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The Chopping Block w/ Guy Young: Lessons from USD0, Ethena's Bold Vision, and DeFi’s Future
Episode 766
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, we’re joined by Guy Young, …
Published on 11 months ago
Bits + Bips: AI Jobs Wipeout, Bitcoin as a Risk-Off Asset and Few Rate Cuts
Episode 765
This week, Bloomberg’s James Seyffart, Lumida’s Ram Ahluwalia, and guest Tom Dunleavy explore whether the “Fed pivot” is officially dead, how AI will impact the job market, and what Tether’s move to …
Published on 11 months ago
How New Stablecoin Startup Bridge Got Acquired by Stripe for $1.1 Billion
Episode 764
In October, the crypto industry saw a jaw-dropping acquisition: Bridge, a stablecoin-focused company, was bought by Web2 payments giant Stripe for $1.1 billion.
Now, three months later, Bridge co-foun…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Why Travis Kling Thinks Not Looking at AI Agents Would Be 'a Big Mistake'
Episode 763
It’s been a tough week for the markets, with bitcoin gyrating from $102,400 to $92,000.
Travis Kling, CIO of Ikigai Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the selloff, whether this market dip is a …
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
The Chopping Block: Debanking Drama, Crowdsales, and the Future of Crypto Regulation
Episode 762
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew dives deep into th…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Bits + Bips: Trump Will Soon Be President. Where Will Bitcoin and Crypto Prices Go?
Episode 761
Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark, only to slump back down on Tuesday, sparking debates about what’s next for the crypto markets. In this episode, James Seyffart and Alex Kruger are joined by Charles…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
2025 Will Be a Year of Crypto Competition. Can Ethereum Make a Comeback?
Episode 760
Ethereum, once the undisputed leader in the smart contract ecosystem, is facing intense competition from Solana, which has outpaced Ethereum on key metrics such as developer growth. Meanwhile, debate…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Chopping Block: Scarcity vs. Abundance, AI’s Crypto Role, and Virtuals
Episode 759
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew is joined by speci…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
With AI Agents Now Trading Crypto, What Does Their Future Look Like?
Episode 758
In this episode, Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs, takes us through his journey of launching ai16z, a decentralized AI-driven investment DAO, and the explosive growth of the Eliza open-source fram…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
2024 Was Full of Fascinating Crypto News. Here Are Its Top Moments
Episode 757
2024 was nothing short of transformative for the crypto world. From bitcoin’s relentless climb amidst macroeconomic shifts to Solana’s continued rise amidst meme coin mania, this year saw narratives …
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago