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In this episode, hosts Sebastien Couture, Brian Crain, and Friederike Ernst gather for their annual wrap-up to discuss the end of the "infinite money glitch": the era where tokens traded at billions without proven product-market fit. They explore the 2025 "spring cleaning" that devastated the altcoin market and the quiet, efficient entry of web2 incumbents like Revolut and Stripe. The discussion centers on the industry's maturation into a space where protocols are finally judged on their ability to generate real revenue and growth.The team analyzes the 2025 "spring cleaning" of altcoins alongside Polymarket's mainstream breakout. As giants like Stripe and Revolut scale crypto integrations, the hosts debate if consolidating distribution power is diluting the original promise of decentralized agency. Finally, they address the existential quantum threat to Bitcoin and share their 2026 "hot takes.Topics00:00 Intro & Notable Memories 04:30 The Bybit Hack & Price Action 08:15 Polymarket & The Mainstream Breakout 12:00 The Altcoin "Spring Cleaning" 18:45 Axelar & The Circle Acquisition 25:30 Incumbents: Back-end Upgrades vs. Values33:15 Social Media & The Economics of Attention 42:00 Staking Consolidation & Distribution Power 50:30 The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin 58:45 2026 Predictions: RWAs & PerpsLinks Sebastien on X: https://x.com/seb3point0 Brian on X: https://x.com/crainbf Friederike on X: https://x.com/tw_tter Gnosis: https://gnosis.io/Sponsors: Gnosis: Gnosis has been building core decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem since 2015. With the launch of Gnosis Pay last year, we introduced the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Start leveraging its power today at http://gnosis.io

Thank you to our sponsor, Multichain Advisors!What rights do token holders have? Is everyone getting rugged? In this episode of Uneasy Money, Ethena founder Guy Young joins hosts Kain Warwick, Luca Netz and Taylor Monahan to interrogate the lack of clarity around token expectations and rights as Aave DAO goes against Aave Labs and Circle acquires the Axelar team. Do centralized exchanges hold the solution? Plus, does MOVE's Rushi Manche deserve a second chance? And how can you stay safe from the fake Zoom scam? Hosts: Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins Kain Warwick, Founder of Infinex and Synthetix Taylor Monahan, Security at MetaMask Guest: Guy Young, CEO & Founder of Ethena Labs Links: Unchained: AAVE Holders Question if DAO Quietly Redirected Revenue Away From Treasury SEC Ends Four-Year Probe Into Aave ‘Poison Pill' Proposal Calls for Aave DAO to Take Over Aave Labs Jump Crypto's Firedancer Goes Live on Solana Mainnet How to Trade Prediction Markets Without an Opinion on the Event MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support Timestamps:

This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss recent events in crypto governance, including Uniswap's unification plan, Aave's internal conflict, and Circle's acquisition of Axelar's core developers. They dive into token and equity misalignment, investor protections, regulatory challenges, valuation implications, and potential future structures for decentralized protocols. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod -- Follow Myles: https://x.com/MylesOneil Follow Xavier: https://x.com/0xave Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (4:14) The Token vs Equity Dilemma (28:11) Katana Ad (28:39) The Perfect Formula (38:50) The Axelar Situation (52:03) Katana Ad (52:41) Corporate Token Launches & Token Buybacks (59:43) Closing Comments -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Thank you to our sponsor, Multichain Advisors!What rights do token holders have? Is everyone getting rugged? In this episode of Uneasy Money, Ethena founder Guy Young joins hosts Kain Warwick, Luca Netz and Taylor Monahan to interrogate the lack of clarity around token expectations and rights as Aave DAO goes against Aave Labs and Circle acquires the Axelar team. Do centralized exchanges hold the solution? Plus, does MOVE's Rushi Manche deserve a second chance? And how can you stay safe from the fake Zoom scam? Hosts: Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins Kain Warwick, Founder of Infinex and Synthetix Taylor Monahan, Security at MetaMask Guest: Guy Young, CEO & Founder of Ethena Labs Links: Unchained: AAVE Holders Question if DAO Quietly Redirected Revenue Away From Treasury SEC Ends Four-Year Probe Into Aave ‘Poison Pill' Proposal Calls for Aave DAO to Take Over Aave Labs Jump Crypto's Firedancer Goes Live on Solana Mainnet How to Trade Prediction Markets Without an Opinion on the Event MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support Timestamps:

Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This episode features special guest Vladimir Novakovski, Founder of Lighter, joining the crew to unpack the fallout from October 10's historic perpetuals liquidation event and the ADL research that sparked a public clash with Hyperliquid. The panel digs into how auto-deleveraging really works, why these failures were long hidden inside centralized exchanges, and what decentralized perps must fix to truly outperform TradFi. The conversation then turns to the intensifying perp wars. With Lighter's zero-fee trading model, premium tiers for pros, and a looming token launch, the hosts debate whether crypto is headed for a Robinhood-style fee reset, why TVL may matter more than volume, and how RWAs, FX perps, and cross-margining are reshaping market structure. Finally, they tackle the growing divide between tokens and equity as devcos get acquired and tokenholders are left behind. Perps are evolving, incentives are breaking — let's get into it. Show Highlights

Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This episode features special guest Vladimir Novakovski, Founder of Lighter, joining the crew to unpack the fallout from October 10's historic perpetuals liquidation event and the ADL research that sparked a public clash with Hyperliquid. The panel digs into how auto-deleveraging really works, why these failures were long hidden inside centralized exchanges, and what decentralized perps must fix to truly outperform TradFi. The conversation then turns to the intensifying perp wars. With Lighter's zero-fee trading model, premium tiers for pros, and a looming token launch, the hosts debate whether crypto is headed for a Robinhood-style fee reset, why TVL may matter more than volume, and how RWAs, FX perps, and cross-margining are reshaping market structure. Finally, they tackle the growing divide between tokens and equity as devcos get acquired and tokenholders are left behind. Perps are evolving, incentives are breaking — let's get into it. Show Highlights

Tuesday, December 16 - Here are the Headlines:Token vs Equity Crisis Goes Nuclear - Axelar, Aave, and Stream FinanceOCC Grants National Bank Charters to Ripple, Circle and OthersDeFi Saver Upgrades Smart Savings - Composable Yield Infrastructure MaturesPayPal's PYUSD Offensive - Savings Vault Launch Plus Bank License ApplicationLighter Ready for Token Launch After Raising $68M in Mixed Equity-Token Deal?QUICK BITSTrump says he'll “look at” pardoning Samourai Bitcoin wallet developers - signaling potential clemency for crypto developers prosecuted under Biden administration's enforcement approach.Bitcoin active addresses just hit one-year low raising concerns about actual blockspace demand - either all the action is on CEXs or demand isn't as strong as price action suggests.Visa launches stablecoin settlement in US via Circle's USDC on Solana - major payment infrastructure going crypto-native with actual production settlement not just pilots.******WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doppler Finance is a yield generation protocol built on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem, introducing a new paradigm called "XRPfi." It enables XRP holders to earn yields on their XRP and other assets within the XRPL ecosystem by transforming idle XRP into active assets that generate income. Doppler Finance bridges this gap by offering institutional-grade yield strategies, liquid staking services on XRPL sidechains, and lending protocols.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/coinbasePBNGuest: Max Zheng, Advisor to Doppler FinanceDoppler Finance website➜https://bit.ly/DopplerXRP00:00 Intro:00:10 Sponsor: Coinbase00:45 XRPL defi01:25 Doppler crossing 100mil soon?03:00 What is doppler finance?04:20 What makes Doppler safe?06:30 Vivo using Doppler? why?09:00 Is XRP defi growing slowly or quickly?11:45 How does doppler compare to Flare fXRP or Midas mXRP?13:45 Metamask/Coinbase/Phantom: why is xrp network not on those by now?15:10 RLUSD vaults coming soon?16:00 Are trustlines an adoption problem?17:20 Outro#XRP #Crypto #xrpnews ~XRP DeFi Going Parabolic?

Midas, in partnership with Interop Labs, today announced the launch of mXRP on Axelar, the first onchain product to offer meaningful yields for XRP holders, offering 6-8% APY with no minimum deposits. The mXRP asset is issued on the new XRPL EVM, through audited smart contracts. The XRP asset is bridged into the protocol via Axelar, the Gateway to Onchain Finance and the first (and currently only) DeFi connector for the XRP Ledger.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guests:Georgios Vlanchos - Co-founder of Axelar Protocol & Director at Axelar FoundationAxelar Website ➜ https://bit.ly/aXelaRPDennis Dinkelmeyer, Co-Founder & CEO, MidasMidas website ➜ https://bit.ly/MidasRWa00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:40 Axelar crosses $1bil01:20 Announcement: Liquid Staked XRP (mXRP)03:00 Who can use mXRP?04:10 Expected Target yields?04:45 Who's currently using Midas yield tokens?07:00 Yield Vaults integrating mXRP07:50 How will this compare to Flare network XRP vault?10:00 Loans on mXRP?11:30 Will Axelar have a competitive version of OVault? 11:55 Liquidity pool inventives soon for mXRP?14:00 Are institutions or DAT's going to be holding mXRP?15:45 Will this put too much strain on the XRPL?19:00 Outro#XRP #Crypto #Ethereum~Biggest XRP News EVER!!?

Raoul Pal sits down with Brett Tejpaul, Head of Coinbase Institutional, to explore how the firm is quietly building the financial infrastructure of the future. From stablecoins and tokenization to institutional crypto adoption and derivatives, Tejpaul reveals how Coinbase is positioning itself at the heart of crypto's exponential growth. Recorded on July 10, 2025.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Raoul speaks with Paxos Co-Founder and CEO, Charles Cascarilla, about the evolution of crypto infrastructure, from the early days of Bitcoin mining and blockchain innovation to today's stablecoin landscape. Cascarilla outlines how Paxos is building the neutral, secure infrastructure needed to modernize the global financial system. Recorded on June 25, 2025.

