The AllinCrypto Podcast

In this episode of the AllInCrypto podcast, Rupert sits down with George McDonough, Co-Founder and Managing Director of KR1, to explore how crypto has evolved from an outsider movement into a technology that could reshape money, markets, and the future of finance.George shares his journey from discovering Bitcoin in 2011 to building KR1 in the earliest days of the industry, before diving into where the space is today: stablecoins, tokenized finance, Ethereum, institutional adoption, self-custody, and why crypto may become most useful when trust in traditional systems starts to crack.They also discuss the current geopolitical backdrop, including Iran, oil, inflation, market uncertainty, and why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins can act as an alternative system when the world becomes more unstable.This is a wide-ranging conversation on macro, decentralization, DeFi, token design, institutional capital, and why crypto may ultimately be far bigger than most people still realize.

In this episode of the AllInCrypto Podcast, Rupert speaks with Eli Ndinga, Global Head of Research at 21Shares, to discuss why crypto may be entering a completely new phase.We cover the structural shift in demand for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, the rise of institutional adoption, why stablecoins could explode in usage, and how AI + blockchain may shape the next generation of business models.Eli also explains why crypto today may look a lot like the internet in 2003, why Hyperliquid and Polymarket are so important, how investors should think about Bitcoin vs altcoins, and why the market may be moving away from speculation and toward real fundamentals, revenues, and adoption.If you enjoy macro, crypto, institutional flows, tokenization, AI, and the future of digital assets, this is one you don’t want to miss.Follow Eli Ndinga: X: https://x.com/elindingaFollow 21Shares: X: https://x.com/21shares

In this episode of the AllInCrypto Podcast, Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, to break down where the crypto market stands today and what could come next.We discuss why institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs remains strong despite weak retail sentiment, how stablecoins and tokenization could reshape global finance, and why crypto may play a much bigger role in the future financial system than most investors realize.Matt also shares his outlook on the current market cycle, whether this is a classic crypto winter, why the altcoin market has struggled, where value may accrue across layer 1s, DeFi, and apps, and what could eventually lead the market higher again.We also cover Bitcoin valuation, long-term institutional adoption, regulatory catalysts, tokenized assets, and why crypto may still be in the early stages of a much larger transformation.Follow Matt Hougan: X: https://x.com/Matt_HouganFollow Bitwise: X: https://x.com/BitwiseIf you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an interview.

James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, joins Rupert Pickering on the AllInCrypto podcast to break down one of the biggest shifts happening in crypto right now.In this episode, we discuss why Bitcoin has remained resilient during the Iran crisis, what institutional fund flows are really telling us, and why James believes the traditional 4-year Bitcoin cycle may be losing relevance.We also dive into Bitcoin’s role as an emerging store of value, whether governments like the UK should treat Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, and how institutional adoption is evolving across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and beyond.James also explains why Ethereum may be one of the biggest winners from stablecoin legislation, what CoinShares’ data is showing about whale selling vs ETF buying, and why most institutions are still massively underexposed to Bitcoin despite the success of spot ETFs.Topics covered in this episode:Why Bitcoin performed strongly during the Iran crisisWhether Bitcoin is becoming a true safe haven assetWhale selling, ETF inflows and the recent market correctionWhy the 4-year cycle may be breaking downInstitutional Bitcoin adoption and portfolio allocation trendsWhy Ethereum could benefit from stablecoin growthXRP, Solana and altcoin fund flow trendsWhy the UK should consider Bitcoin as a strategic reserveThe future of crypto regulation, ETFs and institutional capitalIf you enjoy macro, Bitcoin, institutional crypto adoption and deep market analysis, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

