Crypto's dead quiet. No one's talking about it. Taxi drivers have stopped asking about coins.

That's usually the signal.

Matt and Dr. Nick dig into why the market feels like a ghost town, who's actually to blame, and why the most exciting thing in tech right now is happening completely off crypto's radar.

This week:

• Institutions finally arrived — and bought your bags at the bottom
• Why max-extraction culture burns out every good idea before it scales
• The macro picture: gold blow-off, silver acting like a dev dump, Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz
• DeFi Summer is back — but it's happening in Agent World
• Autonomous on-chain agents with self-funding treasuries: marvellously terrifying
• $VVV (Venice AI) — a crypto token with an actual utility floor, up 129% in 7 days
• Coinbase Super Bowl ad and why the world still thinks we're criminals

Survive. That's the number one advice.

Not financial advice. Nick doesn't know what he's talking about. Neither does Matt.

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Hosts: Matt Haynes & Dr. Nick | Duration: 1:29:30

Episode Overview

Matt and Dr. Nick reconvene for a back-to-back recording session to explore their bold predictions for 2026. From Bitcoin's trajectory to the emerging privacy meta, surveillance state expansion, AI-driven market collapse, and the role of physical crypto events, this episode navigates the accelerating timeline ahead with characteristic blend of serious analysis and dark humor.

Key Topics

Bitcoin: 69k retest + 420k cycle end. Meme magic ordained.

Privacy Meta: Second crypto war—EU chat control & digital IDs drive normies to privacy tools. Monero & Zcash adoption wave.

Surveillance: VPN bans UK/Australia. Facial recognition & digital passports rolling out. Privacy becomes necessity.

Institutional: Corporate treasuries buying Bitcoin. Stablecoin narrative. Circular economy potential.

Ethereum & L2s: RWA consolidation. Layer 2 mainstream.

Altcoins: 90% value is community. Cultural stickiness wins.

AI Risk: LLM training collapse. Information integrity breaking.

Crypto Events: IRL conferences as trusted spaces. Business happens offline.

Forecast: Moderately bullish. Events dominate 2026.

Dark Scenario: If too chaotic, society accepts dark ages—simplified life, monastery mentality.

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Hosts: Matt Haynes & Dr Nick | Date: December 30, 2025 | Location: London

EPISODE SUMMARY

Matt and Dr Nick break down a wild 2025: Trump's meme coin rug, the regulatory pivot that changed everything, market predictions vs. reality, and why crypto ended exactly where it started despite the most bullish year for adoption ever. A raw assessment of what actually happened, what they got right, and what they completely missed.

• Bitcoin hits $124K - New ATH but retail has largely left the building
• Ethereum's epic comeback - From $1,300 lows to nearly $5K highs
• Trump's crypto empire - World Liberty Finance and the presidential meme coin saga
• DATs explosion - Why Digital Asset Trading companies might be this cycle's systemic risk
• Launchpad wars - How snipers killed the meme coin dream
• UK macro meltdown - Gilt yields, immigration politics, and fiscal doom

Show Notes:

• What is a Ponzi?
• Are all Ponzi scams?
• Are there different types of Ponzis?
• How to spot a Ponzi?
• The ponzi ponzu continuum
• Ponzinomics
• Sustainable Ponzinomics

Resources:

Charles Ponzi - Wikipedia

Rug of the week:

dForce Network - REKT

News:

• The Block: Brazil's oldest bank says you can now pay your taxes with crypto
• Threat of Uniswap Replication Triggers Rare Clash With A16Z - The Defiant
• An Ode to LocalBitcoins (and a Lesson About Maintaining Bitcoin's Public Goods)
• What Does Kraken's SEC Settlement Mean for Crypto Staking?
• The Block: Warren pledges to reintroduce crypto anti-money laundering bill
• UK Financial Regulator Takes Enforcement Action Against Crypto ATM Operators
• Kraken to Discontinue Unregistered Offer and Sale of Crypto Asset Staking-As-A-Service Program and Pay $30 Million to Settle SEC Charges
• NFT Marketplace Blur Releases Native Token for Community Ownership
• USDC faces SEC enforcement amid stablecoin crackdown

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• What is bitcoin?
• Why is it significant?
• Why can't others replicate its success?
• What are its limitations?
• How do you attack bitcoin?
• How does it work
  • Consensus mechanism
  • Proof of work
• NFTs on Bitcoin
• Ordinals
• The Future of Bitcoin

Resources:

http://mempool.me/

Bitcoin Podcast:

Citadel Dispatch - Actionable Bitcoin Discussion

Rug of the week:

Shredded Apes LP drained, 78M tokens liquidated

News:

