Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar Hyperion Decimus co-founders discuss how they deal with uncertainty around banking, regulation, and liquidity. Chris Sullivan and Haim Bodek, co-founders and co-portfolio managers of the crypto trading hedge fund Hyperion...
May 05, 2023•41 min
Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar StarkWare is on a space mission to scale Ethereum and boost blockchain gaming in the process. Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and president of StarkWare, and Chris Lexmond, founder and CEO of Unstoppable Games, join Ash Bennin...
May 04, 2023•37 min
Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are once again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar In his first Real Vision interview, Coinbase's top lawyer discusses why they sued the regulator. Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase, joins Ash Bennington to talk about why the company has gone for the nucle...
May 03, 2023•48 min
Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are once again back on crypto investors' minds. See for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar Ash Bennington is joined by Justin Guilder, co-founder, chief legal officer, and COO of the digital assets advisory firm Lumida. As a lawyer representing banks in regulatory disputes and the former CEO of a fintech trust ...
May 02, 2023•33 min
Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar What does the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history mean for crypto and regulation? Brett Quick, head of government affairs for the Crypto Council for Innovation, joins Ash Bennington to discuss the collapse of Firs...
May 01, 2023•35 min
Raoul breaks down everything he's learned about NFTs... In this very special episode of Adventures in Crypto, Raoul synthesizes everything he’s learned about NFTs since he began his crypto journey all those years ago and presents his unified thesis on where he sees it all going. In particular, Raoul touches upon the ETH/NFT nexus when it comes to pricing and trading NFTs, the role network effects play, as well as how NFTs could serve as an ideal technology to address the growing issues of digita...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Get advice from the founder of the top media domain brokerage in the world. Andrew Rosener, the founder of the number one media brokerage in the world, joins Maggie Lake for a captivating conversation about how he’s remained at the tip of the spear in the digital asset realm. Plus, he shares his worst trade and how he managed to come to terms with a $1.9 billion loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 30, 2023•55 min
How sustainable is the process that has attracted so much scrutiny, both environmentally and financially? Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital, joins Ash Bennington for a breakdown of how the bitcoin mining industry is faring after a tumultuous year and amid heightened concerns over its environmental impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023•39 min
Why is Mythical Games swapping Ethereum for Polkadot as it launches an official NFL-licensed Web3 game on mobile? Ash Bennington speaks to John Linden, a gaming industry veteran and the CEO of Mythical Games, following the release of its new game, NFL Rivals, and its upcoming move away from Ethereum and onto Polkadot. Plus, Real Vision's Jeremy Varlow joins us from Consensus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 27, 2023•30 min
Does the adage that "crypto is macro, and macro is crypto" still apply? We ask Jim Bianco. As crypto prices rally despite renewed banking turmoil, Jim Bianco, macro strategist and president of Bianco Research, joins Ash Bennington to assess the macro landscape. Just how tightly are crypto and macro correlated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023•39 min
Ash and Elaine discuss the latest developments and stories in the space. Join Ash Bennington and Elaine Ly for a light-hearted chat about all-things crypto. We want to hear from you, so send us your questions, suggestions, and feedback. Editorial note: Our scheduled guest Barney Mannerings had a last-minute emergency and could not appear in today's show. We will reschedule that interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 25, 2023•38 min
The renowned Bitcoiner gives us his outlook for BTC's future amidst inflation, and banking turmoil. Ash Bennington speaks with Robert Breedlove, host of the "What Is Money?" podcast, about all things Bitcoin, including Robert's forecast that its price could reach $12 million by 2031. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023•39 min
What is Aptos and why should you care? From Blackrock to Libra, Mo Shaikh, co-founder and CEO of Aptos Labs, has been at the forefront of blockchain technology for several years. He joins Raoul to dig into Aptos' present and future, and why his ultimate goal is that consumers will never even know they’re using the Aptos blockchain. Plus, Mo and Raoul cover digital identity, the tokenization of communities, and how Web3 can survive the current onslaught of AI. Recorded on April 6, 2023. Learn mor...
