Raoul Pal: The Journey Man

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  1. Trading U.S. Stocks and Bonds On-Chain Is a Reality

    11 mei 2023 · 37 min

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    Some of the most popular U.S. equities and Treasuries are now tradable on the Polygon blockchain. What are the advantages? Ash Bennington is joined by Timo Lehes, co-founder and managing director of Swarm, and Philipp Pieper, the company's other co-founder and CEO. They talk about the world's first regulated platform with some tokenized U.S. stocks and bonds on offer.
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  2. What's Wrong With Cloud Computing (And How to Fix It)

    10 mei 2023 · 32 min

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    Cloud services are now ubiquitous, but their nature bears some problems. Here's a potential peer-to-peer solution. Cloud computing revolutionized the tech industry, but it also made us dependent on a narrow pool of tech giants. Paolo Fragomeni, co-founder and CEO of Socket Supply Co., joins Ash Bennington to make the case for a peer-to-peer protocol that could power the future of business.
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  3. Shaking Up Financial Markets With Decentralized Derivatives

    9 mei 2023 · 32 min

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    Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are once again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar
    We look at how one protocol aims to be the bridge between traditional finance and DeFi. Ash Bennington is joined by the founder of Vega Protocol, Barney Mannerings, to discuss how trading derivatives could become more efficient, equitable, and fair through the use of decentralized apps and exchanges.
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  4. Ethereum Staking: A Post-Shanghai Update by ConsenSys

    8 mei 2023 · 36 min

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    Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are once again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar
    What's the current state of ETH staking? And what does it mean for investors? Lex Sokolin, the chief economist at ConsenSys, joins Ash Bennington to update us on the world of ETH staking post-Shanghai upgrade.
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  5. Raoul Pal on The Exponential Age and the Everything Code: AI, Crypto, QE and Beyond

    7 mei 2023 · 1 uur 48 min

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    Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar
    Tune into The Breakdown with Nathaniel Whittemore as we discuss with Raoul Pal the Exponential Age and the Everything Code. Discover how AI, crypto, and QE are reshaping our world. Don't miss this riveting episode packed with expert insights! Please find out more about Nathaniel's podcast here:
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  6. The World According to Punk6529, Part II

    6 mei 2023 · 2 uur 33 min

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    Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar
    There is nothing more epic (or important) than a deep dive between Raoul and Punk6529. In this head-spinning, 2 1/2 hour follow-up conversation with one of our favorite interviewees of all time, they cover the full why and how of the open metaverse, the importance of memes, the impacts of AI, the meaning of life, and what the hell 6529 is up to... This is going to take a few listens to grasp the magnitude of it all. An instant RV classic. Recorded on January 12, 2023.
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  7. How Is a Hedge Fund Navigating This Crypto Minefield?

    5 mei 2023 · 41 min

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    Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar
    Hyperion Decimus co-founders discuss how they deal with uncertainty around banking, regulation, and liquidity. Chris Sullivan and Haim Bodek, co-founders and co-portfolio managers of the crypto trading hedge fund Hyperion Decimus, join Ash Bennington to review the markets and discuss why crypto remains in regulatory limbo in the U.S.
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  8. How Layer-2s Can Unlock Web3 Gaming

    4 mei 2023 · 37 min

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    Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar
    StarkWare is on a space mission to scale Ethereum and boost blockchain gaming in the process. Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and president of StarkWare, and Chris Lexmond, founder and CEO of Unstoppable Games, join Ash Bennington to talk about Unstoppable's new Web3 sci-fi game Influence and how it utilizes StarkWare's layer-2 Starknet to fly past Ethereum's limitations.
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  9. Coinbase Strikes Back: Chief Legal Officer Explains Its SEC Fight

    3 mei 2023 · 48 min

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    Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are once again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar
    In his first Real Vision interview, Coinbase's top lawyer discusses why they sued the regulator. Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase, joins Ash Bennington to talk about why the company has gone for the nuclear option of a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as it battles for regulatory clarity.
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  10. What the Banking Crisis Means for Crypto

    2 mei 2023 · 33 min

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    Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are once again back on crypto investors' minds. See for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar
    Ash Bennington is joined by Justin Guilder, co-founder, chief legal officer, and COO of the digital assets advisory firm Lumida. As a lawyer representing banks in regulatory disputes and the former CEO of a fintech trust company with direct access to the Federal Reserve, Justin understands the intersection of TradFi and DeFi better than anyone.
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  11. First Republic Fall Out and a Regulatory "Silver Lining"

