WEBVTT 00:00:15.459 --> 00:00:19.460 Welcome to the Bitcoin Street Journal. Bitcoin 00:00:19.460 --> 00:00:22.019 Market Update Podcast, your daily source for 00:00:22.019 --> 00:00:25.120 live updates on the Bitcoin market. Join us as 00:00:25.120 --> 00:00:27.640 we delve into current Bitcoin technical analysis, 00:00:28.140 --> 00:00:32.119 track Bitcoin, BTC prices. explore market capitalization 00:00:32.119 --> 00:00:35.259 trends, and analyze market supply. Stay ahead 00:00:35.259 --> 00:00:37.439 of the curve with our comprehensive coverage 00:00:37.439 --> 00:00:40.880 of the ever -evolving world of Bitcoin. In today's 00:00:40.880 --> 00:00:43.280 episode, we'll cover Oliver Anthony's song, Rich 00:00:43.280 --> 00:00:46.200 Men North of Richmond, Bitcoin updates and holding 00:00:46.200 --> 00:00:49.119 advice, the banning of a Bulgarian YouTuber for 00:00:49.119 --> 00:00:51.840 promoting Bitcoin, Bitcoin adoption in Guatemala, 00:00:52.579 --> 00:00:54.960 concerns about the launch of CBDC in the US, 00:00:55.579 --> 00:00:58.189 vulnerabilities in major crypto wallets, listings 00:00:58.189 --> 00:01:02.109 and price surges of XRP on Gemini, AI technology 00:01:02.109 --> 00:01:04.730 in game creation and grocery apps, settlements 00:01:04.730 --> 00:01:07.230 and lawsuits involving prominent crypto platforms, 00:01:07.769 --> 00:01:10.049 the impact of luxury fashion mergers on blockchain, 00:01:10.689 --> 00:01:13.569 Post Malone's criticism of CBDCs, innovative 00:01:13.569 --> 00:01:16.150 podcast sponsorship models prioritizing direct 00:01:16.150 --> 00:01:18.150 connection between podcasters and listeners. 00:01:21.849 --> 00:01:24.849 Hey there, have you heard this amazing song called 00:01:24.849 --> 00:01:27.250 Richmond North of Richmond by Oliver Anthony? 00:01:27.400 --> 00:01:30.219 It's seriously outstanding. If you're into Bitcoin, 00:01:30.400 --> 00:01:32.040 you should definitely check it out and unite 00:01:32.040 --> 00:01:34.560 with fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts. The song is 00:01:34.560 --> 00:01:37.140 so good. Let's send it to the top. I mean, come 00:01:37.140 --> 00:01:39.200 on, Oliver Anthony really nailed it with this 00:01:39.200 --> 00:01:41.799 one. There's a line that goes, because your dollar 00:01:41.799 --> 00:01:45.180 ain't shit and it's taxed to no end. It just 00:01:45.180 --> 00:01:47.359 hits differently. You know, if you want to listen 00:01:47.359 --> 00:01:49.659 to it, the link is in the show notes. Oliver, 00:01:49.680 --> 00:01:51.939 if you're listening, thank you. You totally made 00:01:51.939 --> 00:01:55.159 our day with this. Incredible song. Now, shifting 00:01:55.159 --> 00:01:57.159 gears a little, let me share something from the 00:01:57.159 --> 00:01:59.359 desk of the editor of the Bitcoin Street Journal. 00:02:00.019 --> 00:02:01.939 There's some personal stuff in here, so bear 00:02:01.939 --> 00:02:05.040 with me. From the desk of the editor of the Bitcoin 00:02:05.040 --> 00:02:08.439 Street Journal, I love you, Jenny. I am so proud 00:02:08.439 --> 00:02:11.120 of you. Not sure if you listen to this show because 00:02:11.120 --> 00:02:13.500 you are so busy, but I just wanted to let you 00:02:13.500 --> 00:02:16.259 know how much you mean to me. Thank you for having 00:02:16.259 --> 00:02:18.819 my back all these years. Oh, I almost forgot 