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Byte-Sized Insight by Cointelegraph

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1 week ago

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, news reporter Vince Quill breaks down one of the most innovative treasury strategies emerging in crypto today: Grant Cardone’s hybrid real estate-and-Bitcoin fund. As corporate Bitcoin treasuries expand and Web3 projects shift toward more active, onchain asset management, Cardone is experimenting with a model that fuses the stability of luxury multifamily real estate with the upside of a sizable BTC position. Vince sits down with Cardone to explore why he bel...

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This week on Byte-Sized Insight, news reporter Vince Quill breaks down one of the most innovative treasury strategies emerging in crypto today: Grant Cardone’s hybrid real estate-and-Bitcoin fund. As corporate Bitcoin treasuries expand and Web3 projects shift toward more active, onchain asset management, Cardone is experimenting with a model that fuses the stability of luxury multifamily real estate with the upside of a sizable BTC position. Vince sits down with Cardone to explore why he bel...

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Byte-Sized Insight by Cointelegraph

The new crypto treasury? Breaking down Grant Cardone’s real estate/Bitcoin hybrid

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, news reporter Vince Quill breaks down one of the most innovative treasury strategies emerging in crypto today: Grant Cardone’s hybrid real estate-and-Bitcoin fund. As corporate Bitcoin treasuries expand and Web3 projects shift toward more active, onchain asset management, Cardone is experimenting with a model that fuses the stability of luxury multifamily real estate with the upside of a sizable BTC position. Vince sits down with Cardone to explore why he bel...

1 week ago

27 minutes

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Are AI crypto traders taking over? The hype, risks and real signals

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we dive into one of crypto’s hottest conversations: the rise of AI-powered trading models and why specialized tools are outperforming general-purpose AIs like ChatGPT in simulated trading challenges. Beyond the headlines, we break down what investors should know before trusting bots with their capital. We speak with Brett Singer of Glassnode and Nodari Kolmakhidze of Stoic.AI/Cindicator, two experts working directly with the data and models driving today’s AI...

2 weeks ago

18 minutes

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Crypto’s power evolution: Lobbying, access, and the future of policy

Crypto’s growing presence in Washington is entering a new phase. Following a high-profile presidential pardon and a surge in political spending across the digital asset sector, questions are emerging about how influence, lobbying, and access are shaping the policy environment for Web3. With major industry players building substantial political war chests and even stablecoin issuers signaling plans to participate directly in U.S. elections, crypto’s role in the political arena is shifting fast...

2 weeks ago

15 minutes

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Crypto ETFs in focus: Are altcoins next for SEC approval?

October is shaping up to be a pivotal month for crypto ETFs, with 16 applications, many tied to altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Litecoin, awaiting final decisions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. However, the new SEC-approved generic listing standards for exchange traded products could be a game changer for issuers. In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we speak with Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, and James Seyffart, ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, t...

1 month ago

18 minutes

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Layer-1s in 2025: The backbone of crypto’s next chapter (feat. Algorand)

Layer-1s are still the backbone of crypto, but in 2025 their role is evolving. With Ethereum’s L2 ecosystem booming, modular blockchains on the rise and real-world adoption gaining momentum through stablecoins and tokenized assets, the question is no longer just about scalability. It’s about utility, users and where the next wave of growth will come from. In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we sit down with Algorand Foundation’s Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer Marc Vanle...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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MiCA under pressure: Passporting or patchwork in Europe’s crypto market?

Europe’s landmark crypto law, the Markets in Crypto-Assets, promised a unified market across 27 member states. But less than a year into rollout, national regulators are already pushing back on its central feature: passporting. Is MiCA bringing the clarity Europe’s crypto industry needs or adding a new layer of uncertainty? In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we hear from the head of compliance and European regulatory affairs at CoinShares and the executive director of the European Crypto...

2 months ago

17 minutes

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CBDC in the crosshairs: Congress debates the future of the digital dollar

CBDCs are back in the spotlight as the US Congress returns from recess. Lawmakers have tucked a ban on the digital dollar into the must-pass defense bill, framing it as a fight over privacy and surveillance. But is a CBDC really an imminent threat or just a political talking point? In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, host Savannah Fortis sits down with Sheila Warren, CEO of the Project Liberty Institute, to cut through the noise. From wholesale vs retail CBDCs to how other governments are...

2 months ago

18 minutes

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China’s stablecoin push: Can the yuan challenge the dollar?

China is considering launching a yuan-backed stablecoin, a surprising pivot after years of cracking down on crypto and pushing the digital yuan. What’s driving this move, and what does it mean for global markets and US dollar dominance? In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, host Savannah Fortis speaks with Martin Chorzempa (Peterson Institute for International Economics) and Patrick Tan (ChainArgos) to unpack the policy ambitions, market realities and trust challenges facing a Chinese stabl...

3 months ago

20 minutes

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Bitcoin, big money and the end of the old system: Tim Draper explains

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, venture capital investor and Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper joins Cointelegraph reporter Vince Quill for a deep dive into the shifting tides of Bitcoin adoption. From the slow but inevitable embrace by institutions to the macroeconomic headwinds threatening the US dollar, Draper lays out why FOMO, regulatory clarity and technological freedom are converging to push Bitcoin into the mainstream. He also shares his take on whether Bitcoin’s famous...

