The Crypto.news Show

Why are public companies moving BILLIONS into Bitcoin?

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2421098/open_sms] In this episode of the crypto.news podcast, we dive deep into the rise of Bitcoin corporate treasuries with Brad Vopni (Head of Institutional, Gemini), Ryan Lane (Co-Founder, Empery Digital). In a crypto.news first, we sit down with two companies at the head of this new frontier in digital finance; why Empery Digital (NASDAQ: EMPD) just announced a $500M private placement, allocating 95%+ into Bitcoin — and how Gemini is serving as their trusted BTC custodian. As corporate adoption of Bitcoin accelerates, more companies are treating BTC as a strategic treasury reserve asset — a trend that could define the next bull cycle. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation on the future of Bitcoin treasuries, institutional adoption, and what this all means for the potential boom/bust cycle of this new, emerging asset class. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421098/support]

Volodymyr Nosov on WhiteBIT’s Rise, WBT Token, and Global Marketing Ventures

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2421098/open_sms] In this exclusive interview, Volodymyr Nosov, founder and CEO of WhiteBIT, shares his journey of building one of Europe’s largest crypto exchanges. Learn about WhiteBIT’s founding in 2018, the pivotal role of the WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) in driving ecosystem growth with trading fee discounts and DeFi integration, and the exchange’s bold plans to take a larger pie of the exchange ecosystem away from big industry players like Coinbase and Binance. Nosov discusses the inaugural International Crypto Trading Cup in Andorra, showcasing global trader talent, and WhiteBIT’s high-profile partnership with FC Barcelona, elevating its brand in sports and crypto. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421098/support]

Ripple Seeds HashKey’s XRP Fund: A Game-Changer for Crypto?

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2421098/open_sms] In the Crypto.news podcast, Vivien Wong, Partner at HashKey Capital’s Liquid Funds, discusses their new XRP tracker fund, which provides professional investors access to XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, without the complexities of direct ownership. The fund is seeded with an initial investment from Ripple, marking a strategic partnership between HashKey Capital and Ripple. In addition, Wong discusses how the current regulatory climate in Hong Kong is changing with respect to the Asian hub’s acceptance of both retail and institutional asset tokenization efforts, including efforts to decentralize compute. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421098/support]

Beeple Spills the Crypto Tea: NFTs, Future Plans, and Trump’s Troll Army

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2421098/open_sms] Buckle up for a wild ride with Beeple on the crypto.news podcast! The NFT legend dishes on the rollercoaster that is the NFT market—spoiler: it’s less "moon" and more "swoon" these days, but he’s still stacking digital gold. Beeple also teases what’s next for his pixel-pushing empire (think less JPEGs, more AI je ne sais quoi). And when it comes to the Trump administration, he’s got thoughts: is it a policy powerhouse or a 4chan-level troll factory? Tune in for laughs, insights, and Beeple’s signature sass! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421098/support]

Weijia Zhang on Blockchain’s Big Leap: Education, Interoperability, and Wanchain’s Edge

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2421098/open_sms] Dive into the world of blockchain with Dr. Weijia Zhang, EEA Regional Head of China and Vice President of Engineering at Wanchain Foundation, in our latest podcast episode! With over 30 research papers, 20 patents, and a knack for turning complex smart contracts into “coding poetry,” Zhang shares his journey from Tsinghua University to pioneering cross-chain interoperability, connecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 16+ other blockchains. Discover how Wanchain’s decentralized bridges are revolutionizing DeFi and why education is the key to unlocking blockchain’s potential. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421098/support]