Could dlcBTC Resolve the Issues With Wrapped Bitcoin? - Ep. 690
In this episode, Aki Balogh, CEO of dlcBTC, explores how Discreet Log Contracts (DLC) can change how Bitcoin works in DeFi by creating a self-sovereign Wrapped Bitcoin. He delves into the mechanics of...
16 Aug 202450min
The Chopping Block: WBTC Drama, Decentralized AI & SEC Subpoenas - Ep. 689
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and chop it up about the latest news. This week, the gang is joined by Shuyao, cofounder of MegaETH Lab...
14 Aug 20241h 1min
Bits + Bips: Market Chaos, Fed Missteps & Harris' ‘Crypto Reset’ - Ep. 688
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann sit down with Chris Cecere of crypto investment firm Asymmetric to make sense of the latest market volatility and the ...
14 Aug 20241h 6min
Caitlin Long on Why the Fed’s Rejections of Custodia Bank Seem Politically Motivated - Ep. 687
Custodia, established as a special purpose depository institution in Wyoming, aimed to offer secure banking services for the crypto sector. Despite meeting state requirements and taking extra steps to...
13 Aug 20241h 11min
Crisis and Opportunity: Crypto Market Shifts, Solana vs. Ethereum, and Political Crossroads - The Chopping Block - Ep. 686
This episode addresses the recent market crash, the Bank of Japan's surprising rate hike, and its global impact. The team also discusses the Science of Blockchain Conference's relocation from Stanford...
9 Aug 20241h 15min
How Crypto Markets Are Reacting Post-Selloff, With Election/Fed Uncertainty Ahead - Ep. 685
After the unwinding of the Japan carry trade, the weak jobs report, and Jump’s dumping of ETH slammed crypto prices earlier this week, Jason Pagoulatos, head of markets at Delphi Digital, gives his in...
9 Aug 202435min
Crypto Prices Are Way Down. Is It Time to Buy the Dip? - Ep. 684
The recent crypto crash has left many investors questioning the way the market is going. In this episode, Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at Arca, provides a deep dive into the factors behind th...
6 Aug 202458min
Is It a Good Idea for the US Government to Stockpile Bitcoin? - Ep. 683
In this episode, George Selgin, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, discusses the recent proposals by Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Senator Cynthia Lummis for the U.S. government to establ...
2 Aug 202439min
