Podcasts about real world assets

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There's no shortage of news about institutions launching tokenized money market funds (MMF): Blackrock, JPMorgan, State Street, BNY, the list goes on.We hear less about adoption. Assets have grown from near zero to $15B, which sounds impressive until you compare it to over $7T sitting in US MMFs today.The chart below shows the efficiency gains tokenization unlocks, but how many participants are feeling the pain of the current T+2, multi-step process acutely enough to move? That question points directly to where the tipping point for adoption will come from.Treasurers feel that pain. But not those at tech firms or Fortune 500 companies — they already have direct access to institutional cash management solutions through their mega-bank relationships. And not Bitcoin enthusiasts parking a volatile asset on their balance sheet.Based on my conversation with Tanner Taddeo, CEO and co-founder of Stable Sea, the real candidate is the most unlikely one. The middle-market treasurer: naturally conservative, not a tech cheerleader, and currently underserved by the infrastructure being built for everyone else.We covered:* The Mid-market treasury gap: Large companies get white-glove capital markets access from major banks, but mid-market/lower-mid-market companies are typically stuck with just a checking account and no access to yield-generating products.* The benefits of tokenization: access the same money market funds but with 24/7/365 trading and near-instant (~10 min) settlement vs. the traditional T+2.* Custody and trust mechanics: for Real World Assets.* Adoption outlook and barriers: what it takes for conservative treasurers to embrace a tokenized solution.And a lot more.Watch it on YouTube or listen on every podcast app.Selected QuotesThe problem Stable Sea Solves:“We help companies access capital markets products. We offer money markets, we offer fixed income products and we offer some additional securities through the platform.It's different from some of the other products that exist on the market today because we give access to tokenized money market funds and tokenized fixed income products. And the value add there is that you can trade those funds twenty-four seven, three sixty-five, and then settlement is near instant.So you don't have to wait two days, to get liquidity out of some sort of security. , you don't also have any lockup periods associated with those investments, and there's also no minimums.”I must say that we discussed tokenization in a couple of previous episodes (see below) of the podcast, and I was never convinced. You can tokenize gold bars and maybe it makes you feel like you own it and other benefits compared but a gold tracker ETP works really well. But here, instant liquidity instead of T+2 for treasuries - I get it.We don't NEED to understand the technology (only trust it):“When the credit card came out, it was a new technological way to efficiently move money between consumers and merchants and then instill trust between the banks. So if I swipe my card at a Starbucks, Visa can help authenticate and move funds between my bank account and Starbucks' bank account. So there's complexity in virtue of how the technology works, but at the end of the day, it's just a more efficient way to help share value between two counterparties.”Tanner distances his application from the volatile (and often dodgy) world of cryptocurrencies. But Treasurers still need to understand the technology, but you need to present it the right way.Leading with the right narrative:“Treasurers, finance teams, CFOs rightly so, are some of the most conservative people out there. Because the number one golden rule in the corporate treasury handbook is do not lose the company's money. And a lot of the finance teams don't buy on innovation, they buy to de-risk something. So you have to really lead with a narrative of security, and trust and compliance and all those things.”The Theseus Ship of financial infrastructureThe global financial system is going to slowly, almost like Theseus's ship, just be replaced, by some of this blockchain, and Stable coin infrastructure. And so we like to lead with with content, but more importantly than content, it's actually sitting down with and convening with people, showing them how the product works, and then just having that conversation.As an avid reader of Greek mythology, I didn't know the expression, but it's a very powerful way of thinking of innovation and change management.About Tanner Taddeo:Tanner Taddeo is the CEO of Stable Sea, a company helping enterprises modernize global payments and treasury operations with stablecoins. Tanner started his career in humanitarian finance, worked in investment banking across emerging markets and later helped build real-time payment systems for central banks with a Gates Foundation backed company. He's also held roles at Plaid and Block's TBD, shaping the future of open and decentralized finance. At Stable Sea, Tanner brings that experience together to bridge traditional and digital finance while making stablecoins a cornerstone of faster, more inclusive global paymentshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-taddeo-9b64562a/https://www.stablesea.com/Related episodes:About the Investology podcast:Investology is the investment management intelligence show. Where innovators, investors, authors and experts discuss the future of investment management beyond the hype.Listen on every podcast platform, or watch on YouTube.An episode produced by Orama:https://orama.tv/Thought leadership videos & podcasts.About George Aliferis:Founder or Orama, ex-banker, ex-sales, working at the intersection of investment management, media & marketing.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-aliferis/Our Other Channels* Investorama - Bridging the Institutional Knowledge Gap (YouTube)* Orama's newsletter & the Unsloppable podcast for marketers and revenue teams in complex industries, like investment management: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit investorama.substack.com

Ted returns from his Brisbane trip to rejoin Pav as digital asset markets settle into a quiet lull. With global sporting events wrapping up and risk markets catching their breath, they discuss whether this boring sideways action signals that crypto is entering its classic bottoming phase. In this episode, they break down Bitcoin's recent slide following Middle East geopolitical tensions and explain why boring markets offer ideal DCA conditions for long-term investors. They contrast Bitcoin's holding power against tech stocks, noting SpaceX's 46% post-IPO drop and how cheap AI models like Alibaba's Qwen 3 are threatening big tech valuations. Finally, they cover BlackRock's $70B tokenization expansion, PancakeSwap's surprising $1B revenue milestone, and a sobering $1.5B retail liquidation event in South Korea.   You'll hear:  00:00 Ted returns from traveling as the guys reflect on market apathy during major global sporting events 02:00 Why sideways price action following geopolitical friction in the Middle East offers a calm entry point for multi-year horizons 03:36 SpaceX & the AI valuation threat 09:36 Balancing meme coin price gains against upcoming team and investor token unlock dates   13:36 How TradFi giants are preparing to bring private credit and treasuries directly onto the blockchain   17:00 Ted pulls up a chart/table showing the top 10 revenue-generating crypto apps and which app outpaced Hyperliquid 21:40 South Korea's $1.5B margin wipeout, a cautionary breakdown … and much more! Check out the chart Ted used for this episode here: https://experts.bitwiseinvestments.com/cio-memos/the-five-most-important-crypto-charts-from-q2 Want to see what we're looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can't wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is still in its early stages—and according to Real Finance CEO and co-founder Ivo Grigorov, tokenized Treasuries are only the beginning.In this conversation, Alex Richardson speaks with Ivo about building an EVM-compatible Layer 1 purpose-built for RWAs, the infrastructure needed for institutional adoption, and why custody, insurance, validator design, and standardized frameworks will be key to bringing traditional finance on-chain.They discuss:- Why tokenized Treasuries may become just one part of the long-term RWA market- Bringing revenue-generating assets on-chain- The role of the ASSET token within the Real Finance ecosystem- Institutional partnerships and adoption strategies- Euro stablecoins and the Real Finance mainnet roadmap- Why Ethereum compatibility matters for institutional financeIf you're interested in tokenization, RWAs, stablecoins, institutional crypto adoption, and the future of onchain finance, this episode is for you.

