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Choose the Hard Way is the show about how hard things build stronger humans who have more fun.  — One of my favorite comedians is Johnny Hilbrant Partridge, aka The PE Guy. His comedy operates at the intersection of private equity, hyper-conspicuous consumption, and radical insecurity. He is hilarious, and if you don't know his work, you soon will. — If you want to laugh go to @johnnyhilbrant, if you want to know who Johnny is, you're in the right place. This conversation is about the decade-plus Johnny spent working to become a comedy pro that preceded him blowing up as The PE Guy. We talk about the way life events and the sudden death of his twin sister shaped who he is, what he makes, where he is headed, and more. — A quick personal update. After three rounds of chemo, my cancer treatment took an unexpected turn last week. A PET scan showed we were successfully killing cancer. But my doctors told me it wasn't killing cancer fast enough to cure me. I'm going back to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for another biopsy later this week and when we get those results back, they'll figure out what my new course of treatment will be. — I'm confident we will cure it, and being in this limbo is scary, for me, and for my family.  Whatever the road ahead is, we will get to cured, and I thank you for all of your love and support. — Please hit five stars and subscribe to Choose the Hard Way everywhere you listen. — The media landscape has changed. Scripted is out. Real is in. Being a great podcast guest or host and being able to operate in dynamic unscripted contexts isn't optional. It's now a mandatory skill for senior leaders and doing it well isn't easy. — That's why Andrew Vontz started __https://www.onerealvoice.com/__ to help industry leaders thrive on podcasts, panels and the internal and external high-stakes open-ended conversations where reputations are built and business is won. — When you're ready to be great, DM __https://www.instagram.com/hardwaypod__ or reach out to hello@onerealvoice.com. —   To support this work, become a paid subscriber to the Choose the Hard Way Substack at __https://alwaysthehardway.substack.com__. —   With over $1 trillion in transactions to date, Blockchain.com is your trusted partner on your crypto journey. Go to Blockchain.com to get started today no experience required. —   Lauf is the Apple of bike design and they make elegant products that just work better than everything else. Check them out at __https://www.laufcycles.com__. — Andrew Vontz's Choose the Hard Way newsletter: __https://alwaysthehardway.substack.com/__ — One Real Voice: __https://www.onerealvoice.com/__ — Instagram: __https://www.instagram.com/hardwaypod__ — LinkedIn: __https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewvontz/__ — Follow Johnny Hilbrant Partridge: __https://www.instagram.com/johnnyhilbrant__ — Johnny Hilbrant Partridge on TikTok: __https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnyhilbrant__ — Due to My Role: __https://www.duetomyrole.com__ —  

Ayo Akinyele, Head of Engineering at RippleX, joined us to discuss the development and adoption of the XRP Ledger by institutions and more.Topics: - Institutions building on the XRPL - Quantum resistance strategy - AI Agent strategy - AMM v2 and DeFi Brought to you by

Crypto News: BlackRock's new bitcoin income fund offers cash flow alongside BTC exposure. BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer Rick Rieder says 'I think Bitcoin is ultimately going considerably higher'. Ripple invests in Flutterwave, pushing its stablecoin and XRP Ledger into payments across Africa. Squid adds Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin for cross-chain swaps.Brought to you by

Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC Chairman, author of Crypto Dad: The Fight for the Future of Money, and Senior Strategic Advisor at Patomak Global Partners, joined me to discuss the latest developments in crypto in the U.S.Topics: - Clarity Act and crypto legislation - CFTC & SEC rulemaking - Prediction markets - TradFi embracing Crypto - Stablecoins vs CBDC privacy Brought to you by

Crypto News: Bitcoin price rallies and the charts look bullish with a bullish divergence setting up on the BTC weekly chart, altcoins will also follow. BlackRock to launch Bitcoin Premium Income ETF tomorrow. Brought to you by

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight podcast, Chris Zhang, Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy of Maison Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: MSS) joins host Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and WTR Analyst James Kisner. Maison is a specialty grocery retailer serving Asian-American and other ethnic communities, operating HK Good Fortune stores in Southern California and Lee Lee International Supermarkets in Arizona. Zhang lays out the company's tech-driven transformation across four pillars: store inventory, sales and order operations, customer privacy, and customer loyalty, with AI-powered forecasting and replenishment furthest along and perishables the first problem it tackles. He details the newly announced collaboration framework with SupplyAi and MiniMax aimed at embedding AI in everyday food-retail workflows, the direct-sourcing strategy across Asia including the Guizhou Moutai distribution agreement, and the company's Worldcoin (WLD) treasury position and early proof-of-human exploration. The conversation closes with the operating KPIs and milestones that would signal the AI and solutions strategy is working over the next 12 months.

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In this episode: - Massive IPOs, AI, market implications - SpaceX IPO - AI in IoT: Connectivity to Intelligence - AI coding - “No Man's Land” and AI in management - Startups and AI-driven business models - Where to locate your data center - Crypto mining's expansion into AI and HPC - Bitcoin treasury companies - Scientific Bitcoin Institute [audio mp3="https://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/OXD037_ART-13_20260519.mp3"][/audio] The post Analyst RoundTable: IPOs, AI, BTC- OXD37 appeared first on OrionX.net.

In this episode Amanda and I discuss Michael Saylor's Strategy Bitcoin lie, Jim Cramer SpaceX IPO vs Bitcoin, MasterCard AI Agent stablecoin payments, CME crypto index futures, new legislation to establish the Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Task Force, and much more.Brought to you by

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way businesses create, distribute, and consume content. From marketing campaigns and customer communications to research, reporting, and creative storytelling, tools like ChatGPT are changing how organizations operate and compete in an increasingly digital world. In this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, I sit down with Edward M. Pereira, CEO of Financial Intelligence 4U, to explore the growing impact of AI on content creation and business productivity. As an accomplished financial and operational leader, Edward has built a career around driving organizational growth, implementing strategic transformations, and helping individuals and businesses make smarter decisions through education and innovation. We're also Joined by Attila Hevesy the co-CEO of Financial Intelligence 4U. Nothing beats experience as long as one learns, grows, and benefits from the time spent with the endeavor! Most of my life has been that of an Entrepreneur either starting, buying or taking over various businesses. That included a Specialty Trade Show Publication business (sold in 2005), several Direct Sales Companies as an Independent 1099 contractor and as a Corporate Recruiter and Trainer for said Companies. However, nothing matches the intrigue and fascination of the new Digital Money Revolution with Blockchain & Crypto! DEFI (Decentralized Finance), has ushered in a new era that levels the playing file so that the average "small guy" can get a shot at above average yields! A better world is coming within which to do commerce, safekeep critical information, and own a fraction or token of virtually any asset worldwide with the concept of tokenization & fractionalization! It is already here - you just may not know about it!! I now assist individuals on how to discover and take advantage of alternative investment strategies that the masses don't even know exist yet! Financial Intelligence 4U was founded on a simple but powerful question: You've worked hard for your money your whole life—has your money worked hard for you? Through financial education and practical intelligence, Edward and his team help people improve their financial literacy and develop customized strategies to pursue their long-term goals. During our conversation, we discuss how AI tools such as ChatGPT are reshaping content creation, improving efficiency, and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, marketers, educators, and business leaders. We also examine the challenges that come with AI adoption, including maintaining authenticity, ensuring accuracy, and balancing automation with human creativity. Additionally, we explore the evolving relationship between technology and finance, including the rise of digital assets and cryptocurrency. While cryptocurrency use for everyday transactions remains relatively low among banked adults, adoption is notably higher among unbanked individuals seeking alternatives to traditional financial systems. Join us for an insightful discussion on innovation, financial intelligence, artificial intelligence, and how emerging technologies are shaping the future of business and communication. For more information: https://financialintelligence4u.com/ Mobile connect: FI4U.AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who should control your financial data—you or your bank? Steve Boms, Executive Director at FDATA, joins us to break down open finance, Section 1033, and the future of consumer data access. A timely discussion for fintech leaders, innovators, and investors. Plus we discuss whether agentic AI is ready to take over your portfolio and spending https://fdata.global … Continue reading Ep 286- FDATA Executive Director Steve Boms

Crypto News: Michael Saylor lies saying Strategy never said it would sell its Bitcoin. Visa says it has moved $7B annually in stablecoins through its network. Stellar Development Foundation has unveiled a quantum preparedness plan to migrate all XLM accounts to quantum-resistant signatures by end of 2027. Ripple and Bitso expand their partnership, bringing Bitso's MXN-backed stablecoin MXNB to the XRP Ledger. Brought to you by

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman speaks with Paul Sztorc of LayerTwo Labs about the current state of Bitcoin, the future of sidechains, privacy technologies, Monero's growing real-world relevance, and his efforts to launch a new Bitcoin fork featuring native sidechain functionality. The discussion explores Bitcoin maximalism, network effects, privacy tradeoffs, Zcash vs. Monero, decentralized naming systems, and whether Bitcoin's culture is preventing meaningful innovation. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) Introduction, Sponsors & Pre-Show Discussion (00:08:41) Paul's Bitcoin Origins, Silk Road & Discovering Crypto (00:17:06) Drivechains Explained & Why Paul Is Forking Bitcoin (00:31:32) One Coin vs. Many Coins, Network Effects & Privacy (00:43:10) Bitcoin Culture, Maximalism & Why BTC May Be Stagnating (00:57:36) Monero vs. Zcash, Privacy Adoption & Real-World Usage (01:06:59) Namecoin, BitNames & Decentralized Identity Systems (01:17:11) Prediction Markets, Stablecoins & Future Sidechains (01:26:31) Launch Plans for eCash/ZSide & Adoption Challenges (01:38:13) Closing Thoughts & Final Remarks GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/Truthcoin Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Grant Cardone, Founder and CEO of Cardone Capital, joined us to discuss his firm pairing Bitcoin with real estate investments, offering investors unique exposure to both asset classes.Topics:- Bitcoin & Real Estate investment portfolio - Future of Bitcoin - Tokenization of Real Estate - Michael Saylor Strategy Selling Bitcoin.Brought to you by

Rafe Furst is a World Series poker champion, five-time founder, and author of the number one bestselling book on venture capital. He joins host KJ to challenge the VC status quo. Rafe breaks down why the 10-year lockup model is broken, how misaligned incentives are quietly killing early-stage innovation, and why the future of venture capital runs on blockchain. He also shares the story behind The Crypto Company and their newly acquired Frame blockchain, which aims to unify liquidity across fragmented crypto ecosystems. Four Key Takeaways: 3:32 — VCs have quietly abandoned true venture capital by flooding money into later stages. Early-stage investments are treated as lottery tickets rather than genuine bets on founders and their vision. 20:22 — The number one structural flaw in venture capital is not bad founders or bad ideas. It is the total absence of liquidity for a decade or more, which creates misaligned incentives for everyone involved. 21:57 — Liquidity is the magic unlock for early-stage investing. Blockchain technology is the most powerful mechanism to finally deliver that liquidity to founders, investors, and employees alike. 37:47 — AI and blockchain are converging at an exponential pace. Founders who start building on-chain infrastructure now will be positioned to ride the wave rather than get swept away by it. Quote of the Show (38:03):"The way to not get swept away is to get in front of the wave." — Rafe Furst Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Rafe Furst:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafefurst/ Company Website: https://www.thecryptocompany.com/ How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=disruption+%2F+interuuptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Unfiltered Stories, HFS Research President Saurabh Gupta sits down with Eric Piscini, CEO of Hashgraph, to explore the real intersection of AI and blockchain and why trust is becoming the defining challenge for both. While AI is rapidly reshaping enterprise workflows, one question continues to surface. Can we trust it? This conversation dives into how distributed ledger technology is quietly emerging as the trust layer for AI, enabling transparency, control, and accountability in a world driven by autonomous systems. From stablecoins and tokenization to AI-driven payments and decentralized governance, Eric shares how blockchain is moving beyond hype into real enterprise adoption. If you are thinking about the future of AI at scale, this conversation connects the dots between two of the most important technologies shaping it. What you'll learnWhy trust is the biggest barrier to enterprise AI adoptionHow blockchain can act as a control and audit layer for AI systemsThe real differences between stablecoins, tokenized cash, and CBDCsHow AI and blockchain are converging to enable new business modelsWhat asset tokenization means for enterprises and individualsHow AI-driven payments and autonomous agents will reshape transactionsKey takeawaysAI and blockchain are complementary technologies, not competing onesBlockchain enables transparency and accountability for AI decisionsEnterprise adoption of blockchain is accelerating due to regulatory clarityTokenization has the potential to unlock new forms of value and accessAI-driven agents will require trusted payment and transaction systemsThe future of trust in digital systems will be built into the infrastructure

Crypto News: Binance founder CZ says "Bitcoin won't be "dead" for too long. Don't panic, in large friendly letters." A16z crypto, Paradigm lead $175 million bet to move global credit markets onchain. Crypto tax bills a work-in-progress as U.S. House lawmakers pose concerns. Brought to you by

In this episode, Peter sits down with Bartek from BikeID to unpack how bicycles can be given a persistent digital identity that follows them through manufacturing, retail, ownership, servicing and resale. The conversation covers why the bike industry still lacks a common identification standard, how BikeID uses NFC and RFID tags as the physical interface, and why blockchain helps remove the need for a central authority to validate the record.They also dig into the commercial reality behind bringing this on-chain. Bartek explains how BikeID is thinking about scale, why not every event should land directly on Cardano mainnet, and how batching through partner-chain style infrastructure could make the model practical. It is a strong discussion of real-world asset identity, Digital Product Passports, circular economy use cases, and the type of adoption story Cardano was built for.Key Takeaways:- BikeID is building a common digital identity layer for bicycles, similar in spirit to a VIN for cars but designed for the bike industry.- The physical interface comes from BikeID's NFC and RFID tags, which are built to survive production conditions and make scanning easy across the supply chain.- Blockchain gives the system an independent proof layer, reducing reliance on a single private company acting as the source of truth.- The model is not only about theft protection or ownership checks. It also supports manufacturing, warehousing, servicing, warranties and resale history.- Digital Product Passport regulation in Europe could create a strong tailwind for systems that can track physical products across their lifecycle.- BikeID expects high event volume, so the team is thinking carefully about batching, middleware and partner-chain style infrastructure rather than putting every event directly on Cardano mainnet.- Bartek estimates registrations could be packaged in batches of around 100 bicycles per mainnet transaction, with around 1,000 events grouped for event anchoring.- The broader vision goes beyond bikes into other industries where product identity, traceability and circular economy incentives matter.Links & References:- BikeID - Global Bicycle Identification System | NFC & RFID: https://link.learncardano.io/X0a6no- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/OPo9ZPWebsite: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68RcX/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1QtvDisclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.

Is the ultimate cryptocurrency ticking toward a sudden, quantum-powered collapse? In this episode, Chris Tam, President and Head of Innovation at BTQ, joins host Konstantinos Karagiannis to shatter the comforting illusions many Bitcoiners still hold about the quantum computing threat. While many assume that a Q-Day attack would only disrupt future mining, Tam exposes the true, terrifying reality: Quantum computers utilizing Shor's algorithm are on an exponential trajectory to cracking the elliptic curve cryptography that safeguards individual wallets. Even worse, recent upgrades like Taproot have inadvertently introduced more vulnerable public keys into the ecosystem, making a network upgrade more complex than ever.The real crisis isn't just finding a cryptographic fix: it's time. Experts warn that migrating the entire decentralized Bitcoin network to a post-quantum standard could take upwards of seven years, but the network simply lacks the block space to move everyone before quantum adversaries are predicted to break the encryption. To bypass the political gridlock of Bitcoin core development, Tam details how BTQ surgically built a working, post-quantum Bitcoin Quantum testnet to experiment with solutions like BIP 360 in the real world. From the catastrophic ripple effects a Bitcoin hack would have on traditional financial markets to BTQ's pioneering work on day-one quantum-resistant stablecoins in South Korea, this episode is an urgent, eye-opening wake-up call for anyone holding digital assets.For more information on BTQ, visit www.btq.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.  Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on all socials: @KonstantHacker             Questions and comments are welcome!  Theme song by David Schwartz, copyright 2021.  The views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not represent the views of, nor are they endorsed by, Protiviti Inc., The Post-Quantum World, or their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, shareholders, or subsidiaries.  None of the content should be considered investment advice, as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, or other securities or non-securities offering. Thanks for listening to this podcast. Protiviti Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.  

Jahrelang führte Kai Imhof ein Doppelleben: tagsüber Kai, nachts „Raws" – Sprüher, immer in Sorge vor der Hausdurchsuchung. Was er daraus über Angst, Selbstbild und den Mut zur eigenen Handschrift gelernt hat, ist das Herz dieser Folge. Heute ist Raws etablierter Urban Artist, hat das Buch „Intentions" veröffentlicht, stellt international aus und kollaboriert mit großen Marken – ohne seine Wurzeln in der Graffiti-Szene zu verleugnen. Im Wisdom Wednesday teilt er die fünf Dinge, die er gerne schon mit 20 gewusst hätte. Wir sprechen darüber, warum es befreit, anderen die Macht über dein Selbstbild zu nehmen, was er beim Thema Geld viel zu spät gelernt hat, wie er den „Sellout"-Vorwurf der Szene wegsteckt – und warum er sich heute mehr Mut und Radikalität wünscht. Du erfährst... ...wie Kai Imhof die Balance zwischen künstlerischer Freiheit und Marktnachfrage meistert. ...warum finanzielle Bildung und Mut entscheidend für kreative Karrieren sind. ...wie persönliche Entwicklung und authentische Kunst miteinander verwoben sind. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures Managing Editor Paul Hindle is joined by Cassie Craddock, Managing Director for UK and Europe at Ripple, to explore the work Ripple is doing to transform cross-border payments through blockchain technology and stablecoins and learn more about the company's expansion plans. Paul and Cassie discuss how Ripple's recent EMI licences in the UK and Luxembourg are positioning the company for significant growth across European markets, and what these regulatory milestones mean for clients and partnerships in the region. The conversation also covers the growing role of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, examining the advantages they offer over traditional methods, and how Ripple's USD stablecoin fits into the company's broader vision. And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Cassie wants to throw into our Fintech Jail! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FINTECH FUTURES FinTech Futures is the #1 provider of global fintech news and intelligence. With a mission to empower the financial technology community, we bring you the latest updates and thought leadership from across the industry. From startups to established players, we cover the entire fintech ecosystem. Stay Connected with FinTech Futures: Visit our website: www.fintechfutures.com Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fintechfutures/ Sign up to our newsletter: www.fintechfutures.com/newsletter Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/@FinTechFutures

In this episode of Treasury Leaders, host Jan-Willem Attevelt, Co-founder of Automation Boutique, talks with Nikos Polymenakos, Director of Treasury at Delta Foods SA, about the evolving role of treasury in modern business, the lessons learned from Greece's financial crisis, and why treasury teams must move beyond operational tasks to become strategic business partners.Nikos shares how his unconventional path into finance shaped his perspective on treasury as a discipline rooted in business understanding, relationships, and creativity rather than pure mathematics. Drawing from his experience leading treasury and finance responsibilities across a decentralised FMCG group, he explains why cash flow visibility, liquidity management, and strategic forecasting are essential for sustainable growth.Whether you are focused on liquidity management, treasury transformation, forecasting, or the future of digital finance, this episode offers practical insights into how treasury leaders can create long-term strategic value for their organisations.What You'll Learn in This Episode• Why treasury teams must understand the full business, not just finance• How Greece's financial crisis reshaped treasury and liquidity management• The role of trade finance and cash flow forecasting in supporting growth• Why AI in treasury depends on strong data foundations and human judgement• How stablecoins and blockchain could reduce friction in global paymentsEpisode Breakdown with Timestamps[00:00] – Nikos' Journey into Treasury and Business Leadership[05:36] – Lessons from Greece's Financial Crisis and Liquidity Management[14:27] – Trade Finance and Unlocking Working Capital[19:14] – Implementing a Treasury Management System Across Subsidiaries[24:12] – Building a 13-Week Rolling Cash Flow Forecast[28:20] – AI in Treasury and the Importance of Clean Data[35:34] – Stablecoins, Blockchain, and the Future of Payments[48:56] – Why Treasurers Must Become Strategic LeadersFollow Our Guest Nikos Polymenakos:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikos-polymenakos-8993551b/Delta Foods: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-foods-sa/Follow Treasury Leaders:Website: https://corporate-treasury-101.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-leaders/Follow Our Hosts:Hussam Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussam-r-ali/Guillaume Jouvencel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-jouvencel/Jan-Willem Attevelt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/attevelt/Philip Costa Hibberd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-costa-hibberd/GHA Marketing Website: https://ghapodcast.com/Automation Boutique Website: https://automationboutique.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Get $100 off any AFP product, including their CTP Exam Prep Platform, using our discount code! Find this and More on our partner's pagehttps://corporate-treasury-101.com/partners-page/

Today we return to digital assets, quant trading and blockchain infrastructure. Since we last checked in on the space in the wake of FTX's collapse, digital assets, crypto trading, blockchain infrastructure has recovered and gone mainstream. From major institutions and hedge funds having multiple desks to the rise of blockchain infrastructure in settlements and payments - not only in the commodities sector, but across all of industry. What are the latest trends? What is talent demand and for which disciplines? What is the intersection with the commodities sector? Our guest is Joe Miscioscia, Founder and CEO of the Joseph Anthony Group, a recruitment firm dedicated to digital assets, quant trading, and blockchain infrastructure. Visit https://www.josephanthonygroup.com for more, For related content and to find out more about HC Group, a search firm dedicated to the energy & commodities sector, visit https://www.hcgroup.global

After a week away in New York, Matt returned to Daily Crypto News with a simple observation: Bitcoin at roughly $62,000 does not inspire confidence when it was trading near $85,000 just a month ago. Yet despite the fear, some major players are still buying.Michael Saylor made headlines again after Strategy purchased approximately 101,550 Bitcoin between June 1 and June 7, adding roughly $101 million worth of BTC to its balance sheet. At the same time, many investors are pointing to the upcoming SpaceX IPO as a possible reason for crypto's recent weakness. The theory is that investors are pulling capital out of risk assets, including crypto, to position themselves for what could become one of the largest and most anticipated public offerings in years. Matt questioned whether that narrative fully explains the downturn but acknowledged that demand for SpaceX appears enormous, especially if the company quickly becomes eligible for inclusion in major retirement and index-based investment portfolios.The broader financial system continues moving toward blockchain-based infrastructure. According to reports, major U.S. banks including JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo are working on a tokenized deposit system expected to launch by the first half of 2027. Rather than fighting stablecoins outright, banks appear to be creating their own blockchain-based alternatives that allow deposits to move around the clock while keeping customers inside the traditional banking system. In Matt's view, the next major battle may no longer be crypto versus banks. Instead, it may be stablecoins versus tokenized bank deposits.Meanwhile, regulators in the United Kingdom continue debating stablecoin oversight. Lawmakers are reportedly pushing the Bank of England to relax some proposed restrictions, including caps on holdings and reserve requirements. The central bank remains concerned that large-scale stablecoin adoption could drain deposits from traditional banks and create stress within the broader financial system.Security remained a major theme this week. Humanity Protocol's H token collapsed after attackers allegedly stole private keys connected to the project, draining roughly $32 million from just 17 wallets. The token fell from approximately $0.67 to $0.13 and briefly touched $0.05 during the panic. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT publicly questioned the team's explanation, suggesting the incident may deserve additional scrutiny. While no evidence has emerged proving internal wrongdoing, the event highlights how quickly confidence can disappear when projects fail to clearly explain major security failures.Artificial intelligence also entered the spotlight after researchers discovered that an AI model identified a four-year-old bug in Zcash that could have enabled unlimited token creation. The vulnerability was fixed before being exploited, but the discovery highlights a new reality for crypto security. AI systems are becoming increasingly capable of reviewing code bases and identifying flaws that human developers may have overlooked for years. As these tools improve, they could become one of the most powerful auditing resources available to blockchain projects.Despite the negativity, Bitcoin has managed to rebound above $63,000 after its recent selloff. The asset remains down roughly 50% from its October 2025 highs, and opinions are sharply divided on what comes next. Some analysts believe another leg lower into the $50,000 or even $40,000 range remains possible. Others argue that after a drawdown of this magnitude, the risk-reward profile has become increasingly attractive. Matt noted that many investors are beginning to dollar-cost average back into the market, reasoning that buying Bitcoin at $63,000 after a 50% correction may prove to be a better long-term bet than waiting indefinitely for a perfect bottom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, joined us to discuss the growing adoption of stablecoins and tokenization on the Polygon blockchain.Topics: - Visa adds Polygon to its global stablecoin settlement program - Meta launches USDC creator payouts on Polygon - Private stablecoin payments - Future of Ethereum Layer 2s- DeFi exploits and regulation

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with software engineer and entrepreneur Arowolo Muritadhor for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from agriculture and manufacturing in Nigeria to the evolving role of crypto in the country's economy. They touch on how hyperinflation, particularly the naira's dramatic drop in 2023, pushed Nigerians toward stablecoins as a practical savings tool, and how informal kiosk networks have stepped in where traditional banking infrastructure falls short. The conversation also covers the tension between government regulation and the permissionless nature of blockchain technology, comparisons between the decline of the Roman Empire and current shifts in US economic dominance, the role of mobile payments in Africa, language learning, and whether AI agents have any real utility in crypto infrastructure yet. You can connect with Arowolo on LinkedIn and X at @armolas_06.Timestamps00:00 - Host welcomes Arowolo Muritadhor, introducing topics of software engineering and animal food production in Nigeria.05:00 - Discussion shifts to manufacturing, components assembly, and China's dominance in low-cost production globally.10:00 - Conversation explores crypto adoption in Nigeria as a network state phenomenon, separating informed users from mainstream population.15:00 - Mobile payments and kiosk ATM replacements emerge as critical financial infrastructure bridging unbanked Nigerians.20:00 - Roman Empire parallels drawn to modern crypto taxation, government control, and inevitable death-and-taxes reality.25:00 - Bitcoin and Ethereum permissionless nature debated against government wallet-level censorship vulnerabilities.30:00 - AI agents examined as crypto infrastructure tools, revealing mostly trading bots rather than foundational builders.35:00 - Nigeria's 2023 naira collapse compared to Argentina's hyperinflation, driving citizens toward stablecoin dollar savings.40:00 - US Treasury history unpacked through FDR gold confiscation and Nixon ending convertibility, paralleling empire decline.45:00 - Crypto reframed as anti-bank rather than purely anti-government, enabling freedom through immutable accountability.50:00 - Transparent blockchain ledgers discussed as potential government accountability tools across democracy, republic, and oligarchy structures.Key Insights1. Nigeria has a significant divide between its northern and southern regions in terms of economic activity. The north, centered around Abuja, is more agricultural with substantial cattle production, while Lagos in the south functions as a dense urban and commercial hub. This geographic and economic split shapes how different financial tools and technologies are adopted across the country.2. China's dominance in low-cost manufacturing has made it nearly impossible for countries like Nigeria, the United States, or Argentina to compete on price alone. The more realistic path for developing economies is to import components and focus on local assembly and creativity, which is where meaningful economic participation becomes possible.3. Crypto adoption in Nigeria accelerated dramatically around 2023 when the naira experienced a sharp devaluation against the US dollar. Before that point, saving in dollars was difficult for many Nigerians, especially those without formal bank accounts, making stablecoins like USDT an attractive and practical alternative for preserving wealth.4. Informal kiosk operators in Nigeria have organically become a substitute for ATMs, giving communities access to basic financial services where traditional banking infrastructure does not reach. This grassroots financial layer is now a key entry point for integrating crypto and stablecoin payments into everyday commerce.5. Governments are increasingly trying to regulate crypto at the wallet and centralized exchange level, using tax compliance as a primary mechanism. While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain largely permissionless, the practical chokepoints for most users remain centralized platforms where identity and transactions can be monitored.6. The historical parallel between the fall of the Roman Empire and current shifts in US economic and geopolitical power offers a useful frame for understanding why crypto matters. Just as Rome debased its currency and struggled to sustain imperial costs, the US faces mounting debt and a financialized economy that may accelerate dollar instability and push more people toward alternative stores of value.7. One genuinely constructive use case for blockchain beyond speculation is immutable accountability, particularly for public institutions and prediction markets. A transparent ledger that governments or officials voluntarily adopt could create verifiable records of decisions and promises, reducing corruption and increasing trust in ways that traditional governance structures have struggled to achieve.

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/bawdyanarchist_ https://x.com/tuxpizza TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:05:50) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Tux and Bawdy. (00:25:48) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug. (00:27:47) Verifying the Soundess of Zcash's Circulating Supply. (00:35:22) XmrBazaar is down. (00:44:06) CakeWallet did it again. (00:52:47) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (01:48:50) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

In a world filled with uncertainty, finding peace of mind often begins with thoughtful preparation. On this episode of the Meditation Podcast, we sit down with Dan Beech, a visionary wealth manager and founder of Archively. Dan introduces us to a groundbreaking, patent-pending platform that leverages dual-blockchain technology and NFT hashing to safeguard your essential documents—from medical directives to wills—making them encrypted, unalterable, and instantly accessible to those you trust. We explore how Archively alleviates the stress and anxiety associated with traditional estate planning, offering a path to serenity by ensuring your legacy is protected and your loved ones are cared for, even in times of crisis. Discover how proactive planning can bring profound peace to your life and your family's future.   Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Dan Beech 0:47 Dan's Career: From Real Estate to Wealth Management 1:35 The 2008 Crash: Losing a business and starting over 2:33 Transitioning to Wealth Management in Beverly Hills 3:03 "Simple Wealth": Insider secrets for high net worth investors 3:35 Introducing Archively: Solving the emergency document crisis 4:44 The 2007 Tech Trap: Why estate planning is stuck in the past 5:18 Blockchain vs. Evil Cousin Sally: Preventing document tampering 6:50 Secure 3 Technology: Encryption, Blockchain, and NFTs 8:50 Shamir's Secret Sharing: The "Secure 9" triple layer security 9:24 Real-World Applications: Medical directives and hospital emergencies 11:04 Emergency Access: How loved ones get access in a crisis 12:21 0% Downtime: The Blockchain mirror vs. AWS/Microsoft failures 14:37 16 Attorneys & 2 Years of Research: Building a trusted system 15:12 Sovereignty & Censorship: Why you can't trust Big Tech with your data 17:03 The Process: How to get your documents onto Archively 18:06 The Passport Story: Why digital backups are critical for travelers 20:00 Video & Audio Farewells: Solving the "grief" problem 37:35 Prepaying for the Future: Endowment funds and 30-year longevity 41:10 The "Geeky" Stuff: Cryptographic security and Shamir's sharing 45:14 Built by Feedback: Talking to 50 people to solve real problems 47:07 Where to Find Dan: Archively.com (Code: PODFATHER3) 47:37 Outro & Contact Details  

In the world of effective communication, clarity and permanence are paramount. On this episode of the Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Dan Beech, a seasoned wealth manager and founder of Archively, who brings a unique perspective on how to ensure your most critical messages—your legacy—are not only heard but also immutably preserved. Dan introduces us to his patent-pending platform that leverages dual-blockchain technology and NFT hashing to safeguard essential documents, making them encrypted, unalterable, and instantly accessible. We delve into the art of communicating complex financial and personal wishes, the importance of secure documentation, and how Archively empowers individuals to speak their truth with confidence, knowing their voice will echo through generations. Discover how to master the message of your life and ensure your legacy is communicated with unparalleled precision.   Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Dan Beech 0:47 Dan's Career: From Real Estate to Wealth Management 1:35 The 2008 Crash: Losing a business and starting over 2:33 Transitioning to Wealth Management in Beverly Hills 3:03 "Simple Wealth": Insider secrets for high net worth investors 3:35 Introducing Archively: Solving the emergency document crisis 4:44 The 2007 Tech Trap: Why estate planning is stuck in the past 5:18 Blockchain vs. Evil Cousin Sally: Preventing document tampering 6:50 Secure 3 Technology: Encryption, Blockchain, and NFTs 8:50 Shamir's Secret Sharing: The "Secure 9" triple layer security 9:24 Real-World Applications: Medical directives and hospital emergencies 11:04 Emergency Access: How loved ones get access in a crisis 12:21 0% Downtime: The Blockchain mirror vs. AWS/Microsoft failures 14:37 16 Attorneys & 2 Years of Research: Building a trusted system 15:12 Sovereignty & Censorship: Why you can't trust Big Tech with your data 17:03 The Process: How to get your documents onto Archively 18:06 The Passport Story: Why digital backups are critical for travelers 20:00 Video & Audio Farewells: Solving the "grief" problem 37:35 Prepaying for the Future: Endowment funds and 30-year longevity 41:10 The "Geeky" Stuff: Cryptographic security and Shamir's sharing 45:14 Built by Feedback: Talking to 50 people to solve real problems 47:07 Where to Find Dan: Archively.com (Code: PODFATHER3) 47:37 Outro & Contact Details  

