Best Block Fuel Podcasts (2024)

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What does it mean to be a crypto voter in today's world? | T. Rowe Price 40:14

11h ago40:14

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Discover the profound implications for economic security and democratic values in our insightful discussion with Blue Macellari, Head of Digital Assets Strategy at T. Rowe Price. A must-listen for anyone curious about digital assets' growing influence in politics.Guest: Blue MacellariHosts: @JodyFlournoy @SeanRistau (ooo: @AviNMash)…

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Digital Asset Tax Clarity with IRS Leadership | Seth Wilks 28:39

5d ago28:39

28:39

We sit down Seth Wilks (@seththetaxman), IRS Executive Director of Digital Asset Strategy & Development, at Permissionless in Salt Lake City to discuss: ➩ The creation of an IRS office dedicated to digital assets and its goals for the industry ➩ How emerging tax rules are poised to impact both brokers and taxpayers ➩ Key takeaways from over 44,000 …

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Innovating Finance: PancakeSwap's Impactful Journey 24:20

6d ago24:20

24:20

We are thrilled to have @Headchef_pcs on the Block Fuel Podcast, where she discusses: ➩ Her inspiring journey and leadership role at PancakeSwap ➩ Recent innovations such as PancakeSwapX (launched this week!) with no-fee trading and a telegram predictions bot ➩ PancakeSwap's approach to a multi-chain future and its commitment to promoting global De…

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From Website Hosting to $1.2M ARR and a Leader in Decentralized Compute | Prashant Maurya, CEO of Spheron 42:35

14d ago42:35

42:35

FRESH from Singapore: Our latest Block Fuel podcast with Prashant Maurya, CEO of Spheron! We're continuing our DePIN deep-dive into GPU demand given the significant impact advanced AI chips have recently had on both US market performance ( $NVDA, $AMD, $AVGO) and policy.➩ Spheron's journey from website hosting to a leader in decentralized compute. …

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Where and How Will Institutions Embrace Blockchain at Scale? Insights from Blockdaemon's Andrew Vranjes in Singapore 32:46

14d ago32:46

32:46

Newest episode of the Block Fuel podcast is now up featuring Andrew Vranjes, Head of International at Blockdaemon! Andrew joins us at Token2049 in Singapore to give us his conference insights as a local, institutional adoption, and the pivotal role of open conversation in building goodwill with regulators. With a background at Amazon, Andrew's insi…

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Will demand for advanced AI chips (GPUs) be 1:1 for every person? We sit down with Greg Osuri of Akash in Singapore. 33:07

29d ago33:07

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Live from the Strait of Malacca -- Navigating GPU Shortages and AI Demand with Greg OsuriJoin us on the latest episode of the Block Fuel podcast where we welcome Greg Osuri, CEO and Founder of Akash Network. Greg shares insights on the accelerating AI demand, GPU shortages (will demand eventually be 1:1 per person ), and a fascinating analogy with …

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Democratizing Access to the Final Frontier with SERA: A Space Agency for Everyone 41:46

28d ago41:46

41:46

SERA has reserved six seats on an upcoming Blue Origin flight, and you have a chance to join the crew. Their mission is to make space accessible to everyone through blockchain technology and global participation.As kid who attended space camp in Huntsville, Alabama with dreams of a NASA future, this project is especially inspiring as they make that…

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How Mythical Games is Leading the Web3 Charge with NFL, Pudgy Penguins, and GameFi 30:09

1M ago30:09

30:09

In this episode of the Block Fuel podcast, we’re joined by John Linden, founder and CEO of Mythical Games, to explore how Web3 and blockchain are changing the gaming world. Fresh from his trip to Africa, John shares insights on the power of digital ownership, his company’s collaborations with the NFL and Pudgy Penguins, and how Mythical is reshapin…

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Crypto Winters, Institutional Trust, and the Future of ETFs: Gemini's John Burnett 35:40

1M ago35:40

35:40

Description: Join us on the BlockFuel podcast as we dive deep into the evolving crypto landscape with John Burnett, VP of Institutional at Gemini. John shares his decade-long journey in blockchain, from leading American Express's first Bitcoin deep dive to co-founding Omniex, which was later acquired by Gemini. We explore the lessons learned during…

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From Amazon to Web3: Andrew Saunders on Blockchain Marketing, Gaming, and Scaling the Future with Skale 47:53

1M ago47:53

47:53

In this episode of the BlockFuel podcast, Andrew Saunders, CMO at Skale and former CMO at Arbitrum, shares his expert insights on marketing in Web3 and the future of blockchain. With a background that spans Amazon, NBCUniversal, and CAA, Andrew discusses how brands can connect with audiences in the rapidly growing Web3 space, the unique challenges …

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Augie Ilag of CMT Digital on Funding, Scaling, and Tapping the Booming Asian Market 42:25

1M ago42:25

42:25

In this episode of the BlockFuel podcast, Avi Mash sits down with Augie Ilag, an investment partner at CMT Digital. They discuss Augie’s diverse career journey from McKinsey to Sequoia and CMT Digital, and how his experience in both traditional consulting and venture capital has shaped his approach to the blockchain industry. Augie shares insights …

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DeFi Evolution and Cross-Chain Solutions | SKATE 40:13

2M ago40:13

40:13

Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of Sid, who transitioned from a computer science background to leading Skate, a pioneering force in the blockchain space. In this episode, we explore his experience in OTC trading and the evolution of DeFi, uncovering how Skate is streamlining cross-chain interoperability. Sid shares valuable insight…

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Poking the Bera 🐻 - Breaking down Berachain with Co-Founder, Smokey The Bera 53:09

3M ago53:09

53:09

Fresh off a $100m Series B from Framework Ventures, Brevan Howard Digital Assets, & Hack VC, we sit down with Smokey The Bera, Co-Founder of one the hottest projects of 2024: BerachainWe touch on all corners of the Berritory: 🌊 Proof of liquidity: What is this new consensus model and how does it align security & liquidity?🧸Build-a-Bera: New incubat…

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Unlocking Crypto Yields: Angel Velarde of OpenWorld, Vietnam's Crypto Boom, and the Arbitrum Advantage 37:09

3M ago37:09

37:09

ChatGPT In this episode, we sit down with Angel Velarde, Co-Founder of OpenWorld, to discuss how their platform is making high-yield crypto investments accessible to non-crypto natives. Discover how you can build a portfolio of high-yield, low-risk liquidity pools with one click, boasting APYs of 50% or more. We also delve into Vietnam's impressive…

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Confused by the noise on AI + crypto? 17:40

3M ago17:40

17:40

Then check out our latest talk with Catherine Daly from Space and Time at the Genzio Media House! Cat always does an incredible job at communicating technical topics in layman's terms. We explore:➾ The rise of AI agents, trading bots, & liquidation bots➾ Aggressive push into AI from Microsoft's M12 VC arm➾ Partnership with Chainlink and the Chainli…

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All out of cookies :(... Exploring the next wave of monetization through interactive ads within livestreams 49:46

4M ago49:46

49:46

We explore the next wave of monetization through interactive ads within livestreams with Alex Casassovici, Founder of Azarus. Highlights: ➱ Why streaming is important (and the big numbers to prove it)➱ Acquisition by @animocabrands ➱ Beyond ads: shopping, tipping & more in live streams➱ "EQ, IQ, interaction, forming connections with people, that ac…

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From crypto skeptic to partner at Hack VC, we sit down with Alex Botte to unpack why she left the conventional quant investing world to join a crypto fund 35:07

4M ago35:07

35:07

Highlights: ➱ Her original paper running Bitcoin through a traditional risk factor model (91% of Bitcoin’s risk was unexplained!) ➱ BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and their commitment to public vs permissioned chains➱ Why she’s watching Berachain and their Proof of Liquidity mechanism closely Hosts: Avi Mash, Jody Flournoy, Sean RistauProduction: Brad Pars…

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Wait, there’s already a federally chartered bank holding crypto? 44:58

4M ago44:58

44:58

Block Fuel meets with Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage Digital, an OCC-chartered digital asset custodian with a passion for the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) space. We cover:➱Anchorage Digital's journey from inception to becoming an OCC chartered bank➱The role of RIAs in the adoption and integration of digital assets➱Challenges & limitations…

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How The World's Largest Bitcoin Miner Is Solving The World's Energy Problems | Marathon Digital | Adam Swick 41:42

4M ago41:42

41:42

Nothing embodies the intersection of traditional finance and crypto quite like publicly traded bitcoin miners. Check out this week's episode with Adam Swick, Chief Growth Officer at MARA, the world's largest BTC miner.📜 Marathon's evolution from a patent holding co to a data center company solving the world's energy problems⚗ Innovating beyond the …

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Inside Look at Google's Web3 Strategy | Google | Rich Widmann 23:13

