Fortune's Crypto Playbook

About Fortune's Crypto Playbook

Crypto Playbook is a six-part series unpacking the biggest forces shaping crypto today. Hosted by Fortune’s crypto editor/reporter duo Jeff John Roberts and Leo Schwartz, the show delves into everything from Bitcoin’s mysterious origins to the scandals, regulations, and cultural flash points defining crypto’s future. Each episode, you’ll hear from experts across the crypto spectrum—so, whether you're deep in the weeds or just trying to keep up, Crypto Playbook gives you the intel you need to understand the next era of money.

Publisher

Fortune Magazine

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jul 2025

Latest episode

26 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Mar 2026

   Is a16z Betting on Crypto To Save the Internet’s Business Model? | Fortune Crypto Playbook

   In this episode, Guy Wuollet, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), joins Jeff John Roberts on Fortune Crypto Playbook to explain why the firm believes we’ve officially entered the crypto finance era. They discuss the intersection of crypto, AI, and robotics, the impact of new stablecoin legislation, and his personal approach to working with industry legends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   19 Mar 2026

   Prediction Market Scandals and Trump's Latest Memecoin Dinner | Fortune Crypto Playbook

   Editor Jeff John Roberts is joined by Fortune reporter Ben Weiss this week to discuss the latest Polymarket scandal and what to do about prediction market bullies. They also break down Mastercard's BVNK purchase and Ripple’s $750M share buyback. Plus, they discuss Bullish’s questionable volume metrics and the upcoming $TRUMP memecoin gala at Mar-a-Lago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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   12 Mar 2026

   Kraken’s Good Week: A Fed Account and a Nasdaq Deal | Fortune Crypto Playbook

   Kraken Co-CEO, Arjun Sethi, joins Jeff and Leo to discuss the exchange’s historic win, a Federal Reserve Master Account. Is Kraken still a crypto exchange, or is it becoming the world’s first on-chain central bank? We dive into the upcoming IPO, the launch of Ink L2, and why Sethi believes Wall Street is finally ready to operate 24/7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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