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Haia Talks

Haia Talks

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1 day ago

In today’s Sunday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into the accelerating 'IPO Race' as Kraken prepares for a 2026 public listing, following Coinbase's breakout quarter. We break down why Wall Street and Bank of America are suddenly bullish on crypto infrastructure as a mature, high-margin business model. We also cover the strong $200M debut for the first spot Solana ETFs in the US, the tragic death of the Thodex exchange CEO in his Turkish prison, and the ecosystem wars heating up as ...

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In today’s Sunday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into the accelerating 'IPO Race' as Kraken prepares for a 2026 public listing, following Coinbase's breakout quarter. We break down why Wall Street and Bank of America are suddenly bullish on crypto infrastructure as a mature, high-margin business model. We also cover the strong $200M debut for the first spot Solana ETFs in the US, the tragic death of the Thodex exchange CEO in his Turkish prison, and the ecosystem wars heating up as ...

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🎙️The IPO Race Begins

In today’s Sunday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into the accelerating 'IPO Race' as Kraken prepares for a 2026 public listing, following Coinbase's breakout quarter. We break down why Wall Street and Bank of America are suddenly bullish on crypto infrastructure as a mature, high-margin business model. We also cover the strong $200M debut for the first spot Solana ETFs in the US, the tragic death of the Thodex exchange CEO in his Turkish prison, and the ecosystem wars heating up as ...

1 day ago

7 minutes

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🎙️ The Great Divergence: Coinbase vs. MicroStrategy

In today’s Saturday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into the revealing Q3 earnings from Coinbase and MicroStrategy. We analyze why Coinbase's diversified revenue model is soaring while the "hype premium" for MicroStrategy's proxy-BTC stock is hitting an 18-month low. We also cover major institutional moves as JPMorgan executes its first live transaction on its Kinexys blockchain and Western Union confirms plans for a stablecoin on Solana. Plus, SBF speaks from prison, and CZ's lawyer...

2 days ago

11 minutes

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🎙️Wall Street Turns the Chain On

In today’s Friday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into JPMorgan's new Kinexys blockchain, which just executed its first live fund-servicing transaction. We break down the strategy and what it signals when Wall Street starts moving its core "plumbing" on-chain. We also cover the end of the US government shutdown and what it means for the frozen ETF backlog, the rotation of capital from Bitcoin to Solana ETFs, and major adoption moves from Western Union, Uphold, and Lolli. 🔗 More at ht...

3 days ago

9 minutes

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🎙️Mastercard's $2 Billion Play

In today’s Thursday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into Mastercard's massive $2 billion acquisition of crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash. We analyze why this signals a new phase in the battle to own the "rails" for Web3 finance. We also cover the market's positive reaction as the Fed cuts rates and hints at ending QT, the successful debut of the first Solana, Litecoin, and HBAR ETFs, and the huge news that MetaMask parent Consensys is preparing for an IPO with JPMorgan and G...

4 days ago

8 minutes

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🎙️Visa's Multi-Chain Bet

In today’s Wednesday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into Visa's massive stablecoin expansion, adding support for 4 new tokens (including PYUSD and USDC) on 4 different blockchains (including Solana and Base). We analyze what this multi-chain strategy signals about the future of global payments. We also cover PayPal seeking a New York BitLicense for PYUSD, Western Union planning its own stablecoin on Solana, and EigenLayer raising $225M at a $15B valuation. Plus, all eyes are on the ...

5 days ago

8 minutes

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🎙️Altcoin ETFs Approved!

In today’s Tuesday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into the historic, breaking news: the SEC has approved the first-ever spot ETFs for Solana, Litecoin, and HBAR, greenlighting trading starting today. We analyze what this landmark regulatory shift means for the altcoin market and institutional adoption. We also cover MetaMask's huge move to become a multi-chain wallet supporting Solana and Bitcoin, major partnerships between Coinbase, Citi, and Apollo, and Standard Chartered's ultra-...

6 days ago

8 minutes

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🎙️Hong Kong Wins the Solana Race

In today’s Monday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into the historic launch of the world's first spot Solana ETF, which began trading today in Hong Kong. We analyze why Asia is beating the US to market and what this means for institutional SOL adoption. We also cover massive adoption news as Western Union pilots stablecoin payments, Crypto.com applies for a US banking charter, and Rumble prepares for Bitcoin tipping. Plus, JPMorgan slaps a $34 billion valuation on a potential token fo...

1 week ago

10 minutes

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🎙️Kyrgyzstan Goes Crypto (with CZ)

In today’s Sunday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into Kyrgyzstan's groundbreaking move to launch a national stablecoin on BNB Chain, with Binance founder CZ acting as an official government advisor. We analyze the geopolitical implications and what this means for state adoption. We also cover Hong Kong approving the world's first spot Solana ETF, "constructive" trade talks between the US and China, and Crypto.com applying for a US banking charter. Plus, another ancient Bitcoin miner...

1 week ago

11 minutes

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🎙️JPMorgan Unlocks Bitcoin

In today’s Saturday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into the historic move by JPMorgan to allow institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan collateral. We break down what this fundamental validation means for the market and institutional liquidity. We also cover massive potential adoption news as the Zelle payments network explores stablecoin integration, and Trump appoints a new, potentially crypto-friendly head of the CFTC. Plus, another ancient Bitcoin wallet wakes u...