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As a special treat for the audience, Raoul has decided to rerelease this chat with Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, from September of 2020. Despite its age, this chat is as relevant today as it was five years ago. Raoul and Michael discuss the history of Bitcoin, Michael's journey to adopting it on the balance sheet, why more companies should follow suit, and much more. Recorded on September 18, 2020.

Ripple is launching an EVM-compatible sidechain for the XRPL. This sidechain will allow the XRPL to run Ethereum-based smart contracts and dApps, expanding its functionality beyond traditional payments. Axelar serves as the primary bridge protocol for transferring assets between the XRPL mainnet and this new EVM sidechain.Georgios Vlanchos - Co-founder of Axelar Protocol & Director at Axelar FoundationAxelar Website ➜ https://bit.ly/aXelaRP00:00 intro00:15 Sponsor: Uphold00:35 Axelar02:02 New Chains Coming Soon03:25 Top Cross-Chain Transactions04:55 XRPL DeFi Demand06:19 Deutsche Bank on Axelar07:12 JP Morgan 07:58 Ripple USD adoption growth08:33 Axelar vs LayerZero09:15 Uniswap Approves Axelar10:24 XRPL Tokens on Uniswap & Hyperliquid?11:01 Robinhood choosing Axelar Soon?12:39 outro#XRP #Ethereum #Crypto~XRPL Coming To Uniswap & Hyperliquid!?

Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin has revealed that a conversation with Michael Saylor sparked his decision to launch a new investment firm focused on ETH accumulation. Meanwhile, JP Morgan is making questionable analysis about Ethereum while covertly building on top of it.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 intro00:14 Sponsor: Coinbase00:35 GENIUS Act This Week01:06 Event Timeline01:41 Credit Card Act vs Banks03:29 M2 Money Supply03:46 Stablecoin Growth04:15 Stablecoin DeFi Yields04:39 Ethereum & Uniswap Hearing05:18 Circle IPO: Stay Away?05:50 JP Morgan Analyst FAIL06:59 Don't Listen to JP Morgan07:24 Jamie Dimon bullish on blockchain08:11 Onyx x Axelar x Avalanche08:54 Fusaka Upgrade Incoming09:23 Fusaka revenue effects10:26 7 Months For Upgrades To Take Effect10:59 Supply Shock?11:16 Consumer Survey11:29 Tether Gold11:48 Peter Schiff: Tokenized Gold vs Bitcoin13:00 Bitcoin Early?13:56 Strategic BET on Ethereum14:18 Sharplink Gaming $SBET Stock15:17 Shorts Increasing?15:53 $SBET Chart16:27 Tokenized Stocks on Ethereum Soon17:28 outro#ethereum #Crypto #bitcoin~Ethereum Strategy

In this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan interviews Sergey Gorbunov, CEO of Interop Labs and co-founder of Axelar Protocol, discussing the evolution of blockchain interoperability, the needs of retail (seamless access) and institutions(increasing demand for interoperability), and the role of stablecoins - especially when it comes to the the impact of the regulatory landscape. Sergey explains how Axelar's technology simplifies cross-chain communication and enhances user experiences, while also addressing decentralization and security. Axelar's Interchain Token Service is providing significant value when it comes to multi-chain asset issuance (think improved wallet experiences) and the Axelar virtual machine is bringing new functionality and creating a framework of smart contracts. This episode is a deeper dive on how fragmented experiences that are poised to get worse as the technology stack scales horizontally can be improved with Axelar. The session, which comes on the heels of headlines from the Axelar community including the appointment of Brian Brooks to the foundation board and an ETF for Axelar, highlights upcoming milestones for Axelar and the future of cross-chain applications.For more information on Axelar: https://www.axelar.network/

Crypto News: Ethereum charts shows it is oversold and could see a reversal soon. XRP Ledger EVM update with Axelar has been completed. Solana shorts spike amid memecoin scandals. TRUMP memecoin project to airdrop around $50 of tokens to buyers of Trump-branded products. Show Sponsor -✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

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The EVM on Flow upgrade allows EVM applications to tap into the powerful features of Flow and build beyond limitations of Ethereum.Guest: Roham Gharegozlou, CEO of Dapper Labs / Flow~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 Intro00:15 Sponsor: Tangem01:08 Axelar x Flow02:54 Dapper labs mission04:00 Flow's community06:55 Timeline08:50 Who benefits more Ethereum or Flow?11:41 Scaling beyond 1 million transactions15:10 Long term who wins?19:48 Why did Doodles leave flow for BASE?21:20 Flow Rewards Platform23:45 Disney Pinnacle Launch?27:00 Chipotle on Flow30:20 NFT Regulation32:17 Outro#Crypto #Ethereum #Bitcoin~Unlocking Ethereum's Potential with Flow

