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The World Crypto Report delivers fast, clear, and reliable updates on the global cryptocurrency landscape. From market movements to regulatory developments, DeFi trends to blockchain breakthroughs, we bring you the stories that matter. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting to explore digital assets, tune in for smart, concise coverage that helps you make sense of what's next in money.
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Today’s episode begins in Los Angeles, where a former sheriff’s deputy has pleaded guilty to federal crimes connected to a crypto crime ring (1:17). Then we move to Kentucky, where lawsuits are piling up against Senator Brandon Smith over his failed bitcoin mining project (2:54). In Brazil, renewable energy producers are striking deals with miners to soak up excess wind and solar capacity (4:37). And finally, France’s Société Générale brings its institutional grade stablecoins into decentralized finance on Ethereum (6:37). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Biraben, Amancai and Austin Horn. “State Senator Faces Lawsuits Over Failed Eastern KY Cryptocurrency Operation.” Lexington Herald-Leader, 29 September 2025, https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article312162385.html. Fucuchima, Leticia. “‘There’s Tons of Potential’: Brazil’s Clean Energy Oversupply Draws Crypto Miners.” Reuters, 30 September 2025, https://www.fastcompany.com/91413319/crypto-mining-brazil-clean-energy-oversupply. Omelchenko, Denis. “SocGen’s Crypto Arm Deploys Euro, Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins in DeFi.” The Defiant, 30 September 2025, https://thedefiant.io/news/tradfi-and-fintech/societe-generale-forge-stablecoins-morpho-uniswap. Sheets, Connor. “Former L.A. County Deputy Admits Criminal Role in Crypto ‘Godfather’ Schemes.” Los Angeles Times, 30 September 2025, https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-29/lasd-michael-coberg-plea. “Societe Generale-Forge Deploys Its Euro and Dollar Stablecoins in Decentralized Finance via Its Partners.” Press Release, Societe Generale-Forge, 30 September 2025, https://www.sgforge.com/sgf-deploys-eurcv-usdcv-in-dex/. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
A UK crypto fraud case ends in a historic guilty plea (1:22), Kazakhstan launches a yuan-pegged stablecoin and a sovereign crypto fund (2:54), Turkey clamps down on digital assets with FATF-aligned rules (4:59), and Poland ignites backlash with what critics call the EU’s harshest crypto law (6:55). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: “Bill No. 1424: Government Draft Bill on the Crypto-Asset Market.” The Sejm, Poland, 26 September 2025, https://www.sejm.gov.pl/sejm10.nsf/PrzebiegProc.xsp?nr=1424. Hassan, Anas. “Turkey to Give Authorities Power to Freeze Crypto Accounts in New AML Rules.” Crypto News, 29 September 2025, https://cryptonews.com/news/turkey-to-give-authorities-power-to-freeze-crypto-accounts-in-new-aml-rules/. “Kazakhstan Launches Its First Crypto Reserve - Alem Crypto Fund - For Long-Term Investment in Digital Assets.” Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 29 September 2025, https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1077013?lang=en&utm_. Kosok, Firat. “Turkey Plans to Let Watchdog Freeze Bank and Crypto Accounts.” Bloomberg News, 29 September 2025, https://news.bloomberglaw.com/crypto/turkey-plans-to-let-watchdog-freeze-bank-and-crypto-accounts. Milmo, Dan. “Woman Admits UK Bitcoin Fraud Charges After ‘World’s Largest’ Crypto Seizure.” The Guardian, 29 September 2025, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/29/zhimin-qian-admits-uk-bitcoin-charges-after-worlds-largest-crypto-seizure. Partz, Helen. “Poland Advances Strict Crypto Bill, Sparking Public Backlash.” CoinTelegraph, 29 September 2025, https://cointelegraph.com/news/poland-parliament-passes-crypto-bill-criticism. White, Thomas. “China's Yuan Stablecoin Debut in Kazakhstan Signals Blockchain Ambition.” Reuters, 29 September 2025, https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/china-s-yuan-stablecoin-debut-in-kazakhstan-signals-blockchain-ambition/ar-AA1NvaB0. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
CZ’s quiet influence, Kremlin-backed crypto laundering, and an actress-turned-embezzler: this week’s episode covers the wild frontier of digital assets. We break down Aster’s explosive rise (and risks) (1:12), a Kremlin-linked sanctions evasion network moving billions through stablecoins (2:56), a South Korean celebrity caught up in crypto crime (5:01), and Crypto.com’s regulatory green lights in the U.S. derivatives market (6:18). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: “The A7 Leaks: The Role of Crypto in Russian Sanctions Evasion and Election Interference.” Elliptic Blog, 26 September 2025, https://www.elliptic.co/blog/the-a7-leaks-the-role-of-crypto-in-russian-sanctions-evasion-and-election-interference. Butt, Mushumir. “Crypto.com Secures CFTC Approval to Offer Cleared Margined Derivatives in U.S.” Blockchain Reporter, 28 September 2025, https://blockchainreporter.net/crypto-com-secures-cftc-approval-to-offer-cleared-margined-derivatives-in-u-s/. “Crypto.com Obtains CFTC Margined Derivatives Licenses.” Crypto.com Press Release, 26 September 2025, https://crypto.com/us/company-news/cryptocom-obtains-cftc-margined-derivatives-licenses. “CZ Clarifies Limited Role in Aster, Sending Ripples Through Crypto Markets.” Financial Content, 28 September 2025, https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/marketminute-2025-9-28-cz-clarifies-limited-role-in-aster-sending-ripples-through-crypto-markets. Ga-Yeon, Kim. “Hwang Jung-Eum Receives Suspended Sentence for 4.3 Billion Won Embezzlement.” Chosun (South Korea), 25 September 2025, https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2025/09/25/5GWKRZPPZVG4PAKFIX4NJVZQXI/. Redman, Jamie. “Binance Founder CZ Joins X Space to Clarify Aster Ties and Advisory Role.” Bitcoin.com News, 27 September 2025, https://news.bitcoin.com/binance-founder-cz-joins-x-space-to-clarify-aster-ties-and-advisory-role/. Rowley, Thomas. “Fugitive Moldovan Tycoon Recruits Top Russian Bankers to Run Sanctions-Busting Crypto Firm: Leak.” Reporter.London, 15 September 2025, https://reporter.london/?p=1484. “Russia Ally Used $8 Billion in Cryptocurrency to Evade Sanctions, Meddle in Moldova Vote, Study Finds.” The Kyiv Independent, 26 September 2025, https://kyivindependent.com/russia-ally-used-8-billion-in-crypto-to-evade-sanctions-meddle-in-moldova-vote-study-finds/. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
More than 200 public companies have jumped into crypto-treasury strategies this year; now those companies face growing scrutiny from the SEC and FINRA (1:22). A violent crypto-fueled kidnapping shocks Minnesota (2:56). Morocco pivots from crypto prohibition to regulation (4:02), and Australia pushes to license digital asset platforms like traditional financial institutions (5:41). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Amer, Oumaima Moho. “Inside Morocco’s Crypto Paradox: The Bitcoin Remains Prohibited Yet Growing.” Morocco World News, 24 September 2025, https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/09/260521/inside-moroccos-crypto-paradox-the-bitcoin-remains-prohibited-yet-growing/. Huang, Vicky Ge. “Unusual Trading Ahead of Crypto-Treasury Deals Draws Scrutiny from U.S. Regulators.” Wall Street Journal, 25 September 2025 https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/sec-crypto-treasury-deal-trading-21d631ae. Mori, Shigeki. “Australia to Require Licenses for Crypto Exchanges and Custodians.” Be In Crypto, 25 September 2025, https://finance.yahoo.com/news/australia-require-licenses-crypto-exchanges-114534931.html. “Regulating Digital Asset Platforms – Exposure Draft Legislation.” Australian Government, the Treasury, 24 September 2025, https://consult.treasury.gov.au/c2025-701519. Sepic, Matt. “Minnesota Family Held Hostage in $8M Crypto Kidnapping, Texas Brothers Charged.” Minnesota Public Radio, 25 September 2025, https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/09/25/texas-brothers-charged-in-8m-crypto-kidnapping-of-minnesota-family. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
New SEC rules have cracked the door open for the next generation of crypto ETFs, and Solana may be first in line (1:31). Chainalysis has a new report out detailing the explosive growth of crypto activity across Asia-Pacific, where countries like Japan, India, and South Korea are carving out unique regulatory paths (3:03). Then: A U.S. Senate ethics inquiry tied to the Trump and Witkoff families puts World Liberty Financial in the crosshairs (5:20). Plus, a cross-border investment scam leaves European victims out more than $100 million, and a coordinated police effort takes down the group responsible (6:57). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: “APAC Crypto Adoption Accelerates with Distinct National Pathways.” Chainalysis, 24 September 2025, https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/asia-pacific-crypto-adoption-2025/. “Eurojust Coordinates Action to Halt Cryptocurrency Fraud of Over 100 Million Euros Across Europe.” Press Release, Eurojust: European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, 23 September 2025, https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/eurojust-coordinates-action-halt-cryptocurrency-fraud-over-100-million-euros-across-europe. Lakshmanan, Ravie. “Eurojust Arrests 5 in €100M Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Spanning 23 Countries.” Hacker News, 23 September 2025, https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/eurojust-arrests-5-in-100m.html. Lipton, Eric and David Yaffe-Bellany. “Trump Aides’ Involvement in Giant Chips and Crypto Deals Draws Ethics Scrutiny.” New York Times, 24 September 2025, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/us/politics/trump-witkoff-sacks-saudi-chips-crypto.html. McGee, Suzanne and Hannah Lang. “Crypto ETFs Set to Flood US Market as SEC Streamlines Approvals.” Reuters, 24 September 2025, https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-etfs-set-flood-us-100554382.html. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
