Enabling DeFi for BlackRock’s BUIDL & RWA Tokenization with Reid Simon

Reid Simon, Head of DeFi and Credit Solutions at Securitize, joined me to discuss the company's DeFi solutions for tokenized assets. He shared insights into how Securitize is enabling greater access, liquidity, and efficiency in the tokenized asset market through decentralized finance innovations.. Get to know Reid: Metaverse theme – Skiing in difficult to access ski ranges Favorite food – Eggs Favorite musician/artist – Rufus Favorite movie – My cousin Vinny Favorite Book – The ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson Hobby – Beach in Miami and Skiing Topics: Securitize's sToken solution sToken Yield…

The Best Enterprise Stablecoin! Agora AUSD Backed by VanEck with Nick van Eck

Nick van Eck, CEO and Co-Founder of Agora, joined me to discuss the new AUSD stablecoin and what makes it different from other stablecoins in the market. Get to know Nick: Metaverse theme – Classical Greece Favorite food – Sushi Favorite musician/artist – Tiesto Favorite movie – Gladiator Favorite Book – Eragon book series Hobby – Spending time with family and friends Topics: Agora's AUSD Stablecoin Impact of upcoming Stablecoin Regulation in the US Enterprises using Stablecoins The future of payments VanEck's embrace of Crypto Bitcoin adoption and growth Tokenization Links: https://x.com/Nick_van_Eck https://www.agora.finance/ Watch…

PayPal’s Crypto & Stablecoin Strategy Revealed with Edwin Aoki

Edwin Aoki is the CTO of PayPal’s Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies Unit. He joined me to discuss PayPal's different crypto initiatives including its stablecoin PYUSD. Get to know Edwin: Metaverse theme – Wildlife conservation Favorite food – Steak Favorite musician/artist – Elton John Favorite movie – Toy Story Favorite Book – Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better by Jennifer Pahlka Hobby – Big Cat Wildlife conservation Topics: PayPal's Crypto Offerings How PayPal's PYUSD Stablecoin works Enterprise adoption of PYUSD The future of payments with…

XRP & Altcoin Spot ETFs Will Be Approved with Matt Hougan

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, joined me to discuss their XRP ETF filing, Bitcoin ETF inflows, and much more. Topics: NYSE Arca files 19b-4 to uplist Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) as an ETF XRP Spot ETF Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill and potential impact on ETFs Ethereum ETF flows Impact of elections - pro crypto congress and president Bitwise acquisition of Attestant Links: https://x.com/Matt_Hougan https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/dJ1-8vBNHvY Listen to the interview Timestamps 01:40 Crypto market vibes 02:23 Bitcoin Strategic Reserve 05:05 Bitcoin ETF holdings and Satoshi's wallet 07:30 Vanguard's big mistake…

Scaling Dogecoin to Compete with Ethereum and Solana! with Carter Feldman

Carter Feldman, founder and CEO of QED Protocol, joined me to discuss scaling Dogecoin and Bitcoin. Get to know Carter: Metaverse theme – FPS or Space Favorite food – Steak Favorite musician/artist – Avicii Favorite movie – Good Will Hunting Favorite Book – Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman Hobby – Skiing Topics: QED Protocol scaling solution for Bitcoin and Dogecoin Dogecoin community and impact Memecoin adoption Zero-knowledge proof verification technology Raising $6 Million from Blockchain Capital Links: https://x.com/cmpeq https://qedprotocol.com/ Watch the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4Yri_NhfiY Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:00 Carter's background 07:29 Working at…

Enterprise Blockchain & Crypto Adoption is Surging with Paul Brody

Paul Brody is the Global Blockchain Leader at EY (Ernst & Young), chairman of the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance, and the author of Ethereum for Business. Get to know Paul: Metaverse theme – SciFi - Alastair Reynolds story theme Favorite food – Chocolate chip pancakes Favorite musician/artist – Depeche mode Favorite movie – Favorite book – Foundation by Isaac Asimov Hobby – Triathlons and sports Topics: PayPal, EY, & SAP settle first corporate invoice with the PYUSD stablecoin Enterprises adopting blockchain and crypto EY's blockchain solutions for businesses Adoption outlook for different industries Impact of…