    1 mei 2023 · 35 min

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    Today’s episode is sponsored by Origin Dollar: With U.S. inflation still at 5% and multiple CeFi lending platforms bankrupt, DeFi protocols that earn interest on stablecoins are again back on crypto investors' minds. See here for more details: http://realvision.com/origindollar
    What does the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history mean for crypto and regulation? Brett Quick, head of government affairs for the Crypto Council for Innovation, joins Ash Bennington to discuss the collapse of First Republic Bank, what it means for crypto investors, and why the regulator's aggressive actions might be a silver lining for the industry.
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  12. Raoul's Unified Thesis on NFTs

    30 april 2023 · 1 uur 3 min

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    Raoul breaks down everything he's learned about NFTs... In this very special episode of Adventures in Crypto, Raoul synthesizes everything he’s learned about NFTs since he began his crypto journey all those years ago and presents his unified thesis on where he sees it all going. In particular, Raoul touches upon the ETH/NFT nexus when it comes to pricing and trading NFTs, the role network effects play, as well as how NFTs could serve as an ideal technology to address the growing issues of digital identity. So get yourself a nice beer or wine, crack open that notepad, and get prepared for a masterclass on NFTs. Recorded on February 13, 2023.
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  13. How To Recover from a Huge Loss w/ Andrew Rosener

    30 april 2023 · 54 min

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    Get advice from the founder of the top media domain brokerage in the world. Andrew Rosener, the founder of the number one media brokerage in the world, joins Maggie Lake for a captivating conversation about how he’s remained at the tip of the spear in the digital asset realm. Plus, he shares his worst trade and how he managed to come to terms with a $1.9 billion loss.
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  14. Is the Future Green for Bitcoin Mining?

    28 april 2023 · 39 min

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    How sustainable is the process that has attracted so much scrutiny, both environmentally and financially?
    Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital, joins Ash Bennington for a breakdown of how the bitcoin mining industry is faring after a tumultuous year and amid heightened concerns over its environmental impact.
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  15. NFL Goes Web3 With a Polkadot-Powered Game

    27 april 2023 · 30 min

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    Why is Mythical Games swapping Ethereum for Polkadot as it launches an official NFL-licensed Web3 game on mobile?
    Ash Bennington speaks to John Linden, a gaming industry veteran and the CEO of Mythical Games, following the release of its new game, NFL Rivals, and its upcoming move away from Ethereum and onto Polkadot. Plus, Real Vision's Jeremy Varlow joins us from Consensus.
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  16. Are Macro Problems Still Crypto's Headache?

    27 april 2023 · 39 min

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    Does the adage that "crypto is macro, and macro is crypto" still apply? We ask Jim Bianco. As crypto prices rally despite renewed banking turmoil, Jim Bianco, macro strategist and president of Bianco Research, joins Ash Bennington to assess the macro landscape. Just how tightly are crypto and macro correlated?
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  17. The Paper-Handed Princess and Mr. Aggressively Neutral Meet Again

    25 april 2023 · 38 min

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    Ash and Elaine discuss the latest developments and stories in the space. Join Ash Bennington and Elaine Ly for a light-hearted chat about all-things crypto. We want to hear from you, so send us your questions, suggestions, and feedback. Editorial note: Our scheduled guest Barney Mannerings had a last-minute emergency and could not appear in today's show. We will reschedule that interview.
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  18. A Comprehensive Bitcoin Update with Robert Breedlove

    24 april 2023 · 39 min

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    The renowned Bitcoiner gives us his outlook for BTC's future amidst inflation, and banking turmoil. Ash Bennington speaks with Robert Breedlove, host of the "What Is Money?" podcast, about all things Bitcoin, including Robert's forecast that its price could reach $12 million by 2031.
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  19. Is This Layer-1 the Future of Web3?

    22 april 2023 · 58 min

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    What is Aptos and why should you care? From Blackrock to Libra, Mo Shaikh, co-founder and CEO of Aptos Labs, has been at the forefront of blockchain technology for several years. He joins Raoul to dig into Aptos' present and future, and why his ultimate goal is that consumers will never even know they’re using the Aptos blockchain. Plus, Mo and Raoul cover digital identity, the tokenization of communities, and how Web3 can survive the current onslaught of AI. Recorded on April 6, 2023.
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  20. Stablecoins and CBDCs: Will the Two Coexist?

