Byte-Sized Insight by Cointelegraph
Byte-Sized Insight, is your weekly crypto deep-dive with Cointelegraph. In these byte-sized episodes, we break down the biggest stories shaping crypto, blockchain, and Web3 each week —giving you the insights you need, from the experts, with no frills.
Episodes
89 episodes
Can ESMA Fix MiCA?: Europe regulated crypto first, now it considers a central regulator
Europe was the first major region to roll out a comprehensive crypto framework, but now it’s rethinking how that framework is enforced.In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we break down the European Union’s proposal to centralize cryp...
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Episode 89
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13:47
The first U.S. state to buy Bitcoin: Why is Texas going all in?
Texas just became the first US state to purchase and hold Bitcoin, and it did so during a market downturn, while many institutions and state treasuries were selling or backing away from crypto entirely. In this episode of Byte-Size...
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Episode 88
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14:18
Crypto turbulence in 2025 explained: A practical guide to navigating market volatility
The crypto markets have been battered over the past several weeks with Bitcoin sinking from six-figure highs to the low-$80Ks, more than a trillion dollars wiped from crypto’s total market cap and record ETF outflows shaking investor sentiment....
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Episode 87
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28:36
Bitcoin drops fear spikes: Should we be afraid, and is it still an asset “for everyone” (feat. Natalie Brunell)?
Bitcoin plunged below $90,000 this week, hitting a six-month low and sending fear across the crypto community. Extreme bearish sentiment, weakening institutional demand and the breakdown of crucial technical levels have many wondering whether w...
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Episode 86
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29:35
The new crypto treasury? Breaking down Grant Cardone’s real estate/Bitcoin hybrid
This week on Byte-Sized Insight, news reporter Vince Quill breaks down one of the most innovative treasury strategies emerging in crypto today: Grant Cardone’s hybrid real estate-and-Bitcoin fund. As corporate Bitcoin treasuries expand and Web3...
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Episode 85
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27:35
Are AI crypto traders taking over? The hype, risks and real signals
This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we dive into one of crypto’s hottest conversations: the rise of AI-powered trading models and why specialized tools are outperforming general-purpose AIs like ChatGPT in simulated trading challenges.Beyo...
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Episode 84
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18:45
Crypto’s power evolution: Lobbying, access, and the future of policy
Crypto’s growing presence in Washington is entering a new phase. Following a high-profile presidential pardon and a surge in political spending across the digital asset sector, questions are emerging about how influence, lobbying, and access ar...
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Episode 83
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15:44
Crypto ETFs in focus: Are altcoins next for SEC approval?
October is shaping up to be a pivotal month for crypto ETFs, with 16 applications, many tied to altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Litecoin, awaiting final decisions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. However, the new SEC-approved ge...
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Episode 82
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18:02
Layer-1s in 2025: The backbone of crypto’s next chapter (feat. Algorand)
Layer-1s are still the backbone of crypto, but in 2025 their role is evolving. With Ethereum’s L2 ecosystem booming, modular blockchains on the rise and real-world adoption gaining momentum through stablecoins and tokenized assets, the question...
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Episode 81
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35:08
MiCA under pressure: Passporting or patchwork in Europe’s crypto market?
Europe’s landmark crypto law, the Markets in Crypto-Assets, promised a unified market across 27 member states. But less than a year into rollout, national regulators are already pushing back on its central feature: passporting.Is MiCA b...
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Episode 80
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CBDC in the crosshairs: Congress debates the future of the digital dollar
CBDCs are back in the spotlight as the US Congress returns from recess. Lawmakers have tucked a ban on the digital dollar into the must-pass defense bill, framing it as a fight over privacy and surveillance. But is a CBDC really an imminent thr...
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Episode 79
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18:05
China’s stablecoin push: Can the yuan challenge the dollar?
China is considering launching a yuan-backed stablecoin, a surprising pivot after years of cracking down on crypto and pushing the digital yuan. What’s driving this move, and what does it mean for global markets and US dollar dominance?...
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Episode 78
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20:11
Bitcoin, big money and the end of the old system: Tim Draper explains
In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, venture capital investor and Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper joins Cointelegraph reporter Vince Quill for a deep dive into the shifting tides of Bitcoin adoption. From the slow but inevitable embr...
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Episode 77
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21:55
Crypto treasury boom: Why public companies are stockpiling crypto
In this week’s Byte-Sized Insight, we explore the fast-growing world of crypto treasury companies: publicly traded firms using digital assets as strategic reserves. With billions in capital raised, these companies are giving investors new, regu...
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Episode 76
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20:56
Stablecoin boom: The GENIUS Act’s ripple effects worldwide
This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we dive into the groundbreaking passage of the GENIUS Act, examining its profound impacts on stablecoins and global crypto markets. Joined by Fabian Dori, chief investment officer at Sygnum, we disc...
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Episode 75
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13:06
Senator Cynthia Lummis and the US crypto comeback: ‘Help is on the way’
This week on Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we sit down with US Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the most vocal and informed advocates for digital assets and financial innovation on Capitol Hill. Senator Lummis discusses her unlikely entry into...
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Episode 74
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19:04
The AI revolution is here, don't get left behind: Kevin O'Leary interview
In this special interview, Shark Tank investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary joins Cointelegraph US Reporter Vince Quill for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of artificial intelligence, stablecoins and the battle for technological dom...
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Episode 73
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Crypto week in Congress: Can Washington finally deliver clarity?
The US House of Representatives has declared July 14–18 “Crypto Week,” with lawmakers set to debate and potentially vote on three major crypto bills — the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.In this episo...
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Episode 72
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14:29
Crossing the crypto divide: The West’s race for digital dominance
As the US races ahead with crypto legislation and capital inflows, Europe and the UK are betting on more even-paced regulatory clarity. But who’s actually leading the West’s crypto future?In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we map th...
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Episode 71
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17:28
Crypto in a time of crisis: Markets, conflict, and real-world use cases
In times of crisis, markets may react but technology adapts. In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we examine how crypto behaves under pressure. First, Cointelegraph head of markets Ray Salmond and market analyst Marcel Pechman br...
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Episode 70
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19:04
Delay crypto laws now, pay later: The high stakes for the U.S.
The clock is ticking on meaningful crypto regulation in the US, and the consequences of continued inaction could be dire. In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, reporter Vince Quill sits down with Marta Belcher, president ...
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Episode 69
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26:14
Bitcoin 2025: Has Bitcoin been captured by politics and institutions?
Is Bitcoin still the decentralized money movement it set out to be — or has it been co-opted by politics and institutions? In this week’s Byte-Sized Insight, Gareth Jenkinson travels to Las Vegas for Bitcoin 2025, where pol...
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Episode 68
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17:19
Crypto op-eds: Who’s shaping the Web3 narrative and why it matters
This week on Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we’re diving into the often-overlooked engine behind crypto’s public perception: opinion pieces. Joining us are Cath Jenkin, Cointelegraph’s opinion editor; Nikki Brown, chief strategy officer of Me...
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Episode 67
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41:25
GENIUS Act moves forward: Can it fix U.S. crypto regulation?
This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we’re heading to Capitol Hill, where US lawmakers are finally making moves on crypto regulation. From the Senate advancing the GENIUS Act — a major step toward federal stablecoin rules — to the reintroduction of...
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Episode 66
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14:43
MiCA regulations in motion: Stablecoins, fragmentation, and who gets to stay in the EU
This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we’re diving into MiCA — the EU’s landmark crypto regulation — as it enters a critical implementation phase. From stablecoin restrictions to emerging licensing hurdles, what does MiCA mean for crypto’s ...
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Episode 65
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