Join JR, the Founder and CEO of Social Market, and Leon, CMO of Social Market, as they report live from Consensus in Toronto. In this episode, they dive into the latest developments in the crypto space, including Coinbase's inclusion in the S&P 500, Robinhood's acquisition of WonderFI, and MoonPay's partnership with MasterCard. They also discuss the evolving regulatory landscape in the US and Canada, highlighting key takeaways from keynote speakers like Eric Trump, Kevin O'Leary, and Dean Skirka.

Hosts:

Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social Market

LinkedIn, X & Website

Co-Host:

Leon Hitchens, CMO of Social Market

LinkedIn, X, & Website

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Key Takeaways:

Coinbase Joins the S&P 500
Resources:
https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1922051880068305111
https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1922040503647748572
https://www.reuters.com/business/coinbase-shares-jump-addition-sp-500-index-2025-05-13/

Coinbase Hackers Demand $20M Ransom
Resources:
https://x.com/coinbase/status/1922967576209998133
https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1922967787309256807
https://www.coinbase.com/en-ca/blog/protecting-our-customers-standing-up-to-extortionists

Robinhood Acquires WonderFI Canadian Exchange
Resources:
https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1922249824713200118
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/robinhood-woos-canadian-crypto-users-with-nearly-180-million-wonderfi-purchase-2025-05-13/

Mastercard & MoonPay Team Up for Stablecoin Cards
Resources:
https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1922950927146795265
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/05/15/moonpay-users-can-now-make-stablecoins-to-make-payments-with-mastercard-partnership
https://x.com/moonpay/status/1923008313710534794?s=46&t=-iJQBIoyiHm332O0Bwu4BA

Regulatory Landscape in Crypto

In this episode of the Social Ledger Report, JR and Leon dive into the latest crypto news, blockchain developments, and the evolving landscape of gaming partnerships. From Coinbase’s groundbreaking X402 payment protocol to their strategic acquisition of Deribit, this episode is packed with insights on how the crypto space is expanding its influence.

Hosts:

Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-rafael-burgoa-b34874170/

X: https://x.com/jesusrburgoa

Website: https://jrburgoa.com/

Co-Host:

Leon Hitchens, CMO of Social Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonhitchens/

X: https://x.com/Leonhitchens

Website: https://www.leonhitchens.com/

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cfUVNwIm2AXt2oZ0nx2Dv

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-ledger/id1803475184

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoostChannel

Website: https://theboost.fm/social-ledger-report/

Key Topics Covered:

1. X402 – A New Payment Protocol by Coinbase

2. Coinbase Partners with Riot Games for League of Legends and Valorant

3. Coinbase’s Acquisition of Deribit – Crypto Derivatives Expansion

4. Silk Road-Linked Bitcoin Wallet Moves 3,000 BTC

5. NFT Doodles Launches Meme Coin on Solana

Resources:

• https://x.com/CoinbaseDev/status/1919784224170889696
• https://x.com/MurrLincoln/status/1920572524666237188
  https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1919973097303666864
• https://x.com/ChadSteingraber/status/1920099364329959830
• https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/prime-gaming-subscription-perks/
• https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1920497993100222610
• https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/05/08/coinbase-buys-deribit-for-usd2-9b
• https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1919766857923379666
• https://dig.watch/updates/long-dormant-bitcoin-wallets-awaken-moving-322m-in-btc#:~:text=Two%20long%2Dinactive%20Bitcoin%20wallets,at%20the%20time%20of%20transfer
• https://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/address/1CQvW4U4ZEbdmazX2Rbn5URWgd6MfWoPx1

In this week’s episode of the Social Ledger Report, JR (Founder & CEO of Social Market) and Leon (CMO) break down the biggest crypto headlines—without the noise.

Hosts:

Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-rafael-burgoa-b34874170/

X: https://x.com/jesusrburgoa

Website: https://jrburgoa.com/

Co-Host:

Leon Hitchens, CMO of Social Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonhitchens/

X: https://x.com/Leonhitchens

Website: https://www.leonhitchens.com/

Find Us:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cfUVNwIm2AXt2oZ0nx2Dv

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-ledger/id1803475184

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoostChannel

Website: https://theboost.fm/social-ledger-report/

In this week’s episode of the Social Ledger Report, JR (Founder & CEO of Social Market) and Leon (CMO) break down the biggest crypto headlines—without the noise.

Worldcoin Is Back in the Spotlight

Sam Altman's iris-scanning crypto ID project launched in the U.S., partnering with dating apps and prediction platforms like Koshi. The team discusses privacy concerns, blockchain security, and the real impact of Worldcoin’s tech in verifying identity across platforms—plus whether it's worth getting your retina scanned (hint: there’s free crypto involved).

Ripple’s $20 Billion Power Play for Circle

A bidding war is heating up. Ripple started with a $5B offer to acquire Circle (the company behind USDC), which was rejected. Now, Ripple has upped the ante to $20B in a strategic move to dominate the stablecoin space. JR and Leon unpack the motives, IPO implications, and whether the government would even allow the deal.

EU’s Privacy Coin Ban & What It Means

The EU moves to ban anonymous crypto and privacy coins like Monero for financial institutions. The hosts debate privacy vs. regulation, draw parallels to past crackdowns, and talk about how this could shift innovation away from Europe.

Hot Take of the Week:

The crypto narrative has changed—from “F the banks!” in 2017 to “please regulate and give us ETFs” in 2024. Is this growth or selling out?

Stay updated on crypto, tech, and market trends. Subscribe, follow us on socials, and check the episode links below for all the sources discussed.

Links Mentioned:

https://x.com/cryptobeastreal/status/1918279964509782492

https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-crypto-ban-anonymous-privacy-tokens-2027

https://x.com/Crypto_Briefing/status/1917644734002082295

https://x.com/Tytaninc/status/1917771656220795294

https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/04/30/why-ripples-5-billion-offer-to-circle-was-more-than-a-power-play/

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-altman-eye-scanning-crypto-project-worldcoin-launches-us

https://x.com/rovercrc/status/1917784314231640458

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/ripple-20-billion-bid-to-buy-circle/