Raoul Pal: The Journey Man

StarkWare To Open Source Its Tech to Help Scale Ethereum

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A gathering in Tel Aviv is exploring the way to scale Ethereum through Layer 2 blockchains. Ash Bennington and Marco Olivera are joined live by StarkW...

Are the Bulls Back in Charge?

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New U.S. jobs data smashed expectations, bitcoin market sentiment hit a 14-month high, and venture capital investment dropped 91% year-over-year. Clea...

How Can Crypto Win the Mainstream Back?

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto had a rough 2022, and the numerous high-profile failures, bankruptcies and downright scams did not help its standing with the press. The latest...

Can This Crypto Rally Continue?

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elaine Ly and Marco Olivera welcome Dean Carr aka C the Light to share his latest technical analysis. On the news front, the U.K. has unveiled its pro...

An Insider's Look Into the Messy Voyager Bankruptcy

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ash Bennington is joined by Jason Raznick, the founder and CEO of financial news outlet Benzinga and a member of the Voyager Digital unsecured credito...

What's Next for Bitcoin?

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the price of bitcoin hitting a fresh multi-month high, one can’t help but feel optimistic. So, what’s coming up for BTC in terms of innovatio...

Macro and Crypto

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Novogratz returns for a look back at 2022, on lessons learned, and ideas on how the digital asset space can move forward into the next cycle. In ...

The Metaverse is Here and It's Mind-blowing

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to see the future of the internet? Well, grab your beverage of choice and settle in for a transformative interview. Eric Pulier, Founder...

Why Bitcoin "Is in a Buy Zone"

27 Jan 2023

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Bitcoin prices soon pushing $45,000 is not improbable, says technical analyst Dave the Wave. He spoke with Marco Olivera who is joined by Ash Benningt...

New Hope for FTX Users

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A report in the New York Post is signaling growing optimism from the people now running FTX that a significant portion of the funds lost by the bankru...

Is the Era of Centralization Over?

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“The End of the 'Centralization Era' in Crypto," claimed Adam Lavine and Shingo Lavine, co-founders and co-CEOs of crypto storage platform Ethos.io,...

Is a Genesis Solution Really Imminent?

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first hearing in the crypto lender Genesis's bankruptcy brought a surprising amount of optimism for a swift resolution. Ash Bennington asks James ...

Crypto Prices Plow Ahead Despite Genesis Bankruptcy

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptocurrencies staged another rally over the weekend after uncertainty surrounding the Genesis bankruptcy story dissipated. Ash Bennington talks abo...

The World According to Punk6529, Part II

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is nothing more epic (or important) than a deep dive between Raoul and Punk6529. In this head-spinning, 2 1/2 hour follow-up conversation with o...

Where The Best Returns Have Migrated

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coming right in the middle of the industry’s most challenging period so far, Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal’s conversation with Franklin...

What Will Be the Impact of the Genesis Bankruptcy?

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The seemingly-inevitable happened: crypto lender Genesis officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Ash Bennington is joined by Ram Ahluwa...

Genesis Expected to File for Bankruptcy

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to multiple media reports, the ongoing liquidity crunch at crypto lender Genesis is proving insurmountable and the company is preparing to f...

Are Bitcoin Miners in the Clear?

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin is holding steady after the recent surge — but can it last? And why was it so significant for bitcoin miners? Marco Olivera is joined by Wil...

Bitcoin Leads Crypto Prices Rally

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The total crypto market cap has returned above $1 trillion, with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies enjoying a long overdue bounce. On this Real Visio...

The SEC Is Suing Gemini and Genesis

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis are both being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations they offered unre...

SBF Gives His Account of FTX's Downfall as It Recovers $5B

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Bankman-Fried just can’t stop talking. Even after his arrest and as he awaits trial, the former FTX CEO posted his account of why Alameda and, i...

Is Play-to-Earn Dead? An Introduction to GameFi

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the current relentless news flow in crypto, it's easy to forget that many people are still having fun, including those who are building the futur...

DCG vs Gemini Gets Ugly, Coinbase to Make Big Cuts

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss is calling for Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert to be fired, accusing him of fraud. On today’s show, As...

Just Another Bear Market Rally?

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The stock market continued to rally on Monday, pushing higher from Friday’s big gains with the technology sector leading the way. At the time of thi...

U.S. Prosecutors Are "Digging Into" DCG

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to Bloomberg sources, U.S. prosecutors are looking at transactions between Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its beleaguered ...

