Podcasts about Blockchain

Crypto News: Bitcoin and altcoins see price pullbacks. Fed chair Kevin Warsh comes out hawkish hinting at rate hikes. Investors at least $4.7 billion underwater across Trump crypto ventures, Public Citizen says.

Crypto News: Charles Schwab adds altcoins Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to nascent crypto platform. XRP treasury firm Evernorth said its SEC Form S-4 related to its business combination with Armada is now effective, allowing progress toward a Nasdaq listing. UK to formally order Bank of England to advance stablecoin and digital money innovation.

In this episode of the Wharton FinTech Podcast, Mili Tomar sits down with Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure. Michael shares his experience leading Figure and how the company is building a blockchain-native capital marketplace that seamlessly connects origination, funding, and secondary market activity.. We discuss: structural inefficiencies in today's lending markets; blockchain and AI's impact in financial services; what tokenization means in practice for real-world assets; the shape of the industry as a whole as these emerging technologies continue to influence it; Michael's career journey and Figure's path to becoming a publicly traded company

Crypto News: SEC resurrecting U.S. crypto custody rule the previous administration failed to land. Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Santander & over a dozen major banks move forward with plans to launch a crypto stablecoin. Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin crosses $2B in market cap, with $963M issued on the XRP Ledger and $1.1B on Ethereum.

Andrew Vontz has been an endurance athlete for 38 years. In March doctors found a tumor running from his the cavity between his lungs up across his neck that had displaced his carotid artery and was crushing his trachea. — This is the cancer episode. Andrew is five months into treatment for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. He has been through six rounds of chemo, a cytokine release storm, multiple hospitalizations, and in September will go to Dana Farber Cancer Institute for three weeks to get CAR T genetic therapy. He talks about how he discovered he had cancer, living with uncertainty, going through chemo, what thirty-eight years of endurance sport did and did not prepare him for, and how listening to his body has guided his cancer experience. — Guiding the conversation is the titan of entrepreneurship, leadership development, and finance Shannon Jones, who teaches Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition at the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business, writes the TranscendenCEO newsletter, and was a two-sport Division I athlete. Shannon joined Andrew on a previous episode to talk about building and winding down The Better Lab. — Thank you to everyone in this community who has reached out to provide positivity, prayers, encouragement, and support during this experience. — Recorded August 21, 2026, three days after Andrew's sixth round of chemo. — The media landscape has changed. Scripted is out. Real is in. Being a great podcast guest or host and being able to operate in dynamic unscripted contexts isn't optional. It's now a mandatory skill for senior leaders and doing it well isn't easy. That's why Andrew Vontz started __https://www.onerealvoice.com/__ to help industry leaders thrive on podcasts, panels and the internal and external high-stakes open-ended conversations where reputations are built and business is won. — When you're ready to be great, DM __https://www.instagram.com/hardwaypod__ or reach out to hello@onerealvoice.com. — To support this work, become a paid subscriber to the Choose the Hard Way Substack at __https://alwaysthehardway.substack.com__. — With over $1 trillion in transactions to date, Blockchain.com is your trusted partner on your crypto journey. Go to Blockchain.com to get started today no experience required. — Lauf is the Apple of bike design and they make elegant products that just work better than everything else. Check them out at __https://www.laufcycles.com__. — Thank you to Sunlighten infrared saunas for helping make it possible for my family to have an mPulse sauna. Being able to relax and recover in our mPulse sauna when possible between treatments is healing and feels like a luxury. I'm grateful for your support. Sunlighten: __https://www.sunlighten.com/__ — Thank you to Peloton of "come on Peloton, you got this" fame for following my cancer experience and surprising me with a Peloton Tread. Being able to go to the garage and move is huge for me, and Molly, especially on days when I'm too wiped to be able to take the dogs out. It's a next level treadmill and it takes me places. Peloton: __https://www.onepeloton.com/__ — Andrew Vontz's Choose the Hard Way newsletter: __https://alwaysthehardway.substack.com/__ — One Real Voice: __https://www.onerealvoice.com/__ — Instagram: __https://www.instagram.com/hardwaypod__ — LinkedIn: __https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewvontz/__ — Shannon Jones's TranscendenCEO newsletter: __https://transcendenceo.substack.com/__ — Follow Shannon Jones on LinkedIn: __https://www.linkedin.com/in/wshannonjones/__ -  

Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, joined me to discuss the recent White House Crypto Summit, the SEC's release of its Regulation Crypto guidance, and whether the CLARITY Act can finally pass the Senate in September.

Crypto News: U.S. state banking associations plan to launch their own nationwide blockchain network. BlackRock has cut minimum for private in-kind creations on iShares Bitcoin ETF to $1 million. Franklin Templeton partners with HashKey to offer tokenized money market fund in Asia.

What happens when blockchain, tokenization, AI, and digital finance converge with real estate? In this episode of the Massive Passive Cash Flow Podcast, Gary Wilson sits down with Matthew Le Merle, a longtime digitalization, finance, blockchain, and technology investor, to explore how the financial system is evolving—and what real estate investors need to understand about the next generation of digital finance. Matthew explains how the world has already moved through the first phase of digitalization, transforming communications and content, and why the next major shift is the digitalization of value, assets, ownership, decision-making, and work. For real estate investors, this could have major implications. The conversation explores how blockchain and tokenization may make the transfer of asset ownership faster, cheaper, more accessible, and potentially more liquid, while reducing some of the friction traditionally associated with real estate transactions. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What digital finance is and why it is becoming increasingly important How blockchain differs from simply using cryptocurrency Why tokenization could change the way real estate ownership is recorded and transferred How fractional real estate ownership could expand access to property investments Why blockchain could potentially reduce the time and costs involved in real estate transactions How digitalized property titles could impact real estate closings What blockchain could mean for private and public capital markets Why investors should focus on the underlying asset and business, rather than simply buying a token The importance of due diligence when evaluating crypto, blockchain, and tokenized investments How AI, digital agents, blockchain, and digital infrastructure could transform real estate Why technology-enabled real estate could create new opportunities for investors How real estate investors can think about where future value will be created Why embracing technology may become increasingly important for real estate industry leaders Connect with Matthew Le Merle:   Website: https://www.fifthera.com/ Email: IR@FifthEra.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fifthera   Attention Investors and Agents:   Are you ready to scale your real estate business and connect with like-minded professionals?

Crypto News: Bitcoin rallies to $80,000 and altcoins are on the move with may signals flashing the crypto bull market is here. Coinbase tokenized stocks go live on Base with Chainlink price feeds. Standard Chartered becomes first bank to distribute Hong Kong dollar stablecoin.

In this Crypto Water Cooler episode, Tony and Amanda discuss Bitcoin's recent rally and whether the crypto bull market has finally returned, the SEC's new Regulation Crypto guidance, Citibank's launch of Bitcoin custody services, Goldman Sachs' Bitcoin ETF acquisition, and much more.

On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, host Jennifer Sanasie sits down with Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure Technology Solutions, to unpack the company's record quarter, its self-described "Rule of 150," and why it sees blockchain as a standardization engine for capital markets. Then, Lance Vitanza, Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at TD Cowen, explains why the 2026 digital asset treasury shakeout has clarified the model rather than broken it—and what separates the companies built to last from the rest. Plus, Sid Coelho-Prabhu, Head of Coinbase Business, breaks down Coinbase's bet on AI agent payments, why stablecoins like USDC are emerging as the currency of agentic commerce, and how the x402 protocol could reshape the way businesses get paid. - Learn more at bullish.com. - Register now for CoinDesk's Policy and Regulation event on September 22, 2026: policy-regulation.coindesk.com. - To get market-moving news delivered daily, download CoinDesk's mobile app: linktr.ee/coindeskapp. - Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to Public Keys 00:20 Figure's Record Quarter and the "Rule of 150" 00:50 Figure CEO Michael Tannenbaum Joins 04:05 Figure as the "Fannie Mae of Blockchain" 06:44 Cutting Diligence Costs and Fighting Loan Fraud 08:10 Unlocking $35 Trillion in US Home Equity 09:57 Responding to the Morpheus Research Report 12:16 The Digital Asset Treasury Shakeout of 2026 12:55 TD Cowen's Lance Vitanza Joins 15:00 Why Strategy Is Built for a Bitcoin Bear Market 17:02 Strive, Smarter Web and Nakamoto in the Win Column 20:00 Treasury Companies vs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs 23:19 Coinbase Bets on Payments from AI Agents 23:41 Coinbase Business Head Sid Coelho-Prabhu Joins 24:45 How AI Agents Are Already Spending Money 27:03 Why Stablecoins Are Winning Agentic Payments 30:25 Inside the x402 Payment Protocol 32:06 What Still Needs Solving in Agentic Payments

A major crypto summit kicks off in Queenstown today, with hope it could attract more investment. 'CryptoWinter' is looking to cash in on the country's digital asset sector – worth more than $9 billion dollars. It brings together industry leaders, government representatives, and innovators to discuss the country's digital asset strategy and ways technology can drive investment. Blockchain New Zealand Executive Director Trevor Topfer told Mike Hosking New Zealand has a big opportunity in the ever-changing financial world. He says if we don't get moving, then we won't have a currency in the new financial system and will have to import technology. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crypto News: Bitcoin pulls back due to overbought conditions and Jim Cramer turns bullish. Rumors swirl about President Trump launching a new coin. Ray Dalio says to buy ‘a bit' of Bitcoin amid potential debt crisis.

Crypto News: Bitcoin's price rallies to $75,000 liquidating bears shorting as the US Treasury increases debt buybacks. Evernorth eyes DeFi opportunities as XRP Ledger weighs native lending. Elon Musk's X is exploring stablecoins to pay influencers and content providers.⭐️⛏️ GoMining is an All-in-one Bitcoin superapp to mine, earn and use BTC. They have 5 Million+ users and have been live since 2021. - https://link.gomining.com/c/2569792/3988365/54916 

Crypto News: Bitcoin pumps to $70K and Altcoins such as Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are on the move. Trump pushes Congress to move on Clarity Act during White House crypto event.

Most people only see the front end of fintech. The app. The card. The payment. But underneath that experience is an enormous amount of infrastructure and some of fintech's biggest opportunities are hiding there.Rory O'Reilly, cofounder and CEO of Knot, joined me on the pod to talk about how Knot is rewiring fintech and transforming financial connectivity.We dive into:Why keeping a card “top of wallet” is harder than it sounds.The infrastructure required to connect financial institutions with thousands of merchants.Why security and compliance are foundational, not afterthoughts, in fintech.Where blockchain and stablecoins could fit into the financial stack.Rory's unconventional path from selling shoes with his family to building fintech companies with his brother.What I particularly enjoyed about this conversation is that Knot is tackling a problem most consumers don't even realize exists. The biggest innovations in fintech may not be the products we see, they may be the infrastructure quietly making everything work.

For episode 763 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by David Wei Liang from the Conflux Network, where they are building the L1 infrastructure for seamless payments, global remittances, and decentralized finance.

Last week Wells Fargo, the country's fourth-largest bank with about $2.3 trillion in assets, said it would offer tokenized deposits to corporate and commercial clients this fall. Not long ago, the announcement would have been written off as yet another blockchain trial balloon. Today, it looks more like keeping up with the competition. JPMorgan and Citigroup already operate similar services. JPMorgan's Kinexys network processes more than $7 billion a day and has handled over $4 trillion since launch. Both banks along with Wells Fargo, Bank of America and more than a dozen other large lenders are also participating in an initiative operated by The Clearing House, a bank-owned payments company, like Zelle, that is developing a shared system for moving tokenized deposits between institutions. The market's plumbing is moving in the same direction. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, which clears and settles some $15 trillion in U.S. securities trades per day, processed its first live transactions using tokenized securities in July and plans to launch the service in October. The world's largest asset manager, BlackRock, introduced two tokenized money market products this month. By Nina Bambysheva, Deputy Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crypto News: The SEC proposed new rules, “Regulation Crypto Assets,” that would create a clear and fit-for-purpose framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients. Jeonbuk Bank is the first regional bank in Korea to deploy Ripple XRP Payments. Tiffany Smith interview https://youtu.be/UUAgkEZpun8

For episode 762 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kelly Ann Collins, Founder of SheCrypto. SheCrypto is where women across Bitcoin, blockchain, and Web3 come together to learn, connect, and grow through podcasts, newsletters, events, and original content.

Nic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Ventures, joins Karol Markowicz to discuss artificial intelligence, the future of work, Bitcoin and crypto, venture capital, Operation Choke Point 2.0 and why he believes money and businesses will increasingly flee blue states for red states. Carter explains his unconventional journey from aspiring journalist to becoming obsessed with Bitcoin, working at Fidelity and ultimately co-founding a venture capital firm focused on blockchain, crypto and financial technology. With AI rapidly transforming white-collar work, what should young people do to prepare? Carter explains why his old advice — prove yourself by writing something great — no longer works the way it once did. Instead, he argues that becoming highly skilled at using AI could provide a major career advantage, while warning that people shouldn't allow artificial intelligence to replace their own critical thinking and cognitive skills. Carter also tells the story behind Operation Choke Point 2.0, the term he coined while investigating what he describes as the Biden administration's debanking of legal crypto companies. His reporting eventually became part of the national political conversation and was embraced by Donald Trump. Finally, Carter makes a major five-year prediction: capital, businesses and productive workers will increasingly migrate from blue states to red states such as Florida and Texas. He explains why taxes, regulation and potential wealth taxes could accelerate that shift — and why once powerful economic network effects begin to break, the exodus could happen quickly. Plus, Carter shares why personal relationships will remain valuable in an AI-driven economy, how X helped build his career and professional network, and his advice for avoiding lifestyle inflation and the pressure to impress other successful people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King and Jason “Jah” Lee for another unpredictable mix of current events, culture, crime, politics, technology, religion, and internet debates. After previewing the week’s biggest stories [ 00:45 ], the crew settles in with some signature banter about generational differences and everyday life [ 02:52 ], including the frustrations of Atlanta parking and navigating the city [ 07:27]. Things get even more personal when they debate airport pickup etiquette, friendship expectations, and exactly how much inconvenience a real friend should be willing to endure [ 14:53 ]. In “This Is America,” the conversation turns serious with the case of Memphis mother Kendra Scott, who was charged with first-degree murder and a firearm offense after 20-year-old Rodarius Morton was found in her 13-year-old daughter’s bedroom and fatally shot as he was leaving [ 20:21 ]. The crew examines the complicated circumstances surrounding the case, including reports concerning Morton’s learning disabilities and questions about Tennessee consent laws, culpability, parental protection, and legal nuance [ 21:43 ]. They then wrestle with the emotional aftermath, potential guilt, and the role of gun laws and split-second decision-making [ 32:27 ], before extending the debate to another scenario involving a porch shooting and the boundaries of self-defense [ 34:09 ]. The episode then shifts to healthcare after discussing Cassandra Barksdale, a Georgia woman who says she underwent an unnecessary hysterectomy after Kaiser Permanente mistakenly identified her biopsy as aggressive uterine cancer [ 34:34 ]. The hosts react to the devastating consequences of the reported medical mix-up [ 37:18 ] and emphasize the potentially life-changing importance of seeking second opinions when facing major diagnoses and irreversible procedures [ 41:33 ]. From healthcare, the crew moves into money and technology with a discussion about the federal push toward cryptocurrency regulation [ 42:45 ]. They debate the risks and usefulness of digital currencies, including how crypto can become an alternative when traditional banks and payment processors restrict transactions connected to sex work and other industries [ 48:18 ]. That leads into a broader—and characteristically heated—conversation about the service industry, consumer expectations, money, and the frustrations surrounding modern customer service [53:19 ]. The political conversation picks up with reactions to anti-Muslim backlash surrounding New York City Mayor Zalmay Mandami and his participation in 9/11 memorial events [ 01:01:39 ]. The crew examines rhetoric surrounding Muslim identity and so-called “foreign-sounding” names [ 01:07:34 ], before discussing how names can influence racial, religious, and cultural perceptions in political campaigns [ 01:09:36 ]. A conversation involving ChatGPT and perceptions of Muslim names follows [ 01:12:49 ], leading to a debate about whether changing or Americanizing names can alter how people are treated [ 01:15:32 ]. The hosts then react to Rep. Nancy Mace’s comments about Islam [ 01:16:50 ], broadening the conversation into what travel and exposure to different cultures can teach people about religion [ 01:20:19 ] and the shared Abrahamic roots of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam amid continuing racism and religious prejudice [ 01:23:41 ]. No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Sale Link Follow the host on Social MediaMandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps Follow the crew on Social Media @itsaking @jaysonrodriguez @mrhiphopobama Follow the show on Social MediaInstagram @selectiveignorancepodTiktok @selective.ignoranceX/Twitter @selectiveig_pod Closing out the episode, things get lighter—and considerably more provocative—when the crew reacts to Devin Walker’s “ethical wiggering” commentary, using the viral phrase to debate cultural appreciation, participation, authenticity, and the complicated history of white figures operating within Black cultural spaces [ 01:26:22 ]. They begin building their own tongue-in-cheek list of examples [ 01:27:57 ], discussing figures from entertainment, music, and sports before landing on Paul Wall and a conversation surrounding the Confederate flag [ 01:37:53 ]. A final detour into a Drake tour rumor brings the main episode toward its conclusion [ 01:40:54 ], before the crew previews what’s coming next on the bonus episode [ 01:41:51 ]. From crime and medical accountability to cryptocurrency, Islamophobia, cultural identity, and appropriation, Selective Ignorance once again finds humor, disagreement, and deeper questions inside some of the week’s most complicated conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, host Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Citizens' Devin Ryan to break down Securitize's first earnings report, its 26% selloff, and why he sees significant upside as tokenization grows. Pantera Capital General Partner Cosmo Jiang explains why AI and blockchain are converging, Solana's lead in AI agent activity, and the new S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index. Plus, a look at Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF flows and Robinhood's new fund giving retail investors access to early-stage Y Combinator startups. - Learn more at bullish.com. - Register now for CoinDesk's Policy and Regulation event on September 22, 2026: policy-regulation.coindesk.com. - To get market moving news delivered daily, download CoinDesk's mobile app: linktr.ee/coindeskapp. - Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to Public Keys 00:29 Securitize Stumbles in First Public Earnings Report 00:50 Citizens' Devin Ryan Joins Public Keys 02:07 From Speculation to Real Blockchain Usage 03:52 Securitize's 26% Selloff and a $15 Price Target 05:29 The Bull and Bear Case for SECZ 06:47 Will the SEC and CFTC Fill the Regulatory Gap? 09:58 What to Watch: BlackRock and Tokenized AUM 12:18 Bitcoin ETFs Post $390M in Weekly Outflows 12:46 13F Filings: Harvard Holds, JPMorgan and Tudor Add 13:06 Ethereum ETFs Snap Five-Week Inflow Streak 13:42 Pantera's Cosmo Jiang on the Market Outlook 16:59 Bitcoin's 42% Discount vs. AI Stocks' Premium 18:26 Blockchain and the Agentic Economy 20:17 Why Solana Leads on AI Agent Activity 21:15 Inside the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index 25:07 Robinhood Ventures Fund II Debuts on NYSE 26:03 The Risk and Reward of Early-Stage Investing 28:32 How Daily Liquidity for Private Assets Works 30:38 Robinhood Chain, Tokenization and Yield 32:48 Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 31

Crypto News: Paul Tudor Jones' investment firm increases stake in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF after year of selling. The White House is expected to host an event next Wednesday with officials from the crypto & prediction market industries. Goldman Sachs leaps into bitcoin income ETFs with $2.25 billion NEOS buyout.

Johann Kerbrat, SVP & General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, joined us to discuss the rapid growth of Robinhood Chain and the launch of AI agentic trading. Recorded July 17thTopics:- Robinhood Chain's launch and growth- AI Agent trading- Tokenization market outlook- Clarity Act outlook ⭐️⛏️ GoMining is an All-in-one Bitcoin superapp to mine, earn and use BTC. They have 5 Million+ users and have been live since 2021. - https://link.gomining.com/c/2569792/3988365/54916 

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?Mitch Mechigian joins Dr. Allen to demystify blockchain technology, moving beyond speculation to view it as the next generation of financial infrastructure. Discover how stablecoins and digital assets are modernizing global payments and why institutional interest is surging.The conversation explores the transition from speculative hype to real-world utility. By examining the rise of stablecoins and the regulatory shift in the US, the discussion highlights why major institutions like BlackRock are now entering the digital asset space, marking a shift toward long-term integration rather than niche experimentation.Main Points: Recognize blockchain as a tool for upgrading outdated analog financial systems.Analyze how stablecoins function as programmable, dollar-pegged assets for global trade.Evaluate the impact of evolving US regulatory frameworks on institutional crypto adoption.Compare the technical differences between traditional bank settlement and blockchain-based asset movement.Connect With Mitch Mechigian:mmechigian@fifthera.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-mechigian-b42b3572/https://twitter.com/BCoinvestors

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: This episdoe of MoneroTalk examines the ongoing legal case against Joseph “The Parrot” in Brazil and what it could mean for privacy advocates and Monero users around the world. Guests rsmith, who worked on documentation for Joseph's projects, and Low Point Goat, a close friend and supporter, explain the allegations, the international involvement in the investigation, and the financial and legal challenges facing Joseph's family. The conversation expands into the relationship between Monero, cash, privacy, decentralization, and individual self-determination, including how Monero's growing regulatory isolation could affect adoption. TIMESTAMPS: (00:02:36) Guest Introductions (00:07:11) The Charges Against Joseph (00:09:40) Why the Brazilian Case Is Controversial (00:12:41) Monero's Legal Status in Brazil (00:18:39) How the Monero Community Can Help (00:20:45) The Case's International Implications (00:24:36) 3D-Printed Guns & U.S. Law (00:27:31) AI, 3D Printing & Decentralization (00:33:00) Monero, Cash & Self-Defense (00:41:50) Monero's Legal & Political Landscape (00:50:06) MoneroKon 5 & Connecting Communities (00:53:57) DIY Projects & The Future (00:58:49) Joseph's Case, Monero & Human Rights (01:01:00) Final Thoughts & How to Follow the Case GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/lopointgoat Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

In this episode, we dig deep into Dash and its most recent upgrade, along with THORChain and the core principles that have made it a market leader to this day.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:30 Kenton marketing update00:05:00 Joel starts speaking — introduction00:06:00 Peter Schiff got Joel into crypto!00:08:00 Joel decided to go all-in on crypto00:09:00 How Joel first heard about Dash00:11:00 Dash's recent privacy overhaul00:14:00 The options for digital cash in the past00:20:00 Privacy is the final boss for crypto00:22:00 The history of privacy on Dash00:26:00 XMR privacy modifications to make Dash even more private00:30:00 Dash has focused on subtle improvements over the years00:32:00 Joel has been aggressively pushing for private Dash00:34:00 Dash has had a huge privacy overhaul over the last five months!00:36:00 Dash privacy will be optional and opt-in00:38:00 The issues with privacy by default00:44:00 How inbound transactions work with DEXs and the risks of external chains00:45:00 Dash has instant finality through masternodes00:47:00 Why reorgs cannot happen with Dash00:50:00 Does supporting instant finality give DEXs an advantage?00:51:00 Instant finality is essential for point-of-sale00:55:00 Kenton: We've come very far, but fast transaction speeds are coming00:59:00 How long does it take to swap or use Shielded Dash?01:04:00 Maya Intents system?01:14:00 Block time discussion and comparisons01:18:00 Instant finality is a must!01:22:00 Dash has two separate systems with redundancies01:26:00 Bitcoin dunk: They're trying to achieve instant finality with Lightning01:31:00 Blockchain must be on par with traditional systems01:34:00 Are there any controversial things happening with THORChain?01:36:00 THORChain is the true DEX01:41:00 The market has to reward THORChain's principles and ethos01:44:00 Chad Barraford shout-out — doing a great job driving innovation01:47:00 The movement toward permissionless economic infrastructure is very real01:49:00 We are currently guilty until proven innocent01:57:00 Kenton: We must compete on all levels02:00:00 Free stablecoin swaps could be a huge use case02:05:00 Privacy coins have a huge market fit02:09:00 Nobody knows about THORChain — yet02:13:00 Joel can't swap his XMR for Dash — he needs THORChain02:17:00 Permissioned solvers mean censorship02:21:00 The pioneer dichotomy02:23:00 Elon as an example of being decisive02:28:00 Kenton is not worried about competition — many competitors are subsidized02:33:00 DashCon discussion02:37:00 Warfare, blockchain, and why THORChain matters02:43:00 Joel: Aggressively pursue wallet integrations when XMR goes live02:47:00 Closing

n August 2026, eCash (ECX) comes out in its alpha phase: leading up to a final complete rollout on October 31st 2026, Bitcoin's 18th birthday. To better explain how this process will take place and why every bitcoiner should try BIP300 this Halloween, Paul Sztorc joins the show for a record-breaking 11th time! Time stamps: 00:01:17 – Welcome: Paul Sztorc for the 11th time, a new record 00:01:42 – Four months since the hard fork announcement 00:02:00 – The three phase rollout: alpha, beta, October 31st mainnet 00:02:25 – Why the launch was delayed: summer, Coldcard hack, BIP 110 00:03:04 – Practice runs: 1,000 test coins convert to 10 real eCash 00:03:55 – Alpha & beta as successors to the drivechain testnet 00:04:25 – How to claim: your Bitcoin private key & splitting transactions 00:04:42 – The fast facts GitHub repo & replay protection 00:05:07 – Why most people should not type in their main keys 00:05:27 – Mining or buying: the other ways to get eCash 00:06:04 – Mining the alpha with SHA-256D hardware 00:06:35 – The 1000:10 conversion threshold explained 00:06:51 – Why old hardware (S9s, Bitaxes) can be profitable again 00:07:17 – The launch difficulty debate: from "difficulty 1" to real data 00:08:14 – Alpha & beta as a glimpse of future price and hash rate 00:09:34 – The other fork's struggles vs planning ahead 00:10:03 – Call to action: withdraw from exchanges, accumulate BTC 00:10:24 – The network only recognizes one owner of the coin 00:10:46 – Self custody advice in a tough summer 00:11:24 – eCash vs BIP 110: honest hard fork vs 100% hash rate claims 00:12:13 – Name picking, PoW changes & the train wreck 00:13:00 – From 5 to 7 to 12 drivechains 00:13:30 – The giveaway announcement & the sponsors 00:16:07 – Thunder: scaling to 8 billion people 00:16:32 – zSide: Zcash Orchard privacy on a drivechain 00:16:48 – BitNames, BitAssets, prediction markets, CoinShift 00:17:17 – Two EVM flavors, an OP_CAT chain & a post-EVM science project 00:18:12 – Elements Plus: Blockstream's own tech, completed by the community 00:19:26 – "How many Lightning implementations at launch?" "Hopefully zero" 00:20:11 – Lightning is a dead project, the evidence is overwhelming 00:20:45 – The giveaway: Paul picks 10, the chat said 77 00:21:17 – Recap: three stages, more drivechains, October 31st 00:22:03 – Try the tech: maximizing what Bitcoin can do 00:22:53 – Rohit wins the prize & the shortest Sztorc interview ever 00:23:59 – The autumn of forks: BIP 110 delays, eCash extends to Halloween 00:24:23 – Bitcoin's 18th birthday on the metzdowd mailing list 00:24:49 – Why drivechains: all fees go to proof of work miners 00:25:38 – Hoping a Bitcoin competitor pushes Bitcoin forward 00:28:02 – Twelve drivechains you can test today

Eric Chen, Founder and CEO of Injective, sat down with me at the Injective Policy Summit to discuss the growing adoption of the Injective blockchain.

In today's episode on 12th Aug 2026, we explain why London is turning to blockchain technology to protect its centuries-old dominance over the global gold trade.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto

For episode 263 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we're excited to welcome James Newell of the GSR Foundation, a global charity and grantmaker working to ensure that no one is excluded from the benefits of technology. Their tagline says it beautifully: inclusion powers innovation. GSR Foundation is also a supporter of Crypto Altruists and has been essential in helping us get our Web3 Impact Toolkit off the ground.On this show, we spend a lot of time exploring new models for funding impact, and this episode dives into one of the most exciting and forward-thinking approaches we've come across. Some of you will recognize the GSR name from the crypto and trading world, and we get into the relationship between the company and the Foundation. But what really drew us to this conversation is how the Foundation is using the tools of this space to drive real-world impact, in ways that point toward the future of philanthropy.Here's what I mean. The GSR Foundation is directing Ethereum staking rewards, through Lido Impact Staking, to fund incredible partners like UNICEF, Mercy Corps Ventures, and Grassroots Economics. It's a model where you can put your crypto to work generating yield, and direct that yield toward causes that matter, all without giving up your underlying assets. It's truly a positive-sum way to give. We also explore their work supporting partners like Relay Funder, which is building blockchain tools for displaced communities, how they're pioneering new ways to use stablecoins to fund impact, and why education is such a critical part of their mission.In today's discussion you'll learn:

Charlie Durkin, Principal Solutions Lead at Chainlink, sat down with me at the Injective Policy Summit to discuss the growing adoption of Chainlink by TradFi institutions, crypto-native companies, and blockchain projects.

Jetzt bei Kraken anmelden und 30 EUR Bonus erhalten: https://bit.ly/kraken-bonusThemen & Timestamps:00:00 Begrüssung und Themenüberblick00:31 Anthropic schliesst Milliardendeal mit Bitcoin-Miner Riot02:59 Das Weisse Haus will den Clarity Act vorantreiben04:55 BlackRock Kanada lanciert ETF mit Bitcoin-Anteil06:26 Tron bleibt die wichtigste Blockchain für USDT08:45 Südkorea lockert die Travel Rule für Kryptobörsen

Jim Ferraioli, Head of Crypto Research at Charles Schwab, joined me to discuss the firm's expanding lineup of crypto products and the growing demand for digital assets.Topics: - Why Charles Schwab launched crypto products - TradFi embracing crypto and building with Blockchain - Tokenization of assets- Rotation from AI to Bitcoin mining- Will Altcoins decouple from Bitcoin overtime?

 EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I sit down with Baron, a 20-year veteran of the oil and gas industry who started his career as a trader at Petronas and has spent decades working across crude oil, fuel oil, refined petroleum products, and derivatives. Baron is writing a book called The Litro Standard, and his thesis is fascinating: instead of anchoring money to gold or the US dollar, we should be anchoring digital finance to verified energy. We dig into how the current commodity settlement system is broken , why it takes 90 days to get paid for oil you sold today, why buyers never actually know the price they'll pay, and how tokenizing energy could compress that into an instant. We also get into the real-world oil market dynamics most people miss: why the Brent crude price hasn't exploded despite the Strait of Hormuz crisis, why China is the single biggest factor keeping oil below $100, and what would actually need to happen for oil to hit $130. This is one of those conversations where I genuinely felt like I was downloading years of insider knowledge in under an hour. DISCLAIMERNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/ CONNECT Baron LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baron-idriss-lamarre-00a390169/Baron Twitter/X: https://x.com/Baron_LamarreWeb3 with Sam Kamani: https://www.web3pod.xyz/ KEY POINTS WITH TIMESTAMPS • [00:00] Sam introduces Baron and the Litro Standard , the idea of pegging digital money to verified energy instead of gold or the dollar• [02:00] Baron shares his background: 20 years in oil and gas, starting at Petronas in 2003 as an oil trader, covering crude, fuel oil, refined products, and derivatives• [03:53] What is the Litro Standard? Linking digital money to verified, audited energy , crude oil, natural gas, electricity , as collateral for settlement and trade• [05:17] Key benefits: energy-producing nations can anchor their currency to an asset they control, reducing dependence on the dollar• [08:20] How tokenizing oil in the ground works , buyers get direct access to producers, cutting out intermediaries• [10:13] The 90-day settlement problem: sell oil today, get paid in October , and the invoice price is not the price you agreed on• [13:52] The Strait of Hormuz problem and how the Litro Standard's location swap mechanism could reroute cargo through pooled reserves• [16:38] What is broken in today's financial system: trust is slow, costly, and politically fragile; Swift and correspondent banking have become geopolitical chokepoints• [20:20] The historical lesson people miss , monetary systems follow infrastructure revolutions, not the other way around• [25:35] Who really controls the oil price today: 80% is determined by financial markets and speculators, not producers• [27:01] Common misconceptions about the oil market , it is not as opaque or elite as people think, and refineries sometimes run at a loss just to keep operating• [30:43] Why Brent crude is still around $80 despite the Strait of Hormuz crisis , China's strategic reserve, alternative routes, and the $100 demand destruction threshold• [33:04] China as the buyer of last resort and how ADNOC leaving OPEC and joining the Shanghai Energy Exchange is reshaping price benchmarks• [38:33] Baron's boldest prediction: the next monetary revolution will not begin in central banks , it will begin in commodity markets, transaction by transaction• [40:27] Baron's ask: read the book, question assumptions, and join the conversation about the convergence of energy, technology, and money

At Macstock, Alessandra White explains how blockchain can give creators greater control and permanence over their digital content. She discusses Hive, decentralized publishing, digital sovereignty, and ways creators can preserve posts and videos beyond centralized platforms. The conversation also examines blockchain's permanence, including the trade-off that published material cannot simply be deleted…ever.  This MacVoices is supported by our new MacVoices series, Foreshadowing Tech, that examines the effect of media depictions of tech and tech culture on real-world tech, and how real-world has affected technology depictions in the media. Check it out at http://macvoices.com/foreshadowingtech. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 From Macstock with Alessandra White 00:32 Learning Blockchain Without the Jargon 01:13 Blockchain as Web3 01:40 Ownership and Digital Sovereignty 02:13 The Permanence of Blockchain Content 02:44 Video, YouTube, and Blockchain Storage 03:17 Using Hive for Creator Content 04:04 Preserving Content Beyond Centralized Platforms 04:35 Native Video Publishing with 3Speak 05:02 Alessandra's Plans for Her YouTube Channel 05:35 The Appeal of Censorship-Resistant Publishing 06:06 Where to Follow Alessandra White 06:32 Closing Thoughts from Macstock Links: Alessandra White's YouTube Channel http://youtube.com/AlessandraWhite  Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

At Macstock, Alessandra White explains how blockchain can give creators greater control and permanence over their digital content. She discusses Hive, decentralized publishing, digital sovereignty, and ways creators can preserve posts and videos beyond centralized platforms. The conversation also examines blockchain's permanence, including the trade-off that published material cannot simply be deleted…ever.  This MacVoices is supported by our new MacVoices series, Foreshadowing Tech, that examines the effect of media depictions of tech and tech culture on real-world tech, and how real-world has affected technology depictions in the media. Check it out at http://macvoices.com/foreshadowingtech. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 From Macstock with Alessandra White 00:32 Learning Blockchain Without the Jargon 01:13 Blockchain as Web3 01:40 Ownership and Digital Sovereignty 02:13 The Permanence of Blockchain Content 02:44 Video, YouTube, and Blockchain Storage 03:17 Using Hive for Creator Content 04:04 Preserving Content Beyond Centralized Platforms 04:35 Native Video Publishing with 3Speak 05:02 Alessandra's Plans for Her YouTube Channel 05:35 The Appeal of Censorship-Resistant Publishing 06:06 Where to Follow Alessandra White 06:32 Closing Thoughts from Macstock Links: Alessandra White's YouTube Channel http://youtube.com/AlessandraWhite  Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Seth for Privacy joins Douglas Tuman to discuss his recent deep dive into AI, particularly privacy-preserving ways to use AI while paying with Monero. The conversation then moves into Monero development, Zcash and its privacy tradeoffs, ASIC resistance and RandomX, tail emission and dynamic block size, and the current state of quantum-resistant cryptography. Seth also discusses Monero's decentralized funding and governance model, potential attacks against the Monero community, wallet security, and the promising performance improvements being explored through Cuprate. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) Intro & Seth for Privacy Returns (00:08:57) Paying for Private AI With Monero (00:17:03) AI Security Auditing for Monero & Cake (00:25:02) Zcash Ironwood Migration & Privacy (00:42:54) Monero's ASIC Resistance & RandomX (00:54:32) Monero Tail Emission & Dynamic Block Size (01:05:34) Monero & Quantum Resistance (01:13:20) Monero's Development Ecosystem & Funding (01:31:00) Radar, Monero View Keys & Adoption (01:44:36) Hardware Wallets & Monero Custody (01:54:06) Cuprate, Monero Nodes & Scaling GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/sethforprivacy Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Crypto News: The Senate has decided to punt a vote on the Clarity Act until September, per Politico. The bipartisan ethics proposal tied to the Clarity Act could let Trump defer capital gains taxes by forcing him to divest his crypto holdings, Bloomberg reports.

Crypto News: Delays in the Senate for other bills may open the window for the Clarity Act to pass as the White House reopens talks on ethics. MasterCard launches a stablecoin pilot with Borderlessxyz. Circle names BlackRock, DTCC, Mastercard, Visa and Standard Chartered among Arc's founding validators ahead of its mainnet launch.⭐️⛏️ GoMining is an All-in-one Bitcoin superapp to mine, earn and use BTC. They have 5 Million+ users and have been live since 2021. - https://link.gomining.com/c/2569792/3988365/54916 

Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, joined us to discuss how the firm's blockchain intelligence solutions help financial institutions, crypto businesses, and government agencies detect and investigate crypto-related financial crime and fraud. Recorded on July 13th.Topics:- TRM Labs blockchain intelligence- Tracking and preventing Crypto fraud - AI and Crypto scams - Misconceptions about crypto investigations

Connect With ChazProfessor Tonya M. Evans graduated from Howard University School of Law, clerked in the Third Circuit, practiced at major law firms in Philadelphia, and is now a full tenured professor at Penn State with a joint appointment in data sciences. She is also a former professional tennis player who played at Northwestern on scholarship, and she is one of the most credible voices in the country on the intersection of law, finance, and emerging technology.Her message to business owners is simple and direct: the big banks are trying to scare you out of a space they are quietly moving into themselves. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon still calls Bitcoin garbage. JP Morgan is an authorized participant in the Bitcoin ETF. BlackRock, the most conservative investment firm in the world, was first in line to issue a Bitcoin ETF. The little guy is being scared away while institutional money gets positioned.In this conversation with Chaz Wolfe, Prof Tonya breaks down what blockchain actually is in plain language, the three biggest crypto myths holding business owners back, why it is not early but not late, and how to start thinking about Web3 as a business owner even if you never buy a single coin.Key Takeaways:Crypto comes from cryptography. Blockchain is a digital ledger. That is it. When someone starts throwing jargon at you, they are either confused themselves or they want you confused. It is a public record of transactions that no single entity controls.Bitcoin came on the scene January 3rd, 2009. Fewer than 8 percent of people globally hold it. If that is a fad, it is the longest fad and scam in the history of fads and scams.The banks are not scared of crypto because it is dangerous. They are scared because it threatens their dominance. Jamie Dimon calls it garbage while JP Morgan participates in the Bitcoin ETF. Follow the money, not the press release.The biggest mistake most people made in the 2021 crypto run was buying everything because the tide was rising. A rising tide lifts all boats, including the garbage ones. Holding Bitcoin through the crash and not chasing every alt coin is the lesson most people paid dearly to learn.Traditional wealth-building paths are not enough anymore. Max out your 403(b), buy a house, get rental property, ride it out. Prof Tonya followed that playbook as a high-income earner and found herself making all the money and all the mistakes simultaneously.First mover advantage is fleeting. If you are a business owner who has not thought about how blockchain and Web3 will affect your industry, start now. Not because you have to invest, but because the technology is moving with or without your awareness.Decentralized AI is the next frontier. The same centralized model problem that exists in banking is being replicated in artificial intelligence. The business owners who understand decentralization early will have options the others will not.The blockchain is public facing. The Department of Justice uses blockchain forensics regularly to recover millions in assets. It is not anonymous. It is the opposite of a dark market.Stable coins are going to matter more than most people think. For businesses operating globally or in any space without physical borders, a verifiable stable form of digital currency is not optional. It is coming.The mastermind principle applies here too. You do not have to be the expert on everything. You have to get around people who are, stay curious, and keep your saw sharpened.If you are a contractor business owner doing $1M+ and you feel stuck in the day-to-day, we built GTK for you.Through peer mastermind and 1:1 coaching, we help you:increase profitinstall real systemsbuild a team that runs the businessget your time backVisit www.gatheringthekings.com for information on how to apply.Connect with Chaz Wolfe (Host):WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeProfit Starts with Better Books!Clean books. Clear reports. Monthly bookkeeping built by business owners, for business owners.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLike what you heard? Share this episode with a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Join the conversation by visiting GatheringTheKings.com and apply to connect with other high-performing entrepreneurs and their families.

For episode 761 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar to discuss his initiatives in modernizing Nevada’s election system, business portal and preparing Nevadans for artificial intelligence.Before being elected Nevada Secretary of State, Cisco Aguilar built a career spanning law, business, media, sports, and education. He served for 12 years as General Counsel for Agassi Graf and the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, advised the Nevada System of Higher Education, and worked with several NBC affiliates. He later founded the sports technology company Blueprint Sports & Entertainment and completed a fellowship with Adidas’ Brand Sustainability team in Germany. Aguilar holds degrees in finance, accounting, business, and law from the University of Arizona and is licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, and Arizona. He is also the founding chairman of Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory High School and previously served eight years on the Nevada Athletic Commission, including two years as chairman.

Plus: Wells Fargo plans to roll out tokenized deposit service for corporate clients. And Anduril considers shipyard investment to build drone boats. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Barhydt, Founder/CEO Abra, joined me to discuss the current state of the crypto market and what needs to happen for the market before the next major bull run. Recorded July 10th.Topics: - Crypto bear market and when the bottom might be in - Tokenization and markets going 24/7 - Clarity Act outlook - AI 's impact on the economy and life- Future of Prediction markets

Crypto News: Senate may pass the Clarity Act this coming week as the August 7th deadline approaches but the House is gone so the bill cannot be signed into law till September 2026. XRP Ledger upgrade brings back features once pulled over critical bugs. SEC keeps Nasdaq bitcoin options on hold after granting CME review.