Two weeks after launch, 85% of Robinhood Chain's trading is memecoins and just 1% is RWAs. Johann Kerbrat says that doesn't change the strategy. ======================================================== Thank you to our sponsor! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Your biggest crypto vulnerability isn't your wallet, it's your phone number. Cape is America's privacy-first mobile carrier that rotates your SIM identity daily and blocks SIM swaps before they happen. Get 33% off your first six months at cape.co/unchained (use code: UNCHAINED). ======================================================== Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev told CNBC on July 2 that real-world assets, not memecoins, were the future of crypto on Robinhood Chain. Two weeks after launch, the numbers disagree: roughly 85% of daily trading on the chain is memecoins, while tokenized RWAs sit at about 1%. Johann Kerbrat, Vice President and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, joins Laura Shin to argue the split is not a problem. He makes the case that building the chain permissionless was deliberate, and that memecoin trading through CashCat and PumpFun brings the liquidity RWAs will eventually need. Kerbrat also defends building the chain's lending and margin system on USDG over USDC or Tether, walks through the separate, unshared liquidity instance behind Robinhood's new perps product with Lighter, and addresses Robinhood's 63% quarterly drop in crypto transaction revenue. His answer: Robinhood Chain was never meant to smooth out that swing, and the real test is whether tokenization can outrun regulation. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Shin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Host / Unchained Guests: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johann Kerbrat - Vice President and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto Timestamps

Two weeks after launch, 85% of Robinhood Chain's trading is memecoins and just 1% is RWAs. Johann Kerbrat says that doesn't change the strategy. ======================================================== Thank you to our sponsor! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Your biggest crypto vulnerability isn't your wallet, it's your phone number. Cape is America's privacy-first mobile carrier that rotates your SIM identity daily and blocks SIM swaps before they happen. Get 33% off your first six months at cape.co/unchained (use code: UNCHAINED). ======================================================== Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev told CNBC on July 2 that real-world assets, not memecoins, were the future of crypto on Robinhood Chain. Two weeks after launch, the numbers disagree: roughly 85% of daily trading on the chain is memecoins, while tokenized RWAs sit at about 1%. Johann Kerbrat, Vice President and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, joins Laura Shin to argue the split is not a problem. He makes the case that building the chain permissionless was deliberate, and that memecoin trading through CashCat and PumpFun brings the liquidity RWAs will eventually need. Kerbrat also defends building the chain's lending and margin system on USDG over USDC or Tether, walks through the separate, unshared liquidity instance behind Robinhood's new perps product with Lighter, and addresses Robinhood's 63% quarterly drop in crypto transaction revenue. His answer: Robinhood Chain was never meant to smooth out that swing, and the real test is whether tokenization can outrun regulation. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Shin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Host / Unchained Guests: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johann Kerbrat - Vice President and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto Timestamps

In this episode of the 2Tokens Podcast, hosts Alex Bausch and Jonny Fry welcome back Anthony Abell - CEO and co-founder of TPX Property Exchanges Group. While his previous appearance focused on the vision behind property tokenisation, this conversation turns to the infrastructure needed to make digital real estate markets a reality.Anthony explains how TPX is working with governments, land registries, regulators and financial institutions to transform property titles into legally recognised digital assets that can be transferred, financed and settled more efficiently. Rather than simply digitising ownership, the goal is to build the legal and technical foundations for a new generation of property markets.They also discuss how London Digital Escrow supports this ecosystem through self-custody technology and secure digital settlement, reducing transaction risk while enabling faster, more transparent exchanges. From digital identity and cross-border interoperability to the growing role of agentic AI, the conversation looks beyond tokenisation itself and toward the infrastructure that will define the next generation of financial services.Together, they analyse what it takes to move from promising pilots to real-world adoption and why collaboration between technology providers, regulators and public institutions is essential for scaling digital asset markets.Whether you're working with digital asset infrastructure, settlement technology or real estate, this episode provides an inside look at the building blocks of tomorrow's property ecosystem.

Crypto infrastructure and institutional capital are being repositioned beneath the noise of the World Cup. On July 18, six federal agencies finalize GENIUS Act stablecoin rules — one year after enactment — quietly resetting who can issue, how much capital they need, and where value capture actually sits. Where do you stand?Most crypto investors know what they own. Few know where they actually stand in the shift to on-chain finance.Start with ALEN, the free 60-second diagnostic that helps you understand where a digital asset fits within today's institutional market structure.→ https://tokentrustadvisors.xyz/alenWant the assets before they're headlines?Signals is my institutional watchlist, tracking the infrastructure, tokenization, and capital flows shaping the next phase of crypto.→ https://tokentrust.substack.comManaging significant capital, advising clients, or building an institutional allocation?Book a strategy session.→ https://calendly.com/meetwithchip/alignIf this episode helped you better understand where capital is moving, please follow the show and leave a review. It helps more investors discover the podcast.The Chip Mahoney Show is part of Big Pond Podcast and represented by DV Collective. Views are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Music licensed through Spotify Creators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 EPISODE DESCRIPTION I sat down with Brian J. Esposito, CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals (DLMI) and a 25-year entrepreneur who has built over 115 companies across 25 industries. Brian has been in regulated, compliant tokenization for over 13 years , long before it was cool , and in this episode he breaks down exactly why most RWA projects are getting it wrong, why owning the underlying asset is non-negotiable, and how Diamond Lake is structured like a modern General Electric to bring fractional ownership of commercial real estate, music catalogs, hotels, and more to millions of people who have never had access to these kinds of assets before. We also get into the frothy AI IPO market, speculative leverage trading, and why the next FTX-style collapse would set the entire industry back years. If you care about where real-world asset tokenization is actually heading , not the hype , this one is for you.DISCLAIMERNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/ CONNECT Diamond Lake Minerals (DLMI) – Official Website: https://diamondlakeminerals.com/ Twitter/X – Brian J. Esposito: https://x.com/brianjesposito?lang=enLinkedIn – Brian J. Esposito: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjesposito/Web3 with Sam Kamani https://www.web3pod.xyz/ KEY POINTS WITH TIMESTAMPS • [00:10] Sam introduces the episode and guest Brian J. Esposito, CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals, focused on tokenizing real-world assets• [01:43] Brian shares his 25-year entrepreneurial journey , from launching 1,200 beauty brands to building a private holding company of 115 companies across 25 industries• [02:53] Why Brian took over Diamond Lake as a public vehicle: making tokenized assets accessible to people who already know how to buy stocks• [04:18] Brian's 13-year background in regulated security tokens, his relationships with INX, Securitize, and T-Zero, and what he expected after FTX collapsed• [07:22] Why true mass adoption of security tokens happens when they appear on mainstream brokerage accounts like Charles Schwab or Merrill Lynch• [08:55] The surprising fit of tokenization for commercial real estate , stable Fortune 50 tenants, 15-year leases, and fractional revenue sharing for global investors• [11:25] How tokenization democratizes access , billions of people previously locked out of IPOs and Series A-E rounds can now invest with pennies• [13:41] Why owning any asset beats cash in an inflationary world, and how even $1-2 per month in token earnings is life-changing for people in developing economies• [15:17] Lessons from merging traditional finance with digital assets , the trust gap, the UX challenge, and why regulatory silos are the biggest barrier• [18:36] How Diamond Lake decides which industries and asset classes to pursue next , and why their network and team access is their real competitive moat• [21:19] The microtransaction fee problem in fractional investing, and how controlling your own licensed exchange changes the economics• [26:01] Brian's most contrarian take: RWA firms don't actually own the assets they tokenize, and that's a ticking time bomb for the industry• [28:09] Where RWAs are headed by 2030 , projections ranging from $6 trillion to $35 trillion , and why Diamond Lake doesn't need a big slice to win big for shareholders• [29:22] The AI IPO frenzy, leverage trading, and why history is repeating the dot-com bubble in dangerous ways• [35:23] Diamond Lake's recent merger with ECI and Stillway , over $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions over 40 years , and a first tranche of $5M investment announced• [37:18] Brian's closing philosophy: treat every dollar that comes in like it's your grandmother's, build sustainably, and let million-dollar deals grow into billion-dollar deals

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.

Securitize's mission is to tokenize the world. With over $4 billion in AUM, they're the global leader in real-world asset tokenization, and their client list speaks for itself: BlackRock, Apollo, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck.Now they've partnered with the New York Stock Exchange to tokenize stocks.In this episode, I sit down with Duke Kim, Director of Institutional Solutions at Securitize Fund Services, to unpack what it actually means to put real-world assets onchain, why institutions are leaning in, and what the tokenization of stocks through the NYSE could mean for the future of finance.✅ OUR RESOURCES

In this episode, we welcome back Kieren James-Lubin to explore the evolution of blockchain infrastructure from the earliest days of Ethereum to the emerging world of "HardFi", programmable finance backed by real-world assets. The conversation also includes a special reveal from the team building the financial infrastructure backed by hard assets like gold and silver, offering listeners an early look at the launch of tokenized commodities and an on-chain collateral market. Long before institutional digital asset adoption, the team behind Strato was building Ethereum infrastructure for enterprises, governments, and global industrial organizations, helping launch one of the first Blockchain-as-a-Service offerings with Microsoft Azure and co-founding the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. For over a decade, they have operated blockchain systems in production environments where reliability, compliance, auditability, and settlement infrastructure mattered. Remember to Stay Current!  To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com  Legal Disclaimer  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions. 

In this episode, Lex chats with Evan Malanga — Chief Revenue Officer of Yuma, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group focused on growing the Bittensor ecosystem. They discuss how Bittensor's $6 billion protocol incentivises AI builders worldwide through token emissions across 128 competing subnets, and why the network has produced real commercial outputs — including a 72 billion parameter model trained on-chain and a coding agent rivalling Claude at a fraction of the cost. Evan explains Yuma's role as the institutional gateway to Bittensor through its validator, accelerator, and asset management products, and they explore why the concentration of AI in OpenAI and Anthropic is a systemic risk, and whether Bittensor's future extends beyond AI into a broader coordination engine for decentralised work. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS: Bittensor has crossed from experimentation into shipping benchmark-competitive work at a fraction of centralized cost. Three recent proof points: Templar (subnet 3) completed the largest decentralized pre-training run of a 72B parameter model using only the network's token incentives. Ridges, an AI agent platform, is hitting 88–90% on software engineering benchmarks, on par with Claude-class agents at ~5x cheaper, built by a 3-to-5-person team under $10M of token emissions. Score (subnet 44) is doing computer vision 200x faster than centralized counterparts. Small distributed teams are producing outputs competitive with frontier labs without raising venture capital or hiring staff. Dynamic TAO restructured emissions from validator-curated to market-curated, making each subnet its own tradeable asset. Previously, dominant validators assigned weights that determined how the 7,200 daily TAO emission flowed across subnets. Under Dynamic TAO, each of the 128 subnets has its own token denominated in TAO, and any holder can buy or sell into specific subnets, pricing them like a market rather than a committee vote. Subnet owners, miners, and validators earn fees in the respective subnet token. Distribution has settled into a power law: the top ten subnets hold ~80% of market cap. This is the move that turned Bittensor from “decentralized AI protocol” into a financial hyperstructure with hundreds of tokenized work markets layered on top. The economics for subnet owners are genuinely unusual — hundreds of millions in annual incentives, fully subsidized labor, no fundraising. A subnet owner gets access to up to ~256 miners globally competing to satisfy their problem statement, with miner compensation paid by protocol emissions rather than the subnet owner. At current TAO prices, annual incentives across the network run into hundreds of millions; at higher prices, this approaches $1B/year up for grabs. No hiring, no benefits, no recruiting, the network runs as a continuous adversarial competition where validators rank miner outputs. This is the mechanical answer to “why would an AI researcher choose Bittensor over Silicon Valley”, and explains why researchers at Meta and Google reportedly mine Bittensor on nights and weekends, with top miners on subnets like Ridges earning ~$30,000/day. TOPICS Yuma, Bittensor, Digital Currency Group, DCG, OpenAI, Anthropic, Foundry, Templar, Ridges, Bitcoin, Meta, Google, BlackRock, JPMorgan, Decentralized AI, Crypto, Blockchain, AI, Tokenomics, Decentralized Science, DeSci, AI Agents, Computer Vision, Proof of Work, Tokenization, Real World Assets, RWA, Machine Economy   ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

Crypto infrastructure, institutional capital, and value capture — this week on The Chip Mahoney Show. On May 6, JPMorgan, Mastercard, Ripple, and Ondo Finance quietly completed something that should have moved markets: the first cross-border, cross-bank redemption of a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, settling in five seconds on the XRP Ledger. XRP barely moved. The crowd missed it. In this episode, Chip breaks down what actually happened, what it means for the institutional settlement layer, and why the gap between what's being built and what retail thinks is happening is exactly where the next value capture opportunity lives. Want to go deeper into the ideas behind this show?Start here:

Spot Bitcoin ETFs just posted their strongest month of 2026. But the more important signal isn't the price — it's where the infrastructure is being built. Real-world asset tokenization has tripled in 15 months to $19.3 billion, institutional wallets are being created specifically to hold on-chain assets, and the advised wealth channel is still below 0.5% allocated to crypto. This episode breaks down what institutional capital is actually positioning for, why most investors are watching the wrong layer, and what the value capture structure looks like from the inside. Want to go deeper into the ideas behind this show?Start here:

In the third exclusive interview of the "Treasury Series" for Irish Tech News, Selva Ozelli Esq, CPA, Author of Sustainably Investing in Digital Assets asks Wojciech Kaszycki, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of BTCS SA Europe's first dedicated Digital Asset Treasury Company why he thinks there will be a consolidation of crypto treasury firms and the shift toward institutional grade stablecoin infrastructure and tokenization that is aided by MiCA. By Selva Ozelli Esq., CPA, Author of "Sustainably Investing in Digital Assets Globally" Interview with Wojciech Kaszycki, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of BTCS SA (formerly Vakomtek S.A.) is a Polish technology company headquartered in Warsaw recognized as Europe's first dedicated Digital Asset Treasury Company Bitcoin insights with Wojciech Kaszycki Wojciech Kaszycki serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for BTCS S.A. a Polish technology company headquartered in Warsaw recognized as Europe's first dedicated Digital Asset Treasury Company (DATCO) which has an "Active Treasury" strategy, using Bitcoin as an anchor asset while generating yield through staking, validator operations, and tokenized Real-World Assets (RWA). In late 2025, the company reported a tenfold increase in market capitalization following its pivot to blockchain infrastructure and has since pursued significant capital raises, including a $100 million Series G round. Wojciech is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of background in scaling fintech and digital-asset infrastructure. He is the founder of Mobilum, a regulated digital payment services provider and Bitcoin banking platform (CSE:MBLM) established in 2010. He led the development of a global plug-and-play fiat to crypto exchange platform and scalable on and off ramp solutions used by exchanges, wallets, and DeFi protocols. As an ACAMS Certified Crypto asset Specialist, an active investor and advisor in fintech and medtech, focused on scaling digital economy infrastructure, he has been vocal about the consolidation of crypto treasury firms and the shift toward institutional grade stablecoin infrastructure and tokenization. Tell us about your educational and professional journey leading up to founding Mobilum a regulated crypto payments platform. I started in tech entrepreneurship in Poland in the early 1990s, right as the country was opening up. Over 30 years I built and scaled businesses across payments, fintech, and digital infrastructure. I earned my ACAMS Certified Crypto asset Specialist designation along the way. Mobilum was a natural evolution – combining my payments experience with the emerging crypto ecosystem. You are an early believer and adopter of BTC. How did you become aware of BTC and tell us about Mobilum. I discovered Bitcoin in 2014 and immediately saw the gap there was no easy way for holders to convert back to fiat. So, I set up Mobilum initially as an off-ramp for BTC users. From there it grew into a full plug-and-play fiat-to-crypto platform, serving exchanges, wallets, and DeFi protocols with scalable on- and off-ramp solutions. Tell us about BTCS a crypto treasury company and how you became the CSO of this company. BTCS (formerly Vakomtek) was a NewConnect-listed Polish tech company that we pivoted into Europe's first dedicated Digital Asset Treasury Company. As CSO, I shaped the strategy: Bitcoin as the anchor treasury asset, with yield generation through CoreDAO validator operations, staking, and tokenized RWAs. The market responded – we saw a tenfold increase in market cap following the pivot. For an investor what are the benefits of buying the stock of a crypto treasury company vs investing in shares of a crypto ETF? An ETF gives you passive, index-like exposure. A treasury company gives you active exposure management is working to grow the BTC-per-share ratio through yield strategies, validator income, and strategic capital allocation. You're buying operational upside, not just price tracking. Plus, treasury companies can le...

When do oil prices force a ceasefire? Why is crypto holding firm while equities crack? And does Canton or Ethereum win the institutional race? --- Thank you to our sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠Nexo⁠⁠⁠ — the premier digital wealth platform. Receive interest on your digital assets, borrow against them without selling, and trade a wide range of cryptocurrencies all in one place. Now available in the US with 30 days of exclusive privileges for new clients. Get started at ⁠⁠⁠nexo.com/unchained⁠⁠⁠. ---- Bond market tightening has become the invisible hand constraining every policy decision, from Iran talks to stimulus spending.  With Brent crude at $107 and the 10-year yield climbing, asset prices face a cascade of headwinds: inflationary supply shocks, tightening financial conditions, and no clear off-ramp for a conflict that the IRGC shows no appetite to negotiate.  Yet within crypto, a sharper debate is emerging: does institutional adoption demand Canton's permissioned structure, or can Ethereum survive with real-world assets on a permissionless layer?  Austin, Ram, and Chris dig into the structural fault lines that the macro backdrop is now exposing, and why market-timing in a conflict where you don't know who the endgame negotiator is may be the wrong frame entirely. Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠Austin Campbell⁠⁠⁠, Host of Bits + Bips, Zero Knowledge Consulting ⁠⁠⁠Ram Ahluwalia⁠⁠⁠, Co-Host, CEO of Lumida ⁠⁠⁠Chris Perkins⁠⁠⁠, Co-Host, President of CoinFund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When do oil prices force a ceasefire? Why is crypto holding firm while equities crack? And does Canton or Ethereum win the institutional race? --- Thank you to our sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠Nexo⁠⁠⁠ — the premier digital wealth platform. Receive interest on your digital assets, borrow against them without selling, and trade a wide range of cryptocurrencies all in one place. Now available in the US with 30 days of exclusive privileges for new clients. Get started at ⁠⁠⁠nexo.com/unchained⁠⁠⁠. ---- Bond market tightening has become the invisible hand constraining every policy decision, from Iran talks to stimulus spending.  With Brent crude at $107 and the 10-year yield climbing, asset prices face a cascade of headwinds: inflationary supply shocks, tightening financial conditions, and no clear off-ramp for a conflict that the IRGC shows no appetite to negotiate.  Yet within crypto, a sharper debate is emerging: does institutional adoption demand Canton's permissioned structure, or can Ethereum survive with real-world assets on a permissionless layer?  Austin, Ram, and Chris dig into the structural fault lines that the macro backdrop is now exposing, and why market-timing in a conflict where you don't know who the endgame negotiator is may be the wrong frame entirely. Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠Austin Campbell⁠⁠⁠, Host of Bits + Bips, Zero Knowledge Consulting ⁠⁠⁠Ram Ahluwalia⁠⁠⁠, Co-Host, CEO of Lumida ⁠⁠⁠Chris Perkins⁠⁠⁠, Co-Host, President of CoinFund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma speaks with Salman Banaei, General Counsel at Plume, about the rise of embedded compliance in blockchain infrastructure. They explore how Plume is integrating AML, sanctions screening, trade surveillance and transaction monitoring directly at the protocol and token levels to support real-world asset tokenization. The conversation dives into evolving regulatory approaches to DeFi, including the US market structure bill and global trends. Salman also highlights emerging market abuse risks in on-chain environments and the importance of interoperability across both technology and regulation. The episode offers a forward-looking view on how compliant, global capital markets may develop on-chain in the coming years.

Hugo Philion, Co-founder of Flare and CEO of Flare Labs, shares the developments underway at the EVM-based Layer 1 blockchain. Philion, who brings a strong background from finance and machine learning, details Flare's mission to build an end-to-end decentralized finance ecosystem around the vast, yet underutilized, XRP asset. He shares his vision that a superior technology, like decentralized finance, is an inevitable progression that will eventually supplant existing, intermediary-heavy financial systems.Flare operates as a unique Layer 1, leveraging embedded data protocols to power its bridges and DeFi ecosystem. It has built a full suite of on-chain functionalities for XRP holders, allowing users to engage in borrow/lend, trade on decentralized exchanges (DEXes), create decentralized stablecoins, and open collateralized options strategies—all directly with XRP. The immediate focus for the platform is to expand these markets, build substantial liquidity, and prepare for the next critical phase: pairing XRP with a variety of real-world assets on-chain.To make this ecosystem accessible to all XRP holders, Flare recently rolled out its game-changing Flare Smart Accounts. This innovative abstraction eliminates the need for retail users to acquire the native Flare token or download a new wallet, allowing them to control Flare transactions—such as minting FXRP and depositing into a vault—directly from the XRP Ledger. This user-friendly mechanism has driven significant adoption, with FXRP, the bridged version of XRP on Flare, growing by 31% in just 10 days since the Smart Accounts launch, reaching approximately 133 million units.While committed to being retail-friendly, Philion emphasizes that a major market unlock lies in enabling institutional products, given that an estimated 60-70% of XRP is held on exchanges. Looking to the future, he asserts that the migration of all traditional real-world assets—including stocks, bonds, and derivatives—to blockchains is inevitable. The current plan is to maximize the usage and liquidity of XRP, which will then serve as a driver for integrating other major tokens like Bitcoin into the Flare DeFi ecosystem.A critical barrier to institutional adoption of real-world assets on-chain is the need for privacy in trading and complex applications. To address this, Flare is preparing for its highly anticipated Flare 2.0 update, which will introduce a new compute layer. This layer is designed to enable applications to sit off-chain with full privacy while settling securely on-chain. This powerful and flexible, privacy-preserving compute layer will position Flare as a vital hub for RWA, allowing for the creation of complex applications like DEXes and lending protocols for assets issued on Flare or connected chains like the XRP Ledger.To learn more about the technology visit flare.network, and follow the team on X.

We sit down with Co-Founder of the rising RWA project Canton Network. A driving force behind the Canton Network. While many blockchains talk about "Real-World Assets," Canton is actually doing it—processing trillions in transaction volume for the biggest names in global finance. 

Ripple Dropped a Major XRPL Upgrade — UK Backlash Grows | US Fraud Probes Intensify Ripple just dropped a major XRPL upgrade — and almost nobody is talking about what it really means. Token Escrow (XLS-85) is now LIVE on the XRP Ledger, extending native escrow functionality beyond XRP to issued assets, trustline-based tokens, Multi-Purpose Tokens, stablecoins like RLUSD, and Real World Assets. This isn't hype. This is institutional-grade infrastructure quietly expanding on-chain settlement power. At the same time: • Political backlash is intensifying in the UK • Governance debates are heating up • Fraud investigations in the United States are gaining momentum As decentralized financial rails strengthen, public trust in traditional institutions is being tested. Is this just coincidence — or are we watching a larger shift unfold? In today's episode of **On The Chain**, we break down:

ComTech Gold is a digital asset platform enabling the tokenization of physical gold for the digital economy. Built on the XDC Network, ComTech Gold issues CGO — a 100% physical gold-backed token.Lim Say Cheong is an award-winning finance and digital assets leader and Chief Adviser for Digital Assets at ComTech Gold, with deep experience across global capital markets and sovereign advisory. He now focuses on advancing tokenized gold and real-world assets to enable transparent, accessible, and globally investable on-chain products. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology.To learn more about the project visit ComTechGold.com, and connect with Lim Say Cheong on LinkedIn.

In this episode of The DeFi Report, Mike and Ryan break down why Bitcoin is underperforming gold, what the BTC/Gold ratio is signaling about the next bottom, and why this setup may be more bullish than it looks. They unpack China's role in driving the gold trade, why Bitcoin still behaves like a risk-on asset, and how investor “envy” distorts cycle perception. Mike lays out realistic downside scenarios, key support levels to watch, and the onchain signals he needs to see before deploying capital.----

Lucas Moskowitz, General Counsel at Robinhood returns to the show to talk tokenization of Real World Assets and the current state of crypto legislation. Lucas updates us on Robinhood's evolving demographics, noting that while the platform remains a hub for first-time investors, the customer base is maturing alongside the platform's product offerings, such as retirement matching and advisory services. Moskowitz also highlights the company's commitment to financial literacy. The core of the conversation shifts to the shifting regulatory landscape regarding cryptocurrency and the potential for legislative clarity under a new administration. Moskowitz breaks down the concept of Tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA), explaining how blockchain technology can democratize access to private markets, art, and real estate. The discussion covers the technical and legal differences between "native" tokens and "wrapper" products, the benefits of 24/7 liquidity, and why the United States risks falling behind global jurisdictions like the EU and Asia if regulatory frameworks do not evolve.   Key Takeaways Robinhood's Evolution: The platform now serves 26 million customers. While half are first-time investors, the company is expanding into advisory and retirement products to serve users throughout their financial lifecycles. Crypto Regulation: There is a shift from "regulation by enforcement" toward legislative clarity. Moskowitz discusses the importance of comprehensive market structure bills and stablecoin legislation to provide long-term durability for the industry. Tokenization Mechanics: Tokenization is the digital representation of a real-world asset on a blockchain. This innovation promises to increase liquidity, allow for fractional ownership of high-value assets (like private equity or art), and enable faster settlement times. The "Wrapper" Concept: Moskowitz explains Robinhood's EU offering, where customers trade a tokenized "wrapper" that represents a share of US stock held in custody, distinguishing this from companies issuing native tokens directly on the blockchain. Why Lawyers Should Care: Even those outside of securities law must pay attention to tokenization, as it is poised to impact the documentation and transfer of all real-world assets, including real estate deeds and commercial contracts.   Things We Talk About in this Episode Robinhood RWA Policy Paper: Read the policy papers mentioned in the episode regarding Tokenization. Episode Credits Editing and Production: Grant Blackstock Theme Music: Home Base (Instrumental Version) by TA2MI

Thank you to our sponsor, Mantle!Mantle is launching the Global Hackathon 2025 to accelerate the future of Real-World Assets. With a $150k prize pool, backing from a $4B treasury, and direct access to Bybit's 7M+ users, this is the ultimate ecosystem for builders. Sign up here! In this year-end Bits + Bips roundtable, hosts Austin Campbell and Chris Perkins are joined by John D'Agostino, Head of Strategy at Coinbase Institutional, for a wide-ranging and often contentious look at what 2026 may hold for crypto. They debate whether a major global brand will launch its own stablecoin, whether altcoins are structurally doomed—or secretly set up for a Wall Street–driven resurgence—and whether a major crypto hack is coming. The conversation also explores how tokens accrue value and whether there will be a new M&A trend that'll reshape the industry as we know it. Plus: don't miss what they have to say about NFTs, financial nihilism, and whether we'll see all-time highs for bitcoin in 2026. Hosts: Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Austin Campbell, NYU Stern professor and Founder of Zero Knowledge Consulting Christopher Perkins, Managing Partner and President of CoinFund Guest: John D'Agostino, Head of Strategy for Coinbase Institutional Timestamps

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I sit down with Kallol from Verified Network, a group at the forefront of tokenized financial products and real-world assets (RWAs).Kallol shares his journey from traditional entrepreneurship to building infrastructure that bridges traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). We talk about the gaps in private banking access, the massive opportunity among the next 750 million investors, and how Verified is building rails for affordable, accessible, and liquid RWA investing.We also dig into how Verified handles compliance, custody, and global issuance across multiple regulated entities. Finally, Kallol reveals what's next in 2026, from fixed-income DeFi distribution to tokenizing mutual funds and expanding partnerships worldwide.

S4:E202 David gives a Holliday Venture Update, then I'm joined by Andrew Elliott and William Trible, formerly of Crypto startup RoundlyX. They both have substantial industry experience with Blockchain as a product tool and we'll be discussing some of the practical and technical aspects of using Blockchain technology for Tokenizing Real World Assets. We'll be focusing specifically on alternative investments like private equity and real estate that do not have liquid markets like public equities, bonds and commodities. (recorded 12.14.25)Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https://x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

In this episode, we examine what actually happens when crypto markets break — how leverage builds beneath the surface, liquidity disappears, and liquidation cascades turn volatility into systemic failure. Doug Colkitt, a quantitative trader and DeFi builder whose experience spans both traditional finance and crypto market structure. Doug began his career on Wall Street at Citigroup before moving into high-frequency trading at Citadel during the 2008 financial crisis. He later built and traded his own systems across futures, volatility products, and international equities, including running a major market-making operation in Turkish stocks. Today, Doug focuses on crypto and DeFi infrastructure, working with perpetual futures, liquidation mechanics, and exchange design. We discuss why traders still get wiped out when they think they're hedged, how liquidation cascades accelerate, and what recent market failures reveal about leverage and market structure under stress. Links +Resources: Ambient Finance on X (Twitter): @AmbientFinance Website: https://ambient.finance Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: ●       Trade The Pool:  ⁠⁠http://www.tradethepool.com⁠⁠    Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 00:00:00  Intro and Background 00:03:43  Starting Individual Trading and High Frequency Systems 00:04:09  Focus on Index Futures and Competitive Markets 00:06:15  Michael Lewis's 'Flash Boys' and HFT Accuracy 00:07:00  Impact of HFT on Smaller Traders 00:09:13  Market Makers and Price Competition 00:09:37  HFT Evolution and Market Dynamics 00:11:24  Trading VIX Futures and Market Inefficiencies 00:13:08  Transitioning to Medium Frequency Trading 00:13:34  Trading Turkish Equities and Market Makings 00:15:35  Exploring Cryptocurrency Trading 00:18:32  Diving into Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 00:20:06  Arbitrage Opportunities in Crypto Markets 00:22:00  Flash Loans and Risk-Free Trading 00:22:48  Adjustments to Trading Bots Over Time 00:25:11  Criteria for Trusting Decentralized Exchanges 00:28:46  Liquidity Providing and Yield Opportunities 00:29:16  Volatility and Risks in Liquidity Provisioning 00:31:47  Understanding Perpetual Contracts in Crypto 00:36:04  October 10, 2025 Crypto Massacre Overview 00:37:36  Leverage and Market Dynamics 00:41:23  Impact of Liquidations on Market Sentiment 00:41:43  Market Maker Behavior During Crises 00:43:45  Liquidity Issues in Centralized Exchanges 00:44:53 Hyper Liquid Vault and Liquidation Dynamics 00:45:55 Market Making Strategies and Risk Management 00:49:15 Insurance Fund Models in DeFi 00:51:43 Ambient Finance Project Overview 00:53:08 Separation of Exchange and Clearinghouse 00:54:14 Innovations in Perpetual Trading 00:55:46 Takeaways from the October 10th Massacre 00:57:03 Future Plans for Insurance Fund Integration 00:58:28 Real World Assets and Crypto Integration Trading Disclaimer:  Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4:E198 David gives The Venture Update, then Paul joins with a special segment on Tokenization of Real World Assets. Paul and I thought we'd spice up your Thanksgiving with a technical challenge: Tokenization. This is a rapidly developing innovation in FinTech that is likely to touch all investors in the future, particularly younger investors. It offers investors the promise of maximum liquidity, ROI on tokens held and near instant transaction settlement, all recorded on the block chain. We warm up the topic to help you start a good argument over Turkey. (discussion recorded 11.21.25)Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https://x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, news reporter Vince Quill breaks down one of the most innovative treasury strategies emerging in crypto today: Grant Cardone's hybrid real estate-and-Bitcoin fund. As corporate Bitcoin treasuries expand and Web3 projects shift toward more active, onchain asset management, Cardone is experimenting with a model that fuses the stability of luxury multifamily real estate with the upside of a sizable BTC position.Vince sits down with Cardone to explore why he believes combining cash-flowing physical assets with Bitcoin creates a more resilient, scalable treasury structure. Cardone outlines how his Boca Raton project fits into the broader evolution of corporate and Web3 treasuries.Could this be the model for the next phase of treasury management, or a niche experiment?(02:16) Landing a luxury property out of bankruptcy.(03:29) Condo-conversion potential and the real estate–Bitcoin structure.(04:37) When renters become simeltanous Bitcoin investors.(06:31) The logic behind merging Bitcoin with multifamily real estate.(07:36) A consulting call worth 115 BTC that started it all.(08:32) How mixing real-estate stability with Bitcoin volatility creates a new “super-asset."(09:55) Why pure Bitcoin treasury companies may be running on fumes.(11:09) Forget gold: Cash-flowing property supercharges long-term BTC stacking.(13:22) The real reason traditional investors tune out most Bitcoin evangelism.(16:40) What a future $500K–$1M Bitcoin could mean for a hybrid real-estate fund.This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.Follow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

with @DarenMatsuoka @eddylazzarin @rhhackettEach year, the State of Crypto report analyzes the data — cutting through the noise — to track crypto's evolution across markets, technology, policy, culture, and more. Now in its fourth edition, the 2025 State of Crypto report reveals how this once-fringe technology has hit recent all-time highs and gone mainstream — from stablecoins and tokenized assets to rapid adoption by major financial institutions.In this episode, we dig into the findings and themes from this year's report with lead author Daren Matsuoka, a16z crypto's head of data and fund strategy; and Eddy Lazzarin, a16z crypto's chief technology officer. We talk about what's changed since last year, why stablecoins are “suddenly” taking over, and how institutions — from fintechs to legacy banks — are embracing crypto technologies.We also look ahead at trends like: AI and crypto (and where the jobs are moving);why stablecoins have gone mainstreaminstitutional adoption — from Stripe and Visa to BlackRock and Robinhoodprivacy on public blockchainstokenization of real world assetsbitcoin's resurgence and the rise of "digital gold"where developer energy is goingwhat's really happening with memecoins, perps, and prediction marketsthe changing regulatory environment in the U.S.and what the next phase of crypto's “adulthood” might look like — what happens next year when crypto turns 18Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:39 Overview of the 2025 State of Crypto Report05:04 The Evolution and Mainstreaming of Crypto08:27 Crypto's Market Cycles and All-Time Highs12:08 The Price-Innovation Cycle (and Its Dislocation)15:40 Memecoins, Stablecoins, and Entrepreneurs17:25 AI and Attracting Tech Talent21:18 Crypto Adoption and User Metrics26:58 Airdrops, Farming, and Changing Metas31:24 Bitcoin's Resurgence and Store of Value42:09 Institutional Adoption and Market Dynamics50:08 The Evolution of Stablecoins54:20 The Growing Role of Stablecoins in the Global Economy01:00:54 The Importance of Privacy in Crypto01:08:46 Tokenization of ‘Real World Assets'01:20:46 Perpetual Futures and Prediction Markets01:29:41 Outlook for the Future

In this conversation, Stephan Livera discusses the RGB protocol with Anant and Federico, exploring its significance in the Bitcoin ecosystem. They explore how RGB enables smart contracts on Bitcoin, the role of stablecoins, user experience, and the efficiency of transactions. The discussion also covers the process of creating and managing assets on RGB, comparisons with other Bitcoin protocols, and the future of the RGB ecosystem. The importance of user adoption and the potential for real-world asset integration, while addressing risks associated with asset issuers is also discussed. Takeaways:

Show Notes:00:00 Sahej's Journey into Crypto and DeFi01:41 Building Avantis: Vision and Strategy04:40 Choosing Base: Strategic Decisions07:12 Market Dynamics and User Engagement09:48 Innovative Trading Models at Avantis12:30 Liquidity Provider Innovations15:29 Tokenomics and Community Engagement23:42 Strategic Buybacks and Growth Focus26:22 Balancing Token Holder Incentives and Team Sustainability29:00 Innovative Staking Mechanisms and Risk Management31:12 Leveraging AMMs for Unique Trading Features34:12 Scaling Open Interest and Market Maker Incentives37:10 Governance Dynamics and Community Engagement38:46 Navigating Partnerships and Market Dynamics45:05 Future Roadmap and Technological Innovations X: @0xSehaj / @avantisfi Website: avantisfi.com If you like this episode, you're welcome to tip with Ethereum / Solana / Bitcoin:如果喜欢本作品，欢迎打赏ETH/SOL/BTC：ETH: 0x83Fe9765a57C9bA36700b983Af33FD3c9920Ef20SOL: AaCeeEX5xBH6QchuRaUj3CEHED8vv5bUizxUpMsr1KytBTC: 3ACPRhHVbh3cu8zqtqSPpzNnNULbZwaNqG Important Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Mable Jiang, or other podcast guests, are solely their opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Mable Jiang may hold positions in some of the projects discussed on this show. 重要声明：Mable Jiang或嘉宾在播客中的观点仅代表他们的个人看法。此播客仅用于提供信息，不作为投资参考。Mable Jiang有时可能会在此节目中讨论的某项目中持有头寸。

My Fintech Newsletter for more interviews and the latest insights:↪︎ https://rexsalisbury.substack.com/Figure's CEO Michael Tannenbaum shares how blockchain is transforming home equity and mortgage lending following one of the year's biggest IPOs. Learn about Figure's journey from a contrarian startup to market leader, real asset tokenization, and rapid loan closures. Explore how partners use their tech to save time and money, tackle standardization and audits, and navigate industry criticism. Get insights on blockchain's future in finance, tokenized equities, and the evolving DeFi landscape.Michael Tannenbaum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltannenbaum/00:00:00 - Figure's Massive IPO and Blockchain Vision00:00:41 - Revolutionizing Home Equity Access00:01:07 - Blockchain's Key Benefits in Finance00:01:43 - Why Consumers Care About Housing Innovation00:02:43 - Slashing HELOC Costs and Timelines00:03:49 - Shifting from Credit Cards to Home Loans00:05:02 - Boosting Secondary Market Liquidity00:06:30 - From Proof of Concept to $10B+ Loans00:07:55 - Why Start with HELOCs as Green Field00:09:21 - Tokenizing Assets Post-2008 Lessons00:10:29 - Avoiding ICO Hype for Long-Term Build00:11:46 - Scaling with 170+ Partners00:13:14 - Launching Pure Marketplace Model00:14:32 - Evolving to First-Lien Mortgages00:15:46 - Attacking Core Mortgage Market00:17:16 - Penetrating Mass Affluent Demographics00:18:35 - How Blockchain Ensures Efficiency00:20:10 - Immutable Data Cuts Audit Needs00:21:42 - Perfecting Liens with DART Tech00:23:34 - Comparing to Unsecured Loan Markets00:25:28 - Addressing Banker Adoption Risks00:27:03 - Flywheel of Growth and Evangelists00:28:48 - Stablecoin Settlement Advantages00:30:01 - Automating Servicing and Prepayments00:31:37 - Responding to Decentralization Critics00:33:05 - Connecting Assets to DeFi Future00:34:39 - Tokenizing Equity for Cross-Collateral00:35:40 - Democratize Prime: DeFi Marketplace___Rex Salisbury LinkedIn:↪︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexsalisburyTwitter: https://twitter.com/rexsalisburyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rex.salisburyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rexsalisbury/

Welcome back to another EUVC Podcast, where we gather Europe's venture family to share the stories, insights, and lessons that drive our ecosystem forward.Today we dive into the mainstreaming of stablecoin yield with David Sutter, CEO & Co-founder of OpenTrade, and Itxaso del Palacio, GP at Notion Capital. With $11M raised in just six months, transaction volumes already topping $200M, and growth at 20% month-on-month, OpenTrade is one of the fastest-scaling fintech infrastructure plays in Europe. But this is about much more than another fintech: it's about embedding yield into the financial internet, bridging stablecoins with real-world assets, and building institutional-grade trust for millions of users across Latin America and Europe.

In this special live edition — recorded during this year's ETH Boston — our hosts unpack the latest developments in tokenization and the evolving role of real-world assets (RWAs) across crypto. From reflections on the event to deep-dives into key technical, economic, and end user implications, get a comprehensive look at how tokenization could impact financial markets and user experience into the future.   Episode Topics:   [0:00] Intro [2:06] Reflections on ETH Boston [4:12] Background & Considerations Surrounding Tokenization [14:47] An Exploration of Real World Assets [24:21] Private Credit Deep-dive [28:09] Implications for Users & Underlying Networks [36:32] Final Thoughts & Outro       Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:06) - Reflections on ETH Boston(00:04:12) - Background & Considerations Surrounding Tokenization(00:14:47) - An Exploration of Real World Assets(00:24:21) - Private Credit Deep-dive(00:28:09) - Implications for Users & Underlying Networks(00:36:32) - Final Thoughts & Outro

Join us for an insightful episode of The Edge of Show as we dive deep into the world of blockchain technology with Douglas Horn, founder of Ease Protocol. In this episode, we explore the potential of stable coins as the next monetary revolution and their implications for global economies.Douglas shares his expertise on the challenges of blockchain adoption, particularly the user experience issues that have historically plagued the crypto space. We discuss how Ease Protocol is addressing these challenges with enterprise-ready solutions that make blockchain accessible and compliant for businesses and governments.Key topics include:The evolution of stable coins and their role in redefining payments and settlements.The importance of user experience in driving crypto adoption compared to AI.How Ease Protocol is building tools for both consumers and enterprises to facilitate seamless blockchain integration.The potential for real-world asset platforms and government applications of blockchain technology.Stay tuned as we also touch on the future roadmap for Ease Protocol, including upcoming features and partnerships that aim to revolutionize the way we think about digital transactions and governance.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes on blockchain innovation and Web3 technology!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

The next frontier of stablecoins: My interview with Zach Witkoff, CEO and Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial - Why World Liberty Financial believes it can rival Tether and Circle with USD1 - How a $2B transaction with Binance was settled in under two seconds, with zero fees - The Trump family's direct involvement in the project and its focus on institutional markets - Why real-world asset tokenisation could be their edge in the coming wave of adoption - How compliance and governance are being positioned as core strengths   Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/4pk5oy1

A brave new world of investing is now open for business, and with it, a new way to conceive of property. Tokenized real-world assets have gone mainstream. Major financial institutions are racing to tokenize everything — from U.S. treasuries, to art, to real estate, converting these assets into digital form and storing them on blockchains so they can be traded easily on new marketplaces. But the breakneck pace has fueled concern over compliance with existing laws, as Congress, regulators, and investors struggle to harness both the potential and risk of the technology. What's in store for the tokenization of real-world assets in the U.S. and Europe?  Will new legislation assuage concerns — or hinder widespread adoption? Has Europe surpassed the U.S. in regulating tokenization effectively? What is the impact of tokenization on the broader global marketplace? And what role does AI play with regard to digital assets?Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with two of the firm's thought leaders on these issues — Lilya Tessler, who leads Sidley's Fintech and Blockchain group, and David Stewart, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice. Together, they discuss what's driving the surge in adoption of the tokenization of real-world assets and the related legislation in the U.S. and Europe, including the ability of these laws to drive innovation and enable entrepreneurs to create technologies. Executive Producer: John Metaxas, WallStreetNorth Communications, Inc.

Austin Campbell (NYU) and Omid Malekan (Columbia) debate a simple question: is Ethereum ready to host real-world assets? They walk through stress tests—what if an exchange is hacked, a stablecoin breaks, or a court order targets the chain—and whether the network should ever step in. You'll hear where they agree and disagree, what protections are realistic today, and what still needs to be built before RWAs can scale. ------

Ondo Finance is at the forefront of the real-world asset (RWA) revolution, bringing traditional financial products like U.S. treasuries, stocks, and ETFs onto blockchain rails. In this episode of the Defiant Podcast, Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance, dives into democratizing access to financial markets for a global audience. By tokenizing assets, Ondo enables 24/7 mobility, seamless DeFi integration, and enhanced investor protections, all while addressing the inefficiencies of traditional finance.Ian also shares insights into Ondo's upcoming tokenized equities launch, their innovative approach to liquidity and pricing, and the broader implications of regulatory clarity for the RWA space. With a mission to create open, global financial rails, Ondo is not just building products but laying the foundation for the future of finance.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to the DefiantPodcast01:30 - Welcoming Ian, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance01:55 - What is Ondo Finance?02:22 - Tokenizing Treasuries, Stocks, and ETFs03:12 - Solving Accessibility and Mobility in Finance04:50 - The Evolution of Ondo's Tokenized Assets: OUSD and USDY07:04 - Comparing Ondo's Products to Competitors Like BlackRock12:26 - Growth of Tokenized Treasuries and Regulatory Milestones20:26 - Ondo's Plans for Tokenized Equities28:24 - Challenges and Opportunities in Tokenized Stocks33:02 - Ondo's Layer 1 Blockchain and DeFi Integration38:52 - The Future of Real-World Assets on Chain44:13 - Ondo's Long-Term Vision for Global Finance

As global systems shift and extreme climate disruptions mount, innovation becomes necessity. David DuByne (ADAPT2030) and Ted Marchildon explore the intersection of agriculture, blockchain, and real-world asset NFTs, showing a revolutionary approach to climate-hardened, closed-loop food systems to ensure food security. Kardashev Scale applied to agriculture, emphasizing a shift from traditional oil-based systems to semiconductor-driven, decentralized models. It's called Blockchain Agriculture. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast

Farbod, founder of TheBlock, joins Sam to talk about tokenization, RWAs, and building Dubai's first retail hub for virtual assets. He shares his journey from Europe to the UAE, how TheBlock helps projects with issuance, compliance, and liquidity, and why Dubai is emerging as a global crypto hub. Farbod also breaks down the misconceptions around tokenization, lessons for founders on transparency and retention, and his roadmap to expand TheBlock to 10 countries.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces the episode with Farbod from TheBlock.[00:01:00] Getting Started: Farbod shares his journey from software in Vienna to blockchain and Web3.[00:03:00] TheBlock's Mission: Helping projects with token issuance, compliance, liquidity, and PR.[00:04:00] Virtual Asset Hub: Launching tokens at The Block's Dubai event space.[00:06:00] RWA Strategy: Simplifying licensing, compliance, and tokenization processes.[00:08:00] Why Dubai: Farbod explains why UAE is a global leader in crypto adoption.[00:11:00] Differentiation: How The Block provides business development for its partners.[00:13:00] Leadership Lessons: Building teams based on passion, not just CVs.[00:14:00] Overhyped Trends: RWAs and why they aren't an instant liquidity solution.[00:17:00] Founder Advice: Transparency, no fake roadmaps, and focusing on retention.[00:18:00] Misunderstood Tokenization: Why liquidity doesn't come automatically with token issuance.[00:19:00] Roadmap: Expanding TheBlock to 10 countries in the next five years.[00:20:00] The Ask: Farbod invites advisors, partners, and collaborators to join TheBlock's movement.Connecthttps://the-block.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-block-global/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farbodsadeghian/https://x.com/farbodsadeghianDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

This week's guest is Andrew Easton. Andrew is the founder and CEO of Mastermind, a Bitcoin mining and tokenization company bridging institutional capital with real-world assets. With a background that spans Northrop Grumman, EY, Amazon, Walmart Labs, and high-profile consulting projects for Fortune 500 companies, Andrew brings a rare blend of corporate strategy and entrepreneurial grit to Web3. From breeding CryptoKitties in 2017 to launching a 100-machine Bitcoin mining operation and structuring SPVs that deliver tax-advantaged returns, Andrew has carved out a unique position in the market, serving DAOs, L1s, and institutional investors who want real yield and verifiable reserves. When he's not building funds or tokenized mining products, Andrew is speaking at blockchain conferences worldwide, connecting the dots between traditional finance, emerging tech, and decentralized infrastructure. Website: https://masterminedinnovation.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewscotteaston/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastermined/ Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights: Facebook:   / digitalnicheagency   Linkedin:   / digitalnicheagency   Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency @digitalnicheagency  Twitter:   / dnagency_ca   YouTube:    / @digitalnicheagency

Robert Mofrad from Serenity joins the show to talk about digital asset inheritance, decentralized data survivability, and the power of biometrics in Web3. From seed phrase backups to biometric cards that double as wallets, Serenity is tackling the often-overlooked infrastructure needed for long-term Web3 adoption. Robert also shares his thoughts on RWA vs. RWS (Real World Services), regulatory gaps, and why Serenity is building beyond just another wallet.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam welcomes Robert Mofrad from Serenity to discuss inheritance, security, and on-chain data survivability.[00:01:00] Entry into Web3: Robert shares how skepticism turned to fascination after reading the Bitcoin whitepaper.[00:03:30] Inheritance Trigger: A conversation with his wife sparked Serenity's first product idea—secure inheritance for crypto.[00:05:00] S Box & Biometric Wallet: Why Serenity created a biometric cold wallet with inheritance protocols built-in.[00:09:00] Real-World Use Cases: From enterprise logins to healthcare data access, how biometric cards extend beyond crypto.[00:14:00] Decentralized Data Survivability: Why cloud storage fails and what Serenity's on-chain solution does differently.[00:20:30] Health Records on Chain: The vision for universal patient access using biometric-secured medical histories.[00:23:30] RWS vs RWA: Robert outlines why Real World Services may outpace Real World Assets in adoption.[00:28:30] Serenity's Roadmap: Launching a technical hub in India, partnerships for RWA, and embracing post-quantum security.[00:33:30] The Long-Term Vision: Becoming a decentralized infrastructure standard for secure data and asset inheritance.Connecthttps://s.technology/https://www.linkedin.com/company/serenitystech/https://x.com/SerenityStechhttps://www.instagram.com/serenitystech/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

What if crypto isn't just a speculative asset class—but the next foundational layer of the internet?In this episode, Chris Dixon, founding partner of a16z crypto and one of the earliest, most forward-thinking investors in the space, joins TBPN for a wide-ranging conversation on the real, long-term promise of crypto—and why we're still early.He unpacks:Why stablecoins are already functioning as internet-native moneyHow blockchains can serve as global, programmable financial infrastructureWhy programmability, not just low fees, is the real unlockThe evolving regulatory landscape and new bipartisan momentumThe rise of AI agents, decentralized platforms, and real-world crypto use casesThis episode is about long-term thinking, technical optimism, and building open infrastructure for the future of the internet.Resources: Find Chris on X: https://x.com/cdixonWatch TBPN: https://www.tbpn.com/ Timecodes:00:00 Meet Chris Dixon: Crypto Visionary00:26 The Evolution of Stable Coins02:49 The Future of Stable Coins and Global Payments06:04 Lobbying Efforts and Legislative Impact09:01 Adoption Across Different Sectors11:53 Competitive Forces in the Crypto Market14:37 The Crypto Talent Shortage15:05 Opportunities in the Crypto Space17:08 Crypto Fund Performance19:04 Venture Capital in Crypto23:30 Real World Assets on Blockchain26:34 Social Engineering and Proof of Humanity29:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

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