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Bitcoin Bear Market, ETH Cuts and World Cup Crypto Betting Jun 29, 2026

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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

Bitcoin Rebounds, Fed Volatility Returns, and MicroStrategy Faces STRC Pressure Jun 22, 2026

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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.

Bitcoin, Oil, Saylor and SpaceX: The Weekly Market Shock Jun 15, 2026

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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’s 20% Crash, Strategy Panic, and the New Crypto Security Threat Jun 08, 2026

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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 Perps Arrive in America, Hyperliquid Surges & Banks Embrace Blockchain Jun 01, 2026

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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.

Ethereum Crisis, Saylor’s BTC Pause & F2Pool’s Mars Mission | The Weekly May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026

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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

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Bonds Crack at 5%, Saylor’s Bitcoin Pivot, Hyperliquid vs CME & CLARITY Drama May 18, 2026

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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

Coinbase Outage, Prediction Markets, BlackRock on Ethereum & Stablecoin Yield Wars May 12, 2026

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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

Bitcoin Reclaims $80K as Stablecoins Surge and Trump Crypto Scrutiny Grows May 05, 2026

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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

Crypto Kidnappings, Bitcoin Fork Drama & Prediction Market Lawsuits Apr 28, 2026

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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

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