Best Wesley Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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Challenging Hope: surviving conflict, building peace 53:45

7d ago53:45

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This conversation is an extension of one that began at our annual conference in June 2024. Dr Emma Pavey is once again joined by: Dr Oded Adomi Leshem, peace activist and Senior Research Associate at Hebrew University; and Dr Munyurangabo Benda, Tutor at Queens Theological Foundation, Birmingham. Find out more about the guests and the conference he…

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South Africa Travel Tips, Tricks, and Hacks 1:23:51

2d ago1:23:51

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On this episode of Coffee and Conservation, we’re here to guide both first-time travelers and seasoned explorers ready to dive deeper into the wonders of South Africa! Whether it’s your first journey to this incredible country or you’re looking to extend your stay and explore more independently, this episode is packed with everything you need to kn…

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Meet Berachain: a new Layer 1 born from a community built around bear NFTs 46:43

5d ago46:43

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Smokey the Bera is the pseudonymous co-founder of Berachain — a Layer 1 network that raised $100 million in a Series B back in April. In this episode, Chaparro and Smokey discuss how memetics influences community building, and unpack Berachain's innovative 'proof of liquidity' consensus, where users earn governance tokens by contributing liquidity …

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Behind the Lens with GCF Field Journalist, Brierley Mccubbins 1:51:36

6d ago1:51:36

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In this episode, we chat with Brierley McCubbins, GCF's dedicated Field Journalist. Brierley, who has always had a passion for animals and wildlife conservation, began her path in the police academy and later found her calling while working as a zookeeper. Now, she uses her skills to document the work of Global Conservation Force's instructors and …

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How Agora aims to disrupt the stablecoin market by turning digital dollars into public goods 28:39

12d ago28:39

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Nick van Eck is the co-founder and CEO of Agora — a stablecoin issuer that raised a $12 million seed round led by Dragonfly in April. In this episode, Van Eck explains how Agora's AUSD is attempting to innovate the centralized stablecoin using a neutral, customer-first perspective. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Bootstrapping a Stablecoin 06:09 S…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Getting Russia Right – Kyle Wilson 1:10:24

13d ago1:10:24

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What is Russian exceptionalism? How can we best understand the mindset of Russians and Russian President Vladimir Putin to ensure the most effective response to the war on Ukraine? Is there a path forward to ‘getting Russia right’? For our fourth Ramsay Lecture for 2024, the Centre is pleased to present an exploration of this topic – a recorded con…

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Jess Donnelly - Conservation Documentary Filmmaking with GCF 1:09:08

13d ago1:09:08

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In today’s episode, we’re excited to have Jess Donnelly, the filmmaker behind the impactful documentary "Holding the Frontline." Jess will share her journey to becoming a filmmaker, including her experiences filming in the field with the Global Conservation Force. We’ll explore the challenges she faced, the inspiring stories she captured, and how y…

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Coinbase CISO breaks down common crypto scam tactics and how to protect yourself 34:45

19d ago34:45

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Jeff Lunglhofer is Coinbase's Chief Information Security Officer. In this episode, Lunglhofer highlights common techniques used by malicious actors in the crypto space and offers suggestions on how to avoid these threats. The crypto industry lost $336 million in the first quarter of 2024 due to hacks and fraud, according to blockchain bug bounty pl…

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Inside the market structure of crypto token launches with Acheron Trading founder Wesley Pryor 29:54

20d ago29:54

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Wesley Pryor is the founder of Acheron Trading — a crypto market maker operating in the space since 2018. In this episode, Pryor discusses the role of market makers in the context of token market debuts, and explains the nuances of market making in the crypto space, where assets are highly volatile and lack established processes. OUTLINE 00:00 Intr…

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The 'perpetual-ification' of all assets is coming onchain, says Ostium co-founder 43:24

22d ago43:24

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Kaledora Fontana Kiernan-Linn is the co-founder of Ostium — a startup that facilitates the trading of digitized commodities perpetual swaps. In this episode, Kaledora discusses Ostium's integration of perpetual swaps with real-world assets, highlighting the maturation of digital asset trading. The conversation also addresses technical and structura…

