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Thinking Crypto Interviews & News
Are TradFi Institutions Lying about Tokenization? | Austin Campbell

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 59:35 Transcription Available


Austin Campbell is the founder and managing partner of Zero Knowledge Consulting. We discuss the current state of the crypto market and can it recover. Recorded on January 28thTopics:- Crypto market outlook - TradFi adoption of Crypto - Banks vs Stablecoin Yield - Will the Clarity Act Pass?- Banks and Stablecoin yield- If Clarity does not pass will another Gary Gensler appear?Brought to you by

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News
HUGE RIPPLE XRP ADOPTION NEWS! CLARITY ACT TO PASS BY APRIL!?

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 17:02 Transcription Available


Crypto News: Soil launches RLUSD yield protocol on XRP Ledger. Societe Generale launches EUR CoinVertible on the XRPL. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse: 80% Chance the CLARITY Act Clears Congress by April!. White House urges bankers to allow for limited stablecoin rewards to advance the Bitcoin and crypto market structure legislation.Brought to you by

Macro Voices
MacroVoices #520 Michael Every: USD Stablecoins in The Age of Economic Statecraft

Macro Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 75:29


MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Michael Every. They dicuss a macro/geopolitics sweep, Warsh, Iran escalation risk and USD stablecoins as economic statecraft https://bit.ly/4apIIH5    

Web3 with Sam Kamani
358: Building Crypto Payments for 1 Billion Telegram Users | TON Pay Deep Dive with Glenn Brown and Nikola Plecas from TON Foundation

Web3 with Sam Kamani

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 17:53


I'm recording live from Hong Kong during Consensus week with Glenn and Nikola from the TON Foundation.In this episode, we break down how TON is building payment infrastructure for Telegram's 1+ billion monthly active users. We talk about TON Pay. A crypto commerce solution built for developers and merchants.We explore stablecoins. Real-world adoption. Developer experience. Regulation. And what it takes to compete with payment giants like Visa and Stripe.This is not about hype. It's about building usable infrastructure. With better UX. Fewer clicks. And real utility.If you care about crypto payments, stablecoins, or mass adoption, this one is for you.Key Timestamps00:01:20 – Nikola's journey from Visa into Web3 00:02:13 – Glenn's path from cybersecurity to digital assets00:03:42 – What TON Pay is and who it's built for 00:04:12 – The vision: infrastructure for Telegram's billion users 00:04:57 – Lessons from Alipay and WeChat 00:06:09 – Go-to-market strategy and merchant adoption00:07:48 – Competing with Stripe through better APIs00:09:37 – Why Apple Pay–level UX is the North Star00:11:07 – Why regulation and off-ramps matter 00:12:30 – Gasless transactions and technical roadmap00:14:03 – Telegram mini apps as a distribution channel00:15:13 – Stablecoins as real product-market fit 00:16:09 – Partnership opportunities and what TON is looking forConnect with TON Payhttps://ton.org/en/ton-pay-a-new-payments-layer https://x.com/ton_blockchainDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Tech Path Podcast
CLARITY Crossroads

Tech Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 14:18 Transcription Available


Another round of cryptocurrency market structure bill negotiations is underway at the White House between a small group of banking and digital asset representatives. Odds that the Clarity Act passes before June briefly shot up to 85% on the prediction markets platform Kalshi early Thursday, as industry leaders say a deal is close. 00:00 Intro00:20 CLARITY odds spike01:20 CLARITY marks bottom?02:00 Tom Lee: NVIDIA can mark the bottom03:50 ETH nearing capitulation levels04:30 Fear and greed04:50 Bitcoin going to zero05:20 Iran escalation05:50 Tariff deficit surplus?06:20 CNBC: respond to Hassets Fed study comment08:20 No job growth09:10 WLFI x Securitize10:30 Eric and Don admit corruption12:10 Wealth divide is accelerating13:10 Dominoes are falling#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~CLARITY Crossroads

ATX DAO Podcast
E85: Stablecoin Adoption

ATX DAO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 27:24


SummaryIn this episode of the ATX DAO podcast, hosts Tom, Luke, and Ash dive into the rapidly evolving world of stablecoins, examining their speculative expansion and the growing expectation that significant new USDT and USDC issuance is on the horizon. The discussion highlights how stablecoins are quietly becoming core infrastructure within the global financial system, particularly as economic epicenters increasingly rely on dollar-backed digital assets for trade, liquidity, and stability. The conversation explores the geopolitical forces accelerating adoption, from Venezuela's inflation crisis to the broader implications of sanctions and cross-border settlement, and what this means for US dollar dominance in the digital era. It also analyzes the competitive landscape of stablecoin issuers, the potential rise of state-backed tokens, institutional positioning in crypto markets, and how shifting liquidity dynamics could shape the next phase of the industry.To learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom: @Tommyg_25Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.

Galaxy Brains
The Banks are Wrong on Stablecoin Yield with Omid Malekan

Galaxy Brains

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 76:48


Alex Thorn talks to Omid Malekan, blockchain professor at Columbia Business School, about stablecoins and the CLARITY Act. Alex and Omid discuss the bank lobby's current negotiating position and argue that the fears of deposit flight or a negative impact on credit creation by yield-bearing stablecoins are overblown at best and disingenuous at worst. Alex also talks to Galaxy Trading's Beimnet Abebe about bitcoin markets, macro conditions, and geopolitical concerns. Past performance is not indicative of future results.   Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in BTC.  If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles may benefit, and Galaxy's service fees may increase accordingly. The valuation in this communication is based on technical, fundamental, and market analysis and not on any formal valuation method. For more information, please refer to Galaxy's public filings and statements. Cryptocurrencies, including BTC, are inherently volatile and risky and ultimate market movements may not align with this statement.   For additional risks related to digital assets, please refer to the risk factors contained in filings Galaxy Digital Inc. makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, including in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, filed with the SEC on November 10, 2025, available at ⁠www.sec.gov (http://www.sec.gov/)⁠. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
Bitcoin Downtrend Explained: Why Most Investors Are Getting Wrecked Right Now w/ Koroush

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 35:05


In this episode of The Milk Road Show, we break down what's really happening in the crypto market as Bitcoin struggles in a clear downtrend and volatility shakes investor confidence. Pro trader Koroush joins the show to explain why price action still points lower, the key Bitcoin levels to watch, and why most retail investors lose money by confusing investing with trading.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On The Brink with Castle Island
Raj Parekh (Monad Foundation) on Stablecoins and The Next Era of Fintech (EP.702)

On The Brink with Castle Island

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 38:24


Wyatt sits down with Raj Parekh, Head of Stablecoins and Payments at Monad. In this episode: Will enterprises build out their own stablecoin solutions? Will card payments continue to grow, or be challenged by other forms of payments? What is the role of governments in driving whether stablecoin adoption will continue, accelerate, or decelerate? How does Monad work with leading financial organizations? Where do you see opportunity for novel tech solutions around stablecoins? Will there be many stablecoins or a smaller number of stablecoins at scale? Will companies run their own corporate chains? How should companies look at embedding stablecoins in their workflows from scratch?

