executive orders he might sign, there was no mention of crypto. This outraged much of Crypto Twitter as some of Trump’s “day one” promises fell short. But are critics overreacting? Does Trump need to prove his intentions with crypto or are they well-established? In today’s episode, I’ll take you through what happened yesterday and what may be coming next. Further reading: Bitcoin ‘fully gassed’ to leave $100K BTC price behind — Analysis Trump’s ‘America First Priorities’ exclude any mention of crypto, BTC Coinbase Solana transactions delayed amid memecoin frenzy Trump’s first day in office ends with no mention of crypto Crypto observers still hopeful on Trump despite silence on first day Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs . You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn . Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.…

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TRUMP coin explained: The $15B memecoin that shook crypto and politics 8:01

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