Scott Melker Blockworks Podcasts

Our guest today is REALLY good at making predictions for the future. How does he do it? Hear from Zuby (@ZubyMusic) himself on critical thinking, paying attention, and challenging the status quo. We also talk about the atomic bomb combination of smart phones and social media, history, and why we are grateful to be living in these times. JOIN THE FR…

Over $1 billion has already been hacked in crypto in 2022. Today we are joined by Nick Percoco (@c7five) who is the Chief Security Office at Kraken. While sometimes overlooked, security is a critical piece in crypto markets and something all traders should take very seriously. Today we discuss Nick's mantra on security, how you can protect your own…

Understanding the history of money is essential in understanding just how important Bitcoin is. Today's guest, Mark Moss (@1MarkMoss), is an advocate for financial sovereignty and total history buff. He walks us through the history of money, carefully explaining the roles of both trust and human nature. We also talk war, freedom of speech, and fina…

We’re joined today by an absolute badass. Ben Askren (@Benaskren) is a former UFC fighter and now a strong Bitcoin advocate. We sat down at Bitcoin Miami to discuss how MMA and sports are integrating crypto into the mainstream, why Bitcoin is so powerful globally due to remittance payments, why Bitcoin could be the global reserve currency, and more…

We’re joined today by the third richest man in Mexico, Ricardo Salinas (@RicardoBSalinas), who shares his story on how Bitcoin helped him rise from the ashes of a devalued company and a family of gold bugs. We cover a lot in just 10 minutes, including what Ricardo does for fun, where Bitcoin is falling short, and the fiat fraudsters. THANK YOU TO O…

Decentralization is not always the right answer. Saving in fiat is setting yourself up for failure. And you get in at the price you deserve. These are just a few nuggets from this absolute gold mine of an episode with Jimmy Song (@jimmysong). Join us for our discussion at Bitcoin 2022, where we talked Altcoins, ETH 2.0, CBDC, regulation, and the po…

Our guest today brings a refreshing utopian vision to the show: fix the money, fix the world. How do we fix it? With Bitcoin. Pierre Rochard (@pierre_rochard), Bitcoin Product Manager at Kraken, joined host Scott Melker at Bitcoin Miami to discuss why CBDC is contrary to America’s core beliefs, the capital gains tax issue, FUD cycles, and how Bitco…

There’s a BIG fight coming between the Crypto industry and regulators. Is Crypto ready to put up a good fight? Our guest today, Caitlin Long (@CaitlinLong_), explains that this fight has a lot riding on the U.S. Dollar. Caitlin is the founder and CEO of Custodia Bank and Bitcoin advocate since 2012. She joins us today to discuss potential threats t…

Probably the most explicit episode of The Wolf Of All Streets, guest Max Keiser (@maxkeiser) takes us on a wild ride. American broadcaster and filmmaker, host of the Keiser Report, and longtime Bitcoin advocate — Max is at the forefront of the Bitcoin revolution. He joined us at Bitcoin Miami to discuss the incredible speed of Bitcoin adoption, his…

How can you make more money in the world of crypto? By knowing the market. And that starts with data. Our guest today is Joshua Frank (@Joshua_Frank_), Co-Founder and CEO of The TIE (@TheTIEIO). The TIE is a leading information services provider for digital assets. Joshua and his team are on a mission to help crypto-driven businesses make informed,…

This episode of the Wolf Of All Streets podcast is different from most: after hosting a live panel on YouTube several weeks ago, I realized that the revolutionary ideas shared by Raoul Pal and Jeff Dorman should reach more people. Jeff (@jdorman81) is the CIO of Arca, an investment firm offering institutional caliber products in the digital asset s…

How do you stand out in the metaverse? Micah Johnson (@Micah_Johnson3) - creator of Aku - is the perfect person to answer that question. His animated video NFT was released in 2021 and has done over 24MM in sales volume. Since then, Micah has seen worldwide recognition: being named one of the “Top 50 Most Influential People in NFTs” by Fortune and …

As the world of Bitcoin continues to grow, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen a rise in cyber security violations. That’s why it’s essential to keep your wallet secure. Co-Founder of Casa and long-time bitcoin advocate, Jameson Lopp (@lopp), is on a mission to empower you to be your own bank. He joins us on The Wolf of All Streets to discuss the impo…

Ukraine has had approximately $60M in crypto donated since Russia started its invasion. It shows the incredible power crypto can have when a people and country are most vulnerable. On this episode of The Wolf Of All Streets, Alex Bornyakov (@abornyakov) — The Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine — shares just how crypto is assisting…

How does crypto shape our future? It might influence everything from government to banking. On this episode of The Wolf Of All Streets, Dan Jeffries (@Dan_Jeffries1) — author, futurist, systems architect and thinker — explores the power of crypto, and its potential dark side. Dan and host Scott discuss the importance of cryptocurrencies, how crypto…

Is the play-to-earn model the next big thing in gaming? Founder of Big Time Studios and Co-Founder of Decentraland, Ari Meilich (@arimeilich), joins us to discuss the metaverse and his new multiplayer adventure game. With Axie Infinity disrupting the player-owned economy, the future is quickly being rewritten. On this episode of The Wolf Of All Str…

Crypto is here to stay and understanding its superpower will give you a competitive advantage. Our guest Seth Ginns (@sethginns) has been deeply involved with the crypto world since 2012. Now a Managing Partner at CoinFund, Seth specializes in liquid investment strategies and the convergence of crypto and equity markets. On this episode, Seth joins…

The Russia/Ukraine crisis has prompted floods of misinformation across the web. With social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, it’s become more and more difficult to break through the cloud of misinformation and fake news. Sam Williams is tackling this head on through the creation of the permaweb. The Founder and CEO of Arweave (https://www…

Tax season is quickly approaching, so Dan Hannum from ZenLedger came on the show to provide listeners with a crash course on how to properly pay crypto taxes. Did you know that every transaction in crypto is taxable and that you may owe more than you think? This episode is for anyone that has received crypto, bought crypto, traded crypto, earned cr…

Ethereum and other Layer 1 blockchains are not ready to scale for mass adoption. This usability problem stems from what is known as the blockchain trilemma - a problem in which a coin has to sacrifice either decentralization, scalability, or security. Layer 2s like Polygon play a pivotal role in solving this problem for good. Thanks to Polygon, Eth…

Bitcoin mining has quietly taken the world by storm, as the network’s hash rate has continued to grow at unprecedented speed. John Warren from Gem Mining, one of the largest private U.S. miners, came on the show to discuss the current global mining environment and why many of the popular myths in the media are false. It’s his belief that mining is …

Most big companies are bogged down by a massive workforce that is slow to move and innovate. FTX.US has broken the mold. They are one of the top U.S. crypto exchanges, but have only 80 employees. Known for being nimble and lean, FTX.US is different in almost every way. In this episode, Brett Harrison, the president of FTX.US, explains how his compa…

Ray Youssef, CEO of Paxful, believes that Bitcoin can deliver an abundance of wealth to humanity. He is watching it happen in real time in Africa, South American and beyond, where Bitcoin is saving the lives of millions on a daily basis. If you believe that Bitcoin is more than just a trade or investment, this episode is for you. -- Arculus: Secure…

Congressman Ro Khanna is a fierce advocate for crypto and tech and represents California’s 17th Congressional District. He has his work cut out for him - he balances representing both Silicon Valley companies and billionaires and everyday Americans in his district. Congressman Khanna believes that crypto and fintech can be harnessed for good, offer…

Michael Caras is an ordained Rabbi that is both a Torah and Bitcoin maximalist. His unique perspective on moral money has led him down the Bitcoin rabbit hole, earning him the nickname “The Bitcoin Rabbi.” Not only does Michael make the case for Bitcoin, he leads by example. He wrote a brilliant children’s book about Bitcon that has been widely dis…

The Fed is out of control and so is the monetary policy of central banks around the globe. Sven Henrich from NorthmanTrader, once a vocal skeptic of Bitcoin, now considers it to be a potential solution to the madness. He recently authored a viral manifesto called (R)evolution, articulating why he thinks Bitcoin is both an evolution and revolution o…

Robby Yung, the CEO of Animoca Brands is an expert on gamification of the metaverse. As an ambitious pioneer of digital entertainment and blockchain gaming, Robby emerged as a titan far ahead of his industry’s time. According to Robby, the metaverse isn't 5 or 10 years away, it’s actually here now and a lot of us are already tapped in. Listen to th…

Dave Weisberger made his second appearance on the podcast to share his thoughts on the current irrationality in markets. According to Dave, stocks are behaving more like a speculative casino, which is why he thinks legacy markets are fundamentally broken. This exciting episode covers the Fed’s FUD, why Bitcoin will always be first, crypto correlati…

The CME has played a pivotal role in ensuring that institutions have access to the cryptocurrency futures market. Payal Shah, the Director of Equity & Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group, came on the show to help our listeners better understand how the derivatives marketplace functions in our nascent sector. This episode covers a number of topics,…

Investing early in the right crypto project and being right has led to generational wealth for countless investors. The hard part is knowing which project to invest in and being able to gain access. Graham Jenkin is the CEO of CoinList, a platform that plays an important role in vetting and incubating projects to ensure fairness and success. Solana…

Many of the internet communities that you currently enjoy or rely upon were built by Greg Isenberg. Greg is an expert in designing, building, and perfecting many of the communities we know and love today, including Reddit, WeWork, Microsoft, Tik-Tok, FedEx, NASCAR, TechCrunch, and WordPress. Greg is now focused on building communities in Web3, a bo…

In a hyper-connected world with a global economy, it makes increasingly less sense to restrict ourselves with artificial borders and limiting fiat currencies. The nation of Palau is redirecting the course of history as the first country to implement digital residency through blockchain. Palau’s President, Surangel Whipps Jr., came on the show to ex…

Legendary investor Kevin O’Leary loves money, in all of its forms. Once known as a vocal Bitcoin skeptic, Kevin has done a 180° and is now an outspoken crypto advocate. His journey didn't end at Bitcoin. Kevin has gone deep down the crypto rabbit hole, investing in protocols and projects across Web3. Kevin believes digital assets are the “12th sect…

Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist for Bloomberg, made his third appearance on the podcast to share with listeners his current perspective on the state of the market. Mike believes that the data is pointing to an imminent market correction that will surprise most people. His tagline “Don’t Fight The Fed” encapsulates his belief that tighteni…

As a young entrepreneur, Justin Kan dreamed of making one million dollars off of his video streaming platform called Twitch. Never in his wildest imagination did he suspect Amazon would acquire his company for a billion dollars just 7 years after launch. Now Justin is considered one of the greatest though leaders navigating Web 3.0, the metaverse, …

Alex Tapscott, the son of previous guest Don Tapscott, is carrying on the family’s legacy of investment success across capital markets. Alex is the author of Blockchain Revolution, a 2016 book that remains a crypto-best seller, with over 500,000 copies sold worldwide. It’s Alex’s belief that the best is yet to come for the crypto space and that mas…

Michael Saylor famously sparked a bull market by buying Bitcoin and putting it on the balance sheet of MicroStrategy. That’s not the beginning of the story. Eric Weiss, a Bitcoin OG, is the legend that successfully orange-pilled his best friend Michael Saylor, convincing him to buy billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin. This episode contains the inc…

Sam Bankman-Fried is a fan favorite and made his third appearance on the show, offering some bold predictions for 2022. In 2021, Sam tirelessly defended the cryptocurrency sector, going toe to toe with regulatory giants. FTX also led the charge towards mainstream adoption, with endorsement and sponsorship deals across the world. Now he is gearing u…

Market makers in crypto are wildly misunderstood, as is the manner in which huge players trade. In this episode, Max Boonen, the founder of B2C2, explained the importance of market makers, and how their services and liquidity make the market more efficient. He broke down the reality of how whales trade, their actual impact, and how they are making …

Matt Kalish is the co-founder and current President of DraftKings North America. He has a deep seeded passion for sports, technology, entrepreneurship, crypto, and analytics. Matt was an early NFT adopter and gifted his friends his favorite jpegs, which soon became coveted and valuable, effectively converting everyone around him into NFT bulls and …

Matthew Hougan is an expert on ETFs. As the CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, Matthew and his team bring to the table decades of experience building and promoting new financial products. As Matthew describes in the episode, ETFs are the mother’s milk of the investment world, meaning their role and importance can’t be understated. Matthew is able to …

Willy Woo needs no introduction. In this episode, he shared his thoughts on why 2021’s price action has broken many of the popular price predictive models that have historically been accurate. It’s his belief that 2022 will be a strong year for the crypto market, backed by compelling on-chain analysis. If you are looking for an incredible summary o…

Regulators in the United States get a justifiably bad rap for their handling of crypto, seemingly unable to offer clarity to both companies and individuals that are innovating and investing. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is an exception to the rule and is a fierce advocate for the crypto space that has been fighting for sensible regulation. Her mi…

Multicoin Capital is arguably the most successful hedge fund of all time. After leading the first three investment rounds for Solana, the Multicoin Capital team was faced with the tough decision of whether to sell. The simple choice to hold was proven correct. Kyle’s thesis-driven approach makes for an episode filled with balanced and well-consider…

Mayor Francis Suarez has led the charge for city and state adoption of Bitcoin and crypto. His relentless commitment to technological innovation and welcoming companies and individuals with open arms has quickly made Miami a contender for crypto capital of the world. Be careful if you listen to this episode, because there is a good chance you will …

After discovering Bitcoin in 2011 and realizing its potential, my guest became the first professor to start teaching crypto as a university course in 2014 with only 33 students. Today he has hundreds of students who study Bitcoin, blockchain, DeFi and NFTs and are defining the shape of the crypto industry. Meet David L. Yermack, Professor of Financ…

Haseeb Qureshi isn’t like most people. At just 19 years old, Haseeb established himself as one of the greatest self-taught professional poker players in the world - his future was set. Unsatisfied with his accomplishments, Haseeb reinvented himself and gave away nearly everything he won. From pursuing an earn-to-give lifestyle to finding his way in…

Dave Weisberger is a Wall Street legend turned professional crypto builder. Dave went in-depth on how algorithmic trading works in the complex crypto market. Beyond describing his unique algorithmic style, Dave took a deep dive into the macro drivers in our market, including the ETF’s underpinnings, the SEC’s desires, and the hottest trends. If you…

Members of the crypto community love to talk about regulations and laws in crypto, yet very few of us are actually experts. Hailey Lennon came on the show to explain the current state of crypto regulation and dispel some popular myths. It is her belief that we need regulatory clarity to foster the historic innovation we are seeing in the crypto wor…

No single phrase in crypto is as exciting as “institutional adoption” for eager investors anticipating the “opening of the flood gates” of big money. Aya Kantorovich is the Head of Institutional Coverage for FalconX, the perfect guest to help us unpack this complicated idea that is both misunderstood and highly anticipated. Aya believes institution…