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235 - Repeat: Navigating Crypto Tax with Shane Brunette of Summ

Crypto Curious

06/17/26

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Because tax time is upon us yet again, this week we are re-sharing this BONUS ๐Ÿ’ฅ episode by a special guest - Shane Brunette of Summ. Shane founded CTC back in 2018 after dealing with his own crypto tax nightmare. He has worked closely with accountants and tax lawyers to make it easy for fellow cryptocurrency users to be tax compliant. Summ attracts platforms such as Coinbase and MetaMask, so this is an episode worth tuning into if you are an investing in any crypto.


As an official partner of Summ, Bamboo users can save 25 % on your first year โ€“ enter the promo code BAMBOO at any plan checkout on the Summ website.


What's in store?


๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผThey talk the recent news in Australia re: the court case around crypto trades being tax free,

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Bitcoin tax tips for EOFY, and

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Bamboo's integration with Summ.


Let's go ๐Ÿš€


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Show notes:


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Previous Episode

This week, we're looking at a market that's sending two very different messages at the same time.


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ 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.


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ 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.


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ But while prices are struggling and sentiment remains fragile, traditional finance is continuing to make its move. The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation โ€” the organisation responsible for settling trillions of dollars in securities every year โ€” 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?


Letโ€™s get into it ๐Ÿš€


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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


Arthur Hayes Substack


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If youโ€™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.


Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.

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.


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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.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more.


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Next Episode

This week, we're looking at three stories that all point to the same conclusion: crypto is becoming increasingly tied to the institutions it once claimed to replace.


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ We start in Washington, where newly appointed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has made his first major appearance โ€” and markets didn't love what they heard. Expectations for interest rate cuts have been rapidly repriced, risk assets have come under pressure, and crypto investors are suddenly facing a very different macro environment than the one many expected at the start of the year.


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Then we head to Wall Street, where the biggest IPO in history has officially landed. SpaceX has debuted on the Nasdaq with more than 18,000 Bitcoin sitting on its balance sheet, instantly becoming one of the world's largest corporate holders of the asset. It's another sign that Bitcoin is no longer just a retail story โ€” it's increasingly becoming part of corporate treasury strategy at the highest level.


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ And finally, we bring it home to Australia. The government's new crypto licensing framework is fast approaching, but with the deadline almost here, reports suggest only a small fraction of local platforms are actually prepared. What happens next could shape the future of Australia's digital asset industry for years to come.


Let's get into it. ๐Ÿš€


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TIMESTAMPS


2:08 Red candles thanks to Fed Reserve

4:41 The single biggest IPO in history - SpaceX

6:43 DECA conference talking points from Blake

10:42 Short, sharp news bites


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Show notes:


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Have you subscribed to the Crypto Curious Newsletter?


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If youโ€™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.


Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.

Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.


*****


In the spirit of reconciliation, 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.


*****


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.


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.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.