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Institutions want more crypto asset diversity, says Talos CEO 28:59

1M ago28:59

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Anton Katz is the co-founder and CEO of Talos — a one-stop shop for institutional digital asset trading. In this episode, Katz shares how large buy-side institutions such as hedge funds and asset managers are entering the crypto market, and why a lack of asset diversity is keeping others sidelined. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:40 Institutional Tra…

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One of Miami's top Podcasts hosts discuss the Pros & Cons of relationship expectations in a New Era 1:41:18

1M ago1:41:18

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After facing true Heartbreak, Marvin Schultz, asked his buddy Chris Viera for some solid advice to make it through the toughest of times. Little did either of them know that this would soon influence Marvin to write his first book. After seeing how successful this book was, the two friends strengthened their friendship with a decision that blossome…

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DeFi and stablecoins are coming to the Bitcoin ecosystem 28:21

1M ago28:21

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Willem Schroé is the founder of Botanix Labs — a development team building an EVM-compatible Layer 2 on Bitcoin that allows users to deploy Ethereum smart contracts on the Bitcoin network. In this episode, Schroé discusses the development of Bitcoin Layer 2s and the potential for Bitcoin-native ecosystems to become major platforms for decentralized…

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How =nil; Foundation aims to horizontally scale Ethereum with zkSharding 26:34

1M ago26:34

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Avi Zurlo is the chief product officer at the =nil; Foundation — a cryptography firm building a zkEVM Layer 2 on Ethereum. In this episode, Zurlo discusses the importance of horizontal scaling in the crypto space and the need for blockchain technology to solve societal issues of trust and transparency. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 02:15 L2 Competitio…

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Justin Sun weighs in on his legal victory and the changing perceptions of crypto in China 14:26

1M ago14:26

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Justin Sun is the founder of Tron and Tron DAO. In this episode, Sun discusses his recent legal victory in the People's Court of China against a media group that published false and defamatory content about him. Sun emphasizes the importance of the court ruling in dispelling rumors and further establishing the legitimacy of cryptocurrency in China.…

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Why Coinbase's new smart wallet could be a watershed moment for crypto UX 35:47

2M ago35:47

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Luke Youngblood is a former Coinbase employee and one of the founding contributors to the onchain finance protocol Moonwell. Recently, Moonwell became one of the first apps to integrate Coinbase's new smart wallet. In this episode, Youngblood explains how smart wallets solve major crypto onboarding pain points — and could be the key to bringing ove…

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Maple's Sidney Powell explains how DeFi is making institutional yield more accessible 24:01

2M ago24:01

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Sidney Powell is the CEO and co-founder of Maple Finance — a decentralized finance platform that facilitates loans. In this episode, Powell discusses the evolution of crypto's decentralized lending market, the challenges faced by centralized exchanges, and the strategic vision behind Maple's new permissionless lending product, Syrup. OUTLINE 00:53 …

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Ripple's upcoming stablecoin will 'complement' XRP, says Ripple President Monica Long 28:17

2M ago28:17

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Monica Long is the President at Ripple. In this episode, Long discusses the growth and expansion of Ripple's business, the impact of the SEC's decision on XRP, the upcoming launch of a stablecoin, and more. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Ripple Updates 02:55 Regulatory Status of XRP 04:46 Ripple Product Offerings 08:14 Ripple & Payments 09:06 Rip…

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Demystifying the benefits of zero-knowledge proofs with Mysten Labs co-founder Kostas Chalkias 51:28

2M ago51:28

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This is the second installment of a miniseries sponsored by Axelar and featuring co-host Sergey Gorbunov, co-founder of Axelar — you can find part 1 with Eigen Layer's Sreeram Kannan here. In this episode, Chaparro and Gorbunov are joined by Mysten Labs co-founder and chief cryptographer Kostas Chalkias to discuss the potential of zero-knowledge (Z…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Liberal Education in the 21st Century – Andrew Kern 1:37:17

2M ago1:37:17

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What is ‘liberal education’? What distinguishes it from vocational education, and even programs of study adopted in many modern liberal arts programs? Can an education focused on ‘knowledge for its own sake’ rather than for professional pursuits and industry careers, hold appeal among current and future generations of scholars? And why is there a r…

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Stablecoins will keep winning because they are a 'fundamentally better product,' says Ryze Labs Matthew Graham 35:20

2M ago35:20

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Matthew Graham is the founder and managing partner of Ryze Labs — the crypto VC firm formerly known as Sino Global. In this episode, Chaparro and Graham discuss the state of the stablecoin market and the potential impact of stablecoins on the global financial system. Graham also highlights the importance of stablecoins in emerging markets and the p…

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How Lens Network is leveraging zkSync's tech to achieve mainstream scale 32:54

2M ago32:54

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Stani Kulechov is the founder and CEO of Avara — the software development company behind some of web3's biggest projects, including Aave and Lens. In this episode, Kulechov gives an overview of the modular architecture underpinning the recently announced Lens Network and explains how a modular design is essential to helping Web3 social applications…

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Financial advisors in the US are finally warming up to Bitcoin 46:33

2M ago46:33

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Ric Edelman is the founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP). In this episode, Edelman discusses the importance of financial advisors in the crypto space and emphasizes the need for advisors to understand and embrace crypto to serve their clients' best interests. OUTLINE 0:00 Introduction 04:46 Financial Advisors & BT…

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Wall Street should market Ethereum as the crypto 'app store,' says Arca CIO Jeff Dorman 51:49

2M ago51:49

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Jeff Dorman is Arca's Chief Investment Officer. In this episode, Chaparro and Dorman discuss the recent approval of the spot ether ETFs and how it opens the door for institutional investors to engage with the Ethereum ecosystem. The discussion also highlights the importance of regulatory clarity and the shifting sentiment towards crypto in Washingt…

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Crypto's political paradigm shift 29:27

2M ago29:27

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Kristin Smith is the CEO of Blockchain Association and Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital. In this episode, Smith and Scaramucci discuss the impact of crypto policy and politics on recent events, including the ETH ETF win, bipartisan support, and the influence of Trump and Biden. The discussion highlights th…

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Crypto OG Kain Warwick on how early-stage investing is broken 51:15

3M ago51:15

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Kain Warwick is the co-founder of the DeFi protocol Synthetix, and a partner at the crypto VC firm Bodhi Ventures. In this episode, Warwick discusses the brokenness of the traditional venture capital model and how it has led to the emergence of new fundraising mechanisms in the crypto space. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Warwick's Crypto Journey…

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The Next Right Step: community, resilience and death 52:20

3M ago52:20

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In this podcast episode, part of a mini-series on death, dying and afterlife, guest host Lia Shimada is joined by: The Revd Dr Alex Wimberly Ruth Jampel who talk about practices around death in their community, reflecting particularly on the impact of COVID. Find out more about the participants here. You can also find a transcript of this episode a…

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Tether's next big bet is on AI, says CEO Paolo Ardoino 49:38

3M ago49:38

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Paolo Ardoino is the CEO of Tether. In this episode, Ardoino discusses the strategic vision of Tether and its expansion into new business units, including AI and education. The current market cap of Tether's primary product USDT is hovering around $110 billion. OUTLINE 00:00 Tether & Disintermediation 08:12 Tether’s New Strategies 17:44 Macroeconom…

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Crypto VCs are slowly transitioning into generalists 53:43

3M ago53:43

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Jake Brukhman is the founder and CEO of CoinFund. In this episode, Brukhman explores the intersection of AI and blockchain technologies and their impact on consumers, and shares his thoughts on the saturation of the early-stage crypto VC market. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:33 CoinFund's Structure & Strategy 05:56 Early vs. Late Stage Crypto Ventu…

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The crypto industry is refocusing on the uses of its tech stack, says Stellar Development Foundation CEO 36:25

3M ago36:25

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Denelle Dixon is the CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation — the primary development team supporting the Stellar blockchain. In this episode, Dixon emphasizes the potential of blockchain technology to transform financial services in low- to medium-income countries, particularly in Africa and South America. She also addres…

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We’re entering the next phase of crypto derivatives 39:26

