In this episode of Block & Order, hosts Kyle and Moish sit down with Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of crypto. They dive into how individuals and companies are thinking about Bitcoin custody, what it means to treat Bitcoin as a balance sheet asset, and the latest around regulation. Bill shares his take on why fiduciary-grade custody matters, how stablecoins fit into global finance, and what all of this could mean for the U.S. as crypto keeps evolving.

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In this episode of Block & Order, hosts Kyle and Moish sit down with Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute, to talk about what’s really happening with crypto policy in Washington, D.C. Kristen shares behind-the-scenes insights on bipartisan efforts to shape upcoming legislation, the challenges of getting lawmakers up to speed on digital assets, and how SPI is championing Solana’s role in the broader ecosystem. They also dive into timely topics like stablecoin rules, industry momentum, and how the SEC’s approach to crypto is evolving.

Follow Kristin Smith on twitter https://x.com/KMSmithDC and be sure to check out the Solana Policy Institute https://www.solanapolicyinstitute.org/

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In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle and Moish chat with Matt McClintock, founder of Bespoke Group, about estate planning, wealth preservation, and asset protection in the world of Bitcoin and digital assets. Drawing from his experience with ultra-high-net-worth clients, Matt offers a blend of practical insights and philosophical reflections on topics like digital custody, shifting regulations, and the evolution of generational wealth in the crypto space. As digital holdings become more valuable and complex, the conversation underscores the growing need for customized, mature strategies to manage and protect these assets effectively.

Follow Matt McClintock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmcclintock/
Learn more about The Bespoke Group here: https://bespokegroup.io/

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In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle and Moish dive into their experience at the massive Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas and break down the latest shakeups in the crypto legal world. They unpack major stories like the Coinbase customer data breach, the Ripple vs. SEC settlement controversy, and the surprising sale of CryptoPunks IP to a nonprofit. The conversation also covers class action lawsuits against MicroStrategy, new DeFi roundtables launched by the SEC, and what these developments could mean for the future of the space. To wrap things up, they power through a fast-paced lightning round touching on crypto crime sentencing, memecoin scams, trademark battles over Trump-themed tokens, and the evolving role of crypto foundations.

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In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle and Moish chat with professors Kara Bruce, Chris Odinet, and Andrea Tosato about how bankruptcy law fits into the world of crypto and DAOs. They break down the unique legal challenges these decentralized groups face when things go south financially, why legal structure really matters, and how traditional bankruptcy rules do—or don’t—apply in the Web3 space. The professors also share insights from their research and talk about what recent crypto bankruptcies can teach anyone working in this space.

Be sure to check out the Bankrupt Crypto Organizations paper!

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Kara Bruce | University of North Carolina School of Law
Chris Odinet | Texas A&M School of Law
Andrea Tosato | SMU Dedman School of Law

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In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz break down major developments in the crypto space, including a proposed bill that could shift regulatory oversight from the SEC to the CFTC, New Hampshire’s move to allow state crypto investments, and a court ruling that challenges Apple’s control over NFT and crypto payments in the App Store. They also cover recent legal actions involving tax evasion and class action lawsuits — and wrap it all up with the unexpected entry of Peaky Blinders into the world of Web3 gaming.

For more fun in the world of Web3 gaming, check out our friends over at Goblin Town:
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On this episode of Block and Order, Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz chat with Kelley Weaver, the CEO of Melrose PR, about all things crypto, PR, and how the media landscape is shifting. Kelley talks about how she got into crypto public relations, what it’s like working with both crypto-native and traditional reporters, and why strong relationships are everything in this fast-paced industry.

They also dig into the rollercoaster world of crypto communications—where the rules are constantly changing—and how to stay ahead of the game. Kelley shares her thoughts on how influencers are evolving, how AI is changing the media, and gives us the scoop on her new project, Bitwire, which is all about making crypto news more transparent and effective.

It’s an honest, insightful conversation about what it takes to keep up in an industry that never sits still—and why being flexible, informed, and thoughtful is more important than ever.

Be sure to follow Kelley Weaver on Twitter https://x.com/cryptokelley and visit https://www.melrosepr.com/ to learn more about crypto PR.

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In this episode of Block and Order, Kyle Lawrence and Moish Peltz share their takeaways from a whirlwind trip to Washington D.C. for the Digital Chamber Blockchain Summit. They talk about the growing bipartisan push to bring clearer rules to the crypto world—and what that could mean moving forward. The conversation heats up with Rippling’s wild corporate espionage lawsuit against Deel, plus a look at the latest debates over safe harbor protections for NFTs. They also dive into Trump’s pardons of the BitMEX founders, new IRS crypto tax rules, and where the SEC stands on proof-of-work mining.

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