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More than $800 million in crypto positions were liquidated as inflation fears, rising Treasury yields, and renewed pressure from oil and energy markets hit Bitcoin and other risk assets. In this episode, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down one of the busiest weeks across Bitcoin, macro markets, crypto security, and Wall Street’s accelerating move onchain. They discuss why rising diesel and oil prices could add to inflation pressure, how the latest PPI and CPI data triggered heavy crypto selling, and why higher Treasury yields are creating another challenge for Bitcoin and gold. The conversation also covers the 4,000 BTC Liquid Network exploit and the attacker’s unusual 10% “bug bounty” demand, Crypto.com’s chain rollback following the $120 million Tectonic exploit , and growing concerns around phishing, KYC, and crypto security. Plus, Nasdaq Ventures is investing $100 million in Payward, Kraken’s parent company , as traditional finance pushes further into tokenized equities, shareholder voting, and potentially 24/7 markets. From mass liquidations and macro pressure to major crypto exploits and Wall Street’s onchain expansion, Graham and David unpack what happened, why it matters, and what Bitcoin and crypto investors should be watching next. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► OrangeRock: https://orangerock.com/ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Robinhood Chain is quickly becoming one of crypto’s most closely watched networks. In this episode of Token Narratives , David Sencil and Alex Richardson unpack the rapid rise of Robinhood Chain, from record fees and memecoin speculation to tokenized stocks increasingly blurring the line between traditional markets and crypto. They break down what’s driving activity on the network, why gas fees have surged, what its recent sequencer stall reveals, and whether Robinhood could become a major bridge between TradFi and on-chain markets. The conversation then turns to Bitcoin, including a developing Liquid Network security incident involving roughly 4,000 BTC, the growing threat of AI-enabled exploits, and signs that Bitcoin may be starting to trade more independently from U.S. equities. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► OrangeRock: https://orangerock.com/ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

September is suddenly looking less friendly for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. In this episode of Token Narratives , Graham Stone and David Sencil unpack the growing macro pressure on risk assets as Fed hike odds rise, Bitcoin sells off, and markets reassess what could come next from the Federal Reserve. They also dig into Strategy’s massive Bitcoin position, now sitting at 840,000 BTC, alongside its restricted USD reserve of more than $5 billion—and what that positioning could mean if market conditions become more volatile. From there, the conversation moves into some of the week’s more speculative narratives, including token unlocks and buybacks, Robinhood Chain activity, FOMO’s claimed surge in daily app-store users, and the return of aggressive meme-coin speculation. Topics include: Fed hike odds, inflation and the September FOMC setup Bitcoin’s reaction to shifting rate expectations Strategy’s 840,000 BTC position and STRC strategy Token unlocks, buybacks and value-accrual models Robinhood Chain and the potential return of retail users FOMO’s claimed app-store growth Meme coins, speculation and another possible extraction cycle Is the crypto bull run still intact, or are the warning signs starting to pile up? 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/ ► OrangeRock: https://orangerock.com/

Bitcoin finally broke out of months of compressed volatility—surging roughly $4,400 in under an hour and climbing to around $78,000 by Friday. In this episode of The Weekly , Graham Stone and David Sencil break down what may have triggered the move and whether Bitcoin is entering a new market regime. They look at the week’s biggest potential catalysts, including new SEC crypto proposals, renewed pressure around the Clarity Act, and the U.S. Treasury’s expansion of long-end liquidity-support buybacks. The conversation then shifts to Hyperliquid’s push into the U.S. and the debate around HYPE buybacks, before unpacking a potentially major accounting change: FASB’s proposal to allow certain qualifying stablecoins to be treated as cash equivalents. They also cover the latest SafePal customer-data exposure and what it means for hardware wallet users. In this episode: What may have sparked Bitcoin’s move to $78K Why Treasury buybacks matter for crypto markets The latest SEC crypto proposals Where the Clarity Act stands Whether Bitcoin is entering a new volatility regime Hyperliquid’s U.S. expansion The debate around HYPE token buybacks FASB’s stablecoin cash-equivalent proposal Why the stablecoin accounting shift could matter SafePal’s latest customer-data exposure A packed week across Bitcoin, macro, regulation, altcoins, stablecoins, and crypto security. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Gold is rallying again while Bitcoin remains relatively flat, putting the Bitcoin-versus-gold debate straight back into focus. David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss what's actually behind gold's move above $4,400, central-bank demand, China's economic pressures, Peter Schiff's latest criticism of Bitcoin, and whether Bitcoin could begin separating from the behavior of equities. This episode of The Weekly also covers: The Clarity Act's increasingly difficult route through Congress New SEC and CFTC crypto proposals BIP 110's struggling breakaway chain The massive French tax agency breach Trezor customer-data exposure Practical security measures for protecting crypto holdings 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

