Crypto Curious

I’m Blake, and this week we’re joined by crypto educator and coach Will Wright — better known online as @cryptocoachwill — who’s built a strong following helping everyday people actually understand this space, instead of just chasing headlines and memes.And honestly… this week feels like one of those moments where crypto starts looking a lot more mature than people expected.Bitcoin has just had its biggest week of the year, briefly touching $82,000 for the first time since January before cooling off again. We’ll unpack what actually drove the move, why the rally stalled where it did, and whether this is the beginning of a bigger market shift… or just another short-term burst of optimism.Then we get into one of the more fascinating stories we’ve seen in a while. After last month’s massive $292 million Kelp DAO exploit, the DeFi ecosystem has somehow managed to coordinate a $320 million rescue effort for affected Aave users — and the story now reportedly includes a bizarre legal twist involving North Korea.And finally, BlackRock is doubling down on blockchain in a very serious way. The world’s largest asset manager has just filed for two brand new tokenised funds with the SEC, adding even more fuel to the rapidly growing real-world asset sector — a market that’s already pushing past $30 billion.Let's get into it 🚀****TIMESTAMPS4:50 BTC touches $82k8:05 Aave $320 million rescue package15:13 Blackrock bringing two more funds to the Ethereum blockchain19:31 Short, sharp news bites****SHOWNOTESWill Wright Linkedin@cryptocoachwillSign up for the Crypto Curious Newsletter💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s 2026 Crypto Market Report? 💥****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.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more.**** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Crypto Curious podcast, brought to you weekly by the Bamboo App.This week we’re looking at how power in crypto is shifting, from social platforms to billionaire investors, to policymakers.👉🏼 First up, Elon Musk is turning X into something that looks a lot like a live trading terminal — with crypto and stocks embedded directly into your feed. What happens when speculation sits inside the world’s biggest attention machine?👉🏼 Then we unpack Mike Novogratz’s comment that “the age of speculation is over”, what he really meant, and whether crypto is actually maturing or just resetting.👉🏼 And finally, we head to Canberra, where serious conversations are taking place about a potential Australian Bitcoin reserve. Blake was in the room — and we’re joined again by Jonno Newman to help break down what this could mean locally and globally.Let's get into it! 🚀****TIMESTAMPS2:24 Is Elon turning X into a trading platform?6:02 Is Crypto's age of speculation coming to an end?9:45 Blake & Jonno round table in Canberra to discuss the Bitcoin Reserve in Australia19:14 Short, sharp news bites****SHOWNOTESTRM LabsBitcoin MinorsYoutubeInstagram TikTok 💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s 2026 Crypto Market Report? 💥****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.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more.**** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Crypto Curious podcast — brought to you by the Bamboo App.We'll get straight into it - this week’s episode is all about conviction — who really has it, who thinks they do, and what happens when the market pushes back.👉🏼 We start with Bitcoin sliding lower as markets react to Donald Trump’s pick for the next US Federal Reserve Chair, and why macro and liquidity still matter more than most people like to admit.👉🏼 Then we look at MicroStrategy, which continues to buy Bitcoin aggressively — even as ETF flows cool — and what that tells us about long-term conviction versus short-term positioning.👉🏼 And finally, we unpack one of the wildest cautionary tales of the year: a so-called “Trump insider” with a perfect trading record who gets completely wiped out — and the uncomfortable lessons that creates around leverage, confidence, and copy-trading.Whether you’re new to crypto or deep in the weeds, this is an episode about understanding risk, behaviour, and what actually matters when markets get uncomfortable.Let's get into it! 🚀****TIMESTAMPS1:32 Bitcoin under selling pressure3:58 MicroStrategy continues to stockpile - what fear?**Blake unpacks some seriously interesting facts here.8:41 The perfect trader gets wiped out (is it Barron?)11:35 💥New webinar announcement !!12:12 Short, sharp news bites****SHOWNOTES💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s 2026 Crypto Market Report? 💥****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.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more.**** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Crypto Curious podcast — brought to you by the Bamboo App.I’m Tracey, and this week we’re looking at a set of stories that all point to one big shift: crypto adoption isn’t coming from where people expected.👉🏼 We start with a $200 million Ethereum-backed bet on MrBeast — not a token launch, not an ad deal, but a signal that creators and distribution may matter more than exchanges or banks ever did.👉🏼 Then we head to Washington, where US crypto laws have stalled yet again — and why this pause might actually be a sign that regulation is finally moving from rushed reactions to more thoughtful design.