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Arthur Hayes: How the 2008 Bailout Gave Birth to Bitcoin In an August 23, 2026 video interview with Altcoin Daily, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes Arthur Hayes recalled that in the 2008 crisis, Washington didn't bail out Bear Stearns directly — it had JP Morgan buy the bank for $2 backed by massive loans, a sweetheart deal for JP Morgan. Lehman then failed, and regulators found they didn't really like free markets after all. Major bank CEOs trekked to Washington and walked away with roughly $700 billion in taxpayer money, while Goldman bankers kept their bonuses and ordinary people lost their homes. He argues the U.S. broke its promise of sound money in the bailout — and Bitcoin was born as a response to that broken trust.

Arthur Hayes: How the 2008 Bailout Gave Birth to Bitcoin In an August 23, 2026 video interview with Altcoin Daily, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes Arthur Hayes recalled that in the 2008 crisis, Washington didn't bail out Bear Stearns directly — it had JP Morgan buy the bank for $2 backed by massive loans, a sweetheart deal for JP Morgan. Lehman then failed, and regulators found they didn't really like free markets after all. Major bank CEOs trekked to Washington and walked away with roughly $700 billion in taxpayer money, while Goldman bankers kept their bonuses and ordinary people lost their homes. He argues the U.S. broke its promise of sound money in the bailout — and Bitcoin was born as a response to that broken trust.

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CZ: I Definitely Underestimated the Growth of RWA Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) CZ 🔶 BNB said during the Binance Clubhouse Bali 2026 Community Q&A on August 23 that until about a year and a half ago, he did not expect RWA to grow to such a large scale, but now he is beginning to understand its appeal. He also admitted that he once thought NFTs would not become popular and did not expect meme coins to gain so much traction. CZ said there have been many trends in crypto that he did not see coming at first, and that he often only came to understand them after they became popular.

CZ: I Definitely Underestimated the Growth of RWA Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) CZ 🔶 BNB said during the Binance Clubhouse Bali 2026 Community Q&A on August 23 that until about a year and a half ago, he did not expect RWA to grow to such a large scale, but now he is beginning to understand its appeal. He also admitted that he once thought NFTs would not become popular and did not expect meme coins to gain so much traction. CZ said there have been many trends in crypto that he did not see coming at first, and that he often only came to understand them after they became popular.

34,134 views • 3 days ago

Michael Saylor: The Single Most Important Thing Right Now Is to Fix the Credit Business At Strategy's Q2 2026 investor Q&A, livestreamed on Aug. 17, regarding the company's future business blueprint and capital allocation strategy, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor Michael Saylor stated that Strategy aims to be the JPMorgan of digital assets, though without copying traditional banking models. He emphasized that building on holding 4% of the global Bitcoin supply, the key lies in developing products on top of Bitcoin, such as digital equity MSTR and digital credit STRC. The single most important task right now is fixing the digital credit business, as fixing credit will expand equity premiums and drive the company's valuation toward hundreds of billions or even a trillion dollars.

Michael Saylor: The Single Most Important Thing Right Now Is to Fix the Credit Business At Strategy's Q2 2026 investor Q&A, livestreamed on Aug. 17, regarding the company's future business blueprint and capital allocation strategy, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor Michael Saylor stated that Strategy aims to be the JPMorgan of digital assets, though without copying traditional banking models. He emphasized that building on holding 4% of the global Bitcoin supply, the key lies in developing products on top of Bitcoin, such as digital equity MSTR and digital credit STRC. The single most important task right now is fixing the digital credit business, as fixing credit will expand equity premiums and drive the company's valuation toward hundreds of billions or even a trillion dollars.

63,707 views • 7 days ago

CZ: The UAE Probably Has the Most Progressive Crypto Regulation Today On August 27, 2026, CZ CZ 🔶 BNB said at Bitcoin Asia 2026 that countries are advancing the crypto industry in different areas, with the UAE probably having the most progressive crypto regulation today. He said Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) had granted Binance com a global license covering almost all of its products, although the UAE has yet to issue major stablecoins. The U.S. is focusing more heavily on stablecoins, while the CFTC is moving quickly on federal futures and derivatives licenses. Japan is relatively advanced, while Singapore remains more conservative. Pakistan's regulations are progressing quickly, but implementation has yet to catch up. In Kazakhstan, Binance has strong banking support.

CZ: The UAE Probably Has the Most Progressive Crypto Regulation Today On August 27, 2026, CZ CZ 🔶 BNB said at Bitcoin Asia 2026 that countries are advancing the crypto industry in different areas, with the UAE probably having the most progressive crypto regulation today. He said Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) had granted Binance com a global license covering almost all of its products, although the UAE has yet to issue major stablecoins. The U.S. is focusing more heavily on stablecoins, while the CFTC is moving quickly on federal futures and derivatives licenses. Japan is relatively advanced, while Singapore remains more conservative. Pakistan's regulations are progressing quickly, but implementation has yet to catch up. In Kazakhstan, Binance has strong banking support.

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CZ: I Wouldn't Advise Young People to Sell Their Home and Go All In on Crypto Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) CZ 🔶 BNB said during the Binance Clubhouse Bali 2026 Community Q&A on August 23 that he would not advise young people to sell their home and go all in on crypto, especially if the property represents most of their wealth. CZ said he sold his apartment to buy Bitcoin in 2014 because he had strong confidence in BTC's long-term growth, and even if Bitcoin had gone to zero, his lifestyle would not have been affected. But not everyone can afford that outcome. For most people, he recommends regularly investing just 1%–10% of their income in leading crypto assets they believe in.

CZ: I Wouldn't Advise Young People to Sell Their Home and Go All In on Crypto Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) CZ 🔶 BNB said during the Binance Clubhouse Bali 2026 Community Q&A on August 23 that he would not advise young people to sell their home and go all in on crypto, especially if the property represents most of their wealth. CZ said he sold his apartment to buy Bitcoin in 2014 because he had strong confidence in BTC's long-term growth, and even if Bitcoin had gone to zero, his lifestyle would not have been affected. But not everyone can afford that outcome. For most people, he recommends regularly investing just 1%–10% of their income in leading crypto assets they believe in.

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CZ: An Hour a Day Learning Something New Matters More Than Any Investment Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) CZ 🔶 BNB said at the Binance Clubhouse Bali 2026 Community Q&A on August 23 that his advice to young people is to "spend 30 to 60 minutes learning every day." He said everyone's situation is different, so advice like "buy this" or "sell that" may not work for everyone. CZ suggested spending an hour daily learning through YouTube, X, or AI, but said it should be deliberate and focused. When using AI, he recommended going three to five levels deeper with every question. He added that learning every day can gradually change how people think and analyze problems, helping them make better decisions over time.

CZ: An Hour a Day Learning Something New Matters More Than Any Investment Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) CZ 🔶 BNB said at the Binance Clubhouse Bali 2026 Community Q&A on August 23 that his advice to young people is to "spend 30 to 60 minutes learning every day." He said everyone's situation is different, so advice like "buy this" or "sell that" may not work for everyone. CZ suggested spending an hour daily learning through YouTube, X, or AI, but said it should be deliberate and focused. When using AI, he recommended going three to five levels deeper with every question. He added that learning every day can gradually change how people think and analyze problems, helping them make better decisions over time.

26,737 views • 4 days ago

Arthur Hayes: Why US Treasury Buybacks Are Pumping Bitcoin In an August 23, 2026 video interview with Altcoin Daily, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes Arthur Hayes said Treasury Secretary Bessent announced at least doubling long-end bond buybacks, sending the 10-year yield to 4.75% with 5% possibly in sight. He argued that despite strong inflation, steady growth and the 2-year yield running 50–60 basis points above the effective fed funds rate — all pointing to hikes — the Fed won't actually raise rates, because the Treasury must keep issuing short-term bills to keep the market functioning. Buybacks mean more liquidity, with more money chasing scarce assets like Bitcoin. He added that once the market truly fears yield curve control, Bitcoin could quickly rise to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Arthur Hayes: Why US Treasury Buybacks Are Pumping Bitcoin In an August 23, 2026 video interview with Altcoin Daily, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes Arthur Hayes said Treasury Secretary Bessent announced at least doubling long-end bond buybacks, sending the 10-year yield to 4.75% with 5% possibly in sight. He argued that despite strong inflation, steady growth and the 2-year yield running 50–60 basis points above the effective fed funds rate — all pointing to hikes — the Fed won't actually raise rates, because the Treasury must keep issuing short-term bills to keep the market functioning. Buybacks mean more liquidity, with more money chasing scarce assets like Bitcoin. He added that once the market truly fears yield curve control, Bitcoin could quickly rise to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

22,614 views • 3 days ago

CZ on Trump's Push to Bring Hyperliquid to the U.S.: A Win for the Entire Crypto Industry Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) CZ 🔶 BNB said at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2026 on August 19 that President Trump had mentioned CFTC Chairman Michael Selig was working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. market, potentially opening an important path for decentralized trading services. CZ said that if this model is allowed in the U.S., the benefits would extend beyond Hyperliquid, with more perpetual DEXs and decentralized services likely to follow. International centralized exchanges could also benefit from deeper U.S. liquidity and better execution prices for crypto users.

CZ on Trump's Push to Bring Hyperliquid to the U.S.: A Win for the Entire Crypto Industry Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) CZ 🔶 BNB said at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2026 on August 19 that President Trump had mentioned CFTC Chairman Michael Selig was working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. market, potentially opening an important path for decentralized trading services. CZ said that if this model is allowed in the U.S., the benefits would extend beyond Hyperliquid, with more perpetual DEXs and decentralized services likely to follow. International centralized exchanges could also benefit from deeper U.S. liquidity and better execution prices for crypto users.

59,568 views • 11 days ago

Pump fun Co-founder: I genuinely don't believe in decentralization On August 8, 2026, Pump fun co-founder Noah Tweedale stated in an interview with Crypto Insider that he is a massive bear on decentralization. He believes that looking back at internet history, the ultimate winners were companies that controlled the full stack and provided excellent user experiences, rather than underlying infrastructure. He genuinely does not believe in decentralization, stating that the Pump Foundation solely cares about user experience. Using Solana as an example, he believes on-chain activity has migrated to the relatively centralized Solana because the user experience on Ethereum is poor. As long as the end-user experience is optimal, users do not care if the underlying chain is decentralized.

Pump fun Co-founder: I genuinely don't believe in decentralization On August 8, 2026, Pump fun co-founder Noah Tweedale stated in an interview with Crypto Insider that he is a massive bear on decentralization. He believes that looking back at internet history, the ultimate winners were companies that controlled the full stack and provided excellent user experiences, rather than underlying infrastructure. He genuinely does not believe in decentralization, stating that the Pump Foundation solely cares about user experience. Using Solana as an example, he believes on-chain activity has migrated to the relatively centralized Solana because the user experience on Ethereum is poor. As long as the end-user experience is optimal, users do not care if the underlying chain is decentralized.

61,152 views • 15 days ago

Arthur Hayes: Why Did BitMEX Choose to End Its Operations? On August 22, 2026, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said in an interview that BitMEX’s decision to cease operations was not due to a hack or regulatory pressure, but rather a decision made voluntarily by the team. He revealed that after discussions among the three founders, they concluded that the company was no longer profitable and was instead continuing to consume resources, leading them to decide to shut down operations. Arthur Hayes stated that BitMEX’s ownership had remained unchanged throughout its 13-year history, and the board ultimately reached a unanimous decision to end the business, with the team choosing to leave on their own terms.

Arthur Hayes: Why Did BitMEX Choose to End Its Operations? On August 22, 2026, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said in an interview that BitMEX’s decision to cease operations was not due to a hack or regulatory pressure, but rather a decision made voluntarily by the team. He revealed that after discussions among the three founders, they concluded that the company was no longer profitable and was instead continuing to consume resources, leading them to decide to shut down operations. Arthur Hayes stated that BitMEX’s ownership had remained unchanged throughout its 13-year history, and the board ultimately reached a unanimous decision to end the business, with the team choosing to leave on their own terms.

21,908 views • 6 days ago

CZ: Crypto Illegal Activity Rate Is 100x Lower Than Traditional Finance On July 31, 2026, Binance founder CZ CZ 🔶 BNB said in an interview at the ASEAN Tech Summit that the crypto industry has long faced criticism over illegal transactions, but the data tells a different story. According to the figures discussed, illegal activity accounts for around 0.0014% of crypto transactions, far below the 2%–5% estimated for traditional finance. CZ argued that blockchain’s transparency and traceability make fund flows easier to analyze and monitor. He emphasized that criminal activity should be separated from the technology itself: just because criminals use banks or fiat currencies does not mean the banking system or currencies themselves are the problem.

CZ: Crypto Illegal Activity Rate Is 100x Lower Than Traditional Finance On July 31, 2026, Binance founder CZ CZ 🔶 BNB said in an interview at the ASEAN Tech Summit that the crypto industry has long faced criticism over illegal transactions, but the data tells a different story. According to the figures discussed, illegal activity accounts for around 0.0014% of crypto transactions, far below the 2%–5% estimated for traditional finance. CZ argued that blockchain’s transparency and traceability make fund flows easier to analyze and monitor. He emphasized that criminal activity should be separated from the technology itself: just because criminals use banks or fiat currencies does not mean the banking system or currencies themselves are the problem.

50,955 views • 18 days ago

CZ: Young people shouldn't over-save and should reinvest resources in themselves On December 13, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao stated in an interview with Pakistani social entrepreneur Bilal Bin Saqib that his most fundamental way of learning is reading books. He advised young people to prioritize risk management, noting that since they have strong future earning potential, they can afford to take higher risks and should avoid excessive saving. Instead, they should invest resources in themselves to build their personal skill sets. Source：

CZ: Young people shouldn't over-save and should reinvest resources in themselves On December 13, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao stated in an interview with Pakistani social entrepreneur Bilal Bin Saqib that his most fundamental way of learning is reading books. He advised young people to prioritize risk management, noting that since they have strong future earning potential, they can afford to take higher risks and should avoid excessive saving. Instead, they should invest resources in themselves to build their personal skill sets. Source：

564,413 views • 7 months ago

CME CEO: Hyperliquid Is Driving U.S. Markets Toward 24/7 Trading On August 20, CME CEO Terry Duffy said at a CFTC meeting that CME wants to launch a 24/7 oil trading market in the U.S., because similar markets on decentralized finance platforms are already beginning to influence traditional finance. He noted that even if these markets are not legal for U.S. participants, users can still access them through VPNs, and their impact on traditional financial markets is already being felt.Duffy believes 24/7 trading will eventually become the norm across financial markets.

CME CEO: Hyperliquid Is Driving U.S. Markets Toward 24/7 Trading On August 20, CME CEO Terry Duffy said at a CFTC meeting that CME wants to launch a 24/7 oil trading market in the U.S., because similar markets on decentralized finance platforms are already beginning to influence traditional finance. He noted that even if these markets are not legal for U.S. participants, users can still access them through VPNs, and their impact on traditional financial markets is already being felt.Duffy believes 24/7 trading will eventually become the norm across financial markets.

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U.S. CFTC Chair: If the CLARITY Act Remains Stalled, We Will Move Ahead With Crypto Market Rules U.S. CFTC Chair Mike Selig Mike Selig said at the inaugural Innovation Advisory Committee on August 21 that if Democratic obstruction continues to stall the CLARITY Act, the CFTC will use its existing statutory authority to establish a regulatory framework for crypto asset markets. Selig said he has directed staff to explore rules that could allow both existing registrants and currently unregistered crypto exchanges to be designated as a specialized "crypto asset DCM," where they could offer leveraged or margined crypto trading under CFTC oversight. If the bill ultimately fails to advance, the CFTC will move quickly to propose the new rules.

U.S. CFTC Chair: If the CLARITY Act Remains Stalled, We Will Move Ahead With Crypto Market Rules U.S. CFTC Chair Mike Selig Mike Selig said at the inaugural Innovation Advisory Committee on August 21 that if Democratic obstruction continues to stall the CLARITY Act, the CFTC will use its existing statutory authority to establish a regulatory framework for crypto asset markets. Selig said he has directed staff to explore rules that could allow both existing registrants and currently unregistered crypto exchanges to be designated as a specialized "crypto asset DCM," where they could offer leveraged or margined crypto trading under CFTC oversight. If the bill ultimately fails to advance, the CFTC will move quickly to propose the new rules.

26,276 views • 10 days ago

Cathie Wood: $28 Billion Bitcoin Deleveraging Caused Heavy Losses On January 26, 2026, speaking on Fox Business, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood explained that Bitcoin's recent pullback was caused by a $28 billion deleveraging event triggered by a Binance software glitch on October 10. She stated that the selling pressure is largely behind us and predicts Bitcoin will consolidate in the $80,000 to $90,000 range before ending the four-year cycle's downside and resuming its upward trend. Source:

Cathie Wood: $28 Billion Bitcoin Deleveraging Caused Heavy Losses On January 26, 2026, speaking on Fox Business, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood explained that Bitcoin's recent pullback was caused by a $28 billion deleveraging event triggered by a Binance software glitch on October 10. She stated that the selling pressure is largely behind us and predicts Bitcoin will consolidate in the $80,000 to $90,000 range before ending the four-year cycle's downside and resuming its upward trend. Source:

464,639 views • 7 months ago

Wintermute CEO: My Biggest Concern About Hyperliquid Is U.S. Regulation Wintermute CEO Evgeny wishful_cynic said in an August 11 interview with The Archive Pod that Hyperliquid has performed well in RWA, commodities, and equity trading, but faces two major long-term challenges: regulation and throughput. He said that if Hyperliquid is eventually required to implement KYC and wants to compete with traditional markets such as CME and Nasdaq, it may have to become increasingly centralized.

Wintermute CEO: My Biggest Concern About Hyperliquid Is U.S. Regulation Wintermute CEO Evgeny wishful_cynic said in an August 11 interview with The Archive Pod that Hyperliquid has performed well in RWA, commodities, and equity trading, but faces two major long-term challenges: regulation and throughput. He said that if Hyperliquid is eventually required to implement KYC and wants to compete with traditional markets such as CME and Nasdaq, it may have to become increasingly centralized.

37,073 views • 17 days ago

Circle CEO: What Real-World Financial Problems Can Stablecoins Solve First? On August 19, 2026, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Jeremy Allaire - jerallaire.arc said during the earnings call AMA that stablecoins are moving from the digital asset market into real-world finance, where they are already being used for working capital, collateral, settlement, and payments. As real-world assets become tokenized, stablecoins are also supporting savings, investment, and cross-border payments, while businesses, fintech companies, and banks are integrating them into cross-border settlement. He believes stablecoins are already solving real-world financial needs at scale and will expand into more use cases with the growth of AI agents and programmable money.

Circle CEO: What Real-World Financial Problems Can Stablecoins Solve First? On August 19, 2026, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Jeremy Allaire - jerallaire.arc said during the earnings call AMA that stablecoins are moving from the digital asset market into real-world finance, where they are already being used for working capital, collateral, settlement, and payments. As real-world assets become tokenized, stablecoins are also supporting savings, investment, and cross-border payments, while businesses, fintech companies, and banks are integrating them into cross-border settlement. He believes stablecoins are already solving real-world financial needs at scale and will expand into more use cases with the growth of AI agents and programmable money.

