Beyond The Valley

Dave Ripley, co-CEO of Kraken, one of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges talks to CNBC's Arjun Kharpal about the volatility in crypto markets, what President Donald Trump means for the industry and what new regulation in the U.S. could mean for global players. Ripley also discusses bitcoin's role in the future of crypto and what innovations are coming down the pipeline. This episode was recorded at Paris Blockchainw as part three of a Beyond The Valley crypto mini-series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monica Long, president of Ripple, sits down with CNBC's Arjun Kharpal to talk about the state of the crypto market and what President Donald Trump means for the industry. Long also discusses Ripple's stablecoin and the current push towards so-called real-world asset tokenization. This episode was recorded at Paris Blockchain Week, as part two of a Beyond the Valley crypto mini-series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Input Output and the Cardano blockchain, speaks to CNBC's Arjun Kharpal about out his views on the future of crypto, including why he thinks bitcoin could rally to $250,000. Hoskinson, who is also an Ethereum co-founder, gives his thoughts on why he thinks large technology companies like Apple and Microsoft will begin to use stablecoins. Plus, he discusses where Cardano is heading from a technology perspective. This episode was recorded from Paris Blockchain Week, as part of a Beyond The Valley crypto mini-series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Autonomous driving is quickly evolving, with Pony.ai at the forefront of this transformation. In this episode of Beyond the Valley, recorded live on stage at the CONVERGE LIVE event in Singapore, James Peng, Pony.ai's co-founder and CEO, speaks to CNBC's Arjun Kharpal about the rapid advancements in driverless technology. They also touched on how the company is navigating global challenges and what the future holds for autonomous vehicles in China and beyond.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As AI transforms the global tech landscape, Singapore is making bold strides to position itself as a leader in AI innovation and regulation. In this episode of Beyond the Valley, Singapore's minister for digital development and information, Josephine Teo, joins CNBC's Arjun Kharpal to discuss the nation's strategy to harness AI, tackle risks like bias and cybersecurity and foster a thriving AI ecosystem. They also explore the country's efforts to compete with global tech powers. This episode was recorded live on stage at CNBC's CONVERGE LIVE event in Singapore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his support for the crypto industry, a move which has had wide-ranging implications globally. Richard Teng, CEO of Binance and Chao Deng, CEO of Hashkey Capital, join CNBC's Arjun Kharpal to talk about what the change in U.S. policy will mean for markets and the industry globally. This is a special episode recorded at CNBC's Converge Live event in Singapore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebellions is an AI chip startup that recently became a unicorn, or company valued over $1 billion. It is positioning itself as a potential rival to Nvidia. Rebellions CEO Sunghyun Park speaks with CNBC's Arjun Kharpal about the future of AI chips, big breakthroughs in artificial intelligence models and how South Korea is building a supply chain for AI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and autonomous driving are transforming the automotive industry. In our final special Davos edition of CNBC's Beyond the Valley, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon and Volvo CEO Jim Rowan join Arjun Kharpal to explore how these technologies are reshaping the future of cars. Highlighting the potential of AI to monitor driver behavior, enhance safety and adjust car insurance premiums, the conversation explores how these innovations are set to disrupt the automotive and insurance industries. They also look into the evolving landscape of autonomous driving, emphasizing the need for robust safety and gradual development towards full autonomy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire sees tokenized money as the key to transforming global commerce, offering faster, cheaper cross-border transactions and the potential to unlock new financial opportunities. In this special Davos edition of CNBC's Beyond the Valley, Allaire joins senior technology correspondent Arjun Kharpal to discuss how stablecoins like USDC are creating a new financial ecosystem, enabling programmable money and disrupting traditional banking systems. Allaire also explores how blockchain infrastructure can empower developers to build decentralized applications and how a future of tokenized assets could reshape industries globally, making global markets more accessible and efficient.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max Tegmark's Future of Life Institute has called for a pause on the development on advanced AI systems. Tegmark is concerned that the world is moving toward artificial intelligence that can't be controlled, one that could pose an existential threat to humanity. Yoshua Bengio, often dubbed as one of the "godfathers of AI" shares similar concerns. In this special Davos edition of CNBC's Beyond the Valley, Tegmark and Bengio join senior technology correspondent Arjun Kharpal to discuss AI safety and worst case scenarios, such as AI that could try to keep itself alive at the expense of others.