233 - Does The Bitcoin Sell-Off Hide A Bigger Story?
Crypto Curious
06/03/26
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This week, we're looking at three stories that show just how quickly sentiment can change in this market.
👉🏼 First, Bitcoin has suffered one of its sharpest shocks of the year after US strikes on Iran rattled global markets. The world's largest cryptocurrency plunged below US$71,000, triggering almost a billion dollars worth of liquidations as traders rushed for the exits. We'll unpack what happened, why geopolitics suddenly matters again, and whether this was panic or something more significant.
👉🏼 Then we tackle a warning that's been making headlines across the crypto industry: quantum computing. But according to a growing number of security experts, the real danger isn't some future machine cracking Bitcoin overnight. The bigger threat could be the data being quietly collected today and stored for a future attack. Blake breaks down what investors should actually be paying attention to.
👉🏼 And finally, while markets were awash with red, one tiny DeFi project managed to do the unthinkable. An 11-person team built a platform that's now being talked about in the same breath as some of Wall Street's biggest financial institutions after its token remained one of the few bright spots in a brutal week for crypto. It's a fascinating reminder that innovation doesn't always come from the biggest players.
From geopolitical shocks to quantum threats and unlikely winners, there's plenty to get through.
Let’s get into it 🚀
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TIMESTAMPS
1:58 Bitcoin liquidates...FAST!
6:20 Quantum computing. Should we be worried?
9:11 One corner of crypto has been pumping! Do you know what it is?
11:46 Short, sharp news bites
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Previous Episode
This week feels like one of those episodes where you can genuinely feel the crypto industry shifting under the surface.
👉🏼 First up, billionaire investor and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban has revealed he sold around 80% of his Bitcoin holdings, calling the asset “a disappointment” and saying it’s drifted away from its original purpose. We unpack why he said it, whether he’s wrong, and why the comments have sparked a surprisingly serious debate inside crypto circles.
👉🏼 Then we head over to Ethereum, where the Ethereum Foundation is facing growing scrutiny after a wave of senior researchers and developers walked out this year — including five departures in May alone. For a network built on long-term vision and technical leadership, people are starting to ask whether Ethereum is hitting a turning point.
👉🏼 And finally, arguably the biggest story of the week, AI agents are now beginning to spend crypto autonomously... and some of the world’s largest companies are racing to build the infrastructure underneath it. We’re talking Amazon, Google, Coinbase, Visa and Stripe all positioning themselves around a future where AI bots transact, purchase and move money online with stablecoins sitting right at the centre of it all.
Let’s get into it 🚀
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TIMESTAMPS
2:02 Who is Mark Cuban and why should we care?
6:28 Is The Ethereum Foundation going round in circles?
9:42 AI Agents x micro payments. What does it all mean?
14:16 Short, sharp news bites
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SHOWNOTES
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If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.
If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, 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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The Crypto Curious 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.
Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.
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Next Episode
This week, we're looking at a market that's sending two very different messages at the same time.
👉🏼 On one hand, institutional investors appear to be getting cold feet. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have just recorded their worst outflow streak since launch, billions of dollars have left the market, and for the first time since Wall Street embraced Bitcoin, we're seeing the institutional investment thesis face a genuine stress test.
👉🏼 Then we head to Cardano, where founder Charles Hoskinson has stepped back from day-to-day leadership just as ADA falls below 20 cents for the first time in five years. It's a significant moment for one of crypto's longest-running projects and raises some bigger questions about leadership, longevity, and what happens when market expectations collide with reality.
👉🏼 But while prices are struggling and sentiment remains fragile, traditional finance is continuing to make its move. The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation — the organisation responsible for settling trillions of dollars in securities every year — has chosen Stellar as part of its tokenisation strategy. The market noticed. While much of crypto traded lower, XLM surged as Wall Street delivered one of its clearest blockchain endorsements to date.
So, this week's episode asks a simple question: If investors are pulling money out, but the world's largest financial institutions are still building, what story should we actually be paying attention to?
Let’s get into it 🚀
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TIMESTAMPS
2:39 Big institutional investors get the wobbles!
4:49 Cardano is having a bit of a moment
7:03 Some good news?
9:58 Short, sharp news bites
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SHOWNOTES
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If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.
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Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, 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.
*****
The Crypto Curious 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.
Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.
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