00:02:18.819 --> 00:02:21.229 to mention something exciting. There's an ETF 00:02:21.229 --> 00:02:23.949 expert named Nate Gerasi who believes that Grayscale 00:02:23.949 --> 00:02:26.810 will win their lawsuit against the SEC. And if 00:02:26.810 --> 00:02:30.030 that happens, guess what? There's a 100 % chance 00:02:30.030 --> 00:02:32.650 that the spot Bitcoin ETF will be approved. Can 00:02:32.650 --> 00:02:35.050 I get a woohoo for that? This is big news for 00:02:35.050 --> 00:02:38.189 the cryptocurrency world. Speaking of numbers, 00:02:38.650 --> 00:02:41.210 did you know that there are now over 12 million 00:02:41.210 --> 00:02:44.830 addresses that hold more than 0 .01 Bitcoin? 00:02:45.550 --> 00:02:48.090 Yeah, you heard me right. People are really getting 00:02:48.090 --> 00:02:50.270 into the Bitcoin game and who can blame them? 00:02:50.569 --> 00:02:53.629 It's a solid investment strategy if you ask me. 00:02:53.849 --> 00:02:56.310 Wait, wait, wait. I need to tell you this. They 00:02:56.310 --> 00:02:58.830 are literally telling us that central bank digital 00:02:58.830 --> 00:03:02.789 currencies, CBDCs, are coming. Yeah, it's true. 00:03:03.270 --> 00:03:05.770 But hey, here's a thought. Opt out with Bitcoin. 00:03:06.129 --> 00:03:08.650 Stay sovereign and stay free. It's all about 00:03:08.650 --> 00:03:10.830 taking control of your own financial destiny. 00:03:11.389 --> 00:03:13.469 All right, my friend, that's all for now. But 00:03:13.469 --> 00:03:15.310 before I go, let me remind you to learn from 00:03:15.310 --> 00:03:17.789 Greg and just hold your Bitcoin. It's all about 00:03:17.789 --> 00:03:19.870 hodling, right? Take care and catch you later. 00:03:26.969 --> 00:03:29.349 So let's dive into some interesting news about 00:03:29.349 --> 00:03:31.909 the world of cryptocurrency. Recently, YouTube 00:03:31.909 --> 00:03:34.669 took a stand by banning a popular Bulgarian YouTuber 00:03:34.669 --> 00:03:37.509 named Plamen Andanov. The reason behind this 00:03:37.509 --> 00:03:39.930 decision, according to YouTube, is that Andonoff's 00:03:39.930 --> 00:03:42.430 channel was promoting Bitcoin education, which 00:03:42.430 --> 00:03:44.469 they deemed as containing dangerous content. 00:03:44.930 --> 00:03:47.330 Now, this has certainly stirred up some controversy 00:03:47.330 --> 00:03:49.330 and raised questions about the censorship of 00:03:49.330 --> 00:03:52.050 content on the platform. Moving on, let's talk 00:03:52.050 --> 00:03:54.150 about the problems that our society faces due 00:03:54.150 --> 00:03:57.129 to the concept of easy money, like fiat currency. 00:03:58.030 --> 00:04:00.250 Grant McCarty, in a thought -provoking episode, 00:04:00.330 --> 00:04:03.009 delves into this topic. He points out the various 00:04:03.009 --> 00:04:05.370 issues that arise when money is easily accessible 00:04:05.370 --> 00:04:08.090 and its consequences on our society as a whole. 00:04:08.349 --> 00:04:10.550 It's definitely an eye -opening episode worth 00:04:10.550 --> 00:04:12.490 checking out if you're interested in understanding 00:04:12.490 --> 00:04:15.349 these dynamics. Next up, we have an intriguing 00:04:15.349 --> 00:04:17.529 revelation made by Samson Moe in an interview 00:04:17.529 --> 00:04:20.209 with Bitcoin Reserve. Moe draws attention to 00:04:20.209 --> 00:04:22.290 the fact that many stablecoin users might not 00:04:22.290 --> 00:04:24.509 even be aware that they are using a stablecoin. 