Banks Will Use Blockchain Deposit Tokens Not Stablecoins?! With Greg Kidd

Greg Kidd, Cofounder of Hard Yaka & CEO of USBC, joined me to discuss his Bank's vision for the USBC stablecoin and expanding it to a Deposit Token. Topics: Acquisition of Vast Bank USBC Stablecoin Will Banks use Stablecoins or Deposit Tokens SAB121 Repeal and Banks entering into crypto Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Outlook for Crypto in 2025 Stablecoin & Crypto Regulation Links: https://x.com/gregkidd https://www.hardyaka.com/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/jHV8mg7nkSc Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:04 Bank acquisition & USBC stablecoin 03:07 USBC deposit token 04:24 Deposit Tokens & stablecoins coexist? 07:57 SAB121 repeal Banks Crypto…

Former FDIC Regulator EXPOSES Banks Embracing Crypto & Operation Chokepoint 2.0 with Jason Brett

Jason Brett is a Former U.S. Regulator at the FDIC & Current Managing Director at Key Bridge Advisors. He joined me to discuss the Fed and FDIC's approach to crypto post Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Get to know Jason Metaverse theme – Golf Favorite food – Spaghetti Favorite musician/artist – Led Zepellin Favorite movie – The Natural Favorite Book – Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis Hobby – Golfing Topics: Jason's background at the FDIC and the 2008 Financial Crisis Would Blockchain help prevent another 2008 type financial crisis? Operation Chokepoint 2.0 SAB121 repeal and Banks…

Chris Giancarlo Interview Digital Dollar

The Golden Age of Crypto is Here! with Chris Giancarlo

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo joined me to discuss Crypto's major victory and his outlook for 2025 and beyond. Topics: Pro Crypto Government - Trump, Congress, SEC David Sacks and the “Golden Age for Digital Assets” Crypto 2025 Outlook Will Crypto legislation get passed this year? Will Brian Quintenz be the next CFTC chair? Stablecoin Legislation and Senator Hagerty’s Bill Bitcoin Reserve Memecoins Links: https://x.com/giancarloMKTS https://www.amazon.com/CryptoDad-Future-J-Christopher-Giancarlo/dp/111985508X Watch the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAsUVXolanM Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:10 NYC Financial district 03:17 Crypto's Victory and impact on government 06:59 David Sachs Golden Age of Digital Assets…

Stablecoin Adoption is About to CHANGE EVERYTHING You Know About Money With Kevin Lehtiniitty

Kevin Lehtiniitty is the CEO of Borderless xyz which is a stablecoin payments network. We discuss the global adoption of stablecoins by institutions and retail users. Topics: Kevin's background and building TrueUSD Borderless xyz overview Global Stablecoin Payments Will stablecoins end the need for Banks? Integrating Celo and other blockchains Crypto growth and adoption Links: https://x.com/KevLeht https://borderless.xyz/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/fqn3-32Pq8k Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:42 Kevin's background 05:33 Bitcoin as digital gold 07:05 Launching TrueUSD stablecoin 10:21 Stablecoin market outlook 13:27 Tether USDT and regulations 17:28 Borderless xyz explained 24:30 Stablecoins that…

Crypto Hedge Fund Pantera Capital’s 2025 Investment Strategy with Franklin Bi

Franklin Bi is a General partner at Pantera Capital. He previously worked at JPMorgan leading their Blockchain and Digital Assets strategy. Get to know Franklin: Metaverse theme – Fantasy Dungeons and Dragons Favorite food – Pizza Favorite musician/artist – Sleep Token Favorite movie – Gladiator Favorite Book – The Phantom Tollbooth Hobby – Spending time with Family Topics: Pantera Capital's approach to crypto investing Franklin's time at JPMorgan leading Blockchain and Digital Asset Strategy - developing JPM Coin and Quorum Growing institutional demand for crypto Gaming and Crypto - will GameFi takeoff in 2025?…

Earn Stablecoin Yield with RLUSD, USDC, & More with Uphold! – Simon McLoughlin

Simon Mcloughlin is the CEO of Uphold. He joined me to discuss the new stablecoin rewards program and RLUSD integration. Topics: Uphold's New Rewards Program RLUSD Stablecoin integration and yield USBC Stablecoin Stablecoin Legislation 2025 Crypto Market Outlook Links: Sign up with Uphold - https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mcloughlin-980361a/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/FN7EivTpOuU Listen to the interview Timestamps 00:52 New rewards program 05:22 RLUSD timeline 05:40 Where is the yield coming from? 06:50 Adding new stablecoins in the future 08:16 Stablecoin legislation 13:31 Rewards Program Markets 15:38 Rewards process 16:18 2025 Roadmap Subscribe To The Free Thinking…