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's not an exaggeration to say that the artificial intelligence revolution has been dominated by American companies. The likes of OpenAI and Nvidia have been fuelled by billions of dollars of investment that was deemed necessary to continue to lead the AI race. But that theory is now being questioned, following the release of the latest large language model from Chinese company DeepSeek. Reportedly built for a fraction of the cost, it seems to have comparable performance to OpenAI's models.In this week's episode we'll discuss:- How DeepSeek, a private company, blindsided many investors and caused a stock market collapse- Whether spending on chip infrastructure will be impacted- The technology behind DeepSeek's latest large language model- Open source vs closed source- Whether this is good news for Chinese chip firms- Whether DeepSeek is a serious threat to the American firms' dominance- Government guardrails around DeepSeek's chatbotSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange that's rapidly built itself into one of the industry's most influential players, is making big predictions about the future of crypto. CEO Richard Teng, who took the helm from Changpeng Zhao in 2023, sat down with CNBC's Arjun Kharpal on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss his outlook for 2025. Teng says that with clearer regulatory frameworks under the newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump, the crypto market could hit a new all-time high this year. In this episode, we dive into how Binance is navigating the evolving landscape and what the future holds for Bitcoin and the wider industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the final episode of 2024, CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal are joined by a whole host of special guests to reflect back on the year, and to look ahead to an exciting 2025 for technology.First off, AI expert and partner at VC firm IVP Eric Liaw joins to discuss whether the AI boom will continue.Award-winning journalist and reporter for CNBC in the U.S. Mackenzie Sigalos returns, after some very accurate predictions last year, to talk all things crypto and what a Trump presidency means for the digital asset class.Arjun will give his take on what to expect for the US-China tech war.Silvia Amaro, TV anchor and reporter for CNBC in London, joins us again to discuss whether the scrutiny of big tech in Europe is set to continue.Friend of the pod Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insights, gives us the lowdown for consumer tech next year.Finally Ryan Browne, CNBC tech correspondent, gives us his three big predictions for fintech in 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Xreal, one of the leading players in the augmented reality glasses market, released its latest product - the Xreal One Series. For the first time, it designed its own chip for the glasses. At the same time, companies like Meta and Apple are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AR. Chi Xu, CEO of Xreal, talks to CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal about the engineering behind complex AR products and what the ultimate goals are for the future of the device.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite the concerns of many artists, filmmakers, musicians and content creators, the use of AI in the creative industries is well under way. Working out how to navigate a creative future with AI is the next challenge.Shara Senderoff, co-founder and CEO of Jen, an AI text-to-music generation platform and Anastasis Germanidis, co-founder and CTO of Runway, an AI video generation platform, joined CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal at Web Summit.They discuss whether AI is needed in the creative process, the protection of creators' rights and the potential to transform how the music industry is run. There's also robust discussion about the cost cutting benefits AI will bring and when we can expect AI actors to appear on our screens.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quantum computers have been touted for their potential to revolutionize the world — and British company Oxford Ionics claims to be building the most powerful quantum computers out there. The company's CEO and co-founder Dr Chris Ballance joined CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal at Web Summit, one of Europe's biggest tech events. In this episode, we explore what exactly quantum computing is, how it could transform certain industries, and the threat it poses to cyber security and our personal data.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“AI models are confident liars.” That's the tagline for artificial intelligence application startup, Infactory. The company's co-founder Brooke Hartley Moy joins CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal to discuss how to fix inaccuracies, bias and misinformation from AI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Huawei has launched an upgraded version of its HarmonyOS mobile operating system, which reportedly no longer relies on the Android operating system. It's a bold push from a Chinese firm, but could Huawei's souped up software signal China is ready to bring a challenger to Apple's iOS or Android to the global market? CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal are joined by technology industry analyst Bryan Ma from IDC to discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. for a long time has been the dominant player in space. But more recently, China and India have been on the rise. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal talk to Christopher Newman, Professor of Space Law and Policy at Northumbria, about the latest developments in the new space age.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI personal assistants have been spotted in movies and other pop culture. Now tech giants are trying to bring those to your phones. Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insights, talks to CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal about his firm's annual predictions report and why he thinks that we could have an AI model trained on our own personal data by 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While American companies including Nvidia, Google and OpenAI have been benificiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, Chinese companies have been developing this own products and services. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss the state of China's AI landscape and if the country's tech firms can compete with the U.S.