Crypto Has Fundamentally Changed - Here's Why! with Frank Chaparro

Crypto Has Fundamentally Changed - Here's Why! with Frank Chaparro

Author: Tony Edward February 18, 2026 Duration: 48:21
Frank Chaparro, Head of Content & Special Projects at GSR, joined me to discuss the current state of the crypto market and its future outlook. Recorded on January 21st.
Topics: 
- Why the recent crypto bull market was different
- TradFi adoption of Crypto 
- NYC Coin and Memecoins 
- Digital Asset Treasuries 
- Banks vs Stablecoin yield 
- Future of Crypto
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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
02:48 Crypto market conditions
09:30 Value of Crypto assets
18:58 Crypto market sentiment
25:24 Bear market confirmed
26:10 NYC Coin and Memecoins
32:32 Digital Asset Treasuries
34:24 Banks Stablecoin yield
41:45 GSR Roadmap
43:45 Wrap up questions
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Hosted by Tony Edward, Thinking Crypto News & Interviews is a guide through the fast-moving world of digital assets. This isn't just a headlines recap. Each episode blends timely news with substantive conversations, connecting the dots between market movements, technological shifts, and the broader financial landscape. You'll hear directly from the people shaping this space-founders, developers, and investors-who explain the real-world implications of blockchain, Web3, and the evolution of money itself. The discussions go beyond price checks for Bitcoin or Ethereum to explore the fundamentals of protocols, the practicalities of adoption, and what the rise of digital currencies means for the future. Whether it's analyzing a new layer-one solution like Cardano or unpacking the policy around central bank digital currencies, the podcast provides context that is both accessible and deeply informed. For anyone trying to make sense of crypto's complexity, from curious newcomers to seasoned participants, this series offers a thoughtful, grounded perspective. Tune in for analysis that prioritizes understanding over hype, delivered through engaging interviews and clear-eyed commentary on the technologies redefining our digital and financial systems.
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