00:04:25.110 --> 00:04:27.290 He highlights the privilege that some individuals 00:04:27.290 --> 00:04:29.410 have in being able to care about such matters. 00:04:29.949 --> 00:04:32.490 For many people in third world countries, the 00:04:32.490 --> 00:04:34.910 ability to simply have enough food is the ultimate 00:04:34.910 --> 00:04:37.670 goal. rather than worrying about the financial 00:04:37.670 --> 00:04:40.769 intricacies of stablecoins. It's an interesting 00:04:40.769 --> 00:04:43.470 perspective that sheds light on the varying priorities 00:04:43.470 --> 00:04:45.490 and perspectives across different communities. 00:04:46.110 --> 00:04:48.850 Now, let's turn our attention to Guatemala, where 00:04:48.850 --> 00:04:52.069 Bitcoin adoption is reportedly thriving. It's 00:04:52.069 --> 00:04:54.670 exciting to see how digital currencies gain traction 00:04:54.670 --> 00:04:56.769 and acceptance in different parts of the world. 00:04:57.550 --> 00:05:00.189 Guatemala serves as an inspiring example of how 00:05:00.189 --> 00:05:02.310 Bitcoin is making its mark and being embraced 00:05:02.310 --> 00:05:04.970 by the local population. It's a clear indication 00:05:04.970 --> 00:05:07.850 of the growing interest and potential of cryptocurrencies 00:05:07.850 --> 00:05:12.110 on a global scale. Moving on, in a recent interview 00:05:12.110 --> 00:05:15.029 with Swann, Samson Mo took the time to explain 00:05:15.029 --> 00:05:17.629 what the liquid network is and how it interacts 00:05:17.629 --> 00:05:20.790 with Bitcoin. The liquid network is a side chain 00:05:20.790 --> 00:05:23.230 built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain that enables 00:05:23.230 --> 00:05:26.519 faster and more private transactions. Mo breaks 00:05:26.519 --> 00:05:28.980 down the working mechanisms of the liquid network, 00:05:29.600 --> 00:05:31.819 providing insights into its functionalities. 00:05:32.279 --> 00:05:34.079 If you're interested in understanding how different 00:05:34.079 --> 00:05:36.120 networks intertwine with Bitcoin and enhance 00:05:36.120 --> 00:05:39.120 its capabilities, this interview is a must watch. 00:05:39.639 --> 00:05:41.399 Now let's take a moment to talk about something 00:05:41.399 --> 00:05:44.500 mind blowing. An AI program that is trained to 00:05:44.500 --> 00:05:46.759 buy products off the internet using Bitcoin. 00:05:47.120 --> 00:05:49.709 Just think about it. A machine making transactions 00:05:49.709 --> 00:05:52.910 with a digital currency. It's a fascinating development 00:05:52.910 --> 00:05:55.329 that showcases the advancements in artificial 00:05:55.329 --> 00:05:57.750 intelligence and the integration of cryptocurrency 00:05:57.750 --> 00:06:00.689 into various aspects of our lives. Who knows 00:06:00.689 --> 00:06:03.329 what the future holds when it comes to AI and 00:06:03.329 --> 00:06:05.970 its involvement in the world of finance. In other 00:06:05.970 --> 00:06:08.870 news, it seems that Revolut, a well -known financial 00:06:08.870 --> 00:06:12.089 technology company, is expanding its crypto division. 00:06:12.430 --> 00:06:15.709 Despite halting services for US clients, Revolut 00:06:15.709 --> 00:06:17.930 is still committed to growing its crypto business. 