This episode of The Weekly covers a heavy week for Bitcoin and crypto. David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss the failure of BIP 110, the proposal to limit arbitrary data storage on Bitcoin, after node signaling came in far below the required threshold. They look at what the collapse says about Bitcoin governance, miner incentives, block space, inscriptions, and the unresolved debate over Bitcoin as money versus Bitcoin as a store of value. They also cover the Coldcard hack fallout, the possibility of partial recovery, the emergence of the Bitcoin Red Team, and the discovery of thousands of vulnerabilities across open-source Bitcoin projects. The episode then turns to wrench attacks, rising physical violence against crypto holders, data leaks, family targeting, and the need for stronger operational security. Finally, they break down the Clarity Act’s missed summer deadline, the September 15 vote, and why U.S. crypto regulation may remain stuck while the rest of the market waits. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcatcher to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

A reported vulnerability affecting Coldcard-generated seed phrases has raised new concerns about Bitcoin self-custody after more than 1,000 addresses were reportedly drained in coordinated attack waves. Today’s The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down what allegedly went wrong, why the response has been heavily criticized, and what the incident could mean for hardware wallets, self-custody, and the broader Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation then shifts to a major development in global finance: coordinated intervention by Japan and the United States to support the yen after the currency fell to multi-decade lows. They explore what it signals for global markets, currency devaluation, and why many investors are increasingly turning to hard assets such as Bitcoin, gold, and equities. Topics include: The Coldcard seed phrase controversy How the reported vulnerability worked Risks to Bitcoin self-custody The future of hardware wallets Japan and U.S. intervention to support the yen Currency devaluation and market volatility Why investors are moving beyond cash Bitcoin's role in an uncertain global economy Whether you're interested in Bitcoin security, self-custody, or the macroeconomic forces shaping financial markets, this episode provides the context behind two of the week's biggest stories. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Back from summer hiatus, David Sencil and Graham Stone return to a market where the bad news keeps piling up - and where that might be the most bullish signal of all. They break down the digital asset treasury unwind: Jack Mallers stepping down at 21 Capital as Tether's control grows, Satsuma shareholders voting to liquidate 668 BTC after a roughly 99% collapse, the expanding list of DATs selling their Bitcoin, and Strategy quietly building a $3.2B dollar reserve to cover its preferred dividends. Then it's the Clarity Act's do-or-die window: Trump's disclosed $1.5B in 2025 crypto profits, the ethics provision critics call "pulling up the ladder," seven Democratic objections, coin-toss odds, and a surprise wave of endorsements from BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity and Goldman Sachs. Plus: BitMEX shuts down amid a lawsuit alleging "God access" insider trading, Bitmart winds down, and July racks up three exchange closures - the depressing grind David calls bullish bearishness. 🎧 Follow the podcast for weekly Bitcoin and crypto market insights, and share this episode with someone who wants to stay ahead of the biggest stories shaping the industry. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► Rumble: https://rumble.com/Bitcoincom ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Bitcoin just had one of its worst months in years, but whales may have been buying the panic.David Sencil and Graham Stone break down Bitcoin’s bounce from the lows, the 270,000 BTC accumulation spike, ETF flows turning positive again, and the broader hard-asset setup as liquidity, gold, and debasement fears return to the conversation.They also discuss Trump’s disclosed $1.4B crypto earnings, why the numbers shocked even crypto natives, how the ethics debate could affect the Clarity Act, and why Venice AI’s $1B valuation has reignited the long-running fight over whether tokens should capture equity-like value.Plus: World Cup betting markets, Polymarket and Kalshi volumes, and the UAE’s push toward regulated local-currency stablecoins.🎧 Follow the podcast for weekly Bitcoin and crypto market insights, and share this episode with someone who wants to stay ahead of the biggest stories shaping the industry.

