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This week, the Hivemind team dives into the recent market pullback and whether it's time to be bullish again. We explore the future of Ethena & USDe, why Galaxy Digital's massive data center play may be the sleeper AI bet, Hyperliquid's regulatory risk and future upside with HIP-3 & 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 Jason: https://x.com/3xLiquidated   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) Market Too Frothy? (7:10) Are There Reasons to be Bullish? (13:21) Ethena & USDe (21:05) Galaxy Bull Thesis (32:07) Bonk/Pump.Fun Update (38:15) Hyperliquid Still A Buy? (49:51) Regulation & Bullish SEC Speech (52:59) Hyperliquid Regulation (55:01) Crypto's Institutional Wet Dream (56:45) Crypto IPO Outlook (59:57) Base Token Incoming? -- 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, the Hivemind team, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Conor Ryder is the Head of Research at Ethena Labs and Rob Montgomery is the Founder of InfiniFi Labs.In this episode, we catch up on the latest news surrounding Ethena's explosive growth scaling USDe and sUSDe, including how teams like InfiniFi are scaling yield strategies powered by underlying USDe/sUSDe. Plus, new details on Ethena's upcoming L2 Converge and their recently announced ENA treasury vehicle, StablecoinX.------

What's fueling crypto's market surge?  This week on Bits + Bips, Ethereum's rally has reignited market energy, triggering fresh questions about the return of alt season, and whether Bitcoin's dominance will continue to fall. With special guests Katalin Tischhauser from Sygnum Bank and Wintermute's Jake Ostrovskis, we dive deep into how corporate treasuries, tokenized assets, and shifting ETF flows are reshaping crypto's microstructure.  Plus, we dissect the macro impact of rising tariffs, the Fed's delicate dance with Trump, and whether tokenization could breathe new life into the US dollar. Check out the sponsors who make this show possible! Bitwise Mantle Hosts: Steve Ehrlich, Executive Editor at Unchained Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Guests: Katalin Tischhauser, Head of Research at Sygnum Bank Jake Ostrovskis, Head of Sales Trading (OTC) at Wintermute Links Markets:  Unchained: Spot Ether ETFs Extend 16-Day Inflow Streak With $453 Million DATs: Cointelegraph: Tron Inc. seeks $1B to grow TRX holdings as stock rallies CoinDesk: Crypto Treasury Fever Spreads to Ethena as $360M SPAC Deal Targets ENA Accumulation CEA Industries Inc. Press Release: CEA Industries and 10X Capital, with the support of YZi Labs, announce $500 Million Private Placement to Establish Largest Publicly-Listed $BNB Treasury Company in the World The Block: Specialty finance company Mill City announces $450 million offering to establish corporate Sui treasury Barron's: MicroStrategy to Offer Preferred Stock With a Twist That Could Yield 10% Trump and Powell Fortune: Jerome Powell had a surprise visit from Trump. He's poised to leave interest rates unchanged anyway CNBC: Trump spars with Powell over renovation costs during Fed visit, but backs off firing threats Timestamps:

High performers are often seen as the ones you don't have to worry about. But behind consistent output and quiet competence, there can be early signs of burnout and disengagement. In this episode, Melanie Naranjo joins Karina Young to challenge how companies define top talent and why performance without support leads to retention risk. Melanie, Chief People Officer at Ethena, shares a candid perspective on why high performers need more than praise. They need space to grow, permission to speak up, and help rewiring habits that no longer serve them. Together, they explore how over-reliance on top talent can backfire, why traditional engagement strategies often miss the mark, and what managers can do to spot red flags before it's too late. Melanie also offers clear strategies for re-engaging high performers and building a culture where expectations, accountability, and care go hand in hand. For HR leaders working to retain their best people, it's a compelling reminder: performance doesn't mean immunity. It means opportunity. Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Melanie Naranjo (01:14) The hidden costs of quiet disengagement (03:28) Rethinking what “high performer” really means (06:26) Debunking the myth of passion and performance (10:19) Building flexible perks that actually engage people (12:58) Early signs your top talent is burning out (15:19) Questions managers should ask but usually don't (20:03) How to coach overwhelmed team members (22:30) Why surveys won't help you retain your best people (24:17) High performers suffer when underperformers go unchecked (31:19) Re-engaging talent through targeted development plans (35:25) What to do when a high performer is a jerk (38:23) Questions every manager should ask top talent   Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player. Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five's The HR Leader's Guide to Reducing Regrettable Turnover:  https://www.15five.com/guide-to-reducing-regrettable-turnover?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Reducing Regrettable Turnover eBook For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Melanie Naranjo's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-naranjo/

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. 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 LaSalle Vaughn, a seasoned compliance leader and Navy veteran. They delve into Vaughn's extensive experience in scaling compliance programs for both large and small companies, emphasizing the importance of top leadership buy-in, cross-functional collaboration, and creative compliance training solutions. Vaughn shares his journey to becoming a board member, the significance of network relationships, and how his military background informs his approach to building a strong compliance culture. The discussion also highlights the unique qualities of the Ethena compliance platform and the necessity of effective customer support. Listeners gain valuable insights on effective compliance strategies and career development in the compliance field. Key highlights: LaSalle Vaughn's Background and Experience Scaling Compliance Programs Getting C-Suite Buy-In for Compliance Cross-Functional Collaboration in Compliance Path to Board Service Military Influence on Compliance and Culture Resources: LaSalle Vaughn on LinkedIn Ethena Website Roxanne Petraeus on LinkedIn Ethena on LinkedIn

What's fueling crypto's market surge?  This week on Bits + Bips, Ethereum's rally has reignited market energy, triggering fresh questions about the return of alt season, and whether Bitcoin's dominance will continue to fall. With special guests Katalin Tischhauser from Sygnum Bank and Wintermute's Jake Ostrovskis, we dive deep into how corporate treasuries, tokenized assets, and shifting ETF flows are reshaping crypto's microstructure.  Plus, we dissect the macro impact of rising tariffs, the Fed's delicate dance with Trump, and whether tokenization could breathe new life into the US dollar. Check out the sponsors who make this show possible! Bitwise Mantle Hosts: Steve Ehrlich, Executive Editor at Unchained Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Guests: Katalin Tischhauser, Head of Research at Sygnum Bank Jake Ostrovskis, Head of Sales Trading (OTC) at Wintermute Links Markets:  Unchained: Spot Ether ETFs Extend 16-Day Inflow Streak With $453 Million DATs: Cointelegraph: Tron Inc. seeks $1B to grow TRX holdings as stock rallies CoinDesk: Crypto Treasury Fever Spreads to Ethena as $360M SPAC Deal Targets ENA Accumulation CEA Industries Inc. Press Release: CEA Industries and 10X Capital, with the support of YZi Labs, announce $500 Million Private Placement to Establish Largest Publicly-Listed $BNB Treasury Company in the World The Block: Specialty finance company Mill City announces $450 million offering to establish corporate Sui treasury Barron's: MicroStrategy to Offer Preferred Stock With a Twist That Could Yield 10% Trump and Powell Fortune: Jerome Powell had a surprise visit from Trump. He's poised to leave interest rates unchanged anyway CNBC: Trump spars with Powell over renovation costs during Fed visit, but backs off firing threats Timestamps:

This week, the Hivemind team is joined by Guy Young, founder of Ethena, to discuss the launch of their $360M ENA vehicle, the structural challenges in altcoin market flows, the evolving use cases for stablecoins, and why Athena's yield-based model positions it as a more scalable solution than USDC. They also unpack the impact of the Genius Act on U.S. stablecoin regulation, the long-term overvaluation of L1s like ETH and SOL, and how the market structure is shifting toward revenue-generating apps like Hyperliquid. 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 Guy: https://x.com/gdog97_  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 (1:27) Ethena & its New Treasury Vehicle (8:26) Competing with Other Stables (18:38) The Genius Act & Its Implications (35:18) ETH & Treasury Vehicles (40:20) The Future of Altcoins & L1s (42:24) Ethena & the Futures Market (44:16) L1 Valuations (52:17) Pump.Fun ICO (1:10:10) Final Thoughts -- 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, the Hivemind team, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

315 % Rendite: Das ist die 30-Tage-Performance des Pudgy-Penguins-Tokens. Aber auch Blur und APENFT haben zuletzt eine spektakuläre Rally hingelegt. Erleben wir gerade das stille Comeback des NFT-Hypes? Möglich. Wahrscheinlicher ist allerdings, dass ein paar smarte Trader versuchen, das Maximum aus dem jüngsten Ethereum-Höhenflug herauszuholen. Wie genau das funktioniert, besprechen Julius Nagel und Florian Adomeit in dieser Folge von Alles Coin, Nichts Muss. Außerdem geht's darum, warum Treasury Companies lieber auf ETH als auf Bitcoin setzen, Ethena einen Oscar für Financial Engineering verdient, SBET das Degen-Playbook komplettiert und Cathie Wood bei der Party natürlich nicht fehlen darf. Und wem das noch nicht reicht: Es gibt jede Menge News rund um den Crash von Pump.fun, den Depeg von stETH und zweifelhafte Rechenmethoden bei Hyperliquid. Ach ja, ganz nebenbei deckt Julius zusammen mit Coinwatch auch noch die dunklen Machenschaften der Market-Maker auf. Registriere dich jetzt bei Bitpanda und kaufe, verkaufe und tausche digitale Assets rund um die Uhr: https://www.bitpanda.com/de?ref=615250356669422741&tag=ffwd&utmsource=financeforward&utmmedium=podcast&utmcampaign=podcastshownotes Das Video zur Folge: https://youtu.be/puR_qvw86i4 Timecodes (00:03:23) Marktüberblick (00:07:17) Crash bei Pump.fun (00:14:47) Depeg von stETH (00:22:55) Comeback der NFTs? (00:27:46) Staatliche Stablecoins gehören verboten? (00:34:39) Figma auf der Blockchain? (00:37:50) Hyperliquid mogelt beim Open Interest? (00:43:29) Treasury Companies (01:06:20) Die dunklen Machenschaften der Market Maker Links: Link zum neuen w3 Investoren Newsletter: https://w3briefing.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utmsource=acnmpodcast&utmmedium=shownotes&utmcampaign=acnmpodcast_signup Trete dem Alles-Coin-Nichts-Muss-Discord-Server bei: https://discord.gg/9NZFcGGPSg Melde dich jetzt zum Alles-Coin-Nichts-Muss-Newsletter an und erhalte jeden Montag Zusammenfassungen zur aktuellen Folge: https://allescoin-pod.beehiiv.com/subscribe Finde Themen, die wir in alten Folgen besprochen haben: https://beezly.co/podcast/alles-coin-nichts-muss?tab=Search Julius Nagel (@julius_nagel) ist bereits seit 2012 in der Krypto-Welt unterwegs und hat unter anderem 2014 für Ethereum gearbeitet. Er investiert in Coins und Start-ups im Web3 mit w3.wave und verfolgt die aktuellen Trends & Entwicklungen. Florian Adomeit (@florian_adomeit) ist Spiegel-Bestseller-Autor und Mitgründer von AMBER by DealCircle. Diese Folge wird unterstützt von Bitpanda. Bitpanda ist der führende und am stärksten regulierte Krypto-Broker Europas. Mit über 500 Krypto-Werten, davon 39 stakeable Coins und 2.800 weiteren digitalen Assets bietet das BaFin-lizenzierte, österreichische Fintech-Einhorn eines der umfangreichsten Angebote.

For today's essential Heretics 101 feature, Kelli and Nolan talk to Ethena CPO Melanie Naranjo, challenging empathy-driven management, exposes toxic executive dynamics, and advocates for logic over emotion in workplace leadership.*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.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI platform built for recruiting. Our suite of AI agents work across your hiring process to save time, boost decision quality, and elevate the candidate experience.Learn why team builders at 3,000+ cutting-edge companies like Brex, Deel, and Quora can't live without Metaview.It only takes minutes to get up and running. Check it out!KEEP UP WITH MELANIE, NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINMelanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-naranjoNolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—Ethena: https://www.goethena.com/—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:44) CEO-CHRO Partnership Transformation(02:23) The State of HR Leadership(04:08) The HR Crisis Revealed(05:20) The Root Cause Analysis(06:58) Sponsors: Planful | Metaview(10:00) The Anti-Empathy Argument(12:45) HR Community Dysfunction(14:21) The Gender Dynamics Truth(15:28) Executive Team Toxicity Exposed(17:13) The Politics Behind Dysfunction(19:39) Beyond Meritocracy(21:00) The Three Questions Framework(21:54) The Anti-PIP Philosophy(24:00) Direct Feedback That Works(24:42) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

In this episode, James Ambrose, Head of Trading Operations and Treasury Services, fills in as host to speak with Conor Ryder, Head of Research at Ethena Labs. Together, they explore how ENA fits into Ethena's broader ecosystem, what makes its tokenomics stand out, how it's gaining traction with institutional players, and why users might care about staking it today.From governance mechanics to real DeFi utility, this is the ENA deep dive you've been waiting for.

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings and Kyle Sonlin cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including Grove's $1B allocation, Digital Asset's $135M raise, tokenized stocks and more RWA news!   Company of the Week - Herwig: Dinari Company of the Week - Kyle: Davis Commodities   Companies covered include Grove, Janus Henderson, Anemoy, Centrifuge, Republic, SpaceX, Dinari, Upexi, Superstate, Digital Asset, Canton Network, DRW, Tradeweb, FalconX, Lynq Network, Wormhole, Ripple, Nasdaq, QCP, Davis Commodities, Plume, Blocksense, Jarsy, Baillie Gifford, Archax, BlackRock, Ethena, Securitize, KfW, SDX, MTCM Securitization Architects, Tokeny, Matrixdock, SPiCE VC, Clearpool, Fiserv, Solana, Mastercard, Paxos, PayPal, Particula, Agora, and EFAMA ==== TokenizeThis 2025 Conference Review: https://docsend.com/v/k8bn7/tt25  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  Learn More About WALLY DAO: WallyDAO.xyz  ==== ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:56 Market Movements 18:00 RWA Foundation Updates 20:18 Token Debrief 40:14 Companies of The Week  

This week, the Hivemind team explains why crypto feels stagnant despite rising prices, the ongoing failure of real-world asset (RWA) narratives, and how on-chain credit markets are quietly gaining traction. They also dive into the explosion of new token launches, the misguided obsession with “real yield,” what the success of Ethena and Pendle says about crypto's evolution, 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 (1:26) WW3 Averted (6:33) Institutional Inflows and Treasury Plays (8:44) Bitcoin and Altcoin Performance (15:59) Crypto Innovations, Bitcoin DeFi & Yield Farming (25:28) Crypto Sentiment vs Fundamentals (33:45) Proof of Governance Over Staking Inflation (44:32) HyperLiquid (57:24) Reflections on Crypto Innovations -- 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, the Hivemind team, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

How can you build your brand on LinkedIn while being true to who you are?Why should you be transparent about performance expectations with new hires?My guest on this episode is Melanie Naranjo, Chief People Officer at EthenaDuring our conversation Melanie and I discuss:What it's like to lead HR at an HR tech company and why Melanie recommends the experience to other HR professionals.How she built her personal brand on LinkedIn to over 60,000+ followers by being authentic and real. Melanie's advice on how to effectively partner with your CEO to drive the business forward.How being transparent about high-performance expectations—and consequences for poor performance—creates a culture of clarity and trust.How learning in public promotes accountability and builds network and community.Connecting with Melanie: Connect with Melanie Naranjo on LinkedInCheck out Melanie who is a frequent guest on Ethena's podcast, “We're Not Recording” hosted by CEO of Ethena, Roxanne Petraeus.Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

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

By Adam Turteltaub A good, juicy case study is great for compliance training. An artfully created scenario can also be remarkably effective, especially for ethics training. What makes them so appealing, and how do you use them best? Colin May, Adjunct Professor at Stevenson University, explains that problem-based learning is very effective for adults both for knowledge transfer and retention. It also helps people apply what they have learned. Case studies, which are based on actual incidents, and scenarios, which are fictional, also benefit from a human love of stories. When determining whether to use a case study, scenario or some other learning method, he advises first thinking about the outcome: what do you want people to take away from the training. Next, think about the debriefing after employees have had a chance to either read the case study or act out a scenario. That subsequent conversation may prove to be the most valuable part of the learning exercise. Be sure, too, to keep your case studies and scenarios current. They do have an expiration date. Even big, juicy ones can seem dated after a few years. Even something as big as Enron can get old: it happened 24 years ago, before a significant portion of your workforce was born. Finally, be sure to listen to the podcast and reach out to him through LinkedIn if you would like the tool that he referred to. Listen now Sponsored by Ethena - automated compliance training, an employee hotline, and case management, all in one tool.

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.

By Adam Turteltaub There's a lot of discussion about the relationship between compliance and the general counsel. Less words, though, have been dedicated to the important relationship between compliance and HR. Netherlands-based Asaf Shalev, Global Ethics, Risk & Compliance Lead for DLL rightly observes that maximizing synergy between the work of HR and compliance is a key for success of both the compliance program and the business. The departments share overlapping interests in a number of areas, including the code of conduct. He advocates both sides working closely together to ensure that it is human centric. When it comes to compensation, HR can help by building in compliance-related metrics. When it comes to discipline, HR can ensure that it is documented, consistent and fair. They can also be helpful for navigating local the labor laws that may apply. Listen in to learn more about how to make the compliance-HR relationship work from recruiting and onboarding through the entire employee lifecycle. Listen now Sponsored by Ethena - automated compliance training, an employee hotline, and case management, all in one tool.

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

By Adam Turteltaub Stress can be a good thing. Burnout, though, is something altogether different and very real for compliance professionals. Sarah Hadden (LinkedIn), CEO and Publisher of Corporate Compliance Insights shares in this podcast the not always encouraging data on stress and burnout from their 2025 Compliance Officer Working Conditions, Stress & Mental Health survey. The research did reveal some very good news. Compliance officers are generally happy with their work. They have a sense of purpose and feel that what they are doing is important. The findings also revealed a small but notable increase in the belief that the organization is supportive of compliance efforts. On the other side of the coin, though, only 7% said that job stress was not an issue. More concerning, 51% reported that they are experiencing burnout. What causes that burnout? A variety of factors are in play including the fast pace of regulations, personal liability fears, lack of time and resources and even AI. One of the greatest causes of stress, the survey revealed, is reporting structure, with those reporting to legal, rather than to leadership or the board, being the least satisfied and most stressed out. Listen in to learn more, unless, of course, it's going to stress you out. Listen now Sponsored by Ethena - automated compliance training, an employee hotline, and case management, all in one tool.

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 -- 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

By Adam Turteltaub There is a tendency to think of risk assessment as one thing and demonstrating the value of the compliance program as another. In this podcast, Catherine Bruno, Assistant Director Office of Integrity and Compliance (OIC) at the FBI shows that the risk assessment process can also be a great way to demonstrate the value of a strong compliance program. So how do they make that happen?  First, the OIC ensures that individuals who are closer to the risk, the subject matter experts at each of the divisions at FBI headquarters, as well as each field office, are involved both from the start and on an ongoing basis. Every six months the OIC requires them to spend time assessing compliance risk and put forward at least one. This process ensures participation without demanding too much of the field's time. In advance of that meeting, the OIC conducts a training session, provides a model agenda, and may do a presentation on a particular risk area. They also require that, at the meeting, the participants also spend time examining the tier 1 risks that the OIC has identified. In the future, she is looking to better spell out the cost of non-compliance and the savings of proactive measures. But, she cautions, quantifying the benefits does not have to be based on dollars exclusively. Reputational factors can and should also be considered. Each field office is also required to provide data on the risk areas that they are tracking. That data gets compiled and gives them an opportunity to compare themselves to each other. The information is also shared at higher-level branch meetings a month later, and it helps executive assistant directors understand where field offices are focused in terms of their risks. In sum, the process provides both a better understanding of risk and demonstrates the value of the compliance program. Listen in. Listen now Sponsored by Ethena - automated compliance training, an employee hotline, and case management, all in one tool.

By Adam Turteltaub The words “works council” inspires fear and dread in the hearts and minds of many who have never worked with them. They need not, says Lisanne Winde, attorney at law at Wybenga advocaten and Alain Lambert, regional ethics and compliance officer for Central Europe at WSP. In this podcast, they share how the works council can actually help compliance teams. These entities are not unions but are specific to the company. They can be helpful for facilitating communication with employees and giving greater legitimacy to company policies. In practice they collaborate with management and can be more helpful than those unfamiliar with them may think. However, there are times when working with the works council is not just a nice to have but a requirement. Issues relating to whistleblowing and disciplinary policies are two examples. And there may be others, as well.  The laws vary by country. To make the most out of the relationship they recommend taking time to listen to what the works council says. Make sure they understand your role and the independence it has from management, and invite their participation early. It's better to find out what issues are and benefit from their expertise early rather than too late. Listen in to learn more, then, take a deep breadth and relax next time you hear the words “works council.” Listen now Sponsored by Ethena - automated compliance training, an employee hotline, and case management, all in one tool.

By Adam Turteltaub An audit by a Unified Program Integrity Contractor auditor, better known as a UPIC audit, can be a very scary thing. Providers are often shocked and even indignant to receive a letter notifying them of the audit and alleging fraud. Jon Rawlson (LinkedIn), President & Founder of Armory Hill Advocates, reminds us that the audit was likely not triggered by an allegation but by an algorithm catching outlier events such as a provider processing claims outside of their normal daily work, utilizing a DME, a skin substitute or some other expensive item that is outside the norm. Once you have calmed down after reviewing the letter, he advises acting immediately but calmly. Begin reviewing the documents you have been providing the Medicare program and bring in whatever help you need. And, don't forget you have a five step appeal process that enables you to prove  your innocence. But, be mindful of the timeline the government gives. The consequences can be grave if you miss a deadline. Listen in to learn more, and if you're a member of SCCE or HCCA, be sure to read his article on the subject in Compliance Today magazine. Listen now Sponsored by Ethena - automated compliance training, an employee hotline, and case management, all in one tool.

By Adam Turteltaub As the sun set, the chief compliance officer stared out the window, wondering how she would communicate with her workforce in a way that they would understand. As much as she looked, the answer wasn't outside in the skies turning from blue to black. She wasn't finding it under the white LEDs in the ceiling above her desk, either. Feeling a bit desperate, and a little bit bored, she decided to walk the halls to see if perhaps the answers were there. She got all of ten feet before a colleague stopped her,  eyes open wide and voice a little breathless, to tell her about an incident discovered and resolved. As she listened to him speak, she realized the answer was right there in front of her in the power of storytelling. Janine Fadul, Compliance and Privacy officer at GW Medicine, learned long ago to focus on the story she was trying to tell people, not just the facts. By following the elements of storytelling, she explains, you can grab people's interest, keep it, and help them understand what you are trying to communicate. That doesn't just apply to training. It can also be useful for communicating with leadership. Listen in to learn more about the elements of good storytelling. Then, apply them, and your compliance program may live happily ever after. Listen now Sponsored by Ethena - automated compliance training, an employee hotline, and case management, all in one tool.

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.------

By Adam Turteltaub In addition to releasing its General Compliance Program Guidance, the OIG at HHS announced plans to publish a series of Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidances (ICPG). The first of these, addressing nursing facilities, was released in November 2024. As CJ Wolf, Professor in healthcare Administration at BYU Idaho explains in this podcast, the first ICPG is instructive both for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and those looking to anticipate what will be coming in future ICPGs. Currently, three more are expected to be published in 2025: Medicare Advantage, hospital and clinical laboratories. Two additional ICPGs – pharmaceutical manufacturers and hospice – are also planned, but with a publication date as yet to be determined. There are several notable elements to the SNF ICPG. First, it interlinks compliance, quality of care and quality of life for patients. Second, there is an entire supplement focused on reimbursement, raising the scrutiny level of billing compliance. It addresses the prospective payment system, value-based payment models, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid managed care, amongst other issues. When it comes to Anti-Kickback, the ICPG provides specific examples that are close to home for skilled nursing facilities. These hot points include free or below fair market value goods and services, discounts, arrangements for services and supplies, pharmacist relationships, care coordination, value-based care arrangements and join ventures. It is expected that future ICPGs will also have a focus on the Anti-Kickback statute. CJ also anticipates future guidances to continue to focus on greater accuracy and quality of care. Listen in, whether you are working at a SNF or looking to learn what likely comes next with ICPGs. Listen now Sponsored by Ethena - automated compliance training, an employee hotline, and case management, all in one tool.

By Adam Turteltaub Sevda Huseynova is the Ethics and Compliance Officer for SOCAR Midstream, a state-owned enterprise (SOE) in Azerbaijan. The company manages the oil and gas export pipelines of the country. If you think working for an SOE means you don't have to worry about compliance, she warns you to think again. SOEs still faces risk in a wide range of areas including anticorruption, sanctions, third parties and more. Investors want to ensure that the company operates up to global standards, which isn't always easy since compliance is relatively new in Azerbaijan. SOCAR midstream is up to the task, though, she reports. The company seeks to comply with local laws as well as international standards such as those of the OECD and the UN Convention on Corruption. To meet its goals, the compliance program is based on the seven elements approach found in most compliance programs and has three tiers addressing prevention, detection and corrective actions. She advises others working in SOEs to embrace five key strategies: Gain leadership buy-in and the corresponding tone at the top Customize the program to the SOE context Build a strong compliance infrastructure with adequate support Strengthen third party management Monitor, measure and improve on a continuous basis Listen in to learn more about the challenges and opportunities of compliance programs in an SOE. Listen now Sponsored by Ethena - automated compliance training, an employee hotline, and case management, all in one tool.

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!

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.—

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