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The CFTC is finally moving to write real rules for prediction markets. A trader somehow turned $50 million into $36,000 on Aave. And is Steve Aoki about to top the global Pokemon market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ripple is buying back shares at a $50 billion valuation. Across Protocol is testing one of crypto’s holy grail. And Binance is back under scrutiny over a new Wall Street Journal report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin is outperforming gold and stocks during the Iran war. Polymarket brought in one of the most powerful surveillance firms on earth to watch its markets. And Meta just bought the social network for AI agents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy just bought another billion in Bitcoin. Nasdaq is teaming up with Kraken for tokenized stock trading. And the US Treasury may be giving in on crypto privacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crypto markets are swinging as the Iran conflict pushes oil prices sharply higher. Prediction market giants Polymarket and Kalshi are raising at massive valuations. Two of the biggest fintech companies in the world are racing to build payment rails for AI agents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Stock Exchange just invested in one of crypto’s biggest exchanges. Michael Saylor’s new “Stretch” product is having a massive week. A lovable NFT brand is in some new legal trouble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kraken just made history at the Federal Reserve, Bitcoin is flashing bottom signals, and the smart money is raising billions into the dip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decrypt is a next-generation media company positioned at the intersection of emerging technology, alternative finance, and culture. Decrypt was founded in 2018 with a simple mission: to demystify the decentralized web. As the Crypto  industry’s impact has grown, so has our coverage. Today, we exist to capture compelling narratives that span technology’s reach into every facet of life.  We’re passionate about the interplay between technology and culture. This dynamic space is filled with untold stories. We’re here to tell them, and create a few of our own.  Our mission is to inform about current events, educate about emerging technology, and empower those with a creative vision to bring it to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a while there, Adidas Web3 lead Erika Wykes-Sneyd worried her push to get the 74-year-old brand working with Web3 partners might not work out. "Like signing a deal with the Bored Ape Yacht Club when Gargamel and Gordon were not doxxed individuals—that got me nervous," she told Stacy Elliott and Andrew Hayward. "Approving the first ever ETH purchase on a public company. Like DAX organizations are pretty risk averse. I was like, definitely could get fired for this." Spoiler: She wasn't fired. Now, the company's crafting narratives for its new ALTS collection.For more from Decrypt, visit decrypt.co and follow @gmdecrypt on Twitter.Be sure to join the gm Telegram room for direct access to our hosts and guests.Hosts and guests:Stacy ElliottTwitter: @stacyannjAndrew HaywardTwitter: @ahaywaErika Wykes-SneydTwitter: @shadows_ethPodcast thumbnail art by Grant Kempster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avenged Sevenfold lead singer Matt Sanders, a.k.a. M. Shadows, is rehearsing for the band's upcoming tour and also figuring out how to upend what it means to be a fan. The band launched a Deathbats Club NFT collection in 2021. That is to say, they were early. The lead singer said it was timed to give fans a chance to get comfortable with Web3 technology ahead of the group's 2023 tour, when the NFT holders can use their Deathbats for early access to tickets. M. Shadows also talks to hosts Andrew Hayward and Stephen Graves about AI and Web3 gaming.For more from Decrypt, visit decrypt.co and follow @gmdecrypt on Twitter.Be sure to join the gm Telegram room for direct access to our hosts and guests.Hosts and guests:Andrew HaywardTwitter: @ahaywaStephen GravesTwitter: @stephengravesM. ShadowsTwitter: @shadows_ethPodcast thumbnail art by Grant Kempster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.