Ep. 659 Navigating Professional Bitcoin Security and Custody with Unchained
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce and Brendan welcome Joe Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Unchained, and shares the company's mission to provide secure custody solutions, lending services, and educational resources to help clients navigate the complexities of Bitcoin ownership. The conversation also touches on the importance of education in Bitcoin adoption and the evolving landscape of financial services in the cryptocurrency space. In this conversation, Joe Kelly discusses the evolution of Unchained as a financial services provider focused on Bitcoin custody. He highlights the unique aspects of their business model compared to traditional financial institutions, the implications of Bitcoin ETFs, and the importance of trusts in inheritance planning. Additionally, he introduces the Bitcoin Legacy Project, aimed at supporting the Bitcoin community and fostering innovation.Chapters00:00 Market Resilience and Bitcoin's Performance01:10 Insights from the Bitcoin Conference03:50 Unchained: Financial Services for Bitcoin Holders06:48 Understanding Bitcoin Financial Services10:25 Lending and Trading at Unchained12:36 Expanding Services: Trust and Advisory15:33 Educational Barriers to Bitcoin Adoption20:02 Positioning Unchained in a Growing Market21:51 The Evolution of Financial Services26:17 Navigating the ETF Landscape31:11 Understanding Trusts and Inheritance Planning37:11 The Bitcoin Legacy Project and Community SupportCheck out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://x.com/josephkelly?lang=enhttps://x.com/unchained*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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 CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto Rundown: The BILLION Dollar Meme Coin Trade with Pump.fun & Circle's IPO up 200%
In this episode Tevo is joined by Brian and Joe to discuss the latest developments in the crypto market, including JP Morgan's surprising acceptance of Bitcoin as collateral, the contrasting ETF flows between Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the recent IPO of Circle. They also delve into the implications of the upcoming Pump.fun token sale and the controversy surrounding the Trump wallet, highlighting the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and its increasing acceptance in traditional finance.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests02:04 JP Morgan's Shift on Bitcoin and Crypto06:09 ETF Flows: Bitcoin vs. Ethereum10:14 Circle IPO: Market Reactions and Insights14:07 The Pumped.Fun Token Sale Discussion17:51 Trump Wallet Controversy and ImplicationsCheck out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:More Brian and Joehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crypto-mavericks/id1658365769https://open.spotify.com/show/2w84PDM5VjhsyB8iDokUk2*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto Rundown: Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Is Altcoin Season Here?! Plus Fear and Greed Index Review
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown we cover the potential start of an altcoin season, with Ethereum showing strong performance and outpacing Bitcoin. Institutional adoption continues to grow, highlighted by Robinhood's Bitstamp acquisition and the potential for Bitcoin in 401(k) plans, which could bring billions in new demand. Technical analysis suggests a possible short-term pullback in Bitcoin, but the long-term outlook remains positive. The hosts discuss global crypto adoption, including pro-Bitcoin politicians in Poland and Japan, and emphasize the importance of staying informed and making risk-adjusted investment decisions.Chapters0:00:0 - Intro to the crypto rundown, discussing market volatility and Ethereum's performance0:02:23 - Discussion about "Sell in May" strategy and market conditions0:12:23 - Detailed Bitcoin chart analysis and potential short-term pullback0:20:14 - BlackRock buying Ethereum and potential tokenization0:24:45 - Robin Hood's crypto strategy and growing with its user base0:29:39 - Discussion about 401(k) Bitcoin allocation and institutional investment0:41:41 - Analyzing the Fear and Greed Index and its market implications0:45:35 - James Wynn's high-leverage trading and market risksCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow 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 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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 CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep. 658 How TradFi will Invest in DeFi: Mantle's Innovative Approach to Fundraising
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce and Brendan discuss the current excitement in the crypto market with Tim Chen, the global head of strategy at Mantle. They explore Tim's journey into the crypto space, Mantle's unique approach to fundraising through tokens, and the importance of simplifying user experiences to drive mass adoption. The conversation also delves into the competitive landscape between Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, the introduction of Mantle Index Four (MI4), and the bridging of traditional finance with decentralized finance. Additionally, they touch on the regulatory landscape for crypto in the US and the potential future of crypto in everyday finance.Chapters00:00 Crypto Market Excitement02:52 Tim Chen's Journey into Crypto06:18 Mantle's Unique Approach to Fundraising09:55 Understanding Mantle's Ecosystem12:24 Building for the Future: Mantle's Strategy15:36 L1 vs L2: The Competitive Landscape18:35 Introducing Mantle Index 422:57 Bridging TradFi and DeFi26:24 Regulatory Landscape for Crypto in the US30:11 The Future of Crypto and Traditional FinanceCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://www.mantle.xyz/*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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 CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto Rundown: Bitcoin Supply is LOW, Circle IPOs, & Bitcoin in your 401K?!
his mini Crypto Rundown features Tevo discussing recent positive developments in the cryptocurrency market, including GameStop's Bitcoin purchase, JD Vance's supportive speech at the Bitcoin Conference, and growing institutional interest in crypto. Brendan highlights the shrinking Bitcoin supply, increasing demand from major financial players, and potential price appreciation, with institutions like Cantor Fitzgerald and Trump Media investing billions in Bitcoin. The overall tone is bullish, emphasizing increasing crypto adoption, potential ETF listings, and the market's positive momentum despite inherent volatility.Chapters0:00 Intro0:04:14 - JD Vance's speech at the Bitcoin Conference, discussing the end of Operation Choke Point 2.00:07:37 - Start of Brendan's market update segment0:11:00 - Discussion about OTC desks and Bitcoin reserves dwindling0:14:15 - Circle's IPO filing and potential stable coin market exposure0:12:30 - Institutions buying billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin0:13:45 - Explanation of supply and demand dynamics potentially pushing Bitcoin price higherCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow 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 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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 CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bryce Paul, acclaimed author of 'Crypto Revolution'—with over 100,000 copies sold and a foreword by ABC Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington—teams up with Brendan Viehman on this podcast. Viehman, a crypto seer since 2012, has accurately pinpointed major market shifts, secured major returns on Ethereum, Cardano, and Chainlink, and is recognized as a top 15 crypto YouTuber by Coin Bureau. Together, they cater to a community of hundreds of thousands of retail investors, aiming to bring the world's leading crypto experts to their listeners. The podcast's mission: to equip these retail investors with the insights they need for massive crypto success!
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