Genesis Mulls Bankruptcy, Celsius Ex-CEO Gets Sued

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Genesis Global Trading, a key player in making the crypto markets tick, is laying off staff and reportedly contemplating filing for bankruptcy. On thi...

Celsius Users Suffer Defeat in Court

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A bankruptcy judge has delivered a blow to all users with funds trapped in Celsius Network's interest-bearing accounts. On today’s show, Marco Olive...

Will 2023 Be the Year of DeFi?

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2022 was a bad year for centralized exchanges. FTX imploded in a massive scandal. Binance continues to attract questions. Coinbase stock is trading at...

What Will Post-FTX Regulation Look Like?

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the FTX collapse, 2023 could see sweeping changes to crypto regulatory standards. Ari Redbord, the head of legal and regulatory affairs...

Raoul Pal Adventures in Crypto - The World According to Punk6529

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the final day of Real Vision Crypto Holidays, we present to you this Best-Of interview with Punk 6529. This is without question the Real Vision int...

Raoul Pal Adventures in Crypto - NFTs Have Changed Publishing and Film Forever

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the fourth day of Real Vision Crypto Holidays, we present to you this Best-Of interview with Ben Mezrich. A best-selling author, screenwriter, and ...

Raoul Pal Adventures in Crypto - The Macro King Arthur of Crypto

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the third day of Real Vision Crypto Holidays, we present to you this Best-Of interview with Arthur Hayes. It was a long time coming but well worth ...

Raoul Pal Adventures in Crypto - Balaji's Network State

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the second day of Real Vision Crypto Holidays, we present to you this Best-Of interview with Balaji Srinivasan. You say you want a “deep dive”?...

Raoul Pal Adventures in Crypto - Is Gaming the Key to Mass Adoption?

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the first day of Real Vision Crypto Holidays, we present to you this Best-Of interview with Yat Siu. Last year, gaming revenues outpaced film and m...

FTX, Alameda Execs Plead Guilty to Fraud

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Never a dull moment in the FTX saga. One of the exchange’s co-founders, Gary Wang, and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison have pleaded gui...

Sam Bankman-Fried Could be Headed to the U.S. Today

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple media reports suggest former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has made a U-turn and signed extradition papers that could see him sent back to the Un...

Visa Explores Crypto Auto-payments on Ethereum

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Visa has signaled its long-term bullishness on the potential of the Ethereum blockchain with a paper that explores how to make auto-payments possible ...

Is a Spot Bitcoin ETF More Improbable Than Ever Before?

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grayscale Investments is considering a tender offer for 20% of shares in its GBTC fund as its quest to turn it into a Bitcoin ETF continues to hit reg...

Binance Auditor Halts All Crypto Work

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Binance auditor Mazars has reportedly paused all crypto-related work, going as far as scraping off its recent Binance proof-of-reserves report from th...

U.S. Lawmakers Crack Down on Crypto

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

U.S Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at hindering criminal transactions in the ...

SBF Appears in Court, Binance Worries Mount

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in court in the Bahamas for the first time where his lawyers argued for a bail. Meanwhile, his arch-enemy, B...

SBF Gets Arrested: Now What? – RV Crypto Twitter Spaces

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

By now you probably know that Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in the Bahamas. He’s been denied bail, pending extradition to the U.S., and faces ...

Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested, Charged in the U.S.

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), co-founder and former CEO of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, has been arrested in the Bahamas after U.S. federal prosecutor...

Binance's "Audited Proof of Reserves" Raises Doubts

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A report prepared for Binance by French accounting firm Mazars was meant to reassure investors that the crypto exchange’s reserves are what it claim...

The Next Ethereum Upgrade: What & When

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is urging publicly traded companies to come clean about any sort of exposure or vulnerability they may hav...

Celsius Users Have Something to Cheer

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has authorized the return of funds to some users of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network - but there are big caveats. At the...

3AC, Grayscale Face New Legal Challenges

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hedge fund Fir Tree Capital Management is suing Grayscale Investments, the operator of the world's largest Bitcoin fund, for "potential mismanagement ...

Circle's SPAC Is Down the Drain

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

USDC issuer Circle has abandoned its plan to go public via a “special purpose acquisition company” merger with Concorde Acquisition Corp, which is...

So, How Much Are We Talking Here?

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prominent among the casualties of FTX’s collapse is Genesis Global Capital, a lending arm of crypto empire Digital Currency Group. And, when Genesis...

WSJ Raises New Questions About Tether Loans

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tether is discovering that, once asked, questions about its financial position will persist. Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the larg...

