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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Metaplanet has become the fifth largest corporate holder of bitcoin.Metaplanet has become the fifth largest corporate holder of bitcoin, racing past Elon Musk's Tesla. The firm bought 1,234 BTC for $133 million, taking its stash to over 12,000 bitcoin. And, what's driving the surge in SEI's native token? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Republic is set to let retail investors gain exposure to SpaceX.Investment firm Republic is set to let retail investors gain exposure to Elon Musk's SpaceX, one of tech's most coveted startups. Plus, will we see a Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF listed on the New York Stock Exchange? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0xBunzy discusses how Bitcoin's limitations drive innovation in developer tools and censorship-resistant art storage.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 16,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, @0xBunzy, Bitcoin developer and creator of foundational tools, joins us to talk about Laser Eyes, the open source wallet connection library that's become essential infrastructure; Beat Blocks, an inscription tool for putting music on Bitcoin's blockchain; and why Bitcoin's constraints spark the most creative innovations in art and developer tooling.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNOTES:• Opus codec compresses 40% smaller than MP3• Multiple major apps now use Laser Eyes• npm installs track Bitcoin dev growth• Beat Blocks uses recursive inscriptions• P5 library enables high-quality visuals• Bitcoin friction creates better artTimestamps:00:00 Start01:11 How does Bunzy explain his job?02:49 Laser Eyes06:39 Modulat wallet construction08:39 Beat Blocks14:24 Browser UI experience16:41 Art on Bitcoin as culture20:32 Wrap up-

Joseph Onorati, CEO of the Defi Development Corporation, joined me to discuss the company's Solana treasury strategy.Topics: - DeFi Development Corp overview - Choosing Solana as a treasury reserve asset - Cantor Fitzgerald coverage of Solana treasury companies - Trend of companies using Crypto as a treasury reserve asset - Risks that come with a bear marketShow Sponsor -

Crypto News: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says "banks are free to conduct crypto activities.".Anthony Pompliano's ProCap buys 3,724 Bitcoin. Bill Pulte says US government will into crypto being used for mortgages.Show Sponsor -

Broadcasting from a makeshift studio in a Florida linen closet, Jon Herold welcomes Benjamin Diggles of Constellation Network to unpack the future of blockchain, decentralized security, and AI authentication. They discuss the adoption struggles among older generations, government uses of blockchain for military-grade communication, and how tech like Constellation's “Digital Evidence” could help thwart deep fakes and media manipulation. Diggles warns of the dangers of unverified data and AI hallucinations, emphasizing the need for immutable audit trails and citing upcoming solutions like QR-verified media. After the interview, Jon shifts to geopolitical commentary, dissecting Trump's strategic bombing in Iran and the media's downplay of its success. He explores NATO's increased defense spending, Trump's dominance on the world stage, and new developments in the DOJ's “Doge” department. Additional stories include Tulsi Gabbard's latest national security appointments, a Pentagon employee's classified doc scandal, and Media Matters' lawsuit against the FTC. As narrative warfare accelerates, Jon emphasizes that what matters most now is not just what happens, but who controls the story.

For today's show, we cover why Bitcoin ATMs are one of the best, most lucrative businesses in Bitcoin.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Brandon Bailey of Second Gate Advisory joins Will to talk about Bitcoin ATMs, an overlooked Bitcoin business model with massive potential. In Q1 2025, Bitcoin Depot generated $164.2M in revenue, a 19% increase year-over-year, while outperforming miners in cash flow per unit. We explore why physical ATMs matter in a digital world, expansion opportunities, and how this could be the next big Bitcoin treasury play.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Bitcoin Depot: $333.1M revenue, +92% YoY• 30,000 Bitcoin ATMs vs 500K traditional ATMs • ATMs generate $30-40/day vs miners $10-11/day• 4% of Americans (5.6M people) are unbanked• Average transaction size around $300• 1,300 reserve machines ready for deploymentTimestamps:00:00:00:00 Start00:01:33:16 Report overview00:02:48:20 Bitcoin Depot financials00:05:30:06 Other BTC treasury companies00:08:52:26 Colorado Air Filter00:10:57:14 Increasing revenue multiple00:13:30:08 ATM business history00:15:03:16 Stablecoins00:16:37:26 Fractal Bitcoin00:17:12:25 Physical cash economy00:19:33:22 Why haven't traditional ATMs added BTC?00:21:10:20 Per machine cashflows00:25:27:09 Expansion opportunity00:31:00:10 Coinflip00:33:06:11 Wrap up

