Podcasts about ethena

Yield-bearing stablecoins have had decent growth, now topping $6 billion in supply and paying out nearly $600 million to users, according to data from Stablewatch. But just as these products go mainstream, the U.S. Senate is moving forward with a stablecoin bill that could ban them outright in America. In this episode, NYU professor and Zero Knowledge Consulting founder Austin Campbell joins Laura to break down: Why yield-bearing stablecoins are under fire in Washington Why Dems are pushing for the ban and who stands to benefit How this bill could give foreign issuers an edge over U.S. ones Whether yield-bearing stablecoins are securities under U.S. law And what the future holds for projects like Ethena, Sky, and others Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Bitkey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off Focal by FalconX Austin Campbell, NYU Stern professor and founder and managing partner of Zero Knowledge Consulting Unchained:  How the Senate Stablecoin Bill Enriches Corporations at the Expense of Consumers Stablecoin Bill Passes Key Hurdle: Dems Join GOP to Deliver a Crypto Win Tether in the Clear? Yes, Under This New Republican-Led Senate Stablecoin Bill Stablecoin Bill Stalls in Senate as GOP Cries Foul Over Dem Resistance Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. This series is introduced by Tom Fox and hosted by Roxeanne Petraeus. Ethena sponsors this special five-part series on Innovation in Compliance. In this episode, Roxeanne Petraeus sits down with Catherine Choe, Chief of Staff to the Chief Legal Officer at Zendesk to discuss Choe's unique career path leading to her current role at Zendesk. The conversation delves into compliance best practices, highlighting Choe's insights on making training programs effective and engaging. They explore the implementation of innovative approaches like the ‘test out' feature and the potential impact of AI on compliance. The discussion underscores the importance of a customer-centric approach and adaptability in compliance training. Key highlights: Catherine Choe's Career Journey Best Practices in Compliance Operationalizing Compliance Training Innovative Approaches: Test Out AI's Impact on Compliance Feedback and Customization Resources: Catherine Choe on LinkedIn Zendesk Website Zendesk on LinkedIn Ethena Website Roxanne Petraeus on LinkedIn Ethena on LinkedIn Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

In Episode #113 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Rob Hadick, General Partner at Dragonfly, a leading $2.5bn crypto-focused global investment firm. We explore the seismic shifts in the VC ecosystem, from the rise of trade-sale exits to the resilience of certain sub-sectors like Layer 2 protocols and real-world-asset platforms. A focal point of our discussion is Ripple's landmark $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, where Rob dissects its implications for bridging institutional finance with native-crypto infrastructure. Along the way, Rob shares lessons he's learned underwriting tokenized assets, supporting portfolio companies through volatility, and spotting early signals of talent migration in an increasingly global industry. Whether you're an institutional investor seeking to understand new exit dynamics or a founder navigating the crypto VC landscape, this conversation offers a comprehensive roadmap to the future of digital-asset investing.Since 2017, Dragonfly has been at the forefront of blockchain and crypto innovation with a long-term oriented, technical, and research-driven approach, having been early backers of some of the most influential protocols and companies in the industry, including 1inch, Avalanche, Bitget, Bybit, Compound, DyDx, Ethena, Hidden Road, Matter Labs, Monad, Near, Optimism, Polygon, Ribbon and ZK Sync. Rob focuses on companies and protocols that are innovating at the bleeding edge of centralized and decentralized finance, payments, money, and digital asset infrastructure.Previously, Rob led multi-stage public and private investing into crypto protocols and companies at GoldenTree Asset Management ("GTAM"), a ~$50bn multi-strategy hedge fund. Prior to GTAM, Rob invested in and advised fintech, technology, and crypto companies while at Heritage Partners, Goldman Sachs, and PJT Partners. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he was co-founder of the Columbia Blockchain Club, and a Bachelor's in Economics and Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hadickWebsite: https://www.dragonfly.xyz

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. This series is introduced by Tom Fox and hosted by Roxeanne Petraeus. Ethena sponsors this special five-part series on Innovation in Compliance. In this episode, Roxanne Petraeus explores the intersection of compliance, technology, and AI with Ben Sperry, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at Bestow. Sperry is a tech-driven life insurance provider that shares its journey from political science and legislative analysis to its current compliance role. The discussion delves into Bestow's innovative approach to making life insurance accessible through technology and the challenges and strategies of implementing effective compliance training programs. Sperry highlights the importance of employee engagement and specific training tailored to different roles and departments. He also discusses the increasing significance of AI in the compliance landscape, both in terms of governance and practical application, and shares insights on using AI to enhance training effectiveness. The episode discusses the value of close vendor support and technical integration to streamline compliance processes. Key highlights: Bestow's Unique Approach to Life Insurance Challenges and Strategies in Compliance Training Leveraging AI in Compliance Future Trends and Final Thoughts Resources: Ben Sperry on LinkedIn Bestow on LinkedIn Bestow Website Ethena Website Roxanne Petraeus on LinkedIn Ethena on LinkedIn Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

In this episode, we discuss our current crypto market outlooks, Helium's efforts to decentralize telecom infrastructure, and Ethena's evolution into an institutional DeFi chain. We also discuss the state of decentralized AI, US regulatory impacts on DeFi, and macro influences shaping crypto markets heading into summer.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 Helium: Decentralizing Telecom with Web3 Incentives: https://x.com/blockworksres/status/1912936629297397960 Ethena: Evolving into an Institutional DeFi Chain: https://x.com/blockworksres/status/1915088301083803936 -- 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 -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors 0xResearch! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your precious tokens are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Daniel: https://x.com/_dshap Follow Nick: https://x.com/0xMetaLight Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ 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 (1:43) Market Outlook (9:48) Decentralizing Telecom With Helium (22:57) Ads (Algorand & Ledger) (23:37) Do DePIN Tokens Make Sense as Investments? (29:37) Ethena's Evolution (45:56) Ads (Algorand & Ledger) (46:59) Regulatory Impact on DeFi (54:36) Thoughts on the Current State of DeAI (1:12:11) Crypto's Outlook Heading Into Summer -- 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.

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. This series is introduced by Tom Fox and hosted by Roxanne Petraeus.  The sponsor of this special five-part series on Innovation in Compliance is Ethena. In this episode, Roxanne Petraeus visits with Lori Stahl, Chief People Officer at Synaptics Incorporated. Stahl discusses the intersection of HR and compliance training and covers the importance of a seamless, non-siloed approach to training; the challenges of staying current with compliance laws; and the benefits of using an external platform like Ethena for consistency and ease. Stahl also highlights the value of tailored, role-specific training and real-time microlearning to enhance employee engagement and effectiveness. The conversation concludes with a discussion on future innovations, including the potential of AI and adaptive learning in compliance training. Key highlights: HR and Compliance Training Overlaps Challenges of Siloed Training Effective Compliance Strategy Choosing Athena for Compliance Training The Importance of Customer Success Future of Compliance Training Resources: Lori Stahl on LinkedIn Synaptics Incorporated on LinkedIn Synaptics Incorporated Website Ethena Website Roxanne Petraeus on LinkedIn Ethena on LinkedIn Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

Welcome to The Daily Quest — your signal through the noise.Today's deep dive: Points Farming.No tokens. No liquidity. Just a shot at speculative loyalty riches.We break down the rise of DeFi's latest addiction — from Kamino's KPOINTS to Ethena's spreadsheet culture — and why it works… even when it shouldn't.

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. This series is introduced by Tom Fox and hosted by Roxanne Petraeus. Ethena sponsors this special five-part series on Innovation in Compliance. In this episode, Roxanne Petraeus welcomes Karen Oddo, Senior Managing Counsel and Legal Compliance at Unity Technologies. Karen shares insights on Unity's software platform, which is predominantly known for video game development, and its expansive global footprint. The discussion dives into best practices for compliance training, emphasizing the importance of user experience and personalized content to engage employees effectively. Karen highlights the significance of targeted risk-based training and the benefits of leveraging advanced analytics to improve compliance programs. With anecdotes from her experience and her value in working with Ethena's customizable and responsive platform, Karen offers practical advice for compliance leaders looking to enhance their training efforts. Key highlights: Compliance Training Best Practices The Importance of User Experience in Compliance Training Customizing Compliance Training with Ethena Leveraging Analytics for Targeted Training The Value of Strong Vendor Support Resources: Karen Oddo on LinkedIn Unity Technologies on LinkedIn Unity Technologies  Ethena  Roxanne Petraeus on LinkedIn Ethena on LinkedIn Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

New ‘Sode: Good Evening from Wyoming. Land and of #Jesus of Horses and Bitcoin. In my Balmain riding boots, racist politics, and family values- nanny included, I feel right at home in my #PhilippeStarck designed Cabin. I come thrice a year anyway to Senator Lummis' home  armed with #PerrierJouet and impeccably rolled joints to talk cattle and stack statsAlas, I am on a horrific crypto bachelorette trip for a 'friend's' 3rd marriage. This group of Bera TradFi Baddies also includes the Princess of Wales, who just turned #10, she's forgoing the Bikini wax and the How- to -Inside Trade on- the -Ranch lecture by Ken Lay. My friend is marrying the CEO of #Ethena, the only one who has made any real money in this spiderweb3 since Hayden Adams. Fear not, we are invalidating her prenup by tokenizing it on #Hyperliquid. Princess' security wore a DOLCE&GABBANA Bored Ape T-shirt and sold at the bottom. He has a soothing voice and read Friedrich Hayek's Road to Serfdom to me at the foot of my bed before I fell asleep without any sexual tension. I have no idea what Ethena does; my quant says that its a synthetic dollar built on ETH which provides a crypto-native solution for money. Mon Dieu! If this is how she is funding her custom made Valentino gown than wrap that synthetic chemical algorithm acid all over my face. As for the ETH, I thought everyone dumped it for Gold and or for a timeshare in Guantanamo Bay.I digress, my guest today is Kelley Weaver; the White Olivia Pope of Crypto PR. We met at a sober* Law of Attraction -Manifestation -Visualization-Meditation Retreat for beautiful women who like Manolo's and good looking men when Bitcoin was 100 dollars. I dismissed it and instead bought a f*ck ton of #OXGI, but Biotech stocks are always a manipulated bust worse than memes. Lesson learned. Manifest. Bitcoin. Support the show

In this episode, we're joined by Guy Young , Founder at Ethena Labs, to discuss the rapid growth of USDe, the design of their new products like USDtb, and the launch of Converge and Ethereal. He shares insights on stablecoin infrastructure, institutional adoption, risk management, and Ethena's broader vision to bridge DeFi with TradFi. 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 Converge Technical Specification & Roadmap: https://x.com/convergeonchain/status/1912853619038461967 -- 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.  -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Traders, AI enthusiasts, and degens—listen up! The game is changing, and DESK is leading the charge. Welcome to the next generation of perpetual trading—where cutting-edge technology meets AI-driven automation. Trade today at https://desk.exchange/?register-channel=BWpodcast and follow @TradeOnDESK on X! -- Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code BELL10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Converge: https://x.com/convergeonchain Follow Ethereal: https://x.com/etherealdex Follow Guy: https://x.com/gdog97_ 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 (1:41) Recent Product Launches (5:29) Asset Issuance on Converge (11:15) Ads (Arkham & Ledger) (11:53) Scaling Ethena (13:45) Considering New Assets For Staking Yield (15:58) Dealing With Risk (18:07) USDtb's Place in the Ethena Ecosystem (22:21) Ads (Arkham & Ledger) (23:30) Overview of Ethereal (26:26) Converge DApps (30:25) Credit Expansion and Associated Risks (33:12) Ads (Desk & Morpho) (34:07) Will Ethereal Harm Relationships With Exchanges? (36:12) Protocols Hardcoding USDe to 1$ (39:20) USDe's Competition (41:04) The Biggest Risks to Ethena (43:08) The Fee Switch (47:12) Ethena's Focus Going Forward -- 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.

In this episode, we're joined by Guy Young , Founder at Ethena Labs, to discuss the rapid growth of USDe, the design of their new products like USDtb, and the launch of Converge and Ethereal. He shares insights on stablecoin infrastructure, institutional adoption, risk management, and Ethena's broader vision to bridge DeFi with TradFi. 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 Converge Technical Specification & Roadmap: https://x.com/convergeonchain/status/1912853619038461967 -- Special thanks to our sponsor, dYdX! Stay up-to-date with DeFi's Pro Trading Platform by following dYdX on X: https://x.com/dYdX -- Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Converge: https://x.com/convergeonchain Follow Ethereal: https://x.com/etherealdex Follow Guy: https://x.com/gdog97_ 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 (1:45) Recent Product Launches (5:33) Asset Issuance on Converge (11:20) Scaling Ethena (13:12) Considering New Assets For Staking Yield (15:25) Dealing With Risk (17:34) USDtb's Place in the Ethena Ecosystem (21:52) Overview of Ethereal (24:47) Converge DApps (28:47) Credit Expansion and Associated Risks (31:34) dYdX Snippet (39:12) Will Ethereal Harm Relationships With Exchanges? (41:17) Protocols Hardcoding USDe to 1$ (44:25) USDe's Competition (46:10) The Biggest Risks to Ethena (48:14) The Fee Switch (52:18) Ethena's Focus Going Forward -- 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.

After a majorly successful week for the Celestia ecosystem, winning Noble's new AppLayer & Ethena's 'Converge' chain, we are coming to you with an episode recorded in Denver this year with Nick White.We first touched on FUD and asked Nick to openly address the FUD from the community regarding staking, locked tokens, and the tokenomics in general.The technical discussion started their "Go Bigger" roadmap with gigabyte blocks, and dive into how ZK accounts and lazy bridging. Nick explains that their approach isn't about chasing quick gains but building the infrastructure that can *actually* support thousands of rollups.Let's explore.Join The Rollup Edge: https://members.therollup.coWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd..Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

This week on Unchained: two big stories, one episode. First, Jesse Pollak, head of Coinbase's L2 Base, joins to unpack the chaos behind the viral “Coined It” memecoin moment, a tweet-turned-token that hit $17M in an hour, crashed, then rebounded, igniting a firestorm on Crypto Twitter. Was it a media experiment or a botched launch? Was there insider trading? And why does Jesse think coins are the future of creator monetization? Then, we dive into Converge, the recently announced chain backed by Ethena and Securitize, aiming to bridge TradFi and DeFi. Carlos Domingo and Guy Young explain what makes Converge technically novel, why they're building on Arbitrum and Celestia, and how it could reshape the onchain landscape for institutions. Also in this episode: Whether Jesse regrets greenlighting the Base post The future of creator coins and tokenized assets How Converge plans to prevent hacks and improve UX And why Converge isn't just about migrating existing assets, but “expanding the pie” Thank you to our sponsors! Bitkey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off FalconX Mantle Part 1 Jesse Pollak, Head of Base and Coinbase Wallet On Wednesday, Coinbase's layer 2 network Base posted a tweet that read: “Base is for everyone,” followed by a tweet: “Coined it.” That second tweet linked to a page where the post had already been turned into a coin. Within an hour, the coin hit a $17 million market cap, then dropped to under $2 million, then went back up to over $13 million. Crypto Twitter exploded. Some called it a rug. Others accused insiders of sniping the launch. Coinbase later issued a statement saying that Zora auto-tokenizes content, but Jesse Pollak, head of Base, tweeted that he personally greenlit the post. So what really happened? In this episode, Jesse sits down with Laura to discuss: Whether this was a memecoin launch or a media experiment Why he thinks the crypto community overreacted Whether insider trading occurred And why he believes coins, not NFTs, are the future of creator monetization Plus, he explains why he's okay being the “punching bag.” Part 2 A month ago, Converge was announced as the new chain backed by Ethena and Securitize, aiming to become a home for tokenized assets and institutional capital. On Thursday, the teams behind it released the full technical specs. From validator-triggered circuit breakers to 100ms block times and support for yield-generating private credit, Converge is pitching itself as the chain for both TradFi and DeFi. In this episode, Securitize's Carlos Domingo and Ethena's Guy Young join Unchained to explain what's actually novel in this architecture, why they chose Arbitrum and Celestia, and what it will take for institutions to get comfortable onchain. Plus:  What Converge means for Ethereum and other L2s Whether gas tokens like USDe and USDtb solve real UX problems How they plan to prevent bridge-based hacks And why this isn't just about migrating existing assets, but “expanding the pie” Guest Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize Guy Young, founder of Ethena Labs Links Previous coverage of Unchained on Ethena: After an Incredible 2024 for USDe, Ethena Plans to Supercharge Growth Ethena's USDe Grew to $2 Billion in 7 Weeks. Is It Safe? How Ethena's USDe Challenges Traditional Stablecoin Models Unchained:  Tokenized T-Bills Grow Despite Trump Tariffs Causing U.S. Treasuries Sell-off Tokenized Treasuries Grow 20X Faster Than Stablecoins as Crypto Market Languishes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EigenLayer activates slashing on mainnet. Timeboost goes live on Arbitrum chains. Fabric introduces an inbox design for based rollups. And Ethena introduces a modular RWA chain. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/685

This week on Unchained: two big stories, one episode. First, Jesse Pollak, head of Coinbase's L2 Base, joins to unpack the chaos behind the viral “Coined It” memecoin moment, a tweet-turned-token that hit $17M in an hour, crashed, then rebounded, igniting a firestorm on Crypto Twitter. Was it a media experiment or a botched launch? Was there insider trading? And why does Jesse think coins are the future of creator monetization? Then, we dive into Converge, the recently announced chain backed by Ethena and Securitize, aiming to bridge TradFi and DeFi. Carlos Domingo and Guy Young explain what makes Converge technically novel, why they're building on Arbitrum and Celestia, and how it could reshape the onchain landscape for institutions. Also in this episode: Whether Jesse regrets greenlighting the Base post The future of creator coins and tokenized assets How Converge plans to prevent hacks and improve UX And why Converge isn't just about migrating existing assets, but “expanding the pie” Thank you to our sponsors! Bitkey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off FalconX Mantle Part 1 Jesse Pollak, Head of Base and Coinbase Wallet On Wednesday, Coinbase's layer 2 network Base posted a tweet that read: “Base is for everyone,” followed by a tweet: “Coined it.” That second tweet linked to a page where the post had already been turned into a coin. Within an hour, the coin hit a $17 million market cap, then dropped to under $2 million, then went back up to over $13 million. Crypto Twitter exploded. Some called it a rug. Others accused insiders of sniping the launch. Coinbase later issued a statement saying that Zora auto-tokenizes content, but Jesse Pollak, head of Base, tweeted that he personally greenlit the post. So what really happened? In this episode, Jesse sits down with Laura to discuss: Whether this was a memecoin launch or a media experiment Why he thinks the crypto community overreacted Whether insider trading occurred And why he believes coins, not NFTs, are the future of creator monetization Plus, he explains why he's okay being the “punching bag.” Part 2 A month ago, Converge was announced as the new chain backed by Ethena and Securitize, aiming to become a home for tokenized assets and institutional capital. On Thursday, the teams behind it released the full technical specs. From validator-triggered circuit breakers to 100ms block times and support for yield-generating private credit, Converge is pitching itself as the chain for both TradFi and DeFi. In this episode, Securitize's Carlos Domingo and Ethena's Guy Young join Unchained to explain what's actually novel in this architecture, why they chose Arbitrum and Celestia, and what it will take for institutions to get comfortable onchain. Plus:  What Converge means for Ethereum and other L2s Whether gas tokens like USDe and USDtb solve real UX problems How they plan to prevent bridge-based hacks And why this isn't just about migrating existing assets, but “expanding the pie” Guest Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize Guy Young, founder of Ethena Labs Links Previous coverage of Unchained on Ethena: After an Incredible 2024 for USDe, Ethena Plans to Supercharge Growth Ethena's USDe Grew to $2 Billion in 7 Weeks. Is It Safe? How Ethena's USDe Challenges Traditional Stablecoin Models Unchained:  Tokenized T-Bills Grow Despite Trump Tariffs Causing U.S. Treasuries Sell-off Tokenized Treasuries Grow 20X Faster Than Stablecoins as Crypto Market Languishes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're joined by Felix Jauvin, Host of the Forward Guidance podcast, and James Christoph, a guy from our Telegram group, to dive into current crypto market positioning, stablecoin monetization, and Hyperliquid's HLP. We also discuss institutional interest in DeFi tokens, crypto's split token-equity dynamic, risks for Ethena and Pendle, pumpfun's staying power, and why Robinhood may outcompete Coinbase. 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. -- Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow James Christoph: https://x.com/JamesChristoph_ Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ 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 (2:00) Current Crypto Positioning (9:42) Who is Buying Defi Tokens? (16:49) Crypto's Split Equity & Token Dynamic (21:09) Stablecoins Are Booming (28:08) Thoughts on Ethena and Pendle (36:07) What Happened to Hyperliquid? (48:08) Looking at Pumpfun Data (57:47) Robinhood vs Coinbase (1:04:43) Crypto Needs Undercollateralized Lending -- 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.

Benjamin is the Founder of cap.In this episode, we dive into how Cap aims to unlock a new era of scalable stablecoin yield generation on Ethereum and MegaETH, by tapping into competitive markets and institutional players like Susquehanna, Franklin Templeton, and potentially DeFi powerhouses like Ethena and Maker.------

The competition for stablecoin market share is more complex than most realize, especially as institutional adoption heats up.In today's episode, we're breaking down the nuances of this battle with Guy Young, founder of Ethena, Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstorm, and Omer Goldberg, founder of Chaos Labs. We mostly explore the macro landscape, which is now plagued with tariffs, and how Ethena's Converge announcement positions them at the intersection of DeFi and institutional finance.Guy breaks down Ethena's journey from USD+ to building their own purpose-built chain, explaining that "if your product is not thinking about how it's trying to benefit from institutional capital flows, you're slightly dead in the water." He reveals a forthcoming $500 million seeding of their new iUSDE product.Arthur Hayes doesn't hold back when talking about Circle vs. Tether. His take? "Circle has no distribution. It's pretty much Coinbase and they have no defensibility on their net interest margin, unlike Tether." He also shares his thoughts on how the West and East approach trading differently, and how that's shaping the institutional side of things.We also cover the macro environment, Trump's tariffs, and Fed policy, with Arthur explaining why he's reallocating to Bitcoin as he sees liquidity coming back into play.Great one. Enjoy.Join The Rollup Edge: https://members.therollup.coWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd..Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

Welcome to The Gwart Show! Today, we are joined by Guy, the founder of Ethena, one of crypto's fastest-growing stablecoin projects, which reached $6 billion faster than any dollar-pegged asset in history. We discuss how Ethena's synthetic dollar works by capturing funding rates from perpetual futures markets, why they've embraced centralized exchanges while maintaining neutrality, and their ambitious new Converge blockchain. The conversation explores stablecoin competition, the limitations of decentralized approaches, and how they plan to bridge traditional finance with crypto through their partnership with Securitize. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com # Notes: - Ethena reached $6B faster than any dollar asset - Currently offering ~16% yield (avg 18% last year) - Uses Bitcoin perps funding rates for yield - Maintains neutrality across exchanges - Converge is launching with Securitize partnership - Looking to tokenize equities and T-bills Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:19 Guy's background 03:11 What's Ethena? 04:52 What hasn't this been tried before? 06:50 Rival stablecoins 10:57 Where are the risks? 15:13 Hyperliquid cancels order 18:04 How to compete with other stablecoins 21:01 One stablecoins to rule them all! 22:47 Why no yeild yet? 24:54 Why USDE isn't for payments (yet) 27:25 Superiority of a yield asset 30:54 What is Converge? 34:16 Alt L1? 34:31 Why build a new chain? 37:51 ETH in stagnation? 39:43 Vitalik the business man? 41:35 ETH as collateral for stablecoins 43:58 RWAs 48:15 Regulatory capture 49:57 Why equities on-chain? 54:16 On-chain price discovery 56:47 Airdrops 58:52 AMMs 1:01:57 Perpetual Futures funding rates 1:06:54 Trading edge 1:07:39 Citadel 1:10:09 Payment for order flow

The market value of tokenized U.S. Treasury securities has exceeded $5 billion for the first time this week, marking a $1 billion increase in just two weeks. This surge is primarily driven by the tokenized Treasury fund BUIDL, launched by asset management giant BlackRock and digital asset company Securitize. Meanwhile, Securitize unveiled Converge, a cutting-edge EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain that seamlessly integrates traditional finance with decentralized finance for tokenized assets and digital dollars.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 Intro00:15 Sponsor: Coinbase00:33 BlackRock BUIDL Explodes01:26 Growth Rate02:07 Securitize Unveils New blockchain on Ethereum 02:45 TradFi to Defi Opportunity03:09 BlackRock head of digital assets03:40 BlackRock Team Prefers Ethereum04:11 Avalanche will onboard banks & neobanks06:00 Vlad: Robinhood roadmap06:36 Uniswap growth06:51 ETH Validators climbing again07:15 Robinhood Wealth Transfer07:51 Etherealize08:15 NYSE: ETH winning over boomers10:24 Ethereum = Amazon growth?11:08 Outro#Ethereum #Crypto #cryptocurrency ~BlackRock Goes All-In on Ethereum!

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Michael Sonnenshein, Chief Operating Officer of Securitize. Listen in as they discuss the evolution of crypto regulations, Wall Street's perception of public versus private blockchain networks, how Securitize selects blockchains to launch RWAs, the recently announced Converge blockchain by Securitize and Ethena, the key benefits of tokenization, why private equity firms are interested in tokenization, Sky's $500 million allocation into BlackRock's tokenized USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), emerging RWA sectors with high growth potential, the impact tokenization will have on financial markets, tokenized investment accounts, and more.

Unser Partner Scalable Capital ist der einzige Broker, den du brauchst. Inklusive Trading-Flatrate, Zinsen und Portfolio-Analysen. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Aktien + Whatsapp = Hier anmelden. Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch. Das Buch zum Podcast? Jetzt lesen. Rüstung boomt. Auch dank Porsche. KI boomt nicht. OpenAI ist zwar optimistisch, aber China schießt gegen NVIDIA. Sonst: ProSiebenSat.1-Übernahme, Dollar-Tree-Verkauf, Nintendo-Bulle & neue Auto-Zölle. Krypto: Stablecoins & Coinbase plant Übernahme. Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WKN: 882807) hat in den letzten 20 Jahren besser performt als Eli Lilly & Novo Nordisk. Wie kann das sein? Nischen-Medizin und Schmerz ohne Sucht. Die Börse hat drei neue Krypto-Aktien: eToro (bald), GameStop (WKN: A0HGDX) und Trump Media (WKN: A3CYXD). So funktioniert Ethena: https://hi.omr.com/33-zinsen-mit-neuem-stablecoin. Diesen Podcast vom 27.03.2025, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

For episode 500, Brandon Zemp is joined by Vlad Kamyshov CEO of EVAA & Inal Kardan Partner at TON Ventures to discuss how EVAA allows users to lend and borrow on top of the TON blockchain.EVAA Protocol is the leading DeFi lending platform on the TON blockchain, enabling direct lending and borrowing without intermediaries. 

As Ethereum deploys Pectra, it faces stiff competition and community criticism. Ethereum Foundation Research co-leads Alex Stokes and Barnabe Monnot map out the chain's direction. Ethereum is well on its way to some major upgrades, with Pectra and Fusaka introducing a number of performance improvements in the near future. But will it be enough to stay ahead of the competition? Ethereum Foundation Research co-leads Alex Stokes and Barnabe Monnot join the show to discuss: How Pectra and Fusaka will improve Ethereum's performance What it means that its launch on two testnets failed Ethereum's “north star” — decentralization Whether Ethereum can retain its top spot in the smart contract space As Ethereum adopts native rollups and data availability, does it create competition with existing L2s and DA providers? The new direction for the Ethereum Foundation leaders and whether Etherealize can bring Wall Street Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Bitwise Guest: Alex Stokes, Co-Lead, Ethereum Foundation Research Barnabe Monnot, Co-Lead, Ethereum Foundation Research Previous appearances on Unchained: 5 Things to Know About Coinbase's 2021 Links Previous coverage on Unchained of: Etherealize advocates for Ethereum Why Ethereum's New Marketing Arm Is Convinced Wall Street Will Adopt ETH Ethereum Foundation contemplates comeback Ethereum Is Lagging. Here's How It Could Finally Shake Off Rival Solana 2025 Will Be a Year of Crypto Competition. Can Ethereum Make a Comeback? What Ethena means for Ethereum Ethena's L1 Shows Fat Apps Are on the Rise. Can They Beat Fat Protocols? The Chopping Block w/ Guy Young: Lessons from USD0, Ethena's Bold Vision, and DeFi's Future The Pectra Upgrade Ethereum.org: Pectra Testnet Announcement | Ethereum Foundation Blog tim.mirror.xyz: AllCoreDevs Update 17 Ethereum.org: EIP-7691: Blob throughput increase Ethereum.org: Holesky and Hoodi Testnet Updates | Ethereum Foundation Blog Coindesk: Hello, Hoodi: Ethereum Welcomes a New Testnet  Fusaka on the horizon Github: EIP-7805 proposed for Fusaka Native rollups versus non-native rollups Youtube: The Future of Ethereum Scaling: Native Rollups Explained Reddit: Native rollup debates L1 and L2 debates Vitalik.eth.limo: Reasons to have higher L1 gas limits even in an L2-heavy Ethereum Vitalik.eth.limo: Scaling Ethereum L1 and L2s in 2025 and beyond Ethereum Foundation Leadership changes X: Barnabe Monnot and Alex Stokes announcement X: New EF titles X: Fixing the Core Dev process Ethena's Converge news  John Wang's tweet Camila Russo's comment Timestamps:

Blockchains were supposed to capture the majority of the value in crypto. But what if that's wrong? For years, the Fat Protocols Thesis argued that blockchains would be the biggest winners. But new data suggests that apps like Uniswap, Ethena, and others are now out-earning many networks. Are we watching the rise of “Fat Apps” instead? On this episode, Ryan Watkins, Co-founder at Syncracy Capital, talks about:  Why the biggest apps are generating more revenue than many layer 1s Why Ethena is launching its own blockchain What this means for Ethereum, Solana & other L1s How blockchains can compete on value capture Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! BitKey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off FalconX Mantle Guest Ryan Watkins, Co-founder at Syncracy Capital Links Unchained: Ethena Labs and Securitize to Launch New EVM Blockchain for DeFi Syncracy Capital: Applications Capture Fees, Blockchains Store Value Hansolar's tweet  Pump.fun launches its own DEX  Timestamps:

This week, Anthony Sassano joins us to unpack Solana's most controversial governance vote yet, Ethereum's major leadership overhaul, and crypto markets wrestling with macro chaos despite promising policy shifts. Kraken makes waves with a massive $1.5B acquisition—but will it move the needle? We dive into all of this and so much more.Follow Anthony on X: https://x.com/sassal0x------

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, and special guest Brian Anderson from Raze cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including Sky Grand Prix winners, Cathie Wood on tokenization, another RWA L1 & more weekly news! TokenizeThis 2025: https://summit.stm.co/ STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9  More STM.co Reports: https://reports.stm.co/ Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz Company of the Week - Herwig: Hamilton Lane Company of the Week - Kyle: Manifest  = Stay in touch via our Social Media = Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesonlin/  Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings/ Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group  Find the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stmtvofficial  The Market Movements 1. Raze To Host Ferrox Holdings's Financing Token on Monday: https://raze.finance/  2. Cathie Wood Aims to Tokenize Ark Invest Funds https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/18/ark-invest-s-cathie-wood-says-she-wants-to-bring-ark-invest-funds-on-chain?ref=onepagecrypto.com  3. Backed Brings Tokenized $COIN and S&P 500 to Avalanche https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=139438  4. Access Hamilton Lane PE Fund for As Little As $500 on Republic https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2025/03/237547-republic-partners-with-hamilton-lane-with-tokenized-private-equity-fund/  5. Securitize and Ethena to Launch Own Blockchain, Converge, for DeFi https://securitize.io/learn/press/ethena-and-securitize-announce-upcoming-launch-of-converge-blockchain  The Token Debrief 1. Spark Announces $1B in Treasury Allocations for BlackRock, Superstate, and Centrifuge https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/03/18/blackrock-s-buidl-superstate-and-centrifuge-win-spark-s-usd1b-tokenized-asset-windfall-report   2. VanEck Ventures Co-Leads Manifest's Pre-Seed, Focus on Tokenized RE ETF  https://www.cryptopolitan.com/vaneck-ventures-invested-in-manifest/  3. DTCC Joins ERC-3643 Association for Permissioned Tokenized Securities  https://cointelegraph.com/news/dtcc-vows-to-promote-erc3643-token-standard  4. Bitfinex Enables Monthly Subscriptions and Redemptions for NexBridge's USTBL  https://www.bitfinex.com/securities/posts/1108/  5. UK Government to Tokenize Gilts via DIGIT Token, Seeks Partners https://www.ccn.com/news/technology/uk-blockchain-tokenized-gilts-digit/  6. FalconX Launches Structured Credit Facility RWA Offering https://www.marketsmedia.com/falconx-offers-the-first-tokenized-structured-credit-facility/  7. Brickken Expands Tokenization Platform to Polygon https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/rwa-tokenization-platform-brickken-deploys-on-polygon  8. Korea to Test Tokenized Deposits with 100K People and 7 Banks https://www.ledgerinsights.com/koreas-tokenized-deposit-cbdc-trials-to-start-with-100000-people-in-april/  9. Uranium Digital Raises $6.1M for Platform on Solana, Led by Framework Ventures https://thedefiant.io/news/blockchains/uranium-digital-raises-6-1m-tokenized-yellowcake-trading-platform-on-solana-amid-26a87b1d  10. Australia Proposes Regulatory Structure, with Focus on RWAs and CBDCs https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/21/australia-proposes-new-crypto-regulation-structure-plans-to-integrate-digital-asset-into-the-economy  11. Particula Assigns AA- Rating to BMN2 Issuance https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7307738239698628609/  12. Nomura Research Institute Tests Tokenized Bonds via Onchain Deposits https://www.ledgerinsights.com/nomura-tests-digital-bond-issuance-settled-using-tokenized-deposits/  13. Dubai Land Department Kicks off Real Estate Tokenization Pilot, Predicts $16B by 2033 https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/03/19/dubai-starts-real-estate-tokenization-pilot-forecasts-usd16b-market-by-2033  14. tZERO Completes Full TZROP Tokenization https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2025/03/237501-tzero-announces-full-tokenization-of-tzrop-now-complete/  15. Oro Closes $1.5M Pre-Seed for Gold Tokenization on Solana, Led by 468 Capital https://x.com/theusmansal/status/1901670145400926585  = Check out our Companies = Security Token Group: http://securitytokengroup.com/   Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/   Security Token Market: https://stm.co  InvestReady: https://www.investready.com ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 2:18 Market Movements 26:53 RWA Foundation Update 29:42 Token Debrief 44:18 Companies of The Week

This week, the Hivemind team discuss the macro uncertainty impacting markets, the future of meme coins, and a deep dive into Hyperliquid and its valuation. We also dig into the bull case of Celestia, Ethena's new L1, the new era of programming, and more. Enjoy!. -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire Follow Ceteris: https://x.com/ceterispar1bus Follow Jose: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo Follow Yan: https://x.com/YanLiberman Follow Duncan: https://x.com/FloodCapital Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4jYEkBx Subscribe on Apple: https://bit.ly/3ECSmJ3 Subscribe on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4hzy9lH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:50) Market Overview and Bitcoin's Position (4:15) Macro Trends and Economic Uncertainty (10:21) Crypto Market Sentiment and Predictions (14:32) The Future of Meme Coins (19:33) Hyperliquid Deep Dive (32:22) Understanding Celestia's Role in Blockchain (40:11) Comparing Celestia to Ethereum (44:10) Ethena's New L1: Converge (54:33) Vibe Coding: The New Era of Programming (1:04:04) Delphi's AI and Crypto Accelerator -- 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.

Imran and Qiao discuss how long this bear market will last.No BS crypto insights for founders.Timestamps(00:56) State of the Market?(03:23) Is Anyone Bullish?(04:08) Tariffs & the Economy(10:09) Crypto Sentiment Divergence(13:18) Ethena and Ondo Launching Their Own Layer 1(15:55) Regulation and Counterparty Risk(18:28) Tokenizing Coin on Base(19:49) Stablecoins(20:41) Robinhood & Kalshi(22:12) State of AI(22:25) Manus AI(26:02) China vs. US AI Video Models(28:55) Localized LLMs & Privacy(29:44) Apple Intelligence & Privacy Issues(32:02) Using Localized LLMs(32:51) Global Paranoia About Privacy(34:14) Vibe Coding(39:53) Tokenizing Startups and Equity(42:49) BYD's New 1,000kw EV Charging Technology(45:42) Robotics(49:48) Crypto and Robotics(53:23) AI and Robotics in the Workforce(54:26) "Where are we and where are we headed?"Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N675w3Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3snLsxUWebsite: https://goodgamepod.xyzTwitter: https://twitter.com/goodgamepodxyzWeb3 Founders:Apply to Alliance: https://alliance.xyzAlliance Twitter: https://twitter.com/alliancedaoDISCLAIMER: The views expressed herein are personal to the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or entity. Discussions and answers to questions are intended as generalized, non-personalized information. Nothing herein should be construed or relied upon as investment, legal, tax, or other advice.

Kelli and Nolan are joined by Roxanne Petraeus, CEO of Ethena, to talk about her journey from the US army to founding an HR tech company. She shares her views on leadership, the distinction between training and learning, and building a culture of intellectual meritocracy in a remote-first environment. The conversation explores how compliance training evolved from her military experiences, covers the role of Chief People Officers, and reveals how military discipline shaped her approach to building high-performance tech cultures without superficial perks.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.—

In today's episode Charles Cascarilla from Paxos and Nathan McCauley from Anchorage reveal why today's stablecoin giants keep billions in yield that could be flowing to users. They unpack USDG's approach through the Global Dollar Network, exploring why major companies might choose collaboration over competition. The conversation spans Tether's surprising resilience, USDC's challenging relationship with crypto builders, and bold predictions for stablecoin regulation and adoption in 2025. Thanks for tuning in! - - Help us shape the future of Empire. Fill out our audience survey and give us your thoughts: https://empire-31ed59.beehiiv.com/forms/01a0ba12-61d0-4a12-a6c6-8bbcdb3b0060 Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Charles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlescascarilla Follow Nathan: https://x.com/nathanmccauley Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - GEODNET's native token, GEOD, can be easily mined with a GEODNET Satellite Miner, presenting a unique opportunity to generate passive income. By setting up a GEODNET base station, you can join this groundbreaking Web3 ecosystem that is powering the future of AI and robotics. Join the revolution today and learn more at https://geodnet.com. - - Unichain is a fast, decentralized L2 that's built to be the home for DeFi and liquidity across chains. To stay updated on news including the upcoming launch of Unichain, visit www.Unichain.org or follow @Unichain on X. - - Petra Earn was designed to make DeFi more accessible for everyone—from seasoned pros to DeFi beginners. Manage your balance, claim rewards and deposit directly from the app. By supplying USDT to Aries lending pools, users have the potential to earn a higher yield compared to some traditional methods. Not financial advice. Participating in Defi carries risks. To learn more visit petra.app/earn - - 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 . - - Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (02:28) Paxos & Anchorage Business Model (05:45)  Stablecoin Landscape (14:38) USDC's Vampire Effect (24:53) Economics of USDG (39:03) Geodnet Ad (40:01) Uniswap Ad (40:48) Aptos Ad (41:31) Bitwise Ad (42:21) Dynamics of Consortium (49:35) Market Share of Stablecoins (55:36) Ethena's Business Model (59:13) Stablecoin Legislation Outloo (01:02:14)  Bullish Predictions - - 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.

Trump's crypto portfolio update has everyone talking—he's eyeing more Ethereum! Today, we also dive into altcoins like Lido, Ondo, Curve, and Ethena. Don't miss out on the latest crypto news, Bitcoin trends, and altcoin insights—listen now! Check out - https://bitcoinira.com/deezy ➡️  Trade Bitcoin - https://partner.blofin.com/d/DiscoverCrypto ➡️  Join Telegram - https://t.me/+vS5uDtG57XpjNDA1 ➡️  Arculus - https://www.getarculus.com/products/arculus-cold-storage-wallet

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. In this episode, we're joined by Guy Young, CEO and founder of Ethena Labs, to break down the hard truths behind DeFi's most recent chaos. We dive into the USD0++ depeg and its ripple effects across the ecosystem, exploring what went wrong and the critical lessons for the future of stable assets. Plus, we discuss Ethena's meteoric rise, Guy's vision for synthetic dollars, and how innovative yield strategies are reshaping DeFi. Stay tuned as we debate, analyze, and uncover the hidden forces shaping crypto today. Show highlights

Tycho Onnasch is a contributor to Stacks, Stacking DAO, and Zest Protocol. In this episode, we catch up on the state of DeFi on Bitcoin L2 Stacks. Speaking with the top DeFi protocol on Stacks, we learn how Stacking DAO is unlocking new yield opportunities, how stSTX will deliver liquid stacking rewards in sBTC, and why Stacks TVL is more than ready to grow. ------

Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark, only to slump back down on Tuesday, sparking debates about what's next for the crypto markets. In this episode, James Seyffart and Alex Kruger are joined by Charles Edwards of quant fund Capriole Investments to break down the macro trends shaping Bitcoin's trajectory. From Trump's inauguration to the Fed's looming decisions on quantitative tightening, they analyze the key factors influencing risk assets. Plus, they unpack the premium on MicroStrategy's BTC holdings, the future of AI agents in crypto and whether AI agent swarms might someday hire humans, and their bold predictions —supercycle? SOL ETFs?—for 2025. Show highlights: 01:54 Why bitcoin broke the $100K level again 07:28 How the markets will react to the inauguration of Donald Trump as President 19:09 What factors will affect the Fed's next decision on rates 26:38 What the premium of MSTR to its BTC holdings should be 34:37 Why they all hate the current version of AI agents 43:19 Why Charles likes Ethena and ENA 45:49 Alex's and Charles' thoughts on what to expect in 2025: supercycle incoming? 50:01 Alex's analysis on the market corrections and what they teach us 57:34 Whether James believes the spot Solana ETF will be approved this year Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Guest: Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments  Links Capriole Investments | Update #58 MicroStrategy just bought another $100m in Bitcoin on path to $2bn spree – DL News With AI Agents Now Trading Crypto, What Does Their Future Look Like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethereum, once the undisputed leader in the smart contract ecosystem, is facing intense competition from Solana, which has outpaced Ethereum on key metrics such as developer growth. Meanwhile, debates rage within Ethereum's community over governance, scalability, and the Ethereum Foundation's leadership. Adding to the disruption, AI agents are rapidly reshaping DeFi and token launches, reducing barriers to entry and creating new opportunities—and risks—for founders and investors. Is this the next big leap for crypto or just the latest bubble? In this episode, Marc Zeller of Aave Chan Initiative and Kain Warwick of Infinex discuss Ethereum's future, the role of AI in DeFi, and whether Solana's momentum will continue. They also share bold predictions for crypto in 2025 and debate whether Ethereum's fragmented ecosystem can still deliver on its promise. Show highlights: 03:35 Why 2024 became a turning point for the crypto ecosystem 07:02 How AI agents could reshape onchain innovation and public discourse in 2025 14:47 Whether AI agents might soon compete with VCs 22:10 Why fundamentals-driven crypto projects will gradually dominate the market, according to Marc 26:05 Whether Solana will continue to steal Ethereum's thunder 37:56 Is Base cannibalistic to Ethereum? Can Base or Ethereum compete with Solana? 42:53 Where the ETH ecosystem is headed and whether it can overcome issues of fragmentation, lack or interoperability, so many L2 tokens detracting from the ETH price 52:30 Whether Coinbase's deep commitment to Ethereum is causing it to discriminate against Solana 1:00:10 How Ethereum's reputation rises and falls with its price action, not its fundamentals, per Kain 1:08:43 What the purpose is of the Ethereum Foundation and whether it should change its approach 1:24:57 Why Kain doesn't think the native rollups proposal is tenable  1:31:12 Whether Ethena is depressing the price of ETH 1:34:00 What Kain and Marc think about crypto-specific phones, especially the Solana Seeker 1:42:07 Kain's and Marc's predictions for 2025 Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Stellar Build Better  Robinhood & Arbitrum Kelp DAO Polkadot Guests: Marc Zeller, founder of Aave Chan Initiative Kain Warwick, founder of Infinex Links Unchained: Why Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Is Betting Big on Crypto and Stablecoins Unchained: 2024 Was Solana's Best Year Yet. Can It Sustain the Momentum in 2025? Unchained: What's the Best Way for Ethereum to Grow? Two Ethereans Debate The Block: Long-running Ethereum newsletter shutting down, cites lack of funding Unchained: How Solana Beat Out Ethereum to Nab New Crypto Developers in 2024 Evan Van Ness' tweet on the newsletter shutdown  EF's Josh Stark's reply to Van Ness Unchained: Vitalik Has Gone 'Founder Mode.' Is This Just What Ethereum Needs? Marc's proposal about the EF  0xMawuko's tweet on ETH governance  Unchained: Are Layer 2s Failing Ethereum? A New Proposal Advocates for Native L2s Ben Lilly's tweet on Ethena possibly suppressing the price of ETH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethena releases its 2025 roadmap. Coinbase receives access to unredacted FDIC letters. Jesse Pollak expresses interest in bringing COIN stock to Base. And Veil launches its privacy protocol on Base. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/618

Patrick is the Creator of Dynamo DeFi and Stephen is the Founder of DeFi Dojo. In this year-end episode, we review who are the biggest winners of DeFi in 2024 and what we can expect next in 2025! From Solana DeFi's breakout year to Base's remarkable growth onchain, we dive into all the protocols, trends, and narratives that defined this part of the cycle. We discuss Ethena's tokenized basis trade, Hyperliquid's explosive volume, the rise of RWAs, ether.fi's lead in liquid restaking, and the killer apps driving adoption, including memecoins and tokenized AI agents. Plus, we explore emerging opportunities in liquid tokens, innovative primitives like Instadapp Fluid, and the regulatory shifts that could shape DeFi's future. ------

In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts discuss their theses heading into 2025! They cover AI Agents, Ethena and its impact on money markets, the supply of stablecoins, and the next generation of L1s. 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 Blockworks Research 2025 Theses: https://app.blockworksresearch.com/research/bwr-2025-theses Putting a Premium on Stability: https://app.blockworksresearch.com/research/putting-a-premium-on-stability Suilend: Sui's DeFi Hub: https://app.blockworksresearch.com/flashnotes/suilend-sui-s-de-fi-hub -- 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 45 Million users over $9 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 skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Chaos Labs recently launched its new flagship oracle product, Edge with Jupiter. Edge has already secured $30 billion in trading volume over the last 2 months, establishing Edge by Chaos as an immediate leader in the low-latency oracle category. The protocol design blends market context and price data, reflecting Chaos' central thesis that risk data and price data are inextricably linked. Follow and reach out to @chaos_labs on X to learn more! -- Follow Luke: https://x.com/0xMether Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ 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 (3:08) Looking Ahead to 2025 (11:07) AI Agents and the Next Wave of Influencers (24:01) Skale Ad (24:43) Chaos Ad (25:16) Ethena Keeps Rolling in 2025 (34:24) Stablecoin Supply Skyrockets (46:45) The Next Generation of L1s (53:30) Final Thoughts -- 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, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we share a recording of our monthly Pro AMA, usually exclusive to Milk Road Pro members! Our researchers Kyle and Martin answer questions from the PRO community on topics including the potential impact of a Bitcoin price exceeding $100,000 on Ethereum and other altcoins, strategies for navigating market pullbacks, identifying altcoin opportunities, and more... ~~~~~

USDe shattered expectations in 2024, emerging as the largest decentralized stablecoin in circulation and a game changer for DeFi. Ethena's founder, Guy Young, joins the show to reveal how the protocol surpassed long-established giants, generating billions in fees and setting new benchmarks for yield generation. Guy also breaks down the mechanics behind Ethena's innovative strategies, including “Aavethena,” a yield-boosting approach that's changing how users interact with synthetic dollars. Plus, he addresses the risks: what happens when leverage goes too far, and how Ethena mitigates volatility at its core. Will Ethena bridge DeFi and TradFi, leveraging the disconnect between crypto and traditional interest rates to tap into a $100 trillion fixed-income market? Show highlights: Why Guy was surprised to see the rapid rise of USDe Why Guy is spending 80% of his time on bringing Ethena to TradFi The launch of Ethena's UStb How regulation comes into play and the challenges in different jurisdictions Whether USDe could launch in the U.S. with a friendlier administration  Why Ethena hasn't needed to utilize the reserve fund Why Guy believes Ethena has been able, at times, to surpass OG protocols like Ethereum and Uniswap in fees How USDe is being used across the board in DeFi applications  What the “Aavethena” strategy is and how it generates yield for users Whether USDe has brought considerable risks of liquidations How allowing Pendle's PT tokens on Aave could supercharge growth How Ethena counters the centralization risks around exchanges Why Guy thinks that Ethena's cross-chain strategy has been “pretty poor” How ENA has performed well despite airdrops not doing well in 2024 Why Guy believes this bull cycle is different  Why he's expecting USDe to reach at least $15 billion in 2025 Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Robinhood & Arbitrum Guest: Guy Young, Founder of Ethena Labs Previous appearances on Unchained:  Ethena's USDe Grew to $2 Billion in 7 Weeks. Is It Safe? How Ethena's USDe Challenges Traditional Stablecoin Models Links Unchained: Ethena's USDe Becomes Third-Largest Stablecoin UStB announcement How BlackRock, the World's Largest Asset Manager, Took Crypto Mainstream Blockworks Research thread on how USDe is used Aavethena tweet by Guy Young “androlloyd's” tweet on the level of exposure USDe has Unchained: Circuit Breakers: Is ERC-7265 the Solution dApps Were Waiting For? Seraphim's tweet on the Ethena endgame Timestmaps: 00:00 Intro 01:52 The rapid rise of USDe and what surprised Guy about its ascent 05:11 Ethena's growth plans for 2025 07:36 Ethena's role in launching UStb 11:52 Regulatory challenges across different regions 16:24 Could a U.S. launch for USDe happen with a friendlier administration? 20:56 Why Ethena's reserve fund hasn't been tapped yet 22:22 How Ethena surpassed OG protocols, including Ethereum, Uniswap, etc., in fees 25:14 USDe's growing role in DeFi applications 27:17 The “Aavethena” strategy and how it generates yield 30:38 Risks of liquidations tied to USDe 33:48 Supercharging growth with Pendle's PT tokens on Aave 36:15 How Ethena mitigates centralization risks with exchanges 40:39 Guy's thoughts on Ethena's cross-chain strategy struggles 43:19 Why ENA has performed well despite airdrop fatigue 48:42 Why this bull cycle feels different 52:44 Guy's target for 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $103,524 Eth is down half a percent at $3,892 XRP, up slightly at $2.36 Top gainers in the last 24 hours. Ethena up 15% Bitcoin hits new ATH. MSTR acquires $1.5B more BTC Aave debates leaving Polygon's PoS chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared and Jiang are Core Contributors at Neutral Trade. In this episode of Yield Talks, we explore Neutral Trade, a protocol bringing hedge fund strategies onchain for anyone to access permissionlessly. Learn how their JLP-powered strategies have delivered sustainable double-digit real yields on assets such as USDC, SOL, ETH, and wBTC, and what's next for the protocol. ------

Imran and Qiao sat down to review the year of 2024 and share 2025 market predictions.No BS crypto insights for founders.Timestamps(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:39) 2024 Review(00:02:09) 1st half of the year?(00:02:50) Review of Past GG Episodes(00:03:09) "Biggest Crypto Trends in 2024"(00:04:28) dogwifhat(00:06:05) AI Taking Mindshare Away from Crypto Twitter(00:08:32) Stablecoins(00:13:19) Tokenization of Real-World Assets(00:16:30) Thesis for RWA and Global Audience(00:18:23) "Current State of Ethereum"(00:19:11) Pudgy Penguins(00:19:47) SocialFi and Pump(00:20:33) ETH ETF Prediction(00:22:38) App Rollups vs. Monolithic Chains(00:24:35) "What L1 launch are you most excited about next?"(00:26:08) Polygon Chain Aggregation(00:29:14) Jupiter and Solana Discussion(00:30:02) February Roundup: Five Trends Shaping the Bull Run(00:30:36) Bittensor(00:31:31) Hyperliquid(00:32:24) Discussion on Consensus and Layer One(00:34:31) Farcaster and Frames(00:35:15) The Biggest "Ask" from Builders(00:39:06) Memecoins, Blast, and SocialFi(00:39:42) HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu(00:40:49) Bitcoin Puppets(00:41:40) "I almost bought a Chillguy hoodie"(00:43:26) March Roundup: Memecoins. Blackrock, and L3s(00:44:02) Solana Congestion, Bitcoin Runes, Echo, and Ethena(00:45:21) Base and Solana Competing for The AI Meta(00:48:37) The Bitcoin Halving - Is The Bull Market Over?(00:49:13) Geopolitical Impact on Crypto(00:50:23) Telegram (TON)(00:52:29) April Roundup: Eigenlayer, SocialFi Summer, and Outflows(00:54:37) The High FDV Dilemma(00:57:18) "Hyperliquid is what Blast should have been"(00:58:49) Celeb Tokens(00:58:52) Where's Mother Iggy Right Now?(01:00:08) "A lot of things in crypto are early"(01:01:48) Mid-Year Review and Predictions For The Rest of 2024(01:02:37) Some Onlyfans Girls Using AI Chatbots(01:05:55) Nikita Bier's Contrarian View on AI(01:07:17) The Latest Grok Update on X(01:08:38) Google Engineer Saying AI Chatbot Has Become Sentient(01:09:26) The Discovery of Hawk Tuah(01:10:02) Pudgy Layer 2(01:10:25) Trump's Assassination Attempt(01:10:48) Future of ICOs and Venture Capital(01:12:26) Decentralized Science(01:13:35) Tokenizing Content(01:14:41) ICO Meta(01:15:39) Gen Z and Alpha Shaping Crypto(01:17:22) Imran's Heartbreaking BTC Story(01:18:28) The Most Underrated Episode - Online Speculation with Nigel (Fanduel)(01:19:14) Imran Bet on Tyson vs. Paul Fight(01:19:54) A Prediction Market Trying To Solve Misinformation(01:22:54) Role of Market in Spreading Truth(01:24:59) Top Trends in Crypto VC with Delphi Digital(01:25:06) Delphi Digital Predicted Off The Grid's Success(01:25:46) Token2049 Recap(01:27:15) "Cybertruck is the best investment I made in the last 5 years"(01:27:56) Rating Ourselves for The Year 2024(01:28:38) Qiao's Most Important Prediction Last Year(01:30:06) 2025 Price Predictions(01:31:13) "Trump claims credit for Bitcoin hitting $100k"(01:32:06) 2 Types of Bitcoin Strategic Reserve(01:35:02) Predictions for Solana and Ethereum in 2025(01:36:45) Solana ETF?(01:37:18) AI Meta Predictions(01:37:57) Phases of AI Meta(01:38:52) New Market Trends and Predictions(01:40:52) Happy New Year!Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N675w3Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3snLsxUWebsite: https://goodgamepod.xyzTwitter: https://twitter.com/goodgamepodxyzWeb3 Founders:Apply to Alliance: https://alliance.xyzAlliance Twitter: https://twitter.com/alliancedaoDISCLAIMER: The views expressed herein are personal to the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or entity. Discussions and answers to questions are intended as generalized, non-personalized information. Nothing herein should be construed or relied upon as investment, legal, tax, or other advice.

Roxanne Bras Petraeus, CEO of Ethena, joins Sam, AJ, and Asad on Topline this week. Roxanne peels back the curtain on Ethena's early success in securing major clients like Figma and Netflix, highlighting the company's strategic approach to client acquisition and effective use of press coverage. The conversation also explores the evolving employer-employee relationship, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the importance of fair, systematic processes to address unconscious bias. They then delve into the pivotal role of compliance training in shaping workplace behavior, emphasizing that impactful programs should create space for open dialogue, encourage self-reflection, and strengthen organizational culture overall.   Topline by Pavilion is also proud to debut The Revenue Leadership Podcast with Kyle Norton. Listen now.   Attention CEOs and Founders! Join Pavilion at the CEO Summit on January 23rd in vibrant New Orleans. Don't miss out—reserve your spot today!   Want more Topline? Join the Topline Slack channel to engage with hosts, guests, and other listeners and subscribe to Topline Newsletter.  

The Hivemind team unpacks Bitcoin hitting $100k, from strategic reserves to market psychology. They explore the importance of conviction over FOMO and the challenges of narrative rotation. Jose and Yan breakdown Ethena's yield mechanisms and their impact on the broader DeFi landscape taking center stage. The episode wraps with a discussion about the realness of AI innovation in crypto. Thanks for tuning in! Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Ceteris: https://twitter.com/ceterispar1bus Follow Jose: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo Follow Yan: https://x.com/YanLiberman Follow Duncan: https://x.com/FloodCapital Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:42) Bitcoin $100k Prediction (9:59) Catching Narratives VS Conviction (20:27) HyperLiquid's Template Airdrop (39:34) Ethena Yield & Sustainability (51:39) Ethena's Investment Case (1:02:06) AI Winners - - 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 sit down with Roxanne Petraeus, CEO and co-founder of Ethena, live from TLTF. With a background spanning the U.S. Army, Harvard, and McKinsey, Roxanne brings a unique perspective to reimagining compliance as more than just a checkbox—she's building a culture-driven revolution. What You'll Hear in This Episode: From Army to Ethena: How Roxanne's military experience shaped her understanding of leadership, culture, and ethics—and how that translates into compliance done right. Reinventing Compliance: Why traditional compliance training doesn't work and how Ethena is transforming it into a culture-building tool that drives real behavior change. Innovation in Action: Roxanne shares how Ethena works with companies like Figma, Notion, and Pinterest, while also scaling solutions for massive banks and telecoms. Lessons for Founders: From raising $50M in funding to navigating the emotional rollercoaster of startup life, Roxanne offers insights for entrepreneurs on building and scaling a business. What's Next for Compliance: AI ethics, whistleblower hotlines, and a proactive approach to the ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Why Listen? Roxanne's grit and clarity will inspire you to think differently about compliance, leadership, and what it takes to build something transformative in a legacy industry. Plus, check out Grit by Angela Duckworth for more on the power of perseverance and passion. Love this episode? Share it, subscribe, and leave us a review! Find out how to connect with Roxanne on LinkedIn and learn more about Ethena's mission to reshape compliance for the modern age. Listen now! Never eat alone. Let's take this journey from now to next.

Today, we cover the latest Bitcoin, Crypto & Altcoin News. Meme coins and AI coins like AIOZ, DOGE, BONK & Goat are all pumping while we're seeing retracements from Ethena, Raydium, Kaspa & Pendle. Big inflows for the Bitcoin & Ethereum Spot ETFs. ➡️  Trade with Josh - https://t.me/+vS5uDtG57XpjNDA1

What is Arthur Hayes buying for 2025? We recorded this on the U.S election day so we don't know who won at the time of recording. Regardless, Arthur says the election doesn't matter. To him, the outcome is the same no matter who's in power, they will print money. We talk about the Chinese property bubble and the coming money cannon which Arthur thinks will be bigger than the COVID stimulus. The Fed's next move, why the treasury is sucking all the oxygen out of the room. We get into his crypto portfolio, what he's holding and why. ------