In this episode we sit down with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, to unpack one of the most important and misunderstood topics in digital assets: crypto crime, sanctions evasion, privacy, AI-powered fraud, and the future of blockchain intelligence.Ari brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Before joining TRM Labs, he spent over a decade as a U.S. federal prosecutor working on terrorism finance, national security, sanctions, and financial crime cases, before moving to the U.S. Treasury and later into crypto.We discuss why illicit crypto activity reached record highs in 2025, why that headline does not tell the full story, how Russia, Iran, North Korea and organized criminal networks are using crypto infrastructure, and why Ari believes blockchains are also one of the most powerful tools ever created for investigators.We also dive into the rise of AI-enabled scams, ransomware, wrench attacks, privacy tokens, mixers, institutional adoption, and why crypto may become one of the biggest battlegrounds in the fight between technological freedom and financial surveillance.If you want a serious conversation about where crypto is heading, what threats are real, and how the industry matures from here, this is one to watch.Topics covered:Why Ari says there is no such thing as “crypto crime”Why illicit activity hit a record in 2025Russian-linked sanctions evasion and stablecoin usageWhy bad actors still use public blockchainsPrivacy tokens, mixers, and the balance between privacy and complianceAl-Qaeda, ISIS, Hamas, Bitfinex, and major crypto crime investigationsThe rise of wrench attacks and physical threats against holdersWhy scam and recovery fraud are devastating victimsHow AI is accelerating cybercrime at scaleWhy blockchains may help solve identity, authentication, and provenance problemsHow regulators, banks, and institutions now view cryptoFollow Ari / TRM Labs:https://x.com/ARedbordhttps://x.com/TRMLabs

n this episode of the AllInCrypto Podcast, Rupert Pickering sits down with Richard Brown, CEO of R3, to explore one of the biggest shifts happening in crypto and global finance today: the move from private enterprise blockchains to public blockchain infrastructure.Richard explains how R3 originally built Corda to solve reconciliation and data-sharing problems inside traditional finance, why that model could only go so far, and why R3 is now pushing toward public chains, tokenized real world assets, institutional DeFi, and Solana.They break down why RWAs have not yet gone from $10 billion to $1 trillion, why the issue is more about product design than demand, how yield, liquidity, accessibility and DeFi composability matter, and why R3 believes the future of new issuance is increasingly permissionless.The conversation also covers privacy on-chain, public vs private chains, interoperability, why Solana was chosen, and Richard’s thoughts on CBDCs, stablecoins, and the future of money.If you want to understand where institutional crypto is really heading, this is a must-watch.Guest: Richard Brown, CEO of R3Topics covered: R3, Corda, Solana, tokenized real world assets, institutional DeFi, interoperability, stablecoins, CBDCs, public vs private blockchains, and the future of finance.Not financial advice. This content is for educational and informational purposes only.

In today’s episode, we sit down with J. Christopher Giancarlo (“Crypto Dad”) former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to unpack why crypto isn’t just an “asset class,” but a new architecture for money and markets. Giancarlo takes us inside the 2008 crisis, explaining how opacity and missing visibility distorted decision-making and why digital networks + shared ledgers could transform how value is tracked, moved, and verified. We also dive into the real story behind the launch of regulated Bitcoin futures, the political pressure that came with it, and what today’s battles around stablecoins, yield, and AML/KYC mean for the next phase of adoption. If you care about where finance is heading, this conversation is essential.

In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Schultz (CEO of CleanSpark) to break down how Bitcoin miners can stabilize power grids in seconds, why AI/HPC is reshaping the energy landscape, and how CleanSpark is positioning itself for what comes next. We cover the real economics behind land + power, the interruptible load advantage, the hidden risks inside AI data center contracts, and why CleanSpark’s counter-cyclical strategy helped it scale while others got wiped out.

In this episode of the AllInCrypto Podcast joined John Lee, CEO & Executive Chairman of Silver Elephant Mining, for a deep dive into silver’s breakout, gold’s next targets, and why silver can trade with altcoin-like volatility. We unpack John’s contrarian view on the silver market, how the gold/silver ratio shapes price expectations, and why miners can act as a high-risk, high-leverage expression of the silver thesis. We also explore the broader macro narrative fiat confidence, the debate around CBDCs, and how precious metals and crypto can fit into the same global “risk and trust” picture. Guest: John Lee - CEO & Executive Chairman, Silver Elephant Mining

In this episode, we sit down with Sid Powell, Co-Founder & CEO of Maple Finance, to break down how institutional crypto lending is evolving—and why the next wave of DeFi value may come from real revenues, cash flow, and “earnings per token.”Sid shares how Maple underwrites Bitcoin-backed loans for institutions, why they focus on deep-liquidity collateral (BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP), what really happens during sharp drawdowns (margin calls, liquidations), and why he believes blockchains will eat finance over the next decade.We also dive into Syrup, Maple’s governance token, how Maple thinks about buybacks vs reinvesting, and why applications may capture more value than infrastructure over time.