The UK Sets out Its Plans for Becoming a Global Crypto Hub

$588M worth of unlocks scheduled for February

Court-appointed examiner confirms Celsius operated as a Ponzi

Birkin vs. MetaBirkin, what one case heading to trial today may mean for the future of Web3

Bitcoin premium in Nigeria tops 164% amid demonetization

North Korean hackers try to launder $27M in ETH from Harmony bridge attack

https://finbold.com/european-investment-bank-issues-first-ever-sterling-pound-digital-bond-on-blockchain/

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Timestamps:

• 00:13 - Introduction and market overview: flat week in crypto
• 02:26 - Bitcoin trading range analysis and market uncertainty
• 05:05 - The "dungeon whale" with a half-billion dollar short position
• 08:14 - Ethereum performance concerns and sentiment
• 11:16 - Solana trading levels and market conditions
• 15:46 - Decline in meme coin activity on Pump.Fun
• 19:45 - Institutional presence at Digital Asset Summit (DAS)
• 24:43 - Institutions entering crypto after regulatory clarity
• 26:12 - Aave's L2 announcement and security token offerings
• 31:35 - Trump's pro-crypto stance and regulatory changes
• 33:33 - Discussion of controversial Solana advertisement
• 41:47 - ZKSync cancels Ignite program and L2 token struggles
• 43:14 - Deep dive on the Ethereum rollup thesis and L2 ecosystem
• 54:32 - Changing relationship between Ethereum and its L2s
• 1:11:25 - Michael Saylor's new "Strife" perpetual preferred stock offering
• 1:19:01 - SEC dropping lawsuits against XRP and regulatory shifts
• 1:20:28 - Klarna's deal with DoorDash and economic concerns

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Join Matt and Nick for an engaging discussion on the latest crypto market movements and trends. In this episode:

- Bitcoin's journey from 102K to 93K - analysing the 9% drop and what it means for the market

- The evolution from "Goblin Town" to current market dynamics

- Deep dive into Ethereum's performance and structural challenges

- Solana's remarkable journey from $9 to $200+ and the impact of FTX settlements

- Discussion on emerging trends including AI tokens and meme coins

- Analysis of market concentration risks with Michael Saylor's Bitcoin holdings

- Special focus on new projects and token launches including Sonic and Idriss

Perfect for both crypto veterans and newcomers looking to understand the current state of the market.

Note: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not financial advice.

Duration: [35 Minutes]

Release Date: [13.01.25]

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🎯 This Week's Focus: From Bitcoin's consolidation above 90k to the transformation of market dynamics, we explore why sentiment feels bearish despite strong fundamentals. Plus, deep dives into recent protocol launches, Meta's remarkable stock performance, and the evolving regulatory landscape.

⚡ Key Topics:

• Market Analysis: BTC, ETH, & SOL performance
• Macro Trends: Policy shifts and institutional behavior
• Protocol Deep Dives: Bearer Chain, Story Chain, & Unichain
• Tech Stock Analysis: Meta's surge from $90 to $725
• Scam Watch: Latest developments and red flags

[00:00] - Introduction and market sentiment overview

• General crypto market sentiment discussion
• Analysis of current "down bad" vibes in crypto

[04:30] - Deep dive into regulatory environment

• Discussion of regulatory headwinds
• Impact on crypto development and innovation
• Analysis of centralization trends

[12:45] - Market Analysis: The Big Three

• BTC: Consolidation above 90k
• ETH: Recent price action and challenges
• SOL: Range analysis and retail dynamics

[24:15] - Macro Analysis

• DOGE and government spending review
• Trump administration policy impacts
• Analysis of AI developments and OpenAI situation

[35:30] - Meta Stock Analysis

• Remarkable price performance
• Zuckerberg's strategic shifts
• Market response to policy changes

[42:15] - Recent Protocol Launches

• Bearer Chain launch analysis
• Story Chain performance
• Unichain launch review

[50:45] - Scams of the Week

• Jail Stool incident
• Central African Republic token analysis
• Market gainers and losers review

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2024 Predictions Review Episode:

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Key Topics & Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction and 2024 review reflection

[03:15] - BRICS nations and strategic Bitcoin reserves

- Discussion of potential first-mover advantage

- Analysis of US regulatory stance

- DOJ Bitcoin holdings implications

[08:45] - Ethereum's comeback predictions

- Market sentiment analysis

- Technical roadmap discussion

- Comparison with competing L1s

[15:30] - Trump's influence on crypto markets

- Potential market impacts

- Discussion of regulatory implications

- Analysis of political dynamics

[24:20] - L2s and ecosystem evolution

- Analysis of rollup-centric roadmap

- Discussion of fee dynamics

- Examination of user adoption trends

[32:45] - NFT market predictions

- Analysis of previous cycle dynamics

- Discussion of market sentiment

- Future use case speculation

[41:15] - ICO renaissance

- Community-focused token sales

- Changing VC dynamics

- Market structure analysis

[48:30] - AI integration in crypto

- Discussion of potential risks

- Analysis of technological convergence

- Market implications

[55:00] - Closing thoughts and market outlook

The hosts provide contrasting perspectives, with Matt offering practical market insights while Nick delivers deeper technical analysis. Their predictions range from conservative market movements to potentially transformative shifts in the crypto landscape.

