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What if your digital identity could unlock payments, access, and compliance—all without giving up your privacy?In this episode, I talk to Boris, CEO of Concordium and former co-founder of Copper, one of the biggest institutional custodians in crypto. We dive deep into why Concordium is building a new Layer 1 focused on privacy, programmable payments, stablecoins, and compliance-first infrastructure.Boris shares insights on the challenges of building for institutional adoption, the critical need for better tooling in Web3, and why he believes Concordium could be the missing link for real-world crypto use cases.Whether you're a founder, developer, or curious about blockchain's next evolution—this one's for you.Key Learnings with Timestamps[00:01:00] – Boris's unexpected entry into crypto and founding Copper[00:04:00] – Why he joined Concordium and the vision behind it[00:06:00] – Why another L1? Solving for real-world adoption, not just innovation[00:10:00] – Privacy-preserving compliance: why anonymity doesn't scale[00:15:00] – The real reason stablecoins like USDT dominate (and why others don't)[00:21:00] – Who Concordium is built for and what people are using it for today[00:27:00] – The biggest technical challenges: making blockchain usable[00:30:00] – Real-world institutional use cases: trade finance reimagined[00:35:00] – Stablecoins as yield-bearing tools in cross-border trade[00:40:00] – What Boris would do differently if starting today[00:42:00] – Roadmap: smart payments, identity, and ecosystem growth[00:45:00] – Final ask: developers, builders, and ecosystem collaborators wantedConnecthttps://www.concordium.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-bohrer-bilowitzki-07a75b75/https://x.com/ConcordiumNethttps://www.linkedin.com/company/concordium/DisclaimerNothing 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/
Anthony and John Pompliano break down today's markets — from DeFi and stablecoins reshaping finance to the U.S.–China trade deal and its impact on investors. We also discuss why sentiment is turning bullish, how to think about bitcoin and gold heading into year-end, and what White House Asset Management's moves signal for the market.======================Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: http://pompdesk.com/======================BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 75+ 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 $500 in rewards.======================Core is the leading Bitcoin scaling solution, enabling you to lock in yield by locking up your Bitcoin. Simply lock it on the Bitcoin blockchain to secure the Core network, and get rewards. No bridging. No lending. Just holding. Still your keys. Still your coins. Now your yield. Start at https://stake.coredao.org/pomp======================Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:32 - What is the DeFi Mullet?9:38 - Centralization vs decentralization12:59 - Stablecoin competition (USDC vs USDT)25:37 - Bitcoin vs gold setup for end of 202531:11 - US – China trade deal and impact on markets38:43 - White House Asset Management
Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless XYZ, joined me to discuss their new Benchmark tool, which brings traditional market infrastructure logic—such as benchmarks and mid-market references—to the stablecoin economy.Topics: - Borderless xyz's Benchmark tool - Stablecoins in the FX market - BlackRock's GENIUS-compliant money market fund tailored for stablecoin issuers - Banks pushing back on the GENIUS Act and Stablecoin Yield https://borderless.xyz/benchmarkBrought to you by
Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, Helius's Mert returns to defend Zcash's ~400% run and the “encrypted Bitcoin” framing, digging into anonymity sets, privacy UX, and why Bitcoiners are so riled up. We then tackle the Tempo bombshell — a ~$500M raise at a ~$5B pre, Stripe/Paradigm ties, Dankrad's move from the EF — alongside Péter Szilágyi's letter on EF culture and compensation: public goods priesthood vs. market incentives. Next up: Mert's “USD Manlet” rethink (why coordinating Solana around one stable is hard, and why pushing USDT to compete with USDC may be the sharper play) plus a gripe-fueled tour of today's DeFi trading UX. Finally, an AWS-outage autopsy: Coinbase downtime, Base sequencer hiccups, Infura/MetaMask ripple effects, and the case for multi-region/multi-cloud redundancy when real money — and sometimes safety — are on the line. And no, despite the memes, Mert is not launching a DEX. For more links and Show Hilights - https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast-chopping-block/the-chopping-block-zcash-400-tempos-500m-shock-ef-pay-firestorm-aws-base-meltdown-feat-mert/ ⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️Robert Leshner, CEO & Co-founder of Superstate ⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly Guest ⭐️ Mert, Co-founder & CEO at Helius Hosts ⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️Robert Leshner, CEO & Co-founder of Superstate⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly Guest ⭐️ Mert, Co-founder & CEO at Helius “One Long Memo” [A Letter To The EF] by Péter Szilágyi https://gist.github.com/karalabe/a2bc53436f29e0711fe680d59e180f6c Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:22 Mert a Madman of Solana and now Zcash 05:20 Bitcoin vs. Zcash: A Philosophical Clash 14:35 Tempo Fundraise and Ethereum's Talent Exodus 33:05 Ethereum's Social Layer & Public Goods 34:45 The Importance of Religious Priesthood in Crypto 41:01 The USD Manlet Proposal & Stablecoin Coordination 49:32 AWS Outage & Its Impact on Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is USDT so sticky across emerging markets? Paolo Ardoino explains that Tether doesn't rent distribution — it owns it.
Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, Helius's Mert returns to defend Zcash's ~400% run and the “encrypted Bitcoin” framing, digging into anonymity sets, privacy UX, and why Bitcoiners are so riled up. We then tackle the Tempo bombshell — a ~$500M raise at a ~$5B pre, Stripe/Paradigm ties, Dankrad's move from the EF — alongside Péter Szilágyi's letter on EF culture and compensation: public goods priesthood vs. market incentives. Next up: Mert's “USD Manlet” rethink (why coordinating Solana around one stable is hard, and why pushing USDT to compete with USDC may be the sharper play) plus a gripe-fueled tour of today's DeFi trading UX. Finally, an AWS-outage autopsy: Coinbase downtime, Base sequencer hiccups, Infura/MetaMask ripple effects, and the case for multi-region/multi-cloud redundancy when real money — and sometimes safety — are on the line. And no, despite the memes, Mert is not launching a DEX. For more links and Show Hilights - https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast-chopping-block/the-chopping-block-zcash-400-tempos-500m-shock-ef-pay-firestorm-aws-base-meltdown-feat-mert/ ⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️Robert Leshner, CEO & Co-founder of Superstate ⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly Guest ⭐️ Mert, Co-founder & CEO at Helius Hosts ⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️Robert Leshner, CEO & Co-founder of Superstate⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly Guest ⭐️ Mert, Co-founder & CEO at Helius “One Long Memo” [A Letter To The EF] by Péter Szilágyi https://gist.github.com/karalabe/a2bc53436f29e0711fe680d59e180f6c Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:22 Mert a Madman of Solana and now Zcash 05:20 Bitcoin vs. Zcash: A Philosophical Clash 14:35 Tempo Fundraise and Ethereum's Talent Exodus 33:05 Ethereum's Social Layer & Public Goods 34:45 The Importance of Religious Priesthood in Crypto 41:01 The USD Manlet Proposal & Stablecoin Coordination 49:32 AWS Outage & Its Impact on Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix and Infinex, is returning to Ethereum Layer 1 with a bold new experiment: a perpetuals DEX built directly on mainnet. In this episode, he joins Laura to explain why Synthetix is taking this contrarian step, how its hybrid “optimistic order book” can run efficiently on Ethereum's slower block times, and why he believes the future of trading will move fully on-chain. Warwick also discusses the tradeoffs behind using USDT, what it will take to match centralized exchange performance, and his “super app” vision for how DeFi platforms could finally outcompete CEXs. Thank you to our sponsor, Binance! Guest: Kain Warwick, Founder of Infinex and Synthetix Links: The Superapp Thesis by Kain Warwick Blockwork's Dan Smith on Spreads for ETH-USD Timestamps:
Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix and Infinex, is returning to Ethereum Layer 1 with a bold new experiment: a perpetuals DEX built directly on mainnet. In this episode, he joins Laura to explain why Synthetix is taking this contrarian step, how its hybrid “optimistic order book” can run efficiently on Ethereum's slower block times, and why he believes the future of trading will move fully on-chain. Warwick also discusses the tradeoffs behind using USDT, what it will take to match centralized exchange performance, and his “super app” vision for how DeFi platforms could finally outcompete CEXs. Thank you to our sponsor, Binance! Guest: Kain Warwick, Founder of Infinex and Synthetix Links: The Superapp Thesis by Kain Warwick Blockwork's Dan Smith on Spreads for ETH-USD Timestamps:
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether and CTO of Bitfinex, reveals how he built one of the most profitable companies in history - generating approximately $100 million in profit per employee.Tether created USDT, the world's most-used stablecoin, providing financial access to 3 billion unbanked people in countries facing extreme inflation and financial instability. THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER
Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, Doug Colkitt, Founder Ambient Finance & Founding Contributor at Fogo, joins us as one of the wildest weekends in crypto history drags us back on air: a record $19B+ in liquidations, gas spiking toward $400, exchange APIs wobbling, and ADL ripping through perps as hedges vanished. We unpack what ADL actually does, why delta-neutral farmers got nuked, and how Binance's USDe and staked ETH/SOL pegs snapped amid index design and mint/redeem gaps—followed by refunds. We get into HLP vs. LLP (vaults vs. winning traders), the Hyperliquid “whale” short ahead of the tariff tweet, cross-margin reflexivity that torched alts, and why market makers wore outsized pain. Then we zoom out to infra: sequencers, force-inclusion in practice, and the case for on-chain clearing plus real insurance funds before the next Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights
We went live from DAS London with Paul Faecks from Plasma and Guy Young from Ethena to discuss their respective stablecoin ecosystems. With Paul, we covered Plasma's launch, USDT growth, and the upcoming Plasma One platform. With Guy, we dove into market instability, oracles, whitelabel stablecoins, and future stablecoin trends. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod -- Allora is the new AI standard for DeFi platforms and agents to achieve sharper, faster, and more reliable financial systems than any single language model can offer. Instead of choosing and managing models, users state their goal, and the system delivers the best result. To learn more about Allora Network, visit https://www.allora.network/ and https://x.com/AlloraNetwork -- Blockworks is hiring a Research Data Analyst. If you live in SQL and love making sense of onchain chaos, apply today: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Blockworks?utm_source=EQPb2dAAxr -- Follow Paul: https://x.com/pauliepunt Follow Guy: https://x.com/gdog97_ Follow Carolina:https://x.com/GoldDefi Follow David: https://x.com/EffortCapital Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+UFFz4z3qyrhhMDYx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Paul Intro (0:47) Plasma's Launch (5:09) Plasma One (11:15) Katana Ad (11:44) Developing the Plasma Ecosystem (17:59) Thoughts on pBTC (19:31) Free USDT Transfers (20:28) Plasma DeFi vs Stablecoin Transfers (21:29) Hot Takes (23:35) Ads (Katana & Allora) (24:32) Guy Intro (24:45) Dealing With Market Volatility (29:24) Ethena Whitelabel Stablecoins (32:31) Hyperliquid Integrations (33:07) Onchain Yield (34:32) Looking Forward -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, Doug Colkitt, Founder Ambient Finance & Founding Contributor at Fogo, joins us as one of the wildest weekends in crypto history drags us back on air: a record $19B+ in liquidations, gas spiking toward $400, exchange APIs wobbling, and ADL ripping through perps as hedges vanished. We unpack what ADL actually does, why delta-neutral farmers got nuked, and how Binance's USDe and staked ETH/SOL pegs snapped amid index design and mint/redeem gaps—followed by refunds. We get into HLP vs. LLP (vaults vs. winning traders), the Hyperliquid “whale” short ahead of the tariff tweet, cross-margin reflexivity that torched alts, and why market makers wore outsized pain. Then we zoom out to infra: sequencers, force-inclusion in practice, and the case for on-chain clearing plus real insurance funds before the next Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights
Stablecoins rule crypto—but 92% of the market is controlled by just two centralized players: USDT and USDC. In October 2025, Phantom quietly launched Phantom Cash ($CASH)—a fully on-chain, Solana-native stablecoin backed by liquid staking assets like mSOL and bSOL, minted with zero fees, and embedded directly into the Phantom Wallet. In this deep dive, we explore: ✅ Why stablecoins are broken ✅ How $CASH works (mint, burn, collateral, fees) ✅ Phantom's “Apple move” toward a DeFi super app ✅ The risks no one is talking about ✅ Why founders and users should take this VERY seriously Sometimes the biggest revolutions don't trend. They whisper. And Phantom Cash might be the quietest—and most important—stablecoin launch of 2025.