Walrus Protocol is a decentralized data storage provider. It is one of the most promising ecosystem projects Sui has and is about to launch alongside other massive events happening in the Sui ecosystem. Trump has also discussed focusing on Made in USA cryptocurrencies to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). Guest: Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Mysten Labs~This episode is sponsored by Sui~Sui delivers the benefits of Web3 with the ease of Web2 - Visit ➜ https://bit.ly/SuiWebsite00:00 intro00:32 Made in USA Crypto02:29 Walrus Launching Soon04:54 $WAL Airdrop Coming06:24 Solana & Sui Outages08:07 Deepbook vs CEX's11:00 No Internet Text-Message Transactions12:32 Axelar x Sui13:00 Stablecoin Growth14:22 DeFi vs Gaming Adoption15:25 Biggest Consumer App Coming16:35 Sui Play OX1 Airdrops18:39 DeLorean x Sui21:14 DeLorean & Meme Coins23:29 Community vs Tech25:14 Meme Coin Quiz25:54 A.I. Agents on Sui27:32 Sui Events To Watch29:29 outro#Crypto #SUI #cryptocurrency ~Made in U.S.A. Crypto

Virtuals Protocol is leading the crypto AI agent space and expanding to Solana, marking the beginning of its growth. This new pool opens up fresh opportunities for trading and engagement, adding liquidity to the platform and expanding its reach. Alongside this, Virtuals Protocol is introducing the Strategic SOL Reserve (SSR). Meanwhile, DeepSeek AI's release hit crypto markets hard, pulling down tokens across the board. Is this a temporary dip or the beginning of a major market reset?~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 Intro00:08 Sponsor: Tangem00:48 Deepseek vs Crypto01:29 VC's react to DeepSeek03:00 Trump says Deepseek is a good thing03:25 META vs NVDIA chart04:07 Virtuals moves to Solana05:02 Virtuals: biggest A.I. venture capital on earth?05:55 Autonomous Business coming to virtuals06:40 Byte x Luna07:08 Restaurants accepting A.I. Orders07:58 Raposa A.I. Agent08:27 Raposa CEO on Kitsune09:15 BASE has disaster roundtable with devs 10:48 Coinbase rugs VIRTUAL + Community12:41 Abstract launches13:43 Axelar promised us Flow + Solana first14:09 Axelar chose Flow14:45 Flow liquidity for Solana tokens15:00 Flow using eliza15:27 Eliza marketplaces coming to Solana16:08 G.A.M.E. requests16:30 A.I. Agents in Roblox17:27 $VIRTUAL chart18:08 Outro#crypto #solana #deepseek~Virtuals Moves To Solana

XRP, a cryptocurrency, has surpassed the $3 price mark for the first time since 2018. This milestone comes as XRP's market capitalization reached $162 billion, surpassing that of BlackRock.~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~Uphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your first 30 days ➜ https://bit.ly/pbnuphold00:00 Intro00:18 Sponsor: Uphold01:02 CPI01:43 XRP hits $302:10 XRP to flip ETH?02:31 ATH soon03:00 XRP flips BlackRock03:15 XRP vs BTC03:43 Ripple case over soon04:58 XRP under Trump07:38 Larry Fink on Infrastructure09:01 Stablecoin09:20 $RLUSD Market Cap10:10 XRP ecosystem just getting started10:31 XRP-Fi10:58 Doppler Finance11:12 XP-Markets11:56 XRP ETF soon12:48 Axelar cooking13:19 Dubai x Crypto Tower13:54 Outro#XRP #xrpnews #Crypto~XRP Flips Blackrock & Hits $3

As XRP's native stablecoin $RLUSD continues to expand its footprint, interoperability will play a key role. Axelar is the Web3 interoperability platform. An open stack to connect all blockchains. A single click to use and build everywhere.Guests:Jasmine Cooper - Head of Product at RippleXXRP Ledger Website ➜ https://xrpl.org/Georgios Vlanchos - Co-founder of Axelar Protocol & Director at Axelar FoundationAxelar Website ➜ https://bit.ly/aXelaRP~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~Uphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your first 30 days ➜ https://bit.ly/pbnuphold00:00 intro00:18 Sponsor: Uphold00:43 RLUSD vs PayPal USD01:19 Axelar02:24 XRP Recent Activity03:39 RLUSD Growth04:35 Expanding RLUSD & XRP08:43 RLUSD on More Exchanges09:36 One-Click Interoperability11:36 Axelar Utilitization Growing Fast13:39 Speed of Innovation & Dev Growth17:00 Solana & Flow Coming17:46 The Most Trusted Bridge20:43 Deutsche Bank & Enterprise22:36 XRP Coming to RWA Website23:16 Priorities For 202525:28 Axelar Roadmap26:38 AI Agents Going Cross-Chain27:47 outro#Crypto #XRP #xrpnews ~XRP & $RLUSD Going Cross-Chain!️‍