00:06:18.569 --> 00:06:21.649 This expansion is a testament to the increasing 00:06:21.649 --> 00:06:24.069 interest and demand for cryptocurrencies in the 00:06:24.069 --> 00:06:27.050 market. It's exciting to see companies like Revolut 00:06:27.050 --> 00:06:29.930 embracing this technology and striving to meet 00:06:29.930 --> 00:06:32.350 the needs of their customers. Now let's talk 00:06:32.350 --> 00:06:35.430 about the consumer price index CPI announcement 00:06:35.430 --> 00:06:39.209 for July. Surprisingly, this announcement didn't 00:06:39.209 --> 00:06:41.490 have much impact on the price of Bitcoin this 00:06:41.490 --> 00:06:45.310 time. Often, news regarding economic indicators 00:06:45.310 --> 00:06:47.790 can cause fluctuations in the cryptocurrency 00:06:47.790 --> 00:06:51.269 market. However, in this instance, Bitcoin remained 00:06:51.269 --> 00:06:54.470 relatively unaffected. It's interesting to observe 00:06:54.470 --> 00:06:57.569 these dynamics and how Bitcoin's price can sometimes 00:06:57.569 --> 00:06:59.910 exhibit resilience in the face of traditional 00:06:59.910 --> 00:07:03.290 economic indicators. Moving on to an intriguing 00:07:03.290 --> 00:07:05.750 conversation that unfolded between Joe Rogan 00:07:05.750 --> 00:07:08.439 and Post Malone. They expressed concerns about 00:07:08.439 --> 00:07:10.360 a potential launch of a central bank digital 00:07:10.360 --> 00:07:14.480 currency, CBDC, in America. Rogan went so far 00:07:14.480 --> 00:07:16.560 as to say that the creation of a digital dollar 00:07:16.560 --> 00:07:19.100 could be a checkmate and game over scenario. 00:07:19.620 --> 00:07:21.899 This discussion sparks important questions about 00:07:21.899 --> 00:07:24.600 the future of traditional currencies and their 00:07:24.600 --> 00:07:27.480 potential replacement or coexistence with digital 00:07:27.480 --> 00:07:30.500 currencies. Finally, there were recent warnings 00:07:30.500 --> 00:07:33.180 from Fireblocks regarding vulnerabilities found 00:07:33.180 --> 00:07:36.279 in major crypto wallets such as Coinbase and 00:07:36.279 --> 00:07:39.129 Binance. These vulnerabilities could potentially 00:07:39.129 --> 00:07:42.350 lead to key extraction and compromise the security 00:07:42.350 --> 00:07:45.569 of users' funds. Both Coinbase and Binance have 00:07:45.569 --> 00:07:48.430 taken swift action to address and patch these 00:07:48.430 --> 00:07:51.129 vulnerabilities. It serves as an important reminder 00:07:51.129 --> 00:07:53.870 of the constant need to ensure the safety and 00:07:53.870 --> 00:07:56.750 security of our digital assets. And that's a 00:07:56.750 --> 00:07:58.910 wrap on some intriguing news from the world of 00:07:58.910 --> 00:08:02.110 cryptocurrencies. From YouTube's banning controversy 00:08:02.110 --> 00:08:05.230 to Bitcoin adoption in Guatemala, There's a lot 00:08:05.230 --> 00:08:08.990 happening in this rapidly evolving space. Stay 00:08:08.990 --> 00:08:11.670 tuned for more updates as we navigate the exciting 00:08:11.670 --> 00:08:14.329 and ever -changing landscape of digital currencies. 00:08:18.069 --> 00:08:20.569 Hey there! Exciting news in the crypto world. 