Gen Z embraces “financial nihilism,” with crypto playing a central role in their high-risk investment strategy (1:26). Plus, World Liberty Financial reveals a new app and debit card tied to its stablecoin (2:50). Morgan Stanley brings digital asset trading to E*TRADE (4:28), and the CFTC launches a sweeping initiative on tokenized collateral (6:14). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: “Acting Chairman Pham Launches Tokenized Collateral and Stablecoins Initiative.” U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Press Release, 23 September 2025, https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9130-25. Harring, Alex. “Young Adults Embrace ‘Financial Nihilism’ with Risky Crypto, Stock Bets as American Dream Feels Unattainable.” CNBC, 23 September 2025, https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/23/young-people-crypto-meme-stocks-options-risk-financial-nihilism.html. Irene, Nellius. “CFTC Explores Stablecoins and Tokenized Collateral for Derivatives.” Cryptopolitan, 23 September 2025, https://www.cryptopolitan.com/cftc-explores-stablecoins-collateral/. Jafri, Assad. “Morgan Stanley to Kick Off Proprietary Crypto Trading Services via Digital Platform in 2026.” CryptoSlate, 23 September 2025, https://cryptoslate.com/morgan-stanley-to-kick-off-proprietary-crypto-trading-services-via-digital-platform-in-2026/. Park, Danny. “World Liberty Financial to Launch Debit Card 'Very Soon,' Co-Founder Zak Folkman Says.” The Block, 22 September 2025, https://www.theblock.co/post/371766/world-liberty-financial-debit-card-very-soon. Verma, Aniket. “Trump Family's World Liberty Financial Platform Gears Up to Introduce Debit Card, Retail App: Report.” Benzinga, 23 September 2025, https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-familys-world-liberty-financial-095203863.html. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
Anthony Scaramucci and Hivemind Capital detail their $700 million AVAX One tokenization project (1:27), and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive makes an all-stock deal with Semler Scientific and to massive increase its bitcoin holdings (2:24). A new US-UK taskforce could shape the future of global capital markets (3:28), and the UAE commits to international tax transparency under the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (5:12). Plus: crypto-related financial crime is exploding in South Korea (6:43). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Avan-Nomayo, Naga. “Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive to Buy Semler Scientific in All-Stock Deal, Boosting Combined Bitcoin Treasury Above 10,900 BTC.” The Block, 22 September 2025, https://www.theblock.co/post/371637/vivek-ramaswamys-strive-to-buy-semler-scientific-in-all-stock-deal-boosting-combined-bitcoin-treasury-above-10900-btc. “Boosting Collaboration Between U.K. and U.S. Financial Systems to Drive Innovation and Growth in Global Markets.” His Majesty’s Treasury (U.K.), 22 September 2025, https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boosting-collaboration-between-uk-and-us-financial-systems-to-drive-innovation-and-growth-in-global-markets. Huang, Vicky Ge. “Scaramucci-Backed Crypto Treasury Company Launches With $550 Million Fundraising Plan.” Wall Street Journal, 22 September 2025, https://finance.yahoo.com/news/scaramucci-backed-crypto-treasury-company-110000567.html. Jeong-Jin, Kim. “Suspected Illegal Virtual Asset Transactions Surge; the Number of Transactions from January to August This Year Surpasses the Previous Two Years.” Yonhap News Agency (South Korea), 22 September 2025, https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20250921025700001. Knight, Oliver. “U.S., U.K. Form Task Force to Align on Crypto and Capital Markets.” CoinDesk, 22 September 2025, https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/09/22/u-s-u-k-form-task-force-to-align-on-crypto-and-capital-markets. Reguerra, Ezra. “U.A.E. Signs Agreement for Automatic Exchange of Crypto Tax Data.” CoinTelegraph, 22 September 2025, https://cointelegraph.com/news/uae-signs-oecd-crypto-tax-reporting-carf. “Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) and Semler Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR) Announce Bitcoin Treasury Merger in All-Stock Transaction.” Strive Press Release, 22 September 2025, https://investors.strive.com/news-releases/news-release-details/strive-inc-nasdaq-asst-and-semler-scientific-inc-nasdaq-smlr. “U.A.E. signs Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Information Under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework.” United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance, 20 September 2025, https://mof.gov.ae/uae-signs-multilateral-competent-authority-agreement-on-the-automatic-exchange-of-information-under-the-crypto-asset-reporting-framework/. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