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In this conversation, Stephan Livera discusses the RGB protocol with Anant and Federico, exploring its significance in the Bitcoin ecosystem. They explore how RGB enables smart contracts on Bitcoin, the role of stablecoins, user experience, and the efficiency of transactions. The discussion also covers the process of creating and managing assets on RGB, comparisons with other Bitcoin protocols, and the future of the RGB ecosystem. The importance of user adoption and the potential for real-world asset integration, while addressing risks associated with asset issuers is also discussed. Takeaways:
過去一年,穩定幣市場正在發生一場緩慢但巨大的地殼變動。原本 USDT 和 USDC 兩強獨大的局面,開始出現裂痕,從 2024 年 3 月的 91.6% 市佔,到現在只剩下 83%,而且還在持續下滑
Arthur Hayes & Tom Lee map the new crypto arms race—Hyperliquid vs Aster, Plasma's stablecoin rails, and ETH's DAT-fueled supercycle. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. Live at Token2049 Singapore, we're joined by Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom) and Tom Lee (Bitmine) to map two battles shaping the next cycle: the Perp DEX war—Hyperliquid's moat vs. CZ-linked Aster, zero-fee experiments like Lighter, and whether ~$500M/year token unlocks can stay “bullish”—and the race to own stablecoin rails, from Tether-affiliated Plasma's zero-fee USDT chain to distribution plays like Tempo and Codex. We dig into DATs, mNAV compression, and Tom's “ETH supercycle,” plus prediction markets (Polymarket vs. Kalshi) crossing into the mainstream and a surprise Zcash revival. If crypto's future is being decided in trading venues and in money itself, this is where the battle lines get drawn. Show highlights
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Arthur Hayes & Tom Lee map the new crypto arms race—Hyperliquid vs Aster, Plasma's stablecoin rails, and ETH's DAT-fueled supercycle. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. Live at Token2049 Singapore, we're joined by Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom) and Tom Lee (Bitmine) to map two battles shaping the next cycle: the Perp DEX war—Hyperliquid's moat vs. CZ-linked Aster, zero-fee experiments like Lighter, and whether ~$500M/year token unlocks can stay “bullish”—and the race to own stablecoin rails, from Tether-affiliated Plasma's zero-fee USDT chain to distribution plays like Tempo and Codex. We dig into DATs, mNAV compression, and Tom's “ETH supercycle,” plus prediction markets (Polymarket vs. Kalshi) crossing into the mainstream and a surprise Zcash revival. If crypto's future is being decided in trading venues and in money itself, this is where the battle lines get drawn. Show highlights
HEADLINESTether Buys 8,888 BTC on Sept 30 -- Boosting reserves and doubling down on USDT's backing.Chainlink + UBS push $100T fund tokenization via SWIFT workflows - Institutional infrastructure is targeting seamless access to blockchain tools for legacy finance.SEC + CFTC Pledge “Harmonization” on Crypto Oversight - Regulators signaling closer cooperation, possibly fewer jurisdictional fights.Prediction markets stay hot post-election - Polymarket volume holding strong as real-world betting merges with crypto rails.Stripe is going all in on digital dollars and AI-powered payments. Open Issuance: a new stablecoin issuance platform (built on Bridge, acquired for $1.1B) that lets businesses easily mint and redeem their own stablecoins with just a few lines of code.Little BitsVisa pilots stablecoin payments for businesses sending money abroad - Enabling firms to settle in USDC onchain; TradFi inching modular.Keel debuts as Solana's new “star” with $2.5B DeFi / RWA roadmap — The Sky protocol launches a capital allocator aiming to push $2.5B into Solana DeFi & real-world assets.Monad has launched a code4rena audit contest to audit its code. The CTO James is like Rick from Rick and Morty. Good luck.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tether is reportedly looking to raise up to $20B. Can they hit $500B valuation? Tether is looking to raise between $15 billion and $20 billion for about a 3% stake in the company through a private placement, according to a report from Bloomberg. The raise would bring its valuation to around $500 billion, putting it in the same league as OpenAI and SpaceX. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
En la edición de hoy del Radar Empresarial, centramos nuestra atención en Tether, la empresa que está detrás de USDT, la stablecoin más utilizada a nivel mundial. Según declaraciones de su CEO, Paolo Ardoino, la compañía se encuentra analizando una posible ronda de financiamiento que podría situar su valoración en unos 500.000 millones de dólares. De acuerdo con Bloomberg News, la firma estaría considerando captar entre 15.000 y 20.000 millones de dólares, enfocándose en atraer a inversores de alto perfil. Ardoino comentó en la red social X que esta estrategia busca no solo fortalecer su posición en el sector de las stablecoins, sino también expandirse hacia otras industrias como la inteligencia artificial y los recursos naturales. La empresa está dispuesta a ofrecer un 3% de participación, teniendo en cuenta que USDT —su principal activo— cuenta con una capitalización de mercado cercana a los 173.000 millones de dólares. Tether ha sido una de las compañías beneficiadas por el enfoque favorable hacia las criptomonedas por parte de la administración de Donald Trump, quien expresó en repetidas ocasiones su deseo de convertir a Estados Unidos en el epicentro global del ecosistema cripto. En agosto, Tether incorporó a Bo Hines, ex asesor de la Casa Blanca, con el propósito de liderar su estrategia de crecimiento dentro del territorio estadounidense. Hines fue uno de los impulsores de la Ley GENIUS, considerada por el Foro Económico Mundial como el primer paso legislativo de EE. UU. hacia la regulación de stablecoins. Esta normativa establece requisitos como que los emisores de estas monedas digitales deben ser entidades depositarias aseguradas o mantener una reserva en proporción 1:1 respecto a las monedas emitidas. Pero el alcance de Tether no se limita únicamente a USDT. A comienzos de este mes, la firma lanzó un nuevo activo digital llamado USAT, con el objetivo de fortalecer su presencia en el mercado estadounidense. Hines asumirá el rol de director ejecutivo en este nuevo proyecto. Además, Tether continúa desarrollando actividades en el sector de la minería de Bitcoin. Recientemente, surgieron rumores sobre su posible retiro de Uruguay debido al alto costo de la energía, aunque la compañía ha asegurado que sigue en diálogo con autoridades y actores locales para encontrar soluciones viables.