SBF Tries To Spin the NYT

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was a long-booked interview barely anyone believed would actually happen. But Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder and former CEO of bankrupt c...

This Is Why Crypto Will Live

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an abundance of bankruptcies, multiple market crashes, proliferating scams, and a lot of plain old bad news, you’d be forgiven for feeling a l...

BlockFi Wants Its Robinhood Shares From SBF

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just hours after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, crypto lender BlockFi fired off another court motion, this time aimed at Sam Bankman-Fri...

BlockFi Writes Its Own Chapter 11

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto lender BlockFi has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S., becoming the latest company to collapse due to an FTX shockwave that...

FTX Says Much of Its Crypto Is Gone

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Revealing that a “substantial amount” of the collapsed crypto exchange’s assets are either missing or stolen, attorney for new management James ...

Is Genesis the Next Domino To Fall?

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin fell to $15,600 on Monday evening as mainstream media outlets honed in on Genesis, the digital-assets brokerage arm of the Digital Currency Gr...

Exploiter Moves Funds as FTX Requests Help

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

That $600 million or so stolen shortly after collapsed crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy just over a week ago has since been converted into eno...

New CEO Ray: FTX Beats Enron’s Bottom

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Never in my career have I seen such a complete failure of corporate controls and such a complete absence of trustworthy financial information as occu...

Raoul Pal: Real Vision - NFTs and the Evolution of Art

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alpha Centauri Kid (ACK) is one of the most respected artists in the NFT world. In this special episode, ACK reveals to guest host Sergio Silva the mu...

Congress Would Like a Word With SBF and CZ

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Block is reporting that U.S. federal lawmakers want to question Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, about the bankrupt crypto ex...

Web3 Wednesday – RV Twitter Spaces

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At the top of today’s Web3 Wednesday, we’re joined by Zeneca, the founder and CEO of Zen Academy and a seed investor in Blur Marketplace. We talk ...

Is BlockFi About to BK?

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that BlockFi is preparing for a potential bankruptcy filing after the crypto lender halted withdrawals from its p...

Crypto Update: Ask Me Anything With Raoul Pal

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a wild week or so for crypto and macro investors alike. The FTX fiasco has clouded the future of DeFi and NFTs, the broader economic lands...

How Far Will the FTX Contagion Spread?

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CoinDesk is reporting that blockchain data show that at least some of the estimated $600 million in funds stolen during Friday’s hack of bankrupt cr...

FTX Goes Bankrupt and Gets Hacked

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"FTX has been hacked. FTX apps are malware. Delete them. Chat is open. Don't go on FTX site as it might download Trojans." That message from an FTX ad...

Can FTX Be Fixed?

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty-four hours is an eternity in the crypto world. Since yesterday's Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Binance announced it would not go ahead wit...

Web3 Wednesday – RV Twitter Spaces

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Web3 Wednesday, we welcome @KookCapitalLLC for a conversation about the state of the market and the longer-term implications...

What We Know About the Binance-FTX Bombshell

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's only been 24 hours since the Binance-is-buying-FTX bombshell dropped, but there’s already a lot to unpack and analyze – notably, that “is”...

Binance To Acquire FTX - RV Twitter Spaces

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been an incredibly eventful day in the crypto market: Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, has agreed to buy its top compe...

Binance Agrees to Acquire FTX

08 Nov 2022

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“We have come to an agreement on a strategic transaction with Binance for FTX.com,” tweeted FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried at 11:03 a.m. ET, thus cont...

Binance Squares Off With FTX

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to crypto, this battle is as heavy as it gets. Last week's CoinDesk report that questioned the financial health of Alameda Research, the...

Raoul Pal Visits the Growth Minds Podcast

05 Nov 2022

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In this special episode, Raoul Pal joins Sean Kim of the Growth Minds podcast to share some of the best career advice he’s ever received and to expl...

What Do ETH Yields Look Like Post-Merge?

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coinbase's third-quarter earnings missed the mark, as crypto winter continues to take its toll. At the top of today's Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefin...

Raoul Pal: Real Vision - The Who, What, and Why of Building a Better Financial System

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Blockchain.com co-founder and CEO Peter Smith has been around the crypto space longer than just about anyone. He’s both a survivor and a true pione...

Web3 Wednesday

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Web3 Wednesday, we wade into the Art Gobbler craze, including the question of influencer ethics and the importance of disclo...