Whether you're a seasoned crypto investor or new to the space, this episode offers valuable insights into what might shape the crypto markets in 2025.

Duration: 58:45

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Intro (00:00 - 03:14)

• Catching up and a quick preview of today's topics

WorldCoin: The Controversial Project (03:15 - 12:43)

• The ambitious goal of WorldCoin and its reliance on biometric scanning
• Privacy concerns and the trade-offs between decentralization and data protection
• The potential societal impact of WorldCoin and the broader implications of biometric technology

Regulatory Crackdowns on Binance and Coinbase (12:44 - 24:21)

• A discussion on the recent crackdowns on major crypto exchanges
• How regulation may impact the future of the crypto space
• Exploring the possibility of increased regulations in the UK and around the world

Disney Backs Out of the Metaverse (24:22 - 33:18)

• Disney's surprising decision to withdraw from metaverse projects
• Speculation on the reasons behind the decision and its implications for the metaverse
• A broader discussion on the role of corporations in shaping the future of Web3 and crypto

The UK's Role in Web3 and Crypto (33:19 - 42:03)

• The potential for the UK to become a leader in the Web3 and crypto space
• The challenges and opportunities faced by the country in its pursuit of crypto prominence
• Exploring the UK's stance on regulations and its potential impact on the industry

Brainstorming the Episode Name (42:04 - 45:30)

• A light-hearted discussion on possible episode names, eventually settling on "Worldcoin: Scan Me Harder, Daddy"

Outro (45:31 - 47:08)

• Wrapping up the episode and thanking the listeners
• Where to find us: Discord, Telegram, and Twitter

Be sure to tune in for this in-depth discussion of the latest happenings in the world of cryptocurrency, and join our community on Discord, Telegram, and Twitter to share your thoughts and opinions on these critical topics!

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E. Glen Weyl, Puja Ohlhaver, Vitalik Buterin

Decentralized Society: Finding Web3's Soul

Dr Nick Almond

The Good, The Bad and The Horrifyingly Dystopian

Kevin Werbach

The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Crypto Market Landscape

14:40 Current Market Trends and Analysis

26:50 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum

27:12 Ethereum's Market Dynamics and Perception

29:10 The Fragmentation of Blockchain Ecosystems

30:34 Web 3: The Promise and Reality

31:14 The Need for Better Social Networks

33:28 The Economic Paradigm Shift in Crypto

35:50 The Current State of Solana and Meme Coins

37:17 Market Exhaustion and Future Predictions

38:40 Impact of Economic Policies on Crypto

40:07 Critical Levels in the S&P and Crypto

42:19 Rational Pricing in Crypto Markets

44:00 Trump's Influence on Crypto and Markets

50:05 Governance Issues in Prediction Markets

54:35 The Oracle Problem in Crypto

58:14 The Downfall of Crypto Valuations

01:00:02 The Rise of Stablecoins and Regulatory Impacts

01:02:59 The Future of Financial Surveillance and Cash Restrictions

01:05:53 The UK’s Economic Landscape and Wealth Distribution

01:12:14 The Political Climate and Its Effects on Wealth

01:18:02 The Consequences of Wealth Taxes and Capital Flight

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Chaos in Life

02:59 The Current State of Crypto Markets

06:10 Decoupling of Crypto from Traditional Markets

09:06 Market Dynamics and Institutional Influence

12:10 Bear Market Scenarios and Bitcoin's Future

15:05 The Role of Retail Investors in Crypto

17:54 The Impact of New Projects and Market Structure

21:03 The Future of Crypto and Regulatory Landscape

23:56 Market Sentiment and Economic Indicators

27:14 The Influence of Global Events on Markets

30:00 Conclusion and Future Outlook

39:09 Economic Struggles and Market Reactions

41:43 The Impact of Retirement Savings on Mental Health

42:27 Commodities and Market Trends

46:05 Global Trade Dynamics and Aid Disbandment

49:48 US Recession Risks and Economic Uncertainty

53:00 Rare Earth Elements and Global Power Shifts

01:01:55 The Future of Global Trade and Technology

01:12:30 Understanding the Bond Market Dynamics

01:15:01 Geopolitical Tensions and Market Reactions

01:18:02 Trump's Economic Strategies and Market Impact

01:20:00 The Future of the US Economy and Political Landscape

01:24:05 Michael Saylor and Bitcoin's Market Position

01:32:07 The State of Crypto and DAO Governance

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00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

02:46 Current State of the UK and Global Tensions

06:10 Crypto Events and Community Dynamics

09:04 The State of the Crypto Market

13:51 Bitcoin and Market Trends

19:44 Ethereum's Performance and Market Sentiment

35:10 The Bybit Hack and Security Concerns

42:30 The Assumptions of Security in Crypto

44:54 Game Theory and the Role of Hackers

48:09 Red Teaming and Security Practices

50:59 Challenging Assumptions in Crypto

53:50 Market Dynamics and Degen Behavior

56:48 The State of Solana and Market Reactions

01:00:10 Regulatory Changes and Their Impact on Crypto

01:03:09 The Future of Governance in Crypto

01:24:27 Governance and Procurement Challenges

01:27:19 The Dangers of Free AI Services

01:30:28 The State of Crypto and Scams

01:32:52 The Future of Work and AI Surveillance

01:36:55 The Impact of AI on Employment

01:41:02 Surveillance and Privacy Concerns

01:48:21 Cultural Extremism and Freedom of Speech

01:52:02 Political Shifts in Europe

01:58:40 The Collapse of Truth in Society

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• Banking Collapse!

• Silvergate 

• Silicon Valley Bank

• Stablecoins de-pegging (USDC and DAI)

• Recovery

• Backstop / Bailouts

• Do DAOs fix this?

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• Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
• Ethereum and Programmable Money
• Public Blockchains and Permissionless Systems
• Stablecoins
• Libre
• Central Banks
• Private Blockchains
• Banking the Unbanked
• Monetary Policy and the Post-Pandemic Economy
• CBDC Designs
• Digital Identity
• Programmatic State Money
• The Dawn of Permissioned Money
• Absolute Ultra Dystopia

CBDC Tracker:

Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker - Atlantic Council

News:

Indonesian Central Bank explores CBDC to ‘future proof' monetary policy | Kitco News

India's Bankers Unimpressed With Digital Rupee | PYMNTS.com

Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev to Remain in Jail Until at Least Late Februrary

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DAOs:

• What is a DAO?
• How does a DAO work?
• Why do we need DAOs?
• Why do we need DAOs now?
• What could be the impact of DAOs?
• How do you join a DAO?
• Where are DAOs now?

MakerDAO:

• What is MakerDAO?
• Decentralised Stablecoins
• How did MakerDAO start?
• How does MakerDAO relate to the DeFi ecosystem?
• MakerDAO governance 
• MakerDAO token economics 
• Real World Assets
• MakerDAO and Censorship
• MakerDAO the End Game   (https://forum.makerdao.com/t/endgame-plan-v3-complete-overview/17427)
• MakerDAO Phoenix Stance 
• Towards a Free Float Stable Coin

Markets Watch :

• Price Updates
• Energy and Pub Closures in the UK
• Free to Own (free NFT mint) 
• Pfizer Puts Money in VitaDAO
• Rug of the Week - Compound

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Contains frank discussion about market risks and the current state of crypto markets. Listen now to understand why the hosts believe we're witnessing not just a market cycle, but a fundamental shift in how value is created and perceived in the digital age.

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• What is a token
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• Game theory and mechanism design
• Why is token economics important?
• How do you know if token economics are good?
• Have there been any good token systems?

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Aptos Ruffles Feathers As It Enters Crowded Layer 1 Race - The Defiant

Vitalik Tweet Spurs Flurry Of Meme Coins - The Defiant


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Looking Ahead

• Will Bitcoin break through to new all-time highs in the coming weeks?
• How will institutional involvement change the culture and accessibility of crypto?
• What impact will Trump's economic policies have on global markets and crypto?

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• What is midcurving in crypto?
• What does this tell us about investing in crypto?
• 15 IQ trades vs 150 IQ trades
• What are the risks?
• Nick’s greatest mid curves
• What do you think is the right approach?

Midcurve memes:

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Resources:

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https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/-/media/boe/files/paper/2023/the-digital-pound-technology-working-paper.pdf

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BonqDAO - REKT

News:

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Contentious Uniswap Vote Highlights the Opaqueness of Decentralized Governance

Will the SEC Convince a Court It’s Right to Label These Tokens as Securities?

