Collective Shift
Welcome to the Collective Shift podcast, where we aim to help you save time and get ahead in the world of cryptocurrency. In each episode, we cover the latest crypto developments and trends, discussing important headlines and introducing exciting new projects. We understand that crypto can be overwhelming, which is why we strive to provide clear and concise information to help you make informed decisions. So join us as we delve into the intersection of finance and tech, and learn how you can use crypto to stay ahead of the curve.
Collective Shift
Trump’s New Crypto Project & Largest Japanese Energy Company Starts Mining Bitcoin
Join Matt and Nick as they break down Trump’s new crypto project, World Liberty Financial, and Japan’s largest energy company expanding into Bitcoin mining. They also discuss certain altcoin updates related to Solana, EigenLayer, Ethereum Name Service, and more.
Key Takeaways
- Crypto prices have rebounded, led by BTC. Notably, the ETH/BTC pair hit its lowest level since April 2021.
- World Liberty Financial, the upcoming DeFi project tied to the Trump family, is gearing up for launch. More details to come this week when Donald Trump appears on an X Space.
- A subcommittee of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee gathered for a 90-minute hearing devoted to DeFi for the first time. More crypto hearings will take place before the end of the month.
- Japan continues to adopt crypto and blockchain technology, with recent news highlighted by the country’s largest energy company announcing that it had started mining BTC with excess energy.
- Coinbase’s launch of cbBTC, a wrapped BTC token, may spur additional growth in the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem.
- Among the altcoin updates covered: Solana Breakpoint 2024; Chainlink SmartCon 2024; EIGEN stakedrop; and ENS integrating into PayPal and Venmo.