Episodes

In this episode, we break down Trump’s proposed tariffs, their impact on global trade, and how markets are responding. We also explore Circle’s IPO filing, stablecoin economics, distribution partner incentives, and whether..

In this episode, we’re joined by Jacob Horne, Co-founder and CEO of Zora, to unpack the platform’s journey thus far. We explore tokenized media, royalty models, and how crypto enables a new..

In this episode, we dive into the institutional adoption of crypto, stablecoin innovation, the implications of the GENIUS Act, and recent market drama involving Hyperliquid. We also explore the tough state of..

In this episode, Pascal Gauthier, CEO of Ledger, joins us live at DAS 2025 to discuss the future of institutional crypto custody, the tension between decentralization and regulation, and why privacy is..

In this episode, we explore the evolution of blockchain and smart contract platforms over the past 15 years with Yves La Rose, CEO of the EOS Network Foundation. The discussion covers EOS's..

In this episode, we explore the transition from institutional resistance to adoption in crypto markets. David Mercer of LMAX Group discusses the convergence of TradFi and digital assets, the role of credit..

Gm! This week Mike joins the Empire podcast to discuss our takeaways from DAS New York 2025. We deep dive into the growth of stablecoins & RWAs, what the institutions are focusing..

We’re coming to you live from DAS! This week's Roundup covers key trends in stablecoins, and RWAs. We discuss Sky’s billion-dollar allocation into tokenized T-bills, its aggressive buyback strategy, and the evolving..

In this episode, we dive into L1 governance! We discuss the implications of SIMD-228, validator voting structures, and comparisons with Ethereum, Cosmos, and Bitcoin governance. We debate whether decentralization inherently leads to..

In this episode, we cover Trump's tariff strategy, correlations between TradFi and DeFi yields, and stablecoin growth. We also discuss Binance's $2B investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX, and the implications of Trump's..

In this episode, we’re joined by Joshua Tobkin, co-founder and CEO of Supra, to discuss Supra’s vertically integrated design, which combines smart contracts, native oracles, cross-chain communication, on-chain randomness, and native automation...

In this episode, we discuss our takeaways from ETHDenver, macro trends impacting crypto, and the role of regulation in shaping 2025. We also analyze Aave’s buyback program, Ethereum Foundation leadership changes, and..