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/08/binance-is-organizing-a-consortium-to-try-to-rebuild-trust-in-crypto-source/

Unpacking India's CBDC Pilots as Country Prepares for Digital Rupee

Craig Wright Loses Bitcoin Copyright Claim in UK Court

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

03:12 The Concept of Cycles in Crypto

06:01 Market Dynamics and Investor Behavior

09:08 Current State of Bitcoin

11:47 Ethereum's Performance and Challenges

14:50 Solana's Market Position

18:07 Meta Influences on Crypto Markets

38:54 The Changing Landscape of Tesla and Its Customers

40:56 The Absurdity of Boycotting and Late Stage Capitalism

43:49 Market Volatility and the Future of Capitalism

46:53 The Impact of Tariffs on the Economy

47:47 The Rise of IPOs in the Crypto Space

49:59 Community Governance in Crypto Exchanges

51:13 Bolivia's Financial Crisis and Its Implications

57:43 Solana's Governance Vote and Network Economics

01:03:42 The Launch of Move Blockchain and Its Reception

01:06:33 Nim's Privacy Technology and Its Importance

01:12:44 The Need for Privacy in the Digital Age

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00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

02:58 Market Rebound and Bitcoin's Performance

06:00 Volatility and Trading Dynamics

09:02 Bitcoin vs. Stock Market Dynamics

11:59 Gold's Performance and Economic Stability

15:02 Derealization of Market Values

18:03 Bitcoin's Resilience and Future Potential

20:52 Ethereum's Challenges and Market Sentiment

25:53 The Rise and Fall of Layer 2 Solutions

32:01 Ethereum's Market Position and Product Fit

39:49 Challenges of the Roll-Up Thesis

41:39 The Shift to RISC-V in Ethereum's Ecosystem

56:37 Comparing Ethereum and Solana's Philosophies

57:01 The Challenge of Upgrades in Ethereum

58:19 Ossification and Its Implications for Development

59:48 Ethereum's Unique Position in a Sea of Alternatives

01:01:03 Market Dynamics: Solana vs. Ethereum

01:04:02 The Evolution of Tokenization and Meme Coins

01:11:08 The Rise of Creator Coins and Their Impact

01:19:29 The Future of Tokenization: Opportunities and Risks

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01:31 The Art of the Deal and Economic Strategy

02:30 Market Reactions and Economic Turmoil

05:59 Trump's Tariff Announcement and Its Implications

12:07 Understanding Tariffs and Trade Deficits

17:51 The New World Order in Trade

23:50 The Game of Tariffs and Economic Leverage

30:05 The Future of Global Trade and Economic Stability

40:24 The Rise of Authoritarianism Post-COVID

41:47 Emergency Powers and Economic Turbulence

43:40 Unpredictable Outcomes in Complex Systems

45:53 The New Economic Paradigm

48:50 Negotiation Games and Global Trade Dynamics

51:53 The UK’s Position in Global Trade

55:20 The Bargaining Table: Choices and Consequences

57:38 Game Theory and Global Alliances

01:00:08 The Cult of Personality in Politics

01:02:51 The Future of American Industry

01:06:22 Crypto and Data Privacy Concerns

01:10:47 The Meme Economy and Celebrity Scams

01:14:46 Elon Musk and the Future of AI

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• What is an NFT vs a Fungible Token
• Future of NFTs
• 2022 News Round-Up

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The Show:

• What is the current global status of Crypto Regulation?
• Does Crypto need regulation?
• How would you regulate Crypto? Dr Nicks Thread on Crypto Regulation

           1/ The DMZ (Decentralised Metaverse Zone)

          2/ Regulate the Off-Ramps

          3/ Regulate marketing

          4/ Free Market Self-Regulation

          5/ Progressive Supportive Regulation

          6/ Oi, ya got a liocence for that!

          7/ World Police

          8/ Drop the Ban Hammer

• What is the most probable regulatory outcome?
• What happens if “we” get Crypto Regulation wrong?
• Is SBF a turncoat? (SBF Meme)

News :

The Block: Hong Kong plans to legalize retail crypto trading: Bloomberg

The Block: Australian regulators sue crypto asset company that claimed it was regulated

The Block: Sam Bankman-Fried elaborates on DCCPA, but not everyone is buying it

Powell Strikes Conciliatory Tone on DeFi - The Defiant

https://decrypt.co/113052/crypto-exchange-binance-confirms-500m-investment-musks-twitter-takeover


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Dr Nicks Thread on Crypto Regulation

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• A quick recap of a DAO definition vs Gabriel Shapiro's DAO definition 
  • Decentralised
  • Autonomous
  • Organisation
• What is the minimal viable DAO?
• When is a DAO, not a DAO?
• How do you decentralise a DAO?
• Has there ever been any real DAOs?
• How are we doing it at finance.vote?