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In a world increasingly defined by digital vulnerabilities and centralized control, how do we ensure our deepest truths and most critical life decisions remain sacred and secure? On this episode of the Awakening Podcast, we sit down with Dan Beech, a visionary wealth manager and founder of Archively. Dan introduces us to a groundbreaking, patent-pending platform that harnesses dual-blockchain technology and NFT hashing to safeguard your essential documents—from medical directives to wills—making them encrypted, unalterable, and instantly accessible to those you trust. We delve into the profound implications of digital sovereignty, the hidden dangers of relying on Big Tech, and how Archively empowers individuals to awaken to a new level of control over their personal and financial legacies. Discover how to protect your family's future and ensure your authentic wishes are honored, long after you're gone.   ⏱️ Accurate YouTube Chapters 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Dan Beech 0:47 Dan's Career: From Real Estate to Wealth Management 1:35 The 2008 Crash: Losing a business and starting over 2:33 Transitioning to Wealth Management in Beverly Hills 3:03 "Simple Wealth": Insider secrets for high net worth investors 3:35 Introducing Archively: Solving the emergency document crisis 4:44 The 2007 Tech Trap: Why estate planning is stuck in the past 5:18 Blockchain vs. Evil Cousin Sally: Preventing document tampering 6:50 Secure 3 Technology: Encryption, Blockchain, and NFTs 8:50 Shamir's Secret Sharing: The "Secure 9" triple layer security 9:24 Real-World Applications: Medical directives and hospital emergencies 11:04 Emergency Access: How loved ones get access in a crisis 12:21 0% Downtime: The Blockchain mirror vs. AWS/Microsoft failures 14:37 16 Attorneys & 2 Years of Research: Building a trusted system 15:12 Sovereignty & Censorship: Why you can't trust Big Tech with your data 17:03 The Process: How to get your documents onto Archively 18:06 The Passport Story: Why digital backups are critical for travelers 20:00 Video & Audio Farewells: Solving the "grief" problem 37:35 Prepaying for the Future: Endowment funds and 30-year longevity 41:10 The "Geeky" Stuff: Cryptographic security and Shamir's sharing 45:14 Built by Feedback: Talking to 50 people to solve real problems 47:07 Where to Find Dan: Archively.com (Code: PODFATHER3) 47:37 Outro & Contact Details  

What happens if you're in a crisis and your family can't find your medical directive? Or worse, what if a "disgruntled relative" alters your will after you're gone? In this episode of The Crypto Podcast, we sit down with Dan Beech, a veteran wealth manager who has advised billionaires and overseen $1.4 billion in sales. Dan is the founder of Archively, a patent-pending platform that uses dual-blockchain technology and NFT hashing to ensure your most critical life documents are encrypted, unalterable, and accessible in seconds. We dive into the "Secure 3" architecture, the dangers of relying on Big Tech for data storage, and how Dan is using technology to solve the logistical and emotional challenges of estate planning.     Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Dan Beech   0:47 Dan's Career: From Real Estate to Wealth Management   1:35 The 2008 Crash: Losing a business and starting over   2:33 Transitioning to Wealth Management in Beverly Hills   3:03 "Simple Wealth": Insider secrets for high net worth investors   3:35 Introducing Archively: Solving the emergency document crisis   4:44 The 2007 Tech Trap: Why estate planning is stuck in the past   5:18 Blockchain vs. Evil Cousin Sally: Preventing document tampering   6:50 Secure 3 Technology: Encryption, Blockchain, and NFTs   8:50 Shamir's Secret Sharing: The "Secure 9" triple layer security   9:24 Real-World Applications: Medical directives and hospital emergencies   11:04 Emergency Access: How loved ones get access in a crisis   12:21 0% Downtime: The Blockchain mirror vs. AWS/Microsoft failures   14:37 16 Attorneys & 2 Years of Research: Building a trusted system   15:12 Sovereignty & Censorship: Why you can't trust Big Tech with your data   17:03 The Process: How to get your documents onto Archively   18:06 The Passport Story: Why digital backups are critical for travelers   20:00 Video & Audio Farewells: Solving the "grief" problem   37:35 Prepaying for the Future: Endowment funds and 30-year longevity   41:10 The "Geeky" Stuff: Cryptographic security and Shamir's sharing   45:14 Built by Feedback: Talking to 50 people to solve real problems   47:07 Where to Find Dan: Archively.com (Code: PODFATHER3)   47:37 Outro & Contact Details    

Leios is Cardano's scaling solution for the future. It's basically an upgrade of the layer one to make it faster.What you'll learn:• Leios is Cardano's scaling solution for the future.• It's basically an upgrade of the layer one to make it faster.• And what it will do, will propel Cardano to be on par with our competitors in terms of throughput and capacity to support more and more app…• I'm pleased to tell you, actually, we're in active development now of Leios.• We're working on the original node, the Haskell node.• I'm happy to tell you that it's coming this year in 2026.References:• The Leios roadmap to solving the blockchain trilemma - Input | Output — https://link.learncardano.io/qXHwiO• Ouroboros Leios — https://link.learncardano.io/3pRnD4• Midnight Japan Tour LIVE: Fukuoka Community Event - YouTube — https://link.learncardano.io/NOkdEyChapters0:00 Intro – Leios Scaling Solution0:35 Blockchain Trilemma Explained1:15 Cardano's Approach to Decentralisation & Security2:30 Leios Public Testnet – June 233:45 50x Throughput Improvement5:20 Parallel Transactions & Input Endorsers7:10 Solving the Trilemma for Real

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Doug sits down with Joel Valenzuela to discuss the recently disclosed Zcash exploit and what it signals for the future of cryptocurrency security. Joel argues that advances in AI will make vulnerability discovery faster and more effective, forcing all crypto projects—including Monero—to rethink long-held security assumptions. The conversation examines how the Zcash team handled the exploit, the risks of hidden inflation bugs, and the unique challenges privacy-focused cryptocurrencies face when auditing supply and security. Doug and Joel also compare Monero and Zcash, discuss decentralized exchange infrastructure, privacy coin adoption, and the broader outlook for digital cash in an increasingly regulated and AI-driven world. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) Intro, Sponsors & AI Security Concerns (00:04:37) Why the Zcash Exploit Matters (00:10:42) Could AI Find Similar Bugs in Monero? (00:19:08) Comparing Zcash and Litecoin's Inflation Bugs (00:25:35) Privacy Coin Security Tradeoffs (00:30:35) Thorchain's Security Culture & Recent Exploit (00:41:02) Why Monero Needs More Decentralized Exchanges (00:52:22) Dash's Shielded Pool Upgrade Explained (01:05:08) Living on Crypto & Lightning Network Experiences (01:17:41) Monero's Role in the Privacy Ecosystem (01:22:26) Full Chain Membership Proofs & Future Privacy Tech (01:33:52) Market Outlook for Monero, Zcash & Privacy Coins (01:40:26) Cypherpunk Week, Conferences & Community Updates (01:23:45) Final Thoughts & Outro GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/thedesertlynx Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Xen Baynham-Herd, Head of Growth at Base, joined us to discuss the growing adoption of Coinbase's Base network.Topics: - Visa added Base to its global stablecoin settlement network - Tokenization and stablecoins on Base- AI Agents and Robotics on Base - Will Base launch its own native token? Brought to you by

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In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Paul Brody, CEO & Founder of Nightfall Networks. Paul shares insights from the Milken Conference, discusses common misconceptions about blockchain privacy, and explains how Nightfall Networks is helping enterprises conduct secure, compliant, and private transactions on-chain as institutional adoption accelerates. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the state of the Bitcoin market, his expected length and depth of its drawdown, and what it takes for BTC to find its footing. Alex also airs an interview with James Seyffart (Bloomberg Intelligence) about growing institutional adoption, Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF, JPM's new big presence, and a growing market of niche sector and “hot sauce” ETFs. Past performance is not indicative of future results.   Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest in Anchorage Digital and Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in BTC.  If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles may benefit, and Galaxy's service fees may increase accordingly. The valuation in this communication is based on technical, fundamental, and market analysis and not on any formal valuation method. For more information, please refer to Galaxy's public filings and statements. Cryptocurrencies, including BTC, are inherently volatile and risky and ultimate market movements may not align with this statement.   For additional risks related to digital assets, please refer to the risk factors contained in filings Galaxy Digital Inc. makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, available at www.sec.gov. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Can great culture be a competitive advantage? Rob Calvert, founder of Second Son Consulting, shares why strong company culture remains essential and the keys to keeping your operations efficient and secure. Plus Pope Leo XIV provides tech support on the impact of AI on jobs and society this week on the Fintech Newscast https://secondsonconsulting.com Click … Continue reading Ep 285- Second Son Founder Rob Calvert

Diving deeper on AI with Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary Vaynerchuk, Chairman of VaynerX and CEO and Creator of VeeFriends, joins Gen C to discuss why we are living through the most consequential technological moment since electricity. Sam and Gary dig into his long-held conviction that NFTs are a generational collectible, not a fad, his bold thesis that the rise of AI will trigger a massive IRL comeback, and why agentic commerce will make brands more important, not less. Links mentioned from the podcast: Gary's Twitter: https://x.com/garyvee Vayner Website: https://vaynerx.com/ VeeFriends Website: https://veefriends.com/ - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.

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The economy was designed to serve life. At some point, it forgot. This article traces how that happened - through colonial extraction, currency manipulation, and centuries of treating the Earth as an inexhaustible resource - and more importantly, what is already being built in its place. It is also worth naming what is being built against it. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), digital identity systems, and the broader technocratic agenda advancing through institutions like the World Economic Forum represent a competing vision of the future - one where economic participation is surveilled, programmable, and ultimately controlled by the few. That is not a regenerative economy. It is the extractive economy in a new interface. The regenerative economy moves in the opposite direction: toward decentralization, sovereignty, reciprocity, and life. From Time Banks in New York to community currencies in Ecuador to worker cooperatives in Spain, it is not a future vision. It is a present reality, waiting to be joined. And while blockchain and regenerative finance are real and important parts of this picture, the regenerative economy is bigger than any single technology. It is a whole-systems redesign - cultural, spiritual, and practical - of how human beings relate to value, to each other, and to all living beings on Earth.A System Feature | Designed to ExtractA president steps up to the podium in Manila, praising the economic progress their country has fulfilled after, what many of us call “ the plandemic”. Outside the auditorium, a young mother carries her child on her hip, knocking on car windows at a red light, eyes down, asking for alms. The applause inside the hall doesn't reach her. It never does.The president says the currency has strengthened. That prices are coming down. Meanwhile, across the city, a farmer named Rodrigo is standing in the field he has worked for thirty years, calculating whether this harvest will cover the loan he took out before the last typhoon swept his crop away. It didn't. This is not an exception to the economic system. It is a feature of it. A reflection of a culture that does not care about those actually in need.Many nations measure their health through GDP - Gross Domestic Product - which essentially dictates whether or not an economy is “progressing.” It runs under one quiet assumption: that the Earth will keep giving. Indefinitely. Without asking anything in return. That before the calculations around supply, demand, and the balance of everything else, all the raw materials are already ideally supplied.The Earth is answering. Typhoons that once came once a generation now arrive like clockwork. Harvests that fed communities for centuries are failing across the Andes, the Sahel, the Mekong delta. The seasons that indigenous peoples read as living calendars have become erratic, unreliable, grieving. None of this is random. It is a response - accurate and proportional - to an economy built on the assumption that extraction has no cost.If we were truly “abundant” financially, we would not have billions of people at risk of starvation, homelessness, and other manifestations of neglect and poverty. The economy was supposed to serve all life. It has forgotten this. And in forgetting it, it has begun to abandon human life itself.The Story We InheritedMoney was supposed to be a promissory note for the gold reserves one actually held. The paper was a symbol - pointing at something real, something held in a vault somewhere, something that could be touched.Then the notes began circulating. And the longer they circulated, the more people forgot what they were pointing to. Eventually, the circulation gave rise to the idea of turning the notes into currency itself. The symbol became the standard. It became backed not by gold, but by story - a story so strong, so repeated, so programmed into every transaction of daily life, that we began to mistake it for the truth.We placed a middleman between ourselves and our needs. And somewhere along the way, we forgot we had done it. Perhaps, by design. Here is what the story never tells you: the gold itself did not arrive innocently.In 1302, Pope Boniface VIII issued Unam Sanctam, declaring papal authority supreme over all earthly power - making the Earth itself, philosophically, ownable. A century and a half later, that claim became economic policy. Dum Diversas (1452) authorized the enslavement of non-Christians across the globe. Romanus Pontifex (1455) granted Portugal the right to colonize and extract across Africa and the New World. Inter Caetera (1493) extended the same to Spain and the Americas.These were the founding economic legislation of the extractive world we live in - all cloaked in religious language.What followed was centuries of forced extraction. Economists Flynn and Giráldez have documented that colonial American silver - mined through indigenous forced labor in Potosí and across Peru and Mexico - became the standard monetary foundation of early global trade. The gold in the vault was never simply there. It was coercively taken.And then, on August 15, 1971, even that material trace was erased. President Nixon closed the gold window, ending the Bretton Woods system and severing the dollar's convertibility to gold. According to the Federal Reserve's own record, the international community was not consulted. From that moment, currency was backed by nothing but the authority of the government printing it.Knowing that we wrote ourselves into this story, we are now remembering that we can write ourselves out of it. Not only by writing new stories, but by reconnecting with stories that existed long before our current economic situation - stories that are still alive, still practiced, still remembered by the communities that never abandoned them.What Has Always WorkedBefore the conquest of certain nations to centralize power into their hands, other societies practiced more communal and regenerative ways of exchanging value. To them, considering other people and the Earth itself was not an ethical add-on. It was integral to the flourishing of their economies.Pre-colonial PhilippinesLong before the Spaniards arrived, the Philippine archipelago was a major hub in the maritime Silk Road - one of Asia's most active trade networks. Communities exchanged with Chinese, Japanese, Arab, and Indian traders at coastal ports and river settlements.The archipelagic geography made it impossible to consolidate wealth in any single place. Different tribes like the Maranao exchanged surplus agricultural produce, textiles, metalware, and forest products through robust barter systems built on kinship ties and alliances among polities. Value moved between two people who chose to relate. No middleman. Mutual trust was the economic infrastructure.Andean PeoplesThe Quechua people organized their economy around a relational foundation that lives in the language itself. Ayni - sacred reciprocity. Minka - collective community work. Randi-Randi - generalized reciprocity, the understanding that what circulates returns. All three connect to the broader principle of Sumak Kawsay: good living in right relationship with community, land, and the living world.Sumak Kawsay does not separate prosperity from the wellbeing of ecosystems. It understands them as one thing. This recognition runs so deep that Ecuador enshrined it as the central guiding principle for its national development in its 2008 constitution - the living legal inheritance of an ancient economy that knew how to stay.Haudenosaunee in North AmericaIn their 1981 formal statement to the United Nations, the Haudenosaunee Council of Chiefs articulated what their communities had practiced for centuries: that the earth was created for all to use, forever - not for the present generation to exhaust. Under their law, land is held by the women of each clan, who farm and care for it for the benefit of future generations.The Haudenosaunee saw land as a responsibility to be stewarded in trust. Anthropologist Kurt Jordan from Cornell University documented their economic practices and described them as “a reasonably sustainable, localized economy” even under intense external pressure. They had embodied communal stewardship long before theories about such things were written down.Southern Africa“I am because we are.”This is Ubuntu - the philosophy at the core of both social and economic life across Southern Africa. Communities in South Africa and Mozambique relied on mutual aid networks, intergenerational knowledge systems, and participatory rituals as practical economic infrastructure. These systems enhanced community cohesion and collective resilience precisely in the moments when extractive economies failed them. They understood, bone-deep, that no human being thrives in isolation.Diversity of Regen Economic SystemsMany communities across continents are actively rebuilding economic systems beyond the extractive model. The following are not theoretical. They are actively running. Hence, the more diversity of economic systems each person and community practices, the more abundant, unbreakable and independent we are from degenerative systems from governments and corporations that want to control it all. The Commons FoundationOne body of research forms the intellectual foundation for nearly all of them: the life's work of Elinor Ostrom, the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Economics. Ostrom spent decades documenting over 800 cases of communities successfully governing shared resources - in Switzerland, Kenya, Guatemala, Nepal, and beyond - without either privatization or state control.Her conclusion was simple and radical: communities do not inevitably destroy what they share. Given the right institutional design, they protect it and pass this duty to the next generation. And her eight design principles for successful commons governance - the framework that emerged from all that fieldwork - describe, as she herself acknowledged, the same governance systems that indigenous communities had been practicing for centuries.Her work is not a new idea. It is a confirmation of ancient ones.Regenerative Economics | Beyond ReFi - The Whole-Systems VisionWhen most people first encounter the term “regenerative economy,” they arrive through crypto. Through ReFi - regenerative finance - and the promise of blockchain as a tool for funding ecological restoration, decentralizing power, and making impact transparent. These are real contributions. They matter.But John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute and one of the most rigorous thinkers in this field, spent two decades on Wall Street before arriving at a different and more fundamental question: what if the entire framework of modern finance is running in conflict with how life actually works?Fullerton's work focuses on building an economic framework that supports the long-term health of people, communities, and the planet - not by tweaking the existing system, but by replacing its underlying logic. His core argument is that we are running our society in conflict with the patterns and principles that explain how life works.His answer is what he calls regenerative economics: eight principles drawn from living systems science that describe how healthy economies - like healthy ecosystems - actually function. Diversity. Balance. Circular flow. Robust circulation. Surplus financial capital, in his framework, needs to be recycled and regenerated into other forms of capital - natural, social, and cultural. Not hoarded nor extracted. Composted back into the living system that produced it.ReFi, in Fullerton's framing, is one tool within this larger architecture. Blockchain can decentralize power. Tokenized nature credits can make ecological value legible to markets. Community currencies can circulate value locally. But the technology is only as regenerative as the values underneath it. A crypto project built on extraction logic is still extraction, regardless of the chain it runs on.Regenerative economy is not a financial product. It is a civilizational shift - in how we measure wealth, in what we decide to protect, in whose voices count when decisions are made. ReFi is welcome in that shift. It is one current in a much larger river.Time BanksIn Jackson Heights, Queens, a retired nurse named Gloria hasn't touched the formal economy in months for the things that matter most to her. She spends three hours teaching English to a recent immigrant. Those hours become credits. She spends them on home repairs from a neighbor who knows carpentry. He spends his credits on childcare. The loop keeps moving.This is a Time Bank - a community exchange system built on one radical premise: everyone's time is worth the same. One hour of legal advice equals one hour of gardening equals one hour of emotional support. The hierarchy of market wages disappears. What remains is a web of people who need each other.Edgar Cahn, who developed Time Banking in the 1980s after surviving a near-fatal heart attack, called it “co-production” - the idea that the economy needs what the market can never price: care, community, civic participation, the work of raising children and holding elders. Time Banks make that invisible labor visible, and circulate it back into the community that produced it.Today there are over 500 Time Banks operating in more than 30 countries. Some have formalized into neighborhood institutions. Others run through apps. All of them rest on the same foundation the Quechua called Ayni - sacred reciprocity - translated into the language of modern urban life.Mondragon CorporationThe Mondragon Corporation in Spain's Basque region remains the most studied proof that democratic ownership functions at scale. Founded by six worker-owners in 1956, it now comprises 96 cooperatives employing over 70,000 people, with annual revenues exceeding €11 billion. Workers own the company collectively, vote on strategy at general assemblies, and operate under a constitutionally capped pay ratio of 6-to-1 between the highest and lowest earners.Traditional Dream FactoryIn a 25-hectare village in Alentejo, Portugal, Traditional Dream Factory is a living prototype of the self-sustaining regenerative community - blending collective ownership, ecological restoration, intentional community, and decentralized economy in one working place. They have raised over €1.25 million in total capital across 280+ token holders. Their 2026 build phase is completing co-living rooms, artist studios, a farm-to-table restaurant, a mushroom farm, and a biopool wellness space.AtreyuInvestment, as most of us have encountered it, prioritizes short-term financial returns above all else. Atreyu challenges this at the root by approaching investment through living systems principles and deep relational due diligence. They support their investees to ensure that both the enterprises and the ecosystems they steward realize their potential - together. They focus on early-stage businesses and actively encourage steward-ownership models that enshrine self-governance and purpose orientation.Muyu CoinOne of the first social coins in South America, Based in Ecuador - Muyu serves as an alternative exchange system rooted in community trust and an understanding of sacred economy. It protects the sovereignty of communities in their production, distribution, exchange, consumption, and post-consumption - keeping the loop of value inside the community rather than extracting it outward. It uses Cyclos, an enchrypted platform, a base.It first did an attempt to start in 2015, but not many people showed interest. It then came back very strong in 2020, due to the “plandemic”. People felt the need to have alternative ways to transact that was not controlled by limiting governments. Giving communities complete independence. Currently with over 150+ members who are exchanging goods and services in different nodes throughout the country. From food produce, clothing and art -to- car mechanic, dentists and school teachers serving to the community.Grassroots EconomicsFounded in Kenya, Grassroots Economics supports communities in building their own self-sustaining economies - even when national currency is scarce - through a model called Commitment Pooling.Consider Wanjiru, a vegetable seller in Mombasa's Bangla Pesa network. During a slow week when Kenyan shillings are tight, she issues a Community Asset Voucher - a commitment to provide vegetables - and deposits it into a communal pool. Her neighbor, a carpenter named Kamau, redeems it. He offers his own labor in return. The loop closes. Food reaches a family that needed it. A roof gets repaired. No national currency changes hands.This is not a workaround. It is a return to how value was always supposed to move.Since Grassroots Economics was established in 2010, they have supported 26,600 people across 290+ communities, issuing over 2,140 vouchers. Their protocol is inspired by indigenous Rotational Labor Associations similar to Kenya's mwethya and harambee traditions. It is open-source and blockchain-agnostic - meaning any community, anywhere, can deploy it.The Choice in Front of UsThese regenerative endeavors share one answer to the core assumption of the extractive economy: the economy does not need to extract in order to function. Value can circulate and regenerate rather than accumulate. Ecological health, community resilience, and the wellbeing of the next generations are not costs to minimize - they are the actual metrics that demonstrate economic success.The question is no longer whether it is possible. It is happening. The question is whether enough of us choose to participate in building it, and whether we remember our roles as stewards of the Earth that has always sustained us.We get to choose the future we want for ourselves, our children, and the seven generations that come after.Your Role in the Regenerative EconomyReading this is already a kind of remembering. The question that follows is simple: where do you begin?The regenerative economy is not waiting to be invented. It is waiting to be joined. Every one of the models described here started with a small group of people who decided to practice a different relationship with value - before it was proven, before it was popular, before it was funded.Here are real entry points, available now:Start with your immediate circle. Identify three skills or resources you have in excess - time, knowledge, food from a garden, tools sitting unused. Offer them. Ask for what you need in return. This is Ayni. It requires no platform, no signup, no permission.Relocalize your spending. Every dollar (fiat currency) that circulates inside a local economy multiplies its impact without leaving the community. Farmers markets, community-supported agriculture, local cooperatives, regenerative small businesses - these are not lifestyle choices. They are votes for a different system, cast weekly.Find or start a Time Bank in your area. hOurworld.org and TimeBanks.org maintain active directories. If nothing exists near you, starting one requires little more than a spreadsheet and a Telegram/Whatsapp group.Join a community working on this. It can be our Regenerative Leadership Community from www.regenerativeculture.life is one place. There are others - transition towns, ecovillages, commons networks - in most regions of the world. Find your people. The regenerative economy is, at its root, a relationship economy. It does not work alone.Learn the language. Permaculture design, commons governance, cooperative economics, sacred reciprocity - these are not abstract concepts. They are practical skills with deep traditions behind them. The more fluent you become, the more useful you are to the communities building this.The scale of what needs to change can feel paralyzing. It is not meant to. The models described in this article did not begin at scale. Mondragon began with six people. Grassroots Economics began in one neighborhood in Mombasa. The Quechua did not design Ayni for a movement - they designed it for a harvest.Start where you are. With what you have. With whoever is near you. That has always been enough to begin. It's not easy, but it is possible.Written by Gertie Farenas and Yoshi Pantera - 90% by us humans and 10% AI assisted.This Audio is recorded by a true voice - Yoshi PanteraThis article is part of the Regenerative Culture Chronicle - a publication exploring the ideas, practices, and communities building a world that benefits all life.Learn more at RegenerativeCulture.LifeThanks for reading Regenerative Culture Chronicle! This post is public so feel free to share it.Regenerative Culture Chronicle is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thank you! Get full access to Regenerative Culture Chronicle at regenerativecultureworld.substack.com/subscribe

Today's podcast is one of those conversations that stretched my ability to keep up with my interviewee to the limit. Andrew Johnston is the Global Head of Insurtech at Gallagher Re and has been at the forefront of understanding and chronicling the Insurtech phenomenon since it emerged over ten years ago. Gallagher Re's quarterly reports on the topic have been required reading over the past decade for anyone wanting to understand the intersection between insurance and technology. In that period Digital disruption, Blockchain, Parametric and Embedded insurance are themes that have come to the fore. Now AI is the dominant force, so much so that Insurtech and AI are now effectively synonymous. Gallagher Re's latest quarterly Insurtech report is one of the best pieces of research into AI and insurance that I have read. It goes way beyond AI-related Insurtech investment opportunities and digs right into the profound risk implications of AI as an emerging casualty peril in its own right. Andrew is a dream guest, incredibly sharp, bright and fun to spend time with. He's that rare kind of person who makes you feel more intelligent for having spent time chatting to them. Listening back there are points in the conversation where whole new avenues of questioning were opening up that I failed to explore. But that's the mark of a strong interview. It always leaves you wanting more. It's a bit like when you wake up the morning after a big debate or argument with terrible pangs of regret that you failed to ask the killer question in the heat of the moment. The developments in AI are moving so fast that I feel certain it won't be long before I have Andrew back on the show to help put everything into context for us. But until then this is the next best thing. NOTES: I highly recommend you download the latest Gallagher Re Insurtech report here: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/news-and-insights/global-insurtech-report-for-q1-2026/ LINKS: We thank our naming sponsor AdvantageGo, now part of Sapiens: https://www.advantagego.com

What does it truly mean to be accountable as a business leader, and why does it matter now more than ever?In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Kate Adams, Chief Impact Officer at Conscious Capitalism, Inc. and author of Accountability Under Fire, for a thoughtful exploration of one of the most pressing challenges facing modern leadership.As organizations navigate increasing scrutiny from employees, customers, investors, and the public, accountability has become more than a values-based aspiration. It is now a critical business imperative. Drawing from her new book and decades of experience advising leaders across the business, nonprofit, and social impact sectors, Kate shares a practical framework for understanding what accountability looks like in action and why so many organizations struggle to achieve it.Throughout the conversation, Kate introduces her Accountability Ladder, a model that helps leaders assess where their organizations stand and what it takes to build accountability into the culture and decision-making process. Together, Timothy, Raj, and Kate explore the challenges of balancing competing stakeholder interests, the relationship between accountability and conscious leadership, and why creating win-win-win outcomes often requires far more creativity than leaders realize.The discussion also examines the role of boards and CEOs in shaping accountability, the importance of organizational trust, and how leaders can respond when mistakes inevitably occur. From corporate apologies and political engagement to emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, this episode offers a timely look at how accountability is evolving in an increasingly transparent world.Listeners will gain insights into:The difference between accountability, responsibility, and traditional CSR initiativesHow to identify and prioritize the stakeholders most affected by your decisionsThe five stages of organizational accountability and what separates reactive companies from truly accountable onesWhy creating win-win-win outcomes is often harder than it soundsHow board and CEO alignment can strengthen or undermine accountability effortsHow AI and emerging technologies are changing the way organizations measure and manage impactThe connection between accountability, conscious leadership, and long-term organizational healthAnd more!Whether you're leading a company, serving on a board, or seeking to build a more values-driven organization, this episode offers practical wisdom on how accountability can become a source of trust, resilience, and sustainable success.If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us reach more listeners.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please visit The Conscious Capitalists.This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. and is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew “MoJo” Jones as Executive Producer and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:30 – Why Kate Wrote Accountability Under Fire05:00 – Accountability vs. CSR and ESG: Understanding the Difference09:30 – Accountability and Caring as a Leadership Partnership13:00 – Mapping Stakeholders and Measuring Impact18:00 – The Challenge of Creating Win-Win-Win Outcomes22:30 – Why Some Organizations Embrace Accountability More Effectively28:00 – Can Accountability Be Delegated?33:00 – Leaving Organizations Better Than We Found Them37:00 – Board and CEO Alignment on Accountability41:30 – The Accountability Ladder Explained48:00 – Corporate Apologies, Forgiveness, and Trust53:00 – CEOs, Public Issues, and Leadership Responsibility57:30 – AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Accountability01:00:00 – Conscious Capitalism and Accountability in Practice01:03:30 – Is Accountability a Form of Love?01:05:30 – Rapid Fire Questions01:11:00 – What Is Giving Kate Hope Today?01:12:30 – Closing Thoughts & Final TakeawaysThank you for your support!Timothy & Raj

For episode 738 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sergii Gerasymovych, the Co-Founder and CEO of EZ Blockchain, a bootstrapped data center and computing infrastructure company he founded in 2017. He pioneered flare gas Bitcoin mining, invented the world's first mobile immersion cooling mining container, and is now transitioning his infrastructure to power AI workloads. Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe. Speaker at Bitcoin 2021 and 2022 Conferences. Featured in Bitcoin Magazine and CoinDesk. 

TxPipe's new Tx3 protocol aims to give Cardano a unified, machine-readable interface so developers can build intent-based experiences like Near Intents. In this interview, Santi explains how Tx3 works and why it's critical infrastructure for the ecosystem.In this episode we cover:• What intent-based trading actually means and why it matters• How Tx3 creates a standardised API layer across all Cardano dApps• Why current SDK fragmentation makes intent-based features hard to build• TxPipe's multiple governance proposals to maintain core infrastructure (Oura, Dolos, Pallas, UTxO RPC)• How developers can start using Tx3 todayReferences:• Near Intents — https://link.learncardano.io/VxLrK7• Tx3 — https://link.learncardano.io/dHbUsv• Tx3 by TxPipe: Open API Layer — https://link.learncardano.io/4kG1sr• GOV.EXE by TxPipe — https://link.learncardano.io/bgWDPH• Oura by TxPipe — https://link.learncardano.io/5QOAvM• UTxO RPC by TxPipe — https://link.learncardano.io/2rRC62• Dolos by TxPipe — https://link.learncardano.io/vUXCnB• Pallas by TxPipe — https://link.learncardano.io/qL5vdK• Paid Open Source Model — https://link.learncardano.io/YUBUo6

In this episode, Amanda and Tony discuss Bitcoin's recent pullback, the BlackRock Bitcoin ETF selloff, Ethereum maxi capitulation, DTCC's tokenization efforts on Stellar, the SEC's delay on tokenization guidance, the new Bitcoin Reserve bill, the Clarity Act, and reports that JPMorgan may acquire crypto companies.

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