00:08:21.129 --> 00:08:24.189 XRP is now listed on Gemini. This means that 00:08:24.189 --> 00:08:26.850 users of the popular crypto exchange can now 00:08:26.850 --> 00:08:30.860 deposit XRP tokens on the platform. Gemini continues 00:08:30.860 --> 00:08:33.940 to expand its offerings, giving users more options 00:08:33.940 --> 00:08:37.059 to explore the world of digital currencies. In 00:08:37.059 --> 00:08:39.720 other news, there's a lawsuit making waves involving 00:08:39.720 --> 00:08:43.419 FTX clients and a law firm called Fenwick & West. 00:08:43.950 --> 00:08:46.669 The complaint alleges that Fenwick and West went 00:08:46.669 --> 00:08:49.409 beyond the usual services provided by a law firm 00:08:49.409 --> 00:08:51.649 in assisting with an alleged fraud involving 00:08:51.649 --> 00:08:54.929 FTX. It's definitely a controversial situation 00:08:54.929 --> 00:08:57.330 and we'll have to wait and see how it unfolds. 00:08:57.570 --> 00:09:00.309 Now let's talk about Shiba Inu or Shibie as it's 00:09:00.309 --> 00:09:02.990 commonly known. This meme inspired cryptocurrency 00:09:02.990 --> 00:09:05.529 has had quite a week leading the charge with 00:09:05.529 --> 00:09:08.409 a more than 23 % rally in the past seven days. 00:09:08.889 --> 00:09:11.070 It's been an exciting ride for shib holders, 00:09:11.250 --> 00:09:13.210 and it seems like they are ready for a meme war 00:09:13.210 --> 00:09:16.190 with another crypto X. Let's see how that battle 00:09:16.190 --> 00:09:19.210 plays out. Moving on to Brazil, there's news 00:09:19.210 --> 00:09:22.850 about their upcoming CBDC called Drex. The Brazilian 00:09:22.850 --> 00:09:25.009 central bank digital currency aims to advance 00:09:25.009 --> 00:09:27.750 the local monetary network, bringing new possibilities 00:09:27.750 --> 00:09:30.750 and opportunities to the country. It's an interesting 00:09:30.750 --> 00:09:32.970 development in the world of digital currencies 00:09:32.970 --> 00:09:35.529 and central banks, and we'll be keeping an eye 00:09:35.529 --> 00:09:38.370 on how this progresses. Switching gears to South 00:09:38.370 --> 00:09:40.769 Korea, authorities have made an arrest in the 00:09:40.769 --> 00:09:43.350 crypto world. The chief of a crypto exchange 00:09:43.350 --> 00:09:46.210 is being accused of misappropriating a staggering 00:09:46.210 --> 00:09:50.710 $7 .5 million from exchange users. It's a serious 00:09:50.710 --> 00:09:53.450 allegation, and if proven true, it highlights 00:09:53.450 --> 00:09:56.230 the importance of security and trust in the crypto 00:09:56.230 --> 00:09:59.230 industry. Curious about when Bitcoin's bull run 00:09:59.230 --> 00:10:01.789 will start? Well, according to one prominent 00:10:01.789 --> 00:10:04.330 crypto analyst, The next major market cycle peak 00:10:04.330 --> 00:10:06.250 for Bitcoin will come much earlier than previous 00:10:06.250 --> 00:10:09.350 ones. It's an intriguing prediction, and it will 00:10:09.350 --> 00:10:12.190 be interesting to see if it holds true. The world 00:10:12.190 --> 00:10:14.490 of cryptocurrencies is always full of surprises. 00:10:15.129 --> 00:10:17.570 Wait, hold on. There's some surprising news about 00:10:17.570 --> 00:10:21.009 XRP's price. Apparently, it shot up to an astonishing 00:10:21.009 --> 00:10:24.009 $50 on Gemini, but quickly tumbled down to 63 00:10:24.009 --> 00:10:27.149 cents. That's quite the volatile swing. These 00:10:27.149 --> 00:10:29.250 price fluctuations remind us how unpredictable 00:10:29.250 --> 00:10:32.110 the crypto market can be. Meanwhile, The rally 00:10:32.110 --> 00:10:34.870 for SHIB continues to gather momentum. It has 00:10:34.870 --> 00:10:37.370 turned into a significant breakout, with support 00:10:37.370 --> 00:10:42.809 levels at $0 .00000094 and resistance levels 00:10:42.809 --> 00:10:51.049 at $0 .000000106 and $0 .00000012. Buyers have 00:10:51.049 --> 00:10:53.370 taken control, and the Bulls are dominating the 00:10:53.370 --> 00:10:56.009 scene. It's an exciting time for SHIB enthusiasts. 00:10:56.490 --> 00:10:58.990 While Bitcoin's price remains range -bound above 00:10:58.990 --> 00:11:03.110 $1 .29k, there's another coin making waves, RLB. 00:11:03.330 --> 00:11:05.889 It has skyrocketed to 20 cents, capturing the 00:11:05.889 --> 00:11:08.269 attention of many traders. It's always fascinating 00:11:08.269 --> 00:11:10.289 to see certain coins stand out during periods 00:11:10.289 --> 00:11:12.870 of stagnant market conditions. Now let's dive 00:11:12.870 --> 00:11:15.950 into the topic of an XRP ETF. Is it possible? 00:11:16.389 --> 00:11:18.730 Well, an expert has weighed in on the matter. 00:11:19.529 --> 00:11:22.129 Considering the ongoing SEC scrutiny surrounding 00:11:22.129 --> 00:11:25.029 XRP, it's a topic of great interest for many 00:11:25.029 --> 00:11:27.590 in the crypto community. The expert provides 00:11:27.590 --> 00:11:29.909 insight and gives their two cents on the potential 00:11:29.909 --> 00:11:33.649 for an XRP ETF. Shifting gears to the Federal 00:11:33.649 --> 00:11:36.289 Reserve, Tom Lee, a well -known figure in the 00:11:36.289 --> 00:11:38.649 crypto world, believes that interest rates won't 00:11:38.649 --> 00:11:41.610 be raised further in the current cycle. This 00:11:41.610 --> 00:11:44.490 statement indicates his belief that the Fed is 00:11:44.490 --> 00:11:47.250 done with hiking rates for now. It's an interesting 00:11:47.250 --> 00:11:50.389 perspective, and it will be fascinating to see 00:11:50.389 --> 00:11:52.750 how this plays out in the financial landscape. 00:11:53.200 --> 00:11:56.299 And finally, there's a lawsuit involving Gemini. 00:11:56.919 --> 00:11:59.159 Digital Currency Group is seeking to have the 00:11:59.159 --> 00:12:02.519 Hodgepodge Gemini lawsuit dismissed. It's a legal 00:12:02.519 --> 00:12:05.320 battle that highlights the complexities and challenges 00:12:05.320 --> 00:12:08.899 within the crypto industry. Phew, that was quite 00:12:08.899 --> 00:12:12.019 a whirlwind of crypto news. Stay tuned for more 00:12:12.019 --> 00:12:14.179 updates and developments in this fast -paced 00:12:14.179 --> 00:12:16.279 and ever -evolving world of cryptocurrencies. 00:12:23.659 --> 00:12:26.519 Hey there, let's dive into some interesting news 00:12:26.519 --> 00:12:29.580 from the tech and crypto world. First up, we 00:12:29.580 --> 00:12:31.759 have a juicy letter supporting a motion accusing 00:12:31.759 --> 00:12:35.539 Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the famous Winklevoss 00:12:35.539 --> 00:12:38.440 twins, of engaging in a Twitter -based character 00:12:38.440 --> 00:12:42.179 assassination campaign. Oh boy, drama. Moving 00:12:42.179 --> 00:12:44.200 on, let's talk about Roblox, one of the biggest 00:12:44.200 --> 00:12:46.720 games out there. They're tapping into the power 00:12:46.720 --> 00:12:49.960 of artificial intelligence, AI, to generate even 00:12:49.960 --> 00:12:52.730 more rich and dynamic games. They want to let 00:12:52.730 --> 00:12:55.789 creators design games by simply typing prompts. 