Bitcoin L2s set to explode, and where’s all that new crypto VC money going?
The last 24 hours saw a lot of high-level analysis of Bitcoin in the wake of its heavy dip. Analysts and traders have been out in force to predict what will…
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Rise’n’Crypto
Hosted by Robert Baggs
Rise’n’Crypto is Cointelegraph’s daily podcast by Robert Baggs covering all the latest major news in crypto, blockchain and Web3 in under 10 minutes. We keep you up to date on all the significant events surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, ETFs, regulation and more — all while providing a well-rounded recap of the undiscovered news from the past day. Yesterday’s big stories, today’s essential insights.
CZ sent to prison, ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ arrested for tax fraud, BTC takes a big hit
This week is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in crypto history, with enormous story after enormous story unfolding. Firstly, we look at why Bitcoin…
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SEC views Ether as a security, DOJ slammed in Tornado Cash case
Today’s episode contains some of the most important crypto stories, not just in the past 24 hours but in all of crypto history. This isn’t hyperbole — while…
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‘Strong bullish setup’ for Bitcoin, ‘biggest altseason since 2017’ on horizon
There is a hidden theme to this episode: sometimes, a lack of change can indicate a major change to come. Bitcoin’s price spent the weekend mainly around the…
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Consensys sues SEC, Bitcoin ‘epic sat’ sells for $2.1M, free new Solana phone for degens
You shouldn’t miss an episode of Rise’n’Crypto, but if you have to, this isn’t the one. Whales are on the move, and the SEC is being sued over what could be a…
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Hedera pumps and dips in BlackRock confusion, Hong Kong BTC/ETH ETFs to begin trading
Crypto ETFs are back in the news as Hong Kong approves spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs to start trading on April 30. On the other hand, BlackRock’s iShares…
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El Salvador Bitcoin wallet hack, Binance sued again, Tether to block payments to sanctioned entities
In today’s episode, we have some huge stories from the past 24 hours from every corner of crypto. Jack Dorsey’s Block is developing a full Bitcoin mining…
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SEC lawyers forced to resign over ‘gross abuse’ of power in crypto case, Shiba Inu raises $12M
This is another one of those days where Bitcoin price stagnation is not remotely indicative of how interesting the past 24 hours have been! On the Bitcoin…
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Everything you need to know about the Bitcoin halving, Telegram partners with Tether
The much-anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving happened on April 20, and although it may not have endeared itself to mainstream media by spiking BTC’s price, it…
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WTF are Bitcoin Runes? Plus BTC price is up pre-halving and RWA hype takes over
The Bitcoin halving is now less than 24 hours away, and the space is fizzing with activity. Hardcore Bitcoin hodlers set a record day for moving BTC to…
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‘Bitcoin halving’ searches skyrocket, Magic Eden #1 NFT market, Gensler trolls crypto on X
All eyes are on the Bitcoin halving, which is less than 48 hours away. And Google Trends has recorded the highest-ever search score for the term “Bitcoin…
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Bitcoin faces post-halving supply squeeze, BAYC NFT floor prices tank, but that’s not the full story
The Bitcoin halving is just three days away, and an array of research, reports and analyses are flooding in — much of which is conflicting. In today’s…
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Crypto chaos explained, 6 altcoins outperform Bitcoin, Trust Wallet exploit
Another sizable curveball hit the crypto market last weekend, which wiped out many long positions in Bitcoin, with volatility and chaos ever since. So, what’s…
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Tim Draper’s Bitcoin prediction, Solana devs tackle congestion, Bitcoin miners to offload BTC?
Today’s episode begins with the biggest talking points from Paris Blockchain Week, as venture capitalist Tim Draper explains why it’s not too late to buy…
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XRP bull run incoming, altseason imminent, and $70K Bitcoin is ‘here to stay’
The price of Bitcoin may not have moved much in the past 24 hours, but many leveraged positions were liquidated as some traders warn that worse is yet to…
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Bitcoin whales buy the dip, SEC goes after Uniswap, and are memecoins crashing?
In yesterday’s episode, we discussed some analysts’ predictions on what would happen if the Consumer Price Index showed high inflation. The CPI did show…
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Bitcoin is ‘unstoppable,’ Telegram vulnerability warning, Solana’s problems explained
For the third time, Bitcoin bangs its head and drops below $70,000, raising questions about what happens next. Some analysts warn of a heavy correction, and…
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91% Memecoins audited had vulnerabilities, warnings for Bitcoin halving, and is Cardano dead?
The past 24 hours have seen some major stories and analyses of the upcoming Bitcoin halving — which is a mere 10 days away — and the consequences of the…
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Bitcoin to $140K by July, victory for Coinbase, and Genesis buys $2.1B of BTC
This weekend was “not typical,” according to one analyst, as they, and many others, weigh in on what it might mean. Some are looking at the unlikeliness of a…
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Binance drops Bitcoin Ordinals, Solana transaction issues, and Cathie Wood praises BTC
Binance is winding down support for Bitcoin Ordinals just a few months after introducing them to its marketplace. PayPal is set to allow United States users…
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Ripple’s USD stablecoin, Ethereum L2s set for $1T market cap and Coinbase Bitcoin Lightning payments
Today’s episode starts with a big story as Ripple announces it will launch a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin to rival Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC. Coinbase…
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$24M of Lido-staked SOL stuck, crypto staking tops S&P 500, US moves Silk Road Bitcoin
Solana stakers are reeling as $24 million of Lido staked SOL is currently locked on liquid staking platform Lido due to a faulty smart contract. Meanwhile,…
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Bitcoin flash crash takes out leveraged traders, SBF speaks from prison, Tether stacks sats
April Fools is behind us, so today’s episode features real stories. Bitcoin saw a 5% flash crash this Tuesday, which liquidated over $165 million in leveraged…
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$10B BTC exits exchanges, ETFs hold 500K Bitcoin, memecoin mania good for crypto?
Bitcoin returned to the spotlight over the Easter weekend, as on-chain data showed a mass exodus of $10 billion in Bitcoin from exchanges in 2024. Spot…
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Robert Baggs
Robert Baggs is a podcast host and producer at Cointelegraph. He is a writer, speaker, and podcaster in the crypto space. He co-founded Token Gamer in 2018 and has worked with various titans of the games industry to further the application of blockchain technology.