Episodes

Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Welcome back to Internet Capitalist! In Episode 22, we dive into recent crypto market trends, the revival of meme coins, and insights from the latest Coinbase report. We cover Bitcoin and Ethereum’s price action, ETH staking as a “digital bond,” the role of Layer 2s, and much more. Whether you’re here for the latest in DeFi or macro trends in the crypto space, there’s something for everyone. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 🚀Chapters:0:00 - Intro & Hiatus Update1:30 - Meme Coins Return: Short-Term Excitement3:45 - Market Update: Bitcoin & Ethereum Trends6:20 - Coinbase Report: Activity vs. Price Action9:40 - ETH as a “Digital Bond” & Staking Yields12:15 - Bitcoin Dominance & Institutional Flows15:40 - Correlation & Volatility in Crypto Assets19:05 - Stablecoins on Ethereum: Demand & Adoption22:30 - Layer 2 Growth: Arbitrum, Base & the Superchain26:50 - Fintech & Crypto Integration: Stripe, PayPal, Venmo30:15 - Innovation on L2s & Future Tokenomics33:10 - Crypto Twitter & Investing Styles36:00 - Final Thoughts & Outro#CryptoNews #MemeCoins #CoinbaseReport #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Layer2 #DeFi #Stablecoins #CryptoMarket #Investing #Blockchain #Superchain #DigitalAssets #CryptoInsights #InternetCapitalistIf you would like more content like this delivered to your inbox FREE twice a week, subscribe at internetcapital.xyz - and be sure to subscribe!!!!

Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Welcome to the 21st episode of Internet Capitalist! This week’s episode is packed with crypto news and exciting updates. We dive into how the FBI created a fake coin to catch scammers, the latest on FTX creditors making money, and Crypto.com suing the SEC! We also discuss VanEck's new crypto fund, the Scroll airdrop, and Uniswap launching its own chain. Tune in for all the latest developments and insights! 🚀⏰ Chapters:0:00 - Intro: Gibsonia & Coffee Snobbery ☕2:00 - FBI’s Fake Coin: Operation Token Mirrors5:30 - FTX Creditors Make Money from Bankruptcy8:15 - Crypto.com Sues the SEC11:40 - VanEck Launches $30M Crypto & AI Fund14:50 - Scroll Airdrop & Controversies18:30 - Uniswap Launches Unichain on Superchain22:00 - Meme Coins: Are They the Future?25:10 - The Rise of Venture Investment in Crypto28:00 - Fun Segment: Justin Sun’s Liberland Victory32:00 - Final Thoughts & Weekend Plans#CryptoNews #FBI #FTX #CryptoRegulation #Bitcoin #Uniswap #Superchain #SEC #VanEck #DeFi #ScrollAirdrop #Ethereum #Blockchain #CryptoPodcast #MemeCoins #Investing #YouTubePodcast

Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Welcome to Episode 20 of Internet Capitalist! In this week's show, we dive into the latest updates in crypto markets, discuss broader financial trends, and explore some shocking news involving notable figures. We even get into some philosophical debate on decentralization, tech, and government efficiency. Stay tuned for all the insights!⏰ Chapters0:00 - Intro: Episode 20 or 19?0:40 - Indiana Hoosiers Football Update2:10 - Filming Locations & Weekend Plans3:45 - "Nothing Burger" Gaining Traction5:10 - Crypto Zones & The Future of Digital States7:05 - Markets Update: Sideways Movement10:30 - Bitcoin's Inflation Hedge Debate13:15 - Ethereum's Depressing Summer15:45 - News: Iran & Israel Conflict Impacts on Markets18:25 - China’s Mortgage Rate Strategy & Economic Stimulus21:00 - The U.S. Deficit & Interest Rate Projections23:10 - Elon Musk’s Potential Role in Government27:00 - Entitlement Programs & Military Spending30:15 - Federal Spending Breakdown33:50 - Tokenization & Real-World Applications37:20 - Meme Coins & Crypto Market Fun40:15 - Sam Bankman-Fried & Diddy: Cellmates?42:30 - XRP, ETFs & Institutional Crypto45:00 - Robinhood’s Crypto Expansion in Europe48:20 - Franklin Templeton’s On-Chain Money Market Fund51:45 - Ethereum Staking: 1 ETH Validator Future54:10 - Decentralization & Security in Blockchain57:00 - Wrap-up & Final ThoughtsDon't forget to subscribe and check out Ben’s newsletter at internetcapital.xyz for weekly insights!#CryptoNews #Blockchain #Bitcoin #Ethereum #CryptoMarket #DeFi #SamBankmanFried #XRP #MemeCoins #EthereumStaking #Tokenization #FinancialMarkets #IndianaHoosiers #Investing #TechTrends #Decentralization #RobinhoodCrypto #MarketUpdate #EthereumValidator #CryptoCommunity

Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
A little late but another great episode this week. Lots of crypto, lots of Macro, some fun, and some seriousness. Check it out and comment below!00:22 - Football Discussion02:30 - James from Mode Network Interview Recap02:37 - VE Mode Tokenomics Bullishness03:30 - Focus on AI Integration in Crypto04:00 - Upcoming Mode Network Protocol Interviews04:40 - AI as the Future of Crypto05:00 - Conclave's AI Intent-Based Interface06:00 - Speculation on AI Tokens and Future of AI x DeFi07:19 - Market Overview: Bitcoin and Fed Minutes08:10 - Federal Reserve Rate Cut Discussion09:20 - David Hoffman's Market Sentiment10:00 - Biden Administration’s Alleged Plot Against Silvergate12:00 - Silvergate's Troubles and Regulatory Pressure14:00 - Targeting of Crypto Banks and U.S. Policies16:13 - Crypto Regulation and Asset Class in the UK18:00 - Introduction of the ICCI (Internet Capital Crypto Index)19:30 - Investing in ICCI Tokens20:48 - Bear Chain and Token Economics22:10 - BlackRock's Tokenized Biddle Fund on Ethereum23:10 - Athena’s New Stablecoin Backed by Biddle Fund24:44 - Optimism's Superchain and Chain Abstraction26:45 - Bhutan Mining Bitcoin with Hydro Power29:00 - Global Strategic Asset Perspective on Bitcoin31:31 - "Nothing Burger or Not" Segment33:56 - Meme Coins, Solana, and NFTs Discussion35:00 - Trump Token and Its Future Impact#Football #CryptoInterview #ModeNetwork #Tokenomics #AICrypto #AIIntegration #DeFi #Bitcoin #BTC #ETH #Ethereum #MarketOverview #FederalReserve #Silvergate #CryptoRegulation #USCryptoPolicy #UKCryptoRegulation #ICCI #CryptoInvestment #BearChain #BlackRock #Stablecoins #OptimismSuperchain #BitcoinMining #GlobalCryptoStrategy #MemeCoins #Solana #NFTs #TrumpToken #Blockchain

Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Very wide ranging show today. Check out all the segments below!00:00 - Introduction and Indiana Hoosiers Football04:09 - Interview with Mode Network's Founder, James05:05 - Fed's Interest Rate Cut and Market Reaction10:34 - Bitcoin and Ethereum Market Performance16:06 - MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Acquisition18:00 - Revolut Launches Stablecoin20:38 - Circle Partners with Sony for USDC on Sonium Blockchain26:22 - Trump's World Liberty Finance Token Launch31:16 - SEC Approves BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Options34:04 - Upcoming SEC Testimony on Crypto Regulation37:07 - Three Mile Island Reactor Restart for Microsoft AI Data Centers45:06 - Regulatory Challenges and Innovation in the U.S.54:18 - Conclusion: Steelers Game and Upcoming Mode Network Interview#Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Finance #Blockchain #InterestRates #CryptoRegulation #BitcoinETF #MarketNews #TechNews #IndianaHoosiers #CollegeFootball #HoosiersFootball #SportsNews #ModeNetwork #CryptoInterview #TechEntrepreneurs #BlockchainInnovation #FederalReserve #StockMarket #BTC #ETH #MicroStrategy #BitcoinInvestment #MichaelSaylor #BTCInvestment #Revolut #Stablecoins #DigitalBanking #Fintech #Circle #USDC #BlockchainPartnership #SonyBlockchain #TrumpToken #WorldLibertyToken #CryptocurrencyLaunch #DigitalCurrency #BlackRock #SEC #CryptoETFs #RegulatoryNews #CryptoLaw #MicrosoftAI #ThreeMileIsland #NuclearEnergy #AIDatacenters #USRegulation #Innovation #TechPolicy #CryptoLaw #Steelers #NFL #FootballNews #SportsRecap

Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Latest Episode with some interesting discussion on Crypto and AI, cbBTC, USDT earnings, the fate of higher education, and more - Not many times do you get a SkyNet reference in a crypto podcast!00:00 - Introduction: Welcome & BlackRock Discussion01:17 - Peter Schiff's Bitcoin Critique02:23 - The Value of Bitcoin vs. Gold03:20 - Industrial Use of Gold and Bitcoin's Monetary Value04:37 - Bitcoin as a Geopolitical Asset06:09 - Bitcoin's Weekly Performance07:22 - Reflections on Bear Markets08:06 - Adults Taking Over the Market09:43 - Speculation vs. Real Value in Crypto11:10 - Global Use Cases for Crypto12:25 - Coinbase Bitcoin Product Discussion13:46 - Trump’s Impact on Bitcoin & Crypto Policy14:22 - Tether's $6.2B Profit vs. BlackRock16:12 - Stablecoin Issuance by Banks17:34 - Real World Assets Tokenization18:23 - BlackRock's Potential Stablecoin20:24 - EtherFi Launching Visa Cash Card on Scroll21:59 - Trump DeFi Platform Launch28:09 - Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin Product Impact30:23 - Superchain Discussion: AI in Crypto34:40 - AI and Blockchain Security40:08 - Future of AI in Blockchain Financial Services43:00 - ChatGPT's Evolution and AI Safety Concerns45:27 - The Future of AI in Education48:10 - AI's Impact on Liberal Arts and Tech Education50:22 - Closing Thoughts#Crypto #Blockchain #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Altcoins #DeFi #NFTs #Cryptocurrency #Web3 #CryptoNews #CryptoTrading #CryptoCommunity #CryptoInvesting #Metaverse #BitcoinNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #AIRevolution #DeepLearning #TechTrends #AIInnovation #Automation #AIFuture #AITechnology #AIResearch #AIDevelopment #Robotics #NeuralNetworks #AIandCrypto

Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
An action packed episode today!!! Let us know what you think in the comments below!00:00 - Introduction and Steelers Talk @steelers 02:39 - Comments on Market Sentiment and Long-Term Crypto Perspective05:21 - EtherVista Coin and Trade Discussion10:11 - Donald Trump's New Crypto Project: World Liberty Financial14:51 - Uniswap Labs Settlement with the CFTC15:59 - CFTC's Regulation by Enforcement and Impact on Crypto Innovation21:09 - North Korea's Social Engineering Tactics in Crypto22:15 - FBI Warning on North Korean Cyber Hacking23:09 - Matter Labs Layoff and ZK Sync Project Restructuring24:08 - Ethereum L2 Development and Infighting Among Ethereum Core Developers25:34 - EtherVista Overview and New DEX Features34:55 - Stablecoins and Donald Trump's Crypto Plan36:15 - CBDCs and Capital Controls Discussion39:05 - Exporting US Culture and Freedom Through Stablecoins and Crypto46:05 - Grand Tonto on Learning from Failed Crypto Projects Like FriendTech52:17 - Discussion on Qatar and BRICS Sovereign Wealth Fund Influence on Crypto54:48 - EigenLayer Airdrop Season 2 Announcement56:39 - Shout Out to Ionic and Educational Video Updates @ionic_protocol_official 57:48 - Recap and Final Thoughts: Navigating Market Volatility

Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Comment below on the biggest clowns!00:00 Introduction and Small Talk01:21 Crypto Market Conditions and Football Updates02:34 Hodling and Long-Term Investment Strategy03:30 The Role of Rate Cuts in the Next Bull Market04:01 Analyzing the Price Action of Bitcoin and Ethereum05:31 The Impact of Macroscopic Factors on the Crypto Market06:16 The Importance of Ethereum and Institutional Adoption07:05 Examining the ETH Chart and Privacy Concerns08:26 OpenSea's SEC Notice and SEC's Case Against Kraken11:35 Trump's NFT Trading Cards and Trump's DeFi Project18:18 Celsius' Distribution of Funds to Creditors20:26 Summary of Recent News Stories27:54 Trump’s “High-Yield Investment” App29:48 Tokenizing Real-World Assets35:48 The Divisive Political Climate52:23 Introducing Elixir55:08 Exercise Caution in the Crypto Market

Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Comment below if you would buy a McDonald's Token!00:00 - Introduction and Location 00:41 - Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's Arrest in France 02:53 - ZeroLend Founder Interview Tease 04:12 - Market Overview: Bitcoin and ETH Performance 06:26 - ETH Price Analysis and Generational Bottom Call 08:10 - TON Coin and Key Man Risk 09:36 - TON Coin's Utility and Function 11:08 - Positive Market Pressure from Grayscale and ETFs 12:24 - BRICS Coalition's Crypto Exchange and Yuan-Pegged Stablecoin 14:19 - Russia and China's Crypto Moves 15:03 - Trump DeFi Project Update 16:42 - Trump Family's Crypto Ventures 17:25 - Democrats' Stance on Crypto and Gary Gensler Rumors 18:28 - Kamala Harris and the Crypto Industry19:15 - Republicans' Crypto Support and Trump's Promises 21:22 - Kamala Harris' Lead and Polymarket Odds 22:10 - McDonald's Instagram Hack and Grimace Token 24:04 - Story Protocol's $80 Million Raise for IP Blockchain 26:31 - DeFi Renaissance Narrative and Aave's Performance 28:18 - DeFi Protocols and Tokenomics Evolution 31:11 - USDT on Aptos Blockchain 34:16 - Sony's Sonium Blockchain on Optimism Superchain 36:43 - Sony and PlayStation's Potential in Blockchain 38:10 - SEC Concerns Over Solana ETF and Security Status39:56 - BlackRock's ETH ETF Crosses $1 Billion in Net Inflows 41:09 - Limited Supply and Institutional Demand for Crypto 42:55 - Global Perspective on Currency Debasement and Crypto Adoption 44:52 - Weekly Summary and Future Content Teases 46:12 - Discussion on Meme Coin Generator and TGTC 47:42 - Considerations for Launching TGTC Coin 49:14 - Future Plans and Distribution Ideas for TGTC 50:43 - Recap and Upcoming Content for Internet CapitalThanks for watching - subscribe and comment your thoughts below!Join our free newsletter: https://internet-capital.beehiiv.com/Follow us on X at @TheGrandTonto @internetcapita_

Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Who's going to win the election?Timestamps00:00 - Introduction and Location01:18 - Market Overview and Price Check03:22 - Institutional Driven Market Theory04:47 - Altcoin Utility and Market Sentiment06:54 - Kamala Harris and Crypto Advisors08:56 - Lobbying Democrats vs. Republicans11:26 - Trump’s Crypto Venture Update13:33 - Internet Capital and Ionic Partnership Announcement15:35 - Optimism Superchain Nears Deployment17:19 - Interoperability and Cross-Chain Transfers19:04 - Free Merch and Shoutouts21:31 - Apple Enables USDC Tap to Pay23:42 - MetaMask and Mastercard Crypto Debit Card25:54 - MakerDAO Mulls Offboarding Wrapped Bitcoin28:08 - Professionalization in Crypto Projects29:52 - U.S. Government Moves Bitcoin to Coinbase31:35 - Grayscale Launches MakerDAO Trust33:35 - Franklin Templeton Files for Crypto Index ETF35:53 - Midweek Crypto Update and Internet Capital Newsletter37:48 - Content Creation and Professional Perspective38:45 - Guest Invitations and Show Expansion39:32 - Closing Remarks and Technology FocusJoin our free newsletter: https://internet-capital.beehiiv.com/Follow us on X at @TheGrandTonto @internetcapita_