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Jacob Phillips is Co-Founder of Lombard Finance, the company building the full stack of Bitcoin infrastructure needed to bring Bitcoin Capital Markets on-chain and pioneer behind LBTC - the fastest staking protocol to reach $2B TVL. Jacob previously served as Partner at Polychain Capital leading venture investments and governance, and in Product & Strategy at Perennial Labs. Graduated from Case Western Reserve University with degrees in Economics and Computer Science.In this conversation, we discuss:- NYC is the crypto capital of the world- Working at Polychain Capital- BTC ecosystem and markets- Lombard history and LBTC accomplishments- Bitcoin Capital Markets introduction- Lombard roadmap to accelerating Bitcoin Capital Markets adoption- Connecting Bitcoin liquidity to external ecosystems and markets- How Lombard securitizes your BTC- Integrating BTC tooling onchainLombard FinanceWebsite: www.lombard.financeX: @Lombard_Finance Discord: discord.gg/2HG7G69twcJacob PhillipsX: @JacobPPhillipsLinkedIn: Jacob Phillips---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Founder of Amino, founder of upcoming Cafe Disco game, founder of WERD pub co, co-founder of Houdini Swap. Helped consult for hundreds of crypto projects. Co- founded Dragters web2 which sold to Superdraft, founder of Moon Poker web 2.In this conversation, we discuss:- Drew's crypto inception story- Networking in crypto- History of Amino and lessons learned from- Binance listing horror stories- Almost getting Gronk's NFT- Klay Thompson NFT- Secret sauce of building crypto apps- Public company WERD- Cafe Disco Party- Worst times you've been scammed in crypto- Drew buying back millions of Amino tokenAminoWebsite: aminorewards.comX: @aminoaiTelegram: t.me/aminorewardsDrew ShoreX: @cryptodaddydrew ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Sam Williams is the creator of AO and Arweave, as well as founder and CEO of Forward Research, a venture protocol development company dedicated to growing the permaweb ecosystem. AO is a decentralized supercomputer empowering internet-scale applications, integrated with Arweave's perpetual data storage. Sam is building towards a vision of a truly decentralized web, where user rights are immutably protected and software and data is permanent. He believes that the permaweb's unique approach to data storage and its potential for creating truly decentralized applications will revolutionize the way we interact with the internet.In this conversation, we discuss:- There are centuries where nothing happens and decades where everything happens- Protecting user speech- Don't digitally die is more important than don't physically die- Building the right cyberspace- Solving blockchain storage limitations- Permanent storage economics:- The Migration to Cyberspace- Humanity's Digital Transition- Why AO Was Built- Fair Launch & Economic Philosophy- Rejecting VC-Dominated ModelsAOWebsite: ao.arweave.netX: @aoTheComputerSam WilliamsX: @samecwilliams---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

A cryptocurrency industry veteran and technology entrepreneur, Kyle has founded, advised, and invested in numerous early-stage blockchain projects since 2012.During 2013, Kyle founded World Super Lotto (WSL), the world's first global lottery based on Bitcoin. In 2014, Kyle went all-in on Bitcoin and later in Ethereum before transitioning into a full-time role as COO of Credits, a Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) company.In 2016, Kyle co-founded The Review Agency, a SaaS for business reputation management and Kyle's net-worth exponentially increased as his assets in Bitcoin and Ethereum scaled beyond expectations in 2017. Since then, he's been lucratively analyzing and investing in infrastructure and protocol projects from Kraken, Coinbase, UBANX, Bitfinex, Bitfinance, RNDR, and several others, holding impressive amounts of equity and tokens as he was deemed “smart money” for his capital and skill set in tokenomics, product development, and business development.Towards the end of 2018, Kyle founded Master Ventures (MV) - a blockchain advisory & think tank based in Koh Phangan, which he now runs.In this conversation, we discuss:- The current state of Bitcoin & overall crypto market- Buying BTC in 2012- The future of ETH- The user experience of ETH vs SOL- Founding World Super Lotto (the first Bitcoin-based global lottery in 2013)- Master Ventures- PAID Network- Gifting investments- Lessons from being in market cycles- VC investing is better in a bear marketPAID NetworkWebsite: www.paidnetwork.comX: @paid_networkTelegram: t.me/paidnetworkKyle ChasséX: @kyle_chasseXLinkedIn: Kyle Chassé---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Justin Wang is the Founder and CEO of Zeus Network. Wang is a serial entrepreneur and crypto developer, beginning his founder's journey with a VPN business in Dubai, which he successfully exited with $3.5 million in equity. A staunch supporter of Solana since 2015, Justin also founded dAppio Lab in 2020, helping to launch advanced Solana dApps before founding Zeus, an innovative cross-chain protocol designed to connect the Bitcoin and Solana networks, enabling seamless interoperability between the two largest blockchain ecosystems.In this conversation, we discuss:- Overview of Zeus Network and its core mission- The current state of Solana- Why Bitcoin liquidity on Solana matters — and how it's being achieved- New product btcSOL and how it enables SOL holders to earn native Bitcoin rewards- The launch of Bitcoin Summer on Solana—a 3-month campaign to drive awareness, education, and adoption of BTC-native activity on Solana- What makes Zeus' model different from other wrapped BTC assets- Strategic partnerships (e.g., Metalpha and Chainlink) that signal growing institutional and developer trust- Zeus' roadmap to bring 1% of all Bitcoin on-chain- Permissionless minting BTC- Pump.fun token launchZeus NetworkWebsite: zeusnetwork.xyzX: @ZeusNetworkHQDiscord: discord.gg/zeusnetworkJustin WangX: @dappiokeeper---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Rich Rines, an initial contributor to Core DAO and former lead of Coinbase's money movement engineering, is a self-taught engineer and successful entrepreneur with ventures like Element Wallet and AutoReach. His expertise lies in 0-1 building, growth, and scalability, with a passion for Bitcoin and decentralization.In this conversation, we discuss:- Bitcoin DeFi- Rich thinks 200k per bitcoin before 2026- The institutionalization of BTC is still so early- Many of the Bitcoin treasury cos haven't started purchasing yet- Core reaching over $1B in TVL- Explaining dual staking- Core's Bitcoin ETP is the first in Europe to offer yield- Soon to be launched liquid staking token LstBTC- How Core earns yield, so you can earn yield- Balancing decentralization and usabilityCore DAOWebsite: coredao.orgX: @Coredao_OrgLinkedIn: t.me/CoreDAOTelegramRich RinesX: @richrinesLinkedIn: Rich Rines--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Ninad Naik is Co-founder and COO at Mira Network, where he leads research, tech, and operations. Prior to Mira, he spent over a decade as an executive and technology leader at Uber and Amazon across AI, marketplace, and hardware. Prior to technology, Ninad spent several years in investment banking and strategy consulting.In this conversation, we discuss:- Mira's unique approach to on-chain access control and identity management- The shift from static wallet-based gating to dynamic access and reputation layers- Why Hallucinations occur - The economic and social implications of truly autonomous AI are staggering- Why today's AI can't be trusted for high-stakes decisions without constant human supervision - How Mira's decentralized verification layer slashes AI error rates from ~30% to under 5% - Leveraging crypto incentives to power reliable, autonomous AI systems  - Evolving from batch-based review to real-time AI output validation - Focusing first on education and healthcare, where accuracy is mission-critical - Building Web3 infrastructure that addresses real-world Web2 failures  Mira NetworkWebsite: mira.networkX: @Mira_Network Discord: discord.gg/mira-networkNinad NaikLinkedIn: Ninad N.