Georgios Vlachos is the co-founder of Axelar Protocol and director at Axelar Foundation. He received his BSc and MS Eng. in computer science at MIT. After graduation, he became part of the Algorand founding team. Axelar is a Web3 interoperability platform, delivering the shortest path to scale: an open stack to connect all blockchains. Why you should listen Axelar is a decentralized network designed to seamlessly connect various blockchain ecosystems, enabling secure cross-chain communication for Web3 applications. By acting as an overlay network, Axelar allows developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) that can interact with assets and functionalities across multiple blockchains, simplifying user experiences and broadening access to decentralized economies.  In 2024, Axelar introduced the Mobius Development Stack (MDS), comprising: Interchain Amplifier: A tool that allows for the permissionless connection of new blockchains to the Axelar network, enhancing scalability and flexibility. Interchain Token Service (ITS): Enables the minting and management of tokens across multiple blockchains, maintaining their fungibility and custom functionalities. Axelar Virtual Machine (AVM): Provides a programmable layer for cross-chain logic, allowing developers to deploy smart contracts that operate across different blockchain ecosystems. These innovations aim to establish new interoperability standards, facilitating the development of dApps that can seamlessly operate across various blockchain networks. The native utility token of the Axelar network, AXL, plays a crucial role in maintaining network security through staking, enabling governance participation, and serving as a medium for transaction fees. This tokenomics model incentivizes active participation and ensures the network's robustness and scalability. By providing a comprehensive solution for cross-chain communication, Axelar is contributing to the unification of blockchain ecosystems, promoting greater accessibility, and driving the adoption of decentralized applications across the Web3 landscape. Supporting links Stabull Finance Axelar Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

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Georgios Vlachos, Co-Founder of Axelar protocol and director at Axelar Foundation. Georgios received his BSc and MS Eng. in computer science at MIT. After graduation, he became part of the Algorand founding team, where he worked on the design and development of the consensus protocol and other core components. While in high school, Georgios became the first Greek to win a gold Medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad.In this conversation, we discuss:- The financial crisis in Greece and current day economy in Argentina- The power of crypto in countries without Robust banking systems- Early days of Algorand- Why Cross-chain Bridges Fall Short - True interoperability demands collaboration across projects, not just patched-together solutions.- AI agents will be the biggest users of blockchains- Could there be a world where every human has their own blockchain?- RWAs and DePIN need interoperability- Connecting on-/off-chain systems- Deploying your token on many chains with a couple of clicks- Crypto needs more applications and less infrastructure- How AI will impact cryptoAxelar FoundationWebsite: www.axelar.networkX: @axelarTelegram: t.me/axelarcommunityGeorgios VlachosX: @yorgosv_LinkedIn: Georgios Vlachos ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Ripple Director of Product Jasmine Cooper and Axelar Co-Founder Sergey Gorbunov discuss advancements in Real World Assets (RWAs), tokenization, and interoperability. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Interoperable RWAs 04:18 Regulatory Clarity 08:09 RWA Tech Stack 11:37 White Labeling RWAs 13:05 Choosing a Chain 14:43 XRP Ledger RWA Experience 20:35 Asset Issuance 101 22:49 Global Accessibility of RWAs 26:05 Corporate Admin Crypto Adoption 27:26 Advancements in Interoperability 30:26 Axelar's Development Roadmaps 31:39 Institutional RWA FAQs 34:25 Closing Thoughts 35:55 Axelar Wrap-Up This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Axelar. Axelar is scaling interoperability to connect hundreds of new blockchains anticipated in the Ethereum L2 ecosystem. Find out more at axelar.network/layer2 The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters

Drop 1: Samsung adds Blockchain to secure AI powered appliances https://news.samsung.com/my/samsungs-ai-powered-home-appliances-are-becoming-more-secure-with-knox-matrix Drop 2: Bitcoin OS launches bridge to Cardano https://www.bitcoinos.build/blog/cardano-comes-home-to-bitcoin-in-groundbreaking-bos-grail-bridge-integration Drop 3: AgroToken will use Polygon CDK to drive agricultural RWA tokenisation in Brazil https://br.cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-forms-partnership-to-boost-agricultural-rwa-tokens-in-brazil More: Stripe acquires Bridge for 1.1B USD https://news.bitcoin.com/stripe-acquires-stablecoin-platform-bridge-in-record-1-1-billion-crypto-deal/ https://x.com/Stablecoin/status/1848390039975469094 Imersão gratuita para desenvolvedor Solidity em PTBR: Ethereum developer pack, aos sábados, de 16/Nov a 21/Dez https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7254571306271068162-oq-9 Kraken announces new L2, ink https://blog.kraken.com/news/announcing-ink R3, the builders of Corda DLT, is looking for a buyer https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-24/intel-backed-blockchain-startup-r3-considers-options-including-a-sale Zuvia to use Nuclea Chain for tokenized receivables https://www.blocknews.com.br/financas-corporativo/zuvia-fecha-acordo-para-usar-nuclea-chain-em-tokenizacao-de-duplicatas/ Stand with Crypto UK adds 9 universities to its members list https://www.linkedin.com/posts/standwithcryptouk_standwithcryptouk-activity-7254829842276204546-fjrP Emurgo is working with Axelar to bridge Cardano do 70 other Blockchains https://x.com/emurgo_io/status/1849073508531544344 Intersect, Cardano's MBO, finalizes first global member elections https://www.intersectmbo.org/news/celebrating-the-completion-of-intersects-first-ever-full-scale-elections Nova Labs, makers of Helium, reduces team to focus on its crypto-native offerings https://www.cryptopolitan.com/nova-labs-cuts-36-workforce/ ONE Championship, one of the most popular martial arts leagues on the planet have partnered with blockchain Sui https://newsletter.sportingcrypto.com/p/one-championship-tap-sui-in-blockchain-partnership The EEA Enterprise Ethereum Alliance is hiring an exec director. Are you that person? https://x.com/EntEthAlliance/status/1843640534327537719 . Redes sociais / comms.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