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News
BLACKROCK'S BITCOIN & ETHEREUM ETF SECRETS REVEALED & CRYPTO FUND RAISES $650 MILLION!

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 16:00 Transcription Available


Crypto News: BlackRock begins acquiring ETH for upcoming Ethereum staking ETF. Abu Dhabi funds held over $1 billion of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF at end of last year. Crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly raises $650 million.Brought to you by

Payments on Fire
Episode 287 - Fanning the Flames - State of Stablecoins 2026

Payments on Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 32:50


Join Glenbrook's Russ Jones and Ashley Lannquist for a detailed discussion on the state of stablecoins, focusing on market developments, regulatory and policy impacts, usage patterns, and competition from other improved payments systems. Learn more about the stablecoin landscape in our 2-hour, self-paced course, Stablecoin Essentials. 

Tech Path Podcast
CLARITY Act Odds Skyrocket!

Tech Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 27:53 Transcription Available


Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts an 80% chance the CLARITY Act will clear Congress by the end of April, marking a potential turning point for U.S. crypto regulation. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Miller Whitehouse-Levine - Founder & CEO of Solana Policy InstituteSolana Policy Institute website ➜ https://www.solanapolicyinstitute.org/00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:50 Bernie Moreno defends Stablecoin Yields03:10 CLARITY Act Odds skyrockets04:50 Will Trump publicly back stablecoin yields?05:50 Another bank vs crypto meeting07:00 Banks pretending to compromise?08:30 March 1st10:00 DeFi affected if banks win on banning yields?12:00 Synthetic tokens on solana forced to KYC?15:30 Will SEC target Pre-stocks?18:45 States attempt to ban prediction markets?20:15 What matters will pertain to Solana?22:30 Credit card routing24:40 LIGHTNING ROUND#Crypto #Solana #Ethereum~CLARITY Act Odds Skyrocket!

Fintech Brainfood 🧠
Fintech Nerdcon - Interview with Increase CEO Darragh Buckley

Fintech Brainfood 🧠

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 21:55


In this episode Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo sits down with Increase CEO, Darragh Buckley to discuss DeFi earn products, consumer redemption risk, vault liquidity management and more!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:19 The motivation for Increase: addressing payment disbursement failures03:04 Technical and business challenges in international financial expansion05:00 Viewing compliance as an engineering problem to be solved07:31 Admiration for legacy financial systems built with constraints09:10 The simplicity curve: abstraction, complexity, and underlying simplicity12:45 The philosophy of building "lovingly boring" financial infrastructure14:30 The necessity of early partnerships and gatekept features in fintech16:50 Stablecoins as parallel infrastructure versus replacement for traditional systems19:58 The existing strengths of US deposit rails and last-mile delivery

The CU2.0 Podcast
CU 2.0 Podcast Episode 392 Lamont Black on the Credit Union of the Future - with AI and Stablecoins

The CU2.0 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 39:35


Send a textDo credit unions have a future? And if so what?Meet Lamont Black, a Filene Fellow  - Credit Union of the Future.Spoiler alert: Black is optimistic about the future of credit unions.A finance professor at DePaul University, Black also is a busy writer, speaker, consultant who focuses on innovative technologies including AI and Bitcoin and, nowadays, especially Stablecoin.In the show Black is articulate in explaining why AI matters to credit unions and he also offers an understandable description of stablecoins and why and how credit unions should hop aboard.Understand: the estimated volume of transactions around stablecoins in 2025 was $33 trillion. With a t, not a b.  $33 trillion!Big banks have hopped aboard stable coins, so have giant retailers - think Amazon and WalMart.Buckle up, this show is a fast ride.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
The Real Bull Case: Why Coinbase Could Explode When Crypto Recovers

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 32:24


In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we break down Coinbase's latest earnings report and explain why the market may be completely mispricing the company. While headlines focused on a reported net loss, the deeper story tells something very different. When you strip out unrealized crypto losses from Coinbase's balance sheet, the core business remains profitable and continues to generate hundreds of millions in adjusted earnings.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Daily Crypto Report
"Saylor buys more BTC" Feb 17, 2026

Daily Crypto Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 5:56


Today's blockchain and crypto news Bitcoin is up slightly at 67,873 dollars  Ethereum is up slightly at 1,968 dollars And Binance Coin is up slightly at 619 dollars Saylor buys more BTC Ethereum's RWA surpasses $17B report says Stablecoin usage gaining ground ZeroLend shutters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Excess Returns
When the Data Stops Working | Cameron Dawson and Dave Nadig on What Aggregate Economic Numbers Hide

Excess Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 57:40


Subscribe to Click Beta on SpotifySubscribe to Click Beta on Apple PodcastsIn this episode of Click Beta, Matt Zeigler sits down with Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth and Dave Nadig of ETF.com for a wide-ranging conversation on markets, macro data, positioning, tokenization, AI productivity, and the narratives driving investor behavior. The discussion dives into consensus forecasts, the K-shaped economy, international equity performance, dollar positioning, AI capex, and whether the biggest market moves are driven by fundamentals or liquidity shifts. Along the way, they explore tokenization in financial markets, stablecoins, Fed balance sheet dynamics, and how AI is quietly reshaping productivity for small businesses and individuals. This episode is a deep dive into stock market trends, economic data distortions, asset allocation shifts, and the structural forces shaping the investing landscape in 2026.Main topics covered:• Why consensus forecasts are average and why that creates risks for investors• Cyclical reacceleration narrative versus liquidity-driven market rotation• The K-shaped economy and distortions in US jobs data• Healthcare hiring versus cyclical employment weakness• AI capex spending and who actually benefits• Energy, industrials, and staples outperformance versus tech concentration• International equities versus US stocks and valuation percentiles• US dollar positioning extremes and contrarian signals• Positioning versus narrative and where market surprises hide• Tokenization, decentralized finance, and DTCC proposals• Stablecoins, collateral efficiency, and capital reuse in markets• Fed balance sheet, leverage ratios, and financial system risk• AI productivity gains in small and mid-sized businesses• The future of work, automation, and economic dispersionTimestamps:00:00 Cameron on cyclical reacceleration and market expectations03:00 Consensus forecasts and average return assumptions06:00 K-shaped economy and distorted jobs data10:00 AI capex and disconnect between perception and reality12:30 Liquidity shifts and market rotation beyond mega caps14:00 International equity valuations and performance gap16:50 Dollar positioning and contrarian signals18:20 Positioning versus narrative in stock performance20:00 Tokenization and ETF market plumbing22:00 Stablecoins and capital efficiency24:00 Atomic settlement versus traditional clearing27:00 Fed balance sheet and leverage ratio debate30:00 Recessions, market resets, and social impact39:00 Cultural distribution, media fragmentation, and market narratives47:00 AI productivity, small business impact, and economic implicationsFor more episodes from the Excess Returns network, including macro investing, asset allocation, ETFs, and AI-driven market insights, visit excessreturnspod.com