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As an increasing number of parents become concerned about the negative effects of social media and smartphones, the debate is raging over when kids should be allowed to have a device. Joe Ryrie, the co-founder of Smartphone Free Childhood, a movement that began over WhatsApp, discusses the topic with CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first Esports World Cup took place in Saudi Arabia in 2024 as the industry looks to take professional gaming mainstream. With eSports becoming more professional and prize pools increasing, there is hope from insiders that the world of video games will be more widely accepted as a sport. Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup, joins CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal to discuss the industry's future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple is gearing up for the launch of Apple Intelligence, its AI suite of products that it wants to roll out across its devices, including the iPhone. But absent from the announcement was mention of China, one of Apple's biggest markets. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty discuss some of the biggest challenges Apple faces in China, when it comes to its AI push.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back in the 1980s, Japan occupied more than half of the global semiconductor market. Since then, however, other countries have led the way, as they scramble to secure their chip supply chains. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty are joined by Fei Xue, senior analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit, to discuss how Japan's government are planning to revitalise their semiconductor industry and its quest to develop the world's most advanced microchip.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Samsung recently revealed the Galaxy Ring, its first foray into the smart ring category of products. The South Korean tech giant is also betting artificial intelligence alongside its huge suite of products from smartphones to smartwaches, will keep users locked into its world of products. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal are joined by Ben Wood from CCS Insight to breakdown how Samsung is setting itself up for the future and whether he thinks competitors like Apple will follow suit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A regular software update from U.S. cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to major computer outages across the world with many users experiencing the “blue screen of death”. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal lay out what was behind the issues and whether the world is protected from another IT blackout. Plus, Arjun shares what it was like to report on the outage - without a laptop - as it unfolded.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Veldhoven, the Dutch suburb of Eindhoven, is home to ASML, which produces the most advanced silicon chip making machines. The semiconductor in your smartphone was very likely made using one of them.Add in Amsterdam, the European headquarters for many international companies, and the Netherlands has become an attractive place for startups and investors.In the fourth and final instalment of our look at Europe's tech hubs, we're joined by Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands.As well as being the brother of Dutch King Willem-Alexander, he is Special Envoy of the Dutch startup accelerator Techleap, where he works to help local startups grow fast internationally by improving their access to capital, market, talent, and technologies.In this week's episode we'll discuss the Dutch tech sectors strengths, the regulatory challenges it faces, the country's own AI boom and how the Dutch based ASML, one of the world's most important companies, is caught in the eye of a geopolitical trade war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Berlin was once the main center of Germany's tech scene. But over the years, start-up growth has happened around the country. Germany has gone through a few rounds of growth and the third wave is now here driven by AI, according to Christian Miele, a general partner at venture capital firm Headline. He joins CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal to discuss the future of Germany's tech sector.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

France is home to some of the most high-profile artificial intelligence start-ups. The country, which was once seen as anti-tech, has attracted big funding, backed by a public push from the government. Roxanne Varza, the head of the world's biggest startup campus Station F, which is located in Paris, joins Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty to discuss the rise of France and Paris as one of Europe's biggest tech hubs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Europe largely missed out on the internet age, especially when compared to the tech giants that grew out of the U.S. and China. But Europe's tech hubs have been buzzing as of late, hoping to seize the opportunities coming out of the AI boom. In a four part series, CNBC's Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty speak to experts about the continent's strengths and weaknesses. First up is the United Kingdom. Can it use London's position as a finance capital to hold the crown as Europe's tech leader, or will political baggage hold it back? Sanjot Malhi, partner at VC firm Northzone, joins us on this episode of Beyond the Valley to discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arjun Kharpal, CNBC's senior tech correspondent, joins Tom Chitty from Money 20/20 in Amsterdam, one of the world's biggest financial technology events. In this episode of Beyond the Valley, we discuss all things fintech, including:Embedded finance growing impact on businessWhy emerging markets are leaders in online payments innovationHow neobanks like Monzo and Revolut are faring against traditional banksWhy crypto trading is being added to many digital servicesAI's evolving role in the fintech spaceAnd of course, the answer to our Stat of the WeekSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The internet of bodies - or IOB - is a term that refers to the continual merging of humans and technology. It spans everything from smartwatches to chips implanted in your brain, with the promise of helping people affected by afflictions from epilepsy to paralysis. But there are risks associated with the technology. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss the rapidly evolving world of IOB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Companies are competing to make the smartest AI models, with some top tech execs saying artificial general intelligence will soon be upon us. Beyond the Valley goes on the road to VivaTech in Paris to discuss this and more with special guest Bassem Asseh, head of sales at AI firm Hugging Face.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin has a finite supply. It is one of the cryptocurrency's characteristics that proponents like. Estimates suggest that all 21 million bitcoin will be mined around the year 2140. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss what major changes might take place with bitcoin in that time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From AR and VR headsets to AI and cloud gaming, new technologies have the potential to transform the gaming industry. So, what will more immersive and interactive gaming look like, and what are the potential trade offs?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Semiconductors, or chips, have an incredibly global, complex and intricate production process. The supply chain is spread across the world. As governments focus on boosting their own domestic chip industry, CNBC looks at why no single country can own the chip supply chain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple has sought to boost its presence in India in terms of physical stores and iPhone manufacturing. But can India become Apple's next China?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The bitcoin halving happens every four years. It's a technical event that often precedes bitcoin moving to all-time highs. But this time things are a little different.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

India has been on a mission to transform itself into a high-tech manufacturing hub for products from smartphones to semiconductors. New Delhi has managed to woo some of the world's biggest tech companies, such as Apple and Micron, to ramp up operations in the country as these firms look to diversify away from China. But can India take China's crown as Asia's most critical tech hub?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Electric flying passenger vehicles, also known by the acronym eVTOLs, are beginning to take flight. Dozens of companies across the world are hoping these aircraft will be a large part of the future of transport. But there are big hurdles to overcome, including convincing us that they're safe to ride. Are eVTOLs ready to take off? CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The once open and global internet could be beginning to fracture, due to varying forces such as geopolitics and regulations. It's an idea known as the “splinternet” - and the implications could be huge. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty discuss what this means for technology and our world in this episode of Beyond the Valley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. has moved one step closer to forcing Chinese tech firm ByteDance to sell TikTok in America. It is the latest flash point in the U.S-China tech battle. But does the move ultimately amount to a TikTok ban?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba was once one of the most valuable companies in the world. China's tough regulation, a weakening economy and internal problems have contributed to the company's value plunging. But can recent changes made by the firm help change its fortunes?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal is in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress where smartphone makers such as Samsung are talking up AI phones. But will it revitalize a stagnant smartphone industry?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Various U.S. export restrictions and sanctions have hit China's semiconductor industry which was already seen as generations behind other countries. Now Chinese firms appear to be making sanction-defying progress in chips, but there are some big challenges to overcome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Apple joins the likes of Meta and Sony in the VR/AR headset race, Beyond the Valley's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal join CNBC's Deputy Tech Editor Todd Haselton to find out what Apple's new gadget is like to wear and discuss where's next for this rapidly growing sector.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China is the world's biggest electric car market with its domestic firms like BYD and battery maker CATL among some of the largest in the world. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal look at how the Chinese government has boosted the industry and how Chinese EV makers are looking to conquer the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Russia continues to import large volumes of Western technology critical to its war against Ukraine, even as sanctions show some signs of taking hold. CNBC's Karen Gilchrist has been looking at this story for several months and joins Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty to talk about how tech, like microchips, is getting into the hands of Russia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal spent the week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He talks to Tom Chitty about what the biggest names in tech were talking about on the ground.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.