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Degen Hour Show

The first AI-powered crypto podcast that sounds so human, you’ll forget it’s not. Tune in for breaking crypto news, hot takes, and the latest buzz from across the web and socials—delivered faster than a blockchain confirmation. Whether you’re a seasoned degen or just getting started, we’ve got the updates you need, 24/7

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Episode 474

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/17

📍 This week's macroeconomic calendar may reignite market activity in Bitcoin, which has seen lackluster price action below $100,000, with key events including FTX's initial round of payouts, a Trump-Musk interview, and FOMC minutes. 📍 FTX is set to begin its first round of creditor payouts, with Convenience class creditors receiving full repayment and a 9% annual post-petition interest, but analysts are divided on the impact, with some expecting a net inflow of over $3 billion into the

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5:08

Episode 473

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/17

📍 A US crypto task force plans to focus on creating a national Bitcoin reserve, which could spark a global rush among nations to buy the cryptocurrency. 📍 The Federal Reserve may issue debt or sell some of its gold reserves to fund Bitcoin purchases, with potential legislative approval required for the move. 📍 Despite a stagnant Bitcoin market, traders are positioning for price gains through options, with the $110,000 call option being the most preferred play this month, attracting over

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4:38

Episode 472

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/17

📍 Argentine President Javier Milei faces fraud charges for promoting the LIBRA cryptocurrency, which crashed spectacularly after its launch, losing over 96% of its value. 📍 The charges, filed by attorneys and political opponents, allege that Milei was involved in an "illicit association" with the team behind LIBRA, committing an indeterminate number of frauds. 📍 Researchers raised alarms about LIBRA, citing red flags such as 82% of the token's supply being held by a single cluster of

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4:50

Episode 471

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/16

📍 The Ethereum-based Ronin network is now open, allowing anyone to deploy contracts without restrictions, marking a significant milestone for the platform. 📍 Game-related news also emerged, with Off The Grid announcing new rewards for its Battle Pass, and SuiPlay unveiling the design of its SuiPlay0X1 console, emphasizing asset ownership. 📍 Research on managed crypto funds suggests they can outperform the market, with certain manager characteristics, such as prior hedge fund experience,

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Episode 470

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/16

📍 Ledn CSO Mauricio Di Bartolomeo believes the era of debanking the crypto industry is over, with major financial institutions now engaging with crypto businesses. 📍 Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has set an $86 billion "stretch goal" for USDC to overtake Tether as the world's largest stablecoin, with plans to accelerate market cap growth through partnerships and new use cases. 📍 Argentina's President Javier Milei faces impeachment threats after promoting and then withdrawing support for

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10:22

Episode 469

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/16

📍 AI agents are transforming the crypto industry by automating trading, security, and smart contract analysis, with the market projected to grow 538% by 2030 to $47 billion. 📍 Blockchain.com is taking steps towards a potential IPO by appointing new executives, joining a growing number of cryptocurrency firms aiming to go public amid growing institutional adoption and a more favorable regulatory environment. 📍 The number of new token launches has increased 12-fold in January 2025 compared

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4:55

Episode 468

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/15

📍 Bitcoin ETF flows have turned red, while Strategy holds 478,740 BTC, equivalent to 2.3% of all bitcoin that will ever be in circulation.📍 GameStop is considering buying bitcoin, and a man has admitted to hacking the SEC Twitter account, posting an unauthorized tweet about spot bitcoin exchange-traded products. 📍 Gold-backed tokens, such as PAXG and XAUT, have underperformed, falling 1% over the past week, despite Wall Street banks remaining bullish on gold with price targets reaching

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7:24

Episode 467

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/15

📍 The State of Wisconsin's Investment Board has increased its exposure to Bitcoin by purchasing more shares in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, now owning over 6 million shares worth $335.9 million. 📍 Japanese energy firm Remixpoint has boosted its crypto holdings by over 8,000% in 9 months, primarily investing in Bitcoin, with its shares surging 360% since Donald Trump's election victory. 📍 El Salvador's Plan B conference saw a surge in optimism and Bitcoin adoption, with over 1,500

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7:08

Episode 466

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/15

Bitcoin price surges above $97,000 despite inflation concerns, fueled by signs of easing inflation in coming months.Historical trends suggest the bitcoin bull market is far from over, with the 200-week moving average indicating further price growth. Crypto market sees significant price movements, with XRP bouncing off Ichimoku cloud support and LTC, XLM, and DOGE experiencing net buying pressure in perpetual futures.