👉🏼 And finally, we unpack the growing reality that the US government now controls around 3% of all Bitcoin — raising big questions about ownership, neutrality, and what it really means for Bitcoin to sit outside the system.We’re also joined this week by Matthew Fraser — entrepreneur, long-time crypto investor, and educator — to help us ground these stories in what they mean for everyday investors thinking long term.Let's get into it 🚀****TIMESTAMPS3:33 Tom Lee from Bitmine deploys $200million into Beast Industries6:32 US Senate delays stall regulation yet again10:19 3% of all Bitcoin controlled by the US Government14:08 Short, sharp news bites****SHOWNOTESMatthew FraserCrypto Collective$70 Trillion in global banking💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s 2026 Crypto Market Report? 💥****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.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more.**** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Crypto Curious podcast, and our first episode for the year!I’m Tracey, and today Blake and I are unpacking a week that feels quietly important as we settle into 2026.👉🏼 We’re starting with the return of ETF inflows into Bitcoin — not in a euphoric rush, but in a much calmer, more deliberate way. We’ll talk about what that says about market maturity, and why this may matter more for long-term investors than short-term traders.👉🏼 Then we’ll dig into comments from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who says the network may be closer than ever to solving crypto’s biggest technical trade-off — and why that confidence is worth paying attention to.👉🏼 And finally, we’ll walk through the recent Ledger data breach — what actually happened, what didn’t, and why personal data leaks can still be a serious risk even when your crypto remains safe.Let's get into it 🚀****TIMESTAMPS1:27 Crypto ETF inflows early pump?4:14 Vitalik hints at change8:40 Breaking news - Ledger data breach!!11:46 Short, sharp news bites****SHOWNOTESVitalik on X💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s first ever Crypto Market Report? 💥****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.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more.**** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Crypto Curious, Tracey and Blake are joined by special guest Michael Prendiville — CEO of JellyC and fresh off a DECA award recognising his contribution to the Australian crypto industry.Michael brings his trademark pragmatic, risk-aware lens to a big week of news:👉🏼 how AI tools are uncovering hidden vulnerabilities in DeFi,👉🏼 why MSCI’s decision on MicroStrategy has wider implications for markets,👉🏼 and what MetaMask’s latest integration means for everyday users.A sharp, insightful episode with one of the space’s most level-headed voices.Lots to get through — so, let’s get into it 🚀****TIMESTAMPS5:25 AI tools are being us to read smart contract code!!9:48 MSCI decides if Strategy should remain in the MSCI World Index13:25 MetaMask & Polymarket - the new mum & dad of Crypto?💥 We’ve just dropped Bamboo’s first ever Crypto Market Report! 💥17:23 Short, sharp news bites****SHOWNOTESMichael PrendivilleJelly CBanklesshttps://auditagent.nethermind.io/blog/how-nethermind-security-uses-auditagent-alongside-manual-audits-copy?ref=bankless.ghost.io****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.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more.**** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Crypto Curious podcast!👉🏼 This week, we’re kicking things off with one of the wildest Bitcoin stories we’ve heard in a while: a solo hobby miner who beat million-to-one odds and walked away with more than $266,000 USD in BTC.👉🏼 We then shift gears into big industry news — Kraken’s new $20B valuation and their confidential filing for a U.S. IPO, a major signal that crypto companies are heading back toward public markets.And we’re not flying solo today: Jonno is back as guest host. You loved him last time for his security insights, and this week he’s brought a real-world case study showing how blockchain analysis helped police bring down a criminal gang. It’s a fascinating look at how crypto is shaping modern investigations.So, let’s get into it 🚀****TIMESTAMPS2:07 Solo bitcoin miner mines entire block5:25 Kraken files for I.P.O9:34 Jonno's case study unpacked13:25 Trace gets hacked!!!16:34 Short, sharp news bites****SHOWNOTESMcAfeeLottery MinerTRM LabsBitcoin MinorsYoutubeInstagram TikTok ****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.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more.**** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Crypto Curious!Every Wednesday we dive into the dynamic world of crypto, from markets and regulation to the projects shaping what’s next.👉🏼 This week, confidence is creeping back in. The U.S. government shutdown has officially ended, sparking a rally across global markets — and crypto is leading the charge.I’m Tracey, and as always, I’m joined by Blake and we’re thrilled to welcome back the one and only Daxx, a.k.a. Kyle Stagoll to help us with the unpack!👂🏼If you caught his last episode, you’ll know he’s got one of the sharpest reads on the charts, and he’s joining us again to talk market sentiment, cycles, and what this next phase could look like.We’ve got plenty to cover — from Trump’s renewed stimulus talk, CFTC’s push for regulated spot crypto trading, to Solana’s staking ETF boom and Tether’s latest Bitcoin buy.Let’s get into it 🚀****TIMESTAMPS1:48 US Gov shutdown sage over!5:15 4-year market cycle - is it time for a new ecosystem?11:35 Topping or stopping? Daxx's market cycle predictions19:32 Short, sharp news bites****SHOWNOTESDon't miss out on all the ALFA from Daxx - You can follow him here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketMasteryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylestagoll/Going to Aus Crypto Con?Use code BAMBOO for a 15% discount.****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.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.**** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.