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…

Flare FAssets Will Make XRP, Dogecoin, & Bitcoin Surge with Hugo Philion

Hugo Philion is the Co-founder Flare Networks and CEO of FlareLabs, joined me to discuss the upcoming launch of FAssets. Topics: Upcoming launch of FAssets on SongBird When FAssets will launch on Flare - FXRP, FDOGE, FBTC Collateral Risks Flare stablecoin pilot program in China and Hong Kong FLR Exchange listings US Crypto Regulation Links: https://x.com/HugoPhilion https://flare.network/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/7zAZ9CFnWW0 Listen to the interview Timestamps 01:57 FAssets on SongBird launch 03:55 Timeline for FAssets on Flare 07:04 Benefits of FAssets 10:43 Grant for Staking 10:43 Grant for Staking 13:01 Adding support for other…

New SEC Chair Paul Atkins to Replace Gary Gensler with Ron Hammond

Ron Hammond of the Blockchain Association joined me to discuss Donald Trump's appointment of Paul Atkins as the next SEC Chair. Ron provides background on Paul Atkins, highlighting his years of working with him. We also discuss the likelihood of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill passing in 2025, as well as insights from recent crypto hearings. Links: https://x.com/RonwHammond https://theblockchainassociation.org/ Watch the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4GPkQYsp0c Listen to the interview Timestamps 01:41 Paul Atkins SEC Chair 03:45 End of regulation by enforcement 04:17 Atkins accepted nomination? 05:45 When does Atkins get into office? 07:15 SEC to Drop…

Unlock Big Rewards with XRP Staking From Exocore with Warren Anderson

Warren Anderson, co-founder of Exocore and former Ripple employee, joined me to discuss the launch of XRP staking on Exocore. Topics: Overview of Exocore staking functionality Launching XRP Staking XRP Staking process, returns, security, wallets supported XRP's price rally Crypto's impact on elections and 2025 outlook Links: https://www.exocore.network/ https://x.com/warpaul Watch the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH5PHSlZpIY Listen to the interview Timestamps 01:43 Exocore overview 04:29 XRP staking explained 08:01 Wallet support 09:19 Setting up XRP staking 12:05 Staking terms 14:29 Potential yield 15:35 Security and Risks 21:40 XRP price rally 27:14 Crypto market 2025 outlook 29:19 Crypto's…

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…

The US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Will Change The World with Dennis Porter

Dennis Porter is the CEO & Co-Founder of the Satoshi Action Fund. We discuss the growing demand for a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. Get to know Dennis: Metaverse theme – None Favorite food – Burger Favorite musician/artist – Motivation Favorite movie – Gladiator Favorite Book – Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel Hobby – Bitcoin Topics: Satoshi Action Fund Bitcoin Strategic Reserve on the Federal and State level Bitcoin Mining in the US Bitcoin's impact on politics and the election Bitcoin Academic Research Links: https://www.satoshiaction.io/ https://x.com/Dennis_Porter_ Watch…