We’re back with Adrian Fritz (Chief Investment Strategist at 21shares) to break down what’s really driving crypto right now nd what comes next. Is this an “atypical” bear market? Is the 4-year cycle still alive? Why does liquidity matter more than anything else? And how do you actually separate Bitcoin from the altcoin graveyard in 2026? Guest: Adrian Fritz Chief Investment Strategist at 21shares Adrian on X: https://x.com/adrianwjfritz 21Shares: https://21shares.com/

We’re entering a new era where data behaves like energy, AI collapses the value of “knowledge”, and the real differentiator becomes wisdom: executable knowledge.In this episode of the All In Crypto Podcast, Rupert Pickering sits down with Michael Clarke — global advisor, product builder, and author of Our Moment — to explore the hard decisions leaders, governments, and investors must make as AI, tokenisation, and digital infrastructure reshape society.Michael argues we’re moving from a wealth-based economy to an intelligence-based economy, where access, interoperability, and governance will decide whether the future becomes our moment… or theirs.If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe and share it with someone who’s trying to understand where the world is heading.Guest: Michael ClarkeWebsite: https://www.michaelclark.ai/Book: Our Moment (link): https://ourmoment.ai/

What happens when fans don’t just watch sports but control the game? In this episode, we sit down with Omar Rahim, CEO and founder of Arena2, a Web3 sports platform experimenting with a radical idea live sports as interactive gameplay.Fans can vote to change rules mid-match, stake tokens to co-own teams, and use NFTs that can literally swing a final. Arena2 features athlete-led teams including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Patrice Evra, and other global sports icons.We explore:Why traditional sports are “closed and archaic”How crypto enables fan-controlled rulesCo-owning teams through stakingNFTs that award penalties in live matchesWhy a Premier League executive said Arena2 is either “crazy” or “multi-billion”This isn’t fan tokens.This is crypto applied where it actually works.

Most blockchains weren’t built for banks.They were built for ideology.In this episode, we sit down with Yuval Rooz, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Asset, to explain why public, fully transparent blockchains break real financial markets — and why Canton Network was designed differently.We go deep into how banks, institutions, and regulators actually think about privacy, collateral, governance, and risk. From FTX-style black boxes to verifiable on-chain finance, this conversation explains what institutional adoption really requires — and why Europe and Wall Street are moving this way.This isn’t DeFi hype.This is how finance actually moves on-chain.We explore:Why banks will never use most public blockchainsThe hidden problem with “trustless” financePrivacy vs transparency (and why both matter)How black-box systems like FTX really failedWhy zero-knowledge breaks down in financeCanton’s approach to privacy-enabled smart contractsHow institutions like DTCC and Nasdaq participateTokenomics designed for real economic activityWhy RWAs need a different blockchain architectureWhat institutional crypto looks like in Europe vs the US👇 Follow Yuval & CantonX (Yuval): https://x.com/YuvalRoozX (Canton): https://x.com/CantonNetwork

What happens when money becomes programmable and AI starts trading on its own? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Casey, journalist, author, and chairman & co-founder of the Advanced AI Society, to unpack why crypto isn’t about price charts — it’s about who controls data, money, and truth in the AI age. Michael has covered every major technological shift of the last 30 years, from newspapers to the internet, from Wall Street to crypto. He explains why blockchain is fundamentally a record-keeping revolution, why Web2 failed, and why AI forces finance to become programmable. We explore: Why crypto is really about record-keeping, not speculation Blockchain as a “truth & consensus machine” How Web2 destroyed journalism and centralized data Techno-feudalism, surveillance capitalism, and loss of free will Why tribalism is crypto’s biggest failure AI agents trading autonomously and why banks can’t handle it Programmable money, stablecoins, and tokenized finance Why DTCC, Nasdaq, and Wall Street are moving on-chain Crypto’s role in preventing AI-driven centralization

