Money Never Sleeps Radio
with Louis Velazquez
- Binance, NYSE, ICE, Hyperliquid, HootDex, Trade XYZ
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we are focusing on digital assets, defi and tradfi, the $6.3B Binance hack, the parent company of the NYSE, ICE, striking a deal with Hyperliquid, and Trade XYZ to bring their tech to the US markets, we go over HootDex, the decentralized exchange that is built on the Pecu Novus blockchain and offers Nasdaq type of order book and various tokenized financial products
- CLARITY Act Fail, Interest Rate Hikes, Oil Prices, Reality of Pecu Novus
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we are going over the CLARITY Act Fail and how this is damaging to the crypto industry, the pending Interest Rate Hikes, the spiking Oil Prices and how this is impacting the global economy, going in a little deep into the reality of the Pecu Novus blockchain, how it was redefined for institutional adoption and financial products.
- Stablecoins, BofA, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Societe Generale, Tether, Circle, Ethereum, Pecu Novus , Solana
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we are focused on the bank issued Stablecoin mania that is taking place with Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs and others jumping into the deep end, with Societe Generale having to make some serious choices, the impact on Tether and Circle, the impact on Ethereum, Pecu Novus and Solana
- Junks Bonds, Michael Milken, Blockchain, Digital Credit Note Tokens, Pecu Novus
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we are tackling Junks Bonds what they are and why there were created through the genius of Michael Milken, How blockchain and digital credit note tokens fit into the picture of the financial future and why the Pecu Novus blockchain was chosen to build the DCNs
- Tokenized Equities, bStocks, xStocks, Coinbase,Binance, Kraken, HootDex, Hyperliquid
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we tackle tokenized equities, what they are and what this means for traditional equity markets. We go into bStocks and xStocks as custodians of equities they tokenize, we also touch on the exchanges Coinbase,Binance, Kraken, HootDex and Hyperliquid
- The CLARITY Act, Crypto Markets, Private Credit Markets and Tokenization
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we put a focus on the The CLARITY Act as it stalls on the hill, how Crypto Markets are reacting to President Trumps + The CFTC & SEC's words, the evolution of the Private Credit Markets and Tokenization
- The New Bankers of the AI Age, What Apollo’s $114 Billion Quarter Says About the Future of Capital
While much of the financial world remains captivated by stock market headlines, interest rate forecasts and the next breakthrough in artificial intelligence, a far more consequential shift may be occurring quietly beneath the surface. Apollo Global Management recently reported record quarterly origination activity of $114 billion, with more than $350 billion originated over the previous twelve […]
- Would a Midterm Elections Democratic Shift Accelerate Regulation or Push the Future of Finance Overseas?
Every election cycle produces winners and losers, but some elections have consequences that extend far beyond politics. The upcoming U.S. midterm elections may become one of those moments for the digital asset industry. If political control were to shift towards Democrats, a significant question would immediately emerge across boardrooms, venture capital firms, blockchain projects, crypto […]
- The Questions Behind the Binance Breach
When a $6.4 billion theft strikes the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, the immediate reaction is often to search for a culprit. In the days following the unprecedented Binance breach, investigators from the FBI, along with blockchain intelligence firms including Chainalysis and Elliptic, attributed the attack to TraderTraitor, a hacking operation that U.S. authorities associate with […]
- Why Some European Nations Are Looking Increasingly Toward Washington Rather Than Brussels
One of the more fascinating shifts unfolding in global politics is not the growing rivalry between East and West, nor the debate over economic nationalism and globalization. It is the increasingly visible reality that many European nations appear to be strengthening strategic alignment with the United States at the very moment the European Union is attempting to deepen internal integration. The […]
- The Blockchain Wasn’t Hacked
For more than a decade, the public conversation around cryptocurrency security has often followed a familiar pattern. A major theft occurs, hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars disappear, headlines declare that “crypto was hacked”, and the broader public is left with the impression that blockchain technology itself has failed. Yet when the details are examined, a very different […]
- HootDex Limit Orders and the Evolution of Decentralised Trading
One of the most persistent misconceptions within decentralised finance is that advanced trading functionality and self-custody are somehow incompatible. For years, traders seeking sophisticated order management tools often found themselves choosing between centralised exchanges that offered precision and convenience, or decentralised platforms that prioritised ownership and control. The […]
- Binance, NYSE, ICE, Hyperliquid, HootDex, Trade XYZ
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we are focusing on digital assets, defi and tradfi, the $6.3B Binance hack, the parent company of the NYSE, ICE, striking a deal with Hyperliquid, and Trade XYZ to bring their tech to the US markets, we go over HootDex, the decentralized exchange that is built on the Pecu Novus blockchain and offers Nasdaq type of order book and […]
- Why the ICE-Hyperliquid Partnership May Signal a New Era for Global Markets
For years, the perpetual futures market existed largely on the fringes of traditional finance. While crypto-native traders embraced perpetual contracts as one of the most efficient ways to gain leveraged exposure to digital assets, the world’s largest financial institutions largely remained observers, watching from a distance as a parallel derivatives ecosystem grew into one of the most active […]
- When a Hack Becomes a Market Event, The Real Cost of Crypto’s Confidence Crisis
When news broke of the massive security breach impacting Binance, the immediate focus was understandably on the exchange itself. Headlines centred on the billions of dollars involved, questions regarding security infrastructure, and whether the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange could absorb the damage. But the real story extends far beyond Binance. The reality is that major exchange hacks […]
- The $6.3 Billion Binance Hack, A Defining Moment for Cryptocurrency Markets
The cryptocurrency industry has endured exchange collapses, regulatory crackdowns, market crashes and some of the largest cyber thefts in financial history. Yet the reported $6.3 billion security breach affecting Binance may ultimately be remembered as one of the most significant tests the industry has ever faced. According to Binance, the incident had an estimated impact of approximately $6.3 […]
- Berkshire Hathaway more than doubles buybacks in third quarter as earnings decline
Berkshire Hathaway said Saturday it accelerated its share repurchases during the third quarter, as operating and overall profits took a hit.
- America's newest small business owners with no employees are off to a hot start in AI era
New small business formation is rising for owners who can grow with AI serving in finance, marketing and design roles, eliminating the need for hiring.
- What midterm election blue wave rebuke of Trump means for renewable energy
The conservative war on renewable energy suffered a big loss in the rout of President Trump and the GOP in midterm elections. Investors should pay attention.
- Many workers lose unused FSA money — but could still come out ahead. Here's how
While experts say it's best to use up your FSA money, the tax savings on your contributions could outweigh any amount you forfeit. Here's how to tell.
- 31-year-old dumpster diver brought in $140,000 in 12 months: I 'did much more than I thought was possible'
Carter Stevens started reselling discarded items from dumpsters around Nashville, Tennessee, in March 2024. Months earlier, he'd been living in his car.
- Mark Cuban says he doesn’t ‘give a f---' about growing his net worth—a healthy mindset for non-billionaires too, a financial therapist says
The billionaire serial entrepreneur says he cares more about the impact he can have by spending and investing, rather than worrying about amassing more wealth.
- Will this week's blue wave election usher in a Democratic president in 2028?
A CNBC analysis of historical election data finds wave elections don't necessarily spell trouble for the party in power during the next presidential year.
- World’s No. 1 restaurant crowned as contest comes under increasing scrutiny
Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain, is the world's top restaurant, according to the 50 Best Restaurants, which announced its 2026 list.
- Democrat shaping AI policy bought chip stocks despite backing congressional trading ban
Rep. Josh Gottheimer disclosed new AI-linked stock purchases months after voting for a congressional trading ban, as Democrats prepare to regulate the industry.
- Risk of Iran war escalation remains high despite Democratic sweep in U.S. midterm elections
The U.S. and Iran are on a collision course as tensions in the Middle East simmer.
- Bitcoin holders have received eCash — What can you do with it?
Bitcoin’s eCash fork gives eligible holders an equivalent balance of ECX, but questions remain over where they can trade the tokens and what they can do with them.
- Bitcoin price dips under $75K as crypto markets miss tech-stock rebound
BTC price action stayed weak after US nonfarm payrolls data significantly beat forecasts, increasing bets of a December interest-rate hike.
- Bitcoin holds $75K as AI regulation fears see KOSPI halted after 8% crash
Bitcoin consolidated as fears over US AI regulation spread to Asia, causing South Korea to announce measures to calm stock-market volatility.
- GOPAX halts crypto trading, withdrawals to move all assets to cold storage
South Korea’s GOPAX suspended trading, deposits and standard withdrawals after a hacking threat, with manual withdrawals available through support.
- Zcash NU7 upgrade goes live, leaves 12,224 ZEC stranded in Sprout pool
Zcash’s NU7 upgrade has rendered about $15 million in legacy Sprout funds unspendable, although a future network upgrade could potentially restore access.
- Bitcoin, Ether ETFs post $530M outflows as election gains evaporate
US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs shed a combined $530 million Thursday as Bitcoin fell below $76,000 and US stocks tumbled.
- Chainalysis says breach exposed password hashes and live tokens
Chainalysis disclosed password hashes and live tokens were exposed after initially reporting only non-sensitive customer data was accessed.
- Core Scientific to quit Bitcoin mining by year-end as AI business surges
The former Bitcoin mining heavyweight plans to become a pure-play data center provider in 2027, with mining now accounting for just 7.5% of quarterly revenue.
- American Bitcoin’s $126M profit masks mining pressure as rivals turn to AI
The Eric Trump-backed miner reported $126 million in quarterly net income, largely driven by gains on its Bitcoin holdings, despite rising mining costs and shrinking margins.
- Bitcoin crashes 6% to 7-week low as US stocks erase election gains
Bitcoin saw sudden downside at the Wall Street open as stocks witnessed a snap sell-off, reversing post-election gains.
- Iran’s IRGC says building underground sites for weapons production, storage
IRGC says underground military complexes allow missile production to continue even under heavy bombardment.
- Trump’s new chief of staff Stephen Miller says he ‘saved America’
Stephen Miller, US President Donald Trump’s incoming chief of staff praises him.
- Casualties reported after shooting in Poland’s Krakow
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says police are investigating after 'tragic shooting' in second-largest city.
- The Lions by the River Tigris: Restoring Mosul’s artefacts
When the ancient Iraqi city of Mosul is devastated after liberation from ISIL, three men strive to revive its beauty.
- Iraq’s FM says external parties using Iraqi soil to attack neighbours
Iraqi foreign minister tells Al Jazeera that Baghdad is investigating attacks on the Gulf launched from its territory.
- New Zealand’s prime minister says election is ‘too close to call’
New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon says he has a pathway to form the next government.
- Who is Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrat poised to become House speaker?
Likely to become the first Black House speaker, Jeffries faces pressure from progressives over Trump and Israel.
- ‘Radical’ or ‘hero’?: France debates leftist candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon
The hard-left leader has transformed into a real contender in next year presidential elections.
- ‘They started bombing us with drones’: Russian attacks unnerve Zaporizhzhia
A region once offering refuge becomes increasingly dangerous, as 50 people are killed in a single attack.
- Gaza displacement camps collapse under rainwater
Rainwater is inundating displacement camps across Gaza as makeshift shelters collapse. Al Jazeera’s Nour Khaled reports.