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin reclaims $105K amid tensions in the Middle East.Bitcoin climbed back up above $105,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday. Will the alleged violations of the truce cause any uncertainties across the broader market? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An exclusive interview with Beeple about AI, crypto and digital art on "CoinDesk Spotlight."Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, joins Sam Ewen on an episode of "CoinDesk Spotlight" with a conversation about the transformative potential of AI and the journey that led him from computer science to digital art and the NFT ecosystem. Beeple shares insights into the evolution of his artwork, the role of technology in his creative process, and the impact of AI tools in pushing the boundaries of digital art.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tristan Thompson, Chief Content Officer of TracyAI, joined me to discuss how crypto and AI will impact sports—and how his new AI solution aims to revolutionize basketball analysis. https://tracy.tech/Topics:- Can NBA Contracts include Bitcoin? - Players tokenizing themselves and contracts- Future of Crypto and Web3- TracyAI Overview - Cavs Season Outlook - NBA Finals and how the game has changed-2016 Cavs 3-1 Comeback Show Sponsor -

Welcome to Some Future Day. I'm Marc Beckman and today we're diving deep into the future of artificial intelligence with a visionary entrepreneur who's taking on one of AI's most pressing challenges: bias and racism. John Pasmore, founder and CEO of Latimer, recognized early on that unchecked biases embedded in AI could profoundly affect future generations. Inspired by the realization that his son and millions of others would interact with AI filled with implicit racial biases, John took decisive action to tackle these deep-rooted issues by providing training data that genuinely represents diverse perspectives. In today's conversation, we dive into why Latimer's unique approach - leveraging historical archives, textbooks, and dissertations from black and other overlooked cultures - is essential for an equitable digital future. Stay with us as we discuss the implications of biased AI, the ongoing fight for accurate representation in technology, and how each of us can help shape a fairer, more inclusive future, right here on Some Future Day.Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpasmoreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpasmore/Latimer: https://www.latimer.ai/Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

Yield Guild Games founder Gabby Dizon breaks down the state of Web3 gaming, from Axie Infinity's cultural moment to building sustainable crypto-native games today.Gabby Dizon founded Yield Guild Games during the height of the Axie Infinity craze, helping players in developing markets access play-to-earn opportunities through innovative guild structures. In this conversation, he shares insights on what made Axie a watershed moment, why gaming guilds remain relevant despite market downturns and how his team is approaching casual crypto gaming with their new title LOL Land.Links mentioned from the podcast: YGG WebsiteGabby's TwitterWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, general partner Chris Dixon joins economist and author Tyler Cowen to explore the themes behind Chris's book, Read, Write, Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet.They trace the internet's evolution from open, decentralized beginnings to today's consolidated platforms—and ask: how can we build something better? From stablecoins, tokenized payments, and open blockchains to AI's impact on coding, media, and politics, this wide-ranging conversation dives deep into how technologies like crypto and AI could help redistribute power online and reshape the future of ownership and innovation.The two also debate:Whether banks and legacy institutions will adopt stablecoinsThe long-term role of NFTs and digital property rightsHow AI might rewrite venture capital, education, and economic planningWhether we're heading toward a creative renaissance—or a world of AI-generated monocultureListen to similar conversations, listen to web3 with a16z: https://web3-with-a16z.simplecast.com/ Resources: Listen to Conversations with Tyler: https://conversationswithtyler.com/Find Chris on X: https://x.com/cdixonFind Tyler on X: https://x.com/tylercowenJoin a16z's Crypto Substack:https://a16zcrypto.substack.com/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

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47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/TorEkelandPLLC https://x.com/mikehassard TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Doug XMR Workshop at Porcfest. (00:59:50) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:00:29) House in Argentina for XMR. (01:02:00) MoneroKon. (01:05:20) Doug strong like XMR. (01:06:57) Monero Community Fundraiser. (01:08:11) Coinmarketcap has been hacked. (01:08:55) A new payment channel concept for Monero. (01:09:35) Privacy, Banks and the Digital Euro Threat. (01:15:25) Saylor couldn't sleep when he found BTC. (01:17:18) Jack Dorsey explaining Bitcoin. (01:25:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Mike Hassard and Tor Ekeland. (01:45:30) Sal The Agorist. (02:04:15) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: House in Argentina for xmr: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/wSBXWZ7QPy Monerokon speeches: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/YKRL4wrmGY Saylor couldn't sleep when he found BTC: https://x.com/saylordocs/status/1936423966832234529?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Xmr in Australia: https://x.com/thestoiccoiner/status/1936398520648609858?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Doug strong like XMR: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1935785882537410645?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Porcfest: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1936249310397563070?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Jack Dorsey explaining BTC: https://x.com/vivek4real/status/1936418970967667143?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Monerokon part 1: https://x.com/exiledsurfer/status/1936364845852491896?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Monerokon part 2: https://x.com/cakewallet/status/1936087997536956915?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Monerokon part 3: https://x.com/monerokon/status/1935953875632074809?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Bitcoin treasury strategies are all the rage, but are they actually sustainable?You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, Colin and Charlie talk about the explosive growth of Bitcoin treasury companies and their financial engineering strategies. They break down Strategy's convertible debt playbook, examine why these companies trade at premiums to their Bitcoin holdings, and debate whether this trend is sustainable or an elaborate house of cards waiting to collapse.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• MicroStrategy holds 592,100 Bitcoin• Q1 2025 revenue: $111 million • Convertible notes have 0-1% interest rates• Bitcoin needs to drop way low for liquidation• Preferred shares pay 8-10% dividends• Annual obligations: $10-20 billionTimestamps:00:00 Start02:59 Strategy (formerly micro)10:42 Types of companies15:13 Preferred stock24:57 Closed end fund dynamics-

Crypto News: Bloomberg ETF analyst raise XRP and Solana ETF approvals to 90%. Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation(DTCC) met with SEC Crypto Task Force today to discuss tokenization. Show Sponsor -

Summer is coming, and that means mining curtailment in Texas. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Haley Thomson from Luxor Technology joins Will and Colin to discuss how Texas bitcoin miners are adapting to 4CP, peak load occurrences in the ERCOT system. On the news front, the trio covers US-listed public miners reaching a record 31.6% of Bitcoin's hashrate, Antalpha's stellar Q1, and growing concerns about whether or not the growing corporate treasury strategy trend is becoming a bubble.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• US miners hit 31.6% network hash rate record• Antalpha's loan book grew to $1.77B in Q1• Texas miners represent 15-20% global hash rate• Hash prices just above $50 per petahash/day• 3.5% of Texas peak load is flexible miningTimestamps:00:00 Start02:05 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:09 Antalpha lending book & Tether11:47 Fractal Bitcoin12:24 ERCOT electricity market26:07 JP Morgan report35:39 Corporate crypto treasury bubble44:08 Cry Corner: Semler Scientific Warning Sign

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Arizona moved closer to establishing a BTC reserve.Arizona moved closer to establishing a reserves fund for bitcoin after the state's Senate voted in favor of bill HB2324 at its third reading and a North Korean hacking group is using Python-based malware disguised as fake job applications to target crypto workers. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto News: Trump family's company cuts stake in World Liberty Financial by 20%. Blockchain can solve world's largest data breach affecting Apple, Google, Facebook and more. Circle Rockets After Stablecoin Bill Clears Senate.Show Sponsor -

