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In this episode we untangle how a single photograph of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s black jacket became a $150-million flash-point on Polymarket, the largest crypto prediction exchange.The platform’s “optimistic oracle,” UMA, stalled three times on the question of whether Zelenskyy had “worn a suit before July,” then looked ready to rule No, even as mainstream outlets ran headlines calling the outfit a suit. We explain how UMA’s four-code voting system works, why one wallet with 1.3 million UMA tokens could swing a verdict, and how similar whale manoeuvres upended a $7 million Ukraine-minerals wager in March and forced Polymarket to over-ride its own oracle in last year’s Barron-Trump meme-coin dispute. The episode also charts Polymarket’s meteoric rise, from billions in 2024-election volume to a 2025 funding round that puts the company’s valuation above $1 billion, and asks what happens to “truth on-chain” when the incentives, the rules, and the money all point in different directions.If you find this useful, share it with a friend and leave a comment telling us which part surprised you most.00:00 Opening – The Jacket That Launched a $150M Bet02:15 Act 1: The Bet – A Gold Badge and a Sure Thing12:30 Act 2: The Oracle – Why UMA Keeps Saying “Too Early”25:00 Act 3: Precedent Problems – Whales, Flips, and Overrides35:40 Act 4: Retail Risk – How Clear Rules Could Fix It43:00 Credits & How to Support the Show

🚀 LIVE: David Cao on N1 Chain – Building a Lightning-Fast Perp DEX for Everyday TradersWondering how N1 plans to turn on-chain derivatives into a one-click, low-fee experience? In this Leviathan News livestream, host Sam McCulloch sits down with N1 founder David Cao to unpack:• Why N1 pivoted from options to a high-speed perpetuals exchange• The tech behind N1’s sub-second finality and 100k TPS target• Liquidity strategies, token incentives and the recent Echo.xyz sale• How N1 will differentiate itself from Hyperliquid and packed DeFi markets• What retail traders can expect on day one🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss our DeFi deep dives.Quick links• Website – latest articles & dashboardshttps://leviathannews.xyz• Daily Newsletter (free) – crypto stories in 3 minhttps://leviathannews.substack.com• Telegram (12 k builders, live drops)https://t.me/+zqRS5HW8GlgzY2Ix• Twitter / X – clips, charts, breaking threads  / leviathan_news  

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In this episode of Leviathan News, host Sam is joined by Alex McFarlane of Keyring Network to dive deep into the complexities of DeFi lending markets. They discuss the transformation of DeFi lending into institutional markets, and the crucial role of risk management. Alex explains how Keyring Network aims to bridge the gap between retail and traditional finance, emphasizing security and low-risk strategies using zero-knowledge proofs. They also explore the impact of stablecoin lending rates, the importance of compliance, and how to navigate the emerging institutional-focused lending providers. 00:00 Welcome to Leviathan News00:15 Recent Liquidation Event on Squid01:37 Introduction to Alex McFarlane and Keyring Network01:51 The Evolution of Defi Lending Markets02:53 Keyring Network's Unique Approach05:30 Defi Lending Popularity and Economic Activities08:47 The Role of Collateral and Leverage in Defi15:42 Institutional Interest in Defi Lending18:59 Risk Management in Defi Lending28:12 Emerging Institutional Defi Platforms31:33 Introduction to Points Programs and Incentives32:21 The Importance of Incentivized Pools33:02 Challenges in DeFi Lending and Borrowing34:54 Operational Risk and TVL in DeFi42:01 Comparing DeFi Lending to Traditional Lending49:35 The Role of Compliance in DeFi57:31 Conclusion and Future of Permission Markets

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Sam and Matt dive deep into the rumoured $1bn Pump.fun token sale at a $4bn valuation, break down the platform’s monster fee haul, and debate whether the raise signals strength or peak mania. They explore Pump.fun’s equity-versus-token dilemma, wallet-level P&L data, and the wider impact on Solana liquidity. The conversation widens into Circle’s long-awaited IPO, Tether’s new L1, and the shifting ETH-vs-SOL trade. Along the way they tackle market structure, gambling culture, and what a “next-cycle” launch timeline could look like.Timestamps00:00:00 Intro and welcome00:00:34 Sam outlines topics, introduces Matt00:01:03 Debut of the new Leviathan theme jingle00:01:29 Pump.fun sale headline and why the story matters00:02:07 Are market “cycles” dead? multi-market complexity explained00:04:52 Macro backdrop, tight liquidity, and government money printing00:05:48 Blockworks leak, $4bn valuation backlash, and public-vs-VC debate00:09:12 Pump.fun fee revenue, $622m lifetime haul, margin estimates00:13:51 Equity vs token control, vesting, and convertible warrant talk00:19:45 Hyperliquid airdrop precedent, fairness expectations00:25:14 Swap UX gaps, smart-routing complaints, competitor pressure00:32:18 Wallet P&L chart, bot dominance, airdrop eligibility hurdles00:40:47 12-month vesting vs Serum’s 7-year lockups, insider dynamics00:49:15 Gambling culture, DFS vs sports-betting, personal risk discipline00:58:26 Will the raise drain $1bn of SOL liquidity? pricing signals01:02:18 ETH/SOL breakdown, relative upside for ETH to 20 k scenario01:10:05 Circle IPO watch, Bitfinex-Tether chain, stablecoin competition01:14:49 Odds Pump launches its own chain or L2 within two years01:18:36 Closing thoughts, Lava party teaser, sign-offLike the discussion? Hit subscribe, turn on alerts, and drop your questions below for tomorrow’s live Q&A.

