# Crypto on The No Agenda Show

Crypto comes up in 58 chapters across 50 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2013 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 58
- **Episodes:** 50
- **Discussed:** May 2013 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Pig Butchering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pig-butchering.md), [Stablecoins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoins.md), [World Liberty Financial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-liberty-financial.md), [Ftx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftx.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Meme Coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meme-coins.md), [Sam Bankman-fried](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-bankman-fried.md), [Stablecoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoin.md), [Blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 58

### X Money and the Meme Coin Scam

- **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-27
- **Time:** 1:59:33–2:02:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/x-money-and-the-meme-coin-scam.md

Jason Calacanis describes a chaotic weekend where he received $30,000 in "X Money" from a meme coin account trying to leverage his follower count. He decided to give the money away to other users to avoid participating in the scam. Adam Curry praises the "X Money" feature as a genius marketing move by Elon Musk, despite the potential tax and reporting complications for creators.

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### Major Donations and the "Rubilizer" Segment

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:53:22–1:57:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/major-donations-and-the-rubilizer-segment.md

Adam Curry begins reading the "Value for Value" donations, starting with a $5,000 Bitcoin contribution from Dame Catherine, the "Crypto Granny of Bangkok." Several "Rubilizer" donations of $3,333.33 are acknowledged, including those from Sir Pursuit of Peace and Tranquility and Sir Dave Goose. The notes express deep heartbreak over Dvorak's passing and a commitment to keeping the show's legacy alive.

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### Dame Catherine Crypto Granny, $5,000 Bitcoin Donation

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:53:22–1:55:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/dame-catherine-crypto-granny-5-000-bitcoin-donation.md

Dame Catherine, known as the Crypto Granny of Bangkok, contributed $5,000 in Bitcoin to support the show following John C. Dvorak's passing. She credits Dvorak with inspiring her to write her memoirs, which he suggested she title "Random Tales from a Hippie Chick." Her note emphasizes the impact Dvorak's stories had on her soul and encourages the remaining production team to stay strong.

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### Ty Cobb, Trump Crypto Earnings

- **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-05
- **Time:** 49:06–52:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/ty-cobb-trump-crypto-earnings.md

Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb criticizes Donald Trump's earnings from cryptocurrency ventures, which reportedly exceeded $1 billion last year. Cobb suggests these activities may violate the Emoluments Clause and represent a "great onslaught of corruption." The discussion focuses on the legality of a president promoting an industry while personally profiting from commemorative coins and digital assets.

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### Trump Financial Disclosure, Crypto and Meme Coin Earnings

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 1:22:31–1:25:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/trump-financial-disclosure-crypto-and-meme-coin-earnings.md

President Donald Trump's annual financial disclosure report reveals he earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency ventures last year. This includes $635 million in royalties from "Trump meme coins" and $500 million from World Liberty Financial token sales. Democratic lawmakers have criticized the earnings as a potential conflict of interest regarding crypto deregulation.

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### Terror Plot Foiled, Mohammed Al-Sadi Arrest

- **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Time:** 1:50:01–1:59:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/terror-plot-foiled-mohammed-al-sadi-arrest.md

Iraqi national Mohammed Al-Sadi was extradited from Turkey to New York to face charges for orchestrating terror plots against Jewish targets in New York, Los Angeles, and Arizona. Prosecutors allege Al-Sadi is a commander in Katai Hezbollah and was communicating with an undercover FBI officer, even sending a $3,000 down payment in cryptocurrency. Al-Sadi's defense claims the prosecution is political due to his ties to the late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.

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### UAE Swap Lines, World Liberty Financial, and Dollar Stability

- **Episode:** [1862: Smear Campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-23
- **Time:** 1:20:12–1:23:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign/chapter/uae-swap-lines-world-liberty-financial-and-dollar-stability.md

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested a currency swap line with the U.S. Treasury to maintain order in dollar funding markets. Critics suggest a conflict of interest involving the Trump family's "World Liberty Financial" crypto venture and UAE investments. Secretary Bessent disputes these links, explaining that swap lines are standard tools used to prevent the disorderly sale of U.S. assets by foreign allies.

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### UAE and World Liberty Financial Crypto Deal

- **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-16
- **Time:** 19:43–23:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/uae-and-world-liberty-financial-crypto-deal.md

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly freezing billions in Iranian-linked assets while simultaneously investing in the Trump family's crypto venture. Sheikh Tanun bin Zayed Al Nahyan purchased a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million just before the presidential inauguration. Following this deal, the Trump administration approved the sale of advanced American AI chips to the UAE.

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### Large Hadron Collider, Banking Fraud Investigation, Plane Crash

- **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-19
- **Time:** 1:41:09–1:42:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/large-hadron-collider-banking-fraud-investigation-plane-crash.md

Speculation links a recent aircraft crash to the activation of the Large Hadron Collider, suggesting magnetic interference may have been a factor. An alternative theory posits the plane was carrying an investigative team looking into massive international banking fraud involving the Vatican Bank, Mossad, and the CIA.

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### Executive Producer Donations and Published Author Shoutouts

- **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-30
- **Time:** 2:20:01–2:22:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-published-author-shoutouts.md

L.E. Hovdenes donated $333.77 to celebrate the publication of a spiritual science fiction book series, "The Universal Testaments." Other major donors include Jason Raddick from Philadelphia and "Crypto Granny" from Thailand, who contributed via Bitcoin. The hosts acknowledge these "Executive Producers" for their financial support of the independent broadcast.

Keywords: l.e. hovdenes, jason raddick, [crypto granny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crypto-granny.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [science fiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-fiction.md)

### Pig Butchering Scams, $15 Billion Bitcoin Seizure

- **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-16
- **Time:** 1:49:03–1:50:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/pig-butchering-scams-15-billion-bitcoin-seizure.md

The Department of Justice seized $15 billion in Bitcoin from a global "pig butchering" scam, marking the largest forfeiture in U.S. history. Cambodian tycoon Chin G, also known as "Vincent," was charged with running crypto fraud compounds where trafficked workers were forced to scam victims. The Prince Holding Group allegedly generated up to $30 million a day through these operations, though Vincent remains at large.

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### Stablecoins, US Dollar Supremacy and Crypto Legislation

- **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-24
- **Time:** 2:49:33–2:55:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/stablecoins-us-dollar-supremacy-and-crypto-legislation.md

Financial analysts suggest that stablecoins backed by U.S. Treasuries could reinforce the global supremacy of the dollar by providing a digital alternative to the SWIFT system. Upcoming bipartisan legislation aims to establish the U.S. as a leader in digital assets, potentially allowing for the "tokenization" of various financial instruments. Critics argue the shift toward stablecoins is a "bait and switch" that benefits institutional finance over original Bitcoin principles.

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### The Genius Act, Stablecoin Regulation and Dollar Dominance

- **Episode:** [1783: Dadgum](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-20
- **Time:** 1:25:49–1:33:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum/chapter/the-genius-act-stablecoin-regulation-and-dollar-dominance.md

President Trump signed The Genius Act into law, providing regulatory clarity for the stablecoin industry. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant stated the bill aims to buttress the dollar's status as a global reserve currency by creating an internet-native payment rail. The hosts note this allows countries like Russia to bypass the SWIFT system using dollar-backed stablecoins without traditional "Know Your Customer" (KYC) requirements.

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### Stablecoin Regulation, Clarity Act, Genius Act

- **Episode:** [1781: Cluster 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-13
- **Time:** 1:50:34–1:53:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1/chapter/stablecoin-regulation-clarity-act-genius-act.md

Congress is moving forward with the Clarity Act and the Genius Act to establish a regulatory framework for dollar-backed stablecoins. These measures aim to define digital assets as commodities or securities and provide consumer protections, fulfilling President Trump's goal of making the U.S. a leader in crypto innovation.

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### Trump Crypto Gala, Meme Coin Controversy

- **Episode:** [1769: Mr. Umami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-01
- **Time:** 2:57:54–3:03:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami/chapter/trump-crypto-gala-meme-coin-controversy.md

Donald Trump hosted an exclusive gala for top investors in his personal cryptocurrency meme coin, drawing criticism regarding potential conflicts of interest. Attendees included Chinese crypto mogul Justin Sun, who was previously under SEC investigation. While the White House maintains the ventures are private, critics argue the President is using his position for private gain through the "World Liberty Financial" platform.

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### World Liberty Financial and Trump Crypto Corruption Claims

- **Episode:** [1761: News Desert](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-04
- **Time:** 2:13:31–2:23:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert/chapter/world-liberty-financial-and-trump-crypto-corruption-claims.md

ABC and CBS reports allege potential corruption regarding "World Liberty Financial," a crypto platform affiliated with the Trump family. The company reportedly received a $2 billion investment from the UAE to launch a stablecoin. Critics like Elizabeth Warren suggest the venture is a vehicle to funnel money to the Trump family, while the White House maintains there are no conflicts of interest.

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### Dataing App, AI Matchmaking and Crypto Cockney

- **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-03
- **Time:** 2:27:01–2:32:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/dataing-app-ai-matchmaking-and-crypto-cockney.md

Entrepreneur Mark Kilabian launched "Dataing," a new AI-driven dating app that matches users based on a 1,200-trait scale rather than traditional bios. The app aims to use technology to bring people together authentically, potentially addressing the "incel" epidemic. Additionally, a "Crypto Cockney" donor from the UK sent a contribution, predicting economic chaos and the necessity of Bitcoin.

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### Bitcoin Donations, Stripe, and Stablecoins

- **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-20
- **Time:** 2:15:25–2:18:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/bitcoin-donations-stripe-and-stablecoins.md

The hosts discover that the "crypto" donation option on their Stripe page currently supports USDC and Solana but excludes Bitcoin. This confirms a long-held thesis regarding the institutional push toward stablecoins over decentralized assets like Bitcoin.

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### Melania Trump Meme Coin, World Liberty Financial Crypto

- **Episode:** [1732: Sig Hale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-23
- **Time:** 1:19:41–1:21:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale/chapter/melania-trump-meme-coin-world-liberty-financial-crypto.md

First Lady Melania Trump debuts a new "meme coin" that briefly reached a billion-dollar valuation on paper. The segment discusses the Trump family's increasing involvement in cryptocurrency, including the World Liberty Financial venture. Ethics experts raise concerns about potential financial conflicts of interest as the president appoints a "crypto czar" to the White House.

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### Associate Executive Producer Credits, Baby Flipping Karma

- **Episode:** [1732: Sig Hale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-23
- **Time:** 2:19:16–2:32:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale/chapter/associate-executive-producer-credits-baby-flipping-karma.md

A series of donations from the "No Agenda" community are read, including contributions from the "Crypto Granny of Bangkok" and "Grand Duke Nussbaum," who celebrates 33 days of sobriety. A special request for "baby flipping karma" is made for a producer whose child is in a breech position. The segment concludes with the formal knighting of new producers.

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