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What happens when traditional finance and decentralized finance collide? Join us in this insightful interview with Sandy Kaul, Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton, as we explore the firm's groundbreaking crypto experiments, DeFi-enabled opportunities, and the future of tokenized money market funds. Key Topics Covered Franklin Templeton's onchain money market fund How evolving crypto infrastructure is reshaping TradFi New TradFi products enabled by crypto Tokenization vs. stablecoins Supply chain and enterprise resource management powered by DeFi Regulation, obstacles, and the merging of TradFi and DeFi Get a front-row seat to how one of the world's leading financial institutions is driving innovation in the space.Chapters:00:00 Defiant Intro01:04 Introduction to Sandy Kaul, Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton06:56 Franklin Templeton experimenting with crypto to save costs08:11 Franklin Templeton's onchain money market fund09:26 Evolving crypto infrastructure from 2019 to today11:42 What do institutions look for when planning to launch a product onchain?13:41 Choosing blockchains based on use cases16:15 Three new TradFi offerings enabled by crypto19:56 Additional applications for DeFi: supply chain management21:56 Additional applications for DeFi: enterprise resource management systems22:49 Tokenized money market funds vs. stablecoins25:11 Product bundles and asset classes28:31 Obstacles to offering more crypto products31:26 What clarity are you looking to regulation for?34:16 Complex DeFi products being accepted in TradFi 35:13 DeFi and TradFi need to support one another37:04 Regulation will open up new pools of assets and value 38:56 What will the merging of TradFi and crypto look like?41:10 Will the back of house for these firms move onchain?42:55 Consumer demand for crypto products47:15 Payments outside of fiat48:34 Incorporating crypto into Franklin Templeton model portfolios50:35 What is the demand for current crypto offerings?54:30 What does success look like for Franklin Templeton?55:30 Closing Remarks
Yat Siu, Co-founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands, joined me to discuss how Web3 will transform the world and how businesses and individuals can adapt to this emerging technology. Topics:- Why people should care about Web3 - How Bitcoin fits in Web3 - How Businesses can use Web3 tech to improve customer retention - Sony's Blockchain - Web3 Gaming - Digital currency in the Space economy - Tokenized assets & NFTs Show Sponsor -
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This legislation will authorize money services business like check, cashiers or PayPal to transmit and accept payment in gold and silver,” DeSantis said at a press conference on May 27.Guest: Andy Schectman | President & Owner of Miles Franklin Miles Franklin website ➜ https://milesfranklin.com/00:00 Intro00:15 Florida Gold is Legal Tender01:32 Tokenized Gold Business About To Explode02:49 Domino Effect on Country03:34 Trump Removing Capital Gains Tax on Gold04:05 Legitimacy is Here03:38 Gold + XRP Communities Together05:17 outro#Crypto #XRP #xrpnews ~Tokenized Gold Officially Legal Tender!
XRP Las Vegas event coverage, we discuss the current crypto outlook and tokenization efforts.Guest: Simon McLoughlin, CEO UpholdUphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your first 30 days ➜ https://bit.ly/pbnuphold00:00 Intro00:28 Uphold update01:17 Tokenization02:15 How quick will that happen?03:22 Outro#Crypto #XRP #xrpnews ~Tokenized Assets Timeline
Crypto News: Bitcoin pulls back , when will we see a major move for altcoins and he crypto market. Trump Media closed a $2.44 billion capital raise with funds planned to be used to create a bitcoin (BTC) treasury.Show Sponsor -
President Donald Trump said China has violated a preliminary trade agreement with the U.S. “So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!” Trump wrote in a social media post that said China had reneged on a deal that paused retaliatory tariffs between that country and the U.S. Stock futures and Crypto fell shortly after Trump's statement.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 Intro00:14 Sponsor: Coinbase01:04 Tariffs are back01:18 CNBC: What did China do?03:20 Tom Lee: We are better now than we were in February06:15 Trump meets Xi Jinping before July odds?07:10 CNBC: Powell visits White House09:07 ETH Staking incoming09:41 Hester Pierce: DEXs don't need to register with anyone10:51 Stablecoin bill Monday?11:47 Tokenized stocks on RobinHood12:28 Vlad: We don't need tokenized stocks for this to happen13:28 Hester Pierce: Getting rid of KYC15:00 $SBET - If you missed out on $MSTR15:38 Martin Shrkeli shorts $SBET16:34 Martin Shkreli wrecked16:58 Elon officially out18:36 Outro#Bitcoin #tariffs #Ethereum~Tariff Chaos Returns!
No longer a fixture at the White House, Elon Musk said people unfairly blame the Department of Government Efficiency he led for all problems in the Trump administration. Musk's comments come as he's scaled back his work leading the government-slashing DOGE.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 intro00:18 Sponsor: Tangem00:44 D.O.G.E. Dividend Idea01:16 DOGE Website is a lie01:49 Elon Musk Gives Up?02:24 Elon Favorability Rating03:03 DOGE Dividend Dead?03:40 DOGE Made Too Many Mistakes04:17 An Audit is an Audit04:56 Steve Bannon: Trust But Verify05:55 Elon Doesn't Care About Tesla07:09 Elon cares more about xAI & Grok08:18 Elon vs Scott Bessent Drama09:20 Scott Bessent did it better10:19 Bessent Fired Elon's Guy11:36 Tech Modernization of IRS12:30 DOGE Dividend Creator Supports Bessent12:56 Elon Rugpulls XRP & crypto13:31 Avalanche Government Audits13:57 Dubai on XRP Ledger14:30 All About Execution15:12 outro#XRP #elonmusk #crypto ~D.O.G.E. Dividend DEAD
Paul Barron interviews Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov about the major CCIP integration with Solana, which enables seamless cross-chain transfers and unlocks billions in liquidity. They discuss how this breakthrough attracts institutions to blockchain, expands tokenized assets, and deepens DeFi. The conversation also covers the GENIUS Act and stablecoin regulation, which could bring trillions in liquidity to digital assets. Key topics: Chainlink, CCIP, Solana, institutional adoption, stablecoins, GENIUS Act, tokenized RWAs, blockchain regulation, DeFi growth.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRONGuest: Sergey Nazarov, Cofounder of ChainlinkChainlink website ➜ https://bit.ly/34JG5x500:00 Intro00:18 Sponsor Coinbase01:06 CCIP Live on Solana03:00 Security05:15 Adoption07:14 Tokenized stocks09:40 RWAs: Institutions vs Governments12:22 Memecoin liquidity14:40 CLIP - Hadley Stern: Memecoins the MVP of RWAs15:56 GENIUS Act18:17 Bank stablecoins21:05 Circle acquisition22:30 Outro#crypto #xrp #bitcoin ⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺Join our community! Diamond Circle (FREE): https://www.paulbarronnetwork.com/storeForge Membership: https://www.paulbarronnetwork.com/forge-membershipPrivate Telegram Group (FREE): https://t.me/+nISqoMxrok40NTcxSubscribe on YouTube ✅ https://bit.ly/PBNYoutubeSubscribeTwitter
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Kyle Sonlin and guest contributors Marcus Martin from MPact Capital and Adrian Alvarez from InvestReady cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including how tokenized stocks are becoming more relevant, enhanced yield strategies with tokenization, and more RWA news! Company of the Week - Kyle: Kraken The Market Movements 1. Robinhood's SEC Submission and RWA Exchange 2. Kraken and Backed Finance to Launch 50+ xStocks on Solana 3. MPact Capital Launches RIA for Tokenized RWAs, Targeting Impact Investing 4. Apollo's ACRED to Expand Leverage Loop to Solana via Kamino Finance & Steakhouse Financial 5. JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citi, and Wells Fargo Considering Joint Stablecoin 6. Apex to Acquire Tokeny 7. InvestReady and Accreditoken Partner with TrustNFT for Onchain Identity The Token Debrief 1. VanEck Launching Blockchain-Asset Venture Fund on Avalanche 2. SocGen Building USD Stablecoin on Ethereum 3. HSBC Launching Tokenized Deposits with Ant International 4. BNP Paribas Asset Management Natively Tokenizes Money Market Fund on Allfunds 5. BounceBit Delivers Double-Digit Yield Using BUIDL as Collateral 6. IXS' “BTC Real Yield” Enables BTC Collateralization, Unlocked Capital Invested into RWAs 7. Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to Prioritize Real Estate Tokenization 8. Hong Kong Passes Stablecoin Bill, Issuers to Attain License From HKMA 9. City of Lugano Issued 4th Bond (CHF 100 Million) on SDX 10. Dubai Land Department Brings Tokenized Land Deeds to XRP Ledger 11. Black Manta and SBI Digital Markets offer Tokenized Note on UBS MMF (USMO), Available on 21X 12. Amber Premium Allows Credit Card Access to UBS Tokenized Funds 13. Ozean and Brickken Partner with over $300M of Tokenized Assets 14. R3 Integrates with Solana STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9 More STM.co Reports: https://reports.stm.co/ Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:52 Market Movements 43:02 Token Debrief 54:49 Companies of The Week
VanEck introduced the Onchain Economy ETF "NODE" a fund that seeks to provide exposure to this developing ecosystem without taking investors on crypto's entire rollercoaster ride.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research & Portfolio Manager, VanEckVanEck NODE ETF more info➜ https://bit.ly/VanEckETFNODE00:00 Intro00:16 Sponsor: Tangem01:04 Moody's downgrades us credit rating02:26 Will tax bill pass House this week and pump crypto?03:13 Trump vs Congress data (Trump has the power)04:30 Will stablecoin bill pass this week?07:13 Paul Atkins 3 big changes today08:44 Accredited investors09:52 VanEck NODE15:00 Arbitrum CEO: Why Robinhood wants to build on us16:00 Prediction: will Robinhood build a chain on Arbitrum or Solana?17:32 RWA: 2025 impact?19:30 $VBILL: Avax vs Solana vs Ethereum which grows fastest?21:25 Outro#Ethereum #Bitcoin #Crypto~Bullish Crypto Catalysts Odds
In this episode, Sam Kamani talks with Bundeep Singh Ranga, co-founder of Pi Protocol, about a new model for stablecoins. Bundeep shares how Pi separates principal and interest using tokenized US treasuries, empowering anyone to become a stablecoin minter and earn yield—without giving up liquidity. We explore why stablecoins are just getting started, what decentralization really means for finance, and how Pi Protocol plans to reach underserved markets around the globe.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Bundeep Singh and the stablecoin focus of this episode. [00:01:00] Immigrant Mindset: How being an outsider inspired Bundeep's entrepreneurial journey. [00:03:00] Market Opportunity: Stablecoins vs. global fiat—why we're at just 0.0002% of the addressable market[00:04:30] Birth of Pi Protocol: Solving the limitations of centralized minting by decentralizing the yield. [00:06:30] How Pi Works: Users mint stablecoins by bringing tokenized US treasuries and retain the yield. [00:08:30] The Tether Comparison: How Pi gives users what centralized stablecoins keep for themselves. [00:10:00] Breaking the Atom: Separating principal (stablecoin) from interest (yield) with smart contracts.[00:13:00] Not a Security: How Pi avoids regulatory friction while offering real utility and upside. [00:14:00] Get Involved: Testnet now live on Solana and Ethereum—how to access and contribute. [00:15:00] Global South Focus: Why unbanked and remittance-heavy markets are ripe for stablecoin adoption.[00:16:00] Closing Thoughts: Pi's vision, open roles, and why now is the best time to join.Connecthttps://www.pi-protocol.io/#/https://www.linkedin.com/company/piprotocol/https://x.com/PiProtocolhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rangar/https://x.com/bundeepDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, 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/
Analyst Lynette Zang foresees hyperinflation and a mad rush in tangible assets and precious metals. The currencies of the world will be reset to deal with excessive sovereign debt. This will eventually lead to gold being priced at $40,000 per ounce. Her message is to prepare now for the challenging times ahead. Lynette Zang is an economist that has been involved in the markets at some level since 1964, as a student, banker, stockbroker and precious metals and currency analyst. She has been studying currency lifecycles since 1987 and discovered similar social, economic, and financial patterns that occur throughout the stages of a currency's lifetime. She believes that recognizing these patterns enables people to see what's coming and make well-informed choices that put their best interest first. She is a sound money advocate and macro-economic commentator who seeks empower individuals to attain financial freedom and independence utilizing the principles of sound money and community. 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Hyperinflationary rush into tangible assets 3:59 New world reserve currency 7:29 BRICS 10:00 Tokenized gold 11:43 Currency reset catalyst 16:01 Sprott physical trust trustworthy? 19:02 Gold and the deterioration of trust 28:23 Societal chaos 33:38 “Take our power back” 37:43 Downside if your analysis is wrong? 42:21 Lynette's contact info https://www.lynettezang.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 This episode was not sponsored. Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE's owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/
Crypto News: JPMorgan's Kinexys Digital Payments settled a tokenized Treasury transaction on Ondo Chain's testnet. Bee Maps, a project on Hivemapper teamed up with ride-hailing giant Lyft to provide them more accurate mapping data.Show Sponsor -
The investment fund industry is massive, spanning everything from mutual funds and hedge funds to private equity and ETFs. But something's changing.Finance is shifting from slow, opaque off-chain transactions to fast, transparent on-chain finance. Tokenized funds are here, with institutional AUM now over $470 million (rwa.xyz).Leading this evolution is MG Stover, managing $40billion+ in digital assets and now part of Securitize, a leader in tokenizing real-world assets ($3.7billion on-chain). Their latest innovation? Otto, an app designed for institutional digital asset funds.On Ep. 88, I speak with Patrick Clancy, Head of Growth at MG Stover, about fund administration for digital assets, how to launch a digital assets fund, and the tech driving them.✅ OUR RESOURCES
Investing in Bizarro World Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIAfIjKxr02sAztzlJNy1ug5bDvTVZkME&si=w2d_EF-B5jMo1dYD Subscribe to Investing In Bizarro World: @bizarroworld Programming Note: Bitcoin hits $100K again. And Gerardo buys Bitcoin for the first time. Chris Curl shows him how simple it is in this new video. https://bit.ly/3RXiJgbThe free version of the 316th episode of Investing in Bizarro World is now published.Here's what was covered:Macro Musings - GDP goes negative, and markets call it bullish. Powell punts again. Fed signals it may abandon the 2% inflation target if jobs suffer. Trump touts a “major” trade deal with the UK — that keeps tariffs the same. Tariff fallout grows: ports go quiet, shelves thin out. Paul Tudor Jones says stocks could hit new lows and warns of a 10% chance AI wipes out half of humanity within 20 years. Nick and Gerardo aren't laughing.Market Takes - Utilities and staples — the only S&P sectors up more than 2% YTD — continue to outperform as tariffs benefit domestically sourced goods. Philip Morris up 45% in 2024 because of no foreign dependence. Rotation into commodities is well underway. Bond and currency markets flashing stress. Nick sees more chop ahead but no recession — and new highs later in the year. How China is de-dollaring. Gold still under-owned. Bizarro Banter - The world gets a new pope — a Cubs fan from Chicago. Nick and Gerardo reminisce about 2016, the Cubs' last title, and the founding of Digest Publishing. AI warning bells ring louder as Elon Musk and other developers privately predict apocalyptic risk. Why NatGold, which tokenizes what it calls “naturally vaulted gold” isn't for serious investors. Gerardo jokes about naturally vaulted tokenized orgasms. Nick has a naturally vaulted six-pack. If you want to own gold, buy gold. If you want to own Bitcoin, buy bitcoin. Even Gerardo's buying Bitcoin. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RXiJgbPremium Portfolio Picks - For paid listeners only. 0:00 Introduction1:06 Macro Musings: 2016 All Over? Paul Tudor Jones. Tariff Talk.11:33 Market Takes: S&P Sector Highlights. Uranium Snapback. Rick Rule. Gold Under-owned.24:06 Bizarro Banter: AI & Humanity. Gerardo Buys Bitcoin. NatGold Isn't Serious.28:41 Premium Portfolio Picks: Battery Technology Discussion. Two Lithium Stocks. Two Juniors Drilling Now. You need to subscribe to Bizarro World Live to get this section: https://bit.ly/4j4HRwDPLEASE NOTE: There are now two versions of this podcast. 1. Bizarro World Live — Pay $2 per episode to watch us record the podcast live every Thursday and get Premium Portfolio Picks every week. You can do that here. https://bit.ly/4j4HRwD2. Bizarro World Free — Published the Monday after the live recording with no Premium Portfolio Picks.Visit our website Daily Profit Cycle for more content like this and more! https://dailyprofitcycle.com/
Drop 1: Custodia operates first Tokenized Xborder Paymenthttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/custodia-vantage-enable-cross-border-tokenized-deposits-on-ethereum/Drop 2: Ethereum Pectra Upgradehttps://ethereum.org/en/roadmap/pectra/Drop 3: x402https://www.coinbase.com/en-sg/developer-platform/discover/launches/x402MoreCiti plans to tokenize private companies on SIX Digital Exchangehttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/citi-plans-to-tokenized-private-companies-on-six-digital-exchange/Lido Proposes Governance Model to give voting rights to stETH holdershttps://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/05/10/lido-proposes-a-bold-governance-model-to-give-steth-holders-a-say-in-protocol-decisionsCoinbase acquires Deribit in Biggest acquisition in crypto history: $2.9 Billionhttps://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/coinbase-acquire-deribit-29-billion-deal-wsj-reports-2025-05-08/Stripe launched stablecoins in 100+ countries with new offer "Financial Accounts"https://blockworks.co/news/stripe-stablecoin-financial-accounts-adoptionRamp to offer stablecoin cards for cross borde transactionshttps://www.pymnts.com/news/cross-border-commerce/cross-border-payments/2025/ramp-to-launch-stablecoin-backed-corporate-cards-for-cross-border-transactions/Superstate announced on-chain equities with "Opening Bell" platformhttps://www.theblock.co/post/353344/superstate-unveils-opening-bell-to-bring-sec-registered-equities-onchain-starting-with-solana5 insiders report that Meta is exploring stablecoins https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/05/08/meta-stablecoins-exploration-usdc-circle-diem-libra/Women & Blockchain FGV research by PhD student Vanessa Martins dos Santoshttps://forms.gle/MNUnRwP8K7aFYPBC6. Redes sociais / comms.. https://blockdropspodcast.xyz/.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com
Tune into this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, Nico Pantelis, and guest contributor Dr. Bob Murphy from infineo cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including how tokenized stocks are taking off, IP tokenization, and more RWA news! This week Jason Barraza had the opportunity to interview Jerald David (JD) from Arca Labs and Alan Konevsky from tZERO to talk about their new Lynq Network, Crypto.com joining as their latest launch partner, and what it means for the industry. JD and Alan also share one more surprise launch partner! Dinari's CEO Gabriel Otte also came on for an interview around their recent $12.7M Series A round, how they'll be expanding, insights on where there's demand for tokenized US stocks, arbitrage opportunities, and more. Company of the Week - Herwig: Beyond, Inc. Company of the Week - Kyle: Permuto Capital The Market Movements 1. GENIUS Act Did NOT Pass! 2. Securitize Receives Investment from Jump Crypto: https://news.bitcoin.com/jump-crypto-takes-strategic-stake-in-securitize-to-bolster-blockchain-finance/ 3. Beyond to Close Overstock IP Token RegCF Early: https://investors.beyond.com/news-events/press-releases/news-details/2025/Beyond-Inc--Announces-the-Early-Closing-Date-of-the-Overstock-O-Digital-Asset-Security-Offering-on-the-tZERO-Platform/default.aspx 4. Beyond Doubles Down With Second Offering: buybuy BABY IP Token: https://investors.beyond.com/news-events/press-releases/news-details/2025/Beyond-Inc--Announces-the-Launch-of-the-BABY-Digital-Asset-Security-Offering-on-the-tZERO-Platform/default.aspx 5. Robinhood to Tokenize American Stocks for Europe: https://crypto.news/robinhood-plans-tokenized-u-s-stocks-for-european-investors-report/ 6. US Treasury's TBAC Releases Report on Stablecoins and Interest: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/us-treasury-report-on-stablecoins-mulls-upside-of-offering-interest/ 7. Stripe Expands Stablecoin Accounts to 100+ Countries: https://cointelegraph.com/news/stripe-announces-stablecoin-financial-accounts The Token Debrief 1. Inveniam Acquires Data Company Tractiv for Private Markets AI: https://www.inveniam.io/resources/inveniam-acquires-tractiv-to-enhance-enterprise-grade-ai-technology-for-private-markets 2. BVNK Receives Investment from Visa as Stablecoins Heat Up: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielwebber/2025/05/06/visa-invests-in-bvnk-in-powerful-validation-of-stablecoins-future/ 3. Colb Asset Raises 7.3M Seed Extension: https://crypto.news/colb-asset-raises-fresh-funds-to-bring-pre-ipo-equities-on-chain/ 4. Superstate Announces Tokenized Equities Platform “Opening Bell”, SOL Strategies to Offer First Token: https://superstate.com/blog/superstate-reveals-opening-bell-public-equities-onchain 5. RedSwan to Tokenize Altus Opportunity Fund on Hedera 6. Permuto Capital Amends S-1 Filing to Tokenize MSFT: https://blockchain.news/flashnews/s-1-filing-for-tokenized-msft-stock-major-step-for-crypto-equity-integration 7. Project Ensemble by HKMA Sees Northern Trust Join Carbon Credits Pilot: https://techbullion.com/northern-trust-joins-project-ensemble-to-pilot-tokenized-carbon-credits/ 8. Citi to Partner with SDX as Custodian and Tokenization Engine: https://www.citigroup.com/global/news/press-release/2025/citi-and-sdx-join-forces-to-unlock-access-to-tokenized-private-market-assets-for-global-issuers-and-investors 9. New Kyrgyzstan Gold-backed USDKG Planned for Q3 Launch: https://coinedition.com/kyrgyzstan-to-launch-gold-backed-usd-pegged-stablecoin-usdkg-by-q3-2025/ 10. Deutsche Borse Integrates FX Platform into Digital Exchange: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/deutsche-borses-360t-unveils-3dx-digital-exchange-for-crypto/ 11. Onchain Risk Detection: Tether's Hadron and Chainalysis: https://tether.io/news/hadron-by-tether-integrates-chainalysis-sets-new-standard-for-compliant-tokenization/ 12. Kinexys by J.P.Morgan Works with MIT to Explore Token Standards Banks: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/standards-for-bank-tokens-proposed-by-kinexys-by-jp-morgan-mit/ 13. Kinexys Digital Payments Expands to MENA, Supporting 8 Banks in Region: https://www.theblock.co/post/352722/jpmorgans-blockchain-unit-mena-expansion 14. ECB Launches Innovation Platform for Euro CDBC with 70 Organizations: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/70-organizations-join-ecbs-digital-euro-innovation-platform/ 15. Malaysia's Securities Commission Introduces RWA Regulatory Framework: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/sc-malaysia-proposes-plans-for-tokenized-capital-market-products/ 16. Custodia Teams Up With Vantage for Onchain Cross-Border Deposits: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/custodia-vantage-enable-cross-border-tokenized-deposits-on-ethereum/ ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:07 Market Movements 29:30 STS Interviews: Lynq Network 36:52 Token Debrief 47:47 STS Interviews: Dinari 57:26 Companies of The Week
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Nikil Viswanathan, co-founder and CEO of Alchemy, joins Brett Winton and Lorenzo Valente to explore the evolving crypto infrastructure landscape. Alchemy, often described as the “AWS for blockchain,” is powering some of the most widely used applications in Web3. Nikil explains why we're still in the early innings of blockchain development and draws parallels to the early internet. The conversation also covers the rapid shift in institutional sentiment toward crypto, the potential of tokenized financial assets, and why AI agents will rely on blockchain rails to transact. Nikil shares insights from working with global banks, trends in stablecoins, and why the next phase of growth could be driven by developer and user experience innovation.Key Points From This Episode:00:01:36 Why Alchemy is the AWS for blockchain—and what that means for crypto's evolution00:04:13 Smart contracts as a better alternative to traditional financial intermediaries00:10:25 Mapping value accrual in smart contract platforms: A $5T opportunity by 203000:13:00 How Alchemy abstracts blockchain complexity and improves developer UX00:18:30 Why blockchain is still in its “green screen” era—and what comes next00:21:53 Meme coins, signal or noise? Nikil's take on speculation vs. infrastructure00:25:03 Crowdfunding, stablecoins, and digital ownership: The real-world use cases00:29:36 Partnering with Worldcoin: Proof of personhood and bot-resistant networks00:36:44 The institutional wave: What's changed in the last 30 days00:41:05 SAB 121 repeal, ETFs, and the regulatory unlock for banks00:45:53 The six-step playbook for banks entering crypto—from custody to stablecoins00:50:56 Will every bank launch a stablecoin and chain? A look at the fragmentation ahead00:52:04 Tokenized real-world assets and the future of user-owned financial infrastructure00:58:10 Why AI agents need crypto rails—and what that unlocks01:00:33 Smart underwriting, programmable capital, and peer-to-peer risk transformation
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In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, I, Stewart Alsop III, speak with David Packham, CEO and co-founder of Chintai, about the real-world implications of tokenizing assets—from real estate and startup equity to institutional finance and beyond. David shares insights from his time inside Goldman Sachs during the 2008 crash, his journey into blockchain starting in 2016, and how Chintai is now helping reshape the financial system through compliant, blockchain-based infrastructure. We talk about the collapse of institutional trust, the weirdness of meme coins, the possible obsolescence of IPOs, and the deeper societal shifts underway. For more on David and Chintai, check out chintai.io and chintainexus.com.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 – David Packham introduces Chintai and explains the vision of tokenizing real world assets, highlighting the failure of early promises and the need for real transformation in finance. 05:00 – The conversation turns to accredited investors, regulatory controls, and how Chintai ensures compliance while preserving self-custody and smart contract-level restrictions. 10:00 – Discussion of innovative asset models like yield-bearing tokens tied to Manhattan real estate and tokenized private funds, showing how commercial use cases are overtaking DeFi gimmicks. 15:00 – Packham unpacks how liquidity is reshaping startup equity, potentially making IPOs obsolete by offering secondary markets and early investor exits through tokenization. 20:00 – The focus shifts to global crypto hubs. Singapore's limitations, US entrepreneurial resurgence, and Hong Kong's return to crypto leadership come up. 25:00 – Stewart and David discuss the broader decentralization of institutions, including government finance on blockchain, and the surprising effect of CBDCs in China. 30:00 – They explore the cultural dimensions of decentralization, including the network state, societal decline, and the importance of shared values for cohesion. 35:00 – Wrapping up, they touch on the philosophy of investment vs. speculation, the corruption of fiat systems, and the potential for real-world assets to stabilize crypto portfolios.Key InsightsTokenization is transforming access to financial markets: David Packham explains how tokenizing real-world assets—like real estate, private debt, and startup equity—can unlock previously illiquid sectors. Through blockchain, assets become tradable, accessible, and transparent, with innovations like fractional ownership and yield-bearing tokens making markets more efficient. Chintai, his company, enables this transformation by providing compliant infrastructure for institutions and investors to engage with these assets securely.The era of IPOs may be nearing its end: Packham suggests that traditional IPOs, with their delayed liquidity and gatekeeping, are becoming obsolete. With blockchain, companies can now tokenize equity and provide liquidity earlier in their lifecycle. This changes the game for startups and investors alike, enabling ongoing access to investment opportunities and exits without needing to go public in the conventional sense.The crypto industry is maturing beyond speculation: Reflecting on the shift from the ideologically driven early days of crypto to the speculative fervor of ICOs, NFTs, and meme coins, Packham calls for a return to fundamentals. He envisions a future where crypto supports real economic activity, especially through projects that build infrastructure for compliant, meaningful use cases. Degenerate gambling, he argues, may coexist with more serious ventures, but the latter will shape the future.Decentralization is challenging traditional power structures: The conversation touches on how blockchain can reduce favoritism and control in financial systems. Packham highlights how tools like permissioned ledgers and smart contracts can enforce fairness, resist corruption, and enhance access. He contrasts this with legacy systems, which often protect elite interests, drawing on his own experience at Goldman Sachs during the 2008 crisis.Global leadership in crypto is shifting: While Singapore positioned itself as a key crypto hub, Packham notes its lack of entrepreneurial culture compared to the U.S. and China. He observes that regulatory openness is important, but business culture and capital depth are decisive. The U.S. has reemerged as a key player, showing renewed interest and drive, while Hong Kong and China continue to move boldly in this space.The societal impact of financial technology is profound: The episode explores how blockchain might influence governance and societal organization. From the potential tokenization of government operations to more transparent fiscal policies, Packham sees emerging possibilities for better systems—though he warns against naive techno-utopianism. He reflects on the dual-edged nature of technologies like CBDCs, which can enhance transparency but also increase state control.Cultural values matter in shaping the future: The conversation ends on a philosophical note, examining the tension between decentralization, cultural identity, and immigration. Packham emphasizes that shared values and cultural cohesion are crucial for societal stability. He challenges idealistic notions like the “network state” by pointing out that human nature and cultural alignment still play a major role in the success or failure of social systems.
Gold prices continue trading strongly up and hit record highs. A steady flow of safe-haven demand comes amid geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China that remain high. Meanwhile, institutions are ramping up tokenized gold on Ethereum. XRP has also launched its own EVM sidechain and seeing significant growth.~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 intro00:14 Sponsor: iTrust Sponsor00:56 Gold Price Skyrocketing01:53 Central Banks Buying Gold04:37 Gold vs S&P50005:00 China Sells Bitcoin for Gold05:32 Media Not Talking About This07:54 Retail Selling Gold08:39 Retail Doesn't Matter?09:50 Gen Z Buying Crypto Instead12:25 Tariff Impact on Gold13:50 Tokenized Gold on Ethereum16:18 Physical to Digital Gold NFT's18:11 Opening Gold To DeFi19:28 BRICS Stablecoin Using Gold23:05 BRICS on Ethereum?25:00 How Fast?26:50 LCX Exchange on XRP?27:54 SBI Becomes XRP EVM Validator29:33 BlackRock DeFi on Arbitrum in Q230:54 outro#XRP #Ethereum #Gold~Gold Wave Coming To XRP & Ethereum!
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Tally is a software platform designed to support tokenized organizations, particularly Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and crypto communities. It provides tools for launching tokens, governing protocols, and enabling staking to foster community participation and growth. Tally facilitates onchain governance, allowing transparent and decentralized decision-making for managing funds, grants, and protocol upgrades. It powers major blockchain ecosystems like Arbitrum, ZKsync, Uniswap DAO and Wormhole DAO by providing interfaces for proposal creation, voting, and staking. The Tally Protocol further enhances this by offering a liquidity layer for governance tokens, that allow token holders to earn staking rewards while retaining voting rights and participating in DeFi.Topics covered in this episode:Dennison's backgroundHas crypto won?Does privacy still matter?The vision behind TallyThe evolution of DAOsAre grassroots DAOs viable?Corporate vs. DAO PMFHow developer activity & contributors evolvedTally's roadmapICO vs. IPOEpisode links:Dennison Bertram on XTally on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.
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Ryan is the Head of Product at Stabull Finance, a Stablecoin and tokenized RWA DEX on Ethereum and Polygon. Stabull Finance is the new home for non-USD, fiat-backed stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, providing crypto and forex traders with access to 24/7/365 FX markets. Why you should listen Stabull is a next-generation Decentralized Exchange (DEX) built to become the central source of liquidity for all local stablecoins and tokenized Real World Assets (RWAs). Stabull Finance addresses a critical, underserved niche within the expanding DeFi landscape - to provide a specialized, efficient, secure platform for swapping non-USD stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. Stabull uses a 4th Generation AMM designed for the nuances of stablecoin and RWA swaps. This builds upon the lessons learned from previous AMM models. Its core innovation lies in how it dynamically concentrates liquidity around an off-chain FX or commodity oracle price. Stabull's AMM is described as “proactive”. Instead of passively waiting for arbitrage traders to correct price differences between Stabull and other markets (which drains value from LPs), Stabull actively uses the oracle feed to keep its internal pricing aligned, providing better rates for traders and protecting LPs. It strikes a balance, avoiding the pitfalls of a purely flat curve (vulnerable to oracle manipulation or draining if the peg breaks) while still offering much better pricing than general-purpose AMMs for its target assets. The $Stabul IEO is live now on Probit. Use the link below to participate. Supporting links Stabull Finance $Stabull IEO Andy on Twitter Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.
Gm! This week we're joined by Michael Sonnenshein to discuss the future of tokenization. We deep dive into the launch of BUIDL: crypto's largest tokenized fund, institutional demand to build on Solana, Ripple's $1.25b acquisition & more. Enjoy! -- Michael: https://x.com/Sonnenshein Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed by 1RoundTable Partners, 10T, Maven11, and Spartan. Live on Jupiter, $ROCK is the native token for transactions within the Zenrock ecosystem and secures Zenrock's decentralized custody network. The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC will be live in April 2025. Visit zenbtc.io to learn about earning yield with Bitcoin on Solana. -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (04:02) Launching The BUIDL Fund (06:29) Working With Ethena (09:49) Zenrock Ad (10:32) Tokenization (16:27) Institutional Demand To Build On Solana (19:22) DeFi's Breakout Moment (23:48) Crypto Payments (26:47) Should We Tokenize Everything? (30:17) Zen Rock Ad (31:01) Ripple's $1.25b Hidden Road Acquisition (32:50) Final Thoughts -- 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. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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Drop 1: SEC Crypto Disclosure https://www.bluprynt.com/post/the-sec-has-logged-on-crypto-disclosure-enters-the-mempoolDrop 2: Standard Chartered + OKX tokenized collateral https://cointelegraph.com/news/standard-chartered-okx-pilot-off-exchange-collateral-institutionDrop 3: Paris Blockchain Week Taxbit Digital Accordhttps://x.com/MidnightNtwrk/status/1909524832552640855https://www.linkedin.com/posts/magaldi_digitalassets-crypto-taxbit-activity-7314995450313412609-u6UtPBW Louvre DinnerCharles 4th gen blockchain speechConnection Lounge with Midnight Fireside chat Charles + Eranhttps://x.com/InputOutputHK/status/1909899923597701464Fireside chat with Nik KassisDNA House. Web3 influence: Will Adams, Toby Gilbert. Balance + Midnight: Eran + Dustin Plett. Charles + Brockhttps://x.com/brockpierce/status/1910117897906577475More: Midnight announces wallet partnershttps://midnight.network/blog/looking-ahead-to-midnight-self-custody-wallet-integrationsM^0 expands to Solana with Kast https://www.theblock.co/post/350083/chain-agnostic-m0-stablecoin-middleware-platform-expands-to-solana-teams-with-kast-neo-bank-on-latest-m-token-extensionCardano's Project Catalyst publishes its Horizons report, outlines the impact of the funding programhttps://projectcatalyst.io/reports/horizons2025.pdfVitalik publishes privacy roadmap for Ethereum https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/a-maximally-simple-l1-privacy-roadmap/23459Kiln and OSL partner to offer enterprise-grade ETH stakinghttps://www.kiln.fi/post/kiln-and-osl-partner-to-offer-enterprise-grade-eth-stakingEvent alert: How to design good tokenomics - in person in London, Thursday, May 1 · 6 - 9pm local time, by Dr. Stylianos Kampakis https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-design-good-tokenomics-tickets-1303004865629. Redes sociais / comms.. https://blockdropspodcast.xyz/.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, and special guest Emanuele Rossi from Mountain Protocol cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including $1B in tokenized stocks, Moody's downgrading TBILL, & more RWA news! This week Jason Barraza had a chance to sit with Ken Burrows from KINLUX and talk about tokenizing vacation destinations, their current RegCF raise, what it means to securitize the business along with the asset, and future plans! Company of the Week - Herwig: Taurus Company of the Week - Kyle: Dinari The Market Movements 1. Ripple Acquires Hidden Road for $1.25B 2. Dinari and Fasset's Own Partner to Tokenize $1B in Tokenized Stocks 3. Moody's Publishes Fund Tokenization Analysis and Downgrades a Tokenized Fund Rating 4. Plume Receives Investment from Apollo, Announces Support for Matrixdock's XAUm The Token Debrief 1. Taurus Launches Interbank Network: Taurus-NETWORK 2. Euroclear Joins Project Ensemble to Develop Interoperability Industry Standards 3. BlackRock Taps Anchorage Digital for Crypto Custody and RWA Tokenization 4. Chainlink to Verify Reserves & Provide Interoperability for Libre Capital Funds 5. Standard Chartered and OKX Explore “Mirrored Collateral” Starting with BENJI 6. SEI Using Ctrl Alt Taps Bank of England's Digital Securities Sandbox 7. New Token Offering by Hydra X Marks First on Canton Network 8. MANTRA to Invest $108M in RWA Projects via Ecosystem Fund 9. Centrifuge to Use Wormhole for Centrifuge V3's Multichain Support 10. M^0 Expands Support to Solana; Announces KAST Neobank as First Client 11. Dubai Land Department to Link Real Estate Registry with Tokenized Assets 12. Zodor to Launch Tokenization Platform and Token on April 15th 13. E-State Global to Launch EST Tokens on International Platform 14. KINLUX to Tokenize Vacation Rentals 15. Ripple Undershoots STM's Prediction; Only Estimates $18T RWAs by 2033 16. Ledger Insights Breaks Down Broadridge and Fnality's Partnership ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:09 Market Movements 26:05 STS Interviews: KINLUX 33:32 RWA Foundation Update 34:40 Token Debrief 47:05 Companies of The Week TokenizeThis 2025: https://summit.stm.co/ STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9 More STM.co Reports: https://reports.stm.co/ Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz
On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I'm joined by David Pope, Commissioner on the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, and Executive Director Anthony Apollo, for a wide-ranging conversation that explores the bold, nuanced effort behind Wyoming's first-of-its-kind state-issued stable token. I'm your host Stewart Alsop, and what unfolds in this dialogue is both a technical unpacking and philosophical meditation on trust, financial sovereignty, and what it means for a government to anchor itself in transparent, programmable value. We move through Anthony's path from Wall Street to Web3, the infrastructure and intention behind tokenizing real-world assets, and how the U.S. dollar's future could be shaped by state-level innovation. If you're curious to follow along with their work, everything from blockchain selection criteria to commission recordings can be found at stabletoken.wyo.gov.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 – David Pope and Anthony Apollo introduce themselves, clarifying they speak personally, not for the Commission. You, Stewart, set an open tone, inviting curiosity and exploration.05:00 – Anthony shares his path from traditional finance to Ethereum and government, driven by frustration with legacy banking inefficiencies.10:00 – Tokenized bonds enter the conversation via the Spencer Dinwiddie project. Pope explains early challenges with defining “real-world assets.”15:00 – Legal limits of token ownership vs. asset title are unpacked. You question whether anything “real” has been tokenized yet.20:00 – Focus shifts to the Wyoming Stable Token: its constitutional roots and blockchain as a tool for fiat-backed stability without inflation.25:00 – Comparison with CBDCs: Apollo explains why Wyoming's token is transparent, non-programmatic, and privacy-focused.30:00 – Legislative framework: the 102% backing rule, public audits, and how rulemaking differs from law. You explore flexibility and trust.35:00 – Global positioning: how Wyoming stands apart from other states and nations in crypto policy. You highlight U.S. federalism's role.40:00 – Topics shift to velocity, peer-to-peer finance, and risk. You connect this to Urbit and decentralized systems.45:00 – Apollo unpacks the stable token's role in reinforcing dollar hegemony, even as BRICS move away from it.50:00 – Wyoming's transparency and governance as financial infrastructure. You reflect on meme coins and state legitimacy.55:00 – Discussion of Bitcoin reserves, legislative outcomes, and what's ahead. The conversation ends with vision and clarity.Key InsightsWyoming is pioneering a new model for state-level financial infrastructure. Through the creation of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, the state is developing a fully-backed, transparent stable token that aims to function as a public utility. Unlike privately issued stablecoins, this one is mandated by law to be 102% backed by U.S. dollars and short-term treasuries, ensuring high trust and reducing systemic risk.The stable token is not just a tech innovation—it's a philosophical statement about trust. As David Pope emphasized, the transparency and auditability of blockchain-based financial instruments allow for a shift toward self-auditing systems, where trust isn't assumed but proven. In contrast to the opaque operations of legacy banking systems, the stable token is designed to be programmatically verifiable.Tokenized real-world assets are coming, but we're not there yet. Anthony Apollo and David Pope clarify that most "real-world assets" currently tokenized are actually equity or debt instruments that represent ownership structures, not the assets themselves. The next leap will involve making the token itself the title, enabling true fractional ownership of physical or financial assets without intermediary entities.This initiative strengthens the U.S. dollar rather than undermining it. By creating a transparent, efficient vehicle for global dollar transactions, the Wyoming Stable Token could bolster the dollar's role in international finance. Instead of competing with the dollar, it reinforces its utility in an increasingly digital economy—offering a compelling alternative to central bank digital currencies that raise concerns around surveillance and control.Stable tokens have the potential to become major holders of U.S. debt. Anthony Apollo points out that the aggregate of all fiat-backed stable tokens already represents a top-tier holder of U.S. treasuries. As adoption grows, state-run stable tokens could play a crucial role in sovereign debt markets, filling gaps left by foreign governments divesting from U.S. securities.Public accountability is central to Wyoming's approach. Unlike private entities that can change terms at will, the Wyoming Commission is legally bound to go through a public rulemaking process for any adjustments. This radical transparency offers both stability and public trust, setting a precedent for how digital public infrastructure can be governed.The ultimate goal is to build a bridge between traditional finance and the Web3 future. Rather than burn the old system down, Pope and Apollo are designing the stable token as a pragmatic transition layer—something institutions can trust and privacy advocates can respect. It's about enabling safe experimentation and gradual transformation, not triggering collapse.
Drop 1: Webacy DDhttps://world.webacy.com/introducing-dd/Drop 2: DTCC Tokenized Real Time Collateralhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dtcc-announces-new-platform-tokenized-real-time-collateral-management-00uqe/Drop 3: Dfns Fee sponsorshttps://www.dfns.co/article/introducing-fee-sponsorsMore:Ziglu Crypto on Card, spend cryptocurrency in real-world transactions using their Ziglu debit cardhttps://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45742/ziglu-launches-crypto-on-cardAnzens is Live: USDA Stablecoin Minting Access on Cardanohttps://www.emurgo.io/press-news/anzens-is-live-usda-stablecoin-minting-access-is-here-cardano/Credix raises 50m BRL to expand on SMB lendinghttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/thomas-bohner-a0165597_we-raised-50m-to-power-small-business-activity-7312450031502983168-IEt4Banco Itau is exploring issuing its own stablecoinhttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/brazils-largest-bank-itau-weighs-stablecoin-launch-report/FDIC says banks no longer need permission for cryptohttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/fdic-says-banks-no-longer-need-permission-for-crypto/PayPal Expands Cryptocurrency Offerings with New Tokens: Chainlink and Solana Now Availablehttps://newsroom.paypal-corp.com/2025-04-04-PayPal-Expands-Cryptocurrency-Offerings-with-New-Tokens-Chainlink-and-Solana-Now-AvailableLens Chain launches its mainnet https://lens.xyz/news/build-socialfi-apps-faster-with-lens-now-on-mainnet. Redes sociais / comms.. https://blockdropspodcast.xyz/.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com
Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block and former CEO of Twitter (Now X), has cautioned that Bitcoin may risk losing relevance if it remains solely a store of value. Speaking during an interview at Presidio Bitcoin, Dorsey emphasized the necessity for Bitcoin to evolve beyond mere “hodling” to ensure its long-term viability, highlighting the importance of enhancing Bitcoin's utility.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Paul Sztorc, Founder and CEO · LayerTwo LabsLayerTwo Labs website ➜ https://layertwolabs.com/00:00 Intro00:17 Sponsor: Tangem01:00 Jack Dorsey on Bitcoin risking irrelevancy02:40 Pauls paper05:45 How long does a Bitcoin transaction currently take?07:03 Bitcoin ETFs09:05 Payments11:20 Tokenized commodities (gold)12:42 What's holding Bitcoin back?14:41 After every BTC is mined?17:40 Nostr vs Bluesky: Can bitcoin handle social media?18:45 Outro#Bitcoin #Ethereum #Crypto~Bitcoin Innovation Dead?
This week, I'm joined by the ever-insightful and gloriously unfiltered Laura Walsh for a whirlwind spin through the crypto-political multiverse. From BlackRock's Larry Fink flirting with Bitcoin as the next global reserve currency to Trump-World and Cowboy State stablecoins, this episode has more layers than a Siberian haplogroup.What's inside?Larry Fink's crypto come-up – From “index of money laundering” to “Bitcoin might dethrone the dollar”? BlackRock's shifting narrative and what it really means.Bitcoin as collateral – Is BTC ready to step into the reserve asset big leagues, or are we still in the pool noodle phase of macroeconomic modeling?The Trump Token-verse – Meme coins, stablecoins, and the political gamification of crypto. Spoiler: It's not a joke just because it's April Fool's.The great stablecoin expansion – From USD1 to USYC, Pete and Laura unpack where stablecoins are headed, why transparency matters, and how to make sense of the growing crowd — without losing your shirt.Ondo's liquidity leap – Tokenized treasuries meet real-time settlement. Is this the workaround we've been waiting for?Digital identity vs. digital anonymity – Institutional KYC meets privacy paranoia. Can we have both?Wyoming's legal side-quest – The Cowboy State wants its own stablecoin. The Constitution might have a word.The 23andMe acquisition rumor – Is your genome going on-chain? What could possibly go wrong?Plus: Canadian election shout-outs, doomsday memes, and Laura's adventures dodging gun racks and memecoins.Also in this episode:CryptoMondays Ireland is back on April 7th, with a fireside chat (or maybe just vibes) between Pete and Alejandro Gutierrez from Solana Superteam Ireland.ETH Dublin is heating up with Vitalik Buterin and Stani Kulechov joining the speaker lineup from May 23–25.And yes, Sam Bankman-Fried wants to be friends with Diddy again. That's... a whole thing.Connect with Laura Walsh: LinkedIn | X(Twitter) Leave a review and subscribe onApple PodcastsSpotifyMoneyNeverSleeps (website)Email us: info@norioventures.comFollow on X(Twitter): Pete Townsend | MoneyNeverSleeps Follow on LinkedIn: Pete Townsend | MoneyNeverSleeps MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter on Substack
Gold prices are solidly up and hit more record highs Monday. 58% of fund managers view gold as the best-performing haven in a trade war—leaving Bitcoin with only a 3% preference. Gold's no longer just a hedge against inflation; it's being treated as the hedge against everything: geopolitical risk, de-globalization, fiscal dysfunction, and now, weaponized trade. Meanwhile, Tokenized gold continues to skyrocket on Ethereum, far above any other blockchain.~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 Intro00:08 Sponsor iTrust00:35 Gold pumping00:45 Peter Schiff01:15 Silicon Valley crash01:55 Argument dead03:10 RWA03:30 Tiamonds launches gold03:49 Fort knox audit?04:20 Elon on Fort Knox Audit05:10 Global Tokenized audits creates panic06:20 BRICS using blockchain instead?07:00 Record physical purchases07:22 Russia Using ethereum07:41 Swiss bank using ETH08:11 Gold DeFi Yields08:24 Banks Love Gold Collateral09:30 ETH is the DeFi King09:48 Larry Fink loses hope in economy???11:11 Larry Fink: Bitcoin vs Tokenization11:57 Stablecoin regulation coming soon12:30 Circle IPO12:45 Trump signing DeFi bill13:01 Did eth bottom?13:19 ETH upgrade incoming13:48 Outro#Bitcoin #Gold #ethereum~Gold Hits All-Time High!
In Part 2 of this Travillian Next conversation, we build on the lessons learned from Silvergate Bank's rise and fall to explore how stablecoins and tokenized deposits could reshape the banking industry. What you'll learn in this conversation:How Silvergate's experience informs the potential risks and rewards of digital assets in bankingWhat stablecoins and tokenized deposits mean for banks and payments systemsWhy banks need to adapt now to stay competitive in the world of digital financeHow BitGo's MD Ben Reynolds (former President of Silvergate Bank) and Michael Perito, Travillian's Head of Bank Strategy, break down what comes next for the industryThis conversation is a must-watch for anyone in banking or fintech who wants to understand the future of digital assets, payments, and what banks must do to remain relevant.What you'll learn in this conversation:
Bitcoin DXB - Live via LinkedInSession 4: Bitcoin vs CryptocurrencyHosts: Justin Harper & RA GeorgeDate: 27th MarchTime: 10:00 AM GST (30-45 mins)Location: LinkedIn LiveIn this AI-generated episode of Bitcoin DXB - Beginner Level, hosts Justin Harper and RA George discuss the key differences between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Using Notebook LM by Google, this conversation covers Bitcoin's fundamentals, altcoins, forks, the Lightning Network, and key cryptocurrency categories.Justin: Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency enabling peer-to-peer transactions without banks, using its own blockchain.George: Bitcoin is a Peer-to-Peer electronic cash system, the purest form of money.Justin: Cryptocurrency is digital money secured by blockchain, removing the need for banks or governments.George: Cryptocurrency is a broad category of digital assets, including projects beyond Bitcoin.Bitcoin is the most recognized cryptocurrency, but many altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and Binance Coin exist."Anything that isn't Bitcoin is called an altcoin!" – George.Over 100 Bitcoin forks exist, including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Bitcoin Gold (BTG), and Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV).Forks happen due to community disagreements or enhancements.Could Bitcoin fork again? Institutional involvement could lead to new forks.A Layer 2 solution to improve Bitcoin transactions, processing up to 1 million TPS.Skepticism around its centralization and slow adoption remains.El Salvador has adopted Bitcoin as legal tender using the Lightning Network.Altcoins (Ethereum, Solana) – Compete with Bitcoin, enabling smart contracts & DeFi.Stablecoins (USDT, USDC) – Pegged to fiat for stability.Justin asks: "Will stablecoins become the main way crypto is used for payments?"Utility Tokens (Chainlink) – Provide access to services.Meme Coins (Dogecoin, Shiba Inu) – Community-driven assets.Privacy Coins (Monero, Zcash) – Enable anonymous transactions.CBDCs (Digital Yuan, eNaira) – Government-issued digital currencies.Security Tokens (Real estate tokens) – Tokenized assets.Governance Tokens (MakerDAO) – Decentralized decision-making.Gaming Tokens (Axie Infinity) – Virtual economies.AI Tokens – Emerging in artificial intelligence.Mysterious origins: Created by Satoshi Nakamoto.Decentralized: No CEO or controlling body.Fixed Supply: Only 21 million BTC, making it deflationary.Security: The most secure and battle-tested blockchain.Resilience: Survived crashes, bans, and technical challenges.Price volatilityRegulatory uncertaintyTechnical knowledge requiredScams & rug pullsCentralization risksSecurity threats (hacks, bugs)Bitcoin Maximalists vs. Altcoin supporters continue to debate.Bitcoin remains the most secure and decentralized asset, but altcoins offer unique functionalities.Institutional interest could shape the future of digital assets.Will Bitcoin remain dominant, or will we see broader crypto adoption?
Crypto News: The SEC Ripple XRP case is over. BlackRock expands its Bitcoin ETF to Europe and Tokenized fund BUIDL on Solana. Custodia bank launches stablecoin on Ethereum.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
CME Group and Google Cloud today announced that they are piloting solutions for seamless and secure wholesale payments and tokenization of assets. CME Group has successfully completed the first phase of integration and testing of Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a novel distributed ledger from Google Cloud. ~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 Intro00:14 Sponsor: Coinbase00:40 Microsoft… now Google01:15 Google x CME Group01:40 26mil contracts01:50 Google Ethereum RPC02:08 Zetachain x Google Cloud02:15 Zetachain enabling cross-chain for Google EVM02:54 Cross chain Layer-2 transactions03:12 Agg-Layer incoming03:30 Polymarket adds solana03:47 Solana doesn't benefit04:13 Polymarket x agg layer04:32 Agg Layer will boost Ethereum05:15 Sony Gaming on ETH + Polygon flips base05:51 Visa polygon vs solana06:13 Private credit06:28 Money market funds06:50 Solana Futures Flops07:22 Bloomberg attempts to explain Solana vs Ethereum08:45 Courtyard09:40 Custodia Bank chooses Ethereum for stablecoin10:12 BlackRock launches on Solana a year later10:38 ETF Boomers care more about Blockchain than Bitcoin12:55 Bitwise Ethereum staking13:20 Matt Hougan: ETH is the leader14:27 ETH & POL chart15:06 Outro#Ethereum #Crypto #bitcoin ~Google Chooses Ethereum
Donald Trump is set to announce new tariffs on April 2, aiming to boost US manufacturing and counter foreign trade barriers. Financial leaders around the globe say that a trade war could slow economic growth and raise inflation.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 Intro00:15 Sponsor: Coinbase00:32 Trump no longer expected imposing tariffs01:06 CNBC - Vagueness on tariffs gives Trump leverage on negotiations02:35 CNBC - Impact of tariffs on housing04:05 Economic reports that can determine BTC's fate06:41 BTC $110K before $76.5K?08:06 Investors all in?09:15 All it takes is one day to ignite bullish reversal11:04 Brad Garlinghouse - XRP case win could unlock US market expansion12:25 Tokenized vs TradFi13:27 MetaLawman - Ripple saved crypto14:48 March 2715:15 April 215:34 Outro#Crypto #bitcoin #tariffs ~Tariff Softening Could Rally Crypto Market
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Goldman Sachs and central banks increase gold holdings, pushing prices to record highs while Bitcoin struggles. Is tokenized gold set for a continued push towards mass adoption?Guest: Monty Metzger - FOUNDER & CEO of LCX and TiamondsTiamonds website➜ https://bit.ly/TiamondsLCX~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~Uphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your first 30 days ➜ https://bit.ly/pbnuphold00:00 intro00:13 Sponsor: Uphold00:34 XRP U.S. Strategic Reserve02:02 Tokenized Gold Reserve03:32 Gold DeFi Yields04:00 Gold Coming To Tiamonds05:11 Meld Gold vs Tiamonds06:29 Physical To Digital07:35 U.S. Strategy10:02 Banking Policies Changing11:21 LCX on RWA11:39 Robinhood Gold12:32 Tariff vs Alcohol Industry13:44 Tokenized Wine Adoption Slowing?16:22 Top Volume Blockchain17:29 Uniswap Potential19:23 LCX Blockchain on XRP?21:41 Does Tech Matter?23:10 outro#crypto #gold #XRP~Tokenized Gold Rush on XRP?
Crypto News: Ripple XRP receives approval from Dubai Financial Services Authority to provide crypto payments. Blackrock Tokenized Fund Buidl hits $1 billion. Senator Hagerty Stablecoin bill Geniss Act gets approved by banking GOP.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, and guest contributor Emanuele Rossi from Mountain Protocol cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including USDM, Figure, and Invesco all tokenizing RWAs! This week features Nick Carmi, VP of Institutional Markets at Figure Markets in an interview with Jason Barraza, covering their publicly-registered $YLDS product, forward vaults, and more! STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9 Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz Read STM's Global Tokenized Real Estate Market Guide 2024: https://docsend.com/view/rrfjz7zxzqb9na2q Read the December 2024 RWA Securities Market Update: https://docsend.com/view/6vf42wm8quhnttuv Company of the Week - Herwig: Invesco Company of the Week - Kyle: AVR Solar Park = Stay in touch via our Social Media = Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesonlin/ Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings/ Nico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicopantelis/ Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarraza/ Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group Find the video edition of this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stmtvofficial The Market Movements 1. Mountain Protocol's USDM Now Supported on Ledger https://medium.com/@MountainUSDM/mountain-protocol-partners-with-ledger-01c0b8f98390 2. Circle to Expand to Bermuda for Money Market Funds https://crypto.news/circle-to-expand-tokenized-money-market-operations-in-bermuda/ 3. $BUIDL Reclaims throne as #1 and surpasses $1B https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/03/13/blackrock-s-buidl-fund-tops-usd1b-with-ethena-s-usd200m-allocation 4. S&P Global Ratings Assigns AA+f / S1+ to Janus Henderson & Anemoy Tokenized Fund https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/03/12/janus-henderson-anemoy-the-tokenized-fund-receives-the-highest-category-rating/ The Token Debrief 1. Cantor Fitzgerald Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans, Selects Anchorage Digital and Copper.co https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cantor-fitzgerald-partners-with-digital-asset-custodians-anchorage-digital-and-copperco-to-support-bitcoin-financing-business-302397938.html 2. Rome Protocol and KiiChain Partner for Tokenization and Cross-chain Lending in Latin America https://crypto.news/exclusive-rome-protocol-and-kiichain-partnering-to-improve-rwa-tokenization-in-latam/ 3. Securitize Places Onchain Price Feeds with Redstone https://securitize.io/learn/press/redstone-selected-by-securitize-as-blockchain-oracle-partner-bringing-all-its-tokenized-assets-to-defi-ecosystems 4. Mercado Bitcoin to Issue $200M in Assets in LatAm, Tokenized on Polygon https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/12/mercado-bitcoin-polygon-labs-look-to-issue-usd200m-worth-of-tokenized-assets-in-latin-america 5. MetaWealth Launches 10th Asset: Wyndham Grand La Cala Golf Residences https://www.linkedin.com/posts/metawealthapp_asset-10-is-now-live-welcome-to-wyndham-activity-7305545400004833280-mMPp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB1jcwoBLLGgrwl0xQgVcNMUDJZa3vbF48E 6. DigiFT Tokenizes Invesco Private Credit Strategy Fund on Arbitrum: $iSNR https://cointelegraph.com/news/digift-invesco-private-credit-token-arbitrum 7. Bahrain Exchange ATME Launches Gold-Backed Token, Supported by Central Bank of Bahrain https://news.bitcoin.com/bahrain-digital-exchange-atme-introduces-tokenized-gold/ 8. Serbian Solar Park Tokens Yield 6% Interest https://balkangreenenergynews.com/serbias-first-ever-tokenization-in-energy-sector-saraorci-solar-project-yields-6-interest/ = Check out our Companies = Security Token Group: http://securitytokengroup.com/ Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/ Security Token Market: https://stm.co InvestReady: https://www.investready.com ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 0:59 Market Movements 26:39 STS Interviews: Figure Markets 36:54 Token Debrief 46:30 RWA Foundation Update 48:17 Companies of The Week
Are NFTs dead? Or are they just evolving?In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I sit down with Neil from Mojito to explore how NFTs are still powering major brands, how real-world assets (RWAs) are reshaping digital ownership, and how loyalty programs in Web3 could be the next major adoption driver.Key topics we cover:✅ How major brands like Mercedes, Sotheby's & Pernod Ricard are using NFTs✅ Why RWAs and tokenized assets are the future of NFTs✅ The next evolution of NFTs—beyond collectibles to financial utility✅ How Web3 loyalty programs could reshape brand engagement✅ How Mojito is onboarding enterprises into Web3If you think NFTs are dead, this episode will change your mind!Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Neil from Mojito and the discussion around the evolution of NFTs & Web3 adoption.[00:01:00] Neil's Background & Journey into Web3 How curiosity about smart contracts led him to blockchain Moving from eCommerce & brand-building to NFTs & Web3[00:03:00] What is Mojito? Solving Enterprise NFT Adoption Mojito as a Web3 engagement platform Working with Mercedes-Benz, Sotheby's, Pernod Ricard & more Why brands still see value in NFTs & blockchain[00:05:00] Surviving the NFT Crash—How Mojito Pivoted & Thrived Why Mojito focused on enterprise clients rather than retail hype How the NFT winter separated speculation from real utility Lessons learned from Web3 booms & busts[00:08:00] Navigating Web3 Narratives: How to Build for Long-Term Success Why Web3 is obsessed with new trends (AI, RWAs, etc.) Should companies chase the latest narrative? How Mojito balances innovation with customer needs[00:10:00] AI, NFTs & The Evolution of Web3 Engagement Why AI agents & NFTs will eventually converge How trading bots & automation are already using Mojito's marketplaces The hidden infrastructure powering Web3 innovation[00:12:00] What Does an NFT Partnership Look Like? How brands integrate NFTs into their strategy Real-world assets (RWAs) & tokenized collectibles The role of Web3 consulting in onboarding enterprises[00:15:00] Introducing Mojito Loyalty—A New Approach to Web3 Engagement Why existing loyalty programs (points, miles) are broken How blockchain-based loyalty can increase engagement Partnerships with Sweet Blockchain for low fees & fast transactions[00:17:00] NFT Lending, DeFi & Unlocking New NFT Utility How tokenized RWAs are being used as DeFi collateral Why fractionalization & lending will change NFT finance The rise of NFT-backed stablecoin loans & liquid staking strategies[00:20:00] The Future of NFTs—Utility Will Win Why NFTs will eventually move into the background The transition from speculation to real-world use cases NFTs as protocols rather than products[00:23:00] Final Thoughts & Call to Action Mojito is launching a free-tier loyalty program for brands How any business can experiment with Web3 engagement Connect with Mojito & explore their latest productsConnecthttps://getmojito.com/https://x.com/mojito_nfthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/mojitoinc/https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilmullins/https://x.com/wordsofneilDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, 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/
Drop 1: DREX Reporthttps://www.blocknews.com.br/regulacao-governos/bc-revisara-diretrizes-do-drex-que-podem-ser-relaxadas-para-aumentar-resultados/https://www.ledgerinsights.com/drex-privacy/https://www.bcb.gov.br/content/estabilidadefinanceira/real_digital_docs/piloto/Relatorio_Drex_piloto_fase_1.pdfDrop 2: Euroclear Tokenized Collateral https://www.euroclear.com/newsandinsights/en/press/2025/mr-09-digital-asset-and-euroclear.htmlhttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/euroclear-launches-tokenized-collateral-initiative-with-digital-asset/Drop 3: ETH Denver highlightsMidnight and OpenZeppelin announce partnership to bring secure and private smart contracts to a wider global audiencehttps://x.com/OpenZeppelin/status/1894825433201549744Midnight keynote @ ETHDenverhttps://x.com/EthereumDenver/status/1895615221307490539Hosting Cardano SPO Metadata via Arweave Decentralized Storagehttps://x.com/stevanlohja/status/1895733312963952917More:Wanchain announces XFlows — Native to Native Cross-Chain Swapshttps://medium.com/wanchain-foundation/introducing-new-wanchain-xflows-native-to-native-cross-chain-swaps-12dbda97d738WalletConnect network white paper https://github.com/WalletConnectFoundation/wcn-technical-whitepaper/blob/main/technical_whitepaper_v1.pdfUS strategic reserve to include multiple assets: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, and other unnamed cryptocurrencies.https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1896234392516739200SocGen FORGE to expand EURCV stablecoin to Stellar blockchainhttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/socgen-forge-to-expand-stablecoin-to-stellar-blockchain/. Redes sociais / comms.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com
DAMAC, one of Dubai's leading luxury real estate developers, is embracing blockchain to revolutionize property investment through tokenization. In this exclusive interview, Cointelegraph's head of multimedia sits down with Amira Sajwani, managing director at DAMAC Properties, and John Patrick Mullin, CEO & co-founder of MANTRA, to discuss the $1 billion blueprint for tokenized real estate (RWAs). The conversation delves into why DAMAC is turning to blockchain, how billions in real estate assets can be tokenized, and the regulatory landscape of RWAs. Learn how this move opens Dubai's real estate market to global investors, what it takes to tokenize a building in Dubai, and why DAMAC chose to partner with the MANTRA protocol.(01:00) What is Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization(02:22) Inside DAMAC: Dubai's luxury real estate giant(04:22) Why DAMAC is using blockchain to tokenize real estate(06:49) How to tokenize billions in real estate assets(09:34) DAMAC's strategic partnership with MANTRA protocol(11:29) Want to tokenize a building in Dubai? Here's how(13:30) MANTRA's approach to regulatory complexities(18:10) How tokenization opens Dubai's real estate to global investors(21:19) Is real estate tokenization the next big trend? (22:25) Best use cases of RWAs tokenization technology(25:33) What's next for DAMAC? Upcoming blockchain and real estate projects (26:00) Rapid-fire questions: insights from industry leadersThis episode was hosted by Gareth Jenkinson @gazza_jenks, produced by Savannah Fortis with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up).Follow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com. If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.
The internet was abuzz on Wednesday with talk of a “DOGE dividend,” a direct payment to U.S. taxpayers funded by the Department of Government Efficiency's savings. Trump shared XRP-related content on social media, sparking speculation about his support for Ripple despite past tensions with its executives. The SEC, now under interim leadership, may settle its case against Ripple as Musk's DOGE department audits the regulator.~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~Uphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your first 30 days ➜ https://bit.ly/pbnuphold00:00 intro00:14 Sponsor: Uphold00:38 Blockchain Poll01:09 Trump Reads Government Waste02:09 DOGE Savings vs Cuts02:59 Goverment Spending Growing03:33 Social Security Fraud04:20 Trump on Social Security Savings05:17 Head of SS Resigns05:46 Fiserv Fixing Social Security06:51 Fiserv Crypto Connection07:14 Ripple x Fiserv?07:34 Ripple Fed Payments08:25 Trump Tweets About Ripple Twice09:05 Social Security vs National Security09:40 Military Spending10:04 Ukraine Money Missing?10:24 Pete Hegseth Promises Audit10:41 $55 Billion11:12 DOGE Dividend Checks12:12 How DOGE Dividend Works14:02 Could this actually happen?#DOGE #XRP #Crypto~Social Security on XRP!?