Series Finale: Mike Dudas on how stablecoins are eating Wall Street
Mike Dudas is the Managing Partner of 6MV and former CEO of The Block.
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Mike Dudas for Frank's final episode of the program. Frank and Mike discuss The Block's history, the evolution of the crypto space over the years, and how payments and stablecoins have emerged as one of crypto's killer use cases.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
02:11 – Early Days of The Block
03:24 – The Tether Revelation
05:24 – Stablecoin Success
07:44 – Adoption Curve in Payments
11:33 – Global Stablecoin Impact
14:47 – Investment Opportunities
19:48 – Crypto vs. Fintech
25:27 – Meme Coins Debate
31:52 – Bonk and Pump Strategies
35:27 – Breaking Into the Mainstream
40:54 – Conviction in Solana
44:18 – Crypto Culture and Sentiment
47:51 – Conclusion
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Bitcoin becoming global reserve asset 'sooner' than most think - David Bailey
David Bailey is the CEO of Bitcoin Inc.
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by David Bailey to discuss the growing adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states and institutions, with Bitcoin heading towards becoming a reserve asset and political force. They also discuss Michael Saylor's Microstrategy, and Bitcoin's separation from the broader crypto market.
OUTLINE
00:00 - President Trump prelude
04:00 - Sponsor break
05:01 - Bitcoin losing its identity?
10:26 - International adoption
15:17 - Bitcoin as a matter of national security
18:39 - Market trends
21:33 - Risks of Microstrategy
26:28 - Microstrategy’s appeal
30:47 - Bitcoin’s maturity and seeking yield
31:51 - Crypto market troubles
34:25 - Conclusion
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BTC Inc: https://b.tc/
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Barry Silbert on crypto's evolution and why Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin
Barry Silbert is the Founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group and Yuma.
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Barry Silbert to discuss his journey through the evolution of the crypto market, how his experience with the 2008 financial crisis shaped his approach to investing, and why he thinks Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Sponsor Break
02:00 - Barry Silbert’s Crypto Journey
06:43 - Bitcoin’s Evolving Narrative
09:25 - Crypto’s Credit Crisis
15:24 - Bitcoin’s Dampening Volatility
18:56 - How Bittensor Mirrors Bitcoin’s Early Days
20:56 - Yuma’s Vision and Playbook
26:10 - Barry’s Priorities at Yuma
30:14 - What’s Overrated in Crypto & Memes
33:50 - Final Thoughts
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Yuma Group on X: https://x.com/YumaGroup
Digital Currency Group on X: https://x.com/DCGco
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Gold revaluation could lead to US treasury buying Bitcoin sooner than expected - Coinbase Exec
Sebastian Bea is the President of Coinbase Asset Management.
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Bea to discuss how Bitcoin's recent market behavior is driving increased institutional interest and portfolio integration, signaling a potential shift in Bitcoin's role from a high-volatility tech proxy to a store of value like gold. Bea and Chaparro also touched on a potential move by the US government to revalue gold vs the US Dollar, and its potential impact on Bitcoin.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Big Changes for Bitcoin
06:45 - Frameworks for Institutional Portfolios
09:48 - Bitcoins as Digital Gold
13:54 - Getting On Board With Bitcoin
22:04 - Regulatory Designation’s Market Impact
25:20 - Bitcoin’s Shift From NASDAQ to Gold
27:30 - US Government’s Revaluation of Gold?
34:22 - Leaving Bitcoin Dominance Behind
36:33 - Bitcoin Graduating As An Asset Class
38:59 - Capitalizing on Bitcoin’s momentum
41:49 - Bitcoin as a Savings Instrument
44:31 - Conclusion
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Coinbase Asset Management on X: https://x.com/CoinbaseAM
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Austin Federa's DoubleZero is rewiring the internet to supercharge crypto
Austin Federa is a co-founder of DoubleZero.
