Beyond Bitcoin
Crypto and digital assets; the week’s news and events in the rear vision mirror. Keeping it simple and hypothesising about what these events might mean to our favourite assets and to us as humans living into the digital world. Enjoy two blokes chatting one from a fund management viewpoint (Deryck Graham) and one deeper dive tech (Nitin Gaur). Let the chat and banter begin and remember feel free to contribute to future topics and to leave comments.
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Episodes
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday 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 Topics00:37 Bitcoin's Recent Rollercoaster Ride03:53 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: The Ongoing Debate05:47 The Case for Sound Money: Bitcoin's Strengths11:42 Dogecoin and XRP: Unlikely ETF Candidates17:19 Avoiding Mistakes on Decentralised Exchanges19:44 Conclusion and Final Tips
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday 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
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday 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
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday 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
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday 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
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday 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
#BeyondBitcoin #CryptoUpdate #WallStreetCrypto #TokenSecurity #Trump #Trumptoken
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday 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
#BeyondBitcoin #CryptoUpdate #WallStreetCrypto #TokenSecurity #Trump #Trumptoken
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Welcome to Beyond Bitcoin for 2025! In this episode, we explore whether 2025 is the year Bitcoin becomes mainstream. With Trump establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, implementing crypto-friendly regulations, and creating a crypto advisory council, major shifts are underway. We discuss the dramatic 120% rise in Bitcoin value, the impact of Trump's election on crypto regulation, and the potential for Bitcoin as a national treasury asset. Additionally, we delve into the convergence of AI and DeFi, and how institutional investments reshape the Bitcoin landscape. Key discussions include the future technological advancements in 2025, the undervaluation of certain digital applications, the significance of stablecoins, and insights into emerging blockchain technologies. Join us as we navigate these exciting changes in the crypto world!
00:00 Introduction to Beyond Bitcoin 2025
00:31 Bitcoin's Mainstream Potential in 2025
01:12 Impact of Trump's Crypto Policies
03:07 Institutional Investment in Bitcoin
06:58 Evaluating Layer One Protocols
14:15 The Rise of DeFi and Wrapped BTC
16:56 Stablecoins and Global Remittances
22:56 AI's Role in the Future of Crypto
For more engaging content and to connect with Nitin and Derek, visit portal.am You can reach out to Derek at deryck@portal.am for more insights and discussions on all things crypto! 📧🌐📲 #BeyondBitcoin #CryptoUpdate #WallStreetCrypto #TokenSecurity #CryptoRegulatoryTrends #CryptoAnalysis #AltTokenValue 💰🌐📈
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Welcome to Beyond Bitcoin for 2025! In this episode, we explore whether 2025 is the year Bitcoin becomes mainstream. With Trump establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, implementing crypto-friendly regulations, and creating a crypto advisory council, major shifts are underway. We discuss the dramatic 120% rise in Bitcoin value, the impact of Trump's election on crypto regulation, and the potential for Bitcoin as a national treasury asset. Additionally, we delve into the convergence of AI and DeFi, and how institutional investments reshape the Bitcoin landscape. Key discussions include the future technological advancements in 2025, the undervaluation of certain digital applications, the significance of stablecoins, and insights into emerging blockchain technologies. Join us as we navigate these exciting changes in the crypto world!
00:00 Introduction to Beyond Bitcoin 2025
00:31 Bitcoin's Mainstream Potential in 2025
01:12 Impact of Trump's Crypto Policies
03:07 Institutional Investment in Bitcoin
06:58 Evaluating Layer One Protocols
14:15 The Rise of DeFi and Wrapped BTC
16:56 Stablecoins and Global Remittances
22:56 AI's Role in the Future of Crypto
For more engaging content and to connect with Nitin and Derek, visit portal.am You can reach out to Derek at deryck@portal.am for more insights and discussions on all things crypto! 📧🌐📲 #BeyondBitcoin #CryptoUpdate #WallStreetCrypto #TokenSecurity #CryptoRegulatoryTrends #CryptoAnalysis #AltTokenValue 💰🌐📈
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Join Nitin and guest Mark, the CIO of Portal Asset Management, as they discuss the latest trends in global macro, the evolution of crypto, and key market insights. They delve into the impact of political uncertainties, the resurgence of interest in digital assets, and the growing utility of blockchains. Mark shares his experiences from Europe and provides in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the crypto market. They also explore the convergence of AI and blockchain, stablecoin growth, and the role of institutional investors. Concluding with a look ahead to 2025, this episode is packed with valuable perspectives and predictions.
0:00 Introduction and Greetings
01:04 Global Macro Overview
01:40 Crypto Market Trends and Insights
02:42 Regulatory Changes and Political Impact
04:19 Technological Innovations in Crypto
05:57 Future of Crypto and AI Integration
08:43 Financial Infrastructure Modernization
10:13 Market Sentiments and Predictions
23:18 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook