The Scoop Podcast
Hosted by Frank Chaparro
The Scoop brings you timely conversations with the people who are defining the crypto, web3 and digital assets. From breaking news to billion dollar fundraises, The Scoop delivers the stories shaping the industry. Hosted by The Block's Editor-at-Large, Frank Chaparro.
Dragonfly partner Tom Schmidt sheds light on why this crypto cycle has been different for venture capital, and what opportunities lay ahead in 2025.
Frank Chaparro was joined by The Block’s CEO Larry Cermak, Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland and Foresight Ventures Co-Founder Forest Bai to wrap up 2024 in a year-end special.
Hemi Labs CEO Jeff Garzik sheds light on Hemi’s “proof of proof” security model and his vision for a multi-chain future.
BitcoinOS CEO Edan Yago explains how bringing DeFi and scaling to the Bitcoin ecosystem will allow it to regain its spirit of innovation.
Meanwhile Co-Founder and CEO Zac Townsend explains his company’s model for Bitcoin-denominated life insurance, highlighting its benefits for crypto natives and newcomers alike.
Arch co-founder Himanshu Sahay breaks down the changing lending landscape and sheds light on Arch’s approach to lending and collateral.
RockawayX Partner & CGO Samantha Bohbot sheds light on the company’s credit fund, challenges facing European firms compared to their American counterparts and what separates top fund managers from the rest.
Enclave Markets CEO and Founder David Wells sheds light on Enclave’s model, the maturing crypto market, and the potential for more sophisticated trading.
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt shares how the firm has pivoted its core business multiple times to meet regulators’ demands, and how possible upcoming regulatory “sandboxes” could unlock unprecedented financial innovation in the U.S.
Hyperlane co-founder Jon Kol says that developments in blockchain interoperability could see it become a “dead topic” by the end of next year.