
161 - From Hype to Letdown: The $TRUMP and $MELANIA Memecoin Saga
Crypto Curious
01/22/25
•26m
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This week, Blake & Tracey are joined by Ciaran Lyons - journalist for Cointelegraph and we waste no time diving into the $TRUMP and $MELANIA memecoin frenzy that sent shockwaves through the crypto world. From the hype to the letdown, we’ll unpack Trump’s inauguration buzz and his still-unmet crypto promises.
Ready to play the Trump card? Let’s dive in! 🚀
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SHOW NOTES
Find Ciaran Lyons on LinkedIn
21:52 Coinbase - Crypto backed loans
23:34 Stand with Crypto - Brisbane
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160 - AI Goes VC, Stablecoin Showdowns, and This Week’s Market Moves
January 15, 2025
•22m
🎙️ Welcome back to Crypto Curious!
This week, we’ve got a jam-packed episode you won’t want to miss:
- Market Moves: The crypto world never sleeps, and this week’s rollercoaster market activity proves it! We'll break down the highs, lows, and what it all means for your portfolio.
- AI Agents Becoming VC's? 🤖💼: Artificial intelligence is stepping into the venture capital game. Are bots about to decide the future of startups? We'll unpack this fascinating new trend.
- Stablecoin Wars Update: The battle for dominance in the stablecoin arena heats up. Who’s gaining ground, and what could it mean for the way we transact in the future?
Hit play now to stay ahead of the curve. Let’s dive in! 🚀
TIMESTAMPS
1:57 The market is getting muddy again!
5:51 AI16Z and Sekoia
11:28 StableWars - in a galaxy, far, far away!
15:25 Short, sharp news bites
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SHOW LINKS
Cointelegraph link from Craig
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162 - Executive Orders, Market Sell-Offs, and a Kidnapping Twist
January 29, 2025
•26m
Welcome back to Crypto Curious, where we break down the week's biggest stories in the crypto world for beginners and beyond!
Today, we’re diving into Trump’s crypto executive orders—what do they mean for the industry, and how could they change the game?
Then, we’ll unpack the DeepSeek sell-off drama that’s rocking crypto and tech markets—what’s fueling the panic, and what should you know?
And finally, a wild twist in crypto security: the Ledger co-founder’s kidnapping—he’s been freed in France, but what does this mean for the safety of our digital assets?
Grab your airpods, stay curious, and let’s explore the headlines shaping the future of crypto!
TIMESTAMPS
2:05 Trumps executive orders - what they mean for the crypto market!
11:15 Deepseek and the AI taking on OpenAI - why it also hits the crypto portfolios
14:42 Leder Founder Kidnapped - his finger severed before he was rescued.
17:40 Short, sharp news bites
🎧 Let’s get started!
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.
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Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.
This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.
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