Today we’re joined by Philip Piper, CEO & Co-Founder of Swarm (Swarm Markets) a builder at the intersection of DeFi, real-world assets (RWA) and regulated market infrastructure. In this forward-looking conversation with host Rupert Pickering (All In Crypto), Philip explains why we’re still in “Mickey Mouse land” for on-chain markets and why the next phase could bring trillions of traditional assets on-chain, surpassing even Bitcoin’s adoption curve.We break down the (paused) U.S. market structure bill, the tokenization of gold as an unexpected RWA growth driver, privacy vs. surveillance in transparent ledgers, and Swarm’s Invenium acquisition to build a full-stack platform for agentic asset management — where AI agents analyze data with provenance, execute trades via open smart-contract rails, and manage portfolios with personal privacy in mind.Swarm: https://swarm.comXX: https://x.com/SwarmMarketsWhat we cover (high-impact):How the market structure bill could clarify SEC vs. CFTC roles and unlock regulated DeFi primitivesWhy tokenized gold materially boosted RWA adoption in 2025Democratization vs. gatekeepers: collapsing middlemen while keeping regulated trustPrivacy tech (ZK and private trading) vs. financial surveillance concernsAgentic AI portfolios, yield streaming, and instant derivative issuance on-chainSwarm × Invenium: linking provenance-rich data to tokens for credible marketsIf you’re serious about RWAs, DeFi, or AI-driven investing, this one’s full of rare, no-nonsense insights. 👉 Subscribe for more deep dives, and comment with your biggest takeaway or question for Philip.

In this episode of the All In Crypto Podcast, we sit down with Lex Sokolin (Managing Partner at Generative Ventures, former Chief Economist & CMO at Consensys, and author of the Fintech Blueprint) to unpack what he calls the “machine economy”—a world where AI agents, robots, and AI-augmented humans drive a massive leap in productivity, forcing finance to be rebuilt from the ground up.We explore why centralization tends to win during major platform shifts, how agentic commerce could reshape payments and capital markets, and why today’s AI race looks similar to earlier transitions: Napster → Spotify, early internet chaos → Google’s search box, and now reasoning/inference being captured by a handful of giants.Lex also explains where crypto genuinely fits: not as “AI + tokens,” but as property rights, identity, and settlement rails—a way to make AI and agents more ownable, composable, and economically legible. Finally, we close with an investor’s view of 2026: frothy private markets, resilient public AI equities (near term), and a crypto market still working through structural problems.Guest: Lex Sokolin:Managing Partner, Generative Ventures | ex Consensys | Fintech, AI, Web3Links:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexeysokolin/• X: https://x.com/LexSokolin• Newsletter: fintechblueprint.com

We sit down with Johan Kerbrat, SVP & GM of Robinhood Crypto, to explore where crypto is heading next from tokenized stocks and DeFi to AI investing assistants, prediction markets, and the growing tension between privacy and financial surveillance.We cover why Robinhood launched crypto in 2018, how tokenization could reshape global markets, what AI changes for investors, and whether the Bitcoin 4-year cycle still holds up in a post-ETF, institution-heavy world.Not financial advice. Do your own research.#Crypto #Bitcoin #Tokenization #DeFi #AI #Robinhood #Investing

We sat down with Noelle Acheson author of Crypto Is Macro Now and one of the sharpest macro voices in the space to unpack how crypto has moved from a niche market into a real macro + geopolitical force. In this conversation we dig into: Why the economy increasingly looks K-shaped (and what that means for markets) The shift from “old” Bitcoin holders to “new” holders and why it matters How institutions are changing the market structure (and why adoption may still be early) Stablecoins, Treasuries, and policy: why stablecoins could reshape the monetary vs fiscal balance CBDCs, global rails, and geopolitics: resilience, fragmentation, and the weaponization of finance Gold vs Bitcoin as reserves and the custody question no one wants to talk about

They’re watching everything… and the fiat system is breaking in real time.In this episode of the AllInCrypto Podcast, we’re joined by Francis Hunt (“The Silver Messiah”) for a deep, uncensored conversation about the collapse of the debt-based system, why gold and silver are breaking out, and why privacy is becoming the most valuable asset in the world.Francis explains why silver could be heading to extreme levels, how monetary debasement is accelerating, and why the original purpose of crypto was never “number go up”… it was escaping the system.We also dive into the controversial thesis behind Monero (XMR) — and why it may be the biggest “off-grid” trade of the coming decade.⚠️ If you care about wealth protection, financial freedom, and what’s REALLY happening behind the scenes, this is one you don’t want to miss.⏱️ In this episode, we cover:✅ Government surveillance & total financial control ✅ The end of the fiat/debt-based system ✅ Silver breakout + explosive upside scenarios ✅ Why gold is the true “unit of account” ✅ The hidden risks of silver going parabolic ✅ The “escape trade” and why privacy matters 100x ✅ Monero as digital gold’s privacy equivalent ✅ Why Bitcoin lost the privacy mission