3 months ago

21 minutes

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Crypto treasury boom: Why public companies are stockpiling crypto

In this week’s Byte-Sized Insight, we explore the fast-growing world of crypto treasury companies: publicly traded firms using digital assets as strategic reserves. With billions in capital raised, these companies are giving investors new, regulated ways to gain exposure to not only Bitcoin (BTC) but assets like BNB and SOL. Host Savannah Fortis speaks with David Namdar, CEO of BNB Network Company (formerly CEA Industries), and Joseph Onorati, CEO of DeFi Development Corporation, to un...

3 months ago

20 minutes

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Stablecoin boom: The GENIUS Act’s ripple effects worldwide

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we dive into the groundbreaking passage of the GENIUS Act, examining its profound impacts on stablecoins and global crypto markets. Joined by Fabian Dori, chief investment officer at Sygnum, we discuss how new US regulations are reshaping institutional confidence, redefining stablecoin use cases and prompting Europe to rethink its crypto strategies. Plus, we explore what’s fueling the stablecoin boom and why traditional banks are wary of crypto firms ga...

3 months ago

13 minutes

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Senator Cynthia Lummis and the US crypto comeback: ‘Help is on the way’

This week on Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we sit down with US Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the most vocal and informed advocates for digital assets and financial innovation on Capitol Hill. Senator Lummis discusses her unlikely entry into the crypto world, how Wyoming’s early leadership shaped federal policy and what she sees as the biggest legislative milestones from the recent “Crypto Week” in Congress. From the passage of the GENIUS and CLARITY acts to her ongoing work on comprehens...

3 months ago

19 minutes

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The AI revolution is here, don't get left behind: Kevin O'Leary interview

In this special interview, Shark Tank investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary joins Cointelegraph US Reporter Vince Quill for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of artificial intelligence, stablecoins and the battle for technological dominance between the US and China. Mr. Wonderful shares why he refuses to back companies that aren’t integrating AI, explains how stablecoins could stabilize inflation globally and dives into his investments in Bitcoin mining and AI-powered infrastr...

4 months ago

30 minutes

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Crypto week in Congress: Can Washington finally deliver clarity?

The US House of Representatives has declared July 14–18 “Crypto Week,” with lawmakers set to debate and potentially vote on three major crypto bills — the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we break down what’s at stake, who’s behind the legislative push and whether any of these bills stand a real chance of becoming law. We hear from Cointelegraph US policy reporter Turner Wright and Mason Lynaugh, community director of...

4 months ago

14 minutes

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Crossing the crypto divide: The West’s race for digital dominance

As the US races ahead with crypto legislation and capital inflows, Europe and the UK are betting on more even-paced regulatory clarity. But who’s actually leading the West’s crypto future? In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we map the geopolitical landscape of digital assets across the US, UK and EU and uncover the trade-offs between speed, certainty, and innovation. With commentary from Mark Jennings, Head of Europe at Gemini, we break down the momentum behind MiCA, the policy piv...

4 months ago

17 minutes

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Crypto in a time of crisis: Markets, conflict, and real-world use cases

In times of crisis, markets may react but technology adapts. In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we examine how crypto behaves under pressure. First, Cointelegraph head of markets Ray Salmond and market analyst Marcel Pechman break down how digital assets react in times of war, political instability and macroeconomic uncertainty. Then, we shift focus from speculation to real-world utility. Featuring Megan Klimen of the Filecoin Foundation and Vivek Raman, CEO of Etherealize, to expl...

5 months ago

19 minutes

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Delay crypto laws now, pay later: The high stakes for the U.S.

The clock is ticking on meaningful crypto regulation in the US, and the consequences of continued inaction could be dire. In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, reporter Vince Quill sits down with Marta Belcher, president of the Blockchain Association and the Filecoin Foundation, to explore the urgent need for legislative clarity before the 2026 midterm elections. Together, they dissect what’s holding Congress back, the long shadow of the Trump administration on the crypto indust...

5 months ago

26 minutes

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Bitcoin 2025: Has Bitcoin been captured by politics and institutions?

Is Bitcoin still the decentralized money movement it set out to be — or has it been co-opted by politics and institutions? In this week’s Byte-Sized Insight, Gareth Jenkinson travels to Las Vegas for Bitcoin 2025, where political figures, Bitcoin treasury companies, and institutional giants shared the stage. Featuring interviews with Metaplanet’s Dylan LeClair, Twenty One’s Jack Mallers and legendary cryptographer Adam Back, we explore the rise of Bitcoin-native public companies, the im...

5 months ago

17 minutes

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Crypto op-eds: Who’s shaping the Web3 narrative and why it matters

This week on Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we’re diving into the often-overlooked engine behind crypto’s public perception: opinion pieces. Joining us are Cath Jenkin, Cointelegraph’s opinion editor; Nikki Brown, chief strategy officer of Melrose PR; and Amal Ibraymi, legal counsel at Aztec Network. Together, we unpack the true power of op-eds in shaping discourse, influencing policy and guiding readers through the chaos of crypto commentary. We’ll explore: How opinion pieces are selected...

5 months ago

41 minutes

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GENIUS Act moves forward: Can it fix U.S. crypto regulation?

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we’re heading to Capitol Hill, where US lawmakers are finally making moves on crypto regulation. From the Senate advancing the GENIUS Act — a major step toward federal stablecoin rules — to the reintroduction of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, which could protect developers from outdated licensing laws, crypto is a hot topic this week in Washington. Host Savannah Fortis breaks it all down, with expert insight from Rashan Colbert, director of US polic...

6 months ago

14 minutes