4M ago23:13

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LIVE w/ Google from Austin, Texas at Consensus with Rich Widmann, Head of Strategy for Google Cloud's Web 3 Team on the Block Fuel podcast! ➜Starting as a teacher now leading Web3 at Google ➜Google's Data-driven approach for devinsights ➜Protocol-agnostic infrastructure focus ➜New partnerships with Polygon, Solana, Sui & more ➜Emphasis on education…

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John Deaton: The Ex-Marine Battling Elizabeth Warren for the Senate and Future of Crypto 41:07

5M ago41:07

41:07

Join us in this compelling conversation with John Deaton, US Senate candidate for Massachusetts, as he shares his inspiring journey from poverty to law school, his involvement in the high-profile Ripple case, and his motivation to challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren. John discusses the impact of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on economic fr…

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Digitizing AON's $60B Insurance Empire: Exclusive Insights from their Head of Blockchain | AON | Jim Knox 47:56

5M ago47:56

47:56

Pull up a chair for our sit down with Jim Knox, Managing Director and Blockchain Practice Leader at the world's largest insurance broker - AON, as he delves into the intersection of blockchain and insurance. ➾Aon's innovative involvement in the blockchain space and the evolution of the insurance industry in response to digital assets. ➾Importance o…

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Why Thematic Investing Is Generally Too Late | Founder Collective | Micah Rosenbloom 45:56

5M ago45:56

45:56

Catch our conversation with the dynamic Micah Rosenbloom, Managing Partner at Founder Collective. Famous for early investments in Uber, Airtable, & The Trade Desk, Founder Collective has leaned in heavily to the digital asset space with their commitment to finding elite founder talent ("the weirder, the better"). A few slices of wisdom Micah served…

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Bringing Enterprise SAAS Performance to Web3 Scaling | Skale Labs | Jack O'Holleran 38:36

5M ago38:36

38:36

Join us for a fun Friday chat with Jack O'Holleran - the affable CEO of SKALE Labs. ➱Comparisons to AWS & GCP as the elastic compute cloud for blockchains ➱Bespoke C++, dockerized containers, & applying other enterprise software attributes to build a high performant network ➱How zero gas fees?p.s. Since recording, one of our favorite pod guests And…

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Building A Massive Open-World Game On A Global Decentralized Network | Cornicopias | Josh Jones 45:37

5M ago45:37

45:37

Today we sit down with Josh Jones, Co-CEO/Founder of Cornucopias, an open-world adventure in sky domes post-calamity (Movie coming one day?) ↬Co-CEOs Josh Jones and partner split roles merging business and creative prowess amidst crypto complexities. ↬The largest map in web 3 gaming! Wait what even is Web 3 Gaming? We explore the differences. ↬From…

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Is The Future PM Of Canada Building On Cosmos? | Noble | Jelena Djuric 11:24

5M ago11:24

11:24

At ETHDenver 2024, we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with our friend Jelena Djuric, CEO and Founder of Noble.➼Noble's innovative approach to stablecoin issuance on Cosmos, fostering interoperability & sovereignty. ➼Why Noble chose to build on Cosmos➼Her future aspirations for a future in as the Prime Minister of Canada and her role in Cana…

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Growing Pains: The Security Gaps Holding Crypto Back From Corporate Adoption | Halborn | David Schwed 37:34

5M ago37:34

37:34

Delve into the future of finance with security expert David Schwed, COO of Halborn and former BNY Mellon/Galaxy Digital/Citi guru! ➻Discover the vital link between a finance paradigm shift & enterprise-grade security. ➻Peek into how giants like JP Morgan utilize Onyx Blockchain! ➻Uncover the truth about decentralization: Why understanding centraliz…

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Hamas, North Korea, & The Truth Behind Illicit Actors Using Crypto | TRM Labs | Ari Redbord 41:00

5M ago41:00

41:00

We had the opportunity to interview Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs.We discuss: ➣Law enforcement agencies are working with companies like TRM to track illicit actors using blockchain data and machine learning algorithms. ➣Why did the Hamas stop using BTC? ➣North Korean Hackers laundering Billions? ➣What it was like to testify in fron…

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Real Estate Markets on the Blockchain? | Parcl | Kellan Grenier 38:08

5M ago38:08

38:08

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐱 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍? With over $1.1B+ in transactions globally -- Real World Assets are coming on-chain with Parcl giving us a glimpse of WHY the use of a fast, instant-settlement blockchain is an essential counter-balance to the traditionally illiquid real estate market.Join us as we chat with the visionary Kellan Grenier, 𝘾𝙤-𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙡…

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L1s, L2s, L3s, and now L(N)s? | LayerN | Dima Romanov 25:47

5M ago25:47

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L1s, L2s, L3s, and now L(N)s? Dima Romanov, CEO and founder of Layer N, peels back the layers for us and shows us how they are expanding on what's possible on-chain.Learn about their mission to build the worlds fastest blockchain, the importance of performance and composability, and their innovative approach to Layer 2 solutions. Layer N is an Ethe…

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Designing a Decentralized Exchange for the Next Billion Users | Uniswap | Austin Adams 9:23

5M ago9:23

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For episode #19, we are joined in the Denver media house by Austin Adams, Researcher at Uniswap Labs. Austin dives into his role on the research team at Uniswap and how they leverage the unique benefits of crypto markets: programmability, composability, and customization to make a better trading experience.…

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What If Your Business Could Handle Crypto Just Like Your Bank Account? | Dinara | Laurence Latimer, CEO 36:26

5M ago36:26

36:26

Excited to share our latest podcast episode featuring Laurence Latimer, CEO of Dinara! With decade + of experience in Tradfi, learn how Dinara is transforming digital asset transactions and pioneering a seamless bridge between crypto and traditional banking for businesses here in the US.

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Why did Sam Altman choose to invest in a Bitcoin denominated life insurance company? | Meanwhile | Zac Townsend 40:50

5M ago40:50

40:50

Why did Sam Altman and many other prominent VC's choose to invest in a Bitcoin denominated life insurance company? We sit down with Meanwhile's CEO and Founder, Zac Townsend to learn understand why everyone is so excited with Bitcoin hitting new ATH's this week!

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Rebuilding a network with a Day 1 attitude | EOS | Yves La Rose 49:03

5M ago49:03

49:03

Just wrapped up an epic chat on the Block Fuel podcast with the passionate EOS Network CEO Yves La Rose.In 2018, EOS Raised $4B during an ICO which is the 2nd largest ICO in history. Created by http://Block.one, EOS aimed to offer a scalable and user-friendly platform for Decentralized Applications (DApps) and smart contracts, proving the importanc…

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Building a Borderless Credit System For the Future of Work | Joba Network | Marisa McKnight 34:13

5M ago34:13

34:13

"By 2027, 55% of Americans are going to be contractors." We dive in with Marisa McKnight on how Joba Network is building a platform that allows individuals to establish credibility and access credit if they pursue work outside of the traditional 9-5 corporate career path. ➲Rise of Dubai as a global hub for flexible work➲Emerging market adoption dri…

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Fighting For The Industry on Capitol Hill | Digital Chamber of Commerce | Cody Carbone 31:20

5M ago31:20

31:20

"𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐁𝐃𝐂'𝐬"From Public Policy to Blockchain Leader: Cody Carbone's journey from Ernst & Young to leading policy with the Digital Chamber of Commerce. Often viewed as the middleman between DC and Private Sector, Cody talks about his efforts in educating policymakers, tackling regulatory hurdles, and …

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How Web3 Is Revolutionizing Marketing & Consumer Interactions | Smart Token Labs | Mathew Sweezey 38:33

5M ago38:33

38:33

Mathew Sweezy dives into NFTs' evolution from collectibles to digital experience tools, his journey from leading Saleforce's Web 3 initiatives to pioneering XNFTs at Smart Token Labs, and the potential of Web 3 to revolutionize marketing and consumer interactions. Hosts: Avi Mash & Jody Flournoy

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Redefining Investment in Crypto with Dragonfly | Rob Hadick, General Partner 43:03

5M ago43:03

43:03

We are joined by Rob Hadick, General Partner of Dragonfly, a $2.5B Fund focused in Digital Assets and Blockchain companies. Rob shares Dragonfly's journey, focusing on crypto's impact on global economies and the ethos of open-source software. Discover how they envision the future of regulations and investment strategies in the rapidly evolving cryp…

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#38 | Ava Labs | ALL THINGS AVA with John Nahas & Morgan Krupetsky 41:58

5M ago41:58

41:58

We sit down with John Nahas & Morgan Krupetsky from Ava Labs for a full run-down on what's cooking in the AVAX ecosystem. Major keys:🔺 Stripe partnership and adopting their user-centric approach to growth: account abstraction, gas stations, & more🔺 Applying enterprise & institutional feedback: Public/Private chain optionality, dropping the 2k min v…

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#12 | Monad | Keone Hon 43:54

5M ago43:54

43:54

Brand New Block Fuel Podcast featuring Monad CEO and Co-Founder Keone Hon! Drawing from his experience high-frequency trading at Jump Trading, Keone and Monad Labs are pushing the boundaries of parallelization to turbocharge the EVM (projected 10k tps!) and make the Ethereum ecosystem scalable and fast enough for mass adoption.…

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#11 | AlphaPoint | Igor Telyatnikov 31:50

5M ago31:50

31:50

We are joined by the CEO and Founder of AlphaPoint, Igor Telyatnikov who is most recently known for helping launch Chivo Wallet--The official Bitcoin and Digital wallet for the government of El Salvador.Really inspiring how Nayib Bukele is making El Salvador extremely exciting and turning their economy around leveraging blockchain technology.…

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#10 | Tad Smith | 1RoundTable Partners 47:27

5M ago47:27

47:27

Meet Tad Smith: Former CEO of Sotheby's and Madison Square Garden Group, professor at NYU Stern Business School, and now focused on venture capital.He's now a driving force at 1Round Table Partners, a $1.2B Crypto Fund with investments in some of the largest Digital Asset Companies globally. Tad is also a partner at 10T Holdings.…

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#37 | AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Annelise Osborne | "From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance" 41:20

5M ago41:20

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Annelise Osborne, the author of "From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance".Annelise Osborne is a former Wall Street executive who successfully transitioned into the realm of digital assets. In her publication, she adeptly navigates readers through the shift from Web2 to Web3, while candidly addressi…

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#27 | The latest in SocialFi with Christian Quiver, CEO of League.Tech 16:10

5M ago16:10

16:10

The latest in SocialFi with Christian Quiver, CEO of League.Tech Highlights: ➭Taking on the Web2 social giants of Facebook / Google ➭Putting data sovereignty back in the hands of the people ➭Future of creator monetization➭Involving creators like @SmallCapScience directly in product development to identify pain pointsBig thanks to @GenzioCo for orga…

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#25 | Stablecoins, Security, & (accessible financial) Services | Rémi Tuyaerts (DTR) & Bentzi Rabi (Utila) 29:30

5M ago29:30

29:30

Check out our exciting joint conversation with Bentzi Rabi, CEO of Utila, and Rémi Tuyaerts, Founder of Unblock and Partner at DTRHighlights: ➟The new UAE dirham-backed stablecoin ($DRAM)➟Addressing smart contract security for stablecoin issuers➟Democratizing access to financial services starting with remittances➟Token2049 Dubai & industry outlook…

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#34 | Circle | Caroline Hill, Senior Director for Global Policy and Regulatory Strategy 40:28

5M ago40:28

40:28

Circle, CBDCs, & Cross-Border InnovationJoin us for our chat with Caroline Hill, Senior Director of Global Policy at Circle. Former Treasury Department Director and Sanctions Investigator for OFAC, Caroline is now leading regulatory strategy for Circle (one of the most anticipated potential IPOs in the crypto sector). Hosts: Avi Mash, Jody Flournoy…

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#32 | Holochain | Mary Camacho, Executive Director 38:39

5M ago38:39

38:39

Join us for an enlightening conversation with the incredible Mary Camacho - Executive Director of Holochain. →If not a blockchain, what exactly is Holochain?→Building a decentralized future: "Holochain starts with agents. Agents create data. And so the idea of coming at something that really puts people in control, it basically is the ultimate in t…

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Michael Cahill | PYTH | Founder | CEO 33:58

6M ago33:58

33:58

we are joined by Mike Cahill, CEO of DoroLabs and Director of the Pyth Data Association. Mike has a rich background in finance and technology, having previously worked at CBOE and led special projects at Jump Crypto. In this episode, Mike shares his journey from traditional finance at Morgan Stanley to high-frequency trading, and eventually to the …

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#26 | HALVING DAY DISCUSSION w/ Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise (NYSE: $BITB) 47:45

6M ago47:45

47:45

HALVING DAY DISCUSSION w/ Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise (NYSE: $BITB) Key highlights:→"The Bitcoin ETF has been a massive success, the most successfully launched ETF of all time."→Bitcoin ETF creating a potential floor / reducing volatility which will attract long-term investors→Potential Ethereum ETF and the growth of the SMA space.→Potential mark-u…

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#23 | BEYOND THE ETFS: A Roundtable Discussion with 1Konto & Utila 38:02

6M ago38:02

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BEYOND THE ETFs - An excellent roundtable discussion with 1Konto & Utila on the current state of enterprise crypto adoption. Guests: Bentzi Rabi (Utila), Curtis Crispin (1Konto), Edwin Handschuh (1Konto)Some highlights:→Takeaways form the Digital Asset Summit in London→Adoption of stablecoins in international trade settlement→Similarities/differenc…

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