#  @theblockcrypto The Block The Block posts on YouTube about crypto, bitcoin, blockchain, ethereum the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqjFueYMJ78eF6G0lGLzzpQ/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] -20% - [--] Month [------] +58% - [--] Months [------] -16% - [--] Year [-------] +287% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqjFueYMJ78eF6G0lGLzzpQ/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] -2.40% - [--] Month [--] +22% - [--] Months [---] +39% - [--] Year [---] +149% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqjFueYMJ78eF6G0lGLzzpQ/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.93% - [--] Month [------] +0.93% - [--] Months [------] +12% - [--] Year [------] +53% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqjFueYMJ78eF6G0lGLzzpQ/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [stocks](/list/stocks) [exchanges](/list/exchanges) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [countries](/list/countries) [events](/list/events) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) **Social topic influence** [crypto](/topic/crypto), [bitcoin](/topic/bitcoin), [blockchain](/topic/blockchain) #2827, [ethereum](/topic/ethereum), [block](/topic/block), [business](/topic/business), [cryptocurrencies](/topic/cryptocurrencies) #209, [ceo](/topic/ceo), [hosted](/topic/hosted), [defi](/topic/defi) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@theblockcryptocom](/creator/undefined) [@bnbchainofficial](/creator/undefined) [@runekek](/creator/undefined) [@gdog97](/creator/undefined) [@blockchainassn](/creator/undefined) [@skmersinger](/creator/undefined) [@wintermutet](/creator/undefined) [@ronwhammond](/creator/undefined) [@hextrust](/creator/undefined) [@kiffmeister](/creator/undefined) [@mrbeasts](/creator/undefined) [@imyoungsparks](/creator/undefined) [@bonkxsol](/creator/undefined) [@tishmica](/creator/undefined) [@solsticefi](/creator/undefined) [@bensolstice](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) [Ethereum (ETH)](/topic/ethereum) [Solana (SOL)](/topic/solana) [Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN)](/topic/coinbase) [StarkNet (STRK)](/topic/starknet) [Zcash (ZEC)](/topic/zcash) [zkSync (ZK)](/topic/zksync) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "ZCash Co-Founder: 'The World is Demanding More Privacy' In this episode of The Big Brain Podcast Eli Ben-Sasson co-founder of Zcash and Starknet joins The Block President Larry Cermak and MegaETH CSO Namik Muduroglu. The conversation delves into the challenges of ensuring integrity in privacy payments on decentralized public blockchains highlighting the role of ZK proofs in validating computations without compromising sensitive information. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:48 From Academia to Crypto 08:52 Zcash Privacy Overview 13:06 Monero vs. Zcash 15:05 The Future of Privacy 16:50 Quantum" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P-dtMCejsK8) 2025-11-04T17:00Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements "Why Builders are Flocking to BNB Chain Kelvin Sparks met with BNB Chain's Head of Business Development Sarah Song to discuss how BNB is cultivating an environment for builders and communities to thrive. @theblockcrypto x @BNBChainOfficial interview took place during their [----] Korea Blockchain Week side event at the Hanok House where The Block was present as media partner. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - BNB's Ecosystem 04:00 - Cultivating Global Talent 05:35 - BNB Ecosystem Grants 07:47 - Why BNB Guest links: Sarah - https://x.com/Sarahssscy BNB Chain - https://x.com/BNBCHAIN" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=26uMVqtXd2c) 2025-10-29T06:19Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "🌊 YZi: Were at the Cusp of Cryptos Next Wave #bnb #binance #yzilabs #bnbchain Head of YZi Labs Ella Zhang and Partners Alex Odagiu explain why BNB Chains upgrade builder community and long-term roadmap make it core infrastructure for the industrys future. ✨ Full episode: https://youtu.be/d9zwtybNQnw -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @theblockcrypto x @BNBChainOfficial interview took place during their Korea Blockchain Week side event at the Hanok House where The Block was present as media partner. #crypto #interview #bnb #binance #YZi" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DBpQ0jPUKWo) 2025-11-05T15:16Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "BTCFi is coming to Starknet Starkware CEO Eli Ben-Sasson unpacks three new major announcements designed to bring BTCfi to Starknet. Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WzFlNT7B6k8) 2025-09-30T06:30Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Bitcoin 2.0: Igniting BTCFi on Starknet The Block's Kelvin Sparks traveled to Starknet's BTCFi Summimt event in Singapore to explore how Starknet aims to become the execution hub for BTCFi. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Singapore Side Event 02:35 - Eli's Eureka Moment 04:06 - Generating Bitcoin Yield 06:13 - Where the Yield Comes From 09:09 - Bitcoin DeFi 11:06 - Institutional BTCFi 12:12 - Why Starknet 14:32 - Onboarding New Users 15:36 - Closing Thoughts Links: Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks Eli Ben-Sasson - https://x.com/EliBenSasson Evgeny Gokhberg -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZVZUUCoWl0g) 2025-10-31T12:33Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "The Internet Moment for Blockchains 🌐 Plume GC Salman Banaei and Ava Labs GC Lee Schneider explain why open networks historically outcompete closed systems even with regulation 🔓 📈 #blockchain #blockchaintechnology #plume #crypto #plumenetwork #avax #avalabs #layerone #theblock #bitcoin #tokens #altcoins #regulation #btc #eth altcoins avalabs avax bitcoin blockchain blockchaintechnology btc crypto cryptocurrency eth plume plumenetwork regulation theblock tokens altcoins avalabs avax bitcoin blockchain blockchaintechnology btc crypto cryptocurrency eth plume plumenetwork regulation theblock" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GIb-yIhRLFw) 2026-01-31T15:39Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Is crypto still cypherpunk With Miden co-founder Azeem Khan In episode [--] of The Crypto Beat Miden Co-Founder Azeem Khan discusses how most crypto users don't realize how exposed their on-chain activity really is drawing parallels to the 1990s encryption wars. He makes the case for "compliant privacy" as the path to institutional adoption explains why the cypherpunk ethos needs a pragmatic update and shares what he's learned from pitching privacy tech to JP Morgan the SEC and central banks from Abu Dhabi to Uzbekistan. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - The Illusion of Anonymity 06:25 - The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lfCXQg7SCMM) 2026-02-03T14:23Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Sam Bankman-Fried on the FTX scandal (full) In this episode of The Scoop former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried describes how a legacy payment system linked FTXs future to Alameda Researchs fate and explores why regulators and auditors alike failed to discover this relationship. https://www.theblock.co/post/192005/2-hour-sit-down-with-sam-bankman-fried-on-the-ftx-scandal For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode [---] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Sam Bankman-Fried Co-Founder of FTX and Alameda Research. Listen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zGNiYt1GN_4) 2022-12-05T12:00Z 10.9K followers, 59.3K engagements "Crypto IQ Finals: Round [--] - Match [--] The first day of the Crypto IQ Finals where the top [--] compete for the title of the biggest brain in crypto" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-VycywWcat8) 2025-12-09T05:35Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "KiteAIs Lei Lei: AI Is the Next Human Evolution Cycle 🤖 Lei Lei explains how AI changes what humans spend their time on while creativity and curiosity remain irreplaceable 🚀 ai avax claude kiteai layerone theblock vibecoding ai avax claude kiteai layerone theblock vibecoding" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-nNY8Wm7o8U) 2026-01-21T13:49Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "300 ETH FriendTech Whale Reveals Exit Plan 🐳 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=q-aOIY5s5aM #crypto #friendtech #ethereum Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0uZ15ulTQT0) 2023-10-24T10:57Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Layer [--] Platforms: breaking down the base layer brought to you by Algorand The Block Research Analyst Andrew Cahil looks at leading Layer-1 Platforms Featuring: Steven Kokinos CEO at Algorand Emin Gn Sirer CEO and Founder at Ava Labs Anatoly Yakovenko Co-Founder and CEO at Solana Labs Justin Drake Researcher at Ethereum Foundation Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1CFGXoj6CaM) 2021-09-02T11:28Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements "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 Amars journey into crypto 06:55 - The development of Paris Blockchain Week 08:57 - Capturing the Zeitgeist each year" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5XPS_kf46r8) 2025-03-07T22:08Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Layer [--] Scaling Debate- brought to you by Polygon Take a deeper dive into our latest research report with a Layer-2 Scaling debate. Hosted by The Block Research Analyst Saurabh Deshpande featuring experts from StarkWare Enya.ai Offchain Labs and Polygon. The Block is the leading information services brand in the digital asset space. Our expertise across news research and data is unmatched and delivers objective insights into how this emerging industry intersects with technology government and financial markets. Quite simply we empower smart decisions for those who invest in work with or make" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7tA_92VA3bo) 2022-05-19T17:46Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "The Hot vs Cold Storage Debate across Asia Pacific Brought to you by Ledger Vault The Block takes a look at the regulatory landscape surrounding Hot vs Cold crypto storage across Asia Pacific. Co-Moderators: Wolfie Zhao - Asia Editor The Block Jamie Solomon - Managing Director Accenture About our panelists: Glenn Woo - Managing Director Head of APAC Ledger Vault Glenn joined Ledger in October [----] and is responsible for overseeing all Ledgers businesses in Asia Pacific. He has an extensive career in the financial services and technology industry working for S&P Global Market intelligence as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DkwDR_sZNbU) 2020-11-20T17:19Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "Going cross-chain with Across Protocols Co-Founder Hart Lambur Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HeUjtEMUFA0) 2025-06-04T09:51Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Building a seamless fiat on-ramp with open banking Brought to you by TrueLayer Cryptocurrency trading platforms have seen a huge influx of new customers over the last year eToro for example added [--] million new users in the first quarter (compared to [--] million for the whole of 2020) while Coinbase added [--] million in the same quarter to reach [--] millions users worldwide. Despite the innovative technology behind cryptocurrency the trading experience is often slow and clunky. Brands are constrained by legacy payment and identity verification methods that were designed for the pre-internet" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HuiVyTBpzVc) 2021-09-23T22:46Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "How Solana is bridging the gap between web3 and the physical world In this episode of The Scoop Solana Labs Co-Founder and COO Raj Gokal discusses his early impression of Solana Spaces as well as the innovation and experimentation that is occurring across the Solana ecosystem at a "breakneck pace." For the full article visit: Permalink: https://www.theblock.co/post/161584/how-solana-is-bridging-the-gap-between-web3-and-the-physical-world For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KxyawfhkRlM) 2022-08-12T11:00Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "The Solana phone is the leap that Google and Apple won't take says Anatoly Yakovenko In this episode of The Scoop Solana Labs co-founder and CEO Anatoly Yakovenko chats about the company's new mobile division. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/155054/the-solana-phone-is-the-leap-that-google-and-apple-wont-take-says-anatoly-yakovenko For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live at The Block headquarters in New York with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Anatoly Yakovenko co-founder and CEO of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PTVgHxFXzBI) 2022-07-06T10:00Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Inside the Cosmos Ecosystem with Ethan Buchman In this episode of The Scoop The Block's Frank Chaparro sat down with Ethan Buchman Co-founder of Cosmos and CEO of Informal Systems for a deep dive into how the Cosmos network operates Cosmos hub and what's in the stars for ATOM [---]. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/185784/making-the-cosmos-hub-more-relevant-with-cosmos-co-founder-ethan-buchman For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode 111of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live with The Block's Frank Chaparro andCosmos Co-Founder and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QMciYZ66MSQ) 2022-12-01T10:00Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "How a VC firm that turned $700K into $4B is betting on the future of crypto gaming In this episode of The Scoop Baek Kim general partner at Hashed joins host Frank Chaparro to explain how Hashed has taken additional steps to help shape the future of crypto gaming. This is one of the main pillars of Hasheds investment thesis serving as the focal point of a $200 million fund announced in December. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/137872/how-a-vc-firm-that-turned-700k-into-4b-is-betting-on-the-future-of-crypto-gaming For more episodes like this visit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SPnHuG6B51c) 2022-03-23T17:40Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "The case for a crypto super app in a multi-chain world On the second episode of The White Papers Kain Warwick founder of Infinex and Synthetix breaks down the UX failures that have held DeFi back from mass adoption. He explains why fragmentation across chains wallets and interfaces created an opening for a non-custodial crypto super app and why now is the moment to close the gap with centralized exchanges. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 01:48 What Is Infinex 02:18 Wallets vs Super Apps 04:15 Why Super Apps Matter 06:08 Conviction Behind Infinex 08:55 Building the Architecture 11:46 Can Onchain" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VHytbWZlkyI) 2026-02-04T15:12Z 10.9K followers, [--] engagements "The optimistic case for crypto in [----] with Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W9lzFOq8sGQ) 2026-02-16T16:23Z 10.9K followers, [--] engagements "Sequoia Capital explains what crypto founders want from VCs In this episode of the Scoop Partners at Sequoia Capital Shaun Maguire and Michelle Bailhe explain why crypto-native founders prefer to work with VCs who have a thorough understanding of the underlying technology. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/140709/sequoia-capital-explains-what-crypto-founders-want-from-vcs For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Shaun Maguire & Michelle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WNE8HVqcCfs) 2022-04-15T10:00Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Inside Bakkt's mission to help banks offer crypto services to retail In this episode of The Scoop Bakkts Chief Product Officer Dan O'Prey lays out Bakkts ambitions for the future and breaks down his companys strategy to help banks increase their client-facing crypto offerings. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/169745/inside-bakkts-mission-to-help-banks-offer-crypto-services-to-retail For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Bakkt Chief Product Officer Dan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z20IEdfjIcw) 2022-09-26T09:00Z 10.9K followers, [--] engagements "The state of decentralized identity solutions Brought to you by Ontology The Block's Research Analyst Andrew Cahill takes a look at the state of decentralized identity solutions. Read The Block Research's recent report "An Introduction to Decentralized Identity Solutions": https://www.theblockcrypto.com/genesis/99285/an-introduction-to-decentralized-identity-solutions Our panelists: Daniel Buchner Senior PM Decentralized Identity at Microsoft Tobias Fox Co-founder Serto Ning Hu CTO Ontology Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing Cryptocurrencies" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bIbJYXfZczk) 2021-04-20T23:37Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "YZi Labs: The $10B Vision Powering the Next Wave of Web3 and AI Kelvin Sparks sat down with YZi Labs head Ella Zhang and investment partner Alex Odgaiu to discuss how theyre expanding the Web3 ecosystem from stablecoins and RWAs to DATs and the next wave of builders choosing BNB Chain. @theblockcrypto x YZi Labs interview took place during their Korea Blockchain Week side event at the Hanok House where The Block was present as a media partner with @BNBChainOfficial. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - Why BNB Chain and Supporting the Ecosystem Overall 04:25 - Stablecoins on BNB Chain 09:31 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d9zwtybNQnw) 2025-10-28T20:25Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Murad explores his memecoin thesis and support for SPX6900 The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Co-Host Kelvin Sparks and memecoin aficionado Murad. In this episode Murad argues that the future of crypto lies in belief-driven community-powered assets rather than short-term speculation or utility tokens. He explains why meme coins like SPX6900 are not just speculative plays but cultural and spiritual movements that offer their holders meaning identity and potential financial upside. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Memecoin Landscape 04:58 Rise of Bonk.Fun 07:10 The next six" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dgEjKVT_KsU) 2025-07-16T09:32Z 10.9K followers, 26.5K engagements "The State of Crypto M&A Brought to you by FTI Consulting The Block's Director of News Frank Chaparro takes a look at the latest updates across M&A within the crypto space. During this event we explore: How M&A within digital assets has evolved over the last two years What segments will we see the most activity in How will this shift over time What activity and appetite do we see from the traditional financial sector What impact will M&A have on the overall crypto market Featuring: Steve S. McNew - Senior Managing Director Head of the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Practice - FTI Consulting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gPp1H0TzTEs) 2021-11-05T13:52Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "21Shares Federico Brokate unpacks Bitcoin ETF growth and institutional crypto interest The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Federico Brokate head of U.S. Business at 21Shares. In this episode Tim and Federico discuss the remarkable success of Bitcoin ETFs. Brokate delves into institutional adoption trends future crypto ETF developments and potential shifts in market dynamics. The conversation also touches on burgeoning institutional interest in new crypto assets. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Bitcoin ETFs' Success 04:43 Hedge Funds and Basis Trade 06:11 Options on ETFs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hhugmKjlC2U) 2025-08-07T11:13Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "EthCC Paris: Inside Coinbases plan to build an Ethereum Layer [--] The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Jesse Pollak creator of Coinbase's Ethereum Layer [--] Base. OUTLINE: 00:23 Crypto 'Builder Energy' 02:48 The L1 Trade 04:46 Coinbase's Ethereum Layer [--] 06:25 Maturing Beyond Speculation 10:42 Technical Obstacles to Building 15:34 ZK vs. OP Scaling Solutions PODCAST INFO: Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScoopPod - LinkedIn:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jG9wxKbXKl4) 2023-07-25T23:09Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Co-founders of 21Shares and Amun share why crypto index products are signs of a maturing industry In this episode of The Scoop Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder cofounders of 21Shares and Amun discuss the institutional appetite for crypto exchange traded products (ETPs) and how that is representative of a maturing industry. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/141973/co-founders-of-21shares-and-amun-share-why-crypto-index-products-are-signs-of-a-maturing-industry For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l2DnQFq8tq0) 2022-04-25T18:10Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "From crypto rewards cards to neobanks with EtherFi Gnosis and Ready In episode [--] of the Crypto Beat Tim Copeland was joined by Gnosis Co-Founder Stefan George EtherFi CEO Mike Silagadze and Ready Co-Founder Itamar Lesuisse to break down how cheap L2s new fiat rails and self-custody are turning high-reward crypto cards into full-blown global neobanks that can realistically challenge Revolut Amex and traditional banks. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:37 - Bridging DeFi to daily spend 03:58 - Why demand is surging 08:17 - Neobank revenue model 13:04 - Cost of issuing cards 15:04 - Regional" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mIpLxOtag88) 2025-11-26T18:04Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Inside FriendTech's Rise to $40M+ TVL The Block Research Podcast Ep. [--] The Block CEO and former Director of Research Larry Cermak interviews one of FriendTech's top whales followed by a deep dive into the data behind FriendTech's success with our analyst Brad Kay. Then we unpack some data and funding trends from Q3 with The Block's Rebecca Stevens and John Dantoni. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction INTERVIEW: HerroCrypto - FriendTech Whale 01:32 - What is FriendTech 04:50 - Is FriendTech Sustainable 09:19 - Key Mechanism Design 11:28 - FriendTech Strategy 18:51 - FriendTech Competitors 21:03 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q-aOIY5s5aM) 2023-10-24T10:57Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "How Aave's stablecoin GHO is core to its plan to 10X its revenue The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Aave-Chan Initiative Founder Marc Zeller. In this episode Copeland and Zeller discussed Aave's decentralization the Horizon Initiative and the ACI's "most important proposal" of of a six-month $1 million dollar per week buyback program. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 05:15 - The most Important Proposal 07:32 - DeFi Isn't Dead It's Maturing 10:43 - Buybacks 17:16 - Liquidity Incentives and Yield Optimization 25:23 - The Horizon Plan 32:49 - GHO and Stablecoin adoption 38:42 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xZbqZ1KOzHA) 2025-04-11T14:27Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements "The state of digital asset treasury companies with The Ether Machine and OranjeBTC Tim Copeland was joined by Andrew Keys Co-Founder of The Ether Machine and Guilherme Gomes Founder and CEO of OranjeBTC to discuss the rapid rise of digital asset treasury companies. The conversation explored how these firms aim to outperform crypto ETFs through active management including staking DeFi leverage and capital markets strategies while highlighting the risks around execution premiums to NAV and long-term sustainability. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - Current State of Digital Asset Treasury" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yCA9a-H7fb0) 2026-01-16T22:08Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "A conversation with Lex Sokolin The Scoop Its been an interesting time for the stablecoin market. Total stablecoin issuance recently surpassed $10 billion according to data compiled by The Block Research. Meanwhile the discussion of Facebooks Libra has taken on interesting new dimensions of late. Lex Sokolin a former research analyst and the current global co-head of fintech at Consensys has been paying close attention to these developments. In this episode of The Scoop which was recorded prior to the Libra Association announcement of its new CEO we dive into its shift to a multi-currency" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yKEIqs5b3rg) 2020-05-17T16:39Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Coinbase Legal Chief Sees a Big Hole in SECs Crypto Securities Lawsuit Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal responds to the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase. OUTLINE: 1:48 - Coinbase Tried to Work with the SEC 🕊 6:23 - The SEC & Alternative Investments 🧑⚖ 9:06 - SEC vs. Coinbase 🧐 12:30 - SEC vs. Binance 😬 13:58 - Business as Usual 💪 17:20 - Congress & Crypto 21:24 - Institutional Reaction 🐋 24:09 - Coinbase International 🌐 25:48 - Change in Administration [--] 27:31 - SEC Stubbornness or Coinbase Naivety ⚔ 31:16 - Coinbase Wallet x Lawsuit 🤷 32:49 - The Crux of the Case 🌰 PODCAST" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z96JbDjIqXI) 2023-06-08T09:00Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements "Crypto lending with Morpho CEO Paul Frambot The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Morpho Co-Founder & CEO Paul Frambot. In this episode Copeland and Frambot discussed Morpho a permissionless lending and borrowing infrastructure that allows builders and platforms to create their own products. The discussion also covers Morpho's integration with Coinbase the evolution of crypto lending and the potential future of layer-2 solutions and app-specific chains. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Sponsor break 01:14 What Is Morpho 05:03 Shifting From End To End Products 07:35 Morpho" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=64ObN_GeazM) 2025-04-03T18:42Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements "⚡ Quantum Could Shatter Modern Cryptography #starknet #zcash #privacy #monero Eli Ben-Sasson explains how quantum computing might expose the hidden weaknesses in every cryptographic system we rely on. Full episode: https://youtu.be/P-dtMCejsK8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #starknet #btc #bitcoin #zcash #banks Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EvtvoJ6yp-g) 2025-11-06T13:19Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Lighter CEO on 'Democratizing Finance' with a zero-fee ZK perp DEX In episode [--] of The Big Brain Podcast Lighter founder Vladimir Novakovski explains why he built a zero-fee ZK-powered perp DEX as an Ethereum L2 how it stacks up against CEXs and rival perp chains and what they learned from recent market stress ahead of their token launch. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:50 What Lighter is 06:15 Why Ethereum L2 and ZK 11:03 Zero-fee retail model 18:11 Robinhood relationship & RH Chain 20:30 L1 vs L2 value capture 27:08 TGE timing and token value 30:29 DYDX Hyperliquid and CEX vs DeFi 35:52 10/10" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=olio54VK8KM) 2025-11-25T23:03Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "How Across Protocol is looking to fix crypto's cross-chain headaches The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Across Protocol Co-Founder Hart Lambur. In this episode Copeland and Lambur discuss how Across Protocol is looking to revolutionize cross-chain interoperability by using an intent-based system that enables near-instant secure asset transfers between blockchains. They also touched on Lambur's history as a bond trader at Goldman Sachs chain abstraction and crypto treasury companies. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 00:33 What is Across Protocol 03:42 How Intent-Based Bridging Works" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zlEBDcPWJgk) 2025-06-16T21:17Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Introducing The White Papers: Tokenizing Modular Home Mortgages on Ethereum L2 In this first episode of The White Papers Kelvin Sparks speaks with McAndrew Rudisill CEO and Chairman of ETHzilla and Ben Halliday co-founder and CEO of Zippy about ETHzillas new investment in Zippy and their plans to bring modular home mortgages on-chain via Ethereum L2s exploring the dynamics of the manufactured housing finance market its credit performance and the broader implications of tokenizing real-world credit assets. OUTLINE: 00:00 - Show Introduction 00:51 - ETHzilla Invests in Zippy 02:38 - Zippys" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=10O6wytmDUc) 2025-12-10T15:18Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Companies buying Solana Upexi CEO and CSO explain why Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A8yhG2e4E6Y) 2025-06-13T15:23Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Upexi CEO & CSO break down their Solana treasury strategy The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Upexi CEO Allan Marshall and CEO Brian Rudick. In this episode Marshall and Rudick explain why their company is going all-in on Solana as the core of a digital asset treasury strategy. They discuss the upside potential of Solana staking yields and how disciplined leverage and capital markets dynamics could mirror or improve on MicroStrategys Bitcoin playbook. OUTLINE 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Why Upexi chose Solana over Bitcoin 02:45 - Staking Solana and revenue benefits 04:41 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eXqZWkNoWNo) 2025-06-20T15:14Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements "The DogeCast: A chat with the team at DogeOS In this episode of the Crypto Beat Kelvin Sparks tuned in from Tokyo to meet with MyDoge Inc. CEO Jordan Jefferson and Size Chad to discuss DogeOS the app layer for Dogecoin. The trio unpack Dogecoins evolution from meme to mainstream phenomenon and outline DogeOSs mission: unlocking real utility and DeFi for idle DOGE while preserving the communitys irreverent spirit. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:59 - Why build on Dogecoin: the wallet origin story 06:34 - The eras of Dogecoin (phases [--] SNL peak) 09:21 - Inflation utility and keeping the joke" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wwZQVFaCWdA) 2025-11-11T12:29Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Ryan Watkins unpacks the bull case for Solana and whats driving crypto markets The Block's Frank Chaparro was joined by Syncracy Capital co-founder Ryan Watkins to discuss Ethereum Solana and finding the next "generational winners" in the crypto market. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 01:47 Watkins' Crypto Journey 05:22 Syncracy's Liquid Strategy 06:51 Crypto Market Analysis 08:52 Ethereum's Underperformance 13:14 Long-Only 15:34 Picking Winners 20:38 SOL Trade 28:27 Bitcoin vs. Crypto 34:16 Market Cycle Analysis This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Polkadot. The Block Community The Block is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=znS4U2I2hGU) 2024-11-15T21:01Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements "Crypto markets have matured but inefficiencies to profit from remain The Scoop w/ David Wells David Wells is the founder and CEO of Enclave Markets an institutional-grade digital asset trading platform that bills itself as the first Fully Encrypted Exchange (FEX). In this episode recorded live at Emergence in Prague Wells and Chaparro discuss Enclave's model the maturing crypto market and the potential for more sophisticated trading strategies and liquidity. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Enclave Markets 04:12 The Enclave experience 05:53 Crypto capital markets 06:57 The maturing crypto" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-lNammruh0M) 2024-12-11T17:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Lets get phygital how NFTs are changing the retail game according to MoonPays CEO In this episode of The Scoop MoonPay co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright discusses the inroads MoonPay has made into the burgeoning NFT industry and explains some of the ways he envisions the NFT space evolving over the coming months. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/154464/lets-get-phygital-how-nfts-are-changing-the-retail-game-according-to-moonpays-ceo For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode 59of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=04NcXueySds) 2022-07-02T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Chatting Optimism with OP Labs Co-founder Mark Tyneway The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by OP Labs Co-Founder and Systems Engineer Mark Tyneway. In this episode Copeland and Tyneway discuss the progress and current state of Optimism. Tyneway unpacked OP Labs' focus on user experience and interoperability and how crypto's future could become more app-focused. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Optimisms Growth and Ecosystem Highlights 05:04 - Cryptos App-Focused Future 06:57 - Native Interoperability and Cross-Chain Messaging 16:10 - Adoption Through Apps 20:18 - Staying" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1NqEufEHlfk) 2025-04-23T14:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Former FTX Employee Shreds SBF's Criminal Defense The Scoop Podcast w/ Zane Tackett The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Zane Tackett former Head of Institutional Sales at FTX. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 03:32 FTX's Business Model 06:56 FTX's Balance Sheet 10:06 Michael Lewis: Going Infinite 11:14 The Real SBF 16:02 FTX [---] 17:14 FTX Estate Asset Recovery 17:50 FTX Hacked Funds 19:06 Cryptos Capital Markets 20:54 CeFi vs. DeFI 23:07 Effective Altruism 26:04 SBF Trial 32:57 Closing Thoughts LINKS: FTX Hack -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1Z9heVKU9sg) 2023-10-26T20:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why FTXs collapse is a crucible moment for Solana In this episode of The Scoop Solana co-founders Raj Gokal and Anatoly Yakovenko discuss how Solana initially became intertwined with FTX and when they first started to notice that Sam Bankman-Frieds ambitions diverged from the crypto ethos. https://www.theblock.co/post/195519/why-ftxs-collapse-is-a-crucible-moment-for-solana For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode 125of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Solana co-founders Raj Gokal and Anatoly Yakovenko. Listen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1oXwtE1t15U) 2023-01-15T10:00Z 10K followers, [---] engagements "The Block Research April [----] Monthly Market Update During this call The Block Research Analyst Rebecca Stevens explores the top market trends for March including increased trading activity the ongoing success of memecoins and the excitement around new protocols. Then The Block Research Analyst Arnold Toh dives into the Dencun upgrade's effects focusing on the cost-saving benefits of data blobs for rollups on Ethereum and their positive impact on Layer [--] operator profitability" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=27QiHzwa7SA) 2024-04-11T08:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "MegaMafia weeded out the grifters 🚫 MegaETH co-founder shares her secret to weeding out the grifters. Full episode: https://youtu.be/vQ-cR9jUCeQsi=Zt1WiXFI3eUaQ0Mu #crypto #ethereum #megaeth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2nTG-D8MubQ) 2024-11-12T16:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Block Featured Event: XRPL Apex Join us for the exclusive live stream of XRPL Apex [----] the premier annual summit hosted by Ripple. This event brings together developers businesses fintech innovators venture capitalists and the broader community. Be the first to hear about major updates explore unparalleled networking opportunities and engage directly with key figures shaping the future of the XRP Ledger ecosystem. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and innovate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2xM7iBOH0Ps) 2024-06-13T22:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Will Tether CTO Buy a *small* Boat ⛵ Frank Chaparro and Paolo Ardoino discuss Tether's $2.7 billion in excess reserves 💪" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=32YXCHFVm9s) 2023-05-28T07:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "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 waste and fraud in government spending. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Recap 03:38 Crypto Policy and Political Dynamics 08:31 Identity Politics and Crypto Perception 11:38 Democrats' Missteps and Voter Alienation 13:03 Speed of Policy Changes and Potential Risks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=344RSnKXaMM) 2025-02-11T23:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Early-stage crypto investing is broken The Scoop w/ Kain Warwick Kain Warwick is the co-founder of the DeFi protocol Synthetix and a partner at the crypto VC firm Bodhi Ventures. In this episode Warwick discusses the brokenness of the traditional venture capital model and how it has led to the emergence of new fundraising mechanisms in the crypto space. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Warwick's Crypto Journey 02:37 Synthetix History 04:47 RWA Trends 11:42 Tokenized Commodities 15:15 Crypto VC Trends 25:19 Airdrop Mechanism Design 27:56 Points 31:12 Early-Stage Inefficiencies 40:49 Deal Flow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Y0FZEZRsXw) 2024-05-29T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "dYdX is launching a new liquidity feature thatll make it easier to spring up new tokens dYdX Founder & CEO Antonio Juliano discusses the evolution of dYdX and how winning DeFi projects will go beyond simply copying legacy financial products to instead build something truly innovative applications made possible by decentralization. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 01:33 DeFi's Development 04:24 dYdX Mega Vault AMM 05:32 dYdX Prediction Markets 08:47 High-Performance Blockchain Development 10:35 Appchain Drawbacks 12:47 dYdX vs. Hyperliquid 14:36 New dYdX Markets 17:11 Onchain RWA Derivatives 18:39 DEX" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3mgds-qaWNo) 2024-11-20T16:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Enterprise Blockchain: changes in future implementations -- Brought to you by Unbound Tech" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=45XgD6wcqzI) 2020-11-11T19:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The next phase of crypto derivatives The Scoop w/ Luke Hoersten The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Bitnomial founder & CEO Luke Hoersten. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 04:36 Bitnomial's Licenses 05:48 Bitnomial's Product Suite 07:46 Competition 12:09 Phases of Crypto Collateral 19:01 CME Marketshare 21:07 Importance of Derivatives 24:55 Future of Crypto Derivitives 32:18 Onshore vs. Offshore Derivatives 35:09 TradFi Perps 37:37 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 - Full episodes playlist:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4tlR0BaJ9HE) 2024-05-16T12:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Digital collateral "changes everything" says Abra CEO Bill Barhydt In this episode of The Scoop Abra CEO Bill Barhydt discusses how crypto-collateralized loans will enable a new array of financial services. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/147773/digital-collateral-changes-everything-says-abra-ceo-bill-barhydt For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode44of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Bill Barhydt CEO of Abra. Listen below and subscribe to The Scoop onAppleSpotifyGoogle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5JNIa3g7Dh0) 2023-10-23T17:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Can Lightning Network Replace SEN/SIGNET The Scoop Highlight ThisBillionDoll. Highlight from The Scoop w/ David Marcus. THE SCOOP: Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScoopPod - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theb. - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockcrypto1 ----- This episode is brought to you by our sponsors PayPal and CleanSpark. About PayPal Make your crypto move with PayPal. Get started today at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5iRVlTqWLEs) 2023-06-27T12:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Institutional appetite for digital assets 'has not slowed' according to PolySign and MG Stover CEOs In this episode of The Scoop Jack McDonald chair and CEO of PolySign and Matt Stover CEO of MG Stover discuss the unwavering demand from their clients for digital asset-related products despite the broader crypto market drawdown. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/152625/institutional-appetite-for-digital-assets-has-not-slowed-according-to-polysign-and-mg-stover-ceos For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6QeYRq8e6IE) 2023-10-23T16:01Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Murad explores his memecoin thesis and support for SPX6900 Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6RW11F5imtQ) 2025-07-10T14:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "How tokenized bonds can transform Wall Street The Scoop Podcast w/ Robert Leshner The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Superstate CEO Robert Leshner. OUTLINE 00:00 Health & Routines 07:03 Superstate Overview 12:26 Growing DeFi with RWAs 15:22 RWA Revolution 24:24 Benefits of Tokenization 27:18 Onchain vs. Offchain Crypto Exposure 29:18 Real-time NAV Updates 38:16 Real-Time Settlement 41:01 Crypto's Role in TradFi 46:13 The Future of Finance 49:07 Crypto's Regulatory Climate 53:58 Superstate's Asset Roadmap 58:47 Personal Prioritization 62:27 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6kgILiEBDjw) 2024-10-31T12:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Anthony Scaramucci says institutions "ready to pounce" on spot bitcoin ETF In this episode of The Scoop Anthony Scaramucci discusses his firm SkyBridge Capital's crypto strategy and explains why upcoming regulatory clarity could signify a "floodgate opening" for bitcoin. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/148932/anthony-scaramucci-says-institutions-ready-to-pounce-on-spot-bitcoin-etf For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Anthony" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7-Zf4yimfUw) 2022-06-03T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Heres how Bitcoin can restore its 'sense of adventure and innovation' with DeFi Edan Yago is the co-founder and CEO of BitcoinOS a Layer [--] 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 Bitcoins spirit of innovation 08:17 Bitcoin smart contracts vs. rival chains 15:29 Bitcoin DeFis value add 20:44 Solving scalability" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=79CGzL82T3U) 2024-12-23T15:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Reshaping Crypto: A Deep Dive into Investor Sentiment for [----] Join The Block Researchs Rebecca Stevens Research Analyst lead a panel discussion on market analysis approaches and trends in [----]. Attendees will walk away with tips on how to analyze new opportunities and navigate the upcoming year in crypto. Additional discussion topics include: ✅How firms evaluate on-chain data and market movements ✅Key growth areas of focus for [----] ✅Market analysis strategies for a market still in the early stages ✅Tools to assess investor sentiment and confidence Panelists include: Markus Thielen Head of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8XpEWaACCT0) 2023-01-19T22:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A Deep Dive into Web3 Mass Adoption - presented by Fireblocks [----] is a new world for Web3 adoption. Companies like Spotify Starbucks and Gucci have all made ways into the new frontier all while trying to create more meaningful relationships with their consumers. This discussion will cover the current state of Web3 mass adoption and how crypto brands are working to meet the needs of traditional brands beyond the initial craze of NFTs. During this one-hour virtual event you can expect to learn more about: ☑ Current state of web3 adoption ☑ Roadblocks to mass adoption ☑ Value add and new" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8cwWL_sBJV4) 2024-02-21T18:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Marathon CEO explains the [--] key factors that make or break a bitcoin mining company In this episode of The Scoop Fred Thiel CEO of bitcoin mining firm Marathon breaks down what it takes to run a successful bitcoin mining operation. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/150693/marathon-ceo-explains-the-3-key-factors-that-make-or-break-a-bitcoin-mining-company For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode 50of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Fred Thiel Chair and CEO at Marathon Digital. Listen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8jut_E33kZY) 2022-06-24T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "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 touched on the resilience of DeFi during market downturns and the potential of AI agents in optimizing crypto yields and trading. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:08 From banking to crypto 02:15 Sponsor break 04:10 Why institutions avoid DeFi 07:13 How institutions impact volatility 12:30 Crypto as the weekend market 18:40 Bitcoin as a reserve asset 21:41 Cambrian" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8n-jFl0WCpc) 2025-02-21T18:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did their anti-crypto stance cost the Democrats the election #bitcoin #crypto #election2024" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=99cZlCUB3zY) 2024-11-14T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Retail is coming back to crypto 📈 Full episode: https://youtu.be/wFBbMrAEToQ #crypto #defi #bitcoin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9a_KS0quwAM) 2024-10-25T16:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bringing dark pools to Hyperliquid with Silhouette Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9yA8xFQKrlg) 2025-06-20T14:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Block Featured Event: XRPL Apex Join us for the exclusive live stream of XRPL Apex [----] the premier annual summit hosted by Ripple. This event brings together developers businesses fintech innovators venture capitalists and the broader community. Be the first to hear about major updates explore unparalleled networking opportunities and engage directly with key figures shaping the future of the XRP Ledger ecosystem. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and innovate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A9_JdhUbmSk) 2024-06-12T21:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "This Trading Shop is Trying to Overhaul Crypto's Market Structure The Scoop w/ Brandon Mulvihill The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Crossover Markets co-founder and CEO Brandon Mulvihill. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:07 The Role of Crossover in the Market 04:04 FX & Crypto Trading Similarities 08:22 ECN vs. CLOB Differences 18:30 The Importance of Fee Compression 22:33 Crypto Flash Crashes 26:15 Crypto Market Structure Maturity 29:27 Institutional Credit 34:02 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ACmR4u9yoA4) 2024-04-11T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Wintermute CEO breaks down crypto's biggest liquidation event ever In this episode of the Big Brain Podcast Larry and Namik are joined by Wintermute Founder and CEO Evgeny Gaevoy to discuss the recent historic crypto crash explaining how extreme leverage exchange failures and forced ADL liquidations led to market chaos and liquidity breakdowns across the ecosystem. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:45 What Happened 04:46 Understanding ADL 12:25 Transparency and Privacy on Hyperliquid 16:35 Circuit Breakers 19:16 Occams Razor 21:25 Assessing the Damage 25:24 Lessons learned 28:39 Looking Ahead" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bs08LsBs-Ds) 2025-10-14T13:30Z 10K followers, [---] engagements "'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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C13d82c7YEI) 2025-03-05T18:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "you need to be building 'cult-ure' in your company #cryptocurrency #crypto #bitcoin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C3MZJoGSX6o) 2024-09-09T17:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Anthony Scaramucci explains how the Democrats flopped on crypto Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and Managing Partner of Skybridge. In this episode Scaramucci and Chaparro discuss the recent U.S. Presidential election and its implications for the crypto industry. Scaramucci analyzes the factors that led to Kamala Harris's loss naming crypto as a key factor. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:36 [----] Presidential Election Retrospective 04:16 Trump's Cabinet 07:37 The Future of the Democrats 11:29 Market's Response to Trump Victory 14:23 New SEC Chair 19:17 D.O.G.E 22:54 Closing Thoughts GUEST" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C9Yh-2jNTdI) 2024-11-25T20:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung explains the open metaverse In this episode of The Scoop Robby Yung CEO of Animoca Brands shares how and why his company is building an "open" metaverse. Animoca Brands the Hong-Kong based digital entertainment startup behind the popular blockchain metaverse platform The Sandbox raised $358.88 million in January at a valuation of over $5 billion in a funding round led by Liberty City Ventures. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/141603/animoca-brands-ceo-robby-yung-explains-the-open-metaverse For more episodes like this visit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DH1l4ECQBIc) 2022-04-22T22:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bringing EVERY market onchain The Scoop w/ Mike Cagney The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Figure Markets co-founder and CEO Mike Cagney. OUTLINE: 00:00 Intro 07:21 The Everything Platform 12:16 Onchain Equities Trading 17:50 Institutionalization of Crypto 27:12 DeFi Lending 29:59 Rebuilding Crypto's Credit Markets 33:51 Appetite for ATS 36:28 Regulatory Considerations 38:09 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 - Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DJihNq5W6C0) 2024-05-03T11:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Crypto hype cycles and the future of Blockchain.com with CEO Peter Smith Blockchain.com is one of the oldest companies in the crypto world. Best known for its consumer wallet business the firm has expanded into new verticals over the past year launching an exchange institutional lending and over-the-counter trading businesses. On this episode of The Scoop Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith joined The Block's Frank Chaparro to discuss: - How the firm has leveraged its [--] million wallet accounts to break into new segments - The size of the non-custodial market versus the custodial market - The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EFvVZm0r0PY) 2020-02-19T20:09Z 10K followers, [---] engagements "Solana a Security The Scoop Highlight Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=LXdVsr8rPzQ Highlight from The Scoop w/ veteran crypto VC Adam Cochran. THE SCOOP: Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScoopPod - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theb. - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockcrypto1 ----- This episode is brought to you by our sponsors PayPal and CleanSpark. About PayPal Make your crypto move with PayPal. Get" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EkuJnsQJCw4) 2023-06-16T05:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Democrats anti-crypto stance cost Harris the election The Scoop Podcast w/ Justin Slaughter The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Paradigm VP of Regulatory Affairs Justin Slaughter. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:19 [----] Election Recap 04:47 Harris Campaign 07:50 Single-Issue Crypto Voters 11:13 Democratic Party Policy 22:48 Policy Flip-Flopping 26:49 Split Ticket Voters 36:37 New SEC Regime 43:01 Pro-Crypto Democrats 45:06 Predictions & Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop Follow us on Lens on stay in the loop:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ey36s-VY6FE) 2024-11-11T18:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Wall Streets largest banks are tapping into the crypto market through derivatives In this episode of The Scoop James Stickland CEO of Alan Howard-backed Elwood Technologies explains how institutions are gaining exposure to digital assets through derivatives today. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/151243/wall-streets-largest-banks-are-tapping-into-the-crypto-market-through-derivatives For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode 51of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and James Stickland CEO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FCgHTD0j4VI) 2022-06-25T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Unpacking based rollups with Taiko and Fabric The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Taiko COO Joaquin Mendes Izard and Commit-Boost/Fabric Shepherd Drew Van Der Werff. In this episode Copeland Mendes Izard and Van Der Werff explored based rollups on Ethereum discussing their benefits and how they differ from other Layer [--] solutions. They also addressed challenges like speed and cost inefficiencies the potential for pre-confirmations to improve user experience and the broader implications for Ethereums scaling roadmap. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 00:28 Sponsor break 01:18 What is a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G4D7yavSgg0) 2025-03-04T22:42Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements "Why new digital communities are forming around 'fractionalized' NFTs In this episode of The Scoop Tessera Co-Founder and CEO Andy Chorlian explains how fractionalized NFTs foster new digital communities and why 'Tessera' is a more suitable name for the direction of the platform. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/163876/why-new-digital-communities-are-forming-around-fractionalized-nfts For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode 77of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Tessera co-founder and CEO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GVszY7w9mUs) 2022-08-29T09:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Memecoins are the 'Pinnacle' of Internet Culture The Scoop w/ Li Jin The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Variant co-founder & general partner Li Jin. OUTLINE: 00:35 Memecoin Zeitgeist 04:04 The Attention Economy 10:58 Classifying Memecoins 17:40 Trading Memecoins 21:05 Are Memecoins Productive 23:14 Memetic Analysis 29:10 Memecoins & Marketing Strategies 34:42 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 - Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GwaWc4qWo6k) 2024-04-16T12:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A Conversation with Su Zhu CEO / CIO of Three Arrows Capital The Scoop Last week saw a deluge of prime brokerage news capped off by Coinbase's announcement of its acquisition of crypto broker Tagomi. After months of rumors surrounding the two-year-old firm the deal became one of Coinbase's biggest acquisitions in a move to fill out its institutional business of trading and custody services. With the deal inked Coinbase is one step closer to becoming a full-scale prime broker. This week's episode features Su Zhu crypto investor market commentator and founder of crypto investing firm Three" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HvgTn9HfnPA) 2020-06-02T22:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why 'ZK is the Endgame' for Scaling Ethereum The Block Research Podcast Ep. [--] The Block CEO and former Director of Research Larry Cermak interviews Matter Labs co-founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski. OUTLINE: 00:00 ZK is the Endgame 05:23 Trustless Verifiability 08:31 ZK-Rollups on Bitcoin 11:15 Hyperscaling 22:22 L2 Competition 29:35 EVM Compatibility 34:39 zkSync Milestones 42:10 Application Layer 47:45 Closing Thoughts SOCIAL: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlockPods - Lens: https://hey.xyz/TheBlockPodcasts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IC-cSjXtbAQ) 2024-03-27T18:10Z 10K followers, [----] engagements "Emergence Day Two - Emergence Stage The complete schedule of panels on the Emergence Stage during day one of The Block's inaugural conference: Emergence. This event was held in Prague on December 5-6 [----]. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Fireside chat Access Protocol CEO Andreas Nicolos 28:37 The Emerging TON Gaming Ecosystem 1:10:22 Going Cross-Chain: Building Seamless Bridges 1:52:08 Investing in Crypto: The Big Opportunities 2:34:53 Crypto Meets Academia: Educating the World About Blockchain 3:13:52 Exploring the World of DeFi on Bitcoin 3:54:16 DePIN: How Crypto is Coming to the Real" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JS_lTcxidwc) 2025-01-07T14:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "DeFi Wizards w/ Rune Christensen and Guy Young The Big Brain Podcast Ep. [--] In this episode Guy Young & Rune Christensen discuss the evolution of DeFi noting how it has become more grounded in reality and sustainable business models moving away from the early hype and ideological claims. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 DeFi Ain't What it Used To Be 08:27 Ethena's Success 13:01 Get $HYPE(D) 15:08 HL L1 16:38 'Ecosystem Protocols' 19:32 DeFi User Capture 21:42 DeFi Endgame 22:05 Hyper-rational Users Onchain 24:53 Compressing DeFi Rates 27:16 Stealing from the Rich 28:43 Onchain KYC 30:57" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jd7L0kgyTlI) 2025-06-12T09:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Streaming crypto every second with Superfluid The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Superfluid Co-Founder & CEO Fran Renzi. In this episode Copeland and Renzi discussed Superfluid a protocol that allows for continuous second-by-second streaming of cryptocurrency payments. Renzi explains how the protocol works by using a different accounting method than traditional token transfers allowing for more efficient and scalable recurring payments with potential applications in areas like employee compensation subscription services and gaming. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Sponsor" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KLYvhHxwJbo) 2025-03-27T19:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "the "secret reality" of wall street 🤫 Full episode: https://youtu.be/eshJ0obLhsosi=a-8Ya__m5H2AdJFe #crypto #bitcoin #etf" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KaMvjTxY0F8) 2023-11-30T07:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "World's largest hedge funds only just starting with crypto The Scoop w/ Austin Reid The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews FalconX global head of revenue and business Austin Reid. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 04:12 Market Overview 08:06 FalconX Volume 12:03 Crypto Derivatives 15:55 Interest Rates 19:19 Institutional Adoption 22:10 ETF Flows 26:49 Retail Flows 32:51 Market Maturation 35:06 Exchange Improvements 39:25 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 - Full episodes playlist:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KbH2qCWa96A) 2024-04-03T19:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Crypto Week Special Session - Historic Wins & What's Next for US Digital Asset Regulation Kelvin Sparks hosted a 'Crypto Week' session with The Block's policy reporter Sarah Wynn Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger and Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute Ron Hammond to discuss and the past present and future of cryptocurrency legislation amidst the historic 'Crypto Week.' OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:55 NYC BitLicense 02:51 Impact of SEC's Jay Clayton 05:45 Operation Choke Point/2.0 09:34 Decoupling Politics and Digital Assets 12:48 Importance of Lobbying 15:29 Democrat" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L-5qU231im8) 2025-07-22T21:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "AI and blockchain are made for each other 😍💍 #cryptocurrency #ai #blockchain" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LlqjdATrTs8) 2024-09-03T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Crypto reputation scores and onchain trust mechanisms with Ethos CEO The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Ethos CEO Trevor Thompson. In this episode Copeland and Thompson discuss crypto reputation scores and how Ethos aims to bring accountability through on-chain trust mechanisms. The discussion also covers the potential impact of reputation markets and how transparency influences trust in the crypto space. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:17 - Ethos explained 03:44 - Ethoss vouching system 06:15 - Reputation growth 07:50 - Points and potential token launch 11:28 - Lessons" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MnAYkHkXIng) 2025-03-06T20:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "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 actual developments in the crypto space. Dorman goes over the actual use cases of the crypto ecosystem and how they are being unfairly 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 Cryptos adolescent stage 11:29" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OhiMekgd-QM) 2025-02-26T20:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We've got distance to cover before #crypto is truly mass adopted #cryptocurrency #solana #bitcoin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Oopkj070Nf8) 2024-09-24T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tether-backed brain-chip firm 'much more advanced' than Elon Musk's Neuralink Full episode: https://youtu.be/1apDjappp-8si=SppiJnQ5mNNRXSL5 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino explains why he's excited about Blackrock Neurotech and why he wants to create an open-source brain operating system" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OwM5_REGf1c) 2025-06-25T15:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Michael Saylor: 'I'm putting leverage on steel' You can watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/lInEKU8hV6Ysi=1xoRaxLkpoVUWrK4" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PoYMS5KbZp0) 2025-04-21T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Coinbase wants DeFi to feel 'magical' for everyone Coinbase Director of Product Michael Rihani unpacks the strategy underpinning Coinbase's new bitcoin-backed loans and explains how the product makes DeFi more accessible for everyday consumers. 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 GUEST LINKS Michael Rihani on X: https://www.x.com/MichaelRihani" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QdkeXhrxrf8) 2025-03-21T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Former Coinbase exec launches stablecoin-native crypto exchange The Scoop Podcast w/ Vishal Gupta The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews TrueX co-foudner and CEO Vishal Gupta. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:50 TrueX Overview 11:13 Exchange Innovation 14:42 Institutional Client Trading Needs 17:52 Stablecoin Collateral 19:21 TrueX Matching Engine 23:11 Segregated Service Offerings 25:52 TrueX Funding 27:41 Broker Adoption 31:06 Crypto's Credit Market 33:51 True Markets Roadmap 35:50 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QfJy1ObDJTU) 2024-09-19T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Exchange: DeFi Trading from East to West The Block's Director of Research is joined by industry executives exploring DeFi trading trends from East to West Our Panelists: Matthew Graham - CEO Sino Global Capital Andrew Kang - Managing Partner Mechanism Capital Kyle Davies - Co-founder Three Arrows Capital Flex Yang - CEO Babel Finance Sam Bankman-Fried - CEO FTX & Alameda Research" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qqc5feBccBw) 2020-08-18T14:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Block Featured Event: XRPL Apex Join us for the exclusive live stream of XRPL Apex [----] the premier annual summit hosted by Ripple. This event brings together developers businesses fintech innovators venture capitalists and the broader community. Be the first to hear about major updates explore unparalleled networking opportunities and engage directly with key figures shaping the future of the XRP Ledger ecosystem. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and innovate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qv30u7XW-Kg) 2024-06-14T03:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "'The way to build a cult is to make poor people rich' Murad breaks down the essentials of forming a crypto cult" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S3S-Gr_WkOo) 2025-07-16T11:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Exclusive: Fantom's Ethereum Plans & the $1.25B Multichain Mishap The Scoop Podcast The Block's Frank Chaparro and Tim Copeland interview Fantom Foundation Director Andre Cronje and CEO Michael Kong. OUTLINE: 00:35 - China's Multichain Crackdown 03:10 - Multichain Rumors & Speculation 08:21 - Fantom x Multichain 14:08 - $65M Frozen USDC + USDT 17:56 - Chinese Government or Hacker 20:12 - Crypto's Trust Problem 27:47 - Multichain's Impact on Fantom's Ecosystem 33:45 - Active Investigation 35:38 - Fantom as an Ethereum Layer-2 38:29 - Layer-2s vs. Bridges 46:45 - Andre Cronje's Role at the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TCDYBKLOZOQ) 2023-08-09T14:00Z [----] followers, 12.7K engagements "A conversation with Anthony Scaramucci The Scoop If recent headlines are any indication Wall Street's slow embrace of bitcoin or at least financial instruments tied to it is beginning to pick up the pace. Earlier this week it was reported that JPMorgan is offering banking services to cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini. And macro investor Paul Tudor Jones recently revealed that he allocated as much as 2% of his assets to bitcoin while his fund has opened to door to buying bitcoin futures. Elsewhere derivatives markets are heating up with volumes and open interest on CME Group's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TiOfpSHtsSI) 2023-10-24T04:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Vibe Bio CEO on how this DAO plans to revolutionize the trillion dollar pharmaceutical industry In this episode of The Scoop Vibe Bio Co-Founder & CEO Alok Tayi shares how Vibe Bio will attempt to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry and explains the advantages of using a decentralized autonomous organization (or DAO) to organize the members of the Vibe community. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/154203/vibe-bio-ceo-explains-how-this-dao-plans-to-revolutionize-the-trillion-dollar-pharmaceutical-industry For more episodes like this visit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U0IoXY72d-8) 2023-10-26T08:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A Conversation with Mike Bodson CEO of DTCC In this episode of The Scoop Frank Chaparro and Ryan Todd interview Mike Bodson CEO of DTCC. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is a [----] person operation that touches every corner of Wall Street handling [---] quadrillion dollars of trades every year flipping the GDP every three days. DTCC also operates a custodial service securing [--] trillion dollars worth of securities mostly in electronic form. Mike discusses Wall Streets adoption of distributed ledger technology cryptocurrency valuations and how Superstorm Sandy almost wiped out 35" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U6ZjlMLPI58) 2023-10-23T08:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Founder of largest decentralized derivatives exchange believes DeFi may see millions in new users In this episode of The Scoop Antonio Juliano explains how dYdX v4 completely decentralizes the derivative platform's governance and why Juliano believes recent "custodial DeFi" improvements will bring in millions of new users to the DeFi space. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/149391/founder-of-largest-decentralized-derivatives-exchange-believes-defi-may-soon-see-millions-in-new-users For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UJAY_gLbKF4) 2022-06-10T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Eyewitness Report on the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial The Scoop Podcast w/ Zack Abrams The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews The Block's Weekend Editor Zack Abrams who has been sitting in on SBF's criminal trial. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 04:32 Fraud or Failure 10:23 SBFs Defense 11:39 Crux of the Case 16:27 Alamedas Backdoor 19:24 Campaign Funding Violations 20:47 Caroline Ellison 26:56 Collateral Risk 28:34 Total Fraud 32:54 Effective Altruism PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 - Full episodes playlist:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UMd7BH0Rd4w) 2023-10-11T09:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "TrueX looks to offer leverage the RIGHT way (and not blow up)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UQPe7ZCubkw) 2024-10-17T18:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Its time for a flight to quality - Thrive founder Daniel Jacobs The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Thrive Founder Daniel Jacobs. In this episode Jacobs explains how Thrive combines expert and AI agent reviewers to validate contributions making funding faster fairer and focused on real value creation. He also critiques cryptos value-extraction mindset and advocates for a shift toward long-term value and ecosystem sustainability. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:03 The Origin of Thrive 04:23 Reviewer Incentives 05:35 AI Agent Adoption 08:52 Confirming AI Accuracy 12:36" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WVD5hLyHENQ) 2025-06-04T16:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Crypto lobbying becoming 'incredibly powerful' according to Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith In this episode of The Scoop The Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith explains how crypto lobbying efforts are starting to have an effect on Congress and why it doesn't take a lot of money to make an impact. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/144710/crypto-lobbying-is-becoming-incredibly-powerful-according-to-blockchain-associations-kristin-smith For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YBp7Gwsa2Tg) 2022-05-19T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How launching a token can help (and hurt) young crypto founders Frank Chapparo is joined by Latif Peracha and Mark Grace two generalist VCs from M13 to discuss the opportunities and challenges crypto founders face when using tokens to bootstrap liquidity. 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 GUEST LINKS M13 - https://www.m13.co/ M13 on X -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YP7cmhx2U_o) 2025-03-19T17:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Emergence Day Two - Main Stage The full main-stage program from day [--] of The Blocks inaugural conference Emergence held in Prague on December [--] [----]. Panels 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Maarten Botman Keynote 10:19 Crypto Meets AI: What Are the Opportunities 49:56 Navigating Crypto's Regulatory Seas: Compliance Challenges and Innovation 1:32:49 ETFs Unchained: Decrypting Cryptos Mainstream Entry 2:11:54 Forest Bai Keynote: "East Meets West: A Crypto Investment Perspective 2:30:40 Fireside chat with a16z crypto Managing Partner and COO Anthony Albanese 2:48:15 Fireside chat with ByBit Co-Founder" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YVoAPwDQ7VY) 2025-01-07T14:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "US Crypto Regulation is 'In a Holding Pattern' The Scoop w/ Justin Slaughter The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Paradigm Policy Director Justin Slaughter. OUTLINE: 00:00 - Introduction 07:16 - Crypto Policy Overview 11:04 - Political Perceptions of Crypto 15:52 - Bipartisan Crypto Support 19:37 - FIT Act & Stablecoins Bill 23:02 - Global Crypto Regulation 25:29 - US Regulatory Uncertainty 28:01 - BlackRocks Impact on Crypto 30:58 - [----] Policy Outlook 37:30 - Paradigms Policy Priorities PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YbozMm1efHA) 2023-11-27T10:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Talking ZKsync and Layer 2s with Matter Labs CEO Alex Gluchowski The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Matter Labs Co-Founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski to discuss the growth of Layer [--] networks and the increasing institutional adoption of blockchain technology. Gluchowski explains how Ethereum is becoming the platform of choice for enterprises and institutions due to its credible neutrality security and ability to support private and public chains through technologies like zk-rollups. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:07 Institutional adoption of blockchain 06:06 Ethereum vs." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YggfArENbNs) 2025-02-20T21:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "FTX markets guru explains why macro uncertainty strengthens crypto's 'supercycle thesis' In this episode of The Scoop FTX Access global head Jonathan Cheesman explains why recent geopolitical uncertainties strengthen the narrative surrounding some of crypto's structural tailwinds. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/144908/ftx-markets-guru-explains-why-macro-uncertainty-strengthens-cryptos-supercycle-thesis For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_BBvcozi-oQ) 2022-05-20T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Crypto needs to provide real tangible benefits #cryptocurrency #crypto #solana #depin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_E8Wz3coVK8) 2024-09-30T19:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Mastercards global head of crypto explains how the company is embracing NFTs and more In this episode of The Scoop Mastercard's Head of Crypto Raj Dhamodharan explains what the payment provider is doing to integrate crypto and NFTs into its product suite. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/142077/mastercards-global-head-of-crypto-explains-how-the-company-is-embracing-nfts-and-more For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded at the Bitcoin [----] conference in Miami with The Blocks Frank" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_OeHE0g4FdI) 2022-04-27T18:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How the multi-trillion dollar derivatives industry could be disrupted by decentralized technology In this episode of The Scoop Hxro co-founder & CEO Dan Gunsberg joins host Frank Chaparro to unpack the idea behind the Hxro protocol and to explain how Hxro hopes to solve liquidity problems that currently exist in the decentralized derivatives space. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/168106/how-the-multi-trillion-dollar-derivatives-industry-could-be-disrupted-by-decentralized-technology For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode 83of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_YMbqDzQmW4) 2022-09-16T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Josh Lim on how Trumps election is opening the door for institutional crypto adoption Joshua Lim is the co-founder of Arbelos Markets. In this episode Lim and Chaparro discuss the crypto market surge sparked by Donald Trump's election as U.S. President. Lim sheds light on how the Trump administration's regulatory stance could pave the way for institutional investors to dive deeper ino the crypto space potentially driving higher trading volumes and boosting liquidity across the ecosystem. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Macro Tailwinds 03:17 Flows & Volume 08:14 Market Opportunities 12:29 ETF" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_yuAEO1SH0U) 2024-11-29T10:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "the US government should embrace stablecoins 💸 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=yoVFLySZOcg #crypto #stablecoin #usdt" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aAtUxC8OMn4) 2024-08-14T07:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Emergence Day One - Main stage The full main-stage program from day [--] of The Blocks inaugural conference Emergence held in Prague on December [--] [----]. Panels 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Opening remarks with The Block's CEO Larry Cermak 11:00 Fireside chat with Kostas Chalkias 26:32 Wen and Why Token The Evolution of Tokenomics 56:58 Memecoins: Financial Nihilism or the Future of Culture 1:38:56 The State of Crypto Venture: Narratives Shaping Deal-making in Digital Assets 2:08:15 Justin Sun Keynote 2:17:06 Fireside chat Paolo Ardoino 2:35:16 Exploring the Impact of [----] 3:16:29 Blockchains at the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aKP71UdT5Ik) 2025-01-06T11:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Memecoins stablecoins & cryptos shift to fintech [---] 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 downturns 05:02 Macro in the driver seat 09:36 Memecoin extinction or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ar-ZF-eUVGQ) 2025-04-09T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Nick Johnson sheds light on ENS Labs upcoming rollup Namechain ENS Founder and Lead Developer Nick Johnson joins The Block Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland to discuss the launch of Namechain ENS Labs' own L2-agnostic rollup. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Namechain 05:59 Backwards compatibility 08:00 ENS name trading 13:12 The necessity of name chain 15:04 Beyond Ethereal 16:58 Venmo & Paypal 18:08 The Ethereum Foundation 19:57 Challenges of the Ethereum Blockchain 22:25 Evolution and growth of ENS 24:33 Ethereum ETF 25:00 Conclusion ---------------- GUEST LINKS Nick Johnson X -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=auWe7y7YGfs) 2024-11-26T07:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Crypto's political paradigm shift The Scoop w/ Kristin Smith & Anthony Scaramucci Kristin Smith is the CEO of Blockchain Association and Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital. In this episode Smith and Scaramucci discuss the impact of crypto policy and politics on recent events including the ETH ETF win bipartisan support and the influence of Trump and Biden. The discussion highlights the significance of the crypto voter the evolving stance of the White House and the potential impact on elections. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Political Paradigm Shift" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b4H9vBEAOT8) 2024-06-04T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Spartan Group announces $200 million metaverse fund with an emphasis on 'digital ownership' In this episode of The Scoop Jason Choi general partner at Spartan Group and host of Blockcrunch announced that the firm is set to close a new $200 million fund aimed at the metaverse. The new fund which will close less than a year after Spartan announced its $110 million DeFi fund will focus on projects building in the metaverse specifically virtual worlds that support digital ownership". For the full article visit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bXV-e9olyCk) 2022-03-16T20:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "John Wu on Avalanches 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 Avalanches 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 Wus 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bzPUAGhw_eM) 2025-04-18T11:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bringing dark pools to Hyperliquid with Silhouette Founder Chandler De Kock The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Silhouette Founder Chandler De Kock. In this episode Copeland and De Kock discuss Silhouette and dark poolsthe integration of privacy features into DeFi and the implications for market transparency. The conversation also touches on the role of market makers and recent industry trends on token launches. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Dark Pools Explained 03:34 Ensuring Private Transactions 07:39 Maintaining Standards 12:57 Hyperliquid. 15:44 James Wynn and Public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cEYBwChKCDE) 2025-07-02T19:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How Crypto AI and Robotics are converging into the future economy 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 01:07 Sponsor break 03:24 AI x Crypto: current trends 10:10 The Turing test 14:13 The future of AI companions 20:27 The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c_I39UifcII) 2025-02-27T16:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A crypto fund that just raised $450 million offers bull case for web3 In this episode of The Scoop Variant co-founders Jesse Walden and Spencer Noon reveal how they plan on allocating their two new funds' $450 million capital raise and why Variant remains bullish on the long-term future of Web3. For the full article visit: Permalink: https://www.theblock.co/post/159783/a-crypto-fund-that-just-raised-450-million-offers-bull-case-for-web3 For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ccNRXOVDNNg) 2022-08-04T09:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The State of Crypto Prime Brokerage -- Brought to you by Genesis On Tuesday December 1st The Blocks Frank Chaparro was joined by leaders from BitGo Galaxy Digital and Genesis for a panel discussion around the state of crypto prime brokerage. If you are interested in learning more about digital asset prime brokerage you can read The Block's research titled "What does Prime Brokerage look like for Digital Assets" https://tblck.co/CryptoPrime About the panelists Michael Moro CEO Genesis Michael Moro is the CEO of Genesis responsible for planning and executing the strategic vision of the firm." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dW5MTeJSUtE) 2020-12-02T15:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Inside the FTX Bankruptcy Proceedings The Scoop Podcast w/ WassieLawyer The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews WassieLawyer OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Anthropic Investment 05:00 FTX Ventures 07:14 The FTX Estate 11:02 Unsecured Creditors Committee 15:26 Whats Next for FTX Bankruptcy 17:20 FTX [---] 20:20 FTXs Business Model 22:10 Clawbacks 25:24 Bidding for FTX 28:21 Closing Thoughts LINKS: FTX Anthropic Stake - https://www.theblock.co/post/254667/anthropics-new-raise-could-mean-full-payout-for-ftx-creditors-lawyer Anthropic at SBFs Trial -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dZt9OqOm3BE) 2023-10-09T14:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "financial advisors are warming up to bitcoin 🔥 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yLYjhKUR8wIsi=ahCFxdIQXjqU_3Qq #crypto #bitcoin #etf" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dvokVTH4QPM) 2024-06-26T11:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Michael Saylor: Bitcoin is Leaving Gold in the Dust Frank Chaparro interviews MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. OUTLINE: 1:59 - Inflation & Bitcoin 8:29 - MicroStrategy's Leverage 9:12 - Volatility Regime 13:48 - Technocrats 15:19 - Bitcoin Legitimization 19:34 - Bitcoin Maximalism 25:31 - Saylor on Ordinals 28:39 - Unregistered Securities 30:20 - Crypto Crackdown Conspiracies 34:38 - Spot Bitcoin ETF 39:54 - Bitcoin Dominance 51:50 - Work/Life Balance 53:30 - MicroStrategy's Miscalculation 55:09 - Thermodynamically Sound Economic Energy PODCAST INFO: Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eWdXMfZ_0dY) 2023-10-18T01:53Z [----] followers, 20.8K engagements "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-Leito. In this episode Chaparro and Fenner-Leito 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eo-j7eOOMz0) 2025-01-29T16:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Wall Street's "Secret Reality" Makes a Spot Bitcoin ETF Bullish The Scoop w/ Anthony Scaramucci The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews SkyBridge Capital Founder and Managing Partner Anthony Scaramucci. OUTLINE: 00:00 - Introduction 05:28 - SkyBridge Strategy 10:15 - Conviction 14:49 - FTX Takeaways 18:39 - [----] Projections 29:03 - Warren & Gensler vs. Crypto 33:57 - Spot Bitcoin ETF 39:15 - Market Tailwinds 45:13 - Closing Thoughts LINKS: Hong Kong Crypto ETFs - https://www.theblock.co/post/261600/hong-kong-considers-allowing-retail-access-to-spot-crypto-etfs-report Canadian Bitcoin ETF -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eshJ0obLhso) 2023-11-30T07:07Z 10K followers, [----] engagements "Ethereum Merge Edition Part 2: Moving to proof of stake is like swapping planes in flight In this special Ethereum Merge edition of The Scoop Ethereum Foundation researcher Danny Ryan provides a technical overview of The Merge and explains why it took longer than expected to prepare the network for its transition to proof-of-stake. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/169128/ethereum-merge-edition-part-2-moving-to-proof-of-stake-is-like-swapping-planes-in-flight For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=foMaGeXls4o) 2022-09-23T22:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "FTX's demise part 3: How Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire imploded In this episode of The Scoop The Block's Frank Chaparro continues our coverage of FTXs demise with Jim Greco a General Partner at F9 Research and Douglas Colkitt Founder of Crocodile Labs. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/187004/ftxs-demise-part-3-how-sam-bankman-frieds-crypto-empire-imploded For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode [---] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live with The Block's Frank Chaparro F9 Research General Partner Jim Greco and Crocodile Labs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g37rfs0_vfU) 2022-11-29T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The role of regulators in crypto 👨⚖ Full episode: https://youtu.be/cHsemvqDEwA #crypto #regulation #ethereum" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g6NlXImNy0c) 2024-10-22T16:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Justin Sun's legal victory and the changing perceptions of crypto in China The Scoop Podcast The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Tron founder Justin Sun. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Sun's Legal Victory in China 03:55 Defamation Article 05:19 Sun's Legal Argument 08:12 What's Next 09:39 Market Outlook 11:44 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop Follow us on Lens on stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g8Uqmk9BW4U) 2024-07-09T01:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Taking Stablecoins Mainstream brought to you by GMO-Trust The Block's research analyst Mike Rogers hosts a panel discussion with leaders driving the growth of stablecoins across the digital asset space. Featuring: Edward Woodford - Co-founder ZeroHash Samuel Lim - Chief Compliance Officer Binance Marisa McKnight - Head of Product Liquid Ian McAfee - Co-founder and CEO Shift Markets Kurt Bierbower - SVP of Business Development GMO-Trust This event is brought to you by GMO-Trust" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gJz-uEHkbFg) 2021-04-15T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "MetaMask Co-Founder Dan Finlay on the future of crypto wallets Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gULLFY2Ccx8) 2025-05-15T04:50Z 10K followers, [---] engagements "Trends in Regulation of Digital Assets- Presented by FTI Consulting During this one-hour virtual event you can expect to learn more about: 🔹Regulatory landscape for crypto industry in the United States - Regulation by Enforcement 🔹Banking Uncertainty & "Operation Chokepoint 2.0" 🔹Current Global Regulatory Landscape in contrast to the United States Outlook & Challenges Speakers featured in this webinar: 🔹Jeremy Sheridan- Managing Director at FTI Consulting 🔹Meagan Griffin-Of Counsel Fintech and Payments Group at Paul Hastings LLP 🔹Robert Musiala- Partner at BakerHostetler 🔹Michael" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h-vg4pB_7tg) 2023-09-26T17:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Modular Blockchain Developer Tradeoffs with EigenLayer's Sreeram Kannan The Scoop Podcast The Block's Frank Chaparro and Axelar co-founder Sergey Gorbunov interview EigenLayer Founder Sreeram Kannan on the next generation of blockchain scaling technology. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 03:54 Web3 Adoption Curve 12:37 Monolithic vs. Modularity 20:20 Developer Complexity 25:38 Celestia DA vs. EigenLayer 31:27 Real World Assets LINKS: https://axelar.network/layer2 https://www.eigenlayer.xyz/ PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hBnEMdGFIUs) 2023-12-14T13:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Samantha Bohbot explains what distinguishes top fund managers from the rest Samantha Bohbot is the Chief Growth Officer & Partner of RockawayX a blockchain-focused venture capital fund. In this episode recorded live at Emergence in Prague Bohbot and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss discuss challenges facing European firms compared to their American counterparts and RockawayX's credit fund and developing opportunities in DeFi. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:36 RockawayX 03:38 Tech and investment in Europe 07:11 Post-election investment 09:19 DeFi rally 11:58 Crypto credit 17:56 Standing out" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hcJ3GWTqgrU) 2024-12-12T18:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "DeFi and stablecoins are coming to the Bitcoin ecosystem The Scoop Podcast w/ Willem Schro The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Botanix Labs founder Willem Schro OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 02:45 Bitcoin L2 Landscape 08:48 Improving Bitcoin L2s 12:16 Bitcoin Applications 15:07 The Future of BitcoinFi 16:18 The Future of Ethereum 17:24 Bitcoin L2 Attack 18:36 Bitcoin L2 User Profile 21:00 Bitcoin RWAs 23:53 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop Follow us on Lens on stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iRuubhSmi7k) 2024-07-11T11:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j0g2_EKATeo) 2025-01-21T17:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Block Presents: DeFi and the Law On Tuesday October [--] The Block gathered a variety of legal experts to break down the legal and regulatory questions surrounding the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Panelists included: Stephen Palley partner at Anderson Kill Gabriel Shapiro Belcher Smolen & Van Loo LLP Lewis Cohen Co-founder of DLx Law Ryne Miller co-head of Sullivan & Cromwell's Commodities Futures & Derivatives group Rebecca Rettig partner at Manatt Phelps & Phelps LLP Sarah Shtylman Perkins Coie" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jBq2gdyvmwc) 2020-10-14T21:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Curve co-founder Michael Egorov explains new project Yield Basis Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k1TCdxth6us) 2025-08-20T13:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "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 [----] 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 [----] 22:28 Application in [----] 25:59 Anti-VC backlash 30:37 Customer acquisition 35:36 Closing thoughts GUEST LINKS Tom Schmidt" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ku3jAMjVU1s) 2025-01-14T15:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Exploring the vision behind TONs $558 million treasury company with TON Strategys Manuel Stotz Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lHtT91I4qrQ) 2025-08-20T15:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Backbone of Web3 Applications: Building with Blockchain Data- presented by Flipside The next generation of applications in both Web3 and Web2 is undergoing a shift by leveraging blockchain data. With the ever-evolving landscape of crypto AI NFTs and other groundbreaking tech the process of better understanding and predicting trends is becoming increasingly complex. However within this complexity lies opportunities ahead for those who harness tools for success. Join The Block Pro Research's Rebecca Stevens as she leads a panel of experts from Flipside Blaze and Bitwave who will have an" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=laRU1XgoXD4) 2023-06-27T17:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why one trillion AI Agents will use crypto for transactions within [--] years Full episode: https://youtu.be/1apDjappp-8si=SppiJnQ5mNNRXSL5 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino explains why crypto will be the preferred currency of AI Agents within [--] years" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lr8fnaClVIw) 2025-06-25T17:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Chatting Optimism with OP Labs Co-founder Mark Tyneway Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lxCowvGffw8) 2025-04-10T20:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Webinar: Institutional Custody of Digital Assets in [----] brought to you by Copper Take a look at our webinar on Institutional Custody on Digital Assets webinar. Our host and Research Analyst Carlos Reyes will lead a panel of industry experts from Copper.co SEBA Bank AG Ledger and SBI Digital Asset Holdings to take a look at the current state of Institutional Custody" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mDnizyEYt1g) 2022-01-25T19:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tether sets sights on becoming world's biggest bitcoin miner Full episode: https://youtu.be/1apDjappp-8si=SppiJnQ5mNNRXSL5 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino explains why Tether plans on becoming the world's biggest bitcoin miner within the next five years" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mNZfZmGWnEU) 2025-06-25T14:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Former Mt. Gox CEO explains his decision to start a new exchange #cryptocurrency #crypto #bitcoin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oEyrAxuPXPY) 2024-10-09T16:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Future of Banking - Brought to you by Copper The Block's Senior Correspondent Ryan Weeks explored the future of banking with business leaders reshaping financial services. Featuring: Shachar Bialick - CEO of Curve Keith Grose - Head of International at Plaid Dmitry Tokarev - CEO of Copper Benjamin Duve - Head of Digital Assets and Custody at Commerzbank" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oPnG8pIoXwA) 2021-05-20T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Michael Saylor: Bitcoin's Future Unveiled Skeptics Silenced The Scoop Shorts Watch the full Interview:: https://youtu.be/eWdXMfZ_0dY Michael Saylor's insights on Bitcoin's volatility government regulations and its potential for financial adoption. Join The Scoop Podcast as they delve into the evolving acceptance of Bitcoin from deniers to technocrats. Gain valuable knowledge about Bitcoin's uncorrelated nature and its impact on the financial world. Watch the full conversation on the future of cryptocurrency with Michael Saylor in this thought-provoking interview here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qHvtIWVuVDY) 2023-07-17T23:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith talks Dallas Cowboys sponsorship IPO rumors In this episode of The Scoop Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith discusses his company's upcoming strategic plans including IPO rumors and the sponsorship of the Dallas Cowboys. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/145293/blockchain-com-ceo-peter-smith-talks-dallas-cowboys-sponsorship-ipo-rumors For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Peter Smith CEO of Blockchain.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rNt2bc_qFKA) 2022-05-23T10:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Arthur Breitman on tokenizing the 'red hot' Uranium market Athur 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rYslL-bzS2Y) 2025-03-28T21:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Challenges for Institutional DeFi The Block's Director of Research Larry Cermak hosts a panel discussion on institutional DeFi adoption. As a precursor to the event view our latest research piece exploring the hurdles faced by institutions participating in DeFi: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/genesis/84749/challenges-for-institutional-defi-adoption Our Panelists: Itay Malinger - Co-founder and CEO at Curv Stani Kulechov - Founder and CEO at Aave Phil Kelly- Head of Business Development at ConsenSys Vance Spencer - Co-founder at Framework Ventures" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rvXayyuRrTs) 2020-12-29T16:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Protecting against DeFi hacks and exploits using AI with Chaos Labs CEO Omer Goldberg Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s_I8VjirLt8) 2025-08-27T15:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Bringing DeFi to Bitcoin with BitcoinOS and Outlier Ventures Edan Yago is the Co-Founder and CEO of BitcoinOS and Francesca Conti is the Web [--] Accelerator Leader at Outlier Ventures. In this episode Yago and Conti discuss the current state and future potential of the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem. OUTLINE 00:00 INTRO 00:41 What is Bitcoin DeFi 04:03 How does it work 10:59 Developments in the space 14:29 Investment opportunities 20:11 Value flow back to Bitcoin 29:28 Does DeFi matter 34:08 Bitcoin DeFi challenges 36:32 Whats next for Bitcoin DeFi 41:14 Conclusion The Block Community The Block is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tI6vSs3PZvA) 2024-11-26T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inside the Avalanche ecosystem with Ava Labs' COO Kevin Sekniqi In this episode of The Scoop Ava Labs COO Kevin Sekniqi explains how Avalanche utilizes subnets to tackle blockchain scalability and how subnets compare to other scaling solutions. For the full article visit: Permalink: https://www.theblock.co/post/156865/inside-the-avalanche-ecosystem-with-ava-labs-coo-kevin-sekniqi For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode 63of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live at The Block headquarters in New York with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Kevin Seqniki" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ttlgzTIRqoU) 2022-07-20T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Building crypto vaults with Veda Co-Founder Sun Raghupathi Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ty_OUqz6mn8) 2025-07-10T02:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "MetaMask co-founder unpacks vision for reaching a 'much bigger audience' The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Metamask Co-Founder Dan Finlay. In this episode Copeland and Finlay discuss the evolution of the crypto industry the intersection of blockchain and AI and MetaMask's goal to build a wallet for a much broader audience outside of crypto natives. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Cryptos evolution 02:57 - MetaMask's strategy 04:39 - Mainstream Use Cases 07:20 - MetaMasks Grants Program 10:57 - Challenges in Building MetaMask 15:17 - Improving Multi-Chain UX 17:16 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u20MRNBD7D8) 2025-05-27T18:39Z 10K followers, [---] engagements "Blocks Mike Brock on 'Web5' and the role of digital identities In this episode of The Scoop TBD Lead Mike Brock explains how 'Web5' aims to reimagine the way trust is established and maintained between parties and how this technology helps connect the emerging decentralized financial system to the existing real-world economy. For the full article visit: Permalink: https://www.theblock.co/post/161840/blocks-mike-brock-on-web5-and-the-role-of-digital-identities For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live at The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u5YtHp4TS2Q) 2022-08-15T11:00Z 10K followers, [---] engagements "David Marcus on building Bitcoins 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uqH5hPdrpvw) 2025-02-19T20:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "a16zs Head of Policy on the Benefits of Decentralization The Scoop Highlight Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/_BNHTwNFMqQ Brian Quintenz on Decentralization and the future of finance The Scoop Highlights Head of Policy at a16z Crypto Brian Quintenz shares insights on the power of decentralization and its impact on the financial industry. Explore the future of finance in this compelling interview. PODCAST INFO: Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD SOCIAL: - Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vCYQQPI6mOo) 2023-07-26T00:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Mike Dudas explains why most DAOs are neither decentralized nor autonomous In this episode of The Scoop The Block's Frank Chaparro chats with Mike Dudas co-founder of LinksDAO about how his decentralized autonomous organization aspires to reimagine the golf country club through global membership and why most DAOs operating today are neither decentralized nor autonomous. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/137464/mike-dudas-explains-why-most-daos-are-neither-decentralized-nor-autonomous For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vFxg4Ui2D0k) 2022-03-18T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How MegaETH's 'real-time blockchain' aims to be the first high-performance world computer The Block CEO and former Director of Research Larry Cermak interviews MegaETH co-founders Shuyao Kong & Lei Yang. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 MegaETH's Unique Advantages 02:35 Centralized Sequence Design 05:40 Real-Time Blockchain 06:46 MegaETH Investors 09:21 L2 Architecture 13:30 MegaETH Usecase Unlocks 16:20 Mega Mafia & Consumer Applications 20:34 UX & Chain Abstraction 21:40 MegaETH's Early Community 23:56 L2 Marketcaps 26:18 MegaETH Marketing Strategy 27:58 Development Roadmap 31:56" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vQ-cR9jUCeQ) 2024-10-31T19:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What's Next for Crypto in Congress The Scoop Podcast w/ Kristin Smith The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith. OUTLINE: 00:40 - Current State of Crypto in DC 05:00 - Token Taxonomy Act (2018) 07:24 - [----] Congressional Crypto Outlook 09:02 - Stablecoin Legislation 13:20 - Market Structure Legislation 16:24 - XRP Ruling 24:46 - Treasury Department & Crypto 28:07 - Anti-Crypto Congressional Sentiment 29:48 - Aliens 31:55 - [----] Presidential Candidates & Crypto PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vmen1kQ5_b8) 2023-10-24T00:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Telegram and TON are leveraging gaming to onboard users to web3 #crypto #telegram #hamsterkombat" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vn0di4bIBtM) 2024-09-06T10:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Emergence Day Two - Campus Announcement The Block's CEO Larry Cermak and Vice President of Product Matt Vitebsky concluded Emergence by announcing the launch of Campus a comprehensive guide to navigating the rapidly evolving world of blockchains and digital assets. Hire smart and upskill fast with Campus. https://www.theblock.pro/campus" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vp8jjEQ3kX8) 2025-01-07T14:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "How the US buying Bitcoin will rebuild American strength Jack Mallers joins The Big Brain Podcast to explain how the US government could expunge its debt by dumping USD into gold and bitcoin. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 06:55 Mallers Family Office 09:50 Founding Strike 14:53 Orange-Pilling El Salvador 22:23 Bitcoin & Tether 26:18 International Bitcoin Policies 32:39 US Bitcoin Policy 53:30 Twenty One" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wAgl8Apvq14) 2025-08-07T16:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Crypto needs more products #cryptocurrency #crypto #blockchain #bitcoin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xYasOmWaOWo) 2024-09-27T16:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yHYTCzKQCsU) 2025-03-14T14:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Financial advisors are warming up to Bitcoin The Scoop w/ Ric Edelman Ric Edelman is the founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP). In this episode Edelman discusses the importance of financial advisors in the crypto space and emphasizes the need for advisors to understand and embrace crypto to serve their clients' best interests. OUTLINE 0:00 Introduction 04:46 Financial Advisors & BTC 09:38 Bitcoin Adoption Curve 14:02 Shifting FA Perspectives 22:44 Logistics of BTC Allocation 30:51 Updating Portfolio Thoery 34:30 Ric's BTC Price Target 38:01 Residual Skeptics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yLYjhKUR8wI) 2024-06-11T18:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Trump's war with the Fed is just getting started The Block's Frank Chaparro is joined by Custodia Bank Founder and CEO Caitlin Long to discuss the Trump's recent criticisms of the Federal Reserve and why she believes Trump's sights could be set on a full-blown overhaul of America's payment processing system. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 1:39 Powells crypto remarks 3:02 Custodia and the Fed 7:19 Trumps crypto executive order 8:34 Banks path to crypto custody 12:12 [--] month forecast 17:51 State of crypto banking 24:34 The Crypto Vote 30:15 Trumps meme coin 32:50 Privatising FEDWIRE 38:40 Crypto" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ycKOA39j7XE) 2025-02-04T22:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Zelenskys 'Suit' Sparks $200000000 Debate #SUITGATE A $200 million crypto bet hinged on whether Zelensky wore a *suit*but what even counts as a suit This viral controversy dubbed **Suitgate** divided Polymarket and raised questions about decentralization fashion and everything in between. #crypto #zelensky #polymarket" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z97jTB0pudw) 2025-07-11T07:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Here's how Meanwhile is trying to unleash the multitrillion dollar insurance industry onto bitcoin Zachary Townsend is the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile a life insurance company for the crypto economy. In this episode Townsend and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Meanwhile's model of Bitcoin-denominated life insurance and the advantages of this approach vs. traditional dollar-denominated insurance policies such as protection against inflation and the ability to borrow against the policy's value tax-free. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:48 How Meanwhile works 10:33 Role of insurance in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zCT5FySh9o0) 2024-12-19T17:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "DeFi is making institutional yield more accessible The Scoop Podcast w/ Sidney Powell The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Maple co-founder and CEO Sidney Powell. OUTLINE 00:53 Maple Overview 02:06 Permissionless DeFi 04:00 DeFi [---] 06:12 Derisking DeFi 09:44 DeFi Creditworthiness 11:19 DeFi Lending Robustness 13:48 Crypto Lending Market 19:04 Maple's Strategy 21:12 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop Follow us on Lens on stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zXGI5xbKetc) 2024-06-27T08:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It doesnt matter if AI scares you its inevitable The Scoop Podcast w/ Venice AI Co-Founders The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Venice AI co-founders Erik Voorhees and Teana Baker-Taylor. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Origin of Venice AI 02:37 'AI is like Bitcoin but scarier' 07:29 Proprietary AI Models 09:12 Regulatory Inefficiencies 11:16 Global AI Regulatory Regimes 16:46 AI Censorship 20:11 Moderation on Venice 25:01 Freedom vs Privacy 34:11 Venice Pricing Model 36:35 AI Agents 39:44 AI "Rights" 50:37 Venice Roadmap 54:10 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-EaVB45KOZk) 2024-10-14T12:40Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "This DeFi project created a way to bet on the entire NFT market In this episode of The Scoop Cryptex co-founder Joe Sticco shares the details behind the upcoming JPEGz NFT index token including why the index token is a good way to speculate on the future growth of the NFT sector. https://www.theblock.co/post/193431/this-defi-project-created-a-way-to-bet-on-the-entire-nft-market For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode 123of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Cryptex co-founder Joe Sticco. Listen below and subscribe to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-JQurOKojzs) 2023-01-13T10:00Z 10.7K followers, [--] engagements "Wintermute's CEO on why Terra's blow up was inevitable and what happens next In this episode of The Scoop Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy discusses what it was like to be a market market during the Terra blockchain implosion and shares his thoughts on the future of protocol issued interest bearing stablecoins. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/147273/wintermutes-ceo-on-why-terras-blow-up-was-inevitable-and-what-happens-next For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=08dylfTe2kw) 2022-05-27T10:00Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements "Standard Crypto Co-Founder on leaning into the 'weirdness' of crypto During this episode of The Scoop Alok Vasudev co-founder at Standard Crypto joined The Block's Frank Chaparro to discuss the future of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and NFTs when a project "merits" a DAO and how Vasudev learned to stop worrying and embrace the 'weirdness' of crypto. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/133508/standard-crypto-co-founder-on-leaning-into-the-weirdness-of-crypto For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0TvqjN4pZtQ) 2022-02-14T15:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "Inside the Next Wave of Social Media The Scoop Podcast The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Variant Fund co-founder Li Jin and Aave/Lens creator Stani Kulechov. OUTLINE: 01:15 - Existing Social Media Landscape 08:18 - Opportunities for Web3 Social 12:35 - Socioeconomic Graph 14:20 - Lens Protocol 17:44 - Financialization of Social Media 25:30 - Monetization on X (Twitter) 31:00 - Community Ownership 34:46 - Liquid Citizen 38:26 - Investing in Web3 Social 40:09 - Tokens & Web3 Social 45:17 - Lens Protocol v2 PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0UT-Y9p_ULc) 2023-09-07T14:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "How AI could Radically Transform Gaming The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Lightspeed's Moritz Baier-Lentz and Faction's Sam Harrison. OUTLINE: 1:13 Web3 VC Update 4:41 Lightspeed + Faction 8:46 Market Cycles 14:04 Web3 vs. Web2 Gaming 20:40 Gaming Metrics for VC 23:38 Tokenomics & Gaming 33:50 AI & Gaming 38:41 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScoopPod - LinkedIn:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0sZfdS7Z5AU) 2023-07-17T11:54Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "Solana: Bringing crypto to real life The Crypto Beat ep. [--] Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1SCTArPhoqk) 2024-09-06T07:19Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements "Infinite Money Glitch w/ Paolo Ardoino The Big Brain Podcast Ep. [--] In this episode Paolo Ardoino delves into the factors that contributed to Tethers USDT becoming the worlds largest stablecoin. Additionally Ardoino discusses Tethers strategic investment in AI energy biotech and other industries showcasing their long-term vision. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Paolo's Background 1:21 Tether's Path to Success 04:04 Stablecoin Policy 07:23 USDT Adoption in Emerging Markets 12:15 Tether Gold 16:30 Tether & US Hegemony 21:25 Responsible Crypto Education 22:54 Tether Wallet Development Kit 25:00" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1apDjappp-8) 2025-06-23T17:24Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements "Institutional Crypto in Times of Volatility- presented by Avelacom Join The Block's Adam McCarthy as we take a deep dive into how Institutions can best navigate through the bear market. Attendees will learn about topics such as: What are key systems successful shops need in place to navigate times of high volatility Where have we seen improvements in institutional infrastructure in the last years Where do we need to see further improvements to achieve efficiencies seen in traditional markets The Block is the leading information services brand in the digital asset space. Our expertise across" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1vnBAwh_2aw) 2022-11-03T18:26Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements "Institutions want more crypto asset diversity The Scoop Podcast w/ Anton Katz The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Talos co-founder and CEO Anton Katz. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:40 Institutional Trading 11:19 Institutional Adoption 17:02 Market Opportunities The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop Follow us on Lens on stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe visit theblock.co/newsletters" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=29wsom6Lcmc) 2024-07-12T08:03Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"ZCash Co-Founder: 'The World is Demanding More Privacy' In this episode of The Big Brain Podcast Eli Ben-Sasson co-founder of Zcash and Starknet joins The Block President Larry Cermak and MegaETH CSO Namik Muduroglu. The conversation delves into the challenges of ensuring integrity in privacy payments on decentralized public blockchains highlighting the role of ZK proofs in validating computations without compromising sensitive information. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:48 From Academia to Crypto 08:52 Zcash Privacy Overview 13:06 Monero vs. Zcash 15:05 The Future of Privacy 16:50 Quantum"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T17:00Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Builders are Flocking to BNB Chain Kelvin Sparks met with BNB Chain's Head of Business Development Sarah Song to discuss how BNB is cultivating an environment for builders and communities to thrive. @theblockcrypto x @BNBChainOfficial interview took place during their [----] Korea Blockchain Week side event at the Hanok House where The Block was present as media partner. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - BNB's Ecosystem 04:00 - Cultivating Global Talent 05:35 - BNB Ecosystem Grants 07:47 - Why BNB Guest links: Sarah - https://x.com/Sarahssscy BNB Chain - https://x.com/BNBCHAIN"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T06:19Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"🌊 YZi: Were at the Cusp of Cryptos Next Wave #bnb #binance #yzilabs #bnbchain Head of YZi Labs Ella Zhang and Partners Alex Odagiu explain why BNB Chains upgrade builder community and long-term roadmap make it core infrastructure for the industrys future. ✨ Full episode: https://youtu.be/d9zwtybNQnw -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @theblockcrypto x @BNBChainOfficial interview took place during their Korea Blockchain Week side event at the Hanok House where The Block was present as media partner. #crypto #interview #bnb #binance #YZi"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T15:16Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"BTCFi is coming to Starknet Starkware CEO Eli Ben-Sasson unpacks three new major announcements designed to bring BTCfi to Starknet. Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T06:30Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Bitcoin 2.0: Igniting BTCFi on Starknet The Block's Kelvin Sparks traveled to Starknet's BTCFi Summimt event in Singapore to explore how Starknet aims to become the execution hub for BTCFi. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Singapore Side Event 02:35 - Eli's Eureka Moment 04:06 - Generating Bitcoin Yield 06:13 - Where the Yield Comes From 09:09 - Bitcoin DeFi 11:06 - Institutional BTCFi 12:12 - Why Starknet 14:32 - Onboarding New Users 15:36 - Closing Thoughts Links: Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks Eli Ben-Sasson - https://x.com/EliBenSasson Evgeny Gokhberg -"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T12:33Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"The Internet Moment for Blockchains 🌐 Plume GC Salman Banaei and Ava Labs GC Lee Schneider explain why open networks historically outcompete closed systems even with regulation 🔓 📈 #blockchain #blockchaintechnology #plume #crypto #plumenetwork #avax #avalabs #layerone #theblock #bitcoin #tokens #altcoins #regulation #btc #eth altcoins avalabs avax bitcoin blockchain blockchaintechnology btc crypto cryptocurrency eth plume plumenetwork regulation theblock tokens altcoins avalabs avax bitcoin blockchain blockchaintechnology btc crypto cryptocurrency eth plume plumenetwork regulation theblock"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T15:39Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Is crypto still cypherpunk With Miden co-founder Azeem Khan In episode [--] of The Crypto Beat Miden Co-Founder Azeem Khan discusses how most crypto users don't realize how exposed their on-chain activity really is drawing parallels to the 1990s encryption wars. He makes the case for "compliant privacy" as the path to institutional adoption explains why the cypherpunk ethos needs a pragmatic update and shares what he's learned from pitching privacy tech to JP Morgan the SEC and central banks from Abu Dhabi to Uzbekistan. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - The Illusion of Anonymity 06:25 - The"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T14:23Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Sam Bankman-Fried on the FTX scandal (full) In this episode of The Scoop former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried describes how a legacy payment system linked FTXs future to Alameda Researchs fate and explores why regulators and auditors alike failed to discover this relationship. https://www.theblock.co/post/192005/2-hour-sit-down-with-sam-bankman-fried-on-the-ftx-scandal For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode [---] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Sam Bankman-Fried Co-Founder of FTX and Alameda Research. Listen"
YouTube Link 2022-12-05T12:00Z 10.9K followers, 59.3K engagements
"Crypto IQ Finals: Round [--] - Match [--] The first day of the Crypto IQ Finals where the top [--] compete for the title of the biggest brain in crypto"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T05:35Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"KiteAIs Lei Lei: AI Is the Next Human Evolution Cycle 🤖 Lei Lei explains how AI changes what humans spend their time on while creativity and curiosity remain irreplaceable 🚀 ai avax claude kiteai layerone theblock vibecoding ai avax claude kiteai layerone theblock vibecoding"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T13:49Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"300 ETH FriendTech Whale Reveals Exit Plan 🐳 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=q-aOIY5s5aM #crypto #friendtech #ethereum Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing"
YouTube Link 2023-10-24T10:57Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Layer [--] Platforms: breaking down the base layer brought to you by Algorand The Block Research Analyst Andrew Cahil looks at leading Layer-1 Platforms Featuring: Steven Kokinos CEO at Algorand Emin Gn Sirer CEO and Founder at Ava Labs Anatoly Yakovenko Co-Founder and CEO at Solana Labs Justin Drake Researcher at Ethereum Foundation Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing"
YouTube Link 2021-09-02T11:28Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements
"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 Amars journey into crypto 06:55 - The development of Paris Blockchain Week 08:57 - Capturing the Zeitgeist each year"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T22:08Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Layer [--] Scaling Debate- brought to you by Polygon Take a deeper dive into our latest research report with a Layer-2 Scaling debate. Hosted by The Block Research Analyst Saurabh Deshpande featuring experts from StarkWare Enya.ai Offchain Labs and Polygon. The Block is the leading information services brand in the digital asset space. Our expertise across news research and data is unmatched and delivers objective insights into how this emerging industry intersects with technology government and financial markets. Quite simply we empower smart decisions for those who invest in work with or make"
YouTube Link 2022-05-19T17:46Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"The Hot vs Cold Storage Debate across Asia Pacific Brought to you by Ledger Vault The Block takes a look at the regulatory landscape surrounding Hot vs Cold crypto storage across Asia Pacific. Co-Moderators: Wolfie Zhao - Asia Editor The Block Jamie Solomon - Managing Director Accenture About our panelists: Glenn Woo - Managing Director Head of APAC Ledger Vault Glenn joined Ledger in October [----] and is responsible for overseeing all Ledgers businesses in Asia Pacific. He has an extensive career in the financial services and technology industry working for S&P Global Market intelligence as"
YouTube Link 2020-11-20T17:19Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Going cross-chain with Across Protocols Co-Founder Hart Lambur Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T09:51Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Building a seamless fiat on-ramp with open banking Brought to you by TrueLayer Cryptocurrency trading platforms have seen a huge influx of new customers over the last year eToro for example added [--] million new users in the first quarter (compared to [--] million for the whole of 2020) while Coinbase added [--] million in the same quarter to reach [--] millions users worldwide. Despite the innovative technology behind cryptocurrency the trading experience is often slow and clunky. Brands are constrained by legacy payment and identity verification methods that were designed for the pre-internet"
YouTube Link 2021-09-23T22:46Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"How Solana is bridging the gap between web3 and the physical world In this episode of The Scoop Solana Labs Co-Founder and COO Raj Gokal discusses his early impression of Solana Spaces as well as the innovation and experimentation that is occurring across the Solana ecosystem at a "breakneck pace." For the full article visit: Permalink: https://www.theblock.co/post/161584/how-solana-is-bridging-the-gap-between-web3-and-the-physical-world For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank"
YouTube Link 2022-08-12T11:00Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"The Solana phone is the leap that Google and Apple won't take says Anatoly Yakovenko In this episode of The Scoop Solana Labs co-founder and CEO Anatoly Yakovenko chats about the company's new mobile division. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/155054/the-solana-phone-is-the-leap-that-google-and-apple-wont-take-says-anatoly-yakovenko For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live at The Block headquarters in New York with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Anatoly Yakovenko co-founder and CEO of"
YouTube Link 2022-07-06T10:00Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Inside the Cosmos Ecosystem with Ethan Buchman In this episode of The Scoop The Block's Frank Chaparro sat down with Ethan Buchman Co-founder of Cosmos and CEO of Informal Systems for a deep dive into how the Cosmos network operates Cosmos hub and what's in the stars for ATOM [---]. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/185784/making-the-cosmos-hub-more-relevant-with-cosmos-co-founder-ethan-buchman For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode 111of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live with The Block's Frank Chaparro andCosmos Co-Founder and"
YouTube Link 2022-12-01T10:00Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"How a VC firm that turned $700K into $4B is betting on the future of crypto gaming In this episode of The Scoop Baek Kim general partner at Hashed joins host Frank Chaparro to explain how Hashed has taken additional steps to help shape the future of crypto gaming. This is one of the main pillars of Hasheds investment thesis serving as the focal point of a $200 million fund announced in December. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/137872/how-a-vc-firm-that-turned-700k-into-4b-is-betting-on-the-future-of-crypto-gaming For more episodes like this visit:"
YouTube Link 2022-03-23T17:40Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"The case for a crypto super app in a multi-chain world On the second episode of The White Papers Kain Warwick founder of Infinex and Synthetix breaks down the UX failures that have held DeFi back from mass adoption. He explains why fragmentation across chains wallets and interfaces created an opening for a non-custodial crypto super app and why now is the moment to close the gap with centralized exchanges. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 01:48 What Is Infinex 02:18 Wallets vs Super Apps 04:15 Why Super Apps Matter 06:08 Conviction Behind Infinex 08:55 Building the Architecture 11:46 Can Onchain"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T15:12Z 10.9K followers, [--] engagements
"The optimistic case for crypto in [----] with Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T16:23Z 10.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Sequoia Capital explains what crypto founders want from VCs In this episode of the Scoop Partners at Sequoia Capital Shaun Maguire and Michelle Bailhe explain why crypto-native founders prefer to work with VCs who have a thorough understanding of the underlying technology. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/140709/sequoia-capital-explains-what-crypto-founders-want-from-vcs For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Shaun Maguire & Michelle"
YouTube Link 2022-04-15T10:00Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Inside Bakkt's mission to help banks offer crypto services to retail In this episode of The Scoop Bakkts Chief Product Officer Dan O'Prey lays out Bakkts ambitions for the future and breaks down his companys strategy to help banks increase their client-facing crypto offerings. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/169745/inside-bakkts-mission-to-help-banks-offer-crypto-services-to-retail For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Bakkt Chief Product Officer Dan"
YouTube Link 2022-09-26T09:00Z 10.9K followers, [--] engagements
"The state of decentralized identity solutions Brought to you by Ontology The Block's Research Analyst Andrew Cahill takes a look at the state of decentralized identity solutions. Read The Block Research's recent report "An Introduction to Decentralized Identity Solutions": https://www.theblockcrypto.com/genesis/99285/an-introduction-to-decentralized-identity-solutions Our panelists: Daniel Buchner Senior PM Decentralized Identity at Microsoft Tobias Fox Co-founder Serto Ning Hu CTO Ontology Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing Cryptocurrencies"
YouTube Link 2021-04-20T23:37Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"YZi Labs: The $10B Vision Powering the Next Wave of Web3 and AI Kelvin Sparks sat down with YZi Labs head Ella Zhang and investment partner Alex Odgaiu to discuss how theyre expanding the Web3 ecosystem from stablecoins and RWAs to DATs and the next wave of builders choosing BNB Chain. @theblockcrypto x YZi Labs interview took place during their Korea Blockchain Week side event at the Hanok House where The Block was present as a media partner with @BNBChainOfficial. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - Why BNB Chain and Supporting the Ecosystem Overall 04:25 - Stablecoins on BNB Chain 09:31 -"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T20:25Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Murad explores his memecoin thesis and support for SPX6900 The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Co-Host Kelvin Sparks and memecoin aficionado Murad. In this episode Murad argues that the future of crypto lies in belief-driven community-powered assets rather than short-term speculation or utility tokens. He explains why meme coins like SPX6900 are not just speculative plays but cultural and spiritual movements that offer their holders meaning identity and potential financial upside. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Memecoin Landscape 04:58 Rise of Bonk.Fun 07:10 The next six"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T09:32Z 10.9K followers, 26.5K engagements
"The State of Crypto M&A Brought to you by FTI Consulting The Block's Director of News Frank Chaparro takes a look at the latest updates across M&A within the crypto space. During this event we explore: How M&A within digital assets has evolved over the last two years What segments will we see the most activity in How will this shift over time What activity and appetite do we see from the traditional financial sector What impact will M&A have on the overall crypto market Featuring: Steve S. McNew - Senior Managing Director Head of the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Practice - FTI Consulting"
YouTube Link 2021-11-05T13:52Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"21Shares Federico Brokate unpacks Bitcoin ETF growth and institutional crypto interest The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Federico Brokate head of U.S. Business at 21Shares. In this episode Tim and Federico discuss the remarkable success of Bitcoin ETFs. Brokate delves into institutional adoption trends future crypto ETF developments and potential shifts in market dynamics. The conversation also touches on burgeoning institutional interest in new crypto assets. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Bitcoin ETFs' Success 04:43 Hedge Funds and Basis Trade 06:11 Options on ETFs"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T11:13Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"EthCC Paris: Inside Coinbases plan to build an Ethereum Layer [--] The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Jesse Pollak creator of Coinbase's Ethereum Layer [--] Base. OUTLINE: 00:23 Crypto 'Builder Energy' 02:48 The L1 Trade 04:46 Coinbase's Ethereum Layer [--] 06:25 Maturing Beyond Speculation 10:42 Technical Obstacles to Building 15:34 ZK vs. OP Scaling Solutions PODCAST INFO: Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScoopPod - LinkedIn:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-25T23:09Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Co-founders of 21Shares and Amun share why crypto index products are signs of a maturing industry In this episode of The Scoop Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder cofounders of 21Shares and Amun discuss the institutional appetite for crypto exchange traded products (ETPs) and how that is representative of a maturing industry. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/141973/co-founders-of-21shares-and-amun-share-why-crypto-index-products-are-signs-of-a-maturing-industry For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The"
YouTube Link 2022-04-25T18:10Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"From crypto rewards cards to neobanks with EtherFi Gnosis and Ready In episode [--] of the Crypto Beat Tim Copeland was joined by Gnosis Co-Founder Stefan George EtherFi CEO Mike Silagadze and Ready Co-Founder Itamar Lesuisse to break down how cheap L2s new fiat rails and self-custody are turning high-reward crypto cards into full-blown global neobanks that can realistically challenge Revolut Amex and traditional banks. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:37 - Bridging DeFi to daily spend 03:58 - Why demand is surging 08:17 - Neobank revenue model 13:04 - Cost of issuing cards 15:04 - Regional"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T18:04Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Inside FriendTech's Rise to $40M+ TVL The Block Research Podcast Ep. [--] The Block CEO and former Director of Research Larry Cermak interviews one of FriendTech's top whales followed by a deep dive into the data behind FriendTech's success with our analyst Brad Kay. Then we unpack some data and funding trends from Q3 with The Block's Rebecca Stevens and John Dantoni. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction INTERVIEW: HerroCrypto - FriendTech Whale 01:32 - What is FriendTech 04:50 - Is FriendTech Sustainable 09:19 - Key Mechanism Design 11:28 - FriendTech Strategy 18:51 - FriendTech Competitors 21:03 -"
YouTube Link 2023-10-24T10:57Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"How Aave's stablecoin GHO is core to its plan to 10X its revenue The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Aave-Chan Initiative Founder Marc Zeller. In this episode Copeland and Zeller discussed Aave's decentralization the Horizon Initiative and the ACI's "most important proposal" of of a six-month $1 million dollar per week buyback program. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 05:15 - The most Important Proposal 07:32 - DeFi Isn't Dead It's Maturing 10:43 - Buybacks 17:16 - Liquidity Incentives and Yield Optimization 25:23 - The Horizon Plan 32:49 - GHO and Stablecoin adoption 38:42 -"
YouTube Link 2025-04-11T14:27Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The state of digital asset treasury companies with The Ether Machine and OranjeBTC Tim Copeland was joined by Andrew Keys Co-Founder of The Ether Machine and Guilherme Gomes Founder and CEO of OranjeBTC to discuss the rapid rise of digital asset treasury companies. The conversation explored how these firms aim to outperform crypto ETFs through active management including staking DeFi leverage and capital markets strategies while highlighting the risks around execution premiums to NAV and long-term sustainability. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - Current State of Digital Asset Treasury"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T22:08Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"A conversation with Lex Sokolin The Scoop Its been an interesting time for the stablecoin market. Total stablecoin issuance recently surpassed $10 billion according to data compiled by The Block Research. Meanwhile the discussion of Facebooks Libra has taken on interesting new dimensions of late. Lex Sokolin a former research analyst and the current global co-head of fintech at Consensys has been paying close attention to these developments. In this episode of The Scoop which was recorded prior to the Libra Association announcement of its new CEO we dive into its shift to a multi-currency"
YouTube Link 2020-05-17T16:39Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Coinbase Legal Chief Sees a Big Hole in SECs Crypto Securities Lawsuit Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal responds to the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase. OUTLINE: 1:48 - Coinbase Tried to Work with the SEC 🕊 6:23 - The SEC & Alternative Investments 🧑⚖ 9:06 - SEC vs. Coinbase 🧐 12:30 - SEC vs. Binance 😬 13:58 - Business as Usual 💪 17:20 - Congress & Crypto 21:24 - Institutional Reaction 🐋 24:09 - Coinbase International 🌐 25:48 - Change in Administration [--] 27:31 - SEC Stubbornness or Coinbase Naivety ⚔ 31:16 - Coinbase Wallet x Lawsuit 🤷 32:49 - The Crux of the Case 🌰 PODCAST"
YouTube Link 2023-06-08T09:00Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Crypto lending with Morpho CEO Paul Frambot The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Morpho Co-Founder & CEO Paul Frambot. In this episode Copeland and Frambot discussed Morpho a permissionless lending and borrowing infrastructure that allows builders and platforms to create their own products. The discussion also covers Morpho's integration with Coinbase the evolution of crypto lending and the potential future of layer-2 solutions and app-specific chains. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Sponsor break 01:14 What Is Morpho 05:03 Shifting From End To End Products 07:35 Morpho"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T18:42Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements
"⚡ Quantum Could Shatter Modern Cryptography #starknet #zcash #privacy #monero Eli Ben-Sasson explains how quantum computing might expose the hidden weaknesses in every cryptographic system we rely on. Full episode: https://youtu.be/P-dtMCejsK8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #starknet #btc #bitcoin #zcash #banks Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing Cryptocurrencies Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Blockchain Technology Business Investing"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T13:19Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Lighter CEO on 'Democratizing Finance' with a zero-fee ZK perp DEX In episode [--] of The Big Brain Podcast Lighter founder Vladimir Novakovski explains why he built a zero-fee ZK-powered perp DEX as an Ethereum L2 how it stacks up against CEXs and rival perp chains and what they learned from recent market stress ahead of their token launch. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:50 What Lighter is 06:15 Why Ethereum L2 and ZK 11:03 Zero-fee retail model 18:11 Robinhood relationship & RH Chain 20:30 L1 vs L2 value capture 27:08 TGE timing and token value 30:29 DYDX Hyperliquid and CEX vs DeFi 35:52 10/10"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T23:03Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"How Across Protocol is looking to fix crypto's cross-chain headaches The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Across Protocol Co-Founder Hart Lambur. In this episode Copeland and Lambur discuss how Across Protocol is looking to revolutionize cross-chain interoperability by using an intent-based system that enables near-instant secure asset transfers between blockchains. They also touched on Lambur's history as a bond trader at Goldman Sachs chain abstraction and crypto treasury companies. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 00:33 What is Across Protocol 03:42 How Intent-Based Bridging Works"
YouTube Link 2025-06-16T21:17Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Introducing The White Papers: Tokenizing Modular Home Mortgages on Ethereum L2 In this first episode of The White Papers Kelvin Sparks speaks with McAndrew Rudisill CEO and Chairman of ETHzilla and Ben Halliday co-founder and CEO of Zippy about ETHzillas new investment in Zippy and their plans to bring modular home mortgages on-chain via Ethereum L2s exploring the dynamics of the manufactured housing finance market its credit performance and the broader implications of tokenizing real-world credit assets. OUTLINE: 00:00 - Show Introduction 00:51 - ETHzilla Invests in Zippy 02:38 - Zippys"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T15:18Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Companies buying Solana Upexi CEO and CSO explain why Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2025-06-13T15:23Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Upexi CEO & CSO break down their Solana treasury strategy The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Upexi CEO Allan Marshall and CEO Brian Rudick. In this episode Marshall and Rudick explain why their company is going all-in on Solana as the core of a digital asset treasury strategy. They discuss the upside potential of Solana staking yields and how disciplined leverage and capital markets dynamics could mirror or improve on MicroStrategys Bitcoin playbook. OUTLINE 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Why Upexi chose Solana over Bitcoin 02:45 - Staking Solana and revenue benefits 04:41 -"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T15:14Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The DogeCast: A chat with the team at DogeOS In this episode of the Crypto Beat Kelvin Sparks tuned in from Tokyo to meet with MyDoge Inc. CEO Jordan Jefferson and Size Chad to discuss DogeOS the app layer for Dogecoin. The trio unpack Dogecoins evolution from meme to mainstream phenomenon and outline DogeOSs mission: unlocking real utility and DeFi for idle DOGE while preserving the communitys irreverent spirit. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:59 - Why build on Dogecoin: the wallet origin story 06:34 - The eras of Dogecoin (phases [--] SNL peak) 09:21 - Inflation utility and keeping the joke"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T12:29Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Ryan Watkins unpacks the bull case for Solana and whats driving crypto markets The Block's Frank Chaparro was joined by Syncracy Capital co-founder Ryan Watkins to discuss Ethereum Solana and finding the next "generational winners" in the crypto market. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 01:47 Watkins' Crypto Journey 05:22 Syncracy's Liquid Strategy 06:51 Crypto Market Analysis 08:52 Ethereum's Underperformance 13:14 Long-Only 15:34 Picking Winners 20:38 SOL Trade 28:27 Bitcoin vs. Crypto 34:16 Market Cycle Analysis This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Polkadot. The Block Community The Block is"
YouTube Link 2024-11-15T21:01Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Crypto markets have matured but inefficiencies to profit from remain The Scoop w/ David Wells David Wells is the founder and CEO of Enclave Markets an institutional-grade digital asset trading platform that bills itself as the first Fully Encrypted Exchange (FEX). In this episode recorded live at Emergence in Prague Wells and Chaparro discuss Enclave's model the maturing crypto market and the potential for more sophisticated trading strategies and liquidity. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Enclave Markets 04:12 The Enclave experience 05:53 Crypto capital markets 06:57 The maturing crypto"
YouTube Link 2024-12-11T17:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lets get phygital how NFTs are changing the retail game according to MoonPays CEO In this episode of The Scoop MoonPay co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright discusses the inroads MoonPay has made into the burgeoning NFT industry and explains some of the ways he envisions the NFT space evolving over the coming months. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/154464/lets-get-phygital-how-nfts-are-changing-the-retail-game-according-to-moonpays-ceo For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode 59of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live at"
YouTube Link 2022-07-02T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Chatting Optimism with OP Labs Co-founder Mark Tyneway The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by OP Labs Co-Founder and Systems Engineer Mark Tyneway. In this episode Copeland and Tyneway discuss the progress and current state of Optimism. Tyneway unpacked OP Labs' focus on user experience and interoperability and how crypto's future could become more app-focused. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Optimisms Growth and Ecosystem Highlights 05:04 - Cryptos App-Focused Future 06:57 - Native Interoperability and Cross-Chain Messaging 16:10 - Adoption Through Apps 20:18 - Staying"
YouTube Link 2025-04-23T14:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Former FTX Employee Shreds SBF's Criminal Defense The Scoop Podcast w/ Zane Tackett The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Zane Tackett former Head of Institutional Sales at FTX. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 03:32 FTX's Business Model 06:56 FTX's Balance Sheet 10:06 Michael Lewis: Going Infinite 11:14 The Real SBF 16:02 FTX [---] 17:14 FTX Estate Asset Recovery 17:50 FTX Hacked Funds 19:06 Cryptos Capital Markets 20:54 CeFi vs. DeFI 23:07 Effective Altruism 26:04 SBF Trial 32:57 Closing Thoughts LINKS: FTX Hack -"
YouTube Link 2023-10-26T20:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why FTXs collapse is a crucible moment for Solana In this episode of The Scoop Solana co-founders Raj Gokal and Anatoly Yakovenko discuss how Solana initially became intertwined with FTX and when they first started to notice that Sam Bankman-Frieds ambitions diverged from the crypto ethos. https://www.theblock.co/post/195519/why-ftxs-collapse-is-a-crucible-moment-for-solana For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode 125of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Solana co-founders Raj Gokal and Anatoly Yakovenko. Listen"
YouTube Link 2023-01-15T10:00Z 10K followers, [---] engagements
"The Block Research April [----] Monthly Market Update During this call The Block Research Analyst Rebecca Stevens explores the top market trends for March including increased trading activity the ongoing success of memecoins and the excitement around new protocols. Then The Block Research Analyst Arnold Toh dives into the Dencun upgrade's effects focusing on the cost-saving benefits of data blobs for rollups on Ethereum and their positive impact on Layer [--] operator profitability"
YouTube Link 2024-04-11T08:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"MegaMafia weeded out the grifters 🚫 MegaETH co-founder shares her secret to weeding out the grifters. Full episode: https://youtu.be/vQ-cR9jUCeQsi=Zt1WiXFI3eUaQ0Mu #crypto #ethereum #megaeth"
YouTube Link 2024-11-12T16:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Block Featured Event: XRPL Apex Join us for the exclusive live stream of XRPL Apex [----] the premier annual summit hosted by Ripple. This event brings together developers businesses fintech innovators venture capitalists and the broader community. Be the first to hear about major updates explore unparalleled networking opportunities and engage directly with key figures shaping the future of the XRP Ledger ecosystem. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and innovate"
YouTube Link 2024-06-13T22:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Will Tether CTO Buy a small Boat ⛵ Frank Chaparro and Paolo Ardoino discuss Tether's $2.7 billion in excess reserves 💪"
YouTube Link 2023-05-28T07:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"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 waste and fraud in government spending. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Recap 03:38 Crypto Policy and Political Dynamics 08:31 Identity Politics and Crypto Perception 11:38 Democrats' Missteps and Voter Alienation 13:03 Speed of Policy Changes and Potential Risks"
YouTube Link 2025-02-11T23:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Early-stage crypto investing is broken The Scoop w/ Kain Warwick Kain Warwick is the co-founder of the DeFi protocol Synthetix and a partner at the crypto VC firm Bodhi Ventures. In this episode Warwick discusses the brokenness of the traditional venture capital model and how it has led to the emergence of new fundraising mechanisms in the crypto space. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Warwick's Crypto Journey 02:37 Synthetix History 04:47 RWA Trends 11:42 Tokenized Commodities 15:15 Crypto VC Trends 25:19 Airdrop Mechanism Design 27:56 Points 31:12 Early-Stage Inefficiencies 40:49 Deal Flow"
YouTube Link 2024-05-29T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"dYdX is launching a new liquidity feature thatll make it easier to spring up new tokens dYdX Founder & CEO Antonio Juliano discusses the evolution of dYdX and how winning DeFi projects will go beyond simply copying legacy financial products to instead build something truly innovative applications made possible by decentralization. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 01:33 DeFi's Development 04:24 dYdX Mega Vault AMM 05:32 dYdX Prediction Markets 08:47 High-Performance Blockchain Development 10:35 Appchain Drawbacks 12:47 dYdX vs. Hyperliquid 14:36 New dYdX Markets 17:11 Onchain RWA Derivatives 18:39 DEX"
YouTube Link 2024-11-20T16:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Enterprise Blockchain: changes in future implementations -- Brought to you by Unbound Tech"
YouTube Link 2020-11-11T19:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The next phase of crypto derivatives The Scoop w/ Luke Hoersten The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Bitnomial founder & CEO Luke Hoersten. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 04:36 Bitnomial's Licenses 05:48 Bitnomial's Product Suite 07:46 Competition 12:09 Phases of Crypto Collateral 19:01 CME Marketshare 21:07 Importance of Derivatives 24:55 Future of Crypto Derivitives 32:18 Onshore vs. Offshore Derivatives 35:09 TradFi Perps 37:37 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 - Full episodes playlist:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-16T12:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Digital collateral "changes everything" says Abra CEO Bill Barhydt In this episode of The Scoop Abra CEO Bill Barhydt discusses how crypto-collateralized loans will enable a new array of financial services. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/147773/digital-collateral-changes-everything-says-abra-ceo-bill-barhydt For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode44of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Bill Barhydt CEO of Abra. Listen below and subscribe to The Scoop onAppleSpotifyGoogle"
YouTube Link 2023-10-23T17:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Can Lightning Network Replace SEN/SIGNET The Scoop Highlight ThisBillionDoll. Highlight from The Scoop w/ David Marcus. THE SCOOP: Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScoopPod - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theb. - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockcrypto1 ----- This episode is brought to you by our sponsors PayPal and CleanSpark. About PayPal Make your crypto move with PayPal. Get started today at"
YouTube Link 2023-06-27T12:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Institutional appetite for digital assets 'has not slowed' according to PolySign and MG Stover CEOs In this episode of The Scoop Jack McDonald chair and CEO of PolySign and Matt Stover CEO of MG Stover discuss the unwavering demand from their clients for digital asset-related products despite the broader crypto market drawdown. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/152625/institutional-appetite-for-digital-assets-has-not-slowed-according-to-polysign-and-mg-stover-ceos For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The"
YouTube Link 2023-10-23T16:01Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Murad explores his memecoin thesis and support for SPX6900 Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T14:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How tokenized bonds can transform Wall Street The Scoop Podcast w/ Robert Leshner The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Superstate CEO Robert Leshner. OUTLINE 00:00 Health & Routines 07:03 Superstate Overview 12:26 Growing DeFi with RWAs 15:22 RWA Revolution 24:24 Benefits of Tokenization 27:18 Onchain vs. Offchain Crypto Exposure 29:18 Real-time NAV Updates 38:16 Real-Time Settlement 41:01 Crypto's Role in TradFi 46:13 The Future of Finance 49:07 Crypto's Regulatory Climate 53:58 Superstate's Asset Roadmap 58:47 Personal Prioritization 62:27 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is"
YouTube Link 2024-10-31T12:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Anthony Scaramucci says institutions "ready to pounce" on spot bitcoin ETF In this episode of The Scoop Anthony Scaramucci discusses his firm SkyBridge Capital's crypto strategy and explains why upcoming regulatory clarity could signify a "floodgate opening" for bitcoin. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/148932/anthony-scaramucci-says-institutions-ready-to-pounce-on-spot-bitcoin-etf For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Anthony"
YouTube Link 2022-06-03T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Heres how Bitcoin can restore its 'sense of adventure and innovation' with DeFi Edan Yago is the co-founder and CEO of BitcoinOS a Layer [--] 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 Bitcoins spirit of innovation 08:17 Bitcoin smart contracts vs. rival chains 15:29 Bitcoin DeFis value add 20:44 Solving scalability"
YouTube Link 2024-12-23T15:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Reshaping Crypto: A Deep Dive into Investor Sentiment for [----] Join The Block Researchs Rebecca Stevens Research Analyst lead a panel discussion on market analysis approaches and trends in [----]. Attendees will walk away with tips on how to analyze new opportunities and navigate the upcoming year in crypto. Additional discussion topics include: ✅How firms evaluate on-chain data and market movements ✅Key growth areas of focus for [----] ✅Market analysis strategies for a market still in the early stages ✅Tools to assess investor sentiment and confidence Panelists include: Markus Thielen Head of"
YouTube Link 2023-01-19T22:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A Deep Dive into Web3 Mass Adoption - presented by Fireblocks [----] is a new world for Web3 adoption. Companies like Spotify Starbucks and Gucci have all made ways into the new frontier all while trying to create more meaningful relationships with their consumers. This discussion will cover the current state of Web3 mass adoption and how crypto brands are working to meet the needs of traditional brands beyond the initial craze of NFTs. During this one-hour virtual event you can expect to learn more about: ☑ Current state of web3 adoption ☑ Roadblocks to mass adoption ☑ Value add and new"
YouTube Link 2024-02-21T18:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Marathon CEO explains the [--] key factors that make or break a bitcoin mining company In this episode of The Scoop Fred Thiel CEO of bitcoin mining firm Marathon breaks down what it takes to run a successful bitcoin mining operation. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/150693/marathon-ceo-explains-the-3-key-factors-that-make-or-break-a-bitcoin-mining-company For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode 50of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Fred Thiel Chair and CEO at Marathon Digital. Listen"
YouTube Link 2022-06-24T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"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 touched on the resilience of DeFi during market downturns and the potential of AI agents in optimizing crypto yields and trading. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:08 From banking to crypto 02:15 Sponsor break 04:10 Why institutions avoid DeFi 07:13 How institutions impact volatility 12:30 Crypto as the weekend market 18:40 Bitcoin as a reserve asset 21:41 Cambrian"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T18:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did their anti-crypto stance cost the Democrats the election #bitcoin #crypto #election2024"
YouTube Link 2024-11-14T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Retail is coming back to crypto 📈 Full episode: https://youtu.be/wFBbMrAEToQ #crypto #defi #bitcoin"
YouTube Link 2024-10-25T16:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bringing dark pools to Hyperliquid with Silhouette Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T14:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Block Featured Event: XRPL Apex Join us for the exclusive live stream of XRPL Apex [----] the premier annual summit hosted by Ripple. This event brings together developers businesses fintech innovators venture capitalists and the broader community. Be the first to hear about major updates explore unparalleled networking opportunities and engage directly with key figures shaping the future of the XRP Ledger ecosystem. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and innovate"
YouTube Link 2024-06-12T21:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This Trading Shop is Trying to Overhaul Crypto's Market Structure The Scoop w/ Brandon Mulvihill The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Crossover Markets co-founder and CEO Brandon Mulvihill. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:07 The Role of Crossover in the Market 04:04 FX & Crypto Trading Similarities 08:22 ECN vs. CLOB Differences 18:30 The Importance of Fee Compression 22:33 Crypto Flash Crashes 26:15 Crypto Market Structure Maturity 29:27 Institutional Credit 34:02 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz -"
YouTube Link 2024-04-11T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Wintermute CEO breaks down crypto's biggest liquidation event ever In this episode of the Big Brain Podcast Larry and Namik are joined by Wintermute Founder and CEO Evgeny Gaevoy to discuss the recent historic crypto crash explaining how extreme leverage exchange failures and forced ADL liquidations led to market chaos and liquidity breakdowns across the ecosystem. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:45 What Happened 04:46 Understanding ADL 12:25 Transparency and Privacy on Hyperliquid 16:35 Circuit Breakers 19:16 Occams Razor 21:25 Assessing the Damage 25:24 Lessons learned 28:39 Looking Ahead"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T13:30Z 10K followers, [---] engagements
"'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"
YouTube Link 2025-03-05T18:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"you need to be building 'cult-ure' in your company #cryptocurrency #crypto #bitcoin"
YouTube Link 2024-09-09T17:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Anthony Scaramucci explains how the Democrats flopped on crypto Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and Managing Partner of Skybridge. In this episode Scaramucci and Chaparro discuss the recent U.S. Presidential election and its implications for the crypto industry. Scaramucci analyzes the factors that led to Kamala Harris's loss naming crypto as a key factor. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:36 [----] Presidential Election Retrospective 04:16 Trump's Cabinet 07:37 The Future of the Democrats 11:29 Market's Response to Trump Victory 14:23 New SEC Chair 19:17 D.O.G.E 22:54 Closing Thoughts GUEST"
YouTube Link 2024-11-25T20:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung explains the open metaverse In this episode of The Scoop Robby Yung CEO of Animoca Brands shares how and why his company is building an "open" metaverse. Animoca Brands the Hong-Kong based digital entertainment startup behind the popular blockchain metaverse platform The Sandbox raised $358.88 million in January at a valuation of over $5 billion in a funding round led by Liberty City Ventures. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/141603/animoca-brands-ceo-robby-yung-explains-the-open-metaverse For more episodes like this visit:"
YouTube Link 2022-04-22T22:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bringing EVERY market onchain The Scoop w/ Mike Cagney The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Figure Markets co-founder and CEO Mike Cagney. OUTLINE: 00:00 Intro 07:21 The Everything Platform 12:16 Onchain Equities Trading 17:50 Institutionalization of Crypto 27:12 DeFi Lending 29:59 Rebuilding Crypto's Credit Markets 33:51 Appetite for ATS 36:28 Regulatory Considerations 38:09 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 - Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD"
YouTube Link 2024-05-03T11:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Crypto hype cycles and the future of Blockchain.com with CEO Peter Smith Blockchain.com is one of the oldest companies in the crypto world. Best known for its consumer wallet business the firm has expanded into new verticals over the past year launching an exchange institutional lending and over-the-counter trading businesses. On this episode of The Scoop Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith joined The Block's Frank Chaparro to discuss: - How the firm has leveraged its [--] million wallet accounts to break into new segments - The size of the non-custodial market versus the custodial market - The"
YouTube Link 2020-02-19T20:09Z 10K followers, [---] engagements
"Solana a Security The Scoop Highlight Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=LXdVsr8rPzQ Highlight from The Scoop w/ veteran crypto VC Adam Cochran. THE SCOOP: Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScoopPod - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theb. - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockcrypto1 ----- This episode is brought to you by our sponsors PayPal and CleanSpark. About PayPal Make your crypto move with PayPal. Get"
YouTube Link 2023-06-16T05:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Democrats anti-crypto stance cost Harris the election The Scoop Podcast w/ Justin Slaughter The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Paradigm VP of Regulatory Affairs Justin Slaughter. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:19 [----] Election Recap 04:47 Harris Campaign 07:50 Single-Issue Crypto Voters 11:13 Democratic Party Policy 22:48 Policy Flip-Flopping 26:49 Split Ticket Voters 36:37 New SEC Regime 43:01 Pro-Crypto Democrats 45:06 Predictions & Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop Follow us on Lens on stay in the loop:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-11T18:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Wall Streets largest banks are tapping into the crypto market through derivatives In this episode of The Scoop James Stickland CEO of Alan Howard-backed Elwood Technologies explains how institutions are gaining exposure to digital assets through derivatives today. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/151243/wall-streets-largest-banks-are-tapping-into-the-crypto-market-through-derivatives For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode 51of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and James Stickland CEO"
YouTube Link 2022-06-25T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Unpacking based rollups with Taiko and Fabric The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Taiko COO Joaquin Mendes Izard and Commit-Boost/Fabric Shepherd Drew Van Der Werff. In this episode Copeland Mendes Izard and Van Der Werff explored based rollups on Ethereum discussing their benefits and how they differ from other Layer [--] solutions. They also addressed challenges like speed and cost inefficiencies the potential for pre-confirmations to improve user experience and the broader implications for Ethereums scaling roadmap. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 00:28 Sponsor break 01:18 What is a"
YouTube Link 2025-03-04T22:42Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Why new digital communities are forming around 'fractionalized' NFTs In this episode of The Scoop Tessera Co-Founder and CEO Andy Chorlian explains how fractionalized NFTs foster new digital communities and why 'Tessera' is a more suitable name for the direction of the platform. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/163876/why-new-digital-communities-are-forming-around-fractionalized-nfts For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode 77of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Tessera co-founder and CEO"
YouTube Link 2022-08-29T09:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Memecoins are the 'Pinnacle' of Internet Culture The Scoop w/ Li Jin The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Variant co-founder & general partner Li Jin. OUTLINE: 00:35 Memecoin Zeitgeist 04:04 The Attention Economy 10:58 Classifying Memecoins 17:40 Trading Memecoins 21:05 Are Memecoins Productive 23:14 Memetic Analysis 29:10 Memecoins & Marketing Strategies 34:42 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 - Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T12:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A Conversation with Su Zhu CEO / CIO of Three Arrows Capital The Scoop Last week saw a deluge of prime brokerage news capped off by Coinbase's announcement of its acquisition of crypto broker Tagomi. After months of rumors surrounding the two-year-old firm the deal became one of Coinbase's biggest acquisitions in a move to fill out its institutional business of trading and custody services. With the deal inked Coinbase is one step closer to becoming a full-scale prime broker. This week's episode features Su Zhu crypto investor market commentator and founder of crypto investing firm Three"
YouTube Link 2020-06-02T22:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why 'ZK is the Endgame' for Scaling Ethereum The Block Research Podcast Ep. [--] The Block CEO and former Director of Research Larry Cermak interviews Matter Labs co-founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski. OUTLINE: 00:00 ZK is the Endgame 05:23 Trustless Verifiability 08:31 ZK-Rollups on Bitcoin 11:15 Hyperscaling 22:22 L2 Competition 29:35 EVM Compatibility 34:39 zkSync Milestones 42:10 Application Layer 47:45 Closing Thoughts SOCIAL: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlockPods - Lens: https://hey.xyz/TheBlockPodcasts"
YouTube Link 2024-03-27T18:10Z 10K followers, [----] engagements
"Emergence Day Two - Emergence Stage The complete schedule of panels on the Emergence Stage during day one of The Block's inaugural conference: Emergence. This event was held in Prague on December 5-6 [----]. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Fireside chat Access Protocol CEO Andreas Nicolos 28:37 The Emerging TON Gaming Ecosystem 1:10:22 Going Cross-Chain: Building Seamless Bridges 1:52:08 Investing in Crypto: The Big Opportunities 2:34:53 Crypto Meets Academia: Educating the World About Blockchain 3:13:52 Exploring the World of DeFi on Bitcoin 3:54:16 DePIN: How Crypto is Coming to the Real"
YouTube Link 2025-01-07T14:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"DeFi Wizards w/ Rune Christensen and Guy Young The Big Brain Podcast Ep. [--] In this episode Guy Young & Rune Christensen discuss the evolution of DeFi noting how it has become more grounded in reality and sustainable business models moving away from the early hype and ideological claims. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 DeFi Ain't What it Used To Be 08:27 Ethena's Success 13:01 Get $HYPE(D) 15:08 HL L1 16:38 'Ecosystem Protocols' 19:32 DeFi User Capture 21:42 DeFi Endgame 22:05 Hyper-rational Users Onchain 24:53 Compressing DeFi Rates 27:16 Stealing from the Rich 28:43 Onchain KYC 30:57"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T09:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Streaming crypto every second with Superfluid The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Superfluid Co-Founder & CEO Fran Renzi. In this episode Copeland and Renzi discussed Superfluid a protocol that allows for continuous second-by-second streaming of cryptocurrency payments. Renzi explains how the protocol works by using a different accounting method than traditional token transfers allowing for more efficient and scalable recurring payments with potential applications in areas like employee compensation subscription services and gaming. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Sponsor"
YouTube Link 2025-03-27T19:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"the "secret reality" of wall street 🤫 Full episode: https://youtu.be/eshJ0obLhsosi=a-8Ya__m5H2AdJFe #crypto #bitcoin #etf"
YouTube Link 2023-11-30T07:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"World's largest hedge funds only just starting with crypto The Scoop w/ Austin Reid The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews FalconX global head of revenue and business Austin Reid. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 04:12 Market Overview 08:06 FalconX Volume 12:03 Crypto Derivatives 15:55 Interest Rates 19:19 Institutional Adoption 22:10 ETF Flows 26:49 Retail Flows 32:51 Market Maturation 35:06 Exchange Improvements 39:25 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 - Full episodes playlist:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-03T19:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Crypto Week Special Session - Historic Wins & What's Next for US Digital Asset Regulation Kelvin Sparks hosted a 'Crypto Week' session with The Block's policy reporter Sarah Wynn Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger and Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute Ron Hammond to discuss and the past present and future of cryptocurrency legislation amidst the historic 'Crypto Week.' OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:55 NYC BitLicense 02:51 Impact of SEC's Jay Clayton 05:45 Operation Choke Point/2.0 09:34 Decoupling Politics and Digital Assets 12:48 Importance of Lobbying 15:29 Democrat"
YouTube Link 2025-07-22T21:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"AI and blockchain are made for each other 😍💍 #cryptocurrency #ai #blockchain"
YouTube Link 2024-09-03T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Crypto reputation scores and onchain trust mechanisms with Ethos CEO The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Ethos CEO Trevor Thompson. In this episode Copeland and Thompson discuss crypto reputation scores and how Ethos aims to bring accountability through on-chain trust mechanisms. The discussion also covers the potential impact of reputation markets and how transparency influences trust in the crypto space. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:17 - Ethos explained 03:44 - Ethoss vouching system 06:15 - Reputation growth 07:50 - Points and potential token launch 11:28 - Lessons"
YouTube Link 2025-03-06T20:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"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 actual developments in the crypto space. Dorman goes over the actual use cases of the crypto ecosystem and how they are being unfairly 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 Cryptos adolescent stage 11:29"
YouTube Link 2025-02-26T20:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We've got distance to cover before #crypto is truly mass adopted #cryptocurrency #solana #bitcoin"
YouTube Link 2024-09-24T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tether-backed brain-chip firm 'much more advanced' than Elon Musk's Neuralink Full episode: https://youtu.be/1apDjappp-8si=SppiJnQ5mNNRXSL5 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino explains why he's excited about Blackrock Neurotech and why he wants to create an open-source brain operating system"
YouTube Link 2025-06-25T15:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Michael Saylor: 'I'm putting leverage on steel' You can watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/lInEKU8hV6Ysi=1xoRaxLkpoVUWrK4"
YouTube Link 2025-04-21T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Coinbase wants DeFi to feel 'magical' for everyone Coinbase Director of Product Michael Rihani unpacks the strategy underpinning Coinbase's new bitcoin-backed loans and explains how the product makes DeFi more accessible for everyday consumers. 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 GUEST LINKS Michael Rihani on X: https://www.x.com/MichaelRihani"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Former Coinbase exec launches stablecoin-native crypto exchange The Scoop Podcast w/ Vishal Gupta The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews TrueX co-foudner and CEO Vishal Gupta. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:50 TrueX Overview 11:13 Exchange Innovation 14:42 Institutional Client Trading Needs 17:52 Stablecoin Collateral 19:21 TrueX Matching Engine 23:11 Segregated Service Offerings 25:52 TrueX Funding 27:41 Broker Adoption 31:06 Crypto's Credit Market 33:51 True Markets Roadmap 35:50 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop"
YouTube Link 2024-09-19T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Exchange: DeFi Trading from East to West The Block's Director of Research is joined by industry executives exploring DeFi trading trends from East to West Our Panelists: Matthew Graham - CEO Sino Global Capital Andrew Kang - Managing Partner Mechanism Capital Kyle Davies - Co-founder Three Arrows Capital Flex Yang - CEO Babel Finance Sam Bankman-Fried - CEO FTX & Alameda Research"
YouTube Link 2020-08-18T14:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Block Featured Event: XRPL Apex Join us for the exclusive live stream of XRPL Apex [----] the premier annual summit hosted by Ripple. This event brings together developers businesses fintech innovators venture capitalists and the broader community. Be the first to hear about major updates explore unparalleled networking opportunities and engage directly with key figures shaping the future of the XRP Ledger ecosystem. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and innovate"
YouTube Link 2024-06-14T03:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"'The way to build a cult is to make poor people rich' Murad breaks down the essentials of forming a crypto cult"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T11:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Exclusive: Fantom's Ethereum Plans & the $1.25B Multichain Mishap The Scoop Podcast The Block's Frank Chaparro and Tim Copeland interview Fantom Foundation Director Andre Cronje and CEO Michael Kong. OUTLINE: 00:35 - China's Multichain Crackdown 03:10 - Multichain Rumors & Speculation 08:21 - Fantom x Multichain 14:08 - $65M Frozen USDC + USDT 17:56 - Chinese Government or Hacker 20:12 - Crypto's Trust Problem 27:47 - Multichain's Impact on Fantom's Ecosystem 33:45 - Active Investigation 35:38 - Fantom as an Ethereum Layer-2 38:29 - Layer-2s vs. Bridges 46:45 - Andre Cronje's Role at the"
YouTube Link 2023-08-09T14:00Z [----] followers, 12.7K engagements
"A conversation with Anthony Scaramucci The Scoop If recent headlines are any indication Wall Street's slow embrace of bitcoin or at least financial instruments tied to it is beginning to pick up the pace. Earlier this week it was reported that JPMorgan is offering banking services to cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini. And macro investor Paul Tudor Jones recently revealed that he allocated as much as 2% of his assets to bitcoin while his fund has opened to door to buying bitcoin futures. Elsewhere derivatives markets are heating up with volumes and open interest on CME Group's"
YouTube Link 2023-10-24T04:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Vibe Bio CEO on how this DAO plans to revolutionize the trillion dollar pharmaceutical industry In this episode of The Scoop Vibe Bio Co-Founder & CEO Alok Tayi shares how Vibe Bio will attempt to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry and explains the advantages of using a decentralized autonomous organization (or DAO) to organize the members of the Vibe community. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/154203/vibe-bio-ceo-explains-how-this-dao-plans-to-revolutionize-the-trillion-dollar-pharmaceutical-industry For more episodes like this visit:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-26T08:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A Conversation with Mike Bodson CEO of DTCC In this episode of The Scoop Frank Chaparro and Ryan Todd interview Mike Bodson CEO of DTCC. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is a [----] person operation that touches every corner of Wall Street handling [---] quadrillion dollars of trades every year flipping the GDP every three days. DTCC also operates a custodial service securing [--] trillion dollars worth of securities mostly in electronic form. Mike discusses Wall Streets adoption of distributed ledger technology cryptocurrency valuations and how Superstorm Sandy almost wiped out 35"
YouTube Link 2023-10-23T08:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Founder of largest decentralized derivatives exchange believes DeFi may see millions in new users In this episode of The Scoop Antonio Juliano explains how dYdX v4 completely decentralizes the derivative platform's governance and why Juliano believes recent "custodial DeFi" improvements will bring in millions of new users to the DeFi space. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/149391/founder-of-largest-decentralized-derivatives-exchange-believes-defi-may-soon-see-millions-in-new-users For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode"
YouTube Link 2022-06-10T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Eyewitness Report on the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial The Scoop Podcast w/ Zack Abrams The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews The Block's Weekend Editor Zack Abrams who has been sitting in on SBF's criminal trial. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 04:32 Fraud or Failure 10:23 SBFs Defense 11:39 Crux of the Case 16:27 Alamedas Backdoor 19:24 Campaign Funding Violations 20:47 Caroline Ellison 26:56 Collateral Risk 28:34 Total Fraud 32:54 Effective Altruism PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 - Full episodes playlist:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-11T09:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"TrueX looks to offer leverage the RIGHT way (and not blow up)"
YouTube Link 2024-10-17T18:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Its time for a flight to quality - Thrive founder Daniel Jacobs The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Thrive Founder Daniel Jacobs. In this episode Jacobs explains how Thrive combines expert and AI agent reviewers to validate contributions making funding faster fairer and focused on real value creation. He also critiques cryptos value-extraction mindset and advocates for a shift toward long-term value and ecosystem sustainability. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:03 The Origin of Thrive 04:23 Reviewer Incentives 05:35 AI Agent Adoption 08:52 Confirming AI Accuracy 12:36"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T16:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Crypto lobbying becoming 'incredibly powerful' according to Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith In this episode of The Scoop The Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith explains how crypto lobbying efforts are starting to have an effect on Congress and why it doesn't take a lot of money to make an impact. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/144710/crypto-lobbying-is-becoming-incredibly-powerful-according-to-blockchain-associations-kristin-smith For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was"
YouTube Link 2022-05-19T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How launching a token can help (and hurt) young crypto founders Frank Chapparo is joined by Latif Peracha and Mark Grace two generalist VCs from M13 to discuss the opportunities and challenges crypto founders face when using tokens to bootstrap liquidity. 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 GUEST LINKS M13 - https://www.m13.co/ M13 on X -"
YouTube Link 2025-03-19T17:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Emergence Day Two - Main Stage The full main-stage program from day [--] of The Blocks inaugural conference Emergence held in Prague on December [--] [----]. Panels 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Maarten Botman Keynote 10:19 Crypto Meets AI: What Are the Opportunities 49:56 Navigating Crypto's Regulatory Seas: Compliance Challenges and Innovation 1:32:49 ETFs Unchained: Decrypting Cryptos Mainstream Entry 2:11:54 Forest Bai Keynote: "East Meets West: A Crypto Investment Perspective 2:30:40 Fireside chat with a16z crypto Managing Partner and COO Anthony Albanese 2:48:15 Fireside chat with ByBit Co-Founder"
YouTube Link 2025-01-07T14:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"US Crypto Regulation is 'In a Holding Pattern' The Scoop w/ Justin Slaughter The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Paradigm Policy Director Justin Slaughter. OUTLINE: 00:00 - Introduction 07:16 - Crypto Policy Overview 11:04 - Political Perceptions of Crypto 15:52 - Bipartisan Crypto Support 19:37 - FIT Act & Stablecoins Bill 23:02 - Global Crypto Regulation 25:29 - US Regulatory Uncertainty 28:01 - BlackRocks Impact on Crypto 30:58 - [----] Policy Outlook 37:30 - Paradigms Policy Priorities PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-27T10:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Talking ZKsync and Layer 2s with Matter Labs CEO Alex Gluchowski The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Matter Labs Co-Founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski to discuss the growth of Layer [--] networks and the increasing institutional adoption of blockchain technology. Gluchowski explains how Ethereum is becoming the platform of choice for enterprises and institutions due to its credible neutrality security and ability to support private and public chains through technologies like zk-rollups. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:07 Institutional adoption of blockchain 06:06 Ethereum vs."
YouTube Link 2025-02-20T21:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"FTX markets guru explains why macro uncertainty strengthens crypto's 'supercycle thesis' In this episode of The Scoop FTX Access global head Jonathan Cheesman explains why recent geopolitical uncertainties strengthen the narrative surrounding some of crypto's structural tailwinds. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/144908/ftx-markets-guru-explains-why-macro-uncertainty-strengthens-cryptos-supercycle-thesis For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank"
YouTube Link 2022-05-20T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Crypto needs to provide real tangible benefits #cryptocurrency #crypto #solana #depin"
YouTube Link 2024-09-30T19:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Mastercards global head of crypto explains how the company is embracing NFTs and more In this episode of The Scoop Mastercard's Head of Crypto Raj Dhamodharan explains what the payment provider is doing to integrate crypto and NFTs into its product suite. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/142077/mastercards-global-head-of-crypto-explains-how-the-company-is-embracing-nfts-and-more For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded at the Bitcoin [----] conference in Miami with The Blocks Frank"
YouTube Link 2022-04-27T18:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How the multi-trillion dollar derivatives industry could be disrupted by decentralized technology In this episode of The Scoop Hxro co-founder & CEO Dan Gunsberg joins host Frank Chaparro to unpack the idea behind the Hxro protocol and to explain how Hxro hopes to solve liquidity problems that currently exist in the decentralized derivatives space. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/168106/how-the-multi-trillion-dollar-derivatives-industry-could-be-disrupted-by-decentralized-technology For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode 83of"
YouTube Link 2022-09-16T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Josh Lim on how Trumps election is opening the door for institutional crypto adoption Joshua Lim is the co-founder of Arbelos Markets. In this episode Lim and Chaparro discuss the crypto market surge sparked by Donald Trump's election as U.S. President. Lim sheds light on how the Trump administration's regulatory stance could pave the way for institutional investors to dive deeper ino the crypto space potentially driving higher trading volumes and boosting liquidity across the ecosystem. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Macro Tailwinds 03:17 Flows & Volume 08:14 Market Opportunities 12:29 ETF"
YouTube Link 2024-11-29T10:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"the US government should embrace stablecoins 💸 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=yoVFLySZOcg #crypto #stablecoin #usdt"
YouTube Link 2024-08-14T07:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Emergence Day One - Main stage The full main-stage program from day [--] of The Blocks inaugural conference Emergence held in Prague on December [--] [----]. Panels 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Opening remarks with The Block's CEO Larry Cermak 11:00 Fireside chat with Kostas Chalkias 26:32 Wen and Why Token The Evolution of Tokenomics 56:58 Memecoins: Financial Nihilism or the Future of Culture 1:38:56 The State of Crypto Venture: Narratives Shaping Deal-making in Digital Assets 2:08:15 Justin Sun Keynote 2:17:06 Fireside chat Paolo Ardoino 2:35:16 Exploring the Impact of [----] 3:16:29 Blockchains at the"
YouTube Link 2025-01-06T11:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Memecoins stablecoins & cryptos shift to fintech [---] 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 downturns 05:02 Macro in the driver seat 09:36 Memecoin extinction or"
YouTube Link 2025-04-09T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Nick Johnson sheds light on ENS Labs upcoming rollup Namechain ENS Founder and Lead Developer Nick Johnson joins The Block Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland to discuss the launch of Namechain ENS Labs' own L2-agnostic rollup. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Namechain 05:59 Backwards compatibility 08:00 ENS name trading 13:12 The necessity of name chain 15:04 Beyond Ethereal 16:58 Venmo & Paypal 18:08 The Ethereum Foundation 19:57 Challenges of the Ethereum Blockchain 22:25 Evolution and growth of ENS 24:33 Ethereum ETF 25:00 Conclusion ---------------- GUEST LINKS Nick Johnson X -"
YouTube Link 2024-11-26T07:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Crypto's political paradigm shift The Scoop w/ Kristin Smith & Anthony Scaramucci Kristin Smith is the CEO of Blockchain Association and Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital. In this episode Smith and Scaramucci discuss the impact of crypto policy and politics on recent events including the ETH ETF win bipartisan support and the influence of Trump and Biden. The discussion highlights the significance of the crypto voter the evolving stance of the White House and the potential impact on elections. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Political Paradigm Shift"
YouTube Link 2024-06-04T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Spartan Group announces $200 million metaverse fund with an emphasis on 'digital ownership' In this episode of The Scoop Jason Choi general partner at Spartan Group and host of Blockcrunch announced that the firm is set to close a new $200 million fund aimed at the metaverse. The new fund which will close less than a year after Spartan announced its $110 million DeFi fund will focus on projects building in the metaverse specifically virtual worlds that support digital ownership". For the full article visit:"
YouTube Link 2022-03-16T20:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"John Wu on Avalanches 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 Avalanches 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 Wus 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"
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T11:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bringing dark pools to Hyperliquid with Silhouette Founder Chandler De Kock The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Silhouette Founder Chandler De Kock. In this episode Copeland and De Kock discuss Silhouette and dark poolsthe integration of privacy features into DeFi and the implications for market transparency. The conversation also touches on the role of market makers and recent industry trends on token launches. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Dark Pools Explained 03:34 Ensuring Private Transactions 07:39 Maintaining Standards 12:57 Hyperliquid. 15:44 James Wynn and Public"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T19:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How Crypto AI and Robotics are converging into the future economy 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 01:07 Sponsor break 03:24 AI x Crypto: current trends 10:10 The Turing test 14:13 The future of AI companions 20:27 The"
YouTube Link 2025-02-27T16:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A crypto fund that just raised $450 million offers bull case for web3 In this episode of The Scoop Variant co-founders Jesse Walden and Spencer Noon reveal how they plan on allocating their two new funds' $450 million capital raise and why Variant remains bullish on the long-term future of Web3. For the full article visit: Permalink: https://www.theblock.co/post/159783/a-crypto-fund-that-just-raised-450-million-offers-bull-case-for-web3 For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank"
YouTube Link 2022-08-04T09:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The State of Crypto Prime Brokerage -- Brought to you by Genesis On Tuesday December 1st The Blocks Frank Chaparro was joined by leaders from BitGo Galaxy Digital and Genesis for a panel discussion around the state of crypto prime brokerage. If you are interested in learning more about digital asset prime brokerage you can read The Block's research titled "What does Prime Brokerage look like for Digital Assets" https://tblck.co/CryptoPrime About the panelists Michael Moro CEO Genesis Michael Moro is the CEO of Genesis responsible for planning and executing the strategic vision of the firm."
YouTube Link 2020-12-02T15:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Inside the FTX Bankruptcy Proceedings The Scoop Podcast w/ WassieLawyer The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews WassieLawyer OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Anthropic Investment 05:00 FTX Ventures 07:14 The FTX Estate 11:02 Unsecured Creditors Committee 15:26 Whats Next for FTX Bankruptcy 17:20 FTX [---] 20:20 FTXs Business Model 22:10 Clawbacks 25:24 Bidding for FTX 28:21 Closing Thoughts LINKS: FTX Anthropic Stake - https://www.theblock.co/post/254667/anthropics-new-raise-could-mean-full-payout-for-ftx-creditors-lawyer Anthropic at SBFs Trial -"
YouTube Link 2023-10-09T14:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"financial advisors are warming up to bitcoin 🔥 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yLYjhKUR8wIsi=ahCFxdIQXjqU_3Qq #crypto #bitcoin #etf"
YouTube Link 2024-06-26T11:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Michael Saylor: Bitcoin is Leaving Gold in the Dust Frank Chaparro interviews MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. OUTLINE: 1:59 - Inflation & Bitcoin 8:29 - MicroStrategy's Leverage 9:12 - Volatility Regime 13:48 - Technocrats 15:19 - Bitcoin Legitimization 19:34 - Bitcoin Maximalism 25:31 - Saylor on Ordinals 28:39 - Unregistered Securities 30:20 - Crypto Crackdown Conspiracies 34:38 - Spot Bitcoin ETF 39:54 - Bitcoin Dominance 51:50 - Work/Life Balance 53:30 - MicroStrategy's Miscalculation 55:09 - Thermodynamically Sound Economic Energy PODCAST INFO: Website:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-18T01:53Z [----] followers, 20.8K engagements
"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-Leito. In this episode Chaparro and Fenner-Leito 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"
YouTube Link 2025-01-29T16:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Wall Street's "Secret Reality" Makes a Spot Bitcoin ETF Bullish The Scoop w/ Anthony Scaramucci The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews SkyBridge Capital Founder and Managing Partner Anthony Scaramucci. OUTLINE: 00:00 - Introduction 05:28 - SkyBridge Strategy 10:15 - Conviction 14:49 - FTX Takeaways 18:39 - [----] Projections 29:03 - Warren & Gensler vs. Crypto 33:57 - Spot Bitcoin ETF 39:15 - Market Tailwinds 45:13 - Closing Thoughts LINKS: Hong Kong Crypto ETFs - https://www.theblock.co/post/261600/hong-kong-considers-allowing-retail-access-to-spot-crypto-etfs-report Canadian Bitcoin ETF -"
YouTube Link 2023-11-30T07:07Z 10K followers, [----] engagements
"Ethereum Merge Edition Part 2: Moving to proof of stake is like swapping planes in flight In this special Ethereum Merge edition of The Scoop Ethereum Foundation researcher Danny Ryan provides a technical overview of The Merge and explains why it took longer than expected to prepare the network for its transition to proof-of-stake. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/169128/ethereum-merge-edition-part-2-moving-to-proof-of-stake-is-like-swapping-planes-in-flight For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was"
YouTube Link 2022-09-23T22:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"FTX's demise part 3: How Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire imploded In this episode of The Scoop The Block's Frank Chaparro continues our coverage of FTXs demise with Jim Greco a General Partner at F9 Research and Douglas Colkitt Founder of Crocodile Labs. For the full article visit: https://www.theblock.co/post/187004/ftxs-demise-part-3-how-sam-bankman-frieds-crypto-empire-imploded For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode [---] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live with The Block's Frank Chaparro F9 Research General Partner Jim Greco and Crocodile Labs"
YouTube Link 2022-11-29T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The role of regulators in crypto 👨⚖ Full episode: https://youtu.be/cHsemvqDEwA #crypto #regulation #ethereum"
YouTube Link 2024-10-22T16:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Justin Sun's legal victory and the changing perceptions of crypto in China The Scoop Podcast The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Tron founder Justin Sun. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Sun's Legal Victory in China 03:55 Defamation Article 05:19 Sun's Legal Argument 08:12 What's Next 09:39 Market Outlook 11:44 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop Follow us on Lens on stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving"
YouTube Link 2024-07-09T01:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Taking Stablecoins Mainstream brought to you by GMO-Trust The Block's research analyst Mike Rogers hosts a panel discussion with leaders driving the growth of stablecoins across the digital asset space. Featuring: Edward Woodford - Co-founder ZeroHash Samuel Lim - Chief Compliance Officer Binance Marisa McKnight - Head of Product Liquid Ian McAfee - Co-founder and CEO Shift Markets Kurt Bierbower - SVP of Business Development GMO-Trust This event is brought to you by GMO-Trust"
YouTube Link 2021-04-15T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"MetaMask Co-Founder Dan Finlay on the future of crypto wallets Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T04:50Z 10K followers, [---] engagements
"Trends in Regulation of Digital Assets- Presented by FTI Consulting During this one-hour virtual event you can expect to learn more about: 🔹Regulatory landscape for crypto industry in the United States - Regulation by Enforcement 🔹Banking Uncertainty & "Operation Chokepoint 2.0" 🔹Current Global Regulatory Landscape in contrast to the United States Outlook & Challenges Speakers featured in this webinar: 🔹Jeremy Sheridan- Managing Director at FTI Consulting 🔹Meagan Griffin-Of Counsel Fintech and Payments Group at Paul Hastings LLP 🔹Robert Musiala- Partner at BakerHostetler 🔹Michael"
YouTube Link 2023-09-26T17:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Modular Blockchain Developer Tradeoffs with EigenLayer's Sreeram Kannan The Scoop Podcast The Block's Frank Chaparro and Axelar co-founder Sergey Gorbunov interview EigenLayer Founder Sreeram Kannan on the next generation of blockchain scaling technology. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 03:54 Web3 Adoption Curve 12:37 Monolithic vs. Modularity 20:20 Developer Complexity 25:38 Celestia DA vs. EigenLayer 31:27 Real World Assets LINKS: https://axelar.network/layer2 https://www.eigenlayer.xyz/ PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz - Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2023-12-14T13:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Samantha Bohbot explains what distinguishes top fund managers from the rest Samantha Bohbot is the Chief Growth Officer & Partner of RockawayX a blockchain-focused venture capital fund. In this episode recorded live at Emergence in Prague Bohbot and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss discuss challenges facing European firms compared to their American counterparts and RockawayX's credit fund and developing opportunities in DeFi. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:36 RockawayX 03:38 Tech and investment in Europe 07:11 Post-election investment 09:19 DeFi rally 11:58 Crypto credit 17:56 Standing out"
YouTube Link 2024-12-12T18:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"DeFi and stablecoins are coming to the Bitcoin ecosystem The Scoop Podcast w/ Willem Schro The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Botanix Labs founder Willem Schro OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 02:45 Bitcoin L2 Landscape 08:48 Improving Bitcoin L2s 12:16 Bitcoin Applications 15:07 The Future of BitcoinFi 16:18 The Future of Ethereum 17:24 Bitcoin L2 Attack 18:36 Bitcoin L2 User Profile 21:00 Bitcoin RWAs 23:53 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop Follow us on Lens on stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block"
YouTube Link 2024-07-11T11:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"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"
YouTube Link 2025-01-21T17:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Block Presents: DeFi and the Law On Tuesday October [--] The Block gathered a variety of legal experts to break down the legal and regulatory questions surrounding the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Panelists included: Stephen Palley partner at Anderson Kill Gabriel Shapiro Belcher Smolen & Van Loo LLP Lewis Cohen Co-founder of DLx Law Ryne Miller co-head of Sullivan & Cromwell's Commodities Futures & Derivatives group Rebecca Rettig partner at Manatt Phelps & Phelps LLP Sarah Shtylman Perkins Coie"
YouTube Link 2020-10-14T21:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Curve co-founder Michael Egorov explains new project Yield Basis Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2025-08-20T13:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"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 [----] 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 [----] 22:28 Application in [----] 25:59 Anti-VC backlash 30:37 Customer acquisition 35:36 Closing thoughts GUEST LINKS Tom Schmidt"
YouTube Link 2025-01-14T15:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Exploring the vision behind TONs $558 million treasury company with TON Strategys Manuel Stotz Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2025-08-20T15:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Backbone of Web3 Applications: Building with Blockchain Data- presented by Flipside The next generation of applications in both Web3 and Web2 is undergoing a shift by leveraging blockchain data. With the ever-evolving landscape of crypto AI NFTs and other groundbreaking tech the process of better understanding and predicting trends is becoming increasingly complex. However within this complexity lies opportunities ahead for those who harness tools for success. Join The Block Pro Research's Rebecca Stevens as she leads a panel of experts from Flipside Blaze and Bitwave who will have an"
YouTube Link 2023-06-27T17:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why one trillion AI Agents will use crypto for transactions within [--] years Full episode: https://youtu.be/1apDjappp-8si=SppiJnQ5mNNRXSL5 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino explains why crypto will be the preferred currency of AI Agents within [--] years"
YouTube Link 2025-06-25T17:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Chatting Optimism with OP Labs Co-founder Mark Tyneway Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T20:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Webinar: Institutional Custody of Digital Assets in [----] brought to you by Copper Take a look at our webinar on Institutional Custody on Digital Assets webinar. Our host and Research Analyst Carlos Reyes will lead a panel of industry experts from Copper.co SEBA Bank AG Ledger and SBI Digital Asset Holdings to take a look at the current state of Institutional Custody"
YouTube Link 2022-01-25T19:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tether sets sights on becoming world's biggest bitcoin miner Full episode: https://youtu.be/1apDjappp-8si=SppiJnQ5mNNRXSL5 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino explains why Tether plans on becoming the world's biggest bitcoin miner within the next five years"
YouTube Link 2025-06-25T14:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Former Mt. Gox CEO explains his decision to start a new exchange #cryptocurrency #crypto #bitcoin"
YouTube Link 2024-10-09T16:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Future of Banking - Brought to you by Copper The Block's Senior Correspondent Ryan Weeks explored the future of banking with business leaders reshaping financial services. Featuring: Shachar Bialick - CEO of Curve Keith Grose - Head of International at Plaid Dmitry Tokarev - CEO of Copper Benjamin Duve - Head of Digital Assets and Custody at Commerzbank"
YouTube Link 2021-05-20T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Michael Saylor: Bitcoin's Future Unveiled Skeptics Silenced The Scoop Shorts Watch the full Interview:: https://youtu.be/eWdXMfZ_0dY Michael Saylor's insights on Bitcoin's volatility government regulations and its potential for financial adoption. Join The Scoop Podcast as they delve into the evolving acceptance of Bitcoin from deniers to technocrats. Gain valuable knowledge about Bitcoin's uncorrelated nature and its impact on the financial world. Watch the full conversation on the future of cryptocurrency with Michael Saylor in this thought-provoking interview here:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-17T23:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith talks Dallas Cowboys sponsorship IPO rumors In this episode of The Scoop Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith discusses his company's upcoming strategic plans including IPO rumors and the sponsorship of the Dallas Cowboys. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/145293/blockchain-com-ceo-peter-smith-talks-dallas-cowboys-sponsorship-ipo-rumors For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Blocks Frank Chaparro and Peter Smith CEO of Blockchain.com"
YouTube Link 2022-05-23T10:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Arthur Breitman on tokenizing the 'red hot' Uranium market Athur 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"
YouTube Link 2025-03-28T21:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Challenges for Institutional DeFi The Block's Director of Research Larry Cermak hosts a panel discussion on institutional DeFi adoption. As a precursor to the event view our latest research piece exploring the hurdles faced by institutions participating in DeFi: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/genesis/84749/challenges-for-institutional-defi-adoption Our Panelists: Itay Malinger - Co-founder and CEO at Curv Stani Kulechov - Founder and CEO at Aave Phil Kelly- Head of Business Development at ConsenSys Vance Spencer - Co-founder at Framework Ventures"
YouTube Link 2020-12-29T16:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Protecting against DeFi hacks and exploits using AI with Chaos Labs CEO Omer Goldberg Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2025-08-27T15:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bringing DeFi to Bitcoin with BitcoinOS and Outlier Ventures Edan Yago is the Co-Founder and CEO of BitcoinOS and Francesca Conti is the Web [--] Accelerator Leader at Outlier Ventures. In this episode Yago and Conti discuss the current state and future potential of the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem. OUTLINE 00:00 INTRO 00:41 What is Bitcoin DeFi 04:03 How does it work 10:59 Developments in the space 14:29 Investment opportunities 20:11 Value flow back to Bitcoin 29:28 Does DeFi matter 34:08 Bitcoin DeFi challenges 36:32 Whats next for Bitcoin DeFi 41:14 Conclusion The Block Community The Block is"
YouTube Link 2024-11-26T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inside the Avalanche ecosystem with Ava Labs' COO Kevin Sekniqi In this episode of The Scoop Ava Labs COO Kevin Sekniqi explains how Avalanche utilizes subnets to tackle blockchain scalability and how subnets compare to other scaling solutions. For the full article visit: Permalink: https://www.theblock.co/post/156865/inside-the-avalanche-ecosystem-with-ava-labs-coo-kevin-sekniqi For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode 63of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live at The Block headquarters in New York with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Kevin Seqniki"
YouTube Link 2022-07-20T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Building crypto vaults with Veda Co-Founder Sun Raghupathi Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T02:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"MetaMask co-founder unpacks vision for reaching a 'much bigger audience' The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland was joined by Metamask Co-Founder Dan Finlay. In this episode Copeland and Finlay discuss the evolution of the crypto industry the intersection of blockchain and AI and MetaMask's goal to build a wallet for a much broader audience outside of crypto natives. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Cryptos evolution 02:57 - MetaMask's strategy 04:39 - Mainstream Use Cases 07:20 - MetaMasks Grants Program 10:57 - Challenges in Building MetaMask 15:17 - Improving Multi-Chain UX 17:16 -"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T18:39Z 10K followers, [---] engagements
"Blocks Mike Brock on 'Web5' and the role of digital identities In this episode of The Scoop TBD Lead Mike Brock explains how 'Web5' aims to reimagine the way trust is established and maintained between parties and how this technology helps connect the emerging decentralized financial system to the existing real-world economy. For the full article visit: Permalink: https://www.theblock.co/post/161840/blocks-mike-brock-on-web5-and-the-role-of-digital-identities For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.co/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live at The"
YouTube Link 2022-08-15T11:00Z 10K followers, [---] engagements
"David Marcus on building Bitcoins 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"
YouTube Link 2025-02-19T20:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"a16zs Head of Policy on the Benefits of Decentralization The Scoop Highlight Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/_BNHTwNFMqQ Brian Quintenz on Decentralization and the future of finance The Scoop Highlights Head of Policy at a16z Crypto Brian Quintenz shares insights on the power of decentralization and its impact on the financial industry. Explore the future of finance in this compelling interview. PODCAST INFO: Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD SOCIAL: - Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-26T00:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Mike Dudas explains why most DAOs are neither decentralized nor autonomous In this episode of The Scoop The Block's Frank Chaparro chats with Mike Dudas co-founder of LinksDAO about how his decentralized autonomous organization aspires to reimagine the golf country club through global membership and why most DAOs operating today are neither decentralized nor autonomous. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/137464/mike-dudas-explains-why-most-daos-are-neither-decentralized-nor-autonomous For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts"
YouTube Link 2022-03-18T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How MegaETH's 'real-time blockchain' aims to be the first high-performance world computer The Block CEO and former Director of Research Larry Cermak interviews MegaETH co-founders Shuyao Kong & Lei Yang. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 MegaETH's Unique Advantages 02:35 Centralized Sequence Design 05:40 Real-Time Blockchain 06:46 MegaETH Investors 09:21 L2 Architecture 13:30 MegaETH Usecase Unlocks 16:20 Mega Mafia & Consumer Applications 20:34 UX & Chain Abstraction 21:40 MegaETH's Early Community 23:56 L2 Marketcaps 26:18 MegaETH Marketing Strategy 27:58 Development Roadmap 31:56"
YouTube Link 2024-10-31T19:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What's Next for Crypto in Congress The Scoop Podcast w/ Kristin Smith The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith. OUTLINE: 00:40 - Current State of Crypto in DC 05:00 - Token Taxonomy Act (2018) 07:24 - [----] Congressional Crypto Outlook 09:02 - Stablecoin Legislation 13:20 - Market Structure Legislation 16:24 - XRP Ruling 24:46 - Treasury Department & Crypto 28:07 - Anti-Crypto Congressional Sentiment 29:48 - Aliens 31:55 - [----] Presidential Candidates & Crypto PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz -"
YouTube Link 2023-10-24T00:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Telegram and TON are leveraging gaming to onboard users to web3 #crypto #telegram #hamsterkombat"
YouTube Link 2024-09-06T10:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Emergence Day Two - Campus Announcement The Block's CEO Larry Cermak and Vice President of Product Matt Vitebsky concluded Emergence by announcing the launch of Campus a comprehensive guide to navigating the rapidly evolving world of blockchains and digital assets. Hire smart and upskill fast with Campus. https://www.theblock.pro/campus"
YouTube Link 2025-01-07T14:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How the US buying Bitcoin will rebuild American strength Jack Mallers joins The Big Brain Podcast to explain how the US government could expunge its debt by dumping USD into gold and bitcoin. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 06:55 Mallers Family Office 09:50 Founding Strike 14:53 Orange-Pilling El Salvador 22:23 Bitcoin & Tether 26:18 International Bitcoin Policies 32:39 US Bitcoin Policy 53:30 Twenty One"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T16:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Crypto needs more products #cryptocurrency #crypto #blockchain #bitcoin"
YouTube Link 2024-09-27T16:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"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"
YouTube Link 2025-03-14T14:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Financial advisors are warming up to Bitcoin The Scoop w/ Ric Edelman Ric Edelman is the founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP). In this episode Edelman discusses the importance of financial advisors in the crypto space and emphasizes the need for advisors to understand and embrace crypto to serve their clients' best interests. OUTLINE 0:00 Introduction 04:46 Financial Advisors & BTC 09:38 Bitcoin Adoption Curve 14:02 Shifting FA Perspectives 22:44 Logistics of BTC Allocation 30:51 Updating Portfolio Thoery 34:30 Ric's BTC Price Target 38:01 Residual Skeptics"
YouTube Link 2024-06-11T18:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Trump's war with the Fed is just getting started The Block's Frank Chaparro is joined by Custodia Bank Founder and CEO Caitlin Long to discuss the Trump's recent criticisms of the Federal Reserve and why she believes Trump's sights could be set on a full-blown overhaul of America's payment processing system. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 1:39 Powells crypto remarks 3:02 Custodia and the Fed 7:19 Trumps crypto executive order 8:34 Banks path to crypto custody 12:12 [--] month forecast 17:51 State of crypto banking 24:34 The Crypto Vote 30:15 Trumps meme coin 32:50 Privatising FEDWIRE 38:40 Crypto"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T22:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Zelenskys 'Suit' Sparks $200000000 Debate #SUITGATE A $200 million crypto bet hinged on whether Zelensky wore a suitbut what even counts as a suit This viral controversy dubbed Suitgate divided Polymarket and raised questions about decentralization fashion and everything in between. #crypto #zelensky #polymarket"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T07:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Here's how Meanwhile is trying to unleash the multitrillion dollar insurance industry onto bitcoin Zachary Townsend is the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile a life insurance company for the crypto economy. In this episode Townsend and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Meanwhile's model of Bitcoin-denominated life insurance and the advantages of this approach vs. traditional dollar-denominated insurance policies such as protection against inflation and the ability to borrow against the policy's value tax-free. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:48 How Meanwhile works 10:33 Role of insurance in the"
YouTube Link 2024-12-19T17:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"DeFi is making institutional yield more accessible The Scoop Podcast w/ Sidney Powell The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Maple co-founder and CEO Sidney Powell. OUTLINE 00:53 Maple Overview 02:06 Permissionless DeFi 04:00 DeFi [---] 06:12 Derisking DeFi 09:44 DeFi Creditworthiness 11:19 DeFi Lending Robustness 13:48 Crypto Lending Market 19:04 Maple's Strategy 21:12 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop Follow us on Lens on stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring"
YouTube Link 2024-06-27T08:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It doesnt matter if AI scares you its inevitable The Scoop Podcast w/ Venice AI Co-Founders The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Venice AI co-founders Erik Voorhees and Teana Baker-Taylor. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Origin of Venice AI 02:37 'AI is like Bitcoin but scarier' 07:29 Proprietary AI Models 09:12 Regulatory Inefficiencies 11:16 Global AI Regulatory Regimes 16:46 AI Censorship 20:11 Moderation on Venice 25:01 Freedom vs Privacy 34:11 Venice Pricing Model 36:35 AI Agents 39:44 AI "Rights" 50:37 Venice Roadmap 54:10 Closing Thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a"
YouTube Link 2024-10-14T12:40Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"This DeFi project created a way to bet on the entire NFT market In this episode of The Scoop Cryptex co-founder Joe Sticco shares the details behind the upcoming JPEGz NFT index token including why the index token is a good way to speculate on the future growth of the NFT sector. https://www.theblock.co/post/193431/this-defi-project-created-a-way-to-bet-on-the-entire-nft-market For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblock.co/podcasts Episode 123of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded live with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Cryptex co-founder Joe Sticco. Listen below and subscribe to"
YouTube Link 2023-01-13T10:00Z 10.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Wintermute's CEO on why Terra's blow up was inevitable and what happens next In this episode of The Scoop Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy discusses what it was like to be a market market during the Terra blockchain implosion and shares his thoughts on the future of protocol issued interest bearing stablecoins. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/147273/wintermutes-ceo-on-why-terras-blow-up-was-inevitable-and-what-happens-next For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of Season [--] of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The"
YouTube Link 2022-05-27T10:00Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Standard Crypto Co-Founder on leaning into the 'weirdness' of crypto During this episode of The Scoop Alok Vasudev co-founder at Standard Crypto joined The Block's Frank Chaparro to discuss the future of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and NFTs when a project "merits" a DAO and how Vasudev learned to stop worrying and embrace the 'weirdness' of crypto. For the full article visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/133508/standard-crypto-co-founder-on-leaning-into-the-weirdness-of-crypto For more episodes like this visit: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts Episode [--] of"
YouTube Link 2022-02-14T15:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Inside the Next Wave of Social Media The Scoop Podcast The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Variant Fund co-founder Li Jin and Aave/Lens creator Stani Kulechov. OUTLINE: 01:15 - Existing Social Media Landscape 08:18 - Opportunities for Web3 Social 12:35 - Socioeconomic Graph 14:20 - Lens Protocol 17:44 - Financialization of Social Media 25:30 - Monetization on X (Twitter) 31:00 - Community Ownership 34:46 - Liquid Citizen 38:26 - Investing in Web3 Social 40:09 - Tokens & Web3 Social 45:17 - Lens Protocol v2 PODCAST INFO: - Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh - Apple Podcasts:"
YouTube Link 2023-09-07T14:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"How AI could Radically Transform Gaming The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Lightspeed's Moritz Baier-Lentz and Faction's Sam Harrison. OUTLINE: 1:13 Web3 VC Update 4:41 Lightspeed + Faction 8:46 Market Cycles 14:04 Web3 vs. Web2 Gaming 20:40 Gaming Metrics for VC 23:38 Tokenomics & Gaming 33:50 AI & Gaming 38:41 Closing Thoughts PODCAST INFO: Website: https://bit.ly/3WTYKkh Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43w70Zz Spotify: https://bit.ly/3C2jpJ8 Full episodes playlist: https://bit.ly/45BNCMD SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScoopPod - LinkedIn:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-17T11:54Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Solana: Bringing crypto to real life The Crypto Beat ep. [--] Join us live on The Crypto Beat hosted by The Block's Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland"
YouTube Link 2024-09-06T07:19Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Infinite Money Glitch w/ Paolo Ardoino The Big Brain Podcast Ep. [--] In this episode Paolo Ardoino delves into the factors that contributed to Tethers USDT becoming the worlds largest stablecoin. Additionally Ardoino discusses Tethers strategic investment in AI energy biotech and other industries showcasing their long-term vision. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Paolo's Background 1:21 Tether's Path to Success 04:04 Stablecoin Policy 07:23 USDT Adoption in Emerging Markets 12:15 Tether Gold 16:30 Tether & US Hegemony 21:25 Responsible Crypto Education 22:54 Tether Wallet Development Kit 25:00"
YouTube Link 2025-06-23T17:24Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Institutional Crypto in Times of Volatility- presented by Avelacom Join The Block's Adam McCarthy as we take a deep dive into how Institutions can best navigate through the bear market. Attendees will learn about topics such as: What are key systems successful shops need in place to navigate times of high volatility Where have we seen improvements in institutional infrastructure in the last years Where do we need to see further improvements to achieve efficiencies seen in traditional markets The Block is the leading information services brand in the digital asset space. Our expertise across"
YouTube Link 2022-11-03T18:26Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Institutions want more crypto asset diversity The Scoop Podcast w/ Anton Katz The Block's Frank Chaparro interviews Talos co-founder and CEO Anton Katz. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:40 Institutional Trading 11:19 Institutional Adoption 17:02 Market Opportunities The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop Follow us on Lens on stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe visit theblock.co/newsletters"
YouTube Link 2024-07-12T08:03Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements
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