As the summer tour of European crypto conferences landed in Berlin, one of crypto's cradles, we couldn't miss DappCon 25, where we got to sit with Jerome de Tychey, Nixorokish & Joshua Dávila to discuss Ethereum's restructure and whether its culture is still relevant to the wider crypto community. Join us for a fascinating discussion on the impact of crypto politicization and how Ethereum's ecosystem evolved amidst a society with ever-changing values.Topics covered in this episode:Jerome, Nixorokish & Josh backgroundsEthereum Foundation restructuringEthereum's culture & crypto politicizationDAOs & the evolution of Ethereum's ecosystemIs privacy still a societal value?User experience & account abstractionFuture hopes for EthereumEpisode links:Jerome de Tychey on XNixorokish on XJoshua Davila on XDappCon on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.

with @DarenMatsuoka @rhhackettToday we've got a midyear market update and news episode for you. At the end of last year, our guest — and resident data weatherman — Daren Matsuoka put out a post on "5 metrics to watch in 2025." Most of the metrics that Daren picked measure how crypto's adoption: from mobile wallet usage and onchain transaction fees to volume across stablecoins, decentralized exchanges (or DEXs), and exchange traded-products. Now that we're about midway through 2025, it's a great time for an update. Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction(2:27) Chart 1: Monthly Mobile Wallet Users(6:16) Chart 2: Adjusted Stablecoin Transaction Volume(10:01) Chart 3: ETF Net Flows for Bitcoin and Ethereum(13:30) Chart 4: Decentralized vs Centralized Exchange Volume(15:50) Chart 5: Total Transaction Fees(21:46) Emerging Metrics and Industry Insights(25:07) Recent Industry News and Developments(27:13) ConclusionRelevant news:Circle, issuer of the USDC stablecoin, went public on the New York Stock Exchange exchange on June 5 and there was extremely strong demand for the company's offering.Stripe announced on June 11 that it would be acquiring a crypto company, Privy, which helps companies create crypto wallets — adding to Stripe's earlier acquisition of Bridge, which helps companies work with stablecoins.Shopify partnered with Stripe and Coinbase to enable merchants to accept USDC payments.Coinbase has a new credit card in partnership with American Express, which gives you Bitcoin rewards.The French bank Société Générale announced plans for a dollar-backed stablecoin that will run on Ethereum and Solana with BNY Mellon acting as custodian for the reserves.JPMorgan Chase plans to launch a U.S. dollar “deposit token” called JPMD on Coinbase's Base network.If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for our annual big State of Crypto Report, which we'll drop in the fall. If you want more from Daren, you can follow him @DarenMatsuoka on X or visit a16zcrypto.com to read his posts, including the one we talked about today.***As a reminder, none of the content should be taken as investment, business, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments.

What if you could rebuild telecom from the ground up—open, decentralized, and powered by crypto? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya chats with Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs, the team behind Helium Mobile—the decentralized wireless network now partnering with AT&T and Telefónica.Helium started with a bold idea: replace legacy cell towers with a community-powered network. The key unlock? Blockchain incentives. After years of experimentation, they figured out how to bootstrap real wireless coverage—starting indoors, where traditional carriers fail.Frank breaks down how modern buildings kill cell signal, and how Helium turns everyday Wi-Fi routers into indoor cell towers using open-source tools and a crypto-powered incentive model. Now users and businesses can earn rewards while improving service—no billion-dollar infrastructure required.Even more interesting? Helium's data lives on Solana. That transparency gives enterprise partners real-time visibility into network quality—something they can't get from legacy providers.And for users, the payoff is real: free phone plans (3GB/month, no credit card), plus affordable upgrades that save families hundreds.We also dive into:Why blockchain is the missing link for decentralized wirelessHow Helium's staking and incentive model worksWhat it means to build infrastructure at startup speedIf you're building in Web3, care about real-world utility, or just want better phone service, this one's for you.Helium Mobile: https://heliummobile.com/X Channel: https://x.com/helium_mobileShow LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

Crypto News: XRP ETF goes live on Toronto Stock Exchange. Coinbase adds XRP DeFi via Base and Moonwell. Trump posts about stablecoin bill passing in Senate and that he is ready to sign. Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/

From a surprise SEC pivot that clears the way for staking-enabled ETFs to Wall Street banks quietly testing crypto desks, this week (May 23 – May 29 2025) delivered regulatory momentum and real-world adoption. Europe piloted blockchain-settled sovereign bonds, Chainlink and ZKsync shipped interoperability upgrades, and Telegram's $300 million xAI deal sent TON flying. Meanwhile, Bitcoin held above $106 K and ETH pressed toward $2.6 K on record ETF inflows.

SummarySree Duggirala joins the ATX DAO Podcast to discuss how Texas Blockchain at UT Austin is training the next generation of crypto leaders. As an electrical and computer engineering major and club leader, Sree breaks down how the student organization has evolved from a research group into a powerhouse for blockchain education and real-world experience. From hands-on DeFi training to competitive hackathons and partnerships with Collab Currency, the club offers a unique launchpad for students to enter the Web3 workforce.The conversation delves into topics such as student-led investment strategies, technical education tracks, and the broader impact of crypto cycles on university engagement. Sree also shares his personal journey into blockchain and what it takes to turn classroom curiosity into career opportunities. Whether you're a student, founder, or protocol looking to connect with up-and-coming talent, this episode offers a firsthand look at how Texas Blockchain is building the future of Web3 in Austin.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Texas Blockchain03:40 Evolution of the Club and Its Activities06:36 The Role of Alumni and Networking09:31 Curriculum and Educational Initiatives12:25 Career Paths and Industry Opportunities15:29 Future of Crypto Education at UT18:12 Personal Insights and Industry Trends20:31 Advice for Newcomers to Crypto23:14 Future Plans for the Club26:20 Engagement with the Broader CommunityConnect with Sree and Texas Blockchain:X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@sreethereum | @txblockchainInstagram: @txblockchainLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/texas-blockchain/Website: https://www.texasblockchain.org/Check out our friends at Tequila 512:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠To learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.

Gaming is evolving faster than ever, and the power is shifting to the players.

Jeremy discusses his Miami Bitcoin office, building a staking platform directly into Bitcoin client, redesigning Bitcoin script entirely, CTV endorsement process, and why Bitcoin should make users feel dramatically more free on the day they start using it.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comJeremy Rubin joins us to talk about his secretive Miami Bitcoin office building Polybeam bridge and a Bitcoin staking platform, his controversial ideas for redesigning Bitcoin script entirely using RISC-V instead of the current "crappy programming language," his CTV endorsement process and why CAT proposals fell short, plus his theory on optimal soft fork activation timing to avoid holidays and summer vacations.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:• Building Bitcoin staking platform into core client• Polybeam bridge connects Bitcoin to StarkNet• CTV endorsement process received few submissions• Recommends 10 megabytes memory for new script• Early November best time for soft fork activation• In-person work more effective than remoteTimestamps:00:00 Start01:39 Working from home03:10 Jeremy's secret project04:17 Polybeam05:28 Char & Bitcoin staking07:11 Staking within the client09:58 Whiteboarding at OP_NEXT11:47 64 byte transactions28:49 Drama & Kanye30:52 CTV36:54 Softfork activation (the human version)45:21 Best day of life-

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Trump warns Iran. President Donald Trump's warning on Iran sent overall crypto markets in turmoil and Polymarket bettors believe that there's an over 60% chance that the U.S. will take military action against Iran. Plus, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act and the USELESS coin draws hype. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Is the Layer-1 landscape saturated? Bahamut Blockchain offers a fresh perspective, aligning validator economics with real usage. Discover Bahamut's new approach to validator rewards in our CoinDesk Research's latest report. In it we explore their novel Proof of Staking and Activity (PoSA) consensus mechanism and activity-weighted validator scoring system.Go to CoinDesk.com/Research to read more about the Bahamut Blockchain.-This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us for an exciting episode of The Edge of Show, live from Toronto Consensus 2025! First, we hear from Carson Farmer, head of research at Recall Labs, who shares insights on the evolution of AI agents and the importance of data sovereignty. Next, we welcome Elena Sinelnikova and Natalia Ameline from Metis Foundation, who share Discover how Metis is empowering individuals to create AI that reflects their values and the innovative Data Anchoring Tokens (DATs) that will revolutionize data ownership.Finally, we catch up with Trevor Koverko, co-founder of Sapien, who discusses their partnership with Alibaba and the future of human-driven data input in the AI landscape. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with insights on the future of technology, data, and the role of humans in the AI economy!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

