
About this episode
Crypto's timeline keeps getting more surreal and the SEC just added fuel to the fire by issuing a Wells Notice to Coinbase. In this episode, we explore the implications for Coinbase, BTC's opportunity and why crypto isn't going anywhere. This podcast will make you sweat it's so hot
We then discuss Arbitrum's airdrop, the wild Euler x Ronin hacker story, DeFi Llama drama and more. Tune in for this epic episode!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(03:38) Coinbase receives SEC Wells Notice
(18:20) BTC’s path to mass adoption
(30:00) Self-custody, regulation & crypto’s staying power
(50:20) Abritrum’s airdrop
(50:29) Blockworks Research
(56:55) Wild Euler x Ronin hacker story
(1:00:35) DeFi Llama Drama
(1:03:37) Sushi subpoena, Do Kwon and Justin Sun
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Resources
Bell Curve podcast
https://spoti.fi/42uqCxH
Blockworks' Grantfarm
https://blockworks.co/grantfarm
Arbitrum Airdrop dashboard by Blockworks Research
https://dune.com/blockworks_research/arb-airdrop
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