In this interview, we sit down with Charles Hoskinson to examine the convergence of AI, surveillance, regulation, and decentralised finance. We discuss the risks emerging from large-scale data capture and why crypto-native systems may become increasingly relevant as privacy standards evolve.Follow Charles on X: @IOHK_Charles

David Rosenberg (Founder & President, Rosenberg Research) joins the AllInCrypto Podcast to break down why no asset class is priced for recession, the reality behind a K-shaped economy and market, and why concentration risk + valuations could matter more than most investors realize.We dig into GDP vs Gross Output (GO), the wealth effect, how tariffs and supply-side inflation are squeezing the middle class, and why gold is benefiting from a shifting global reserve mix. We also explore Bitcoin vs gold, the challenge of valuing crypto, and whether Bitcoin is truly “digital gold” or still a risk-on trade.

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Dorman (Arca) to unpack why the “real” crypto era may still be ahead of us even after years of hype, booms, and brutal drawdowns.We talk tokenization at scale, why “crypto” is a misleading umbrella term, and how to think about valuing assets when everything from finance to gaming to social becomes token-native. Jeff also shares his framework for Bitcoin vs. smart contract platforms, plus what could matter most heading into 2026.

Is banking outdated? We sit down with Chris Skinner best-selling author and one of fintech’s most influential voices to unpack the future of money: AI agents, why stablecoins may beat CBDCs, tokenization at scale, and why trust + licenses still rule.👤 Guest Chris SkinnerDaily blog: The Finanser — https://www.thefinanser.comGeneral profile: https://www.chrisskinner.globalLatest presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB8vd7O0NyELatest book: http://www.moneythinks4u.com

Today we sit down with Frank Mong COO at helium to unpack how DePIN can disrupt telecom from community-built coverage to the reality of a free mobile plan (and what it takes to make it work).0:00 Intro1:11 Welcome + guest intro (Frank Mong, Helium)2:03 What is Helium? (simple overview)6:22 How Helium disrupts telecom (cost + competition)7:26 Can a phone plan be free? (the thesis)9:10 Helium Mobile plans (Free / $15 / $30)12:41 From crypto-first users to mainstream incentives19:46 How people join the network (hotspots + examples)26:09 Expansion: Mexico, Brazil + more regions35:54 Why Solana40:10 Security & fraud lessons46:20 AI + network quality verification56:32 What’s next in 202658:33 Outro / where to find Helium X: https://x.com/heliumFrank Mong X: https://x.com/fmong

Join me and Armando Pantoja for a conversation on the current state of the crypto markets, his take on who created bitcoin, XRPs unique positioning in the markets and Ai!! Enjoy!

Join Me and Jake Claver to discuss recent event and what the future may hold moving forwards like further yen carry trade unwind, the threat of quantum computing, Market mark down, crypto fire sale, XRP and other utility coins and more!

We sat down with Thatcher to talk about the shocking truth behind crypto taxes: 80% of people not complying, exchanges sharing data with tax offices, and how fines can hit 100% of what you owe.

Join me and Arnound Star Busman CEO Of Quantoz A regulated stablecoin issuer as we talk about the state of stablecoins in Europe and how they are changing the economic landscape and also the ECBs digital euro

Join me and the well known online smqke to talk about the true potential of crypto and the potential value it may accrue!

Join me and Graham Nelson, Centrifuge Product lead, To discuss tokenization, RWAs and how he believes the AHA moment for RWAs is when they can be used in DEFI opening the flood gates for institutions looking to tokenize!

We sit down with MIT Prof. Muriel Medard Co-Founder & CEO optimum, to unpack the math that makes Web3 scale: decentralized coding, flex nodes, and a new IP layer for data.

We sit down with Maximilian Pfeifer from the National Bank of Austria (OeNB) to unpack the digital euro and DLT

We sat down with Peter Busch, Global Product Owner DLT at Bosch Global, to talk how Bosch uses blockchain #Bosch #Blockchain #IoT

Is European regulation ready for crypto? We sat down with @MarinaMarkezic, CEO of the European Crypto Initiative, to unpack the Digital Euro, MiCA, stablecoins, and the privacy-vs-control debate. #DigitalEuro #Crypto

From fax to crypto: We sit down with Roger H. Hartmann, Chairperson EFPA Luxembourg. 42 years in finance on AI, blockchain and why upskilling is non-negotiable.

We sat down with Nico, CMO at cosmos, to show how Cosmos is used today: live cross-chain transfers, production deployments, tokenized assets, and public-sector pilots moving to rollout