3M ago39:26

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Luke Hoersten is the founder and CEO of Bitnomial — a derivatives exchange that aims to replace the underlying rails of the global commodities trading market with crypto. Bitnomial has obtained regulatory approval for an exchange license, a clearinghouse license and a brokerage license, making them the first business to have all three licenses unde…

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Here's how crypto's crowded venture market could lead to a resurgence in liquid investing 40:28

3M ago40:28

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Zaheer Ebtikar is the founder and CIO of Split Capital. In this episode, Ebtikar discusses the opportunity of liquid crypto investment strategies and the challenges faced by crypto venture firms, including crowded markets and longer lock-up periods. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 05:14 Evolution of Crypto Venture 08:12 Nuances of Liquid Crypto Funds 10…

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Debt markets are being overhauled by blockchain 47:30

3M ago47:30

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Max Boonen is the founder of PV01 — a platform that allows issuers to access capital and for investors to purchase debt using blockchain. In this episode, Boonen discusses the challenges of accessing debt capital markets and the potential of tokenization in the crypto space, including the paradigm shift from provider-based markets to token-based ma…

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Mike Cagney on bringing every market onchain 42:54

3M ago42:54

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Mike Cagney is the co-founder and CEO of Figure Markets. In this episode, Cagney discusses the need for a 'marketplace of everything,' the potential for equity trading on the blockchain, and more. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 07:21 The 'Everything' Platform 12:16 Onchain Equities Trading 17:50 Institutionalization of Crypto 27:12 DeFi Lending 29:59 Rebuildi…

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‘Don’t forget about’ last cycle's hot investment categories, says Volt Capital's Soona Amhaz 47:58

4M ago47:58

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Soona Amhaz is the managing parter at Volt Capital. In this episode, Amhaz delves into the evolving crypto venture landscape including: challenges for capital allocators, the rise of meme coins, and controversies in token distributions. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:40 New Venture Verticals 10:30 Last Cycle's Winners 14:29 Mainstream Crypto Adoptio…

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Euler co-founder reflects on $195m hack and how DeFi protocols are becoming more robust 39:56

4M ago39:56

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Michael Bentley is the co-founder and CEO of Euler Labs. In this episode, Bentley reflects on last year's $200 million Euler hack and the recovery process and walks through the steps taken to enhance security in Euler V2. Euler V2 is a modular and composable lending platform that allows users to create flexible and secure lending pools.…

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PTSD from a Kidnapping, Jiu Jitsu as a Remedy, Becoming a Sports Massage Therapist & Entrepreneur 1:12:13

4M ago1:12:13

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Born in Northern Nevada, but raised in a small town in Oregon, Sheree was raised in a very religious house hold and traveled with her dad often, who was a Missionary in China. She was home schooled at a young age and surpassed her young peers by leaps and bounds, She began college courses at the age of 16 and lived an adventurous life with her trav…

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Hack VC partner on the evolution of the crypto market 47:49

4M ago47:49

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Roshun Patel is a partner at the Web3 venture capital firm HackVC. In this episode, Chaparro and Patel discuss the recent crypto market volatility and the trends shaping crypto's venture capital landscape. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 08:11 Market Volatility 25:57 Caution in the Funding Market 32:18 The Intersection of AI and Crypto 43:05 The Future of Toke…

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Memecoins have more potential upside than blue-chip governance tokens, according to VC 41:07

4M ago41:07

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Li Jin is a co-founder and general partner at the crypto VC firm, Variant. In this episode, Li analyzes the memecoin phenomenon that has recently swept over the crypto market, and explores how different types of memecoins capture and monetize attention. OUTLINE 00:35 Memecoin Zeitgeist 04:04 The Attention Economy 10:58 Classifying Memecoins 17:40 T…

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Securities law professor: It's time for Uniswap to 'prepare for war' 22:25

4M ago22:25

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Professor J.W. Verret teaches corporate and securities law and financial accounting at George Mason Law School. In this episode of The Scoop, Verret discusses the potential legal challenges that Uniswap may face from the Securities and Exchange Commission and highlights the similarities between the Coinbase case and the possible claims against Unis…

