Crypto Briefing this week published an interview with Tucker Carlson featuring theologian Stephen De Young, who claims the biblical nephilim were literal giants, that ancient cultures share flood narratives, and that pre-flood civilizations possessed advanced technology. The piece, which appeared on the crypto-news outlet, has drawn attention for its unconventional subject matter — far from the usual Bitcoin or regulatory stories the site covers.
What De Young said
In the interview, De Young argued that the nephilim mentioned in the Book of Genesis refer to giants, not just fallen angels or spiritual beings. He pointed to cross-cultural flood stories — from Mesopotamia to the Americas — as evidence that a real, global deluge was recorded by disparate societies. Most provocatively, he suggested that human civilization before the flood had technology far beyond what mainstream archaeology accepts, though he did not provide specific examples or evidence.
The claims are not new in fringe biblical scholarship, but their appearance on a crypto-focused publication is unusual. Crypto Briefing typically covers blockchain projects, exchange hacks and regulatory moves.
Crypto audiences have long been receptive to alternative histories and conspiracy-adjacent narratives — from Bitcoin's mysterious creator Satoshi Nakamoto to theories about lost civilizations and hidden knowledge. De Young's interview fits that appetite. Tucker Carlson, who hosts the interview, has also increasingly veered into historical and theological topics since leaving Fox News, and his audience overlaps with parts of the crypto community.
Crypto Briefing's editorial team did not add commentary or fact-checking to the interview. The piece simply presents De Young's statements as given.
What happens next
The interview has already sparked discussion on crypto Twitter and in Telegram groups, with some calling for De Young to appear on other crypto-adjacent shows. Crypto Briefing has not announced follow-up content, but the piece's engagement numbers may decide whether the outlet leans further into this kind of coverage. For now, the story sits alongside more conventional crypto news — a jarring but deliberate editorial choice.