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Federa to discuss how the current public internet infrastructure bottlenecks blockchain performance, and how DoubleZero looks to address this by leveraging underutilized fiber optic cables to create a dedicated global network to support higher performance.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
01:02 - Sponsor break
02:03 - DoubleZero’s core thesis
05:42 - The problem with the public internet infrastructure
10:13 - Understanding the current infrastructure
16:36 - DoubleZero’s impact
19:59 - Speed is the name of the game
24:18 - Timeframes for rebuilding infrastructure
31:11 - How DoubleZero finds and utilizes infrastructure
35:35 - Tokenization
36:55 - Technical difficulties
37:20 - This isn’t your grandfather’s internet
39:20 - Hiring talent and being a founder
40:21 - Hiring Talent for a New Layer of the Internet
44:37 - Conclusion
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DoubleZero on X: https://x.com/doublezero
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John Wu on Avalanche’s edge in the race for enterprise adoption
John Wu is the President of Ava Labs.
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Wu to discuss Avalanche’s growing institutional appeal, the rise of blockchain gaming, and how his background in traditional finance shaped his approach to building in crypto.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Sponsor break
02:11 - John Wu’s tradfi background
06:36 - Taking crypto seriously
09:27 - Ava Labs’ focus
11:11 - The gaming landscape
18:38 - Ava Labs x financial markets
24:30 - Challenges in building in Tradfi
26:11 - How enterprises select blockchains
29:03 - Project Guardian
31:52 - Looking ahead
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Ava Labs on X: https://x.com/AvaLabs
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Tariffs, tokenization and institutional adoption with Flowdesk CEO Guilhem Chaumont
Guilhem Chaumont is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flowdesk.
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, joined Chaumont at the Flowdesk office in Paris to discuss market volatility driven by tariffs, crypto’s convergence with traditional finance, and the evolving role of digital assets in institutional portfolios.
OUTLINE
00:00 – Introduction
00:43 – Sponsor break
01:43 – Flowdesk
03:14 – Tariffs and Market Turbulence
04:58 – Market Uncertainty and Institutional Hesitation
08:20 – Volatility and Weekend Selloffs
12:02 – Amplified Declines in Altcoins
16:28 – Why This Crash Is Different from FTX
21:12 – Bridging Traditional Finance and Tokenization
26:07 – The Effect of AI
30:05 – Looking ahead and Conclusion
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Guilhem Chaumont: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guilhem-chaumont-215091a5/
Flowdesk on X: https://x.com/flowdesk_co
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Nick Matthew on memecoins, stablecoins & crypto’s shift to ‘fintech 2.0’
Nick Matthew is an investor with Standard Crypto.
In this episode, Matthew joins The Scoop to discuss the current state of the crypto market, noting that investment opportunities still exist despite macro downturns. Matthew also contrasts the rise of stablecoins with memecoins, and the potential for crypto to consolidate and shift its evolution towards building 'Fintech 2.0' rather than web3.
OUTLINE
00:00 – Introduction
01:12 – Sponsor break
03:04 – Coping with market downturnsl
03:25 – The Fundraising Freeze
05:02 – Macro in the driver seat
09:36 – Memecoin extinction or ressurection
15:59 – Who’s making money in crypto
17:45 – Fintech 2.0 or Web3
22:04 – Investing in stablecoins
25:26 – Investing in teams
28:30 – The next billion users
31:40 – Looking ahead and conclusion
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Standard Crypto on X: https://x.com/standardcrypto
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Arthur Breitman on tokenizing the 'red hot' Uranium market
Arthur Breitman is the Co-Founder of Tezos.
In this episode, Breitman joins The Scoop to discuss the launch of uranium.io, a new marketplace for trading uranium powered by blockchain technology that looks to make investing in uranium more accessible to retail investors. The conversation also touched on geopolitical and technological tailwinds that could drive greater demand for nuclear energy.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Sponsor break
02:41 How uranium markets work today
05:36 The limitations of uranium ETFs and futures
07:10 Tokenization and RWA evolution
15:56 Why start with uranium
18:33 Why uranium is red hot right now
23:30 Lessons from entering the uranium market
28:01 Beyond commodities
31:13 Conclusion
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Uranium.io on X: https://x.com/uranium_io
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Kyle Samani's bull case for Solana and how Ethereum may get left behind
Kyle Samani is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Multicoin Capital.
In this episode, Samani discusses the current state of the crypto market and venture capital funding in the industry. Samani highlights areas which he believes are key investment opportunities, and lays out why he sees a brighter future for Solana in on-chain finance over Ethereum.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Sponsor Break
02:24 VC Funding Downtrend
08:04 Clarifying Crypto's Usecases
13:46 New Era of Crypto Regulation
17:06 Regulatory Clarity = Increased Investment?
22:49 Samani's Revised Solana Thesis
25:28 Solana vs. Ethereum
32:17 Closing Thoughts & Predictions
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Multicoin capital on X: https://x.com/multicoincap
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DeFi should feel 'magical' for average consumers, says Coinbase product director behind new bitcoin-backed loans
Michael Rihani is the director of products at Coinbase and one of the chief architects behind Coinbase's new bitcoin-backed loan product for everyday consumers.
In this episode, Rihani explains how Coinbase's new loan product is designed to make DeFi feel 'magical,' and how this fits into Coinbase's broader strategy of bringing the power of blockchain technology to a global audience.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Sponsor Shoutouts
03:11 Coinbase's New Loan Product
07:50 The "DeFi Mullet"
09:21 Morpho Integration
11:52 CeFi+DeFi Synergy
17:00 Coinbase's Product Roadmap
21:00 Making DeFi "Magical"
23:12 DeFi Adoption Roadblocks
25:54 The Future of DeFi Lending
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Coinbase's crypto-backed loans: https://www.coinbase.com/loans
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Generalist VCs unpack the risks and rewards of bootstrapping liquidity with tokens
In this episode, host Frank Chaparro is joined by M13 General Partner Latif Peracha and M13 Principal Mark Grace.
The conversation explores the risks and opportunities presented by crypto's volatile liquid tokens, as well as the need for crypto founders to balance short-term liquidity with long-term potential when it comes to bootstrapping.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
01:17 Sponsor Shoutouts
03:40 Overview of M13
08:07 Generalist Crypto VCs
10:35 IPOs vs. ICOs
12:42 Token Volatility
18:32 Taking Profit
22:30 Opportunities in CeFi vs. DeFi
28:20 Regulatory Clarity & Innovation
31:17 Predictions & Closing Thoughts
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M13 on X - https://x.com/M13Company
Latif Peracha on X: https://x.com/latifperacha
Mark Grace on X: https://x.com/markwgrace
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‘A good day for DeFi’ - Cody Carbone on DC's rapid crypto policy shift
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by The Digital Chamber President Cody Carbone.
In this episode, Chaparro and Carbone discussed the current U.S. policy landscape for the crypto industry under the new Trump administration. With growing bipartisan support and regulatory clarity, the conversation highlights how crypto is becoming a mainstream political issue with significant economic and electoral implications.
OUTLINE
00:00 Intro
01:12 Sponsor break
03:05 The tone has shifted
05:37 IRS DeFi rule nullified
09:25 Stablecoin legislation
12:35 Fine-tuning crypto policy
15:31 Crypto’s growing political influence
18:01 How Trump changed the crypto debate
24:14 The next six months
28:56 Conclusion
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Cody Carbone - https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycarbone/
Cody Carbone on X - https://x.com/CodyCarboneDC
The Digital Chamber - https://digitalchamber.org/
The Digital Chamber on X - https://x.com/DigitalChamber
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How to build the ultimate crypto conference with Paris Blockchain Week's Michael Amar
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Paris Blockchain Week Chairman Michael Amar.
In this episode, Chaparro and Amar discussed the origin and development of Paris Blockchain Week. Amar shared anecdotes of the various challenges and milestones reached over the years, and gave tips on curating a top-tier crypto conference.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - Sponsor break
02:49 - Michael Amar’s journey into crypto
06:55 - The development of Paris Blockchain Week
08:57 - Capturing the Zeitgeist each year
11:11 - Crypto conference oversaturation
13:40 - The Biggest Challenges in Running a Crypto Event
18:28 - The European crypto landscape
20:35 - Expectations for 2025
22:20 - Emerging sectors and trends
25:33 - Advice for founders entering the crypto space
30:38 - Conclusion
GUEST LINKS
Michael Amar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarmic/
Michael Amar on X - https://x.com/amarmic
Paris Blockchain Week - https://www.parisblockchainweek.com/
Paris Blockchain Week on X - https://x.com/Parisblockweek
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'Massive' stablecoin adoption is reshaping payments in emerging markets
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Yellow Card Financial CTO and Co-Founder Justin Poiroux.
In this episode, Chaparro and Poiroux discussed the rapid adoption of stablecoins in emerging markets, particularly in Africa. They explore how stablecoins are solving cross-border payment issues, and how Yellow Card is looking to bridging the gap between the developing world and the global financial system.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - Sponsor break
03:44 - Understanding Yellow Card
05:56 - Challenges of building in Africa
08:04 - How Yellow Card addresses cross-border payments
15:53 - Yellow Card’s origins
20:02 - Early challenges
25:03 - Educating users & building trust in emerging markets
28:26 - Looking ahead
34:40 - Conclusion
GUEST LINKS
Justin Poiroux - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinpoiroux/
Yellow Card Financial - https://yellowcard.io/
Yellow Card Financial on X - https://x.com/yellowcard_app
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How Crypto, AI and Robotics are converging into the future economy with Matt Graham
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Ryze Labs Founder and Managing Partner Matthew Graham.
In this episode, Chaparro and Graham discussed the intersection of the crypto market, AI, and robotics, with Graham highlighting several key technological advancements that could have a profound impact on how the markets function and alter humanity's role in them.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction and market overview
1:30 AI x Crypto: current trends
08:16 The Turing test
12:19 The future of AI companions
18:33 The human edge in an AI world
19:54 The AI economy
24:46 Robotics
30:33 Investigating and investing in hardware
39:36 Looking ahead and conclusion
GUEST LINKS
Matthew Graham - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattysino/
Matthew Graham on X - https://x.com/mattyryze
Ryze Labs - https://x.com/RyzeLabs
Ryze Labs on X - https://www.ryzelabs.io/en/home
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Memes and 'madness' are taking mindshare from a real industry - Jeff Dorman
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Arca CIO Jeff Dorman.
In this episode, Chaparro and Dorman discussed the disconnect between market sentiment and the developments in the crypto space. Dorman goes over the actual use cases of the crypto ecosystem and how they are being drowned out by memecoins and scandals, highlighting that big outside players are beginning to get on board.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Sponsor break
02:04 Memes taking the spotlight
06:40 Crypto’s adolescent stage
11:29 Common misconceptions about crypto
18:50 Assessing value in the crypto space
23:00 Are we still early?
29:37 The future of crypto
34:50 Where are the liquid funds?
41:30 Tradfi will eventually come
45:04 Conclusion
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Jeff Dorman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-dorman-cfa-61063129
Jeff Dorman on X - https://x.com/jdorman81
Arca - https://x.com/arca
Arca on X - https://www.ar.ca/
Banks are looking to get started in DeFi - Aya Kantorovich
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by August Co-Founder and CEO Aya Kantorovich.
In this episode, Chaparro and Kantorovich went over the state of crypto capital markets, the resilience of DeFi during market downturns, and how banks are looking to get started in DeFi.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
01:08 From banking to crypto
02:30 Why institutions avoid DeFi
05:33 How institutions impact volatility
10:50 Crypto as the weekend market
17:00 Bitcoin as a reserve asset
20:01 Cambrian explosion of memecoins
26:28 Coinbase earnings
31:42 The resiliency of deFi
37:49 AI Agents
42:00 Conclusion
GUEST LINKS
Aya Kantorovich - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayakantorovich/
Aya Kantorovich on X - https://x.com/aya_kantor
August - https://www.augustdigital.io/
August on X - https://x.com/august_digital
David Marcus on building Bitcoin’s global payment network with Lightspark
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Lightspark Co-Founder and CEO David Marcus.
In this episode, Chaparro and Marcus discuss the vision and technology behind scaling Bitcoin as a global payment network. Marcus explained how new developments, including stablecoins on Bitcoin, could transform worldwide financial systems and directly lead to an increase of GDP.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
01:52 Lightspark's mission and Bitcoin's Role
04:39 Challenges in scaling Bitcoin
09:44 Lightspark's evolution
16:10 Stablecoins x Bitcoin
21:27 Stablecoin improvements over traditional payments
27:20 Past regulatory challenges
30:23 Changing regulatory climate
35:19 Future outlook
41:37 Conclusion
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David Marcus - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmarcus/
David Marcus on X - https://x.com/davidmarcus
Lightspark - https://www.lightspark.com/
Lightspark on X - https://x.com/Lightspark
SonarX and AWS weigh in on managing the blockchain data deluge
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by SonarX Founder Patrick Kim, SonarX Global Head of BD Jesse Bornstein, and Senior Web 3 Specialist at AWS, Everton Fraga.
In this episode, Chaparro, Bornstein, Fraga and Kim discussed the challenges of managing and consuming the exponential growth of blockchain data across multiple chains. Patrick, Jesse, and Everton explained how the proliferation of blockchains has led to a big data problem with petabytes of data that is difficult for enterprises to fully utilize, and what solutions there are to these issues.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
03:02 The Challenge of Blockchain Data Management
08:47 Multi-Chain Data Complexity and Solutions
14:13 Standardizing and Simplifying Blockchain Data
19:57 Institutional Challenges
23:13 Stablecoins, RWAs, and Data Demands
28:25 Public Blockchain Data and Practical Use Cases
32:23 Supporting Multiple Blockchains
35:11 AI's Role in Blockchain Data Integration
38:16 Advice for Developers and Businesses
43:23 Conclusion
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Jesse Bornstein - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-bornstein-10a774a/
Everton Fraga - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evertonfraga/
Patrick Kim - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickkim/
SonarX - https://www.sonarx.com/
SonarX on X - https://x.com/SonarX_HQ
AWS - https://aws.amazon.com/
Congressman Emmer: Gensler's actions towards the crypto industry were illegal
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Congressman and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer.
In this episode, Chaparro and Emmer discussed President Trump's first weeks in office, the Democrat's missteps with voters in general and on crypto, and alleged waste and fraud in government spending.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Recap
02:13 Crypto Policy and Political Dynamics
07:11 Identity Politics and Crypto Perception
10:18 Democrats' Missteps and Voter Alienation
12:40 Speed of Policy Changes and Potential Risks
15:27 Fraud in Government Agencies
17:19 Congressional Oversight and Budget Issues
20:32 Ensuring Long-Term Crypto Regulation
22:33 Promises to the Crypto Industry
25:46 Malice in Crypto Regulation?
28:11 Stablecoin Legislation
30:29 Closing Remarks and Farewells
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Here's how QuickNode is enabling enterprises to enter the crypto ecosystem
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by VP of Product at QuickNode, Josh Neuroth.
In this episode, Chaparro and Neuroth explored the rapid growth and increased adoption of blockchain by traditional financial institutions. They also unpacked QuickNode’s role in providing high-performance infrastructure to support both emerging blockchain projects and enterprise adoption.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction and Quick Node's Journey
03:14 Trends in Blockchain and Enterprise Adoption
07:38 Financial Institutions and Blockchain Scaling
12:54 Developer Activity Surge on Solana and Base
18:11 Emerging Ecosystems and Quick Node's Focus
21:30 Future Plans and Tokenization of Real-World Assets
25:38 Conclusion and Farewells
GUEST LINKS
Josh Neuroth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshneuroth/
Josh Neuroth on X - https://x.com/EastofETH
QuickNode - https://www.quicknode.com/
QuickNode on X - https://x.com/QuickNode
Caitlin Long says Trump's crypto moves could upend the public payment network
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Custodia Bank Founder and CEO Caitlin Long.
In this episode, Chaparro and Long discussed the state of crypto banking, the potential restructuring of regulations under the Trump administration, and the Federal Reserve's stance on crypto.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
1:39 Powell’s crypto remarks
3:02 Custodia and the Fed
7:19 Trump’s crypto executive order
8:34 Banks’ path to crypto custody
12:12 12 month forecast
17:51 State of crypto banking
24:34 The Crypto Vote
30:15 Trump’s meme coin
32:50 Privatising fed wire
38:40 Crypto in Wyoming
41:25 Closing thoughts
GUEST LINKS
Caitlin Long - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-long-/
Caitlin Long on X - https://x.com/CaitlinLong_
Custodia Bank - https://custodiabank.com/
Custodia Bank on X - https://x.com/CustodiaBank
Hedge fund manager explains just how spot ETFs fundamentally altered crypto markets
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Cambrian Asset Management President Tony Fenner-Leitão.
In this episode, Chaparro and Fenner-Leitão discussed his firm's approach to the crypto market, which involves using machine learning and data-driven models. They also touched on the impact of increased institutional participation and regulatory changes in the crypto space and how these developments have affected the overall market dynamics.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
03:29 Lack of liquid participants
08:25 Cambrian’s perspective on the Trump meme coin
13:31 Shifting market dynamics
17:18 Regulatory changes
22:56 Cambrian’s requirements for entering a market
29:16 Active management vs VC allocation
35:39 Conclusion
GUEST LINKS
Tony Fenner-Leitão - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyfennerleitao/
Cambrian Asset Management - https://www.cambrianasset.com/
Cambrian Asset Management on X - https://x.com/CambrianAsset
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Story Protocol's Jason Zhao explains how AI is going to transform the $60 trillion IP industry
The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Story Protocol Co-Founder Jason Zhao.
In this episode, Chaparro and Zhao discussed the inefficiencies and challenges in the current IP landscape, and how Story aims to address these by allowing creators to monetize and license their IP in a more open and efficient manner, especially in the context of the rise of AI.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
05:29 Philosophy meets Crypto
09:08 The world of intellectual property
12:49 The financialization of IP
16:55 AI and ownership of IP
20:20 Getting started with AI and IP
24:40 Standing out in a sea of Picassos
27:45 Gen AI platforms
31:49 Story Protocol looking ahead
34:03 Conclusion
GUEST LINKS
Jason Zhao - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonjinzhao/
Jason Zhao on X - https://x.com/jasonjzhao
Story Protocol - https://www.story.foundation/
Story Protocol on X - https://x.com/StoryProtocol
How Wall Street prime brokers could ignite crypto's largest expansion yet
The Scoop's host Frank Chaparro was joined by LMAX Group CEO David Mercer.
In this episode, Chaparro and Mercer discussed the accelerating institutional adoption of crypto, with major banks entering the market and driving stability, maturity, and significant capital inflows. They also explored how improved interoperability between tradfi and crypto could increase adoption by enabling more seamless asset movement between the two ecosystems.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
02:43 Bullish vs Bearish narratives
06:23 Improving regulatory environment
09:24 This ain’t mania
14:54 Competent credit offering
18:55 The necessary infrastructure
24:04 Capitalising on future growth
33:35 Good tech solutions will win
35:19 Conclusion
GUEST LINKS
David Mercer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercerdavid/
David Mercer on X - https://x.com/mercerdavid
LMAX Group - https://www.lmax.com/
LMAX Group on X - https://x.com/LMAX
Tom Schmidt on why this cycle is different for venture
The Scoop's host Frank Chaparro was joined by Dragonfly Partner Tom Schmidt.
In this episode, Chaparro and Schmidt discussed the cryptocurrency market acting as an institutional asset class moving into 2025, and how this cycle has been different for venture captial operating within the space.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
01:39 Crypto as an institutional asset
11:47 Crypto market idiosyncrasies
18:20 Opportunities in 2025
22:28 Application in 2025
25:59 Anti-VC backlash
30:37 Customer acquisition
35:36 Closing thoughts
GUEST LINKS
Tom Schmidt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhschmidt/
Tom Schmidt on X - https://x.com/tomhschmidt
Dragonfly - https://www.dragonfly.xyz/
Dragonfly on X - https://x.com/dragonfly_xyz
The Scoop's year-end special: from memecoins to Microstrategy and outlook for 2025
The Scoop's host Frank Chaparro was joined by The Block's CEO Larry Cermak, Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland, and Foresight Centures Co-Founder Forest Bai for a year-end special.
In this episode, Chaparro, Copeland, Bai and Cermak covered a myriad of pertinent topics in the crypto market, including the factors that lead to a successful ecosystem, underexposure to bitcoin relative to memecoins, AI, and what they both expect and hope to see in the year ahead.
OUTLINE
00:00 End-of-Year drawdown
5:56 Memes vs fundamentals
08:25 Importance of community
11:47 Shifting investment landscapes
14:34 AI x Blockchain
18:54 Newsroom expectations for 2025
23:48 Telegram games and improving UX
26:37 Standing out in the market
34:19 2025 expectations
41:50 Microstrategy’s Bitcoin bet
47:30 AGI & Quantum attacks on encryption
48:29 Conclusion
GUEST LINKS
Forest Bai - https://x.com/ForestBai1
Larry Cermak - https://x.com/lawmaster
Tim Copeland - https://x.com/Timccopeland
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Linking ‘the King and Queen of Crypto’: here's how Hemi's layer 2 connects bitcoin and ethereum
Jeff Garzik is the CEO of Hemi Labs, a modular Layer 2 protocol that integrates Bitcoin and Ethereum.
In this episode, Garzik and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Hemi and its "proof-of-proof" security model, and Garzik shares his views on the future of multi-chain interoperability and the evolution of decentralized governance models.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction and Hemi overview
03:17 - The endangered Bitcoin maximalist
05:33 - Proof of proof
10:01 - Lessons from testnet
13:32 - ETH vs. Bitcoin in the multi-chain future
19:05 - Envisioning the multi-chain future
24:14 - Darwinian trial by fire
33:34 - Main net plans and closing remarks
GUEST LINKS
Jeff Garzik - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgarzik/
Jeff Garzik on X - https://x.com/jgarzik
Hemi Labs - https://x.com/hemi_xyz
Hemi Labs on X - https://hemi.xyz/
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Here’s how Bitcoin can restore its 'sense of adventure and innovation' with DeFi
Edan Yago is the co-founder and CEO of BitcoinOS, a Layer 2 platform and "operating system" for Bitcoin.
In this episode, Yago and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss BitcoinOS and how Bitcoin can evolve from being just “digital gold” into a fully programmable, global ledger for ownership and financial innovation.
OUTLINE
00:00 – Introduction
02:17 – Bitcoin and digital property rights
04:40 – Bitcoin’s spirit of innovation
08:17– Bitcoin smart contracts vs. rival chains
15:29 – Bitcoin DeFi’s value add
20:44 – Solving scalability
25:12 – Bitcoin, AI, and the next Trillion in assets
28:28 – The next five years
35:07 – Short term shifts
37:42 - Conclusion
GUEST LINKS
Edan Yago - https://www.linkedin.com/in/edanyago/
Edan Yago on X - https://x.com/edanyago
BitcoinOS - https://www.bitcoinos.build/
BitcoinOS on X - https://x.com/BTC_OS
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