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Tobias Reisner is the founder of TR-Ventures and a crypto researcher focused on early-stage ecosystems. He shares in-depth research and investment theses with a growing international audience. His recent work has focused heavily on Hyperliquid, its tokenomics, and emerging builder ecosystem.In this conversation, we discuss:- Hyperliquid's recent performance- $HYPE Buybacks- Hyperliquid's DeFi ecosystem growth - Staking $HYPE for airdrops and long-term value- HYPE Treasury companies - HyperEVM and user activity - Comparison to Solana and other Layer-1s  - The House of all Finance - HIP3 - Solving liquidity fragmentation  - Core-writer upgrade HyperliquidWebsite: hyperfoundation.orgX: @HyperliquidXTelegram: t.me/hyperliquid_announcementsTobias ReisnerX: @reisnertobiasWebiste: www.tobiasreisner.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Wyatt Lonergan is a General Partner at VanEck Ventures, where he drives the firm's strategic investments in emerging technologies and innovative ventures. He joined VanEck in 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in corporate investment and venture capital. Before joining VanEck, Wyatt led the corporate investment team at Circle Ventures, where he played a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing high-growth opportunities in the digital asset and blockchain space. Wyatt holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business & Management from Dickinson College.In this conversation, we discuss:- Tokenized equities- Stablecoins- Robinhood tokenizing stocks - Working at Circle- Fintechs are “verticalizing backwards” - Crypto VC in 2025 - Crypto products moving from early pilots to investable products with real compliance rails  - Stablecoins embedded in wallets and payment apps are best positioned for scale - Stablecoin distribution is now both the business model and the regulatory moat- VanEck VenturesVanEck VenturesWebsite: www.vaneck.comX: @vaneck_usLinkedIn: VanEckWyatt LonerganX: @Wyatt_LonerganLinkedIn: Wyatt Lonergan--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Kevin was recently appointed President of Mysten Labs and formerly served as the company's Chief Legal Officer. As President, Kevin oversees key aspects of the company's strategy and operations alongside CEO Evan Cheng, ensuring the company continues to lead the way in driving innovation and growth within the Web3 ecosystem. Kevin has a plethora of experience as a dynamic leader and product-oriented technology attorney, having previously served as general counsel at Picsart, and led the product, regulatory, commercial, and international legal teams at Block. Prior to that, he was lead counsel for multiple retail teams and subsidiaries of Amazon, and was also a transactional associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP. He holds a J.D. from Fordham Law and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University.In this conversation, we discuss:- Co-creating with other brands = Sui's secret sauce- Programmatic storage- Building decentralized experiences for devs - Scaling support for builders across gaming, AI, and storage- Mysten Labs' role in shaping sustainable crypto regulation - Robinhood tokenizing stocks - Sui's object-based model  - Current thesis on Layer 1s - Plans for 2025 and beyondMysten LabsWebsite: mystenlabs.comX: @Mysten_LabsDiscord: discord.gg/mystenSui NetworkWebsite: sui.ioX: @SuiNetworkDiscord: discord.gg/suiKevin BoonX: @KevinBoon_MLLinkedIn: Kevin Boon--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Alex is the CEO and Co-founder of Nansen. He has a background in artificial intelligence, with 10+ years of experience as a data scientist and management consultant before co-founding Nansen in 2019. Alex is also one of the initial DAO members of Lido Finance and PleasrDAO, and serves on the board of WalletConnect.With an academic background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Alex is also an entrepreneur with strong opinions on data-driven insights in cryptocurrency and blockchain. During his tenure, Alex has managed to secure over $88.2 million in funding. He has an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh as well as a BSc in Cognitive Science from the University of Bergen (UiB).In this conversation, we discuss:- Quick overview on each of the top 10 coins- Hyperliquid deep dive- $HYPE flipping $ADA this summer - Crypto corporate treasuries- Nansen Points - How is XRP still top 5? - Coinbase + Base's reach  - How to define and find winning blockchains? Revenue is the answer - Majority of crypto has horizontal inflation; with no capped supply, it goes on forever- Capital & People = the most important metrics in crypto NansenWebsite: www.nansen.aiX: @nansen_aiTelegram: t.me/nansen_announcementsAlex SvanevikX: @ASvanevikLinkedIn: Alex Svanevik--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Ahmad Shadid is the Founder and CEO of O.XYZ, an ecosystem with a mission to build the world's first sovereign super intelligence. As Ahmad put it, "AI must be a tool for the people, not a weapon for profit." O.XYZ is a complex ecosystem, starting with it's core – O.Super Intelligence which will help guide decisions, solve complex problems, and interact with people in the ecosystem; a toolbox with AI-powered products — tools that help you solve various problems using artificial intelligence; O.REASEARCH, O.INFRA, O.CHARITY, O.CAPITAL, and O.CHAIN as parts of the ecosystem.Previously, Ahmad was CEO of IO.net, leading the company to a $4.5 billion valuation in under a year. His leadership propelled IO.net to secure $2 million in a seed round with a $10 million fully diluted valuation in June 2023, followed by a groundbreaking $40 million Series A round at a $1 billion FDV in March 2024. This rapid growth culminated in the successful launch of the $IO coin on Binance, with a remarkable $4.5 billion FDV in June 2024.Ahmad is a visionary behind the DeAIO – an Autonomous AI Organization, the next step in the evolution of DAOs aiming to revolutionize AI governance and development. Demonstrating his commitment to innovation, he has personally invested $130M into the development of DeAIO. O.XYZ builds on Ahmad's legacy, aiming to redefine AI and showcase how decentralized technology can drive common progress and serve people.In this conversation, we discuss:- Creating the First AI CEO- O.CAPTAIN- The future of AI & Crypto - Flipping the Narrative: AI that Helps, Not Replaces- Your EGO vs AI - Security ops and code review will become increasingly important - The feeling of working for AI and not a person  - Building a company fully managed by AI - Living in Doha, Qatar- The future of AI & Crypto - An AI CEO that adapts workloads based on your energy and well-beingO.XYZWebsite: www.o.xyzX: @o_fndnTelegram: t.me/oxyz_communityAhmad ShadidX: @shadid_ioLinkedIn: Ahmad Shadid--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

David Carvalho is the founder of Naoris Protocol. With more than 20 years of experience as an ethical hacker, he was an advisor to Nation States and Critical Infrastructures under NATO on cyber-war, cyber-espionage, and cyber-terrorism, and has been an advisor to multi-billion-dollar global enterprises like Nokia-Siemens, AT&T, and EA Games. (Interestingly enough, David created the first Distributed AI and Blockchain-based CyberSecurity Mesh solution and was also the former youngest Global CISO in the EU).In this conversation, we discuss:- Why cybersecurity needs a new foundation (not more tools)- The threat of Q-Day: why quantum risk is closer than we think- How to secure Web2 & Web3 without hard forks or protocol fragmentation- Quantum's Threat to Crypto- Building trust at the Sub-Zero Layer: securing the layer below all layers - Why Web3 inherited all of Web2's worst security flaws — and how to fix it - Transforming IoT, AI and cloud into trusted, self-defending systems - Why legacy cybersecurity is a dead end — and how incentives fix it - Designing the world's first Post-Quantum DePIN infrastructure- Becoming “security” in the blockchain trilemma Naoris ProtocolWebsite: naorisdr.comX: @NaorisProtocolDiscord: discord.gg/naorisprotocolDavid CarvalhoX: @katanationcyberLinkedIn: David Joao Vieira Carvalho--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Kevin Liu is a software developer and co-founder of GOAT Network, where he leads the development of the first production-ready Bitcoin-native zkRollup to revolutionize BTCFi. As CEO of ZKM and co-founder of Metis, an Ethereum Layer 2 with $60M in locked assets, he drives scalable, decentralized blockchain solutions. Liu's vision has secured 5,000 BTC in institutional commitments for GOAT and launched the BitVM2 Playground, advancing trustless Bitcoin bridges. His extensive Bitcoin expertise and leadership in innovative cryptoeconomic designs make him a pivotal figure in blockchain's evolution.In this conversation, we discuss:- Merge mining- BitVM2 Playground- Crypto builders in Toronto- Institutional adoption of Bitcoin- BTC supply shock incoming - How GOAT gets their yield - BTC self custody - Bitcoin security - How GOAT contributes to the core mission of BitcoinGOAT NetworkWebsite: www.goat.networkX: @GOATRollupTelegram: t.me/GOATrollupKevin LiuX: @kevinliubLinkedIn: Kevin Liu

Tracy Jin is the Chief Operating Officer at MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange. With over a decade of fintech experience, including executive roles at major firms like Bybit, she focuses on enhancing institutional-grade security, risk management, and trading efficiency in the crypto markets. Under her leadership, MEXC has evolved into a comprehensive platform, expanding its footprint in the DeFi space and advancing the adoption of stablecoins. Her visionary approach has propelled the company towards becoming a key player in the global crypto ecosystem. Jin holds a Master's degree in Software Development from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology.In this conversation, we discuss:- Helping the greater crypto ecosystem- Tokenization of Real Assets- Why MEXC launched a $300M fund- Investors care less about FOMO and more about fundamentals- TON will become the first everyday blockchain by 2027 - Institutional funds are becoming more selective and investing less - The convergence of AI and crypto - On-chain crypto agents - The future of launchpads- Geographical patterns — where the most promising founders are coming from - Types of startups that attract the most interestMEXCWebsite: www.mexc.comX: @MEXC_Official Telegram: t.me/MEXC_Official_TGBotTracy JinX: @TracyMEXCLinkedIn: Tracy Jin--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Vikrant Sharma is the CEO of Cake Wallet. He's a lifelong entrepreneur and early crypto investor since 2013. Founded Cake Labs in 2017 to build self-custody tools focused on privacy, security, and decentralization. He also served as the Director of Liberty Steel.In this conversation, we discuss:- Bitcoin Privacy- Making crypto accessible for all- Bitcoin silent payments- Using cryptocurrency anywhere- Increasing bitcoin value and use cases - Monero and privacy coins - Ring signatures on Monero - Creating a better payment system than Visa & MasterCard- Quantum's threat to crypto - The Lightning NetworkCake WalletWebsite: cakewallet.comX: @cakewalletTelegram: t.me/cakewalletannouncements Vikrant SharmaX: @vikrantnycLinkedIn: Vikrant S.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Zac Townsend, Co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world's first Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. Zac is on a mission to transform how people save and transfer wealth across generations through Bitcoin. After securing a $40M Series A funding round, Meanwhile is expanding its reach to bring Bitcoin-based financial solutions to a global audience facing currency debasement and inflation risk.With Meanwhile, Zac is building a future where intergenerational wealth can be preserved in Bitcoin rather than inflationary fiat currencies.In this conversation, we discuss:- $40M Series A funding- Bitcoin as long-term money - The tax advantage gap - The future of Bitcoin finance - Bitcoin hodlers need more sophisticated wealth planning tool- Intergenerational Bitcoin transfer- Bitcoin credit markets- How Meanwhile gets safe, sustainable yields on BTC- The first financial statements to be fully audited in Bitcoin MeanwhileWebsite: meanwhile.bmX: @meanwhilelifeLinkedIn: MeanwhileZac TownsendX: @ztownsendLinkedIn: Zachary Townsend ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Matthew Graham is the Managing Partner of Ryze Labs and one of the key drivers of the firm's long-term strategic vision and mission. Matthew founded Ryze in 2015, initially as a sell-side tech investment banking platform focusing on representing international technology companies for strategic partnership and investment in emerging markets. Matthew has been involved in the blockchain industry since 2013 and has supported many great entrepreneurs and companies through good and bad times.In this conversation, we discuss:- Stablecoin legislation - Best PMF in crypto = stablecoin- Using stablecoins as a hedge against hyperinflation - USDT will remain the stablecoin beast of the world- The synergy between AI & Crypto - AI is a natural fit for Crypto- AI needs lightning-fast & secure payment rails; crypto is the solution - The future of AI companions- Bringing AI agents into the world of physical devices- Amiko launch in JulyRyze LabsWebsite: www.ryzelabs.ioX: @RyzeLabsInstagram: @ryzelabsMatthew GrahamX: @mattyryze --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Federico Brokate, VP, is the Head of the U.S. Business at 21Shares. In this capacity, he oversees the growth of the U.S. business, providing investors with the most access, convenience, and quality in the digital asset ETF industry. Previously, Federico led the iShares Business Strategy team at BlackRock, where he created and executed strategic initiatives driving organic asset and revenue growth. He also developed go-to-market strategies for new business verticals and managed priority product launches, including the successful launch of iShares' Bitcoin ETF. Federico holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from NYU Stern School of Business, with dual concentrations in Finance and Global Business.In this conversation, we discuss:- Bitcoin is flourishing; investor demand continues to grow- Has Bitcoin decoupled? - BTC supply shock is happening and the big shock will happen soon - Institutions will continue to buy bitcoin - M2 money supply's impact - Over 70 crypto ETPs are awaiting SEC decisions- Investors are broadening their thinking beyond Bitcoin- How 21Shares researches crypto and launches new ETPs- Wealth advisors will soon have access to crypto ETFs- The market is rewarding crypto corporate treasuries - Regulatory momentum in Washington on stablecoins 21SharesWebsite: www.21shares.comX: @21shares_usLinkedIn: 21Shares USFederico BrokateX: @Fede_BrokateLinkedIn: Federico Brokate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Matt Mudano is the co-founder of Arch, which is building the permissionless financial rails for a Bitcoin-denominated world. The entrepreneur began his blockchain journey while mining Bitcoin from his college dorm in 2012, and has had multiple successful exits in the consumer products and technology sectors. Now he is building the infrastructure to support fast, liquid, and composable Bitcoin apps, including DEXs, Perps, and more.In this conversation, we discuss:- Bitcoin's momentum- Bitcoin's brand- BTC corporate treasury companies - Enhancing the building on Bitcoin experience - The ArchVM- Continuing to incentivize bitcoin miners- The future of the Bitcoin ecosystem - BTC conference in Vegas- Mainnet launch - Programmability on Bitcoin- Bitcoin DeFi has grown 1,700% in the past year to $5.4 billion- The Future of Bitcoin DeFiArchWebsite: www.arch.networkX: @ArchNtwrkDiscord: discord.gg/archnetworkMatt MudanoX: @proofofmudLinkedIn: Matt Mudano ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Marcin Kazmierczak is Co-Founder of RedStone Oracles, the fastest-growing blockchain oracle, backed by Arrington Capital. In crypto since 2017, Marcin has played a key role in developing several innovative DeFi prototypes, previously a Google Cloud PM with a background in quantitative methods in economics. He is also the Co-founder of ETHWarsaw and a Laureate of Forbes 30 under 30 Poland. With a deep understanding of cross-chain infrastructure, Marcin's expertise spans from DeFi applications to oracles and blockchain data solutions.In this conversation, we discuss:- The infrastructure powering the future of finance- What is an blockchain oracle?