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.