In this episode of the Bankless podcast, the hosts celebrate Bitcoin's milestone of reaching $100,000 by exploring its journey from the beginning to now. They delve into the broader market effects, highlighting the surge in stablecoin supply, the rise of Ether, and XRP's ascent to the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, alongside a notable increase in institutional investments through ETFs. The discussion also touches on the growing trend of "crypto debanking," sparked by Marc Andreessen's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, and the potential impact of the SEC's new chairman nomination, Paul Atkins, who is seen positively by the crypto community. Additionally, they highlight significant developments in DeFi, including the Hyperliquid airdrop and the fall of the Artifact NFT platform.