Is Bitcoin still in a bear market?In this episode of **The Weekly**, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down Bitcoin's prolonged move below its 200-day moving average, accelerating spot Bitcoin ETF outflows, and why Strategy's STRC structure continues to weigh on market sentiment.They also discuss the Ethereum Foundation's restructuring, the launch of Eth Labs, USDT briefly surpassing ETH by market cap, evolving stablecoin regulation, and how the 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving a surge in crypto-based prediction markets and sports betting.Whether you're following Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, macro trends, or crypto adoption, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping the market this week.🎧 Follow *The Weekly* on Spotify and turn on notifications so you never miss new episodes.Chapters:00:47 - Welcome back and episode overview01:23 - Bitcoin bear market and ETF outflows03:44 - BlackRock iBit and broader ETF pressure05:00 - Macro headwinds and Fed rate expectations07:41 - Bitcoin valuation and the power law mean08:17 - Dollar strength and Michael Saylor09:27 - Strategy, STRC, and dividend questions13:45 - Market skepticism and STRC’s peg16:48 - Why some are turning constructive on MSTR17:27 - Ethereum Foundation restructuring19:25 - ETH Labs and Ethereum’s business focus22:48 - Stablecoins and USDT overtaking Ether24:16 - Bank of England backtracks on stablecoin limits26:08 - World Cup betting and crypto adoption31:11 - Bitcoin.com app and wrap-up

This week on The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down a packed week across Bitcoin, crypto, macro, DeFi, and AI. Bitcoin recovered to around $64K after testing lower levels, while oil, gold, equities, and the U.S. dollar reflected growing macro uncertainty. The episode covers the Iran conflict, Japan’s weakening yen, the carry trade, and why a Japanese corporate pension fund allocating to crypto could be an early signal of broader institutional movement. David and Graham also discuss the Federal Reserve ending forward guidance under Kevin Warsh, what that means for market volatility, and why some analysts now believe the crypto bottom may already be in. The conversation then moves into decentralized AI, the DeFi hack crisis, AI as a defensive tool for protocols, and the latest pressure around MicroStrategy’s STRC/Stretch structure.A full episode for anyone tracking Bitcoin, macro markets, crypto narratives, DeFi security, and institutional adoption.

This week on The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down a major set of stories moving Bitcoin and crypto markets.They discuss the reported Iran-US peace deal, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, falling oil futures, and Bitcoin’s move above $66K. They also unpack Michael Saylor’s controversial 32 BTC sale, his BTC Prague comments, Metaplanet’s move into Bitcoin yield products, Bitcoin miners pivoting toward AI, Anthropic’s Fable export-control controversy, and the SpaceX IPO’s impact on crypto-based pre-IPO price discovery.A fast-moving episode covering macro, Bitcoin, AI, miners, IPOs, and the next stage of crypto market structure.

Bitcoin fell roughly 20% in six days, triggering massive liquidations and renewed fear across the crypto market. On this episode of The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone unpack the crash, the panic around Strategy’s Bitcoin sale, and why traditional markets, AI stocks, semiconductors, and Fed expectations may be driving Bitcoin’s next move. They also cover a major milestone for Bitcoin adoption: the first Bitcoin-backed home loan. Then the episode turns to Polymarket’s alleged undisclosed influencer payments and a disturbing rise in wrench attacks targeting crypto holders and their families. A full breakdown of market chaos, Bitcoin utility, crypto controversy, and personal security in one high-impact episode. Chapters: 01:27 - Market Sentiment and Liquidations 02:39 - Bitcoin Price Movements 04:06 - Strategy and Equity Market Concerns 05:25 - STRC and Market Confidence 07:20 - Global Market Reactions 09:25 - US Jobs Report and Market Impact 11:44 - Strategy's Future Moves 15:34 - Bitcoin-Backed Loans 17:26 - Crypto as Collateral 19:00 - Polymarket Investigation 20:39 - Crypto Crime and Security Concerns 23:39 - Global Crypto Attacks 26:48 - Data-Driven Targeting and Security

Bitcoin perpetual futures are finally coming to the U.S., marking one of the most significant regulatory developments for crypto markets in years.David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss what this means for exchanges, traders, Hyperliquid, tokenized stocks, prediction markets, and the growing convergence between traditional finance and blockchain technology.From SEC approvals and CME's 24/7 trading launch to the latest Polymarket controversy and Project Agora's central bank blockchain experiment, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry right now.