Onramp Media
OpenClaw Takeover & the Agentic AI Revolution

Onramp Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 60:42


Connect with Early Riders // Connect with OnrampPresented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.00:00 - Introduction to the Chaos of AI and Bitcoin03:00 - The OpenClaw Acquisition: Implications for Open Source05:52 - Understanding OpenClaw: Functionality and Risks08:48 - The Future of AI Agents and Their Interactions12:08 - The DIY Approach: Parallels with Bitcoin15:08 - On-Prem vs Cloud: The Data Ownership Dilemma18:14 - The Evolution of Payment Systems for AI Agents21:04 - Stablecoins vs Bitcoin: The Payment Landscape24:09 - The Future of AI and Payment Integration31:04 - Navigating AI and Crypto Payment Systems34:33 - The Intersection of AI and Digital Assets39:59 - TradFi's Embrace of Digital Assets46:09 - Ray Dalio's Perspective on the Shifting Monetary OrderIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly:Links discussed:https://x.com/shiri_shh/status/2022635742682616196https://x.com/shortsqueeznews/status/2023173745771213108?s=20https://x.com/fintechfrank/status/2023067647345066366?s=20https://x.com/fintechfrank/status/2023040127795093556?s=20https://x.com/RayDalio/status/2022788750388998543?s=20https://x.com/kimmonismus/status/2022055329408938125?s=20https://x.com/aakashgupta/status/2023249490426388849?s=20https://steipete.me/posts/2026/openclawhttps://x.com/sama/status/2023150230905159801?s=20https://x.com/danielfoch/status/2023072604534517766?s=20https://www.theblock.co/post/389524/coinbase-rolls-out-ai-tool-to-give-any-agent-a-wallethttps://crypto.news/stripe-taps-base-ai-agent-x402-payment-protocol-2026/https://www.theblock.co/post/389421/blackrock-securitize-tap-defi-giant-uniswap-for-direct-onchain-buidl-trading-uni-surges-20Keep up with Michael:https://x.com/MTangumahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mtanguma/Keep up with Brian:https://x.com/BackslashBTChttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cubellis-00b1a660/Keep up with Liam:https://x.com/Lnelson_21https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-nelson1/

The Fiftyfaces Podcast
Episode 347: Corey Then of Circle: StableCoins and how the Velocity of Money can Unlock Prosperity

The Fiftyfaces Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 32:10


Corey Then is the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel - Global Policy at Circle, a global financial technology company. He previously held a series of legal roles, and spent a period in the White House as an economics and Department of Justice lead. He's also an adjunct professor at the Washington University School of Law. We got to know eachother while Corey was in-house counsel at Moneta in St Louis. Our conversation starts with Corey's entry into law and how his stint in the White House was formative in terms of his approach to problem solving and working with teams. We move then to what interested him first in crypto assets and what brought him to Circle. Corey explains what it is about Stablecoins that makes them so transformational. He suggests that they will  enable commerce to speed up and that this increase in money velocity, will bring more prosperity to more people around the world..In terms of the risks to this trajectory, Corey suggests that if there are not comparable laws around the world, that StableCoin won't meet its full potential. He suggests that if there are balkanized regulatory structures around the world, we could end up with stable coins stopping at borders, which would be a huge disservice to consumers around the world. This podcast is kindly sponsored by Evanston Capital and Alvine Capital. For over 20 years Evanston Capital has had a key focus in identifying early-stage investment managers it believes are capable of generating long-term, value-added returns in complex, innovative strategy areas. Alvine Capital is a specialist investment manager and placement boutique with a particular focus on alternative assets with significant presence in London and Stockholm.

Couchonomics with Arjun
How Tokenization and Stablecoins Will Change Money Movement

Couchonomics with Arjun

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 53:27


Technology is changing what people expect from money, and stablecoins are turning that into reality.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined from New York by Stephen Richardson (CSO and Head of Banking at Fireblocks) to break down why digital assets are back at the center of banking strategy, what stablecoins are really unlocking, and where banks are at risk of getting disintermediated if they treat this like “just another rails upgrade.”They unpack the on-chain vs off-chain convergence, why stablecoins became the real “killer app” for blockchain UX, and why the next wave isn't just crypto trading, but new product models: stablecoin acceptance, payouts, FX orchestration, stablecoin clearing, tokenized deposits, and tokenized assets that can move and settle with fewer constraints.

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
Inside the Crypto Collapse: Binance Selling, ETF Exhaustion & OG Profit Taking w/ Delphi Digital

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 41:23


In today's episode of the Milk Road Show, LG sits down with Jason from Delphi Digital to break down the real forces behind the market downturn, from aggressive Binance spot selling to slowing ETF inflows and early Bitcoin holders quietly taking profits.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

With Flying Colors
NCUA's Stablecoin Proposal: What Credit Unions Need to Know Now

With Flying Colors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 16:40 Transcription Available


www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/The NCUA has issued a proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act, establishing a federal licensing framework for payment stablecoin issuers.For the first time, credit union subsidiaries could apply to become Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers (PPSIs) — but only under strict supervisory standards.In this episode, Mark breaks down:Why credit unions cannot issue stablecoins directlyHow the subsidiary licensing model worksThe 10% “Parent Company” threshold and joint application structureThe 1% CUSO investment cap and its impact on participationThe 120-day statutory decision clockHow this compares to FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve proposalsWhy “rewards vs. interest” could become the next regulatory battlegroundHow the proposed CLARITY Act fits into the broader digital asset frameworkThis proposal represents one of the most significant expansions of NCUA supervisory authority in decades. While stablecoin issuance is optional, the regulatory guardrails are now taking shape.Comments on the proposed rule are due 60 days after Federal Register publication.If your credit union is considering digital asset innovation, payment modernization, or cooperative technology ventures, this episode outlines the strategic considerations.Key TopicsGENIUS Act stablecoin frameworkSubsidiary-only issuance requirementPPSI licensing processCapital and liquidity expectationsCUSO structure implicationsJoint ownership modelsRegulatory cost recovery debateCLARITY Act market structure considerationsWhy This MattersStablecoins are not insured shares. They are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. They cannot blur the line between payments and deposits.Understanding these distinctions will be critical as the industry evaluates next steps.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a colleague and subscribe to With Flying Colors for ongoing insights into NCUA policy, supervision trends, and regulatory strategy.

