Originally aired on October 23, 2023

In this episode, Wendy O discusses several optimistic crypto developments including the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit nearing completion, Chainlink breaking out which could kickstart an altcoin rally, and Grayscale’s spot BTC ETF case update. She analyzes the bullish Bitcoin and Chainlink price action. Wendy also covers France’s central bank looking at xRapid, expert witness testimony about FTX’s missing customer funds, and questionable ties between regulators’ families and crypto projects. Overall, it focuses on positive adoption and price action.

What is the latest victory in Ripple’s lawsuit against the SEC?

• Charges dismissed against Ripple execs Garlinghouse and Larsen
• Only issue left is final judgement against Ripple
• Big win for crypto to get clear regulations

Why is Chainlink’s price breakout significant?

• Broke out of long accumulation range between $3-$9
• Flipped bullish above key moving averages
• Could kickstart altcoin rally like in 2020

What did the expert witness reveal about FTX’s holdings?

• Claimed only $5B of reported $20B in customer assets held
• Traced funds to shell companies, donations, investments
• Shows mismatch between bank reserves and FTX

How could xRapid be used by France’s central bank?

• Previously praised Ripple tech in research papers
• xRapid’s speed could enable real-time settlement
• Unclear if for fiat-only or for crypto assets too

What are the questionable deals involving regulators?

• Gary Gensler’s brother considered investing in Ethereum
• Ethereum co-founder alleged to defraud early employees
• Raises conflict of interest questions

What is the update on Grayscale’s spot BTC ETF case?

• Anticipated court mandate will reaffirm Grayscale’s win
• Closes case over SEC blocking spot BTC ETF conversion
• Positive sign though ties to Genesis lawsuit a risk

00:00 – Intro

00:20 – Chainlink started the defi summer pump

01:24 – llink price analysis

02:00 – You need a trading plan

07:20 – Back to $LINK analysis

10:30 – The entire crypto market

10:50 – BTC price analysis

11:40- DOGE

12:05 – SOL

13:00 – ADA

16:50 – Big bank makes bold BTC prediction

17:55 – Ripple VS SEC case is over

26:10 – Grayscale ETF application updates

28:20 – John Deaton’s take on ETFs

39:05 – FinCEN attacking crypto mixers

33:50 – SECs Hester Pierce is fighting for crypto

40:10 – Coinbase lawsuit updates

42:40 – Largest defi protocol on Solana blocked in UK

43:00 – Join DCTA today (get a free NFT)

43:30 – WSJ publishes fake news article

46:00 – First crude oil trade completed with Chinese CBDC

46:50 – Does Bitcoin Lightning Network have back doors?