News :

• Reversible Transactions on Ethereum: ERC-20R and ERC-721R
• Reversible Transaction Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2208.00543.pdf
• Ooki DAO is mulling its options to fight back against the CFTC
• Uniswap seeks more than $100 million in funding at $1 billion valuation: Tech Crunch

Referenced information and further reading:

• Defining Real and Fake DAOs - by Gabriel Shapiro
• Everything You Know about the Scalability Trilemma is Probably Wrong | by Michael Zochowski | Logos Network | Medium
• DAO Wyoming upgradable smart contract
• CityDAO
• Hats protocol explainer
• Reversible Transaction Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2208.00543.pdf

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Crypto vs web3

• What is web2?
• Aren’t Crypto and Web3 interchangeable?
• What role can crypto and web3 play in our society?

Crypto

• What is crypto?
• What is permisionlessness
• What is credible neutrality
• Crypto use case
• Shouldn't we all just focus on Crypto?
• Why is Crypto important?

web3

• What is web3?
• Web3 use case?
• Who will use web3?
• Why bother with web3?
• Is web3 optional?

News :

Wintermute - REKT 2

The Merge has happened

South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon

Referenced information and further reading:

A16z - web3 thesis

https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3137

Online Safety Bill 

Vitalik - Corps vs DAOs 

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Ethereum

• What is Ethereum?
• Why is Ethereum important?
• What is Eth Classic?
• What are Ethereum’slLimitations?
• What are Ethereum's strengths?

Merge

• What is the Merge?
• When is it happening?
• What does it change?
• Why is it important?
• Forks
• Does it solve Eth’s scaling issues?
• What else is affected by the merger?
• The Merge and ESG
• Bullish or bearish for eth
• Ado token economics
• Concerns
  • Scam forksption-based
  • Censorship risk

Prediction Markets

• It's why we are here!
• What is FVT?
• What are prediction markets?
• Why are prediction markets important?
• How do prediction markets work?
• History of prediction markets in crypto?

Books / Papers recommended by Dr Nick:

• Robin Hanson, Vote on Values, Bet on Beliefs https://mason.gmu.edu/~rhanson/futarchy2013.pdf
• Glen Weyl, Radical Markets ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj186urDU8c
• Ralph Merkle, DAO democracy https://ralphmerkle.com/papers/DAOdemocracyDraft.pdf

News

https://thedefiant.io/sui-raises-300m

Terra Launches Second LUNA Airdrop to Repay Holders - The Defiant

https://thedefiant.io/binance-stablecoin-delisting

https://thedefiant.io/lg-smart-tv-nft-marketplace

https://thedefiant.io/coinbase-tornado-lawsuit

**Episode Timestamps:**

00:00 - Intro and market overview

01:42 - Solana analysis and recent developments

14:23 - The Libra token fiasco and presidential meme coins

29:37 - Launch Watch: Kaito & Yaps discussion

43:52 - Meta Watch: White House social media evolution

55:16 - PI Network launch controversy

1:00:40 - AR.IO and Arweave ecosystem updates

1:04:12 - Monad testnet launch

1:18:46 - Wrap-up

**Key Topics Covered:**

• Solana's recent 10% price drop and upcoming token unlock
• Analysis of the Libra token controversy and Hayden Davis situation
• New token launches: Kaito, Yaps, PI Network, and AR.IO
• Discussion of political social media developments

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In this reunion episode of Crypto Market Watch, hosts Matt Haynes and Dr Nick reunite to review Dr Nick's crypto predictions for 2024, analysing the evolving market landscape with their characteristic blend of technical insight and market wisdom. Through a comprehensive examination of Dr Nick's prediction thread, they explore key themes including blockchain geopolitics, the rise of contender chains, and the intersection of AI with crypto.

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⌚ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and catching up 03:45 - Ethereum losing narrative dominance 09:30 - Consumer app renaissance & File Verse discussion 15:20 - The Dark Forest gets darker 21:35 - Protocol gating and Trump ICO analysis 26:40 - Contender chains and Solana's performance 32:15 - Reputation systems and points meta 37:50 - The year of crypto and AI 43:20 - L2 security concerns and centralisation 48:30 - Blast and hyper degeneracy 53:15 - DAOs and community governance 57:40 - Blockchain geopolitics and nation-state adoption 01:01:30 - Election insanity and crypto's role 01:04:45 - Bull market predictions and wrap-up

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• Explored the wild crypto market dynamics of the week
• Discussed Trump's strategic crypto reserve announcement
• Analyzed the massive pump and dump in the crypto market
• Examined Ethereum's organizational changes
• Broke down the Bybit hack and its implications

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro and Market Overview
• 05:30 - Trump's Crypto Reserve Announcement
• 15:45 - Market Pump and Dump Analysis
• 25:10 - Ethereum Foundation Updates
• 35:20 - Solana Governance and Unlocks
• 45:00 - Bybit Hack Discussion
• 55:30 - ETH Denver Conference Insights
• 65:00 - Closing Thoughts on Crypto's Future

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Marsh and Dr Nick go through each prediction and see how on the money Dr Nick is with each prediction.

The Tweet thread under discussion:

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Some of the predictions:

• Social Tokens
• Play to Earn
• Ponzinomics
• Identity
• CryptoSV
• Moral Panic
• Panic panic
• SportsDAOs
• Crypto Social Media
• Reputation
• NFT Third Wave

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The Show:

• What is the Metaverse?
• Metaverse Narratives

The Metaverse Value Chain -

The Metaverse Value Chain by Jon Radof

• Layer 1: Experience
• Layer 2: Discovery
• Layer 3: Creator Economy
• Layer 4: Spatial Computing
• Layer 5: Decentralisation
• Layer 6: Human Interface
• Layer 7: Infrastructure

News :

Kim Kardashian pays $1.26m over crypto 'pump and dump' - BBC News

The European Council passes MiCA, EU’s comprehensive crypto regulation

What Ripple's Latest Win Means for Its Ongoing Fight With the SEC

Rug of the week:

Massive Binance Bridge Hack

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What We Cover:

🔴 Bitcoin & The Gates of Goblin Town – Bitcoin's dramatic drop from ATH and what it means if we break below $69k. Is this forced liquidation or something more sinister?

⛓️ Ethereum & Solana – We've lost $5k on Ethereum and Solana's hit support levels we haven't seen in years. Where do we bounce?

📊 S&P 500 & The AI Bubble – Traditional markets are selling off hard. The AI boom is looking increasingly Ponzi-esque, with circular capital flows and massive companies betting everything on unproven tech.

🎯 ICOs Make Their Comeback – Monad's $280M raise, Aztec's privacy token sale, and why this time could be different. Are grassroots ICOs the future of crypto fundraising?

🏛️ UK Democracy in Crisis – The government's removing juries, installing digital IDs, and centralizing power at an alarming rate. Is this authoritarianism by accident or design?

Key Moments:

• The mysterious Bitcoin seller in market hours
• Why bear markets are actually good for crypto
• How prediction markets can manipulate reality
• The playbook for authoritarian takeover
• Why decentralization matters more than ever

Disclaimer: This is educational discussion and therapy, not financial advice. Never buy crypto. DYOR.

The Show:

What is a Rug pull?

What are the types of Rug pulls?

   *Most Basic Rug* - The exit scam

   *The Classic Rug* - LP tokens yanked

   *The Token Rug* - Dumped supply

   *The Slow Rug* - Bleed out the value slowly by dumping supply or removing LPs.

   *The Sly Rug* - We’ve been “hacked”

   *The Pump and Rug* - Liquid supply on launch, pumped through a low float AMM.

   *The Insider Rug* - The supply is actually cornered by insiders and the only way is down.

   *The Algorithmic Rug* - Automate the rug stack and deploy relentlessly.

   *The Rug Sandwich* - The sandwich attack

   *The Dust Rug* - You have been dust attacked with Tornado ETH

   *The Bacon Rug* - You are X hops away from tornado cash you are rugged.

   *The DAO Rug* - You invested in a DAO and they have decided you are unworthy of your tokens e.g. Merit Circle

   *The Vapour Rug* - It’s all whitepaper and dreams and that’s it. The insiders know this and get out before you.

   *The Inu Rug* - Elon has tweeted and it’s time to buy the meme coin.

   *The Wrapped Token Rug* - You’re happily playing around on a chain using ether which is not ether. The bridge is rugged.

   *The Rebase Rug* - You’re inflated away to zero, one way or another.

“Everything that can be rugged, will be rugged”

News:

Musk’s Twitter Reforms Could ‘Damage The Blue Check's Anti-Scam Role’: Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin - Decrypt


Referenced information and further reading:

Dr Nick's Thread on Uni Swap Rug Pulls


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Dr Nicks Tweet

What are the things you hate about this industry?