    21 april 2023 · 36 min

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    What did we learn from this week's U.S. Congressional hearing on stablecoins? Let's discuss this with someone who was there. Ash Bennington will look into the future of stablecoins (and CBDCs) with an expert in the field: Austin Campbell, managing partner of Zero Knowledge Consulting and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, who managed a $22B stablecoin portfolio at Paxos.
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  21. Battle on the Hill: Crypto's Big Week in Washington

    20 april 2023 · 36 min

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    Is the U.S. crypto industry any closer to regulatory clarity after the SEC chair's grilling in Congress? Ash Bennington welcomes Ron Hammond, director of government relations at the U.S. crypto-lobbying group Blockchain Association, to dissect this week's beehive-like activity on Capitol Hill when it comes to regulation (or lack of it) of digital assets.
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  22. Africa Sees Explosive Growth in Blockchain Investments

    19 april 2023 · 37 min

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    A new report shows the sector's expansion in the region far outpaced the rest of the world in 2022. Ash Bennington hosts Gideon Greaves, managing director of CV VC Africa, and the company's principal and head of growth, Brenton Naicker, to break down their latest report on African blockchain and VC investment growth.
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  23. "Bitcoin Is Needed More Than Ever"

    18 april 2023 · 33 min

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    The BitGo CEO makes the case for why the recent banking turmoil is good news for crypto. As Bitcoin reclaims the $30,000 threshold, Ash Bennington asks Mike Belshe, CEO of the crypto custodian and lender BitGo, about his recent claims that Bitcoin "has proven itself as a necessary part of the global financial system," and the state of institutional adoption.
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  24. Why Blockchain, AI Can Be a Fertile Farming Ground

    17 april 2023 · 46 min

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    Blockchain, AI, and the Internet of Things could all help farmers blossom. Guest host Santiago Velez, co-founder and R&D division lead at Block Digital, welcomes Jon Trask, the founder and CEO of Dimitra, to explore how AgTech can help farmers increase productivity and efficiency.
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  25. A Leading Digital Artist's Journey Into NFTs

    16 april 2023 · 48 min

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    Want to know what it's like to become a premiere digital artist? Fvckrender is known worldwide as one of the premiere digital artists working today, but few know his story from skateboarder in the streets of Quebec to a leader of the NFT movement. Fvckrender joins Raoul to dig into that journey, the current status of the space, and where he sees NFTs and digital art going in the future. The pair also cover PFPs vs. one-of-ones, the current race to the bottom between Opensea and Blur, and the future of immersive art experiences. Recorded on April 4, 2023.
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  26. What's Next for Ethereum Post-Shapella

    14 april 2023 · 1 uur 23 min

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    Ether rallies as the major upgrade comes off without a hitch. So what's next on the horizon? Ethereum investor and community member Ryan Berckmans joins Ash Bennington for a conversation on how the hard fork came about, what impact it will have, and what other developments are on the horizon for the second-largest cryptocurrency.
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  27. Is AI Ready to Optimize Your Portfolio?

    13 april 2023 · 41 min

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    We explore ways for investors to deploy the nascent tech to maximize returns. Ash Bennington welcomes Stefan Klauser, co-founder and CEO of Swiss-based aisot, to discuss how AI-powered tools can help optimize equity and crypto investments. Plus, they'll cover ETH's rise after the Shapella upgrade and the crypto landscape in Europe.
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  28. How Crypto Is Taking on the SEC

    12 april 2023 · 1 uur 5 min

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    The industry has been hit with multiple lawsuits by the U.S. regulator. Some companies are fighting back. Ash Bennington hosts John E. Deaton, owner of the Deaton Law Firm and founder of CryptoLaw, to discuss the efforts by some U.S. companies to obtain more crypto-friendly rules through courts.
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  29. Bitcoin Breaks $30K: Where Is This Market Headed?

    11 april 2023 · 1 uur 7 min

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    Let's assess the market recovery and the next wave of Web3 innovation. Christopher Perkins, president, and managing partner of CoinFund joins Ash Bennington to discuss the rally, Ethereum's Shapella upgrade, regulation, and Web3's most exciting projects. We want to hear from you, so send us your questions, feedback, and suggestions.
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  30. Why Education Is Key to Mass Crypto Adoption

    10 april 2023 · 1 uur 3 min

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    Ash Bennington is joined Ric Edelman, investor, bestselling author, and founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP), to discuss his latest book, The Truth About Crypto, and what investors need to know about the future of DeFi.
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  31. The Macro/Crypto Nexus with Dan Tapiero

    9 april 2023 · 1 uur 11 min

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    We have a special treat for you today — 10T Holdings founder Dan Tapiero and Raoul Pal haven’t caught up in ages, so they decided to do it on camera for you, our amazing audience. Raoul and Dan dig into the current macro environment, how it’s affecting crypto, and what they see on the horizon for the ecosystem (hint: it’s all good, baby!). Recorded on April 4, 2023.
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  32. Releasing the Next Wave of Artists into the Music Metaverse

    5 april 2023 · 58 min

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    With AI-generated music meeting the world of blockchain, just how much disruption is about to hit the music industry? Lees meer

    Ash Bennington speaks to Inder Phull, co-founder and CEO of the music metaverse ecosystem PIXELYNX, to learn about the interactive future of music.
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  33. Crypto's Regulatory Outlook

    4 april 2023 · 56 min

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    Georgia Quinn, General Counsel at Anchorage, joins Real Vision's Ash Bennington for an overview of the current regulatory environment for crypto.
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  34. Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins

    2 april 2023 · 4 min

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    The Idiot and Degen are back again to dig into the importance of self-custody and why it should matter to you. Recorded on January 17, 2023.
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  35. Contagion Risk? Argh!

    1 april 2023 · 3 min

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    Contagion risk? What is it? How does it work and how can you protect yourself? Real Vision’s Nick Correa and Nico Brugge return to the studio to dig into those pressing questions. Recorded on January 17, 2023.
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  36. Are NFTs Dead?

    31 maart 2023 · 5 min

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    In this inaugural edition of our series, The Idiot and the Degen, Real Vision's Nick Correa and Nico Brugge ask and answer the most profound question on everyone's mind: Are NFTs dead? Recorded on January 17, 2023.
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  37. Here's How to Navigate the Choppy Web3 Waters

    27 maart 2023 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Ash Bennington is joined by Amanda Cassatt, the founder of Web3 marketing firm Serotonin and a former Chief Marketing Officer at ConsenSys, and later in the show, Abradat Kamalpour, partner at law firm Jones Day as it launches its FinAccelerate DeFi Challenge.
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  38. How Coinbase is Leading Institutional Adoption

    26 maart 2023 · 1 uur 3 min

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    In this great interview, Raoul is joined by Brett Tejpaul, Head of Coinbase Institutional, and Greg Tusar, vice president of Institutional Product for Coinbase, to explore how Coinbase is onboarding the next wave of institutional adoption. With a storied-background in traditional finance at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs respectively, Brett and Greg innately understand the institutional ecosystem and share with Raoul how Coinbase is preparing for both the present and the future. Brett, Greg, and Raoul also dig into what the current mood for clients is and the future of tokenization in the space. Recorded on March 7, 2023.
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  39. Has Crypto Weathered the Banking Storm?

    22 maart 2023 · 55 min

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    Most major cryptocurrencies have navigated the recently choppy (even stormy at times) waters of global finance with aplomb. So is it “full steam ahead” from here? Ash is joined by Kevin Miao, head of credit at crypto investment firm BlockTower Capital and a former VP of structured product trading at Citi, to discuss the intersection of Web3 and lending, and what cracks in the broader banking system mean for crypto.
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  40. How DeFi Is Adapting to the Banking Crisis

    20 maart 2023 · 57 min

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    Welcome to the new, live, twice-weekly Cryptoverse, where we laser-focus on the big, interesting, and promising developments in this space. Ash Bennington kicks things off with Ben Whitby, who looks after strategic partnerships and regulatory affairs at Qredo, the cross-chain protocol for digital asset managers and traders. The two will do a deep dive into where the DeFi space is right now and where it is headed, especially in light of the crisis traditional banks are going through.
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  41. How a Long-Term Fund Positions Itself

    19 maart 2023 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Richard Galvin, CEO and co-founder of Digital Asset Management Capital, has been long crypto since the dog days of 2017. He joins Raoul for a deep dive into how he positions during market drawdowns, what assets he’s looking at, as well as what’s needed for the space to reach critical adoption. Richard and Raoul also cover what new projects they find exciting as well as what keeps them up at night when it comes to crypto. Recorded on March 9, 2023.
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  42. Bitcoin Marches Higher Despite the Banking Turmoil

    17 maart 2023 · 1 uur 5 min

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    If we had told you the price of bitcoin would rise by 33% in a week that saw the closure of another U.S. crypto-friendly bank, many of you wouldn't have believed. Ash Bennington will ask Mark Yusko, the founder, CEO, and CIO of Morgan Creek Capital, for his assessment of the financial landscape. Plus, there’s exciting news on the Ethereum front (save the date for the Shanghai upgrade and the Arbitrum airdrop) and Fidelity is showing confidence in the cryptocurrency market.
    Programming note: We have an exciting announcement to make about this show. As always, we continue to listen to your feedback. So starting next week, we'll laser-focus on the big, interesting, and promising developments in DeFi with a show many Real Vision subscribers already know: Cryptoverse. While we won’t be on air every weekday at exactly the same time, you'll get the highest-end crypto coverage with the smartest names in the space… which is exactly what Real Vision is known for.
    Tune in Monday for the first edition of the new Cryptoverse, with special guest Benjamin Whitby from Qredo discussing with the current state of DeFi is more important than ever. As always, thank you for watching.
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  43. Here’s Where Crypto Regulation Is Heading

    16 maart 2023 · 56 min

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    We're never too far off from the next regulatory tussle when it comes to crypto in the U.S. Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, looped all proof-of-stake tokens (that would imply ether as well) into the "securities" basket, contradicting recent comments from the head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. So let's get some clarity, shall we? Ash Bennington will cut through the noise of the latest regulatory and banking developments with Perianne Boring, the founder and CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, and Ram Ahluwalia, the CEO and co-founder of Lumida Wealth Management.
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  44. Who Will Crypto Bank With Now?

    15 maart 2023 · 1 uur 3 min

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    Silvergate Capital: Gone. Signature Bank: Gone. Silicon Valley Bank: Gone. So where can crypto companies turn for their banking needs? Is this an existential threat to the industry in the U.S.? Ash Bennington welcomes Coinbase's head of institutional research, David Duong, for a conversation on the banking situation, regulation, and the wider market. Plus, a breaking news update on Credit Suisse.
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  45. Is This the Moment Crypto Has Been Waiting For?

    14 maart 2023 · 52 min

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    It's the question on every crypto investor’s mind: if crypto can rally in the face of a meltdown in the traditional banking system, is this the start of a wider movement towards crypto adoption? But if so, whom can crypto companies bank with now? Ash Bennington will explore that with David Nage, portfolio manger at Arca, and Dan Roberts, the editor-in-chief of Decrypt. Plus, Meta drops NFT support on Instagram.
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  46. What's Next After the SVB/Signature Emergency Action?

    13 maart 2023 · 50 min

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    To say this was an eventful weekend would be an understatement. The U.S. government and the Federal Reserve stepped in with emergency action after the failure of two financial institutions: Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. This special edition has gathered a panel of experts to help you understand what happened, what the impact has been, what we could expect next, and why all of this matters for crypto. Ash Bennington hosts Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal, Forkast Labs Co-CEO & Forkast.News editor-in-chief Angie Lau, and Chris Whalen of Whalen Global Advisors.
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  47. How Fan Tokens Are Revolutionizing the Fan Experience

    12 maart 2023 · 55 min

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    Raoul has long been obsessed with the enormous possibilities of social tokens but few have actually tackled this opportunity at scale... However, Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of Socios and Chiliz, has been leading the way and updates Raoul all about how the fan-token economy around sports teams is still young but growing fast. Raoul and Alexandre discuss price volatility around fan tokens, the difficulties inherent in the sports industry, the utility that can be created, as well as what the future of this exciting new space might bring. Recorded on February 27, 2023.
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  48. Crypto Jitters on Banking Risks

    10 maart 2023 · 54 min

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    Bitcoin fell below $20,000 as fears of rising interest rates and a banking rout spread through the industry. After the fall of Silvergate Capital, another notable, tech-friendly regional bank is under pressure. Ash Bennington and Santiago Velez, co-founder of Block Digital and today’s co-host, are here to discuss the market moves. Plus, the New York Attorney General says ether is a security in a lawsuit, U.S. President Joe Biden wants to slap bitcoin miners with a 30% excise tax, and the U.S. Department of Justice is trying to block Binance.US' acquisition of Voyager Digital. Later, Hugo Philion, the CEO and co-founder of Flare Network, will join us to cover the layer-1 blockchain, Flare’s recent token airdrop, and new developments.
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  49. Silvergate to Liquidate: How the Crypto Industry Will Cope

    9 maart 2023 · 49 min

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    The crypto-friendly U.S. bank Silvergate Capital has announced it will enter liquidation after suffering an exodus of clients following the FTX collapse. What does this mean for the crypto industry's access to banking? Ash Bennington is joined by Valkyrie Investments CEO Leah Wald and head of research Josh Olszewicz to discuss. Plus, did JPMorgan just drop Gemini as a client? And the NAV discount on Grayscale's GBTC has narrowed as judges question the SEC's opposition to a spot bitcoin ETF.
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  50. Why Binance's Continued Dominance Matters to You

    8 maart 2023 · 54 min

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    As Binance’s market share grows for a fourth consecutive month, we’re left asking, is this good or bad for the crypto industry as a whole? Senior editor for Forbes, Michael del Castillo, joins Ash Bennington to break it all down. Plus, they examine what Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony means for crypto, and Ark Invest buying up more shares of Coinbase and Robinhood.
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