ROLLUP: SBF 25 Years | Coinbase vs. SEC | Blobs Demand | Blast Controversy | Bankless

This podcast episode explores the recent performance of Bitcoin and the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency. It discusses the success of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF and the potential approval of an ETH ETF. The episode also dives into the challenges and progress in Ethereum scaling, including the surge in gas fees and the increasing demand for Blob Space. Additionally, it covers the controversy surrounding the Layer 2 Blast protocol hack and the return of stolen funds. The defense of Sam Bankman-Fried and the latest developments in the crypto industry, such as Google's integration of crypto balances, Coinbase's SEC case, and Kraken's launch of a state-chartered bank, are also discussed. The episode concludes with insights into projects like Succinct and the discussion of controversial coins.

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ROLLUP: SBF 25 Years | Coinbase vs. SEC | Blobs Demand | Blast Controversy

Bankless

Weekly Rollup: Ethereum Layer One Blobs, Base Fees, North Korea's Return, and SBF's Sentencing

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Outperforms Expectations

Institutional Adoption and the Rise of Ethereum ETFs

The Long and Winding Road to an ETH ETF: Grayscale's Lawsuit, BlackRock's Optimism, and the Rise of Tokenized Treasuries

Layer 2 Scaling and Bottlenecks: A Deep Dive into Base's Gas Fees

Layer 2 Bottleneck and the Future of Ethereum Scaling

Layer 2s: The Future of Crypto and On-Chain Financial Institutions

Ethereum's Blob Demand Surges, Leading to Competitive Fee Market

Blob Space: When Silly Clown Car Scooters Clog the HOV Lane

Blast Layer 2 Controversy: North Korean Hackers Exploit $62 Million, Should Blast Roll Back the Chain?

Blast Dev Returns Funds Without Ransom, Questions Linger

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense: Misunderstood Nerd or Criminal Mastermind?

Google Integrates Crypto Balances, Coinbase Victory, SEC Case Proceeds, KuCoin Slapped, Kraken's Bank, and Bankless Ventures Raises

Succinct: Scaling ZK Proofs for Developers

Racist and Offensive Coins Spark Outrage and Ultimatum

ROLLUP: SBF 25 Years | Coinbase vs. SEC | Blobs Demand | Blast Controversy

Bankless

00:00Weekly Rollup: Ethereum Layer One Blobs, Base Fees, North Korea's Return, and SBF's Sentencing

Weekly Rollup: Ethereum Layer One Blobs, Base Fees, North Korea's Return, and SBF's Sentencing

03:26BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Outperforms Expectations

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Outperforms Expectations

06:14Institutional Adoption and the Rise of Ethereum ETFs

Institutional Adoption and the Rise of Ethereum ETFs

09:13The Long and Winding Road to an ETH ETF: Grayscale's Lawsuit, BlackRock's Optimism, and the Rise of Tokenized Treasuries

The Long and Winding Road to an ETH ETF: Grayscale's Lawsuit, BlackRock's Optimism, and the Rise of Tokenized Treasuries

13:14Layer 2 Scaling and Bottlenecks: A Deep Dive into Base's Gas Fees

Layer 2 Scaling and Bottlenecks: A Deep Dive into Base's Gas Fees

17:49Layer 2 Bottleneck and the Future of Ethereum Scaling

Layer 2 Bottleneck and the Future of Ethereum Scaling

23:16Layer 2s: The Future of Crypto and On-Chain Financial Institutions

Layer 2s: The Future of Crypto and On-Chain Financial Institutions

26:59Ethereum's Blob Demand Surges, Leading to Competitive Fee Market

Ethereum's Blob Demand Surges, Leading to Competitive Fee Market

32:06Blob Space: When Silly Clown Car Scooters Clog the HOV Lane

Blob Space: When Silly Clown Car Scooters Clog the HOV Lane

37:27Blast Layer 2 Controversy: North Korean Hackers Exploit $62 Million, Should Blast Roll Back the Chain?

Blast Layer 2 Controversy: North Korean Hackers Exploit $62 Million, Should Blast Roll Back the Chain?

43:37Blast Dev Returns Funds Without Ransom, Questions Linger

Blast Dev Returns Funds Without Ransom, Questions Linger

49:22Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense: Misunderstood Nerd or Criminal Mastermind?

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense: Misunderstood Nerd or Criminal Mastermind?

54:22Google Integrates Crypto Balances, Coinbase Victory, SEC Case Proceeds, KuCoin Slapped, Kraken's Bank, and Bankless Ventures Raises

Google Integrates Crypto Balances, Coinbase Victory, SEC Case Proceeds, KuCoin Slapped, Kraken's Bank, and Bankless Ventures Raises

1:02:10Succinct: Scaling ZK Proofs for Developers

Succinct: Scaling ZK Proofs for Developers

1:05:36Racist and Offensive Coins Spark Outrage and Ultimatum

Racist and Offensive Coins Spark Outrage and Ultimatum