Bankless walks away from Ethereum, Saylor hits pause on BTC buys, and an F2Pool founder could become one of the first humans on Mars. This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down the growing cracks inside Ethereum, why Michael Saylor slowing down Bitcoin purchases may actually be bullish, and how crypto mining pioneers are now heading into space exploration. Also in this episode:• Could the U.S. really buy 1 million BTC through the ARMA proposal?• David Hoffman exits ETH completely while Bankless steps back from Ethereum• The Ethereum Foundation talent exodus continues• MiCA-compliant Euro stablecoin crashes to $0.85 after exploit• Arthur Hayes and Eric Trump call Europe “a nice museum”• ICE and OKX launch perpetual oil futures• Hyperliquid faces its first major TradFi challenger• Chun Wang of F2Pool to command SpaceX’s first crewed Mars mission 🎧 Listen now on Spotify and follow The Weekly by Bitcoin.com News for your weekly breakdown of crypto, markets, tech, and Web3 culture.

This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone unpack a heavy macro week — from the 30-year US Treasury clearing 5% for the first time since 2007, to Strategy’s $1.5B convertible note buyback and Michael Saylor quietly testing the market on Bitcoin sales.They dig into Iran’s reported “Hormuz Safe” Bitcoin sanctions-bypass scheme, why David thinks Bitcoin is actually worse than fiat for evading sanctions, and the Coinbase/Circle/Hyperliquid USDC deal that triggered CME and ICE to run to regulators.Plus: David’s CFTC Chairman Michael Selig interview from Vegas, Austin Campbell on the Clarity Act, and Graham vs David on whether the bill actually passes by July 4th.Topics covered:• 30-year US Treasury clears 5% — what it means for hard assets• Iran’s Hormuz Safe Bitcoin maritime insurance play• Why David thinks Bitcoin is worse than fiat for sanctions evasion• Strategy’s $1.5B convertible note buyback and Saylor’s pivot• STRC (“stretch”) — the 11.5% Bitcoin yield play• Hyperliquid lands USDC deal with Coinbase and Circle• CME and ICE lobbying regulators over Hyperliquid• David’s interview with CFTC Chairman Michael Selig• Will the CLARITY Act pass by July 4th? Graham and David debate00:22 - Welcome and Guest Introduction00:58 - Bitcoin and Market Overview02:26 - Bond Market Analysis04:21 - Bitcoin's Relevance to Bonds07:34 - Japanese Bond Market Crisis08:25 - Iran's Bitcoin Maritime Insurance12:36 - Bitcoin and Privacy Coins14:07 - Strategy's Bitcoin Sales Strategy18:43 - Interview with Michael Saylor22:12 - Hyperliquid and USDC Deal25:58 - Regulatory Challenges for Hyperliquid32:03 - Clarity Act and Political Implications39:33 - Closing Remarks

This week, Graham Stone and Alex Richardson break down the biggest stories in crypto, from Coinbase’s AWS-related outage to signs of risk appetite returning across Bitcoin, altcoins and NFTs.They also dig into the rise of prediction markets, how TradFi giants are moving into event contracts, BlackRock’s push to tokenize money market funds on Ethereum, and why stablecoin yield has become one of the key political fights in U.S. crypto regulation.Plus, Robert Kiyosaki is back with another doomer warning — this time about baby boomers facing severe financial pressure.Topics covered:• Coinbase outage and crypto infrastructure risk• Bitcoin, altcoins and NFTs catching bids• Prediction markets, manipulation and TradFi adoption• BlackRock tokenized money market funds on Ethereum• Stablecoin yield, banks and U.S. Treasury demand• Robert Kiyosaki’s warning for baby boomers00:30 - Market Updates: S&P 500, NASDAQ, Bitcoin01:29 - Altcoins and NFT Market Trends02:11 - Coinbase Outage Explanation03:03 - Technical Details of the Outage05:27 - Public Reaction and Speculation07:20 - Prediction Markets and Traditional Finance09:31 - ETFs and Crypto Legislation12:29 - BlackRock's Tokenized Funds15:13 - Clarity Act and Crypto Regulation19:25 - Robert Kiyosaki's Predictions

