Right now, crypto markets are being driven by three big forces

About this episode

The episode discusses the current influences on crypto markets, including geopolitical conflicts and regulatory changes.

Send us Fan Mail Crypto isn’t just about charts this week – it’s about war, regulation, and where the big money is actually moving. In my latest breakdown, I cover: How the Iran conflict and elevated oil prices are pushing markets into risk‑off mode and putting pressure on Bitcoin Why new US bills like the Digital Asset PARITY Act, UK sanctions, and Canada’s proposed ban on crypto political donations could change the rules of the game What MicroStrategy, Lido DAO, Mastercard and others ar...

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Bartlett

Topics covered

• crypto markets
• regulation
• war
• Bitcoin
• investing
• political donations

Keywords

• crypto
• Bitcoin
• regulation
• investing
• MicroStrategy
• Lido DAO
• Mastercard
• Digital Asset PARITY Act

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MicroStrategy, Lido DAO, Mastercard

Books & works: Digital Asset PARITY Act

Places: Iran, UK, Canada

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