Wyatt is joined by Greg Genega, Digital Asset and Blockchain leader at KPMG, for a conversation on the state of crypto auditing. In this episode:  How KPMG works with crypto companies and protocols Relevant new innovations in the crypto space What to look out for as a new founder

In this episode of Forward Guidance, Vishal Gupta—former head of USDC at Circle and Coinbase Exchange—joins to discuss his journey from Goldman Sachs to building crypto-native market infrastructure with his new venture, True Markets. He shares how stablecoins are reshaping market plumbing, the growing relevance of perpetual futures vs. options, and what traditional finance can learn from crypto (and vice versa). Enjoy! __ Follow Vishal: https://x.com/vishalkgupta Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Forward Guidance Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidance — Join us at Permissionless IV June 24th - 26th. Use code FG10 for 10% OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv __ Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security for consumers and enterprises, proudly sponsors Forward Guidance, where traditional finance meets crypto. As Ledger celebrates a decade of securing 20% of the world's crypto assets, it offers a secure gateway for those entering digital finance. Buy a LEDGER™ device today and protect your assets with top-tier security technology. Buy now on https://Ledger.com. — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:07) Vishal's History (07:06) Most Interesting Crypto Innovations (10:29) Ledger Ad (11:21) Stablecoin Adoption & Fragmentation (20:36) Evolution of Crypto Options & Exchanges (27:15) Ledger Ad (28:07) Bringing Exotic Assets Onchain (30:37) Innovating Market Infrastructure (37:14) Permissionless IV __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance 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 opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Legendary technologist and investor Bill Tai joins our latest episode for a wide-ranging conversation spanning decades of Silicon Valley innovation. Bill shares his remarkable journey from being employee #1 at TSMC to becoming one of the first seed investors in Zoom and Canva, and his early embrace of Bitcoin when it was priced at just 7 cents.The conversation explores Bill's unique investment philosophy shaped by mentorship from Don Valentine of Sequoia Capital, his innovative approach to building entrepreneurial communities through kiteboarding, and his insights into the intersection of AI, energy infrastructure, and cryptocurrency. Bill discusses the massive energy crisis facing AI data centers, drawing parallels to the telecom infrastructure buildout of the 1980s.From his early days as a kid reverse-engineering electronics to his current role as Chairman of Hut Eight Mining and his partnership with the Trump organization on American Bitcoin Corp, Bill provides invaluable insights into recognizing structural market changes and backing the right entrepreneurs and emerging technologies at the right time.LinksLearn more about Bill's blockchain companies Hut Eight Mining and BITFURY - Hut 8 Corp, BITFURYBill's original tweet from 2010 about the potential of bitcoin: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb7QQ8GHN12/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Read Bill's founding stories on Zoom and Canva: https://medium.com/@billtai/30b-stress-test-on-necker-island-814553c7f520Bill's early memo detailing his conviction about Zoom's technology: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwcaZjFpNrs/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Article: Design start-up Canva raises $3 million after kitesurfing in Hawaii: https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/design-start-up-canva-raises-3-million-after-kitesurfing-in-hawaii Canva now tops the list of most popular AI tools: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/most-popular-ai-tools Learn about TSMC's history - Taiwan SemiconductorRead the article that changed Bill's life - Secrets of the Little Blue BoxMore fun items mentioned during the discussion2600 Hacker Quarterly: https://www.2600.com/The Cap'N Crunch whistle used by early hackers: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/capn-crunch-whistleThe Radio Shack 100-in-one electronics kit: https://www.rcgrabbag.com/radio-shack-100-in-1-electronic-project-kit/

