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  1. 17H AGO

    Prediction Markets Just Replaced Sportsbooks? $6B Super Bowl Surge Explained

    Prediction markets exploded during the Super Bowl — with billions in volume across Kalshi and Polymarket.Are they overtaking traditional sportsbooks?In this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down:- The $6B Super Bowl prediction market surge• AI agents using Bitcoin over Lightning• Brazil’s $68B Bitcoin reserve proposal• Binance’s $1B BTC buy• Crime, regulation, and more00:00 - Cal-She's Super Bowl Trading Record00:22 - Welcome Back to The Weekly01:01 - Bitcoin's Elusive Price Point01:18 - News of the Week02:16 - Deutsche Bank's Bitcoin Stance04:07 - Bitcoin Adoption in Brazil06:18 - Brazil's Stablecoin Tax Proposal08:11 - US Dollar Dominance and Stablecoins09:55 - Binance's Bitcoin Purchase12:53 - AI and Bitcoin16:33 - Bitcoin Crime Stories23:36 - Prediction Markets and the Super Bowl29:19 - Coinbase vs. Nevada33:36 - Vitalik Buterin on Prediction Markets39:32 - The Fascination with Prediction Markets

    42 min
  2. Why Bitcoin Crashed to $62K — ETFs, Macro Chaos & Market Structure Explained

    FEB 9

    Why Bitcoin Crashed to $62K — ETFs, Macro Chaos & Market Structure Explained

    Bitcoin fell from $70K to $62K in one of its sharpest drops ever — but the reasons go far beyond price action. In this episode of The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down: Why Bitcoin crashed despite strong ETF inflowsThe role of macro instability and Fed expectationsWhether Bitcoin’s financialization is creating hidden riskInstitutional cost bases, sentiment shifts, and cycle psychologyEthereum’s roadmap reset and Vitalik’s latest admissionsPolymarket token rumors and its bizarre “free groceries” marketing stuntA deep dive into what actually happened — and what matters next. 00:00 Bitcoin's Recent Crash: Causes and Theories11:00 MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings and Market Sentiment17:05 Nouriel Roubini's Critique of Bitcoin22:09 Ethereum's Roadmap and Vitalik's Insights29:08 Polymarket's Marketing Stunt and Future Token Speculation

    34 min
  3. Gold Just Lost $7 Trillion — Is Bitcoin Next? | The Weekly Ep. 93

    FEB 2

    Gold Just Lost $7 Trillion — Is Bitcoin Next? | The Weekly Ep. 93

    This week on The Weekly, we break down one of the most shocking market events in decades. Gold and silver lost $7 trillion in a single day, moving with volatility usually reserved for crypto. Bitcoin followed with a sharp liquidation-driven selloff, miners were forced to sell, and stablecoin liquidity continued to exit the market. We cover: Why gold suddenly started trading like a risk assetWhether this was a healthy correction or something more structuralWhat Bitcoin’s drawdown tells us about liquidity and market stressStablecoin flows, miner selling, and institutional behaviorWhy Monday’s market open could define the next legAs always, we separate narrative from liquidity — and ask what really matters next. Hosted by @_dsencil and @graminitha1. 00:00 Market Turmoil: Gold and Silver Crash03:01 The Volatility of Precious Metals05:51 Market Manipulation and Conspiracy Theories08:49 Institutional Influence on Market Movements11:59 The Role of Retail Investors14:52 The Future of Precious Metals18:09 Bitcoin's Decline and Market Reactions21:01 Geopolitical Tensions and Bitcoin's Performance23:52 Stablecoin Dynamics and Market Liquidity26:49 Federal Reserve's Impact on Markets

    44 min
  4. Bitcoin Bleeds as Trump Threatens Canada, Japan Shocks Markets & Quantum FUD Grows

    JAN 26

    Bitcoin Bleeds as Trump Threatens Canada, Japan Shocks Markets & Quantum FUD Grows

    Bitcoin slid below $70K as global macro pressures intensified. In this episode of The Weekly, we break down Japan’s bond and yen shock, Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Canada, rising quantum FUD around Bitcoin, Ethereum’s response, and why prediction markets still lean bullish despite the chaos.Featuring:• Japan bond market turmoil and USD/JPY intervention fears• Trump, tariffs, and geopolitical market risk• Bitcoin vs gold as a hedge• Ethereum’s quantum security pivot• Prediction markets on BTC’s next move• Bitcoin miners stabilizing the U.S. power gridHosted by @_dsencil and @graminitha100:00 Geopolitical Tensions and Market Reactions03:00 Bitcoin’s Current Struggles and Market Dynamics05:47 The Impact of Japanese Financial Moves08:52 Market Predictions and Bitcoin’s Future11:53 Tariffs and Their Implications for Crypto14:55 Ethereum’s Response to Quantum Threats17:49 Bitcoin’s Role in Energy Management31:04 Conclusion and Future Discussions

    32 min
  5. Trump vs Everyone: Fed, Exxon, JPM & Why Crypto’s Clarity Act Is Stalling

    JAN 19

    Trump vs Everyone: Fed, Exxon, JPM & Why Crypto’s Clarity Act Is Stalling

    This week on The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down one of the most chaotic macro + crypto news cycles in recent memory.In a single week, Trump clashes with the Fed, Exxon, JPMorgan, state governments, and foreign nations — all while markets react in real time. We also unpack why the long-awaited Clarity Act is suddenly losing momentum, what’s really behind Monero’s all-time high, and why reported crypto fraud now dwarfs hacks.Topics covered:Trump vs the Fed, Exxon, JPMorgan, and foreign governmentsWhy tariffs and politics are reintroducing macro riskThe Clarity Act: ethics, stablecoin yield, and why it may not passThe real reason Monero pumped to ATHSteak ’n Shake’s Bitcoin “treasury” narrativeWhy crypto fraud hit ~$16B in 2025No hype — just context.🎙️ Hosted by Graham Stone & David Sencil📅 Weekly macro + crypto breakdown

    23 min
  6. The Fed vs Trump, Gold at ATHs & Why Bitcoin Isn’t Reacting | The Weekly

    JAN 13

    The Fed vs Trump, Gold at ATHs & Why Bitcoin Isn’t Reacting | The Weekly

    The Fed just went public against the executive branch — and markets noticed.In this week’s episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down Jerome Powell’s unprecedented response to DOJ pressure, why gold is ripping while Bitcoin isn’t playing the debasement trade, and what this says about institutional credibility in 2026.We also cover:• Zcash’s dev team resigning en masse• Monero ripping to new all-time highs• MicroStrategy buying more Bitcoin — and Saylor’s latest controversy• Prediction markets facing legal pressure from U.S. states• Why privacy and macro narratives are converging📅 Recorded January 13, 2026Follow the hosts:Graham Stone — @graminitha1David Sencil — @_dsencil00:00 Trump and the Federal Reserve Feud10:42 Privacy in Cryptocurrency: Zcash vs Monero16:45 MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy and Market Dynamics21:56 Legal Challenges for Prediction Markets

    30 min
  7. Is 2026 a Lost Year for Bitcoin? Polymarket Insiders, BlackRock & Crypto’s Next Phase

    JAN 5

    Is 2026 a Lost Year for Bitcoin? Polymarket Insiders, BlackRock & Crypto’s Next Phase

    Bitcoin starts 2026 near $93,000 — but some major analysts are warning that this year could be a pause, not a breakout.In Episode 93 of The Weekly, we break down the biggest crypto stories from the past two weeks, including the controversial Polymarket trade tied to Venezuela’s regime change, conflicting institutional outlooks for Bitcoin in 2026, and why BlackRock quietly became the most profitable Bitcoin ETF issuer despite weak price action.We also cover:• Why some macro analysts think Bitcoin could lag gold in 2026• Whether prediction markets should reward insider information• BlackRock’s long-term vision for tokenized finance• Stablecoins entering real-world payment rails via Korea• Russia issuing crypto-backed loans• Iran publicly accepting crypto for weapons purchasesA wide-ranging conversation on where crypto stands as it enters a more institutional — and geopolitical — phase.00:00 Bitcoin's Price Resurgence and Predictions01:44 Insider Trading and Prediction Markets06:47 2026 Crypto Market Outlooks15:11 SEC Changes and Political Dynamics19:39 Institutional Adoption and Crypto Innovations25:04 Global Crypto Use Cases and Controversies

    29 min
  8. Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Isn’t Math — It’s Governance

    12/22/2025

    Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Isn’t Math — It’s Governance

    Quantum computing is back in the Bitcoin conversation — not because it can break Bitcoin today, but because the timeline to prepare may already be shorter than many realize. On this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down why Bitcoin’s real vulnerability isn’t cryptography, but coordination. Upgrading Bitcoin’s security could take years, and waiting until a true quantum threat emerges may already be too late. We also cover: • Why Bitcoin can’t “just flip a switch” to become post-quantum secure • Which Bitcoin addresses are most vulnerable • The controversy around Satoshi-era coins • Why quantum attacks may happen silently • Coinbase’s push to become an “everything exchange” • Prediction markets, state gambling laws, and the CFTC • Stablecoin yield loopholes after the GENIUS Act • Ripple’s RLUSD and its bank charter ambitions 🎙 Hosts: Graham Stone & David Sencil 📌 The Weekly recaps the most important stories shaping Bitcoin and crypto — separating signal from noise. ⸻ 00:00 The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin 08:08 Governance Challenges in Bitcoin's Evolution 13:55 Coinbase's Ambitious Expansion 19:49 The Future of Stablecoins 26:04 Ripple's Rise in the Stablecoin Market

    33 min
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