Apr 22, 2023•58 min
What did we learn from this week's U.S. Congressional hearing on stablecoins? Let's discuss this with someone who was there. Ash Bennington will look into the future of stablecoins (and CBDCs) with an expert in the field: Austin Campbell, managing partner of Zero Knowledge Consulting and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, who managed a $22B stablecoin portfolio at Paxos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 21, 2023•36 min
Is the U.S. crypto industry any closer to regulatory clarity after the SEC chair's grilling in Congress? Ash Bennington welcomes Ron Hammond, director of government relations at the U.S. crypto-lobbying group Blockchain Association, to dissect this week's beehive-like activity on Capitol Hill when it comes to regulation (or lack of it) of digital assets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023•36 min
A new report shows the sector's expansion in the region far outpaced the rest of the world in 2022. Ash Bennington hosts Gideon Greaves, managing director of CV VC Africa, and the company's principal and head of growth, Brenton Naicker, to break down their latest report on African blockchain and VC investment growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023•37 min
The BitGo CEO makes the case for why the recent banking turmoil is good news for crypto. As Bitcoin reclaims the $30,000 threshold, Ash Bennington asks Mike Belshe, CEO of the crypto custodian and lender BitGo, about his recent claims that Bitcoin "has proven itself as a necessary part of the global financial system," and the state of institutional adoption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 18, 2023•33 min
Blockchain, AI, and the Internet of Things could all help farmers blossom. Guest host Santiago Velez, co-founder and R&D division lead at Block Digital, welcomes Jon Trask, the founder and CEO of Dimitra, to explore how AgTech can help farmers increase productivity and efficiency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023•46 min
Want to know what it's like to become a premiere digital artist? Fvckrender is known worldwide as one of the premiere digital artists working today, but few know his story from skateboarder in the streets of Quebec to a leader of the NFT movement. Fvckrender joins Raoul to dig into that journey, the current status of the space, and where he sees NFTs and digital art going in the future. The pair also cover PFPs vs. one-of-ones, the current race to the bottom between Opensea and Blur, and the fut...
Apr 16, 2023•48 min
Ether rallies as the major upgrade comes off without a hitch. So what's next on the horizon? Ethereum investor and community member Ryan Berckmans joins Ash Bennington for a conversation on how the hard fork came about, what impact it will have, and what other developments are on the horizon for the second-largest cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 23 min
We explore ways for investors to deploy the nascent tech to maximize returns. Ash Bennington welcomes Stefan Klauser, co-founder and CEO of Swiss-based aisot, to discuss how AI-powered tools can help optimize equity and crypto investments. Plus, they'll cover ETH's rise after the Shapella upgrade and the crypto landscape in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023•41 min
The industry has been hit with multiple lawsuits by the U.S. regulator. Some companies are fighting back. Ash Bennington hosts John E. Deaton, owner of the Deaton Law Firm and founder of CryptoLaw, to discuss the efforts by some U.S. companies to obtain more crypto-friendly rules through courts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Let's assess the market recovery and the next wave of Web3 innovation. Christopher Perkins, president, and managing partner of CoinFund joins Ash Bennington to discuss the rally, Ethereum's Shapella upgrade, regulation, and Web3's most exciting projects. We want to hear from you, so send us your questions, feedback, and suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Ash Bennington is joined Ric Edelman, investor, bestselling author, and founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP), to discuss his latest book, The Truth About Crypto, and what investors need to know about the future of DeFi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min
We have a special treat for you today — 10T Holdings founder Dan Tapiero and Raoul Pal haven’t caught up in ages, so they decided to do it on camera for you, our amazing audience. Raoul and Dan dig into the current macro environment, how it’s affecting crypto, and what they see on the horizon for the ecosystem (hint: it’s all good, baby!). Recorded on April 4, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min
With AI-generated music meeting the world of blockchain, just how much disruption is about to hit the music industry? Ash Bennington speaks to Inder Phull, co-founder and CEO of the music metaverse ecosystem PIXELYNX, to learn about the interactive future of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 05, 2023•58 min
Georgia Quinn, General Counsel at Anchorage, joins Real Vision's Ash Bennington for an overview of the current regulatory environment for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2023•56 min
The Idiot and Degen are back again to dig into the importance of self-custody and why it should matter to you. Recorded on January 17, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 02, 2023•4 min
Contagion risk? What is it? How does it work and how can you protect yourself? Real Vision’s Nick Correa and Nico Brugge return to the studio to dig into those pressing questions. Recorded on January 17, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 01, 2023•3 min
In this inaugural edition of our series, The Idiot and the Degen, Real Vision's Nick Correa and Nico Brugge ask and answer the most profound question on everyone's mind: Are NFTs dead? Recorded on January 17, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2023•5 min