00:12:56.669 --> 00:12:59.529 How cool is that? But hey, not all AI -powered 00:12:59.529 --> 00:13:02.250 technologies are as helpful as we'd like. There's 00:13:02.250 --> 00:13:04.289 this grocery store app that's literally trying 00:13:04.289 --> 00:13:07.529 to kill you. Figuratively, of course. Users were 00:13:07.529 --> 00:13:10.090 inputting things like turpentine and ant poison 00:13:10.090 --> 00:13:12.889 to use up their leftovers, but the app produced 00:13:12.889 --> 00:13:16.090 some ghastly results. Yikes. Better stick to 00:13:16.090 --> 00:13:19.480 traditional recipes. In other news, crypto exchange 00:13:19.480 --> 00:13:22.000 Bittrex has agreed to shell out a whopping $24 00:13:22.000 --> 00:13:24.580 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the SEC. 00:13:25.299 --> 00:13:27.559 No admissions or denials made, but quite a hefty 00:13:27.559 --> 00:13:29.899 settlement, don't you think? Speaking of legal 00:13:29.899 --> 00:13:32.659 battles, Alameda, a FTX affiliate, is facing 00:13:32.659 --> 00:13:34.860 a snag in its lawsuit against Grayscale over 00:13:34.860 --> 00:13:37.679 $9 billion locked in the Grayscale Bitcoin trust. 00:13:38.220 --> 00:13:39.980 Seems like they need some more time to find a 00:13:39.980 --> 00:13:42.899 co -plaintiff. Legal dramas? Where would we be 00:13:42.899 --> 00:13:45.490 without them? Now let's take a moment to appreciate 00:13:45.490 --> 00:13:47.889 the godfather of generative art, Casey Reese. 00:13:48.549 --> 00:13:50.889 He's wowing the world with his latest project, 00:13:51.490 --> 00:13:55.429 923 Empty Rooms. Bright Moments and Art Blocks 00:13:55.429 --> 00:13:57.730 are partnering up for live events across six 00:13:57.730 --> 00:14:01.429 cities. Prepare to be amazed by his talent. Shifting 00:14:01.429 --> 00:14:03.529 gears, let's talk about the crypto gaming industry. 00:14:03.929 --> 00:14:08.529 In July, investors injected a whopping $297 million 00:14:08.529 --> 00:14:11.750 into this booming sector. However, it seems that 00:14:11.750 --> 00:14:14.070 Metaverse NFT sales have hit a bit of a roadblock 00:14:14.070 --> 00:14:16.809 and slowed down significantly. Nevertheless, 00:14:17.009 --> 00:14:19.169 the world of crypto gaming continues to evolve 00:14:19.169 --> 00:14:21.889 and capture the attention of investors. Next 00:14:21.889 --> 00:14:24.509 up, the luxury fashion industry is seeing a crypto 00:14:24.509 --> 00:14:27.909 divide as Coach swallows Versace in an $8 .5 00:14:27.909 --> 00:14:31.370 billion merger. This could have some major implications 00:14:31.370 --> 00:14:33.809 for the future of blockchain technology and fashion. 00:14:34.169 --> 00:14:36.669 Will luxury brands embrace blockchain or shy 00:14:36.669 --> 00:14:39.350 away from it? Only time will tell. Now let's 00:14:39.350 --> 00:14:41.409 talk about a recent episode of the Joe Rogan 00:14:41.409 --> 00:14:43.830 podcast where musician Post Malone dissed central 00:14:43.830 --> 00:14:47.590 bank digital currencies, CBDCs. The Bitcoin community 00:14:47.590 --> 00:14:50.309 went wild, loving his take on the digital dollar 00:14:50.309 --> 00:14:52.970 discussion. It's fascinating to see these topics 00:14:52.970 --> 00:14:56.519 reaching mainstream audiences. Moving on. Binance 00:14:56.519 --> 00:14:59.220 Labs, the venture arm