Podcasts about Eth

This week, Tushar Jain & Pranav Kanade join the show to discuss the current state of markets. We deep dive into where are we in the cycle, where to allocate in 2026, how to value tokens, stablecoin chains & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Tushar: https://x.com/tushar_jain Follow Pranav: https://x.com/vaneckpk Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Follow the link below to grab your ticket, and use code EMPIRE200 to get $200 off your ticket! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:20) Where Are We In The Market Cycle? (06:35) Allocating In Crypto (16:12) Coinbase Ad (16:57) DAS Plug (17:22) How To Value Crypto Tokens (32:28) Investing In Apps vs L1s (38:10) Crypto Social & Stablecoin Chains (53:00) Investing In AI (59:40) Positioning In 2026 -- 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, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

On the latest Blockspace roundup, the gang cover's Block's 40% workforce reduction and our scoop that Magic Eden is quitting the Bitcoin and Ethereum NFT game. Get your tickets to OPNEXT 2026 before prices increase! Join us on April 16 in NYC for technical discussions, investor talks, and intimate conversation with the brightest minds in Bitcoin. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Charlie and Colin cover the Block's 40% workforce reduction and why the stock ripped 20% on the news. We also dive into the bitcoin mining conditions that are driving hashprice to all-time lows, Blockspace's scoop that Magic Eden is sunsetting its Bitcoin Ordinals marketplace, MARA's latest AI partnership, and the Terra/Luna lawsuit against Jane Street. Plus, Luxor's Michael San Miguel joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of the GPU market.  Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Block laid off 40% of its 10,000 employees. * Block stock surged 20% after the layoff news. * Bitcoin hash price hit an all-time low of $28. * Bitcoin difficulty adjusted upward by 14.73%. * Magic Eden is shutting down BTC and ETH marketplaces, multi-chain wallet * Bitdeer sold all its bitcoin; Cipher plans to sell its bitcoin in 2026 * MARA forms partnership with data center developer Starwood Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:33 Hashrate update via Luxor's Hashrate Index 09:29 Block lays off 40% of staff 16:37 Magic Eden shutting down 25:54 GPUs & compute 28:03 GPU vs ASIC complexity 29:04 Upgrading hardware 32:16 Finding a compute buyer 34:00 Powershell vs Neocloud 37:12 Compute still in price discovery mode 42:05 MARA earnings 45:20 CIPHER dumping bags 48:44 Jane Street is the new boogyman 59:34 Everyone's short MSTR

Vitalik outlines Ethereum's scaling roadmap. Robinhood Chain hits 10m transactions on testnet. Colossus introduces its stablecoin card network. And SBI Holdings introduces the JPYSC stablecoin. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/893 Are you running a treasury? You need liquidity but don't want to sell ETH? Get the lowest fixed rates to borrow against ETH and LSTs on Liquity V2 on liquity.org  Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

This week, we're back with another weekly roundup where we discuss the recent lawsuit filed by Terraform Labs against Jane Street. We then deep dive into Circle's earnings, Tether's investment in Whop, Robinhood's Venture fund & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire:https://x.com/theempirepod -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Follow the link below to grab your ticket, and use code EMPIRE200 to get $200 off your ticket! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:40) Terraform Labs Sues Jane Street (28:40) Coinbase Ad (29:24) DAS Plug (29:51) Circle Beats Earnings (39:32) Would You Rather Own Stripe or Circle? (46:10) Robinhood's Venture Fund  (56:04) Tether Invests $200M In Whop (01:19:37) Content of The Week -- 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, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Banking giant JPMorgan has expressed confidence in the crypto market returning to its previous highs. The bank said bullish sentiment could return to the market once the CLARITY Act is approved by legislators.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaulGuest: Tim Warren, Host of Investing BrozInvesting Broz Youtube ➜ ‪‪  @TimWarrenTrades  Follow on Twitter ➜  @timsta6753   00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital01:30 Inflation heating up04:45 Crypto Pointless05:30 Mike McGlone: Asset class broken07:00 Bitcoin Dominance10:00 No one knows the bottom12:00 CLARITY marks bottom?16:00 End of March18:00 Matt Hougan: META stablecoin overlooked19:30 ETH bottom $1200-$1400?21:00 LIGHTNING ROUND27:00 Netflix#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Surprise Weekend Rally?

Gabriel Shapiro is a top legal expert in cryptoassets and tokenization, who is now Founder of MetaLeX, where he's building onchain legal entities and tokenized securities infrastructure.We dig into Vitalik's recent tweet about refocusing on Ethereum L1 scaling, why Ethereum's commitment to maximum decentralization matters, and the evolution of L2s. Then Gabriel dives into why you don't actually own your stock and how that figures into the emerging RWA sector. We explore why this system exists, why most RWA tokenization recreates the same broken intermediaries, and how MetaLeX is building true ownership onchain.In this episode, we cover:+ Why Ethereum is refocusing on L1 scaling and what it means for L2s+ The Cede & Co revelation: how stock ownership actually works+ Three tokenization philosophies (and why most recreate the problem)+ BORGs: Cybernetic organizations that merge legal entities with smart contracts+ Unbreachable legal agreements using private keys as legal authority+ How MetaLeX replaces Carta + AngelList + DocuSign atomically+ AI agents spinning up their own companies with legal personhood------

Vitalik outlines Ethereum's Post-Quantum roadmap. Ethereum researchers introduce the leanSig signature scheme. Alchemy releases crypto APIs for agents. And Brevis reduces RTP costs on its ZKVM. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/892 Borrow against ETH at the lowest fixed rates in DeFi. Liquity V2 lets you use ETH as collateral to mint BOLD, the Ethereum native dollar. Learn more at liquity.org Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Crypto News: Bitcoin and altcoins see upside in price as Terraform sues Jane Street and market manipulation gets exposed. Ethereum unveils new 'Strawmap' roadmap adding private ETH transactions, quantum-proof security, and massive L2 scaling. Tether invests $200 million in digital marketplace Whop to expand stablecoin payments.Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

We discuss the latest AI productivity disruptions, market reactions to the Citrini piece, NVIDIA earnings, and why capital keeps rotating away from software toward real assets, energy, and commodities. We also explore volatility, policy distortions, and signs of economic reacceleration. Enjoy! — Follow Tyler: https://x.com/Tyler_Neville_ Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://x.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://x.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC March 24-26th! Use code FORWARD200 for $200 OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 __ Weekly Roundup Charts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QhmyPwzHfE0pzkjIWOxHtvUolJptQPUr/view?usp=sharing — Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders, largest funds and most influential players in crypto, and then act on that information. Sign up to Arkham: https://auth.arkm.com/register?ref=blockworks Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions will be excluded from onboarding. — Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:29) AI Boom or Apocalypse (11:10) NVDA Earnings & Dutch Disease (15:30) Software's Rerating & CapEx Winners/Losers (26:06) Are We the Horses? (29:44) Ads (Coinbase, Arkham) (31:25) Signs of Economic Reacceleration (40:36) Currencies & Vol Control (45:12) Gold, AI, Space, Hockey (48:33) Housing Market & Homebuilders (52:49) Boomer Roasting — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, sed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #macro #investing #markets #stocks #stockmarket

In this Crypto Town Hall episode, host Scott discusses Bitcoin's consolidation around $66K amid extreme fear signals, potential bottoming processes, and macro uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and tariffs. The panel debates Vitalik's ETH sales, Ethereum Foundation austerity, Meta's stablecoin comeback plans, Kraken's 24/7 tokenized stock perps, and the rise of financial nihilism via prediction markets potentially reducing altcoin speculation. Guests explore whether stablecoins extend U.S. dollar dominance (kicking the fiat can down the road) or accelerate global currency erosion, while affirming Bitcoin's long-term store-of-value narrative despite current bearish sentiment and lack of clear catalysts.

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart discusses the $9 billion crypto ETF exodus, the spaghetti cannon approach to new ETF launches, and why the great sector rotation into energy, materials, and industrials creates the perfect environment for active managers while AI steals crypto's speculative thunder. We also dig into the risks of levered and covered call ETFs, index rebalancing, and more. Enjoy! __ Follow James: https://x.com/JSeyff Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC March 24-26th! Use code FORWARD200 for $200 OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 __ Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG — Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:25) What Happened To Crypto? (06:18) The Basis Trade (08:12) The Evolving ETF Landscape (12:48) Onboarding Institutions & Tokenization (17:47) Global Access To ETFs (20:09) Top Holders & Sellers And AI Competition (25:35) Ads (Coinbase) (26:28) Levered & Covered Call ETFs (31:00) Index Inclusions & Rebalancing (35:00) Massive Dispersion & ETF Rotations (41:07) Private Credit & Equity (45:30) Final Thoughts __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #macro #investing #markets #stocks #stockmarket

After days of panic selling and extreme fear, the crypto market has suddenly flipped green.~This episode is sponsored by BTCC~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCCGuest: Gareth Soloway Chief Market Strategist of InTheMoneyStocks.comJoin Gareth's Stock & Crypto course using our link! ➜ https://www.verifiedinvestingeducation.com/paulbarron00:00 Intro00:20 Sponsor: BTCC00:50 Gareth: Low is not in01:30 What happens first?03:00 $85K vs $80K04:30 State of the Union05:15 Trump's first year in office06:50 Bloomberg: Jamie Dimon sees dumb things happening09:10 S&P crash catalyst?10:30 S&P analysis13:30 ETH analysis15:20 Tokenization narrative16:15 ETH or SOL right now?17:45 BMNR analysis19:15 SUI analysis20:30 AVAX analysis21:40 XRP analysis23:00 Crypto Summit#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum~Epic Surge Incoming?

The Ethereum Foundation begins staking ETH. ETH2030 is introduced as an experimental Ethereum client. L2Beat releases an interop dashboard. And Uniswap publishes a proposal to expand the protocol fee. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/890 Are you running a treasury? You need liquidity but don't want to sell ETH? Get the lowest fixed rates to borrow against ETH and LSTs on Liquity V2 on liquity.org  Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.  

The Ethereum Foundation announces its DeFi team. BGD Labs leaves the Aave DAO. The EF Protocol Support team launches a resource site. And Bankr hits $100m in volume on Uniswap V4. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/889 Borrow against ETH at the lowest fixed rates in DeFi. Liquity V2 lets you use ETH as collateral to mint BOLD, the Ethereum native dollar. Learn more at liquity.org Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

This week, Bryan Pellegrino and Raz Zarick from LayerZero join the show to discuss Zero, the 100x breakthrough in blockchain architecture. We deep dive into the Zero origin story, the roadmap for 2026, LayerZero's ultimate vision, how to build a moat in crypto, hiring top talent and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Bryan: https://x.com/PrimordialAA Follow Raz: https://x.com/ryanzarick Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Follow the link below to grab your ticket, and use code EMPIRE200 to get $200 off your ticket! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:53) The Zero Origin Story (13:55) Zero's 100x Breakthrough (22:10) Achieving 2 Million TPS (32:29) Coinbase Ad (33:14) DAS Plug (33:40) How To Build A Moat In Crypto? (48:05) LayerZero's Ultimate Vision (57:37) The Impact of AI (01:06:25) Zero's Roadmap In 2026 -- 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, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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This week, we're fresh off the inaugural TG Macro Conference in Nashville, unpacking all the biggest takeaways ranging from commodity cycles, gold, miners, oil, rates, and market psychology. We also reflect on trading lessons, risk management, and why in-person macro communities matter more than ever. Enjoy! — Follow Tony: https://x.com/TgMacro Follow Jared: https://x.com/dailydirtnap Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow Felix: https://twitter.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC March 24-26th! Use code FORWARD200 for $200 OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 — Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG — Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:42) Inaugural TG Macro Conference (08:27) Demographics, Debt & Hard Lessons (12:18) Oil, Commodities, Miners (18:54) Gold, Energy & Commodity Cycles (24:21) Rates, Bonds & Global Markets (26:28) Ads (Coinbase) (27:21) Warsh, Yields, Bull Markets (33:09) Market Psychology & Bull Case For America (41:08) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #macro #investing #markets #stocks #stockmarket

This week, we're back with another weekly roundup where Rob walks us through Dragonfly's most recent $650M raise. We deep dive into the state of crypto VC, what allocators look for when deploying into crypto, whether tokens are investable in 2026, if Base will launch a token, and more. Enjoy. -- Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire:https://x.com/theempirepod -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Follow the link below to grab your ticket, and use code EMPIRE200 to get $200 off your ticket! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:47) Inside Dragonfly's $650m Raise (10:57) The State of Crypto VC (30:19) Coinbase Ad (31:03) DAS Plug (31:28) Are Tokens Investable? (40:54) Will Base Launch A Token? (45:23) Hyperliquid's Policy Center (48:55) Content of The Week -- 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, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Quand on pense aux distributeurs automatiques, on imagine des machines modernes, pleines d'électronique, de capteurs et d'écrans. Pourtant, le tout premier distributeur automatique connu de l'Histoire a été inventé… il y a près de 2 000 ans, dans l'Antiquité.Son inventeur s'appelait Héron d'Alexandrie. Ingénieur, mathématicien et génial bricoleur du Ier siècle après Jésus-Christ, il vivait à Alexandrie, l'un des plus grands centres scientifiques du monde antique. Héron est célèbre pour ses travaux sur la mécanique, l'air comprimé, la vapeur… et pour une invention étonnamment familière : une machine qui fonctionne à la pièce.Le contexte est religieux.Dans certains temples, les fidèles venaient chercher de l'eau sacrée pour les rituels. Problème : si l'eau coulait librement, certains se servaient excessivement. Héron imagine alors un système simple et ingénieux pour réguler l'accès.Le principe est purement mécanique. Lorsqu'un fidèle insère une pièce de monnaie, celle-ci tombe sur une petite balance située à l'intérieur de la machine. Sous le poids de la pièce, la balance bascule et actionne un piston relié à un réservoir d'eau. Le piston s'abaisse, un robinet s'ouvre, et une quantité précise d'eau s'écoule.Quand la pièce glisse et tombe hors de la balance, le mécanisme revient à sa position initiale. Le robinet se ferme. Pour obtenir à nouveau de l'eau, il faut insérer… une nouvelle pièce.Autrement dit, tous les éléments fondamentaux d'un distributeur automatique sont déjà là :– un paiement– un mécanisme de déclenchement– une distribution contrôlée– et un retour automatique à l'état de reposPourquoi une telle invention n'a-t-elle pas révolutionné l'économie antique ?Parce que l'objectif n'était pas commercial, mais symbolique et pratique. Il s'agissait de maintenir l'ordre dans les temples, pas de vendre à grande échelle. De plus, l'Antiquité disposait d'une main-d'œuvre abondante et peu coûteuse, ce qui limitait l'intérêt économique de l'automatisation.Ce distributeur antique n'en reste pas moins une preuve fascinante : bien avant l'électricité et l'informatique, les Anciens avaient déjà compris comment faire payer pour obtenir un service sans intermédiaire humain.En résumé, si le premier distributeur automatique date de 2 000 ans, c'est parce que le besoin — contrôler l'accès à une ressource — est aussi ancien que la civilisation elle-même. Et Héron d'Alexandrie avait simplement… quelques siècles d'avance. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, Lex chats to Joseph Chalom, CEO of SharpLink, a Nasdaq-listed leader in digital asset treasury management focused on Ethereum. Joseph shares his journey from BlackRock and the Aladdin platform to pioneering digital asset strategies, including staking and tokenization. The discussion explores the evolution of fintech, the integration of crypto into institutional finance, and the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) and AI-powered financial agents.  Joseph highlights SharpLink approach to making Ether productive for investors and the growing institutional adoption of blockchain technologies. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS: SharpLink's scale and “productivity” pitch for ETH We hear that SharpLink (Nasdaq listed since July 2025) has raised a little over $3B in equity, holds ~$3B of ETH, and claims it stakes nearly 100% of its ether—framing itself as a public equities “one click” way to get both ETH upside and yield. A rare behind the scenes look at BlackRock's crypto playbook We get specifics on how BlackRock approached digital assets through three pillars—Circle/USDC reserves, the Coinbase integration (announced Aug 4, 2022) to make crypto trading “boring” for institutions, and tokenization via BUIDL on Ethereum with Securitize, which he calls the largest tokenized fund. The next wave thesis AI agents + Ethereum rails Chalom argues the underestimated unlock is autonomous AI agents using Ethereum for programmable settlement, continuously reallocating capital across staking, lending, liquidity, and DeFi while monitoring smart contract risk—replacing manual “yield farming” with always on optimization. TOPICS Sharplink, BlackRock, FutureAdvisor, Ethereum, ETH, Buidl, Aladdin, digital assets, treasury management, decentralized finance, tokenization, Bitcoin, AI, AI Agents, Roboadvisors, Autonomous Agents   ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump does not have the legal authority to impose sweeping global tariffs without congressional approval, upending one of his key policies and issuing a rare constraint on his attempts to expand presidential powers.Guest: Evan AldoEvan Aldo Youtube Channel ➜ https://bit.ly/EvanAldo20% off Evan Aldo Course ➜ https://bit.ly/EvanCourse ➜  Use code "paulbarron"~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 Intro00:20 Sponsor: Tangem02:00 Tariffs are going to be a mess04:00 Bitcoin analysis06:00 CLARITY marks bottom?06:30 Tariff removal better for economy?08:20 Bloomberg: What this means for stocks09:30 Tom Lee: Too much chaos can kill stocks and crypto11:00 Has gold topped?12:20 Ethereum: $1K ETH incoming?14:20 BMNR analysis15:45 ETH vs BMNR16:45 AAVE analysis19:00 SOL $50?21:00 AVAX analysis22:30 Outro#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum~Tariff Chaos OVER!?

Mike Silagadze is the CoFounder and CEO of ether.fi.Ether.fi is building crypto's own Revolut, a fully integrated banking experience that's self-custodial, with lower fees and higher rewards than traditional fintech. In Q4 2025, ether.fi Cash hit $126M in card spending, up 160% quarter over quarter, making it the largest non-custodial crypto card.Mike breaks down the business model (Stake, Liquid, Cash), how they survived October 10th with zero liquidations, and why 2026 is the year they go mainstream.In this episode, we cover:+ How Cash revenue is diversifying the business beyond ETH exposure+ Why they're not another DeFi casino+ $50M revenue in 2025, forecasting $100M+ in 2026+ Token holder rights and why value accrual must be enshrined+ Tokenized stocks and gold coming in March 2026------

FOCIL is scheduled for inclusion in Hegotá. Uniswap launches a developer platform. Payy Network launches its stablecoin-focused L2. And Compound will launch Compound V4 on Base. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/887 Are you running a treasury? You need liquidity but don't want to sell ETH? Get the lowest fixed rates to borrow against ETH and LSTs on Liquity V2 on liquity.org  Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Ein Internet ohne anonyme Kommentare: Das wünscht sich Friedrich Merz. Der deutsche Bundeskanzler fordert eine Klarnamenpflicht, um gegen Online-Hetze vorzugehen. Auch in der Schweiz läuft die Debatte. Doch was bringt eine Klarnamenpflicht? Nicht viel, sagt die Soziologin Katja Rost. Weitere Themen: · Die griechische Regierung will abgelehnte Asylsuchende in Abschiebezentren unterbringen – ausserhalb der EU, in einem Drittstaat in Afrika. Die freie Journalistin Rodothea Seralidou erklärt, warum. · Die führenden Köpfe der KI-Branche treffen sich diese Woche im indischen Neu-Delhi: Nicht weniger als 250'000 Menschen nehmen dort am "AI Impact Summit" teil - einem der grössten KI-Treffen der Welt. Mit dabei sind Spitzenkräfte von Open AI, Google, Microsoft, Meta – und Alexander Ilic, Geschäftsführer des KI-Kompetenzzentrums der ETH Zürich. Er erklärt, was sich die ETH von diesem Treffen erhofft. · Die Schattenbibliothek Anna's Archive hat Songs von Spotify geklaut, im grossen Stil. Fast drei Millionen Songs hat die Gruppe hinter der Website kopiert und kostenlos ins Internet gestellt. Spotify lässt das nicht auf sich sitzen und hat Anna's Archive auf 13 Billionen US-Dollar verklagt. Musikredaktorin Gisela Feuz rollt den Fall auf.

Another round of cryptocurrency market structure bill negotiations is underway at the White House between a small group of banking and digital asset representatives. Odds that the Clarity Act passes before June briefly shot up to 85% on the prediction markets platform Kalshi early Thursday, as industry leaders say a deal is close. 00:00 Intro00:20 CLARITY odds spike01:20 CLARITY marks bottom?02:00 Tom Lee: NVIDIA can mark the bottom03:50 ETH nearing capitulation levels04:30 Fear and greed04:50 Bitcoin going to zero05:20 Iran escalation05:50 Tariff deficit surplus?06:20 CNBC: respond to Hassets Fed study comment08:20 No job growth09:10 WLFI x Securitize10:30 Eric and Don admit corruption12:10 Wealth divide is accelerating13:10 Dominoes are falling#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~CLARITY Crossroads

The EF publishes Ethereum Protocol Priorities for 2026. Base moves from the OP Stack. OpenAI introduces EVM Bench. And Privacy Pools supports the BOLD stablecoin. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/886 Borrow against ETH at the lowest fixed rates in DeFi. Liquity V2 lets you use ETH as collateral to mint BOLD, the Ethereum native dollar. Learn more at liquity.org Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

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Ethereum is at a massive crossroads. After the latest market moves, everyone is asking the same question: Should you sell your ETH now, or is this the ultimate "buy the dip" opportunity?

Insurance is a multi-trillion dollar industry. Yet in crypto, real protection is still rare.In this episode, I sit down with Ralf Taner from Nexus Mutual at the Digital Asset Forum in London. We unpack how on-chain insurance actually works. Why it matters more than ever. And how Nexus has already underwritten over $6.5 billion in risk.We talk about DeFi exploits. Exchange bankruptcies. Institutional adoption. The rise of vaults. And even kidnap and ransom cover for crypto founders.If you are building, investing, or allocating capital in Web3, this episode is for you.Key Learnings (With Timestamps)00:00 – The Big OpportunityInsurance is a multi-trillion dollar industry.Crypto still has very few serious providers.02:46 – What Nexus Mutual Actually IsThe first and leading on-chain insurance alternative.Think “Lloyd's of London” but on blockchain.Members underwrite risk and earn yield.04:34 – $6.5B Underwritten & Real Claims PaidOver $6.5 billion in notional coverage.Tens of millions paid out in claims.Real examples during exchange failures.08:30 – Complex Claims Like EulerWhy insurance isn't fully automated.Handling exploits where funds are later recovered.Preventing double payouts.12:04 – 2026: The Year of VaultsInstitutional demand for DeFi yield.Embedded insurance inside vaults.Reducing friction for LPs.15:04 – Scaling CapacityPlans for regulated structures (Bermuda/Cayman).Reinsurance via restaking platforms.Building second-loss capital layers.18:28 – Kidnap & Ransom for Crypto ExecutivesTriggered by real-world attacks.Tailored for crypto whales and founders.Pay premiums in ETH, BTC, or stables.21:44 – Come Before You Get HackedEngage at testnet stage.Risk modeling and pricing transparency.Creating new cover types based on demand.Connect with Nexus About: Founded in 2019, Nexus Mutual is the first crypto insurance alternative. Having covered more than $6.5 billion worth of digital assets while paying out $10s millions in valid claims, Nexus Mutual is the largest and most trusted underwriter for crypto risk. A true pioneer in the space, Nexus Mutual wrote the whitepaper for decentralized insurance alternative solutions. Since then, they have gone on to help thousands of people, protocols and institutions protect their digital assets against smart contract hacks and more. You're Covered with Nexus MutualX: @NexusMutualWebsite: nexusmutual.iohttps://nexusmutual.io/blogDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on ApplePodcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

The World Uncertainty Index (WUI) hit a new all-time high (ATH) and surpassed levels previously seen during the Sep. 11 attacks in 2001, the Iraq War in 2003, the global financial crisis in 2008, and the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:45 Peak uncertainty01:30 Fear and greed02:00 Iran FUD02:30 CLARITY uncertainty03:30 Democratic seats05:30 CFTC: see you in court06:00 IPO season collapse06:40 Tom Lee: ETH low soon07:42 Tom Lee: BMNR vs ETH08:30 Bitmine goal09:00 Tom Lee: Bitmine can set the bottom09:50 BMNR signal to watch10:30 ETH is the Mega Trend11:15 World LibertyFi event12:00 DTCC12:35 Boomer bottom signal13:15 Outro#Bitcoin #Crypto #Ethereum~Peak Uncertainty Reached?

Leo Lanza is a well known Ethereum investor and content creator.Markets are panicking. ETH is down 50% from its all-time high. Sentiment across all crypto markets is at multi-year lows. But Leo remains steadfast.He breaks down why Ethereum can't be replicated, why the four-year cycle is breaking, and how the CLARITY Act could be crypto's biggest catalyst ever. He explains why ETH is valued like gold or oil, not a tech stock, and walks through the math behind his $80,000 price target.In this episode, we cover:+ Why Ethereum is like Netflix replacing Blockbuster+ His $80,000 ETH thesis+ Why the CLARITY Act changes everything for institutional adoption+ L2s as Ethereum's weapon for distribution and growth+ What could break Leo's bull case------

Thomas Hunt ( https://www.twitter.com/madbitcoins)THIS WEEK:  Standard Chartered sees bitcoin (BTC) sliding to $50,000, ether (ETH) to $1,400 before recoveryhttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/12/standard-chartered-sees-bitcoin-sliding-to-usd50-000-ether-to-usd1-400-before-recoveryA bitcoin blunder for the ages: $40 billion accidentally given awayhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/a-bitcoin-blunder-for-the-ages-40-billion-accidentally-given-away/ar-AA1W37pjCoinbase shares slip as CEO Armstrong's stock sales top $500 million in nine months | The Blockhttps://www.theblock.co/post/389574/coinbase-shares-slip-as-ceo-armstrongs-stock-sales-top-500-million-in-nine-monthsCoinbase's CEO Has Lost $10 Billion in Net Worth in 7 Monthshttps://www.inc.com/brian-contreras/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-lost-10-billion-net-worth-crypto-crash-bitcoin/91301170Coinbase Is Buying the Dip in Bitcoin. Some Experts Expect More 'Price Downside' Aheadhttps://www.investopedia.com/coinbase-is-buying-the-dip-in-bitcoin-some-experts-expect-more-price-downside-ahead-coin-btc-11906251Coinbase Reports Q4 Miss With $667 Million Loss Amid Bitcoin Retreat - Decrypthttps://decrypt.co/357925/coinbase-q4-miss-667-million-loss-bitcoin-retreatSouth Korean police lose seized bitcoin held in cold wallet since 2021 | The Blockhttps://www.theblock.co/post/389783/south-korean-police-loses-seized-bitcoinBinance completes $1 billion shift of stablecoin reserves into bitcoin (BTC)https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/12/binance-converts-its-usd1-billion-safu-fund-into-15-000-btcEl Salvador's Bitcoin Conviction Now Carries a $300 Million Price Taghttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/el-salvador-bitcoin-conviction-now-050247727.htmlConviction over speculation: The long game for Bitcoin and crypto beginshttps://www.21shares.com/en-eu/research/conviction-over-speculation-the-long-game-for-bitcoin-and-crypto-beginsMicroStrategy Stock Price Jumps 33%— What's Next For MSTR?https://beincrypto.com/microstrategy-stock-price-analysis-bitcoin-earnings/'If People in the Rest of the World Knew What I Know': MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor's Viral Message About MSTR Stock and Bitcoin to $10 Millionhttps://www.barchart.com/story/news/142978/if-people-in-the-rest-of-the-world-knew-what-i-know-microstrategy-s-michael-saylor-s-viral-message-about-mstr-stock-and-bitcoin-to-10-million__________________________________________________________________________________World Crypto Network https://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/On This Day in World Crypto Network Historyhttps://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/onthisday/---------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channelhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCR9gdpWisRwnk_k23GsHf

In this episode, we explore AI's role in the recent cross-asset sell off and talk about what levels to watch on bitcoin in this mostly technically driven market. Negative gamma near the $60-70k zone may exacerbate downside moves, while positive gamma closer to $85-90k levels may pin price action to the upside.  Indeed, despite Strategy (MSTR) buying BTC and Bitmine buying ETH over the last week, the price action largely continues to look lackluster. We talk about why this and other factors have contributed to our decision to change our market outlook from cautiously optimistic to neutral in 1Q26. We also discuss Vitalik Buterin's recent write up on the future of Ethereum Layer-2 networks.Speakers:David Duong, CFA - Global Head of Investment Research (X: DavidDuong)Colin Basco - Research Associate (X: colin_basco) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Brett DiNovi and Lei Yang join the show to discuss the path forward for L2s. We deep dive into why we need L2s, MegaETH's 2026 roadmap, how to build a successful ecosystem, lessons learned from building MegaETH, and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Brett: https://x.com/bread_ Follow Lei: https://x.com/yangl1996 Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Follow the link below to grab your ticket, and use code EMPIRE200 to get $200 off your ticket! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:57) Vitalik's Post On L2s (05:30) Do We Need L2s? (11:52) What's MegaETHs Moat? (29:00) Ethereum's Security Value (33:53) Coinbase Ad (34:38) DAS plug (35:03) Value Accrual & What's Next For MegaETH? (51:49) How To Build An Ecosystem? (1:09:14) Lessons Learned From Building MegaETH -- 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, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Outline00:00 - Intro02:55 - Brachistochrone problem20:52 - Beginning of the calculus of variations32:00 - Principle of least action42:37 - Maximum principle1:02:35 - Dynamic programming1:11:12 - Linear quadratic control1:16:37 - Beyond optimal control: games, nonsmooth analysis, MPC, RL1:28:40 - OutroLinks300 years of optimal control: https://tinyurl.com/2s3t8se4Brachistochrone: https://tinyurl.com/mwmv38ewActa Eruditorum, 1696: https://tinyurl.com/55yf5v49Acta Eruditorum, 1697: https://tinyurl.com/2a7msaajBernoulli family: https://tinyurl.com/y2vx2xdnLeibniz–Newton calculus controversy: https://tinyurl.com/3974fdhdCalculus of variations: https://tinyurl.com/3vvz8tufBeginning of the Calculus of Variations: https://tinyurl.com/mv6btxfnLagrangian mechanics: https://tinyurl.com/ycx5fv46Euler–Lagrange equation: https://tinyurl.com/53yybvyxHamiltonian mechanics: https://tinyurl.com/yfrd8zhzHamilton–Jacobi equation: https://tinyurl.com/46m9cuvsPontryagin: https://tinyurl.com/35ehxnexPontryagin's autobiography:  https://ega-math.narod.ru/LSP/book.htmDiscovery of the Maximum Principle: https://tinyurl.com/3s43nv4tMaximum Principle: https://tinyurl.com/4f7352t4Goddard problem: https://tinyurl.com/5n8swp2mHamilton–Jacobi–Bellman equation: https://tinyurl.com/4uemn5y4Kalman filter: https://tinyurl.com/39zx5yryClarke: https://tinyurl.com/yj2tzcjbMPC: https://tinyurl.com/4sf5pzvy RL: https://tinyurl.com/ee5ne7szAlphaGo: https://tinyurl.com/ydrf8jscSupport the showPodcast infoPodcast website: https://www.incontrolpodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n84j85jSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/4rwztj3cRSS: https://tinyurl.com/yc2fcv4yYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/bdbvhsj6Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/3z24yr43Twitter: https://twitter.com/IncontrolPInstagram: https://tinyurl.com/35cu4kr4Acknowledgments and sponsorsThis episode was supported by the National Centre of Competence in Research on «Dependable, ubiquitous automation» and the IFAC Activity fund. The podcast benefits from the help of an incredibly talented and passionate team. Special thanks to L. Seward, E. Cahard, F. Banis, F. Dörfler, J. Lygeros, ETH studio and mirrorlake . Music was composed by A New Element.

Ethereum's RWA marketcap hits $15 billion. Stani Kulechov proposes that Aave support abundance assets. The Ethereum Foundation Partners with PolyU. And Harvard's endowment adds ETH exposure. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/884 Earn 10% real yield on your dollars, fully onchain. Hold $BOLD, the only decentralized stablecoin rated A- by stablecoin agency, Bluechip. No vaults, no middlemen, no RWAs. Learn more on liquity.org/earn Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

In this episode, host Friederike Ernst is joined by Michael Svoboda, CEO of Liquid AG, to discuss Liquity V2 and the launch of the BOLD stablecoin. Michael explains how Liquity maintains a governance-free, immutable architecture to provide "sovereign dollars" that are not dependent on human committees or centralized backstops. He introduces user-set interest rates, a novel DeFi primitive where borrowers determine their own rates to balance their cost of capital against the risk of being redeemed by stablecoin holders. They explore the technical mechanics of the BOLD stablecoin, its multi-collateral backing of ETH and LSTs, and why the protocol funnels 100% of fees directly to users rather than extracting rent. Michael also shares his analogy of crypto-native stablecoins as "electric engines" that offer a fundamentally different risk profile from traditional banking rails. Finally, the conversation dives into the impact of global regulations like MiCA and why the future of finance belongs to peer-to-peer credit markets.Topics00:00 Intro & Context04:15 Why Banking is Under Pressure09:30 From V1 to Liquity V215:00 User-Set Rates Explained21:45 Redemptions & Peg Stability27:10 Collateral Risk: ETH & LSTs35:20 Cefi vs. Defi Risk Spectrum42:15 Is Immutability Dogmatic?49:00 Revenue Distribution & Self-Sustainability55:30 Non-USD Stables & Global ShiftsLinksMichael on X: https://x.com/svobodamichaelLiquity: https://www.liquity.org/Bluechip: https://bluechip.org/Lido: https://lido.fi/stvaults?mtm_campaign=epicenterSponsors: Lido V3 introduces stVaults: modular staking infrastructure that lets builders and institutions deploy custom staking vaults, while staying anchored to stETH as a shared liquidity layer. Get started building with Lido V3 today: https://lido.fi/stvaults?mtm_campaign=epicenter

Crypto feels cooked in 2026, and the Super Bowl proves it. Ryan and David unpack Coinbase's Backstreet Boys rug pull ad and what it reveals about crypto's collapsed public narrative. Then they dig into the brutal selloff, why IBIT's record volume hints at forced TradFi liquidation, and what Polymarket is pricing for Bitcoin under $50K. From Robinhood's prediction markets exploding into a real revenue engine to the political fight over who regulates “gambling vs markets,” the thesis is clear: finance is the only use case still scaling. Plus: LayerZero's new “world computer” L1, MegaETH and Aztec's bear market launch playbook, Vitalik finally calling ETH a store of value, ENS staying on L1, BlackRock bringing BUIDL to Uniswap, and the weirdest loose end of all, SBF's missing tungsten cube. ---

This week, Rebecca Rettig joins the show to discuss the latest happening in Washington and what it means for crypto. We deep dive into the Clarity act, how to regulate prediction markets, who's crypto's enemy now, the state of crypto VC, LayerZero's Zero announcement and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Rebecca: https://x.com/RebeccaRettig1 Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod -- Referenced In The Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/67w8irQ06j6ZH38FsXSShf?si=5633bb7bb6a248b9&nd=1&dlsi=d7d519562e884e70 -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire -- Timestsamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:57) The State of Crypto Policy In DC (27:24) Coinbase Ad (28:08) Das Plug (28:34) Prediction Markets (36:50) Who's Crypto's Enemy Now? (52:35) The State of Crypto VC (01:01:15) LayerZero's Zero Announcement (01:13:01) Content of The Week -- 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, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, we break down evidence of a quiet Main Street re-acceleration, exploding market dispersion, AI-driven shifts in correlations, why passive strategies are being disrupted, and where capital is rotating across real assets, rates, and global markets. Enjoy! — FollowTyler: https://x.com/Tyler_Neville_ Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow Felix: https://twitter.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC March 24-26th! Use code FORWARD200 for $200 OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 __ Weekly Roundup Charts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19aYbTDngy8hRXMYUNNxZId3oM8AsfBjv/view?usp=sharing — Grayscale offers more than 30 different crypto investment products. Explore the full suite at grayscale.com. Invest in your share of the future. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal. https://www.grayscale.com/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=paid-other&utm_campaign=brand&utm_id=&utm_term=&utm_content=audio-forwardguidance Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG — Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 05:28 Main Street Re-Accelerating? 12:23 Ads (Grayscale) 13:04 AI CapEx Is Breaking Correlations (RIP Passive?) 19:55 Exploding Dispersion & Capital Rotation Plays 23:32 Retail vs Hedge Funds: Who's Crowded? 32:08 Ads (Grayscale, Coinbase) 33:43 Crowded Trades & Atoms vs Bits 39:50 AI Bottlenecks & Real Asset Rotation 50:02 Bitcoin, Crypto & Risk Appetite Check — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #macro #investing #markets #stocks #stockmarket

Send a textSelling crypto to fund life decisions can feel like cutting off future upside. We sat down with Tobias van Amstel, co-founder and CEO of Altitude, to unpack a smarter path: borrowing against assets like BTC and ETH so you can unlock liquidity while staying exposed to growth. From mortgages to market mechanics, we translate DeFi lending into simple mental models that make sense for founders, marketers, and anyone curious about finance that serves real needs.We start with what's broken in traditional lending: banks love your salary but struggle to lend against diverse assets. Tobias explains how on-chain collateral changes that dynamic, turning selling into a choice and letting both large funds and everyday savers access the same lending rails. We dive into trust signals that matter—transparent rules and reserves, audited code with real uptime, and teams that stand behind their products—so you can spot red flags before you click “borrow.”Then we decode yield. Not all returns are created equal, so we map the four main sources in DeFi: borrower-paid interest for lenders, trading fees for liquidity providers, real-world asset yields brought on-chain, and protocol incentives. Tobias shares how to weigh sustainability, liquidity, and risk so your returns aren't just numbers on a dashboard. For first-time borrowers, we get practical: wallets, security basics, gas, and why integrated on-ramps and loan optimizers can dramatically reduce friction and find best rates without hopping between protocols.We also explore why building financial infrastructure demands aviation-level rigor. In consumer apps, a bug irritates; in DeFi, it can vaporize funds. That's why testing, audits, conservative releases, and ongoing monitoring are non-negotiable. Finally, we look ahead to AI agents. Because blockchains are transparent and programmable, agents can analyze public data and act safely with scoped keys and guardrails—something closed, credentialed TradFi systems struggle to enable. If the industry can preserve open access—where a billion-dollar fund and someone with a hundred dollars share the same opportunities—DeFi will fulfill its promise to democratize finance.Enjoy the conversation, share it with a friend who's on the fence about DeFi, and leave a quick review to help more people find us. Subscribe for more candid, practical takes on Web3, AI, and the future of money.This episode was recorded during a walk in Sintra on January 14, 2026. Check the video footage, read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/borrowing-against-bitcoin-turns-selling-into-a-choice/..........................................................................

What if your ETH could earn more—without taking on wild risks?In this episode, I chat with Steven Pack, founder of Rock Solid, a fast-growing ETH vault platform. Despite tough market conditions, they've hit 25M in TVL with organic growth—no token incentives or mercenary capital. We dive deep into the world of liquid staking, restaking, Lido V3, new vault products, and how institutions are moving from simple staking into smart, managed DeFi strategies.If you're in DeFi or TradFi and want to understand where ETH staking and on-chain asset management is heading, this one's for you.⏱️ Key Learnings + Timestamps(01:41) Rock Solid's growth story — 300+ depositors and 9K+ ETH(03:25) Real yields: 2.5% → 8%, now steady around 6%(04:15) Delta-neutral strategies & surviving market shocks(06:30) Their BD role in expanding Rocket Pool's reach(07:20) Launch of institutional ETH leverage staking vault(10:03) Innovation with Lido V3 “ST Vaults” for known node operators(12:54) ETHStrat becomes first institutional depositor(14:30) What is leverage staking? Explained simply(17:20) Why active management beats DIY looping(18:21) Thoughts on incentives & tokenomics(22:23) Upcoming: Dedicated liquidity staking products(26:35) What's next: Stablecoin vaults & new products(31:27) Why vaults are the TCP/IP of on-chain finance(33:43) Market outlook: Real assets will win, fluff will fall(35:00) Hiring & fundraising updatesConnect with Rocksolidhttps://x.com/rocksolidHQ/status/2017266103400161485?s=20https://rocksolid.network/https://app.rocksolid.network/ Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on ApplePodcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

The odds of a government shutdown in the United States taking place before Saturday, February 14, have surged to 85%. This rise has occurred amid a sustained downward trend in Bitcoin and the overall crypto market, with total market capitalization currently at $2.3 trillion, down 1.8%.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:50 Market crash01:30 El Salvador at risk02:00 Tariff threats03:00 Russia03:45 Now or never04:00 Unprecedented times04:30 Job loses SKYROCKETING05:20 CNBC: How the Fed will response07:30 Tom Lee: The macro is confusing09:00 Bloomberg: Shutdown over DHS11:20 Clock is ticking12:15 Paul Atkins on tokenized stocks & self-custody14:30 Standard Charter15:40 Hopium16:45 Tom Lee: Bitcoin outperforms gold in 202618:50 ETH Bottom?19:30 CNCB: Crypto Institutions insulated from volatility21:15 Mr. Beast could be the key21:50 Vlad: Robinhood Social coming soon#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Shutdown Crash Imminent?

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Director of Global Macro Strategy at StoneX Vincent Deluard explains his three-bubble thesis for 2026, why tax receipts reveal stronger nominal growth than headline data, how fiscal stimulus could fuel a second inflation wave, the Fed's likely policy path under Kevin Warsh, and why international diversification matters more than ever. Enjoy! __ Follow Vincent: https://x.com/VincentDeluard Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC March 24-26th! Use code FORWARD200 for $200 OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 __ Grayscale offers more than 30 different crypto investment products. Explore the full suite at grayscale.com. Invest in your share of the future. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal. https://www.grayscale.com/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=paid-other&utm_campaign=brand&utm_id=&utm_term=&utm_content=audio-forwardguidance Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG — Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:28 2026 Growth Acceleration, Taxes & Fiscal Policy 13:15 Ads (Grayscale) 19:32 Monetary Policy, Kevin Warsh & Inflation 24:33 AI CapEx Boom, Energy Demand & Growth 29:54 Ads (Grayscale, Coinbase) 40:27 Geopolitics, Energy & Global Allocation 47:48 Commodities & Precious Metals 51:30 Final Thoughts __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #macro #investing #markets #bubble #stocks #stockmarket

This week, Charles Yoo-Naut joins the show to unpack Rain's explosive growth and what's next for crypto payments. We deep dive into the Rain origin story, their recent $250M fundraise, partnering with Visa, who wins the crypto card race, how Rain grew to a $2B company, and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Charles: https://x.com/cnaut Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire -- "Mantle Global Hackathon 2025 is live! Running from Oct 22 to Dec 31, Mantle invites builders to design the future of Real-World Assets (RWAs) on its modular L2 stack. Key Highlights: - $150,000 Prize Pool + Grants & Incubation opportunities - Access to Bybit's 7M+ verified users - Judges from Bybit Ventures, Spartan, Animoca Brands - 6 Tracks: RWA/RealFi, DeFi, AI, ZK, Infra, GameFi Join the Hackathon: https://www.hackquest.io/vi/hackathons/Mantle-Global-Hackathon-2025" -- This Empire episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Onchain Economy ETF (NODE): http://vaneck.com/EmpireNODE An investment in the Fund involves a substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. It is possible to lose your entire principal investment. The Fund may invest nearly all of its net assets in either Digital Transformation Companies and/or Digital Asset Instruments. The Fund does not invest in digital assets or commodities directly. Digital asset instruments may be subject to risks associated with investing in digital asset exchange-traded products (“ETPs”), which include the historical extreme volatility of the digital asset and cryptocurrency market, as well as less regulation and thus fewer investor protections, as these ETPs are not investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) or commodity pools for the purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”). Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. Visit vaneck.com to read and consider the prospectus, containing the investment objective, risks, and fees of the fund, carefully before investing. © Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Eck Associates Corporation. -- Uniswap's Trading API offers plug-and-play access to deep onchain and off-chain liquidity, delivering enterprise-grade crypto trading without the complexity - from one of the most trusted teams in DeFi. Click to get started with seamless, scalable access to Uniswap's powerful onchain trading infrastructure. https://hub.uniswap.org/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ww_web_bw_awa_trading-api_20251117_podcast_clicks -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:52) The Rain Origin Story (15:23) Partnering With Visa (30:05) The Opportunity In Emerging Markets (36:48) Ads (Coinbase, Mantle, VanEck, Uniswap) (40:16) The Crypto Card Race, Agentic Payments & Onchain Credit (48:00) What Chains Does Rain Work With? (53:28) Rain's Journey To Raising $250m (01:03:00) How Rain Grew To A $2B Company -- 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, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Crypto enters a full-blown pain market as Bitcoin, ETH, tech stocks, and even gold sell off together. Ryan and David break down why crowded trades are unwinding across markets, what the Warsh Fed chair pick means for rates and risk assets, and whether crypto has become uniquely fragile in this cycle. They dig into Vitalik's L2 pivot and what it signals about Ethereum's next era, unpack massive institutional paper losses at Strategy, BitMine, and Galaxy, and analyze Polymarket odds on where Bitcoin goes next. Plus: OGs selling to ETF buyers, the Clarity Act standoff between banks and crypto, and how to survive the psychology of a real bear market. ---

Crypto markets are under severe pressure, with Bitcoin sliding into one of the most oversold conditions in its history and Ethereum following closely behind. In this episode of Bits + Bips, Steve Ehrlich sits down with Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton to walk through what the charts are actually signaling amid the selloff. They discuss why oversold does not automatically mean a bottom, how technicians look for downside exhaustion, and what needs to change before confidence returns for Bitcoin and ETH. Hosts: Steven Ehrlich, Host, Bits + Bips Guests: Katie Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner, Fairlead Strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markets are deep in risk-off mode as crypto winter tightens its grip. The ECB and Bank of England both held rates, with the BoE signaling it may be nearing the end of its easing cycle. UK political turmoil hit the pound, while tech stocks continued to unravel — AMD plunged 17%, Qualcomm disappointed, and Alphabet slid after announcing a massive increase in AI spending. Precious metals saw extreme volatility again, with silver crashing 15%, gold slipping, and oil falling after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks. In macro data, German factory orders surged, but Eurozone retail sales fell, raising concerns about consumer demand. In crypto, Bitcoin dropped to $69,000, pushing the market back into Extreme Fear. Bhutan appears to be selling BTC it has mined since 2019, ETH hovered near $2,000, and scrutiny intensified around Trump-linked World Liberty Financial. CME also hinted it may explore issuing its own token.

Michael Nadeau went risk-off in October and has been targeting Bitcoin's fair value near $65K. In this episode, he joins Ryan to unpack what changed after BTC broke below $80K, why he does not think this is the macro low yet, and what a real bottom typically looks like (capitulation, then apathy). They also dig into the new wild card: incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh, and why “rates down” could still mean tighter liquidity if the balance sheet shrinks. Mike walks through the key cycle signals he is watching (MVRV/realized price, 200-week moving average, long-term holder behavior, miners), how Bitcoin tends to lead the Nasdaq Composite, and the price zones on his watch list for ETH and SOL as he prepares to scale back into risk. Michael Nadeau & The DeFi Report: https://x.com/JustDeauIt https://thedefireport.io/ ---