This week's episode of Cheddar's Crypto Craze tackles the latest news and trends in this emerging market. Cheddar's Baker Machado and Brad Smith speak with Fortune Senior Writer Jen Wieczner about the latest headlines.
Bitcoin hovering around the $10,000 mark, but it is still down 50 percent from where it was in December. Wieczner says things are still on the upswing.
This week trading cryptocurrency on Robinhood's platform became available for free, but the roll-out has been gradual. "It's only in five states right now," says Wieczner. "There's still 1.4 million on the waitlist just to trade crypto."
Telegram is raising money for what will likely be the largest initial coin offering in history. The company confirmed with the SEC it has privately raised $850 Million for the offering, and reports say Telegram is planning a second round of private financing. Full Tilt Capital's Managing Partner Anthony Pompliano explains why Telegram has been able to raise so much capital.
TV personality Kelly Killoren Bensimon is out with a fur slipper line. The star posted the release of this new shoe line through Instagram. Bensimon explains the power of social media to connect with her fan base.
Citigroup’s Global Chief Economist, Nathan Sheets, breaks down the Fed’s decision to hold rates, Trump’s reaction, and the likelihood of a cut this fall.
Tony Edward discusses Ethereum’s rise, governance of corporate crypto treasuries, the newly signed GENIUS Act, and the pending CLARITY Market Structure Act.
The Ether Machine, led by CEO David Merin, announces a $1.5B SPAC IPO. The firm holds 400K ETH, making it the largest Ethereum treasury holder globally.
President Donald Trump pulled a rabbit out of his trade war hat this week, announcing a trade deal with Japan putting 15% tariffs on most Japanese imports.
Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia shares how the neighborhood app's redesign aims to inform, connect, and protect communities with smarter features and local insight.