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A trading shop you've never heard is trying to overhaul crypto's market structure to lower fees 42:55

4M ago42:55

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Brandon Mulvihill is the co-founder and CEO of Crossover Markets. In this episode of The Scoop, Mulvihill discusses crypto's changing market structure and the role of Crossover as an execution-only trading venue. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:07 The Role of Crossover in the Market 04:04 FX & Crypto Trading Similarities 08:22 ECN vs. …

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Living with Leviathans: Australia in a Multipolar Age – Professor Michael Wesley 1:11:25

4M ago1:11:25

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What does it mean for Australia that it is part of the West, but geographically remote from it? Must we choose between our geography and our traditional alliances in this multipolar age? For our second Ramsay Lecture for 2024, the Ramsay Centre is delighted to present an in-person lecture by leading strategic analyst and University of Melbourne Dep…

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Brokerage shop exec: World's largest hedge funds only just starting with crypto 42:56

4M ago42:56

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Austin Reid is the global head of revenue and business at FalconX. In this episode of The Scoop, Reid discusses why we are still at the 'early stages' of institutional adoption of crypto, and the role retail traders have played in the market's current rally. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:12 Market Overview 08:06 FalconX Volume 12:03 Crypto Derivati…

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The 'kumbaya' era of crypto VC has come to an end, says Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi 41:22

4M ago41:22

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Haseeb Qureshi is a managing partner at the crypto VC firm Dragonfly. In this episode of The Scoop, Qureshi explains how the crypto VC landscape has changed during his five years at Dragonfly and why he believes 'points' are a more useful mechanism than airdrops for incentivizing user behavior. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 05:41 Dragonfly Early Days …

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Bitcoin's rally caused VCs to 'aggressively' return to crypto 40:33

5M ago40:33

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Craig Burel is a partner at Reciprocal Ventures. In this episode of The Scoop, Burel explains how the recent market rally caused sidelined venture capitalists to return to the crypto industry in earnest. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 07:38 Nuances of Crypto VC 10:05 Crypto Venture Maturation 13:12 Valuations in the Bull 19:15 Solana Conviction 23:15 N…

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Comedian Gene Harding talks the Pandemic effect, dating after 40, the softening of America 1:13:06

5M ago1:13:06

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Gene Harding is a comedian from New York, who now resides in the South Florida region. He has traveled the Untied States and performed on many stages with the likes of Carlos Mencina, Cisco Duran, George Lopez, and many others. Gene is also an actor and has played several roles in different sitcoms and has also established himself as a writer. He h…

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Crypto’s market structure is still too fragile, says BitGo's Mike Belshe 45:07

5M ago45:07

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Mike Belshe is the co-founder and CEO of BitGo. In this episode of The Scoop, Belshe discusses the growth and challenges of the custody market in the crypto industry, and explains what it will take to make crypto's market structure more robust. OUTLINE 00:00 BitGo Background 05:15 Institutional Crypto Custodians 10:41 New Market Participants 14:36 …

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Beauty and Sorrow: the afterlife and a "good death" 39:50

5M ago39:50

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In this podcast episode, part of a mini-series on death, dying and afterlife, Emma Pavey is joined by: The Revd Prof June Boyce-Tillman who offers her own personal and unique perspective on death and the afterlife, and how this impacts her practice as an Anglican priest. Find out more about June here. You can also find a transcript of this episode …

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How layer-2s are trying to transform Bitcoin's culture 39:05

5M ago39:05

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Muneeb Ali is the CEO of Trust Machines and the co-creators of Stacks — a layer-2 that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications to utilize bitcoin for base-layer security. In this episode of The Scoop, Ali discusses the growth and importance of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions. He emphasizes the need for BTC capital to be deployed in L2s and…

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Here’s how crypto firms like Coinbase are fending off drainer hacker groups 29:16

5M ago29:16

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This episode of The Scoop explores the technical headwinds and security challenges faced by the crypto industry. Blockaid co-founder Raz Niv discusses common scams and phishing attacks in the crypto space, and emphasizes the importance of good on-chain hygiene and best practices for engaging with different protocols. Just last month, Metamask integ…

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