Crypto is Changing TradFi! Franklin Templeton ETFs & Tokenization with Sandy Kaul

Sandy Kaul is the Head of Innovation Strategies at Franklin Templeton. She joined me to discuss Franklin Templeton's crypto and tokenization initiatives. Topics: Sandy's The Future of Investing: 2024/25 Edition Report Benji tokenization platform launching on Ethereum Franklin Templeton's OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX) Tokenization Outlook Impact of Crypto on TradFi Franklin's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and plans for future Crypto ETFs Crypto 2025 Outlook Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-kaul-8571877/ https://www.franklintempleton.com/articles/2024/disruption/the-future-of-investing-money Watch the interview https://youtu.be/CQuikPjyUCY Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:04 The Future of Investing Report 05:50 Crypto's Rise 07:59 Benji Tokenization platform 12:08 Tokenized…

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…

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…

PayPal’s Crypto & Stablecoin Strategy Revealed with Edwin Aoki

Edwin Aoki is the CTO of PayPal’s Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies Unit. He joined me to discuss PayPal's different crypto initiatives including its stablecoin PYUSD. Get to know Edwin: Metaverse theme – Wildlife conservation Favorite food – Steak Favorite musician/artist – Elton John Favorite movie – Toy Story Favorite Book – Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better by Jennifer Pahlka Hobby – Big Cat Wildlife conservation Topics: PayPal's Crypto Offerings How PayPal's PYUSD Stablecoin works Enterprise adoption of PYUSD The future of payments with…

XRP & Altcoin Spot ETFs Will Be Approved with Matt Hougan

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, joined me to discuss their XRP ETF filing, Bitcoin ETF inflows, and much more. Topics: NYSE Arca files 19b-4 to uplist Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) as an ETF XRP Spot ETF Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill and potential impact on ETFs Ethereum ETF flows Impact of elections - pro crypto congress and president Bitwise acquisition of Attestant Links: https://x.com/Matt_Hougan https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/dJ1-8vBNHvY Listen to the interview Timestamps 01:40 Crypto market vibes 02:23 Bitcoin Strategic Reserve 05:05 Bitcoin ETF holdings and Satoshi's wallet 07:30 Vanguard's big mistake…

How Coinbase is Helping AI Agents to Use Crypto with Dan Kim & Nemil Dalal

Nemil Dalal, Head of the Coinbase Developer Platform and Dan Kim, Head of Business Development of the Coinbase Developer Platform, joined me to discuss the convergence of AI and Crypto. Topics: The convergence of AI and Crypto How crypto is helping facilitate transactions to and from people and also between AI agents Coinbase conducting the first AI Agent to AI Agent payment with USDC Coinbase's developer platform solutions for AI Agent creation and crypto payments AI disruption of jobs and can AI Agents create new jobs Will AI Agent tokens and NFTs be considered…