Violent attacks targeting crypto holders have seen a disturbing rise in 2025 (1:26). The UK adjusts its crypto approval process (3:02), while Fiji holds fast to a blanket crypto ban (4:38). Plus: BitGo’s IPO filing reveals stunning revenue growth and sets the stage for one of the busiest crypto listing seasons since 2021 (6:09). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Arnold, Martin. “UK Watchdog Speeds Up Crypto Approvals in Response to Critics.” Financial Times, 21 September 2025, https://www.ft.com/content/c146250f-9821-44f3-ad21-4a3edf843e65. Bastardo, Javier. “Reported Physical Attacks on Bitcoin Holders Surge 169% This Semester.” Forbes, 20 September 2025, https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/09/20/reported-physical-attacks-on-bitcoin-holders-surge-169-this-semester/. Bhandari, Ateev and Prakhar Srivastava. “Crypto Custody Startup BitGo Reveals Near Fourfold Revenue Jump in US IPO Filing.” Reuters, 19 September, 2025, https://tech.yahoo.com/business/articles/crypto-custody-startup-bitgo-files-205855831.html. Chand, Anish. “No Room for Crypto Firms in Fiji, Says Anti-Money Laundering Body.” Fiji Times, 19 September 2025, https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/no-room-for-crypto-firms-in-fiji-says-anti-money-laundering-body/. Lopp, James. “Known Physical Bitcoin Attacks.” GitHub, https://github.com/jlopp/physical-bitcoin-attacks/blob/master/README.md. “National Anti-Money Laundering Council of Fiji Reaffirms Prohibition on Virtual Asset Service Providers.” National Anti-Money Laundering Council of Fiji, Ministry of Justice, 10 September 2025, https://www.justice.gov.fj/national-anti-money-laundering-council-of-fiji-reaffirms-prohibition-on-virtual-asset-service-providers/. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
Banerjee, Neil. “Elon Musk's Favourite Cryptocurrency Completes 'Revolutionary' Takeover of Italian Side as House of Doge CEO Says Venture Goes 'Far Beyond Football' - but Club Have Just Been Deducted 13 Points.” Goal, 18 September 2025, https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/elon-musk-s-favourite-cryptocurrency-completes-revolutionary-takeover-of-italian-side-as-house-of-doge-ceo-says-venture-goes-far-beyond-football-but-club-have-just-been-deducted-points/blt543e145b7ac1dd55. Nawrocki, Tom. “Grayscale Gains Approval for First Crypto Mutual Fund.” Payments Journal, 18 September 2025, https://www.paymentsjournal.com/grayscale-gains-approval-for-first-crypto-mutual-fund/. “RCMP Say $56-million Cryptocurrency Seizure Is Biggest in Canadian History.” The Canadian Press, 18 September 2025, https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/rcmp-say-56-million-cryptocurrency-seizure-is-biggest-in-canadian-history/article_457ae977-f3dc-5942-999e-79d2368d485d.html. Rubin, James. “Kevin Durant Regains Access to Bitcoin Held in Coinbase Account.” Decrypt, 18 September 2025, https://decrypt.co/340285/kevin-durant-access-bitcoin-coinbase-account. “SEC Approves Generic Listing Standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares.” U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 18 September 2025, https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-121-sec-approves-generic-listing-standards-commodity-based-trust-shares. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
David Sacks, the Trump administration’s crypto and AI advisor, faces political pressure over potential conflicts of interest and ethics rule violations (1:35). Chainalysis data shows North America’s continued lead in crypto adoption (3:25), the UK proposes big exceptions for crypto oversight (5:34), and New York sets some aggressive new blockchain compliance rules (6:59). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Alms, Natalie. “Democrats Launch Ethics Investigation into AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks.” NextGov, 17 September 2025, https://www.nextgov.com/people/2025/09/democrats-launch-ethics-investigation-ai-and-crypto-czar-david-sacks/408175/. Campbell, Ian Carlos. “Democrats Are Investigating Trump Crypto Advisor David Sacks Over a Possible SGE Violation.” Engadget, 17 September 2025, https://www.engadget.com/general/democrats-are-investigating-trump-crypto-advisor-david-sacks-over-a-possible-sge-violation-215758087.html. “From ETFs to Treasuries: How the U.S. Is Shaping Digital Finance.” Chainalysis, 17 September 2025, https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/north-america-crypto-adoption-2025/. Ridley, Kirstin. “UK Regulator Proposes Exempting Crypto Firms from 'Integrity' and Other Rules.” Reuters, 17 September 2025, https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-regulator-proposes-exempting-crypto-122534107.html. Shittu, Hassan. “New York Orders Banks to Embrace Blockchain Analytics in Crypto Crackdown.” Cryptonews, 17 September 2025 https://cryptonews.com/news/new-york-orders-banks-to-embrace-blockchain-analytics-in-crypto-crackdown/. Warren, Elizabeth. “Warren, Stansbury, Members of Congress Launch Investigation into Trump Crypto & AI Czar’s Ethics Conflicts.” Press Release, 17 September 2025, https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-stansbury-members-of-congress-launch-investigation-into-trump-crypto-and-ai-czars-ethics-conflicts. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
The U.S. and U.K. are teaming up on crypto regulation, with a potential joint sandbox in the works (1:29). Google launches a protocol to let A.I. agents handle crypto payments (3:23). Stablecoin adoption is exploding in real-world commerce, driven by commodity traders and emerging market infrastructure (5:17). And the U.S. Treasury targets Iranian operatives using crypto to fund military activities (7:11). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Asgari, Nikou, et al. “UK Set to Announce Closer Co-Operation with US on Cryptocurrencies.” Financial Times, 16 September 2025, https://www.ft.com/content/3b814ced-16f5-45f4-815d-cbfb8d2c63a6. “Counter Terrorism Designations.” Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 16 September 2025, https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20250916. “OFAC Sanctions a Crypto-Enabled Financial Network for Facilitating Iranian Oil Smuggling.” Elliptic Blog, 16 September 2025,https://www.elliptic.co/blog/ofac-sanctions-financial-facilitators-front-companies-for-supporting-iran-in-evading-sanctions-seven-crypto-addresses-listed. Ortiz, Sabrina. “Google's New Open Protocol Secures AI Agent Transactions - and 60 Companies Already Support It.” ZDNet, 16 September 2025, https://www.zdnet.com/article/googles-new-open-protocol-secures-ai-agent-transactions-and-60-companies-already-support-it/. Parikh, Stavan and Surapaneni, Rao. “Powering AI Commerce with the New Agent Payments Protocol (AP2).” Google Cloud AI & Machine Learning Blog, 16 September 2025, https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/announcing-agents-to-payments-ap2-protocol. Stanley, Aaron. “Stablecoins Aren’t Just for Crypto Trading Anymore.” Forbes, 16 September, 2025, https://www.forbes.com/sites/astanley/2025/09/16/stablecoins-arent-just-for-crypto-trading-anymore/. “Treasury Targets Financial Network Supporting Iran’s Military.” U.S. Department of the Treasury, 16 September 2025, https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0248. “US Sanctions Iranian Financiers, Others Over $100M in Cryptocurrency Transfers from Iran Oil Sales.” The New Arab, 16 September 2025, https://www.newarab.com/news/us-sanctions-iranians-over-100m-crypto-oil-sales. Wynn, Sarah. “US and UK to Deepen Crypto Collaboration: Financial Times.” The Block, 16 September 2025, https://www.theblock.co/post/370930/us-and-uk-to-deepen-crypto-collaboration-financial-times. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
The New York Times investigates a $2 billion investment linking the Trump family, UAE interests, and the USD1 stablecoin (1:21). We also spotlight the rise of Fellowship, a pro-crypto super PAC with $100 million in early funding (3:30). Meanwhile, Israel cracks down on wallets allegedly tied to the IRGC (5:09), and France calls for tighter EU oversight of cross-border crypto licenses (6:57). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: “France Threatens to Block Crypto License 'Passporting' in EU Regulatory Fight.” Reuters, 15 September 2025, https://finance.yahoo.com/video/france-threatens-block-crypto-license-140555541.html. Lipton, Eric, et al. “Anatomy of Two Giant Deals: The U.A.E. Got Chips. The Trump Team Got Crypto Riches.” New York Times, 15 September 2025, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/us/politics/trump-uae-chips-witkoff-world-liberty.html. Nobel, Mitchell. “F.E.C. Form 1, Statement of Organization.” Fellowship P.A.C., Federal Election Commission, 7 August 2025, https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/C00915181/1910480/. Post by Fellowship PAC, X, 15 September 2025, https://x.com/Fellowship_PAC/status/1967619490482643135. Walsh, Sheri. “Israel Links Crypto Wallets, $1.5B to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.” United Press International, 15 September 2025, https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/09/15/seizes-crypto-wallets-irgc/3101757969868/. Wright, Turner. “Super PAC Backing ‘Pro-Crypto Candidates’ Raises $100M.” CoinTelegraph, 15 September 2025, https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-backers-political-action-committee-100. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