Brought to you by orangerock.com. Trade Bitcoin, crypto, stocks and commodities. No surveillance, no friction, no limits.Want your brand on Bitcoin.com content? Reach out to ads@bitcoin.com.In this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and Alex Richardson break down a fast-moving week across Bitcoin, stablecoins, and crypto politics.Bitcoin pushes back toward $80K while stocks continue hitting all-time highs, raising the question of whether this is real strength or late-cycle euphoria. They also dig into the stablecoin sector as total market cap reaches a new high, euro stablecoins begin to grow under MiCA, and the broader role of stablecoins in global finance keeps expanding.The episode also covers:bearish calls for Bitcoin and the stock market why stablecoins are starting to look less like “crypto” and more like money World Liberty Financial and the growing scrutiny around Trump-linked crypto projects why Democrats are escalating attacks on crypto grift narratives a disturbing FBI case involving a suspected “reverse wrench attack”A wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin, macro, stablecoins, political risk, and the narratives shaping crypto right now.Graham Stone X Alex Richardson01:30 - Bitcoin's Price Surge and Short Sellers02:24 - Bearish Market Analysis by Gareth Soloway03:21 - Economic Predictions by Notable Figures05:28 - Stablecoin Market Developments08:16 - Euro-Pegged Stablecoins Growth10:27 - Stablecoins and Regulatory Challenges13:00 - World Liberty Financial Controversy18:15 - Political Implications of Crypto Controversies20:51 - Reverse Wrench Attack Incident

France is facing a terrifying wave of crypto-related kidnappings — and Alex argues intrusive tax reporting may be making holders easier to target.In this episode of The Weekly, Graham and Alex break down the latest crypto headlines: Bitcoin’s bounce back toward $79K, ETF inflows, bearish on-chain signals, Paul Stork’s new Ecash Bitcoin hard fork, New York’s lawsuits against prediction markets, EU sanctions targeting a ruble-backed stablecoin, and the Believe/Launchcoin controversy.Graham Stone X Alex Richardson00:00 - Arrest of French Tax Official00:29 - Weekly Crypto News Introduction01:29 - ETF Flows and Market Trends02:05 - Bullish and Bearish Market Takes03:48 - Token Narratives Episode Recap04:15 - New Bitcoin Hard Fork Announcement06:05 - Ecash and Drive Chain Model07:54 - Criticism and Support for Ecash09:22 - Bitcoin Conference and Interviews10:32 - Crypto Kidnapping Epidemic in France14:06 - Prediction Markets and Legal Issues19:36 - EU Sanctions on Russian Crypto21:23 - Arrest of Solana-Based Token Founder23:32 - Conclusion and Upcoming Content

In this episode of The Weekly, Graham and Alex break down one of the biggest new debates in Bitcoin: should old wallets be frozen to protect the network from a future quantum threat?They unpack BIP 361, the case for and against freezing legacy addresses, what it could mean for Satoshi’s coins, and why this debate goes far beyond technology. At the core is a much bigger question: if Bitcoin can change its rules to protect itself, does it stop being the immutable, neutral monetary asset people thought it was?The episode also covers:Bitcoin miner capitulationwhether mining centralization is a real long-term threatthe KelpDAO exploitwhy DeFi increasingly feels broken for everyday usersWatch for sharp analysis on Bitcoin, crypto markets, and the narratives shaping the space.00:41 - Welcome and Introductions01:24 - Paris Blockchain Week Insights02:43 - Market Overview and Bitcoin's Position04:51 - Discussion on BIP361 and Quantum Threat08:41 - Debate on Bitcoin's Rule Changes11:16 - Opposition to Quantum Resistance Proposals13:12 - Philosophical Debate on Bitcoin's Future17:38 - Bitcoin Miners and Market Challenges22:30 - KelpDAO Hack and DeFi Crisis30:32 - Conclusion and Upcoming Topics