CRYPTO 101
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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<p>In this episode the Director of Institutional and Ecosystem at RootstockLabs Richard Green discusses the intersection of Bitcoin, DeFi, and institutional adoption. He explores how Rootstock is building on Bitcoin's security to enable smart contracts, DeFi applications, and capital market solutions, emphasizing Bitcoin's role as a long-term store of value and the future of Bitcoin-based finance.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com</p><p><br></p><p>Get my #1...
Crypto Rundown: Crypto’s Hidden Winners Are Already Breaking Out
<p>In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Tevo and Brian break down why major altcoin winners like Hyperliquid and Venice are outperforming while Bitcoin and Ethereum remain stuck in a choppy macro range. They highlight Hyperliquid’s massive ETF momentum, growing revenue, and future U.S. access potential, while also revisiting Venice’s AI-driven breakout after being called much earlier in the community. The conversation also covers Bitcoin’s biggest near-term headwinds, including the Clarity Act timeline, Middle East energy risks, inflation pressure, and rising bond yields. They close with Ethereum concerns, Bankless selling ETH, SpaceX’s Bitcoin treasury, Drake me...
Ep. 724 DeFi Lending Is Changing Fast — Spark’s CEO Explains the Future of On-Chain Lending
<p>In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, Sam MacPherson, CEO and co-founder of Spark, explains how Spark is building a DeFi-native lending and yield platform inside the broader Sky ecosystem. He breaks down how users can deposit stablecoins to earn yield while Spark allocates capital across DeFi loans, institutional lending, prime brokerage, and risk-managed strategies. The conversation dives into Spark’s conservative approach to collateral, how it avoided major issues during recent DeFi exploits, and why security will define the next phase of on-chain finance. Sam also explains the SPK token, protocol revenue, buybacks, staking, and why real value ac...
Crypto Rundown: Top Altcoin Trades REVEALED For the Clarity Act Trade
<p>In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brian, Joe, & Tevo break down some of the biggest altcoin winners quietly exploding beneath Bitcoin’s choppy market structure. The team shares how Momentum Moneymakers identified massive plays in AI, meme coins, NFTs, collectibles, and tokenized strategies — including projects that delivered gains ranging from hundreds to thousands of percent. They also discuss the return of NFT momentum, Beeple’s collectible card craze, Hyperliquid’s growing dominance, and how institutions continue integrating crypto infrastructure through ETFs and tokenization. The episode closes with macro discussion around the Clarity Act, Ethereum adoption, Bitcoin’s long-term outlook, a...
BREAKING NEWS: Clarity Act Passes Senate Banking Committee...What is Next for the Crypto Mega Bill?!
<p>This episode covers the recent passing of the Clarity Act in the Senate Banking Committee, its implications for crypto regulation, and the next steps in the legislative process. Hosts Brian and Tevo analyze the bipartisan support, potential hurdles, and market reactions, providing valuable insights for crypto enthusiasts and investors.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com</p><p><br></p><p>Get my #1 altcoin pick for this month.</p><p><...
Ep. 723 Paolo Ardoino Explains the Future of Bitcoin, AI & Global Finance
<p>In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex, shares the incredible journey of helping build one of crypto’s oldest surviving exchanges through hacks, market crashes, and multiple Bitcoin cycles. Paolo explains why Bitfinex eliminated trading fees, how tokenized securities could unlock capital access for emerging markets, and why Bitcoin remains the ultimate hedge against global instability. The conversation dives deep into Lightning Network scaling, AI agents transacting with Bitcoin, institutional adoption, and why self-custody still matters despite the rise of ETFs. Paolo also gives his perspective on quantum computing risks, Bitcoin’s future beyond the...
Crypto Rundown: Michael Saylor To Sell Bitcoin, The Clarity Act Markup, & How It Affects the Crypto Trade
<p>This episode covers Michael Sailor's recent comments on selling Bitcoin, the latest updates on the Clarity Act, and the evolving landscape of crypto regulation and institutional involvement. We analyze market reactions, strategic moves by major players like Coinbase and Circle, and the implications for the future of crypto in finance.</p><p><br></p><p>$1 Trial Momentum Money Makers VIP</p><p>https://www.thecryptomavericks.com/mm-vip-trial1763665474309?utm_content=MMTrial&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=Internal&utm_term=Description</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Shopify...
Crypto Rundown: Buy or Sell... Our Altcoin WINNERS Revealed & Why The Bitcoin Trade is Outperforming
<p>In this episode of the Crypto Rundown,Bryce and Tevo introduce new team member Hunter and they breaks down why Bitcoin and Ethereum are outperforming during global conflict while Wall Street quietly ramps up crypto hiring and institutional adoption. Bryce Paul explains why the next crypto cycle may already be forming beneath the surface as major firms prepare for trillions in future inflows through ETFs and digital asset products. The conversation dives into AI, Bitcoin’s long-term path toward $1 million, the Clarity Act, and why crypto infrastructure projects like Ondo, Akash, and Spark are gaining momentum as we have ca...
Ep. 722 Why AI Will Force the World to Use Crypto with Blockchain.com Founder Nic Carey
<p>In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, Blockchain.com co-founder Nicolas Cary shares how the company evolved from one of Bitcoin’s earliest block explorers into a global crypto infrastructure platform serving retail, institutions, and high-net-worth clients. He explains why Bitcoin continues gaining legitimacy as digital gold, how institutional adoption is accelerating quietly behind the scenes, and why crypto’s long-term future is tied to AI agents and always-on financial systems. The conversation dives into prediction markets, DeFi, stablecoin adoption, and how blockchain technology is reshaping global finance far beyond speculation. Nick also reflects on surviving every major crypto cycl...
Crypto Rundown: Clarity Act Update: Did Banks or Crypto Win & What It Means for Bitcoin
<p>This episode explores the recent developments in US crypto regulation, focusing on the Clarity Act and its implications for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. We discuss bipartisan efforts, industry reactions, and the potential for innovation in crypto products and rewards.</p><p><br></p><p>$1 Trial Momentum Money Makers VIP</p><p>https://www.thecryptomavericks.com/mm-vip-trial1763665474309?utm_content=MMTrial&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=Internal&utm_term=Description</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101</p><p><br></p><p>Check out...
