A breakdown into the most pressing global issues, shedding light on everything from international conflicts and crypto's implications to the dynamics of celebrity culture and the moral responsibility of our digital age. This episode is sponsored by PayPal In this episode of "Money Reimagined" Michael Casey and Sheila Warren offer an inspection of the pressing issues of our time, from the ongoing turmoil in Israel and the controversial nexus of crypto in terrorism to the alluring realm of ...
Oct 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 149
An optimistic perspective on the fusion of AI and blockchain technologies, with augmented reality as a potential emerging frontier. This episode is sponsored by PayPal In this episode of "Money Reimagined," Sheila Warren delves into the exciting convergence of blockchain, AI, and digital assets, particularly emphasizing decentralized storage and processing, with Shawn Wilkinson Founder & CSO of Storj. Wilkinson highlights his journey from founding a distributed cloud storage company, S...
Oct 11, 2023•31 min•Ep. 148
Wealth professionals gathered at Future Proof 2023 in Huntington Beach, CA, generously offer their invaluable perspectives on the outlook for digital assets. This episode is sponsored by PayPal In this edition of "Money Reimagined," Michael Casey moderates a panel at Future Proof, the world’s largest wealth festival, called Demystifying Crypto with Bitwise, VanEck, & Fidelity. As prominent figures in crypto and fund management, Matt Houga...
Oct 04, 2023•38 min•Ep. 147
A candid conversation with valuable perspectives on the dynamic world of crypto assets and how they have the capacity to transform conventional investment approaches. In this edition of "Money Reimagined," Michael Casey presents excerpts from an interview conducted earlier this month with two prominent figures in fund management, both deeply involved in the world of cryptocurrency: Jan Van Eck , CEO of Van Eck Funds, and Matt Hougan , Chief Investment Officer at Bit...
Sep 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 146
In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," Sheila Warren is joined by special guest Carmelle Cadet, the force behind CBDC projects in the Caribbean and Africa. Cadet is the founder and CEO of Emtech , a New York-based fintech startup with the goal of rebuilding central banking infrastructure for the Web3 era. Sheila and Carmelle dive deep into the world of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the force behind CBDC projects in the Caribbean and Africa. Explore their journey from Haiti to th...
Sep 20, 2023•28 min•Ep. 145
The most recent insights into the future of Global Finance, BRICS, and Bitcoin. In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," while Michael Casey is moderating a conference on crypto, Sheila Warren is joined by CoinDesk collaborator and author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter on Substack, and the new host of CoinDesks’ Markets Daily is Noelle Acheson . In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Noel Acheson challenges the prevailing notion of Bitcoin being in a bear mark...
Sep 14, 2023•34 min•Ep. 144
Revolutionizing finance by leveraging the inevitability of blockchain technology. In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," Michael Casey and Sheila Warren provide an insightful analysis of the groundbreaking Swift/Chainlink tokenization experiment, which effectively facilitated cross-blockchain value transfer. They interpret important questions such as: What are the uses of blockchain technology? How to leverage the inevitability of blockchain technology? And what ...
Sep 06, 2023•28 min•Ep. 143
Following a court ruling, the SEC must review its denial of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert GBTC into an ETF, possibly opening the door to the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETF. In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," Sheila Warren takes the stage solo, delving into the day's updates on the court ruling. She seamlessly transitions into an insightful conversation about the FX market alongside Alex McDougall, CEO of Stablecorp. Stabecorp is a Canadian-based company that has created the...
Aug 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 142
Ever find yourself in the seamless clutches of Google's ecosystem? It's like being swept into a digital whirlpool with no exit strategy. And guess what, this is more than just about one company—it's a symphony of significant players orchestrating our digital dependencies. In another intriguing episode of "Money Reimagined," our ever-curious host, Sheila Warren , takes center stage as she embarks on a rant, alongside co-host Michael Casey , with a passionate reflection on her mo...
Aug 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 141
At the beginning of the internet, there was no way to share data. Decentralized storage was not possible. Now there are multiple ways to store data in a ‘Shared’ state. With AI algorithms now consuming vast amounts of personal and intellectual data, the prospect of the exploitation of that data is daunting. In this short unique episode of "Money Reimagined," Michael Casey is joined by Football Club owner and Philanthropist Frank McCourt. He is also the founder of Project Liberty, an ...
Aug 18, 2023•9 min•Ep. 140
On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren riff with each other on the latest fascinating topics in the crypto news cycle: the Federal Reserve's FEDNOW project, crypto regulation, the monopoly of the dollar, stablecoin legislation, MiCA, Elon Musk and much more. Links: Fed Dramatically Speeds Up U.S. Payments With FedNow, but Downplays Any Tie to CBDCs Don’t Pop the Champagne on U.S. Crypto Bills – Progress in Congress Has Been Costly Stablecoin Iss...
Aug 02, 2023•28 min•Ep. 139
On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren kick off the show by talking about WorldCoin, which has dominated the news cycle in the crypto space for the last 24 hours. They discuss digital identity as a project, biometrics as an abuse of human rights, and why people are emotional about it. Casey and Warren shift to chat with guest Adrian Hale the Director of Economic & Community Development at Foundry about what is really going on with education and em...
Jul 26, 2023•36 min•Ep. 138
On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey takes listeners on an insightful journey into the world of finance and technology featuring two intriguing interviews conducted on the sidelines of ‘Uncharted’ a Summit held on June 24, 2023, at the residence of media entrepreneur Michael Lowe in Southampton. The first interview is with Sallie Krawcheck, the former head of Bank of America's global wealth and Investment Management Division, and the founder of EllaVest, a groundbreaki...
Jul 19, 2023•20 min•Ep. 137
As one of the world's largest asset management firms, BlackRock has shown a keen interest in the digital currency space. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren chat with Noelle Acheson , former Head of Research at CoinDesk, also Head of Marketing at Genesis, and now Author of the must-read newsletter ‘ Crypto is Macro Now ’; to delve further into why BlackRock is interested in Bitcoin and how its institutionalization is shaping the market. They further disc...
Jul 12, 2023•39 min•Ep. 136
On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren engage in a captivating conversation with Brady Dale, a reporter from Axios and the author of the book " SBF: How the FTX Bankruptcy Unwound Crypto's Very Bad Good Guy ." Brady shares his insights into the fascinating story behind the FTX bankruptcy and its impact on the world of cryptocurrency. The discussion delves into the political philosophy of crypto, taking stock of the current crypto landscape, and the mot...
Jul 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 135
This episode is sponsored by EY . On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey comes to us from the Uncharted Summit , at Michael Loeb’s expansive house in the Hamptons, and speaks with Mike Novogratz, the CEO and founder of Galaxy Digital about property rights, ETF’s and Galaxy’s partnership with Invesco. From Site: About Uncharted - is a community of some of the world's most preeminent founders and funders to facilitate conversations, promote the exchange of ideas, introduce peop...
Jun 28, 2023•18 min•Ep. 134
This episode is sponsored by EY . On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with the Head of Research at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Hyun Song Shin, about the recent release of the Annual Economic Report ; discussing the tokenization of deposits and the creation of a unified ledger in which tokenized assets, deposits, and CBDCs could interact in the same platform. Casey, Warren, and Shin take a closer look at the challenges central...
Jun 21, 2023•26 min•Ep. 133
This episode is sponsored by EY . On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren first discuss recent regulation stories that seem to dominate the news everywhere concerning the SEC and its most recent lawsuits against crypto exchanges and the Ripple/Hinman documents. Warren and Casey then examine the newfound role of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) in the Digital Economy as well as who controls monetization in the digital space. Topic Links: The SEC Has Started an All-I...
Jun 14, 2023•34 min•Ep. 132
This episode is sponsored by EY . The process of rule-making to determine a ‘Security’ is an unsettled issue that may need to be resolved in court. And separately, why the rise of AI, requires effective governance. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren first, examine the latest regulatory news concerning the SEC's suit against both Binance and Coinbase, as well as the implications for the crypto industry and all government agencies. They are then join...
Jun 07, 2023•38 min•Ep. 131
This episode is sponsored by EY . On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren explore Europe's post-Brexit landscape and its impact on the region. They discussed the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA) and how Europe competes compared to the United States. Casey and Warren emphasize the importance of understanding the opportunities presented by cryptocurrencies and the need for effective governance. Why does Europe seem more con...
Jun 02, 2023•41 min•Ep. 130
This episode is sponsored by EY . On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” we are embarking on Part 2 of Michael Casey and Sheila Warren ’s conversation into the world of bitcoin and climate change with environmentalist and bitcoin mining OG Troy Cross , Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College and a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. From our Sponsor: EY blockchain solutions can transform the business lifecycle for digital ecosystems, by promoting trust, transparenc...
May 26, 2023•22 min•Ep. 129
This episode is sponsored by EY . Join Michael Casey and Sheila Warren on this episode of “Money Reimagined,” as they delve into the multifaceted world of digital money and explore the intricate dynamics that shape its scene with Head of Policy and Government Relations Riccardo Ricchi of The Payments Association located in the UK. Together they unravel the differences between stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, and CBDCs, shedding light on the diverse f...
May 19, 2023•38 min•Ep. 128
This episode is sponsored by EY . We are celebrating CoinDesk's 10-year anniversary of reporting on the crypto and bitcoin community this week. So on this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining and the fight against climate change with environmentalist and Bitcoin mining OG Troy Cross , Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College and a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. From our Sponsor: EY blockchain...
May 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 127
This episode is sponsored by EY . On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren have a summation of, as Sheila calls it a ‘Consensus Hootenanny’; Consensus 2023. Through its Consensus 2023 app, Coindesk surveyed its attendees about their opinions on the state of crypto. Casey and Warren go right to the heart of most attendees' concerns about regulation and policy for crypto and the implications for the SEC. Coindesk Conference, Consensus2023 Consensus H...
May 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 126
This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave . “Money Reimagined” comes to you from the Brave Podcast Studio at Consensus 2023. Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. It has everything you need to stay safe online. Check them out at brave.com . Sheila Warren is live from Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, talking to Magatte Wade , author, entrepreneur and CEO of “Skin Is Skin,” focusing on creating positive change in Africa. See Also: Skin Is Skin - EY bl...
Apr 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 125
This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave . On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren dive right into Gary Gensler's response to a question of law by Rep. Patrick McHenry during the House oversight hearing of Gensler’s Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week. Sheila and Michael discuss partisanship, climate disclosures, and the role of the SEC. A reshaping is taking place of what powers administrative agencies are allowed and the defined responsibi...
Apr 21, 2023•32 min•Ep. 124
This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave . In the last few months, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown exponentially and rapidly, raising concerns over its safety and the adverse consequences it may have on society if it is not addressed. However, the application of artificial intelligence in the crypto space has many exciting advantages. With artificial intelligence, trading algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data and make informed decisions about buying and selling cryptocurrenci...
Apr 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 123
This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave . What are the ongoing efforts, particularly in the United States and Europe, to regulate and control the use of cryptocurrencies and related technologies? Governments may contend that these efforts are necessary to prevent illegal activities such as money laundering, terrorism financing and tax evasion. However, proponents of cryptocurrencies argue that such efforts are misguided and threaten individual privacy and freedom. The “War on Crypto” iss...
Apr 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 122
There is a parallel between crypto communities and gaming communities regarding value and meaning. In this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren will explore how gaming will drive us toward a Web3 world with Rebecca Liao , co-founder and CEO at Saga ; a protocol that allows developers to take a single-tenant virtual machine and automatically launch it on a dedicated blockchain, complete with fully provisioned validators and an optimally incentivized security ...
Mar 31, 2023•40 min•Ep. 121
Do the recent banking crises of three popular high-profile banks validate what crypto stands for? Is the U.S. falling behind in leading global policy when it comes to the current systems we use and invest in? In this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren will explore transparency, safety and predictability within the banking industry and cryptocurrency community with Alex Thorn , head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital, and Ram Ahluwalia , CEO and co-founder of Lumid...
Mar 24, 2023•50 min•Ep. 120
