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
- What Happens if December’s Rate Hike Falls Short of Market Expectations?
Financial markets are increasingly focused on a single question heading into the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of 2026, how aggressive will policymakers be in their fight against inflation? Recent inflation readings have remained above expectations, with October consumer prices rising 0.4% and core inflation staying at 0.3% for a third consecutive month, reinforcing concerns that underlying […]
- Why the Future of Finance Will Be Built on Trading Engines, Not Just Blockchains
For much of the past decade, the conversation surrounding digital assets has been dominated by blockchain technology itself. Investors debated consensus mechanisms, token economics, smart contracts, and network scalability. While those innovations remain important, a more consequential shift is now taking place beneath the surface of both decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance […]
- BitMine’s $6 Billion Loss Isn’t What It First Appears to Be, But Investors Should Still Pay Attention
When BitMine Immersion Technologies reported a net loss of approximately $6.3 billion for fiscal year 2026, the headline immediately raised eyebrows across both Wall Street and the cryptocurrency sector. Losses of that magnitude are typically associated with corporate crises, operational failures, or catastrophic financial decisions. In BitMine’s case, however, the reality is considerably more […]
- What Blackstone’s Major Stake in IIFL Finance Could Mean for Global Capital, Tokenization, and the Future of Digital Assets
Blackstone’s decision to acquire an approximately 16% stake in IIFL Finance through a ₹5,000 crore ($535 million) investment is far more than a simple private equity transaction. The investment forms part of a larger ₹6,414 crore capital raise and will make Blackstone one of the most influential institutional shareholders in one of India’s prominent non-banking financial companies […]
- Binance’s New Compliance Storm, Iran Probe Allegations Raise Fresh Questions Following Historic Hack
Just as Binance continues to navigate the fallout from one of the largest cyber thefts in cryptocurrency history, the world’s largest digital asset exchange now finds itself confronting a second challenge, one that involves allegations of ignored sanctions concerns, terminated investigators, and renewed scrutiny from U.S. authorities. According to a recent Forbes investigation, a former senior […]
- Memecoins, Money Laundering and the Binance Hack, When the Last Buyer Pays the Price
The cryptocurrency industry has long debated whether memecoins are harmless speculation, cultural phenomena, or simply digital gambling wrapped in internet humour. Following new blockchain analysis surrounding the recent Binance hack, another possibility has emerged: memecoins as temporary vehicles for laundering stolen digital assets. According to analysis published by blockchain intelligence […]
- Private Investment Trust Redirects Capital to Support Emerging Decentralized Exchange Ecosystem
In a move that underscores growing institutional interest in next-generation digital asset infrastructure, Velazquez & Co, a private investment trust company known for its long-term capital allocation strategies, has joined the expanding HX-Core staking group that supports liquidity across the decentralized exchange ecosystem powered by HootDex. According to individuals familiar with the […]
- Building a Real Decentralized Exchange Is No Longer About Launching an Exchange, It’s About Building Financial Infrastructure
The cryptocurrency industry has spent years using the term “decentralized exchange” to describe everything from simple token swap platforms to sophisticated perpetual futures markets. But as digital asset trading matures, a clearer distinction is emerging between exchanges that facilitate trades and infrastructure platforms that power entire trading ecosystems. That distinction is becoming […]
- Why Blumenthal’s January 4 Deadline Could Become a Defining Moment for Binance, Tether, World Liberty Financial and the U.S. Crypto Industry
A growing confrontation between Washington and some of the cryptocurrency industry’s largest players is rapidly escalating, setting the stage for what could become one of the first major crypto oversight battles of 2027. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has given Binance, Tether, World Liberty Financial, and Fight Fight Fight LLC, the company associated with the TRUMP memecoin, until January 4, […]
- Bitcoin’s Slide Reignites an Old Washington Question, Is America About to Push Crypto Offshore Again?
Bitcoin’s latest decline has once again exposed an uncomfortable reality for digital asset investors, crypto markets do not operate in a political vacuum. As traders digest a changing balance of power in Washington, attention is shifting away from charts, technical indicators, and exchange flows toward a more consequential question. What happens if lawmakers and regulators who have historically […]
- ExxonMobil launched legal challenge to EU carbon capture rules
US oil company invokes investment treaty to challenge Brussels’ green regulations and seek suspension of timing requirements
- ExxonMobil launched legal challenge to EU carbon capture rules
US oil company invokes investment treaty to challenge Brussels’ green regulations and seek suspension of timing requirements
- CoreWeave soars more than 24% for best day since April 2025 after strong Q3 report
Neoclouds such as CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN have come under scrutiny this month as investors assessed the sustainability of the AI trade.
- Nvidia shares rebound as Jensen Huang faces scrutiny ahead of earnings
Investors are assessing whether CEO Jensen Huang's affair will have spillover effects on Nvidia's business.