22,887 views • 10 days ago

Strategy CEO: Bitcoin Accumulation to Resume This Year According to FOX Business, Strategy CEO Phong Le Phong Le stated that the company plans to resume accumulating Bitcoin later this year, despite recent sales of portions of its holdings that drew market scrutiny. Le noted that Strategy has purchased around 175,000 Bitcoin since the beginning of the year while selling roughly 7,000 BTC, making its buying volume about 25 times greater than its sales. He emphasized that proceeds from recent sales were used to support preferred stock dividends, share repurchases, and US dollar reserves, and the company will return to buying more Bitcoin throughout the course of the year.

Strategy CEO: Bitcoin Accumulation to Resume This Year According to FOX Business, Strategy CEO Phong Le Phong Le stated that the company plans to resume accumulating Bitcoin later this year, despite recent sales of portions of its holdings that drew market scrutiny. Le noted that Strategy has purchased around 175,000 Bitcoin since the beginning of the year while selling roughly 7,000 BTC, making its buying volume about 25 times greater than its sales. He emphasized that proceeds from recent sales were used to support preferred stock dividends, share repurchases, and US dollar reserves, and the company will return to buying more Bitcoin throughout the course of the year.

37,617 views • 19 days ago

WGC CEO: Why Bitcoin Will Eventually Go to Zero On August 5, 2026, David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council and Chair of the FMSB Precious Metals Working Group, said in an interview that Bitcoin's movement is highly correlated with high-risk assets, failing to decouple and hedge risk as expected; in contrast, gold possesses safe-haven characteristics that move inversely. Therefore, he advocates that Bitcoin holders should allocate gold for mutual hedging. Furthermore, although stablecoins have practical value in the institutional and asset-collateralized spaces, Bitcoin lacks the public trust enjoyed by fiat currencies, as well as the backing of central banks and major financial institutions. The lack of concrete application scenarios and support is the core reason it will eventually fall to zero.

WGC CEO: Why Bitcoin Will Eventually Go to Zero On August 5, 2026, David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council and Chair of the FMSB Precious Metals Working Group, said in an interview that Bitcoin's movement is highly correlated with high-risk assets, failing to decouple and hedge risk as expected; in contrast, gold possesses safe-haven characteristics that move inversely. Therefore, he advocates that Bitcoin holders should allocate gold for mutual hedging. Furthermore, although stablecoins have practical value in the institutional and asset-collateralized spaces, Bitcoin lacks the public trust enjoyed by fiat currencies, as well as the backing of central banks and major financial institutions. The lack of concrete application scenarios and support is the core reason it will eventually fall to zero.

33,785 views • 17 days ago

CZ Recalls the 2014 Chicago Conference: 19-Year-Old Vitalik Brought Up Ethereum to Anyone He Met Binance founder CZ reviewed the history of the digital asset industry during a live broadcast at the DC Blockchain Summit 2026 on March 18. CZ summarized that the crypto industry has gone through a journey of being "ignored for the first 5 years, fought against for the next 5 years, and now finally accepted." He reflected that industry conferences in 2014 only had about 200 attendees, noting that a 19-year-old Vitalik was talking about Ethereum to everyone back then—which is now an asset worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

CZ Recalls the 2014 Chicago Conference: 19-Year-Old Vitalik Brought Up Ethereum to Anyone He Met Binance founder CZ reviewed the history of the digital asset industry during a live broadcast at the DC Blockchain Summit 2026 on March 18. CZ summarized that the crypto industry has gone through a journey of being "ignored for the first 5 years, fought against for the next 5 years, and now finally accepted." He reflected that industry conferences in 2014 only had about 200 attendees, noting that a 19-year-old Vitalik was talking about Ethereum to everyone back then—which is now an asset worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

252,419 views • 5 months ago