of Binance, is investing 00:14:59.220 --> 00:15:02.379 a cool $10 million to accelerate the liquid -staking 00:15:02.379 --> 00:15:05.659 pivot of Helio protocol. Liquid -staking is gaining 00:15:05.659 --> 00:15:08.399 traction within the decentralized finance DeFi 00:15:08.399 --> 00:15:11.019 space, and Binance is making sure to be part 00:15:11.019 --> 00:15:13.919 of the action. And speaking of DeFi, there are 00:15:13.919 --> 00:15:17.039 some high -profile Ethereum futures ETF applications 00:15:17.039 --> 00:15:19.860 in play right now. If the SEC gives the green 00:15:19.860 --> 00:15:21.799 light, we might see the first Ethereum futures 00:15:21.799 --> 00:15:25.460 ETF launching as soon as October 2023. Exciting 00:15:25.460 --> 00:15:28.480 times ahead for Ethereum enthusiasts. Last but 00:15:28.480 --> 00:15:31.320 not least, Coinbase's Layer 2 solution has bridged 00:15:31.320 --> 00:15:35.240 a jaw -dropping $170 million, pushing it into 00:15:35.240 --> 00:15:37.960 the top five Layer 2 networks by total amount 00:15:37.960 --> 00:15:41.200 bridged. Plus, their daily active user count 00:15:41.200 --> 00:15:45.379 has reached a whopping $136 ,000. Looks like 00:15:45.379 --> 00:15:48.100 the crypto space is buzzing with activity. That's 00:15:48.100 --> 00:15:50.539 all for now, folks. Make sure to stay tuned for 00:15:50.539 --> 00:15:52.720 more exciting news and updates from the world 00:15:52.720 --> 00:16:12.600 of tech and crypto. Catch you next time. Noster's 00:16:12.600 --> 00:16:14.580 apps are shaking up the podcasting landscape 00:16:14.580 --> 00:16:17.759 by introducing a unique form of podcast sponsorship. 00:16:18.720 --> 00:16:21.279 Unlike traditional sponsorships, where advertisers 00:16:21.279 --> 00:16:23.980 pay podcasters to promote their products or services, 00:16:24.600 --> 00:16:27.399 Noster's apps take a different approach. 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In today's episode, 00:19:54.039 --> 00:19:56.279 we discussed the recommended song, Rich Men North 00:19:56.279 --> 00:19:58.859 of Richmond, that promotes unity and Bitcoin, 00:19:59.460 --> 00:20:01.720 along with updates and holding advice for Bitcoin, 00:20:02.240 --> 00:20:05.819 the arrival of CBDCs, YouTube's ban on a Bulgarian 00:20:05.819 --> 00:20:08.559 YouTuber promoting Bitcoin, the thriving adoption 00:20:08.559 --> 00:20:11.319 of Bitcoin in Guatemala. Concerns about potential 00:20:11.319 --> 00:20:14.180 CBDC launch in the US, vulnerabilities found 00:20:14.180 --> 00:20:17.380 in major crypto wallets, Gemini listing XRP and 00:20:17.380 --> 00:20:20.980 the XRP price surge, Roblox's use of AI for game 00:20:20.980 --> 00:20:23.859 creation, the AI grocery app producing dangerous 00:20:23.859 --> 00:20:27.420 results, Bittrex settling SEC lawsuit, Casey 00:20:27.420 --> 00:20:29.960 Reese releasing generative art, the increase 00:20:29.960 --> 00:20:32.599 in crypto gaming investments, the luxury fashion 00:20:32.599 --> 00:20:35.460 merger affecting blockchain, Post Malone criticizing 00:20:35.460 --> 00:20:39.220 CBDC's, Binance's investment in Helio protocol, 00:20:39.589 --> 00:20:42.849 the Ethereum futures ETF awaiting approval, and 00:20:42.849 --> 00:20:45.109 the podcasting revolution with Nostra's apps 00:20:45.109 --> 00:20:47.490 and value for value. 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