This is the second of a two-part series where Matt and Austin take a deep dive into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This episode focuses on the arguments for and against their use.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

This is the first in a two-part series where Matt and Austin take a deep dive into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This episode focuses more on what CBDCs are, what they're capable of, and what their current rate of development progress is. Part two will go live next week where we dig more into the arguments for and against their use.…

In this week's episode, we dig into the impressive trading volume happening across the DeFi ecosystem and the gains that DEX volume is making on CEX volume. Alongside this, we look at some of the big capital movements from the past few weeks.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

There was significant news in the crypto ecosystem this week as Maker DAO passed a proposal to limit their exposure to WBTC across their platforms, effectively offboarding the asset from their ecosystem. We talk through what's happened and what the implications of this are.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode we break down the major drivers of volatility in global markets. We unpack what's causing the major drawdown in the Nikkei, S&P500, NASDAQ, and many other major global indices, plus the bleed in crypto markets. Plus, we take a look at one bright spot: the ETH & BTC ETF flows.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

We speak with Mightysol, the founder of the Chads NFT collection and now $YES memecoin to talk about what it was like launching an NFT collection on Solana in the fallout of the FTX collapse as well as what goes into the planning of a memecoin launch.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

We talk through the state of the market, the upcoming ETH ETFs, the impact of Mt.Gox, FTX, and BLockFi redistributions, and the macro outlook for the rest of 2024.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In today's episode, we're joined by Max Chamberlin, the cofounder of Bitfinity - a next-gen EVM Bitcoin layer 2.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In today's episode, we dig into the demise of Bored Ape Yacht Club. The floor price of BAYC NFTs has reached its lowest point since early 2021 and sentiment among the community is at an all-time low. Can Yuga turn things around?Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

We host Leonidas, the founder of Ord.io, creator of the Runestone Ordinals project, and overall mega-bull on Runes. We discuss the future of Runes, Ordinals and Bitcoin L2s. Don't miss this one.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode, we discuss: 1. Quick overview of the current macro situation. 2. Crypto gaming's struggle to find PMF and what's next. 3. Lessons learned from minting Runes.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode, we discuss the upcoming narratives in the crypto space where we think there are the most opportunities over the coming months. Plus, we dig into the growing feeling that crypto is becoming a major theme in the upcoming US presidential election.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode, we dig into the major catalysts that are coming to the crypto markets in the coming few months, and the reasons why you should be bullish. We dig into the implications of the spot Ether ETF plus the recent FIT21 legislation.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode we dig into the exciting world of Bitcoin Layer 2s, explaining why they're important, how they work, and what to look out for. Alongside this, Austin digs into the recent case from the US Government against the Pepaire-Bueno brothers and their MEV exploit which earned them $25m.…

In today's episode, we dig into the upcoming $EIGEN token launch, what we expect the value to come in at, plus some of the controversy surrounding it. Plus, we explain why. CZ's sentence confirms that we're living in a simulation.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

Runes is a fungible token protocol built on Bitcoin. If you’re familiar with Ordinals, more specifically Inscriptions - they’re effectively NFTs on Bitcoin. Runes, on the other hand, are like ERC-20s (from Ethereum) on Bitcoin. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the protocol that's set to launch tomorrow on the Bitcoin halving (block 840,000).…

In this week's episode, Matt gives a full overview of the EigenLayer protocol, how restaking changes the way new projects are launching, and what this means for staking on Ethereum.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode we do a deep dive into the DeFi innovation happening within the liquid restaking space via Pendle. Alongside this, we give a regulatory update on the SEC's fight with Coinbase, Ripple, and more.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode of Off Chain, we discuss the following stories: The Ethereum Dencun Upgrade Microstrategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin... AGAIN WIF is set to appear on the Las Vegas SphereOleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In case you didn't notice, it's airdrop season. Free money is raining down but airdrop farmers have to get smarter about how they're going to qualify for these juicy payouts. We speak with Theo and Sami, the cofounders of Noder.bot which is a node-as-a-service platform focused on setting you up with pre-mainnet nodes. You don't need any technical k…

In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: Sotherbys is auctioning off an Ether Rock… we must be back! Inflows to Bitcoin ETFs reach new highs, powering a BTC rally The Ethereum ETF applications are coming in thick and fast - we share an interesting trade that could really pay off in the run up to the spot ETF approval…

In this week's episode we cover: Ark 21shares amended its spot ETH ETF filing to include a cash creation/redemption process (similar to spot BTC ETFs) and some language surrounding staking. A look at the underground site where basic AI is being used to bypass KYC and AML. Ethereum's Dencun upgrade reaches the final stages of testing, going live on …

We do a deep dive into the latest major theme in the crypto space: Restaking. We bring in Mike Silagadze, CEO of EtherFi to break down what restaking is and why it's such an important innovation for the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond. We talk about the more than $700m of TVL that EtherFi has gained in the past few weeks and what's next.…

In this week's episode, we dig into the data behind the capital flows of four days of trading the Bitcoin ETFs. Lots to unpack and we discuss why the BTC price has been down-only, and why you should still be bullish in the short to medium term.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode, we explore the current airdrop season happening on and off Solana, sharing some interesting projects that could result in airdrops. Enjoy!Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this episode, Matt and Austin share their predictions on where BTC and ETH price will top, whether the Fed will reduce rates (and if so, when), plus they share three big predictions for major events in 2024.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this episode, we unpack the current situation with the Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs, breaking down why this is bullish and what it means from a practical standpoint. We also dig into the recent surge in price action across the crypto space, including MOON's 600% gain.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode, we discuss the surge in activity in the NFT space, with daily trading volumes hitting 3-month highs, plus we dig into the NFT marketplace wars and make some predictions on how the space will shake out. All that, plus we discuss the SBF guilty verdict and what's next in the FTX saga.…

In this week's episode, we discuss the u-tun made by Reddit on their blockchain-based community points system, plus we discuss the recent headlines surrounding crypto's role in the Isreal-Hamas conflict, and where they're being overstated.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode, we discuss how Pudgy Penguins have been leveraging their IP to truly build a brand that reaches a mainstream (non-crypto) audience. Also, we take a look at the latest setback for UK crypto holders.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode of Off Chain, we discuss the absolute insanity of what SBF's parents were handed out directly from FTX and Alameda during it's time operating. Everything from Persian rugs and expensive vases through to $1m+ salaries and multi-million $ properties! Plus, we look at some of the recent questions from the SEC into Binance US's o…

In this week's episode, we cover the following stories: The Mila Kunis-led “Stoner Cats” cartoon series has been charged by the SEC for an unregistered offering of NFTs. FTX Gets Court Approval to Sell Billions in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Judge Dismisses Sam Bankman-Fried's Pretrial Jail Release Request The Lazarus Group have stolen over $270 m…

In this episode, we do a deep dive into the latest project to take crypto Twitter by storm: FriendTech.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode we cover: + PayPal launches PYUSD stablecoin + Alchemix got back the 4,820 Alchemix ETH (alETH), worth $8.3M, from the Curve hacker + The rise of GambleFiOleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this episode, we give an update on the $70mn Curve exploit that's led to nearly 50% of Curve's TVL moving out of the protocol, as well as the huge portion of $CRV tokens at risk of liquidation from founder, Michael Egorov's, loans.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode we dig into the highly controversial Worldcoin project, uncovering the tech, token economics and issues is raises.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode we cover: 1. The unbelievable story of the death of Multichain Bridge 2. Judge Rules Ripple Sales of XRP Were Not Securities—Except to InstitutionsOleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode we cover the following stories: - The much anticipated Azuki “Elementals” mint went live… and holders weren’t very happy - FTX “reboot” talks have begun - Microstrategy bought a ton more Bitcoin over the past monthOleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode, we cover the following stories:. There’s been a slew of news relating to major institutions that typically operate outside of crypto, entering the space more aggressively with their own crypto products. Fed Chair Jerome:Powell: Bitcoin Has 'Staying Power' as an Asset ClassOleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode, we do a deep dive into the SEC complaints against both Coinbase and Binance to summarise all the important information.Oleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: $587M worth of Optimism ($OP) tokens unlocked yesterday Crypto Bridging Protocol Multichain ‘Unable to Contact’ CEO Zhaojun Bitcoin was trading at ~20% discount on Binance Australia this week Binance are Reportedly Cutting 20% of its Workforce…

In this week's episode of the podcast, we cover the following stories: Bitcoin is Now the Second Most Popular Blockchain for NFTs Binance commingled customer funds and company revenue, according to a Reuters report with former insiders Gemini Says DCG Missed $630M Genesis Loan PaymentOleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode of the podcast, we cover the following stories: Tether Says It Will Buy Bitcoin for Stablecoin Reserves Has Ledger just destroyed its reputation? Axie Infinity: Origins app is launching on the App StoreOleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode of Off Chain we cover the following stories: BRC-20 tokens have been causing chaos on Bitcoin Binance temporarily paused BTC withdraws, followed by billions in BTC “outflows” Is memecoin mania over? Bittrex Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyOleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode we cover the following stories: Coinbase’s monthly trading volume falls to a 16-month low in April 2023 Binance US Walks Away From Voyager Deal Coinbase is suing the SECOleh Matthew Howells-Barby

In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: The Ethereum Shappella (that’s the Shanghai and Capella upgrades) went live yesterday evening Twitter to enable stock & crypto trading in partnership with eToro (kind of…) CryptoGPT raises $10mn in Series A @ a $250mn valuation Limewire is back!…

In this week's episode we discuss the following stories: Dogecoin pumps over 30% in a single day after Elon changes the Twitter logo to a Shiba Inu 3AC founders open crypto exchange after bankrupting their first effort Yuga Labs partners with Gucci to sell 3,333 Otherside-branded Silver Pendants (KodaPendants)…

In this week's episode, we discuss the following stories: The CFTC is suing Binance, and it’s a pretty big deal Date confirmed for the Ethereum Shanghai Update The RESTRICT Act, and How it Could Be Used to Ban BitcoinOleh Matthew Howells-Barby

Aki Balogh is the co-founder and CEO of DLC.Link, a company building Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) on Bitcoin that enable bitcoins to be stored onchain and then utilized via smart contracts across other chains. Lending is an obvious use case here as it removes the third-part risk of requiring a custodian to manage your bitcoin that you borrow again…

In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: The outlook for the markets based on the Fed’s latest rate decision The much-anticipated Arbitrum airdrop is happening today (as we record) SEC Warns Coinbase of Enforcement Over Its Staking Rewards ProductsOleh Matthew Howells-Barby