The IRS is making crypto tax enforcement personal with sweeping powers, billions in seizures, and little legal pushback (1:19). Tether makes a move into U.S. markets with its new stablecoin, USAT, backed by Treasuries and managed by Cantor Fitzgerald (2:55). Pakistan opens its doors to licensed exchanges (4:32), while Türkiye slams its doors shut to unlicensed operators (6:26). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Khan, Mubarak Zeb. “Pakistan Seeks Partners for Digital Future.” Dawn, 14 September 2025, https://www.dawn.com/news/1941811/pakistan-seeks-partners-for-digital-future. Steer, George, et al. “Crypto Group Tether to Launch New Stablecoin with Eye on US Markets.” Financial Times, 12 September 2025, https://www.ft.com/content/f2329769-6bbc-489b-9a98-d9bbf7addf6f. “Türkiye Blocks Access to Crypto Trading Platform Darkex.” Türkiye Today, 14 September 2025, https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/turkiye-blocks-access-to-crypto-trading-platform-darkex-3206891. V., Vismaya. “Inside the IRS’s Expanding Surveillance of Crypto Investors.” Decrypt, 14 September 2025, https://decrypt.co/339134/inside-irs-expanding-surveillance-crypto. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
Polling from NBC News shows just how sharply U.S. crypto adoption splits by age, gender, and political affiliation (1:05). Avalanche makes a push to raise a billion dollars through new investment vehicles designed to bulk up its AVAX reserves (2:56). In Asia, Hong Kong is moving to ease capital rules for banks holding crypto (4:22), while South Korea is granting crypto firms coveted “venture company” status (5:48). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Crawley, Jamie. “Hong Kong's Central Bank Plans to Ease Rules on Banks' Crypto Holding: Report.” CoinDesk, 11 September 2025, https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/09/11/hong-kong-s-central-bank-plans-to-ease-rules-on-banks-crypto-holding-report. Kamisar, Ben. “Poll: Who Owns Cryptocurrency? More Young People, More Men and More Republicans.” NBC News, 11 September 2025, https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/rcna230247. Katte, Stephen. “South Korea Crypto Firms Get ‘Venture Company’ Status Next Week.” CoinTelegraph, 11 September 2025, https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-crypto-firms-venture-certification-lifted. Stafford, Philip and Antoine Gara. “Avalanche Blockchain Aims to Raise $1Bn for Crypto-Hoarding Companies.” Financial Times, 11 September 2025, https://www.ft.com/content/87b5cb20-e86c-4849-8959-ee1f87ffb388. Wang, Xiaoqing. “Hong Kong Plans to Optimize Crypto Asset Capital Regulations to Help Banks Accept Compliant Stablecoins.” Caixin, 10 September 2025, https://finance.caixin.com/2025-09-10/102361170.html. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
Hyperliquid’s contest to crown a homegrown stablecoin heats up as Stripe-backed Bridge, Paxos, and Circle compete for control of the USDH ticker (1:18). Coinbase winds down its Web3 Wallet feature, causing real losses for users who misunderstood custody (3:00). India signals it will delay new legislation, reflecting regulators’ caution as the U.S. and other countries press forward (4:31). And Chainalysis data shows Sub-Saharan Africa surging with grassroots adoption and retail demand (6:18). More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Groshong, Chris. “Coinbase Users Lose Access to Crypto...The Web3 Wallet Shutdown.” Forbes, 10 September 2025, https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisgroshong/2025/09/10/coinbase-users-lose-access-to-cryptothe-web3-wallet-shutdown/. Ohri, Nikunj and Sarita Chaganti Singh. “Exclusive: India Resists Full Crypto Framework, Fears Systemic Risks, Document Shows.” Reuters, 10 September 2025, https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-india-resists-full-crypto-081829131.html. “Sub-Saharan Africa Emerges as Third-Fastest Growing Crypto Region with Strong Retail Activity.” Chainalysis Blog, 10 September 2025, https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/subsaharan-africa-crypto-adoption-2025/. Weiss, Ben. “Crypto Companies Are Fighting in a ‘Bachelor’-Style Frenzy to Launch a Stablecoin that Will Power DeFi’s Hottest Exchange.” Fortune, 10 September 2025, https://www.aol.com/articles/crypto-companies-fighting-bachelor-style-191603895.html. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
