Best UX Institute Podcasts (2024)

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

42m 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

1d 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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DeFi and stablecoins are coming to the Bitcoin ecosystem 28:21

2d ago28:21

28:21

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

3d ago26:34

26:34

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

5d 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

15d 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

16d 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

18d ago28:17

28:17

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

19d 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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Insights from Bill Miller at G2E Asia: The Evolving Landscape of Responsible Gaming and Industry Developments 29:33

22d ago29:33

29:33

At G2E Asia, Bill Miller, CEO and President of the American Gaming Association (AGA), shared his perspectives on the gaming industry's future. Bill's insights encompass responsible gaming, technological advancements, and the dynamic changes within the industry, providing a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities ahead. Navigating Ind…

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

25d ago35:20

35:20

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

28d ago32:54

32:54

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

1M ago46:33

46:33

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

1M ago51:49

51:49

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

1M ago29:27

29:27

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

2M ago51:15

51:15

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

2M ago49:38

49:38

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

2M ago53:43

53:43

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago40:28

40:28

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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#8 The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI with author Akshay Kore 38:55

2M ago38:55

38:55

The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI with Akshay Kore In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of design where artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with UX. Our distinguished guest, Akshay Kore, who has previously worked for Microsoft and is now Design Lead at Suki AI, shares his wisdom and insights drawn fr…

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Debt markets are being overhauled by blockchain 47:30

2M 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

42:54

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

3M 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

3M 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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Hack VC partner on the evolution of the crypto market 47:49

3M ago47:49

47:49

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

3M 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

3M 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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Pavilion Payments: Leading with Empathy, Values-Driven, and UX in Responsible Gaming 38:11

3M ago38:11

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In a recent episode of The No Line Podcast, Philip, the host, engaged in a compelling conversation with Christopher Justice, CEO of Pavilion Payments, shedding light on the company’s dedication to fostering a positive and responsible gaming environment. With the spotlight on National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) Problem Gambling Awareness M…

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

3M ago42:55

42:55

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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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

4M 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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Crypto’s market structure is still too fragile, says BitGo's Mike Belshe 45:07

4M 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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How layer-2s are trying to transform Bitcoin's culture 39:05

4M 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

4M 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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Anatoly Yakovenko explains how Bonk contributed to the Solana phone's sellout success 42:24

4M ago42:24

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In this episode of The Scoop, Anatoly Yakovenko, the co-founder of Solana, explains how a Bonk airdrop caused the Solana Saga mobile phone to sell out and discusses the importance of community and meme culture for bootstrapping crypto networks. OUTLINE 00:00 Disrupting App Store Duopoly 06:10 Bonk Saga Airdrop 09:19 Memes & Community 14:51 Solana S…

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Why memetics and flows matter more in crypto markets versus stocks 32:27

4M ago32:27

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Brian Rudick is a senior strategist at GSR. In this episode of The Scoop, GSR senior strategist Brian Rudick examines the differences between the forces driving the crypto markets and those affecting stocks. He also offers insights into the market dynamics supporting the current rally in the crypto market. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:47 Crypto vs…

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Bitcoin ETFs are ushering in a 'multi-decade TWAP of buy only,' according to trading execs 37:20

5M ago37:20

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Reed Werbitt is the CEO of the crypto market-making firm Flowdesk, and Greg Guttas is Flowdesk's Head of OTC. In this episode, Werbitt and Guttas share their insider perspectives on how the new spot bitcoin ETFs are altering market structures across different facets of the global bitcoin market, and why they believe these products will continue to …

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Deribit CCO explains how derivatives traders are positioning themselves for the bull run 38:13

5M ago38:13

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Luuk Strijers is the Chief Commercial Officer at Deribit. In this episode, Chaparro and Strijers delve into the technological edge and institutional focus as helped position Deribit as the dominant player in the crypto options space, as well as the surge in options trading volumes driven by ETF excitement and macroeconomic factors. Deribit recently…

