Podcasts about Defi

The latest price moves and insights with TMX VettaFi Investment Strategist Cinthia Murphy.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.CoinDesk's Andy Baehr sits down with Cinthia Murphy, Investment Strategist at TMX VettaFi, to discuss where we are in the crypto education cycle. Cinthia sheds light on the challenges financial advisors face including why many of them still feel like they might be both too early and too late to crypto.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase.Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stocks are soaring but TikTok is calling recession. The hosts examine viral recession indicators vs hard economic data to see if we're heading for downturn or if it's just vibes-based panic in 2025.We're diving deep into the disconnect between market performance and recession fears. They explore viral TikTok recession indicators, analyze Q2 earnings data, examine job market softening, and discuss whether we're actually heading into recession territory or if it's all just economic anxiety amplified by social media vibes.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com## Notes:- 33% recession probability down from 45% in April- S&P 500 earnings grew 11.8% year over year in Q2 - Only 73,000 jobs added in July vs expectations- May/June job numbers revised down by 258,000- Energy sector earnings dropped 18-19% in Q2- 92% probability of September Fed rate cutTimestamps:00:00 Start00:32 Wen resesh bruv?03:54 Recession Pop Music10:48 White Lady Dasher12:49 Data nerd time24:56 Mag 7 earnings26:49 Unemployment31:34 Consumer credit 33:44 What's a humble central bank to do?-

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Proto is changing the game with its new ASIC miner, Rig, and MARA takes a majority stake in an AI/HPC company tied to France's government-run power provider. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt cover Proto's groundbreaking new ASIC miner, Terawulf's $3.7B Google-backed HPC deal, Ethiopia's bitcoin mining ban, and Monero's 51% attack. Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Proto Rig: 14.1 J/TH, 800 TH/s, swappable hashboards• Terra Wolf: $3.7B deal, Google 8% stake• Bitcoin hit $124K ATH, down to $117.9K• Hash price: $57.89 per PH/day• Mara acquires 64% stake in Exaion for $168M• Monero down 18% after miner attackTimestamps:00:00 Start03:09 Difficulty Report by Luxor08:02 Proto Event14:51 MARA stake in Exaion18:36 Cleanspark19:05 Terawulf 200 MW HPC deal23:15 Ethiopia mining ban27:24 Cry Corner- Monero 51% attack

The latest price moves and insights with Sentora Head of Lending Patrick Heusser.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.CoinDesk's Andy Baehr sits down with Patrick Heusser, Sentora's Head of Lending, to discuss the future of on-chain financing and what it means for both institutions and individual investors. Plus, he provides insights on the recent ETH-led rally and the rise of stablecoins.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase.Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin's recent rally has come to a stall. And, what to expect from the Trump/Putin meeting?Bitcoin's recent rally has come to a stall after hotter-than-expected PPI inflation data and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's flip-flop on the U.S. government's BTC purchases. With tension rising from the upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin, what's next for bitcoin and risk assets? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase.Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation, Andrew Poelstra discusses the recent launch of Simplicity on Liquid, a federated sidechain of Bitcoin. He explains the technical aspects of Liquid, its advantages, and how Simplicity serves as a new scripting language that enhances expressivity and formal verification capabilities. The discussion covers potential use cases for Simplicity, including advanced covenant implementations, ZK verification, and its role in capital markets and asset issuance. The conversation also touches on the implications of stablecoins moving to their own chains and contrasts Liquid with other Layer 2 solutions like Lightning.Takeaways

For this week's roundup, Andrew Keys, from The Ether Machine, joins Yano, Santi and Rob to dive into the unique value prop that The Ether Machine offers investors, his thoughts on the overall DAT landscape and how DATs, outside of BTC and ETH, are likely too far down the risk curve. They also discuss the rise and proliferation of private L1s like Stripe's and Circle's and explore who the winners and losers will be of these new projects.  -- 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 Andrew: https://x.com/AK_EtherMachine Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- GEODNET is the world's largest RTK network, delivering real-time, centimeter-level precision for drones, robots, farmers, and first responders. Recognized by the U.S. Congress, this blockchain-powered network supports mission-critical applications across a wide range of industries. Discover how GEODNET is changing the world: [https://geodnet.com] -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire --"Mantle is pioneering ""Blockchain for Banking"" as a revolutionary new category that sits at the intersection of TradFi and web3. Key elements for Mantle as the ""Blockchain for Banking"": - Transactions posted to the blockchain - Compatibility with TradFi rails - Integrated DeFi featuresUR, built by Mantle, is the first real-world example: an on-chain money app offering Swiss IBANs and unified access to fiat (EUR, CHF, USD, RMB) and crypto — bringing crypto into everyday finance.Mantle Network, the access layer — transforms Mantle Network into a purpose-built vertical platform — the blockchain for banking — that enables financial services on-chain. Mantle leads the establishment of Blockchain for Banking as the next frontier.Follow Mantle on X (@Mantle_Official) for the latest updates on Mantle as the 'Blockchain for Banking'." -- Citrea is the first zero-knowledge rollup to enhance the capabilities of Bitcoin blockspace and enable Bitcoin applications (₿apps). Citrea is optimistically verified by Bitcoin, offering the most Bitcoin-secured and native way to extend BTC's utility to DeFi. Learn more about Citrea: https://citrea.xyz/?utm_source=bellcurve&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=website_promo Follow Citrea on X/Twitter for the latest on its journey to mainnet: https://x.com/citrea_xyz -- Chapters: (0:00) Introduction (2:06) Andrew Keys' Background (3:24) Why ETH Not BTC (15:14) Why DATs (24:44) Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise) (26:21) Has The Vision Been Co-opted? (35:57) DAT Rollups + M&As (38:59) DATs Beyond BTC + ETH (43:03) Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise) (44:40) ETFs Are Flawed (50:34) Other Worthwhile Ecosystems (54:58) L1 Private Chain Launches (1:06:25) Ads (Mantle, Citrea) (1:08:04) Stripe's L1 + Paradigm (1:13:32) Weekly Content Recs -- 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.

For episode 581 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Alexei Zamyatin, Co-founder of BOB. BOB combines the security of Bitcoin with the DeFi innovation of Ethereum, creating the best place to build and earn yield with BTC. BOB is an optimistic rollup with ZK proofs on Ethereum secured by billions of dollars of staked Bitcoin, serviced by a hybrid BitVM bridge for native BTC integration. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:02) Who is Alexei Zamyatin?(3:55) What is BOB?(6:44) Hybrid BitVM(12:02) 1-click Bitcoin interactions(17:44) Partnerships(19:34) Future of BitcoinFi(25:33) Developer Documentation(28:38) BOB Roadmap(31:38) BOB website, socials & community

Tether's CEO Paolo Ardoino covers it all: his early coding days, Bitcoin's resilience, stablecoin legislation, empowering unbanked communities, AI innovation, and the future of financial freedom.Don't miss this deep dive with @_dsencil.#Tether #stablecoins #AISubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

Gm! This week, Mary Gooneratne joins the show to discuss the current state of Solana DeFi lending. We deep dive into how to compete as a DeFi lender, building on Solana, the future of Loopscale & more Enjoy! -- Follow Mary: https://x.com/marygooneratne Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:50) What Is Loopscale? (03:41) The Evolution Of Crypto Lending (11:27) Katana Ad (12:25) Building On Solana (14:42) Transaction Ordering (16:40) Behind Loopscale's Oracle Attack (22:36) How To Compete In DeFi Lending? (28:06) What Can Loopscale Unlock In DeFi? (37:45) Katana Ad (38:38) Crypto UX (41:10) The State Of DeFi Lending (47:39) The Solana DeFi Roadmap (55:44) What's Next For Loopscale? -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss the resurgence of Ethereum, Tom Lee's efforts in educating Wall Street, how crypto's reflexivity and flywheel effects are fueling today's market rally, what could happen if DATs begin trading below mNAV, key lessons from the rapid rise of DATs and how long the trend might continue, Circle and Stripe launching their own EVM-compatible L1 networks and the implications for Ethereum, whether $10K ETH or $200K BTC comes first, and more.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin surged past its previous record on Wednesday to above $124,000.Bitcoin surged past its previous record on Wednesday, rallying in tandem with U.S. equities as investors turn risk assets. The new high of $124,000 made bitcoin the fifth-largest asset by market cap across all assets, crossing Google's $2.4 trillion. Is bitcoin bigger than Google now? And, crypto exchange Bullish goes public on the New York Stock Exchange. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” Bullish is the owner of CoinDesk.-Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase.Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Vault is a morning show hosted on Twitter Spaces and YouTube Live on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11:30 am EST. The show focuses on multi-chain communities, emerging protocols, NFTFi, DeFi, Gaming, and, most importantly, collecting digital assets.Adam McBride: https://twitter.com/adamamcbrideJake Gallen: https://twitter.com/jakegallen_Chris Devitte: https://twitter.com/chris_devvEmblem Vault: https://twitter.com/EmblemVaultAgent Hustle: https://x.com/AgentHustleAIMigrate Fun: https://x.com/MigrateFun

In this second episode of Kiln L1 Ecosystems Rendez-Vous, we sit down with Don Wilson, the founder and CEO of DRW. DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 2,000 employees across major financial hubs with proven expertise innovating across both traditional and cutting-edge markets. Listen as Don shares his unique insights on:

Most NFTs are just pictures.BetConstruct is doing something very different — tying NFTs to real revenue streams, and turning them into yield-generating assets.@_dsencil sits down with Hayk Sargsyan (@betconstruct) to break down how it works.Watch the full interview here!Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

Paul Frambot is the CoFounder and CEO of Morpho.In this episode, we explore how Morpho's modular, permissionless infrastructure prices risk, allowing anyone to create lending and borrowing markets with any asset. Paul shares his insights on Morpho's popular Coinbase integration for $600M in Bitcoin-backed loans, the growing role of RWAs, and why Morpho recently transitioned to a token-only model. We also dive into how Morpho V2 will introduce fixed-rate lending and multichain expansion, plus their grand ambition to collapse the cost of trust in finance.------

Charlie Hu is the Co-Founder of Bitlayer. In this conversation we talk about bitcoin, current state of DeFi, why it's bringing together Asian retail and Western institutions, evaluating TVL as a metric, what Bitlayer is building, and the potential future for bitcoin ETF staking? ========================Markets are at all-time highs. Public equities are outperforming. And individual investors are driving it all. It's officially the rise of the retail investor. On September 12th in NYC, I'm hosting the Independent Investor Summit — a one-day event built exclusively for self-directed investors. We're bringing together some of the smartest public market investors I know for a full day of macro insights, market predictions, one-on-one fireside chats, and actionable investment ideas from each investor. This is going to be an absolute banger event. Join us if you like markets and think retail is two steps ahead of Wall Street. TICKETS: ⁠https://www.independentinvestor.co/⁠ (use promo code POMPYT25)========================Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: ⁠http://pompdesk.com/⁠========================Listen to The Pomp Podcast on the audio platform of your choice: ⁠http://pomppodcast.com ⁠========================Pomp writes a daily letter to over 270,000+ investors about business, technology, and finance. He breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand language while sharing opinions on various aspects of each industry. You can subscribe at: ⁠https://pomp.substack.com/⁠========================This episode is brought to you by Figure (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp), the platform to Earn and Borrow. Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Figure offers Crypto-Backed Loans, allowing you to borrow against your Bitcoin or Ethereum with 12-month terms and no prepayment penalties. They have the lowest rates in the industry at 8.91%, allowing you to access instant cash or buy more Bitcoin without triggering a tax event. Your BTC collateral is protected by decentralized MPC custody. You can always see your BTC ownership in your FM account and verify holdings in your personal BTC vault on chain. Unlock your crypto's potential today. Visit their app to apply (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) for a Crypto Backed Loan (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) today! Figure Lending LLC dba Figure. Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS 1717824. Terms and conditions apply. Visit figure.com for more information. Figure Markets Credit LLC. 650 S. Tryon Street, 8th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202. (888) 926-6259. NMLS ID 2559612. Terms and conditions apply. Visit https://figuremarkets.com/borrow for more information.========================BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 75+ cryptocurrencies in your retirement account. Take 3 minutes to open your account & get connected to a team of IRA specialists that will guide you through every step of the process. Go to https://bitcoinira.com/pomp/ to earn up to $500 in rewards.========================0:54 - Intro2:00 - Bringing Asian retail investors and Western institutions together6:39 - Takeaways from Vietnam8:30 - Current state of DeFi11:24 - What does Bitcoin DeFi mean?24:06 - Bitlayer business30:01 - Bitcoin ETF staking32:27 - Bitcoin as a productive vs non-productive asset37:59 - Is ‘Total Value Locked' a good metric?40:28 - Where to find Charlie and Bitlayer

Jake Chervinsky and Amanda Tuminelli join us to unpack the Roman Storm verdict—what it means for DeFi, why Section 1960 is a looming threat to open-source developers, and the strong grounds for appeal. We discuss the legal, political, and legislative paths forward, the role of Congress in protecting developers, and how the crypto industry can mobilize to prevent future prosecutions. ------

Steven Lubka explains "paper bitcoin summer" - how treasury companies use regulatory arbitrage to efficiently acquire Bitcoin through capital markets, creating leveraged Bitcoin exposure for investors who can't directly buy BTC.Steven Lubka, VP of Investor Relations at Nakamoto, joins us to talk about the "paper bitcoin summer" phenomenon, treasury companies as Bitcoin acquisition vehicles, regulatory arbitrage strategies, international market expansion, and why vibes matter in capital markets. We explore how companies like MicroStrategy pioneered leveraged Bitcoin strategies and what the future holds for Bitcoin financial institutions.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• Treasury companies hold ~60k BTC outside MicroStrategy• MicroStrategy trades at 2x NAV premium currently• Bitcoin has multi-trillion dollar market cap• Preferred shares cost ~9-10% for these companies• MetaPlanet proved model works internationally• Galaxy sold 80k BTC recently absorbed by marketTimestamps:00:00 Start02:19 Paper Bitcoin Summer05:25 Treasury company bull case11:27 Why now?15:12 How many companies can do this?20:22 IPO vs SPAC22:45 Why BTC & not other commodities?26:01 Market liquidity29:01 Marketing as asset34:04 Vibes Capital Markets39:46 Paper Bitcoin Maxi45:57 Nakamoto's future50:34 Amanda & Branden53:17 Wrap up-

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“I think this could be way bigger than the internet.” CoinFund's Seth Ginns describes the opportunity ahead for crypto, predicting the market cap could grow at least 10× in the next few years. In this in-depth conversation with Chris Perkins, Seth explains how Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are becoming Wall Street's bridge into crypto, unlocking staking yields, DeFi income, and permanent capital advantages ETFs can't match. He breaks down how DATs defend against NAV discounts with buybacks, cash reserves, and M&A, and why strong management teams are critical for success. You'll also hear why institutional flows, macro tailwinds, and a pro-crypto U.S. policy could power massive growth, how AI + crypto could spawn the next wave of DATs, and why a global M2 liquidity signal that leads Bitcoin's price by ~100 days has him bullish. Plus, Seth shares his vision for an on-chain equity market that could transform capital formation worldwide.  

Deepak Garg, CCO at M2, gives insights on what it takes to run a regulated digital asset platform in Abu Dhabi under FSRA oversight. From licensing and market abuse controls to Travel Rule compliance, DeFi risk management, and tax reporting readiness, this episode is packed with practical tips for compliance leaders.

Oregon and Washington should be havens for bitcoin miners, but red tape and a lack of curtailment programs are holding the states back. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Beau Turner, the CEO and co-founder of Abundant Mines, joins us to talk about Pacific Northwest Bitcoin mining. Oregon and Washington have some of America's lowest power rates thanks to abundant hydropower, but there's less mining in the region than you might think. Beau explains the barriers keeping hashrate from the PNW, 9.9MW capacity limits, Oregon's burgeoning curtailment programs, AI competition for power, and how early miners "poisoned the well" in 2018.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Oregon industrial power: 6-8¢/kWh• Pacific NW has 200-500MW mining capacity• BPA limits sites to 9.9MW blocks• 100% bonus depreciation now available• Texas has several gigawatts vs PNWTimestamps00;00;00;00 Start00;03;28;00 Starting Abundant Mines00;08;59;09 Pacific Northwest Mining00;11;24;24 Why not more PNW mining?00;16;34;12 Industry prospects00;19;50;29 Smaller is better in PNW00;22;27;28 Hydro generation00;24;20;29 Cleanspark00;24;49;26 Oregon curtailment00;28;30;23 Power purchase agreements00;32;09;29 Bitcoin is for Everyone00;34;05;21 Changes since the halving00;36;44;25 Depreciating equipment00;41;57;05 ASIC prices00;46;20;21 Peak US hashrate?00;51;30;23 Wrap up

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as U.S. inflation data for July came in mixed.U.S. inflation data for July came in mixed, with headline numbers better than forecast, but the core rate rising faster than expected. How will the result affect the Fed's decision on interest rates in September? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase.Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Cathie Wood.Follow the podcast here.ARK Invest founder, CEO and CIO Cathie Wood joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to explain how the rapid adoption of stablecoins is causing a shift in her famous $1.5 million bitcoin forecast. Plus, the personal journey that sparked her passion for economics, her unique investment philosophy, and the advice she would give to her younger self.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase.Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Spotlight” is produced by Sam Ewen, Jennifer Sanasie, Taylor Fleming and Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For episode 577 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Brendon Sedo, Contributor at Core DAO, the PoS layer for Bitcoin, enabling the first implementation of Self-Custodial Bitcoin staking while supporting a fully EVM-compatible BTCfi ecosystem. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:30) Who is Brendon Sedo?(3:38) Supporting Founders and their ventures(11:15) Can Bitcoin sustain DeFi?(15:38) Core DAO in 2025(19:13) Website, socials & community

Ran Hammer from Orbs joins Sam to break down how Layer 3 can give DeFi the same advanced execution tools as CeFi. He explains Orbs' role powering advanced orders, liquidity aggregation, and intent-based perpetuals for major DEXs — plus his take on the biggest problems in DeFi today and where Orbs is going next.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Intro & Ran's journey from tech lawyer to Orbs' business lead.[00:03:00] What “Layer 3” means: functionality beyond L1/L2 scaling.[00:05:00] Liquidity Hub: solving fragmented liquidity for DEXs.[00:09:00] Perpetual Hub Ultra: intent-based on-chain Perps with high leverage.[00:11:00] DTwap Protocol: advanced order types (Twap, DCA, limits) for DEXs.[00:13:00] Orbs' Delegated Proof-of-Stake network & execution design.[00:16:00] Biggest DeFi problem: fragmentation & poor UX.[00:18:00] Scaling challenge: expanding beyond DEXs.[00:21:00] View on aggregators, HyperLiquid, and new ecosystems.[00:28:00] What's next: stop-loss/take-profit orders, Perps expansion, chain upgrades, governance decentralization.[00:29:00] Partnerships, hiring, and upcoming events.Connecthttps://www.orbs.com/https://t.me/OrbsNetworkhttps://x.com/orbs_networkhttps://x.com/hammer86rDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, 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/

Ashley Sweren is the COO and CCO at Standard Crypto, a venture capital firm focused on crypto, Web3, blockchain, and DeFi.With institutional investing, we are all keenly focused on finding uncorrelated assets. But here's the catch: when you go beyond the fundamentals, things get interesting with diligence, operations and finding best in class service providers. To learn more about running a crypto fund, I sat down with Ashley to get her perspective. There are nuances with building, running and investing in an institutional quality product.Whether you are in operations, compliance, ODD or just curious - be sure to take a listen.   Learn More Follow Capital Allocators at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tseides⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access transcript with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)

In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, Paul Frambot, Co-Founder of Morpho, details how DeFi is transforming the financial industry by intersecting with fintech, shifting value to network users, and reshaping how lending protocols work. He outlines the evolution from early peer-to-peer lending to today's permissionless, immutable infrastructure, highlighting Morpho's product design, its approach to risk management, and specific use cases in institutional finance and global wallet integration. Discussions cover the role of risk managers, transparency benefits, the emergence of DeFi as backbone infrastructure for fintechs, and how platforms like Coinbase now use Morpho behind the scenes.Paul reflects on how Morpho enables global liquidity, allows businesses and individuals to create custom lending markets, and how DeFi's open competition leads to better rates and more efficient markets. The conversation wraps with thoughts on unsecured lending, the path to real-world financial product integration, and Morpho's long-term vision to become the foundational protocol for global financing.Chapters:00:00 Fintech disruption, DeFi's impact on infrastructure 01:21 Founding Morpho: backstory and protocol design 03:04 Pushing for permissionless, immutable protocol infrastructure 04:16 Institutional adoption, wallet integrations, and B2B use cases 07:01 Managing risk and collateral in open protocols 10:32 Shift in institutional engagement and business adoption 15:20 Native on-chain fund issuance, regulations, and international frameworks 17:04 Equity and securities as next steps for on-chain finance 19:03 Real-world example: Coinbase leveraging Morpho for global lending liquidity 20:28 End-to-end DeFi integrations: wallet abstraction and feature parity 22:26 Four core benefits when fintechs use DeFi as backend 24:07 Transparency, self-custody, and proof of reserves in DeFi 25:06 Institutional desire for infrastructure ownership—not just distribution 26:29 Competitive rates: DeFi vs. traditional finance lending 27:51 Barriers for banks: regulation, compliance, privacy, and operational hurdles 30:00 Privacy on-chain: transaction anonymity vs. amount privacy 32:29 How DeFi lending markets evolved: competition and network effects 34:00 Differing visions: Morpho as infrastructure vs. Aave as integrated bank 37:12 Market size: overcollateralized and undercollateralized lending potential 38:04 How DeFi could unlock unsecured credit 41:24 Under-collateralized lending, trust, and on-chain identity primitives 44:28 Morpho's long-term vision and the future of DeFi/fintech convergence

Gm! This week, Brandon Millman & Sam Rosenblum join the show to discuss what's next for Phantom. We deep dive into the state of Solana DeFi, the super-app vision, crypto's IPO window, growing through acquisition & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Brandon: https://x.com/BChillman Follow Sam: https://x.com/sjrosenblum Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:40) The State Of Solana DeFi (08:46) The SuperApp Vision (10:33) Katana Ad (11:31) Onchain Equities (14:57) Partnering With Hyperliquid (19:58) Owning The End User (24:00) Phantom's M&A Strategy (32:10) How To Make Successful Acquisitions (35:49) Katana Ad (36:48) Is Phantom Considering An IPO? (43:23) Phantom's Next Chapter (56:20) Advice For Founders -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

The latest price moves and insights with Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra, who is also the managing partner and CIO at Round13 Capital DAF, joins CoinDesk with his bullish outlook on the performance of bitcoin and ether in the next few years. Plus, he explains the "Saylor Effect" following recent institutional adoption of ether and the subsequent price boosts. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase.Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Olivia Santarelli, Gemini's Head of Marketing, breaks down how innovative campaigns and visionary storytelling drive long-term growth, simplify crypto adoption and redefine the future of finance.Olivia Santarelli, Gemini's Head of Marketing, has been building Gemini's marketing strategy for six years, helping transform the exchange from a small team into a major crypto brand. In this conversation, she breaks down Gemini's approach to marketing, from Guinness World Record-breaking drone shows to their "Revolution Needs Rules" campaign that welcomed regulation when others feared it. Santarelli discusses how Gemini focuses on educating mainstream users through products like their Bitcoin rewards credit card, competes with traditional finance companies entering crypto and builds lasting brand value beyond the typical hype cycles that dominate the industry.Links mentioned from the podcast: Gemini Ad Campaign: Go Where Dollars Won'tOlivia'sTwitterGemini WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDeskFrom our sponsor:Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. 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.-"Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as ether rallies over the weekend.Ether's rally over the weekend sent the second largest crypto to over $4,300, dragging bitcoin along to the $120,000 level. Plus, Strategy buys more BTC on the 5-year anniversary of their bitcoin treasury strategy and Harvard discloses $116 million in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase.Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from EthCC Cannes, this sponsored Edge of Show by Ammalgam brings together three trailblazers building the infrastructure for Web3's next leap forward. First, Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, shares how Polygon is tackling scalability, interoperability, and the drive toward a unified Web3 ecosystem. Next, Rebecca Liao From, Head of Ecosystem at Saga, reveals how Saga's chainlets are unlocking customizable, high-performance blockchain environments for developers worldwide. Finally, Jordan Jefferson, Founder of DogeOS, takes us inside the playful yet powerful vision for a meme-driven operating system that merges community culture with serious blockchain innovation.From cross-chain solutions to developer empowerment and the rise of niche blockchain platforms, this conversation offers a clear view of how the next internet is being built—right now.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insights from the cutting edge of technology!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

Gm! This week Miles Jennings and Eddy Lazzarin join Yano to dive into how a16z is approaching the current crypto landscape with a big focus on token design, designation, and how Founders can think pragmatically both along legal and engineering lines to execute their project.  -- 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 Eddy: https://x.com/eddylazzarinFollow Miles: https://x.com/milesjenningsFollow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitzFollow 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] -- 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. – Timestamps: (03:36) Progress In DC (05:42) Paul Atkins' Onchain Declaration (13:55) End of Foundation Era In Crypto (27:31) Ads (Skale, Katana) (29:02) DUNAs & BORGs (40:12) Defining Tokens (54:54) Ads (Skale, Katana) (56:25) Token Transparency & Classifications (01:07:29) When Fees? (01:15:55) Ads (LEDN) (01:16:57) Balancing PortCos (01:19:44) Common Founder FAQs — 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.

In this episode, we're joined by two of the three Kinetiq Co-founders, Omnia and Greenz, to discuss building a liquid staking protocol on Hyperliquid. They explain core differences from earlier LSTs, staking yields, institutional interest in iHYPE, and DeFi integrations like Pendle and Valantis. The episode also previews Launch, Kinetiq's “Exchange-as-a-Service” platform built on Hyperliquid's HIP-3 protocol.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Resources Introducing Launch by Kinetiq: https://x.com/kinetiq_xyz/status/1950912024084361595 0xResearch: How Should We Value Hyperliquid?: https://youtu.be/lyIgllXwhgs?feature=shared Bell Curve: Hyperliquid's Bold Vision for DeFi: https://youtu.be/xHGKv0Cx7ao?feature=shared -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more.  Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.  Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations.  To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast -- Accelerate your app development on Algorand with AlgoKit 3.0—now with native TypeScript and Python support, visual debugging, and seamless testing. Build, test, and deploy smarter with tools designed for speed and simplicity. Start building with AlgoKit today: https://algorand.co/algokit?utm_source=blockworkspodcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=algokit3&utm_id=algokit3&utm_term=algokit3 -- Follow Kinetiq: https://x.com/kinetiq_xyz Follow Greenz: https://x.com/greenbergz Follow Omnia: https://x.com/0xOmnia Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:02) What is Kinetiq? (5:21) Kinetiq vs the Field (9:39) Katana Ad (10:00) Offering Additional Yield (14:24) Market Interest in iHYPE (20:03) kHYPE Integrations (23:45) Katana Ad (24:17) What's Next For Kinetiq? (30:25) HIP-3s Impact (32:24) Ads (Marinade & Algorand) (33:25) Launch by Kinetiq (37:57) The Dedicated kHYPE AMM on Valantis (40:29) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Lex chats with Matthew Le Merle - CEO of Blockchain Coinvestors, a leading blockchain and AI fund-of-funds. He reflects on the limitations of large institutions in adopting disruptive technologies and why he chose to back innovators over incumbents, using stablecoins as an example of asymmetric value creation. Le Merle explains his evolution from angel investor to institutional LP, highlighting the benefits of leveraging top-tier venture capitalists' expertise in inefficient early-stage markets. He outlines the psychological challenges of venture investing, where failures appear early and outsized wins often take a decade, contrasting this with the faster liquidity but higher existential risk in token markets. Finally, he critiques institutional allocators for over-relying on efficient markets, under-allocating to venture despite its role in driving future value, and positions his strategy as fully committed to early-stage blockchain and AI as the highest-returning segments. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS:1. Innovation Threatens Incumbents, Benefits Disruptors: Major technological shifts, from the internet to blockchain and AI, create winners and losers. Incumbents often resist disruptive change because it threatens existing revenue models, while nimble startups and tech-first companies can rapidly capture new market opportunities.2. Venture Success Requires Navigating High Failure Rates: In early-stage investing, most portfolio companies will fail, often within the first 3–4 years. Returns are driven by a small number of outsized successes, usually via acquisitions rather than IPOs, requiring patience, resilience, and a disciplined investment strategy.3. Inefficient Markets Offer the Greatest Asymmetric Upside: Early-stage venture and emerging technologies like blockchain and AI are inefficient markets where superior access, insight, and execution can generate returns far above those available in traditional, efficient markets like public equities or bonds. TOPICSBlockchain Coinvestors, Band of Angels, AngelList, Blockchain Capital, Pantera, Sequoia, Andreessen, BlackRock, Fidelity, Blockchain, DeFi, Decentralized Finance, Investment, Venture Capital, Angel Investment, Fund of Funds ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

Crypto News: Ethereum breaks $4,000 and rallies to $4,300 setting up the Altcoin market for a major rally. Harvard endowment invests $116M into BlackRock Bitcoin ETF.Show Sponsor -

Jordi Visser is a macro investor with over 30 years of Wall Street experience. He also writes a Substack called “VisserLabs” and puts out investing YouTube videos. In this conversation we talk about bitcoin coming to 401k's, the lack of volatility, why ETH is performing well, what is going on at the Fed, how AI & GPT-5 will impact the economy, and how you can make more money. ===================== Independent Investor ConferenceMarkets are at all-time highs. Public equities are outperforming. And individual investors are driving it all. It's officially the rise of the retail investor. On September 12th in NYC, I'm hosting the Independent Investor Summit — a one-day event built exclusively for self-directed investors. We're bringing together some of the smartest public market investors I know for a full day of macro insights, market predictions, one-on-one fireside chats, and actionable investment ideas from each investor. This is going to be an absolute banger event. Join us if you like markets and think retail is two steps ahead of Wall Street.

Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm found guilty of operating unlicensed money transmitter. Meanwhile, Peter Thiel's fund raises $353M for surveillance-friendly stablecoin sidechain. Privacy devs criminalized while compliant chains get funded."Comply or Die" reality hitting crypto developers. Roman Storm of Tornado Cash was found guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmitter, while Samurai Wallet devs took plea deals. Meanwhile, Peter Thiel's Founders Fund raised $353M for Plasma - a fully compliant, surveillance-friendly stablecoin sidechain. We explore the stark contrast between privacy developers facing prison time and establishment players launching token sales with regulatory blessing.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• Roman Storm faces up to 5 years in prison• Samurai devs face $6.3M in fines each• Plasma raised $353M in oversubscribed round• Only 10% of Plasma tokens for public sale• 25% token allocation goes to investors• Legal defense funds were crowdfundedTimestamps:00:00 Start00:20 Is Peter Theil the Antichrist?03:25 Tornadocash18:39 Peter Theil goes ICO baby!-

CoinFund Founder and CEO Jake Brukhman joins CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie to reflect on the 10th anniversary of his company and look ahead to what's next. He discusses why institutional adoption is now a reality and how the "app chain thesis" is shaping the future of finance. Plus, he explores the reality of institutional adoption, the evolution of decentralized governance, and what it will take to onboard the next wave of users.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Vault is a morning show hosted on Twitter Spaces and YouTube Live on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11:30 am EST. The show focuses on multi-chain communities, emerging protocols, NFTFi, DeFi, Gaming, and, most importantly, collecting digital assets.Adam McBride: https://twitter.com/adamamcbrideJake Gallen: https://twitter.com/jakegallen_Chris Devitte: https://twitter.com/chris_devvEmblem Vault: https://twitter.com/EmblemVaultAgent Hustle: https://x.com/AgentHustleAIMigrate Fun: https://x.com/MigrateFun

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Annelise Osborne, Chief Business Officer at Kadena, former Wall Street executive, and author of From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance. Annelise brings more than two decades of leadership experience in finance, real estate, and digital assets, and she has spent her career bridging the worlds of institutional finance and emerging blockchain technology. Our conversation begins with her personal journey from commercial mortgage-backed securities to the frontlines of blockchain innovation. She shares how a regulatory task force invitation led her to deep-dive into ICOs back in 2017, sparking her fascination with the potential of blockchain to modernize financial markets. That curiosity eventually became a career shift, culminating in her work at Propellr, ARCA Labs, and now Kadena. We explore the key themes of her book, which seeks to break down the language barriers between “hoodies” (tech innovators) and “suits” (traditional finance professionals). Annelise makes the case for clear regulation, continuous education, and interoperability as the three essential pillars for mainstream blockchain adoption. She's candid about the misconceptions that persist in traditional finance and explains why payment solutions, tokenization, and back-office efficiencies are the practical entry points for institutions. Annelise also gives a behind-the-scenes look at Kadena's blockchain infrastructure, from its proof-of-work security model and low gas fees to its plans for EVM compatibility and Web2-like user experiences. She highlights real-world use cases in sports fan engagement, product lifecycle tracking, and on-chain lending, illustrating how DeFi and TradFi can merge under regulated frameworks. Throughout the discussion, one theme is constant: the importance of finding the right partners, speaking each other's language, and staying curious in a fast-changing industry. Whether you're a finance professional, a blockchain developer, or simply interested in where digital assets are headed, Annelise's insights offer a grounded yet forward-looking perspective on the future of finance.

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. With special guests: Avichal Garg, Managing Partner at Electric Capital, and Tomasz K. Stańczak, Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation. This week we get into one of the most pivotal moments in Ethereum's history — from the Tornado Cash verdict and its chilling implications for developers, to Wall Street's growing embrace of ETH through the launch of ETHZilla. The crew unpacks how this trial could redefine developer liability, why Ethereum's narrative is shifting toward institutional adoption, and what the next decade could look like for the world's most versatile blockchain. Whether you're here for the legal drama, the market moves, or the inside scoop from Ethereum's top builders and investors, this episode delivers the sharp analysis, big-picture context, and unfiltered hot takes you've come to expect from The Chopping Block. Show highlights

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A new executive order from President Trump is set to allow cryptocurrencies, private equity, and real estate in 401(k) retirement plans. What does this mean for BTC and your wallet? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.