Peggy Smedley and Akli Adjaoute, entrepreneur, founder, Brighterion and author, Inside AI, talk about his journey with AI (artificial intelligence)—and the role across industries. He says AI is powerful when it is used well. They also discuss: If AI is going to take over our jobs. Some of the most exciting tasks AI will help us do. The risks surrounding gen AI and ChatGPT—and how we ultimately build intelligence. exponion.com  (6/17/25 - 925) What You Might Have Missed:  An AI First Organization Work from Anywhere An Era of Robots in Business IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Akli Adjaoute, entrepreneur, founder, author This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy explores the role of AI (artificial intelligence) in the future of work, looking at real numbers and success opportunities. She explains how AI is shifting skills needs in many industries, pointing to recent research. She also discusses: A gen AI history lesson and the impact it will ultimately have in the future. A PwC claim that AI is making people more valuable, not less, even in the most highly automatable jobs. A new collegiate initiative for new manufacturing—and the pillars that are essential. peggysmedleyshow.com  (6/17/25 - 925) What You Might Have Missed:  Stronger Supply Chains in 2025 AI Comes to Construction Cameras Manufacturing with the IoT in 2025 IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Josué Velázquez, research scientist and lecturer, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, talk about sustainability in supply chains. He says sustainability is part of MIT's core mission, which focuses on solving the problems of humanity. They also discuss: What happens in the sustainable supply chain lab. How generative AI is impacting the supply-chain sustainability conversation. How companies can approach Scope 3 emissions. josue.mit.edu  (6/17/25 - 925) What You Might Have Missed:  Build Resilient Businesses Smarter Manufacturing with Gen AI AI as a Collaborator IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Josué Velázquez, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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In this episode, we explore how people consistently choose digital convenience over privacy protection. With key thought leaders and featuring street interviews that reveal the gap between what people say they value and their actual online behavior. We examine why true privacy solutions remain inaccessible to most users, the concerning opacity of AI data usage and the need for better education about the real costs of our data exchanges.To learn more, visit https://midnight.network/break-free.This episode is created in partnership with Midnight Network and Brave.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as X suspended Pump.fun's official account.Social media giant X suspended Pump.fun's official account and co-founder Alon Cohen's handle on June 16, along with other memecoin platforms in an apparent crackdown. What does it say about the freedom of speech on the platform? Plus, Polyhedra suffered a liquidity attack and ARK Invest sold $51.8 million worth of Circle shares. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean McDonough of New West joins the pod to discuss how oil and gas bitcoin mining has changed and where the sector is headed. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Sean McDonough, president and founder of New West Data joins us to talk about the company's vertically integrated oil and gas bitcoin mining operations in Alberta, Canada. We explore the pros and cons of full O&G ownership versus JV partnerships, barriers for large oil companies entering Bitcoin mining, regulatory considerations in Alberta, and the convergence of oil, gas, and AI data centers.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• New West: $1.5M CAD per megawatt CapEx cost• Alberta flare gas mining still relatively small scale• Dual revenue streams: oil sales + Bitcoin mining• Cash flows split evenly between oil and Bitcoin• Generators are largest CapEx item, more than miners• Hash rate trading in 800-900 range for months00:00 Start02:38 New West04:26 Ownership instead of service07:35 Why don't we see more miner vertical integration10:06 JV's and risk10:56 Nat Gas economics12:30 Nat Gas more profitable than mining?15:48 Regulation in Alberta17:57 Understanding of BTC mining in Alberta19:58 Drillers shifting thinking24:37 Economics of pure play Nat Gas mining?28:45 Have oil producers soured on BTC miners?32:55 NYDIG & Caruso buyout36:09 Ai energy bottleneck41:00 Hashrate predictions42:41 Hashrate chart waves

I interviewed Jesse Pollak,Head of Base and Coinbase Wallet, at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit. He discusses the latest and great with adoption on Base and the Coinbase wallet.

Ash Pampati, Head of Ecosystem at the Aptos Foundation, joined me to discuss the future of Web3 and Aptos' role in shaping it.Topics:- How platforms such as YouTube and Spotify will embrace Web3 - Creator Economy and Web3 - What makes Aptos different from other Blockchains - $200 Million DeFi grants - Rhuna, an AI-driven white-label event infrastructure platform, partnership - US Crypto Legislation Outlook Show Sponsor -

What if the prescription for better health started in the soil—not the pharmacy?In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Neil Smith, regenerative agriculture advisor, farmer, and co-founder of the Grow blockchain project (kohima.io). With decades of hands-on experience and a mission rooted in abundance, Neil is helping farmers—and communities—redefine what it means to heal, from the land up.From soil remediation to landscape restoration, and from decentralized systems to local food sovereignty, Neil shares how Web3 technologies are creating new opportunities for farmers to reclaim their data, their profits, and their purpose. It's a conversation about systems thinking, global health, and why healthy soil is the most overlooked cornerstone of public wellness.

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Strategy buys more BTC.The overall crypto market remain stable with a slight uptrend under the looming threat of war in the mideast. Plus, Vietnam passes new crypto law and Strategy buys 10,100 more BTC. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Melyn McKay of Coala Pay explains how blockchain rails are transforming humanitarian aid by enabling instant, secure payments to partners in the world's most challenging locations.Dr. Melyn McKay brings 15 years of humanitarian aid experience to her role as founder of Coala Pay, a blockchain-based payment platform revolutionizing how aid money moves globally. In this conversation, she shares her journey from carrying cash in war zones to building technology that enables instant, transparent aid disbursements through stablecoins and smart contracts. McKay discusses the massive inefficiencies plaguing the traditional aid sector, the trust challenges preventing more direct giving and how Coala Pay is scaling across conflict zones to ensure aid funding reaches local partners safely and efficiently.Links mentioned from the podcast: Melyn's TwitterCoala Pay WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Luigi D'Onorio DeMeo, Chief Strategy Officer at Ava Labs, joined me to discuss the latest developments and major projects being built on the Avalanche blockchain.Topics:- Why Avalanche is different from other Blockchains - How Avalanche achieves high speed and low transaction fees - FIFA building on Avalanche - $290 Billion in Real Estate on Avalanche - Gaming on Avalanche - US Crypto Outlook Show Sponsor -

Bitcoin remains an untapped source of net-new liquidity that could be injected into DeFi. This would completely reshape Bitcoin's utilization from a mere store of value to a liquid asset that can be ported cross-chain and traded like a liquid staking derivative. Lombard's LBTC builds upon Babylon's Bitcoin staking primitive and aims to unlock new yield sources for the industry's leading asset by increasing its DeFi utilization.Topics covered in this episode:Jacob's backgroundLessons gathered from PolychainFocusing on BitcoinWhy Bitcoin staking is crucial for BTC DeFiBuilding on top of BabylonLBTC mintingSources of BTC yieldPoS inflation and native token incentivesBTC as a trading pair in DeFiLombard chainFuture challenges to overcomeBitcoin L2sLombard milestonesEpisode links:Jacob Phillips on XLombard on XBabylon on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Domas Povilauskas co-founded and successfully exited a fast-growing SaaS startup. His understanding of network technologies and data streaming businesses led to the concept of Syntropy. He is responsible for business development and product vision. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Blockchain is one of the largest shifts in the way human society operates. 2. Syntropy is using blockchain technology to decentralize the Internet activity system and solve the fundamental security, privacy, and activity problems, but most importantly, the Internet monopolization and control problems. 3. Severe monopolization of the Internet market and technological limitations that existed before the blockchain technology came to life are the two key reasons there are problems with the Internet today. Sponsor NetSuite- NetSuite, by Oracle, is your AI powered business management suite, trusted by over 41,000 businesses! Download the free e-book, Navigating Global Trade - 3 Insights for Leaders at NetSuite.com/fire!