Ethereum & Solana Institutional DeFi is on the Rise! with Nic Roberts-Huntley

Nic Roberts-Huntley, co-founder and CEO of Blueprint Finance, joined me to discuss how institutions can earn yield with new DeFi platforms on Ethereum and Solana. Get to know Nic: Metaverse theme – Safari or game reserve Favorite food – Bob's donuts Favorite musician/artist – Julia Wolf in my room Badger remix Favorite movie – Lord of the Rings Favorite book – Lord of the Rings Hobby – Working out Topics: Blueprint Finance DeFi Solutions Building on Ethereum and Solana Institutional demand for DeFi Future of DeFi Outlook on Crypto in the US Links: https://blueprintfinance.com/…

Why Web3 Will Change the World with Yat Siu

Yat Siu, Co-founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands, joined me to discuss how Web3 will transform the world and how businesses and individuals can adapt to this emerging technology. Topics: Why people should care about Web3 How Bitcoin fits in Web3 How Businesses can use Web3 tech to improve customer retention Sony's Blockchain Web3 Gaming Digital currency in the Space economy Tokenized assets & NFTs Links: https://x.com/ysiu https://www.animocabrands.com/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/o0ICyx_HQ_M Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:07 Why Web3 is important 08:59 How to prepare for Web3 16:44 Business strategy for Web3 19:47…

Former Head of IRS Digital Assets Reveals What Happens Next for Crypto with Sulolit Raj Mukherjee

Sulolit Raj Mukherjee, Founder and CEO of Bodin Advisory, joined me to discuss his time at the IRS and how the IRS will handle crypto moving forward. Get to know Raj: Metaverse theme – Living and evolving city Favorite food – Ethiopian and Indian Favorite musician/artist – Mood based Favorite movie – The Hours Favorite book – The Guns of August Hobby – Working out, Travel Topics: Raj's time in TradFi, Crypto, & at the IRS IRS' approach to Crypto IRS DeFi Broker Rule repealed Upcoming Tax Docs for Crypto Future of Crypto in…

Can Bitcoin Lending REALLY Reach New Heights with Cantor Fitzgerald’s $2 Billion Program? with Sid Powell

Sid Powell, CEO and Co-Founder of Maple Finance, joined me to discuss Cantor Fitzgerald's $2 Billion Bitcoin lending program and how Maple Finance is participating. Get to know Sid: Metaverse theme – Roman Empire or Age of Discovery Favorite food – Overnight oats Favorite musician/artist – 90's alternate - The Verve or Goo Goo Dolls Favorite movie – Whiplash Favorite book – 38 Letters by John D Rockefeller Hobby – Padel Topics: Maple Finance overview Institutional DeFi Maple's Hybrid DeFi service Cantor Fitzgerald's Bitcoin Lending Bitcoin as a Reserve asset US Crypto Outlook Links:…

This Aerospace Engineer left SpaceX to Build Enterprise Crypto Solutions! with John Rising

John Rising, co-founder and CEO of Stackup, joined me to discuss how his company is helping enterprises to adopt crypto. Get to know John: Metaverse theme – Travel Favorite food – Street Tacos Favorite musician/artist – Story of Moondog Favorite movie – 2001 Space Odyssey Favorite book - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Hobby – Baking Topics: Stackup's Enterprise Crypto Solutions Helping Coinbase and TrustWallet to build infrastructure John's time as an Aerospace Engineer at SpaceX, Virgin Galactic Crypto and Blockchain in the Space economy US Crypto Regulation and industry outlook Links: https://x.com/johnrising_…

Why the Pectra Upgrade is a Game Changer for Ethereum and its Layer 2s! with Preston Van Loon

Preston Van Loon, Ethereum Core Developer at Offchain Labs, joined me to discuss the impact of the Pectra upgrade to the Ethereum network. Get to know Preston: Metaverse theme – Flying airplanes Favorite food – Chicken Rice and Broccoli Favorite musician/artist – Anthony Green Favorite movie – A Knights Tale Hobby – Flying Topics: Benefits of the Pectra upgrade How the upgrade impacts Layer 2s Upcoming Ethereum upgrades Why major institutions build on Ethereum Arbitrum overview Future of Web advertising and monetization US Crypto Outlook Links: https://x.com/preston_vanloon https://www.offchainlabs.com/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/5RusuB7b12U Listen to…