- Price still trumps everything in the oracle game- The surge for trad-fi data coming on-chain- Oracles beyond price feeds- The identity bottleneck in DeFi- Decentralized identity and AI- Real-world use cases for institutional RWAs- The $20B signal- Composability meets compliance- Tokenizing private credit and the future of private credit- On-chain loopingRedStoneWebsite: www.redstone.financeX: @redstone_defiTelegram: t.me/redstonefinanceMarcin KazmierczakX: @MarcinRedStoneLinkedIn: Marcin Kaźmierczak ⛓️ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Anthony Anzalone is the CEO and Founder of XION, the first layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for consumer adoption by abstracting away the complexities of crypto. Previously known for his "Burnt Banksy" project that sparked global discourse on NFTs, Anthony has established himself as a pioneering figure in Web3 with his work covered by Bloomberg, BBC, CBS, and other major media outlets.Through his leadership at XION, Anthony focuses on democratizing blockchain technology through chain abstraction, enabling partnerships with global brands like Uber, BMW, and Amazon. His innovations have gained significant institutional validation, with XION becoming the first Title II EU-compliant L1 blockchain and receiving support from Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S.In this conversation, we discuss:- The Evolution of Mainstream Blockchain Adoption- Institutional Validation & Market Positioning- Chain Abstraction: From Theory to Implementation- Chain Abstraction is Dead- Enterprise Adoption Success Stories- Securing Partnerships With Major Brands- Regulatory Leadership in a Changing Landscape- Building a Web3 Ecosystem for Everyone- NYSE Live Appearance- Blending the Physical and Digital WorldXIONWebsite: xion.burnt.comX: @burnt_xionDiscord: discord.gg/burntAnthony AnzaloneX: @BurntBanksy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Harrison Hines is the CEO and Founder of Fleek. Fleek is an agentic cloud platform that gives developers and creators the tools to create, manage, and monetize AI agents and virtual influencers. Before launching Fleek, Harrison founded Token Foundry at ConsenSys and has spent the past 8+ years building in the blockchain and Web3 space, now focused on the next evolution of the web: agents.In this conversation, we discuss:- What is Fleek and what is an agent?- The Agentic Cloud- The Agent Layer and Why It Matters- Why agents are the next step after apps and websites- Real Use Cases and Impact of Agents- Companions, digital twins, AI-powered influencers- Combining agents + AI UGC to scale content with real reach- Partnership with Eliza- The Future of the Creator Economy- Agent marketplaceFleekWebsite: fleek.xyzX: @fleekDiscord: discord.gg/fleekHarrison HinesX: @harris0nhinesLinkedIn: Harrison Hines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Lucas Matheson is the CEO of Coinbase Canada. He is committed to helping create a more equitable financial system in Canada through the power of blockchain.Lucas has always believed in Coinbase's mission. He opened his Coinbase account back in 2014, long before joining the company. In his role, he ensures Coinbase is built for Canadians and with their interests in mind. Working with partners, government and regulators, he is making crypto more accessible to Canadians.Prior to Coinbase, he was the founder and CEO of Pinshape (exit Formlabs), and Senior Director at Shopify leading various operational and finance teams.Lucas is passionate about entrepreneurship. He spends his spare time advising entrepreneurs and founders on how they can grow and scale, and actively invests in web3 projects and infrastructure.In this conversation, we discuss:- Why Stablecoin Regulation Must Be a National Priority- Canadian stablecoin- How do you define a stablecoin?- To update the system, we need to change the rules- Stand With Crypto- How to get governments to adopt crypto- The power of Stripe and how they adopted stablecoins- Educating institutional partners in Canada- Coinbase introducing EFTs in Canada- Building a trust battery with regulatorsCoinbaseWebsite: www.coinbase.comX: @coinbaseFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoinbaseLucas MathesonX: @lucmathesonLinkedIn: Lucas Matheson, MBA, CFA  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Austin Federa is the Co-Founder of DoubleZero, a dedicated high-performance network for modern distributed systems, and President of the DoubleZero Foundation.Prior to co-founding DoubleZero in 2024, Austin served as Head of Strategy at the Solana Foundation where he was responsible for setting the direction of the Foundation and working with projects and developers building across the Solana ecosystem. Previously, Austin worked on marketing and product at Bison Trails, and was Director of Marketing at Republic and Republic Crypto, a private investing platform.In this conversation, we discuss:- The future of Solana- Token 2049 & Dubai- Solana's emergency patch- We are living in the best time, and we're on a good track- How AI will impact our lives- The founding story of Double Zero- Increase bandwidth and reduce latency- Testnet transactions are always quicker than mainnet- Manufacturing- Scaling to 500,000 TPS- Why validators are so important- Data routing is a huge problem for high-performance networksDoubleZeroWebsite: doublezero.xyzX: @doublezeroDiscord: discord.gg/doublezeroAustin FederaX: @Austin_FederaLinkedIn: Austin Federa ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Joe Burnett is the Director of Market Research at Unchained, a leading bitcoin financial services company founded in 2016.At Unchained, Joe drives research and market analysis efforts, delivering insights into bitcoin movement indicators, market trends, and the evolving needs of Unchained's client base — from individual holders to large institutions. As the host of The Bitcoin Frontier Podcast, he leads expert discussions surrounding bridging the gap between bitcoin adoption and financial markets to audiences worldwide.Before joining Unchained, Joe served as Product Manager and Head Analyst at Blockware Solutions, where he shaped market research and product strategy focused on bitcoin mining. An influential voice in the bitcoin community, Joe's commentary regularly appears across major media outlets, and his independent publication, The Mustard Seed, offers unique perspectives on the future of bitcoin, technology, and civilization.Joe holds a Master's degree in Business Analytics and a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and Computer Science from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business.In this conversation, we discuss:- HODL waves = tracking the movement of bitcoins on-chain- Saylor's billion $ BTC buys not moving the market?- Bitcoin as a strategic reserve- Collaborative custody model- Financial services for Bitcoin holders- Bitcoin market trends and analysis- Publicly traded companies holding bitcoin- nMAV for bitcoin treasury companies- Have we decoupled?- Bitcoin reaching gold parityUnchainedWebsite: www.unchained.com X: @unchainedLinkedIn: UnchainedJoe BurnettX: @IIICapitalLinkedIn: Joe Burnett, MSBA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Raullen Chai is the Co-Founder and CEO of IoTeX, a modular Web3 infrastructure platform connecting smart devices and real-world data to blockchains. Chai is an expert cryptographer, privacy and data security expert who previously held positions at Google, Uber and Oracle. At Google, he led security initiatives for the company's technical infrastructure and was the founding engineer of Google Cloud Load Balancer. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo, where his research focused on designing and analyzing lightweight ciphers and IoT authentication protocols.In this conversation, we discuss:- Raullen's journey from working at Google, Uber, Oracle >>> founding IoTEX- Waterloo grads moving to USA instead of staying in Canada- Why Physical AI changes the game- The DePIN + AI strategic reserve- Current DePIN landscape- Smart cities & infrastructure for the people- Decentralized robotics- Autonomous infrastructure- Unlocking real-time, real-world AI inputs- Enabling sentient AI agents and self-learning infrastructure- An Uber-like system for robotsIoTexWebsite: iotex.ioX: @iotex_ioLinkedIn: IoTexRaullen ChaiX: @RaullenLinkedIn: Raullen Chai--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by Treehouse. Treehouse features two powerful innovations: tAssets, a new class of liquid staking primitives, designed to generate enhanced yields through interest rate arbitrage, and DOR, short for Decentralized Offered Rates, a transparent and reliable consensus-driven benchmark rate for digital assets.Together, they tackle some of DeFi's biggest problems: fragmented interest rates and the lack of unified benchmarks.So whether you're after stable yields or helping shape the future of on-chain finance, Treehouse has the infrastructure to power your journey.They're also running their GoNuts rewards program, simply hold tAssets to earn Nuts, and stand to be rewarded at the end of the campaign.Head over to their website at treehouse.finance to explore more, and follow them on X @TreehouseFi to stay updated.The future of decentralized fixed income is being built, and it's being built by Treehouse.