J.P. Morgan Makes a DeFi Move

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Onyx by J.P. Morgan announced it carried out its first trade on the public blockchain, a “live cross-currency transaction” executed in cooperation...

Crypto Winter Forces New Layoffs

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital, one of the key players in the crypto space, is reportedly contemplating cutting as much as 20% of its staff as crypto...

XRP Finds a New Ally in Coinbase

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a surprise move last night, Coinbase announced it would be filing an amicus brief to join Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP, in its lawsuit again...

Dogecoin Surges on the Musk Effect

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The price of Dogecoin doubled over the weekend, a roundabout consequence of Elon Musk finally closing a deal to buy Twitter. At the top of today’s R...

Raoul Pal on Google Web3 Fireside Chat

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal joins Google’s Raphael Hyde for a one-hour chat about all things macro, markets, a...

"The Bird Is Freed," as Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finally – after months of rumor and speculation, multiple U-turns, courtroom drama, and, of course, a steady stream of s**t-tweets – Elon Musk has...

Raoul Pal: Real Vision - The Future of Entertainment Is Borderless

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It hasn’t been long since Raoul and Tom Bilyeu, the co-founder and host of Impact Theory, last spoke – but they sure do have a ton of stuff to cat...

Does FTX’s SBF Want a Stablecoin War?

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried recently tweeted about a "Second Great Stablecoin War," few took it to mean the crypto exchange was working on its own ...

Web3 Wednesday – RV Crypto Twitter Spaces

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Web3 Wednesday, we discuss hot topics of conversation around the space. Is centralization the road to mass adoption? How wil...

Shorts Get Squeezed as Crypto Rallies

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top 10 cryptocurrencies are finally enjoying positive price action after weeks of consolidation. According to data from C...

Would Twitter’s Wallet Work Better Than Meta’s?

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This story about Twitter originated, of course, on Twitter: Front-end engineer and source of multiple tech scoops Jane Manchun Wong says the social ne...

Raoul Pal on The Superteam Podcast

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal visits the Superteam Podcast to talk “micro” and “macro,” inflation versus deflation, and Real Vision...

FTX Accounts Hacked Via 3Commas API

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hackers siphoned millions of dollars from FTX users through a phishing scam on a fake 3Commas website in the latest exploit of crypto security. At the...

Fintech Is Coming for Web3

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Plaid is launching a new crypto-native product, Wallet Onboard, that will support an array of digital wallets that serve various blockchains. At the t...

Raoul Pal: Real Vision - Arthur Hayes Is the Macro King of Crypto

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a long time coming, but we finally got Arthur Hayes and Raoul Pal together to talk about the big picture – and it’s well worth the wait....

When Will Bitcoin Break Out?

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla’s third-quarter earnings report revealed that it continues to HODL its remaining Bitcoin, after a bombshell announcement of a big sale during ...

Web3 Wednesday – RV Crypto Twitter Spaces

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Web3 Wednesday, we lead with updates on the RVPC NFT community and October discounts for RVPC subscriptions. We also talk ab...

EU Wants To Curb Crypto Mining

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Blockchains feature prominently in the European Union's new action plan to digitalize the energy system. The world’s largest trading bloc is trying ...

The Eyes of Texas Are Upon FTX

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Texas State Securities Board revealed in a court filing that it’s investigating FTX US and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried for offering unregister...

Raoul Pal on The Tech on Top Podcast

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Raoul Pal, Real Vision’s co-founder and CEO, visits Jessica Walker to talk about macro investing, the current crypto environment, and how to manage ...

Blockchain Gaming Enjoys Influx of Big Money

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto winter lingers, but DappRadar reports metaverse projects and blockchain-based gaming saw inflows of $1.3 billion during the third quarter. Gami...

Raoul Pal on The Business Casual Podcast With Nora Ali

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal joins Business Casual's Nora Ali to discuss the state of the economy, the fast adoption and increasing utilit...

Ask Me Anything w/ Raoul Pal

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Real Vision Co-Founder & CEO, Raoul Pal, answers the internets questions and covers everything from macro & crypto to wine, scuba diving, food and art...

Tether Shakes up Its Portfolio

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The company behind Tether, the world's largest asset-backed stablecoin by market capitalization, has cut its commercial paper holdings to zero. Tether...

Raoul Pal: Real Vision - Jarrod Dicker’s Guide To Investing in Web3

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jarrod Dicker is a partner at TCG, where he invests in Web3, blockchain, and other tech that connects fans with creators. Jarrod joins Raoul Pal to ta...