Episodes

  • The Rollercoaster Week for Bitcoin, ETF Insights, and Ethereum vs Bitcoin Debate (video)
    Feb 17 2025
    In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, hosts Deryck Graham and Greg Galton dive into the recent trends in Bitcoin and its reaction to current events like Trump's tariffs. They explore the potential for ETFs and why Ripple and Dogecoin might be included in these funds. The discussion also highlights the arguments between Ethereum and Bitcoin proponents, Bitcoin's response to market shifts, and strategies to avoid scams when purchasing tokens on decentralised exchanges. Additionally, they delve into the impact of Metcalfe's Law on cryptocurrency valuation and debate the future roles of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the financial ecosystem.

    00:00 Introduction to This Week's Topics 00:37 Bitcoin's Recent Rollercoaster Ride 03:53 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: The Ongoing Debate 05:47 The Case for Sound Money: Bitcoin's Strengths 11:42 Dogecoin and XRP: Unlikely ETF Candidates 17:19 Avoiding Mistakes on Decentralised Exchanges 19:44 Conclusion and Final Tips

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    20 mins
  • The Rollercoaster Week for Bitcoin, ETF Insights, and Ethereum vs Bitcoin Debate (audio)
    Feb 14 2025

    In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, hosts Deryck Graham and Greg Galton dive into the recent trends in Bitcoin and its reaction to current events like Trump's tariffs. They explore the potential for ETFs and why Ripple and Dogecoin might be included in these funds. The discussion also highlights the arguments between Ethereum and Bitcoin proponents, Bitcoin's response to market shifts, and strategies to avoid scams when purchasing tokens on decentralised exchanges. Additionally, they delve into the impact of Metcalfe's Law on cryptocurrency valuation and debate the future roles of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the financial ecosystem.

    00:00 Introduction to This Week's Topics 00:37 Bitcoin's Recent Rollercoaster Ride 03:53 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: The Ongoing Debate 05:47 The Case for Sound Money: Bitcoin's Strengths 11:42 Dogecoin and XRP: Unlikely ETF Candidates 17:19 Avoiding Mistakes on Decentralised Exchanges 19:44 Conclusion and Final Tips

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    20 mins
  • The Week for Bitcoin, ETF Insights, and Ethereum vs Bitcoin Debate (video)
    Feb 14 2025

    In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, hosts Deryck Graham and Greg Galton dive into the recent trends in Bitcoin and its reaction to current events like Trump's tariffs. They explore the potential for ETFs and why Ripple and Dogecoin might be included in these funds. The discussion also highlights the arguments between Ethereum and Bitcoin proponents, Bitcoin's response to market shifts, and strategies to avoid scams when purchasing tokens on decentralised exchanges. Additionally, they delve into the impact of Metcalfe's Law on cryptocurrency valuation and debate the future roles of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the financial ecosystem.

    00:00 Introduction to This Week's Topics 00:37 Bitcoin's Recent Rollercoaster Ride 03:53 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: The Ongoing Debate 05:47 The Case for Sound Money: Bitcoin's Strengths 11:42 Dogecoin and XRP: Unlikely ETF Candidates 17:19 Avoiding Mistakes on Decentralised Exchanges 19:44 Conclusion and Final Tips

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    20 mins
  • Trump's Tariffs and Crypto Flash Crash Explained (audio)
    Feb 10 2025
    In this week’s episode of Beyond Bitcoin, host Derek Graham and Greg Galton, Chief Analyst at Portal Asset Management, discuss the impact of Trump’s recent tariff announcements on the crypto market, which caused a temporary flash crash. They delve into Bitcoin’s resilience compared to altcoins, the growing adoption of Bitcoin by institutional and corporate investors, and the challenges facing altcoins amidst an overwhelming number of tokens. The episode also explores whether an altcoin season is on the horizon and suggests strategic approaches to crypto investing.

    Tune in for insightful market analysis and predictions.