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Former payments sell side analyst explains why Wall Street keeps getting Coinbase earnings wrong 33:09

5M ago33:09

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In this episode of The Scoop, Frank Chaparro and former Deutsche Bank payment analyst Ryan Todd delve into Coinbase's financial performance for the fourth quarter. Todd, a former payments analyst at Deutsche Bank, offers an in-depth analysis of why Wall Street regularly underestimates Coinbase's earnings. He sheds light on the structural factors le…

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New Solana accelerator explains how the blockchain's developer ecosystem is 'healthier than ever' 44:05

5M ago44:05

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Colosseum is an online platform that runs hackathons, accelerates founders, and invests in breakout startups on Solana. In this episode, Colosseum co-founders Matty Taylor and Clay Robbins discuss how they are establishing Colosseum as an entry point into crypto, and their personal journeys in building Colosseum. According to Robbins, maintaining a…

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Bitwise CIO says the potential of new spot bitcoin ETFs has yet to be unlocked 37:06

5M ago37:06

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Matthew Hougan is the Chief Investment Officer for Bitwise — one of several asset managers to recently launch a spot Bitcoin ETF. In this episode, Hougan shares his inside perspective on how market participants are reacting to the new spot Bitcoin ETFs, and why he believes we're not yet at the "sweet spot of demand" for the new products. OUTLINE 00…

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Understanding Responsible Gambling: The No Line Podcast with Keith Whyte 32:47

5M ago32:47

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Listen to more episodes about responsible gaming at www.nolinepodcast.com Contact Philip at philip@andmarketing.us #responsiblegambling #RGAM2024 Join us in this insightful episode of The No Line Podcast, where host Philip Beere engages in a detailed discussion with Keith Whyte, the National Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director. The focus…

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The Intersection of Mental Health and Gambling: Dr. Anastasia Hronis on Responsible Gaming 12:41

5M ago12:41

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In a recent episode of "The No Line Podcast," hosted by Philip Beere, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, a distinguished psychologist from Sydney, Australia, shared her insights on responsible gaming. The conversation unfolded at the Gambling Risk-Taking Conference in Las Vegas, where Dr. Hronis discussed her multifaceted career spanning clinical practice, rese…

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Here's how Gnosis Pay plans to bridge the gap between onchain and off-chain payments 30:58

6M ago30:58

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Dr. Friederike Ernst is the co-founder of Gnosis and Gnosis Pay. In this episode, Dr. Ernst shares how Gnosis Pay is working to bridge the gap between on-chain and off-chain payments, and how the upcoming Gnosis Card will allow users to spend their crypto at over 80 million VISA merchants worldwide. Although crypto payments for everyday transaction…

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a16z crypto founder Chris Dixon's new book highlights how blockchains can lead to a more equitable internet 51:39

6M ago51:39

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Chris Dixon is a managing partner at a16z and the founder of a16z crypto. In this episode, Dixon gives an overview of his new book, Read Write Own: Building the Next Generation of the Internet, and explains how blockchains have the potential to create more equatable online experiences. OUTLINE 00:00 Background 08:04 New Book 11:13 Crypto Skeptics 1…

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Here's how Noble plans to bring interoperable RWAs to Cosmos 46:14

6M ago46:14

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Jelena Djuric is the co-founder of Noble and Sam Hart is the co-founder of Timewave Labs and the Head of Strategy at Skip Protocol. In this episode, Djuric and Hart — both seasoned Cosmos veterans — breakdown the recent advancements that have helped the Cosmos ecosystem enter into a new era of innovation and expansion. Djuric also announces Noble's…

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Top crypto headhunter breaks down the current trends defining the crypto job market 42:05

6M ago42:05

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Scott Fletcher co-founded Intersection Growth Partners — one of the crypto industry's leading executive search firms. In this episode, Fletcher overviews how the crypto job market has changed since the market bottom in 2022 and explains what it takes to land an executive position at a top crypto company. According to Fletcher, CEO hires have more t…

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