幻冬舎の暗号資産(仮想通貨)/ブロックチェーンなどweb3領域の専門メディア「あたらしい経済 www.neweconomy.jp/ 」がおくる、Podcast番組です。 ーーーーー 【番組スポンサー】 この番組は、モジュール型のイーサリアムL2チェーンを提供する次世代金融インフラ「Mantle」と、イーサリアム財務戦略を発表したナスダック上場のリーガルテック企業「Robot Consulting」の提供でお届けします。 Mantleは、モジュール型のイーサリアムL2チェーンを提供する次世代金融インフラ。Mantle Networkには、DeFi・ゲーム・NFTなど多数のDAppsが展開中。28億ドルを超えるDAOのトレジャリーが、Mantle NetworkやmETH Protocolをはじめ、多数のパートナーを支援しています。信頼、透明性、そして革新を携えたMantleと共に、次世代の経済に参加しませんか? Web3/DeFiの未来を、Mantleと共に。 ーーーーー 【Mantle 関連リンク】 Website: https://www.mantle.xyz/ja Discord : https://discord.com/invite/0xmantle Twitter:https://x.com/0xmantlejp Medium :https://medium.com/0xmantle-jp TG: https://t.me/mantlenetwork/69759 Email: marketing@mantle.xyz ーーーーー Robot Consulting は、ナスダック上場の国内リーガルテック企業。LLMなどを活⽤して世界中の法律を学習させたAIエージェント型の「ロボット弁護⼠」の開発を進めています。そしてリーガルテックとブロックチェーンの融合戦略の一環として、イーサリアムへの投資事業を発表いたしました。今後当社サービスへのイーサリアムの導入と利活用を推進し、テクノロジーによる法律サービスへのアクセス向上を目指します。 ーーーーー Website:https://robotconsulting.net/ X:https://x.com/RobotConsulting ーーーーー 【紹介したニュース】 ・メタプラがビットコイン追加購入、総保有数は上場企業で世界第5位に ・ANAPが3日連続でビットコイン追加購入、総保有数は約1,101BTCに ・デフコンサルティング、暗号資産財務戦略の対象資産をビットコインからイーサリアムに転換 ・イーサリアム大型アップグレード「Fusaka」、12/3に実装日を設定 ・ボリビアのトヨタ正規販売代理店ら、USDT決済導入開始か=報道 ・コインベースがUSDCレンディングサービス開始、年10.8%の利回り提供 ・韓国BDACS、ウォン建てステーブルコイン「KRW1」正式ローンチ、アバランチで ・機関投資家向け独取引所ブリッシュ、米NY州のビットライセンス取得 ・グレースケールのマルチアセット型暗号資産ETP「GDLC」、NYSEアーカ上場 ・バイビットがダナン人民委員会とMoU締結、ベトナムのデジタル資産エコシステム支援で ・TISとgC Labsのヒノデテクノロジーズ、L1チェーン「Plasma」と戦略パートナー契約 ・ビットゴー、欧州向けに暗号資産取引サービス提供開始、MiCAライセンス延長で ーーーーー 【あたらしい経済関連リンク】 ニュースの詳細や、アーカイブやその他の記事はこちらから https://www.neweconomy.jp/
Paul Faecks is the Founder of Plasma.In this episode, we prepare for Plasma's mainnet launch with all you need to know as a DeFi stablecoin user. Paul shares his vision for Plasma DeFi, why they chose to build an L1 specifically for stablecoins, how they'll attract liquidity, and what to look for at mainnet launch.------
This week we talk about stablecoins, crypto assets, and conflicts of interest.We also discuss the crypto industry, political contributions, and regulatory guardrails.Recommended Book: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. MaasTranscriptA cryptocoin is a unit of cryptocurrency. A cryptocurrency is a type of digital currency that uses some kind of non-central means of managing its ledger—keeping track of who has how much of it, basically.There have been other types of digital currency over the years, but cryptocurrencies often rely on the blockchain or a similarly distributed means of keeping tabs on who has what. A blockchain is a database, often public, of users and a list of those users' assets that's distributed between users, and it makes use of some kind of consensus mechanism to determine who actually owns what.Some cryptocurrencies ebb and flow in value, and are thus traded more like a stock or other type of non-fixed, finite asset. Bitcoin, for instance, is often treated like gold or high-growth stocks. NFTs, similarly, create a sort of artificial scarcity, producing unique digital goods by putting their ownership on a blockchain or other proof-of-ownership system.Stablecoins are also cryptocurrencies, but instead of floating, their value growing and dropping based on the interest of would-be buyers, they are meant to maintain a steady value—to be stable, like a national currency.In order to achieve this, the folks who maintain stablecoins often use reserve assets to prop up their value. So if you produce a new stablecoin and want to issue a million of them, each worth one US dollar, you might accumulate a million actual US dollars, put those in a bank account, show everybody the number of dollars in that bank account, and then it's pretty easy to argue that those stablecoins are each worth a dollar—each coin is a stand-in for one of the dollars in the bank.In a lot of cases, the people issuing these coins aim for this approach, but instead of doing a direct one-for-one, dollar for coin system, they'll issue a million coins that are meant to be worth a dollar apiece, and they'll put one-hundred-thousand dollars in a bank account, and the other 900,000 will be made up of bitcoin and stocks and other sorts of things that they can argue are worth at least that much.As of mid-2025, about $255 billion worth of stablecoins have been issued, and about 99% of them have been pegged to the US dollar; Tether's USDT, Binance's BUSD, and Circle's USDC are all tethered to the USD, for instance, though other currencies are also used as peg values, including offerings by Tether and Circle that are pegged to the Euro.Stablecoins that are completely or mostly fiat-backed, which means they have a dollar for each coin issued in the bank somewhere, or close to that, tend to be on average more stable than commodity or crypto-backed stablecoins, which rely mostly or entirely on things like bitcoin or gold tucked away somewhere to justify their value. Which makes sense, as while you can argue, hey look, I have a million dollars worth of gold, and I'm issuing a million coins, each worth a dollar, that asset's value can change day-to-day, and that can make the value of those coins precarious, at least compared to fiat-backed alternatives.Because stablecoins are not meant to change in value, they're not useful as sub-ins for stocks or other sorts of interest-generating bets, like bitcoin. Instead, they're primarily used by folks who want to trade cryptoassets for other sorts of cryptoassets, for those who want to avoid paying taxes, or want to otherwise hide their wealth, and for those who want to transfer money in such a way that they can avoid government sanctions and/or tariffs on those sorts of transfers.What I'd like to talk about today is a new US federal law, the GENIUS Act, which was heavily pushed by the crypto industry, and which looks likely to make stablecoins a lot more popular, for better and for worse.—The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, was introduced in the Senate by a Republican senator from Tennessee in May of 2025, was passed in June with a bipartisan vote of 68-30—the majority of Republicans and about half of Democratic senators voting in favor of it—and after the House passed it a month later, President Trump signed it into law on July 18.Again, this legislation was heavily pushed by the crypto industry, which generously funded a lot of politicians, mostly Republican, but on both sides of the aisle, in recent years, as it serves folks who want a broader reach for existing stablecoins, and who want to see more stablecoins emerge and flourish, as part of a larger and richer overall crypto industries.Folks who are against this Act, and other laws like it that have been proposed in recent years, contend that while it's a good idea to have some kind of regulation in place for the crypto industry, this approach isn't the right one, as it basically gives the tech world free rein to run their own pseudo-banks, without being subject to the same regulations as actual banks.Which isn't great, according to this argument, as actual banks have to live up to all sorts of standards, most of them oriented around protecting people from the folks running the banks who might otherwise take advantage of them. Those regulations are especially cumbersome in the wake of the 2008 Great Recession, because that severe global economic downturn was in large part caused by exactly these sorts of abuses: bankers going wild with lending mis-labeled assets, those in charge of these banks pocketing a whole lot of money, lots of people losing everything, and lots of institutions going under, leaving those people and the government with the bill, while the folks who did bad things mostly got off scott free.The goal of these bank regulations is to keep that kind of thing from happening again, while also keeping banks from overtly taking advantage of their customers, who often don't know much about the banking options and assets they're being sold on.Allowing tech companies to do very similar things, but without those regulations, seems imprudent, then, because, first, tech companies have shown themselves to be not just willing, but often thrilled to grab whatever they can and get slapped on the wrist for it, later, moving fast and breaking things, basically, and then paying the fines after they've made a fortune, and if they're allowed to step into this space without the same regulations as banks, that gives them a huge competitive advantage over actual financial institutions.It's a bit like if there were a food company that was allowed to dodge food industry regulations, as was thus able to cut their flour with sawdust and sell it to people at the same price as the real thing. People would suffer, their competition, which sells actual flour would suffer, because they wouldn't be able to compete with a company that doesn't play by the same rules, and the companies that sell the inferior products without anyone being able to stop them would probably get away with it for a while, before then closing up shop, pocketing all that money, and starting over again with a different name.This is how things work in a lot of countries with weak regulatory systems, and it creates so much distrust in the economic sphere that things cost more, the quality of everything is very low, and it's nearly impossible to ever punish those who cause and perpetuate harm.That's at the root of many arguments against the GENIUS Act: concerns that a lack of consumer protections will lead to a situation in which we have growing systemic risk, caused by tech entities taking bigger and bigger risks with other people's money, like in the buildup to the 2008 recession, while simultaneously more legit institutions are elbowed out, unable to compete because they have to spend more and work harder to adhere to the regulations that the new players can ignore.It's worth mentioning here, too, that the Trump family has issued their own cryptocoins, and reportedly already profited to the tune of several billion dollars as a result of that issuance, that the Trumps have their own stablecoin, which they're promoting as an upgrade to the US dollar, that the early backers of these coins include foreign governments and their interconnected companies, like the Emirati-backed MGX, that the Trump children have their own crypto-asset companies, including one that's listed on the Nasdaq, and which is profiting from the increasing popularity and legalization of the industry in the US, and that Trump's media company, which owns Truth Social, also has a multi-billion-dollar bitcoin portfolio, alongside a whole lot of other crypto-coins, which the president has been pushing, and his family has been promoting overseas, using his name and office.All of which points at another conflict of interest issue here, that the president and his family seem to be self-enriching at an incredibly rapid pace and at a very high level, in part by pushing this and similar legislation.People in the crypto industry lavishly spent on his campaign, and they are entwined with his family's business interests, which makes it difficult to separate what might be good for the country, in an objective way, from what's good for Trump and his family, in the sense of using the office to grow wealthier and wealthier—and that's true both in the sense that crypto-assets allegedly allow his family to take bribes in a fairly anonymous and deniable way, but also in the sense that people who buy his memecoins and buy into his stablecoin ventures and buy more bitcoin and similar assets that he already holds, also increase the value of his existing assets, and using the office of the presidency to enrich oneself in that way is the sort of thing they never really made illegal because they didn't think anyone would be brazen or shameless enough to do it.There's a lot going on here, then, and while there are some arguments that this sort of legislation is a good starting point to get some eventual, actual guardrails on the crypto industry in the US, the concerns related to those tech world incentives, and the possibility and reality of the president and his family profiting from this legislation, would seem to make this effort a lot more questionable than prudent, and loaded with a lot more downsides than upsides, even if, again, the majority of lawmakers voted for it, and a lot of people are excited about it for all sorts of reasons.Show Noteshttps://www.wired.com/story/genius-act-loophole-stablecoins-banks/https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/07/stablecoin-regulation-genius-act/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GENIUS_Acthttps://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-stablecoins-congress-cryptocurrency-94fa3c85e32ec6fd5a55576cf46e58eahttps://advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/senate-oks-genius-act-without-safeguards-needed-to-protect-consumers-and-the-financial-system-from-stablecoin-risks/https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/03/politics/crypto-trump-bitcoin-wlfi-stablecoin-analysishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrencyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stablecoin This is a public episode. 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Hyperliquid's USDH ticker set off the most dramatic “RFP” in recent memory. The crew breaks down why Native Markets ran away with validator support, whether the process was theater or strategy, and how the Bake-off became a marketing masterstroke—and potential leverage on Circle. We dig into Polymarket odds, the last‑minute Paxos bribery allegation (denied), and what this means for future “native” stables on Solana, app chains, and beyond. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we're joined by Guy founder of Ethena as a special guest, as a single ticker (USDH) sparked a weeklong spectacle: Hyperliquid's “Bake-off” to award the USDH stablecoin brand. Native Markets surged ahead as validators signaled support, Paxos rallied late with partners and incentives, and Ethena ultimately withdrew. Was this always a vibes‑based beauty contest, or a deliberate move to pressure Circle and re‑route bridge yield? We parse the incentives, the governance, and the market microstructure — and peek at what happens if every big chain/app tries the “native stablecoin” playbook. Show highlights
Insights into the Tether's announcing its plans to issue a US Dollar-Backed stablecoin. In an exclusive interview, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie sits down with Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and newly appointed USAT CEO Bo Hines to discuss the launch of their new stablecoin designed specifically for the US market. Plus they discuss how it will work alongside the globally dominant USDT and reveal their mission to provide financial access to underserved communities, reduce transaction costs, and build a more efficient financial system in the United States. - Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit midnight.gd and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
Is Tether getting into gold mining? Stablecoin issuer Tether is considering investing in gold mining. According to the report from Financial Times, the USDT issuer has held discussions with mining groups about putting money into the gold supply chain, including refining, trading and royalties. Plus, U.S. employment data in August shows a slowed labor market. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
È settembre e il BIPSHOW torna alla sua programmazione ordinaria dopo la Summer Edition del 2025.Il prestigioso MIT di Boston inaugura la Digital Currency Initiative, un nuovo osservatorio accademico pensato per monitorare l'utilizzo di Bitcoin nel mondo. Un riconoscimento importante e doveroso nei confronti della più grande rivoluzione digitale dai tempi dell'internet.Inoltre: continua lo scontro ideologico fra i fan di Knots e di Bitcoin Core, un attacco al network di Monero ci racconta molto sulla sicurezza nei network distribuiti, USDT sbarca su Bitcoin grazie a RGB, e arriva (forse) la crisopea sull'oro.It's showtime!
Lorenzo R. is an active leader in the Tether ecosystem with five years of experience in cross-chain liquidity and stablecoin infrastructure. He is currently the co-founder & USDT0, a unified liquidity framework for USDT, allowing for connectivity across blockchain ecosystems without friction. He is also the Co-Founder of Everdawn Labs and a contributor to multiple DeFi DAOs.Previously, Lorenzo spearheaded Alloy by Tether, a groundbreaking Tethered Asset designed to track reference asset prices using Tether Gold (XAU₮) as collateral. This innovation introduces a new level of stability and value to digital assets, with its first token, aUSD₮, serving as a USD-denominated Tethered Asset backed by gold. His passion fuels his commitment to shaping the future of financial interoperability across Web3 ecosystems.In this conversation, we discuss:- USDt0 Stats and Growth - Top 3 on DeFiLlama bridges, $6B+ in volume in 6–8 months - Challenges USDt0 Solves - Lorenzo's Journey to USDT0 - Do we need more stablecoins? - $1B in Plasma deposits to USDT0 - USDT0's growth on Hyperliquid - Eliminating third-party bridges - USDT0's XAUt0, the omnichain evolution of Tether Gold (XAUt) - Omnichain Fungible Tokens USDT0Website: usdt0.toX: @USDT0_toLinkedIn: USDT0Lorenzo R.X: @zeroloreLinkedIn: Lorenzo R---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers. PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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For episode 590 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jeff Handler, CCO of OpenTrade, an institutional-grade platform delivering real-world asset-backed yield on USDC, USDT, and EURC. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:08) Who is Jeff Handler?(4:12) Importance of Yield-based Stablecoins(7:10) Typical clients(11:03) Stablecoin Yield use-cases in Colombia(15:22) Impact of the Genius Act(17:47) Future of RWAs in Finance(21:54) Onboarding for Clients(24:18) APIs & GraphQL(24:37) OpenTrade Roadmap(26:28) Events & Conferences(27:12) OpenTrade website & socials
Grayscale has filed an S-1 with the SEC to convert its Avalanche Trust into a Spot AVAX ETF. If approved, this could mark one of the first U.S.-listed ETFs giving direct exposure to a smart contract blockchain beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Avant delivers the highest risk-adjusted yield on your assets. Powered by on-chain strategies.~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: Rhett Shipp, CEO Avant Protocol Avant Protocol➜ https://bit.ly/AvantYields00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:41 Grayscale Avalanche ETF!01:10 Avant TVL Growing01:44 Avant Yields on USDC & Bitcoin03:33 Utilizing Yield Platforms05:18 How Interest Rates Effect Yield Rewards07:02 How often do Yields pay out?08:23 Withdrawal process10:35 Avalanche + Going Cross-Chain11:39 Avax Integrations12:20 Borrow Strategies13:15 Avax Stablecoin TVL14:08 Avalanche Staking ETF Potential15:52 Avax Treasury Company?18:40 outro#Crypto #Avax #Ethereum~AVAX Preps For ETF with EPIC Stablecoin Yields!
"Now that USDT and Bitcoin are natively interoperable on lightning, the circle has gained tangents. With USDT on lightning, each party to a payment, the payer and the recipient, can choose whether to use Bitcoin or Tether on their own end, and neither depends on the other's decision. A customer can pay in Bitcoin and the merchant can receive USDT, or the customer can pay in USDT and the merchant can receive Bitcoin. Or they can both use the same asset, it doesn't matter. Once both assets are native to lightning, they become automatically, frictionlessly, interchangeable."~ Roy Sheinfeld Tether on Lightning isn't just another technical upgrade — it could reshape how billions of dollars move across the globe. I dive into Roy Sheinfeld's piece exploring why this integration could supercharge adoption, how it threatens existing rails, and what regulatory and technical unknowns might stand in the way. The real question: does this make Bitcoin stronger, or more fragile? Check out the original article: USDT on Lightning: the Good, the Bad, and the Unknown (Link: https://tinyurl.com/2uh9mzb6) Links Mentioned Misty Breez Wallet (Link: https://breez.technology/misty/) Breez SDK (Link: https://breez.technology/sdk/) Check out our awesome sponsors! Ledn: Need fiat but don't want to sell your Bitcoin? Ledn offers secure, Bitcoin-backed loans with no credit checks, flexible repayment, and fast turnaround—often within 24 hours. With $10B+ in loans across 100+ countries and transparent Proof of Reserves, Ledn is a trusted option for unlocking liquidity without giving up your Bitcoin. (Link: https://learn.ledn.io/audible) HRF: The Human Rights Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. Subscribe to HRF's Financial Freedom Newsletter today. (Link: https://mailchi.mp/hrf.org/financial-freedom-newsletter) OFF: The Oslo Freedom Forum is a global human rights event by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), uniting voices from activism, journalism, tech, and beyond. Through powerful stories and collaboration, OFF advances freedom and human potential worldwide. Join us next June. (Link: https://oslofreedomforum.com/) Pubky: Pubky is building the next web, a decentralized system designed to put control back in your hands. Escape censorship, algorithmic manipulation, and walled gardens by owning your identity and data. Explore the Pubky web and become the algorithm today. Don't forget to find me on my Pubky ID here: pk:5d7thwzkxx5mz6gk1f19wfyykr6nrwzaxri3io7ahejg1z74qngo. (Link: https://pubky.org) Chroma: Chroma is dedicated to advancing human performance and well-being through cutting-edge light therapy devices and performance eyewear. Their mission is to enhance physical and mental health, unlocking peak human health, cognitive function, and physical performance. Get 10% off your order with the code BITCOINAUDIBLE. (Link: https://getchroma.co/?ref=BitcoinAudible) Host Links Guy on Nostr (Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) Guy on X (Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswan...
Ever sent crypto and wondered, “Did that actually go through?” Instead of fretting, learn to verify it yourself using a block explorer—your personal crypto “Google.” In this episode, I walk you step-by-step through the process, explain how transaction confirmations work, and share the top explorers for the biggest blockchains so you can track your transfers with confidence.What You'll Learn:How to locate your transaction ID (TXID) and use it to check statusThe number of network confirmations needed for each blockchain for finalityWhich explorer to use based on the blockchain you're onBonus tip: What makes ERC-20 tokens different, and how that affects trackingTop Blockchain Explorers:Blockchain ExplorersBitcoin | blockchain.com / blockstream.infoEthereum (+ ERC-20) | etherscan.ioAvalanche | snowtrace.ioSolana | solscan.ioCardano | cardanoscan.ioAlgorand | allo.info / peraSui | suiexplorer.comBe sure to bookmark them!Here is the mentioned link to Visa On Chain AnalysisWalking through for confidence: Learning to use these tools not only eases your mind about your transfers—it helps you master how the blockchain really works.
China is considering launching a yuan-backed stablecoin, a surprising pivot after years of cracking down on crypto and pushing the digital yuan. What's driving this move, and what does it mean for global markets and US dollar dominance?In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, host Savannah Fortis speaks with Martin Chorzempa (Peterson Institute for International Economics) and Patrick Tan (ChainArgos) to unpack the policy ambitions, market realities and trust challenges facing a Chinese stablecoin. From Hong Kong to Belt and Road nations, could Beijing's latest experiment reshape the future of money, or is it destined to remain a symbolic play?(01:40) – Intro: China's stablecoin push(03:04) – The digital yuan's (CBDC) struggles(04:54) – Stablecoin potential in cross-border payments(07:33) – China's offshore vs onshore yuan(08:45) – Can the yuan challenge dollar stablecoins?(10:55) – Why the dollar still dominates(12:29) – The trust problem for China's stablecoin(17:33) – Stablecoins as geopolitical instruments in 2025This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.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.
China, one of the most restrictive global jurisdictions for cryptocurrencies, is reportedly considering allowing Chinese yuan-backed stablecoins in what would be a major policy reversal. Chinese authorities may authorize yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time to promote global use of its currency.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital & SALT~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaulBorrow on SALT Now! ➜https://bit.ly/pbnsalt00:00 intro00:07 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:37 China Considers Stablecoin01:27 China Economy Slowing02:15 Merchant Bank $Trllions02:39 Stablecoins is The Top Narrative03:00 Digital Yuan vs Stablecoins03:24 Wyoming Stablecoin Launches?04:45 Banks vs Stablecoins05:19 Yuan vs US Dollar06:05 Stablecoins vs China07:35 Tariffs Hurt Consumers08:09 Arthur Hayes: Scott Bessent Treasury Plan09:38 Sponsor: SALT 10:13 Japan Stablecoin Launching10:39 Japan Taking A Different Approach11:53 JPYC Launching on Polygon & Avalanche12:30 Scaramucci Tokenizing on Avalanche13:24 outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~China Panics and Considers Stablecoins!?
DescriptionRichard and Johanna from Data Guardians Network (D-GN) join Sam to discuss building a decentralized data infrastructure for AI training. They explain how D-GN turns human input into high-quality, traceable datasets, pays contributors in stablecoins, and solves the cost, quality, and bias problems plaguing AI. They also dive into scaling challenges, community building, and the future of AI + Web3.Key Timestamps[00:00] Intro & founders' journeys into Web3 + AI.[00:03] What D-GN is: decentralized, ethical AI training data.[00:04] The gap: expensive, slow, low-quality AI data pipelines.[00:06] Why stablecoins (USDT) over a volatile native token.[00:10] Diversity of contributors = less bias in AI models.[00:12] Customer base: enterprises, gov contracts, customizable datasets.[00:14] Guarding against synthetic data contamination.[00:17] Real-world missions: localizing driverless car data.[00:20] Risk: scaling into new industries fast enough.[00:22] North Star: contributors annotating data; goal of 1M+ by year-end.[00:26] Moat: network, enterprise pipeline, gamified contributor system.[00:28] Predictions: AI + blockchain integration will explode.[00:31] Overhyped trends: meme coins, GambleFi, early-stage hype cycles.[00:33] Quantum computing will reshape the industry.[00:38] Asks: partners aligned on vision, top talent hires, industry expansion.Connecthttps://www.dataguardians.network/https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-guardians-network/https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanna-cabildo-1217b4113/https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjohnson10/DisclaimerNothing 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/
Crypto News: Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin will accept crypto payments for space flights. Asset include Bitcoin, Ethereum Solana, USDT, USDC. Chainlink partners with the Intercontinental Exchange. Paxos joins Ripple and Circle in pursuit of seeking national bank charter licenses.Show Sponsor -
Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to host a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem. Published through the For Your Innovation podcast channels, this monthly series aims to be informative and enlightening, including experts with diverse viewpoints.Guests on this month's Bitcoin Brainstorm include:Cathie Wood: Founder, CEO and CIO, ARK InvestLorenzo Valente: Director of Research, Digital Assets, ARK InvestPaolo Ardoino: CEO, TetherDr. Arthur Laffer: American EconomistRod Roudi: Co-Founder, Bitcoin ParkKey Points From This Episode: 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:04 The origin of Bitcoin and stablecoins00:04:22 Understanding Tether (USDT)00:10:33 USDT's global growth amid pandemic shifts00:12:15 Dr. Laffer's history of private money00:17:32 Understanding the USDT mechanics of issuance, reserves, and redemptions00:23:14 Transparency, audits and regulation00:30:26 Challenges of value stability vs dollar peg00:35:20 Gold-backed solutions and the alloy product00:38:58 The role of stablecoins in developed markets00:44:40 Potential competition00:46:00 Commodity trade and global adoption trends00:51:00 Emerging markets00:53:50 Dollar dominance vs local stablecoins01:08:01 Vision for the future Links Mentioned in this Episode: Learn more about Bitcoin Park: bitcoinpark.com
Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless XYZ, joined me to discuss the impact of the GENIUS Act on stablecoin adoption.Topics: - GENIUS Act passed into law - Stablecoin market outlook - Future of payments with Stablecoins - Banks launching Stablecoins - Market Structure CLARITY Act - Borderless xyz's services and new partnershipsShow Sponsor -
July 28 Headlines:Tether just printed 1,000,000,000 USDT. A total of 8 billion USDT tokens has been minted since July began per onchain stats shared by Coinbureau on Twitter.Is it AltSzn? 75% of the top 50 coins are outperforming $BTC this month. With $PENGU, $ENA, and $BONK are leading the charge.But Anatoly, Solana Co-Founder, Called Meme Coins 'Digital Slop' over the weekend, despite his network's reputation.PayPal's crypto fumble must be studied, according to Jack Kubinec, Solana reporter at BlockworksFinally, BNB has surpassed Nike in Market Value when it pushed over $850. NIKE!Littles Bites For youMetaplanet Adds more Bitcoin, Expanding Holdings Again in Steady March Toward 2026 GoalWyoming is in the news moving towards a potential showdown with Washington over how its dollar-pegged token should comply with certain restrictions signed into law last week after passage of the GENIUS Act.SharpLink Addes former BlackRock Exec Who Helped Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs.Friends of the ShowC3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbhttps://www.thegrowmeco.com/WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crypto News: After consolidation Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum are going to pump again, I break down the next price targets. Show Sponsor -
Caleb Franzen, founder of Cubic Analytics, joined me to review his outlook and price predictions for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and the Altcoin market.https://x.com/CalebFranzenhttps://cubicanalytics.substack.com/Show Sponsor -