Podcasts about Tokenization

Crypto News: Crypto and Stocks dump as Oil prices spike. Expect market volatility. Trump's cyber strategy vows to 'support the security' of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.Brought to you by

Crypto rebounds as Bitcoin demonstrates strength against oil-driven global volatility and geopolitical risks, bolstered by major corporate buys like MicroStrategy's $1.3B addition and ETF inflows. Tokenization advances (Nasdaq-Kraken collab) and stablecoin funding highlight growing TradFi integration, while privacy tools get nuanced regulatory nods. Markets up modestly—watch macro signals like oil reserves and Fed cues.Sources:https://decrypt.co (Florida stablecoin bill, Kazakhstan reserves, BTC outflows, etc.—some carryover but updated context)https://www.coindesk.com (BTC resilience, MicroStrategy buy, Nasdaq/Kraken, KAST funding, Treasury on mixers)https://cointelegraph.com (oil shocks, BTC technicals, ETF inflows, MicroStrategy)https://coinmarketcap.com & https://www.coingecko.com (prices, market cap, movers) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Brendan interviews Johann Kerbrat, Head of Crypto at Robinhood, about the company's innovative efforts in crypto, tokenization, and the future of decentralized finance. They discuss Robinhood's strategic growth, new product launches, and the impact of AI and blockchain technology on finance.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Crypto 101 Podcast01:37 The Evolution of Robinhood in Crypto05:30 Current Market Trends and Challenges10:52 Building for the Future: Robinhood's Roadmap11:46 The Growth of Crypto Revenue at Robinhood15:26 Innovation and Competition in the Brokerage Space19:21 AI's Impact on Trading and Development24:00 Tokenization and Real-World Assets28:20 Tokenization of Stocks: Expanding Access31:10 The Future of Tokenization: Beyond Stocks33:31 Tokenization as a Game Changer for Mortgages and Loans36:00 24/7 Trading: The Impact of Tokenization40:08 The Robinhood Chain: A New Financial Backbone42:36 Innovations in Private Equity: The RVI Product46:11 Rolling Out New Tokens: The Decision Process50:04 Market Dynamics: Understanding Crypto Revenue Drops52:09 Prediction Markets: A New Investment Strategy56:10 The Vision for a Financial Super AppMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Malcolm Clarke, VP of Digital Assets at Western Union, joined me to discuss why Western Union is building its own stablecoin, USDPT, on the Solana blockchain.Topics: - Building a stablecoin on Solana - U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) - Banks and payment companies using stablecoins - Stablecoins impact on capital allocation and liquidity - Future of payments - Tokenization marketBrought to you by

In this episode, Lex chats with Yoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca — a brokerage infrastructure company that provides API-based trading and custody services to fintechs and developers globally. The conversation begins with their shared experience at Lehman Brothers during the 2008 financial crisis, where Yoshi worked in fixed income securitization and learned that even when market participants sense a bubble, they keep dancing because timing the exit is impossible. After Lehman's collapse, Yoshi pursued entrepreneurship, building a computer vision AI company acquired by Kyocera before founding Alpaca in 2017. Initially inspired by Robinhood, Yoshi pivoted after experiencing firsthand the friction of accessing brokerage infrastructure—realizing the deeper opportunity was building API-first brokerage rails for developers. Today Alpaca powers 9 million accounts through 300+ partners across 45 countries, recently raising $150 million at a unicorn valuation. The discussion explores how Alpaca follows Robinhood's product roadmap to anticipate partner demand, the challenges of adding crypto, and Yoshi's thesis that finance is undergoing a generational shift from digital to on-chain operations. Lex shares examples of legacy infrastructure dysfunction—from faxing PDFs to TD Ameritrade in 2012 to the Synapse collapse caused by manual CSV uploads—illustrating why Alpaca built its own custody and ledger systems as a path to competing in the $350 trillion global securities custody market. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS: Alpaca's biggest breakthrough was not a better investing app idea, but recognizing that the real bottleneck was brokerage infrastructure. Yokokawa and team initially explored B2C product concepts, but pivoted once they experienced firsthand how painful broker-dealer setup, custody, and clearing integrations were. For readers building fintech, this is a huge lesson: the highest-value opportunity is often the “invisible” infrastructure pain, not the user-facing feature set. They found product-market fit by starting with a narrow wedge (API for automated traders) and only then expanding into a broader platform (Broker API for fintech apps). Alpaca did not begin by serving large fintechs; it first attracted power users who urgently needed programmable execution, then used inbound demand (“can I build my own Robinhood?”) as proof to build account opening, reporting, and full brokerage APIs. This is a valuable go-to-market pattern for infrastructure startups: win with a sharp use case, then expand into the system of record. Yokokawa's core strategic edge is full-stack control of licenses, memberships, and ledger technology rather than relying on legacy vendors. He explicitly ties this to lessons from historical fintech fragility (manual workflows, broken reconciliations, middleware failures) and argues that owning the custody/clearing layer is what makes Alpaca defensible long term. For readers, this is the key takeaway on moat-building in financial services: if you don't control the ledger and operational core, your product may scale faster at first but remains structurally fragile. TOPICS Alpaca, Lehman Brothers, Barclays, Nomura, Neuberger Berman, Blackrock, Robinhood, Interactive Brokers, TD Ameritrade, BNY Mellon, Brokerage infrastructure, API, trading, tokenization, embedded finance, fintech, crypto, web3   ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

In this episode, Brendan and Mark Wendland discuss the innovative blockchain project, Canton, and its role in transforming traditional financial markets. Mark, the CEO of Tharimmune, explains how Canton (Ticker CC) is designed to facilitate real financial transactions while ensuring privacy and compliance. The conversation delves into the partnerships that Canton has established with major financial institutions, the importance of tokenization in the current market, and the future of digital assets. Mark emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to transparency and privacy in financial transactions, and he shares insights on the evolving landscape of crypto and its impact on both institutional and retail investors.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:00 Introduction to Canton and Theramune06:02 Understanding Canton: The Blockchain for Financial Markets12:05 Canton's Institutional Partnerships and Ecosystem18:23 Theramune's Role in the Canton Ecosystem21:42 Tokenization and Real World Assets27:48 Future of Tokenization and Market Impact34:37 Looking Ahead: The Future of Canton and CryptoMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Crypto News: President Trump rebukes Banks for holding up the Clarity Act because of Stablecoin yields in the Genius Act. SoFi and Mastercard announced an enhanced partnership to enable SoFiUSD stablecoin as a settlement option across Mastercard's global payments network. Ripple expands stablecoin payments stack for banks, fintechs.Brought to you by

Crypto News: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon talks stablecoin yield and crypto level playing field. Bitcoin moves to $70K showing signs of strength.Brought to you by

Mitch DiRaimondo, the Founder and Lead Project Manager at SteelWave Digital, which is at the forefront of Tokenizing Commercial Real Estate joins Enterprise Radio.… Read more The post Tokenization: The future of investing and Commercial Real Estate is leading the way appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

Jacques Boschung, CEO of Halborn, sat down with me for an interview at the Halborn Access 2026 Summit at the NYSE. We discussed how Halborn is helping institutions to protect their crypto assets. Recorded January 23rd. Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/

Crypto News: Barclays is exploring the creation of a blockchain platform for processes like payments. Morgan Stanley doubles down on crypto, files for bank charter to custody digital assets and offer staking. PYUSDx, a stablecoin tokenization framework from PayPal and MoonPay. Brought to you by

Crypto News: U.S. regulator's GENIUS pitch casts dark cloud over crypto sector's stablecoin model. NY Times post bearish crypto article. MetaMask and Mastercard partner to launch the US MetaMask Card. Flare and Xaman unlock one-click DeFi access for over 2 billion XRP sitting idle in wallets. Brought to you by Ayni Gold https://app.ayni.gold/signup?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=thimkimgcrypto

William Quigley, Co-Founder of Tether and WAX, joined me to discuss the disappointing crypto bull market and when we may see a recovery.Topics:- Tether & the Stablecoin market - Banks fighting stablecoin yield - Stablecoins impact on FX Market - Crypto bull and bear market review- Future of Crypto Brought to you by

In this episode of the Mornings with Joel CRE Podcast, Jean van der Walt, CEO of EcoCrypt USA, joins the show to discuss tokenization, blockchain infrastructure, and the broader digitalization of commercial real estate capital markets. What does transaction plus zero (instant settlement) actually mean? How could fractional ownership impact investor access? And where might blockchain technology realistically fit within traditional CRE structures? Subscribe for weekly conversations with leaders across commercial real estate, capital markets, and emerging innovation in CRE.

In this episode of FYI, Brett Winton and Nick Grous sit down with Leif Abraham, co-founder and co-CEO of Public. They examine how the brokerage landscape is shifting as digital-native investors seek more sophisticated tools, and why Public is focused on the top quartile of earners positioned to compound wealth. Leif discusses agentic AI workflows, generated assets, platform design trade-offs, prediction markets, and how Public is balancing short-term monetization with long-term customer lifetime value.Key Points From This Episode: 00:00:00 Public's positioning in the modern brokerage landscape00:07:17 The K-shaped economy and focusing on the top quartile00:09:04 Building a “serious” financial service centered on trust00:10:06 Product depth vs. simplification in brokerage design00:11:00 Generated Assets: prompting AI-built custom portfolios00:13:21 Digital natives as hybrid self-directed investors00:15:04 How AI is transforming internal product development00:19:55 Launching agentic workflows for money movement and trading00:23:38 Compressing the distance from idea to execution00:27:34 Guardrails, approvals, and trust in AI-driven execution00:30:26 Short-term trading revenue vs. long-term lifetime value00:33:32 Agents as retention and lock-in strategy00:35:05 Replacing financial advisors: automation, advice, and emotion00:37:54 Tokenization and private asset access00:40:40 Prediction markets and avoiding sports betting00:45:55 Building the last investing account customers ever openEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Upscaile Partnered with Stanford to Teach a 90-Minute AI for Creativity Masterclass — From Prompting Fundamentals to Full AI Short Film ProductionIn this full Stanford class recording, Arturo Ferreira walks students through the complete creative AI workflow — from foundational prompting techniques to producing a short sci-fi film using only AI tools. The session covers everything from how tokenization and probability engines actually work to building consistent characters and visual styles across an entire production.Arturo demonstrates how he created a multi-character, fully narrated sci-fi short film in just 48 hours using ChatGPT, Sora, Runway ML, 11 Labs, and Final Cut Pro. Students follow along with hands-on exercises, learning the exact prompting frameworks used to go from basic one-line prompts to production-quality AI video output.Key Topics CoveredThe difference between artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AIWhy AI is a probability engine, not a thinking machine, and why that matters for promptingThree pillars of effective prompting: clarity, context, and specificityHow tokenization works (word-based, character-based, and phrase-based)Using temperature settings to control AI creativity and determinismHashtag prompting technique to create signposts and organize complex promptsRetrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for uploading references and refining outputTree of Thought technique for generating multiple creative options simultaneouslyCharacter Lock, Style Lock, and Camera Controls for visual consistency across scenesBuilding a complete AI short film workflow from storyboard to final edit in 48 hoursEpisode Timestamps00:00 - Introduction and course overview at Stanford04:18 - How smart is AI? Why AI is fast, not smart06:20 - Tokenization explained: word-based, character-based, phrase-based07:40 - Hallucinations are a feature, not a bug09:59 - Three pillars of prompting: clarity, context, specificity16:41 - Temperature settings for controlling AI creativity21:46 - Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) explained27:00 - Hashtag prompting technique for advanced prompt organization32:52 - Tree of Thought technique for multiple creative solutions38:23 - Hands-on with Sora: creating AI video from prompts52:56 - Hashtag prompting vs basic prompting: side-by-side video comparison1:02:37 - Full AI short film reveal: 48-hour sci-fi production1:05:15 - Character Lock, Style Lock, and Camera Controls1:18:46 - Runway ML workflow for reference-shot-to-video production1:19:31 - Using 11 Labs for AI audio and sound effects1:23:09 - System prompts, custom instructions, and persistent memoryAbout Liam LawsonArturo Ferriera is an AI educator and creative technologist who teaches enterprise-level AI training and creative AI workshops. He partnered with Stanford to deliver this masterclass on AI for creativity, covering prompting fundamentals through advanced AI filmmaking techniques. Liam specializes in making generative AI accessible for creative professionals at all skill levels.About UpscaileUpscaile delivers enterprise AI training designed to help teams integrate generative AI into their creative and professional workflows. The company partners with leading institutions like Stanford to provide hands-on AI education that bridges the gap between technical capability and practical creative application.Resources MentionedChatGPT (OpenAI)Sora by OpenAIRunway ML11 LabsFinal Cut Pro / iMovie / Adobe PremiereTree of Thought and Chain of Thought prompting techniquesRetrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)Partner LinksBook Enterprise Training — https://www.upscaile.com/Subscribe to our free newsletter — https://www.theaireport.ai/subscribe-theaireport-youtube#AIFilmmaking #StanfordAI #GenerativeAI #AIforCreatives #PromptEngineering #ChatGPT #Sora #RunwayML #ElevenLabs #AIVideo #AICreativity #AITools #AITraining #Upscaile #ContentCreation

Wer entscheidet, was ChatGPT antwortet? Nicht nur die Entwickler – auch ein einziger Text, ein sogenannter Systemprompt, der vor jeder Anfrage steht. Und Elon Musk kann den Systemprompt von Grok ändern - damit beeinflussen, was Millionen Menschen täglich an Antworten bekommen. Das klingt technisch, ist es aber nicht: Und genau solche Zusammenhänge versucht Letitia Parcalabescu ihren Zuschauern beizubringen. KI ist längst in der Mitte der Gesellschaft angekommen. Aber das Verständnis für das, was dahintersteckt, hält nicht Schritt. Begriffe wie Large Language Model, Tokenization oder Systemprompt geistern durch Medien und Meetings – und werden kaum erklärt. Letitia ist Forscherin bei Aleph Alpha Research und hat ihren Doktor in Computerlinguistik an der Universität Heidelberg gemacht. Bekannt ist sie aber vor allem für ihren YouTube-Kanal "AI Coffee Break" – kurze, lockere Videos, in denen eine Kaffeebohne die neueste KI-Forschung erklärt. Und so senkt sie die Schwelle dafür, sich mit komplexen Themen auseinanderzusetzen. Im Gespräch mit uns erklärt sie, welche KI-Begriffe wirklich jeder kennen sollte, warum Sprachmodelle besser antworten, wenn man ihnen 10 Euro verspricht – und warum Wissenschaft kein steifes Format braucht, um ernst genommen zu werden. Reinhören und anschließend den Kanal auf YouTube abonnieren: AI Coffee Break with Letititia. Die Kaffeebohne wartet.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is planning stablecoin comeback in the second half of this year. White House reiterates Trump has no plans to pardon Sam Bankman-Fried. DSRV and SBI Ripple Asia will test cross border payments on XRP Ledger.Brought to you by

