Tapping Into Crypto

Roughly $6.3 billion reportedly stolen from Binance in the largest crypto hack on record.

Ted and Pav are back to unpack how the attack unfolded, why blockchain analysts are pointing to North Korea's TraderTraitor group, how Tether and Circle froze stablecoins, and why altcoins like PEPE took the hit instead of Bitcoin and ETH.

Plus, why October closed as Bitcoin's worst in years and what five straight red weekly candles could mean for November.

Ted and Pav also dig into Bitwise's 2036 Bitcoin price prediction, why a potential MSCI index change could force billions of dollars in selling of Strategy shares, and share their game plans for what could be a choppy few weeks ahead.

You’ll hear:

00:00 Why this is one of the biggest weeks Ted has seen in crypto.

01:42 Why PEPE and other altcoins bounced after the hack.

03:37 Pav's BBC World News appearance and the Binance hack explained.

07:19 How the hackers got in: the hot wallet and what the postmortem could reveal.

09:29 Market impact: why the hack could mean months of sideways price action.

10:44 Bitcoin ETF flows, five red weekly candles and the worst October since 2014.

12:28 Bitwise's 2036 Bitcoin prediction: bear, base and bull cases.

17:47 Strategy and the MSCI index risk: what it means for Bitcoin buying.

19:43 Pav and Ted's game plan, and what happens if the AI trade cracks.

… and much more!

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Why are top banking executives walking away from 35-year TradFi careers to build blockchain rails?

This week, Pav sits down with Drew Bradford, CEO of Macropod and former head of trading and derivatives at NAB and Deutsche Bank. Drew exposes the harsh inefficiencies of traditional banking architecture, revealing why post-trade settlement accounts for a staggering 70% of operations costs at major financial institutions.

Drew and Pav explore Macropod’s milestones under the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) Project Acacia, including Australia's first on-chain corporate bond tokenisation. They break down how AUDM and programmable stablecoins can eliminate Australia's $9 billion annual merchant tap fee burden, automate cross-border trade escrow for small businesses, and allow AI agents to manage idle cash for instant, real-time yield.

You’ll hear:

00:00 Pav shares the studio with Drew, CEO of Macropod and former head of trading and derivatives at NAB and Deutsche Bank

01:24 Drew reveals that 70% of bank operational costs stem from post-trade settlement and why smart contracts solve it instantly.

04:05 How AUD stablecoins reduce merchant processing fees from 1.5% down to fractions of a cent.

06:15 Real-world escrow for bathroom renovators, dairy exporters in Asia, and instant yield via AI agents.

12:10 Why tokenised bank deposits will exist alongside open digital cash like AUDM.

14:22 Where Australia sits on the global stage and why 2029 will be the tipping point where legacy rails become obsolete.

… and much more!

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn and learn more about Macropod here.

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Is Bitcoin’s classic “Uptober” rally stalling out, or is the market quietly positioning for its next major move?

Pav rides solo to break down why digital asset markets have hit a stretch of “paint-drying” price action. He unpacks October’s sudden shift from massive ETF inflows to net negative outflows, declining derivatives open interest, and why key altcoins like Injective, Celestia, and Venice Token are pivoting toward AI agent payments. Plus, Pav explores how rising US 10-year bond yields, private equity strain, and persistent inflation are driving a risk-off mood across global markets.

You’ll hear:

00:00 Pav sets up the solo show, comparing historical 13% October Bitcoin averages with current market stagnation.

01:13 Unpacking Injective Protocol (+18%), Celestia, and Venice Token as platforms pivot toward AI agent transacting and tokenisation.

08:01 Examining the shift from 6B+ in August/September inflows to 617M in October net outflows.

10:04 Tracking the decline in derivatives market speculation since mid-October.

13:24 Explaining the 5%+ US 10-year Treasury yields, delayed AI tech IPOs, and rebalancing risk into cash.

18:48 Reviewing energy-driven inflation, geopolitical friction, and key watchlists heading into the end of the year.

… and much more!

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Is historical Q4 seasonality enough to push Bitcoin toward six figures, or are shifting macro credit conditions set to stall the rally?

Ted and Pav reunite remotely to dissect whether the market is heading into an "Uptober" expansion or a "Slumptober" pull-back. The boys review historical October returns and compare Q4 seasonality against current market weakness, detailing why total altcoin market cap (Total3) has returned to break-even levels while clear leaders continue to diverge from lagging legacy assets.

They unpack Starknet's recent 65% weekly run-up alongside zero-knowledge privacy tech and upcoming token unlock pressures, dive deep into Near Protocol’s infrastructure for transacting AI agents, and examine how macro factors like US equity earnings and credit market volatility could impact digital assets over the coming weeks.

Key Moments:

00:00 Reviewing historical October gains (+12.9% average) against Q4 expectations and bear market realities

05:56 Explaining Starknet’s 65% surge, zero-knowledge proofs, and potential selling pressure from upcoming unlocks

09:19 Examining altcoin market cap metrics and why Near, Hyperliquid, and Zcash are outpacing XRP and ADA

16:08 Exploring Near’s AI agent infrastructure, intent-based execution model, and $30B+ transaction volume growth

22:06 Analyzing corporate earnings season, private credit redemptions, and geopolitical risks affecting market sentiment

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General Market Commentary Disclaimer:
This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

On-chain liquidity is shifting fast across altcoins, zero-knowledge chains, and new launchpads.

This week, Ted and Pav dissect Midnight's sudden 80% rally, LayerZero’s dominance in cross-chain transfer volume, and whether the non-stop wave of AI meme tokens is finally running out of steam. The boys also analyse altcoin ETF data from Farside and outline what to expect from the brand-new Swyftx Quarterly Report.

You’ll hear:

00:00 Ted shares highlights from his long weekend attending major local events.

02:49 Analysing Midnight's 80% weekly surge and permissionless smart contract deployments.

04:00 Examining LayerZero's monthly gains and its reported 93% cross-chain volume capture.

05:31 Navigating launchpad trends, AI avatar tokens like Higgs Field creations, and signs of market fatigue.

09:16 Unpacking key highlights, DEX volume trends, and expert commentary from the new quarterly release.

15:51 Tracking Ethereum, Solana, and privacy token ETF metrics on Farside.

… and much more!

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