Podcasts about cardano

Deezy goes over the latest news with Avalanche, Chainlink and Solana. Also, a Bitcoin pattern emerges that points to the biggest pump in history! Then Deezy covers the latest with Cardano. 

Revenue, revenue, revenue, revenue, revenue. Heel veel omzet dus. Dat lees je in de knallende kwartaalcijfers van Oracle. Het bedrijf zag zijn orderboek bijna verviervoudigen. De omzet van de tak die digitale infrastructuur verkoopt gaat van dit jaar 18 miljard dollar naar 144 miljard dollar(!) over vijf jaar. Na zulke aankondigingen knalde het aandeel met meer dan 40 procent omhoog en werd Larry Ellison, de samoerai van Silicon Valley met zijn Japanse paleis, zijn zes ex-vrouwen, zijn superjacht, zijn Hawaïaans eiland en zijn straaljagers, de rijkste man op aarde. Mooi allemaal, maar Corné van Zeijl van Cardano denkt er het zijne van. Want welk cijfertje staat er naast het woord "net income" oftewel "echte winst"? Ah, ja: nagenoeg hetzelfde cijfer als vorig jaar. Nul procent winstgroei dus. We bespreken wat dat betekent voor beleggers in Oracle. De Apple-presentatie van nieuwe producten blonk uit in een ander woord. Design, design, design, design, design. Een nieuwe iPhone, een dunne iPhone, enzovoort. Bent u al in slaap gevallen? Beleggers zijn er niet gerust op. Want zelfs als we de zorgen rond AI even wegdenken, moet Apple consumenten wel blijven verleiden om telefoons te blijven vervangen binnen een redelijke tijd. Misschien kunnen de prijzen nog verhoogd worden? En wat te denken van dat aloude onderdeel services, dat altijd van stal werd gehaald wanneer de smartphones even tegenvielen? Verder bespreken we ook natuurlijk nog even die uitgebreide AEX. Ja ja, je weet alles al- maar toch is het goed om te weten waarom de AEX écht niet naar 50 of 100 aandelen kan. Dat is gewoon onmogelijk, zegt Corné.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Charles Hoskinson. Follow the podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Input Output CEO and co-founder Charles Hoskinson sits down with CoinDesk for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of crypto and technology. He explains why he believes Ethereum is a "victim of its own success" and will not survive the next 10-15 years, and the "sleeping giant" of Bitcoin DeFi. Plus, his investments in revolutionizing the American healthcare system and bringing back extinct animals. - This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Spotlight” is produced by Sam Ewen, Jennifer Sanasie, Taylor Fleming and Victor Chen.

This episode features Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata analyzing the latest trends in the crypto derivatives market. The show begins with a discussion on Bitcoin's surprising stability over the past two weeks and how its market behavior is diverging from gold. Greg notes the significant shift to a negative long-term skew, suggesting a new, more mature risk asset mentality among institutional traders. The hosts then dive into the most active crypto-related equities like IBIT, MARA, and MSTU, with a special, humorous segment on the new, highly volatile stock, ETHZilla. They close with a look at the altcoin market and a Crypto Questions segment on the viability of physically-settled vs. cash-settled crypto derivatives, with an overwhelming majority of listeners favoring the latter. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:03:00 - The Bitcoin Breakdown (BTC) 00:15:20 - The Altcoin Universe 00:16:30 - Bitcoin-related equities: IBIT 00:18:45 - MARA 00:20:00 - MSTU 00:23:45 - ETH 00:30:20 - BMNR 00:31:30 - CRCL 00:34:00 - ETHZilla 00:39:00 - Solana 00:40:00 - XRP 00:41:00 - Dogecoin 00:41:45 - Litecoin 00:42:00 - Cardano 00:42:15 - Polkadot 00:42:30 - Shiba Inu 00:43:00 - Crypto Questions (Physical vs. Cash Settlement)

This episode features Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata analyzing the latest trends in the crypto derivatives market. The show begins with a discussion on Bitcoin's surprising stability over the past two weeks and how its market behavior is diverging from gold. Greg notes the significant shift to a negative long-term skew, suggesting a new, more mature risk asset mentality among institutional traders. The hosts then dive into the most active crypto-related equities like IBIT, MARA, and MSTU, with a special, humorous segment on the new, highly volatile stock, ETHZilla. They close with a look at the altcoin market and a Crypto Questions segment on the viability of physically-settled vs. cash-settled crypto derivatives, with an overwhelming majority of listeners favoring the latter. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:03:00 - The Bitcoin Breakdown (BTC) 00:15:20 - The Altcoin Universe 00:16:30 - Bitcoin-related equities: IBIT 00:18:45 - MARA 00:20:00 - MSTU 00:23:45 - ETH 00:30:20 - BMNR 00:31:30 - CRCL 00:34:00 - ETHZilla 00:39:00 - Solana 00:40:00 - XRP 00:41:00 - Dogecoin 00:41:45 - Litecoin 00:42:00 - Cardano 00:42:15 - Polkadot 00:42:30 - Shiba Inu 00:43:00 - Crypto Questions (Physical vs. Cash Settlement)

De obligatiemarkten roeren zich, de rente is in korte tijd wereldwijd flink gestegen. De belangrijkste reden voor die onrust is Frankrijk. Daar kondigde premier François Bayrou vorige maand een vertrouwensstemming aan in het parlement. Die vindt maandag plaats. Kort en simpel: de Fransen moeten de broekriem een gaatje aantrekken en dat willen ze niet. Het zou gezond zijn als de overheid een paar pondjes verliest, maar de Fransen zien dat uiteraard anders. Als de regering valt, betekent dat opnieuw verkiezingen en verder uitstel van de broodnodige bezuinigingen. Meer dan de helft stemt extreemrechts of extreemlinks, op partijen die allemaal leuke beloften doen. En natuurlijk gaan de kiezers achteraf klagen dat de regering niets voor elkaar heeft gekregen. Maar ja, dat is wel waarvoor diezelfde klagende kiezers hebben gestemd. In Nederland is het niet anders.Door deze politieke onzekerheid schiet de Franse rente omhoog. Let wel, als het land niet in de euro zat, had die zomaar op een procent of 6 gestaan, in plaats van de huidige 3,5%.Dit keer bieden de Duitse overheidsfinanciën geen houvast. Duitsland gaat flink investeren in defensie en infrastructuur, wat nodig is, en goed voor de economie. Maar het moet wel ergens van gefinancierd worden. Dat geld wordt geleend, waardoor het aanbod aan obligaties flink toeneemt. Ook dat duwt de rente omhoog. Ook aan de andere kant van de Noordzee is er een financieringscrisis. De rente is daar nu zelfs hoger dan ten tijde van het beruchte Liz Truss-moment, de Britse premier die in 2022 met haar begroting de obligatiemarkt in beroering bracht. En wanneer de rente in het VK stijgt, heeft dat een opwaarts effect op de rente bij ons. Verder is er het effect van de hervorming van het Nederlandse pensioenstelsel. Pensioenfondsen hoeven minder in langlopende obligaties te beleggen, wat eveneens voor meer aanbod van dergelijk schuldpapier zorgt. Al deze krachten duwen de obligatierente dezelfde kant op. En dan gaat het hard. Had u begin 2024 in veilige 30-jarige Duitse staatsobligaties belegd, dan stond u nu op een verlies van bijna 20%. Dat veilige imago heeft dan ook alleen betrekking op de kwaliteit van de debiteur, niet op de tussentijdse koersschommelingen. Het is een klein, maar duidelijk signaal van Mr. Market dat er een einde komt aan het ongebreideld laten oplopen van staatsschulden. Bedenk dat de dotcombubbel in 2000 onder andere werd doorgeprikt doordat techbedrijven niet meer aan hun financieringslasten konden voldoen. De kredietcrisis in 2008 werd veroorzaakt doordat Amerikaanse consumenten te veel schuld hadden.En nu geeft de markt een klein signaal dat, zonder begrotingsdiscipline, de volgende kredietcrisis er een van de overheden zal zijn. Als kiezer en als politicus zou ik toch eens luisteren wat Mr. Market te zeggen heeft. Corné van Zeijl is analist en strateeg bij Cardano en belegt ook privé. Reageer via c.zeijl@cardano.com. Deze column kun je ook iedere donderdag lezen in het FD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deezy goes over what Cardano has in store. I follow ADA very closely and even I was surprised how many upgrades are heading Cardano's direction. Then, we go to the charts to see how much ADA you need to be a millionaire! Midnight Explanation Video https://youtu.be/Y7qsJsfRS0U?si=DqPb5K7Ax8YgE8zb

Meestal schrijf ik over beleggen, maar kortetermijnhandelen in aandelen vinden beleggers veel interessanter. Een van de voorwaarden voor een goed resultaat is een plan opstellen en je daaraan houden. In mijn eigen portefeuille heb ik daarvan een mooi voorbeeld: goudmijnaandelen, een van mijn grootste beleggingen. Via een indextracker natuurlijk, want ik mag geen individuele aandelen kopen. Ik had er goed over nagedacht. De periodes met waardevernietigende overnames door goudmijnbedrijven leken achter de rug, hun schuldenpositie is eindelijk gezond. Sterker nog, de grote goudmijnbedrijven hebben zelfs netto cash op de balans staan. Bovendien helpt de flinke stijging in de goudprijs natuurlijk ook mee. Die factoren beschreef ik al eens eerder, in mijn column van half april vorig jaar, Goudgerande relaties kapot. Het bleek een succesvolle belegging, maar na verloop van tijd kreeg ik wat hoogtevrees. Dus nam ik hier en daar wat winst. Die aandelen zou ik later wel tegen een lagere prijs terugkopen, redeneerde ik. Daarnaast had ik mezelf beloofd iedere maand een vast aantal aandelen bij te kopen. Beide plannen, zowel de maandelijkse aankopen als het terugkopen, zijn halfslachtig uitgevoerd. Dat is jammer, want intussen bleven de koersen doorstijgen. Om van deze fouten te leren, heb ik nauwkeurig uitgerekend wat ze me hebben gekost. Beleggingsfouten zijn duur, dus kunt u er maar het beste zoveel mogelijk van opsteken. Concreet: had ik mij gewoon aan mijn plan gehouden, dan was mijn winst 25% hoger geweest. Dat waren dus dure emoties. De enige reden die ik kan aanvoeren om mijn transacties nog een beetje goed te praten, is dat ik nu wat minder aandelen heb en dus ook minder risico loop Hoogtevrees is een emotie, en emoties en beleggen vormen een slechte combinatie. Met een goed plan hou je jezelf in bedwang, ten minste, als je je eraan houdt. Is de twijfel onderweg te groot? Loop dan alle factoren nog eens na. Klopt alles nog wat u bij het opstellen van het plan had overwogen? In de praktijk kom je altijd veel meer problemen tegen dan je van tevoren had bedacht. U kent het wel. Die ceo die had beloofd geen grote overnames te doen, kon de verleiding toch niet weerstaan toen zich een mogelijkheid voordeed. Of de overheid in een van de landen waar de grootste goudmijn ligt, besluit tot nationalisatie. Dom, maar verleidelijk als de goudprijs hoog is en de staatskas leeg. Tja, die dingen gebeuren. Dus maak een plan en hou eraan vast. Komt het geplande scenario niet helemaal uit? Evalueer dan rustig of er echt reden is om het plan aan te passen. Bedenk wel: emoties kunnen uw beoordelingsvermogen hierbij vertroebelen. Ergo, zonder discipline valt ieder goed beleggingsidee in het water. Corné van Zeijl is analist en strateeg bij Cardano en belegt ook privé. Reageer via c.zeijl@cardano.com. Deze column kun je ook iedere donderdag lezen in het FD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De beursweek staat op het punt te beginnen. Met de officiële staart van het cijferseizoen. Zo komen er nog rapporten van Dell, HAL en Delivery Hero. Maar Corné van Zeijl van Cardano kijkt - net zoals zo ongeveer iedere belegger - vooral uit naar het hoogtepunt van het cijferseizoen. De resultaten van Nvidia. Kan de chipmaker nog altijd verbazen? In Beurs in Zicht stomen we je klaar voor de beursweek die je tegemoet gaat. Want soms zie je door de beursbomen het beursbos niet meer. Dat is verleden tijd! Iedere week vertelt een vriend van de show waar jouw focus moet liggen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De beursweek staat op het punt te beginnen. Met de officiële staart van het cijferseizoen. Zo komen er nog rapporten van Dell, HAL en Delivery Hero. Maar Corné van Zeijl van Cardano kijkt - net zoals zo ongeveer iedere belegger - vooral uit naar het hoogtepunt van het cijferseizoen. De resultaten van Nvidia. Kan de chipmaker nog altijd verbazen? In Beurs in Zicht stomen we je klaar voor de beursweek die je tegemoet gaat. Want soms zie je door de beursbomen het beursbos niet meer. Dat is verleden tijd! Iedere week vertelt een vriend van de show waar jouw focus moet liggen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever sent crypto and wondered, “Did that actually go through?” Instead of fretting, learn to verify it yourself using a block explorer—your personal crypto “Google.” In this episode, I walk you step-by-step through the process, explain how transaction confirmations work, and share the top explorers for the biggest blockchains so you can track your transfers with confidence.What You'll Learn:How to locate your transaction ID (TXID) and use it to check statusThe number of network confirmations needed for each blockchain for finalityWhich explorer to use based on the blockchain you're onBonus tip: What makes ERC-20 tokens different, and how that affects trackingTop Blockchain Explorers:Blockchain ExplorersBitcoin | blockchain.com / blockstream.infoEthereum (+ ERC-20) | etherscan.ioAvalanche | snowtrace.ioSolana | solscan.ioCardano | cardanoscan.ioAlgorand | allo.info / peraSui | suiexplorer.comBe sure to bookmark them!Here is the mentioned link to Visa On Chain AnalysisWalking through for confidence: Learning to use these tools not only eases your mind about your transfers—it helps you master how the blockchain really works.

Tesla heeft er weer een groot probleem bij. Dit keer is het niet een bijbaan (of ruzie) van de topman, maar de chaos achter de schermen bij de autobouwer. Volgens de toezichthouder houdt Tesla maandenlang informatie over crashes achter de hand.Dat mag niet en daarom wordt Tesla nu onderzocht. Deze aflevering hoor je wat dat betekent voor het aandeel. Kan dat zo'n nieuwe klap aan? En hoe kan topman Elon Musk dit nieuwe probleem zo snel mogelijk oplossen?Over Musk gesproken. Hij wilde samen met Mark Zuckerberg OpenAI kopen. Dat plan mislukte, maar de details liggen nu door een rechtszaak op straat. Hebben we het ook over een andere deal. Zuckerberg had namelijk wél zin om miljarden uit te geven aan Google. Wat hij voor dat geld terugkrijgt (en welk bedrijf nu het meest aan die deal heeft) hoor je in deze aflevering.Wat we verder bespreken: De langverwachte speech van Fed-baas Jerome Powell op Jackson Hole De topman van Nvidia geeft koopadvies. Koop aandelen TSMC Ondertussen zijn er problemen voor Nvidia in China AkzoNobel heeft weer een activist aan boord: worden ze weer overnameprooi? En over Nederlandse aandelen gesproken: start Aegon een vertrekgolf onder AEX-bedrijven? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla heeft er weer een groot probleem bij. Dit keer is het niet een bijbaan (of ruzie) van de topman, maar de chaos achter de schermen bij de autobouwer. Volgens de toezichthouder houdt Tesla maandenlang informatie over crashes achter de hand.Dat mag niet en daarom wordt Tesla nu onderzocht. Deze aflevering hoor je wat dat betekent voor het aandeel. Kan dat zo'n nieuwe klap aan? En hoe kan topman Elon Musk dit nieuwe probleem zo snel mogelijk oplossen?Over Musk gesproken. Hij wilde samen met Mark Zuckerberg OpenAI kopen. Dat plan mislukte, maar de details liggen nu door een rechtszaak op straat. Hebben we het ook over een andere deal. Zuckerberg had namelijk wél zin om miljarden uit te geven aan Google. Wat hij voor dat geld terugkrijgt (en welk bedrijf nu het meest aan die deal heeft) hoor je in deze aflevering.Wat we verder bespreken: De langverwachte speech van Fed-baas Jerome Powell op Jackson Hole De topman van Nvidia geeft koopadvies. Koop aandelen TSMC Ondertussen zijn er problemen voor Nvidia in China AkzoNobel heeft weer een activist aan boord: worden ze weer overnameprooi? En over Nederlandse aandelen gesproken: start Aegon een vertrekgolf onder AEX-bedrijven? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Na een turbulent begin van het jaar laten de aandelenmarkten herstel zien. Oké, als u belegd had in een wereldaandelenindex had u dit jaar nog niets verdiend. Maar dat is een stuk beter dan wat iedereen begin april vreesde. Toen was iedereen bang voor de effecten van een mogelijke handelsoorlog. Nu zijn die importtarieven er, maar ze hebben niet geleid tot de gevreesde handelsstrijd en zijn blijkbaar geen probleem meer. Zoals zo vaak is het verhaal belangrijker voor de koersen dan de daadwerkelijke feiten. In ieder geval op korte termijn. Voorafgaand aan deze Liberation Day-correctie was er de angst voor de DeepSeek-impact. Weinig beleggers konden goed inschatten of het Chinese AI-bedrijf DeepSeek nu daadwerkelijk een verandering in de AI-industrie zou veroorzaken of niet. Persoonlijk had ik verwacht dat het bedrijf wat meer invloed zou hebben op de AI-investeringen. Immers als één partij het allemaal veel goedkoper en efficiënter kan, waarom zou je dan nog zo veel investeren? En de investeringen drijven de superwinsten van die techbedrijven. Gezien de enorme investeringsgolf is het maar de vraag of iedereen er ook zo veel aan gaat verdienen. Voor wie lessen uit het verleden wil leren, kijk naar KPN in 2000. Dat investeerde miljarden in UMTS-vergunningen. Aan de investeringen lag het niet. Aan de winstcapaciteit van die investeringen wel. De cijfers spreken boekdelen: de UMTS-vergunningen leverden de Nederlandse staat in 2000 €2,7 mrd op, maar bij de verlenging in 2016 werd er nog maar €23 mln betaald. Nu de DeepSeek-angsten zijn overgewaaid is het logisch dat de koersen van de technologieaandelen zich voor het grootste deel hebben hersteld. Maar daar was ook een fundamentele reden voor. De kwartaalwinsten van deze bedrijven waren meer dan prima. De zeven techreuzen, de Magnificent Seven, boekten een winststijging van maar liefst 28% in het tweede kwartaal. De overige niet-zo-magnificent493 bedrijven in de S&P 500 hadden een winststijging van slechts 2%. Dat is niet zoveel anders dan we in Europa hebben gezien. Als u nog eens iemand hoort praten over de superieure groei van het Amerikaanse bedrijfsleven, bedenk dan dat dit vooral over de techreuzen gaat. Toegegeven, die hebben zij wel en wij niet. Er zijn echter hier en daar wat vraagtekens te plaatsen bij die enorme groei. Jim Chanos, bekend van het ontmaskeren van de fraude bij Wirecard en Enron, heeft die. Hij stelt dat die AI-superchips een veel te lange afschrijvingstermijn hebben, waardoor de afschrijving te laag is en de winsten geflatteerd. Zo te horen heeft hij een punt, maar in het huidige beurssentiment weegt het AI-verhaal zwaarder dan de boekhouding. Aan de andere kant: een hedgefondsmanager als Chanos praat natuurlijk altijd vanuit zijn eigen positie. Misschien wordt het tijd om zelf die jaarverslagen eens te pakken en met eigen ogen het verhaal te lezen. Over de column van Corné van Zeijl Corné van Zeijl is analist en strateeg bij Cardano en belegt ook privé. Reageer via c.zeijl@cardano.com. Deze column kun je ook iedere donderdag lezen in het FD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deezy looks into a very rare signal that flashed for ADA. Is Cardano going to set a new all-time-high soon? Then Deezy shares his thesis on why ADA is well positioned after Ethereum pumped, and which project has his eye in Cardano DeFi, Indigo Protocol. Indigo - https://app.indigoprotocol.io/?referral=DiscoverCrypto Lace Wallet -  https://www.lace.io/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=LacexMidnight&utm_content=Deezy

Cardano has just confirmed a mega pump setup, signaling that the altcoin market is ready to explode. In this episode, we break down ADA's bullish breakout, the technicals behind this move, and which altcoins could follow next. Lace Wallet For Midnight - https://www.lace.io/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=LacexMidnight&utm_content=Deezy

Cardano is closing in on Ethereum's market position — and the shift could mean massive gains for ADA holders. We break down key adoption metrics, on-chain data, and the catalysts that could fuel Cardano's next big rally. Don't miss what could be the biggest altcoin move of the year!

In the second exclusive interview of the "Treasury Series" for Irish Tech News, Selva Ozelli Esq, CPA, Author of Sustainably Investing in Digital Assets asks Hive's President and CEO Aydin Kilic why he decided to move his sustainable BTC mining company headquarters to the US. President Donald Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) into law on July 18th making it the first federal law to regulate stablecoins. Approved by Congress on Thursday, July 17th the bill's passage saw the digital asset industry assets - particularly digital asset treasury company stocks- surge past a $4 trillion market capitalization for the first time with a report by Coincub showing increased digital asset activity in the US. The GENIUS Act imposes federal and state oversight on stablecoins - digital assets backed by the U.S. dollar - transforming realms of finance forever and making President Trump the de facto crypto president of our Nation. The US's new digital asset strategy as detailed in the crypto report has company CFO's increasingly viewing digital assets as strategic reserve assets. Some are establishing dedicated corporate entities to hold digital assets on their balance sheets and raising capital specifically to acquire them for reserve as detailed in my first interview in the "Treasury Series" is titled "Public Companies You Didn't Know Are Investing in Altcoins, insights with Brian Rudick". Other digital asset technology companies like Hive Digital Technologies are moving their headquarters to the US particularly after President Trump announced that Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano will be included in the Nation's 'Crypto Strategic Reserve'. And Eric Trump Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of American Bitcoin at the Consensus 2025 Conference announced "The launch of American Bitcoin [which] represents a transformative moment for Bitcoin mining in North America… I am so proud to share our bold vision for this initiative, which we believe will become the world's largest and most efficient pure-play Bitcoin miner." Recently, Trump Media acquired about $2 billion in Bitcoin as part of its plan to become a BTC treasury company. Aydin Kilic interview Tell us about your educational and professional journey that led you to become the CEO of Hive Digital Technologies? My path to becoming HIVE's President & CEO has been anything but conventional. I began my career in electrical engineering, specializing in radio frequency systems. That technical foundation gave me a strong appreciation for infrastructure, systems optimization, and scalability: skills that continue to serve me in the digital asset space. After engineering, I shifted into Vancouver's competitive real estate market, working in land development and distressed assets. It was a crash course in deal-making, risk management, and the financial discipline of cash flow, all of which became critical when I co-founded Fortress Blockchain during the 2017 crypto bull run. We started as a small mining operation, but within a month we raised $20 million, acquired a 2 MW facility, and went public. That experience was transformative and positioned me to step into larger leadership roles in the blockchain industry. I joined HIVE in 2021, just in time to help ring the Nasdaq opening bell. Since then, I've helped guide the company through some of the most pivotal moments in crypto, from Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake and two Bitcoin halvings, to our custom ASIC collaboration with Intel and, most recently, our expansion into AI and high-performance computing. It's been a dynamic and rewarding journey, and one that's just getting started. With about 50% of BTC mining companies utilizing renewable energy which are often the cheapest source of electricity, tell us about the advantages, the types of green energies the company utilizes and where the company's data centers are located? Sustainability has been at the core of...

Horecaondernemers staan onder druk. Inflatie, personeelstekorten en misschien zelfs nog wel een openstaande coronaschuld. Daar komt voor hotels dan nog eens bij, dat ze last hebben van een aankomende btw-verhoging. Die stijgt op 1 januari van 9 naar 21 procent. Waardoor in het slechtste geval bijna één derde van de hotelovernachtingen op de tocht staat. Hoe zorg je er als branchevereniging voor dat je netjes voor al je leden opkomt zonder het belang uit het oog te verliezen? Marijke Vuik, voorzitter van Koninklijke Horeca Nederland is te gast in BNR Zakendoen. Macro met Mujagić/Boot Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić. Ook altijd terug te vinden als je een aflevering gemist hebt. Blik op de wereld Wat speelt zich vandaag af op het wereldtoneel? Het laatste nieuws uit bijvoorbeeld Oekraïne, het Midden-Oosten, de Verenigde Staten of Brussel hoor je iedere werkdag om 12.10 van onze vaste experts en eigen redacteuren en verslaggevers. Ook los te vinden als podcast. Beleggerspanel Crypto's maken een opmars op aandelenmarkten. Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.30 in het Beleggerspanel met: Corné van Zeijl (analist en strateeg bij Cardano) en Martine Hafkamp (Oprichter Fintessa Vermogensbeheer)] Luister l Beleggerspanel Zakenlunch Elke dag, tijdens de lunch, geniet je mee van het laatste zakelijke nieuws, actuele informatie over de financiële markten en ander economische actualiteiten. Op een ontspannen manier word je als luisteraar bijgepraat over alles wat er speelt in de wereld van het bedrijfsleven en de beurs. En altijd terug te vinden als podcast, mocht je de lunch gemist hebben. Contact & Abonneren BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The very fact we came together and wrote a constitution, even if it's not a perfect constitution, is a monumental achievement because people from 50 countries had to come together and get something done."- Charles Hoskinson In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson engages with Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input I Output and Co-Founder of Cardano. They delve into themes of facilitation, collaboration, and governance, particularly focusing on Charles's work in developing a decentralized governance model for Cardano. Charles shares insights from facilitating workshops across 50 countries to draft Cardano's constitution, emphasizing the importance of communication, trust, and consensus-building. The conversation also explores the impact of historical governance models and modern organizational design on decentralized systems, offering valuable lessons for fostering innovation and collaboration in diverse groups.

In this episode, we dive deep into the future of blockchain interoperability with the minds behind Apex Fusion — Jerry Fragiskatos (CEO of HAL8 and former Chief Commercial Officer at Cardano) and Tom Flynn (Founder & COO of Apex Fusion). These industry veterans are building what they call a “unified Web3 landscape,” connecting the isolated islands of today’s blockchains into a seamless, interoperable ecosystem. If you've ever wondered what it would take to get Bitcoin and Ethereum truly talking, this is the episode for you. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/apex SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple Podcast: http://badco.in/itunes Google Podcasts: http://badco.in/google Spotify: http://badco.in/spotify Amazon Music: http://badco.in/amazon FREE NFTs when you JOIN THE BAD CRYPTO NIFTY CLUB at https://badcrypto.uncut.network FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @badcryptopod - @joelcomm - @teedubya Facebook: /BadCrypto - /JoelComm - /teedubyaw Facebook Mastermind Group: /BadCrypto LinkedIn: /in/joelcomm - /in/teedubya Instagram: @BadCryptoPodcast Email: badcryptopodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Phone: SEVEN-OH-8-88FIVE- 90THIRTY DISCLAIMER: Do your own due diligence and research. Joel Comm and Travis Wright are NOT FINANCIAL ADVISORS. We are sharing our journey with you as we learn more about this crazy little thing called cryptocurrency. We make NO RECOMMENDATIONS. Don't take anything we say as gospel. Do not come to our homes with pitchforks because you lost money by listening to us. We only share with you what we are learning and what we are investing it. We will never "pump or dump" any cryptocurrencies. Take what we say with a grain of salt. You must research this stuff on your own! Just know that we will always strive for RADICAL TRANSPARENCY with any show associations. Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gm! This week, Charles Hoskinson joins Yano to dive into everything Cardano, weigh in on crypto's overall progress, how politics and crypto are playing out stateside, the impact of crypto treasury vehicles, the evolution of the 4 year cycle, his ranch life in Wyoming, his alien expedition adventures, the need for personal security now in crypto and why ADA remains a better investment than BTC. -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Charles: https://x.com/IOHK_Charles Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- Mantle is building the financial infrastructure for a tokenised future—bridging traditional finance and on-chain innovation through six integrated product pillars: Mantle Network, mETH Protocol, Function BTC, and the upcoming launches of MantleX, Mantle Banking, and the Mantle Index Four (MI4) Fund. Anchored by one of the largest community-governed treasuries in the industry, valued at over $4 billion, Mantle is delivering institutional-grade products designed for global capital markets. Follow Mantle on X: https://x.com/Mantle_Official -- 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 https://www.ledn.io to learn more. — Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:42 What's Charles Up To? 4:51 Crypto's Progress 8:55 Ads (Skale & Katana) 10:42 Charles' Building Principles 24:01 Ads (Skale & Katana) 25:48 Crypto & US Politics 36:14 Crypto Treasury Vehicles 43:24 Cardano Founder Story 51:08 Ranches & Helicopters 55:43 Ads (Mantle & LEDN) 57:35 Bison In Wyoming 59:02 Alien Research Expeditions 1:05:28 Mo Money Mo Problems 1:09:18 The 4 Year Cycle Has Evolved 1:13:59 Alternative Health Solutions 1:18:54 EUTXO.org 1:23:25 Who goes to Osaka? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

We moeten het echt hebben over Elon Musk. Hoe lang moet Tesla nog onder hem lijden? Voor een tweede keer op rij daalt de omzet - en flink ook. Wanneer het beter wordt, dat weet hij ook niet. Terwijl hij zelf voor heel wat problemen persoonlijk verantwoordelijk is.Beleggers schrikken van de cijfers (en de sombere vooruitzichten) en dumpen het aandeel. Tesla is het slechtst presenterende techbedrijf dit jaar op de beurs. Deze aflevering staan we uitgebreid stil bij de problemen van het bedrijf. Met de belangrijkste vraag: hoe lang mag Musk nog blijven aanmodderen? Blij werden beleggers wél van de cijfers van Alphabet, eigenaar van Google. Dat overtreft de omzet- en winstverwachting. Als klap op de vuurpijl gaat het bedrijf even 10 miljard dollar méér investeren. Christine Lagarde gaat juist even rustig aan doen. De baas van de Europese Centrale Bank verlaagde zeven keer op rij de rente, maar laat die nu voor wat het is. Ze maakt zich zorgen, zegt ze. Over de ‘uitzonderlijk onzekere’ situatie. Welke dat is, vertellen we je.Hebben we het ook over: Een beursbedrijf dat civiel én strafrechtelijk onderzocht wordt De meest geavanceerde Nvidia-chips komen tóch China in Besi maakt beleggers blij met hun blije outlook En het stopt niet met goed nieuws: SK Hynix boekt een recordwinst! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardano's massive rally has caught the market's attention, and if ADA can lead the way, other altcoins might follow suit. With key projects like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP showing signs of strength, we might be entering the beginning of a new altcoin season.

Big O talks Crypto & Bitcoin 071625

Deezy looks at the latest altcoins that are soaring today. XRP, Cardano, Solana and Ethereum are skyrocketing off the latest crypto bills.

Apple is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's crosshairs. Is Solana about to steal Apple market share with it's viral marketing strategy?~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Joe McCann - CEO Asymmetric InformationFollow Joe on Twitter ➜ https://x.com/joemccannAsymmetric Website ➜ https://asymmetric.financial/00:00 Intro00:14 Sponsor: Tangem00:55 Will Solana hit all-time high again?02:48 Pump.fun launch proves meme coins aren't gone?04:30 Is Solana losing gamblers to Polymarket?06:11 $POLYMARKET token marketcap prediction07:20 xStocks: First-to-market being overlooked?09:30 Jupiter flips Hyperliquid?11:00 Solana Treasury Companies undervalued?13:40 Solana Seeker phone underestimated?15:00 $BONK season vs BASE summer: Which ecosystem explodes more?17:35 Phygitals causing Seeker to go viral?18:50 Grok Companions = A.I. Agents? Solana integration inevitable?20:24 Virtuals undervalued?20:44 Apple gets grilled about A.I.22:34 Apple's future24:20 Jim Cramer dooms Apple price25:15 Short Apple?26:55 Solana Cloud Gaming potential28:44 Outro#Crypto #Apple #solana~Solana $300 Potential!

[00:00] Intro & ADA Price Surge  [01:33] Strike Finance Brings High APR  [05:26] Iagon OS Coming Soon  [07:21] Update on Iagon Legal PoC  [08:09] MPC Wallets for Cardano  [11:22] Cardano Foundation Reeve  [15:21] Cardano Spot ETF Update  [17:17] Project Catalyst Fund 14 to Go Ahead  [18:24] Updates from Hydra & Babel Fees  [20:52] Watch Catchups: Cardano's Economic Sustainability  [21:12] Charles on The Shawn Ryan Show  [21:56] Meldgate Legal Proceedings Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/8qU5apu-WZwWelcome back! After a short break, this week's episode brings you a massive update from the Cardano ecosystem. We kick off with the incredible growth of Strike Finance, which is now distributing over 2.88 million ADA in rewards annually to stakers. The platform's top traders have earned over $100k in just two weeks, highlighting how powerful DeFi on Cardano has become.We also cover updates from Iagon, including their new Cyclone OS – a plug-and-play system for decentralised storage that's designed for ease of use and future adoption by enterprise clients. Security and institutional access are front and centre with the Cardano Foundation's MPC wallet partnership with Anzens and CypherBC. By splitting private key control among multiple parties, this solution helps onboard institutional capital into Cardano DeFi with tokens like MIN and IAG.Then we look at Reeve, the Cardano Foundation's new blockchain-based financial reporting system. Reeve allows organisations to publish verifiable, on-chain reports. The Foundation used it to publish its own 2024 report, showcasing 659M ADA in assets. Other stories include:SEC's ETF delay and Grayscale's legal response.Project Catalyst Fund 14 preps for launch.Hydra and Babel fees advancing smoother token transactions.Meld's collapse and the legal fallout via MeldGate.com.Plus, we highlight new video resources from the Berlin Hackathon and Charles Hoskinson's recent interviews. Don't miss this essential update if you want to stay informed about Cardano's rapid evolution in 2025.

Deezy goes over the latest news on the midnight airdrop! Also, Charles Hoskinson was just on the Shawn Ryan show and we have the latest clip! 

Thank you to the folks at Sustain (https://sustainoss.org/) for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 114 In this episode of CHAOSScast, hosts Georg Link and Nicole Huesman engage in a deep discussion with Christian Taylor, Terence (Tex) McCutcheon, and Johnny Kelly about measuring and enhancing open source community health through innovative methods. Christian and his team share their experiences in implementing the 'paid open source model' within the Cardano blockchain community, designed to retain and motivate contributors. The panel discusses a variety of topics, including governance models, the integration of AI for report generation, and the challenges of balancing open source principles with corporate interests. They also explore specific tools and metrics used to evaluate project health and community engagement, providing an illuminating look into the future of open source development. Hit the download button now! [00:01:40] Our guests give a brief introduction. [00:04:37] Christian provides a non-technical intro to Cardano, a top blockchain focused on peer reviewed, academic rigor. [00:06:07] Johnny explains Cardano's high decentralization via SPOs, DReps, and community tools like GovTool, and Christian outlines how open source ties in. [00:09:39] Christian talks about open source governance and Intersect and explains Intersect serves like the Linux Foundation for Cardano, holding code, facilitating contribution ladders, and launching an incubation program. [00:13:06] Georg gives a summary for those who are new: Cardano's treasury is funded via blockchain transaction fees. This funding supports open source development, tools, documentation, and maintainers, and Christian elaborates more about this. [00:15:39] Johnny details governance and funding decisions and Christian emphasizes the transparency and checks and balance system. [00:17:08] Nicole raises concerns about aligning paid models with open source ethos and Christian discusses Intersect's neutral, community-owned governance structure and internal checks and Johnny shares a link about the current members and the elective process within Intersect. [00:20:37] Christian shares using Bitergia and CHAOSS metrics to build out Cardano's open source health dashboard. Focus areas were response times, geographic contributions, contribution ladders, and project maturity. [00:26:03] Tex shares their dashboard is public and useful for spotting high-impact projects. He aims to improve documentation standards and repo governance practices. [00:31:05] Georg gives a brief description of the “jellyfish diagrams” that show how developers connect across projects. [00:33:26] Christian shares their approach to using AI in metrics reporting and Tex emphasizes AI assists analysis but doesn't replace human validation. [00:37:10] Nicole asks if the paid open source model is being shared externally. Christian confirms they presented the model at open source summits, validated it with leading experts, stress-tested with community input, and outlines a six month pilot of the model. Value Adds (Picks) of the week: [00:44:06] Georg's pick is going on his first cruise. [00:45:07] Christian's pick is family. [00:45:54] Tex's pick is simplicity. [00:46:38] Johnny's pick is the Calidus Pool-Key. [00:47:54] Nicole's pick is meeting and interviewing Dr. Laura Kelly. *Panelists: * Georg Link Nicole Huesman Guests: Christian Taylor Terence (Tex) McCutcheon Johnny Kelly Links: CHAOSS (https://chaoss.community/) CHAOSS Project X (https://twitter.com/chaossproj?lang=en) CHAOSScast Podcast (https://podcast.chaoss.community/) CHAOSS YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@CHAOSStube/videos) podcast@chaoss.community (mailto:podcast@chaoss.community) Georg Link Website (https://georg.link/) Nicole Huesman X (https://twitter.com/uoduckswtd) Christian Taylor X (https://x.com/DeOpenSourceGuy) Christian Taylor LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-taylor-766b01b1/) Terence McCutcheon X (https://x.com/Tmacqt87) Terence McCutcheon LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tex-oso/) Johnny Kelly X (https://x.com/intertreeJK) Johnny Kelly LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/intertreejk/) Open Source Office at Intersect MBO (YouTube) (https://www.youtube.com/@osointersectmbo) Cardano (https://cardano.org/) Cardano GovTool (https://gov.tools/) Intersect (https://www.intersectmbo.org/) Intersect Committees (https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/about/readme/committee-members) Open Source Office (OSO) (https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/about/open-source-office-oso) Bitergia Repo Maturity Reports (https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/all-monthly-reports/bitergia-repo-maturity-reports) Edinburgh Decentralization Index Dashboard (https://informatics.ed.ac.uk/blockchain/edi/dashboard) Contribution Ladder Framework (https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/policies/contribution-ladder-framework) Current Open Source Committee Members list and Term Rotation Schedules (https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/about/readme/committee-members) Bitergia Monthly Maturity Reports for 2025 (https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/all-monthly-reports/bitergia-repo-maturity-reports/monthly-maturity-reports-2025) Introductory Article on POSM (Intersect) (https://www.intersectmbo.org/news/the-paid-open-source-model) Intersecting Open Source and Sustainability: A Paid Open Source Model for Ecosystems Full PDF (https://493748844-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLBdnzp0eZpGri9sVpseI%2Fuploads%2FvuisqFT8uCyKSDgpNmyW%2FPaid%20Open%20Source%20Model-%20LIVE.pdf?alt=media&token=577c8bd1-c9df-43a0-8b57-e883ddb1254a) Bitergia Dashboard (https://intersectmbo.biterg.io/app/dashboards#/view/Overview) The Paid Open Source Model Concept (YouTube) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4PgqaPWNT4) New Calidus Pool-Key for SPOs and Services Interacting with Pools (https://forum.cardano.org/t/new-calidus-pool-key-for-spos-and-services-interacting-with-pools/143812) She Lights the Way (https://shelightstheway.com/) Dr. Laura Kelly (https://drlaurakelly.com/) Special Guests: Johnny Kelly, Christian Taylor, and Terence (Tex) McCutheon.

Groundbreaking fusion of agriculture and blockchain technology in the VolksGarden Food for Life project— that allows individuals to own tokenized real-world farming equipment via NFTs on the Cardano blockchain.  ☕ Support Civilization Cycle Podcast Buy Us a Double Espresso

Timestamps00:00 – Introduction00:28 – What are Babel Fees?01:56 – MLabs' Leaner Approach: Pisa02:24 – How Pisa Works02:52 – Wallet & DApp Integration Goals03:19 – Example Use Case04:19 – Pisa User Experience05:12 – Integration Options06:09 – Confirming ADA Is Still Used Under the Hood06:37 – SPO Involvement?07:34 – How Pisa Handles Transactions08:31 – What Users Receive09:30 – Pisa Fees & Revenue Model11:09 – Support for Long-Tail Tokens12:07 – Developer Integration Effort13:35 – Target Audience & SDKs14:05 – Pisa Launch Timeline14:33 – Upcoming CIP Standard15:27 – Closing RemarksIn this episode, I speak with Ben Hart, Chase, and Luke from MLabs about Pisa – their smart contract implementation of Babel fees on Cardano. Pisa allows users to pay for transaction fees, minimum ADA, and collateral using native tokens instead of ADA. The smart contract handles real-time token swaps behind the scenes and returns a ready-to-submit transaction. No changes to the Cardano ledger are required. SPOs are involved as normal, and there's no batching – just seamless UX. Developers can integrate Pisa with a few lines of code via HTTP API or an upcoming NPM package. Topics include:What Babel fees areHow Pisa improves the user experienceDifferences from other solutions like AquariumDeveloper integration and the planned CIPLaunch timelines and supported tokensPisa launches within 60 days and is set to improve onboarding for wallets, DeFi apps, and games across Cardano.

Charles Hoskinson is the CEO and Founder of Input Output Global (IOHK), the company behind the Cardano blockchain, a proof-of-stake platform hosting the ADA cryptocurrency. A mathematician by training, Hoskinson co-founded Ethereum in 2013.  He launched IOHK with Jeremy Wood in 2015, raising $62 million in a 2017 ICO for Cardano, initially targeting the Japanese market before global expansion. Hoskinson advocates for decentralized governance, as seen in Cardano's 2024 Voltaire framework and 2025 Wyoming Integrity PAC to challenge state stablecoin policies.  His ventures extend to longevity science, with a $100 million investment in the Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic in Wyoming, and quirky pursuits like glow-in-the-dark botany and a 2023 Papua New Guinea expedition for extraterrestrial objects. With a net worth estimated at $1.2 billion, he owns an 11,000-acre Wyoming ranch and remains a vocal critic of centralized control in crypto. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://tryarmra.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://shawnlikesgold.com https://hillsdale.edu/srs https://masachips.com/srs – USE CODE SRS https://paladinpower.com/srs – USE CODE SRS https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://ROKA.com – USE CODE SRS https://trueclassic.com/srs https://USCCA.com/srs https://blackbuffalo.com Charles Hoskinson Links: X - https://x.com/IOHK_Charles  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@charleshoskinsoncrypto  Input Output Global - https://iohk.io  Cardano - https://cardano.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:00 Midnight and Bitcoin DeFi to set Cardano soaring02:22 Massive Liquidty Injection03:22 Trigger ADA Fueled Activity  05:31 Increased Staking Participation  06:56 Self Custody  07:55 Wallet Numbers Skyrocketing  09:06 DEX Volume Exploding  09:57 Increased Fees and Network Usage  10:31 L2 Adoption  11:35 Newcomers  12:34 Delegate to My DRep Profile  13:06 Shoutout to Members  13:26 Stake Your ADA at ADAOZ  13:55 Listen on Spotify  Midnight and Bitcoin DeFi are about to transform Cardano — and in this video, we break down exactly how. Peter shares the top 10 impacts that these two major developments will have on the Cardano ecosystem. With the NIGHT token being airdropped into Cardano wallets and new Bitcoin-wrapping protocols entering the scene, users will see big changes in how they use and interact with DeFi on Cardano. Topics covered in this episode:Liquidity injection from Bitcoin holders and NIGHT token distributionADA usage increase as users pay for DeFi activityGrowth of Babel fee systems like Aquarium and FeeserMore users staking ADA, Bitcoin, and NIGHTUsers shifting to self-custody wallets to qualify for airdropsMillions of new wallets expectedDEX volume exploding from NIGHT and stablecoin swapsHigher network fees and congestion — but also more rewards for SPOsReal usage of Hydra and Mithril Layer 2 solutionsNewcomers joining Cardano and needing education and protectionWhether you're a long-time ADA holder or brand new to the ecosystem, this episode gives you the insights you need to prepare for what's next. Support the channel by delegating to the ADAOZ stake pool or delegating governance to Peter's DRep profile. Learn more at https://learncardano.io.

Markets are exploding after Donald Trump secures a ceasefire breakthrough with Iran, cooling off a major geopolitical powder keg. With fear fading and risk assets rallying, Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) are leading the crypto charge.

The Midnight GlacierDrop is finally here, and in this episode, I break down everything you need to know about claiming your NIGHT tokens.Midnight is a new privacy-focused blockchain built by IOG, featuring two key tokens: NIGHT (a utility and governance token) and DUST (a non-transferable shielded resource for private transactions).This episode walks through the entire claim and redemption process, eligibility requirements, and why the staggered release of NIGHT is designed to prevent token dumping. The GlacierDrop claim is open to holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, AVAX, and BAT based on a snapshot taken on June 11, 2025. ADA holders receive the largest allocation—50% of the eligible airdrop supply. You'll need to connect your wallet to the official GlacierDrop portal when it launches and claim within a 60-day window.After that, unclaimed tokens move to the Scavenger Mine phase, followed by a long-term Lost & Found period that spans four years. Redemption of NIGHT tokens follows a 360-day vesting schedule with unlocks every 90 days, starting randomly within the first 90 days post-claim.Each redemption requires a transaction on Cardano, so be ready to cover network fees.Also, Cardano SPOs can earn NIGHT by participating in Midnight's block production. Delegators to those pools will benefit too—so be sure to speak with your SPO. 

Fluxpoint Studio is bringing AI-powered trading to Cardano with the launch of A.D.A.M, an autonomous portfolio balancing and liquidity provisioning tool.By integrating their agentic intelligence engine, A.D.A.M can analyse real-time on-chain and social data to optimise trades. The tool launches in phases and operates non-custodially, supporting trading on platforms like Strike Finance and potentially others, such as Flow. Find out how it works and what it costs to get started.

In this episode, Peter breaks down a major announcement from Iagon, a decentralised cloud storage provider building on Cardano, which has seen its IAG token spike in price following news of a collaboration with CloudCourt and advisory support from the Ford Motor Company. The partnership explores a proof of concept aimed at storing sensitive legal data using decentralised infrastructure—a key use case for compliance-heavy industries.The solution being tested combines off-chain encrypted data storage with on-chain access control and audit trails, helping meet stringent data protection regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR. This hybrid design ensures data sovereignty (e.g. storing data within national borders), robust security, and long-term cost savings compared to traditional centralised solutions. The concept is particularly relevant for law firms and large corporates that need to manage vast volumes of confidential legal documents like depositions and trial transcripts.Peter explains that Ford's involvement—while in an advisory capacity—brings valuable enterprise-level perspective, especially given its extensive legal operations. This project not only validates Iagon's use of blockchain for regulated environments, but also marks a significant milestone for Cardano in attracting Fortune 50-level interest.To top it off, there's a teaser: a second Fortune 50 company may also be involved in the near future. Speculation points towards the healthcare sector, given the solution's alignment with HIPAA compliance needs.Overall, this collaboration signals the growing maturity of Cardano's enterprise utility, showcasing how decentralised storage and blockchain can be practically applied in sensitive, high-compliance sectors.

In this episode, Peter dives into an important development for Cardano governance: the release of a new decentralised voting tool by the Cardano Foundation. This open-source platform, accessible at voting.cardanofoundation.org, enables DReps (Delegated Representatives), SPOs (Stake Pool Operators), and Constitutional Committee members to vote on-chain using a streamlined interface.Critically, the tool supports multisig wallets and stores immutable voting rationales on IPFS via integrations with Endmaker or custom IPFS providers. The release comes at a crucial time, as the existing community-built voting tool, GovTools, is facing funding challenges. GovTools wasn't included in the latest Intersect budget, leaving its continued development uncertain. A 100k ADA maintenance grant will keep the tool functional for now, but future progress depends on renewed community support.Peter walks through how the Cardano Foundation's tool works, outlining the step-by-step process from inputting your DRep ID to signing and submitting your vote. The new interface simplifies rationale submission, removing the need for GitHub uploads and allowing users to use Endmaker API tokens or even custom storage like Iagon.Crucially, the entire voting tool is open source and can be run locally or on private infrastructure, which ensures the resilience and decentralisation of Cardano governance. If hosted tools like GovTools go offline, users can still vote independently. This tool complements other platforms in the governance ecosystem like Tempo Vote, Governance.space, and the Cardano Forum, but it's one of the few to offer full voting capabilities.Peter applauds the Cardano Foundation for their contribution to the ecosystem's decentralisation and encourages the community to explore this new tool to strengthen participation in on-chain governance.

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Cardano DeFi is heating up this winter with a flurry of activity across lending, perpetuals, stablecoins, and community engagement.Strike Finance has now opened liquidity provisioning for users, allowing ADA holders to deposit funds that fuel leverage trading on the platform. This significantly boosts available liquidity and increases max position sizes. Liquidity providers and $STRIKE stakers benefit from trading fees, with usage metrics already trending upward.Flow, a new perpetual lending platform on Cardano, is currently holding a token sale. With 5 million ADA raised in just one day, community demand is clear. The platform promises loans without maturity dates and will enable users to use the $FLOW token for staking, governance, and pool creation. The token sale is pro-rata and fully decentralised, with a 68% public allocation.A major proposal is also making waves—allocating $100 million USD worth of ADA from the Cardano Treasury into stablecoins, Bitcoin, and other assets to create a sovereign wealth fund. Advocates see this as a critical move to inject liquidity and kickstart Cardano DeFi. Concerns remain around sell pressure and execution, but overall sentiment seems to favour the plan as a needed catalyst.USDM's Jillian provided valuable insight into how yield works in fiat-backed stablecoins, explaining how platforms like Coinbase offer interest through profit-sharing agreements, while issuers like Moneta Digital (behind USDM) are legally prohibited from doing the same directly. USDM needs to reach 150–200 million AUM to begin yielding returns via DeFi partners like Minswap or Liquid.On the lighter side, SNEK.FUN continues to innovate with new community tools including live wallet-linked chat during token sales. They're also launching 1,111 unique figurines, each signed by the artists who brought them to life—blending digital culture with physical collectables.Finally, Peter announces a limited-edition CardanoPress Wapuu pin giveaway for anyone with a live CardanoPress-powered site. Only 25 will be made, a nod to both the WordPress and Cardano communities.

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Nasdaq has proposed adding XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) to its Crypto Index, signaling a major shift in the digital asset landscape. This move comes as part of Nasdaq's efforts to broaden its benchmark for digital assets, aiming to better reflect the evolving market and attract more institutional investors.