Bitcoin and Ethereum prices might be a little dull in these past few days, but there's plenty to suggest that's about to change. So, to start today's episode, I got an analyst on the show to discuss why $70K could come someday soon. Then, we'll look at an eclectic mix of stories from all corners of crypto, from the law and government, to the legit and the... not-so legit. You'll want to carve yourself out 15 minutes for this.

Further reading:

• Bitcoin futures open interest reaches a 16-month high: $70,000 granted?
• Ethereum ETF June launch ‘legit possibility’ as BlackRock files S-1
• Rep. Emmer says crypto is nonpartisan, opponents are ‘fading’
• Mastercard's crypto credentials P2P pilot program goes live
• New Iggy Azalea token has 'huge insider activity' — analytics firm
• Vitalik Buterin wallet contributes 30 ETH to Tornado Cash legal fund

References:

• @Waleswoosh post on X about celebrity NFT/memecoin projects

So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!

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There is a veritable feast of stories for you today, from BlackRock flipping Grayscale on BTC holdings, to the SEC being ordered to pay $1.8M in fees from the Debt Box case dismissal. Then I'll take a look at the current state of play of memecoins, which, like them or loathe them, is dominant. The top memecoins are surging up the crypto charts by various metrics, and one recent rocket is the ChatGPT "joke" from April 2023 which has seen over 2,000% chains in the past 90 days!

Further reading:

• BlackRock’s IBIT overtakes GBTC as the world’s largest Bitcoin ETF
• Ethereum due for new all-time high as countdown to Ether ETF nears end
• 5 things Ethereum ETFs could mean for altcoins
• Judge dismisses Debt Box case, orders SEC to pay $1.8M in fees
• Former FTX exec sentenced to 7.5 years in prison after guilty plea
• Memecoins dominate crypto open interest charts taking 4 out of top 10 spots
• ChatGPT-coded memecoin reaches $638M market cap

So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!

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That was a tumultuous 24 hours in crypto! We saw a sizeable rally across the board yesterday, with Ethereum rising as much as 3.5% on the day and narrowly missing the $4,000 milestone. But then, as quickly as it had risen, Bitcoin took a 2% haircut as Mt. Gox wallets moved a staggering $9.6B of Bitcoin to an unknown wallet! And while we're tracing wallets, ZachXBT releases his latest investigation that connects the GCR hack with the team behind the viral $CAT memecoin.

Further reading:

• Ethereum price in ‘bull market’ after spot ETH ETF approvals greenlight rally toward $4K
• Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF could bleed $110M daily in first month: Kaiko
• Bitcoin dips 2% as Mt. Gox wallets move over $7B to unknown wallet
• Bitcoin exchange-traded products now hold over 1 million BTC
• Memecoin team connected to GCR hack, reveals ZachXBT
• Argentina aims to learn from El Salvador's Bitcoin success

References:

• ZachXBT thread on X on investigation of GCR hack

So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!

Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.