In this Edge of Weekly: This week, we’re joined by Cade Bergman of WOLF Financial to unpack massive Bitcoin milestones, fast-moving legislation, and how AI agents and stablecoins are rewriting the future of finance. What’s Driving the Next Wave of Web3? Join us at Bitcoin Vegas 2025, Ordinals Lisbon and Singularity Summit Chile.

🔥This Week’s Hot Topics 🔥

🔥 HOT TOPICS | Edge of Show

Welcome to Hot Topics on The Edge of Show — with hosts January Jones and Josh Kriger. This week, we’re joined by Cade Bergman of WOLF Financial to unpack massive Bitcoin milestones, fast-moving legislation, and how AI agents and stablecoins are rewriting the future of finance.

🍕 Bitcoin Pizza Day Hits $1.1 Billion
Bitcoin surges past $111K on the anniversary of its first real-world transaction—two Papa John’s pizzas for 10,000 BTC.

🏛️ GENIUS Act Breaks Records
Congress moves at warp speed to pass the first-ever U.S. stablecoin framework—backed by both parties.
Could this finally be crypto’s path to regulatory legitimacy?

💳 Mastercard Gets a Crypto Makeover
Mastercard teams with MoonPay and Gemini to launch stablecoin debit cards and Bitcoin cashback credit cards.
Get up to 4% back in crypto on your daily spending.
Are we finally entering the era of real crypto utility—or is this fintech flash?

🐺 WOLF Financial: Powering Financial Media 3.0
Guest Cade Bergman shares how WOLF Financial is transforming financial education through live conversations, real-time market insights, and authentic Web3 community building.

🎧 Tune in now for the full episode—insights, hot takes, and edge-of-your-seat forecasts.
Because the edge is where the action is.

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🪙 The Future of Digital Identity, DeFi and U.S. Crypto Market at Token2049 in Dubai

ID, DeFi & Distribution: What’s Driving the Next Wave of Web3?

In this special episode from TOKEN2049 Dubai, The Edge of Show steps into how identity, distribution, and real-world market expansion are converging to shape the future of crypto.

👤 Guest Spotlights:

Terence Kwok, Founder & CEO, Humanity Protocol
– Building zero-knowledge palm-based identity tech
– Former unicorn founder from Hong Kong
– Leading the charge on privacy-preserving proof-of-personhood

Marco Monaco, Co-Founder, TAC
– Ex-ConsenSys, early Linea team
– Bridging Ethereum-native DeFi to Telegram’s 1B+ users
– Driving TON's evolution into a WeChat-style super app

Vardan Khachatryan, Executive, Fastex
– Spearheading Fastex’s expansion into the U.S. & Brazil
– Building an end-to-end crypto ecosystem (exchange, NFTs, Layer 1)
– Navigating compliance while prioritizing UX

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🎨 THE ART OF FREEDOM RETURNS AT BITCOIN 2025

Bitcoin Vegas 2025: Unlock the Future of Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Vegas 2025 is the must-attend event for anyone passionate about Bitcoin. Don’t miss out—secure your spot now and be part of the revolution!

🔥 The Ordinals Takeover is
Coming to Lisbon! 🔥

🎉 The Ordinals Takeover is Coming to Lisbon!

📅 June 4-6, 2025 | 🏛️ Carlos Lopes Pavilion | Lisbon, Portugal

The world’s first Web3 pop-culture festival returns with 8 themed events, 350+ top speakers, immersive experiences, and a 12-hour Tulum-style beach party.

Get 90% off now—limited to the first 20 tickets! 🌞🎟️ 

The world’s first Web3 pop-culture festival is back for its 4th edition, bigger and bolder than ever! 🚀

🏛 June 4-5 – Pavilhão Carlos Lopes transforms into a Web3 playground with 8 powerhouse events: art, gaming, AI, RWAs, SocialFi, memecoins, music & more. Expect immersive debates, live shows, gaming hives, and legendary artists & innovators in the mix.

🏖 June 6 – The madness peaks with a 12-hour Tulum-style beach party—featuring the sun, sand, and the hottest DJs in Web3 and you.

📍 Location:

Carlos Lopes Pavilion
Pavilhão Carlos Lopes
Av. Sidónio Pais 16, 1070-051 Lisboa, Portugal

✨Join Josh Kriger at
Singularity Summit Chile

We’re thrilled to announce that Josh Kriger of Edge of Co., will be speaking at Singularity Summit Chile 2025!

Josh will be joining a global lineup of leaders in innovation, investment, and technology at one of the most anticipated events of the year. The Singularity Summit is a unique platform for exploring how to lead in an ever-changing world, with a focus on the future shaped by artificial intelligence, disruption, and exponential thinking.

As an entrepreneur and strategist deeply immersed in emerging technologies, Josh will share his expertise on leveraging the potential of Web3, AI, and other transformative innovations to create real-world impact and help shape the future.

Josh will also participate in panels on:

• Blockchain innovation

• Web3

• AI

Event Details:

• When? June 3–4, 2025

• Where? Santiago, Chile – Join us in person or virtually (with simultaneous translation available).

Don’t miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights and connect with thought leaders!

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