Drop 1: Samsung adds Blockchain to secure AI powered appliances https://news.samsung.com/my/samsungs-ai-powered-home-appliances-are-becoming-more-secure-with-knox-matrix Drop 2: Bitcoin OS launches bridge to Cardano https://www.bitcoinos.build/blog/cardano-comes-home-to-bitcoin-in-groundbreaking-bos-grail-bridge-integration Drop 3: AgroToken will use Polygon CDK to drive agricultural RWA tokenisation in Brazil https://br.cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-forms-partnership-to-boost-agricultural-rwa-tokens-in-brazil More Stripe acquires Bridge for 1.1B USD https://news.bitcoin.com/stripe-acquires-stablecoin-platform-bridge-in-record-1-1-billion-crypto-deal/ https://x.com/Stablecoin/status/1848390039975469094 Imersão gratuita para desenvolvedor Solidity em PTBR: Ethereum developer pack, aos sábados, de 16/Nov a 21/Dez https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7254571306271068162-oq-9 Kraken announces new L2, ink https://blog.kraken.com/news/announcing-ink R3, the builders of Corda DLT, is looking for a buyer https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-24/intel-backed-blockchain-startup-r3-considers-options-including-a-sale Zuvia to use Nuclea Chain for tokenized receivables https://www.blocknews.com.br/financas-corporativo/zuvia-fecha-acordo-para-usar-nuclea-chain-em-tokenizacao-de-duplicatas/ Stand with Crypto UK adds 9 universities to its members list https://www.linkedin.com/posts/standwithcryptouk_standwithcryptouk-activity-7254829842276204546-fjrP Emurgo is working with Axelar to bridge Cardano do 70 other Blockchains https://x.com/emurgo_io/status/1849073508531544344 Intersect, Cardano's MBO, finalizes first global member elections https://www.intersectmbo.org/news/celebrating-the-completion-of-intersects-first-ever-full-scale-elections Nova Labs, makers of Helium, reduces team to focus on its crypto-native offerings https://www.cryptopolitan.com/nova-labs-cuts-36-workforce/ ONE Championship, one of the most popular martial arts leagues on the planet have partnered with blockchain Sui https://newsletter.sportingcrypto.com/p/one-championship-tap-sui-in-blockchain-partnership The EEA Enterprise Ethereum Alliance is hiring an exec director. Are you that person? https://x.com/EntEthAlliance/status/1843640534327537719 . Redes sociais / comms .. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast .. Twitter.com/blockdropspod .. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi .. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast .. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio .. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272 .. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

The state of Hedera NFTs w/ Patricia from SentX (an in-depth conversation). Also, block streams and frictionless airdrops are about to change everything on Hedera. Plus, we move closer to an HBAR ETF and other top Hedera news like Nodien, $PACK staking, Axelar and Bonzo Finance! Live

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is filing a notice of appeal against 2023's landmark ruling that the sales of the crypto asset XRP only qualify as securities when sold to institutional investors. The victorious fight against the pro-cbdc army continues.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 intro00:14 Sponsor: Coinbase00:38 XRP Not a Security00:59 Coincidence?01:14 Resigned or Fired?01:35 Three People Fired02:38 Who is Gurbir Grewal03:41 SEC Turmoil04:05 SEC Staff Meeting vs Gensler06:38 SWIFT Announcement07:25 Swift CEO vs Brad Garlinghouse08:38 Tesla Still King09:10 Boomer CEO Quits09:38 Pro-CBDC Army09:59 Ripple vs Swift11:25 Chainlink x Swift11:49 Chainlink Supports CBDCs12:42 Axelar vs Chainlink13:02 Axelar Launches13:49 Hester Peirce vs Gensler15:09 CFTC Appeal Epic FAIL15:34 CFTC Destroyed By Judge 16:14 World Doesn't Care About SEC17:45 Ripple x Brazil Partnership18:10 outro#Crypto #XRP #xrpnews ~SEC vs. Ripple Appeal

A closer look at Hedera's Governing Council w/ Brady Gentile from Bonzo Finance (in-depth conversation). Also, a possible HBAR ETF? Plus, a review of the recent GC meeting minutes, bullish posts, Axelar breadcrumbs, Karate Combat and more top news! Live