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Today’s livestream dives into the sharp rise of corporate crypto treasuries, Telegram’s surprise partnership with xAI, and Yieldnest’s fast-approaching TGE. Host Samuel McCulloch sits down with Deo from Yieldnest to make sense of the week’s headline raises, the potential ripple effects for Bitcoin and Ethereum markets, and the end of Curve’s longstanding whitelist. If you missed the show live, use the timestamps below to jump straight to the moments that interest you most, then check the resource links at the end to explore each story in greater depth.Timestamps00:00 Intro, Squid contributor rewards on Fraxtal02:00 Deo joins, quick Yieldnest airdrop update03:05 Theme of the week, corporate balance sheets turn to crypto05:18 GameStop acquires 4,710 BTC through debt financing08:45 How debt structures shape liquidation risk11:00 SharpLink Gaming raises $425 mn for an ETH treasury strategy14:40 Roxom Global’s $17.9 mn raise and BTC-denominated exchange plan18:15 The Blockchain Group’s $72 mn bond for Bitcoin purchases19:25 Trump Media sets up a $2.5 bn Bitcoin treasury deal22:05 Plasma Foundation’s latest strategic round and Beam’s stablecoin rails24:30 Curve whitelist era ends after the Petra upgrade27:10 Telegram integrates Grok, details of the $300 mn cash-and-equity pact32:20 Yieldnest vault architecture, asset allocation dashboard tour38:50 Governance launch, ve-style tokenomics, June 3 TGE details41:30 Closing thoughts, upcoming guests, and how to earn SquidStay involved• Subscribe to Leviathan News and turn on notifications so you never miss a livestream.• Join the Leviathan News Telegram bot to register as a contributor, share clips, and earn monthly Squid rewards.• Follow today’s guest Deo and explore Yieldnest’s restaking vaults ahead of the June 3 token generation event.Reference linksTelegram–xAI announcement: https://x.com/durov/status/1927705717626003759SharpLink $425 mn ETH strategy: https://investors.sharplink.com/sharplink-gaming-announces-425000000-private-placement-to-initiate-ethereum-treasury-strategy/The Blockchain Group bond: https://www.theblock.co/post/355756/the-blockchain-group-completes-72-million-bond-issuance-to-fuel-bitcoin-buying-strategyTrump Media Bitcoin treasury: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/27/3088703/0/en/Trump-Media-Announces-Approximately-2-5-Billion-Bitcoin-Treasury-Deal.htmlSharpLink site: https://www.sharplink.comRoxom raise: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/05/22/roxom-global-raises-179m-to-build-btc-treasury-back-247-media-networkRoxom site: https://roxom.comPlasma strategic round: https://x.com/PlasmaFDN/status/1925597168288559370Plasma site: https://www.plasma.toYieldnest dashboard: https://app.yieldnest.finance/restake?ref=4ZYhFKdSh5iZMsGQaVygg59bac9ZBeam: https://www.getbeam.cashOriginal meme reference: https://x.com/ImperiumPaper/status/1927677963262197821Thanks for watching and supporting independent crypto journalism.

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Today Sam sits down with Turtle Club CTO Nick Thoma for the first deep dive on how the project has quietly brokered nearly a billion dollars in liquidity for new chains and DeFi apps. Nick explains the brokerage model, the tooling that keeps funds non-custodial, and why a background in NASA robotics shaped his approach to yield markets. If you build protocols, need TVL, or manage capital, this conversation is for you.Timestamps00:00 Intro, Squid contributor rewards, Substack plug01:00 Meet Nick Thoma, robotics to crypto in one jump02:45 How Turtle tracked a billion in TVL before anyone noticed11:00 Vaults, boost deals, and the two-track product line18:15 Pricing yield, risk scoring, and market-rate expectations24:30 Using Veda vaults and Merkle rewards to stay non-custodial27:20 Treasury strategy, revenue, and upcoming token launch32:10 AI agents, account abstraction, and the next five years of DeFi UX41:30 Advice for builders seeking efficient liquidity43:30 Where to find Turtle Club and Leviathan NewsLinks from the show• Turtle Club: https://turtle.club• Leviathan News Substack: https://leviathannews.substack.com• Squid on Fraxtal: https://app.frax.com• Nick Thoma on X: https://x.com/nickjtomaSubscribe to Leviathan News for daily livestreams, protocol breakdowns, and long-form interviews. Hit the bell so you never miss a session, and join our Telegram bot to earn Squid for contributing clips, memes, or story leads.

Join Sam and Deo on Leviathan News as they dive into the latest in the crypto funding!!00:00 Welcome to Leviathan News00:14 Diving into Today's Crypto News00:28 Spotlight on FRAX and the Genius Act02:44 Current Funding Landscape03:49 Understanding the Genius Act08:08 Stablecoin Market Trends10:17 Neobank Funding Highlights13:03 Exploring Neobank Innovations22:53 The Future of Crypto Banking27:56 Coinbase's Future in Trading and Web328:51 Exploring the Stable App30:20 The Rise of Stable Coin Integrations33:27 AI Agents in Finance: Catena's Vision39:22 N1's $2 Million Raise and Future Prospects43:55 The Impact of the Genius Act on Stable Coins47:45 Upcoming Token Generation Event50:13 Closing Remarks and Future Events

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Today’s episode covers one of the biggest stories in NFTs this year: CryptoPunks officially move to nonprofit custody under the Infinite Node Foundation. We also break down Coinbase’s $3 billion acquisition of Deribit, Robinhood’s push into Canada with WonderFi, and Anchorage Digital’s stablecoin play with Mountain Protocol. It’s M&A season in crypto, and Leviathan is tracking every move.Follow us:Telegram & Twitter: @Leviathan_newsSubstack: https://leviathannews.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0KvLFK4jBLPYUDOsHiZdgQRead the full article on our Substack: https://leviathannews.substack.com/p/its-m-and-a-season-for-crypto-coinbase

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Join us on Leviathan News as we welcome Corey Kaplan to discuss Dolomite's recent token launch and their journey over the past seven years. We dive into Dolomite's unique approach to product-market fit, innovative integrations like GLP from the GMX ecosystem, and the successful growth of their TVL. Corey shares insights on Dolomite's positioning as an ecosystem player, their strategic move to Berachain, and the future potential of DeFi lending markets. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment00:56 Interview with Corey Kaplan: Token Launch Success02:37 Dolomite's Unique Approach and Innovations03:50 Integration with GMX and Community Growth06:33 Expansion to Berachain and Future Plans11:56 Challenges and Achievements in the DeFi Space16:18 Dolomite's Tokenomics and Market Position21:45 Regulatory Landscape and Future of DeFi35:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What if you could unlock the value of your Bitcoin without ever paying capital gains? In this episode of Leviathan News, we sit down with Jason Leibowitz from Meanwhile — the world’s first fully licensed Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company.Jason breaks down how Meanwhile works, how it uses whole life insurance to offer tax-free Bitcoin loans, and why this structure is perfect for long-term BTC holders who want exposure, liquidity, and inheritance protection without giving up control.This is the closest thing to a tax-advantaged Bitcoin IRA — but without the limitations.🔗 Learn more: https://meanwhile.bm🐦 Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/LeboBTC🐙 Leviathan News: https://twitter.com/Leviathan_News00:00 Intro — Tax Day reflections, sponsors, and BTC pain01:35 Jason Leibowitz joins to talk Meanwhile and its $40M raise04:00 What is Meanwhile? Bitcoin-denominated life insurance explained06:30 How it works — premiums, growth, death benefit, and BTC loans09:30 Jason’s background and why he joined Meanwhile12:00 Why legacy insurers can’t offer Bitcoin-native products14:50 The tax play — how policy loans help you avoid capital gains18:00 Borrowing from your own BTC policy with no margin call21:00 How Meanwhile handles custody, risk, and regulation24:00 Whole life vs. self-directed IRAs — and why this is better26:30 Who this is for — policy size, trusts, family estate planning29:00 Application process and global availability31:30 Final thoughts — growing BTC wealth without selling

Seth for Privacy joins the podcast to share news about what's been happening with Monero, he also talks about his project Cake Wallet.For Cake:Website: https://cakewallet.comCake blog: https://blog.cakewallet.comCake docs: https://docs.cakewallet.comInstall Cake Wallet: https://cakewallet.com/installCake Wallet on X: @cakewalletPersonal:Personal X: @sethforprivacyPersonal Blog: sethforprivacy.comPersonal Podcast: optoutpod.comSimple bio: Seth For Privacy is a privacy and freedom money advocate, VP of Cake Wallet, a privacy-centric self-custodial crypto wallet, and host of the Opt Out podcast.