Web3 & Crypto Will Change The World As We Know It with Yat Siu

Yat Siu, Co-founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands, joined me to discuss the future of Web3. Get to know Yat: Metaverse theme – Financial literacy Favorite food – Japanese Sushi Favorite musician/artist – Tchaikovsky Favorite movie – Edge of Tomorrow Favorite Book – 1984 Hobby – Hiking, Walking dog, Cycling Topics: Yat's time in Web1 and now Web3 Timeline for Web3 mass adoption Tokenization Data ownership Hong Kong & China's approach to Crypto Web3 Gaming and NFTs Links: https://x.com/ysiu https://www.animocabrands.com/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/OzICSKrQEgU Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:00 Yat's background 13:17 Web1 builders…

Bank & Institutional Crypto Accounting & Taxes Secrets Revealed with Tom Shea

Tom Shea, EY Americas Financial Services Crypto Tax Leader, joined me to discuss how Banks and Financial institutions are handling Crypto accounting and taxes. Get to know Tom: Metaverse theme – Live music Favorite food – Seafood or pasta Favorite musician/artist – The Who, Beach Boys Favorite movie – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Favorite Book – Sun also rises Hobby – Live music, running with dog Topics: EY's Crypto Services Bank and Institutions approach to Crypto Repeal of IRS DeFi broker rule IRS and Crypto Tokenization Stablecoin Market US & Global Crypto Regulations…

Crypto Adoption By Banks Will SURGE This Year! LMAX Group CEO David Mercer

David Mercer, CEO of LMAX Group, joined me to discuss how LMAX is helping institutions such as Banks to access Crypto services. Get to know David: Metaverse theme - Running, Cycling, or Golfing across the globe Favorite food – Japanese Favorite musician/artist – David Bowie Favorite movie – Rocky 2 or 3 Favorite Book – The Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela Hobby – Playing golf and going for a run Topics: LMAX Digital's Crypto Services Institutional Demand for Crypto Banks entering Crypto this year Bitcoin ETF performance and Altcoin ETFs Stablecoin market Tokenization…

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 Future of the XDC Network! Enterprise RWA Tokenization with Billy Sebell

Billy Sebell, Executive Director at XDC Foundation, joined me to discuss the latest and great with the XDC Network. Get to know Billy: Metaverse theme – Wild E Coyote and Roadrunner Favorite food – Ice Cream Favorite musician/artist – Grateful Dead Favorite movie – Ferris Bueller's Day Off Favorite Book – Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Hobby – Playing Guitar Topics: XDC Network overview XDC 2.0 upgrades Subnets and more RWA Tokenization on XDC R3 and SBI partnerships Exchange listings Crypto market growth, adoption, and regulations Links: https://x.com/XinfinUSA https://xdc.org/ https://xinfin.org/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/Qw17aE0MR8Y Listen…

Benjamin Jorgensen Constellation Network

The U.S. Depart of Defense Uses This Blockchain with Ben Jorgensen

Ben Jorgensen is the CEO and co-founder of the Constellation Network. Get to know Ben: Metaverse theme – Simulate future environments Favorite food – Japanese Favorite musician/artist – Benjamin Diggles Favorite movie - There will be Blood Favorite Book – Thinking & Systems and The history of power and mind Hobby – Owning Restaurants Topics: What makes the Constellation Network different from other blockchains Working with the U.S. Department of Defense Hydef conference Panasonic and Common Crawl partnerships Stardust Collective Crypto's Impact on Politics Tokenization AI and Blockchain Links: https://x.com/BenJorgensen https://constellationnetwork.io/ Watch the interview…