    00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

    00:30 Trump’s Tariffs and Crypto Market Impact

    01:57 Bitcoin vs Altcoins: Market Reactions

    04:54 The Future of Altcoins

    10:10 Investment Strategies in Crypto

    17:50 Bitcoin’s Dominance and Future Outlook

    20:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    22 mins
  • Trump’s Tariffs and Crypto Flash Crash Explained (video)
    Feb 10 2025
    In this week’s episode of Beyond Bitcoin, host Derek Graham and Greg Galton, Chief Analyst at Portal Asset Management, discuss the impact of Trump’s recent tariff announcements on the crypto market, which caused a temporary flash crash. They delve into Bitcoin’s resilience compared to altcoins, the growing adoption of Bitcoin by institutional and corporate investors, and the challenges facing altcoins amidst an overwhelming number of tokens. The episode also explores whether an altcoin season is on the horizon and suggests strategic approaches to crypto investing.

    Tune in for insightful market analysis and predictions.

    00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

    00:30 Trump’s Tariffs and Crypto Market Impact

    01:57 Bitcoin vs Altcoins: Market Reactions

    04:54 The Future of Altcoins

    10:10 Investment Strategies in Crypto

    17:50 Bitcoin’s Dominance and Future Outlook

    20:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    22 mins
  • AI in Finance, Regulatory Shifts, and the Impact of Decentralised Finance in 2025 (audio)
    Jan 31 2025

    In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, host Deryck Graham and guest Nitin Gaur discuss the latest trends and updates in the tech world as we step into 2025. They explore the significant advances in artificial intelligence and its integration with decentralized finance (DeFi), the evolving regulatory landscape under the new U.S. administration, and the transformative potential of digital assets and blockchain technologies. The episode highlights the opportunities for institutional and individual investors, the rise of AI agentic frameworks, and the future trajectory of Bitcoin and digital financial inclusion. Stay tuned for insights on how these developments are reshaping global markets and investment strategies.

    00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings

    01:03 Technological Shifts in Finance

    02:38 AI's Role in DeFi

    06:17 Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Changes

    11:05 Global Impact and Future Outlook

    18:17 Financial Inclusion and Remittances

    20:05 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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    22 mins
  • AI in Finance, Regulatory Shifts, and the Impact of Decentralised Finance in 2025 (video)
    Jan 31 2025

    In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, host Deryck Graham and guest Nitin Gaur discuss the latest trends and updates in the tech world as we step into 2025. They explore the significant advances in artificial intelligence and its integration with decentralized finance (DeFi), the evolving regulatory landscape under the new U.S. administration, and the transformative potential of digital assets and blockchain technologies. The episode highlights the opportunities for institutional and individual investors, the rise of AI agentic frameworks, and the future trajectory of Bitcoin and digital financial inclusion. Stay tuned for insights on how these developments are reshaping global markets and investment strategies.

    00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings

    01:03 Technological Shifts in Finance

    02:38 AI's Role in DeFi

    06:17 Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Changes

    11:05 Global Impact and Future Outlook

    18:17 Financial Inclusion and Remittances

    20:05 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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    22 mins
  • Trump's Executive Orders and the Future of Crypto (audio)
    Jan 24 2025

    In this special episode of Beyond Bitcoin, Deryck and Greg delve into the implications of Trump's executive orders on the cryptocurrency market. They explore the potential impact on Bitcoin's strategic reserves, discuss the volatility in Bitcoin prices, and analyse the broader repercussions for crypto regulations and stablecoins. They also touch upon Trump's controversial release of the Trump token and his business ties to the crypto industry. Additionally, the episode covers the evolving role of Bitcoin in corporate and national treasuries, along with projected growth in the stablecoin ecosystem. Join the discussion to understand how these developments could shape the future of cryptocurrency.

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

    00:25 Trump's Executive Orders and Crypto Speculation

    01:23 Market Reactions and Volatility

    02:52 Trump's Actions and Crypto Implications

    04:45 Conflict of Interest and Regulatory Changes

    07:45 Stablecoins and De-dollarisation

    10:50 Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and Market Impact

    14:44 Corporate Adoption and Future Predictions

    20:58 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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    23 mins