Weekly Roundup: Binance, OnlyFans and Jay Clayton

Get your macro fix with Blockworks’ own Mike Ippolito and Tyler Neville.

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In the weekly roundup episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, sits down with Economic Strategist Tyler Neville to talk about the news in macro, including Mike and Tyler cover Binance’s regulatory issues, OnlyFans ban on pornography, and Jay Clayton joining Fireblocks’ board.

Watch the podcast to find out more on:

  • The US Misery Index
  • Binance’s regulatory issues
  • OnlyFans ban on pornography
  • Jay Clayton joining Fireblocks’ board

Watch the full episode below:

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts, and then at the end of the week he is joined by co-host Tyler Neville where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

Subscribe to “On the Margin” today on Apple or Spotify, or watch episodes on YouTube.

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