DeFi Slate
Banks Are Fighting To Block Stablecoin Yield and Why That's Bullish with Sean Kelley

DeFi Slate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 31:47


Banks are actively fighting to block yield-bearing stablecoins because they know what's coming.We sit down with Sean Kelley, VP at Frax, to cover how frxUSD is bridging DeFi and TradFi, why RWA looping is attracting institutional capital, and what the GENIUS Act means for stablecoin payments.We cover:- Why Banks Are Terrified of Yield-Bearing Stablecoins- The RWA Looping Strategy Institutions Are Racing Into- How frxUSD Is Backed by Multiple RWA Issuers- The GENIUS Act's Real Impact on Stablecoin Competition- ATW's $50M Bet on frxUSD- Frax's Play to Cross the TradFi ChasmThe RollupTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:10 Frax Update & Growth Strategy04:56 Institutional Vaults & RWA Backing07:25 Hibachi, Infinify Ads08:08 RWA Looping Thesis11:16 Why Institutions Are Looping On Chain12:43 Growing Stablecoin Supply14:25 Genius Act & Regulatory Landscape16:48 Yield Passthrough & Bank Workarounds18:18 Trezor, YEET Ads18:42 Capital Flight From Banks20:59 Banks vs. Stablecoins Dynamic22:52 Repo Markets & Large Capital Flows24:18 Canton, LayerZero & Tempo Partnerships25:29 Institutional FOMO & Pipeline Evolution27:20 Engineering Acceleration & Bottlenecks28:38 Roadmap: Aave, Ether.fi & Mobile App31:05 Closing ThoughtsWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd...Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+TsM1CRpWFgk1NGZhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://goodidea.ventures

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News
WALL STREET IS BUYING ALTCOINS! CHARLES SCHWAB STABLECOIN PLANS REVEALED!

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 20:25 Transcription Available


Crypto News: Wall Street giant Apollo deepens crypto push with Morpho token deal. Charles Schwab is staffing up to build its stablecoin. XRP outruns bitcoin, ether after investors piled into the recent crash. Brought to you by

The Tech Trek
Stablecoins, AI Fraud, and the Future of Sports Payouts

The Tech Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 19:36


Ronak Desai, Co-founder and CPTO at Payment Labs, breaks down a surprisingly hard problem that sits at the intersection of fintech, sports, and compliance. If you have ever assumed paying winners is just a simple payout flow, this episode will change that view fast.Payment Labs helps tournament organizers, league operators, and modern sports businesses handle payouts plus tax compliance and support, all in one system. Ronak explains why spot payments are high risk, why manual workflows still dominate the space, and how stablecoins and AI are about to reshape fraud, identity, and trust.Key TakeawaysOne time payouts are a fraud magnet, inconsistent winners and risk based rules make verification and compliance much harder than payrollSolving payments without solving tax and forms still leaves the biggest liability sitting with the organizerMany sports and esports operators still run payouts in a surprisingly analog way, checks, cash, and post event cleanupAI is now good enough to pressure identity verification, and stablecoins make recovery harder because transfers are effectively finalProduct adoption depends on meeting users where they are, younger athletes expect texting and simple flows, not tickets and portalsTimestamped Highlights00:29 What Payment Labs actually does, payouts plus tax compliance plus support for sports, esports, and creator economy use cases01:15 The origin story, a real tax problem hit an esports operator and exposed how broken the payout workflow is02:46 Why spot payments raise risk, random recipients, fraud pressure, and why bank partners treat this differently than payroll04:58 The industry reality check, still running on checks and cash, and what digitizing the workflow unlocks next06:58 AI fraud versus AI detection, how identity verification is getting bypassed and why stablecoin rails raise the stakes11:55 The NIL wild west and the product lesson, meet athletes where they already live, including iMessage supportA Line Worth RepeatingNow you have AI committing the fraud and then you have AI detecting the fraud.Pro Tips for Builders and OperatorsIf your users are young and mobile first, build support where they already communicate, texting beats ticketing for adoptionDo not bolt on AI for a storyline, use it where it replaces manual work you already do and frees time for higher leverage decisionsMap your tasks with the Eisenhower quadrant, then automate what is repetitive before you chase shiny featuresCall to ActionIf this episode helped you think differently about fintech, fraud, and modern payout infrastructure, follow the show and share it with a founder or operator who touches payments. For more conversations at the intersection of tech, data, and real world execution, connect with Amir on LinkedIn and subscribe to the Elevano newsletter.

Law of Code
#174 - Crypto's market structure moment, with Bill Hughes of Consensys

Law of Code

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 47:20


Crypto's current policy window in Washington is a rare opportunity to pass market structure legislation. What happens if the industry walks away from a compromise now?Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters at Consensys, joins the podcast to discuss crypto market structure and stablecoin policy.Timestamps➡️ 1:10 — Why Agriculture and Banking Committees shape crypto legislation➡️ 4:20 — How agencies influence drafting behind the scenes➡️ 6:40 — Stablecoin yield and illicit finance: the real sticking points➡️ 9:20 — DeFi regulation debates➡️ 17:00 — Is the Clarity Act likely to pass in 2026?➡️ 18:00 — Ethics provisions and political tensions➡️ 20:13 — Coinbase's strategy➡️ 26:35 — Stablecoin yield fights ➡️ 33:00 — Legislative timelines ➡️ 45:36 — What to watch nextSponsor: Day One Law, a boutique corporate law firm founded by Nick Pullman. Nick and his team at Day One provide strategic legal counsel to startups, crypto projects, and Web3 innovators. ⁠You can get in contact with them via this link⁠: ⁠⁠https://www.dayonelaw.xyz/#contact Resources:

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
Stop Watching Bitcoin: The 3 Biggest Opportunities in Crypto Right Now w/ Jeff Dorman

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 44:01


In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Jeff Dorman (CIO of Arca) to break down what's happening in crypto right now, and why obsessing over the Bitcoin price might be causing investors to miss the biggest opportunities in the market. Was the recent crypto selloff actually a crypto problem? Or was it macro funds and TradFi deleveraging spilling into Bitcoin? Jeff explains how CME basis trades, ETF flows, and cross-asset volatility triggered the recent downturn, and why retail investors may have handled it better than institutions.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Fernando Ulrich
É um deboche do Brasil; como prosperar no país; Bitcoin e as tulipas

