CRYPTO 101

They unpack why big institutional money keeps flowing into crypto and how bank-backed spot Bitcoin ETFs are changing the game. They compare crypto, AI, and cash flows while exploring stablecoin choices and prediction markets. They also tackle quantum computing risks, energy debates around mining, and the culture of meme brands and community events.

David Duong, Coinbase’s global head of research and former TradFi macro strategist, joins to discuss macro forces reshaping crypto. He explains why macro headlines outweigh fundamentals right now. Institutions are cautious awaiting regulation. Stablecoins, tokenization, and AI-enabled crypto infrastructure are flagged as the next big growth areas.

This episode of the Crypto Rundown the team highlights growing momentum in AI-related crypto plays—especially BitTensor (TAO) and its subnet ecosystem—as one of the strongest narratives in the current cycle. Institutional adoption continues accelerating with Franklin Templeton’s crypto expansion, 401k integration discussions, and major players like Citadel and Coinbase moving deeper into the space. The episode wraps with emerging trends in AI agents, prediction markets, and new infrastructure that reinforces crypto’s long-term growth despite short-term sideways price action.Get immediate access to our entire Memecoin Portfolio for just $1 Today!https://www.thecryptomavericks.com/mm-vip-trial1763665474309?utm_content=MMTrial&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=Internal&utm_term=DescriptionCheck out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:00 — Traditional markets closed, crypto active, and momentum plays in focus.04:30 — Market overview: low volatility but strength in select sectors.10:10 — Macro update: sideways action with improving sentiment and volume.14:20 — Franklin Templeton expands crypto with CoinFund acquisition.20:30 — 401k crypto access and institutional adoption trends.23:30 — Stablecoin regulation (GENIUS Act) and infrastructure growth.36:00 — TAO and AI crypto narrative: subnets and Grayscale interest.43:30 — AI agents + crypto wallets and the future of automation.Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/crypto101* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode of the Crypto 101 Rundown breaks down a volatile macro environment where war headlines, Fed uncertainty, and market fear are driving price action across crypto and equities. Despite panic narratives like “Bitcoin is dead” and quantum threats, markets are showing resilience, with Bitcoin holding steady and reacting positively to easing geopolitical tension. The hosts explain that quantum risk is real but long-term, emphasizing that upgrades and solutions are already underway across major crypto ecosystems. The episode concludes by highlighting continued institutional adoption—from ETFs to payments infrastructure—reinforcing that long-term fundamentals remain strong despite short-term volatility.Get immediate access to our entire Memecoin Portfolio for just $1 Today!https://www.thecryptomavericks.com/mm-vip-trial1763665474309?utm_content=MMTrial&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=Internal&utm_term=DescriptionCheck out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:05 — Opening: war headlines, market bounce, and “Bitcoin is dead” narrative.03:30 — Iran war de-escalation rumors spark rally across crypto and stocks.09:15 — Quantum threat explained: real risk or overblown fear?12:30 — Why crypto isn’t actually broken despite Google’s warning.21:30 — Bitcoin nearing six red months—historical buying opportunity?24:50 — Morgan Stanley launches lowest-fee Bitcoin ETF.29:30 — Adoption grows: payments, Mastercard, and global crypto expansion.31:00 — Clarity Act progress and what regulation means for crypto’s future.Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/crypto101* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brendon Sedo, an early contributor to Core, explains how Bitcoin is evolving beyond a simple store of value through new infrastructure that enables staking, yield, and DeFi functionality. Core allows Bitcoin holders to earn yield without giving up custody, while also enabling more advanced use cases like lending and borrowing through a Bitcoin-secured network. The conversation highlights a major shift toward institutional adoption, with funds, custodians, and ETF providers exploring ways to generate yield on Bitcoin. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes that while markets are volatile short term, long-term crypto fundamentals remain strong, and innovation is expanding Bitcoin’s utility.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters0:00 — Intro12:01 — The problem: Bitcoin lacks smart contracts and DeFi functionality.13:58 — Core’s solution: bringing yield and utility to Bitcoin holders.18:14 — How Bitcoin staking works without giving up custody.21:11 — ETFs and institutions begin exploring Bitcoin yield products.24:37 — Who Core targets: institutions vs retail Bitcoin holders.29:06 — Simplifying crypto: removing friction with apps like SatPay.39:54 — Market outlook: long-term bullish despite short-term volatility.Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/crypto101* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Markets are broadly selling off across crypto, equities, and commodities as macro uncertainty—war, energy prices, Fed policy, and delayed regulation—creates a “fog” driving volatility. Brendan breaks down bearish technical patterns suggesting possible downside into the $50K–$60K range, while emphasizing long-term conviction and high historical odds of recovery from drawdowns. Despite short-term fear, fundamentals remain strong with continued growth in crypto adoption, including Bitcoin-backed mortgages, stablecoin expansion, and institutional integrations. The episode highlights that while markets are emotional and headline-driven today, long-term opportunity remains intact for disciplined investors.Brendan's 6 Week Technical Analysis Course https://www.cryptorevolution.com/brendan-mbr?utm_content=Rundown&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=Internal&utm_term=20251112Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:05 — Opening: markets bleeding across crypto, stocks, and commodities.01:18 — Bitcoin drops below $66K as broader markets sell off.05:12 — Bear flag patterns signal potential further downside.07:18 — Four key catalysts: war, energy, Fed policy, and regulation delays.09:26 — Downside targets: possible move into the $50K–$60K range.11:39 — Long-term data: high probability of recovery after major drawdowns.25:30 — Coinbase introduces Bitcoin-backed mortgages and loans.34:49 — Tether moves toward a full Big Four audit, boosting trust.Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/crypto101* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nirup Ramalingam, CEO and co-founder of BridgePort, builds middleware to free institutional capital stuck on exchanges. He explains off-exchange settlement, the $60B trapped-capital problem, why fragmented pre-funding crushes liquidity, and how better infrastructure, custody segregation, and regulation can unlock institutional participation.

They explore why bitcoin is holding up while gold, silver and stocks plunge. They examine Fed policy delays, geopolitical risks and energy shocks driving market weakness. They highlight big ETF flows, institutional moves and product breakthroughs. They flag technical warning signs and discuss headline-driven volatility shaping near-term outlooks.

Max Kaplan, CTO of Sol Strategies and ex-Kraken engineering lead, builds Solana validators, staking, and institutional infrastructure. He explains why real revenue and block-space demand will shape crypto’s future. The conversation covers liquid staking, ETF integrations, Solana’s low-fee scaling, on-chain trading advantages, L2 fragmentation risks, and upcoming catalysts like Alpenglow and tokenized real-world assets.

Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares, explains how crypto ETFs were built to solve a major accessibility problem—making crypto investable through traditional financial systems. She highlights how early infrastructure challenges required building everything from scratch, while today’s growth is the result of years of groundwork and institutional alignment. The conversation emphasizes that institutional adoption is still in its early stages, with access improving but full integration into portfolios just beginning. Ophelia ultimately argues that the future of crypto lies in seamless, invisible infrastructure where users interact with blockchain technology without even realizing it.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:00 — Intro: Ophelia Snyder and the $B+ 21Shares exit to FalconX.02:20 — Origin story: solving crypto’s accessibility problem for everyday investors.06:53 — Early days: building ETF infrastructure from scratch with no support.10:12 — Regulatory progress took years of groundwork behind the scenes.12:11 — Institutional adoption is real—but still in its earliest phase.15:03 — The end goal: users interacting with crypto without knowing it.18:46 — ETFs connect crypto to traditional markets and capital flows.20:56 — Why Bitcoin now reacts to macro trends like AI and interest rates.MERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/crypto101* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy