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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Thomas Neubauer, co-founder and CEO of Dimetor, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss how telecom-enabled drones are powering aerial IoT solutions. The conversation covers the evolving role of telecom in drone operations, the convergence of telecom and aviation, drone applications, and regulatory challenges.Thomas Neubauer is the co-founder and CEO of Dimetor. With over two decades of experience in managing and optimizing wireless networks, he has been instrumental in developing solutions that bridge the gap between mobile network operators and the aviation industry. Previously, Neubauer served as VP of Business Development and Innovations at TEOCO. He is also a board member of the Global UTM Association (GUTMA) and leads the Aerial Connectivity Joint Activity (ACJA). Neubauer holds a PhD in telecommunications engineering from the Vienna University of Technology. His work has been recognized through various accolades, including Dimetor's receipt of the EY Scale-Up Award in the SpaceTech and Aviation category in 2024 and 2025.Dimetor is an Austrian technology company specializing in integrating telecommunications with aviation to enable safe and scalable drone operations. Their proprietary platforms, AirborneRF and NAVSentry, provide a unified source for aviation-regulated data and real-time insights into dynamic connectivity and people density, empowering automated beyond-visual-line-of-sight UAV operations and accurate position, navigation, and timing assurance.Discover more about IoT and drones at https://www.iotforall.comFind IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.comMore about Dimetor: https://www.dimetor.comConnect with Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-neubauer-397a671/(00:00) Intro(00:09) Thomas Neubauer and Dimetor(00:47) How will the role of telecom evolve in drone ops?(02:22) What is AirborneRF?(06:19) What are the most promising drone applications?(08:26) The convergence of telecom and aviation(10:27) How do telcos view drones?(12:17) Regulatory challenges(15:05) Learn more and follow upSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwmJoin Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.comFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all

Small businesses are increasingly recognizing the need for digital maturity and the potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency. A recent report from the National Federation of Independent Business reveals that while a significant majority of small business owners have websites, only a small fraction accept online payments. This gap highlights a pressing need for integrated e-commerce solutions that not only enable payment processing but also align with the workflows of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The report indicates that many SMBs are eager to adopt technology that addresses specific pain points, with a notable percentage already utilizing AI for communication and marketing tasks.The concept of agentic AI presents a substantial growth opportunity within the technology sector, particularly for partners over the next few years. However, the adoption of agentic AI varies significantly across different market segments, with large enterprises focusing on building ecosystems around major platforms, while SMBs are more likely to adopt AI through software-as-a-service solutions. Despite the potential, a report from Gartner warns that a significant percentage of agentic AI projects may fail due to factors such as rising costs and immature use cases. This underscores the importance of informed decision-making and practical applications of AI technology.Regulatory changes are also shaping the landscape for businesses, particularly concerning data privacy and governance. Creative Commons has launched an initiative called CC Signals to create a framework for sharing datasets in the age of AI, addressing concerns about data accessibility and ethical practices. Meanwhile, a recent Supreme Court ruling in the U.S. mandates age verification for websites with sexual content, raising alarms about internet privacy and the potential risks to personal data security. These developments signal a shift in the regulatory environment, emphasizing the need for businesses to prioritize compliance and data governance as core components of their operations.In the realm of technology solutions, several companies are introducing AI-powered tools aimed at improving IT support workflows and cybersecurity measures. TeamViewer has launched TeamViewer Intelligence, which enhances remote support capabilities, while Hornet Security has introduced AI Cyber Assistant tools to bolster security for SMBs. Additionally, acquisitions such as Grammarly's purchase of SuperHuman and Comet Backup's acquisition by WebPros reflect strategic moves to enhance service offerings and integrate communication tools. As the market evolves, IT service providers must leverage these advancements to create higher-margin service offerings and ensure they remain competitive in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.  Four things to know today  00:00 SMBs Want Efficiency: AI Uptake Grows Yet Few Accept Payments Online05:37 Creative Commons Moves to Safeguard Data Commons in the AI Age08:01 TeamViewer, Addigy, and Calyptix Roll Out MSP-Centric AI and Cloud Solutions11:29 Grammarly, WebPros, and LevelBlue Deals Show Strategic Consolidation Across Tech Sectors  This is the Business of Tech.     Supported by:  https://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorship All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

Synopsis: When an introverted engineer becomes the President & CEO of REGENXBIO, transformation follows. Curran Simpson joins host Rahul Chaturvedi to unpack his unlikely journey from biotech operations to the C-suite—and how that hands-on experience is reshaping gene therapy's future. They dive into the evolution of REGENXBIO's pipeline, tackling ultra-rare diseases like MPS II, ambitious plans for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and commercial partnerships with giants like AbbVie. Curran offers hard-earned leadership lessons, honest reflections on scaling science, and insights into how one-time gene therapies could revolutionize treatment in both rare and common diseases. From clinical nuance to strategic boldness, this is a masterclass in biotech leadership, platform focus, and staying patient-first—no matter how complex the science or market. Biography: Curran M. Simpson is the President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors at REGENXBIO. Mr. Simpson previously served as the Company's Chief Operating Officer. In that role, he led key business functions including Research & Clinical Development, Corporate Strategy, Manufacturing & Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial Operations. Mr. Simpson joined REGENXBIO in 2015 with extensive leadership experience across biopharmaceutical operations and served as the Company's Chief Technology and Operations Officer before becoming COO. Prior to joining REGENXBIO, he was the Regional Supply Chain Head for North America and Interim Chief Operating Officer at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Mr. Simpson earlier served as interim CEO of Human Genome Sciences (HGS), where he led the integration of HGS into GSK, and as Senior Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at HGS. Prior to HGS, Mr. Simpson was Director of Manufacturing Sciences at Biogen. Earlier in his career, Mr. Simpson served in an overseas assignment at Novo-Nordisk Biochem in Denmark and in various senior development and engineer roles at Genentech, working on Herceptin and Avastin, among other roles. Mr. Simpson has an M.S. in surface and colloid science from Clarkson University and a B.S. in chemistry from the Clarkson College of Technology.

In the latest episode of the Health Matters podcast, Wendy Lund sits down with Peter Pitts, former FDA associate commissioner and current president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, to discuss the state of regulatory science and communication in health care. Pitts shares a cautiously optimistic outlook for the FDA under Commissioner Makary, noting the agency's renewed focus on innovation, patient engagement and modernization. He also stresses the importance of alignment among marketing, legal and regulatory teams—what he calls “regulatory therapy”—to ensure health communications serve the public good. The conversation spans high-stakes topics such as direct-to-consumer advertising, misinformation, and missed PDUFA dates, with Pitts urging both regulators and industry leaders to improve transparency and collaboration. He calls on pharmaceutical companies to put patients first in communications and avoid blaming the FDA when approvals stall. Pitts also encourages the agency to learn from industry on how to better engage the public. For more insights—and a candid look at where the health care conversation needs to go—tune in to the full episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hydropower accounts for nearly 30% of utility-scale renewable energy in the U.S., but federal hurdles may prevent older hydroelectric plants from staying online and new projects from getting off the ground.

David Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill has been put through its paces at Parliament, with its opponents lining up one by one to tear it down. Beginning this morning, and for the next three days, MPs are hearing feedback on the legislation which sets out new gold-standard principles for lawmaking. Ministers introducing new laws would be required to declare whether they'd met the new standards and to justify themselves if not. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Final Rule represents one of the most significant regulatory shifts in healthcare pricing since the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.During the next live edition of Monitor Mondays, senior healthcare analyst Frank Cohen will walk you and your team through the comprehensive labyrinth of changes.Recent enforcement developments, including President Trump's Executive Order 14221, directing actual hospital price disclosure within 90 days, also signal an intensified regulatory environment requiring proactive compliance strategies.The venerable broadcast will also include these instantly recognizable features:• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.• Legislative Update: Moesha Baptiste, intern regulatory analyst for Zelis, will report on the news happening at the intersection of healthcare and congressional action.

Looking back and looking ahead, we must reckon with a major shift in America's judicial landscape: the elimination of the so-called Chevron Deference. Last year, at about this same time, physician and attorney Dr. John K. Hall was the special guest here on Monitor Mondays, and he began his segment explaining the legal concept.Now, more than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision overturning 40 years of judicial precedent and upending statutory construction and enforcement, we must ask, has anything really changed?Dr. Hall will return to examine the changes – or maybe lack of changes – and what we might still expect regarding legal challenges to executive actions.The venerable broadcast will also include these instantly recognizable features:• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.• Legislative Update: Adam Brenman, senior regulatory affairs analyst for Zelis, will report on the news happening at the intersection of healthcare and congressional action.

Hearings on the regulatory standards bill are currently underway, with around 23,000 total submissions both written and oral. Early analysis of the submissions estimated 88% percent are in opposition, while only 0.3% are in support.  The bill has been pushed by Minister for Regulation and ACT Party leader David Seymour, who says it should support the government to reduce regulation and ensure the protection of individual rights and private property. The bill has been criticised for not including clauses around Te Tiriti o Waitangi or environmental protections. It has also been criticised for potentially undemocratic elements, placing large amounts of control in the hands of the unelected Ministry for Regulation. In our weekly catch-up with the National party, Wire host Castor asked Tom Rutherford about the regulatory standards bill in light of the select committee hearings and new criticisms.

Critics lining up to oppose David Seymour's anti red-tape Bill rolled out props, poetry, and protest on the first day of the hearings. Giles Dexter reports.

The second day of hearings on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill will get underway at Parliament on Tuesday. Former prime minister and constitutional lawyer Sir Geoffrey Palmer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

While critics are lining up at Parliament to oppose David Seymour's anti red-tape bill, others are fronting up to defend it. Economist Bryce Wilkinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

I know some of you are tired of hearing about Bitcoin and digital currencies. That's not what this week's show is about. This week's podcast conversation is broader—it touches the entire global economy. But…you just can't talk about macroeconomic trends anymore without talking about digital dollars and Bitcoin. Leaving them out today would be like ignoring gold when discussing commodities. There's a section this week in my interview with Ian Reynolds that dives deep into the bond market and the growing influence of stablecoins. And I realized—it might be helpful to give you a bit of context up front. If you're already familiar, consider this a refresher. If not, this will make the second half of our conversation a lot more useful. Let's start with the 10-year U.S. Treasury—arguably the most important interest rate in the world. This one number influences everything from mortgage rates to stock valuations to how much it costs the government to borrow money. Historically, when inflation drops, yields on the 10-year tend to fall as well. That's the standard relationship: lower inflation usually leads to lower yields. But that's not what's happening right now. Despite a year of cooling inflation, the 10-year Treasury yield has stayed surprisingly high. Why? The answer boils down to supply and demand. On the supply side, the U.S. government is flooding the market with Treasuries—over a trillion dollars' worth every quarter—to finance its growing deficits. That's a lot of new bonds entering the market. At the same time, demand isn't keeping up. Foreign central banks like China and Japan, which used to be some of the biggest buyers of our debt, are pulling back. Some are dealing with their own domestic issues. Others are deliberately reducing their exposure to the dollar as a reaction to U.S. foreign policy over the past year. So: more supply, less demand—what happens? Bond prices go down, resulting in higher yields for bond investors. That, in turn, means higher borrowing costs for everyone—including the U.S. government, businesses, and consumers. That's why, even with inflation falling, the 10-year hasn't followed the script. But here's where things get interesting. A new kind of buyer has started stepping in: stablecoin issuers. Stablecoins—like USDC and Tether—are digital tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar. They've become essential plumbing for the crypto economy, but their growth is increasingly relevant to the broader financial system. Why? Because in order to maintain their dollar peg, these companies need to back their coins with something stable—and that “something” is often short-term U.S. Treasuries. It turns out, that's a great business to be in. These stablecoin issuers collect real dollars, turn around, and invest them in T-bills yielding 5% or more. That spread—between what they earn and what they pay out—is pure profit. It's essentially a 21st-century version of a money market fund, just running on blockchain. And it's growing fast. Tether now holds more Treasuries than countries like Australia or Mexico. BlackRock has launched a tokenized Treasury fund that already has nearly $3 billion under management. And just this week, Mastercard announced that it's integrating USDC and other stablecoins for cross-border settlement. In other words, this isn't fringe anymore. It's moved into the mainstream, and it's growing quickly. Even lawmakers are catching up. Just this month, the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan bill that sets clear regulatory guidelines for stablecoins. It requires full backing by liquid assets—like Treasuries—and regular public disclosures. It's now headed to the House, and while not law yet, the momentum is clearly there. The takeaway? Regulatory clarity is coming, and that opens the door for large institutions, payment processors, and even governments to scale up stablecoin usage with confidence. So why does this matter for bond yields?

Text us a pool question!Pentair just dropped a bombshell on pool pros: effective immediately through August 31, 2025, they're capping purchase orders at 30% above your July–August 2024 levels. Anything above that? Denied.Pentair caps your buying power. The EPA quietly bans sodium bromide. And bonding? Finally, some clarity.In this episode, we tackle three major updates shaking the pool industry. First, Pentair announces a sudden cap on purchase orders—effective immediately, you're limited to just 30% above your July–August 2024 volume. We unpack why tariffs are likely behind it and what this could mean for your inventory, pricing, and timelines.Next, we break down the Pool Industry Council's landmark study on equipotential bonding. Conducted by SunSmart Engineering, the research confirms that both #8 AWG single wire loops and copper bonding grids reduce 120 VAC fault current to safe levels when installed correctly. This could finally settle the perimeter bonding debate with hard data.Finally, Rudy Stankowitz exposes the silent EPA regulation that outlawed the outdoor use of sodium bromide. No headlines, no warning—just a quiet shift that leaves pool pros carrying the burden. We discuss bromate risks, industry backlash, and what comes next.This episode is your no-fluff survival guide to navigating shifting rules, shrinking supplies, and the science that still keeps your pools safe.Sodium bromide was quietly outlawed for outdoor use.The burden of compliance shifted unexpectedly to pool professionals.Regulatory decisions were made without consulting industry experts.The label change for sodium bromide has significant implications for pool care.Bromate, a byproduct of sodium bromide, poses health risks.The EPA's decision was based on precautionary principles due to insufficient data.Pool professionals need to educate clients about these changes.Alternatives to sodium bromide may come with higher costs and longer treatment times.Industry voices must unite to advocate for fair regulations.Future studies may provide data to challenge the current ban on sodium bromide.Sound Bites"It was bureaucracy doing what it does best.""The human cost of silent regulation.""You were never considered in this decision."Chapters00:00The Silent Regulation of Sodium Bromide01:36Silver Algaecide: Treatment for Black Algae02:00Blu-ray Algaecide: How It Works Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

You've probably heard about Nat Bullard's massive decarbonization slide decks, filled with charts and insights into decarbonization drawn from climate and energy data.  This time he's waded through piles of utility regulatory filings — countless PDFs that hint at the inner workings of utilities and large customers — to find clues about everything from gas plant costs to new large-load tariffs.  In this episode, Shayle and Nat, cofounder of the climate tech market research firm Halcyon, cover topics like: How utilities — especially small ones — are handling eye-popping interconnection requests New tariff structures that utilities are developing for large-load customers like data centers Historical precedents for this level of change on the power grid, like the 2000s Enron bubble and the 1930s buildout of the West How factories and other large-load customers are battling against data centers for sites Shayle's greatest fear about energy in the next few years: That electricity rates will rise dramatically unless we tackle large-load requests and the cost of new infrastructure What industries to bet on in a world of rising rates What filings reveal about the cost of new gas generation Resources: Catalyst: The US power demand surge: The electricity gauntlet has arrived Catalyst: Making DERs work for load growth Latitude Media: High costs, delays prompt withdrawal of five more Texas gas plants Latitude Media: In Georgia, stakeholders still can't agree on data center load growth numbers Credits: Hosted by Shayle Kann. Produced and edited by Daniel Woldorff. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive editor. Catalyst is brought to you by Anza, a solar and energy storage development and procurement platform helping clients make optimal decisions, saving significant time, money, and reducing risk. Subscribers instantly access pricing, product, and supplier data. Learn more at go.anzarenewables.com/latitude. Catalyst is brought to you by EnergyHub. EnergyHub helps utilities build next-generation virtual power plants that unlock reliable flexibility at every level of the grid. See how EnergyHub helps unlock the power of flexibility at scale, and deliver more value through cross-DER dispatch with their leading Edge DERMS platform by visiting energyhub.com. Catalyst is brought to you by Antenna Group, the public relations and strategic marketing agency of choice for climate and energy leaders. If you're a startup, investor, or global corporation that's looking to tell your climate story, demonstrate your impact, or accelerate your growth, Antenna Group's team of industry insiders is ready to help. Learn more at antennagroup.com.

In this week's episode of “Paul, Weiss Waking Up With AI,” Katherine Forrest and Anna Gressel break down New York's RAISE Act, exploring its approach to regulating powerful frontier AI models, how it stacks up against California's vetoed SB 1047 and what it means for the future of AI oversight in the U.S. ## Learn More About Paul, Weiss's Artificial Intelligence practice: https://www.paulweiss.com/industries/artificial-intelligence

Medboard: https://www.medboard.com/ EUROPE new eIFU rules - Let's save some paper print: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/1234/oj https://health.ec.europa.eu/latest-updates/commission-simplifies-instructions-use-medical-devices-further-digitalise-healthcare-systems-2025-06-25_en EasyIFU.com   MDR + IVDR + AI Act = MDCG 2025-6 - Any other legislation to add?: https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/b78a17d7-e3cd-4943-851d-e02a2f22bbb4_en?filename=mdcg_2025-6_en.pdf MDCG 2025-5: IVDR Performance Study - Masterclass to understand Performance Study: https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/f22f559b-dee5-43b4-9595-3ccdcca9f7ad_en?filename=mdcg_2025-5_en.pdf Team-NB. Software Qualification (IVDR) clarification - Translation of the MDCG 2019-11: https://www.team-nb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Team-NB-PositionPaper-Software-Qualification-under-the-IVDR-V2-20250627.pdf MDCG 2019-11: https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/b45335c5-1679-4c71-a91c-fc7a4d37f12b_en?filename=mdcg_2019_11_en.pdf   CECP: Mechanical Respiratory - Result is not good: https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/80f2432d-a9da-48ae-8ebb-0054b4922033_en?filename=cecp-2025-0000232089_opinion_en.pdf MDCG 2025-4 Software delivered with Online Platforms - Are your apps conform: https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/ec9b0f40-7f82-43a7-b833-ebd45b772eae_en?filename=mdcg_2025-4_en.pdf PROJECT NAME: COMBINE - Clinical Trials with Medicine and IVDs: https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/sante/newsletter-archives/64447 https://health.ec.europa.eu/medical-devices-topics-interest/combined-studies/combine-project-1-pilot-all-one-coordinated-assessment_en UK UK PMS mandatory since June 16th, 2025 - Learning starts: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-devices-post-market-surveillance-requirements#full-publication-update-history Press Release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/first-major-overhaul-of-medical-device-regulation-comes-into-force-across-great-britain Periodic Safety Update Report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-devices-periodic-safety-update-report-psur Example of reportable incidents: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-devices-examples-of-reportable-incidents MORE Guide update: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6847fc9c944a600f13bcb852/User_Reference_Guide___MORE_Incident_Submissions.pdf Document for implementation of Data: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/documentation-for-implementation-of-data-requirements-under-the-new-post-marketing-surveillance-regulations   ROW USA UDI for combination products - What are the rules?: https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/unique-device-identifier-requirements-combination-productsConducting Remote Reg Assessment - SQuestion and Answers: https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/conducting-remote-regulatory-assessments-questions-and-answers  Transfer of Premarket Notification (510k) - Questions & Answers: https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/transfer-premarket-notification-510k-clearance-questions-and-answers   CANADA Canada is cancelling all MDELs - Only if you don't confirm the Annual License Review: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/compliance-enforcement/establishment-licences/medical-devices-compliance-bulletin/cancellation-non-compliance-annual-review-requirements-2025.html   Saudi Arabia SFDA Webinar: Risk Management File - July 8th, 2025 10 AM Saudi Time: https://www.sfda.gov.sa/en/workshop/3868398 Podcast Episode 340 - Software as a Medical Device: Beginner's guide to Testing and Validation: https://podcast.easymedicaldevice.com/340-2/ Episode 341 - Notified Bodies raise concern on Risk Grading: https://podcast.easymedicaldevice.com/341-2/ Episode 342: From Zero to One: SaaS Founder's First Five Years: https://podcast.easymedicaldevice.com/342-2/

Episode Topic: Graham Krizek, Founder of Voltage, joins PayPod to discuss how the Lightning Network is transforming Bitcoin from a slow and expensive currency into a scalable, real-time payment solution. He explains how Voltage helps businesses adopt Lightning infrastructure easily, and how trends like AI and stablecoins are pushing Bitcoin into mainstream use. Graham also explores the regulatory shifts and real-world applications that are unlocking Bitcoin's potential beyond just a store of value. Lessons You'll Learn: Why Bitcoin alone isn't practical for everyday transactions   How the Lightning Network enables instant, low-fee global payments   What role stablecoins and AI agents will play in the future of Bitcoin   How Voltage removes the complexity of Lightning adoption for companies   Why regulation and narrative shifts are accelerating mainstream crypto use About Our Guest: Graham Krizek is the Founder of Voltage, a company building infrastructure to make Bitcoin and the Lightning Network accessible for businesses and developers. With over a decade in the crypto space, Graham's mission is to simplify Bitcoin payments and unlock real-world use cases. Voltage provides plug-and-play APIs that allow companies to integrate Bitcoin payments in days—not months—without hiring crypto engineers. Topics Covered: The pain points of traditional Bitcoin transactions   Lightning Network: speed, cost savings, and scalability   Stablecoins on Bitcoin using Taproot Assets   AI agents and microtransactions as Lightning's killer use cases   Regulatory trends impacting Lightning adoption

Episode 65: The Zombie Episode (Three Rungs of the Regulatory Ladder) For as long as I've worked in crypto, the industry has been plagued by the dreaded REGULATORY UNCERTAINTY. That is, apparently, until the last couple months. All of a sudden I'm seeing clients putting stuff like “Regulatory Clarity Achieved!” in marketing decks and celebrating the demise of uncertainty's reign. Maybe pump the brakes a bit. I don't think we're quite there yet. The new SEC has certainly moved quickly to dismantle the anti-crypto reputation its predecessors cultivated, but it takes more than a vibe shift to achieve regulatory clarity. In today's episode, I analogize regulatory uncertainty to a zombie plague (obviously) and explain how regulation comes in three levels – kinda like a ladder leading you to salvation from the undead hordes surrounding you. I promise it'll make sense if you listen. Or it won't. Key Points From This Episode: Explaining the three rungs of the regulatory ladder, from the lowest to the highest: vibes; formal rulemaking; and legislation.What rung of the ladder are we on now?What kinds of zombies could still get us at this rung?How can we get higher up that ladder? Disclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. Nothing presented here constitutes legal, investment or tax advice. The guests that join us are sharing their considerable fund-related wisdom, but everything they share here is their personal opinion and for educational purposes only. On this show, they are speaking for themselves, and not for their employer or any affiliated entity. Tokens of Wisdom is produced by Dave Rothschild, partner at Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit https://colefrieman.com/ Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Dave Rothschild - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrothschild/Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP - https://colefrieman.com/Music by Joe Ginsberg - https://www.instagram.com/thejoeginsbergFor any questions or comments, email: tow@colefrieman.com

Jennifer Avril, a communications professional specializing in strategic and effective change for both corporations and nonprofits, is a Senior Account Manager at Warner Communications. In this interview, she discusses the importance of effective communication in addressing climate change, how regulations can create opportunities, and the role of thought leadership in PR. She also shares stories from the summer she spent working on feminist activist Kate Millett's farm, as well as her contributions to a new e-book on movement communications and advocacy. Key Takeaways:- Lessons learned on Kate Millet's farm- How to effectively discuss climate change- Regulatory changes can create opportunitiesEpisode Timeline:1:45 Jennifer's time on Kate Millet's farm6:30 Kate's friendship with John Lennon and Yoko Ono7:30 What's happening at Warner Communications these days?9:25 How should people be talking about climate change in 2025?10:40 The current state of regulation policy11:30 The value proposition of environmentalism 12:30 The ramifications of recent political changes14:30 Talking about eco-friendly products with consumers17:00 Regulations can create new opportunities19:00 Void packaging22:30 Jennifer's thought leadership philosophy25:00 Jennifer's new eBookThis episode's guest:• Jennifer Avril on LinkedIn• Liberation Stories eBook • Warner Communications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode (2/2), Michael Barnard concludes his conversation with Tristan Smith, a leading voice in maritime decarbonization and professor at the UCL Energy Institute, to unpack the tangled web of choices, regulations, and constraints facing the shipping industry as it attempts to cut emissions. From dual-fuel ships and synthetic fuels to compliance markets and long-term infrastructure investment, our conversation covered the broad terrain that policymakers, shippers, and fuel producers are all trying to navigate—with varying degrees of alignment and clarity.The core challenge, as Tristan makes clear, is the uncertainty. Despite rhetoric about decarbonization, the shipping industry remains paralyzed by confusion over which fuel pathways will ultimately dominate. LNG got a big early lead, with over half of dual-fuel ships opting for it before the IMO's revised climate strategy took hold. But now? Stakeholders are stuck in a feedback loop: shipbuilders hesitate to commit without clarity on fuel availability, and fuel suppliers can't scale up without clear demand signals. Hydrogen and synthetic fuels are still expensive and energy-intensive. Methanol offers potential but with its own limitations. Even advanced biofuels are subject to competing demands, especially from aviation. The result? Fleet choices made today could lock in constraints that ripple out for decades.We dove into the IMO's recent regulatory shift, a surprisingly muscular move for a UN body. The new rules focus not just on emissions, but on the carbon intensity of the fuels ships burn. GHG Fuel Intensity (GFI) targets are now baked in, with meaningful penalties: ships that fail to comply will pay fines starting at $100 per ton of CO₂, with funds used to accelerate zero- and near-zero-emission fuel development and assist lower-income countries with energy transitions. It's not a symbolic gesture. Modeling suggests the system could generate $11–12 billion annually in the first three years alone, creating a $33–36 billion fund for global maritime decarbonization. For once, there's a stick and a pot of carrots.Tristan stressed the importance of early action. Ships being built now will still be in service by 2050, and port infrastructure decisions last even longer. Regulatory clarity today means the excuses are drying up. Planning needs to happen now to avoid locking in fossil dependency for another generation. The regulation also means that even if the industry's fuel mix is uncertain, the cost of carbon is not. That changes investment calculus across the board, from ship design to bunker fuel contracts.We also touched on the equity angle. If global shipping decarbonization happens only in the wealthiest ports, it undermines the whole effort. The transition must include support for infrastructure, workforce training, and technology deployment in lower-income nations. Otherwise, we're just pushing emissions and economic pain offshore—literally.This conversation reinforced what I've argued for years: while aviation drags its feet and road transport electrifies at speed, shipping sits in the middle—finally regulated, still confused, and facing real opportunity. The IMO's climate strategy isn't perfect, but it's real, binding, and globally coordinated. It's a serious signal to a sector long stuck in the waiting room of decarbonization. Now the countdown has started.      

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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with U.S. Representative Randy Weber of Texas about his background, the energy profile of his district, and his motivation for co-sponsoring the Next Generation Pipeline Research and Development Act. Their conversation explores the strategic importance of energy infrastructure on the Gulf Coast, the evolving needs of the pipeline industry, and how bipartisan efforts in Congress are addressing modernization, safety, and emerging energy technologies. This episode offers a unique window into the intersection of policy, infrastructure, and energy leadership from a Congressional perspective. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions. 

Premium subscribers of The Ken have full access to ALL our premium audio. They are available exclusively via The Ken's subscriber apps. If you don't have them, just download one and log in to unlock everything. Get your premium subscription using this link.Not a Premium subscriber? You can subscribe to The Ken Premium on Apple Podcasts for an easy monthly price (Rs 299 in India). The channel includes ALL our premium podcasts.-Manish Sabharwal isn't an easy man to nail down. By that, I don't just mean it was hard to nail down a time on his calendar to meet me for the podcast, which it was. Like with most founders and guests on First Principles, the gap between when I first invite them and when they finally appear is usually measured in months, sometimes years. I had first emailed Manish for First Principles in January 2023.But I'm saying Manish is hard to nail down also because he defies - resists - categorisation. Sure, he co-founded Teamlease, one of India's largest recruitment and human resource providers. It employs over 400,000 people, is listed on the stock exchanges, and is a great barometer of broader employment trends in India. But Manish is no longer involved with the day-to-day operations of the company, while still being the largest individual shareholder.Instead, he leads a “portfolio life”, dividing his time serving on the boards of think tanks, regulatory bodies, universities, non-profits, and even private companies like Phonepe; advising companies and the government on a host of topics like labour markets, regulation, employment, education, economic policy and reforms; being a columnist; and reading books. Oh yeah, he says he's read a book a week for the last - wait for this - 42 years!Thus, when I sat down with Manish last Thursday, I went in prepared, or as prepared as I could be, with my research and questions. But 10 minutes into the conversation, I decided to drop the conversation narrative I had in mind and instead let the conversation go where it needed to.Yes, we do cover entrepreneurship, ambition, and finding product-market fit by letting your customers guide your evolution, but we also go much further into topics that we normally don't. For example, India's macroeconomic and geopolitical chances, ‘regulatory cholesterol', higher education and the jobs crisis. All peppered with pithy aphorisms, vivid analogies, and memorable quotes every few minutes, this is something I've remembered Manish doing since I first met him as a journalist in the early 2010s.Welcome to First Principles.-This episode was produced by Hari Krishna, and the mixing and mastering of the episode was done by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you liked this episode, help us spread the word by sharing and gifting this episode with your friends and family.

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Anthony Fernando, President and CEO of Asensus Surgical.Asensus is expanding the role of robotics in the OR with its performance-guided surgery platform — a digital-first, AI-enabled system designed to enhance precision and real-time decision-making. A mechanical engineer by training, Anthony has more than two decades of experience spanning medtech, robotics, and global operations. He joined Asensus in 2015 and previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Earlier in his career, Anthony held leadership roles at Stryker, Becton Dickinson, PerkinElmer, and Varian, where he focused on advancing automation and medical device innovation across international markets.In this interview, Anthony shares how the Durham, NC–based Asensus navigated uncharted regulatory territory for a first-of-its-kind technology and proactively made the case for acquisition — well before KARL STORZ came to the table.Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things:First, if you're into learning from medical device and health technology founders and CEOs, and want to know when new interviews are live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter.Second, if you want to peek behind the curtain of the world's most successful startups, you should consider a Medsider premium membership. You'll learn the strategies and tactics that founders and CEOs use to build and grow companies like Silk Road Medical, AliveCor, Shockwave Medical, and hundreds more!We recently introduced some fantastic additions exclusively for Medsider premium members, including playbooks, which are curated collections of our top Medsider interviews on key topics like capital fundraising and risk mitigation, and 3 packages that will help you make use of our database of 750+ life science investors more efficiently for your fundraise and help you discover your next medical device or health technology investor!In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, premium members also get a copy of every volume of Medsider Mentors at no additional cost, including the latest Medsider Mentors Volume VII. If you're interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more.Lastly, if you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Anthony Fernando.

The core of banking is broken, and duct-taping legacy systems won't fix it.This week on Couchonomics with Arjun, I'm joined by Myles Bertrand, CEO of Tuum, the modular core banking platform built in Estonia and now scaling across Europe and the GCC.Tuum isn't selling digital lipstick. They're rebuilding the real plumbing of modern banking — one composable, cloud-native layer at a time.

In this follow-up to our last episode on navigating EHS through disruption, Host Angelique Dickson sits down with Alex Ferguson, CEO of Antea Group UK, to discuss Europe in greater depth. The discussion covers the significant changes driven by geopolitics and how governments and private sectors are responding to these changes, plus the evolving regulatory landscape.---------Guest Quotes“  The energy transition in Europe is being accelerated by a need for energy security that 's underlying thing. That energy security comes in two ways. It's security of supply of energy in terms of raw material to produce energy, but it's also security in terms of the impacts of bad actors.” - Alex ---------Time Stamps(00:11) Geopolitics and EHS: A European perspective(01:05) Security concerns in energy transition(01:55) Geopolitical impacts on energy supply(04:13) Private sector innovations(05:34) Regulatory challenges and adaptations---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Inogenalliance.com/resourcesInogenalliance.com/podcastAngie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquedickson/Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ferguson-1a40b511/

Sevan Matossian is the son of Armenian immigrants. After spending two years homeless, he filmed movies in one hundred countries, seven continents, and forty-nine American states. As the Executive Director of CrossFit Media, he was a vital part of growing CrossFit from a movement with three-hundred gyms to an organization with fifteen-thousand gyms and an international footprint. During that time, he became educated on health in the United States and now believes that added sugar and refined carbohydrates are at the center of today's health crisis. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Sevan talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:41) Getting de-platformed and shadow-banned (07:27) How Sevan's beliefs and values were shaped as a kid and how they changed over time (13:53) The fundamental differences between Liberalism and Conservatism (22:00) Capitalism (24:54) Tolerance (27:15) The founding of Crossfit (30:05) Sevan's homelessness experience and search for truth (35:43) God, prayer, and miracles (39:00) Rules for being homeless (43:36) How Sevan began working for Crossfit (51:45) Reaching people through media (55:34) Truth and integrity (01:01:26) Regulatory capture, authoritarianism, and free-markets (01:12:23) Sevan's kids and how to raise good kids (01:17:14) Sevan's podcast For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: MetFix: https://brokenscience.org/metfix/ Joel Salatin: https://polyfacefarms.com Sevan Matossian: The Sevan Podcast: https://thesevanpodcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealsevanpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSevanPodcast/featured X: https://x.com/sevanmatossian?lang=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/ 

In this episode of The Content Byte podcast, Rachel and Lynne explore the unique challenges of copywriting in the beauty industry with guest Amy Hadley, a beauty copywriter and journalist.   Amy discusses balancing creativity with stringent industry regulations, provides insights into the importance of visibility in finances for freelancers, and highlights how her qualifications and self-taught knowledge have set her apart in her field.   There's so much to learn about the nuances of compliant beauty copywriting, maintaining client relationships, and the benefits of niching down in your freelance business.   Connect with Amy via her website: https://hadleyco.com.au/    or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-hadley-646762b4/    Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

John is joined by Christopher D. Kercher, partner in Quinn Emanuel's New York office.  They discuss the recent win Chris's team achieved in Delaware Chancery Court trial involving a high-stakes case involving Desktop Metal and Nano Dimension.  The dispute centered around a merger agreement that included a "hell or high water" clause obligating Nano, the buyer, to do whatever was necessary to secure regulatory approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), with a narrow exception if required actions would result in a loss of 10% or more of the company's revenue.After the agreement was signed, a hedge fund replaced Nano's board and management with personnel opposed to the deal.  The new board then sought ways to back out.  Although CFIUS approval was near, Nano's new leadership began stalling, making endless counterproposals, delaying communications, and attempting to trigger the revenue-loss exception by claiming a requirement to maintain a German facility would exceed the 10% threshold.  While the buyer tried to appear compliant with the contract, the evidence—especially a 38-day gap in responding to CFIUS—revealed a pattern of bad faith and delay.  Desktop Metal, struggling financially, was meticulous in adhering to operating covenants, collecting receivables and consulting Nano on business decisions, knowing any misstep could be weaponized to kill the deal.  Despite pressure, the seller never received a renegotiation offer from Nano.At trial, the team presented the buyer's conduct as a strategic “slow-walk.”  The court ultimately agreed, affirming that a hell or high water clause must be honored in both letter and spirit.  The case serves as a reminder that efforts to evade deal obligations—particularly those cloaked in delay or technicalities—will be exposed under judicial scrutiny, and that Delaware courts remain committed to upholding contractual integrity in complex M&A transactions.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Marc Dunkelman, about why nothing works, being a lonely bengals fan, and todays regulatory landscape. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:22 - Power of Positive People8:20 - Interview with Marc Dunkelman begins 15:06 - How to navigate the regulatory landscape 29:09 - Environmental Laws; how they came to be42:27- How did the book come to be46:53 - Field Notes with Marc!Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Chris Moyer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismoyerecho/Guest Bio:Marc J. Dunkelman is a fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and a former fellow at NYU's Marron Institute of Urban Management. During more than a decade working in politics, he worked for Democratic members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives and as a senior fellow at the Clinton Foundation. The author of The Vanishing Neighbor, Dunkelman's work has also appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Atlantic, and Politico. Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.Support the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.Support the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had a really engaging conversation with James (Jim) Corbett, CEO of AVITA Medical.AVITA Medical's RECELL system uses Spray-On Skin Cell technology to accelerate healing for patients with severe burns and wounds.  Jim brings nearly 40 years of medical device leadership experience to AVITA Medical. His career spans global commercial and operational roles, including President of Boston Scientific and General Manager of Scimed Life Systems. Jim has served as CEO of six companies, including three publicly traded entities — Microtherapeutics, ev3, and Alphatec Spine — as well as CathWorks, Home Diagnostics, and Vertos Medical.In this interview, Jim shares lessons from a career spanning global medtech leadership positions — including the importance of hands-on fundraising, adapting sales strategies as products mature, and how generating clinical evidence beyond FDA requirements serves commercial adoption.Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things:First, if you're into learning from medical device and health technology founders and CEOs, and want to know when new interviews are live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter.Second, if you want to peek behind the curtain of the world's most successful startups, you should consider a Medsider premium membership. You'll learn the strategies and tactics that founders and CEOs use to build and grow companies like Silk Road Medical, AliveCor, Shockwave Medical, and hundreds more!We recently introduced some fantastic additions exclusively for Medsider premium members, including playbooks, which are curated collections of our top Medsider interviews on key topics like capital fundraising and risk mitigation, and 3 packages that will help you make use of our database of 750+ life science investors more efficiently for your fundraise and help you discover your next medical device or health technology investor!In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, premium members also get a copy of every volume of Medsider Mentors at no additional cost, including the latest Medsider Mentors Volume VII. If you're interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more.Lastly, if you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Jim Corbett.

On this week's MyAgLife in Walnuts episode, California Walnut Board and Commission's Billy Ng discusses updates on upcoming food safety workshops, a new sustainability webinar series, revised EU pesticide residue limits and more.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.The California Walnut Board - https://walnuts.org/2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/

This compelling episode of StarrCast comes to you live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where host Lisa Starr sits down with the dynamic Dr. Ebtissam AlMadi, co-owner of the Kadoon family of businesses, wellness visionary, and cultural bridge-builder. Together, they explore the remarkable evolution of spa and wellness in the Kingdom—from the first medical spa in 2003 to the creation of the Kadoon integrated ecosystem including a spa, beauty school, and wellness product distributorship. Dr. AlMadi shares her personal journey from dentistry to becoming a national leader in wellness, highlighting how global standards are being harmonized with Saudi cultural values. The episode dives deep into the rapid transformation of wellness education, the role of local traditions in spa treatments, and the emergence of Saudi Arabia as a world-class wellness destination. Guest Highlights Dr. Ebtissam AlMadi: Co-founder of Kadoon Companies; wellness entrepreneur; trained dentist and university professor. Visionary behind Saudi Arabia's first medical spa and the country's only licensed beauty and wellness training institute under technical and vocational education authority. Catalyst for creating the Saudi Wellness Association, connecting global thought leaders with local policymakers and health authorities. Key Takeaways Integrating Eastern and Western Values: Dr. AlMadi's unique upbringing and professional background allow her to blend international spa trends with deep respect for Saudi traditions. Educational Evolution: Kadoon Academy provides formal training and certification, creating a pipeline for local spa professionals—a critical step as global hotel brands expand in the Kingdom. Cultural Adaptation & Innovation: From hijab-friendly scalp care to heritage-inspired treatments using quartz and sand beds, local needs are redefining spa experiences. Wellness as National Strategy: Wellness tourism is rising fast, especially within mega-projects like Neom and Red Sea Global. Regulatory bodies are updating rapidly to support innovation. Staffing Solutions: With challenges in recruiting trained staff, the academy helps “grow local talent,” focusing on long-term workforce sustainability. Vision for the Future: Saudi Arabia's diverse geography and heritage are being leveraged for holistic, high-impact wellness tourism offerings.

L'Union européenne envisage de repousser certaines obligations du futur AI Act. Les règles sur la gouvernance et les modèles génériques pourraient n'entrer en vigueur qu'en 2026.Traduction: The European Union is considering delaying parts of the upcoming AI Act. Governance rules and requirements for general-purpose models might not take effect until 2026. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

A crypto enthusiast once wrote on Reddit, “Bitcoin is like winning the lottery in slow motion.” That might be a stretch, but one thing's clear: Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies aren't going anywhere. Today, Mark Biller joins us to unpack how crypto is moving into the mainstream and what that means for investors trying to make wise decisions.Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing, an underwriter of Faith & Finance.Two Big Takeaways for Crypto InvestorsHere are two key insights to help investors make sense of today's crypto market:Bitcoin Stands Apart – It's critical to understand that Bitcoin is not like the rest of the crypto world. It has emerged as a unique and dominant force, with widespread adoption, while other cryptocurrencies remain highly speculative. Bitcoin Has Reached Critical Mass – Thanks to regulatory shifts and institutional adoption, Bitcoin seems to be here to stay. In just a few years, we've gone from government hostility toward crypto to SEC-approved Bitcoin ETFs and even a pro-crypto administration in the White House.Bitcoin was the original cryptocurrency, launched in 2008, and today it represents about 60% of the entire crypto market. It's gained institutional interest and widespread regulatory acceptance. By contrast, the remaining 40% of the crypto universe is fragmented, filled with thousands of projects, many of which will not survive.Think of most other cryptos not as currencies but as startup tech ventures. That helps frame their high risk and their potential for failure. Bitcoin, meanwhile, has arrived. The rest? They're still trying to prove themselves.Bitcoin as an Investment: What's Changed?Many early Bitcoin advocates hoped it would serve as a usable currency outside of traditional financial systems. But that vision has mostly faded. Today, most investors treat Bitcoin like digital gold—a store of value designed to hedge against inflation and the devaluation of fiat currencies.It's volatile, yes. But its built-in scarcity (only 21 million bitcoins will ever exist) appeals to those who fear government overreach or reckless monetary policy. Bitcoin's not just for tech enthusiasts anymore—it's becoming a strategic asset for serious investors.Generational preferences also shape Bitcoin's rise. Younger investors, raised in a digital world of apps and virtual marketplaces, are far more comfortable with digital assets. What gold has long been to older generations, Bitcoin is becoming to younger ones: a hedge against inflation and a symbol of financial independence.In fact, Bitcoin's correlation with gold has grown significantly in recent years, signaling that institutions are viewing it in similar terms.Institutions and Even Nations Are Paying AttentionIt's not just individuals diving into Bitcoin. Global events—especially the 2022 freezing of Russian reserve assets—have prompted many nations to reassess their reliance on U.S. Treasury bonds. The result? A surge in gold buying by central banks, and increasing openness to alternatives like Bitcoin among private investors.While governments aren't yet buying Bitcoin, there's reasonable evidence to suggest that gold investors are starting to “skate to where the puck is going,” diversifying small portions of their portfolios into Bitcoin as a forward-looking strategy.With that being said, should we be concerned about the global shift away from U.S. treasuries?Not immediately. While a shift away from U.S. Treasuries could eventually raise interest rates and borrowing costs, the dollar still holds dominant status in global transactions. But it's a trend worth watching. It's a slow-motion problem—more of a simmer than a flashpoint.So…Should You Invest in Bitcoin?It depends. Investors with a strong risk tolerance and a positive outlook on gold might allocate a small portion (less than 5%) of their portfolio to Bitcoin or Bitcoin ETF's. The key is position sizing—keeping it small due to Bitcoin's extreme volatility.However, we want to be crystal clear: this only applies to Bitcoin, not to the rest of the crypto space, which still carries a high risk of going to zero.If you're curious to explore more, check out the full article, Bitcoin (& Crypto) Go Mainstream: What You Need To Know, at SoundMindInvesting.org. The SMI team also offers a Bitcoin-inclusive ETF for those looking to dip a toe into this asset class as part of a broader, biblically informed strategy.At the end of the day, financial stewardship isn't about chasing trends—it's about making wise, measured decisions rooted in truth. And with the right knowledge, even complex topics like crypto can be approached with confidence.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I currently have about $1 million in an active 401(k) with a major financial institution. I'd like to transfer those existing funds to another custodian, where I can earn a guaranteed interest rate. However, I also want to continue contributing to my current 401(k) through my employer, taking on more investment risk with those new contributions. Is that possible?My husband and I live with my father-in-law, and the house needs some repairs. He's offered to loan us the money from his retirement account to cover the costs, but he's asking us to help pay the taxes he would owe on the distribution. Is that a wise arrangement?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Bitcoin (& Crypto) Go Mainstream: What You Need To Know by Mark Biller (Sound Mind Investing Article)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Premium subscribers of The Ken have full access to ALL our premium audio. They are available exclusively via The Ken's subscriber apps. If you don't have them, just download one and log in to unlock everything. Get your premium subscription using this link.Not a Premium subscriber? You can subscribe to The Ken Premium on Apple Podcasts for an easy monthly price (Rs 299 in India). The channel includes ALL our premium podcasts.-Manish Sabharwal isn't an easy man to nail down. By that, I don't just mean it was hard to nail down a time on his calendar to meet me for the podcast, which it was. Like with most founders and guests on First Principles, the gap between when I first invite them and when they finally appear is usually measured in months, sometimes years. I had first emailed Manish for First Principles in January 2023.But I'm saying Manish is hard to nail down also because he defies - resists - categorisation. Sure, he co-founded Teamlease, one of India's largest recruitment and human resource providers. It employs over 400,000 people, is listed on the stock exchanges, and is a great barometer of broader employment trends in India. But Manish is no longer involved with the day-to-day operations of the company, while still being the largest individual shareholder.Instead, he leads a “portfolio life”, dividing his time serving on the boards of think tanks, regulatory bodies, universities, non-profits, and even private companies like Phonepe; advising companies and the government on a host of topics like labour markets, regulation, employment, education, economic policy and reforms; being a columnist; and reading books. Oh yeah, he says he's read a book a week for the last - wait for this - 42 years!Thus, when I sat down with Manish last Thursday, I went in prepared, or as prepared as I could be, with my research and questions. But 10 minutes into the conversation, I decided to drop the conversation narrative I had in mind and instead let the conversation go where it needed to.Yes, we do cover entrepreneurship, ambition, and finding product-market fit by letting your customers guide your evolution, but we also go much further into topics that we normally don't. For example, India's macroeconomic and geopolitical chances, ‘regulatory cholesterol', higher education and the jobs crisis. All peppered with pithy aphorisms, vivid analogies, and memorable quotes every few minutes, this is something I've remembered Manish doing since I first met him as a journalist in the early 2010s.Welcome to First Principles.-This episode was produced by Hari Krishna, and the mixing and mastering of the episode was done by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you liked this episode, help us spread the word by sharing and gifting this episode with your friends and family.

According to Bloomberg reporting, Meta Platforms (META) discussed a possible acquisition of video startup Runway as the company seeks to expand its presence in the tech space. Jenny Horne looks at META's continued push into AI as Mark Zuckerberg's company recently completed its $14.3B investment in Scale AI. Jenny also shares Citi's price target hike to $803 from $690. Later, she cites NHTSA reports that it will be probing videos of Tesla's (TSLA) Robotaxi debut.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The FDA's Diversity Action Plan guidance underwent several changes in recent months—with the draft guidance taken down, restored, and then pulled again—creating uncertainty for sponsors planning Phase III and pivotal trials across all therapeutic areas. With the final guidance expected by June 26, CRO regulatory leaders reflected on how companies can manage this evolving environment. They explored: The impact of the FDA's changing Diversity Action Plan guidance on sponsors' trial planning How companies adapted strategies to maintain inclusivity goals amid shifting regulatory priorities Broader implications for trial design, pipeline strategies, and sponsor approaches in the global drug development landscape This episode is part 2 of 4 in the series “Navigating Regulatory Changes & Market Dynamics: CRO Perspectives on the Future of Clinical Trials”, featuring insights from Novotech on evolving trends impacting global clinical development. Stay tuned for the next episode, where we'll continue exploring the key forces shaping the future of clinical trials. Listen to part 1 here: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/partnered-content/podcast-series-navigating-regulatory-changes-market-dynamics-cro-perspectives-on-the-future-of-clinical-trials-26Q4Q35N6BHTZGLHIKHK6V2NXY/

The Risk Intel podcast welcomed back Josh Magri, CEO of the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI), for a timely Part 2 conversation focused on the evolving cybersecurity regulatory landscape and what it means for community financial institutions. As the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) is scheduled to sunset on August 31, 2025, Josh offers a roadmap on how financial institutions can move forward and how their CRI Profile offers a strategic, scalable alternative that's gaining traction with regulators and institutions alike. Follow us to stay in the know!

We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they sit down with Marcia Degen (Degen Environmental) and Karri Atwood (Virginia Forever) to discuss their path in Virginia's regulatory field and how it shaped the next phases of their water careers.

On episode 257 of EHS On Tap, Phil Molè, EHS & Sustainability Expert at VelocityEHS, talks about the current regulatory climate for worker safety.

The regulatory climate in Washington is shifting in unprecedented ways, requiring quick responses and an eye for opportunities, said NMPF regulation experts in a Dairy Defined podcast released today. The pace of evolution is “Intense, insane,” said Clay Detlefsen, NMPF's Senior Vice President for Regulatory and Environmental Affairs. “It changes daily. It's full of unknowns, and it's moving forward at an absolutely crazy pace. We don't know what to expect tomorrow or the next day or the day after that, but things are indeed happening.”Joining Detlefsen to discuss what dairy farmers, processors and consumers should anticipate, from milk labeling to MAHA, are Dr. Jamie Jonker, NMPF's Chief Science Officer, and Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman.

Call it a trifecta, triumvirate, or the Triple Crown of 2025.“Fraud, waste, and abuse” is the current triple-negative buzzword in America's lexicon. And it's being used to describe lots of things. But when that phrase is used by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), what does it actually mean?You'll learn during the next live edition of Monitor Mondays.That's when senior healthcare consultant Dr. Drew Updike – the broadcast's special guest – will report on how the Acting HHS Inspector General (IG) Juliet Hodgkins used that phrase when she recently posted an online promotion in support of the OIG Spring Semiannual report to Congress.The venerable broadcast will also include these instantly recognizable features:• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.• Legislative Update: Matthew Albright, chief legislative government affairs analyst for Zelis, will report on the news happening at the intersection of healthcare and congressional action.

The team dives into a rare listing — a $43M rural Wyoming bank for sale — and uncovers why this deal might be too good (or strange) to be true.Business Listing - https://dealstream.com/d/biz-sale/banks/9kphsq

Our guests on this episode are Laura Major, CEO of Motional, and Sankaet Pathek, founder and CEO of Foundation. Cohost Mike Oitzman interviews Laura Major, CEO of Motional, about its advancements in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. Major discusses Motional's focus on AI and machine learning, emphasizing the shift from technical to business leadership. They have conducted pilot activities in Las Vegas and Pittsburgh, focusing on diverse environments to enhance their AV's generalizability. Major highlights the importance of simulation in development, combining it with real-world testing. Motional's AVs are electric, leveraging the Ionic 5 platform for efficiency. They have a strong safety record, with no at-fault accidents over 2 million miles. Regulatory frameworks vary by state, but they collaborate with local and state officials to improve deployment. Learn more about Motion: https://motional.com/ In a conversation with Sankaet Pathek, the founder and CEO of Foundation, discusses the mission and vision behind his humanoid robot company. He shares insights into his background, the challenges and opportunities in the robotics industry, and the innovative technologies being developed at Foundation. The conversation highlights the importance of building a capable team, the focus on practical applications of humanoid robots, and the unique technological advancements that differentiate Foundation from competitors. In this conversation, Sankaet discusses the current state and future of humanoid robotics, focusing on automation in manufacturing, the integration of AI, safety considerations, and the challenges of scaling production. He emphasizes the importance of data in training AI models and the need for reliable hardware and software to ensure safety. Sankaet also shares insights on navigating the venture capital landscape and achieving cost efficiency in humanoid robots, while reflecting on the challenges of startup life. Learn more about Foundation: https://foundation.bot/ Please like, subscribe, and share the show with a colleague.

In This Episode Live from the main stage at Arizent's Digital Banking 2025, this high-energy episode of Breaking Banks brings the regulatory heat. Host Jason Henrichs is joined by Alex Johnson (Fintech Takes) and Dara Tarkowski (Actuate Law) for unfiltered, rapid-fire takes on the most urgent—and divisive—issues shaping digital finance regulation today. In a fintech twist on the classic ‘90s game FMK, the trio tackles which regulatory bodies to "love, leave, or reform"—from the CFPB and OCC to the NCUA and beyond. No topic is off-limits as they debate the shifting landscape around Section 1033, Open Banking implementation, UDAP enforcement, and the growing tensions between innovation and compliance. Plus: what do the STABLE Act, the GENIUS Act, and Stablecoin policy have in common? They all point to a regulatory future that's as complex as it is critical to get right. This episode is not for the faint of heart, but essential listening for anyone working at the intersection of fintech, policy, and consumer protection.

Stephan & Matt discuss the ‘Save Our Wallets' campaign, which aims to protect non-custodial wallets from regulatory challenges posed by the U.S. government. He highlights the legal risks developers face due to broad interpretations of regulations and the potential consequences of future administrations. The importance of advocacy for legislative change, user engagement, and improving user experience in Bitcoin transactions are emphasized. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of AML and FATF regulations, the evolution of wallet technologies, and the need for research into Miner Extractable Value (MEV) in Bitcoin. They also discuss various aspects of Bitcoin and Ethereum, focusing on the implications of MEV (Miner Extractable Value), the risks of mining centralization, and the importance of investing in solutions rather than relying on consensus changes. They explore the challenges posed by private order flow, the philosophical differences in Bitcoin development, and the future of Bitcoin Core and node adoption.Takeaways

Join us for an exciting episode of the Edge of Show, live from Consensus Toronto! In this episode, co-host Josh Krieger sits down with Ash Pampati, the head of ecosystem for Aptos, to discuss the significance of Toronto in the crypto landscape, the evolution of the creator economy, and what it is like to work with major tech brands like Spotify and YouTube.Later in the episode, we hear from Dan Spuller of the Blockchain Association, who shares insights on the current environment around stablecoins and the push for comprehensive legislation in Washington, D.C. Finally, Mark Greenberg from Kraken discusses the evolving consumer sentiment in crypto, the integration of traditional finance with crypto, and the exciting developments on Kraken's roadmap.Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with valuable perspectives on the future of blockchain technology and the crypto ecosystem!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