Fernando Ulrich

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 58:29


O "Ulrich Responde" é uma série de vídeos onde respondo perguntas enviadas por membros do canal e seguidores, abordando temas de economia, finanças e investimentos. Oferecemos uma análise profunda, trazendo informações para quem quer entender melhor a economia e tomar decisões financeiras mais informadas.00:00 – Começando mais um Ulrich Responde 00:08 – Atualizações Caso Master e Dias Toffoli 04:55 – A liquidez global e o ciclo econômico atual são sustentáveis até o fim do ano? 08:25 – Ativos dolarizados protegem contra a perda de poder de compra da moeda? 11:12 – Existe juro real positivo no Brasil ao descontar a expansão da base monetária? 15:19 – As regras de Basileia III no Brasil e a alocação de Bitcoin por bancos 18:12 – IPOs de empresas como SpaceX e OpenAI poderiam marcar o topo do mercado? 20:59 – O Clarity Act e a proibição de rendimentos em stablecoins nos EUA 21:59 – A China e a suposta descoberta de princípios para a formação de ouro artificial 23:50 – Por que o alarmismo e a demonização do Bitcoin aumentam durante as quedas? 26:04 – A "espiral da morte": o orçamento de segurança do Bitcoin está fadado a encolher? 30:43 – Faz sentido comparar o gráfico histórico do Bitcoin com a mania das tulipas? 33:24 – Como o Bitcoin se comporta em um cenário de dólar fraco e expansão de M2? 34:59 – Por que bancos chineses estão reduzindo a exposição aos títulos do Tesouro dos EUA? 36:46 – Você investe em ações brasileiras? ETF ou Stock pick?37:07 – O governo pretende taxar stablecoins e criptoativos com IOF? 38:06 – Warren Buffett está fazendo "market timing" ao acumular recorde de caixa? 39:32 – Previsão para a Selic no fim de 2026 e o cenário de caos no governo 40:39 – Qual o momento de sair da bolsa brasileira?41:25 – Como a China segura o câmbio contra o dólar, mas desvaloriza contra o ouro? 42:56 – A OranjeBTC (OBTC3) pode criar mecanismos de rendimento para o acionista? 43:45 – Inteligência Artificial: a nova internet ou uma evolução com limitações? 44:56 – Teremos mais dias tenebrosos no escândalo do Banco Master? 45:32 – Stablecoins são uma inovação real ou apenas hype com dias contados? 46:00 – Existe solução jurídica para o Brasil diante de tanta corrupção? 46:07 – Por que pessoas de esquerda tendem a odiar ou desconfiar do "mercado"? 47:28 – Cursos sobre ciclos de mercado e economia real 47:47 – Recomendações de canais e autores estrangeiros de macroeconomia 48:32 – A reforma trabalhista da Argentina50:16 – Como não se desanimar com a impunidade e os escândalos da República?

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News
A MAJOR REVERSAL IS COMING FOR CRYPTO THAT WILL SHOCK EVERYONE!

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 17:44 Transcription Available


Crypto News: Bitcoin is setting up for a major reversal relief rally. Trump's Truth Social files for 2 crypto etfs. FedEx joins the Hedera Council to advance trusted digital infrastructure for global supply chains.Brought to you by

Crazy Wisdom
Episode #531: Revenue-Based Lending Meets Crypto: Building Leviathan on Sui

Crazy Wisdom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 53:46


In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Lars van der Zande, founder and CEO/technical architect of Inkwell Finance, for what Lars describes as his first-ever podcast appearance. The conversation covers a wide range of blockchain infrastructure topics, including Lars's work with Sui and Solana blockchains, the innovative capabilities of Ika's programmatic wallets and blockchain of signatures, and how Inkwell Finance is building revenue-based financing solutions for on-chain entities—from AI agents to protocols. They explore the evolving landscape of crypto regulation, the merging of traditional finance with blockchain technology, the future of decentralized legal systems, and how the user experience barrier is being lowered through technologies that eliminate constant transaction signing. Lars also discusses Inkwell's embedded financing approach and their pre-seed fundraising round.Links mentioned:- Inkwell's website: inkwell.finance- Inkwell on Twitter: @__inkwell- Lars on Twitter: @LMVDZandeTimestamps00:00 Introduction to Inkwell Finance and Technical Architecture02:06 Understanding Sui and Solana: Blockchain Dynamics05:55 The Role of Ika in Inkwell Finance11:51 Leviathan: Revenue Generation and Financing in Crypto17:38 The Future of AI Agents and Programmatic Wallets23:23 Smart Contracts: Legal Implications and Future Directions25:06 The Future of Inqvil Finance25:42 Decentralization and Its Evolution27:32 The Merging of Traditional and Crypto Systems29:33 Global Financial Dynamics and Market Reactions31:48 The Collapse of Traditional Financial Systems32:46 Jurisdictional Shifts in the Crypto World33:59 Legal Systems and Blockchain Integration35:57 On-Chain Credit and Financial Opportunities39:29 The Role of AI in Finance41:30 Learning from Peer-to-Peer Lending History43:14 Disruption in Insurance and Risk Management44:54 On-Chain vs Off-Chain Data46:54 The Evolution of the Internet and Blockchain49:12 Future Subscription Models in BlockchainKey Insights1. Ika's Revolutionary Blockchain Signature Technology: Lars discovered Ika, a blockchain of signatures built on Sui that enables any blockchain transaction to be signed without revealing the underlying message. Using patented 2PC MPC technology, Ika splits key shares across validators and encrypts them in transit, performing complex cryptographic operations that allow smart contracts on Sui to generate signatures for transactions on any other blockchain. This eliminates the need to build separate smart contracts on each blockchain, fundamentally changing how cross-chain interactions work and opening possibilities for truly interoperable decentralized applications.2. Programmatic Wallets vs Traditional Wallets: Traditional wallets like MetaMask require manual user approval for every transaction through a front-end interface, but Ika's D-wallet introduces programmatic wallets with policy-based controls embedded in smart contracts. These wallets can execute transactions based on predetermined conditions checked against on-chain data like Oracle prices, without requiring individual user signatures. For example, a Bitcoin D-wallet can hold native Bitcoin without wrapping or bridging to a custodian, and smart contract policies determine when and how that Bitcoin can be transferred, creating unprecedented security and automation possibilities for decentralized finance.3. Inkwell's Revenue-Based Financing Model: Inkwell Finance is building Leviathan, a revenue-based financing platform for on-chain entities including protocols, AI agents, and individual traders with verifiable track records. Borrowers receive capital based on their on-chain performance metrics like sharp ratio and drawdown, with loan repayment automatically deducted from their revenue stream. The profit split structure allocates approximately 60% to borrowers, 30% to lenders, and 10% split between Inkwell and integrating platforms. This creates a sustainable lending model where flight risk is minimized through D-wallet policy controls that restrict how borrowed capital can be used.4. Wallet-as-a-Protocol and the Future of User Experience: The crypto industry is moving toward embedded wallet solutions that eliminate the friction of traditional wallet management, with Wallet-as-a-Protocol representing the next evolution beyond services like Privy and Dynamic. Unlike current embedded wallets that lock users into specific applications, Wallet-as-a-Protocol enables single sign-on across multiple applications while users maintain control of their keys. Combined with app-sponsored gas fees, this approach allows non-crypto-native users to interact with blockchain applications without knowing they're using crypto, removing the biggest barrier to mainstream adoption and creating web2-like user experiences on web3 infrastructure.5. AI Agents as Financial Entities: AI agents are emerging as revenue-generating entities with on-chain transaction histories that create verifiable track records for creditworthiness assessment. Inkwell Finance is specifically targeting this market, recognizing that AI agents will need wallets and capital to operate effectively. The programmatic nature of D-wallets pairs perfectly with AI agents, as policy controls can restrict agent behavior to specific smart contract interactions, preventing unauthorized fund transfers while allowing automated trading or revenue generation. This creates a new category of borrower that operates 24/7 with completely transparent performance metrics, fundamentally different from traditional loan recipients.6. Cross-Chain Liquidity Without Asset Transfer: Ika's technology enables users to take loans against revenue generated on one blockchain and deploy that capital on entirely different blockchains without moving their original liquidity positions. For instance, someone earning yield on Sui's Fusol protocol could borrow against that revenue stream and deploy capital on Solana opportunities, effectively creating multiple on-chain businesses that generate their own credit scores and revenue to service debt. This ability to read state across different blockchains from within smart contracts opens possibilities for multi-chain strategies that don't require withdrawing capital from productive positions, maximizing capital efficiency across the entire crypto ecosystem.7. The Convergence of Traditional Finance and Crypto Infrastructure: The regulatory landscape is rapidly evolving with initiatives like the Genius Act and Clarity Act creating frameworks where traditional financial systems merge with crypto infrastructure through mechanisms like stablecoins backed by US treasuries. Companies are increasingly establishing entities in the United States to access capital networks and Delaware's established legal framework while issuing tokens through jurisdictions like Switzerland. This hybrid approach, combined with emerging concepts like Gabriel Shapiro's "cybernetic agreements" that make smart contract parameters legally enforceable in traditional courts, suggests the future isn't pure decentralization but rather a sophisticated integration of on-chain and off-chain legal and financial systems.

Onramp Media
Bitcoin Is Down 50% and No One Knows Why

Onramp Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 75:48


The Last Trade: Onramp COO Nick DeLozier joins the crew to break down bitcoin's mysterious 50% drawdown, record-high global uncertainty, the stablecoin Trojan horse thesis, and what's next for multi-institution custody.---

Wharton Business Radio Highlights
Stablecoins Explained: Bridging Digital Assets and Traditional Finance

Wharton Business Radio Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 10:56


Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, discusses the Stablecoin Toolkit and how clearer definitions, regulatory frameworks, and emerging use cases could position stablecoins as a bridge between digital assets and the traditional financial system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
Crypto Fear Hits EXTREME (5): Is This a Massive Opportunity? w/ John Gillen

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 38:24


In this episode of The Milk Road Show, John Gillen breaks down what's really happening beneath the surface. Is this simply the four-year cycle playing out, or are broader macro forces driving this selloff? We dive into liquidity conditions, inflation data, capital flows, and the growing disconnect between price and fundamentals. While sentiment is collapsing, institutions are making moves. BlackRock is entering DeFi through Uniswap, Goldman Sachs holds significant crypto exposure, and onchain activity continues to grow.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

FYI - For Your Innovation
Building The Interoperable Future Of Crypto With LayerZero

FYI - For Your Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 65:00


In this episode, ARK's Cathie Wood and Brett Winton speak with Bryan Pellegrino and Simon Baksys of LayerZero, a leading interoperability protocol aiming to unify fragmented blockchain environments. The conversation covers LayerZero's origins, the evolving landscape of crypto infrastructure, and the expanding role of stablecoins and tokenized assets. Bryan shares his personal journey from professional poker to crypto entrepreneur, and how LayerZero emerged from a need for seamless cross-chain communication.Together, they explore the trade-offs in blockchain scaling, institutional adoption of crypto, and how LayerZero could power a future shaped by AI agents and global, permissionless finance.Key Points From This Episode: (00:02:55) Bryan Pellegrino's path from poker to crypto infrastructure(00:06:31) Why interoperability is critical in a multi-chain world(00:10:36) Institutional adoption and the trade-offs in decentralization(00:13:09) The rise of Layer 2s and the compromises in blockchain scalability(00:16:34) The future of chain proliferation vs. reconsolidation(00:23:22) How LayerZero works from a user perspective(00:31:43) Winning market share and competitive dynamics in bridging(00:43:13) AI x Blockchain: Enabling agentic commerce and microtransactions(00:49:34) Stablecoins as bottom-up globalization and financial empowerment(00:54:04) How LayerZero is becoming the default stablecoin infrastructure(01:02:57) Final thoughts: Stablecoins, tokenization, and AI agents convergingEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Web3 with Sam Kamani
356: Leverage, Liquidity & The Future of ETH Staking with Guest Speaker Steven Pack from RockSolid

Web3 with Sam Kamani

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 37:03


What if your ETH could earn more—without taking on wild risks?In this episode, I chat with Steven Pack, founder of Rock Solid, a fast-growing ETH vault platform. Despite tough market conditions, they've hit 25M in TVL with organic growth—no token incentives or mercenary capital. We dive deep into the world of liquid staking, restaking, Lido V3, new vault products, and how institutions are moving from simple staking into smart, managed DeFi strategies.If you're in DeFi or TradFi and want to understand where ETH staking and on-chain asset management is heading, this one's for you.⏱️ Key Learnings + Timestamps(01:41) Rock Solid's growth story — 300+ depositors and 9K+ ETH(03:25) Real yields: 2.5% → 8%, now steady around 6%(04:15) Delta-neutral strategies & surviving market shocks(06:30) Their BD role in expanding Rocket Pool's reach(07:20) Launch of institutional ETH leverage staking vault(10:03) Innovation with Lido V3 “ST Vaults” for known node operators(12:54) ETHStrat becomes first institutional depositor(14:30) What is leverage staking? Explained simply(17:20) Why active management beats DIY looping(18:21) Thoughts on incentives & tokenomics(22:23) Upcoming: Dedicated liquidity staking products(26:35) What's next: Stablecoin vaults & new products(31:27) Why vaults are the TCP/IP of on-chain finance(33:43) Market outlook: Real assets will win, fluff will fall(35:00) Hiring & fundraising updatesConnect with Rocksolidhttps://x.com/rocksolidHQ/status/2017266103400161485?s=20https://rocksolid.network/https://app.rocksolid.network/ Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on ApplePodcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

La Martingale
#304 - Bitcoin : le zéro ou le million - Alexandre Stachtchenko

La Martingale

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 75:58


Le sujet :Votre épargne perd silencieusement 3 à 4 % de pouvoir d'achat chaque année à cause de l'inflation monétaire. Découvrez comment Bitcoin propose une réserve de valeur alternative qui échappe au contrôle des banques centrales et pourrait atteindre des valorisations extraordinaires (ou tendre vers 0).L'invité du jour :Alexandre Stachtchenko est directeur stratégie chez Bitstack, une application qui permet d'investir automatiquement dans le Bitcoin via l'arrondi automatique et le Dollar Cost Averaging.Au micro de Matthieu Stefani, Alexandre nous explique tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur le Bitcoin, afin de prendre des décisions éclairées.Découvrez : Le Bitcoin, expliqué simplementPourquoi est-ce une alternative aux monnaies classiquesDestination zéro ou un million : les deux scénarios décryptésStablecoins, Ethereum & altcoins : faut-il s'y intéresser ?Comment investir intelligemment dans le BitcoinAvantages :Bonne nouvelle ! Nous avons négocié pour vous un avantage exclusif. Avec le code MARTINGALE, recevez 5 € en Bitcoin offerts sur Bitstack. Rendez-vous sur l'application Bitstack pour en profiter.On vous souhaite une très bonne écoute ! C'est par ici si vous préférez Apple Podcasts, ou ici si vous préférez Spotify.Et pour recevoir toutes les actus et des recommandations exclusives, abonnez-vous à la newsletter, c'est par ici.La Martingale est un podcast du label Orso Media.Merci à notre partenaire Louve Invest, l'assurance-vie aux frais les plus bas du marché*.Bénéficiez de 0,39% de frais de gestion à vie sur les supports en unités de compte : https://lp.louveinvest.com/offre-av-la-martingale: https://lp.louveinvest.com/offre-av-la-martingale*Source : Benchmark de novembre 2025 réalisé par Les Echos Études.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Off the Rails from the U.S. Faster Payments Council - FPC
12 Feb 2026 Carl Slabick from BNY on driving corporate demand for instant payments, stablecoins, and Hamnet

Off the Rails from the U.S. Faster Payments Council - FPC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 31:14


Join FPC Executive Director and CEO Reed Luhtanen as he goes off the rails with Carl Slabicki, Head of Commercial, Global Payments & Trade at BNY. Carl and Reed talk about what Carl sees as key drivers of demand for instant payments, stablecoins, and of course the Oscars. Register now for the FPC's Spring Member Meeting February 25-27th in Washington DC! https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/events/2894/FPC-2026-Spring-Member-Meeting

Smart Money Circle
This CEO Is Building Stablecoin Infrastructure for the Future – Meet Darren Wang Founder OwlTing - $OWLS

Smart Money Circle

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 12:14


GuestDarren Wang, Founder & Chairman at OwlTing GroupCompany: OwlTing GroupTicker: OWLSWebsite:https://www.owlting.com/portal/?lang=enBioWith a background in cryptography with prior experience at tech companies in Silicon Valley, Darren founded OwlTing in 2010 to leverage blockchain technology to connect the world and drive industry transformation; today, OwlTing's core focus is building compliant stablecoin infrastructure for the future through OwlPay, advancing global payment and settlement capabilities for enterprises and platforms. The group also operates broader enterprise and consumer businesses, including blockchain services, hospitality and e-commerce platform.Darren holds a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Boston University, completed the Owner/President Management Program (OPM 63) at Harvard Business School.Company Bio OBOOK Holdings Inc. is a global fintech company operating as the OwlTing Group (NASDAQ: OWLS). The Company was founded and is headquartered in Taiwan, with subsidiaries in the United States, Japan, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Malaysia. The Company operates a diversified ecosystem across payments, hospitality, and e-commerce. In 2025, according to CB Insights' Stablecoin Market Map, OwlTing was ranked among the top 2 global players in the “Enterprise & B2B” category. The Company's mission is to use blockchain technology to provide businesses with more reliable and transparent data management, to reinvent global flow of funds for businesses and consumers and to lead the digital transformation of business operations. To this end, the Company introduced OwlPay, a Web2 and Web3 hybrid payment solution, to empower global businesses to operate confidently in the expanding stablecoin economy. For more information, visit https://www.owlting.com/portal/?lang=en.

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
Bitcoin Capitulation Signals Are Flashing... Now What? w/ Jamie Coutts

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 34:12


In this episode of The Milk Road Show, Jamie Coutts breaks down the warning signals that flashed before the recent Bitcoin top, the capitulation metrics forming now, and what a true bottoming process actually looks like. From bearish momentum divergence to liquidity dynamics and collapsing altcoin breadth, we unpack the data behind the drawdown.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News
GOLDMAN SACHS HUGE CRYPTO HOLDINGS REVEALED! BITCOIN, XRP, ETHEREUM, & SOLANA!

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 21:01 Transcription Available


Crypto News: Goldman Sachs crypto holdings disclosed in new filing which includes billions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana. Citadel Securities backs LayerZero as it unveils ‘Zero' blockchain for global markets. Robinhood launches Ethereum layer-2 testnet for tokenized assets. Brought to you by

Evolving Money
Blue Chip Meets Blockchain

Evolving Money

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 16:32


Crypto has become increasingly integrated into the financial system, from the use of stablecoins for payments, to the trading of tokenized equities on blockchains, to the adoption of crypto holdings by corporate treasuries. We explore how PNC Bank, one of the first movers in this space, has been expanding access to crypto and the challenges it has had to overcome.Our guest for this episode is: Amanda Agati is the Chief Investment Officer for PNC Asset Management – a firm with over $215 billion in total assets under management. For more about this series visit us at:https://sponsored.bloomberg.com/media/coinbase/evolving-money

Tech Path Podcast
Banks Losing Fight Against Yields!?

Tech Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 21:05 Transcription Available


High-stakes negotiations between U.S. banking giants and crypto executives at the White House hit a wall yesterday, ending in an impasse over stablecoin yields. Meanwhile Uniswap's governance token jumped on Wednesday after the decentralized exchange's creator announced an integration with BUIDL, BlackRock's tokenized money market fund. This happening as Franklin Templeton gears up for another major push into DeFi.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Sandy Kaul - EVP at Franklin Templeton & Head of Franklin Innovation Download Benji Mobile App➜ https://bit.ly/BENJIFranklin00:00 intro00:08 Bank Compromise Incoming?01:03 Tim Scott sides with Coinbase01:45 Banks Losing02:23 Franklin Templeton 03:13 $BENJI Money Market Funds04:38 Retail $BENJI Yields05:50 KYC for Yields?06:43 Ondo Launches Stock Vaults07:55 Binance x Franklin Partnership09:58 $BENJI on Uniswap coming?11:14 Waiting For CLARITY Act11:55 Real-Time Yields13:30 Wallet Partnerships Coming?14:18 Bitwise Loyalty Token14:48 $PENNY Loyalty Token for Franklin15:25 CLARITY will pass15:55 Banks banning vaults?16:05 KYC Hell16:24 Bank Deposit Tokens17:23 XRP Vault Race17:45 JP Morgan17:58 Retail Loyalty Points18:52 Celebrity Curated Vaults19:20 Post-CLARITY Products20:40 outro#Crypto #Ethereum #XRP~Banks Losing Fight Against Yields!?

TD Ameritrade Network
Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Stablecoin Update & MU, SNDK Rallies Return

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 5:41


While the divergence between software and hardware took up much of the oxygen in markets, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to important stories that didn't shake headlines as much. They discuss the latest updates on stablecoin regulation in the states and the resurgence of memory chip rallies in stocks like Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK). ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
The Catalysts That Could Trigger the Next Bitcoin Breakout w/ Matt Hougan

Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 36:41


In this episode, Matt Hougan (Bitwise CIO) breaks down why the bear market may have quietly begun in January 2025, long before the recent Bitcoin selloff. We analyze the real causes behind the February 5th crash, the role of institutional ETF flows, OG Bitcoin selling, the four-year cycle, and why “no bid” markets fall fast.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News
TRUMP BUYING BITCOIN DIP SAYS JIM CRAMER & CRYPTO REGULATION BILL IS LOSING GROUND!

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 16:26 Transcription Available


Crypto News: Will Bitcoin see a relief rally soon? Wall Street firm Bernstein reiterated its $150,000 year-end price target on BTC. Jim Cramer said Trump is buying Bitcoin for the reserve. Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/

Onramp Media
Tether's Sovereign Empire, Collapsing Bank Barriers, & AI Bots Using BTC

Onramp Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 55:22


Connect with Early Riders // Connect with OnrampPresented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.00:00 - Introduction and Context Setting02:13 - Market Sentiment and Price Action07:12 - Tether's Position and Strategic Moves13:12 - Erebor's National Banking Charter and Industry Implications27:39 - The Future of Banking and Digital Assets30:16 - APIs and the Evolution of Financial Services33:15 - Stablecoins and the Acceleration of Crypto Adoption35:23 - The Transformation of Financial Services through Digital Assets39:00 - Tokenized Cash and the Role of CME Coin43:59 - The Rise of AI Bots in Financial Transactions47:58 - Bitcoin vs. Stablecoins: The Future of Digital Currency51:02 - Decentralized Infrastructure and the Future of TokenomicsIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.Links discussed:https://www.theblock.co/post/388540/cme-group-tokenized-cash-coin-developed-google-use-crypto-collateral-roll-out-this-yearhttps://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-escape-velocity-raises-62-130000621.htmlhttps://x.com/intangiblecoins/status/2019056067930477043?s=20https://x.com/tether/status/2019520461302804919?s=20https://x.com/TFTC21/status/2019826399641846125?s=20https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pave-bank-secures-39m-funding-163111664.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/palmer-luckey-backed-erebor-receives-225304165.htmlhttps://www.anchorage.com/insights/anchorage-digital-tether-introduce-usathttps://tether.io/news/tether-announces-100-million-strategic-equity-investment-in-anchorage-digital/https://archive.ph/odfMv#selection-1577.0-1577.68Keep up with Michael:https://x.com/MTangumahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mtanguma/Keep up with Brian:https://x.com/BackslashBTChttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cubellis-00b1a660/Keep up with Liam:https://x.com/Lnelson_21https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-nelson1/

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News
Stablecoin Payment Adoption is Accelerating! | Rob Morgan

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 37:23 Transcription Available


Rob Morgan, Head of Stablecoin and Banking Strategy at Payoneer, joined me to discuss how Payoneer plans to integrate stablecoins into its payments infrastructure.Topics: - Payoneer's stablecoin plans - Banks adopting blockchain tech - Future of Payments - GENIUS Act - ABA and Banks push back on Stablecoin yieldRecorded on January 20th, 2026.Brought to you by

Stephan Livera Podcast
Bridging Bitcoin to TradFi with Harsha Goli | SLP717

Stephan Livera Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 48:34


In this episode, Harsha Goli from Magnolia Financial discusses the launch of their Bitcoin-enabled banking services across the US, navigating regulatory challenges, and the importance of partnerships with banks. He emphasizes the need for better user experiences in Bitcoin transactions, the role of price oracles, and the implications of the Clarity Act on Bitcoin development. The conversation also touches on the tension between traditional banks and the crypto industry, the future of community banks, and innovations in Bitcoin technology. Harsha shares insights on potential use cases for Magnolia's services and the challenges of bridging the gap in Bitcoin adoption, while also addressing privacy concerns in Bitcoin transactions.Takeaways:

Bob Murphy Show
Ep. 484 Stablecoins, Gold, and the Fate of the US Dollar

Bob Murphy Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 59:23


Adam Haman returns, to help Bob unpack a fascinating article outlining the intersection of stablecoins and monetary compeition among the global powers.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode's sponsors, the Scott Horton Academy and The Swan Brothers.Bob's episode on a billionaire bunker, and the leaked briefing to the president.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Unchained
DEX in the City: Why AI Agents Are Good for Crypto and Stablecoins

Unchained

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 50:11


If you're looking for help with crypto taxes, Crypto Tax Girl is offering $100 off for Unchained listeners. They provide personalized crypto tax reports and tax returns, and availability before April 15 is limited. Go to http://cryptotaxgirl.com/unchained to save $100! The White House is intervening in the fight over stablecoin yield. And AI agents are… organizing? In this special episode of DEX in the City, Zerohash CEO Edward Woodford joins hosts Jessi Brooks and Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos to unpack the White House meeting to resolve disputes over the CLARITY Act and the Moltbook craze. Listen to find out why Edward thinks CLARITY should have a narrower focus and what he thinks is more important than the yield debate. Plus why Jessi thinks the crypto industry is pinning too much hope on the bill. Don't also miss Edward's rationale behind rejecting $2B from Mastercard and KK's awkward interaction with a teacher after offering to teach crypto at her son's school. Meanwhile, as AI agents proliferate, where does accountability lie? Hosts: Jessi Brooks, General Counsel at Ribbit Capital Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, General Counsel at StarkWare Guest: Edward Woodford, Founder and CEO of Zerohash Links: ​​Crypto Market Structure Bill Clears Senate Committee — But the Hard Part Is Still Ahead Senators Move to Curb Passive Stablecoin Yields in Market Structure Push Mastercard in Talks to Buy Zerohash for $2 Billion: Report How the GENIUS Act Creates a Built-In Advantage for Banks and Deposit Tokens How Nansen's New Trading Agent Makes It Easier to Follow the Smart Money Onchain How the x402 Standard Is Enabling AI Agents to Pay Each Other Reading is Fundamental Stablecoin for Babies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices