Podcasts about stablecoins

JPM Coin to be issued on Canton Network. J.P. Morgan's blockchain unit is planning to issue JPM Coin on the privacy-enabled Canton Network, aiming to enable 24/7 settlement alongside tokenized assets. The move signals growing institutional shift toward real‑time, interoperable digital money. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to introduce a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem. Published through the For Your innovation podcast channels, this monthly series aims to be informative and enlightening, including experts with diverse viewpoints. Guests on this month's Bitcoin Brainstorm include: Lorenzo Valente: Director of Digital Assets at ARK InvestFrank Corva: Former Bitcoin White House Correspondent and Contributor to Forbes CryptoJeff Booth: General Partner of Ego Death Capital and Board Member of Core Scientific Rory Murray: VP Digital Assets Management at CleanSparkCathie Wood: Founder, CEO and CIO at ARK InvestRod Roudi: Co-Founder, Bitcoin Park  Key Points From This Episode:0:00 — Welcome + 2025 → 2026 setup0:52 — 2025 price action: $120k, 10/10 flash crash, four-year cycle & volatility5:06 — Why 2025 was a “before/after” year: Genius Act, Clarity Act, institutional rails10:13 — Stablecoins vs Bitcoin: “usurping a role” + medium-of-exchange reality check12:38 — Circular economies on the ground: Kibera (Afribit) + real-world usage20:32 — US adoption push: Square/Block terminals + merchant acceptance22:26 — The “de minimis” tax exemption: why it matters + political momentum28:04 — Privacy + developer protections: Clarity Act language, Samourai/Tornado Cash concerns32:01 — Bitcoin as pristine collateral: miners, credit markets, yield/treasury management48:29 — Mining & energy convergence: AI/High Performance Computing (HPC) shift, hashrate decentralization, supply chain/ASICs56:14 — Bold predictions for 2026: normalization + “de-taboo-ization” of Bitcoin Learn more about Bitcoin Park: bitcoinpark.com 

Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, joined me to discuss the latest developments on the crypto market structure bill in the Senate—and more.Topics: - Market Structure Bill markup and passing in 2026- Implementation of the Genius Act - Banks lobbing against stablecoin yield and DeFi - Maxine Waters asks for hearing with SEC Chair Paul Atkins over dropped crypto cases - Mike Selig as new CFTC chair - "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act" status - Digital Chamber's 2026 Roadmap Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Crypto News: The banking lobby continues to fight against stablecoin yield and there is big movement in DC around the crypto market structure bill. Trump-backed World Liberty Financial seeks US bank charter to bring USD1 stablecoin fully onshore. Wyoming issues first state-backed stablecoin on Solana.Brought to you by

Crypto News: Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley files for bitcoin and solana ETFs. Walmart has launched Bitcoin and ETH trading via its OnePay app. Jupiter launches JupUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock's BUIDL fund.Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

What happens when a former energy financier decides to reshape the future of finance? In this episode, I chat with Daniel Liu, CEO of Republic Tech, on how his journey from solar and wind farms to crypto trading led him to build one of the most ambitious infrastructure plays in Web3.Daniel shares why Ethereum is central to their strategy, how they're accumulating and deploying ETH, and why now is the moment for institutions to get involved. From synthetic mining to validator services, we unpack Republic Tech's unique two-pillar model and what's next for digital asset treasuries. This is a must-listen if you're curious about the future of Ethereum, institutional crypto, or where Web3 infrastructure is really heading.⏱️ Key Learnings with Timestamps[00:01:00] Daniel's shift from energy finance to crypto in 2018[00:03:00] Founding RelayX and pioneering zero-confirmation deposits[00:05:00] Republic Tech's two-pillar strategy: ETH accumulation and validator services[00:07:00] Why Ethereum is "digital oil" and central to their vision[00:08:00] How synthetic mining boosts ETH yield (80–120% APY)[00:12:00] The power of long-term holding over short-term trading[00:15:00] Why each crypto cycle brings a new cohort of adopters[00:20:00] How Republic Tech runs lean with a high-impact team[00:21:00] Daniel's contrarian take: the 4-year crypto cycle isn't over[00:26:00] The next liquidity wave? Nation-states and sovereign wealth funds[00:32:00] Ethereum-based tokenization beyond finance—passports, car keys, and more[00:34:00] Why users shouldn't need to “learn” crypto to benefit from it[00:38:00] Prediction for 2026: Stablecoin apps will go mainstream[00:40:00] Ethereum will become as essential as the US dollar in corporate treasuries[00:41:00] Republic Tech's focus for 2026: growth, safety, and ETH preservation

At CES 2026 yesterday, Sony and Honda revealed using crypto technology for its future electric vehicles, planning an on-chain, token-based platform where users earn rewards for participation. Meanwhile the Japanese government is gearing up to to unleash a multi-year long plan to bring crypto adoption into the mainstream using gaming.Guest: Yat Siu - Co-Founder & Chairman, Animoca Brands Animoca Brands website ➜ https://www.animocabrands.com/Follow Yat Siu ➜ https://x.com/ysiu00:00 intro00:09 Crypto Trends00:38 Japan Goes All-In on Crypto01:30 Stablecoins & Stocks Coming02:00 Yat Siu02:20 Sony x Honda Announce Crypto Platform03:18 Self-Driving Crypto Cars05:50 Phase of Hidden Blockchain Features06:46 XREAL Asus Glasses Revealed07:48 Sexy Handheld Gaming08:20 Gaming is a tech driver09:00 AR is now a better experience?10:25 GTA 6 Coming10:52 Japan Crypto Strategy15:38 Bullish 2026 Outlook17:18 Sega "SUPER GAME" in 202618:41 What blockchains will they use?21:26 Sony Japan = Worlds biggest Casino?24:47 Pokémon Announcement Coming in February27:21 Animoca Brands IPO in U.S.28:04 Altcoins Will Outperform Bitcoin28:57 $CURR Marketcap Explained30:28 Best Asian Crypto Company To Invest In31:59 Low Cap Utility Tokens34:58 Animoca = Best Retail Stock for altcoins?35:42 Gaming tokens will surprise everyone in 202638:43 Tom Lee merging with Japan's ETH Treasury?41:22 outro#Crypto #Ethereum #Bitcoin~Japan's Multi-BILLION $ Crypto Master Plan in 2026!♟️Yat Siu ANIMOCA BRANDS

Brent Johnson returns to Bankless to update the Dollar Milkshake Theory and explain why the de-dollarization narrative misses the bigger trend. He argues markets may want out of the dollar, but the Eurodollar system keeps pulling demand back in, and “dollar down” headlines do not break the framework. Brent also covers how debt stress can spill into political instability, why stablecoins and the GENIUS Act could accelerate re-dollarization, and what this means for monetary sovereignty. We close with China's counter-strategy and how Brent thinks about positioning from here. ---

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 - Welcome Back and Market Overview02:47 - Inflation and Asset Trends05:44 - Regulatory Changes and Institutional Adoption08:53 - Security Risks and Custody Solutions11:52 - Market Sentiment and Long-Term Thinking14:57 - The Role of AI and Future Predictions33:15 - Navigating the Content Proliferation Challenge35:59 - The Future of Value in Digital Content40:19 - Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin: The Future of Transactions42:10 - Tether's Strategic Positioning in Global Markets48:43 - The Shift of Talent and Capital to Favorable Jurisdictions56:17 - Understanding the Economic Landscape and Future OpportunitiesIf 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/exec_sum/status/2005751198725640395?s=20https://x.com/bearlyai/status/2006474217206985085?s=20https://x.com/paoloardoino/status/2002414704753586398?s=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/

In this episode, Lex speaks with Michael Egorov - Founder of Curve Finance and YieldBasis. Kicking things off about his journey from experimental physicist to founder of Curve Finance and YieldBasis, highlighting how theoretical physics concepts influenced his creation of financial invariants in DeFi protocols.Curve pioneered fully automated concentrated liquidity for stablecoins and introduced veTokenomics, a governance model rewarding long-term commitment with voting power and protocol fees. Egorov defends veTokenomics against criticisms of unlock-driven volatility, citing that most CRV locks average over 3 years and behave like permanent commitments. YieldBasis expands Curve's approach by offering impermanent gain strategies to counter impermanent loss in volatile markets like Bitcoin, aiming to scale toward a $50B market ceiling.The discussion closes with reflections on DeFi token market structure challenges and Egorov's call for protocols to connect token value to real economic flows by activating fee-sharing mechanisms.NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS:veTokenomics Drives Long-Term Alignment and Token Sink EfficiencyMichael Egorov introduced veTokenomics in Curve to address short-termism in token governance by requiring users to lock CRV tokens for up to 4 years to gain voting power and protocol rewards. This mechanism has proven effective in practice, with the average CRV lock time exceeding 3 years, effectively removing tokens from circulation. Egorov notes that veTokenomics removed 3x more tokens from supply than buybacks would have, highlighting its material impact on protocol stability and investor alignment.YieldBasis Aims to Neutralize Impermanent Loss via Engineered Impermanent GainYieldBasis builds on Curve's AMM infrastructure by combining two layers: a Curve pool experiencing impermanent loss, and a complementary structure engineered to capture “impermanent gain”. This dual-layer approach statistically delivers net profit in volatile assets like Bitcoin, assuming mean-reverting price movements. Egorov estimates the market ceiling for this strategy at $50 billion, positioning YieldBasis as a scalable solution for volatility-based yield generation.DeFi's Market Structure Issues Stem from Uncertain Token-Economics LinkagesEgorov critiques much of DeFi for failing to connect protocol economics to token value. While Curve distributes fees directly to CRV lockers, most protocols (like Uniswap) have not activated fee-sharing mechanisms (”fee switches”), creating valuation uncertainty. Egorov argues that unless projects “turn the switch on” and reduce economic ambiguity, token pricing will remain volatile and fragile, hindering broader adoption and investment confidence.TOPICSCurve Finance, YieldBasis, Uniswap, MakerDAO, Convex, StakeDAO, Threshold Network, NuCypher, AladdinDAO, Athena, Yearn, DeFi, veTokenomics, AMM, Stablecoin, Tokenomics, Governance, CRV Token, Ethereum, ETH, Bitcoin, BTC ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

Sit down with the Chief Operating Officer of Velo to unpack how this next‑gen PayFi and RWA blockchain is quietly wiring the rails for real‑time, low‑cost cross‑border payments across emerging markets.Guest: Korapat Arunanondchai (Pat) is the Chief Operating Officer of Velo LabsFollow Velo on X ➜ https://x.com/veloprotocol~This episode is sponsored by Velo~00:00 Intro01:15 Who is Velo?02:45 Where do you fit in the world of TradFi?04:30 Tokenized gold use cases06:30 Recent developments07:50 WLFI partnership impact09:30 CP Group connection11:00 Asia vs US markets12:50 Whats next for Velo?14:30 Why hasn't the broader market caught up?==15:30 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Bridging TradFi With Crypto

Staci Warden, CEO of Algorand Foundation, projects significant growth for crypto in 2026, anticipating ETF inflows and stablecoin expansion to mirror or exceed 2025's figures. She emphasizes crypto's evolving role as financial infrastructure, increasingly tied to traditional finance and macroeconomic factors like interest rates and liquidity. Warden also highlights the critical need for clearer U.S. regulation to drive institutional adoption and discusses the urgent, yet often misunderstood, threat of quantum computing to blockchain security, particularly for Bitcoin (BTC).======== 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

Jamie, CMO at Bitget Wallet, joins David Sencil to explain how crypto is evolving beyond speculation into real-world finance.They discuss how stablecoins are being used for everyday payments, earning yield directly inside wallets, self-custody, regional adoption differences, and why wallets are becoming the core interface for modern finance.Topics covered include:– Paying for real-world goods with crypto– Stablecoins as everyday money– On-chain yield and wealth building– Self-custody vs traditional finance– Why 2026 could be a breakout year for crypto utility

Crypto News: Bitcoin RSI demands breakout as exec says 'RIP' to 4-year BTC price cycle. Tether's Bo Hines says Anyone bearish on Bitcoin heading into 2026 is foolish. Turkmenistan officially legalizes crypto mining and exchanges.Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

On this episode, we're taking a look at the top crypto investment trends going into 2026.~This episode is sponsored by BTCC~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCCGuest: Felix O. Hartmann, Managing General Partner - Hartmann CapitalHartmann Website➜ https://bit.ly/HartmannCap00:00 Intro00:50 Sponsor: BTCC01:00 Portfolio update03:00 Crypto tokens or strictly VC equity?05:15 Top Stablecoin & Banking play?08:50 Biggest beneficiary of CLARITY Act?12:40 Tokenized Stocks: TradFi vs xStocks14:30 Vaults will reach $1 trillion17:00 Tech bubble concerns20:00 Logan Paul auction in January (Tokenized Collectibles)24:45 Top Gaming Chain?29:40 Roblox is safest play for Crypto, VR, A.I. ?30:10 Meta A.I. Agents30:46 XR Glasses Will Explode33:49 Number 1 Mistake investors make in 202636:10 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Hottest Crypto Investment Trends For 2026

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In this episode of The Milk Road Show, we sit down with Delphi Digital to break down what actually matters heading into 2026, and it's not the loudest story on your timeline. It's infrastructure: the rails, systems, and distribution layers being built while everyone else argues about price.~~~~~

Key trends for blockchain games in 2026? Stablecoins, AI agents, FIFA Rivals, AppTokens. [1:17] You need to know what doesn't work before you can find out what does work.[3:18] We thought the value of a blockchain game would be reflected in its token price. It's not.[7:25] In 2025, we saw projects become more focused on who their specific audience is.[9:20] One of the small successes in 2025 was risk-to-earn games for degen gamers.[11:43] But mass market blockchain games are increasingly hiding their crypto elements.[14:58] Blockchain gaming as revolution has failed. Blockchain games as evolution may not.[15:28] Mythical Games is moving to a new stablecoin-based marketplace.[18:15] The success of its FIFA Rivals game in a World Cup year will be interesting to see.[20:00] Stablecoins will continue to become more significant in gaming and fintech in 2026.[24:00] Crypto tokens will kill your game fastest than they can make your game work.[26:20] Cross-chain infrastructure is now much better, which enables better UX.[28:01] AppTokens remain interesting but are difficult for developers to [31:58] AI agents were predicted to be a big trend in 2025 but they weren't.[35:54] AI agents are symbiotic with blockchain. Games could be the first test case.[39:17] AI agents have the potential to fix many of blockchain gaming's problems in 2026.[42:30] Gaming's biggest challenge at present is cost of marketing for web2 and web3.[46:50] Blockchain games are the best positioned part of gaming to take advantage of AI.

Crypto News: Trump Media plans 1:1 blockchain token rewards for shareholders. Wallets tied to TRUMP memecoin team pull $94M USDC to Coinbase in December. Digital ID, CBDCs risk turning US into ‘surveillance state': US rep.Brought to you by

In this episode of The Milk Road Show, we go straight to the source of institutional thinking. David Duong, Head of Institutional Research at Coinbase, breaks down Coinbase's 2026 Crypto Market Outlook, a deep, data-driven report that explains how real capital (not Twitter narratives) is positioning for what comes next.~~~~~

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

Danny McCabe, Co-founder and CEO of Flexa, joined me to discuss how the firm is helping crypto become accepted as a form of payment at every point of sale.Topics: - Flexa's crypto payment solutions - Crypto payment trends - retail and institutions - Rise of stablecoins in payments versus BTC and other crypto assets- Future of crypto payments Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/

Join host Alan Kaplinsky, founder and former longtime leader of Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group and one of the foremost thought leaders in the industry, as he welcomes two special guests for a timely and insightful conversation about the most significant deregulatory developments in banking law during 2025. Alan is joined by his Ballard Spahr colleague Scott Coleman, a partner with more than 30 years of experience guiding banks and bank holding companies through mergers, acquisitions, and all facets of regulatory compliance, especially in the community banking sector. They're also joined by Dr. Sean Campbell, Chief Economist and Head of Policy Research at the Financial Services Forum, where he represents the eight U.S. global systemically important banks. Dr. Campbell is a distinguished economist, former senior Federal Reserve official, and published academic. In this episode, Alan, Scott, and Sean break down the latest developments and ongoing trends in bank regulation and supervision, and digital innovation. You'll get expert analysis and practical takeaways on: ·                 The Deregulatory Wave: How the Trump administration's aggressive deregulatory agenda is streamlining exams, reducing supervisory burdens, and shifting the focus toward core financial risk-while eliminating reputational risk as a part of President Trump's Debanking Executive Order. ·                 Supervision and Stress Testing Reform: Why new Federal Reserve proposals to increase transparency in stress testing mark a turning point for large banks, moving away from a "check-the-box" approach to a laser focus on tangible risks like capital, liquidity, and asset quality. ·                 Deposit Insurance Debate: The pros, cons, and historical lessons of raising FDIC insurance limits-especially in the wake of recent bank failures and how the right balance can preserve market discipline. ·                 Community Reinvestment Act in the Digital Age: Why the CRA's geography-based model is due for an overhaul as banking goes mobile and regulatory priorities shift. ·                 Crypto, Stablecoins, and Regulatory Parity: What the Bipartisan Enactment of the GENIUS Act (regulating stablecoins) means for banks and fintechs, and why applying anti-money laundering rules across the board could level the playing field. ·                 Eliminating Reputational Risk: How regulators are eliminating the use of "reputational risk" as a catch-all supervisory and enforcement tool and what this means for fair access and bank governance. ·                 Looking to the Future: The group reflects on what's next for the bank regulatory landscape, Wall Street's view on the industry, and the practical impacts on banks and consumers. Whether you're a banker, regulator, or just want to understand how Washington and Wall Street are shaping the future of finance, this episode delivers the highlights of 2025 and insights you need going into 2026. Tune in for expert opinions, real-world examples, and a roadmap to what's ahead! Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the banking and the consumer finance industry.

Andrey Chabanov is the Co-Founder & CEO of Wellspring (wellspring.money), a next-generation high-yield savings platform that transforms everyday USD deposits into up to 12% APY through stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi).Wellspring bridges the gap between conventional banking and the world of on-chain finance — delivering accessible, high-yield opportunities powered by audited DeFi lending protocols like Aave and HypurrFi, while keeping funds in self-custodial wallets and maintaining a simple, user-friendly experience that requires no crypto expertise. In this episode, Andrey breaks down how Wellspring makes DeFi yield effortless for everyday savers — converting bank deposits to stablecoins, automating deployment into proven lending strategies, and emphasizing self-custody so your money never fully leaves your control. He explores the real drivers of on-chain yields in 2025, the advantages over traditional high-yield savings accounts, strategies for risk management and security in DeFi, the impact of evolving regulations on mainstream adoption, and why platforms like Wellspring represent the future of personal finance — where transparency, automation, and higher returns empower users without middlemen taking the lion's share. He also dives into practical tips for beating inflation, avoiding common pitfalls, and why now is the moment to rethink how your savings work in a digital-first world.

