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Leonard Ulrich joins Keith & Ben to explore the Epstein files and the New World Order. What was once considered a conspiracy theory is now being said out loud by world leaders & Leonard has been investigating the entire agenda for over a decade.Subscribe to Leonard on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LeonardUlrichLeonard's Website: https://nwotruth.org/support-the-film/Video mentioned by Leonard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KJmYwyzLTg🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Producer Opportunity: https://x.com/Memesandmkts/status/2025987304779575384?s=20Writer Opportunity: https://x.com/Memesandmkts/status/2026377566563475930?s=20Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Charles Hoskinson, entrepreneur and blockchain engineer who co-founded Ethereum and founded Cardano, discusses how blockchain can replace centralized control. He explores broken governance, rewiring incentives for accountability, opting out with crypto, prediction markets, and practical Web3 use-cases. Short, probing conversations about systems, decentralization, and rebuilding trust.

Keith & Ben break down the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and what it means for the future of jobs.From entire industries being reshaped to new opportunities emerging overnight, they explore how the employment landscape is changing — and what you need to do now to stay ahead.If you're feeling uncertain about where things are headed, this episode will give you a clear framework to navigate the shift and position yourself to thrive.🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Producer Opportunity: https://x.com/Memesandmkts/status/2025987304779575384?s=20Writer Opportunity: https://x.com/Memesandmkts/status/2026377566563475930?s=20Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Economic Concerns05:02 Understanding Ghost GDP and Economic Disparities10:59 Job Transformation and Future Opportunities16:59 The Role of AI in Shaping Future Work23:11 The Future of Work and AI's Role26:19 The Hype and Reality of AI Development29:10 The Accessibility of AI Technology32:03 Conclusion: Agency in the Age of AI36:31 The Power of Early Adoption in AI39:58 Rethinking Education and Career Paths42:51 The Dual Nature of AI: Opportunities and Threats48:10 The Economic Impact of AI on Labor Markets55:43 The Future of Entrepreneurship in an AI-Driven World01:00:38 Democratizing Access to Resources and Opportunities01:10:52 Understanding the Macro Perspective in Crypto01:11:21 The Philosophy of Communication in Crypto01:12:42 Breaking Down Complex Topics for the Masses01:13:52 The Importance of Accuracy Over Speed01:15:34 Creating Spaces for Real Conversations01:16:20 Building a Passionate Team01:17:42 The Broader Meaning of Memetics01:19:02 Navigating the Challenges of Social Media01:19:37 Current Events and Economic Implications01:21:06 Coinbase and Robinhood's New Features01:24:46 The Impact of AI on Market Dynamics01:26:46 Meta's Stable Coin Comeback01:29:03 Legal Challenges in the Crypto Space01:30:56 AI's Role in Recent Tech Outages01:33:08 Innovative Ideas in the Betting Space01:35:38 Canada's Economic Standing Compared to Alabama01:39:59 Alabama's Economic Strategy vs. Canada's Complacency01:42:51 Housing Costs and Talent Drain in Canada01:45:06 Canada's Identity and Perception01:47:08 AI and Human Intelligence: A New Perspective01:51:38 Media as the New Infrastructure for Companies02:03:57 Community Engagement and Future PlansDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

A fast-paced discussion of how the AI race is reshaping big tech, SaaS moats, and market valuations. They debate whether AI will replace licensed service roles and how creativity and brand may fight commoditization. Listeners hear about hyperscaler capital pressures, shifts into industrials and mining, and the rise of agents, wallets, and voice/AR as next consumer interfaces.

