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The economy was designed to serve life. At some point, it forgot. This article traces how that happened - through colonial extraction, currency manipulation, and centuries of treating the Earth as an inexhaustible resource - and more importantly, what is already being built in its place. It is also worth naming what is being built against it. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), digital identity systems, and the broader technocratic agenda advancing through institutions like the World Economic Forum represent a competing vision of the future - one where economic participation is surveilled, programmable, and ultimately controlled by the few. That is not a regenerative economy. It is the extractive economy in a new interface. The regenerative economy moves in the opposite direction: toward decentralization, sovereignty, reciprocity, and life. From Time Banks in New York to community currencies in Ecuador to worker cooperatives in Spain, it is not a future vision. It is a present reality, waiting to be joined. And while blockchain and regenerative finance are real and important parts of this picture, the regenerative economy is bigger than any single technology. It is a whole-systems redesign - cultural, spiritual, and practical - of how human beings relate to value, to each other, and to all living beings on Earth.A System Feature | Designed to ExtractA president steps up to the podium in Manila, praising the economic progress their country has fulfilled after, what many of us call “ the plandemic”. Outside the auditorium, a young mother carries her child on her hip, knocking on car windows at a red light, eyes down, asking for alms. The applause inside the hall doesn't reach her. It never does.The president says the currency has strengthened. That prices are coming down. Meanwhile, across the city, a farmer named Rodrigo is standing in the field he has worked for thirty years, calculating whether this harvest will cover the loan he took out before the last typhoon swept his crop away. It didn't. This is not an exception to the economic system. It is a feature of it. A reflection of a culture that does not care about those actually in need.Many nations measure their health through GDP - Gross Domestic Product - which essentially dictates whether or not an economy is “progressing.” It runs under one quiet assumption: that the Earth will keep giving. Indefinitely. Without asking anything in return. That before the calculations around supply, demand, and the balance of everything else, all the raw materials are already ideally supplied.The Earth is answering. Typhoons that once came once a generation now arrive like clockwork. Harvests that fed communities for centuries are failing across the Andes, the Sahel, the Mekong delta. The seasons that indigenous peoples read as living calendars have become erratic, unreliable, grieving. None of this is random. It is a response - accurate and proportional - to an economy built on the assumption that extraction has no cost.If we were truly “abundant” financially, we would not have billions of people at risk of starvation, homelessness, and other manifestations of neglect and poverty. The economy was supposed to serve all life. It has forgotten this. And in forgetting it, it has begun to abandon human life itself.The Story We InheritedMoney was supposed to be a promissory note for the gold reserves one actually held. The paper was a symbol - pointing at something real, something held in a vault somewhere, something that could be touched.Then the notes began circulating. And the longer they circulated, the more people forgot what they were pointing to. Eventually, the circulation gave rise to the idea of turning the notes into currency itself. The symbol became the standard. It became backed not by gold, but by story - a story so strong, so repeated, so programmed into every transaction of daily life, that we began to mistake it for the truth.We placed a middleman between ourselves and our needs. And somewhere along the way, we forgot we had done it. Perhaps, by design. Here is what the story never tells you: the gold itself did not arrive innocently.In 1302, Pope Boniface VIII issued Unam Sanctam, declaring papal authority supreme over all earthly power - making the Earth itself, philosophically, ownable. A century and a half later, that claim became economic policy. Dum Diversas (1452) authorized the enslavement of non-Christians across the globe. Romanus Pontifex (1455) granted Portugal the right to colonize and extract across Africa and the New World. Inter Caetera (1493) extended the same to Spain and the Americas.These were the founding economic legislation of the extractive world we live in - all cloaked in religious language.What followed was centuries of forced extraction. Economists Flynn and Giráldez have documented that colonial American silver - mined through indigenous forced labor in Potosí and across Peru and Mexico - became the standard monetary foundation of early global trade. The gold in the vault was never simply there. It was coercively taken.And then, on August 15, 1971, even that material trace was erased. President Nixon closed the gold window, ending the Bretton Woods system and severing the dollar's convertibility to gold. According to the Federal Reserve's own record, the international community was not consulted. From that moment, currency was backed by nothing but the authority of the government printing it.Knowing that we wrote ourselves into this story, we are now remembering that we can write ourselves out of it. Not only by writing new stories, but by reconnecting with stories that existed long before our current economic situation - stories that are still alive, still practiced, still remembered by the communities that never abandoned them.What Has Always WorkedBefore the conquest of certain nations to centralize power into their hands, other societies practiced more communal and regenerative ways of exchanging value. To them, considering other people and the Earth itself was not an ethical add-on. It was integral to the flourishing of their economies.Pre-colonial PhilippinesLong before the Spaniards arrived, the Philippine archipelago was a major hub in the maritime Silk Road - one of Asia's most active trade networks. Communities exchanged with Chinese, Japanese, Arab, and Indian traders at coastal ports and river settlements.The archipelagic geography made it impossible to consolidate wealth in any single place. Different tribes like the Maranao exchanged surplus agricultural produce, textiles, metalware, and forest products through robust barter systems built on kinship ties and alliances among polities. Value moved between two people who chose to relate. No middleman. Mutual trust was the economic infrastructure.Andean PeoplesThe Quechua people organized their economy around a relational foundation that lives in the language itself. Ayni - sacred reciprocity. Minka - collective community work. Randi-Randi - generalized reciprocity, the understanding that what circulates returns. All three connect to the broader principle of Sumak Kawsay: good living in right relationship with community, land, and the living world.Sumak Kawsay does not separate prosperity from the wellbeing of ecosystems. It understands them as one thing. This recognition runs so deep that Ecuador enshrined it as the central guiding principle for its national development in its 2008 constitution - the living legal inheritance of an ancient economy that knew how to stay.Haudenosaunee in North AmericaIn their 1981 formal statement to the United Nations, the Haudenosaunee Council of Chiefs articulated what their communities had practiced for centuries: that the earth was created for all to use, forever - not for the present generation to exhaust. Under their law, land is held by the women of each clan, who farm and care for it for the benefit of future generations.The Haudenosaunee saw land as a responsibility to be stewarded in trust. Anthropologist Kurt Jordan from Cornell University documented their economic practices and described them as “a reasonably sustainable, localized economy” even under intense external pressure. They had embodied communal stewardship long before theories about such things were written down.Southern Africa“I am because we are.”This is Ubuntu - the philosophy at the core of both social and economic life across Southern Africa. Communities in South Africa and Mozambique relied on mutual aid networks, intergenerational knowledge systems, and participatory rituals as practical economic infrastructure. These systems enhanced community cohesion and collective resilience precisely in the moments when extractive economies failed them. They understood, bone-deep, that no human being thrives in isolation.Diversity of Regen Economic SystemsMany communities across continents are actively rebuilding economic systems beyond the extractive model. The following are not theoretical. They are actively running. Hence, the more diversity of economic systems each person and community practices, the more abundant, unbreakable and independent we are from degenerative systems from governments and corporations that want to control it all. The Commons FoundationOne body of research forms the intellectual foundation for nearly all of them: the life's work of Elinor Ostrom, the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Economics. Ostrom spent decades documenting over 800 cases of communities successfully governing shared resources - in Switzerland, Kenya, Guatemala, Nepal, and beyond - without either privatization or state control.Her conclusion was simple and radical: communities do not inevitably destroy what they share. Given the right institutional design, they protect it and pass this duty to the next generation. And her eight design principles for successful commons governance - the framework that emerged from all that fieldwork - describe, as she herself acknowledged, the same governance systems that indigenous communities had been practicing for centuries.Her work is not a new idea. It is a confirmation of ancient ones.Regenerative Economics | Beyond ReFi - The Whole-Systems VisionWhen most people first encounter the term “regenerative economy,” they arrive through crypto. Through ReFi - regenerative finance - and the promise of blockchain as a tool for funding ecological restoration, decentralizing power, and making impact transparent. These are real contributions. They matter.But John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute and one of the most rigorous thinkers in this field, spent two decades on Wall Street before arriving at a different and more fundamental question: what if the entire framework of modern finance is running in conflict with how life actually works?Fullerton's work focuses on building an economic framework that supports the long-term health of people, communities, and the planet - not by tweaking the existing system, but by replacing its underlying logic. His core argument is that we are running our society in conflict with the patterns and principles that explain how life works.His answer is what he calls regenerative economics: eight principles drawn from living systems science that describe how healthy economies - like healthy ecosystems - actually function. Diversity. Balance. Circular flow. Robust circulation. Surplus financial capital, in his framework, needs to be recycled and regenerated into other forms of capital - natural, social, and cultural. Not hoarded nor extracted. Composted back into the living system that produced it.ReFi, in Fullerton's framing, is one tool within this larger architecture. Blockchain can decentralize power. Tokenized nature credits can make ecological value legible to markets. Community currencies can circulate value locally. But the technology is only as regenerative as the values underneath it. A crypto project built on extraction logic is still extraction, regardless of the chain it runs on.Regenerative economy is not a financial product. It is a civilizational shift - in how we measure wealth, in what we decide to protect, in whose voices count when decisions are made. ReFi is welcome in that shift. It is one current in a much larger river.Time BanksIn Jackson Heights, Queens, a retired nurse named Gloria hasn't touched the formal economy in months for the things that matter most to her. She spends three hours teaching English to a recent immigrant. Those hours become credits. She spends them on home repairs from a neighbor who knows carpentry. He spends his credits on childcare. The loop keeps moving.This is a Time Bank - a community exchange system built on one radical premise: everyone's time is worth the same. One hour of legal advice equals one hour of gardening equals one hour of emotional support. The hierarchy of market wages disappears. What remains is a web of people who need each other.Edgar Cahn, who developed Time Banking in the 1980s after surviving a near-fatal heart attack, called it “co-production” - the idea that the economy needs what the market can never price: care, community, civic participation, the work of raising children and holding elders. Time Banks make that invisible labor visible, and circulate it back into the community that produced it.Today there are over 500 Time Banks operating in more than 30 countries. Some have formalized into neighborhood institutions. Others run through apps. All of them rest on the same foundation the Quechua called Ayni - sacred reciprocity - translated into the language of modern urban life.Mondragon CorporationThe Mondragon Corporation in Spain's Basque region remains the most studied proof that democratic ownership functions at scale. Founded by six worker-owners in 1956, it now comprises 96 cooperatives employing over 70,000 people, with annual revenues exceeding €11 billion. Workers own the company collectively, vote on strategy at general assemblies, and operate under a constitutionally capped pay ratio of 6-to-1 between the highest and lowest earners.Traditional Dream FactoryIn a 25-hectare village in Alentejo, Portugal, Traditional Dream Factory is a living prototype of the self-sustaining regenerative community - blending collective ownership, ecological restoration, intentional community, and decentralized economy in one working place. They have raised over €1.25 million in total capital across 280+ token holders. Their 2026 build phase is completing co-living rooms, artist studios, a farm-to-table restaurant, a mushroom farm, and a biopool wellness space.AtreyuInvestment, as most of us have encountered it, prioritizes short-term financial returns above all else. Atreyu challenges this at the root by approaching investment through living systems principles and deep relational due diligence. They support their investees to ensure that both the enterprises and the ecosystems they steward realize their potential - together. They focus on early-stage businesses and actively encourage steward-ownership models that enshrine self-governance and purpose orientation.Muyu CoinOne of the first social coins in South America, Based in Ecuador - Muyu serves as an alternative exchange system rooted in community trust and an understanding of sacred economy. It protects the sovereignty of communities in their production, distribution, exchange, consumption, and post-consumption - keeping the loop of value inside the community rather than extracting it outward. It uses Cyclos, an enchrypted platform, a base.It first did an attempt to start in 2015, but not many people showed interest. It then came back very strong in 2020, due to the “plandemic”. People felt the need to have alternative ways to transact that was not controlled by limiting governments. Giving communities complete independence. Currently with over 150+ members who are exchanging goods and services in different nodes throughout the country. From food produce, clothing and art -to- car mechanic, dentists and school teachers serving to the community.Grassroots EconomicsFounded in Kenya, Grassroots Economics supports communities in building their own self-sustaining economies - even when national currency is scarce - through a model called Commitment Pooling.Consider Wanjiru, a vegetable seller in Mombasa's Bangla Pesa network. During a slow week when Kenyan shillings are tight, she issues a Community Asset Voucher - a commitment to provide vegetables - and deposits it into a communal pool. Her neighbor, a carpenter named Kamau, redeems it. He offers his own labor in return. The loop closes. Food reaches a family that needed it. A roof gets repaired. No national currency changes hands.This is not a workaround. It is a return to how value was always supposed to move.Since Grassroots Economics was established in 2010, they have supported 26,600 people across 290+ communities, issuing over 2,140 vouchers. Their protocol is inspired by indigenous Rotational Labor Associations similar to Kenya's mwethya and harambee traditions. It is open-source and blockchain-agnostic - meaning any community, anywhere, can deploy it.The Choice in Front of UsThese regenerative endeavors share one answer to the core assumption of the extractive economy: the economy does not need to extract in order to function. Value can circulate and regenerate rather than accumulate. Ecological health, community resilience, and the wellbeing of the next generations are not costs to minimize - they are the actual metrics that demonstrate economic success.The question is no longer whether it is possible. It is happening. The question is whether enough of us choose to participate in building it, and whether we remember our roles as stewards of the Earth that has always sustained us.We get to choose the future we want for ourselves, our children, and the seven generations that come after.Your Role in the Regenerative EconomyReading this is already a kind of remembering. The question that follows is simple: where do you begin?The regenerative economy is not waiting to be invented. It is waiting to be joined. Every one of the models described here started with a small group of people who decided to practice a different relationship with value - before it was proven, before it was popular, before it was funded.Here are real entry points, available now:Start with your immediate circle. Identify three skills or resources you have in excess - time, knowledge, food from a garden, tools sitting unused. Offer them. Ask for what you need in return. This is Ayni. It requires no platform, no signup, no permission.Relocalize your spending. Every dollar (fiat currency) that circulates inside a local economy multiplies its impact without leaving the community. Farmers markets, community-supported agriculture, local cooperatives, regenerative small businesses - these are not lifestyle choices. They are votes for a different system, cast weekly.Find or start a Time Bank in your area. hOurworld.org and TimeBanks.org maintain active directories. If nothing exists near you, starting one requires little more than a spreadsheet and a Telegram/Whatsapp group.Join a community working on this. It can be our Regenerative Leadership Community from www.regenerativeculture.life is one place. There are others - transition towns, ecovillages, commons networks - in most regions of the world. Find your people. The regenerative economy is, at its root, a relationship economy. It does not work alone.Learn the language. Permaculture design, commons governance, cooperative economics, sacred reciprocity - these are not abstract concepts. They are practical skills with deep traditions behind them. The more fluent you become, the more useful you are to the communities building this.The scale of what needs to change can feel paralyzing. It is not meant to. The models described in this article did not begin at scale. Mondragon began with six people. Grassroots Economics began in one neighborhood in Mombasa. The Quechua did not design Ayni for a movement - they designed it for a harvest.Start where you are. With what you have. With whoever is near you. That has always been enough to begin. It's not easy, but it is possible.Written by Gertie Farenas and Yoshi Pantera - 90% by us humans and 10% AI assisted.This Audio is recorded by a true voice - Yoshi PanteraThis article is part of the Regenerative Culture Chronicle - a publication exploring the ideas, practices, and communities building a world that benefits all life.Learn more at RegenerativeCulture.LifeThanks for reading Regenerative Culture Chronicle! This post is public so feel free to share it.Regenerative Culture Chronicle is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thank you! Get full access to Regenerative Culture Chronicle at regenerativecultureworld.substack.com/subscribe

I sat down live at Consensus Miami with William, ex-co-founder of Tether and WAX, to get his unfiltered take on where tokenization is actually heading. We dig into why stablecoins became the killer app, what's been holding back tokenized gold and real estate, and why the regulatory dam is about to break. William shares a fascinating perspective on AI in crypto, why blockchain is "the worst way to do almost anything" but has no equal for a narrow set of use cases, and why 30,000 suits showing up to a Bitcoin conference signals something has fundamentally shifted. If you want a grounded, no-hype view of what the next two years looks like for tokenization and institutional adoption, this episode delivers. Disclaimer:Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/ Key Points with Timestamps• [00:01:00] Tokenization is no longer a promise — Wall Street is actively moving toward it to eliminate legacy settlement friction and verify asset authenticity instantly• [00:02:30] Tokenized assets unlock DeFi use cases like lending and collateral, making tokenization a core building block for decentralized finance• [00:03:30] AI in crypto is less revolutionary than hyped — it's part of a long-term automation trend that has been underway for over a decade• [00:04:30] Stablecoins remain the gold standard of tokenization; tokenizing fiat currency is still the best blockchain use case by far• [00:06:00] The main hurdle to tokenizing gold, stocks, and real estate has been hostile US regulatory policy — not technology• [00:06:30] The CLARITY Act could be the regulatory catalyst that triggers a rapid rollout of tokenized assets across traditional finance• [00:09:00] Blockchain is the worst way to do almost anything, but for a narrow set of things — stablecoins, cross-border payments, tokenized assets — it has no equal• [00:10:30] The crypto conference crowd has flipped from artists and experimenters to 30,000 people in suits, signalling deep institutional integration• [00:12:30] Beyond finance, blockchain has real utility in tamper-proof documentation — national IDs, government records, title insurance, and notarisation could all be disrupted• [00:16:00] In two years, expect tokenization to expand across stocks, bonds, and any traded asset, driving greater liquidity and near-instant settlement

We cover how the April Fed minutes challenged the one-way cut narrative, why Nvidia's strong earnings and the broader AI CapEx cycle are supporting equities without necessarily lifting crypto, and how bitcoin has absorbed meaningful ETF outflows without breaking down. We also discuss the latest roadblock for tokenized equities. Main sections (01:25 - 06:50) Fed minutes and rates repricing (06:50 - 13:50) Nvidia earnings implications and equity resilience (13:50 - 19:08) Bitcoin ETF outflows and absorption (19:08 - 24:26) Tokenized equities and regulatory concerns Speakers Colin Basco - Quantitative Strategist, Coinbase (X: https://x.com/colin_basco) Josh Pack - Senior Trader, Prime Trading Desk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prime's bankruptcy trust is suing Strike's parent company for ~$150 million in clawbacks, and Nakamoto (NAKA) moves forward with its reverse stock split. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, we cover the latest in the Prime Trust bankruptcy saga, as the bankruptcy trust from Prime is suing Zap Solutions (Strike's parent company) for nearly $150M in clawbacks. We also welcome Kush Bavaria of Ornn to discuss the company's forthcoming AI compute futures in a partnership with the Intercontinental Exchange, and Alexander Leishman of River Financial joins to talk about the Prime Trust suit and proof of reserves. For our final guest, Clenn Cameron of On Ramp joins to discuss the company's $12.5M series A. And to round out the news, we break down Nakamoto's reverse stock split to avoid Nasdaq delisting, and the SEC's upcoming framework for tokenized equities. Check out our latest report, “What's a Megawatt Worth?” where we quantify the trillion dollar opportunity for bitcoin miners venturing into the AI sector. Download here: https://megawattreport.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates for all of our shows and content: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com

Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch offers the latest glimpse into key crypto headlines investors need to watch. The biggest of which: the SEC planning for trading crypto versions of stocks. It comes as JPMorgan says altcoins need a network boom to catch up to Bitcoin. Adam then turns to the price action of Bitcoin to explain why $80,000 is a crucial level for bulls to maintain. ======== 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

Chan Ahn is the founder of Tessera and a 17-year veteran of Wall Street. He joins Alex Perny to explain how blockchain tokenization is opening private markets to retail investors. This episode covers pre-IPO investing, atomic settlement, counterparty risk, on-chain proof of reserve, stablecoins, and the regulatory outlook for tokenized assets.Key Points:- Private markets are restricted due to settlement risk and information asymmetry, not just regulation- Blockchain enables atomic settlement: buyer and seller transact simultaneously with no delay and no counterparty trust required- Tessera houses assets in a Cayman segregated portfolio and uses Chainlink for 24/7 on-chain verification- SpaceX tokens trade on-chain at $1.5 to $1.66 trillion, a discount to the $1.75 to $2 trillion institutional target- Tokenized assets total roughly $30 billion today and are growing at 200% year over year- McKinsey projects the tokenized asset market reaches $2 trillion by 2030 out of a $300 trillion addressable market- Blockchain will compress a decade of TradFi market evolution into one to two years- Dollar-denominated stablecoins serve as the primary liquidity layer for tokenized private market assetsChapters:0:00 Introduction2:12 Chan's background: Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and founding Tesera6:37 Why private markets exist: settlement risk and information asymmetry13:16 How atomic settlement works on blockchain20:19 Converting off-chain private equity into on-chain tokens26:53 Liquidity, price discovery, and trading tokenized assets32:10 Do private companies benefit from blockchain valuation transparency?34:31 The disclosure challenge blockchain cannot solve alone42:01 Derivatives, lending, and the next phase of tokenized markets47:39 Stablecoins, FX risk, and liquidity standards51:09 The $300T addressable market and the path to $2T by 203055:15 Why tokenization is a win for both companies and investorsSubscribe to our YouTube channel and join our growing community for new videos every week.If you are interested in being a podcast guest speaker or have questions, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast@AdvantaIRA.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Learn more about our guest, Chan Ahn:https://www.tessera.pe/Learn more about Advanta IRA: https://www.AdvantaIRA.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/advanta-irahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/Advanta-IRA/https://twitter.com/AdvantaIRA https://www.facebook.com/AdvantaIRA/ https://www.instagram.com/AdvantaIRA/#BlockchainInvesting #PreIPO #Tokenization #DeFi #PrivateMarkets #RWA #AlternativeInvesting #Tesera #ChanAhn #CryptoFinance

Olivia joins this episode of Stabled Up to cover how Tokenized finance will be invisible.Olivia Vande Woude leads tokenization business development at Ava Labs, builders of Avalanche.The Rollup is where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge.Timestamps00:00 Embedded Finance Defined01:44 Tokenized Assets In Finance Stack03:25 1500 Fintechs In LatAm And APAC04:23 Ava Labs Trusted Advisor Approach05:19 LatAm Demand For Stablecoins05:50 Yield On Idle Stablecoins06:42 Axiom $1B On Avalanche09:04 On-Chain Dollar Stays On-Chain09:45 Legal Structuring Is Everything11:22 End Game Is Invisibility13:35 APAC Tokenization Push14:21 $2B Securities To Avalanche15:19 Who Is Making Money17:46 Distribution Is The Next Problem18:31 Supply Side SolvedGuest Socials:Olivia Vande Woude X: https://x.com/cryptoreineAva Labs X: https://x.com/avalabsAva Labs Website: https://avalabs.org/Avalanche X: https://x.com/avaxAvalanche Website: https://www.avax.network/Partners:Better than Banks. Transparent capital efficiency earning the highest yields in DeFi. Learn more here: https://infinifi.xyz/---APYX - Enhanced Digital Credit Yield, Onchain | On Track to Become the Largest Holder of STRC. https://apyx.fi/---Dinari - Over 230 1:1 backed tokenized stocks, ETFs & more with dividends. US-based SEC transfer agent. Available on 5+ chains & via API. https://dinari.com/---Relay is the fastest and most reliable way to swap any token on any chain. Learn more here: https://relay.link/bridge---Zama is an open source cryptography company that builds state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain.Learn more here: https://www.zama.org/---Trezor is the creator of the first-ever hardware wallet. Securing crypto for 2M+ users worldwide. 100% open source. Learn more here: https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&aff_id=36664---

In this episode, we welcome back Kieren James-Lubin to explore the evolution of blockchain infrastructure from the earliest days of Ethereum to the emerging world of "HardFi", programmable finance backed by real-world assets. The conversation also includes a special reveal from the team building the financial infrastructure backed by hard assets like gold and silver, offering listeners an early look at the launch of tokenized commodities and an on-chain collateral market. Long before institutional digital asset adoption, the team behind Strato was building Ethereum infrastructure for enterprises, governments, and global industrial organizations, helping launch one of the first Blockchain-as-a-Service offerings with Microsoft Azure and co-founding the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. For over a decade, they have operated blockchain systems in production environments where reliability, compliance, auditability, and settlement infrastructure mattered. Remember to Stay Current!  To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com  Legal Disclaimer  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions. 

Kevin Warsh is bevestigd als de nieuwe voorzitter van de Federal Reserve, en dat kan grote gevolgen hebben voor de markten. Verder bespreken we de chaos rondom de Clarity Act in afwachting van de markup, Bitwise die de dip kocht en tien weken op rij aan instroom in crypto funds. Peter duikt in JPMorgan's tweede tokenized geldmarktfonds en Bart laat zien hoe Claude AI plotseling code wist te kraken én introduceert Loupe: AI-powered vulnerability scanning voor open-source Bitcoin. We sluiten af met all-time highs in crypto en de wekelijkse marktupdate van Bert.Meetup in ArnhemProbeer de eerste maand voor 5 euro (80% korting)Satoshi Radio wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Firefish, Watson Law en onze hoofdsponsor Bitvavo.Timestamps(00:00:00) Welkom en Podcast Introductie(00:13:30) Bookmark van Bart: Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System!(00:19:30) Bookmark van Bart: Clarity Act chaos in afwachting van de markup(00:30:00) Bookmark van Bert: They bought the dip(00:34:30) Bookmark van Bert: Crypto funds have seen inflows in 10 of the last 11 weeks(00:46:30) Bookmark van Peter: JPMorgan komt met tweede tokenized geldmarktfonds(00:55:00) Bookmark van Bart: Meet Loupe: AI-Powered Vulnerability Scanning for Open-Source Bitcoin(01:12:00) Bookmark van Bert: All-time highs in crypto deze week(01:21:00) MarktupdateBookmarksBertBitwise: They bought the dipCrypto funds have seen inflows in 10 of the last 11 weeksAll-time highs in crypto deze weekBartClarity Act chaos in afwachting van de markupMeet Loupe: AI-Powered Vulnerability Scanning for Open-Source BitcoinKevin Warsh has been confirmed as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System!HOLY FUCKING SHIT OMG CLAUDE JUST CRACKED THIS SHIT,PeterJPMorgan komt met tweede tokenized geldmarktfonds

In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex, shares the incredible journey of helping build one of crypto's oldest surviving exchanges through hacks, market crashes, and multiple Bitcoin cycles. Paolo explains why Bitfinex eliminated trading fees, how tokenized securities could unlock capital access for emerging markets, and why Bitcoin remains the ultimate hedge against global instability. The conversation dives deep into Lightning Network scaling, AI agents transacting with Bitcoin, institutional adoption, and why self-custody still matters despite the rise of ETFs. Paolo also gives his perspective on quantum computing risks, Bitcoin's future beyond the four-year cycle, and why owning even one Bitcoin could become life-changing.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.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 - Paolo Ardoino joins the Crypto 101 Podcast02:00 - From hacker to CTO of Bitfinex06:30 - Surviving the 2016 Bitfinex hack10:00 - Why Bitfinex removed trading fees15:00 - Tokenized securities and emerging markets20:00 - Why options trading never took off in crypto24:30 - ETFs, institutions, and Bitcoin self-custody29:30 - Lightning Network, AI agents, and Bitcoin payments35:00 - Quantum computing vs Bitcoin explained40:00 - Why owning 1 Bitcoin could become life-changingSubscribe 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_101Guest Linkshttp://bitfinex.com/*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 and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com* Check out NPR: https://npr.org* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/crypto101 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/crypto101 for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

XRP Is Replacing the Old Financial System Tonight we break down the massive shift happening underneath global finance — and why XRP is increasingly positioned at the center of it. While most people are still focused on price… The real story is infrastructure. ⚡ Ripple Payments added to settlement rails ⚡ Direct crypto-to-fiat settlement now live ⚡ Stablecoins expanding globally ⚡ AI agents preparing to transact autonomously ⚡ Tokenized real-world assets exploding ⚡ The Clarity Act advancing in Washington ⚡ XRPFi and Flare expanding utility The old financial system was built on delays, intermediaries, and fragmented networks. What's replacing it is faster, programmable, global, and always on. And XRP is increasingly moving into the middle of that transition. Tonight Jeff and Chip connect the dots on: • Ripple Payments • RLUSD • Stablecoins • AI payments • Tokenized assets • XRPL infrastructure • Flare Networks • Clarity Act implications • The future of global settlement ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

ARK Invest reportedly added nearly ~$39M worth of Robinhood shares across its three ETFs on Apr. 29. At the same time, ARK Invest trimmed direct Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exposure by selling around $6M worth of ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. Meanwhile, Ondo Finance launches tokenized STRC stock on Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana. STRC liquidity on NASDAQ is already thin, and Strategy is actively raising the dividend to defend the $100 par.~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 intro00:05 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:42 Michael Saylor on STRC "Crypto Reactor"01:44 xStocks STRC02:07 Stablecoins on STRC02:50 Apyx Yields Through xStocks03:39 Cathie Wood Portfolio03:50 Cathie SELLS04:22 Cathie BUYS05:55 Roblox vs GTA 6 waiting on CLARITY?06:15 Cathie Buys Google06:36 Anthropic 10X 07:19 Polymarket Bull-Run08:14 Trading Card Bull-Run08:44 Plastic Bull-Run09:11 Ethereum Upgrade Coming09:30 Hunter Horsley More BULLISH Than EVER!10:34 Banks are slow vs Crypto natives11:23 Portfolio Based on Trends11:45 outro#Crypto #Solana #Ethereum~Cathie Wood Loads Up

The payments industry spent years turning tokenization into a business tool for lock-in. So what does it mean that the same technology might now hold the key to making agentic payments actually work?Reggie Young sits down with Basis Theory's Co-founder and CEO, Colin Luce, and CTO, James Armstead — the team behind the programmable token vault platform that has quietly become central to the agentic payments conversation. Colin and James break down what tokenization really is, how it was co-opted as a competitive moat, and why they believe it's the foundational layer that agentic commerce needs to get right.They get into the reality of agentic payments today — what's hype, what's actually transacting, and why human-in-the-loop is a feature, not a bug. The conversation covers the technical choke points legacy infrastructure wasn't designed to handle, the intent and fraud problem nobody has solved yet, why the industry is over-complicating protocol selection, and what a smarter approach to tokenization could unlock. Plus: Colin's bold prediction on the fate of PANs, James on why the early winners will just accept the volume, and the pair on why a misspelled email might be the highest compliment you can give someone in 2026.

Georg Harer was a financial lawyer for 10 years before joining Bybit. Now Co-CEO of Bybit EU, he sits with David Sencil at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 to walk through the post-MiCA European crypto landscape — including the regulatory gap MiCA hasn't closed (crypto loans), the three-license stack platforms need to operate, and his pitch to regulators for a consolidated license that would save firms millions.We cover:- Crypto loans regulatory blind spot- The MiCA + e-money + MiFID three-license operator math- Why Bybit EU started with retail before institutional- Tokenized stocks at 2am at the club- Euro stablecoin liquidity vs USDC dominanceChapters:00:42 - Bybit's Growth and History01:11 - George's Background and Transition to Bybit02:21 - Bitcoin Loans and Regulation in Europe03:11 - Crypto Loan Regulation Discussion04:03 - George's Introduction to Bitcoin05:35 - Bybit's Focus on Europe07:28 - Trust and Regulation in European Crypto Market09:00 - Bybit's Customer Base and Licensing10:30 - Institutional Focus at Paris Blockchain Week11:15 - Average Bybit User in Europe12:28 - Bybit's Licensing and Regulatory Challenges14:11 - Future of European Financial Regulation17:31 - Euro-Denominated Stablecoins19:24 - Concerns About Dollar-Denominated Stablecoins21:35 - Reporting Requirements for Stablecoins22:22 - Excitement About Tokenized Stocks23:47 - Bybit's Future Products and Success MetricsFollow Bitcoin.com for more crypto interviews, insights, and market updates.

A Google Research blog post warns that future Quantum Computers (CRQCs) could break Bitcoin's encryption, with updated estimates suggesting under 500,000 physical qubits could steal funds during transaction confirmations (roughly 9 minutes).Guest: Charles Hoskinson - CEO & Founder of Input OutputFollow Charles on X ➜ https://x.com/IOHK_Charles00:00 Intro00:10 Google scares everyone00:40 Justin Drake: 2032 roadmap needs to accelerate01:45 We took down Youtube video too02:00 How real is quantum threat?05:15 What blockchains are leading?07:00 Thoughts on eCash Hard Fork?09:40 Probability of Hard Fork?11:30 Midnight/Cardano saving Bitcoin?13:40 Enabling “Accredited Investor” rules?16:40 Canton vs Midnight19:40 Why not list Monument on RWA website?22:40 CLARITY Act odds: new red line?27:00 CLARITY Act endorse w/o reading it?30:00 Lazarus vs Quantum30:20 BTC Soft fork?30:45 Microstrategy Conspiracy31:00 KelpDAO vs Bridge sentiment31:40 Banks response to CLARITY32:15 XRP token utility22:45 Canton grift keeps giving?34:00 Proof-of-Stake vs Proof of Work35:00 Polymarket vs X35:30 USDCx Bridge Trustable?36:45 $SNEK on Solana & ETH?37:20 Tokenized stocks on cardano?38:00 Point-of-Sale failure?40:20 Canton Hack vs DeFi United?#Crypto #bitcoin #cardano~Bitcoin Quantum Threat Accelerates!

The Future of Tokenized Settlement and Quantum-Ready Financial Infrastructure | DailyCyber 290 with Ryan Kirkley In this episode of DailyCyber, Brandon Krieger is joined by Ryan Kirkley, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Settlement Network, to discuss the future of tokenized settlement, validator security, cross-border payments, and quantum-ready financial infrastructure. Ryan shares his perspective on why validator design should be treated as a security layer, how newer blockchain networks are evolving their validator models, and where current blockchain and financial security frameworks still leave institutions exposed. The discussion also explores how identity, accountability, and fraud prevention may change as validator participation evolves, and why financial networks need to begin preparing for quantum risk now rather than later. Topics covered: Validator design as a security layer  Weaknesses in current blockchain trust models  Emerging changes in validator architecture  Financial and blockchain security gaps  Identity, fraud, and validator accountability  Quantum risk and infrastructure planning  Post-quantum readiness for long-lived assets    Guest: Ryan Kirkley — Co-Founder and CEO, Global Settlement Network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryankirkley/ Website: www.Globalsettlement.com   Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch Full Episode: YouTube.com/BrandonKrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca

In 2017, a Bitcoin-maxi friend tried to convert Erald Ghoos. He didn't buy it — he'd spent his career building bank startups across Europe and was, in his own words, on "the dark side." Today he runs OKX Europe and says 80% of crypto exchanges on the continent won't survive what's coming.David Sencil sits down with Erald at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 to dig into the regulatory pressure cooker reshaping European crypto — MiCA, PI, MiFID, GDPR, DORA — and why struggling rivals are already approaching OKX asking to be acquired. They cover OKX's decision to anchor three financial licenses in Malta, the new X-Perps product designed to bridge onshore compliance with offshore-level liquidity, and the unified spot-and-derivatives account that doesn't exist anywhere else in Europe.We cover:- The personal arc: from skeptical banker to OKX Europe CEO- Why 80% of European crypto exchanges won't survive MiCA + PI + MiFID + GDPR + DORA- Why rivals are openly asking OKX to acquire them- The case for stacking three financial licenses in Malta- X-Perps: bridging onshore compliance with offshore-level liquidity- Europe's only unified spot-and-derivatives account- Merz at Davos and the deregulation signal- Tokenized stocks and 24/7 global market accessFilmed at Paris Blockchain Week 2026.Host: David SencilBitcoin.com News X: https://x.com/BitcoinNews

Tokenized stocks trading 24/7 alongside crypto on one app. One European bank planning on-chain equity infrastructure by year-end. A "financial supermarket" where every asset class converges. This isn't a forecast from a think tank — it's what Vlad Maltsev, Deputy CCO at WhiteBIT, is hearing from the banks themselves.Vlad Maltsev joins Alex Richardson at Paris Blockchain Week to unpack tokenization timelines, MiCA's real-world impact on European banks, WhiteBIT's upcoming US expansion, and why compliance is still the only door that matters for institutional adoption.In this interview:- Why compliance is the gateway for every institutional entrant- How MiCA is pulling German and Dutch banks into crypto licensing- The "financial supermarket" thesis — one app, every asset class- Why tokenized equity could settle in seconds instead of days- WhiteBIT's MiCA status and US expansion timeline- What could dominate crypto narratives a year from nowFilmed at Paris Blockchain WeekBitcoin.com News: https://x.com/BitcoinNewsWhiteBIT: https://whitebit.comHost: Alex RichardsonChapters:00:19 - Welcome and Guest Introduction00:35 - Conference Overview01:04 - Institutional Adoption in Crypto01:49 - WhiteBit's Ecosystem02:30 - Sponsorships and Partnerships03:53 - Institutional Adoption Insights05:05 - WhiteBit's Market Focus06:12 - Stablecoins and Tokenization08:06 - Future of Financial Platforms09:07 - Crypto Trading Cup10:10 - Trading Strategies10:59 - WhiteBit's Future Projects12:17 - Future Use Cases in Crypto

France has a crypto paradox. 93% of adults know what it is. Only 11% actually own any. Bybit France Country Manager Ambroise Helaine thinks the gap has almost nothing to do with regulation — and everything to do with product.Ambroise sits down with David Sencil and Alexander Richardson at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 to talk through what a conservative European retail market actually wants (hint: not leverage), why 50% of retail assets still sit in zero-interest cash accounts, and why MiCA alone isn't enough to unlock the full exchange playbook — three separate licenses are.We cover:- Why French crypto adoption plateaued despite MiCA landing- How Bybit rebuilt its European strategy around conservative savers- The three regulatory licenses European exchanges actually need- Why every exchange may eventually issue its own stablecoin- The DCA-first product line for set-and-forget investors- Tokenized stocks and what's actually shipping- How Europe stacks up against US and Asian crypto marketsFilmed at Paris Blockchain Week 2026.Host: David Sencil | Co-host: Alexander Richardson

Neil McDonald is the CEO of Moomoo US and a former executive at Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Citadel. In this conversation, we break down how retail investing has evolved—from access and information to powerful tools and AI that are leveling the playing field with Wall Street. We also discuss crypto, tokenized stocks, and what the future of investing looks like. =====================Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I'm compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital.=====================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 - Intro1:05 - Why Moomoo is growing so fast4:38 - How trading tools changed everything & why most traders fail 9:28 - AI & the future of trading12:31 - Stocks vs crypto on the platform14:12 - Tokenized stocks explained18:33 - Options trading & retail behavior22:30 - Career lessons from working on Wall Street 24:35 - Building a fintech in a regulated world26:30 - How retail investors are evolving28:07 - Risk management on Wall Street vs retail30:20 - Biggest challenges ahead 

Tony Tuths is Principal of KPMG's Alternative Investment Tax Practice and Leader of the Digital Asset Tax Practice. He joined me to discuss how KPMG is integrating blockchain and helping companies manage their digital asset businesses.Topics: - KPMG's crypto services - Crypto tax and accounting - Tokenization market - Stablecoin attestation - Blockchain and Crypto adoption

Money is no longer just held. It is moving, earning, and quietly reshaping the system around it.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Anton Golub, Founding Member of RWA Labs, for a sharp, grounded conversation on what is actually happening beneath the surface of crypto, stablecoins, and tokenization.It is a clear breakdown of how liquidity, leverage, and market structure are shaping Bitcoin cycles, why stablecoins are becoming impossible to ignore, and what happens when financial systems built for control collide with technologies built for movement.From retail dominance in crypto markets to the real risks behind products like Strategy, and from yield-bearing stablecoins to the tension they create with traditional banks, this conversation stays rooted in what actually matters.They also explore tokenization beyond the buzz, why most real-world asset experiments are still early, and how infrastructure gaps like liquidity, regulation, and market access continue to limit adoption.

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen shares insights on the future of tokenized stocks and commodities, and reveals Bitget's bold plans to launch its Universal Exchange in the U.S.. We talk real-world assets, regulation, and what this means for global crypto adoption.~This episode is sponsored by BitGet~GUEST: Gracy Chen, CEO, Bitget00:00 Intro00:10 Explain UEX vs CEX/DEX04:00 Liquidity and execution07:15 AI intergration10:00 GetClaw11:00 CLARITY outlook16:30 Crypto for payments19:40 Feature updates23:00 2026 roadmap26:40 Outro#Bitcoin #Crypto #Ethereum~A Universal Exchange Coming To U.S. Soon?

Don Wilson, founder and CEO of DRW, said Wall Street firms are unlikely to adopt fully transparent public blockchains. Canton continues is FUD against permissionless blockchains like Solana and Ethereum in order to gain traction on their new Citadel-backed network of incumbents.GUEST: Rebecca Rettig, CLO at Jito LabsFollow Rebecca on X ➜ https://x.com/RebeccaRettig1Liquid Stake on Jito ➜ https://www.jito.network/00:00 intro00:30 Canton not an institutional chain?01:10 Small Startups?01:35 Citadel backs Canton02:12 Don Wilson vs Solana and ETH02:55 So it is an institutional chain03:09 Rebecca Fires Back at Solana FUD03:41 Yuval insults Rebecca04:09 Canton twitter war drama04:53 Rebecca Rettig on MEV vs TradFi07:08 Paul vs Yuval on DTCC & Citadel 09:01 Reg-NMS Law enables opaque Wallstreet11:02 Crypto Kill Switch proposals12:49 Vibhu: Why Memecoins are important14:19 Drift Hack & Cybersecurity15:59 Lightning Round16:22 Robinhood Coincidence16:46 Canton desperate18:03 Jito vs Citadel18:42 Uniswap & Jito Auctions19:17 JitoSOL19:46 Canton not worth hacking20:21 More corpo chains coming21:44 CLARITY vs Solana22:15 outro#Crypto #Solana #Canton~Institutions & Retail Want Solana... not Canton

Glenn Morgan, Head of Digital Assets at Aon, joined me to discuss the company's completion of the first stablecoin insurance premium payment and its digital asset strategy.Topics: - Aon tests stablecoin payments with Coinbase and Paxos - Utilizing USDC and PYUSD for payments - Genius Act and Stablecoin market - Insurance for Crypto assets and services Brought to you by

In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma speaks with Salman Banaei, General Counsel at Plume, about the rise of embedded compliance in blockchain infrastructure. They explore how Plume is integrating AML, sanctions screening, trade surveillance and transaction monitoring directly at the protocol and token levels to support real-world asset tokenization. The conversation dives into evolving regulatory approaches to DeFi, including the US market structure bill and global trends. Salman also highlights emerging market abuse risks in on-chain environments and the importance of interoperability across both technology and regulation. The episode offers a forward-looking view on how compliant, global capital markets may develop on-chain in the coming years.

Crypto News: Ripple joins Singapore's Monetary Authority BLOOM initiative, partnering with Unloq to pilot cross-border trade settlements using XRP Ledger and RLUSD stablecoin. Franklin Templeton, Ondo to launch tokenized ETFs with 24/7 trading via crypto wallets. Brought to you by

In today's episode, we're joined by JW from Nexus Data Labs for a deep dive into the current state of RWAs, onchain data, and where real usage actually stands.We discuss: JW's path from TradFi credit to onchain analytics  Building Nexus Data Labs and the legacy of OurNetwork  The reality behind RWA growth vs headlines  Why most RWA stablecoins sit idle  The missing piece: DeFi composability  Permissioned vs permissionless token constraints  Tokenized funds, treasuries, and actual usage  Prediction markets growth and Polymarket dominance  Hidden revenue dynamics of stablecoin collateral  Polymarket's impact on Polygon usage  Onchain data gaps and the rise of crypto data analysts  The convergence of TradFi and crypto skillsets And much more—enjoy! — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:14) JW background, TradFi to crypto (07:31) Nexus Data Labs vision (11:05) RWA high-level overview (12:25) Idle stablecoin capital problem (15:01) Permissioned vs DeFi usage (17:11) Why tokenization needs utility (21:16) Institutional constraints, KYC (27:03) TradFi meets DeFi data (32:22) Prediction markets growth (37:05) Polymarket revenue mechanics (47:13) Polymarket dominance on Polygon (01:04:21) Outro—Content links:https://x.com/JW_Seoul/status/2032104556335632786?s=20https://x.com/NexusDataLabs/status/2035025715435819394?s=20https://substack.com/@nexusdata—NEW: Join the Indexed Pod group chat:https://t.me/+Jmox7c6mB8AzOWU0And our new website is live: https://indexedpod.com —Follow the guest:https://x.com/JW_Seoul https://x.com/NexusDataLabsFollow the co-hosts:https://x.com/hildobby https://x.com/0xBoxer https://x.com/sui414Follow the Indexed Podcast:https://x.com/indexed_pod — The Indexed Podcast discusses hot topics, trendy metrics and chart crimes in the crypto industry, with a new episode every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, brought to you by wizards @hildobby @0xBoxer @sui414.Subscribe/follow the show and leave a comment to help us grow the show! — DISCLAIMER: All information presented here should not be relied upon as legal, financial, investment, tax or even life advice. The views expressed in the podcast are not representative of hosts' employers views. We are acting independently of our respective professional roles.

Crypto News: New York Stock Exchange taps Securitize to build its tokenized stock platform. Hostplus, a $105B Australian pension fund, is exploring Bitcoin and crypto access for its 2M members. Tether hires a 'Big Four' firm for a full audit of USDT reserves.Brought to you by

What does blockchain adoption actually look like inside a global payments company?In this episode, Delphine Forma speaks with Sulaiman Javed, Senior Counsel at Mastercard, about the legal and strategic realities behind stablecoins, tokenized deposits, interoperability, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.Key themes:• why integration is still the biggest challenge for institutions• how stablecoins and tokenized deposits serve different roles• what makes blockchain use cases succeed in practice• the red flags legal teams should watch for in crypto projectsA sharp conversation for anyone working at the intersection of payments, digital assets, and regulation.

In this episode of C.U. On The Show, Doug English sits down with Randy Stolp of Loan NFT and Lamont Black of Wide Open Ventures to discuss an emerging concept within the credit union movement: the tokenization of loan participations. By combining blockchain infrastructure, AI-driven analytics, and cooperative marketplace concepts, the discussion explores how technology could potentially modernize the way credit unions manage liquidity, risk, and lending capacity.Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/xTAkcnlVP4QRead the episode summary here: ⁠Email doug@act-advisors.com with any inquiries.The guests on today's show are not affiliated with or endorsed by ACT Advisors, LLC and their opinions are their own. ACT Advisors did not provide cash or non-cash compensation for their participation. ACT Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice.

Johann Kerbrat is the SVP and General Manager of Crypto and International at Robinhood, where he leads the company's expansion across digital assets and global markets. In this conversation, we discuss the rise of 24/7 trading, evolving retail investor behavior, and Robinhood's push into areas like tokenization, prediction markets, and institutional crypto services. We also explore how artificial intelligence is shaping financial products and why improving access and education for everyday investors remains a key focus for the future.========================This podcast is sponsored by Abra.com. Abra is the secure way to access crypto and crypto based yield and loan products through a separately managed account structure.Learn more at http://www.abra.com.========================BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 80+ cryptocurrencies in your retirement account. Take 3 minutes to open your account & get connected to a team of IRA specialists that will guide you through every step of the process. Go to https://bitcoinira.com/pomp/ to earn up to $1,000 in rewards.========================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 - Intro1:11 - The future of 24/7 trading3:39 - Stocks, crypto & prediction markets on one platform6:30 - How Robinhood builds products internally13:27 - The rise of independent investors15:43 - Stablecoins & global payments16:46 - Tokenized stocks & regulation23:19 - Bitstamp acquisition & institutional crypto25:02 - Hiring, AI & team dynamics26:38 - Robinhood's goals & global expansion30:18 — APIs, agents & AI trading33:00 - AI financial assistants & advisors38:10 — New banking & family investing features

War tends to send investors looking for cover. But the go-to safe haven of the past year has been a disappointment since the war in Iran began, and cash has been the better place to hide out.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaulGuest: Andy Schectman | President & Owner of Miles Franklin Miles Franklin website ➜ https://milesfranklin.com/00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:50 Death of The Fear Trade01:15 Sanctions being lifted02:15 XRP and ETH03:00 Rate Hike vs Rate Cut06:15 Will Kevin Warsh deforced to hike?07:30 Asset holders increase causing WGC to act10:30 WGC centralized?11:30 How do they compete with Paxos?14:30 Hyperliquid vs COMEX17:40 TradFi playing catch up?19:00 Tether announces first ever audit22:00 Tether making moves25:00 2026 safe haven trade26:00 LIGHTNING ROUND#Gold #XRP #Bitcoin~Fear Trade vs Bitcoin & Gold

On today's Blockspace Live, we address reports alleging that Coinbase is meddling in the CLARITY Act and break down Blockfill's Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Get your tickets to OPNEXT 2026 before prices increase! Join us on April 16 in NYC for technical discussions, investor talks, and intimate conversation with the brightest minds in Bitcoin. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Aydin Kilic, CEO of HIVE Digital Technologies, joins us to talk about the company's AI shift, and Bitcoin developer Portland Hodl joins us to discuss how AI is disrupting the software engineering industry. We also break down Nasdaq's SEC approval for tokenized equity trading, and the upcoming Netflix series on the FTX collapse produced by the Obamas, and an update on the CLARITY Act.  Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Bitcoin difficulty drops by 7.23%. * Hashrate down over 100 EH/s recently. * HIVE BC site targeting 12.5MW by 2027. * Grace Blackwell GPUs earn $60M/year per 5MW. * Nasdaq cleared to offer tokenized trading * Coinbase opens perpetual futures trading to non-US users * CLARITY Act could advance to Senate floor next month Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:29 Difficulty Report By Hashrate Index 13:11 Netflix FTX adaptation 19:30 Portland Hodl 32:19 SEC approves Nasdaq for tokenized securities 37:36 Morgan Stanley ETF 40:31 Aydin Kilic - CEO at HIVE 1:06:15 Bitcoin Bugle & Maxi Madness 1:15:12 CLARITY Act update

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  What happened with the disastrous Vanity Fair photoshoot Kraken postpones their IPO The SEC releases long-awaited guidance distinguishing securities from commodities A compromise may be developing over stablecoin yield The SEC drops their case against Nader Al-Naji Phantom gets a no-action letter from the CFTC Tempo mainnet launches Some regional banks are tokenizing deposits Will agentic payments be a thing Q-day is creeping closer Content mentioned: Galaxy Research, Bitcoin Is Rising to the Challenge of Quantum Readiness Global Risk Institute, Quantum Threat Timeline Report 2025

The downward sentiment came after WTI oil moved upwards again toward $97 per barrel after further attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East. ~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 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:50 Last night01:45 200B for war02:30 Oil chart03:00 Pete Hegseth: It takes money to kill bad guys04:10 Trump considering deploying troops04:30 Best case scenario06:00 Ceasefire odds06:20 Jerome Powell: zero job growth08:00 Mark Cudmore: Markets impact finally registering09:15 Bitcoin drops after FOMC09:50 Rate Hike odds10:40 Short private credit?11:00 Giancarlo: Private credit on a blockchain11:50 Tokenized equities soar12:10 S&P going 24/712:20 China meeting off the table13:30 Is China trying to compete with the US in crypto14:40 Trump: “Why didn't you tell us about Pearl Harbor?”#oil #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Oil Chaos vs Crypto & Stock Market

Bill Barhydt is the founder and CEO of Abra and a longtime leader in digital assets and crypto wealth management. In this conversation, we discuss bitcoin's relationship to global liquidity, money printing, and geopolitical risk, as well as why retail investors still drive crypto price action. We also cover new crypto regulation and the Clarity Act, Abra's plans to go public via SPAC, the rise of tokenized equities and real-world assets, and how AI is transforming financial services and business operations.======================BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 80+ cryptocurrencies in your retirement account. Take 3 minutes to open your account & get connected to a team of IRA specialists that will guide you through every step of the process. Go to https://bitcoinira.com/pomp/ to earn up to $1,000 in rewards.======================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 - Intro0:55 - Why bitcoin is holding up during war & market panic5:17 - Private credit, private equity, & where cracks could show8:40 - Crypto regulation & The Clarity Act13:18 - Why Abra is going public via SPAC15:30 - How wealth advisors are changing around crypto17:51 - Tokenized portfolios & the future of digital assets22:30 - Will AI replace financial advisors?25:11 - How Abra uses AI internally & building AI agents33:33 - Machine-to-machine payments & crypto36:20 - What's next for Abra?

I sat down with Adebola from the Tezos Foundation at ETH Denver to explore what's new in the Tezos ecosystem. We covered Etherlink, their EVM Layer 2 rollup that brings Solidity developers into the Tezos world. We talked about Uranium.io, their tokenized uranium project that gives retail investors access to alternative assets. And we went deep on AI agents, how they're changing development, and why now is the perfect time to be a builder. If you're interested in Layer 2s, real-world assets, or AI-powered development, this conversation is packed with insights. CONNECTUranium.io: https://uranium.io Tezos Foundation: https://tezos.foundation Etherlink: https://etherlink.com Web3 with Sam Kamani: https://www.web3pod.xyz/ Tezos Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tezos KEY POINTSIntroduction to Tezos and Adebola's work at the FoundationEtherlink: Tezos's EVM Layer 2 rollup for Solidity developersUranium.io: Tokenizing uranium as an alternative asset class for retail investorsWhy RWA adoption beyond stablecoins has been limited (liquidity, understanding, accessibility)What makes Etherlink unique and why EVM compatibility mattersDeveloper adoption in crypto and the constant developer count problemHow AI agents are changing software development and blockchain buildingAgent-to-agent payments and the future of autonomous transactionsBuilding an AI asset manager using n8n, Claude, and workflow automationThe future of apps is chats: AI agents managing your entire financial lifeWhat Tezos is looking for: builders, institutions, and family officesDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Johann Kerbrat, SVP & General Manager of Crypto at Robinhood, joined me to discuss the firm's crypto and tokenization initiatives.Topics:- Robinhood chain launch- New crypto assets listings- Global Dollar (USDG) updates - usage and future plans- Tokenization market outlook- Stablecoin market outlook- Future of investingBrought to you by

Tokenized stocks have surpassed $1 billion in total value on-chain, marking a new milestone for the fast-growing real-world asset (RWA) sector. Much of that activity is concentrated among a small number of players: Ondo as the largest tokenized stock platform by value, while xStocks products account for another significant share of the market amongst user count and activity.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!GUEST: Mark Greenberg, Global Head of Consumer and VP at xStocksFollow xStocks on X ➜ https://x.com/xStocksFiTrade xStocks on Jupiter ➜ https://bit.ly/JUPonSolana00:00 intro00:08 Sponsor: Tangem00:46 CLARITY Odds01:16 Senate Passes Housing Bill01:51 Thune Says CLARITY Coming Soon02:25 Tokenized Stocks Explosion Coming02:51 xStocks x Nasdaq Partnership04:39 Traditional Investors Moving Onchain06:22 xStocks on DEX's Upgrade07:40 Netflix on xStocks vs Ondo08:51 Liqudity Problems slowing growth?09:59 Earn Yields on xStocks11:40 Developer Growth12:53 Non-US Stocks coming14:06 Robinhood vs xStocks18:17 LIGHTNING ROUND23:22 outro#Crypto #Solana #ethereum~CLARITY Igniting TRILLION$ into Solana!

On this week's episode of The Liquidity Event, AJ and Shane unpack what's happening at the intersection of AI, financial advice, and investor behavior. Shane joins from the T3 technology conference in New Orleans, where artificial intelligence dominated nearly every conversation. They explore how AI tools are being integrated into advisory firms, whether real-time financial planning during client meetings is closer than we think, and react to a bold claim from a venture-backed RIA that advisors may eventually be replaced by AI. The conversation then shifts to a Wall Street Journal report on rising 401(k) hardship withdrawals. AJ and Shane discuss what the data actually shows, how automatic enrollment has changed participation rates, and whether easier access to retirement funds is a positive development or a long-term risk. They also break down Kraken's proposal to tokenize publicly traded stocks and enable 24/7 trading, debating whether constant market access improves liquidity or amplifies behavioral mistakes. The episode wraps with a listener-inspired question on protecting net worth from lawsuits and market losses, including what umbrella insurance can realistically accomplish and where its limits lie. As always, the discussion blends industry insight with practical takeaways for navigating an increasingly complex financial landscape. Key Timestamps: 01:08 – Shane reports live from the T3 technology conference 03:12 – AI University and what advisors are actually building 06:40 – The future of real-time financial planning with AI 10:18 – Range says AI will replace advisors… should we believe it? 14:02 – Why humans are still the "hardware" in financial advice 17:36 – Record 401(k) hardship withdrawals and what's really happening 20:44 – Are hardship withdrawals actually good for 401(k) adoption? 23:18 – Kraken wants to tokenize stocks and trade 24/7 26:05 – Is 24/7 stock trading a feature or a bug? 28:42 – Reddit: How do you protect your net worth from lawsuits?

Gm! In this episode, we discuss recent trends in the Solana ecosystem, including declining onchain revenue, continued inflows into Solana-related ETFs, and growth in tokenized equities. We also cover liquidity and structural challenges in onchain equity markets, RWA expansion on Kamino, and the Axiom insider trading controversy. Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: ⁠https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq⁠ Follow Toma: https://x.com/toma_adv Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March!  Use the link below to learn more, and use code LIGHTSPEED200  to get $200 off your ticket! See you there! Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (3:17) Solana Monthly Update (8:18) Tokenized Equities Explained (20:11) Onchain Stock Liquidity (24:16) RWAs on Kamino (38:51) Axiom Insider Trading (52:31) Closing Comments -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this Consensus Hong Kong 2026 panel, we dive into the next chapter of on-chain finance: the convergence of DeFi and CeFi — and why crypto prime brokerage may become the infrastructure layer for institutional trading. From portfolio margin across venues and capital efficiency, to stablecoin balance sheets, oracle risk, and the one threat everyone keeps coming back to… counterparty risk. We break down how prime brokers are bridging siloed liquidity pools, enabling cross-collateral, and rethinking risk management for a world of 24/7 markets. - DeFi vs CeFi: why convergence is accelerating now - Prime brokerage in crypto: the "missing layer" for hedge funds - Portfolio margin across exchanges + on-chain venues (cross-venue risk engines) - Capital efficiency: moving beyond over-collateralization in DeFi - Counterparty risk vs smart contract risk — what institutions actually fear - Off-exchange settlement & custody: what works, what doesn't - Interest rate models & "dynamic spread": sharing upside with lenders - Oracles, pricing, liquidation: the two hard problems in DeFi risk management - The crypto "risk-free rate": SOFR, Treasuries, staking — where does it converge? - Tokenized markets (RWA): why crypto-native prime brokers may have an edge   As TradFi and DeFi collide, the winners will be the platforms that deliver capital efficiency + transparency + accountability — without blowing up. —

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/

Wyatt sits down with Bhavin, co-founder of Birch Hill to chat about the tokenized asset and DeFi market broadly. In this episode: Who is assessing whether cryptoassets are safe in DeFi today? Who is assessing risk and ensuring assets are solvent and not fraudulent? How have these standards been set and how are they evolving? What is a risk curator, how do risk curators make money, and what is their role? Is it the responsibility of protocols, curators, wallets, or someone else to protect users from buying bad assets? How do you expect non-DeFi-native market participants will start to enter this market? Will users eventually buy, hold, and sell assets on protocol interfaces, brokerages / exchanges, or risk curator interfaces? Does the Fat Protocol Thesis hold true? Where does value accrue today?

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

Moving Wall Street on-chain with Ondo Finance President Ian De Bode. Ondo Finance President Ian De Bode joins Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr on CoinDesk Live at the Ondo Summit to discuss the firm's ascent to more than $2 billion in TVL and its roadmap for 2026. De Bode explains how Ondo is moving beyond simple asset issuance to build a comprehensive on-chain prime brokerage. A key pillar of this strategy is the launch of Ondo Perps, a platform that allows users to trade perpetual futures on equities and commodities using their tokenized spot assets as collateral. By bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi, Ondo is turning crypto wallets into a place where global investors can access, hedge, and leverage 200+ tokenized stocks and ETFs 24/7. - Timecodes: 01:07 - Ondo Finance 2025 Milestones and Looking Ahead02:28 - The "Land Grab" in Tokenization04:10 - Solving the Retail Demand for 24/7 Stocks06:15 - Why Ondo Perps Is the Big Play for 202607:58 - Will Investors Still Use Centralized Exchanges and Perps? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Mulrain. Summary of the Interview On Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Lisa Mulrain—CEO of Legacy Building LLC, a financial literacy and legal services entrepreneur with more than 30 years of federal government experience as a securities attorney. Lisa’s mission is to empower individuals and small businesses through financial education, credit repair, debt management, estate planning, and investment strategy. The interview highlights her transition from government attorney to entrepreneur, the purpose behind Legacy Building LLC, and the unique combination of her legal expertise and financial coaching. She breaks down how underserved communities can close knowledge gaps, develop stronger money mindsets, repair credit, invest wisely, and protect assets through estate planning. She also explains the emerging opportunities in tokenized real estate, fractionalized Ginnie Mae securities, and the importance of research before investing. The conversation is highly practical—covering everything from budgeting to Roth IRAs, 401(k) matches, brokerage accounts, credit consolidation, and asset protection through trusts and wills. Lisa stresses empowerment through education and long-term wealth building. Purpose of the Interview 1. To introduce Lisa Mulrain’s financial literacy and legal services mission The interview showcases how Legacy Building LLC helps clients improve credit, manage debt, understand investments, and plan estates. 2. To educate listeners about emerging financial trends Lisa explains tokenized real estate, fractional Ginnie Mae securities, and policy changes that create new wealth-building opportunities. 3. To emphasize financial empowerment for underserved communities She focuses on shifting money mindsets, breaking cycles of scarcity, and building generational wealth. 4. To highlight the importance of estate planning She stresses that wills, trusts, and powers of attorney are foundational—not optional. 5. To offer actionable investing and credit strategies Listeners gain practical tools to start improving their finances immediately. Key Takeaways 1. Financial literacy begins with mindset Before fixing credit, individuals must understand their past beliefs about money and scarcity.Many financial mistakes originate from “lack mentality.” 2. Credit repair requires root-cause analysis Lisa teaches clients to: Identify how they fell into debt Negotiate with creditors Remove charge-offs when possible Avoid repeating harmful financial behaviors 3. Estate planning is essential for everyone—not just older adults A proper estate plan includes: A trust (primary document) A “pour-over” will for missed assets Healthcare proxies & POAs Instructions for managing assets during incapacity or after death Common tragedies—Prince, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson—show how lack of planning complicates estates. 4. Invest intentionally and consistently Key investment tools Lisa recommends: Maximize 401(k) contributions, especially employer matches Favor S&P 500 index options in retirement plans Fund a Roth IRA for tax-free growth Open brokerage accounts with established firms (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity) Buy fractional shares to invest even with small amounts Focus on time in the market, not timing the market 5. Tokenized real estate and fractionalized Ginnie Mae securities are groundbreaking Lisa explains how changes in federal policy and crypto infrastructure enable new low-barrier investment opportunities—such as Ginnie Mae-backed fractional securities for as little as $50. 6. Research, research, research Before buying any stock, investors should monitor: Long-term trends Earnings calls Layoffs (strategy vs. crisis) Market cycles Influential investors’ moves 7. Legacy Building LLC merges financial education + legal protection Her dual firms allow clients to: Learn how to build wealth Legally protect their assets Create generational stability 8. Wealth building requires discipline—not brand-driven spending She warns against sinking money into luxury goods without appreciating assets to match. Notable Quotes (All pulled directly from the transcript.) On why she does this work “Helping people has always been at my core.” “I wanted to get involved in finance because that was the one central factor that made the difference between the haves and the have nots.” On mindset & credit “Let’s examine your money mindset.” “We adopt a lack mentality… we already start from a place of ‘we don’t have it.’” On estate planning “Whatever you’ve accumulated… you don’t have a plan.” “It could take years for it to go through probate.” “Your trust is the main document.” On investing “You are leaving money on the table if you don’t get that 401(k) match.” “Don’t time the market… it’s about time in the market.” “Scare money don’t make money.” On financial habits “Be diligent in your acquisitions.” “You cannot make any money if you are not investing. Period.” On opportunities in new investment tech “Tokenized real estate is very new and novel… real physical assets backing crypto.” “Ginnie Mae securities are now eligible for fractionalized shares… with guaranteed repayment.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Mulrain. Summary of the Interview On Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Lisa Mulrain—CEO of Legacy Building LLC, a financial literacy and legal services entrepreneur with more than 30 years of federal government experience as a securities attorney. Lisa’s mission is to empower individuals and small businesses through financial education, credit repair, debt management, estate planning, and investment strategy. The interview highlights her transition from government attorney to entrepreneur, the purpose behind Legacy Building LLC, and the unique combination of her legal expertise and financial coaching. She breaks down how underserved communities can close knowledge gaps, develop stronger money mindsets, repair credit, invest wisely, and protect assets through estate planning. She also explains the emerging opportunities in tokenized real estate, fractionalized Ginnie Mae securities, and the importance of research before investing. The conversation is highly practical—covering everything from budgeting to Roth IRAs, 401(k) matches, brokerage accounts, credit consolidation, and asset protection through trusts and wills. Lisa stresses empowerment through education and long-term wealth building. Purpose of the Interview 1. To introduce Lisa Mulrain’s financial literacy and legal services mission The interview showcases how Legacy Building LLC helps clients improve credit, manage debt, understand investments, and plan estates. 2. To educate listeners about emerging financial trends Lisa explains tokenized real estate, fractional Ginnie Mae securities, and policy changes that create new wealth-building opportunities. 3. To emphasize financial empowerment for underserved communities She focuses on shifting money mindsets, breaking cycles of scarcity, and building generational wealth. 4. To highlight the importance of estate planning She stresses that wills, trusts, and powers of attorney are foundational—not optional. 5. To offer actionable investing and credit strategies Listeners gain practical tools to start improving their finances immediately. Key Takeaways 1. Financial literacy begins with mindset Before fixing credit, individuals must understand their past beliefs about money and scarcity.Many financial mistakes originate from “lack mentality.” 2. Credit repair requires root-cause analysis Lisa teaches clients to: Identify how they fell into debt Negotiate with creditors Remove charge-offs when possible Avoid repeating harmful financial behaviors 3. Estate planning is essential for everyone—not just older adults A proper estate plan includes: A trust (primary document) A “pour-over” will for missed assets Healthcare proxies & POAs Instructions for managing assets during incapacity or after death Common tragedies—Prince, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson—show how lack of planning complicates estates. 4. Invest intentionally and consistently Key investment tools Lisa recommends: Maximize 401(k) contributions, especially employer matches Favor S&P 500 index options in retirement plans Fund a Roth IRA for tax-free growth Open brokerage accounts with established firms (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity) Buy fractional shares to invest even with small amounts Focus on time in the market, not timing the market 5. Tokenized real estate and fractionalized Ginnie Mae securities are groundbreaking Lisa explains how changes in federal policy and crypto infrastructure enable new low-barrier investment opportunities—such as Ginnie Mae-backed fractional securities for as little as $50. 6. Research, research, research Before buying any stock, investors should monitor: Long-term trends Earnings calls Layoffs (strategy vs. crisis) Market cycles Influential investors’ moves 7. Legacy Building LLC merges financial education + legal protection Her dual firms allow clients to: Learn how to build wealth Legally protect their assets Create generational stability 8. Wealth building requires discipline—not brand-driven spending She warns against sinking money into luxury goods without appreciating assets to match. Notable Quotes (All pulled directly from the transcript.) On why she does this work “Helping people has always been at my core.” “I wanted to get involved in finance because that was the one central factor that made the difference between the haves and the have nots.” On mindset & credit “Let’s examine your money mindset.” “We adopt a lack mentality… we already start from a place of ‘we don’t have it.’” On estate planning “Whatever you’ve accumulated… you don’t have a plan.” “It could take years for it to go through probate.” “Your trust is the main document.” On investing “You are leaving money on the table if you don’t get that 401(k) match.” “Don’t time the market… it’s about time in the market.” “Scare money don’t make money.” On financial habits “Be diligent in your acquisitions.” “You cannot make any money if you are not investing. Period.” On opportunities in new investment tech “Tokenized real estate is very new and novel… real physical assets backing crypto.” “Ginnie Mae securities are now eligible for fractionalized shares… with guaranteed repayment.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.