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On today's episode Big T and PFT are joined by T-Bob to discuss the rise and future of prediction markets. Prediction markets are a way to forecast the future by turning predictions into a market-driven probability. We break down how prediction markets work, why they've become a tool for forecasting real-world events, and what their accuracy says about collective intelligence. Plus, we get into Bonnie Blue's recent arrest in Bali, an update on pictures from the Epstein Files, University of Utah's potential private equity partnership, Lane Kiffin's new house in Baton Rouge, the college football playoffs and much more. Enjoy! (00:03:31) Bonnie Blue Arrested in Bali (00:09:54) Epstein Files Update (00:13:09) University of Utah's Private Equity Partnership (00:39:10) Lane Kiffin's New House (00:46:30) World Cup Pride Match (00:50:28) Envitia & AI (00:59:17) College Football (01:39:22) Prediction MarketsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
AGENDA: 03:46 SpaceX's $800 Billion Valuation: A Deep Dive 09:18 IPO Market Predictions for 2026 18:18 Netflix's Bold Move: Acquiring Warner Brothers 27:43 Tiger's New Fund Strategy 33:02 Databricks' Head of AI $500 Million Seed Round 36:38 Harvey Raises $160M at an $8BN Valuation 48:22 Will LLMs Kill the App Layer 01:02:02 Google's AI Capabilities 01:06:58 Chinese Open Source Models in US Startups 01:08:57 Airwallex Raises $330M at an $8BN Valuation 01:23:50 Prediction Markets and Insider Trading
Dollar stores are caught quietly overcharging the very communities they claim to serve, a failed psychology essay at the University of Oklahoma ignites a national debate over religious discrimination, and CNN's new partnership with a prediction market raises fresh questions about where journalism ends and gambling begins. NewsHow the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low pricesOU essay sparks religious discrimination debate: What we knowKalshi to become CNN's official prediction market partner Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Tarek Mansour is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Kalshi, the leader in the world of prediction markets. Just last week, they announced their $1BN raise at an $11BN valuation. In total, they have raised $1.59BN from some of the best, including Sequoia, a16z, General Catalyst, IVP, Meritech, and more. They also last week announced exclusive partnerships with CNN and CNBC, marking their move into mainstream media and news. AGENDA: 03:28 Why Did Kalshi Need to Raise $1BN 10:35 Why is Kalshi vs Polymarket Such a Fierce Rivalry? 20:44 The Future of Prediction Markets 25:09 Why Does Kalshi Partner with CNN When They Could Replace Them? 26:27 Why Did Tarek Fight For the Rights of his Early Investors So Much? 27:25 What Makes Alfred Lin The Best? 29:19 Does Having Sequoia as an Investor Change the Game? 36:58 Are Teenage Founders Today Emotionally Ready to Lead Companies 38:30 Quick Fire Round: Celebrity Investors, Relationships with Parents
I am excited to share this conversation with my good friend and investor, Michael Novogratz, to discuss the latest in the state of the markets. We are experimenting with a new format, so please send us your feedback if you have any. This conversation strips away the pretense around Bitcoin's volatility, MicroStrategy's leveraged gamble, and the mainstreaming of speculation with two Wall Street veterans who've traded through every crash and euphoria. From forced liquidation fears to prediction markets disrupting casinos and the slow invasion of crypto into trillion-dollar wealth channels, it's a blunt, unvarnished look at how risk, regulation, and the normalization of gambling are reshaping markets right now.
This week, Skippy & Doogles unpack Burry's latest market outlook, shady behavior in prediction markets, and the bizarre death (yes, death) of TiVo. Plus: Apple's massive buybacks, Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary quiz, and why MicroStrategy might be headed for disaster.Join the premium Skippy and Doogles fan club. You can also get more details about the show at skippydoogles.com, show notes on our Substack, and send comments or questions to skippydoogles@gmail.com.
Quick flip and pivot – Fed in focus. Stagflation alert – inflation remains sticky. Unemployment – ADP show massive losses in one category. Looking into the Prediction Markets with our guest, Andrew Wilkinson – Director of Trading Education at Interactive Brokers. NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE’S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Andrew Wilkinson, Director of Trading Education at Interactive Brokers. Andrew joined Interactive Brokers in 2007 with a background in interest rate and derivative trading in the city of London during the 1990s. Andrew joined IBKR to create market commentary about stocks, options, forex and bonds for the website before helping create the IBKR Campus, which covers Traders' Insight, Traders' Academy, webinars, podcasts and a variety of other financial training for investors of all levels. Andrew has an MBA from Rollins College FL. Learn More at http://www.ibkr.com/funds Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy – https://thedisciplinedinvestor.com/blog/tdi-strategy/ eNVESTOLOGY Info – https://envestology.com/ Stocks mentioned in this episode: (BTCUSD), (DIA), (SPY)
This week, Santi and Rob discuss market volatility, MicroStrategy's financial health, and Ethereum's valuation. They also dive into current macro conditions, recent Tether FUD, and prediction markets. Enjoy! – Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod —- Zcash is encrypted Bitcoin. Your digital bill of rights securing your freedom for the 21st century. Buy, store and spend ZEC privately using Zashi Wallet download today: https://electriccoin.co/zashi/ -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- This Empire episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Onchain Economy ETF (NODE): http://vaneck.com/EmpireNODE An investment in the Fund involves a substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. It is possible to lose your entire principal investment. The Fund may invest nearly all of its net assets in either Digital Transformation Companies and/or Digital Asset Instruments. The Fund does not invest in digital assets or commodities directly. Digital asset instruments may be subject to risks associated with investing in digital asset exchange-traded products (“ETPs”), which include the historical extreme volatility of the digital asset and cryptocurrency market, as well as less regulation and thus fewer investor protections, as these ETPs are not investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) or commodity pools for the purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”). Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. Visit vaneck.com to read and consider the prospectus, containing the investment objective, risks, and fees of the fund, carefully before investing. © Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Eck Associates Corporation. -- GEODNET is the world's largest RTK network, delivering real-time, centimeter-level precision for drones, robots, farmers, and first responders. Recognized by the U.S. Congress, this blockchain-powered network supports mission-critical applications across a wide range of industries. Discover how GEODNET is changing the world: [https://geodnet.com] -- Uniswap's Trading API offers plug-and-play access to deep onchain and off-chain liquidity, delivering enterprise-grade crypto trading without the complexity - from one of the most trusted teams in DeFi. Click to get started with seamless, scalable access to Uniswap's powerful onchain trading infrastructure. https://hub.uniswap.org/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ww_web_bw_awa_trading-api_20251117_podcast_clicks – [Timestamps] (00:00) Intro (04:40) The L1 Valuation Debate (16:28) Ads (Zcash, Katana) (17:44) The Market's Lack of Liquidity (30:07) Ads (Zcash, Katana) (31:24) Thoughts on Saylor & MicroStrategy (46:25) Ads (VanEck, Geodnet,Uniswap) (48:47) Recent Tether FUD (57:47 ) Thoughts on Prediction Markets (01:09:18) Kraken Acquires xStocks (01:12:04) Favorite Christmas Movies —-- 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.
We went live with James and Noah to discuss current market sentiment, and valuation frameworks for assets like Bitcoin, and Ethereum. We also cover HumidiFi's token launch, community reactions, and broader issues of transparency and regulation, as well as prediction markets, gambling behavior, and recent funding trends. 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. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow James: https://x.com/JamesChristoph_ Follow Noah: https://x.com/TraderNoah Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Uniswap's Trading API offers plug-and-play access to deep onchain and off-chain liquidity, delivering enterprise-grade crypto trading without the complexity - from one of the most trusted teams in DeFi. Click to get started with seamless, scalable access to Uniswap's powerful onchain trading infrastructure. https://hub.uniswap.org/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ww_web_bw_awa_trading-api_20251117_podcast_clicks -- 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/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:31) Current Market Sentiment (6:27) Valuing Bitcoin & Ethereum (19:43) Thoughts on HumidiFi (39:43) Uniswap Ad (40:24) Thoughts on Prediction Markets -- 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.
This week, the Hivemind team breaks down the current state of markets as Bitcoin looks to stabalize around $90k. We deep dive into the path forward for Microstategy, is quantum actually a threat to Bitcoin, the rise of AI agents, prediciton markets & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ceteris: https://x.com/ceterispar1bus Follow Jason: https://x.com/3xliquidated Follow Simon: https://x.com/simononchain Follow Yan: https://x.com/YanLiberman 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 (0:45) Have We Bottomed? (7:27) Microstrategy (11:37) Is Quantum A Threat To Bitcoin? (22:28) AI Agents (30:07) Hyperliquid Unlocks (37:52) Prediction Markets (48:03) Buying The Zcash Dip -- 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.
Gm! We're back with the first of many weekly roundups. We deep dive into the state of Solana today, the rise of prop AMMs, the vision for internet capital markets, Solana's next catalyst in 2026 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/ryanconnor Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. peaq is home to 60+ apps across 20+ industries and millions of devices, machines, and onchain robots. It powers the world's first tokenized robo-farm, launching soon in Hong Kong, and has launched the Machine Economy Free Zone in Dubai as a Web3 x Robotics x AI innovation hub. For more about peaq, check out www.peaq.xyz -- Sablier is the leading onchain token distribution protocol — now on Solana. Trusted by top crypto teams, Sablier automates airdrops and vesting onchain, securely and transparently. Start in seconds at sablier.com. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:25) The State of Solana Today (06:58) The Rise of Prop AMMs (10:38) HumidiFi's Token Launch (14:42) Peaq Ad (15:08) Sablier Ad (15:36) MetaDAO (24:49) The Internet Capital Markets Vision (31:06) The Opportunity For xStocks (35:12) Peaq Ad (35:38) Sablier Ad (36:06) Prediction Markets (46:02) Perps On Solana (48:53) Solana In 2026 -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus welcome one of the biggest bettors on Polymarket and recent 60 Minutes interviewee Domer, to share his journey from poker to prediction markets, as well as his strategies and the importance of self-education and taking a balanced approach.
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What are prediction marketplaces, and how are they disrupting the sports betting industry? Join Matt Perrault and guest Bruce Merati of BetEX for a detailed breakdown! Are platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket a money grab? Could states revoke licenses of sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel if they dive into the waters? Plus, what do bettors need to be aware of when getting invested in prediction markets? The Pros set the scene for how we've got here and where we're going! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 What Is a Prediction Marketplace? - 0:00:44 First Patent - 0:10:37 Pre-BetEx - 0:13:52 What Is BetEx? - 0:14:31 Selling Bets Digitally vs. Physically - 0:22:50 Where Is the Risk? - 0:25:30 Is It All a Money Grab? - 0:34:05 Revoking Licenses? - 0:39:20 Outro - 00:49:06 Helpful Links: BettingPros App - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. BettingPros Discord - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at bettingpros.com/chat! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! BettingPros Pick Tracker – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: bettingpros.com/pick-trackingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wenn es eine Sache gibt, die Bitcoin-Fans mehr hassen als fallende Preise, dann sind es wohl Veränderungen. Doof nur, dass genau die bald nötig werden könnten. Zumindest, wenn der technische Fortschritt bei Quantencomputern weiter so rasant voranschreitet. Wie akut die Bedrohung durch einen Super-Rechner tatsächlich ist und was sich dagegen tun lässt, besprechen Julius Nagel und Florian Adomeit in dieser Folge von Alles Coin, Nichts Muss. Abseits davon geht es um FED-Vertreter, die zu Superstars werden, ein On-Chain-Citadel, das Geld druckt und trotzdem einen Token will, und das verpatzte Timing beim Monad-Launch. Derweil experimentiert Flo mit dem Phantom-Terminal. Und obwohl sich seine Begeisterung in Grenzen hält, macht er sich Sorgen um die Zukunft von Hyperliquid. Julius hingegen jagt mit LLM-Doping nach Alpha und lädt im Polymarket-Wochenblatt erneut zum Parforceritt durch das Kuriositätenkabinett der Prediction Markets ein. 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 Link zum Video: Timecodes: (00:01:04) Marktüberblick (00:07:53) Bitcoin und die Angst vor dem Quanten-Computer (00:17:34) Monad-Launch (00:24:00) Phantom-Terminal und das Ende von Hyperliquid? (00:40:00) Humidify = On-Chain-Citadel? (00:46:25) Polymarket Wochenblatt (Ausgabe 2) Links: Artikel zu propAMMs: https://blockworks.co/news/solanas-proprietary-amms Nic Carter zu Quantum: https://murmurationstwo.substack.com/p/bitcoin-and-the-quantum-problem-part 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.
French wild card Corey Colombet jumps on the couch to explain how he went from backpacker gigs to launching Bodega, a web3 prediction market where you can punt on everything from elections and Bitcoin prices to green dildos getting launched onto NFL fields.Corey breaks down how prediction markets actually work, why they can be more accurate than polls, how they raised a lazy million in VC, and how creators can become decentralised bookies – including setting up markets for things like the Podcast Royale boxing night.Crypto, politics, sports, dildos on the 50-metre line and a Frenchman having a crack in Dubai… it's a proper true yarn about backing yourself and betting on the future.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've got Isaiah from prodbytagline.com on to talk about his Denver based community, magazine and multimedia organization! Listen in to hear how a Denver born and raised entrepreneur is making waves in his home city and highlighting local creatives! PRODBYTAGLINE.COM is a creative platform based in Denver, Colorado, that blends multimedia production, fashion, and community storytelling. As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well. Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! News & Events: Kangaroo Yoga Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Centennial | Girls Night Out $4 FALL / WINTER FASHION THRIFT SALE Adaptive Reuse Project Planned at 3500 West 23rd Avenue Promo New Year's Eve party from our friends over at Drink Denver Shout Out: https://www.gobirdingman.com/ https://www.prodbytagline.com/ Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com
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Business has been booming for the online sports betting industry. Prediction markets threw a curveball. On today's show, sports betting industry writer and analyst Dustin Gouker joins Kimberly to explain how prediction markets are disrupting sports betting and the legal questions surrounding it. Plus, we'll get into what it means to live in a world where you can bet on anything, anytime from your phone.Here's everything we talked about today:"Why are sports betting companies getting into the prediction market?" from Marketplace"FanDuel, DraftKings Leaving American Gaming Association" from The Closing Line"From Kalshi to Polymarket to FanDuel, America Is One Giant Casino" from Business Insider"What is Kalshi, the predictions market that's attracted the NCAA's attention?" from The Athletic"The Sports-Betting Disaster" from The New YorkerHow to contact the National Problem Gambling HelplineWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.
Business has been booming for the online sports betting industry. Prediction markets threw a curveball. On today's show, sports betting industry writer and analyst Dustin Gouker joins Kimberly to explain how prediction markets are disrupting sports betting and the legal questions surrounding it. Plus, we'll get into what it means to live in a world where you can bet on anything, anytime from your phone.Here's everything we talked about today:"Why are sports betting companies getting into the prediction market?" from Marketplace"FanDuel, DraftKings Leaving American Gaming Association" from The Closing Line"From Kalshi to Polymarket to FanDuel, America Is One Giant Casino" from Business Insider"What is Kalshi, the predictions market that's attracted the NCAA's attention?" from The Athletic"The Sports-Betting Disaster" from The New YorkerHow to contact the National Problem Gambling HelplineWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.
For episode 634 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Mitchell Nicholson, Core Contributor to the Sierra Protocol.Sierra Protocol is the issuer of SIERRA, a liquid yield token (LYT) that offers the best risk-adjusted yield in a freely tradeable ERC20 token on Ethereum and Avalanche. SIERRA enables holders to earn passively accrue 6-12% APY compounded daily and does not require staking or claiming, holding periods or lockups, paying hidden fees or providing KYC. SIERRA will be going live in October followed by several exciting partnerships that offer additional yield and utility. Its reserves are managed by OpenTrade, an institutional-grade market leader offering stablecoin yield products and is backed by a16z, Circle, Mercury, Notion and other leading VC firms. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:12) Who is Mitchell Nicholson?(2:02) What is Sierra?(2:44) What are Liquid Yield Tokens?(9:56) Underlying yield sources(12:56) Regulations & Compliance(15:40) Sierra exchange listings(17:30) Liquidity for Sierra(20:13) Partnerships(25:35) Prediction Markets(30:05) Sierra Roadmap(32:50) Sierra website & socials
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode, host Mark Longo delves into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discussion starts with a review of the week's top performers, including Midwest Steel, oats, and heating oil, and highlights the significant gains in lithium and VIX futures. Conversely, it also covers the major downturns, with lumber, cocoa, and Bitcoin experiencing notable declines. The episode features an in-depth look at trading volumes, revealing a busy day in the trading pits with the Ultra T-Bond, NASDAQ 100, and three-month SOFR among the top traded assets. The show also addresses broader market trends, year-to-date performances, and engages with audience questions about the potential impact of binary options on intraday futures volume.
(The Center Square) – One of the sponsors of Wisconsin's statewide sports wagering legislation is warning prediction markets could take over the sports wagering marketplace if state lawmakers don't pass a law in the Assembly Wednesday allowing the state's 11 tribes to offer online sports wagering in the state. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_636ec6ef-a0ee-4c2b-a1a6-fdc30bfa8bde.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the second episode of DEX in the City, hosts Jessi Brooks of Ribbit Capital, Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos of StarkWare and Vy Le of Veda discuss the recent spat between former Securities and Exchange Commission Chief of Staff Amanda Fischer and the cryptocurrency community over changes to Uniswap's model. They also delve into the return of Initial Coin Offerings now branded as “public token sales.” At the same time, they dissect the legal uncertainties plaguing prediction markets and discuss the state of mainstream crypto adoption despite recent market volatility. Hosts: Jessi Brooks, Ribbit Capital Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, General Counsel at StarkWare TuongVy Le, General Counsel at Veda Links: Unchained: Uniswap Fee Switch Proposal Sparks 50% UNI Rally The Chopping Block: Tokenomics Reset — ICOs Rise, UNI Turns On Fees, MEV Goes to Court MegaETH Just Had Its Public Sale. Can It Succeed in Building a Web2-Like Experience? Coinbase Launches Digital Token Sales Platform UFC Partners With Polymarket to Launch Real-Time Fan Prediction Scoreboard in Live Fight Broadcasts Crypto Liquidations Top $500 Million as Bitcoin Dips to $93,000 Timestamps:
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network CO-HOST: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring In this episode, Mark and Dan delve into the latest developments in the options trading market, with AI-generated insights on trends, margin changes, retail shifts, and the growth of extended trading hours. They discuss Cboe's launch of the 'Magnificent 10' index options, OCC's margin rule adjustments for zero-day options, and the increase in retail trading activity. The episode also covers the forthcoming CME and FanDuel collaboration to create a prediction market for sports events, exploring the implications of this new venture. Additionally, the hosts highlight the importance of managing options trading strategies during vacation times and addressing listener questions on trading risks and strategies.
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network CO-HOST: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring In this episode, Mark and Dan delve into the latest developments in the options trading market, with AI-generated insights on trends, margin changes, retail shifts, and the growth of extended trading hours. They discuss Cboe's launch of the 'Magnificent 10' index options, OCC's margin rule adjustments for zero-day options, and the increase in retail trading activity. The episode also covers the forthcoming CME and FanDuel collaboration to create a prediction market for sports events, exploring the implications of this new venture. Additionally, the hosts highlight the importance of managing options trading strategies during vacation times and addressing listener questions on trading risks and strategies.
with @mansourtarek_ @rhackettIn this episode of web3 with a16z crypto, host Robert Hackett talks with Kalshi Cofounder and CEO Tarek Mansour about how prediction markets are enabling people to trade directly on real-world events — from elections to inflation — and what this means for the future of finance and forecasting.Tarek explains why prediction markets aren't gambling, how regulation has been central to Kalshi's success, and why the company is embracing crypto and stablecoins as key components of its international strategy. He also discusses lessons learned about policy, product design, and staying compliant while innovating at the frontier.Topics include:How prediction markets make society "smarter"The role of regulation in fintech innovationWhy Kalshi started with crypto paymentsLessons from FTX and the importance of complianceBuilding consumer trust and network effectsTarek's take on productivity, leadership, and even… kombuchaThis episode kicks off a special series of interviews recorded live at our recent Founders Summit. Subscribe to web3 with a16z crypto for more conversations with founders and builders shaping the decentralized future.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: What are prediction markets, and why now?01:04 – Kalshi's mission: making forecasting tradable01:52 – Why crypto fits into Kalshi's long-term strategy03:19 – Going global with stablecoins05:55 – The long road to regulation and why it mattered7:51 – Coinbase and Robinhood as role models08:17 – The Trump trade: direct vs. indirect exposure to events10:51 – Lessons from FTX and why compliance is a moat12:06 – How Kalshi monitors markets and prevents manipulation 15:00 – Momentum after the presidential election16:48 – How policy in DC really works17:56 – The hidden advantage of being regulated18:52 – Lightning round: worst advice, productivity habits, and more21:00 – The importance of process and patience (“The Score Takes Care of Itself”)22:30 – The smallest hill Tarek will die onFollow a16z crypto on...X: https://x.com/a16zcryptoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a16zcrypto/posts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pMZvsNXEnb0CYcPiDQywEApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-with-a16z-crypto/id1622312549Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a16zcrypto
The MacVoices Live! panel debates Coca-Cola's new AI-generated holiday ads, whether the approach undermines emotion-driven seasonal marketing, and how brands use AI to shorten production timelines. David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Norbert Frassa, and Kelly Guimont also explore the growing influence of prediction markets, concerns about manipulation, and what these trends say about shifting norms in tech, advertising, and culture. MacVoices is supported by SurfShark. Go to https://surfshark.com/macvoices or use code “macvoices" at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Coca-Cola's new AI holiday ads introduced[0:25] Reactions to AI-generated seasonal marketing[1:50] Debate over tradition, emotion, and AI in holiday campaigns[3:29] Concerns about AI accuracy and cultural cues[4:23] Coke–Pepsi reactions and artist pushback[5:14] Behind-the-scenes questions and production motives[7:41] Theory: AI used primarily to generate conversation[8:18] Report: AI ad completed in one month, not a year[9:59] Early holiday marketing and seasonal fatigue[13:12] Introduction to prediction markets[13:38] Coinbase CEO manipulates prediction outcomes[15:14] “Worst timeline” vs. “stupidest timeline” debate[15:32] Comparing prediction betting to tech press bingo[17:07] Prop bets, Super Bowl example, and manipulation risks[18:26] Serious concerns about professionalism and market integrity[20:11] Crypto culture and perception of financial norms[21:42] Questioning whether norms even exist anymore[23:19] Panelists share where to find their work[28:56] Closing remarks and community information Links: Coca-Cola Is Trying Another AI Holiday Ad. Executives Say This Time Is Differenthttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/coke-new-ai-holiday-ad-video-1236416491/ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong flips prediction markets with last-minute earnings call word saladhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91433012/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-flips-prediction-markets-with-last-minute-earnings-call-word-salad Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town”. Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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The MacVoices Live! panel debates Coca-Cola's new AI-generated holiday ads, whether the approach undermines emotion-driven seasonal marketing, and how brands use AI to shorten production timelines. David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Norbert Frassa, and Kelly Guimont also explore the growing influence of prediction markets, concerns about manipulation, and what these trends say about shifting norms in tech, advertising, and culture. MacVoices is supported by SurfShark. Go to https://surfshark.com/macvoices or use code "macvoices" at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Coca-Cola's new AI holiday ads introduced [0:25] Reactions to AI-generated seasonal marketing [1:50] Debate over tradition, emotion, and AI in holiday campaigns [3:29] Concerns about AI accuracy and cultural cues [4:23] Coke–Pepsi reactions and artist pushback [5:14] Behind-the-scenes questions and production motives [7:41] Theory: AI used primarily to generate conversation [8:18] Report: AI ad completed in one month, not a year [9:59] Early holiday marketing and seasonal fatigue [13:12] Introduction to prediction markets [13:38] Coinbase CEO manipulates prediction outcomes [15:14] "Worst timeline" vs. "stupidest timeline" debate [15:32] Comparing prediction betting to tech press bingo [17:07] Prop bets, Super Bowl example, and manipulation risks [18:26] Serious concerns about professionalism and market integrity [20:11] Crypto culture and perception of financial norms [21:42] Questioning whether norms even exist anymore [23:19] Panelists share where to find their work [28:56] Closing remarks and community information Links: Coca-Cola Is Trying Another AI Holiday Ad. Executives Say This Time Is Different https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/coke-new-ai-holiday-ad-video-1236416491/ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong flips prediction markets with last-minute earnings call word salad https://www.fastcompany.com/91433012/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-flips-prediction-markets-with-last-minute-earnings-call-word-salad Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology "man about town". Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession 'firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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The prediction markets explosion is reshaping the US gaming landscape in 2025. Major operators like FanDuel, DraftKings, PrizePicks, and Underdog are now firmly focused on sports contracts, viewing this vertical as a critical "sideways market entry" into major untapped jurisdictions, specifically California and Texas. And this will be the core topic on today's episode of iGaming Daily as host Charlie Horner, is joined by SBC Americas's Senior Journalist, Tom Nightingale, to dissect this regulatory firestorm. The two examine integrity concerns, especially in light of recent NBA and MLB betting scandals, and the high-stakes political maneuvering, including the surprising decision by FanDuel and DraftKings to voluntarily leave Nevada in pursuit of their prediction market ambitions. Learn whether state regulators will follow through on warnings and potentially bring "the house crashing down".Host: Charlie HornerGuest: Tom NightingaleProducer: James RossEditor: James RossiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.
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Adam Levitan breaks down Week 10 in NFL DFS, assessing how much of an impact sims are actually having in the current DFS landscape, before finally tackling a new batch of hard-hitting listener questions.Links mentioned in the episode:Levitan's DFS Cash Lineup Review: Week 10Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction0:27 - Are Computers Taking Over DFS?11:31 - Adam's Cash Game Review13:12 - Adam's GPP Review18:05 - Listener QuestionsWant ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL In-Season has you covered with:NFL In-Season content includes:Silva's Matchups ColumnDFS Top PlaysProjections for Every PlayerOwnership Projections for Every SlateWeekly Premium ShowsSubscribe now at https://subscribe.establishtherun.com/nflinseason/New Customers Play Free for Your Share of Millions in Prizes with First DepositDownload the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app and enter promo code ETR to play FREE for your share of millions in prizes with your first deposit! Sign Up Today Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit req. 1 single-use $3 ticket rewarded. Ticket rewards are site credits valid for use on eligible DraftKings contests. Ticket rewards expire 14 days (336 hours) after being issued. Terms: www.draftkings.com/promotions. Ends 12/31/2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We've partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you're maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun
This week Brandon Millman & Donnie Dinch join the show to discuss the past, present & future of Phantom. We deep dive into why did Brandon originally build Phantom, recent M&A activity, building perps, how does Phantom generate revenue, will Phantom IPO & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Brandon: https://x.com/BChillman Follow Donnie: https://x.com/donnie Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- Zcash is encrypted Bitcoin. Your digital bill of rights securing your freedom for the 21st century. Buy, store and spend ZEC privately using Zashi Wallet download today: https://electriccoin.co/zashi/ -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- (00:00) Intro (04:08) Why Did Brandon Start Phantom? (12:05) Building For Crypto Users vs Normies (20:57) Ads (Zcash, Katana) (22:11) Launching Phantom CASH (27:26) How To Scale As a Startup (35:42) Launching Perps (47:12) Ads (Zcash, Katana) (48:26) How Does Phantom Generate Revenue? (53:16) The Next Chapter of Phantom (56:24) Phantom's Recent M&A (01:02:16) Ads (mantle) (01:03:15) Will Phantom Launch a Chain? (01:11:25) Prediction Markets (01:15:31) Will Phantom IPO? (01:21:01) Phantom Connect -- 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.
Recently, Super Testnet built Papa swaps: a novel & optimistic way of doing atomic swaps on Bitcoin. In this episode, he talks about his new projects, why he is in favor of filtering the mempool + BIP 444 activation, and prediction markets. Time stamps: 00:01:28 - Intro: Super Testnet's Return to the Bitcoin Takeover Podcast 00:03:03 - Lightning Privacy Wars: Recapping Super's Monero Challenge & Layer 2 Debates 00:03:43 - Papa Swaps Unleashed: Super's Lightning-Fast Innovation Explained 00:04:57 - Submarine Swaps 101: From Layer 1 to Layer 2 in a Flash 00:06:04 - Phoenix Wallet Magic: Splicing vs. Submarine Swaps – Why Capacity Matters 00:07:55 - Birth of Papa Swaps: From Mexico Chats to Single-Transaction Breakthrough 00:09:19 - Why "Papa"? The Hilarious Submarine Speed Pun Behind the Name 00:10:23 - Hedgehog Protocol Update: When Will It Launch? (Spoiler: Probably Never) 00:12:00 - Hedgehog's Fate & Super's Conference Show-and-Tells 00:12:47 - Papa Swaps Deep Dive: Relative Time Locks & Happy vs. Sad Paths 00:14:47 - How Papa Swaps Work: Secrets, HTLCs, & Atomic Swaps Simplified 00:18:33 - Risks & Tradeoffs: Double Spends, RBF, & Trust in Small Transactions 00:21:02 - Block Space Savings: Papa Swaps vs. Boltz, Moon Wallet, & Lightning Loop 00:22:29 - Papa Swaps' Edge in a Crowded Layer 2 World 00:23:29 - Sidechain Shoutouts: Citrea, Alpen, & Scaling Debates Revisited 00:24:32 - Papa Swaps Today: Proof-of-Concept, Mainnet Risks, & Wallet Adoption 00:27:02 - Will Phoenix & Breeze Integrate Papa or Hedgehog? 00:28:47 - Boltz Exchange Scoop: CEO Kilian Rausch & Co-Founder Michael 00:29:35 - Lightning History: Joule, Bottle Pay, & Nostr Wallet Connect Ideas 00:33:06 - Ad Break: Layer 2 Labs' Drivechains 00:34:57 - Sideshift.ai: Swap Stables for BTC 00:37:10 - BIP 444 Drama 00:38:18 - Spam Filters Work for Bandwidth Savings 00:39:32 - Miners' Risks: Orphan Blocks & 50% Filter Adoption Scenarios 00:42:44 - Mempool Art: Portland Hodl's Block Painting Software & Mara Pool Deals 00:44:28 - Spam Defined: Extra Data vs. Permissionless Purity Debate 00:48:21 - BitVM Dreams: Catching Pikachu on Bitcoin Without Spam 00:50:29 - Citrea & Alpen: BitVM 2/3, ZK Proofs, & Data Availability Concerns 00:52:55 - Citrea Marketing Myths: Inscriptions Over OP_RETURN in Launch 00:53:29 - OP_RETURN vs. Inscriptions: Base Space Scarcity & Pruning Debates 00:56:35 - BIP 444 Breakdown: Temporary Spam Ban & Consensus Changes 01:00:06 - Legal Slippery Slope? OFAC Lists, Sanctions, & Permissionless Fears 01:02:05 - BIP 444 Odds & Details 01:07:15 - Inscriptions as Anchors: Layer 2 Onboarding or Hidden Spam? 01:10:26 - OP_RETURN Drama: V30 Update vs Filters 01:13:31 - Community Toxicity: "Knotzis," "Coretards," & Ad Hominem Fallacies 01:16:40 - Pleb Slop & Purity Quests: Dogma vs. Base Layer Privacy Push 01:20:01 - Spam Doesn't Pay Node Runners – Miners Only 01:21:42 - Pro-Choice Nodes: Custom Policies, Wizards, & Hackathon Ideas 01:25:18 - Windows Wizards & Idea Generation: Super's Creative Process 01:26:24 - Ad Break: Bitcoin.com News – Balanced Global Crypto Coverage 01:27:28 - NoOnes: Ray Youssef's P2P Marketplace for the Global South 01:29:57 - Chat Q&A: Money Transmitters, Legal Fears, & Miner Roles 01:34:00 - Spark Wallet Exposed: Privacy Leaks & Statechain Explorer Risks 01:35:31 - Mercury Wallet Nod: Statechains' Real-World Usage Milestone 01:35:31 - Statechains' Demand: Spark's Success vs. Mercury's Shutdown 01:36:05 - Blinded Servers: Hiding Balances & History in Statechains 01:37:20 - Privacy Mitigations: IP Hiding, VPNs, & Avoiding Key Reuse 01:38:43 - Spark Improvements: CoinJoins & Future Privacy Features 01:40:27 - GDPR Compliance: Bull Bitcoin's CoinJoins & Legal Privacy Push 01:41:57 - Nostr Frustrations: Searching Old Posts Sucks 01:42:58 - ARCash DExplained 01:48:31 - Spam Subjectivity & Consensus Rules Debate 01:51:08 - Objective vs. Subjective: Mempool Policies as Good Rules 01:53:10 - No Hard Fork: BIP 444's Low Adoption & Hash Rate Doubts 01:54:41 - Cultural Conflicts: Ossified Bitcoin & Soft Fork Stalls 01:55:26 - Influencer Consensus 02:37:56 - Bitcoin Prediction Markets: Non-Interactive DLCs & Proxies 02:38:41 - Poly Market UX: Early Exits & Position Transfers 02:40:03 - PSBT Auctions: Non-Interactive Sales Explained 02:41:48 - Agias Protocol: Native Bitcoin Prediction Markets 02:43:03 - Paul Sztorc Story 02:44:19 - Oracle Problem 02:45:48 - Hivemind Insights 02:46:57 - Build Agias 02:48:39 - Predix Collaboration 02:49:16 - Favorite Thinkers: Robin Linus, Liam Eagen 02:50:24 - BitVM's BSV Origins 02:52:52 - Turing Completeness & Craig Wright 02:54:58 - BitVM Evolution 02:55:24 - 2010 Spam Debates with Satoshi & OGs 02:56:52 - Block Size Wars vs. Current Fights 02:57:28 - Nostr Threads with Aaron van Wirdum 02:58:01 - Follow Super: Supertestnet.org 02:59:03 - Infighting Fuels Ethereum & Zcash Growth 02:59:29 - Outro: Thanks to Sponsors & Farewell
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Harry McKay Roper, founder of Imaginary Space, for a wide-ranging conversation on space mining, AI-driven software, crypto's incorruptible potential, and the raw entrepreneurial energy coming out of Argentina. They explore how technologies like Anthropic's Claude 4.5, programmable crypto protocols, and autonomous agents are reshaping economics, coding, and even law. Harry also shares his experiences building in Buenos Aires and why hunger and resilience define the city's creative spirit. You can find Harry online at YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram under @HarryMcKayRoper.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 – Stewart Alsop welcomes Harry McKay Roper from Imaginary Space and they jump straight into space mining, Helium-3, and asteroid gold. 05:00 – They explore how Bitcoin could hold value when space mining floods markets and discuss China, America, and global geopolitics. 10:00 – Conversation shifts to Argentina, its economic scars, cultural resilience, and overrepresentation in startups and crypto. 15:00 – Harry reflects on living in Buenos Aires, poverty, and the city's constant hustle and creative movement. 20:00 – The focus turns to AI, Claude 4.5, and the rise of autonomous droids and software-building agents. 25:00 – They discuss the collapse of SaaS, internal tools, and Harry's experiments with AI-generated code and new workflows. 30:00 – Stewart compares China's industry to America's software economy, and Harry points to AI, crypto, and space as frontier markets. 35:00 – Talk moves to crypto regulation, uncorruptible judges, and blockchain systems like Kleros. 40:00 – They debate AI consciousness, embodiment, and whether a robot could meditate. 45:00 – The episode closes with thoughts on free will, universal verifiers, and a playful prediction market bet on autonomous software.Key InsightsSpace and Economics Are Colliding – Harry McKay Roper opens with the idea that space mining will fundamentally reshape Earth's economy. The discovery of asteroids rich in gold and other minerals highlights how our notions of scarcity could collapse once space resources become accessible, potentially destroying the terrestrial gold economy and forcing humanity to redefine value itself.Bitcoin as the New Standard of Value – The conversation naturally ties this to Bitcoin's finite nature. Stewart Alsop and Harry discuss how the flood of extraterrestrial gold could render traditional stores of value meaningless, while Bitcoin's coded scarcity could make it the only incorruptible measure of worth in a future of infinite resources.China and the U.S. in Industrial Tug-of-War – They unpack the geopolitical tension between China's industrial dominance and America's financial hegemony. Harry argues the U.S. is waking up from decades of outsourcing, driven by China's speed in robotics and infrastructure. This dynamic competition, he says, is good—it forces America to build again.Argentina's Culture of Hunger and Resilience – Living in Buenos Aires reshaped Harry's understanding of ambition. He contrasts Argentina's hunger to survive and create with the complacency of wealthier nations, calling the Argentine spirit one of “movement.” Despite poverty, the city's creative drive and humor make it a living example of resilience in scarcity.AI Is Making Custom Software Instant – Harry describes how Claude 4.5 and new AI coding tools like Lovable, Cursor, and GPT Engineer make building internal tools trivial. Instead of using SaaS products, companies can now generate bespoke software in minutes with natural language, signaling the end of traditional software development cycles.Crypto and AI Will Merge Into Incorruptible Systems – Harry envisions AI agents on-chain acting as unbiased judges or administrators, removing human corruption from law and governance. Real-world tools like Kleros, founded by an Argentine, already hint at this coming era of algorithmic justice and decentralized decision-making.Consciousness and the Limits of AI – The episode closes on a philosophical note: can a robot meditate or clear its mind? Stewart and Harry question whether AI could ever experience consciousness or free will, suggesting that while AI may mimic thought, the uniquely subjective and embodied nature of human awareness remains beyond automation—for now.
Robinhood reported a third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations but fell short on cryptocurrency revenue. CEO Vlad Tenev discusses the company's earnings, prediction markets, and the future of Robinhood's customer base. He speaks with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
In today's episode, we sit down with John Wang, Head of Crypto at Kalshi, the fastest-growing regulated prediction market on the planet. With $4.5B in volume last month alone, Kalshi is turning heads, and turning “bets” into legitimate financial instruments.~~~~~
On this episode of After Earnings, Ann Berry speaks with Steph Guild, Chief Investment Officer at Robinhood, about how the company is expanding beyond active trading into broader wealth management. Guild explains how Robinhood Strategies works and how it aims to help retail investors build long-term portfolios. She also shares her perspective on tokenized assets along with thoughts on prediction markets, retail investor behavior, international growth, and whether today's market shows signs of a bubble. 00:00 – Steph Guild Joins 00:52 – How Robinhood Keeps Users Active as They Mature 02:02 – Inside “Robinhood Strategies” 03:42 – Lower Minimums and Broader Access 04:06 – Building Portfolios: Balancing ETFs and Single Stocks 07:08 – How Retail Investors Approach Risk and New Assets 10:31 – Mixing Professional Advice with Social Investing 12:42 – Portfolio Positioning in a High-Valuation Market 15:15 – Are We in a Market Bubble? 16:08 – Expanding Internationally 16:52 – Why Tokenized Assets Are Rolling Out in Europe First 18:13 – Tokenization's Benefits and Early-Stage Limitations 20:50 – How Prediction Markets Can Function as a Hedge 23:04 – Leaving a Legacy Firm for a New Model 25:44 – Taking Career Risks After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.com Follow Us X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarnings TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarnings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/ Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com $HOOD The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is Matt Reustle. Today we are breaking down Robinhood. My guest is Arthur Olson, founding partner at Ravenswood Partners. We get into how Robinhood grew from a mobile-native brokerage idea that faced many challenges along the way into the third-largest broker in the USA. Arthur educates on how the business model has evolved and diversified away from a pure pay-for-order market. We discuss how product velocity is the foundation behind everything in Robinhood's continued penetration and how new talent has made a material difference. Please enjoy this Breakdown of Robinhood For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. —- This episode is brought to you by Portrait Analytics - your centralized resource for AI-powered idea generation, thesis monitoring, and personalized report building. Built by buy-side investors, for investment professionals. We work in the background, helping surface stock ideas and thesis signposts to help you monetize every insight. In short, we help you understand the story behind the stock chart, and get to "go, or no-go" 10x faster than before. Sign-up for a free trial today at portraitresearch.com — Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:01:51) Founding Story of Robinhood (00:04:29) The Rise of Mobile Trading (00:11:37) Payment for Order Flow Explained (00:15:39) Robinhood's Competitive Edge (00:22:28) Adapting to Market Changes (00:24:52) Product Evolution and Customer Retention (00:29:32) Analyzing Robinhood's Growth and Investor Behavior (00:30:16) Historical Parallels: Robinhood vs. Charles Schwab (00:31:19) Crypto and Regulatory Challenges (00:32:41) The Role of Prediction Markets and Sports Betting (00:34:41) Revenue Streams and Future Prospects (00:36:54) Banking and Financial Services Expansion (00:41:32) Cost Structure and Competitive Advantages (00:44:30) Account Growth and International Opportunities (00:50:10) Regulatory Relationships and Risks (00:55:15) Lessons from Robinhood
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Eli Lopian, author of AICracy and founder of aicracy.ai, about how artificial intelligence could transform the way societies govern themselves. They explore the limitations of modern democracy, the idea of AI-guided lawmaking based on fairness and abundance, and how technology might bring us closer to a more participatory, transparent form of governance. The conversation touches on prediction markets, social media's influence on truth, the future of work in an abundance economy, and why human creativity, imperfection, and connection will remain central in an AI-driven world.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Eli Lopian introduces his book AICracy and shares why democracy needs a new paradigm for governance in the age of AI. 05:00 They explore AI-driven decision-making, fairness in lawmaking, and the abundance measure as a new way to evaluate social well-being. 10:00 Discussion turns to accountability, trust, and Eli's idea of three AIs—government, opposition, and NGO—balancing each other to prevent corruption. 15:00 Stewart connects these ideas to non-linearity and organic governance, while Eli describes systems evolving like cities rather than rigid institutions. 20:00 They discuss decade goals, city-state models, and the role of social media in shaping public perception and truth. 25:00 The focus shifts to truth detection, prediction markets, and feedback systems ensuring “did it actually happen?” accountability. 30:00 They talk about abundance economies, AI mentorship, and redefining human purpose beyond traditional work. 35:00 Eli emphasizes creativity, connection, and human error as valuable, contrasting social media's dopamine loops with genuine human experience. 40:00 The episode closes with reflections on social currency, self-healing governance, and optimism about AI as a mirror of humanity.Key InsightsDemocracy is evolving beyond its limits. Eli Lopian argues that traditional democracy—one person, one vote—no longer fits an age where individuals have vastly different technological capacities. With AI empowering some to act with exponential influence, he suggests governance should evolve toward systems that are more adaptive, participatory, and continuous rather than episodic.AI-guided lawmaking could ensure fairness. Lopian's concept of AICracy imagines an AI system that drafts laws based on measurable outcomes like equity and happiness. Using what he calls the abundance measure, this system would assess how proposed laws affect societal well-being—balancing freedoms, security, and fairness across all citizens.Trust and accountability must be engineered. To prevent corruption or bias in AI governance, Lopian envisions three independent AIs—a coalition, an opposition, and an NGO—cross-verifying results and exposing inconsistencies. This triad ensures transparency and keeps human oversight meaningful.Governance should be organic, not mechanical. Drawing inspiration from cities, Lopian and Alsop compare governance to an ecosystem that adapts and self-corrects. Like urban growth, effective systems arise from real-world feedback, where successful ideas take root and failing ones fade away naturally.Truth requires new forms of verification. The pair discuss how lies spread faster than truth online and propose an algorithmic “speed of a lie” metric to flag misinformation. They connect this to prediction markets and feedback loops as potential ways to keep governance accountable to real-world outcomes.The abundance economy redefines purpose. As AI reduces the need for traditional jobs, Lopian imagines a society centered on creativity, mentorship, and personal fulfillment. Governments could guarantee access to mentors—human or AI—to help people discover their passions and contribute meaningfully without economic pressure.Human connection is the new currency. In contrast to social media's exploitation of human weakness, the future Lopian envisions values imperfection, authenticity, and shared experience. As AI automates production, what remains deeply human—emotion, error, and presence—becomes the most precious and sustaining form of wealth.
SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. In today's episode: Texas Sues Makers of Tylenol Over Deceptive Marketing and Fraudulent Restructuring (0:12) Truth Media to Launch New Prediction Markets on Truth Predict (14:50) House Oversight Committee Releases Report on Biden's Autopen Use and Cognitive Decline (23:48) Trump Fires All Six Commissioners on Commission of Fine Arts (30:52) Quick Hitters: 9th Circuit to Reconsider National Guard Deployment, Senate Shutdown Negotiations Taking Place, Trump Directs Nuclear Weapons Testing, Trump Says Constitution Is "Pretty Clear" About Third Term, Trade Deal Announced with South Korea, Fed Lowers Interest Rates (34:53) Rumor Has It: Is ICE Ramping Up Social Media Surveillance? (38:58) Critical Thinking Segment (43:30) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Polymarket is preparing to relaunch in the U.S. after years in regulatory exile, now armed with a CFTC-compliant license and a $9B valuation. The move signals a new era for prediction markets—blurring the line between crypto, sports betting, and social platforms. Plus: Visa's stablecoin expansion, Western Union's on-chain pivot, and BlackRock's Larry Fink calls Bitcoin an “asset of fear.” Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW
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A prediction market on Truth Social? Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company behind President Donald Trump's social platform Truth Social, plans to roll out prediction markets directly in the app through a deal with Crypto.com's U.S.-registered derivatives arm. Can Trump Media win the competition against Polymarket and Kalshi? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more. URL: https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0 - OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at owlting.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Taylor Fleming.
NBA Star Tristan Thompson and Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal break down why pro athletes are moving into Bitcoin, crypto, and onchain prediction markets. We cover stablecoin rewards after the Genius Act, Coinbase's fight to preserve consumer yield and staking, the CFTC vs. state path for prediction markets, and Tristan's new onchain app, basketball.fun. ------
This week, Jonah & Avi from the 1000x podcast join Jason live in the Blockworks studio to discuss whether the crypto cycle is truly over, OGs selling vs new whales entering, and how we manage our portfolios. We also dive into Robinhood's long-term potential, our favorite crypto projects, finding edge in prediction markets and much more. Enjoy! -- Go follow the new 1000x feed to keep up to date with all new episodes! Spotify: https://bit.ly/4676Sob Apple: https://bit.ly/4etlBMd -- Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Avi: https://x.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://x.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://x.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Crypto-native institutions and developers demand institutional-grade infrastructure with regulatory clarity and full asset control. Blockdaemon's Earn Stack is a non-custodial platform combining high-performance staking rewards and seamless DeFi integration with no intermediate smart contract or vaults. Programmatically access leading Ethereum & Solana staking rewards, plus DeFi opportunities across lending protocols, DEXs, and AMMs. Book a Demo! -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- (00:00) Introduction (02:34) Is the Cycle Over? (07:57) Crypto Disrupting TradFi Rails (09:570 Ads (Blockdaemon, Katana) (11:22) OGs Selling (14:33) Easiest Trade in Crypto? (16:34) Crypto PTSD & Profit-Taking Psychology (22:40) Portfolio Management (29:19) Ads (Blockdaemon, Katana) (30:43) Most Attractive Crypto Bets (33:47) Prediction Markets & Gambling (38:17) Crypto Wash Trading -- 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.
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Text and Be HeardThe headlines scream NBA arrests and rigged poker tables, but the bigger plot twist sits under the surface: the gambling world is reshaping itself around prediction markets that turn everything into a simple yes or no. We pull back the curtain on player prop fraud, how sportsbooks flag suspicious patterns with supercomputers, and why “easy money” is usually a story we tell ourselves when emotion outruns judgment. From faked injuries to abnormal betting spikes, we break down how these schemes unravel and why the logic never pencils out.Then we widen the lens. Organized poker games with tech-assisted reads show what happens when the playing field isn't fair. That lesson scales to modern betting platforms where incentives are invisible and the edge rarely sits with the player. The real momentum is flowing to event-based markets: elections, weather, sports, and cultural moments—all framed as clean binary choices. It feels like forecasting, but the engagement loop looks like gambling with better branding. That's why major sportsbooks are partnering with exchanges and acquiring startups—to keep liquidity, fees, and attention inside their ecosystem.We talk openly about money, recovery, and the psychology that turns micro-bets into daily habits. If your EQ lags your IQ, you won't outthink a trigger; you'll need guardrails that protect your time, cash, and focus. This is a candid look at where betting is going, how the industry nudges you toward more action, and what it takes to walk away with your peace—and your wallet—intact. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs a clear-eyed perspective on gambling's new face, and hit follow to stay with us as we map the incentives shaping your choices.Support the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTwitter - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic Life Is Wonderful.Love
This week, we break down Coinbase's $375 million acquisition of Echo and debate whether it was a good deal or not. We also dive into other top stories, including FalconX's acquisition of 21Shares, Tempo's $500 million raise, the latest developments in prediction markets, and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Referenced In The Show: State of Crypto 2025: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/state-of-crypto-report-2025/ https://www.ribbitcap.com/knowledge -- Crypto-native institutions and developers demand institutional-grade infrastructure with regulatory clarity and full asset control. Blockdaemon's Earn Stack is a non-custodial platform combining high-performance staking rewards and seamless DeFi integration with no intermediate smart contract or vaults. Programmatically access leading Ethereum & Solana staking rewards, plus DeFi opportunities across lending protocols, DEXs, and AMMs. Book a Demo! -- peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly sponsors the Empire podcast. peaq is home to 60+ apps across 20+ industries and millions of devices, machines, and onchain robots. It powers the world's first tokenized robo-farm, launching soon in Hong Kong, and has launched the Machine Economy Free Zone in Dubai as a Web3 x Robotics x AI innovation hub. For more about peaq, check out www.peaq.xyz -- GEODNET is the world's largest RTK network, delivering real-time, centimeter-level precision for drones, robots, farmers, and first responders. Recognized by the U.S. Congress, this blockchain-powered network supports mission-critical applications across a wide range of industries. Discover how GEODNET is changing the world: [https://geodnet.com] -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (05:11) Coinbase Acquires Echo For $375m (24:09) FalconX Acquires 21Shares (27:25) Ads (Blockdaemon, Peaq) (28:35) Takeaways From The Fed Payments Conference (35:30) The Market Structure Bill (41:46) Ads (Blockdaemon, Peaq) (42:57) Tempo Raises $500m at a $5b Valuation (49:01) Are Banks In Trouble? (53:34) Ads (Geodnet) (54:22) Prediction Markets (01:02:51) It's CZ's World, We're Just Living In It (01:06:22) Content of The Week -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
On this week's Bet The Process, Rufus and Jeff talk football - both college and pro, while also discussing the latest news on prediction markets.
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh speak to Slate's Nitish Pahwa about prediction markets and the legally gray future of gambling. Then they turn to college football and Bill Belichick's messy start at UNC. The panel wraps with a discussion of Napheesa Collier's recent criticism of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the backlash it caused. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, Bad Bunny hits the Super Bowl halftime stage! Prediction Markets (3:35): Kalshi's big bet Belichick (25:12): The greatest coach keeps laying eggs WNBA (41:06): Collier vs. Engelbert (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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