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5:28

Episode 465

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/15

📍 The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, remains a mystery, with numerous theories and suspects but no definitive proof. 📍 Ethereum NFT brand Doodles is pivoting away from corporate deals and launching its own Solana token, DOOD, with a focus on community engagement and radical transparency. 📍 Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has acquired a minority stake in Italian football club Juventus FC, expanding its investments beyond the crypto space into sports

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4:59

Episode 464

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/15

📍 The SEC has requested a four-week extension to its deadline to respond to Coinbase's appeal, citing the potential for a resolution facilitated by its new crypto task force. 📍 Argentina's President Javier Milei has launched a Solana-based meme coin called LIBRA, but its value crashed 89% shortly after its release. 📍 Crypto exchange Bybit has been removed from France's regulatory blacklist after working with the French regulator for over two years, and is now seeking a MiCA license to

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12:16

Episode 463

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/14

📍 Stablecoin giant Tether has invested in Italian football club Juventus FC, causing a massive surge in the price of the club's fan token, which rose over 200% before correcting to a 120% gain. 📍 The FBI has launched "Operation Level Up," an initiative aimed at combating crypto investment fraud, which has already saved over 4,300 victims from losing $285 million. 📍 A new mobile app called Pump.fun has been launched, allowing users to create, buy, and sell Solana meme coins, with one user

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5:13

Episode 462

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/14

Ethereum's network upgrades are facing a critical test as core developers clash over key changes to the blockchain's technical architecture.Wisconsin's investment board more than doubled its holdings in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to over 6 million shares, worth more than $340 million at the current price. Justin Sun, TRON's founder, expressed his relentless focus on crypto, stating that even a trip to Mars wouldn't deter him from staying involved in the industry, and that

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Episode 461

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/14

📍 Ripple (XRP) jumps 9.4% as the CoinDesk 20 Index trades higher, with Stellar (XLM) also gaining 6.1% as a top performer. 📍 Barclays Bank discloses a $131 million stake in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), joining other major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan in adopting crypto-related products. 📍 The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledges a filing for an XRP ETF from the New York Stock Exchange and Grayscale, starting a 240-day review period and

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Episode 460

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/14

📍 A trading card collector found a Bitcoin redemption card worth over $100,000 in a $50 pack of cards from Cardsmiths' 2024 Holiday Currency Set.📍 Coinbase benefits from strong near-term momentum, with JMP raising its price target to $475 and estimating huge growth for the company, potentially reaching multiples of its current size in the next five years. 📍 Bitcoin short-term holders now possess over 4 million BTC, with an average accumulation of 300,000 BTC per month since September,

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Episode 459

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/14

Bitcoin Bull Market to Continue Bitcoin's 200-week simple moving average suggests the ongoing range play between $90K and $110K will likely resolve bullishly. Options on Deribit show call options are more expensive than put options, indicating a market expectation of rising prices. Most open interest is concentrated in call options at strikes higher than BTC's going market price, reflecting bullish expectations. Binance and SEC Dispute Paused A U.S. district judge has granted a 60-day pause

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Episode 458

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/14

📍 The SEC has acknowledged Grayscale's ETF proposals for Dogecoin and XRP, starting a review process that could take up to 240 days, potentially paving the way for the first US-listed ETFs for these cryptocurrencies. 📍 Crypto scammers raked in at least $9.9 billion in 2024, with "pig butchering" and AI schemes contributing to the surge, despite law enforcement efforts to crack down on these operations, according to a report by Chainalysis. 📍 A sitting US president has become a key player

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Episode 457

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/13

HashFlare Co-Founders Plead Guilty to $577M Crypto Mining Ponzi SchemeGameStop Stock Price Pumps After Report of Bitcoin Buying Plans Coinbase Posts $2.27B in Q4 Revenue, Blowing Through $1.84B Estimate Trump Wants All Bitcoin Mined in the US Key Points: $577 million in losses was caused by the HashFlare Ponzi scheme, and the co-founders have pleaded guilty. The co-founders of HashFlare, a crypto mining Ponzi scheme, could face up to 20 years in prison. GameStop's stock price surged after

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4:41

Episode 456

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/13

📍 US lawmakers are pushing for crypto and blockchain legislation, citing the need for clear regulations to unlock opportunities and protect consumers. 📍 Stablecoin giant Tether may need to sell some of its Bitcoin to comply with proposed US regulations, which could require the company to replace non-compliant assets with compliant ones. 📍 MetaDAO has hired futarchy creator Robin Hanson as an advisor, aiming to revolutionize governance through market-based decision-making and prediction

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Episode 455

Degen Hour Show ·

2025/02/13

📍 The Wyoming Highway Patrol Association is considering buying Bitcoin, amid a larger trend of state-level reserve bills that could drive $23 billion in buying or 247,000 BTC. 📍 OpenSea is launching its SEA token to reward loyal users of its NFT marketplace and Seaport protocol, with the goal of fostering community engagement and supporting the NFT ecosystem's next chapter. 📍 South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to lift its ban on corporations trading crypto, starting with

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