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Bryan Pellegrino: Blockchain scalability is hindered by storage layers, LayerZero achieves 3 million updates per second, and the trade-off between centralization and decentralization | Unchained

Bryan Pellegrino: Blockchain scalability is hinder...

7 months ago 71

CZ: Optimizing trading software boosts efficiency, FPGAs outperform custom silicon in trading, and the Bitcoin white paper’s clarity drives adoption | All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

CZ: Optimizing trading software boosts efficiency,...

7 months ago 58

Fred Thiel: AI’s urgent energy demands reshape bitcoin mining, international markets offer new opportunities, and modular data centers drive efficiency | The Pomp Podcast

Fred Thiel: AI’s urgent energy demands reshape bit...

7 months ago 52

Chris Giancarlo: Political processes are reshaping crypto regulation, traditional finance needs clarity urgently, and prediction markets will transform decision-making | The Pomp Podcast

Chris Giancarlo: Political processes are reshaping...

7 months ago 70

Andrea Miotti: The risk of human extinction from uncontrolled AI is imminent, why superintelligence must be banned, and the urgent need for regulation | The Peter McCormack Show

Andrea Miotti: The risk of human extinction from u...

7 months ago 55

Peter Steinberger: OpenClaw marks the shift to agentic AI, security risks of system-level access, and the need for AI in customer service | Lex Fridman Podcast

Peter Steinberger: OpenClaw marks the shift to age...

7 months ago 67

Adam Posen: Inflation expected to hit 4% by year-end, youth unemployment rising due to post-COVID mismatches, and tariffs’ delayed impact on economic pressures | Odd Lots

Adam Posen: Inflation expected to hit 4% by year-e...

7 months ago 57

Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping pop culture engagement, the CFTC’s pivotal role in regulation, and insider trading complexities in commodities | Odd Lots

Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping po...

7 months ago 59

Alex Gurevich: US fixed income market reveals economic trends, yield curve dynamics signal easing cycles, and AI threatens job opportunities | Macro Voices

Alex Gurevich: US fixed income market reveals econ...

7 months ago 63

Evegny Gokhberg: Market neutral DeFi strategies are essential for volatility, why diversification isn’t enough to manage risks, and the future of capital in DeFi | Raoul Pal: The Journey Man

Evegny Gokhberg: Market neutral DeFi strategies ar...

7 months ago 71

Wyatt: Crypto lending markets are uniquely sustainable, the decline of centralized platforms fuels DeFi growth, and the importance of stablecoins in lending | On The Brink with Castle Island

Wyatt: Crypto lending markets are uniquely sustain...

7 months ago 82

Matthew Le Merle: 2025 will be a pivotal year for blockchain, US regulatory changes are reshaping the crypto landscape, and billions of digital wallets expected by 2026 | On The Brink with Castle Island

Matthew Le Merle: 2025 will be a pivotal year for ...

7 months ago 71

Lei Yang: MegaETH achieves 55,000 transactions per second, Ethereum’s scaling strategy pivots back to layer one, and the challenges of layer two security | Bankless

Lei Yang: MegaETH achieves 55,000 transactions per...

7 months ago 65

Michael Nadeau: Bearish market conditions persist, Bitcoin’s fair value is $65,000, and long-term holders signal a potential bull cycle | Bankless

Michael Nadeau: Bearish market conditions persist,...

7 months ago 74

Josh Kale: The future of capitalism hinges on intelligence, energy, capital, and labor, how AI will flatten hierarchies, and why Euphoria is revolutionizing trading | Bankless

Josh Kale: The future of capitalism hinges on inte...

7 months ago 69

Davide Crapis: ERC 8004 enables trustless AI interactions, establishes vital reputation registries, and shapes the future of decentralized commerce | Unchained

Davide Crapis: ERC 8004 enables trustless AI inter...

7 months ago 84

Michael Casey: AI is creating a dual landscape of excitement and caution, the emergence of ‘proof of control’ technology, and the profound impact on job markets | Unchained

Michael Casey: AI is creating a dual landscape of ...

7 months ago 79

Edward Woodford: The crypto market structure bill is vital for stability, regulatory clarity is crucial by February, and stablecoins could disrupt traditional banks | Unchained

Edward Woodford: The crypto market structure bill ...

7 months ago 79

Joshua Lim: Crypto prices are driven by risk assets, Bitcoin’s divergence from gold causes instability, and quantum computing poses a challenge for institutional investment | Unchained

Joshua Lim: Crypto prices are driven by risk asset...

7 months ago 80

Charles Yoo-Naut: Stablecoins are revolutionizing fundraising and transactions, the critical role of Visa partnerships, and overcoming underbanked challenges in crypto | Empire

Charles Yoo-Naut: Stablecoins are revolutionizing ...

7 months ago 69

Mohamed Afifi: Stablecoins are revolutionizing cross-border payments, driving operational adoption, and addressing traditional finance’s core issues | Empire

Mohamed Afifi: Stablecoins are revolutionizing cro...

7 months ago 83

Mike Belshe: Regulatory clarity could double the digital asset market, why going public is essential for crypto integration, and the steep learning curve for traditional investors | Empire

Mike Belshe: Regulatory clarity could double the d...

7 months ago 85

John Zettler: 2026 will be pivotal for DeFi vaults, the rise of multi-protocol solutions, and how liquidity ties to yield | Empire

John Zettler: 2026 will be pivotal for DeFi vaults...

7 months ago 78

Emmanuel Maggiori: MMT misleads while Argentina’s policies stifle growth | The Peter McCormack Show

Emmanuel Maggiori: MMT misleads while Argentina’s ...

7 months ago 62

Zach Pandl: Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI workloads, facing financial stress from declining hash prices, and co-location leases easing capital expenditures | Unchained

Zach Pandl: Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI workload...

7 months ago 90

Nexo reenters US market with Bakkt after 2022 regulatory exit

Nexo reenters US market with Bakkt after 2022 regu...

7 months ago 67

Martha Gimbel: Delayed economic policies demand long-term thinking | Macro Musings

Martha Gimbel: Delayed economic policies demand lo...

7 months ago 80

Standard Chartered slashes XRP year-end target to $2.80

Standard Chartered slashes XRP year-end target to ...

7 months ago 61

Darius Dale: 2026 will start turbulent but end positively, high risk of short-term market correction, and monetary policy shifts to support risk assets | Macro Voices

Darius Dale: 2026 will start turbulent but end pos...

7 months ago 73

Ben Metz: Outdated banking software hinders innovation | a16z Live

Ben Metz: Outdated banking software hinders innova...

7 months ago 73

Skanda Amarnath: Kevin Warsh’s mixed reviews raise concerns, the Fed’s 2008 inflation focus was misguided, and political dynamics shape monetary policy | Odd Lots

Skanda Amarnath: Kevin Warsh’s mixed reviews raise...

7 months ago 83

Brett DiNovi: Layer two solutions need strategic changes to enhance value, Ethereum’s fragmentation hinders scalability, and execution is now paramount in blockchain ecosystems | Empire

Brett DiNovi: Layer two solutions need strategic c...

7 months ago 75

Mehmet Oz: Public service can drive transformative healthcare changes, the US pays significantly more for pharmaceuticals, and viewing healthcare as an investment boosts the economy | All-In

Mehmet Oz: Public service can drive transformative...

7 months ago 81

Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT drops 99% from $1.3M to $12K

Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT drops 99% from $1.3M...

7 months ago 64

Charles Yoo-Naut: The financial system is moving towards tokenization, stablecoins can revolutionize cross-border investments, and infrastructure is key for crypto growth | Empire

Charles Yoo-Naut: The financial system is moving t...

7 months ago 85

Lyn Alden: Long-term debt cycle threatens geopolitical stability, emerging markets yield over $115 billion, and the Federal Reserve’s independence is at risk | Bankless

Lyn Alden: Long-term debt cycle threatens geopolit...

7 months ago 108

Animoca Brands cleared to operate digital asset services in Dubai

Animoca Brands cleared to operate digital asset se...

7 months ago 81

Major Russian broker Finam plans to launch crypto mining fund as soon as this week

Major Russian broker Finam plans to launch crypto ...

7 months ago 65

Harvard discloses first Ethereum ETF holdings valued at $87M

Harvard discloses first Ethereum ETF holdings valu...

7 months ago 73

Russia records $647M in daily crypto transactions, says deputy finance minister

Russia records $647M in daily crypto transactions,...

7 months ago 90

OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI to advance personal AI agents

OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI to...

7 months ago 97

Michael Anderson: Coinbase’s actions freeze market momentum, Elizabeth Warren’s amendments undermine legislation, and the impact of credit card interest rate caps | Bell Curve

Michael Anderson: Coinbase’s actions freeze market...

7 months ago 105

Steve Ballmer: Microsoft’s DOS deal was the greatest business move ever | Acquired

Steve Ballmer: Microsoft’s DOS deal was the greate...

7 months ago 89

Ariel Cohen: Going public offers significant advantages for payments companies, the challenges of timing an IPO, and the importance of company culture in fintech | 20VC

Ariel Cohen: Going public offers significant advan...

7 months ago 127

Vincent Deluard: Inflationary pressures mirror the late 90s, the gig economy’s tax impact is significant, and stocks may thrive amid fiscal stimulus | Forward Guidance

Vincent Deluard: Inflationary pressures mirror the...

7 months ago 121

Thomas Thiery: Fossil enhances transaction inclusion in Ethereum, MEV threatens decentralization, and upcoming changes will reshape block construction | Epicenter

Thomas Thiery: Fossil enhances transaction inclusi...

7 months ago 121

Dan Houser: “Goodfellas” revolutionized cinema and storytelling | Lex Fridman Podcast

Dan Houser: “Goodfellas” revolutionized cinema and...

7 months ago 82

Scott Melker: Bitcoin’s swift reversal could shock investors | The Wolf Of All Streets

Scott Melker: Bitcoin’s swift reversal could shock...

7 months ago 79

Andrew Gold: Content creators struggle with authenticity vs. audience demands, the algorithm’s role in shaping discourse, and the challenges of ideological extremism | The Peter McCormack Show

Andrew Gold: Content creators struggle with authen...

7 months ago 119

Chris Giancarlo: Legislative clarity is vital for crypto’s future | The Pomp Podcast

Chris Giancarlo: Legislative clarity is vital for ...

7 months ago 82