Michael Mo is the CEO and Co-founder of KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: KULR), a leader in energy management solutions accelerating the global transition to a sustainable electrification economy. Under his leadership, KULR has developed cutting-edge thermal management and battery safety technologies that power innovations in aerospace, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and energy storage systems.A seasoned technology entrepreneur and investor, Michael brings over 20 years of experience in go-to-market strategy, product development, and business growth within hardware, semiconductor, and energy sectors. Before founding KULR, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing at Amlogic Inc., where he drove strategic product initiatives, and an early-stage investor in more than 20 technology companies, including Spreadtrum Communications, CadMos, and AllBusiness.com.In this conversation, we discuss:- Getting orange-pilled by Michael Saylor- KULR's strategic BTC treasury acquiring 668 BTC- Digital capital and digital energy- Adopting the corporate bitcoin reserve strategy- Volatility = vitality- Why don't more public companies adopt BTC?- KULR's recent partnership with German Bionic for exoskeletons- Robotics will 100% be a multi-trillion dollar industry- Thermal management tech- Future Developments in Energy Management- The importance of energy in AIKULR Technology Website: kulr.aiX: @KULRTechInstagram: @kulrtechMichael MoX: @michaelmokulrLinkedIn: Michael Mo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Daniel ‌Marin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nexus. Daniel founded Nexus in 2022 while he was at Stanford with the mission to enable the Verifiable Internet, which will redefine digital trust and create a more transparent, secure, and efficient world. To achieve this mission, Nexus is building a globally distributed Layer-1 blockchain powered by a zkVM engine.Daniel earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University. He was named to Forbes' '30 Under 30' list in 2025, and earned Bronze medals at the International Physics Olympiad in 2018 and 2019.In this conversation, we discuss:- Are we back?- Enabling the Verifiable Internet- Parallels between AI and ZK- Aggregating unused compute power- Verifiable AI- Solving critical issues around privacy, trust, and security- 2.1 million users and 3.6 million nodes already connected to the network- With Nexus, more nodes = faster blockchain- Verifiable computation will impact many markets, blockchain is just one example- The power of zkEVM- The future of AI & BlockchainNexusWebsite: nexus.xyzX: @NexusLabsDiscord: discord.gg/nexus-xyzDaniel MarinX: @danielmarinqLinkedIn: Daniel Marin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Leah Wald is CEO of SOL Strategies (CSE: HODL), a publicly traded Canadian company actively investing in, supporting, and providing infrastructure for the Solana blockchain ecosystem. Prior to Sol Strategies, Leah co-founded and was the CEO of Valkyrie Investments, leading the firm to over $1.3 billion in AUM through cryptocurrency trusts, hedge funds, and ETFs. Valkyrie's advisory business was acquired by CoinShares, and its private trust division by Abra Capital in 2024. Previously, Leah worked at the World Bank Group in the sub-Saharan African region and served as a Partner at Lucid Investment Strategies, one of the first RIAs to allocate GBTC for their clients. Ms. Wald is a contributing writer for Forbes and co-authored the book Hyperwave Theory: The Rogue Waves of Financial Markets.In this conversation, we discuss:- Becoming more than the MicroStrategy of Solana- Acquiring OrangeFin Ventures + Laine Validators (Stakewiz)- The difference between SOL Strategies and SOL ETFs- Investing in ETFs vs companies- Why investment advisors don't push public crypto companies + ETFs- Partnership with Pudgy Penguins- The future of the Solana ecosystem- Pudgy penguins securing a SOL validator- Investing in crypto via publicly traded companies- Launching a Solana staking mobile app- Bridging consumer brands with institutional blockchain infrastructure:- Branded validatorsSOL StrategiesWebsite: solstrategies.ioX: @solstrategies_LinkedIn: SOL Strategies Inc.Leah WaldX: @LeahWaldLinkedIn: Leah Wald ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

John Lilic, CEO of Telos, is a technology entrepreneur and investor focused on blockchain, cryptography, and quantum infrastructure. A leading angel VC, he has taken the Q pill and believes the quantum threat and opportunity are arriving much sooner and more profoundly than most in the blockchain ecosystem realize.In this conversation, we discuss:- The quantum pill- Quantum vs Blockchain Security- Quantum money- Post-Quantum money vision- PQC- Concepts for quantum-native financial infrastructure- Crypto has serious competition coming with quantum on the rise- Why blockchain is an important step but not the final destination- Why the quantum threat is arriving sooner and with greater impact than most expect- The disconnect between popular discourse and real quantum progress- How to get involved in quantum computing today?TelosWebsite: www.telos.netX: @HelloTelosTelegram: t.me/HelloTelosJohn LilicX: @LilicJohnLinkedIn: John Lilic--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by Treehouse. Treehouse features two powerful innovations: tAssets, a new class of liquid staking primitives, designed to generate enhanced yields through interest rate arbitrage, and DOR, short for Decentralized Offered Rates, a transparent and reliable consensus-driven benchmark rate for digital assets.Together, they tackle some of DeFi's biggest problems: fragmented interest rates and the lack of unified benchmarks.So whether you're after stable yields or helping shape the future of on-chain finance, Treehouse has the infrastructure to power your journey.They're also running their GoNuts rewards program, simply hold tAssets to earn Nuts, and stand to be rewarded at the end of the campaign.Head over to their website at treehouse.finance to explore more, and follow them on X @TreehouseFi to stay updated.The future of decentralized fixed income is being built, and it's being built by Treehouse.

Jagdeep (Jag) Sidhu is the core developer at Syscoin and part of the management team at SYS Labs, Building Bitcoin's only modular network. Jag has a strong background in software engineering and is a pioneer in the crypto industry. As a core developer, Jagdeep has marshalled the world's fifth-oldest surviving cryptocurrency into its second decade, creating tools, technologies, and services that enhance the functionality and usability of the Syscoin platform.In this conversation, we discuss:- Trump's tariffs tantrums and it's market implications- Will crypto decouple from trad-fi?- Building on Bitcoin- The founding story and history of Syscoin- AI-Ready infrastructure for crypto- Human observation in the development of AGI- Supporting AI-driven decentralized applications- Scaling Bitcoin's utility- Launching mainnet for zkSYS- Merge-Mining with Bitcoin- Proof-of-Data Availability (PoDA)SyscoinWebsite: syscoin.orgX: @syscoinTelegram: t.me/Syscoin_OfficialJag SidhuX: @realSidhuJagLinkedIn: Jagdeep Sidhu--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by Treehouse. Treehouse features two powerful innovations: tAssets, a new class of liquid staking primitives, designed to generate enhanced yields through interest rate arbitrage, and DOR, short for Decentralized Offered Rates, a transparent and reliable consensus-driven benchmark rate for digital assets.Together, they tackle some of DeFi's biggest problems: fragmented interest rates and the lack of unified benchmarks.So whether you're after stable yields or helping shape the future of on-chain finance, Treehouse has the infrastructure to power your journey.They're also running their GoNuts rewards program, simply hold tAssets to earn Nuts, and stand to be rewarded at the end of the campaign.Head over to their website at treehouse.finance to explore more, and follow them on X @TreehouseFi to stay updated.The future of decentralized fixed income is being built, and it's being built by Treehouse.

Chris Chung is the CEO & Co-Founder of Titan, Solana's first Meta DEX Aggregator. In addition, Chris is very active in the Toronto Solana ecosystem as the local ambassador for MonkeDao in Toronto, as well as a Superteam Canada member. Chris previously served as the CTO of a cryptocurrency and US equity hedge fund building out low latency analytics, back office reporting, and trading systems.In this conversation, we discuss:- Crypto in Canada- Living in Toronto- Talented Canadians moving to USA- Solana DEX landscape and why it's ripe for disruption- What exactly is a “Meta DEX Aggregator?- Live-streaming price updates- SOL vs. ETH- Titan's role in the Solana DeFi stack- One-Click Spot Swaps = bread and butter- Amazing time to buy $SOL- Next growth catalyst = payments & stablecoinsTitanWebsite: titandex.ioX: @Titan_ExchangeTelegram: t.me/TitanDexSolChris ChungX: @realRockyChungLinkedIn: Chris Chung---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by Treehouse.  Treehouse features two powerful innovations: tAssets, a new class of liquid staking primitives, designed to generate enhanced yields through interest rate arbitrage, and DOR, short for Decentralized Offered Rates, a transparent and reliable consensus-driven benchmark rate for digital assets.Together, they tackle some of DeFi's biggest problems: fragmented interest rates and the lack of unified benchmarks.So whether you're after stable yields or helping shape the future of on-chain finance, Treehouse has the infrastructure to power your journey.They're also running their GoNuts rewards program, simply hold tAssets to earn Nuts, and stand to be rewarded at the end of the campaign.Head over to their website at treehouse.finance to explore more, and follow them on X @TreehouseFi to stay updated.The future of decentralized fixed income is being built, and it's being built by Treehouse.

Willem Schroé is the CEO and Co-Founder of Botanix Labs, the team behind Spiderchain, the on-chain home of Bitcoin Finance. Willem is an engineer and lifelong entrepreneur from Belgium, where he researched authenticated encryption and macroeconomics, and was a national mathematics medalist. He formed the thesis of the Spiderchain whiteboarding in the halls of Spangler while doing his MBA at Harvard, and continues to be a menace to whiteboards across the world with his cryptographic scribbles.In this conversation, we discuss:- Bitcoin EVM outperforming BitVM- ZKrollups don't work on Bitcoin- Bitcoin isn't digital gold; it's digital money- Using Bitcoin for day-to-day transactions- Bitcoin finance adoption- Fully programmable Bitcoin without compromising decentralization- The importance of unlocking Bitcoin's $1T+ market cap for on-chain finance- How Spiderchain differs from other Bitcoin Layer 2s- Earning yield from your bitcoin without selling- The importance of decentralization- The magic of whiteboardsBotanix LabsWebsite: botanixlabs.xyzX: @BotanixLabsDiscord: discord.gg/botanixlabsWillem SchroéX: @WillemSchroeLinkedIn: Willem Schroé ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Vikram Arun is the Co-Founder of Superform, an on-chain wealth app to grow your crypto portfolio. With a background in engineering and finance, Vikram has been building in the crypto space since 2017. Prior to Superform, he co-founded Ledger Capital, a crypto research firm, and worked on Wall Street conducting biotech equity research and analyzing high-growth technologies. At BlockTower Capital, Vikram co-led a $100m DeFi and Yield Fund, building scalable trading strategies across 15 chains with a focus on statistical arbitrage. Seeing the need for scalable DeFi products, he left BlockTower in 2021 to launch Superform. Vikram holds a Bachelor's in Engineering and a Master's in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis.In this conversation, we discuss:- Why the market is down right now- Current market cycle- The founding story of Superform- Stablecoin indexes- High-yield stablecoins are becoming crypto's killer app- Bringing users on-chain without the on-chain feeling- Superform V2 shows where DeFi is headed- DeFi is finally breaking past the power user bubble- Capital efficiency is the next frontier- What will bring DeFi to the masses?- Next wave of DeFi Applications- Are memecoins actually dead?SuperformWebsite: www.superform.xyzX: @superformxyzDiscord: discord.gg/superformVikram ArunX: @vik_runaLinkedIn: Vikram Arun ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Joanna Zeng is the co-founder and CEO of SOON Network, before establishing SOON (Solana Optimistic Network), Joanna used to be a currency trader on Wall Street, and has since held roles in business development and product management at Aleo, Optimism, and Coinbase. She also served as a founding board member of CryptoNYC and is an active angel investor.SOON is a Layer 2 (L2) blockchain built on Solana's Virtual Machine (SVM). It uses Optimistic Rollups to take Solana's already impressive speed and low costs to a whole new level.Under Joanna's leadership, SOON has rapidly progressed, launching its DevNet within six months and positioning itself as a key player in the next wave of blockchain innovation. Her journey from traditional finance to blockchain exemplifies her vision and commitment to creating sustainable, real-world solutions that push the boundaries of decentralization.In this conversation, we discuss:- SOON is an ETH L2 using the SVM- Saratoga Water going viral- Community-Centric Building- SOON led a ‘co-builder' funding round in 2024 with no VC involvement, allowing community to have stake in the project- High-Performance L2s- Solana Virtual Machine (SVM)- SOON's decoupled SVM separates execution from consensus- Kaito yaps- Key benefits of using SVMs compared to EVMs- The future of L2s- Ethereum L2 fragmentationSOON NetworkWebsite: soo.networkX: @soon_svmDiscord: discord.gg/soon-svmJoanna ZengX: @justsayuluvjoLinkedIn: Joanna Zeng ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Darius Tabai is the CEO and co-founder of Vertex Protocol, a leading decentralized exchange built on Arbitrum. Darius is an experienced trader with a history of working in FX, Commodities, and Crypto. Darius' previous roles include the Head of Trading at JST Digital, Head of Trading at CrossTower, Global Head of Metals Trading at Merrill Lynch, and the Global Head of Precious Metals Trading at Credit Suisse.In this conversation, we discuss:- The story behind founding Vertex Protocol- What is a perp DEX?- Arbitrum's speed, low fees, and EVM compatibility- DeFi Infrastructure & UX Improvements- The competitive landscape of DEXs- What Makes Vertex Unique?- Tokenomics & Protocol Incentives- The rise and fall of memecoins- Liquidity across blockchains- Partnership with Berachain and SONICVertexWebsite: vertexprotocol.io X: @vertex_protocolTelegram: t.me/LiquidityLoungeDarius TabaiX: @DariusTabai ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Ian Smith is the CEO & CTO at Quantum EVM. He's a seasoned technologist with 21+ years of experience spanning blockchain, cryptography, cloud microservices, and AI-driven solutions.Proficient in 20+ languages, including Golang, Python, and C++, he has led groundbreaking projects across industries. Ian has worked with major organizations like NASA, Oracle, VISA, and Boeing, contributing to secure, scalable systems in finance, IoT, and blockchain.With deep expertise in cryptography and post-quantum security, Ian has designed advanced blockchain architectures and smart contract platforms. His blend of technical depth and leadership makes him a key innovator in next-generation digital ecosystems.In this conversation, we discuss:- The Quantum Threat to Cryptography- Quantum Computing Risks to Blockchain- Why existing cryptographic systems are vulnerable and how to prepare- Quantum-Safe Solutions- Practical steps to secure blockchain infrastructure and decentralized applications- The Future of Web3 Security- How post-quantum cryptography will transform the blockchain landscape- The Timeline and Race for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)- What's next for Quantum EVM?- Quantum safe crypto addressesQuantum EVMWebsite: quantumevm.comX: @quantumevmTelegram: t.me/quantumevmIan SmithX: @IanSmith_HSALinkedIn: Ian Smith---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Yves La Rose is a global technology entrepreneur who founded the EOS Network and currently serves as its CEO. Yves is a long-standing, well-respected leader within the EOS community, known particularly for the pivotal role he has played in the ecosystem's resurgence.In this conversation, we discuss:- The history and future of EOS Network- Blockchains need to upgrade themselves- EOS Rebrand to Vaulta- The New Era of Finance- How Web3 is Poised to Dramatically Disrupt Finance- Vaulta Banking Advisory Council- Creating the Financial Operating System for Web3 Banking- Innovation is shifting back to Bitcoin- The future of Bitcoin DeFi- Canada and USA relationship- The Four Pillars: Wealth management, consumer payments, portfolio management, insuranceEOS NetworkWebsite: eosnetwork.com X: @EOSNetworkFDNTelegram: t.me/EOS_globalYves La RoseX: @BigBeardSamurai---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Kyle Reidhead is Co-Owner & Head of Research at Milk Road, a leading crypto investing media company, and Founder of Impact3, a crypto-native marketing agency helping top protocols and brands in crypto grow.In this conversation, we discuss:- Current market sentiment - short-term pain for long-term gain- The market isn't as bad as it seems- The USA needs to refinance their trillions of debt and they want lower interest rates- Trump is trying to cause a fake recession- "The Fat App" thesis- All the L1s are lowering their prices- Analyzing the business cycle- Kyle's thesis around Coinbase becoming a trillion-dollar company by 2030- DeFI- AI agentsMilk RoadWebsite: milkroad.comX: @MilkRoadDailyInstagram: @milkroaddailyKyle ReidheadX: @KyleReidheadLinkedIn: Kyle Reidhead  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Seb is the founder and CEO of Sophon, the Consumer chain bridging Web2 to Web3 and the largest blockchain node sale, raising $65 million.  He also serves as VP of Paper Ventures. He was previously at Matter Labs, the creators of ZKsync. In this conversation, we discuss:- Why is the market down bad? Trump trying to cut rates- US Bitcoin reserve - won't be buying Bitcoin anytime soon- Mass adoption won't happen by convincing people to use crypto- Mass adoption = better internet products, powered by the benefits of having an onchain backend- Gaming, social, AI, prediction markets = crypto goes mainstream- Why the current crypto UX is broken- Sophon's curation model - focuses on high-quality, sticky applications- The financialization of culture- Data drives our modern economies- Sophon Intelligence Agency - $5M for on-chain AI agents- The social oracle- Sophon's data hubSophonWebsite: sophon.xyzX: @sophonDiscord: discord.gg/sophonhubSebX: @0xsebastiena ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Frederik Gregaard is CEO of the Cardano Foundation, the Swiss-based non-profit organization which exists to ensure the advancement of the Cardano protocol, while also contributing to the positive advancement of blockchain as a world-changing technology. A leader in fintech and blockchain, Gregaard previously served as Director and Head of Digital in PwC's Financial Services Advisory practice and as Director and Head of Institutional Business at Saxo Bank Switzerland. Whilst at the Cardano Foundation, Gregaard has overseen the advanced integration of state-of-the-art blockchain technology in a variety of fields that address real-world problems through collaborations with Switzerland for UNHCR, veritree, and University of Zurich among others. In this conversation, we discuss:- Cardano's Inclusion in the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve- Current market insights- Vision for Cardano's Institutional Adoption- Views on regulatory landscape- Foundation's role in Cardano ecosystem growth- Cardano future roadmap and priorities- Cardano is the world's largest DAO- Respecting borders and nationalism- Adding 2 billion people to the market- Bank's superpower is the direction of capital- Midnight - spinning up blockchains and give up ownership of the chain- Creating something that's decentralized from Day 1- Cardano's roadmap: Expanding bitcoin, RWAs, data provenance- AI AgentsCardano FoundationWebsite: cardanofoundation.orgX: @Cardano_CFTelegram: t.me/CardanoAnnouncementsFrederik GregaardX: @F_GregaardLinkedIn: Frederik Gregaard ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Aryan Sheikhalian is the Head of Research and helps with deal sourcing and due diligence at CMT Digital. Aryan joined CMT Digital in the summer of 2021 during Fund II to focus on blockchain research and venture. Aryan started his career at Accenture prior to starting college as part of the "Horizons scholar" program. He then worked and published research throughout his time at college with the Blockchain Research Institute under the leadership of Don Tapscott. He graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a B.A in Economics and Mathematics, where he also co-founded the Blockchain Club in the Fall of 2017.In this conversation, we discuss:- The US will continue it's dollar supremacy via stablecoins- CMT Digital Fund 4 & Investment Strategy- CMT Digital views blockchain as the "Everything Technology"- Emerging Investment Opportunities- State of Crypto VC- Fintech & Stablecoins Convergence- AI Agents & Blockchain- Scaling Infrastructure- Solana Ecosystem- Self-ownership is still an untapped area of crypto- Regulatory environment is great, but new developers aren't here yet- Tariff implicationsCMT DigitalWebsite: cmt.digitalX: @CMT_DigitalLinkedIn: CMT DigitalAryan SheikhalianX: @AryonchainLinkedIn: Aryan S. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

George Bousis is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor at the forefront of the payments, loyalty, and blockchain industries. As the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Raise, he launched the world's leading platform for digital gift cards. Under his leadership, Raise achieved over $5 billion in sales and saved its customers upwards of $250 million.In this conversation, we discuss:- Becoming a Dad!- $63M Strategic Raise & Smart Cards Initiative- Building Web3 tech that feels like web2 tech- Raise Consumer App- Raise for Business (B2B)- Gift Card Exchange (GCX)- Spend to earn model- Web3 Gift Cards Industry- Customer Loyalty Programs- Partnership with Citi Bank and BILT Rewards- Challenging the status quo- Utility drives loyaltyRaiseWebsite: www.raise.comX: @RaiseAppLinkedIn: RaiseGeorge BousisX: @GBousisInstagram: @gbousisLinkedIn: George Bousis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Dominic Schwenter is the COO of Lisk, the Layer 2 blockchain dedicated to bringing Web3 adoption in emerging markets back to Ethereum. Dominic's understanding of blockchain technology and its applications has positioned him as a thought leader in the industry, contributing to numerous innovative projects and solutions. Dominic is dedicated to advancing the adoption of blockchain technology with a specific focus in emerging markets. His contributions continue to shape the future of decentralized finance and technology, making him a key figure in the digital revolution.In this conversation, we discuss:- Current market sentiment and why we're bleeding- Market are usually tied to global liquidity- Trump wants the market to hit ATHs- Current discussion on the Ethereum Foundation- Ethereum's Role in high-growth markets.