Gemini boosts its U.S. offering with Nasdaq on board, while blockchain lender Figure Technologies raises its sights with a higher target (1:18). In Asia, HashKey unveils a $500 million fund to build what it calls a Digital Asset Treasury ecosystem (3:01). On the cybersecurity front, researchers link North Korean hackers to a campaign that abuses trusted platforms to target crypto job seekers (4:50). And Alt5 Sigma outlines a $1.5 billion strategy centered on Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial, with SEC filings showing shifting roles and unresolved legal issues (6:43). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Ahmed, Deeba. “Lazarus Group Deploys Malware with ClickFix Scam in Fake Job Interviews.” Hack Read, 8 September 2025, https://hackread.com/lazarus-group-malware-clickfix-scam-fake-job-interview/. Bhandari, Ateev. “Gemini Lifts IPO Price Range, Targets $3 Billion Valuation Amid Crypto Boom.” Reuters, 9 September 2025, https://www.reuters.com/business/gemini-lifts-ipo-price-range-targets-3-billion-valuation-amid-crypto-boom-2025-09-09/. Everson, Zach. “Eric Trump Removed from Board Role After Firm Consults Nasdaq.” Forbes, 9 September 2025, https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2025/09/09/eric-trump-world-liberty-financial-alt5-sigma-nasdaq-crypto/. Form 8-K, Alt5 Sigma Corporation, United States Securities and Exchange Commission, 25 August 2025, https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/862861/000164117225026082/form8-k.htm. Macheel, Tanaya. “Nasdaq to Invest $50 Million in Winklevoss-Founded Crypto Exchange Gemini.” CNBC, 9 September 2025, https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/09/nasdaq-to-invest-50-million-in-winklevoss-founded-crypto-exchange-gemini.html. Shittu, Hassan. “HashKey Unleashes $500M+ Fund to Build Asia’s ‘Largest Institutional Bridge’ to Crypto.” Cryptonews, 8 September 2025, https://cryptonews.com/news/hashkey-unleashes-500m-fund-to-build-asias-largest-institutional-bridge-to-crypto/. Wang, Echo. “Exclusive: Stablecoin Issuer Figure Technologies Upsizes IPO as Crypto Interest Soars.” Reuters, 9 September 2025, https://www.reuters.com/business/stablecoin-issuer-figure-technologies-upsizes-ipo-crypto-interest-soars-2025-09-09/. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
Wall Street’s Dan Ives is going all-in on Worldcoin, taking the helm of a tiny Nasdaq firm with a $250M plan to stockpile WLD tokens (1:24). CoinShares charts a U.S. expansion in a billion-dollar SPAC deal (3:21). Also: a fast-moving NPM hack targeting crypto wallets (5:09), and D.C. goes after a Bitcoin ATM firm accused of exploiting seniors (7:02). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Di Salvo, Mathew. “Crypto Asset Manager CoinShares to Trade on Nasdaq in $1.2 Billion SPAC Deal.” Decrypt, 8 September 2025, https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-asset-manager-coinshares-trade-164609911.html. District of Columbia versus Athena Bitcoin, Inc. Complaint, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 8 September 2025, https://oag.dc.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/2025-09-02-Athena-Complaint-FINAL-.pdf. Domingo, Ida. “DC Sues Crypto ATM Operator for 'Exploiting' Residents.” ABC News 7 (Washington), 8 September 2025, https://wjla.com/news/local/dc-attorney-general-schwalb-sues-athena-bitcoin-crypto-atm-cryptocurrency-scams-washington-seniors-fraud-financial-exploitation-hidden-fees-teller-machines-consumer-protection-lawsuit-investigation. Gatlan, Sergiu. “Hackers Hijack NPM Packages with 2 Billion Weekly Downloads in Supply Chain Attack.” Bleeping Computer, 8 September 2025, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hijack-npm-packages-with-2-billion-weekly-downloads-in-supply-chain-attack/. Macheel, Tanaya. “Dan Ives to Become Chair of Company that Will Buy Sam Altman-Backed Worldcoin for Its Treasury.” CNBC, 8 September 2025, https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/08/dan-ives-to-become-chair-of-company-that-will-buy-sam-altman-backed-worldcoin-for-its-treasury.html. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
Justin Sun says his WLFI tokens have been frozen, despite being one of the project’s top investors (1:03). France’s GIGN rescues a kidnapped Swiss man after a ransom demand in crypto (4:04). Brazilian asset giant Itaú launches a dedicated crypto unit, signaling deeper institutional commitment (5:36). We also break down what it really means to be blacklisted on-chain and what it says about how centralized crypto can still be (2:40). More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Bertolucci, Gustavo. “Itaú cria primeira divisão focada em criptoativos.” [“Itaú Creates Its First Division Focused on Crypto Assets.”] Livecoins (Brazil), 4 September 2025, https://livecoins.com.br/itau-cria-primeira-divisao-focada-em-criptoativos/. “France Indicts Seven Suspects in Swiss