This fifth episode of DAD: Digital Asset Digest offers a comprehensive look at a maturing but fast-moving crypto landscape from Bitcoin consolidation and institutional flows to major DeFi shifts and privacy coin momentum.

Our hosts begin by analyzing Bitcoin’s steady performance around €104,000, the bullish €250,000 year-end prediction from analysts, and how macroeconomic conditions and sovereign fund activity continue to shape long-term sentiment. The conversation then turns to Coinbase’s inclusion in the S&P 500 which is a historic milestone tempered by security concerns following a significant breach.

We also explore Binance Wallet’s growing dominance in the swap market, the DeFi centralization debate, and the contrasting paths of XRP and Monero. The episode closes with strategic developments from JPMorgan and PayPal, updates on tokenization platforms, and short-term market outlooks for Ethereum, Solana, Monero, and Chainlink.

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Hosted by Chris and Marine from ⁠⁠⁠⁠MC² Finance⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are bridging regulated finance and digital assets. We build compliant infrastructure for trading tokenised strategies which are listed on exchanges, accessible globally. Our goal is to become the largest DeFi ETF provider, without holding any assets.

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This fourth episode of DAD: Digital Asset Digest brings a sweeping recap of one of the most eventful weeks in the crypto markets with price milestones, strategic acquisitions, and deep institutional shifts in motion.

Our hosts begin by unpacking Bitcoin’s breakout past the €100,000 mark, highlighting the geopolitical catalysts behind the move and examining what it signals about BTC’s evolving role as a macro hedge. The conversation then turns to Coinbase’s €2.9B acquisition of Deribit, a landmark deal that positions it as the new leader in crypto derivatives.

We also explore Solana’s rapid momentum toward €500, driven by meme coin volumes and ETF speculation, followed by Brazil’s major stock exchange launching Ethereum and Solana futures. The episode closes with sharp insights into institutional ETH withdrawals, AAVE’s 95% rally, and Polkadot’s renewed strength ahead of its upcoming parachain upgrade.

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Hosted by Chris and Marine from ⁠⁠⁠MC² Finance⁠⁠⁠. We are bridging regulated finance and digital assets. We build compliant infrastructure for trading tokenised strategies which are listed on exchanges, accessible globally. Our goal is to become the largest DeFi ETF provider, without holding any assets.

Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠

This third episode of DAD: Digital Asset Digest delivers a timely overview of fast evolving stories in the crypto space from reserve strategies to stablecoin shifts.

Our hosts begin by disclosing the rising global interest in holding Bitcoin as part of national reserves, a trend gaining traction amid economic uncertainty. They then explore recent regulatory adjustments in U.S. banking that signal a further softening stance toward crypto institutions.

The discussion continues with an analysis of Bitcoin ETF inflows and their ripple effects across altcoins, especially Ethereum and Solana. We also touch on the implications of CME’s launch of XRP futures and Coinbase’s evolving strategy around PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD, all signaling deeper institutional and retail integration across the digital asset stack.

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Hosted by Chris and Marine from ⁠⁠MC² Finance⁠⁠. We are bridging regulated finance and digital assets. We build compliant infrastructure for trading tokenised strategies which are listed on exchanges, accessible globally. Our goal is to become the largest DeFi ETF provider, without holding any assets.

Find us on: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠

This second episode of DAD: Digital Asset Digest offers a timely breakdown of major developments shaping the Crypto and Web3 over the past week.

Our hosts begin by analyzing the easing of crypto restrictions by U.S. banking regulators: a move that could boost institutional adoption and reshape market sentiment. We then discuss Bitcoin ETF inflows surging past $912 million in a day, reflecting renewed strength in crypto's institutional appeal.

The conversation moves onto Sony's Web3 expansion with Solo Leveling collectibles, highlighting corporate interest in NFTs, and the Trump family's surprising announcement of a crypto-based Monopoly game. We wrap up with insights into Slovenia’s proposed 25% crypto tax and its broader implications for investors and the global taxation trend.

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Hosted by Chris and Marine from ⁠MC² Finance⁠. We are bridging regulated finance and digital assets. We build compliant infrastructure for trading tokenised strategies which are listed on exchanges, accessible globally. Our goal is to become the largest DeFi ETF provider, without holding any assets.

Find us on: ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Linkedin⁠ | ⁠Telegram⁠ | ⁠Youtube⁠ | ⁠Discord⁠ | ⁠Tiktok⁠

Remember to tune in weekly & walk away smarter!

This first episode of DAD: Digital Asset Digest offers quite a timely analysis of significant shifts in Crypto regulation that went by last week.

Our hosts start by exploring the contrasting approaches taken by different jurisdictions (including a potential softening of the SEC's stance in the US). We then move onto stricter regulations for foreign P2P platforms in Thailand & Hong Kong's clear guidelines for staking services.

The discussion further examines Pakistan's surprising appointment of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao as a strategic advisor & concludes with insights into implications and takeaways for our crypto founders & DeFi Traders listening!

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Hosted by Chris and Marine from MC² Finance. We are bridging regulated finance and digital assets. We build compliant infrastructure for trading tokenised strategies which are listed on exchanges, accessible globally. Our goal is to become the largest DeFi ETF provider, without holding any assets.

Find us on: Twitter | Linkedin | Telegram | Youtube | Discord | Tiktok

Remember to tune in weekly & walk away smarter!