Responses

• General lack of professionalism
• Tokenizing everything
• Americans making it about themselves and bringing in their dumb policy games
• Crypto is a unified cultural hedge
• Clowns like you.
• That people put wealth and popularity on Twitter on a pedestal 
• Ignorance of (at best) or willful disregard for (at worst) basic tenets of governance
• Lack of proper education
• Crypto is a lightning rod for scams

Further Reading

Beyond Blame - Boston Review - By Barbara H. Fried

News

Amazon Beats Apple For Rights To Produce Series About The FTX Disaster

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We cover cults, drugs, politics, ponzis, power and more. This is a great primer for the crypto-curious who are interested in the collapse of FTX.

Important FTX tweet threads:

• The FTX thing
  
  
• Jason Choi on Twitter: "The Definitive Thread on FTX I met SBF before FTX started, and witnessed their rise and fall. I can't stand @nytimes's puff piece. If anyone wants to know what happened, send them this." / Twitter
  
  
• Sam was the Rugmaster General
  
  
• Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth) on Twitter: "1/82 I'll be pinning this detailed timeline, as my final piece covering this topic, as now the case is closed in my mind. This was a crime plain and simple and I'll put no more wind in this criminals sails: FTX
  
  
• Sam & Luna Thought Experiment
  
  
• Effective altruism

Outro song:

Song - Sam, Gary, Caroline and Glenn

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SBF Insights

Visualized: FTX's Leaked Balance Sheet

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Matt and Dr. Nick review Bitcoin's impressive recovery from April lows, now approaching $96K with potential for new all-time highs. They discuss Ethereum's apparent pivot back to L1 scaling, challenging its previous rollup-centric approach, while competition with Solana intensifies. The hosts analyze global market recovery following Trump's temporary pause on tariff threats, explore UK's contradictory crypto regulations, and examine how politics is increasingly driven by business interests rather than traditional governance. The episode concludes with reflections on AI's potential impact on society and radicalization.

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Chapters

00:00 Weather and Its Impact on Daily Life

02:51 Current State of the Crypto Market

05:55 Class Structure and Economic Perspectives in the UK

08:50 Bitcoin's Market Dynamics and Future Predictions

11:52 Bitcoin's Technological Evolution and Community Debates

23:52 Ethereum's Scaling Challenges and Future Directions

30:41 Corporate Influence in Crypto: The Case of Base and Coinbase

32:20 Ethereum vs. Solana: The Competitive Landscape

34:10 The Challenges of Pluralism in Ethereum Governance

36:45 Scaling Solutions: Ethereum's Response to Solana

39:08 Vitalik Buterin: The Double-Edged Sword of Influence

40:25 ETF Developments: Solana's Potential

42:19 Market Dynamics: Ethereum's Positioning and Strategy

45:39 Radium's New Launch: A Response to Market Needs

49:32 The S&P 500: Market Recovery and Volatility

55:29 Inflation Trends and Economic Indicators

01:02:28 The Trump Effect: Geopolitical Shifts and Alliances

01:03:34 The Trump Effect on Global Politics

01:06:09 National Identity and Political Polarization

01:09:14 The Business of Politics

01:11:51 The Disconnect from Political Discourse

01:13:38 Crypto Developments and Regulatory Challenges

01:20:14 The Future of Tokens and Market Dynamics

01:28:32 AI's Influence on Society and Politics

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Moving beyond last week's doom and gloom, Matt and Dr. Nick dive deep into Nick's article "Crypto: A New Hope" - exploring how blockchain technology could fundamentally transform governance, democracy, and society. From DAOs solving the subsidiarity problem to collective intelligence systems that could revolutionize decision-making, this episode charts a path from institutional decay to decentralized renewal.

• Governance Crisis: Why representative democracy is failing in complex, interconnected systems
• The Decentralization Solution: How crypto enables subsidiarity and local autonomy
• DAOs as Democracy 2.0: Tools for community self-organization and decision-making
• Collective Intelligence: Elevating domain expertise into governance decisions
• Futarchy & Prediction Markets: Letting markets guide policy decisions
• Decentralized Truth: Building high-fidelity oracles in an age of AI-generated content

[00:00] Episode intro and setting up the hopeful framework
[04:38] Banksy, censorship, and the Streisand effect in action
[11:35] Nepal's Discord revolution - the first proto-DAO government overthrow
[20:22] Complexity theory and why governance systems can't handle interconnected world
[32:50] The subsidiarity principle - why power should be local
[39:36] Against Elections - why democratic structures are failing
[46:13] DAOs as tools for community empowerment and local governance
[55:15] Collective intelligence systems - getting domain expertise to decision makers
[1:07:30] Energy policy failures and the Ed Miliband problem
[1:18:45] Decentralized capital formation - bringing back the ICO dream
[1:28:32] Futarchy and prediction markets as governance mechanisms
[1:35:47] Oracles and decentralized sources of truth
[1:42:15] The path forward - avoiding authoritarian capture

Referenced Article

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