Nicole Purvy joins Keith & Ben to break down the biggest wealth transfer in history—and how you can position yourself to benefit from it.Subscribe to Nicole on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/betterthansuccessFollow Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolepurvy/Memes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel  @theinneroperator  Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel  @dontbuy_this  Follow Ben's Podcast  @BenLeavittShow  Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Background09:59 The Great Wealth Transfer21:32 Identifying Business Opportunities28:14 Steps to Acquire a Business35:08 Developing an Investment Thesis40:32 Understanding Economic Assumptions and Intuition47:10 Developing a Strategic Thesis for Investment54:10 Syndication vs. Fund: Investment Models Explained01:02:20 Signs of a Silent Depression in the Economy01:13:58 Teaching Emotional Intelligence to the Next Generation01:19:12 Character Development and the Thinking Class01:30:26 The Future of Currency and Bitcoin01:47:25 The Rise of Influencer Marketing in Finance01:53:40 The Impact of NIL Deals on Young Athletes02:01:06 The Future of Social Media and AI02:10:20 Understanding Market Manipulation in Crypto02:22:46 Thought Experiments in Decision Making02:29:39 Humor and Memes in Market Commentary02:37:28 Evaluating Social Media's Value02:44:21 Audience Engagement and FeedbackDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Keith & Ben break down the crypto laws and potential upcoming regulations that every crypto holder should understand. They also examine real-world cases of projects that violated securities or compliance rules, what went wrong, and the consequences that followed.Memes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel  @theinneroperator  Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel  @dontbuy_this  Follow Ben's Podcast  @BenLeavittShow  Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Chapters00:00 Introduction and Show Updates05:38 Proposed Legislation: Bitcoin for Taxes14:39 The Disconnect in Legislative Understanding24:42 The Impact of Social Media on Public Discourse32:15 The Bernstein Case and Free Speech42:09 Silk Road: A Case Study in Crypto Legality50:14 The IRS and Cryptocurrency: Tax Classifications59:17 The Fallout from Major Crypto Scandals01:09:24 The Push for Crypto Regulation01:15:33 The Bitcoin Community's Mindset01:21:53 Media Literacy and Misinformation01:29:27 Legislation and Meme Coins01:35:40 The Future of NFTs and Digital Ownership01:47:34 The Shift in Gaming Economics01:53:10 Economic Partnerships and Global Influence01:59:50 Rising Delinquencies and Financial Strain02:16:53 Resonance in Music and Popularity Dynamics02:22:03 The Intersection of Politics and Media Narratives02:28:11 Engaging with Audience Feedback and Comments02:37:18 The Importance of Connection in Online EntrepreneurshipDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Jake Claver joins Keith & Ben to discuss XRP, his XRP domino theory, his XRP Price predictions and everything else he sees coming for the asset.Subscribe to Jake:  @jakeclaver  Follow Jake on Twitter: https://x.com/beyond_brokeMemes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction05:36 Market Volatility and XRP's Role11:41 The Origins and Development of XRP20:46 The Role of Banks and Stablecoins27:22 Market Cap vs. Liquidity Index33:14 The Clarity Act and XRP's Future38:22 The XRP Community and Cultural Phenomenon44:14 Institutional Predictions and Market Liquidity50:48 Managing Sudden Wealth and Financial Literacy01:01:13 The Impact of AI on Economic Structures01:15:27 Wealth and Spirituality: A Complex Relationship01:21:05 The Role of Consistency Bias in Decision Making01:29:11 Leverage in Society: Creating Value and Impact01:35:06 Prediction Markets: Risks and Ethical Concerns01:40:03 Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Investing01:47:03 The Evolving Landscape of Crypto Legislation02:01:03 The Influence of Social Media on Financial Decisions02:10:53 The Importance of Self-Education in Finance02:16:16 The Rise of OnlyFans and Addressing Loneliness02:21:51 The Evolution of Programming and AI02:27:11 Engaging with Audience Feedback and Comments02:32:52 The Limits of AI and Its SustainabilityDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Abs (Good Evening Crypto), crypto commentator focused on XRP and monetary narratives. He discusses XRP’s controversial origins and rumored elite ties. Conversations cover Ripple’s role in cross-border payments, legal and geopolitical forces shaping adoption, and how narratives, liquidity, and tech power influence crypto’s future.

Fahmi Syed, president of the Midnight Foundation and ex-Parity/finance pro, talks about programmable privacy for blockchain apps. He breaks down rational privacy, risks of financial surveillance, and how privacy can be built at the app level. Conversation covers tokenomics, developer UX like TypeScript-style contracts, and practical use cases for privacy-first digital identity and payments.

Clive Thompson joins Keith & Ben to break down the potential global currency reset and how it’s fueling the rapid rise in gold and silver prices. In this episode, Clive explains the historical patterns that failing currencies follow before collapsing, what signals to watch for in today’s economy, and how individuals can prepare financially to survive — and even thrive — during a currency reset.We dive into topics like inflation, fiat currency collapse, precious metals, Bitcoin, and what the future of money could look like in a shifting global financial system.Subscribe to Clive's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@clivethompson-jc9myClive's Website: https://clivethompson.com/Memes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel  @theinneroperator  Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Clive Thompson03:52 Federal Reserve Insights05:58 Gold Price Predictions10:36 Understanding Futures Markets16:17 Shorting and Market Manipulation22:42 Buying Precious Metals33:17 Currency Resets Explained40:35 The Dynamics of Precious Metals43:09 The Future of Copper Investment44:46 Bitcoin's Use Case and Market Dynamics48:37 The Tribal Nature of Bitcoin and Gold52:03 Evaluating Altcoins and Market Trends55:57 AI's Impact on Investment and Market Bubbles01:02:04 Investment Strategies in Precious Metals01:07:07 Psychology of Investing and Emotional Management01:10:18 Recommended Reading for Investors01:12:42 Mining Stocks vs. Physical Precious Metals01:16:36 Sourcing Reliable Investment Information01:21:41 The Future of CBDCs and Economic Control01:27:17 The Value of Work and Generosity01:27:56 Collecting as a Passion: Coins and Beyond01:31:21 The Stories Behind Collectibles01:33:24 The Joy of Collecting Books and Antiquities01:35:47 Sharing Knowledge and Resources01:37:14 The Importance of Integrity in Business01:38:17 The Meta of Conversations and Learning01:39:48 The Hype Cycle in Technology01:48:47 Navigating Market Trends and Bubbles01:55:37 The Rise and Fall of Detroit: A Cautionary Tale01:56:39 Valley’s Ultimate Exit: San Francisco as the New Detroit01:57:26 The Impact of Tax Laws on Wealth and Innovation01:58:24 The Future of Creativity: AI and the Renaissance of Media02:00:07 Harnessing AI: The Unstuck Machine for Personal Growth02:01:53 NFTs and Community Engagement: Building a New Ecosystem02:06:41 Future Plans: Expanding the Show and Community Interaction02:18:12 The Importance of Kindness and Curiosity in SuccessDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.