- The Superchain - interoperability and scalability- Web3's biggest challenge is usability- Defining builder-focused networks- Crypto needs a super app- Lisk's Role in the Optimism SuperchainLiskWebsite: lisk.comX: @LiskHQTelegram: t.me/Lisk_HQDominic SchwenterX: @domschwenterLinkedIn: Dominic Schwenter  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Austin King is the Co-Founder of Omni Network and CEO of Labs, the abstraction layer for the Ethereum ecosystem. With a background in computer science from Harvard, Austin began his entrepreneurial journey by creating a payment network that scaled to over 10 billion transactions before being acquired by Ripple. Today, Austin, alongside Co-Founder Tyler Tarsi, is leading Omni's mission to empower application developers to access users and liquidity across the entire Ethereum ecosystem without smart contract upgrades.In this conversation, we discuss:- Memecoin Mania- Portnoy running with GREED and GREED 2- Hayden is going to jail!- Onboarding people to memecoins kills our chance for mass adoption- Ripple and XRP - current sentiment and why normies love it- Omni is an abstraction layer for the Ethereum ecosystem- Allowing users to trade crypto like Robinhood- Removing bridges and wrapped assets from the front-end- Gaining access to all the users in the on-chain economy- The secret sauce to mass adoption- SolverNet SDK- Tokenization is crypto's killer use caseOmni NetworkWebsite: omni.networkX: @OmniFDNTelegram: t.me/OmniFDNAustin KingX: @0xASKLinkedIn: Austin King  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Prabal Banerjee, co-founder of Avail, is a researcher and technical leader. He spearheaded the implementation of the Data Availability layer in 2020 and led a team of researchers to explore new frontiers in cryptography and blockchain technology.Prabal's interest in cryptography began in 2013, which led him to explore blockchain technology in 2016. He accumulated a wide range of internship experience with companies including IBM and Oracle. With his extensive expertise and passion for blockchains, Prabal is poised to continue leading the way in exploring the possibilities of this exciting and fast-evolving field for years to come.In this conversation, we discuss:- Breaking down the $LIBRA token launch- The future of blockchain interoperability- Web2 allows us to scale, Web3 has too many chains and we need more interoperability- When will the interoperability problem be fixed- The nuances of blockchains- How cross-chain communication is evolving and why interoperability is critical for the next phase of Web3 growth- The challenges of fragmented ecosystems and how unification can drive adoption- Scalability in Web3: are we ready for mass adaption?- Avail DA, Avail Fusion, Avail NexusAvailWebsite: www.availproject.orgX: @AvailProjectLinkedIn: AvailPrabal BanerjeeX: @prabalbanerjeeLinkedIn: Prabal Banerjee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

William E. Quigley is a cryptocurrency and blockchain investor. He has incubated and invested in more than 30 bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency-related investments and co-developed the first crypto derivative used to trade pre-release Ethereum. He co-founded Tether, the first fiat-backed stablecoin and most traded cryptocurrency to date, GoCoin, a pioneering crypto payments processor, and co-founded WAX, a leading NFT blockchain platform. In 2013, Mr. Quigley co-founded Crypto Currency Partners, a blockchain equity investment fund with early notable investments in Coinbase, Kraken, Bitfury, Authy, ChangeTip and Circle.Prior to his involvement in blockchain, Mr. Quigley was a venture capitalist, co-founding Clearstone Venture Partners, a $700M early-stage focused venture capital firm where he concentrated on communications and consumer technology companies. Before Clearstone, Quigley was a managing director at Idealab! Capital Partners (ICP), the world's first consumer Internet venture capital firm. ICP was an early investor in some of the leading Web 1.0 era companies including Paypal, Netzero, MP3.com and Goto.com, one of the first companies to rank search results based on a bidding process.In this conversation, we discuss:- The 2025 post-bitcoin halving is proceeding precisely as prior patterns predict. The first 3 stages in the pattern have already occurred- If BTC follows past patterns, it should hit $300K to $350K in this 2025 bull market run- The cycle we're in has a bigger impact than the news cycle- Trump's crypto policy- ETH vs. SOL- The founding story and growth of Tether / $USDT- Hot take — countries will adopt CBDCs- You can't hide your money, might as well use digital currencies- US Strategic Bitcoin reserve- Did MicroStrategy drive the price from 60k-100k?- US banks should not be able to close accounts of customers who own or trade cryptocurrenciesWAXWebsite: www.wax.ioTwitter: @WAX_ioTelegram: t.me/wax_ioWilliam E. QuigleyTwitter: @WilliamEQuigleyLinkedIn: William E. Quigley  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Jayendra "Jay" Jog is the Co-Founder of Sei Labs, the team behind the Sei Network, a high-performance, low-fee, general-purpose blockchain designed for the best UX for developers and users. Before Sei, Jay was a software engineer at Robinhood, an experience that inspired his decision to build a layer-1 blockchain capable of Web2 scale.In this conversation, we discuss:- L1s vs. L2s- Working at Robinhood during the Gamestop saga- T+2 settlement period is archaic and crypto solves this- Sei's origin story- Base layer blockchains- The EVM is here to stay- Solving the EVM's scalability issues- Unlocking Web2-level performance- Sei's Giga Roadmap- Stablecoin tooling- AI agents- $SEISei LabsWebsite: www.sei.ioX: @Sei_LabsTelegram: t.me/seinetworkJay JongX: @jayendra_jogLinkedIn: Jayendra Jog---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Sean Ren is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sahara AI, a decentralized blockchain platform built for AI. Backed by top investors in AI and Crypto, including Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Sequoia Capital, Samsung, Matrix Partners, and many more, Sahara AI has raised over $40 million to advance decentralized AI. Today, Sahara AI is trusted by 35+ leading tech innovators and research institutions, such as Microsoft, Amazon, MIT, Character AI, and Snapchat.In this conversation, we discuss:- The Future of AI and Crypto- Knowledge Agents (KAs)- Complexities of Data Collection- Operational Hurdles- Ethical Considerations- AI Across Leading Institutions- Generative AI- Autonomous Systems- DeepSeek Open Source AI- The Issue of Copyright in AI- AI-based Revenue Streams and MarketplacesSahara AIWebsite: saharalabs.aiX: @SaharaLabsAILinkedIn: Sahara AISean RenX: @xiangrenNLPLinkedIn: Sean (Xiang) Ren ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Vijay Chetty is the CEO of Eclipse Labs, bringing a wealth of experience in business development and corporate strategy. Previously, he served as the Chief Growth Officer at Eclipse Laboratories Inc. and held advisory roles at Uniswap Labs. His career includes notable positions as Head of Business Development at both Uniswap Labs and the dYdX Foundation, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing liquidity and trading volumes.In this conversation, we discuss:- Combining Solana's speed with Ethereum's liquidity- Deepseek's effect on the market- X/twitter = the townsquare and scoreboard of crypto- Developer interest- Liquidity fragmentation- The blockchain trilemma- Mainnet Metrics: 1.5 billion transactions in first 2 months + 100M-150M daily transactions in the last few weeks- Multichain Future- Trading and Capital Markets Impact- LRTs and tETHEclipse LabsWebsite: www.eclipse.xyzX: @EclipseFNDDiscord: discord.gg/eclipse-fndVijay ChettyX: @0xLitquidity LinkedIn: Vijay Chetty  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50