XRP Open Interest on all crypto exchanges has exceeded 1.5 billion XRP tokens. The rise in XRP OI coincides with the news of Ripple's in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The team announced this milestone on October 1. Citing a move to expand its services from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Meanwhile, Ripple is set to launch it's much needed stablecoin and interoperability layer to boost it's ecosystem.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 intro00:13 Sponsor: Tangem00:34 October surprise?01:01 October 7th SEC vs Ripple01:27 Ripple Miami02:27 Ripple UAE License03:09 XRP on cnbc03:35 Axelar vs Chainlink04:00 Project Gaurdian Test04:41 Axelar Chosen Over Chainlink05:07 Axelar vs Wormhole & LayerZero06:39 XRP Top RWA DeFi Chain?07:30 Deutsche Bank trusts Axelar08:35 Ripple Japan Payments09:25 Sony Soneium Blockchain Explosion09:49 Japan Web3 Strategy10:15 Brad Meets Minister10:38 Ripple Japanese Stablecoin11:23 SBI Bank Partnership12:09 Ripple x Robinhood Miami Event12:44 Robinhood Crypto Announcement Coming13:21 XRP Listing on Robinhood US?13:37 Gaming Interoperability14:05 $ROOT First Listing14:33 outro#Crypto #XRP #xrpnews ~XRP October Surprise Coming?

Sergey Gorbunov is CEO and Co-Founder of Axelar Network (https://www.axelar.network). Axelar is a programmable interoperability platform that unifies web3 across chains. Sergey joined us to chat about his work building Axelar, solving blockchain interoperability and the security challenges along the way, and insights into shaping the future of open interoperability.

Drop 1: Chain Abstractionhttps://docs.near.org/build/chain-abstraction/what-ishttps://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/07/30/router-launches-mainnet-as-more-projects-abstract-away-blockchains/Drop 2: Rede Blockchain Brasil do BNDES https://br.cointelegraph.com/news/blokchain-brasil-network-could-be-opened-to-the-public-in-2025-reveals-bndesDrop 3: Sony Soneiumhttps://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/08/23/sony-electronics-pioneer-behind-walkman-starts-own-blockchain-soneium/ More: Bitpanda Technology Solutions Partners With RAKBANK, a Major Bank Based in the UAE, to Bring Digital Asset Infrastructure to the Regionhttps://ffnews.com/newsarticle/cryptocurrency/bitpanda-technology-solutions-partners-with-rakbank-a-major-bank-based-in-the-uae-to-bring-digital-asset-infrastructure-to-the-region/Serpro fecha parceria com XDC Network para verificação de KYC, AML e biometria com tecnologia blockchainhttps://br.cointelegraph.com/news/serpro-partners-with-xdc-network-to-verify-kyc-aml-and-biometrics-with-blockchain-technologyBrazilian DeFi protocol Picnic receives grant from Polygon to expand offer to European marketshttps://x.com/usePicnic/status/1825603981315551598OpenZeppelin partners with Axelar to make cross-chain DApps easier to buildhttps://blog.openzeppelin.com/solving-ethereums-interoperability-problemMercado Pago launches stablecoin trade powered by Ripiohttps://br.cointelegraph.com/news/mercado-pago-launches-purchase-and-sale-of-mercado-livre-stablecoin-in-brazilTether Announces Plans for UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoinhttps://decrypt.co/245713/tether-announces-plans-for-uae-dirham-pegged-stablecoinTanssi partners with Symbiotic to accelerate the launch of restaking networks on Ethereumhttps://blocktrends.com.br/tanssi-anuncia-parceria-symbiotic/Story Protocol raises a total of 140M USD to launch the IP Blockchainhttps://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/investing-in-story/Manchester Summit to Address Burnout in Agency Sectorhttps://businessmanchester.com/news/manchester-summit-to-address-burnout-in-agency-sector/ . Redes sociais / comms.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

Drop 1: Chain Abstractionhttps://docs.near.org/build/chain-abstraction/what-ishttps://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/07/30/router-launches-mainnet-as-more-projects-abstract-away-blockchains/Drop 2: Rede Blockchain Brasil do BNDES https://br.cointelegraph.com/news/blokchain-brasil-network-could-be-opened-to-the-public-in-2025-reveals-bndesDrop 3: Sony Soneiumhttps://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/08/23/sony-electronics-pioneer-behind-walkman-starts-own-blockchain-soneium/ More: Bitpanda Technology Solutions Partners With RAKBANK, a Major Bank Based in the UAE, to Bring Digital Asset Infrastructure to the Regionhttps://ffnews.com/newsarticle/cryptocurrency/bitpanda-technology-solutions-partners-with-rakbank-a-major-bank-based-in-the-uae-to-bring-digital-asset-infrastructure-to-the-region/Serpro fecha parceria com XDC Network para verificação de KYC, AML e biometria com tecnologia blockchainhttps://br.cointelegraph.com/news/serpro-partners-with-xdc-network-to-verify-kyc-aml-and-biometrics-with-blockchain-technologyBrazilian DeFi protocol Picnic receives grant from Polygon to expand offer to European marketshttps://x.com/usePicnic/status/1825603981315551598OpenZeppelin partners with Axelar to make cross-chain DApps easier to buildhttps://blog.openzeppelin.com/solving-ethereums-interoperability-problemMercado Pago launches stablecoin trade powered by Ripiohttps://br.cointelegraph.com/news/mercado-pago-launches-purchase-and-sale-of-mercado-livre-stablecoin-in-brazilTether Announces Plans for UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoinhttps://decrypt.co/245713/tether-announces-plans-for-uae-dirham-pegged-stablecoinTanssi partners with Symbiotic to accelerate the launch of restaking networks on Ethereumhttps://blocktrends.com.br/tanssi-anuncia-parceria-symbiotic/Story Protocol raises a total of 140M USD to launch the IP Blockchainhttps://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/investing-in-story/Manchester Summit to Address Burnout in Agency Sectorhttps://businessmanchester.com/news/manchester-summit-to-address-burnout-in-agency-sector/ . Redes sociais / comms.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

This is the second installment of a miniseries sponsored by Axelar and featuring co-host Sergey Gorbunov, co-founder of Axelar — you can find part 1 with Eigen Layer's Sreeram Kannan here. In this episode, Chaparro and Gorbunov are joined by Mysten Labs co-founder and chief cryptographer Kostas Chalkias to discuss the potential of zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to revolutionize the blockchain space. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:27 ZK-proof overview 08:45 Adoption of zk-proofs 15:33 Standardizing zk-proofs 22:27 Advice for builders 27:57 ZK & AI 35:55 How ZK improves UX 45:00 Predictions This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Axelar. Axelar is scaling interoperability to connect hundreds of new blockchains anticipated in the Ethereum L2 ecosystem. Find out more at axelar.network/layer2 The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters

Sergey Gorbunov on Axelar's Focus on Security and Programmability.Follow the show here for more.This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk interview Sergey Gorbunov, CEO of Interop Labs and co-founder of Axelar Protocol, who discusses the partnership with Ripple and the exclusive bridge they are building for the XRP Ledger's new EVM side chain. He emphasizes simplifying user experiences and blending blockchain technology with traditional systems and believes that decentralization is a key factor in the success of interoperability protocols.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Background03:34 The Importance of Interoperability06:56 Axelar's Differentiators and Partnership with Ripple13:04 Simplifying User Experiences and Blending Blockchain with Traditional Systems-Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER -EPISODE LINKS | Interop LabsAxelar -The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ripple has recently shared additional details about the imminent launch of its new stablecoin. In a recent announcement, the company revealed that the stablecoin, named Ripple USD (RLUSD), is set to launch on the XRP Ledger and the Ethereum blockchain later this year.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 intro00:15 Sponsor: Tangem00:45 XRP Apex Event01:07 The State of XRP Ledger02:09 Forte & Futureverse Games02:56 Event & Community Growth03:56 $RLUSD Stablecoin Reveal05:37 Stablecoin & Tokenized Assets Market Size06:20 XRP AMM vs Ethereum Market07:29 XRPL EVM Sidechain Revealed08:40 Axelar x Microsoft Integration09:53 Uphold on XRP Holders11:32 XRP Neo-Banking & Passive Income12:58 Brad Teases Tomorrow Announcement14:05 outro#XRP #Ethereum #Crypto~XRP MAJOR UPDATES!

Joining us, Riad Wahby, Co-founder and CEO of Cubist, delves into the risks of restaking, potential contagion effects on blockchain security, and the essential questions that the blockchain ecosystem must address.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPICS | Lido DAO Endorses Rivals LayerZero launched a Lido stETH bridge last October without asking for Lido DAO's permission. The community responded this week by endorsing a pair of its biggest competitors."Blockchain protocols frequently pride themselves on their "permissionlessness" – the idea that anyone, anywhere can build on top of a protocol without asking for explicit approval. But in practice, it is sometimes wiser to ask for permission."Blockchains and DecentralizationThe goal of these "protocol councils,” sometimes called “security councils,” is to nudge these nascent networks toward increasing decentralization, by gradually removing them from under the control of their original developers. How are they different from boards of directors?PROTOCOL VILLAGE INTERVIEW SEGMENT Guest: Riad Wahby Riad Wahby is the co-founder and CEO of Cubist, a developer of hardware-backed, non-custodial key storage and signing infrastructure that enables companies to protect staking keys and secure withdrawals.Takeaways | Keys are fundamental in blockchain interactions and require careful management to ensure security.Restaking introduces risks and potential contagion effects that can impact the security of the underlying blockchain.The restaking ecosystem offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration, but reputation and risk assessment are crucial for making informed decisions.Building systems that can withstand non-compliant users and incentivize responsible behavior is essential for the long-term success of blockchain networks.There is continued interest in blockchain and crypto among students, with a focus on computer security, cryptography, and the intersection of blockchain and AI.Balancing entrepreneurship and academia requires efficient time management and leveraging the support of graduate students and teaching assistants.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Lido DAO Rebukes LayerZero by Endorsing Rivals Wormhole, Axelar for Crypto BridgeAs Blockchains Push Toward Decentralization, These People Serve as Ultimate Guardians Riad S. Wahby Riad S. Wahby - Google Scholar Cubist Cubist Launches Bank-Grade Ethereum Key Management Service -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.