Originally aired on August 10, 2023
In this Crypto & Coffee episode, hosts Nick Black and Brandon cover a wide range of crypto topics. They start with an important security warning – never share private keys or click on suspicious links, as thieves are always trying to steal crypto assets.
Brandon then previews new features coming soon to The Digital Investor site, including pricing data, educational videos, important crypto links and more. The improved dashboard will provide Digital Investor members with helpful tools and resources.
Analyzing the markets, Nick notes Bitcoin barely reacted to the latest CPI data, suggesting crypto is decoupling from legacy finance movements. He highlights whales accumulating Cardano.
The SEC has filed to appeal the Ripple lawsuit, though settlement could take over a decade. Meanwhile, leveraged trading pairs like ADA and MATIC are being delisted from Binance.
Nick argues the proliferation of layer ones is unnecessary – consolidation is needed in the industry. He still sees potential in Filecoin under $5 and thinks The Graph looks attractive for trading.
Brandon recounts almost getting scammed on a fake NFT site, warning listeners to never click unknown links or connect wallets to sketchy platforms. Always verify site domains and addresses.
Returning to altcoin analysis, Nick shares thoughts on Cosmos, Polkadot, RenderNetwork and more. He and Brandon remain bullish on SingularityNET’s upcoming V2 launch.
On macro news, Nick agrees with the Federal Reserve’s new scrutiny on stablecoin risks, arguing it’s reasonable governance to balance innovation and integrity.
Brandon reveals technical details on PayPal’s new stablecoin contract and its asset freezing capabilities, showing how crypto is pivoting towards necessary compliance.
For the “wallet of the day” segment, an Ethereum whale burning valuable NFTs worth fortunes perplexes the hosts, who debate motives and theories.
Finally, a tutorial on MetaMask’s bridge feature is previewed, with tips on transferring assets across bridges.
What crypto security tips did Nick share?
- Never share private keys
- Don’t click suspicious links
- Go slow and be careful
What’s new on The Digital Investor site?
- Pricing data and crypto links
- Educational videos
- Upgraded dashboard access
How are crypto markets decoupling from legacy finance?
- Bitcoin shrugged off latest CPI data
- Whales accumulating Cardano
What regulatory pressure is Ripple facing?
- SEC filed to appeal lawsuit
- Settlement could take over 10 years
Which altcoins does Nick remain bullish on?
- Filecoin under $5
- The Graph for trading
- SingularityNET V2 launch
What stablecoin insights did Brandon reveal?
- PayPal’s contract allows asset freezing
- Shows pivot towards compliance
- Necessary for crypto governance