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart discusses the $9 billion crypto ETF exodus, the spaghetti cannon approach to new ETF launches, and why the great sector rotation into energy, materials, and industrials creates the perfect environment for active managers while AI steals crypto's speculative thunder. We also dig into the risks of levered and covered call ETFs, index rebalancing, and more. Enjoy! __ Follow James: https://x.com/JSeyff Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC March 24-26th! Use code FORWARD200 for $200 OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 __ Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG — Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:25) What Happened To Crypto? (06:18) The Basis Trade (08:12) The Evolving ETF Landscape (12:48) Onboarding Institutions & Tokenization (17:47) Global Access To ETFs (20:09) Top Holders & Sellers And AI Competition (25:35) Ads (Coinbase) (26:28) Levered & Covered Call ETFs (31:00) Index Inclusions & Rebalancing (35:00) Massive Dispersion & ETF Rotations (41:07) Private Credit & Equity (45:30) Final Thoughts __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #macro #investing #markets #stocks #stockmarket

After days of panic selling and extreme fear, the crypto market has suddenly flipped green.~This episode is sponsored by BTCC~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCCGuest: Gareth Soloway Chief Market Strategist of InTheMoneyStocks.comJoin Gareth's Stock & Crypto course using our link! ➜ https://www.verifiedinvestingeducation.com/paulbarron00:00 Intro00:20 Sponsor: BTCC00:50 Gareth: Low is not in01:30 What happens first?03:00 $85K vs $80K04:30 State of the Union05:15 Trump's first year in office06:50 Bloomberg: Jamie Dimon sees dumb things happening09:10 S&P crash catalyst?10:30 S&P analysis13:30 ETH analysis15:20 Tokenization narrative16:15 ETH or SOL right now?17:45 BMNR analysis19:15 SUI analysis20:30 AVAX analysis21:40 XRP analysis23:00 Crypto Summit#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum~Epic Surge Incoming?

────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:09:27] — Operating System ID Mandate Centralizes ControlA Colorado Senate bill proposes embedding identity verification directly into operating systems, concentrating regulatory power into a few dominant tech companies while undermining open-source alternatives.────────────────────────────────────────[00:04:54:24] — Embedded Identity Tracking at the Core of Digital InfrastructureThe proposal would require operating system providers to collect birth data and track users from account creation, shifting enforcement from apps to foundational infrastructure for centralized monitoring.────────────────────────────────────────[00:05:15:04] — Structural Governance Shift Toward Federal ReplicationEmbedding identity enforcement at the operating-system layer is framed as a structural transformation likely to spread beyond the state level and reshape governance mechanisms.────────────────────────────────────────[00:09:26:05] — Mandatory Digital Identity as the Endpoint of Policy TrajectoryUniversal age verification is described as leading toward mandatory identity authentication for internet access, effectively eliminating anonymous online activity.────────────────────────────────────────[00:22:09:09] — Federal Emergency Powers and Industrial Compulsion MechanismsEmergency authorities enabling compelled production and liability protection are presented as aligning government power with private industry under centralized crisis-based governance.────────────────────────────────────────[00:42:02:27] — Expansion of Enforcement Power Beyond Constitutional ProcessDismissal of warrant requirements is framed as evidence of institutional drift away from constitutional safeguards toward more discretionary enforcement authority.────────────────────────────────────────[00:50:44:04] — Transnational Cartel Conflict and Security Spillover RiskEscalating cartel violence and militarized responses raise concerns about cross-border instability and expanding state-level security measures.────────────────────────────────────────[01:00:13:14] — Strategic Risk of War with Iran Amid Weakened AlliancesWarnings of depleted resources and reduced allied support highlight the geopolitical risks and potential overextension tied to confrontation with Iran.────────────────────────────────────────[01:11:53:23] — Multi-Front War Scenario and Regional Escalation RiskPreparations for strikes across multiple countries signal the potential expansion of conflict into a broader regional war framework.────────────────────────────────────────[01:19:24:11] — Nuclear Timeline Claims Driving War JustificationConflicting intelligence claims regarding Iran's nuclear capability are presented as a key justification for escalating military action.────────────────────────────────────────[01:23:14:13] — Tokenization and Digitalization as a New Control FrameworkExpansion of blockchain-based tokenization is framed as building an economic system capable of centralized monitoring and control over assets and transactions.────────────────────────────────────────[01:33:24:29] — Integration of Digital Identity with Biometric and Behavioral SystemsLinking identity, health, and behavioral data into programmable digital systems is described as forming a comprehensive surveillance and control architecture.──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Stellar's Raja Chakravorti and Marketnode's Rehan Ahmed discuss how APAC's massive wealth and regulatory tailwinds are driving the commercialization of onchain assets. Raja Chakravorti, Chief Business Officer at Stellar Development Foundation, and Rehan Ahmed, CEO of Marketnode, joined CoinDesk Live at Consensus Hong Kong to discuss the shift from blockchain experimentation to full-scale commercialization in the Asia-Pacific region. With 7 million millionaires projected in the region by 2030 and $10 trillion in assets managed between Singapore and Hong Kong, the duo outlines how APAC is outperforming the West in the race for onchain settlement. - This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:09:27] — Operating System ID Mandate Centralizes ControlA Colorado Senate bill proposes embedding identity verification directly into operating systems, concentrating regulatory power into a few dominant tech companies while undermining open-source alternatives.────────────────────────────────────────[00:04:54:24] — Embedded Identity Tracking at the Core of Digital InfrastructureThe proposal would require operating system providers to collect birth data and track users from account creation, shifting enforcement from apps to foundational infrastructure for centralized monitoring.────────────────────────────────────────[00:05:15:04] — Structural Governance Shift Toward Federal ReplicationEmbedding identity enforcement at the operating-system layer is framed as a structural transformation likely to spread beyond the state level and reshape governance mechanisms.────────────────────────────────────────[00:09:26:05] — Mandatory Digital Identity as the Endpoint of Policy TrajectoryUniversal age verification is described as leading toward mandatory identity authentication for internet access, effectively eliminating anonymous online activity.────────────────────────────────────────[00:22:09:09] — Federal Emergency Powers and Industrial Compulsion MechanismsEmergency authorities enabling compelled production and liability protection are presented as aligning government power with private industry under centralized crisis-based governance.────────────────────────────────────────[00:42:02:27] — Expansion of Enforcement Power Beyond Constitutional ProcessDismissal of warrant requirements is framed as evidence of institutional drift away from constitutional safeguards toward more discretionary enforcement authority.────────────────────────────────────────[00:50:44:04] — Transnational Cartel Conflict and Security Spillover RiskEscalating cartel violence and militarized responses raise concerns about cross-border instability and expanding state-level security measures.────────────────────────────────────────[01:00:13:14] — Strategic Risk of War with Iran Amid Weakened AlliancesWarnings of depleted resources and reduced allied support highlight the geopolitical risks and potential overextension tied to confrontation with Iran.────────────────────────────────────────[01:11:53:23] — Multi-Front War Scenario and Regional Escalation RiskPreparations for strikes across multiple countries signal the potential expansion of conflict into a broader regional war framework.────────────────────────────────────────[01:19:24:11] — Nuclear Timeline Claims Driving War JustificationConflicting intelligence claims regarding Iran's nuclear capability are presented as a key justification for escalating military action.────────────────────────────────────────[01:23:14:13] — Tokenization and Digitalization as a New Control FrameworkExpansion of blockchain-based tokenization is framed as building an economic system capable of centralized monitoring and control over assets and transactions.────────────────────────────────────────[01:33:24:29] — Integration of Digital Identity with Biometric and Behavioral SystemsLinking identity, health, and behavioral data into programmable digital systems is described as forming a comprehensive surveillance and control architecture.──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Amanda Tuminelli, Executive Director at the DeFi Education Fund, joined me to discuss the need for balanced regulation in DeFi and broader crypto legislation.Topics: - SEC and CFTC working together- DeFi Regulation - The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) ( Sen Lummis & Wyden)- TradFi pushback on DeFi - Citadel Securities letter to the SEC about DeFi- Tokenized assets in DeFi- Will the Clarity Act pass in 2026?Brought to you by

Is your AI agent running a restaurant — or a factory — while you sleep?In this episode of TechFirst, John Koetsier sits down with Jensen Teng, CEO and co-founder of Virtuals, to unpack one of the boldest (or craziest) visions in tech today: a hybrid economy powered by AI agents, humanoid robots, teleoperation, and blockchain coordination.An economy that may not really need humans for much at all ...Virtuos has already facilitated:• $14B in tokenized asset trading• $30M+ raised for founders• 100+ live AI agents• $500M in “agentic GDP”Now they're expanding into embodied AI — launching EastWorlds, a vertically integrated robotics incubator with 30 Unitree G1 humanoids in a 10,000 sq. ft. lab.We cover:• What “agentic GDP” really means• How AI agents coordinate using blockchain• Why teleoperation is the bridge to full autonomy• The economics of outsourcing physical labor via robots• Why security guards may be a Day 1 use case• The data gap holding back robotics• Tokenization as a potential solution to AI-era inequality• Whether this future looks more like Stripe… or WestworldThis isn't sci-fi. It's already underway.⸻GuestJensen TengCEO & Co-founder, Virtuals⸻If you care about the future of work, robotics, AI agents, tokenization, and the economic systems emerging around them — this is a must-watch.

Tokenization has the potential to bring much-needed efficiency and flexibility to collateral management. Sandy Kaul from Franklin Templeton and the DTCC's Joseph Spiro talk about the opportunities and the path to broader adoption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry Zhang, Founder & CEO of DigiFT, sat down with me for an interview at the Halborn Access 2026 Summit at the NYSE. We discussed how DigiFT is helping global institutions go on-chain by tokenizing assets. Recorded January 23rd.Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

In this episode, host Sebastian Couture is joined by Chris Yin, CEO of Plume Network, to deconstruct the current state of Real World Assets (RWAs) and why the sector is at a pivotal inflection point. Chris argues that most RWA projects today are functionally "worse on-chain" because they lack liquidity, composability, and the "crypto-native" user experience that made stablecoins successful. He details how Plume is solving this through a custom L1 stack and the Nest vault protocol, which tokenizes high-yield assets like Brazilian credit card receivables and oil production for a global market.They explore the friction between traditional finance and DeFi, highlighting why private credit's long duration makes it unsuitable for the "looping" and leverage that drives crypto demand. Chris explains the significance of Plume's SEC Transfer Agent license and its role in bridging the gap between regulated funds and permissionless rails. Finally, the conversation tackles the "bleak" vs. "optimistic" future of crypto, asking whether the industry will maintain its core principles of self-custody and decentralization as it searches for a "new daddy" in institutional capital.Topics00:00 Intro & Context04:15 The Job of a Founder: Finding Change09:30 Crypto Natives vs. TradFi Suites15:00 Stablecoins: The Only RWA That Matters (Today)21:45 The Bottleneck: It's Not Tokenization, It's Demand27:10 Why Build an L1 for Assets?35:20 SEC Transfer Agent License Explained42:15 Nest Alpha: Blending Oil, Credit, and T-Bills49:00 Is Leverage Sustainable for Institutions?55:30 The Exodus: Will Crypto Values Survive?LinksChris Yin on X: https://x.com/chriseyinPlume Network: https://www.plumenetwork.com/Nest: https://nest.plumenetwork.com/NEAR: https://near.ai/Sponsors:NEAR AI Cloud now lets developers deploy OpenClaw—the rapidly growing open-source AI agent platform—inside Trusted Execution Environments, providing hardware-level encryption with cryptographic attestations. With OpenClaw on NEAR AI Cloud, you can run agents with cloud convenience, but without traditional cloud data exposure. No hardware to manage. No trust assumptions required. Learn more at near.ai.

Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with over 30 years of market experience and the author of VisserLabs Substack. In this episode, we break down what's happening in software stocks, credit markets, and bitcoin — including how bitcoin could benefit in both inflationary and deflationary environments. We also explore real-world AI adoption, capital shifts, and a few surprising insights Jordi didn't see coming.========================Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget)For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com========================Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/========================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.========================0:00 - Intro0:51 - Breaking down deflation & macro environment 5:49 - Why deflation pushes money into scarce assets12:40 - Software stocks, AI, & multiple compression18:45 - Why public companies may disappear20:35 - Tokenization, RWAs, & on-chain markets25:45 - What “agent swarms” actually are & security risks 38:42 - AI apps anyone can build & how to use AI40:48 - Private credit stress & Blue Owl49:45 - What Jordi is covering next

Crypto News: Dubai takes next step to make real estate flips instant in $16 billion tokenization on the XRP ledger. The Supreme court rules Trump's tariffs are unlawful, how will Bitcoin and altcoins react? BNP Paribas taps Ethereum for new money market fund tokenization pilot. Brought to you bt

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

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

Tokenized real estate is transforming how people invest, but does it actually build wealth? In this training, we break down tokenization, blockchain, stablecoins, and the GENIUS Act so you can understand what's new, what's not, and how to invest without getting caught in the hype. Key Topics Covered:What tokenized real estate really isHow blockchain and stablecoins workWhy the GENIUS Act changed digital financeTokenization vs traditional syndicationThe risks behind tokenized deals

In this episode, Lex chats to Joseph Chalom, CEO of SharpLink, a Nasdaq-listed leader in digital asset treasury management focused on Ethereum. Joseph shares his journey from BlackRock and the Aladdin platform to pioneering digital asset strategies, including staking and tokenization. The discussion explores the evolution of fintech, the integration of crypto into institutional finance, and the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) and AI-powered financial agents.  Joseph highlights SharpLink approach to making Ether productive for investors and the growing institutional adoption of blockchain technologies. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS: SharpLink's scale and “productivity” pitch for ETH We hear that SharpLink (Nasdaq listed since July 2025) has raised a little over $3B in equity, holds ~$3B of ETH, and claims it stakes nearly 100% of its ether—framing itself as a public equities “one click” way to get both ETH upside and yield. A rare behind the scenes look at BlackRock's crypto playbook We get specifics on how BlackRock approached digital assets through three pillars—Circle/USDC reserves, the Coinbase integration (announced Aug 4, 2022) to make crypto trading “boring” for institutions, and tokenization via BUIDL on Ethereum with Securitize, which he calls the largest tokenized fund. The next wave thesis AI agents + Ethereum rails Chalom argues the underestimated unlock is autonomous AI agents using Ethereum for programmable settlement, continuously reallocating capital across staking, lending, liquidity, and DeFi while monitoring smart contract risk—replacing manual “yield farming” with always on optimization. TOPICS Sharplink, BlackRock, FutureAdvisor, Ethereum, ETH, Buidl, Aladdin, digital assets, treasury management, decentralized finance, tokenization, Bitcoin, AI, AI Agents, Roboadvisors, Autonomous Agents   ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

Why is gold suddenly back in the spotlight?In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Peter Grosskopf, a seasoned veteran in the precious metals and investment management world. Peter has seen it all. He helped scale Sprott from $5 billion to over $20 billion in assets under management, and now, he's co-founded Argo Digital Gold, a platform pioneering the tokenization of physical gold.Peter breaks down how gold is reasserting itself as the ultimate hedge against today's inflation, debt crises, and financial uncertainties. From the global financial crisis to the latest trends in digital gold, they explore how gold remains the bedrock of wealth preservation and why even the tech-driven world is waking up to its importance. Plus, hear why Peter believes tokenization is the key to democratizing access to gold for everyday investors.Peter shares his wealth of knowledge on the role of gold in modern portfolios, how blockchain is transforming the way we interact with real assets, and why long-term patience with gold has paid off for investors. Get ready for a deep dive into gold's resurgence and what it means for the future of investment.The Role of Gold as a Defensive Hedge (02:03)Why gold acts as a key insurance asset in uncertain times and how it has performed during global financial crises. Peter explains why gold often takes a short-term dip but then explodes as a long-term haven.Scaling Sprott to $20 Billion (03:06)Peter discusses the pivotal moment that drove the growth of Sprott, focusing on the creation of physically-backed ETFs that gained the trust of investors globally. Learn how this became a game-changer for the company's success.Real Assets and Family Office Strategies (09:14)A discussion on how real assets like gold and silver have become crucial in the portfolios of family offices, foundations, and institutional investors. Peter explains how real assets help hedge against inflation and government-controlled currencies.Gold's Role in Today's Macro Environment (12:09)How gold is perceived by investors in a high-debt, inflationary world. Peter shares his thoughts on why governments are turning to gold and how this is affecting the gold market globally.Tokenization of Gold and the Future of Blockchain (25:02)Peter outlines his involvement in tokenizing physical gold and the benefits it brings to the retail and institutional markets. We explore how blockchain is disrupting traditional gold storage and trading, creating 24/7 access with lower fees.The Gold vs. Bitcoin Debate (32:29)In a world where both gold and Bitcoin are being digitized, Peter shares his thoughts on how they can complement each other and why gold remains the more stable choice for wealth preservation.Gold in the Future of Investment (35:01)What's next for the precious metals market as governments try to navigate their debt crises and central banks keep a close eye on gold? Peter discusses the future of gold in both physical and digital forms.About Peter GrosskopfPeter Grosskopf is a renowned leader in the precious metals space, having served as the CEO of Sprott, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the firm's assets under management from $5 billion to over $20 billion. He is also the Co-Founder of Argo Digital Gold, a platform at the forefront of tokenizing physical gold. With extensive experience in both the resource banking and asset management sectors, Peter has advised family offices and institutional clients on real asset strategies. As a director of Agnico Eagle Mines and the World Gold Council, he brings deep insight into gold's macroeconomic role and its function as a defensive hedge in volatile times.Visit the Argo Digital Gold website: https://www.argovault.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

There is a massive change happening in the world of finance, led by tokenization.Tokenized ETFs, vaults, and new products are moving at lightspeed. Bitwise's Matt Hougan breaks down why institutional DeFi isn't coming, but is already here. He explains why vaults will do to ETFs what ETFs did to mutual funds, and what "neo finance" actually means for your portfolio.We cover:- Why Tokenizing All ETFs is Inevitable- Apollo + Morpho: What Institutions Actually Want From DeFi- How Vaults Will Drastically Change ETFs As We Know Them- The Ghost of Gary Gensler Still Haunting Token Value Accrual- Fat Wallet Thesis: Who Really Owns the Customer- What "Neo Finance" Actually MeansThe RollupTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:20 BlackRock x Uniswap & Apollo x Morpho Reaction04:10 Tokenizing All ETFs07:30 Permissioned DeFi10:39 Hibachi, Relay Ads11:09 Chain-Centric vs. Asset-Centric Mental Model16:45 Fat Protocol vs. Fat Wallet Thesis21:24 infiniFi ad21:55 Where Bitwise Sits in the Stack26:00 Vaults vs. ETFs: History Rhyming32:00 Token Value Accrual36:30 Aave's "Will Win" Proposal Breakdown41:00 Treasury Companies & Market Bottoms44:30 Catalysts for the Next Bull Run47:45 Defining Neo FinanceWebsite: 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

Frank Chaparro, Head of Content & Special Projects at GSR, joined me to discuss the current state of the crypto market and its future outlook. Recorded on January 21st.Topics: - Why the recent crypto bull market was different - TradFi adoption of Crypto - Memecoins - Future of CryptoBrought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/

Ronan Ryan and John Ramsey are joined by Reid Noch, Vice President of U.S. Equity Market Structure at TD Securities, for a wide-ranging conversation on three of the most talked-about (and most misunderstood) topics right now. Reid walks through how prediction markets are evolving beyond sports betting, why tokenization is as much a regulatory story as a technology one, and how changes in settlement, liquidity, and market hours could reshape participation across retail and institutional trading. 

Today, I'm speaking with Ruslan Fakhrutdinov, the founder of Extended, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange.Ruslan is the fifth perpetual futures exchange founder I've had on the podcast, and that's very intentional. Flow continues to move toward these platforms, and while trading perps can feel familiar to anyone coming from centralized or traditional exchanges, the way risk is absorbed and resolved under the hood for decentralized exchanges can be very different. In this episode, we go deep on the design of perp DEX vaults and the role they play as a liquidity and risk backstop for the entire exchange. Ruslan walks through how platforms choose between protecting system solvency, safeguarding vault depositor capital, and managing trader losses, particularly during stress events. We also discuss how settlement finality, governance intervention, and liquidation design determine where losses ultimately land.We spend time on Extended's introduction of vault shares as collateral, why that design can be powerful, and the new risks it introduces if boundaries aren't explicit. Ruslan lays out the risk-management waterfall: when the vault steps in as a counterparty, when it refuses additional exposure, and when traders are pushed into forced deleveraging or auto-deleveraging instead.We close by connecting this framework to Extended's next phase, expanding cross-asset margin, and what it takes to design a system that still behaves predictably when markets break.Please enjoy my conversation with Ruslan Fakhrutdinov.

Crypto News: Tokenized RWAs climb 13.5% despite $1T crypto market drawdown. Harvard endowment reduces stake in Bitcoin ETF, adds Ether exposure.Citi is quietly building out its crypto wealth business. Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

What does it mean to regulate trust in a digital economy? Patrick Murck of Surus joins Jo Ann to talk stablecoins, tokenization, AI, and why financial innovation keeps challenging old assumptions. Episode show notes, transcript and related links available online at: https://regulationinnovation.org/podcast/building-trust-in-the-age-of-tokenization/

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

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.

Christopher Russell, Head of Tokenization and Chief Information Security Officer at tZERO Group, sat down with me for an interview at the Halborn Access 2026 Summit at the NYSE. We discussed how tZERO is helping TradFi institutions tokenize assets on-chain.Brought to you by

Crypto News: BlackRock takes first DeFi step, lists BUIDL on Uniswap. BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows.Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, Head of Product & Research at Grayscale, sat down with me for an interview at the Halborn Access 2026 Summit at the NYSE. We discussed Grayscale's latest crypto ETF products, including its Solana staking and Chainlink ETFs.Brought to you by

Go behind the scenes with the team building Atlas, a game-changing DeFi protocol on Cardano and Midnight that unlocks "trapped" staking rewards through yield tokenization. Learn how they are partnering with Midnight and Iagon to bring institutional-grade privacy and liquid yield strategies to everyone in 2026.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Atlas and the Guests03:04 Backgrounds in Crypto and Cardano06:06 Understanding Atlas and Its Purpose09:10 Yield Tokenization Explained11:45 Future of Atlas and Real World Assets15:02 Partnerships and Collaborations18:06 Development Timeline and Community EngagementDISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.

Rob Behnke, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Halborn, sat down with me for an interview at the Halborn Access 2026 Summit at the NYSE. We discussed how Halborn is helping businesses to improve their crypto security.Brought to you by

Crypto expert Lark Davis breaks down the signs we're near a crypto bottom… why tokenization will bring trillions into the crypto industry… two digital asset treasuries to watch… advice to entrepreneurs… and 3 cryptos to buy on the dip. In this episode: Welcome, crypto expert Lark Davis [0:02] Signs we're near a crypto bottom [4:13] Tokenization will bring trillions into the crypto industry [13:09] Two digital asset treasuries to watch [22:12] Lark's advice to entrepreneurs [26:03] 3 cryptos to buy on the dip [36:44] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

Crypto News: Bitcoin and altcoins see a small price recovery after the massive selloff this week. Ripple outlines institutional DeFi blueprint for XRPL with compliance-focused infrastructure positioning XRP as settlement and bridge asset. XRP DeFi opens to institutions as Hex Trust adds custodial FXRP access.Brought to you by