Bitcoin Uptober Loading? Live w/ Benjamin Cowen

Summary

Host Gary recaps weekend crypto news, including the failed BIP 110 Bitcoin fork, Trump-associated token controversy, Robinhood’s UK crypto launch, North Korean AI hacking, and Brazil’s new withdrawal rules. In a market pulse interview, Lennox Lie of OKX discusses the importance of inflation data for Bitcoin’s potential bottom, the price-supportive role of institutional ETF flows, and growth trends in tokenized equity. The scheduled appearance by Benjamin Cowen was postponed, and the show closes with previews of upcoming episodes.

• BIP 110 fork fails decisively with over 99% of hash power staying on main Bitcoin chain
• NYT investigation raises questions about Trump family crypto venture and token sale
• Robinhood launches crypto trading for eligible UK customers with zero fees
• North Korean hackers integrate AI into malware and phishing targeting digital assets
• Brazil imposes 24-hour hold on crypto withdrawals over $10,000 to self-custody wallets
• Lennox Lie says Bitcoin's bottom depends on upcoming US inflation data
• Institutional ETF flows are acting as a long-term price floor and legitimacy anchor for Bitcoin
• Tokenized equity volume on OKX has grown to around 30% of total volume