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How an $86M Ledger Attack and 18 Trillion XRP Bug Exposed Crypto’s Security Risks Oct 12, 2026

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An $86 million Ledger attack. A bug that could have created 18 trillion XRP. And growing concerns over what AI could mean for crypto security.

This week on The Weekly, Alex Richardson and David Sencil unpack some of the biggest security stories shaking the industry.

They break down the Ledger supply-chain attack that drained at least $86 million from users, including reports of tampered devices capable of passing Ledger’s genuine check.

They also examine Ethereum researcher Justin Drake’s warning that crypto may need to prepare for “bunker mode” as AI accelerates mathematical discovery and potentially puts long-standing cryptographic assumptions under pressure.

Then, they dig into the XRP Ledger vulnerability that could have allowed an attacker to mint as much as 18 trillion XRP, how AI helped uncover the flaw, and whether a $250,000 bug bounty was enough for a vulnerability of that scale.

Plus, Alex and David look at rising Treasury yields, U.S. fiscal concerns, and whether stress in the bond market could strengthen Bitcoin’s case as an alternative to sovereign money.

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Bitcoin Wiped Out $800M in Crypto Positions: What Triggered the Selloff? Sep 14, 2026

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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.

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Robinhood Chain Is Surging. Is TradFi Ready for What Comes Next? Sep 07, 2026

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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.

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Is the Crypto Bull Run in Trouble? Fed Risk, Bitcoin & Saylor’s 840K BTC Aug 31, 2026

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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?

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Bitcoin’s $78K Breakout, Treasury Buybacks and a Huge Stablecoin Shift Aug 24, 2026

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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.

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Gold at $4,400, Clarity Act Trouble and a New Wave of Crypto Data Leaks Aug 17, 2026

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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

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BIP 110 Fails, Coldcard Fallout, Wrench Attacks and the Clarity Act Delay Aug 10, 2026

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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.

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Coldcard Fallout, Self-Custody Risks & the Yen Intervention Explained Aug 03, 2026

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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.

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The Great Capitulation: Mallers Exits, Satsuma Liquidates & BitMEX Shuts Down Jul 27, 2026

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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.

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Bitcoin Bottom Signal, Trump’s Crypto Fortune & the Token Equity War Jul 06, 2026

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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.

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