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Strips Finance Founder & CEO Ming Wu discusses the DeFi platform's plans to switch from an AMM model to an order-book model, focusing on adding new liquidity features for customers. Plus, a conversation about Stips’ interest in building on a zero-knowledge protocol and the maturation of the crypto market. 

Apr 26, 2022

Hex Trust CEO and Co-founder Alessio Quaglini discusses current trends in the Asia crypto markets, noting the regional impact of the China ban. Plus, a conversation about what Hex Trust plans to do with the $88 million the firm recently raised for crypto custody focused on the gaming sector.

Apr 22, 2022

Halborn Co-founder Steven Walbroehl discusses North Korea’s involvement in the over $600 million hack of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network and the role of blockchain analytics in uncovering the perpetrators. Walbroehl explains the probability of the funds being recovered, the use of social engineering, and the Lazarus group’s history of perpetrating online attacks. Plus, a conversation about the recent $182 million exploit of the Beanstalk stablecoin protocol. 

Apr 20, 2022

Nasdaq Head of Digital Asset Index Research Jake Rapaport discusses the Nasdaq survey that shows the growing demand for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. as institutional investment in crypto shows no signs of slowing down. Rapaport also explains what regulators would need for approval. Plus, a conversation on Nasdaq’s interest in blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi). 

Apr 18, 2022

Galaxy Digital’s Christine Kim discusses Ethereum’s highly anticipated merge to proof-of-stake following a statement from core developer Tim Beiko that it will not be delivered in June. Kim explains the complexity of this shift, how it will reduce Ethereum’s energy consumption and the impact it could have on investors and traders.

Apr 14, 2022

Solidus Labs COO Chen Arad discusses cryptocurrency’s role in the future financial system and its integration into traditional regulatory frameworks following Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s speech on digital assets. Plus, Arad explains his involvement with the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition and the group’s ambitions. 

Apr 8, 2022

Amid the Bitcoin 2022 conference, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez discusses his efforts to embrace crypto for the city, touching on paying employees with bitcoin and encouraging businesses to accept it for payment. Plus a conversation about MiamiCoin and if Suarez considers himself a “Bitcoin Maxi.”

Apr 7, 2022

Macro Hive Founder & CEO Bilal Hafeez discusses what impact Elon Musk’s new board seat could have on Twitter, noting the proposed “edit” button and Musk’s statements about free speech on the social media platform. Plus, a conversation on why the mega-rich like Jeff Bezos are interested in owning media companies.

Apr 6, 2022

HEC Paris Affiliate Professor Marina Niforos discusses the European Union’s plans for a digital euro, addressing user privacy concerns of a centralized digital currency. Plus, a conversation on financial inclusion and why the Russia-Ukraine crisis has affected how Europeans view security and data sovereignty. 

Apr 5, 2022

Oklahoma State Senator John Michael Montgomery explains why he is pushing the state to attract bitcoin miners with tax incentives. Montgomery addresses energy concerns, highlighting the state’s abundance of wind and natural gas while discussing what mining operations can do for property values and public services. 

Apr 4, 2022