- US tech stocks rally as AI trade revives
Nasdaq erases last week’s losses as CoreWeave results and prospect of higher Anthropic IPO valuation boost sentiment
- US tech stocks rally as AI trade revives
Nasdaq erases last week’s losses as CoreWeave results and prospect of higher Anthropic IPO valuation boost sentiment
- Democrats pledge to expose ‘absolute avalanche of corruption’ under Trump
Congress member Jamie Raskin says he will launch sweeping probe of president and allies but warns party to avoid impeachment ‘distraction’
- Democrats pledge to expose ‘absolute avalanche of corruption’ under Trump
Congress member Jamie Raskin says he will launch sweeping probe of president and allies but warns party to avoid impeachment ‘distraction’
- Costco is giving shareholders a big, early holiday gift. How to make sure you get it
Costco announced a special dividend, and it's not too late to get in on the action.
- Analysis: Is Nvidia too big to fail? Its AI financing web raises the stakes
The tech giant's web of ties to other companies is raising the possibility that it could do far-reaching economic and financial damage.
- US data center restrictions could give Bitcoin miners an edge in AI, though challenges remain
As US voters push back against new data centers, Bitcoin miners already expanding into AI could benefit from their existing facilities.
- Bitcoin hovers near $74K as stocks rise despite US bond yield rebound
Bitcoin traded in a narrow range as investors bought the dip in tech stocks and US bond yields climbed on high CPI inflation data.
- Deutsche Bank launches crypto custody for companies and institutions
Clients can store and transfer Bitcoin, Ether and select stablecoins through the bank, which manages their wallets and private keys.
- Bitcoin Covenants Part 5: MATT and OP_CHECKCONTRACTVERIFY — How Bitcoin could carry state across transactions
OP_CCV embeds contract state directly into Taproot output keys and enforces valid state transitions onchain. This makes it possible to achieve stateful contracts and compact fraud proofs.
- Barclays boosts BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake 48% as banks expand holdings
Barclays reported a $187 million stake as of Sept. 30, while Citigroup disclosed a new $119 million position in Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF.
- Kraken parent adds over 200 tokenized UK and EU stocks to xStocks
The expansion adds more than 200 tokenized UK and EU equities, including all 40 companies in Germany’s DAX index, as xStocks plans further expansion into Hong Kong.
- Bitcoin short-term holders send 47K BTC to exchanges at a loss
Bitcoin fell to an 11-week low of $72,670 after slipping below short-term holders’ average cost basis of about $75,700, according to CryptoQuant.
- Stock ETF buyers pounce on dip as Bitcoin funds bleed $1.6 billion
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have lost $1.6 billion in November, while stock funds attracted billions of dollars from investors buying the dip.
- Initia confirms second exploit in 3 weeks, $3.27M stolen in latest attack
Initia said an attacker exploited compromised cloud credentials to move $3.27 million in crypto assets, with about $2.16 million remaining frozen on its halted network.
- Bitcoin nears 11-week low after ‘discouraging’ US CPI inflation beat
Bitcoin and US stocks initially fall after October inflation tops forecasts, with traders expecting a quarter-point Fed rate hike in December.
- Hormuz Strait will ‘never return’ to pre-war status, Iran’s Ghalibaf says
Iran's parliament speaker and top negotiator says Tehran is waiting for an official US response to its seven conditions.
- Thousands march to mark Poland’s Independence Day
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Warsaw for Poland's annual Independence Day march
- Hoax bomb threats target schools across Italy, UK and Ireland
Thousands of schools across Italy, the UK and Ireland received hoax bomb threat emails.
- Oil production nears pre-Iran war levels, OPEC says
Saudi Arabia reports oil outputs soared to highest levels in months despite continued shipping disruptions.
- Gaza goalkeeper killed in Israeli attack
Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Abdel-Malek was killed in an Israeli strike days after the Thousand Martyrs Cup.
- Trump’s White House calls Democratic plans for congressional probes ‘abuse’
Democratic lawmaker Robert Garcia denounced a White House letter as an unconstitutional attack on legislative branch.
- Scenes show aftermath of horrific Israeli strike on Gaza tents
Palestinian families have returned to the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City after an Israeli strike killed three people.
- F1 champion Lewis Hamilton calls on Israel to open Gaza’s Rafah border
Hamilton visited the Egypt-Gaza border as conditions worsened for Palestinians in Gaza after heavy rains.
- First Palestinian American elected in New York talks to Al Jazeera
Palestinian American senator-elect Aber Kawas says Gaza and affordability in New York drove her into politics.
- Uzbekistan: the crossroads of Central Asian cultures
Showcased in Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art lies an exhibition that expands on Uzbekistan’s intercultural artifacts.