Cryptocurrency Kidnap.” Swiss Info, 5 September 2025, https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/swiss-man-kidnapped-in-france-for-cryptocurrency-kidnappers-indicted/89954673. Howcroft, Elizabeth and Lawrence Delevingne. “Top Trump Crypto Backer Justin Sun Says His World Liberty Tokens 'Unreasonably' Frozen.” Reuters, 5 September 2025, https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/top-trump-crypto-backer-justin-sun-says-his-world-liberty-tokens-unreasonably-2025-09-05/. “Le GIGN libère un Suisse retenu en otage sur fond de cryptomonnaies.” [“GIGN Frees Swiss Hostage Over Cryptocurrency Scandal.”] Le Dauphiné Libéré, 4 September 2025, https://www.ledauphine.com/faits-divers-justice/2025/09/04/un-jeune-suisse-retenu-en-otage-plusieurs-jours-sept-personnes-en-garde-a-vue. Rodrigues, Francisco. “Brazil’s Largest Private Asset Manager Itaú Launches Crypto-Focused Division.” CoinDesk, 6 September 2025, https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/09/06/brazil-s-largest-private-asset-manager-itau-launches-crypto-focused-division. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
Stripe and Paradigm debut a new stablecoin-native blockchain called Tempo with backing from OpenAI, Shopify, and Deutsche Bank (1:41). The SEC unveils its pro-crypto agenda under Chair Paul Atkins (3:23). Nasdaq imposes stricter oversight on companies raising crypto-focused capital (4:56). And the UK moves forward with targeted crypto regulation reform (6:41). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Asgari, Nikou. “Why Struggling Companies Are Loading Up on Bitcoin.” Financial Times, 8 August 2025, https://www.ft.com/content/8a160bd3-c96d-468a-8052-b0aae43e5aea. Avan-Nomayo, Naga. “Nasdaq Tightens Scrutiny of Companies Raising Cash to Buy Crypto: Report.” The Block, 4 September 2025, https://www.theblock.co/post/369497/nasdaq-tightens-scrutiny-of-companies-raising-cash-to-buy-crypto-report. Lang, Hannah. “US SEC Unveils Agenda to Revamp Crypto Policies, Ease Wall Street Rules.” Reuters, 4 September 2025, https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-sec-unveils-agenda-revamp-crypto-policies-ease-wall-street-rules-2025-09-04/. Morris, James, et al. “UK Drafts Changes to Money Laundering Regulations.” Linklaters Firm Blog, 3 September 2025, https://financialregulation.linklaters.com/post/102l2qm/uk-drafts-changes-to-money-laundering-regulations. “Proposed Amendments to the Money Laundering Regulations - Draft SI and Policy Note.” HM Treasury (UK) Policy Paper, 2 September 2025, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/proposed-amendments-to-the-money-laundering-regulations-draft-si-and-policy-note. Schwartz, Leo. “Stripe and Paradigm Announce New Payments-Focused Blockchain Tempo.” Fortune, 4 September 2025, https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stripe-paradigm-announce-payments-focused-160000068.html. Yang, Yueqi. “Nasdaq Steps Up Scrutiny of Companies Loading Up on Crypto.” The Information, 4 September 2025, https://www.theinformation.com/articles/nasdaq-steps-scrutiny-companies-loading-crypto. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
India leads the way again in the 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index, with institutional activity on the rise across the globe (1:23). U.S. Bank gets back into the Bitcoin custody market (3:13), Ethereum smart contracts are weaponized in a new malware campaign (4:41), and the Federal Reserve gears up for a payments conference focused on stablecoins and DeFi integration (6:19ß). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Di Salvo, Mathew. “US Bank Restarts Bitcoin Custody Service After Years-Long Pause.” Decrypt, 3 September 2025,https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-bank-restarts-bitcoin-custody-175101105.html. “Federal Reserve Board Announces It Will Host a Conference on Payments Innovation on Tuesday, October 21.” Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 3 September 2025, https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20250903a.htm. Lakshmanan, Ravie. “Malicious NPM Packages Exploit Ethereum Smart Contracts to Target Crypto Developers.” Hacker News, 3 September 2025, https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/malicious-npm-packages-exploit-ethereum.html. Matos, Gino “Fed Includes Stablecoins and DeFi in October Conference on Payments Innovation.” CryptoSlate, 3 September 2025, https://cryptoslate.com/fed-includes-stablecoins-and-defi-in-october-conference-on-payments-innovation/. “The 2025 Global Adoption Index: India and the United States Lead Cryptocurrency Adoption.” Chainalysis Blog, 2 September 2025, https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/2025-global-crypto-adoption-index/. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti.
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