1 week ago

9 minutes

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🎙️ The Pardon

In today’s Friday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into the shocking presidential pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) by Donald Trump. We analyze the political fallout and what CZ's return could mean for the crypto market. We also cover major institutional moves as TradFi giant T. Rowe Price files for its first crypto ETF and Fidelity adds Solana support. Plus, Square tests zero-fee Bitcoin payments for merchants, and analysts note the big shift in the Bitcoin mining industr...

1 week ago

9 minutes

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🎙️FalconX Buys the Shelf

In today’s Thursday edition of Haia Talks, we do a deep dive into the massive acquisition shaking up the institutional crypto world — prime broker FalconX is buying ETP giant 21Shares. We break down the strategy behind this vertical integration and what it signals about the future of crypto ETFs. We also cover Robinhood adding BNB trading in the US, major Japanese banks teaming up on stablecoins, and Polymarket’s new role clearing trades for DraftKings. Plus, Coinbase unveils a tool for AI ag...

1 week ago

10 minutes

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🎙️The Fed Opens the Door?

In this episode, we do a deep dive into potentially game-changing comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who signaled a major shift towards embracing crypto and proposed a path for stablecoin integration. We analyze what this means for US regulation. We also cover Coinbase's $375M acquisition of social investing platform Echo, the continued capital rotation from gold to Bitcoin, and Senator Warren firing back against the new stablecoin law. 🔗 More at https://haia.fin...

1 week ago

11 minutes

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🎙️ The ETH ETF is Here

In this episode, we break down the immediate filing for the first Staked Ether ETF from VanEck as the SEC returns to work after the government shutdown. We analyze what this pivot towards yield-bearing products means for the wave of other altcoin ETFs waiting in the wings. We also cover major institutional moves like Polychain's $110M investment in Berachain, Kraken's $100M acquisition, and Gemini's new Solana credit card. Plus, the ongoing capital rotation from Bitcoin (record outflows) to E...

1 week ago

11 minutes

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🎙️ The Unfreeze

In this episode, we break down the major news as the U.S. government shutdown finally ends after 22 days. We analyze the immediate market rally and what the return of the SEC means for the floodgates of crypto ETF approvals. We also cover BlackRock's surprise filing for a spot XRP ETF and continue to dissect the lessons learned from "The Great Liquidation." Plus, the infamous "Bitcoin OG" shorter is back with another massive bet. 🔗 More at https://haia.finance 🎧 Follow for daily d...

2 weeks ago

11 minutes

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🎙️ OpenSea's Pivot

In this episode, we do a deep dive into OpenSea's major strategy shift as the former NFT giant announces its own token, $SEA, with a powerful buyback-and-burn mechanism funded by 50% of platform revenue. We analyze if this pivot to a multi-chain trading hub can save the company. We also cover the starkly contrasting market predictions from doom-monger James Wynn and bull Arthur Hayes. Plus, the UK tax authority doubles down on crypto traders, and major Japanese banks team up on stablecoins.&n...

2 weeks ago

11 minutes

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🎙️The $17 Billion Hangover

In this episode, we do a deep dive into the shocking report revealing that retail investors lost $17 billion by chasing Bitcoin exposure through overpriced crypto stocks like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet. We analyze the dangers of the "hype premium." We also cover the largest daily outflow from Bitcoin ETFs since August, the strategic pivots by Uniswap and OpenSea as they expand beyond their core businesses, and the escalating "brain drain" as a key Ethereum developer joins a competitor. ...

2 weeks ago

12 minutes

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🎙️The Shopping Spree

In this episode, we do a deep dive into Ripple's game-changing $1 billion acquisition of TradFi software firm GTreasury, a move that redefines crypto's path to adoption. We also cover another major deal as Kraken buys a licensed US exchange for $100 million. Plus, we analyze the "smart money" moves as Bitmine buys the dip for $417 million in ETH and a16z makes a massive $50 million bet on Solana's ecosystem. 🔗 More at https://haia.finance 🎧 Follow for daily deep dives & fresh ...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

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🎙️The New Oil: Data Centers

In this episode, we do a deep dive into the massive $40 billion deal between BlackRock, Nvidia, and Microsoft to build AI data centers. We analyze how this completely changes the business model for Bitcoin miners, whose infrastructure is now a prime target for the AI boom. We also cover Coinbase's surprise move to consider listing BNB, and Binance's official return to the South Korean market. Plus, the new SEC chair charts a "pro-innovation" path for regulation. 🔗 More at https://haia.f...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

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🎙️The $36 Billion Whale

In this episode, we do a deep dive into the stunning revelation that the U.S. government has become one of the world's largest Bitcoin holders, with over $36 billion in seized assets. We analyze the paradox of what this means for the market. We also cover the fallout from the great liquidation, as the Wintermute CEO gives his analysis and Binance launches a $400 million compensation fund. Plus, a new bill in Congress aims to put crypto into American's 401(k) retirement plans. 🔗 More at ...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

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🎙️The Great Disconnect

In this episode, we break down the great disconnect in the crypto market: while last week saw a historic $20B liquidation event, it also saw a record $3.17B inflow into institutional crypto products. We analyze why the "smart money" completely ignored the crash and used it as a buying opportunity. We also cover the unprecedented move of the Dogecoin Foundation going public via a SPAC, and how on-chain data shows who was really buying the dip. 🔗 More at https://haia.finance 🎧 Follo...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes