Podcasts about stablecoins

In this episode, Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks and UC Berkeley's Barry Eichengreen discuss the outlook for stablecoins — digital currencies pegged to the value of traditional fiat currencies like the US dollar. Moderated by Goldman Sachs Research's Allison Nathan, the discussion covers the potential implications of a growing stablecoin market existing payment and banking systems, financial markets, and broader financial stability. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report. This episode was recorded on July 14, 18, and August 7. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or information contained herein and disclaim any liability whatsoever for reliance on such information for any purpose. Each name of a third-party organization mentioned is the property of the company to which it relates, is used here strictly for informational and identification purposes only and is not used to imply any ownership or license rights between any such company and Goldman Sachs. A transcript is provided for convenience and may differ from the original video or audio content. Goldman Sachs is not responsible for any errors in the transcript. This material should not be copied, distributed, published, or reproduced in whole or in part or disclosed by any recipient to any other person without the express written consent of Goldman Sachs. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/podcasts. Disclosures applicable to research with respect to issuers, if any, mentioned herein are available through your Goldman Sachs representative or at http://www.gs.com/research/hedge.html. © 2025 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin bleibt über 108.000 US-Dollar, Altcoins zeigen Stärke. Stablecoins & DeFi legen zu, NFTs schwächeln. Der Fear & Greed Index verharrt bei 40/100, die BTC-Dominanz sinkt weiter, was gut für Altcoins ist. Der Altcoin-Season Index erreicht 58/100. Zwischen „Septembär“-Stimmung und Hoffnung auf den „Uptober“.

In this episode, Yitzy sits down with Jake Chervinsky — currently Chief Legal Officer at Variant, and previously Chief Policy Officer at the Blockchain Association - one of the most recognizable voices in crypto law and policy. From his early days as a litigator at Baker McKenzie to his transition into crypto Twitter threads, DeFi, and policy advocacy in Washington, Jake's journey offers an insider's look at how law, innovation, and regulation collide.We cover:Jake's path from mock trial competitions to Big Law and eventually into the heart of crypto;His move from courtroom litigation to becoming General Counsel at Compound Labs during the early DeFi boom;How a viral Bitcoin ETF Twitter thread shifted his career into crypto full-time;The behind-the-scenes fight over the 2021 infrastructure bill — and how it marked crypto's arrival in Washington;Lessons from his time as Chief Policy Officer at the Blockchain Association during the FTX fallout;His current role at Variant, helping founders navigate the legal and regulatory minefields of building in Web3;Jake's take on the future of stablecoins, the Clarity Act, and why “boring” regulation may actually be a win for the industry.Whether you're a lawyer, builder, or policy wonk, this episode is packed with insights on how crypto regulation is shaped — and what's coming next.

Stablecoins bieden een alternatief betalingssysteem buiten de centrale banken om en krijgen zo steeds meer politieke lading. Tegelijkertijd roepen ze zorgen op, want voor het financiële systeem kunnen ze grote risico’s meebrengen, vindt macro-econoom Arnoud Boot. Wat zijn stablecoins en waarom zijn ze een probleem? Stablecoins zijn eigenlijk een soort geld-equivalent: er worden beleggingen gedaan in Amerikaans kortlopend staatspapier en daar heb je dan een claim op, feitelijk gewoon een dollarclaim. Dat kan functioneren als geld. Het onderwerp wordt steeds urgenter, niet alleen door technologische ontwikkelingen, maar vooral door politieke. Ze zijn een vorm van zelfverrijking én een middel om centrale banken buitenspel te zetten. Stablecoins suggereren dat er een alternatief geldsysteem is en kunnen ook worden gebruikt om andere landen dwars te zitten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este episodio hacemos un recap completo de la primera edición de la Stablecoin Conference organizada por Bitso.Inscríbete a Inversionista del Futuro: https://www.espaciocripto.io/inversionistaAprende cripto con Crypto Mastery: https://www.espaciocripto.io/crypto-masteryComunidad de Espacio Cripto: https://t.me/espaciocripto00:37 Introducción al episodio y bienvenida01:00 Experiencia en la fiesta de clausura03:03 Inicio del recap de la Stablecoin Conference04:07 Panel sobre stablecoins y adopción en mercados emergentes06:34 Reflexiones sobre la audiencia y uso de stablecoins13:47 Más de 1,700 asistentes y validación para México14:05 Insights del Joker y comentarios de Vogel17:36 Comunidad y validación de Espacio Cripto19:42 Reflexión personal sobre el impacto del evento

Leen Bakker en Kwantum staan onder financiële druk in Nederland en België. Er is een herstructureringsmanager aangesteld om een oplossing te vinden, maar vooralsnog blijft het bedrijf in de problemen. Anonieme bronnen spreken van een mogelijke verkoop. Maar dat zal niet eenvoudig zijn nu de branche het zwaar heeft, vertelt redacteur Orla McDonald. Lees: Leen Bakker en Kwantum onder financiële druk Europa dreigt overspoeld te worden met stablecoins. Dat zijn een soort cryptodollars waar Trump nu vol op inzet. De Amerikaanse president hoopt daarmee de vraag naar Amerikaanse schuldpapier te stuwen en de rente te drukken. Bovendien kan het de grip op het wereldwijde financiële systeem verstevigen. Voor Europa is het ondertussen vooral slecht nieuws. Onze redacteur monetair beleid Marcel de Boer legt uit waarom. Lees: Opmars digitale dollar dreigt euro in het gedrang Lees: Met cryptodollars wil Trump het wereldwijde financiële systeem beheersen De animatiefilm KPop Demon Hunters (2025) is al twee maanden na publicatie de meest bekeken film ooit op Netflix. De hit is al 236 miljoen keer bekeken, waarmee de vorige recordhouder Red Notice (2021) naar de tweede plaats zakt. Het succes levert Netflix een miljardenfranchise op, maar producent en bedenker Sony Pictures Animation trekt grotendeels aan het kortste eind. FD redacteur Jort Siemes legt uit waarom. Lees: Sony loopt miljoenen mis met recordfilm KPop Demon Hunters Redactie: Sophia Wouda Presentatie: Anna de Haas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Du lundi au jeudi, de 16h35 à 17h, Amaury de Tonquédec reçoit dans BFM Bourse experts et acteurs du monde des cryptomonnaies pour tout savoir des actualités et des tendances de ce secteur.

Stablecoins bieden een alternatief betalingssysteem buiten de centrale banken om en krijgen zo steeds meer politieke lading. Tegelijkertijd roepen ze zorgen op, want voor het financiële systeem kunnen ze grote risico's meebrengen, vindt macro-econoom Arnoud Boot.

New players entering the stablecoin space, but does it really need further stablecoins? And: US (again) with massive news on crypto adoption – and privacy

On this week's Weekly Rollup, Ryan and Haseeb debate if ETH's new all-time high signals the top or just the start, with whales rotating from BTC into ETH and alt season heating up. Powell hints at rate cuts, ETFs keep pulling billions, and Tom Lee's billion-dollar ETH bet takes center stage while treasury premiums sink. Meanwhile, Google teases an L1, Hyperliquid outpaces Robinhood, and Europe floats a digital euro, setting up another pivotal week in crypto. ---

Nic and Matt return for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Nic reviews the stablecoin conference in Mexico City Will the banks obsolete stablecoins? Some DATs are having trouble The government is putting GDP on the blockchain The CFTC opens the door to US customers trading on non-US exchanges Trump fires Lisa Cook Can the Fed be considered “independent” Google is developing a blockchain A BNB DAT gets delisted Tether is building on Bitcoin via RGB How does insider trading work in prediction markets?

Happy Friday! For this week's Roundup, Rob and Yano dive into the recent stablecoin raises (Rain and M0) and explore the exponentially growing industry of prediction markets and discuss what could be beyond PolyMarket and Kalshi. They also touch upon the macro environment, where we are in the cycle and leave some killer content recs.  -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from David Canellis.  Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- GEODNET is the world's largest RTK network, delivering real-time, centimeter-level precision for drones, robots, farmers, and first responders. Recognized by the U.S. Congress, this blockchain-powered network supports mission-critical applications across a wide range of industries.  Discover how GEODNET is changing the world: [https://geodnet.com] --  Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes.  Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire  -- "Mantle is pioneering ""Blockchain for Banking"" as a revolutionary new category that sits at the intersection of TradFi and web3.   Key elements for Mantle as the ""Blockchain for Banking"":      - Transactions posted to the blockchain     - Compatibility with TradFi rails     - Integrated DeFi features UR, built by Mantle, is the first real-world example: an on-chain money app offering Swiss IBANs and unified access to fiat (EUR, CHF, USD, RMB) and crypto — bringing crypto into everyday finance. Mantle Network, the access layer — transforms Mantle Network into a purpose-built vertical platform — the blockchain for banking — that enables financial services on-chain. Mantle leads the establishment of Blockchain for Banking as the next frontier. Follow Mantle on X (@Mantle_Official) for the latest updates on Mantle as the 'Blockchain for Banking'." -- Citrea is the first zero-knowledge rollup to enhance the capabilities of Bitcoin blockspace and enable Bitcoin applications (₿apps). Citrea is optimistically verified by Bitcoin, offering the most Bitcoin-secured and native way to extend BTC's utility to DeFi.  Learn more about Citrea: https://citrea.xyz/?utm_source=bellcurve&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=website_promo   Follow Citrea on X/Twitter for the latest on its journey to mainnet: https://x.com/citrea_xyz -- Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards. A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking. Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/ -- Chapters: (03:06) Rain (19:36) M0's Rise (25:58) Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise) (27:26) Prediction Markets (47:51) Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise) (49:12) Ads (Mantle, EigenLayer, Citrea) (51:38) DATs priced in? (56:47) Cycle Analysis (01:02:23) Content of the week — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Juan Samitier, co-founder of DAMM Capital, for a wide-ranging conversation on decentralized insurance, treasury management, and the evolution of finance on-chain. Together they explore the risks of smart contracts and hacks, the role of insurance in enabling institutional capital to enter crypto, and historical parallels from Amsterdam's spice trade to Argentina's corralito. The discussion covers stablecoins like DAI, MakerDAO's USDS, and the collapse of Luna, as well as the dynamics of yield, black swan events, and the intersection of DeFi with AI, prediction markets, and tokenized assets. You can find Juan on Twitter at @JuanSamitier and follow DAMM Capital at @DAMM_Capital.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Stewart Alsop introduces Juan Samitier, who shares his background in asset management and DeFi, setting up the conversation on decentralized insurance.00:10 They discuss Safu, the insurance protocol Juan designed, and why hedging smart contract risk is key for asset managers deploying capital in DeFi.00:15 The focus shifts to hacks, audits, and why even fully audited code can still fail, bringing up historical parallels to ships, pirates, and early insurance models.00:20 Black swan events, risk models, and the limits of statistics are explored, along with reflections on Wolfram's ideas and the Ascent of Money.00:25 They examine how TradFi is entering crypto, the dominance of centralized stablecoins, and regulatory pushes like the Genius Act.00:30 DAI's design, MakerDAO's USDS, and Luna's collapse are explained, tying into the Great Depression, Argentina's corralito, and trust in money.00:35 Juan recounts his path from high school trading shitcoins to managing Kleros' treasury, while Stewart shares parallels with dot-com bubbles and Webvan.00:40 The conversation turns to tokenized assets, lending markets, and why stablecoin payments may be DeFi's Trojan horse for TradFi adoption.00:45 They explore interest rates, usury, and Ponzi dynamics, comparing Luna's 20% yields with unsustainable growth models in tech and crypto.00:50 Airdrops, VC-funded incentives, and short-term games are contrasted with building long-term financial infrastructure on-chain.00:55 Stewart brings up crypto as Venice in 1200, leading into reflections on finance as an information system, the rise of AI, and DeFi agents.01:00 Juan explains tokenized hedge funds, trusted execution environments, and prediction markets, ending with the power of conditional markets and the future of betting on beliefs.Key InsightsOne of the biggest risks in decentralized finance isn't just market volatility but the fragility of smart contracts. Juan Samitier emphasized that even with million-dollar audits, no code can ever be guaranteed safe, which is why hedging against hacks is essential for asset managers who want institutional capital to enter crypto.Insurance has always been about spreading risk, from 17th century spice ships facing pirates to DeFi protocols facing hackers. The same logic applies today: traders and treasuries are willing to sacrifice a small portion of yield to ensure that catastrophic losses won't wipe out their entire investment.Black swan events expose the limits of financial models, both in traditional finance and crypto. Juan pointed out that while risk models try to account for extreme scenarios, including every possible tail risk makes insurance math break down—a tension that shows why decentralized insurance is still early but necessary.Stablecoins emerged as crypto's attempt to recreate the dollar, but their design choices determine resilience. MakerDAO's DAI and USDS use overcollateralization for stability, while Luna's algorithmic model collapsed under pressure. These experiments mirror historical monetary crises like the Great Depression and Argentina's corralito, reminding us that trust in money is fragile.Argentina's history of inflation and government-imposed bank freezes makes its citizens uniquely receptive to crypto. Samitier explained that even people without financial training understand macroeconomic risks because they live with them daily, which helps explain why Argentina has some of the world's highest adoption of stablecoins and DeFi tools.The path to mainstream DeFi adoption may lie in the intersection of tokenized real-world assets, lending markets, and stablecoin payments. TradFi institutions are already asking how retail users access cheaper loans on-chain, showing that DeFi's efficiency could become the Trojan horse that pulls traditional finance deeper into crypto rails.Looking forward, the fusion of AI with DeFi may transform finance into an information-driven ecosystem. Trusted execution environments, prediction markets, and conditional markets could allow agents to trade on beliefs and probabilities with transparency, blending deterministic blockchains with probabilistic AI—a glimpse of what financial Venice in the information age might look like.

Scott Melker helps viewers understand stablecoins, their uses, and why it's “more of a tool” than an investment. Fully backed stablecoins like Tether have the most demand, but there are other “styles” of stablecoins that may come with more risk. Scott discusses the GENIUS act creating a “Cambrian explosion” within crypto and its implications for the stablecoin sector. He also explains some of the intricacies of stablecoins, including how they are often backed by U.S. Treasuries, and how that system works.======== 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

with @AriannaSimpson @jacqmelinekCrypto is known for its high and low market cycles: What must founders know — and what can they do — to survive the swings?In this episode, we unpack the lessons of past crypto cycles and how they shape the current wave of building — from stablecoins to AI x crypto. We also dive into the founder journey: from raising money and staying committed in 2025, to handling copycat competitors, cofounder disputes, growing too fast (or slowly), and more.You'll hear from a16z crypto General Partner Arianna Simpson, who has spent over a decade investing in crypto. She joins Jacquelyn Melinek, cofounder & CEO of Token Relations and host of the Talking Tokens podcast, where this conversation first aired, and which we're excited to share with you here. Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:19 Arianna Simpson's Crypto Origin Story3:23 Market Cycles & Investing Priorities5:52 Interrogating the Stablecoin Trend13:25 Intersection of AI x Crypto17:49 The Role of Blockchains for Authenticity and Verification23:07 Future of AI Agents and Monetization Models27:23 Traits of Successful Crypto Founders30:05 Challenges and Changes in Fundraising33:57 Current State of the Market37:33 Advice for Founders:  • Pivoting when PMF is missing  • Raising capital after bootstrapping  • Competing with copycats  • Cofounder disputes and breakups  • Growing too fast & scaling pains47:52 Conclusion***

In dieser inspirierenden Episode sprechen wir mit Vera Claas (Geschäftsführerin der nxtAssets GmbH) über die Chancen und Herausforderungen von Bitcoin, Ethereum und Stablecoins, den Ursprung und Wert von Kryptowährungen sowie sichere Wege ins Krypto-Investing.DISCLAIMER Diese Publikation dient ausschliesslich Informations- und Marketingzwecken. Die bereitgestellten Informationen sind nicht rechtsverbindlich und stellen weder Finanzanalysen, noch ein Angebot für Investmenttransaktionen oder eine Anlageberatung dar und ersetzen keine rechtliche, steuerliche oder finanzielle Beratung. Bergos übernimmt keine Gewähr für die Aktualität, Richtigkeit oder Vollständigkeit der Informationen. Für den Eintritt der in der Publikation enthaltenen Prognosen oder sonstige Aussagen schliesst Bergos jegliche Haftung aus. Ohne schriftliche Zustimmung von Bergos dürfen die vorliegenden Information weder auszugsweise noch vollständig vervielfältigt werden.

Hoy tenemos un ‘itacate económico' porque de los temas que estuvimos hablando en la semana, hay actualizaciones. Hablamos también del crecimiento de Estados Unidos, la adopción de las stablecoins y los pagos sin contacto en México, la estrategia de Walmart en El Salvador y la inversión de una división de Amazon en la red de agua en tres ciudades de México.[Patrocinado] Conoce más del Council of the Americas en: www.as-coa.org

At this year's WebX in Tokyo, government leaders, tech companies, and crypto experts all came together to talk about the future of money, the internet, and AI. And themessage was clear: Japan isn't just watching from the sidelines—it's all in. Read more of my coverage :Japan's Crypto Evolution: WebX Conference, Remixpoint, and the Role of Bitcoin, Stablecoins & Memecoinshttps://medium.com/@dubwoman/japans-crypto-evolution-webx-remixpoint-and-the-role-of-bitcoin-stablecoins-memecoins-1d4c643464a3

00:00:00 – Power Outages & Alex Jones Madness The show kicks off with banter about coffee, power outages, and how this is "the one" episode to watch. Alex Jones clips are then featured—ranging from chaotic rants, bizarre Thomas Jefferson misquotes, and wild conspiratorial tangents about Santa costumes and secret grand juries. 00:10:00 – Red-Eyed Aliens & Sleep-Deprived Man The hosts tease a future segment about red-eyed alien abductions involving a Muslim-Christian couple in Australia. They also speculate on the Flatwoods Monster's glowing red eyes and mention the finale of The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch. Then, a story is discussed about a UK man who claims to have been unable to sleep for two years, detailing his horrifying physical and mental deterioration. 00:20:00 – Comets, Conspiracies & Star Trek Parallels The conversation continues about the sleepless man before shifting to a baffling space object called 3I-ATLAS. It's discussed as possibly being a probe or alien craft, with a supposed leaked NASA memo suggesting it's under intelligent control. The team humorously compares it to Star Trek plots involving alien communication. 00:30:00 – Bigfoot Corpse at the State Fair A man named “Snake” claims to have found and displayed a Bigfoot corpse at the New York State Fair. The hosts express skepticism, noting the suspicious nature of the body and lack of video evidence. Local news coverage is played, showing the man's enthusiastic claims about battling Bigfoots and showcasing the corpse to fairgoers. 00:40:00 – Critique of the Bigfoot Body & State Fair Highlights Further discussion of the suspect Bigfoot corpse ensues. It's described as looking like a glued-together arts and crafts project. The hosts then shift to reviewing the New York State Fair offerings—deep-fried food, rooster crowing contests, and odd musical acts. A humorous critique of tribute bands and bizarre fair events follows. 00:50:00 – Skull with a Stalagmite & Mayo Firestarter The show shifts to a 300,000-year-old skull found in Greece with a stalagmite growing through it, puzzling scientists. Then, a man in Spain is arrested for setting a café on fire after being denied mayonnaise. The team jokes about male rage, potential mayo clinics, and cultural condiment preferences. 01:00:00 – Stablecoins, Chinese Students & AI Mayhem Discussion jumps to financial headlines, including stablecoins potentially draining bank deposits and Donald Trump proposing to allow 600,000 Chinese students into U.S. colleges. The team jokes about “China” using an old Trump clip. News is also covered about a Saudi-built Islamic AI chatbot and a hacker who used AI to conduct a massive cyberattack. 01:10:00 – AI-Powered Cybercrime & Tacos The cyberattack details are expanded, noting how a hacker used AI to write ransomware demands and find exploitable data. Then, attention turns to a taco-eating contest in San Antonio offering a $10,000 prize. The sign-up has already closed, disappointing the hosts. Joe is humorously nominated to compete. 01:20:00 – Taco Contest Fallout & Zuckerberg's Bunkers Further complaints about the closed taco contest continue. The show then dives into Mark Zuckerberg's massive compound in Palo Alto, where he handed out noise-canceling headphones to neighbors due to constant construction. The hosts mock the billionaire's efforts to maintain privacy while disrupting the neighborhood with “hydro floors” and private schools. 01:30:00 – Zuckerberg's Noise Diplomacy The crew wraps up their critiques of Zuckerberg's sprawling estate, suggesting his gestures like wine and doughnuts to neighbors are tone-deaf. There's some light commentary on his bizarre bunker expansions and the absurdity of Silicon Valley billionaires. 01:40:00 – Orgy Dome Controversy at Burning Man The team discusses a controversy involving someone being kicked out of the “Orgy Dome” at Burning Man for witnessing something disturbing. They mock the corporatization of Burning Man, suggesting brands like Little Caesars or Taco Cabana might soon sponsor the orgy tent. An Instagram photo of the dome's condition is referenced, and there's satire about how far the festival has strayed from its roots. 01:50:00 – Pumpkin Spice Chaos & White Elephant Nightmares A bizarre story unfolds about someone ordering 25 pounds of pumpkin spice online, leading to jokes about spice jungles and white elephant gifts. The team riffs on absurd workplace gift exchanges, packages with suspicious wrapping, and household pumpkin spice overloads—flavored water, scented air, and even garden tools. 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John is joined by Avichal Garg, Managing Partner of Electric Capital and Chairman of the Crypto Council for Innovation, and Emily Kapur, Co-Chair of Quinn Emanuel's Blockchain & Digital Asset Litigation Practice and partner in the firm's Silicon Valley office.  They discuss the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency, digital assets, and the intersection with emerging technologies like AI. The decentralization and autonomy of crypto systems challenges traditional legal concepts.  Crypto technology—ranging from permissionless innovation to autonomous systems—raises foundational legal questions about jurisdiction, liability, and personhood, especially when code may function as both speech and money.  While early legal battles focused on whether tokens are securities, today's disputes often focus on jurisdictional issues and cross-border liability for autonomous systems with governance distributed around the world. U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins, while posing regulatory and competitive challenges, may also be an unparalleled tool for promoting U.S. soft power and economic influence.  They can bypass traditional banking systems and reach global users, reinforcing the dollar's dominance.  The recently enacted GENIUS Act provides a framework for regulating stablecoins in the U.S. without imposing restrictive reserve requirements, in contrast to European approaches. The rapid evolution of crypto trading venues—centralized exchanges like Coinbase, decentralized protocols like Uniswap, and traditional financial instruments such as ETFs and digital asset treasuries—highlight the legal uncertainty about which regulatory entities have jurisdiction.  The increasing use of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) poses additional challenges under theories that all participants in a DAO are potentially liable as partners in a joint venture. More legal innovation is needed, perhaps even entirely new legal entities or frameworks, to accommodate a future in which autonomous code can hold assets, transact, and potentially commit fraud.  Courts may begin to shape precedent in the absence of legislation, but a proactive regulatory approach or legal sandbox might be the key to responsibly managing these potentially disruptive forces. Ultimately, the question is whether the law will domesticate crypto or will crypto force legal innovation?Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

Join FPC Executive Director Reed Luhtanen as he goes off the rails with Greg Lloyd, Client Partner at Endava to talk about AI, stablecoins, and whether or not gasoline and fireworks are a winning combination.

Crypto is still in its early days, less than 10 years since Ethereum launched Regulation is finally opening the door for corporates to build in crypto Most value creation still comes from startups, not big banks or asset managers Adoption is global: built in the US, used across Asia, LATAM, and beyond Biggest founder mistake: chasing hype instead of solving real problems Stablecoins set for explosive growth with new regulation under Fed oversight  Infrastructure scaling remains critical if crypto is to reach billions of users Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YfcSX4   

Solidus Labs launches The FoRC: The Future of Regulatory Compliance with Dante Disparte of Circle. They explore how stablecoins are driving financial inclusion, changing the compliance playbook, and redefining global finance. Topics include the GENIUS Act, blockchain-based monitoring, and Circle's newly announced Layer 1, Arc.

For episode 590 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jeff Handler, CCO of OpenTrade, an institutional-grade platform delivering real-world asset-backed yield on USDC, USDT, and EURC. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:08) Who is Jeff Handler?(4:12) Importance of Yield-based Stablecoins(7:10) Typical clients(11:03) Stablecoin Yield use-cases in Colombia(15:22) Impact of the Genius Act(17:47) Future of RWAs in Finance(21:54) Onboarding for Clients(24:18) APIs & GraphQL(24:37) OpenTrade Roadmap(26:28) Events & Conferences(27:12) OpenTrade website & socials

Glen connects with the founders of three early stage startups- Lulo, PromptWrx and Thryft Ship- who pitched for the $25,000 Innovation Challenge prize at Fintech South last week, each addressing a quite different pain point. Also- Visa gives up on US open banking, Wyoming (kind of) launches the first state-issued stablecoin, and our own audience vote for best startup.         Links related to this episode:   Click here to vote for your favorite of the three Innovation Challenge Finalists. Lulo: https://www.hellolulo.com/ PromptWrx: https://promptwrx.com/ Thryft Ship: https://thryftship.com/  Reuters on Visa's shuttering of its US open banking unit: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/visa-closes-us-open-banking-unit-data-fight-heats-up-source-says-2025-08-22/  CoinTelegraph's reporting on Wyoming's stablecoin launch: https://cointelegraph.com/news/wyoming-frnt-stablecoin-visa-support-7-blockchains  Fintech Business Weekly's assessment of Wyoming's FRNT stablecoin: https://fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/p/who-is-wyomings-stablecoin-for    Join us for our next CU Town Hall- Wednesday September 17 at 3pm ET/Noon PT- for a live and lively interactive conversation tackling the major issues facing credit unions today. The Town Hall is free to attend, but advance registration is required:  https://www.cutownhall.com/   Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/

In this episode of the Canary Cast, Florian Hagenbuch, Co-Founder and General partner at Canary, sits down with Jose Gedeon, co-founder and CEO of Cobre, a Colombian fintech building the real-time B2B payments and cross-border infrastructure powering finance teams across Latin America. From his early fascination with M-Pesa’s case at the University of Pennsylvania, to failed attempts at building his own mobile money business in Colombia, a stint as a consultant at McKinsey New York, and a role at Oyo in Mexico, José shares how each chapter of his journey shaped the vision for Cobre. What started as white-label wallets for meal vouchers during the pandemic evolved into Colombia’s leading real-time B2B payments platform, now expanding rapidly into Mexico and cross-border flows. During the episode, José reflects on the unique challenges of scaling a fintech in LatAm, the pivotal customer moments that unlocked entirely new business lines, and the ambition of turning Cobre into the default infrastructure for payments across the region. In this episode, we dive into: From White-Label Wallets to Infrastructure: How Cobre pivoted from building digital wallets for meal vouchers into real-time B2B payments and treasury management. Cross-Border Breakthroughs: The customer emergency that sparked Cobre’s cross-border product and how it led to a new revenue line. The Role of Stablecoins: Why stablecoins are becoming increasingly relevant in illiquid or high-cost currency corridors like Colombia, Turkey, and Argentina. Scaling in Mexico: How Cobre reached $100M in monthly volume in only 8 months in Mexico—10x faster than in Colombia. Vision for the Future: Why Jose believes it’s still “day zero” for Cobre and how the company aims to become the de facto B2B payment infrastructure for LatAm. Founder Lessons: Biggest mistakes, wins, and the cultural values that define the Cobre team. Whether you’re a founder, operator, or fintech enthusiast, this episode offers a masterclass in product pivots, client-focused culture, scaling infrastructure in emerging markets, and building with ambition in one of the most dynamic regions in the world. Tune in to hear how Cobre is not only modernizing payments in Colombia and Mexico, but also shaping the future of financial infrastructure across Latin America. Guest: Jose GedeonJose is the co-founder and CEO of Cobre, a fintech modernizing B2B payments and cross-border infrastructure in Latin America. Cobre moves billions annually, already processing ~3% of Colombia’s GDP, and recently raised its Series B led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from Canary and other global investors. Follow Jose on LinkedIn Host: Florian HagenbuchFlorian is the co-founder and General Partner at Canary, a leading early-stage investment firm in Brazil and Latin America. Canary has invested in more than 130 companies since its founding in 2017. Previously, Florian founded Loft, a company that digitized and transformed the home buying experience in Brazil, bringing transparency, liquidity, and credit to millions of Brazilians. Before that, Florian also co-founded Printi, the leading online printing marketplace in Latin America. Follow Florian on LinkedInHighlights:00:55 – 07:30 | Jose's Background & Early Influences07:30 – 08:08 | The Impact of COVID on Colombia's Financial Digitization08:10 – 11:07 | University Years, Early Attempts & Lessons Learned11:16 – 14:47 | Corporate Finance Pain Points Cobre Set Out to Solve & the First Iteration: White-Label Wallets14:55 – 16:11 | Cobre's First Business Model and Learnings on Pricing Power and Revenue Potential16:20 – 18:57 | Pivot to Real-Time B2B Payments and Building Colombia's First and Only Real-Time B2B Payment Infrastructure19:00 – 21:00 | Bre-B, the "PIX" of Colombia21:02 – 26:19 | Expansion into Cross-Border Payments and Different Customer Bases26:20 – 28:54 | Money Corridors in Colombia29:00 – 32:22 | Stablecoins & Tech Stack in Cross-Border Payments33:00 – 36:00 | Expansion to Mexico & Early Learnings 36:00 – 37:00 | Key Numbers, Scale & Vision37:00 – 43:07 | Future Plans and Raising Successful Venture Rounds43:08 – 47:40 | Founder Lessons & Culture47:40 – 52:12 | Conclusion: Recommended Content for ListenersRecommended Content: 1. Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson2. The World for Sale by Javier Blas and Jack Farchy3. Read, Write, Own by Chris DixonTranscrição do Episódio em Português: Hoje, estamos movimentando cerca de 3% do PIB da Colômbia dentro da Cobre.É um número muito grande.Mas, ao mesmo tempo, também é pequeno.Copo meio cheio, copo meio vazio.Isso nos dá bastante espaço para crescer. Agora, mudando para o inglês, para facilitar um pouco para você.José, muito obrigado por estar aqui. Agradeço por dedicar seu tempo. Estou muito animado para conversar com você. Como contexto, o José é cofundador e CEO da Cobre, uma fintech colombiana que está se expandindo para o México. Vocês rapidamente se tornaram uma das principais plataformas de pagamentos B2B em tempo real e de gestão de tesouraria corporativa na Colômbia — e, em breve, também no México. Sob sua liderança, muitas coisas empolgantes aconteceram. Vocês já escalam para centenas de empresas nesses dois países. Estão movimentando algo em torno de 18 bilhões em volume anual em folha de pagamento e pagamentos a fornecedores.E, o mais importante, estão se tornando uma camada crítica de infraestrutura para times financeiros modernos na região. Estou muito animado com este episódio, em mergulhar na sua jornada empreendedora, José, como a Cobre está modernizando os pagamentos corporativos, o cenário fintech na América Latina de forma mais ampla e, claro, a visão que você tem para o futuro da companhia. José, obrigado por se juntar a nós. É um prazer enorme ter você aqui hoje. José:Florian, o prazer é meu. A Canary foi a primeira firma de venture capital que acreditou na Cobre — e também o primeiro investimento de vocês fora do Brasil. Na época, nós até dissemos ao Marcos que expandiríamos para o Brasil… ainda não aconteceu.Mas tem sido uma ótima história até aqui, e vocês têm sido apoiadores incríveis. Obrigado. Florian:Sim, lembro bem disso. Inclusive, naquela época vocês tinham outro nome, não era? Acho que era “Pexto”, se não me engano.As coisas mudam, mas estamos felizes que deu certo. José, talvez possamos começar um pouco falando do seu histórico e da sua trajetória pessoal. Pode nos contar sobre sua origem e o que você fazia antes de empreender? José:Claro. Eu nasci e cresci em uma cidade pequena da Colômbia chamada Cartagena. Hoje é turística e bastante conhecida, mas, quando eu crescia lá, era apenas um destino nacional, relativamente pequeno. Eu, inclusive, nasci em Barranquilla porque minha mãe era de lá — que é ainda menor.De Barranquilla vêm muitas coisas conhecidas: Shakira, a Avianca (nossa companhia aérea nacional), e as últimas duas empresas colombianas que abriram capital nos EUA também são de lá.É uma cidade muito empreendedora. Talvez um bom precedente para a Cobre, não é? Venho de uma família de imigrantes libaneses — extremamente trabalhadores e empreendedores. Cresci aprendendo, por osmose, o que significava ser um empresario. Homens e mulheres da minha família sempre fundaram e até hoje administram empresas. Era um ambiente muito natural para acabar trilhando o caminho que trilhei. Depois tive o privilégio de estudar na Universidade da Pensilvânia. Meu primo Felipe — hoje cofundador da Cobre — estudava lá um ano antes de mim. Eu nunca achei que conseguiria entrar, mas consegui, e fui para a Penn cursar a graduação. No meu primeiro ano, li um business case sobre a M-Pesa, considerada precursora do dinheiro móvel — e, por consequência, de boa parte do que chamamos hoje de fintech: Zelle, Venmo, Paytm, GCash…A ideia original surgiu da M-Pesa, um serviço criado pela Vodafone que permitia às pessoas enviar dinheiro via SMS. Hoje, algo como 20% do PIB do Quênia transita pela M-Pesa. É completamente ubíquo. Inspirado nisso, tentei várias vezes criar algo parecido na Colômbia durante meus verões na Penn, mas obviamente falhei — afinal, eu não era uma empresa de telecomunicações. Ainda assim, essa experiência me mostrou como uma infraestrutura de pagamentos em tempo real poderia transformar a vida de milhões de pessoas e empresas. Ao me formar, voltei para a Colômbia para tentar de novo. E falhei mais uma vez. Foi aí que percebi: “o problema sou eu, preciso aprender a construir empresas de verdade”. Então fui trabalhar na McKinsey em Nova York. Passei um ano e meio lá e tive como cliente uma das maiores gestoras de venture capital do mundo. Eu era apenas analista júnior na equipe, mas aprendi muito sobre como os VCs pensam. Isso me levou a largar o emprego em Nova York e me mudar para a Cidade do México, para trabalhar na Oyo Rooms, um dos grandes unicórnios da Índia. A ideia era aprender mais sobre startups de hiperescala do que eu aprenderia ficando na consultoria. Fiquei um ano e meio na Oyo — até a pandemia começar. Com a COVID, percebi: “este é o momento certo para digitalizar pagamentos na Colômbia”. As empresas estavam forçadas a mudar. E foi quando decidi voltar a Bogotá, em junho de 2020, para tentar mais uma vez. E agora, cá estamos. Florian:Muito interessante. Não sabia de todas essas tentativas que não deram certo antes.Aliás, eu também estudei na Penn, me formei em 2010. Você foi alguns anos depois, certo? José:Sim, me formei em 2018. E naquela época, o ambiente ainda era mais voltado para carreiras tradicionais. A maioria queria ir para consultoria, bancos de investimento ou fundos. Eu era um dos poucos insistindo em empreender já na graduação. Participei até de competições de startups do MBA, porque não havia para undergrad. (continua na mesma estrutura — alternando Florian / José, até o final da conversa que você compartilhou).

The embedded finance expert explains how stablecoin fits into the digital currency landscape, why credit unions should have it on their radar and the role Fiserv's soon-to-launch stablecoin is expected to play in financial institutions' digital asset strategies. Also, it's Producer Zach's birthday! Michael and Natasha honor him by talking about themselves.

Bank Nerd Corner is back with Kiah Haslett returning … not just as co-host, but as an official member of Fintech Takes!  That's right, big news: Bank Nerd Corner will soon be its own podcast feed, with Kiah hosting (and Alex dropping in monthly as a guest).  Kiah's podcast launches this September alongside her new weekly newsletter, Fintech Takes Banking! If you're listening to this episode, you basically asked for it (sign up at fintechtakes.com/banking/newsletter-subscription). Now, onto Bank Nerding!  First up,  the topic that's going to end up on my tombstone when I die: open banking.  We dig into the CFPB's sudden flip on open banking. JPMorgan Chase tried charging for data access, the Bureau hit pause on litigation, and now an accelerated rulemaking process is underway. Will banks get the green light to price data, or did Chase just overplay its hand? Is this the beginning of monopoly pricing in disguise? Next, Kiah schools Alex (and the rest of us) on why crypto firms are suddenly obsessed with national trust charters (what they are, why they matter, and how they could function as narrow banks in disguise). Stablecoin reserves, custody rules, and OCC oversight are all on the table. And finally, the Palmer Luckey-backed digital bank Erebor enters the chat, promising to be the new Silicon Valley Bank for startups, crypto, and defense companies. Their pitch: political connections will fast-track their national bank charter with the OCC. But can political connections really expedite a de novo charter without wrecking regulators' credibility? Sign up for Alex's Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/ And for more exclusive insider content, don't forget to check out my YouTube page.   Follow Kiah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaslett/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khaslett   Follow Alex:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson

The Aug. 26 @361Firm Briefing 281 and Meetup covered the Fed, AI, changing global demographics, investing strategies, and the transition to 361Firm.Digital (https://361firm.digital).Video: https://361.pub/A26dTranscript: https://361.pub/a282025transcriptPodcast: The 281st 361 Briefing started with the Meetup to introduce 20+ new members* and the transition to 361Firm.Digital on Sept. 1. We also covered Jonathan Pirelli's Distilled Intelligence event in October, Todd Ruppert's new film on wine expert Robert Parker, and real estate market data.In the Briefing, Stephen Burke analyzed the economic impact of demographic changes, particularly in Japan, and the challenges faced by central banks. The discussion also touched on the potential of generative AI, the impact of US policies on international family offices, and the importance of targeted investment strategies. The meeting emphasized the need for a balanced approach to monetary policy and the potential for market melt-ups. We finished with a discussion on 361's revenue-sharing model where members can receive 30-50% for referring in new members. He emphasized the importance of recognizing both originators and chaperones of relationships. Zerrin Aktuna shared her positive experience with referrals. Mark highlighted the importance of leveraging expertise within the community. The meeting concluded with plans for further discussions and follow-ups, including potential events in Capetown and Toronto.*New members who spke included Doug Cunnington, Larry Peterson, Michael Daley, Nicolas Desantis, Sameer Sirdeshpande, Will Hicks, Keith McCall, Troy Neuhaus (Bernstein), Sandy Walsh (Seattle Luxury Real Estate), Lucia Ordonez-Gamero, Nicholas White, Michael Silberberg, Steven Han, John Richmond (Bernstein), Rich Sobel, Susan Weingartner (Cambia Capital), Jonothan Perrelli (Fortify Ventures), Mirla Wade, Beth Servisa, Walter Benadof, Albin George, Jack Wyant, Leslie Bendig, Maleeha Bengali (MB Commodities), Zerrin Aktuna, Mark Sanor, Irina Meyer, Susanna Lindeque, Bill Deuchler, Scott Frohman (Odyseey Elixir), Todd Ruppert, Chris Mayo, Chandler Lewis (360 Social Impact Studios), Trevor Cobb (Avantia Family Office), Jim Sayer (angel investor, retired radiologist) You can subscribe to various 361 events and content at https://361firm.com/subs. For reference: Web: www.361firm.com/homeOnboard as Investor: https://361.pub/shortdiagOnboard Deals 361: www.361firm.com/onbOnboard as Banker: www.361firm.com/bankersEvents: www.361firm.com/eventsContent: www.youtube.com/361firmWeekly Digests: www.361firm.com/digest

Jan Liphardt, Founder and CEO of OpenMind, joined me to discuss the company's open, AI-native software stack that lets robots think, learn, and work together.Topics:- Building an Android type software for Robots - Recent fund raise of $20 Million - Robots using Ethereum Smart Contract tech - Impact of Robots on our lives and economy - Data privacy with robots and AI - How will robots be regulated in society Show Sponsor -

Grayscale has filed an S-1 with the SEC to convert its Avalanche Trust into a Spot AVAX ETF. If approved, this could mark one of the first U.S.-listed ETFs giving direct exposure to a smart contract blockchain beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Avant delivers the highest risk-adjusted yield on your assets. Powered by on-chain strategies.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaulGuest: Rhett Shipp, CEO Avant Protocol Avant Protocol➜ https://bit.ly/AvantYields00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:41 Grayscale Avalanche ETF!01:10 Avant TVL Growing01:44 Avant Yields on USDC & Bitcoin03:33 Utilizing Yield Platforms05:18 How Interest Rates Effect Yield Rewards07:02 How often do Yields pay out?08:23 Withdrawal process10:35 Avalanche + Going Cross-Chain11:39 Avax Integrations12:20 Borrow Strategies13:15 Avax Stablecoin TVL14:08 Avalanche Staking ETF Potential15:52 Avax Treasury Company?18:40 outro#Crypto #Avax #Ethereum~AVAX Preps For ETF with EPIC Stablecoin Yields!

The Franklin Templeton innovation executive discusses the importance of embracing change and the role of digital assets and network technology in portfolio construction. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China & the Hill is now on Substack! → https://ncuscr.substack.com China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC's China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast.  

- Interview with Aaron Day and Special Reports (0:11) - National Guard Troop Deployment and Civil Liberties (2:47) - Potential Uprising and Law Enforcement Preparedness (7:54) - Robotics and Military Advancements (17:29) - Economic and Technological Implications (44:12) - Peptide Therapy and Health Benefits (44:30) - Financial Reset and Self-Custody (1:10:08) - Crypto and Privacy Concerns (1:18:05) - Investment Strategies and Financial Advice (1:22:03) - Conclusion and Call to Action (1:24:19) - Discussion on AI Applications and Dangers (1:24:54) - Technocracy and Cryptocurrency Threats (1:27:49) - Stable Coins and Government Control (1:29:15) - Privacy Coins and Tokenization (1:34:45) - AI and Technocracy Surveillance (1:43:39) - Government Surveillance and Technocracy (1:56:01) - AI and Free Will (2:01:40) For more updates, visit: http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport NaturalNews videos would not be possible without you, as always we remain passionately dedicated to our mission of educating people all over the world on the subject of natural healing remedies and personal liberty (food freedom, medical freedom, the freedom of speech, etc.). Together, we're helping create a better world, with more honest food labeling, reduced chemical contamination, the avoidance of toxic heavy metals and vastly increased scientific transparency. ▶️ Every dollar you spend at the Health Ranger Store goes toward helping us achieve important science and content goals for humanity: https://www.healthrangerstore.com/ ▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html ▶️ Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/hrreport ▶️ Join Our Social Network: https://brighteon.social/@HealthRanger ▶️ Check In Stock Products at: https://PrepWithMike.com

Megan Knab, Founder & CEO of Franklin, joined me to discuss Franklin's platform for businesses to manage their on and offchain financial operations in one place and enable crypto in payroll. Topics:- Megan's background with Consensys and Ethereum - Businesses enabling payments with crypto - Integrating blockchain in the Business financial operations - Stablecoins and Crypto in payroll - Future of crypto and stablecoin payments - US Crypto legislation Show Sponsor -

Connect with Early Riders // Connect with OnrampPresented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering the underlying mechanics of the bitcoin protocol, its ongoing development and funding, and real-world applications of the technology.00:00 - Government Intervention in Private Sector12:47 - Private Equity Liquidity Crisis20:52 - Bitcoin Lightning and Traditional Finance29:33 - The Rise of Altcoins and Market Dynamics34:26 - The Risks of the Current Crypto Market38:10 - Shifting Focus: Inflation and Labor Markets42:10 - Global Adoption of Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset44:07 - Innovations in Stablecoins and CBDCs48:11 - The Future of Bitcoin Custody01:00:01 - Custody Risks and Corporate Bitcoin TreasuriesIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.Links discussed:https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-examines-equity-stake-chip-makers-chips-act-cash-grants-sources-say-2025-08-20https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115074444617901812https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_20/HB00421.pdfhttps://bitcoin.docsend.com/view/5d9i69p3b78w7wqnhttps://blockchaintechnology-news.com/news/sofi-becomes-first-us-bank-to-use-bitcoin-lightning-for-remittanceshttps://x.com/SpencerHakimian/status/1958906585948069890https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1959279096292053363https://x.com/MacroScope17/status/1959628044580073818https://x.com/AyyouEm/status/1958879078410592741https://x.com/BoringBiz_/status/1959688259015180728https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7363548191142658049/https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/21/corporate-bitcoin-treasuries-could-raise-credit-risks-morningstar-dbrs-sayshttps://x.com/strack_ben/status/1958525507655335937https://www.theblock.co/post/367914/bitcoin-og-sell-bitcoin-buy-etherKeep up with Michael: X and LinkedInKeep up with Brian: X and LinkedInKeep up with Liam: X and LinkedIn

In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Ellio Trades, Co-Founder of BlackHole, the fastest-growing decentralized exchange on Avalanche. Ellio shares his insights on the current state of the crypto market, including whether we're entering a new altcoin season or witnessing a slower, more sustainable growth cycle. He dives deep into the maturation of the crypto space, the role of institutional investors, and why this cycle could be the most significant in crypto history.Ellio also unpacks the innovative mechanics behind BlackHole, from its V3.3 DEX model to its focus on creating deep liquidity and sustainable revenue. He explains how BlackHole is reshaping the DeFi landscape and why Avalanche was the perfect ecosystem for its launch. Watch now to gain valuable insights on the future of blockchain, decentralized finance, and the next wave of crypto adoption.Chapters00:00 The $10 Trillion Question: Is Altcoin Season Here?00:04 Traditional Cycles vs. A New Crypto Paradigm00:42 The Maturation of DeFi and Institutional Adoption01:30 Introducing Ellio Trades and BlackHole02:33 Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the Shift to Regulated Markets03:45 Why Ethereum's Value Proposition is Finally Clicking05:18 The Role of Wall Street in Crypto's Next Big Cycle07:32 Balancing Supercycle Narratives with Traditional Cycles10:33 DeFi's Undervalued Potential and Institutional Interest12:23 Stablecoins and the Future of Blockchain Applications16:04 Why BlackHole Chose Avalanche for Its Launch18:42 BlackHole's Explosive Growth and Unique Features23:03 How BlackHole's V3.3 Model Creates Deep Liquidity30:28 Lessons from Past Projects and BlackHole's Innovations35:02 The Long-Term Vision for BlackHole and DeFi

Send us a textIn this episode, Darren Franks sat down with Jonathan Katende, CEO of Lipa World, to unpack how stablecoins are reshaping remittances, commerce, and financial access across Africa and beyond.Highlights: The Big Problem: Remittances and Off-RampingNavigating Regulation: The Elephant in the RoomAfrica's Leapfrog Moment: Lessons from Mobile AdoptionHighlights: Jonathan Katende's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankatende/Lipaworld's Website: https://www.lipaworld.com/Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/Titc's Website https://titc.io/

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Peter Schiff is joined by James Hickman, a.k.a. Simon Black of Sovereign Man, to discuss the U.S. debt crisis, the Federal Reserve's future, and why America may be headed toward a sovereign debt and dollar collapse.This episode is sponsored by NetSuite.Download the free “CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning” at https://netsuite.com/goldIn this special edition of The Peter Schiff Show, Peter welcomes longtime friend and entrepreneur James Hickman, best known by his pen name Simon Black. Together, they dive into the launch of their new joint project Schiff Sovereign, the growing U.S. debt disaster, and the Trump administration's controversial plan to take control of the Federal Reserve.00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement02:34 James Hickman: The Man Behind Simon Black04:01 The Birth of Schiff Sovereign05:27 Introducing James to the Audience09:01 The US Debt Crisis Unveiled14:25 Historical Context and Interest Rates21:21 The Fed's Role and Future Challenges25:41 Trump Administration's Plan for the Fed25:52 Money Heist: A Metaphor for the Fed30:03 Economic Data Manipulation30:59 Control of the Central Bank31:20 Unusual Resignation at the Fed32:35 Political Influence on the Fed34:24 Mortgage Fraud Scandal36:26 Implications of Rate Cuts36:58 Treasury Strategies and Debt Refinancing40:14 Stablecoins and the Genius Act49:46 Historical Context and Future Predictions50:25 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac01:02:43 Concluding Thoughts and Future PodcastsFollow @peterschiff  X: https://twitter.com/peterschiffInstagram: https://instagram.com/peterschiffTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@peterschiffofficialFacebook: https://facebook.com/peterschiffSign up for Peter's most valuable insights at https://schiffsovereign.comSchiff Gold News: https://www.schiffgold.com/newsFree Reports & Market Updates: https://www.europac.comBook Store: https://schiffradio.com/books#federalreserve #debtcrisis #dollarcollapse #economyOur Sponsors:* Check out Boll & Branch: https://bollandbranch.com/SCHIFF* Check out Fast Growing Trees and use my code GOLD for a great deal: https://www.fast-growing-trees.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us in this exciting episode of Hot Topics on the Edge of Show sponsored by Relm, where they explore the intersection of breakthrough technologies and the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. With special guest Claire Davey from Realm, the discussion delves into how blockchain, stable coins, and crypto finance are reshaping the landscape of this $38 billion market.In this episode, you'll learn about:The current state of the cannabis industry and its challenges, including banking and regulatory hurdles.The potential of stable coins to facilitate transactions in cash-heavy industries like cannabis.A groundbreaking merger between a cannabis company and a Bitcoin-focused firm, and what it means for the future of both sectors.The transformative applications of blockchain technology in ensuring product integrity, compliance, and supply chain transparency.Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, a cannabis industry professional, or just curious about the future of finance and innovation, this episode is packed with insights and thought-provoking discussions.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

The GENIUS Act, requiring stablecoins to be backed by U.S. Treasuries, follows the same funding model as the National Bank Acts; however, it has serious limitations. Stablecoins can bolster the market for U.S. debt, but they won't tame the voracious interest monster that is consuming the federal budget. When we examine the current economic climate and the daily news, it is clear that there is widespread popular discontent. The impression they give you is that there is no way to beat the system -- that you are stuck in a debtor's prison without any resources to protect what little assets you have left. All points lead to what could be seen as a financial firestorm. All that is needed is one spark, and you will have to decide how to hang on to what little assets you have. Listen to Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis tonight from 7-10 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #clydelewis #stablecoins #GENIUSAct #debt #interestrates