Unblocking Crypto
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Fast crypto news with a Bitcoin bias.
Unblocking Crypto tracks the week’s crypto news with a heavy Bitcoin tilt and a practical investor’s impatience. The conversation moves quickly from price ranges and ETF flows to regulation, retirement accounts, on-chain markets, and whatever government or institution just changed its stance.
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Unblocking Crypto is a weekly crypto news conversation that keeps returning to one central question: what does each headline mean for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market? The format is loose, quick, and opinionated. Episodes often begin with Bitcoin’s price level, then fan outward into the week’s policy decisions, institutional moves, ETF flows, and strange market signals. It is not detached analysis. The show has a clear pro-Bitcoin spine, and that makes its best moments feel like a running market memo between people who have been watching this cycle for a while. Jason and Al are recurring named voices, with occasional solo stretches when one is away. Their rhythm is practical and a little impatient: good news is measured against price action, regulatory clarity is judged by whether it changes access, and institutional adoption matters because it can pull crypto into retirement accounts, brokerages, and financial adviser portfolios. Recent episodes cover planned spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, possible crypto exposure in 401k plans, SEC and CFTC commodity language, state recognition of DAO-like entities, and Strategy’s continued Bitcoin accumulation. The show also follows Bitcoin’s supply story, including the 20 millionth Bitcoin milestone and the long tail of remaining mining. Geopolitics enters when it affects markets, as in discussions of Iran, weekend trading, and the case for always-on on-chain finance. There is plenty of number talk. Price levels, ETF inflows and outflows, moving averages, mining supply, and product yields all become part of the argument. The show does not slow down to define every term. That is part of its identity. Unblocking Crypto is best for listeners who already know why Bitcoin, Ethereum, ETFs, DAOs, stablecoins, cold wallets, and token classifications matter, and who want a weekly read on how those pieces are shifting. Its appeal is not polished authority. It is the speed and candor of a crypto-native conversation that keeps asking whether the market is finally catching up to the thesis.
Made for: For crypto-aware listeners who already follow Bitcoin, ETFs, regulation, and institutional adoption, and want a weekly opinionated read on what changed. It is better for market watchers than first-time beginners.
What sets it apart: The show connects headlines to Bitcoin’s practical investment case almost immediately, moving from policy and brokerages to price action and retirement access without much ceremony. Its edge is the speed of the back-and-forth and its willingness to judge news by incentives, access, and market response.
Recapping the latest crypto news every week
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Jason and Hal connect Bitcoin's market moves to the legislation, payment systems and corporate decisions shaping its practical adoption.
Unblocking Crypto turns Bitcoin's price swings, policy fights and institutional adoption into an informed conversation between Jason and Hal. Their recurring move is to place market action beside developments that may outlast it, from the CLARITY Act and state reserve proposals…
Jason and Hal make a Bitcoin drawdown feel less like panic and more like your weekly group chat.
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A pro-Bitcoin discussion that treats recent weakness as part of a larger policy and liquidity story.
Episode 209 takes a clear pro-Bitcoin line, treating the drop under 76K as a sign of liquidity being pulled from the system rather than a short-term wobble.
A bearish Bitcoin check-in that turns into a practical argument for crypto rails and incentives.
Bitcoin's slide gives the piece its center. Hal and Jason keep coming back to the same uneasy question: what does it mean when the market is on the edge of four straight down months and the 80,000 range still feels like a bear market?
A brisk crypto-policy review connecting the Clarity Act to rewards, code, Bitcoin treasuries, and on-chain adoption.
Episode 207 follows the Clarity Act as an active fight over crypto rules, with a sharp focus on whether users can be rewarded for holding or using digital assets.
A blunt policy discussion that ties crypto regulation to Bitcoin's practical appeal.
The episode follows the Senate's shifting timetable on crypto legislation, and the hosts treat the delay as a real test of whether Washington can move on digital assets.
A brisk scorecard on prediction misses, Bitcoin's price path, and how expectations were being reset.
Episode 205 reads like a year-start ledger for crypto predictions, measured against Bitcoin's actual price path. The hosts revisit where they expected 2025 to land, set that against the market's real move, and use the miss to reconsider institutional adoption, government…
Demetri Kofinas interviews specialists on geopolitics, energy markets, AI, and finance at length.
BBC's daily business show, from toy-industry founders to Anthropic's Pentagon standoff.
Episode 219 of Unblocking Crypto centers on Bitcoin trading near 75K, Iran’s reported interest in receiving Bitcoin for an oil-transit tariff, and the wider idea of Bitcoin as a non-sovereign settlement asset.
This episode covers major crypto news including Charles Schwab's plans to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, Alabama's DAO legislation, CFTC lawsuits over prediction markets, and updates on the Clarity Act.
This episode discusses a recent labor department proposal that could allow Bitcoin and other crypto assets to be included in 401k retirement plans, exploring its implications and regulatory context.
The hosts discuss the SEC and CFTC's announcement that 18 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, are now classified as digital commodities rather than securities.
This episode discusses Bitcoin's recent price surge to around $74,000, its performance compared to other commodities like gold and silver, and the positive trend of net inflows into spot ETFs after months of outflows.
The hosts discuss the mining of the 20 millionth Bitcoin and the implications of scarcity, along with U.S.
The hosts discuss Bitcoin's price rebound above $70K and the impact of geopolitical events on crypto markets.
The hosts discuss recent Bitcoin price drops, bear market frustrations, and macro-level indicators still supporting the investment thesis.
The hosts discuss the importance of security in cryptocurrency, emphasizing self-custody of keys and risks of third-party exchanges.
Two hosts discuss recent Bitcoin price volatility, analyzing a drop to $60K and recovery to $70K, and speculate on causes like hedge fund collapses.
Bitcoin’s drop is where things start.
Hal and Jason open on Bitcoin's slide.
Coinbase says it is better to have no bill than a bad bill.
Jason and Al open on the Senate schedule.
Episode 205 opens with a new-year check-in and a note that the crypto side of the news cycle has been pretty quiet.
This episode discusses the potential end of the government shutdown and its impact on crypto markets, analyzing factors like fear and greed indices, Bitcoin exchange balances, and predictions from figures like Arthur Hayes.
Hosts discuss Bitcoin's historical September performance and current market dip.
The hosts discuss Ethereum hitting a new all-time high and the potential start of altcoin season.
A weekly crypto news recap discussing the Genius Bill, stablecoin regulation, and banking industry reactions.
Hosts discuss Trump's executive order allowing 401ks to invest in crypto and its potential impact.
Weekly recap of crypto news, discussing the White House digital asset report and policy proposals.
The hosts discuss recent US Senate and House bills regarding cryptocurrency regulation and their potential impact.
Weekly recap of crypto news, focusing on the passage of the genius bill and stablecoin regulation.
The hosts discuss Bitcoin's recent all-time high above $123,000, its subsequent drop, and the potential for a new trading range amid crypto events and tariff news.
The hosts discuss upcoming crypto-related bills in the House, including the Genius Act, Clarity Act, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance Act, and their potential impact on the industry.
The hosts discuss recent US Senate hearings on crypto regulation and the push for timely legislation.
The hosts discuss the Genius Act passing the Senate and its implications for stablecoin regulation and the crypto industry.
Jason and Hal discuss the Senate vote on the Genius Stablecoin bill, stablecoin market growth projections, and Shopify's adoption of USDC.
Weekly crypto news recap discussing SEC's pro-crypto stance under Paul Atkins, staking as non-security, and regulatory challenges.
The hosts recap the Bitcoin 2025 conference, discussing the shift from libertarian ethos to political and corporate themes.
Weekly recap of crypto market news, focusing on Bitcoin's new all-time high and ETF inflows.
This episode discusses JPMorgan's surprising shift in stance on Bitcoin, allowing customer purchases despite CEO Jamie Dimon's past skepticism, and explores the broader implications for banks and financial institutions adopting cryptocurrency.
This episode discusses New Hampshire passing the first strategic Bitcoin reserve bill, allowing state investment in Bitcoin or ETFs, and compares it to Arizona's similar but less direct legislation.
This episode discusses the U.S.