In this episode of The Milk Road Show, onchain analyst Julio Moreno delivers an uncomfortable but data-driven take: we may already be in a bear market, and the catalysts people are counting on for 2026 aren't as obvious, or as powerful as they think.~~~~~

Rodrigo Trindade is an investor at Iporanga Ventures. He joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss his comprehensive research on local stablecoin adoption across Brazil and Latin America. Rodrigo built his own tracking dashboard monitoring on-chain metrics including supply, holders, transaction volumes, and DeFi activity for regional stablecoins. He argues that while USD-denominated stablecoins will remain dominant globally, local currency stablecoins are essential infrastructure for building functional on-chain financial systems in Latin America, where users need to transact, borrow, and lend in their native currencies. Looking ahead, Rodrigo identifies credit and yield products as the next major opportunities in the space, emphasizing the need for better transparency through real-time proof of reserves and improved liquidity infrastructure. ------------------------------------------------------------------Brazil Crypto Report is presented by AveniaIf you're building a wallet, a crypto consumer app, or a global payment platform, Avenia is your bridge to Latin America. Instantly connect to PIX, SPEI, and CBU using stablecoins — with one API. No banks. No FX desks. No SWIFT. Move money globally, with full compliance and real-time settlement. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠avenia.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.------------------------------------------------------------------Figment is the leading independent provider of staking infrastructure with $18B assets under stake and provides the complete solution for over 1000 institutional clients in Latin America and globally. Through its enterprise-grade infrastructure, Figment enables clients such as banks and exchanges, to earn rewards on Proof-of-Stake assets such as Ethereum and Solana, while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and performance.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠figment.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-------------------------------------------------------------------

Crypto News: Bitcoin price seems to be manipulated but a bullish setup is hinting that a major rally is coming. Tech giant to launch crypto wallet, fintech L1s will bomb: Dragonfly exec.Brought to you by

In today's episode, we explore consumers' use of agentic AI in their financial lives, and the development of stablecoin payment rails becoming “bank grade” in 2026. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development Rob Rubin, and Senior Analysts Grace Broadbent and Myra Thomas. Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to: https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-welcome-2026-ai-agents-manage-money-bank-grade-stablecoin-economy-banking-payments-show © 2025 EMARKETER Campaigns take flight with Viasat Ads. Unlock access to over 250 million passengers annually across leading global airlines, with high-engagement ad formats and real-time delivery. Viasat Ads provides access to a verified audience in a captive environment, so your message reaches passengers when they are ready to engage. Join their journey with Viasat Ads.

Greg Orrell notes stablecoins are a new, significant source of demand for gold as the precious metal keeps climbing. “What will be the next demand side to the gold market?” he asks, arguing that he doesn't see selling catalysts. He explains why investors should consider gold a hedge against “poor policy.” Greg also looks at the health of gold mining companies and how they may try to prolong the life of their mines.======== 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

In this episode of the Milk Road Show, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen lay out their Top 10 predictions for 2026, and the message is clear: crypto is leaving its speculative adolescence and entering institutional adulthood.~~~~~

In deze tweede terugblikaflevering kijken we terug op 2025 door de bril van infrastructuur, institutionele macht en de markt. Een belangrijk vertrekpunt daarbij zijn stablecoins. De hoeveelheid geld die bij uitgevers als Tether staat geparkeerd, groeide het afgelopen jaar verder door. Die toename kwam vooral door bredere inzet van stablecoins als handelsmiddel, als schakel tussen crypto en traditionele markten en als alternatief voor dollars in delen van de wereld waar toegang tot het financiële systeem beperkt is. Dat roept vragen op over de rol van die uitgevers. Grote sommen geld staan feitelijk buiten het bancaire systeem, terwijl ze wel een steeds belangrijkere functie vervullen binnen datzelfde systeem. Ook tokenisatie stond dit jaar nadrukkelijker op de agenda. Jarenlang bleef het vooral bij beloftes, maar in 2025 kwamen concrete toepassingen op gang. Banken en financiële instellingen experimenteerden met onchain money markets, fondsen en andere producten. Bedrijven als Robinhood brachten zelfs aandelen naar de blockchain. De vraag is waar in dit model uiteindelijk de waarde terechtkomt: bij de blockchain zelf, bij de uitgever van het product of bij de partij die bestaande financiële instrumenten ‘onchain’ brengt. Dat bepaalt ook voor wie deze ontwikkeling het meest gunstig uitpakt. Een opvallende toepassing dit jaar was Polymarket, een platform voor voorspellingen dat liet zien hoe blockchains kunnen worden ingezet voor markten rond informatie en verwachtingen. Tegelijkertijd werd ook in Nederland geëxperimenteerd. ING werkte aan plannen voor een euro-stablecoin en Rabobank bood een Bitcoin ETP aan. Dat wijst op serieuze interesse, maar ook hier blijft de vraag of dit fundamenteel nieuwe toepassingen zijn of vooral varianten op bestaande producten. Richting 2026 lijkt verdere adoptie waarschijnlijk, maar het debat draait steeds meer om de toegevoegde waarde en de vraag of crypto wordt geïntegreerd of juist opgeslokt door de traditionele financiële wereld. Institutionele adoptie speelde daarbij een grote rol. In de VS gingen vrijwel alle grote partijen aan de slag met crypto, variërend van banken tot vermogensbeheerders. De drijfveer lijkt een mix van overtuiging en angst om achter te blijven. Fed-voorzitter Jerome Powell noemde bitcoin dit jaar ‘digital gold’, een uitspraak die veel zegt over hoe de munt inmiddels wordt gezien. Ook overheden roerden zich. De staat Texas begon met het aanleggen van een strategische bitcoinreserve. Dat is iets anders dan bedrijven die bitcoin op de balans zetten, zoals Strategy. Dat laatste bleek geen onverdeeld succes. Het aantal bedrijven met een bitcoinreserve groeide snel, maar sommigen kwamen al in de problemen. Tot slot de markt. Eind 2024 werden scenario’s geschetst waarin bitcoin eind 2025 op 150.000 dollar zou kunnen staan, maar zelfs dat niveau werd niet gehaald. De markt overschatte bepaalde verhalen, terwijl eerdere euforie de prijs tijdelijk opstuwde. In het najaar kantelde het sentiment en bleek de markt minder stabiel dan gehoopt. Dat roept de vraag op hoe volwassen crypto werkelijk is. Vooruitkijkend spelen macro-economische ontwikkelingen, de rol van ETF’s en bredere financiële trends een bepalende rol voor 2026. Co-hosts zijn Bert Slagter en Mauro Halve. Gasten Bert Slagter Mauro Halve Links Host Daniël Mol Redactie Daniël Mol Matthijs DamsteegSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 wordt door veel cryptovolgers gezien als het jaar waarin de sector definitief volwassen werd. Niet door wilde koerssprongen of nieuwe hypes, maar juist door integratie in het bestaande financiële systeem. Blockchaintechnologie vond op grote schaal zijn weg naar banken, betaalinfrastructuur en beurzen. Crypto schoof daarmee op van experiment naar serieuze bouwsteen van de financiële wereld. De vraag is alleen: ziet de buitenwereld dat ook zo, en staan we echt aan de vooravond van massale adoptie? Een belangrijke factor daarin was het beleid van de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump. Hij sprak openlijk de ambitie uit om van de Verenigde Staten de cryptohoofdstad van de wereld te maken. Waar de sector onder zijn voorgangers werd gekenmerkt door rechtszaken, onzekerheid en een vijandig ondernemersklimaat, draaide dat sentiment in 2025 radicaal om. Grote crypto-ETF’s kregen groen licht, Wall Street omarmde digitale assets en ook stablecoins en handelsplatformen kregen meer ruimte. De toon verschoof van wantrouwen naar faciliteren. Die koerswijziging kreeg concreet vorm in nieuwe wetgeving. In de VS werd de zogenoemde GENIUS-wet ingevoerd, met een duidelijke filosofie: geen handhaving achteraf, maar heldere regels vooraf. Crypto moest kunnen functioneren als onderdeel van de mainstream betaalinfrastructuur, onder federaal toezicht. In Europa ging juist MiCAR van start, maar dat leidde vrijwel meteen tot discussie. In de praktijk blijken de regels nog volop in beweging, met verschillen tussen landen in strengheid, interpretatie en toezicht. Ook het principe van passporting zorgt voor spanningen en oneerlijke concurrentie. Het toezicht zelf staat alweer op de nominatie om te veranderen, al is nog veel onduidelijk. Op de markt viel ondertussen op dat zelfs de meest optimistische koersverwachtingen niet uitkwamen. Scenario’s waarin Bitcoin richting de 150.000 dollar zou gaan, bleken te ambitieus. Na een sterke start van het jaar sloeg het sentiment in het najaar om. Verwachtingen liepen vooruit op de realiteit en macro-economische factoren drukten de markt terug. De vraag is welke krachten in 2026 echt doorslaggevend worden voor de prijs. Ondertussen groeide de infrastructuur onder crypto gestaag door. Stablecoins namen explosief toe in gebruik, vooral als praktisch betaalmiddel. Ook tokenisatie, jarenlang een belofte, kwam eindelijk in een stroomversnelling. Dat roept de vraag op wie daar uiteindelijk het meest van profiteert: de cryptosector zelf, of juist traditionele financiële instellingen die nu instappen. Die instap is in ieder geval massaal. Vrijwel alle grote partijen op Wall Street zijn inmiddels actief met crypto. Of dat uit overtuiging is of uit angst om de boot te missen, blijft onderwerp van debat. Zelfs centrale bankiers en overheden spreken inmiddels openlijk over Bitcoin als ‘digital gold’. Maar verandert die institutionele omarming ook de aard van Bitcoin zelf, of maakt het uiteindelijk weinig uit wie de munten bezit? Co-hosts zijn Mauro Halve en Bert Slagter. Gasten Bert Slagter Mauro Halve Links Host Daniël Mol Redactie Daniël Mol Matthijs DamsteegSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 D.C. roadmap with House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill. House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill was named one of CoinDesk's 50 Most Influential People of 2025. In this interview with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie, he reflects on a landmark year for the U.S. digital asset industry following the historic signing of the GENIUS Act. He also argues that stablecoins cannot succeed without the broader market structure of the Clarity Act, and dives into the committee's investigation into "Operation Chokepoint 2.0." - For more, check out CoinDesk's 50 Most Influential article on Congressman French Hill: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/08/most-influential-rep-french-hill.  To see the full list, visit: https://www.coindesk.com/most-influential-2025.  - Timecodes:  01:22 - 2025: A Year of Legislative Accomplishments 02:51 - ​ Passing the GENIUS Act and Reversing SEC Policies 04:18 - The Future of Stablecoins in the U.S. Banking System 06:41 - The Importance of the Clarity Act 09:34 - Will Market Structure Pass Before Midterms? 11:35 - Managing Potential Conflicts of Trump's Family Crypto Businesses 13:46 - Why the CFTC Needs a Bipartisan Bench to Succeed 14:45 - How Congress Built the Case for Crypto Laws 17:06 - Operation Choke Point 2.0: Ending the De-Banking of Crypto - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠midnight.network/break-free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

What if the money in your pocket wasn't a tool for freedom, but a mechanism for control? Inflation, surveillance, and financial exclusion actively shape who can save, speak, or participate in the global economy. Alex Gladstein joins the show to examine money as a human-rights issue, exploring how new digital tools are being used in places where traditional financial systems fail or are weaponized. Alex reframes money as a human-rights issue - tracing how digital currencies are reshaping power at the margins: enabling dissidents, protecting savings, and creating escape hatches from broken systems. It's not about speculation or hype... it's about sovereignty, repression, and what freedom actually looks like in a digitized global economy.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction(00:17) - Bitcoin as Freedom Money(01:46) - The Need for Freedom Money(04:04) - Global Financial Repression(10:12) - Bitcoin's Resilience and Privacy(20:00) - Case Studies and Real-World Impact(23:03) - Bitcoin and the Future of Nation States(25:01) - The Cost of War and National Debt(25:36) - The Role of Banks in Government Spending(27:06) - Bitcoin's Potential to Empower People(27:36) - Dictators vs. Bitcoin(28:51) - The Rise of Stablecoins(29:43) - Bitcoin vs. Altcoins(38:13) - Ethereum's Flaws(40:39) - Bitcoin's Impact on Oppressed Nations(44:43) - The Future of Bitcoin and Dictatorships--Referenced in the Show:Alex Gladstein: https://alexgladstein.com/Freedom Money Essay – https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/why-bitcoin-is-freedom-money/--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com--Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--

Tobias built Altitude Finance after running into the classic DeFi lending trade-off: either borrow conservatively and unlock very little capital, or borrow aggressively and risk liquidation when markets move fast.In this episode, we break down how Altitude makes loans more capital-efficient while keeping users at a safer LTV, how their vault automation rebalances positions during volatility, and why their best users love the “self-repaying loan” experience.We also cover Tobias' take on what changes in DeFi to watch in 2026—especially around token value being tied more tightly to protocol value, and why “stablecoins backed by risky strategies” could be the next blow-up.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Intro: Altitude traction, TVL, DeFi trends for 2026[00:01:00] Tobias' journey: Ethereum → DeFi Summer → full-time crypto [00:02:00] The lending trade-off: capital efficiency vs liquidation stress [00:03:00] What Altitude does: low LTV + protocol adds leverage to ~60% [00:04:00] Differentiation: efficiency, peace of mind, simplified UX [00:06:00] 2025 recap: whitelisted → public vaults, surviving volatility [00:07:00] 2026 focus: simpler onboarding, wallets, on/off-ramps [00:08:00] Automation: rebalances as prices move, keeps vaults healthy [00:09:00] 2026 DeFi trend: tokens aligning more with “common stock” value [00:10:00] Stablecoin warning: risky strategies behind “stable” pegs [00:12:00] Adoption driver: the “self-repaying loan” dopamine [00:14:00] Real-world use cases: Tesla, land, iPhone, engagement ring [00:18:00] Founder advice: simplify, avoid overwhelming choice [00:22:00] AI in DeFi: useful for insights, not autonomous execution (yet) [00:26:00] GTM: reach long-term BTC/ETH holders across better channels [00:29:00] Roadmap: wallets + off-ramps + mainstream user journey [00:31:00] Ask: try the product, give feedback, help simplify onboardingConnecthttps://app.altitude.fi/https://www.altitude.fi/https://www.linkedin.com/company/altitude-labs-defi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiasvanamstel/https://x.com/AltitudeFi_https://x.com/tobiasvanamstel?lang=enDisclaimerNothing 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.Get featuredBe a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

In this episode of the Milk Road Show, Kyle Reidhead breaks down why crypto is no longer one big market, why most altcoins were left behind, and why 2026 won't look anything like past cycles. Institutions did show up… just not where most people expected. Retail disappeared. AI stole attention and capital. And a handful of crypto use cases quietly kept winning under the hood.~~~~~

New infrastructure primitives are creating entirely new rails for building.In this episode of Big Ideas 2026, we explore three foundational shifts that unlock new markets and workflows, not through incremental upgrades, but through primitives that compound over time.First, programmable money evolves beyond stablecoins into on-chain credit origination and synthetic financial products, offering lower operational costs and greater composability than traditional finance. Second, autonomy begins entering scientific research through collaborative labs, where AI reasoning models work alongside automation and robotics, and interpretability becomes essential for progress. Third, distribution itself becomes a primitive, as AI-native startups win early by selling to other startups at formation, then scale alongside the next generation of companies.You will hear from Guy Willette on the next phase of on-chain finance, Oliver Shu on autonomous labs and AI-assisted discovery, and James da Costa on the greenfield go-to-market strategy.Together, these ideas define what new infrastructure primitives really mean: the rails that enable entirely new systems to emerge, compound, and scale. Resources:Read more all of our 2026 Big IdeasPart 1: https://a16z.com/newsletter/big-ideas-2026-part-1Part 2: https://a16z.com/newsletter/big-ideas-2026-part-2/Part 3: https://a16z.com/newsletter/big-ideas-2026-part-3/Crypto Big Ideas: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/big-ideas-things-excited-about-crypto-2026/ Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Last Trade: Matt Odell on the 2025 postmortem: why BTC lagged gold, how DATs wrecked sentiment, what the quantum debate gets wrong, and what changes when institutions take the wheel.---

In this episode, we go deep into Delphi's 2026 Market Report to unpack the one liquidity chart most investors are ignoring, and why it could determine whether crypto breaks down… or breaks out over the next 12–24 months.~~~~~

Ryan Kirkley has been building in crypto since 2013—across protocol development and regulatory compliance. In this episode, we go deep on why true asset ownership is still broken in today's financial system, why stablecoins aren't a long-term solution for global commerce, and how Global Settlement Network is approaching interoperability by upgrading existing infrastructure instead of trying to replace it.Key timestamps[00:00:00] Intro: Global Settlement Network + what we cover[00:01:00] Ryan's journey: crypto since 2013 + compliance background[00:03:00] The thesis: interoperability + regulatory realities[00:04:00] What the financial system lacks: real asset ownership[00:05:00] Why stablecoins aren't enough globally: autonomy + FX frictions [00:07:00] Primary customers: governments, banks, commodity groups [00:09:00] Why they win deals: regulatory fluency + “upgrade, not replace” [00:10:00] Privacy + compliance: sidechains + ZK rolldowns + vault model [00:12:00] What's live: tokenization studio + volume metrics + testnet [00:14:00] 2025 trend: fragmentation; 2026 trend: interoperability + consolidation [00:16:00] Regions: HK/Singapore momentum; biggest adoption potential in Africa [00:18:00] USD outlook: slow multipolar shift, not overnight collapse [00:23:00] 12-month roadmap: public testnet, stablecoin studio, TGE window [00:28:00] Ask: partnerships + top engineering talentConnecthttps://globalsettlement.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalsettlement/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryankirkley/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Get featuredBe a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we go past the price charts and hype cycles to look at the real mechanics of how crypto becomes part of global finance, and why it's been slower, messier, and more complicated than most investors expected.~~~~~

On this episode, we break down everything we think needs to happen to get the crypto market back on track in 2026.~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/iTrustPaul00:00 Intro00:50 Sponsor: iTrust Capital01:00 Bullish Catalysts01:20 Avoiding Gov Shutdown03:00 Healthcare receipts04:40 Positive Holiday Sales Outlook Q306:20 Congress is useless06:50 QE Back?07:30 Tariff Clarity08:00 Fed independence dead?09:30 This needs to away10:00 Metals Rally11:50 We need Clarity now12:30 Stablecoin & prediction markets catalyst13:40 ETH WINS14:00 Ethereum Upgrade in January?14:45 Money Market Funds move to Crypto15:15 Tokenized Gold & Silver continue growing16:30 Crypto outperforms tech bubble17:00 GTA 6 Actually Launches17:50 Scaramucci & Novagratz: 2026 will be about healing not hype20:20 Poll21:00 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Crypto Catalyst Wishlist

Jamie Leverton, CEO of ReserveOne, joined me to discuss how the firm is taking a unique approach to their digital asset treasury which includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and XRP. Topics:- Crypto asset diversification- Yield generation - Staking, Lending, & Venture allocation- Staking rewards strategy- Tokenization market- Crypto needs the Clarity Act to pass- Crypto market outlook

David Morgan explains gold, silver, real estate, and why the dollar is losing trust—plus how investors protect wealth when the monetary system breaks.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with David Morgan, founder of The Morgan Report and one of the most respected analysts in precious metals, to unpack what's really happening inside the global monetary system.David shares how his fascination with money started as a child noticing the difference between silver coins and debased currency, and how that curiosity led to more than four decades analyzing markets, banking systems, and hard assets.The conversation dives deep into why gold and silver function as trust-based assets, how real estate behaves differently in inflationary vs high-rate environments, and why rising debt, stablecoins, and global de-dollarization matter to everyday investors. David also explains where crypto fits (and doesn't), how to actually buy precious metals safely, common myths investors believe, and why unrealistic expectations hurt long-term returns.You'll also hear the story behind his documentary Silver Sunrise, lessons from building a long-running research business, and why critical thinking—not fear—is the most valuable investment skill today.

In this episode, Lance Roberts sits down with Brent Johnson, CEO of Santiago Capital, to break down what's really happening with the U.S. dollar, the global monetary system, and why AI is accelerating a geopolitical and economic power shift. If you're looking for big-picture insights on the future of the dollar, geopolitics, AI-driven capital flows, and where long-term investing tailwinds are forming—this is a must-watch. 0:00 - INTRO 0:56 - Dollar Pessimism is Everywhere 3:32 - Why the Dollar Loses Purchasing Power: Inflation 5:08 - How Reserve Currencies Work - Why the Dollar is the Global Reserve Currency 6:30 - Why Oil is Priced in Dollars 9:07 - Reserve Currency Storage - Rule of Law & Liquidity Stability; effects of Euro Conversion on Reserves 11:10 - Ronald Regan clip, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" 13:00 - Why the Dollar needs not be too strong or too weak (Chart - US Dollar Index) 16:00 - The Debt based monetary system 16:42 - The Carry Trade 19:59 - The Dollar Milkshake Theory - 21:00 - What a Falling Dollar would indicate 22:00 - The Impact of Where Money is Being Spent for AI Buildout - the multiplier effect; will this attract more foreign capital into the US? 25:11 - AI is transformational - Separation of East from West is happening; outcome is existential to the US 26:22 - The Office of Strategic Capital - 27:07 - The Race to Win AI - leadership in the global economy 28:53 - Two hang ups - Power generation/transmission grid 29:46 - Looking for the investing tailwinds 31:23 - The Fed's Return to QE 35:08 - Stablecoin vs Bitcoin - Digital Token, linked to a specific asset or commodity; Bitcoin which suffers from volatility 38:14 - The Genius Act - official blessing of Stablecoin; geopolitical implications 39:24 - The potential to become a new Eurodollar market - the importance of sovereignty for a nation 42:58 - Using Money as a weapon 44:46 - Stablecoin Implications for Investors - impact on Treasuries 47:14 - Currency Manipulation - China vs U.S. 50:30 - AI is overpriced - Looking ahead: short term cautious; buy the dip; Energy assets, including nuclear; critical minerals are national security implications 52:08 - Precious Metals outlook: If you own them, don't sell them; 53:40 - Opportunity in Energy Sector; Will VanLowe/Quantum - Energy Demand vs available supply imbalance 54:34 - The LNG supply gap solution 56:25 - How to Find Brent Johnson Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Brent Johnson, CEO, Santiago Capital, Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYUME1I-SDg&list=PLVT8LcWPeAug2oeXwuQUeSf8Hd6AFR5O9&index=4 ------- Our Previous show, "Bear Markets Are a Good Thing," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdlhQgMthW4&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- REGISTER for our 2026 Economic Summit, "The Future of Digital Assets, Artificial Intelligence, and Investing:" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-ria-economic-summit-tickets-1765951641899?aff=oddtdtcreator ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "QE Is Coming: The 2008 Roots Of Fed Dominance" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/qe-is-coming-the-2008-roots-of-fed-dominance/ -------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestm entadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #BrentJohnson #USDollar #AIInvesting #GlobalMacro #FinancialMarkets

Sponsors Cloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relayOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayChapters(00:47) - Jeffrey Epstein's CPA and Lawyer (03:10) - Wall Street Journal Article on Epstein's Associates (05:58) - Discussion on Epstein's Financial Operations (14:25) - Trump's Executive Order on Cannabis Businesses (18:16) - Tax Implications for Gambling and Prediction Markets (20:47) - IRS Criminal Investigations Unit Record Year (25:13) - Lawyer Sues IRS to Recognize Dog as Dependent (28:09) - Trump's New US Tech Force (29:27) - Trump's Hiring Plans and Tech Startups (30:22) - Startup Fraud in Tax Accounting (34:23) - Intuit and Circle Partnership (36:38) - AI and Stablecoin Payments (44:16) - AI's Impact on Accounting Jobs (51:24) - AI-Powered Fraud in Finance (55:59) - Closing Remarks and Announcements  Show NotesThe CPA and the Lawyer Who Served Jeffrey Epstein—and Control His Fortune and Secrets https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-cpa-and-the-lawyer-who-served-jeffrey-epstein-and-control-his-fortune-and-secretsTaking a gamble on prediction market taxation https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/taking-a-gamble-on-prediction-market-taxationLawyer sues IRS to recognize pets as dependents https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/lawyer-sues-irs-to-recognize-pets-as-dependentsSEC Charges Shiloh Luckey https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26424The FBI is investigating a startup founder accused of using VC money to pay for her house and a Caribbean wedding https://techstartups.com/2025/12/16/the-fbi-is-investigating-a-startup-founder-accused-of-spending-5-5-million-in-vc-funding-on-a-house-and-caribbean-wedding/Intuit taps Circle's USDC to add stablecoin payments across TurboTax and QuickBooks https://www.theblock.co/post/383184/intuit-circle-usdc-stablecoin-payments-turbotax-quickbooksIntuit and Circle Partner to Unlock the Future of Money Movement with Stablecoins https://investors.intuit.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1292/intuit-and-circle-partner-to-unlock-the-future-of-money-movement-with-stablecoinsAI Is Reshaping Accounting Jobs by Doing the "Boring" Stuff https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/ai-reshaping-accounting-jobs-doing-boring-stuffHuman + AI in Accounting: Early Evidence from the Field https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/working-papers/human-ai-accounting-early-evidence-fieldIRS-CI issues fiscal year 2025 annual report showcasing banner investigative results https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-ci-issues-fiscal-year-2025-annual-report-showcasing-banner-investigative-resultsIRS Criminal Investigation uncovers $10.6B in financial crimes https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-criminal-investigation-uncovers-10-6b-in-financial-crimesDext warns businesses over losses from ChatGPT-style financial advice https://fintech.global/2025/12/18/dext-warns-businesses-over-losses-from-chatgpt-style-financial-advice/ChatGPT tax advice already costing UK firms, say accountants https://itbrief.co.uk/story/chatgpt-tax-advice-already-costing-uk-firms-say-accountantsTrump admin to hire 1,000 specialists for 'Tech Force' to build AI, finance projects https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/15/trump-ai-tech-force-amazon-apple.htmlOPM Launches US Tech Force to Implement President Trump's Vision for Technology Leadershiphttps://www.opm.gov/news/news-releases/opm-launches-us-tech-force-to-implement-president-trumps-vision-for-technology-leadership/Double Raises $6.5 Million Series A from Album Ventures, Jack Altman, and Y Combinator to Double Accountants' Productivity https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251210027851/en/Double-Raises-$6.5-Million-Series-A-from-Album-Ventures-Jack-Altman-and-Y-Combinator-to-Double-Accountants-ProductivityZoho announces enterprise billing, spend management products https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/zoho-announces-enterprise-billing-spend-management-productsZoho Announces Zoho Spend and Zoho Billing Enterprise Edition https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251218170986/en/Zoho-Announces-Zoho-Spend-and-Zoho-Billing-Enterprise-Edition-Offering-Large-Businesses-Greater-Control-and-Flexibility-Over-Billing-Operations-and-Company-Spend-as-They-ScaleAI giving scammers new tricks, enhancing old ones https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/ai-giving-scammers-new-tricks-enhancing-old-onesFrom secure to spooked: White-collar workers face rising job fears https://www.businessreport.com/article/from-secure-to-spooked-white-collar-workers-face-rising-job-fears

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 - Year-End Reflections and Top Deals12:45 - Market Signals and ETF Flows25:13 - Stablecoins and Digital Asset Integration28:19 - Noise in the Market: DATs and Cycle Theory35:26 - Reevaluating Bitcoin Cycles36:01 - The Quantum Debate37:09 - Predictions for Bitcoin's Future41:39 - Market Dynamics and Predictions53:45 - Innovative Banking Solutions for 202659:55 - The Future of Multi-Institution CustodyIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.Keep 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/

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Tertulia y Dinero! En este capítulo, nos sentamos a analizar lo que ha dejado el 2025: un año que definimos como "agridulce". Por un lado, vemos sectores con un crecimiento sorprendente, pero por otro, enfrentamos desafíos monetarios que ponen a prueba la resiliencia de cualquier negocio.¿Qué analizamos en este episodio?- El motor petrolero: La producción ha crecido un 14% en el primer semestre y se encamina a superar el millón de barriles diarios.- Sectores ganadores: ¿Por qué las telecomunicaciones (5G y fibra) y la venta de vehículos (especialmente marcas chinas) están repuntando?.- La alerta inflacionaria: Estamos rozando el umbral de la hiperinflación con un 400% en bolívares y una brecha cambiaria que ya toca el 60%.- El factor Cripto/USDT: Casi el 80% del ingreso petrolero se cobra en stablecoins, lo que genera un auge del USDT pero también retos de liquidez.- Estrategias para 2026: José Miguel Farías nos explica por qué la gestión de caja y el control interno de las wallets serán la diferencia entre sobrevivir o cerrar el próximo año.✉️ Gracias a nuestros aliados: Banplushttps://www.banplus.com/https://www.instagram.com/banplusonline/Kontigohttps://www.kontigo.com/eshttps://www.instagram.com/kontigo.app/Mentes Curiosashttps://somosmentescuriosas.com/https://www.instagram.com/somosmentescuriosas/Nuestras redes:https://www.instagram.com/tertuliaydinero/https://www.tiktok.com/@tertulia_dineroJosé Miguel Faríashttps://www.instagram.com/jmfariasu/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmfariasu/https://twitter.com/JmfariasuAsdrúbal Oliveroshttps://www.instagram.com/aroliveros/https://www.linkedin.com/in/asdrubal-r-oliveros-p-797a1411/https://twitter.com/aroliverosJesus Leonetthttps://www.instagram.com/jesusleonett/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesusarmandoleonett/https://twitter.com/jesusleonett

Bill Gurley (@bgurley) is a general partner at Benchmark, a leading venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. His new book is Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love.This episode is brought to you by:Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular supportOur Place's Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that's coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “Forever Chemicals”Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail businessCoyote the card game​, which I co-created with Exploding Kittens*Timestamps:[00:00:00] Start.[00:01:43] The book that gave Jerry Seinfeld permission to pursue comedy and inspired Runnin' Down a Dream.[00:03:59] AI bubble or not?[00:06:33] Circular deals and SPV chaos.[00:12:01] Angel investing in the AI era.[00:14:32] Why you should be the most AI-enabled version of yourself, regardless of field.[00:20:47] China deep dive: Ten days, six cities, high-speed trains, and a Xiaomi SU7 factory tour.[00:22:43] Communism misconceptions.[00:25:40] Lei Jun: The Steve Jobs of China.[00:29:17] Jack Ma, ByteDance's invisible CEO, and the risks of prominence in China.[00:32:11] America vs. China (Lawyers vs. engineers).[00:41:01] Keys for US competitiveness.[00:43:47] Bill is bullish on these countries.[00:47:30] Matthew McConaughey's “Don't half ass it” moment.[00:49:45] Runnin' Down a Dream thesis: Helping people pursue X instead of A, B, or C.[00:51:03] The 80,000-hour question.[00:52:47] The self-learning test.[00:56:58] Bob Dylan as music expeditionary.[01:00:27] Go to the epicenter where the action is.[01:10:56] Danny Meyer's pivot.[01:13:30] Working for free.[01:19:37] Never too late: Tito Beveridge started Tito's Vodka at 40.[01:21:51] AI sanity checks.[01:25:59] AI-proof bets.[01:29:13] Sam Hinkie's Moneyball moment.[01:32:37] Competitive strategy, avoiding false failures, and regret minimalization.[01:43:46] Purpose, Progress, and Prosperity — the P3 Policy Institute.[01:47:18] Regulatory capture explained.[01:51:55] Why the IPO market is broken.[02:01:52] Stablecoins putting Visa and Mastercard on notice.[02:03:40] Hopes for Runnin' Down a Dream and parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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