Episodes

  • August 15th, 2025

    August 15th, 2025
    Aug 15 2025
    Lee and Jimmie discuss a new Executive Order that allows crypto into 401(k)s, a new crypto treasury company for $WLFI, the potential for stablecoin issuers to develop their own layer one blockchains, and a push by banking industry groups to close the payment of interest loophole for stablecoins. Lee's X: @leereiners Jimmie's X: @jimmie_lenz Related Links:
    • White House Order to Include Crypto in 401(k)s May Not Impact Most People
    • ALT5 Sigma Corporation Announces $1.5 Billion Registered Direct Offering and Concurrent Private Placement to Initiate
    • World Liberty Financial $WLFI Treasury Strategy
    • Stablecoin Blockchain Battle: Should Ethereum and Tron, or Visa, be worried?
    • Fintech giant Stripe developing blockchain dubbed ‘Tempo’ with crypto VC Paradigm | Fortune Crypto
    • Closing the Payment of Interest Loophole for Stablecoins - Bank Policy Institute
    • Coalition Letter to Strike Uninsured Depository Institution Flaw of GENIUS Act.pdf
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    39 mins
  • August 8th, 2025

    August 8th, 2025
    Aug 8 2025
    Lee and Jimmie discuss new stablecoin developments from PayPal and FIS, Hong Kong's new stablecoin regime, a new partnership between JPMorgan Chase and Coinbase, the verdict in Roman Storm's criminal trial, Hester Peirce's speech on financial privacy, and new guidance from the SEC on liquid staking. Lee's X: @leereiners Jimmie's X: @jimmie_lenz Related Links: PayPal to let U.S. businesses accept payment in more than 100 cryptocurrencies | Fortune Crypto FIS Partners with Circle to Unlock Stablecoin Money Movement Functionality for Financial Institution Customers - Press Releases | FIS China tests out stablecoins amid fears of capital outflows Chase Customers to Link Bank Accounts to Coinbase Wallets - Bloomberg Developer of Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Found Guilty on One Criminal Charge - WSJ SEC.gov | Peanut Butter & Watermelon: Financial Privacy in the Digital Age SEC.gov | Statement on Certain Liquid Staking Activities SEC.gov | Response to Staff Statement on Certain Liquid Staking Activities: Caveat Liquid Staker
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    46 mins
  • August 1st, 2025

    August 1st, 2025
    Aug 1 2025
    Lee and Jimmie discuss the White House's new Digital Assets Report, Paul Atkins' speech on the SEC's new 'Project Crypto', and the impact of dollar stablecoins on foreign countries' monetary policy. Lee's X: @leereiners Jimmie's X: @jimmie_lenz Related Links: Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology – The White House SEC.gov | American Leadership in the Digital Finance Revolution European Central Bank Says U.S.-Backed Stablecoin Use in EU Could Weaken Its Monetary Autonomy The Myth of Stablecoin-Fueled Dollar Dominance – The FinReg Blog
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    43 mins
  • July 23rd, 2025

    July 23rd, 2025
    Jul 23 2025
    Lee and Jimmie discuss the GENIUS Act becoming law and the next steps for market structure legislation before diving into attempts by several stablecoin issuers to become national trust banks. They conclude by examining recent developments in tokenization, including a warning from Hester Peirce. Lee's X: @leereiners Jimmie's X: @jimmie_lenz Related Links 5 things to know about first major crypto law Clarity Act: Senate Releases Discussion Draft of Its Own Bill

    Exclusive | Ripple Seeks a U.S. Banking License, Adding to List of Crypto Companies - WSJ

    Ripple Selects BNY to Custody Ripple USD Reserves | BNY

    Circle Seeks U.S. Banking License to Directly Custody Billions in USDC Reserves - Unchained

    Robinhood gives out tokens of OpenAI and SpaceX. Stock hits record

    OpenAI condemns Robinhood's 'OpenAI tokens' | TechCrunch

    https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-statement-tokenized-securities-070925

    Citadel Securities Asks SEC to Tread Cautiously on Tokenization - Bloomberg

    A Hot New Firm Opened the Private Market to the Little Guy. Now It Is in Big Trouble. - WSJ
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    58 mins
  • June 27th, 2025

    June 27th, 2025
    Jun 27 2025

    Lee and Jimmie discuss a new effort by community banks to issue a stablecoin, a BIS report on stablecoins and tokenized money, the latest development in SEC vs. Ripple, and the potential for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to factor crypto holdings into underwriting.

    Related Links:

    Exclusive | Stablecoin World Opens Up to Main Street Banks - WSJ

    III. The next-generation monetary and financial system

    NY Judge Slaps Down SEC, Ripple’s Second Request for an Indicative Ruling on Proposed $50M Settlement

    Fannie (FNMA), Freddie (FMCC) Ordered to Find Ways to Count Crypto as an Asset - Bloomberg
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    40 mins
  • June 20th, 2025

    June 20th, 2025
    Jun 20 2025

    Lee and Jimmie discuss JPMorgan’s new tokenized deposit product, Senate passage of GENIUS, and Coinbase’s attempts to offer tokenized equities and perpetual futures.

    Lee’s X: @leereiners

    Jimmie’s X: @jimmie_lenz

    Related Links:

    JPMorgan moves further into crypto with stablecoin-like token JPMD

    (5) Post | LinkedIn

    Senate Passes Stablecoin Bill in Big Win for Crypto Industry - WSJ

    Coinbase eyes Wall Street’s turf with tokenized stocks, if the SEC allows it

    Crypto ‘Perps’: Why Perpetual Futures’ US Debut Is Edging Closer Under Trump - Bloomberg

    CFTC Staff Seek Public Comment Regarding Perpetual Contracts in Derivatives Markets | CFTC
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    42 mins
  • June 13th, 2025

    June 13th, 2025
    Jun 13 2025

    Lee and Jimmie discuss Coinbase’s partnership with the WNBA, the future of stablecoins, including Amazon and Walmart issuing their own stablecoin, the rise of “wrench attacks,” crypto policy developments on Capitol Hill, and a potential Gemini IPO.

    Lee’s X: @leereiners

    Jimmie’s X: @jimmie_lenz

    Related Links:

    WNBA: Coinbase renews the partnership with the New York Liberty

    How stablecoins are entering the financial mainstream

    Exclusive | Walmart and Amazon Are Exploring Issuing Their Own Stablecoins - WSJ

    Severed Fingers and ‘Wrench Attacks’ Rattle the Crypto Elite - WSJ

    Digital Assets Are One Step Closer to Regulatory Clarity – Hill, Thompson, Emmer

    Crypto IPO News: Billionaire Winklevoss Twins-Backed Crypto Exchange Gemini Files With SEC For Planned IPO
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    39 mins
  • June 6th, 2025

    June 6th, 2025
    Jun 6 2025

    Lee and Jimmie discuss Circle’s IPO, the SEC’s dismissal of the Binance lawsuit, the latest on the crypto market structure bill, a new NFT-based ETF, Truth Social’s BTC ETF, and controversy around a new $TRUMP wallet.

    Lee’s X: @leereiners

    Jimmie’s X: @jimmie_lenz

    Related Links:

    Circle Stock Opens at $69, More Than Double IPO Price - WSJ

    SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Binance - WSJ

    Trump's Crypto Ties at Forefront as U.S. Lawmakers Weigh Crypto Market Structure Bill

    The most grimly inevitable ETF filing of 2025

    Hearing Entitled: American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: From Blueprint to a Functional Framework | U.S. House Committee on Financial Services

    Trump’s Truth Social Takes Next Step in Launching Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF
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    40 mins