https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/hunter-biden-laptop-launch-looms-feat-ran-neuner 2026-09-08T14:28:08Z https://image.mux.com/NX61VE5wFuq1trljnuhJ1dFVcb519j8P13eN02pxXhew/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Hunter Biden $LAPTOP launch looms feat. Ran Neuner Crypto Banter Founder & CEO Ran Neuner joins Gareth Jenkinson on Episode 36 of The Starting Block to discuss his bull market thesis using Bollinger Bandwidth and the 50-week EMA, why altcoins are poised to outperform Bitcoin 6-7x this cycle driven by RWA tokenization, AI agent settlement on blockchain rails, and the imminent launch of the Hunter Biden $LAPTOP meme coin. OUTLINE 00:08 – Show Return & Headlines 01:29 – Visa Stablecoin Milestone 02:05 – Bitcoin Liquid Network Heist 02:46 – DBS & Citi Weekend Settlement 03:21 – Ethereum Quantum Roadmap 04:01 – Bitcoin & Macro Markets 05:52 – Ran’s Bull Market Thesis 11:13 – Altcoins vs. Bitcoin Outlook 15:59 – RWA, AI Agents & Social Trading 24:46 – Meme Coins & Fee Switches 30:00 – Hunter Biden $LAPTOP Launch 34:37 – Closing Outlook Ran Neuner – Crypto Banter – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/NX61VE5wFuq1trljnuhJ1dFVcb519j8P13eN02pxXhew/720p.mp4 2399 2026-09-08T10:28:08-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/inside-ethenas-new-neobank-built-exclusively-on-avax 2026-09-03T09:26:12Z https://image.mux.com/fd02mvlL01ICQcVb5JSsoVAKliwW5oz9UEdl00at02J6fGo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Inside Ethena’s New Neobank built Exclusively on AVAX EthenaPay is live exclusively on Avalanche. In this episode of Layer One, Ethena Founder Guy Young sits down with The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Ava Labs’ John Nahas to walk through their new consumer app built around three jobs — ‘save, send, spend.’ Young traces Ethena from on-chain DeFi distribution to a mobile app that owns the last mile. Nahas’s pitch for the chain underneath is invisible adoption: technology built for businesses, with a path from the C-Chain to an application-specific L1 if a partner outgrows shared blockspace. Kelvin Sparks – John Nahas – Guy Young – Chapters 00:00 Open 02:10 EthenaPay Overview 03:10 Save, Send, Spend 06:25 Why Avalanche 09:04 Direct to Consumer 13:20 Invisible Adoption 18:00 Why Ethena No chain 21:02 C-chain today, own L1 if needed 24:54 EthenaPay versus other crypto neobanks 27:46 Embedded finance, off the crypto island 36:06 RWA perps after TradeXYZ 39:18 Black Opal, payments, next year on Avalanche 42:00 Buybacks, labs IP under the foundation 43:33 Close ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 https://stream.mux.com/fd02mvlL01ICQcVb5JSsoVAKliwW5oz9UEdl00at02J6fGo/720p.mp4 2672 2026-09-03T05:26:12-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/avalanches-economists-on-value-accrual-mechanisms-layer-one-ep18 2026-08-26T18:51:17Z https://image.mux.com/CjuQklrQaGlMCO8sw00OPOVTgahLfA93Q019l1bs5hppE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Avalanche’s Economists on Value Accrual Mechanisms | Layer One EP18 Matias Antonio (Chief Investment Officer, ex-World Bank, ex-IMF) and Eric Liu (Lead Economist, PhD) have built GCP and GCI — blockchain analogues of GDP and GNI — because nobody could say what value actually runs on a chain, only what volume does. The harder half is capture: on every general-purpose L1, the value the chain makes possible does not flow through its token, and the fat-protocol thesis never explained why it should. Their answer is not taxation but a co-op — an incentive-compatible cut applications accept because protocol value is what secures them. OUTLINE 00:00 – Cold open 00:51 – Welcome: Avalanche’s economists on the show 01:50 – From the World Bank, the IMF, and a fund that blew up 05:54 – GCP and GCI: measuring what a chain actually produces 08:31 – Capture: why the value never reaches the token 09:24 – Distribute: paying validators without inflation 11:09 – The plain-English version: GDP, GNI and a very low tax rate 12:37 – Output vs income, and what each costs to tax 17:42 – Beyond transaction fees: dormant capital and the gas floor 24:39 – The Ethereum staking-ratio fight, and who pays validators 31:05 – A Laffer curve for a blockchain? Not a state — a co-op 35:26 – Why economists, and why now 46:16 – Twelve months out, and the network of networks Matias Antonio – Chief Investment Officer, Avalanche Foundation Eric Liu – Lead Economist, Avalanche Foundation John Wu – Senior Advisor, Ava Labs Kelvin Sparks – The Block – Layer One is a podcast focused on the intersection of crypto and the real world, brought to you in collaboration with Avalanche. Nothing on this podcast is investment or financial advice. Always do your own research. https://stream.mux.com/CjuQklrQaGlMCO8sw00OPOVTgahLfA93Q019l1bs5hppE/720p.mp4 3167 2026-08-26T14:51:17-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/prediction-market-news/the-ethics-fight-holding-cryptos-big-bill-hostage-pmn-ep04 2026-08-26T17:58:18Z https://image.mux.com/IJ5Fgx4xD2UbDzepVqyEYAE011Lp3epu7bMOaRSnGZ6w/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The Ethics Fight Holding Crypto’s Big Bill Hostage | PMN EP04 In this episode of Prediction Market News, Kelvin Sparks is joined by Sarah Wynn, The Block’s senior policy reporter, and Adrian Wall, Managing Director of the Digital Sovereignty Alliance, for a full teardown of the CLARITY Act as it stalls in the Senate. They walk the live fights: the DOJ–state AG ethics standoff, the BRCA developer-protection battle, the Coldcard exploit landing mid-debate, the SEC and CFTC’s Plan B if Congress fails, and the tribal-gaming and NFL challenges to prediction-market jurisdiction. OUTLINE 00:00 – Prediction Market Recap 04:40 – CLARITY Slips to September 08:26 – Coldcard Fallout 13:36 – CLARITY: Ethics, BRCA, Consumer Protection 16:06 – Plan B: SEC and CFTC Rules without Congress 21:17 – DOJ-vs-State-AGs 34:51 – Live Odds Check 52:08 – Financial Literacy 59:59 – The Stablecoin Yield War 1:04:55 – Prediction Markets: CFTC, States, & the NFL 1:25:47 – Clarity before Midterms? https://stream.mux.com/IJ5Fgx4xD2UbDzepVqyEYAE011Lp3epu7bMOaRSnGZ6w/720p.mp4 5319 2026-08-26T13:58:18-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/breaking-down-ais-threat-to-cryptography-w-kostas-chalkias 2026-08-21T12:50:23Z https://image.mux.com/jxE00n3fYCG29mLZGrhNyLYBwpcYw01qe2Z1Dq9lN77zc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Breaking Down AI’s Threat to Cryptography /w Kostas Chalkias Episode 35 of The Starting Block, hosted by The Block’s Gareth Jenkinson, was broadcasted live with Mysten Labs Co-Founder Kostas Chalkias. Mysten Labs Co-Founder Kostas Chalkias joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss AI as a growing threat to cryptographic security, the case for continuous automated auditing of blockchain code, and how Walrus Memory enables decentralized AI data portability across LLMs. OUTLINE 00:11 – Show Open & Markets 02:43 – The Block Briefing 08:00 – Hot Seat: AI vs. Cryptography 12:54 – Cold Card & Continuous Auditing 17:24 – Hardware Wallets & Multi-Sig 24:37 – Sam Blackshear & Anthropic 29:29 – Walrus Memory & LLM Portability 37:57 – Decentralized AI: Can It Scale? Kostas Chalkias – Mysten Labs – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/jxE00n3fYCG29mLZGrhNyLYBwpcYw01qe2Z1Dq9lN77zc/720p.mp4 3203 2026-08-21T08:50:23-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/1-on-1-with-aptos-co-founder-avery-ching 2026-08-20T15:05:18Z https://image.mux.com/DajvlR01qmcwH7TsLSMpwd9WFufDkFshwZEuqXv35euo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 1-on-1 with Aptos Co-Founder Avery Ching Aptos Co-Founder & CEO Avery Ching joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the intersection of AI and blockchain technology, Aptos’s Decibel DEX and how it compares to Hyperliquid, the Open USD stablecoin consortium, and overall quantum readiness in the crypto industry. OUTLINE 00:08 – Intro 01:57 – The Block Briefing: Markets Rally 07:09 – Avery Ching Hot Seat Begins 08:53 – AI & Blockchain Convergence 12:25 – Aptos’s $50M AI Investment 16:53 – Decibel vs. Hyperliquid 20:16 – OUSD & Stablecoin Competition 25:15 – AI-Powered Security at Aptos 28:58 – Quantum Readiness & Privacy Avery Ching – Aptos – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/DajvlR01qmcwH7TsLSMpwd9WFufDkFshwZEuqXv35euo/720p.mp4 2633 2026-08-20T11:05:18-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/exploring-the-origins-of-defi-protocols-with-andre-cronje 2026-08-19T13:08:33Z https://image.mux.com/DBYXJSxymf6pi00lOhCiJUgx75TGyIiubUEy02DZA4M1w/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Exploring the origins of DeFi protocols with Andre Cronje Episode 33 of The Starting Block, hosted by The Block’s Gareth Jenkinson, was broadcasted live with Flying Tulip Founder Andre Cronje. Flying Tulip Founder Andre Cronje joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the origins of his DeFi career in crypto code reviews, the capital efficiency innovations behind Flying Tulip and its total return swap differentiator, and how AI coding tools have transformed his development process. OUTLINE 00:08 – Show Intro & Wyoming 01:23 – Block Briefing Headlines 05:14 – Meet Andre Cronje 06:48 – Cronje’s Crypto Origin Story 11:09 – From Yearn to Velodrome 14:40 – Flying Tulip Explained 21:19 – Total Return Swaps & Liquidations 26:35 – DeFi’s Future Outlook 30:36 – FTUSD & Regulatory Clarity 35:14 – Why Build in the US 41:03 – Growing Slowly & Safely 46:48 – AI Tools in Development Andre Cronje – Flying Tulip – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/DBYXJSxymf6pi00lOhCiJUgx75TGyIiubUEy02DZA4M1w/720p.mp4 3563 2026-08-19T09:08:33-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/inside-oranjebtcs-new-bitcoin-equity-etf 2026-08-18T12:34:07Z https://image.mux.com/aeYWENNFR6HqgmF6idtsdaOkOaAqqCG102tNE1GJ6oUo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Inside OranjeBTC’s New Bitcoin Equity ETF Sam Callahan, OranjeBTC’s Director of Bitcoin Strategy & Research, joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block where the duo discussed the launch of Digi11 – Brazil’s first Bitcoin preferred equity ETF Digi11. They also touched on Strategy’s STRC capital structure and Bitcoin accumulation goals, and the investor appetite for Bitcoin-backed income products in Brazil. OUTLINE 00:06 – Show Open & Recap 01:31 – Block Briefing Headlines 02:06 – Bitmine’s ETH Treasury 03:08 – Iren & Microsoft AI Deal 03:47 – Harmony Network Rollback 04:25 – Genius Act Rulemaking 05:36 – Ripple Expands in Asia 06:31 – Introducing Sam Callahan 06:49 – Digi11 ETF Explained 09:51 – Building the Index 11:56 – Strategy’s STRC & MSTR 17:21 – Brazilian Market Appetite Sam Callahan – OranjeBTC – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/aeYWENNFR6HqgmF6idtsdaOkOaAqqCG102tNE1GJ6oUo/720p.mp4 2476 2026-08-18T08:34:07-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/theres-huge-interest-in-tether-shares-paolo-ardoino-unpacks-investor-interest-in-tether-equity 2026-08-18T09:31:48Z https://image.mux.com/Da4bDv01h9b7fQkSL2dJfrVwRHNqkN02iu149OPSWKBXg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 “There’s Huge Interest In Tether Shares” – Paolo Ardoino Unpacks Investor Interest in Tether Equity A 2025 FT report claimed Tether was planning a $20B private fundraising round that would have valued the company at $500B, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told The Starting Block that investors continue to pursue equity in the world’s largest stablecoin issuer. The private company remains highly selective over potential new shareholders and Ardoino said they’re in a fortunate position to not need more capital to continue building out a collective of technology-focused companies, services and products. https://stream.mux.com/Da4bDv01h9b7fQkSL2dJfrVwRHNqkN02iu149OPSWKBXg/720p.mp4 155 2026-08-18T05:31:48-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/tethers-kpmg-audit-gold-bars-bitcoin-and-6-billion-in-excess-equity-tether-usdt-tetheraudit 2026-08-17T14:43:00Z https://image.mux.com/T4S8FeZ8e9VlnAE61JfQEf02XFbp2LaCMRgbiK5LUd00E/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Tether’s KPMG Audit – Gold Bars, Bitcoin, and 6 Billion in Excess Equity #tether #usdt #tetheraudit Tether’s KPMG Audit – Gold Bars, Bitcoin, and 6 Billion in Excess Equity #tether #usdt #tetheraudit: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/T4S8FeZ8e9VlnAE61JfQEf02XFbp2LaCMRgbiK5LUd00E/720p.mp4 86 2026-08-17T10:43:00-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/will-clarity-act-pass-in-september-ft-gsr 2026-08-17T12:47:07Z https://image.mux.com/OSrwQuPh02mClJ700U5WZcsVfubgX02C02qSlKgsCM9x4MQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Will CLARITY Act pass in September? Ft. GSR GSR’s Chief Legal and Strategy Officer Joshua Riezman joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the Clarity Act being pushed to September, the political hurdles blocking its passage, and what crypto market volatility and TradFi convergence signal for the industry’s future. OUTLINE 00:06 – Welcome & Show Intro 01:47 – Block Briefing: Top Headlines 04:00 – Hive Digital’s AI Pivot 04:47 – Strategy’s Bitcoin Update 05:52 – Clarity Act: September Window 08:31 – Political Hurdles to Passage 13:55 – Ethics Compromise Debate 16:50 – Is Clarity Act Good for Crypto? 19:52 – Token Design & Bear Market 22:53 – Market Outlook & Price Action 28:28 – TradFi Meets Crypto 31:09 – Prediction Markets Legal Battle Joshua Riezman – GSR – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/OSrwQuPh02mClJ700U5WZcsVfubgX02C02qSlKgsCM9x4MQ/720p.mp4 2295 2026-08-17T08:47:07-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/doublezero-infra-to-supercharge-kalshi-ft-austin-federa 2026-08-14T12:34:11Z https://image.mux.com/9ka3TBfyBhB2n0002cNB6jpDhCDBzGiMWfT900T5DOX3tQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 DoubleZero infra to supercharge Kalshi – Ft. Austin Federa DoubleZero Co-Founder Austin Federa joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the DoubleZero recently announced integration with Kalshi and how multicast fiber networks are supercharging prediction market data feeds. OUTLINE 00:06 – Show Open & Headlines 01:33 – Tether’s KPMG Audit 02:52 – Gemini Q2 Earnings 03:53 – Bullish Exchange Results 04:41 – Kalshi Regulatory Battles 06:05 – Crypto Phishing Warning 07:03 – Hot Seat: Austin Federa 07:44 – DoubleZero x Kalshi Deal 10:07 – Prediction Markets Maturing 14:50 – What Is DoubleZero? 17:43 – DoubleZero vs. Oracles 19:33 – AI Agents & Trading Edge Austin Federa – DoubleZero – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/9ka3TBfyBhB2n0002cNB6jpDhCDBzGiMWfT900T5DOX3tQ/720p.mp4 2340 2026-08-14T08:34:11-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/why-bitcoin-bip-110-failed-ft-giacomo-zucco 2026-08-12T12:28:29Z https://image.mux.com/Sc5zbEQ4nbh4SMQDPoX01ksYCzZRg6kZ01Gqp02mNyPhZg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Bitcoin BIP-110 failed – ft Giacomo Zucco Plan B Forum Director Giacomo Zucco joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the BIP 110 activation and chain stall over the weekend, the Cold Card firmware exploit and Bitcoin security vulnerabilities, and the future relevance of Bitcoin Core as a reference implementation. OUTLINE 00:08 – Show Introduction 01:47 – Harmony Exploit 02:49 – SEC Crypto Regime Proposal 03:11 – 21 Capital Q2 Losses 04:06 – Robinhood Chain Numbers 04:44 – Cold Card Firmware Bug 07:46 – Giacomo Zucco Hot Seat 08:00 – BIP 110 Weekend Drama 13:22 – Bitcoin Governance Debates 19:45 – Luke Dashjr’s Fork Attempt 25:16 – Luke Removed as BIP Editor 29:48 – Bitcoin Core’s Future Role Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/Sc5zbEQ4nbh4SMQDPoX01ksYCzZRg6kZ01Gqp02mNyPhZg/720p.mp4 2018 2026-08-12T08:28:29-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/bitcoin-uptober-loading-live-w-benjamin-cowen 2026-08-11T15:04:41Z https://image.mux.com/BOkloFSw9XQd9pDX00NRLWMYojuOzh5fpYAhMhqKxkNI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitcoin Uptober Loading? Live w/ Benjamin Cowen ITC Founder & CEO Benjamin Cowen joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss why Bitcoin’s current cycle mirrors 2018, the likelihood of an October cycle bottom, and why institutional narratives like ETFs and strategic reserves have acted as headwinds rather than tailwinds for crypto. OUTLINE 00:07 – Welcome & Show Intro 01:06 – Block Briefing Headlines 05:18 – Benjamin Cowen’s Background 08:16 – Bitcoin’s State Right Now 09:29 – Cycle Timing & October Bottom 15:50 – Institutional Impact on Bitcoin 19:18 – When Does Retail Return? 31:05 – AI Trade vs. Crypto 35:57 – Meme Coins & Industry Damage 40:11 – Bitcoin & Politics 43:32 – Outlook & AI Pivot 45:26 – Wrap-Up & CZ Teaser Benjamin Cowen – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/BOkloFSw9XQd9pDX00NRLWMYojuOzh5fpYAhMhqKxkNI/720p.mp4 2926 2026-08-11T11:04:41-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/okxs-lennix-lai-retail-traders-are-already-executing-through-ai-agents 2026-08-10T12:31:16Z https://image.mux.com/z7GHZ01K9HxFmDhbQH7JEngTdRxlje32Vlu3MqKsLN3Y/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 OKX’s Lennix Lai: Retail Traders Are Already Executing Through AI Agents OKX General Manager Lennix Lai joined Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the impact of institutional ETF flows on crypto markets, the rise of RWA tokenization and tokenized equities on OKX, AI-driven trading agents and compliance tools, and the outlook for retail trading through the end of 2026. OUTLINE 00:08 – Welcome & BIP 110 Recap 02:10 – World Liberty Financial Scrutiny 03:09 – Robinhood Enters UK Crypto 03:47 – North Korea’s AI Hacking Threat 05:01 – Brazil’s Withdrawal Delay Rule 05:40 – BIP 110 Fork: Post-Mortem 07:42 – Market Pulse: Lennix Lai 09:29 – Institutional ETF Impact 11:14 – RWA Tokenization Demand 14:02 – AI Agents & Compliance at OKX 16:01 – Prediction Markets: OKX’s Approach 27:42 – Outro Lennix Lai – OKX – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/z7GHZ01K9HxFmDhbQH7JEngTdRxlje32Vlu3MqKsLN3Y/720p.mp4 1915 2026-08-10T08:31:16-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/ai-armed-attackers-deepen-cryptos-2026-hacking-crisis 2026-08-07T12:43:33Z https://image.mux.com/yNzHhMcjJGt7wcx01QebV8mG00jUPycXsU02JoI4ULST4I/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 AI-armed attackers deepen crypto’s 2026 hacking crisis Blockaid Co-Founder & CEO Ido Ben-Natan joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the record-breaking surge in crypto hack incidents in 2026, how AI is supercharging attackers and shifting the primary vector from smart contract exploits to operational security breaches, and the lessons that can be gleaned from the Coldcard exploit. OUTLINE 00:04 – Week in Review 01:22 – Block Briefing: Clarity Act Delay 02:09 – Coinbase Prediction Markets Ruling 02:49 – Wintermute Broker-Dealer Move 03:33 – Miners’ Tough Quarter 04:17 – Trump Crypto Divestiture Twist 05:39 – Ido Ben-Natan Hot Seat 06:07 – H1 2026 Hack Report 07:58 – DPRK Hackers Dominate 10:30 – AI as Attack Vector 16:56 – Coldcard Exploit Fallout 22:17 – Crypto vs. TradFi Targeting Ido Ben-Natan – Blockaid – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/yNzHhMcjJGt7wcx01QebV8mG00jUPycXsU02JoI4ULST4I/720p.mp4 1689 2026-08-07T08:43:33-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/jesse-pollak-reveals-plans-for-base-as-exchange-competition-heats-up 2026-08-06T16:01:58Z https://image.mux.com/bBMCUQRygdewVkhg5hs02iPZHhLgWFYJwEklJ6SD5dnA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Jesse Pollak reveals plans for Base as exchange competition heats up Coinbase Head of Base Jesse Pollak joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss handing the Base app to Jordan Fish, widely known as Cobie, while refocusing on Base the chain, the rise of agentic finance and tokenized inference, and why prediction markets and DeFi growth matter more than social right now. OUTLINE 00:08 – Welcome & Show Intro 01:34 – Russia’s Crypto Law 02:19 – Clarity Act Stalls 03:00 – Coinbase UK Stock Trading 03:42 – Wrench Attack Surge 04:46 – Block’s Bitcoin Results 05:18 – Jesse Joins: Base App Handover 09:52 – Robinhood Chain Competition 12:38 – Meme Coins & Creator Coins 14:47 – Agentic Finance & Tokenized Inference 19:52 – Prediction Markets on Base 29:45 – Coldcard Exploit & Self-Custody Jesse Pollak – Coinbase – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/bBMCUQRygdewVkhg5hs02iPZHhLgWFYJwEklJ6SD5dnA/720p.mp4 2189 2026-08-06T12:01:58-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/alpacas-435m-raise-driven-by-wall-streets-tokenization-push 2026-08-05T12:32:29Z https://image.mux.com/kcTnnN00u6HKWv7Jg8duZDjTJPyF14qoh01c8d4wmACkY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Alpaca’s $435M raise driven by Wall Street’s tokenization push Alpaca Co-Founder & CEO Yoshi Yokokawa joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss building the “AWS of financial infrastructure” for tokenized US equities, the explosive growth of AI agents on Alpaca’s platform, and navigating the global regulatory landscape amid Wall Street’s tokenization push. Bitwise Europe Senior Research Associate Luke Deans also joined Gareth for the day’s Market Pulse to discuss Bitcoin’s volatility expectations, key on-chain price levels to watch, and why digital assets may be well-positioned when the AI trade eventually unwinds. OUTLINE 00:07 – Show Open & Headlines Preview 02:31 – Trump Meme Coin Scrutiny 03:07 – Cloudflare’s Agentic Wallets 03:50 – BlackRock ETH ETF Reverse Split 04:25 – BitGo Moves WBTC to Chainlink 05:12 – ColdCard Exploit Fallout 07:46 – Market Pulse: Bitcoin Volatility 16:57 – AI Trade & Capital Rotation 23:12 – Alpaca’s Origin & Infrastructure 33:19 – AI Agents & Agentic Trading 37:11 – Everything App & Bundling Trends 40:46 – Regulation & Growth Outlook Yoshi Yokokawa – Alpaca – Bitwise Europe – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/kcTnnN00u6HKWv7Jg8duZDjTJPyF14qoh01c8d4wmACkY/720p.mp4 3028 2026-08-05T08:32:29-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/prediction-market-news/will-prediction-markets-wipeout-sportsbooks-pmn-ep03 2026-08-04T13:27:27Z https://image.mux.com/oJgR1jQOvTxW2SeEvFCa02gdJE4GBC3QuatYXGcddkBI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Will Prediction Markets Wipeout Sportsbooks? | PMN EP03 In this episode of Prediction Market News, Kelvin Sparks is joined by Nick Rizzoli, CEO of Polymarket Analytics, the largest third-party prediction market ecosystem. They discuss how his team separates genuine trading edge from bots and arbitrage, why prediction markets operate differently than sportsbooks, and how outcome markets could let businesses hedge risks no insurer will cover. The conversation also covers regulation, liquidity, and market making across venues. Timestamps 00:00 — Polymarket Updates 08:07 — Meet Polymarket Analytics 12:08 — Hedging the Unhedgeable 14:10 — Prediction Markets vs. Sports Betting 18:33 — Where the Edge Actually Is 26:45 — World Cup Chaos 29:41 — Hunting Smart Money 37:34 — The Blockbuster Problem 41:03 — Regulation and Trust 45:38 — Beyond Sports 53:35 — The Liquidity Game 56:27 — Predictions X / Twitter: @TheBlockCo Instagram: @theblockcrypto Telegram: t.me/the_block_crypto https://stream.mux.com/oJgR1jQOvTxW2SeEvFCa02gdJE4GBC3QuatYXGcddkBI/720p.mp4 3942 2026-08-04T09:27:27-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/breaking-down-the-coldcard-exploit-ramifications-for-self-custody 2026-08-03T12:36:27Z https://image.mux.com/HCMCwO9Wwa67RVqTMeIOrazu93DX002scF2QnMVOgRd4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Breaking down the Coldcard exploit & ramifications for self-custody Casa CTO Jameson Lopp joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss how the Coldcard entropy exploit unfolded, why multi-vendor multisig is the gold standard for self-custody, and why Bitcoin self-custody is still worth pursuing despite the risks. Foundation CTO Zach Herbert also joined Gareth for the day’s Market Pulse, where he discussed the role of AI in discovering the Coldcard bug and what the industry needs to do to rebuild trust in self-custody. OUTLINE 00:06 – Welcome & Show Intro 01:47 – Block Briefing: Strategy Sells BTC 03:17 – Trump Media, SEC/CFTC Turf War & More 09:35 – Zach Herbert: Coldcard Exploit Explained 15:17 – AI’s Role in Finding the Bug 20:23 – Open Source vs. Closed Source Debate 23:15 – Self-Custody Trust & Don’t Trust Verify 27:13 – Hardware Wallet UX & Market Options 34:28 – Jameson Lopp: First Reports of the Hack 40:51 – AI, LLMs & the Changing Attack Landscape 46:23 – Self-Custody: Who It’s Really For 55:57 – Casa’s Multi-Vendor Multisig Case Jameson Lopp – Casa – Zach Herbert – Foundation – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/HCMCwO9Wwa67RVqTMeIOrazu93DX002scF2QnMVOgRd4/720p.mp4 4091 2026-08-03T08:36:27-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/bitcoin-rocked-by-coldcard-exploit-w-freddie-new 2026-07-31T15:08:12Z https://image.mux.com/nc300TAIvlzlReUUCUgcRliUHSNm00LZkHZKWsKaMIZMA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitcoin rocked by Coldcard exploit w. Freddie New B HODL CEO Freddie New joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the Coldcard hardware wallet exploit that drained roughly 594 Bitcoin from affected devices, the importance of entropy in seed phrase generation, and best practices for securing Bitcoin in self-custody. OUTLINE 00:07 – Show Intro & Lineup 01:01 – Strategy’s $8.2B Loss 01:50 – Coinbase Q2 Earnings 02:44 – Kalshi Legal Battle 03:19 – Circle Trust Charter 03:53 – Coldcard Exploit Headline 04:43 – Market Structure Bill 05:59 – Freddie New Joins 07:05 – Exploit Explained 14:02 – Self-Custody Best Practices 19:00 – Hardware Wallet Industry Impact 26:02 – Phishing Warning & Wrap-Up Freddie New – B HODL – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/nc300TAIvlzlReUUCUgcRliUHSNm00LZkHZKWsKaMIZMA/720p.mp4 1791 2026-07-31T11:08:12-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/fed-holds-interest-rates-what-does-it-mean-for-bitcoin 2026-07-30T12:33:08Z https://image.mux.com/51DcVIG8pxul2Fw25MCsTzbD8ZNJ9V5OV009WRoyWJdQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Fed holds interest rates – what does it mean for Bitcoin? Bitwise Europe Head of Research Andre Dragosch joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block, where he discussed the Fed’s split decision to hold rates and its implications for Bitcoin, Bitcoin’s relative outperformance versus tech stocks and semiconductors, the US debt ceiling debate and long-term macro tailwinds for Bitcoin, BIP 110 replay risks and the low probability of it reaching majority, and Michael Saylor’s Strategy stabilizing its dividend coverage to avert forced Bitcoin liquidation. OUTLINE 05:02 – Show Introduction 06:41 – Fed Holds Rates 07:30 – Tether USAT on Celo 08:07 – Binance US Prediction Markets 08:44 – Ostium $24M Hack 09:22 – Aave Spring Cleaning 10:50 – ARK Trims Crypto Bets 11:43 – Market Pulse: Fed Impact 17:47 – Bitcoin Bottom Outlook 19:43 – Debt Ceiling & Macro 24:27 – BIP 110 Risk 26:29 – Strategy / Saylor Update Andre Dragosch – Bitwise Europe – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/51DcVIG8pxul2Fw25MCsTzbD8ZNJ9V5OV009WRoyWJdQ/720p.mp4 2198 2026-07-30T08:33:08-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/1inch-aqua-unlocks-shared-liquidity-with-ceo-sergej-kunz 2026-07-29T12:30:04Z https://image.mux.com/yBpE3m43Etwndo7V01Nbz91HOGrSxByFJplQDz00V4SwY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 1inch Aqua unlocks shared liquidity with CEO Sergej Kunz 1inch Co-Founder Sergej Kunz joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to announce the launch of 1inch Aqua, a unified shared liquidity protocol for DeFi, and to discuss how it addresses idle AMM liquidity, the role of AI in development and protocol security, and the future of RWA tokenization on Ethereum L2s. OUTLINE 00:05 – Show Intro & Previews 02:06 – Morgan Stanley ETF Launch 03:05 – Durov & Telegram Charges 04:26 – DeFi Hacks Record 05:09 – CFTC Prediction Markets Battle 05:55 – Core Scientific & Galaxy AI Pivots 07:22 – Ethereum L2 TVL Decline 08:24 – 1inch Aqua Explained 11:57 – Aqua Security & Audits 19:38 – AI in Development 25:33 – RWA & Robinhood Chain 29:09 – Building on Ethereum & Future Plans Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/yBpE3m43Etwndo7V01Nbz91HOGrSxByFJplQDz00V4SwY/720p.mp4 2347 2026-07-29T08:30:04-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/ai-is-supercharging-hyperliquid-ft-nansen-ceo-alex-svanevik 2026-07-28T12:31:48Z https://image.mux.com/dIfCvfg2WxLYPaGdNeo47Dzauv00Hns9700f9OBSA7YFs/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 AI is supercharging Hyperliquid – ft. Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik Nansen Co-Founder & CEO Alex Svanevik joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the evolution of Nansen from on-chain analytics to agentic trading, why open source AI is the new crypto, and how on-chain transparency has helped expose bad actors like FTX and Bitcub. OUTLINE 00:06 – Welcome & Block Briefing 01:11 – Circle’s Patent Power Play 02:28 – Kraken Acquires Magic Labs 03:05 – Lido’s Post-PECTRA Upgrade 03:46 – NFL vs. Prediction Markets 05:01 – Minnesota Ban Blocked 06:01 – Nansen’s Evolution 10:29 – Hyperliquid Integration 15:23 – Open Source AI = New Crypto 29:09 – Nansen’s Staking Business 33:50 – On-Chain Transparency & Fraud 43:14 – RWAs & Trading Everything On-Chain Alex Svanevik – Nansen – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/dIfCvfg2WxLYPaGdNeo47Dzauv00Hns9700f9OBSA7YFs/720p.mp4 3061 2026-07-28T08:31:48-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/the-staking-race-ethereums-queue-solanas-yield-and-where-institutional-money-is-going 2026-07-27T12:36:04Z https://image.mux.com/aJATikPneKRR8M8RxhBP8fN3PtkGRE3rfMDebofqKgQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The Staking Race: Ethereum’s Queue, Solana’s Yield, and Where Institutional Money Is Going Bitwise Head of Onchain Research Kam Benbrik joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss Bitwise’s inaugural quarterly staking report, the divergence between on-chain fundamentals and market sentiment, record ETH staking highs, and institutional staking trends across Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, and Avalanche. OUTLINE 00:08 – Welcome & Show Intro 01:12 – BitMart Shutdown 02:17 – TripleA Hack Update 03:02 – KB Kookmin Goes Onchain 03:43 – Storj Bankruptcy Filing 04:22 – Bitcoin ETF Volume Drops 04:58 – Robinhood & Crypto.com Talks 05:42 – Strategy’s $525M USD Reserve 06:46 – Bitwise Staking Report 10:16 – ETH vs. Solana Staking 20:16 – Upcoming Protocol Upgrades 26:35 – Week Ahead Preview Kam Benbrik – Bitwise – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/aJATikPneKRR8M8RxhBP8fN3PtkGRE3rfMDebofqKgQ/720p.mp4 1879 2026-07-27T08:36:04-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/charles-hoskinson-on-cardanos-future-the-state-of-crypto-ai 2026-07-24T15:02:52Z https://image.mux.com/cO4qLfhtIH168eOyjewjQERCdtGoAX8CgxZyWgibLGI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Charles Hoskinson on Cardano’s Future, the state of crypto & AI Input Output Global Founder Charles Hoskinson joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss Cardano’s decentralized governance and on-chain treasury and Midnight’s privacy-first vision for a fourth-generation blockchain. OUTLINE 00:03 – Welcome & Introduction 01:00 – Leaving X Behind 04:53 – Managing Social Media 07:00 – Cardano’s Governance Model 10:33 – Decentralizing Development 18:58 – Bitcoin DeFi & Pogan 24:16 – Bitcoin’s Limitations 32:29 – Quantum Threat to Bitcoin 37:53 – Midnight & Privacy Tech 49:33 – Hoskinson’s Daily Focus 52:54 – Bullet Ant Ceremony 01:00:00 – Blackhawk & Simplifying Life Charles Hoskinson – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/cO4qLfhtIH168eOyjewjQERCdtGoAX8CgxZyWgibLGI/720p.mp4 4190 2026-07-24T11:02:52-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/is-the-bitcoin-bear-market-over-ft-cory-klippsten 2026-07-23T12:33:54Z https://image.mux.com/YZfUhmIYLQSIWWziZ01pXFaI01AhKpDom8tvHRW5Tq1xg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Is the Bitcoin bear market over? Ft. Cory Klippsten Swan Bitcoin Founder & CEO Cory Klippsten joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the current state of the Bitcoin treasury company landscape, his essay ‘The Battle for Monetary Independence,’ and the long-term path to Bitcoin becoming a global medium of exchange. OUTLINE 00:07 – Show Intro & Preview 02:07 – BitMEX Closing Down 03:04 – Crypto Clarity Act Update 03:49 – Bridge Hacks & Security 04:26 – Circle Expands in Korea 05:45 – Coinbase-SEC Settlement 07:00 – Polymarket Fights France 14:35 – Cory Klippsten’s Bitcoin Origin 22:39 – Jack Mallers & 21 Bitcoin Co. 25:47 – Bitcoin Treasury Companies Landscape 39:09 – Battle for Monetary Independence 50:10 – Bitcoin as Future Money Cory Klippsten – Swan Bitcoin – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/YZfUhmIYLQSIWWziZ01pXFaI01AhKpDom8tvHRW5Tq1xg/720p.mp4 3574 2026-07-23T08:33:54-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/can-jtx-dominate-solana-trading-ft-lucas-bruder 2026-07-22T12:30:43Z https://image.mux.com/2GX1Ot8kn7vwp6zI01wMeImU126002JE7HCbU201z8s00Zc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Can JTX dominate Solana trading? Ft. Lucas Bruder Jito Labs Founder Lucas Bruder joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the launch of JTX, Jito’s new on-chain trading platform on Solana, its ambitions to compete with centralized exchanges and equities platforms like Robinhood, and why he is more bullish on crypto markets than ever before. Second Tier Founder Anton Bukov also joined Gareth for the day’s Market Pulse, where he discussed his legacy as co-founder of 1inch, the philosophy behind his new DeFi venture Second Tier, and his vision for building new architectural categories in decentralized finance. OUTLINE 00:07 – Show Intro & Agenda 01:36 – Block Briefing: Today’s Headlines 01:38 – Trump Crypto Ethics Ban 02:23 – Russia’s Crypto Regulation 03:01 – BIS Stablecoin Warning 04:39 – Telegram’s Wallet Rollout 08:19 – Market Pulse: Anton Bukov 15:00 – Second Tier Manifesto 25:16 – Hot Seat: JTX Launch 27:42 – Competing with CEXs & Robinhood 32:23 – Tokenized Equities on Solana 39:19 – Market Outlook & Solana’s Vision Lucas Bruder – Jito Labs – Anton Bukov – Second Tier – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/2GX1Ot8kn7vwp6zI01wMeImU126002JE7HCbU201z8s00Zc/720p.mp4 3014 2026-07-22T08:30:43-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/prediction-market-news/why-pokmon-cards-are-the-anti-ai-trade-pmn-ep02 2026-07-21T15:44:40Z https://image.mux.com/zMFjBXPT23LyO003bZShsZSoHD7iCuAgQ2EHJC0202O3lI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Pokémon Cards Are the “Anti-AI Trade” | PMN EP02 In this episode of Prediction Market News, we bring on Andy, founder of the onchain trading-card platform Monster, for a debate about speculation itself — the “anti-AI trade,” who’s really setting card prices, the $16.5M Pokémon card he doesn’t believe, and why he built on MegaETH. Timestamps 00:00 — Polymarket Updates 03:38 — Monster 101 07:30 — The Anti-AI Trade 09:45 — Prediction Markets vs. Sports Betting 19:03 — Trading Card Bull Market 31:03 — Bitcoin or Beanie Babies? 40:41 — Building on MegaETH 48:51 — Predictions X / Twitter: @TheBlockCo Instagram: @theblockcrypto Telegram: t.me/the_block_crypto https://stream.mux.com/zMFjBXPT23LyO003bZShsZSoHD7iCuAgQ2EHJC0202O3lI/720p.mp4 3517 2026-07-21T11:44:40-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/crypto-exchanges-will-take-over-wall-street-ft-bitgets-gracy-chen 2026-07-21T13:00:45Z https://image.mux.com/zk00BSLLiIGyMBNsiQyK3vb00imzKozP8fU1jU1OL01M4k/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Crypto exchanges will take over Wall Street – ft. Bitget’s Gracy Chen Bitget CEO Gracy Chen joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the “universal exchange” thesis and Bitget’s push into tokenized stocks, how crypto exchanges are competing with traditional finance, as well as Bitget’s plans to enter the US market. OUTLINE 00:07 – Jack Mallers Steps Down 05:26 – Reaction & Block Briefing 06:39 – Top News Headlines 11:17 – Gracy Chen Hot Seat 11:44 – DAT Companies & Outlook 14:11 – Universal Exchange Vision 19:04 – Tokenized Stocks & RWA 26:16 – Market Trends & User Behavior 31:13 – October 10 & Deleveraging 35:51 – Own Chain vs. Partnership 42:48 – AI Trading Tools 51:51 – US Market Expansion Gracy Chen – Bitget – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/zk00BSLLiIGyMBNsiQyK3vb00imzKozP8fU1jU1OL01M4k/720p.mp4 3652 2026-07-21T09:00:45-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/the-privacy-renaissance-ft-nears-illia-polosukhin 2026-07-20T15:02:40Z https://image.mux.com/oSEps9Tc9wkDZwY013aWRZ6G02FBqyeLm8tQ63BOHoxHY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The Privacy Renaissance ft. NEAR’s Illia Polosukhin NEAR Protocol Co-Founder Illia Poloshukhin joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the mainnet launch of quantum resistance and dynamic resharding on NEAR, the case for confidential transactions and privacy as a mass-adoption enabler, and why decentralized AI infrastructure is critical as centralized models face government overreach and agentic security threats. OUTLINE 01:47 – Show Intro & Headlines 02:58 – Strategy & Saylor News 04:38 – Allbridge Hack & Upbit Probe 05:53 – Polymarket Ban & Robinhood Bull Case 07:10 – Vitalik’s Privacy Demo 08:28 – NEAR’s Origin & Vision 17:57 – Quantum Resistance Launch 20:50 – Confidential Intents & Privacy 25:29 – X402 & Agent Payments 30:07 – Decentralized AI & Governance 37:28 – IronClaw & Agentic Security 48:20 – DeFi Exploits & Formal Verification Illia Poloshukhin – NEAR Protocol – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/oSEps9Tc9wkDZwY013aWRZ6G02FBqyeLm8tQ63BOHoxHY/720p.mp4 3477 2026-07-20T11:02:40-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/stani-kulechov-everything-is-abstracted-away-crypto 2026-07-17T15:59:07Z https://image.mux.com/z02K7gN2svX3kE711tFREVFO01auR1lb5erlugsNDCFM00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Stani Kulechov: ‘everything is abstracted away’ #crypto Aave Labs founder Stani Kulechov describes the simplicity of using the @aave https://stream.mux.com/z02K7gN2svX3kE711tFREVFO01auR1lb5erlugsNDCFM00/720p.mp4 71 2026-07-17T11:59:07-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/debunking-zachxbts-garbage-hardware-wallet-post-w-trezor 2026-07-17T12:42:54Z https://image.mux.com/4Lkyoub00dcqWfhIDmlZX9GRUTx6eAc7meJXAmCkRP7g/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Debunking ZachXBT’s “garbage” hardware wallet post w/ Trezor Trezor CCO Danny Sanders joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss and debunk ZachXBT’s viral claim that hardware wallets are “absolute garbage,” the real-world use cases where that critique has merit, and make the case for why hardware wallets remain the best self-custody solution for retail users despite their limitations. OUTLINE 00:05 – Welcome & Show Intro 01:24 – Citadel’s $400M Crypto.com Deal 02:10 – Visa’s Stablecoin Platform 02:49 – CLARITY Act Senate Update 03:27 – T. Rowe Price Multi-Token ETF 04:15 – JP Morgan’s Bitcoin Outlook 05:14 – SBI & Ondo Tokenization Deal 06:01 – Polygon Layoffs & SBF Pardon Denied 07:33 – ZachXBT’s Hardware Wallet Take 17:07 – Old iPhone vs. Hardware Wallet 23:48 – Trezor’s Design Philosophy 28:08 – Is ZachXBT’s Take Damaging? Danny Sanders – Trezor – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/4Lkyoub00dcqWfhIDmlZX9GRUTx6eAc7meJXAmCkRP7g/720p.mp4 1989 2026-07-17T08:42:54-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/confidential-defi-why-institutions-need-privacy-to-go-all-in-on-crypto 2026-07-16T12:30:55Z https://image.mux.com/nxUdDelBE02dUpMhJA7FZSDtHY9K8MswnFxH1Yyb00I4Y/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Confidential DeFi? Why institutions need privacy to go all in on crypto Zama Co-Founder & CEO Rand Hindi joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss how confidential DeFi works, the launch of a confidential USDC vault with Morpho and Stakehouse, and why privacy is essential for institutions to go all in on crypto. Bitwise Europe Senior Research Associate Luke Deans also joined Gareth for the day’s Market Pulse, where he discussed Bitcoin’s on-chain cost basis levels, the Fed’s expected rate hold amid geopolitical inflation risks, and why the institutional bid remains absent until risk-on conditions return. OUTLINE 00:02 – Show Introduction 01:20 – Stripe-PayPal Mega Deal 02:00 – Crypto Market Structure Bill 02:53 – DTCC Tokenized Securities 03:35 – BlackRock’s On-Chain Vision 04:13 – Base Leadership Shakeup 05:49 – Ostium Hack & Stablecoin Wars 09:23 – Market Pulse: Bitcoin Outlook 16:57 – Fed Rates & Macro Risks 16:58 – ETF Flows & Institutional Bid 23:55 – Zama & Confidential DeFi 47:21 – Europe’s Privacy & Regulation Risks Rand Hindi – Zama – Luke Deans Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/nxUdDelBE02dUpMhJA7FZSDtHY9K8MswnFxH1Yyb00I4Y/720p.mp4 3288 2026-07-16T08:30:55-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/stani-kulechov-on-aave-v4-avalanche-and-why-rwas-hit-100b-this-year 2026-07-15T14:16:53Z https://image.mux.com/G00qWczZ01Mq008v6318F8dHYsjCMEa21kL31pSvJh006UA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Stani Kulechov on Aave V4, Avalanche, and Why RWAs Hit $100B This Year Aave founder Stani Kulechov joins Ava Labs President John Wu and The Block’s Kelvin Sparks to explain how the protocol that processed over $3 trillion in deposits is pointing its infrastructure at tokenized real-world assets — starting with Aave V4’s first non-Ethereum deployment on Avalanche and the Horizon securities market. He also breaks down GHO, the forthcoming consumer Aave App, and why he thinks RWAs double to $100 billion by the end of 2026. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introductions 03:15 – Aave by the Numbers 04:50 – V4 and Horizon 06:26 – The Great Convergence 11:11 – Why Avalanche 18:19 – Killing the Prime Broker 24:39 – Walled Gardens 32:33 – The GHO Engine 37:18 – The Aave App 44:23 – $100B by 2026 ——————————————————————————— Stani Kulechov – AAVE – Kelvin Sparks – ⁠⁠⁠ John Wu – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ⁠⁠⁠ Ava Labs – ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/G00qWczZ01Mq008v6318F8dHYsjCMEa21kL31pSvJh006UA/720p.mp4 2789 2026-07-15T10:16:53-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/tsb-eu-dac8-regulation-are-crypto-holders-at-risk 2026-07-15T12:34:42Z https://image.mux.com/LIwMnGNOTv01Yhvk1004fGBfidoLSxO4gJpzLZJXA1lK4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 TSB: EU DAC8 Regulation – Are Crypto Holders At Risk? Bull Bitcoin Founder Francis Pouliout joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss his company’s landmark legal challenge against the EU DAC8 regulation in France, the privacy risks of mass crypto user data collection, and the broader global push for crypto asset reporting frameworks. Hype CEO Danny Gazit also joined Gareth for the day’s Market Pulse, where he discussed the market reaction to CPI data, the state of crypto marketing spend during the bear market, and his bullish outlook for Q4. OUTLINE 00:05 – Welcome & Show Intro 01:38 – Japan Classifies Crypto 02:21 – US Sanctions Iran Wallets 03:04 – Ethereum Foundation Spinout 04:05 – CFTC vs. Michigan on Kalshi 04:54 – US-UK Stablecoin Cooperation 05:36 – CPI Drop Lifts Bitcoin 06:24 – Digital Euro Pilot 12:21 – Market Pulse: Danny Gazit 18:35 – Hot Seat: Francis Pouliout 21:19 – DAC8 Explained 29:41 – The Legal Strategy Francis Pouliout – Bull Bitcoin – Danny Gazit – Hype – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/LIwMnGNOTv01Yhvk1004fGBfidoLSxO4gJpzLZJXA1lK4/720p.mp4 3033 2026-07-15T08:34:42-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/wall-street-surrenders-to-crypto-ai-feat-david-pakman 2026-07-14T12:32:18Z https://image.mux.com/FDCgV7WsSUghXdrKWKl4YPOWQlwLDAyNNwUd21b02j02o/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Wall Street Surrenders To Crypto & AI, feat. David Pakman Coinfund Managing Partner and Head of Venture Investments David Pakman joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss Wall Street’s surrender to crypto and on-chain finance, the stablecoin yield threat to deposit banking, and the intersection of AI agents with blockchain infrastructure. OUTLINE 00:09 – Welcome & Show Intro 01:26 – Clarity Act & Senate Push 02:04 – Banks vs. Stablecoins 02:43 – UK Tokenization Roadmap 03:28 – Progmat Moves to Avalanche 04:11 – Bitmine ETH Treasury & Strategy 05:48 – On-Chain Equities & HyperLiquid 07:36 – David Pakman Hot Seat 13:01 – Stablecoins vs. Deposit Banks 25:48 – Prediction Markets & Gen Z 29:29 – AI, Agents & Crypto Investing 34:07 – Decentralized AI & Token Economics David Pakman – Coinfund – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/FDCgV7WsSUghXdrKWKl4YPOWQlwLDAyNNwUd21b02j02o/720p.mp4 2824 2026-07-14T08:32:18-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/ethereum-merge-cut-electricity-use-by-99-cambridge-report 2026-07-10T12:31:24Z https://image.mux.com/g3UEGUnCOmaeFQCeC01PTvDycbddBmUJHs31Zta1ireA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Ethereum Merge Cut Electricity Use by 99% – Cambridge Report Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance Research Lead Alexander Neumüller joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the recent Cambridge report finding that Ethereum’s Merge cut electricity consumption by 99%, the geographical centralization risks in Ethereum’s node distribution, and the fundamental security differences between proof-of-work and proof-of-stake networks. Senior Country Director for Coinbase UK Keith Grose also joined Gareth for the day’s Market Pulse, where he discussed Coinbase UK’s new MiFID licence to offer derivatives and equities trading, retail crypto appetite in the UK market, and the legacy of departing Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal. OUTLINE 03:15 – Show Intro & Overview 04:56 – Coinbase CLO Departure 06:19 – Polymarket Eyes Leverage 07:03 – MARA’s Texas Campus 07:47 – CFTC Standoff & Crypto Bills 08:28 – Gauntlet’s $125M Raise 09:08 – Revolut X & AI Agents 13:04 – Coinbase UK Derivatives Licence 17:00 – UK Crypto Market Landscape 25:37 – Ethereum’s 99% Energy Drop 30:46 – Node Centralisation Risks 40:44 – PoW vs PoS Security Alexander Neumüller – Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance – Keith Grose – Coinbase UK – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/g3UEGUnCOmaeFQCeC01PTvDycbddBmUJHs31Zta1ireA/720p.mp4 2938 2026-07-10T08:31:24-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/ask-for-forgiveness-not-permission 2026-07-10T10:39:29Z https://image.mux.com/XqfG4KbKdlhOkJo01s4DZ0048BLZOqTLw2GSljrzc2TZs/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 ask for forgiveness, not permission ask for forgiveness, not permission: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/XqfG4KbKdlhOkJo01s4DZ0048BLZOqTLw2GSljrzc2TZs/720p.mp4 62 2026-07-10T06:39:29-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/why-this-wall-street-veteran-is-betting-on-avalanche 2026-07-09T14:54:19Z https://image.mux.com/EBee7b02NhXHeRoQ59BipE5d3PCcOctkbAWWa8TorrP8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why This Wall Street Veteran Is Betting on Avalanche Bart Smith, CEO of Avalanche Treasury Company (AVAT), joins the Layer One podcast to explain the thesis behind treasury companies as a way to get regulated, permanent-capital exposure to AVAX and the Avalanche ecosystem. He also covers his Wall Street/ETF background, why real-world-asset tokenization needs “productive” assets to matter, and why he thinks crypto’s investment thesis is stronger than ever. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:22 – What Is AVAT? 03:59 – Wall Street Roots & Crypto’s Rise 06:19 – The Bitcoin ETF Bet 08:58 – Hiring a COO 11:13 – Why Own AVAT? 15:56 – Scaling Avalanche & RWAs 22:54 – DeFi, TradFi & AI Fears 33:03 – Policy Risks & RWA Forecast 40:08 – Closing Thoughts ——————————————————————————— Bart Smith – AVAT – Kelvin Sparks – ⁠⁠⁠ John Wu – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ⁠⁠⁠ Ava Labs – ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/EBee7b02NhXHeRoQ59BipE5d3PCcOctkbAWWa8TorrP8/720p.mp4 2439 2026-07-09T10:54:19-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/exclusive-aave-launches-stable-vaults-w-stani-kulechov 2026-07-09T12:30:19Z https://image.mux.com/DajzOzhLweHAQXFll2IBs8An325i92KeOu4RHsNBq2A/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 EXCLUSIVE: AAVE Launches Stable Vaults w/ Stani Kulechov AAVE Founder & CEO Stani Kulechov joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to announce the launch of Aave Stable Vaults, a new vault architecture enabling fintechs and institutions to integrate DeFi yield with predictable rates, multi-chain support, and multi-asset deposits. OUTLINE 03:06 – Welcome & Show Preview 04:23 – Swift Goes On-Chain 05:21 – Sony Bank Stablecoin Plans 06:00 – Paradigm’s $1.2B Fund 06:44 – AscendX Shuts Down 07:22 – Interpol Fraud Crackdown 08:11 – Block Inc. Settlement 08:51 – MiCA Expansion Talks 09:30 – Blockchain Developer Safe Harbor 10:35 – Stable Vaults Launch Explained 18:11 – Aave V4 Update 21:10 – DeFi Security & Ethereum’s Future Stani Kulechov – AAVE – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/DajzOzhLweHAQXFll2IBs8An325i92KeOu4RHsNBq2A/720p.mp4 1837 2026-07-09T08:30:19-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/bitgo-ceo-mike-belshe-on-saylor-stablecoins-the-crypto-wars 2026-07-08T18:11:22Z https://image.mux.com/PjaueiIQG1c02dIV36yz3nYFYme97N00dIFQr5gkFP3RQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 BitGo CEO Mike Belshe on Saylor, Stablecoins & the Crypto Wars BitGo Co-Founder & CEO Mike Belshe joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block Hot Seat to cut through the noise — from Michael Saylor and Strategy trimming their stack, to the CLARITY Act, the next Fed chair, Europe’s MiCA crackdown, and the stablecoin fee problem nobody has solved. The Starting Block is The Block’s new daily show — live every weekday, 8:30 AM ET / 2:30 PM CET. _________________________________ 🔗 Host: Gareth Jenkinson 🔗 The Block 🔗 Guest: Mike Belshe #Crypto #Bitcoin #CLARITY https://stream.mux.com/PjaueiIQG1c02dIV36yz3nYFYme97N00dIFQr5gkFP3RQ/720p.mp4 2125 2026-07-08T14:11:22-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/how-cz-survived-prison 2026-07-08T15:34:42Z https://image.mux.com/9EbsuTtQMdK19RLTnWOsq1hxieeyHKgec1xqS97D3TM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 how CZ survived prison how CZ survived prison: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/9EbsuTtQMdK19RLTnWOsq1hxieeyHKgec1xqS97D3TM/720p.mp4 50 2026-07-08T11:34:42-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/bitgos-belshe-on-bitcoin-and-the-clarity-act 2026-07-08T14:29:18Z https://image.mux.com/a3kYheKogQKqvLxscYTCRb1LKbbj6ujMoACBWsUm7Ok/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitgo’s Belshe on Bitcoin and the Clarity Act BitGo CEO Mike Belshe joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin sales and concentration risk, the prospects of the Clarity Act and institutional adoption, and the dangers of government overreach in AI export controls and digital privacy. OUTLINE 02:11 – Block Briefing 02:46 – Farage Crypto Probe 03:23 – SEC 2026 Agenda 04:02 – Coinbase UK Expansion 04:44 – Vanguard Enters Crypto 05:26 – Super App Race 06:41 – Bitmine ETH Stacking 07:24 – Strike Bitcoin Loans 11:39 – Saylor & Concentration Risk 20:13 – Clarity Act Outlook 34:35 – MiCA & Binance in Europe 39:33 – AI, Encryption & Civil Liberties Mike Belshe – BitGo – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/a3kYheKogQKqvLxscYTCRb1LKbbj6ujMoACBWsUm7Ok/720p.mp4 2895 2026-07-08T10:29:18-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-binance-founder-cz-invested-500m-in-elon-musks-twitter-takeover 2026-07-08T12:12:10Z https://image.mux.com/00y7tb5DZmUpK4UyqfhLqqgp3vwgn4UcciEoYEC4G3O8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Binance Founder CZ Invested $500M In Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Binance founder CZ invested $500M in Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, giving Binance ~1% equity in X. In an exclusive interview with The Block, CZ said the investment in the freedom of speech platform is a necessity to support freedom of money. https://stream.mux.com/00y7tb5DZmUpK4UyqfhLqqgp3vwgn4UcciEoYEC4G3O8/720p.mp4 45 2026-07-08T08:12:10-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/saylors-big-bitcoin-sale-investigating-ansem 2026-07-07T12:39:51Z https://image.mux.com/WSPdpYoo6GnpXOckc5VOxLnz0024ovnX00H4PrHlmdaf8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Saylor’s Big Bitcoin Sale, Investigating $ANSEM Smarter Web UK’s Head of Bitcoin Strategy Jesse Myers joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss why Strategy’s $260 million Bitcoin sale is a strategic move to build STRK’s creditworthiness, the mechanics of preferred equity Bitcoin treasury instruments, and Smarter Web UK’s plans to replicate the MicroStrategy playbook on the London Stock Exchange. Bubblemaps Head of Investigations Deebs DeFi also joined Gareth for the day’s Market Pulse, where he discussed the origins of the $ANSEM meme coin, on-chain holder distribution data, and the risks of centralized supply in community tokens. OUTLINE 02:09 – Show Introduction 02:29 – Block Briefing: Headlines 03:50 – Galaxy’s AI Data Center Pivot 04:19 – Strategy Sells Bitcoin 05:16 – Trump Reserve Legal Snags 08:01 – Market Pulse: $ANSEM Origins 10:34 – Bubblemaps On-Chain Findings 20:17 – Hot Seat: Jesse Myers Intro 25:09 – Why Saylor Sold Bitcoin 34:21 – Smarter Web UK’s Strategy 40:45 – Preferred Equity Mechanics 44:58 – Daily Dividends Debate Jesse Myers – Smarter Web UK – Deebs DeFi – Bubblemaps – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/WSPdpYoo6GnpXOckc5VOxLnz0024ovnX00H4PrHlmdaf8/720p.mp4 2823 2026-07-07T08:39:51-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/saylor-sells-216m-of-bitcoin-joe-chalom-unpacks-new-ethereum-orgs 2026-07-06T12:31:34Z https://image.mux.com/VrLKgS6301vk6xlHX2S3GVc1faQEh021af2g1O00BPaEfM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Saylor Sells $216M Of Bitcoin, Joe Chalom Unpacks New Ethereum Orgs Sharplink CEO Joe Chalom sits down with Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to talk about ETH Labs and Ethereum Institutional launches, SharpLink’s bear market strategy and Vitalik Buterin’s Lean Ethereum rebuild plan. MEXC CEO Vugar Usi stopped by Gareth’s desk today for Market Pulse. They discussed Strategy’s $216M Bitcoin sale, ETF outflows affecting retail sentiment, the Ansem meme coin resurrection and MiCA’s impact on European crypto liquidity. OUTLINE 02:39 – Show Introduction 03:47 – Saylor Sells $216M Bitcoin 05:07 – Farage Crypto Funding Scandal 05:58 – Vitalik’s Lean Ethereum Plan 06:44 – Bitcoin ETF Outflow Record 07:37 – Trump Meme Coin Losses 08:16 – Aave Explodes On Monad 09:37 – Ripple Clears MiCA Hurdle 12:20 – Market Pulse: Vugar Usi 24:15 – Hot Seat: Joe Chalom 29:51 – ETH Labs & ETH Institutional 38:18 – SharpLink’s MNAV Strategy Joe Chalom – Sharplink – Vugar Usi – MEXC – Gareth Jenkinson – The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/VrLKgS6301vk6xlHX2S3GVc1faQEh021af2g1O00BPaEfM/720p.mp4 2667 2026-07-06T08:31:34-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/yat-siu-predicts-100b-ai-agents 2026-07-03T12:32:49Z https://image.mux.com/6012TAwVdXVKeVEhwJlhlAgJLck9ZswT5xtGpL6JHZK00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Yat Siu Predicts 100B AI Agents Animoca Brands Chairman Yat Siu joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block where they talk about the prediction of 100 billion AI agents, treasury companies for digital assets and the evolution of DATs, and how blockchain will power the future of the internet as the backbone for an agentic economy. MN Fund & MN Capital Founder & CIO Michaël van de Poppe also stopped by to join Gareth for the day’s Market Pulse where he discussed record Bitcoin whale accumulation at $59K, his altcoin outlook ahead of the Clarity Act, and what MiCA means for exchanges in Europe. The Starting Block is The Block’s new daily show — live every weekday, 8:30 AM ET / 2:30 PM CET. OUTLINE 03:18 – Show Intro & Headlines 03:36 – Bitcoin ETF Inflows Return 06:29 – JP Morgan on Strategy Risk 07:21 – Robinhood & RWA Push 08:05 – Ondo Tokenizes BlackRock ETF 08:57 – Humanity Protocol Hack Update 10:05 – Irish Bitcoin Seizure 10:56 – Digital Ruble Rollout 15:51 – Market Pulse: Whale Accumulation 21:26 – Altcoin Outlook & MiCA 28:42 – Hot Seat: Humanity Protocol Fallout 51:26 – 100 Billion AI Agents Thesis _________________________________ 🔗 Host: Gareth Jenkinson 🔗 Guest: Yat Siu 🔗 Market Pulse Guest: Michaël van de Poppe 🔗 The Block #Crypto #Bitcoin #AIAgents #AnimocaBrands https://stream.mux.com/6012TAwVdXVKeVEhwJlhlAgJLck9ZswT5xtGpL6JHZK00/720p.mp4 3627 2026-07-03T08:32:49-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/breaking-down-the-humanity-protocol-exploit-with-founder-terence-kwok 2026-07-02T12:31:12Z https://image.mux.com/j1yzIYoL7kLmsPL00Rvq1U4by7aI01b5zGGBQNze6AtiQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Breaking Down The Humanity Protocol Exploit with Founder Terence Kwok Humanity Protocol Founder Terence Kwok joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the $36 million exploit caused by a compromised developer laptop, the online criticism and inside-job accusations the team faced, and the token migration and recovery plan going forward. Bitwise Europe European Head of Research Andre Dragosch also joined Gareth for the day’s Market Pulse, where he discussed Bitcoin’s volatility and accumulation signals near cycle lows, altcoin underperformance as a risk-off indicator, and how Fed monetary policy remains the key catalyst for the next leg up. The Starting Block is The Block’s new daily show — live every weekday, 8:30 AM ET / 2:30 PM CET. OUTLINE 04:29 – Show Introduction & Format 06:21 – Securitize NYSE Debut 07:10 – MetaPlanet Q2 Bitcoin Buy 08:07 – Kash Patel Strategy Disclosure 09:15 – American Bitcoin Reverse Split 10:03 – Prediction Markets Volume Surge 10:53 – Venice AI Series A Raise 11:44 – June Crypto Hacks Roundup 15:34 – Market Pulse: Bitcoin & Macro 22:30 – Altcoin Underperformance & Fed 30:51 – The Exploit: What Happened 41:56 – Recovery Plan & Pivot Ahead _________________________________ 🔗 Host: Gareth Jenkinson 🔗 Guest: Terence Kwok 🔗 Market Pulse Guest: Andre Dragosch 🔗 The Block #Crypto #Bitcoin #HumanityProtocol #CryptoSecurity https://stream.mux.com/j1yzIYoL7kLmsPL00Rvq1U4by7aI01b5zGGBQNze6AtiQ/720p.mp4 3156 2026-07-02T08:31:12-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/prediction-market-news/the-60-trillion-humanoid-robot-opportunity-pmn-ep01 2026-06-30T18:08:45Z https://image.mux.com/ZuNFXtubMs9gRooknYFjEsTTjR9twlQdeUelLhbkaJY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The $60 TRILLION Humanoid Robot Opportunity | PMN EP01 Humanoid robots are rapidly becoming one of the most important technology trends in the world. In this interview, Kevin McCordick, CMO of RoboStrategy, explains why advances in artificial intelligence and physical AI are accelerating the robotics industry and why he believes humanoid robots could dramatically reduce labor costs over the next decade. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:30 Polymarket Overview 03:50 Physical AI 06:10 The Biggest Opportunity in Robotics 10:10 Why I Left Crypto for Robotics 13:12 The $50 Trillion Labor Opportunity 19:00 How Robotics Goes Mainstream 26:12 Robot Employees 32:32 National Robot Policy 36:20 Robotics Winners 37:10 Kevin’s Predictions 45:08 Outro X / Twitter: @TheBlockCo Instagram: @theblockcrypto Telegram: t.me/the_block_crypto https://stream.mux.com/ZuNFXtubMs9gRooknYFjEsTTjR9twlQdeUelLhbkaJY/720p.mp4 2751 2026-06-30T14:08:45-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-starting-block/the-starting-block-live-with-cz-in-abu-dhabi 2026-06-29T12:03:29Z https://image.mux.com/QXX9MUrOLckgCHEZnyZ02KckGKxgBjSDWeSR01M5oNyXA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The Starting Block – Live with CZ in Abu Dhabi Join us live in Abu Dhabi as we launch The Block’s new daily live show The Starting Block with an exclusive interview Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ. https://stream.mux.com/QXX9MUrOLckgCHEZnyZ02KckGKxgBjSDWeSR01M5oNyXA/720p.mp4 4690 2026-06-29T08:03:29-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/blockchain-capitals-contrarian-bet-on-cryptos-next-decade 2026-06-11T14:02:01Z https://image.mux.com/R502uyLbWvQBJtEVms9xoRCPfTRPRf9MfckMLZkair28/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Blockchain Capital’s Contrarian Bet on Crypto’s Next Decade In Episode 15 of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and co-host, Ava Labs President John Wu, are joined by Blockchain Capital General Partner Spencer Bogart. The conversation explores stablecoins, prediction markets, token value accrual, privacy, public versus private blockchains, and why the most valuable crypto applications of the future may not even exist today. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:01 – Things That Don’t Exist 05:25 – Token Buybacks 09:11 – Privacy Challenge 11:06 – Regulation vs Privacy 12:17 – Value Accrual Debate 13:59 – Public vs Private Chains 17:43 – The Great Repricing 20:42 – Stablecoin Adoption 28:06 – Prediction Markets 45:18 – Crypto’s Next Opportunity ——————————————————————————— Spencer Bogart – Blockchain Capital – Kelvin Sparks – ⁠⁠⁠ John Wu – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ⁠⁠⁠ Ava Labs – ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/R502uyLbWvQBJtEVms9xoRCPfTRPRf9MfckMLZkair28/720p.mp4 3135 2026-06-11T10:02:01-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/lmax-ceo-why-everything-will-be-tokenized 2026-06-09T16:46:01Z https://image.mux.com/fO6x8CwDQrb9ZGo4rBVMHKehirobl9Bvd01Yxbm502oxg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 LMAX CEO: Why Everything Will Be Tokenized In episode 12 of The Big Brain Podcast, Larry and Namik are joined by David Mercer, CEO of LMAX Group. The conversation explores stablecoins, collateral mobility, tokenized securities, institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and why Mercer believes tokenization could have an impact on capital markets similar to the rise of derivatives. They also examine prediction markets, perpetuals, and the growing role of banks in digital asset infrastructure. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:09 – LMAX Overview 05:29 – Stocks vs FX 08:23 – 24/7 Markets 11:03 – Omnia Strategy 17:05 – Institutional Future 23:21 – Adoption Reality 30:45 – Credit Markets 33:02 – Tokenization Debate 38:21 – Prediction Markets David Mercer – LMAX Group – Larry – Namik – The Block – The Block Media – ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/fO6x8CwDQrb9ZGo4rBVMHKehirobl9Bvd01Yxbm502oxg/720p.mp4 2703 2026-06-09T12:46:01-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-next-big-thesis-is-ai-blockchain 2026-05-30T12:30:39Z https://image.mux.com/ZLCe00e93tHh5IdhwTI9NCtJQQJgjJFvbBXuist5Itnw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The Next Big Thesis Is AI + Blockchain Mercury Fund Partner Samantha Lewis explains why investors chasing AI may be overlooking one of the most compelling opportunities in blockchain enabled financial services. #AI #Blockchain #Crypto #VentureCapital #Fintech #Web3 #ArtificialIntelligence #Startups #Finance #VC https://stream.mux.com/ZLCe00e93tHh5IdhwTI9NCtJQQJgjJFvbBXuist5Itnw/720p.mp4 74 2026-05-30T08:30:39-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/many-founders-stop-enjoying-the-company-they-built 2026-05-29T21:00:47Z https://image.mux.com/d02ohVWO5IM027zRR52y3v9CbK00vBDQ8Z00T01jZlde7bBY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Many Founders Stop Enjoying the Company They Built Mercury Fund Partner Samantha Lewis breaks down why scaling from startup founder to long term CEO can become emotionally and creatively draining. #Startups #Founder #Entrepreneur #VentureCapital #Leadership #Business #CEO #StartupLife #Tech #VC https://stream.mux.com/d02ohVWO5IM027zRR52y3v9CbK00vBDQ8Z00T01jZlde7bBY/720p.mp4 58 2026-05-29T17:00:47-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-stablecoins-could-become-cryptos-biggest-use-case 2026-05-29T13:01:28Z https://image.mux.com/tkATd5xRx7eMqA011vmfxk019fkWSHUuQ6Goz61Be00DEA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Stablecoins Could Become Crypto’s Biggest Use Case OpenTrade CEO David Sutter explains why stablecoins, yield infrastructure, and tokenized dollars are driving the next major wave of crypto adoption. #Stablecoins #Crypto #OpenTrade #Blockchain #Web3 #Yield #DeFi #Finance #USDC #Tokenization https://stream.mux.com/tkATd5xRx7eMqA011vmfxk019fkWSHUuQ6Goz61Be00DEA/720p.mp4 82 2026-05-29T09:01:28-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/stablecoins-are-creating-a-new-financial-system 2026-05-28T18:00:13Z https://image.mux.com/Wcl5TamAbH1p802fRWK7qMYkTSRkrVqLf56PQK1DFBEI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Stablecoins Are Creating a New Financial System In Episode 14 of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and co-host, Ava Labs President John Wu, are joined by OpenTrade CEO David Sutter and Mercury Partner Samantha Lewis to break down the rapid growth of stablecoins and why yield infrastructure could become one of the most important layers of the onchain financial economy. The conversation explores tokenized treasuries, stablecoin regulation, fintech adoption in emerging markets, AI-driven commerce, and how venture investors are thinking about the intersection of blockchain and financial services. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:26 – Bitcoin Origins 02:46 – Mercury’s Thesis 06:09 – Stablecoins Win 08:47 – Yield Infrastructure 11:58 – OpenTrade’s Model 20:59 – Stablecoin Adoption 31:32 – Clarity Act 38:07 – AI and Blockchain 51:46 – Bear Market Builders 55:31 – Closing Thoughts ——————————————————————————— David Sutter – Samantha Lewis – OpenTrade – Mercury – Kelvin Sparks – ⁠⁠⁠ John Wu – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ⁠⁠⁠ Ava Labs – ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/Wcl5TamAbH1p802fRWK7qMYkTSRkrVqLf56PQK1DFBEI/720p.mp4 3370 2026-05-28T14:00:13-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/possible-xdc-2x-leveraged-etf 2026-05-28T13:30:40Z https://image.mux.com/fgGbM3pAmgkPl3tYRgdmWz8avK2O017j7WMlng01LWToA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Possible XDC 2x Leveraged ETF?! XDC Network Head of Institutional Travis John discusses growing institutional demand for XDC and hints at a leveraged ETF designed to expand investor access. #XDC #ETF #CryptoETF #TradeFinance #Blockchain #Crypto #Web3 #Tokenization #Investing #Finance https://stream.mux.com/fgGbM3pAmgkPl3tYRgdmWz8avK2O017j7WMlng01LWToA/720p.mp4 59 2026-05-28T09:30:40-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/how-stablecoins-can-power-global-commerce 2026-05-27T17:00:54Z https://image.mux.com/Wqs9pGzxeWbdlU9y3jDahDSKE009i812qR1jXb6bGGAI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How Stablecoins Can Power Global Commerce XDC Network’s Head of Institutional breaks down how stablecoins are evolving into real world payment infrastructure for global trade, fiat settlement, and cross border commerce. #Stablecoins #XDC #TradeFinance #Crypto #Blockchain #Payments #Web3 #Finance #Tokenization #USDC https://stream.mux.com/Wqs9pGzxeWbdlU9y3jDahDSKE009i812qR1jXb6bGGAI/720p.mp4 47 2026-05-27T13:00:54-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/stablecoin-regulation-changes-everything 2026-05-27T13:31:29Z https://image.mux.com/Z4ICZUACpv7lwXqId01KOVXi8LozMejTVrFeY022x7q02g/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Stablecoin Regulation Changes Everything XDC Network Head of Institutional Travis John breaks down how regulated stablecoins could modernize settlement infrastructure and unlock real adoption in global trade finance. #Stablecoins #XDC #TradeFinance #Crypto #Blockchain #Tokenization #Web3 #Finance #USDC #Payments https://stream.mux.com/Z4ICZUACpv7lwXqId01KOVXi8LozMejTVrFeY022x7q02g/720p.mp4 45 2026-05-27T09:31:29-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-white-papers/the-15-trillion-industry-xdc-is-targeting 2026-05-26T17:05:34Z https://image.mux.com/tDLTHIrUukDkf00mX3Kc9WPMq00aMXu00dIiBSqB2jXLJ8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The $15 Trillion Industry XDC Is Targeting On the fourth episode of The White Papers, XDC Network Head of Institutional Travis John explains how XDC Network is using blockchain infrastructure to modernize the trade finance industry by bringing it onchain. The conversation explores tokenized invoices, stablecoin settlement, fraud prevention, SME lending, and why trade finance remains one of blockchain’s most practical real-world use cases. 00:00 – Introduction 00:50 – Understanding TradFi 01:25 – Why Blockchain Fits 02:35 – Why Trade Is Still Paper-Based 04:50 – Fraud in Trade Finance 06:28 – Tokenized Payments 07:34 – Trucking and SMEs 09:29 – Banks Join XDC 12:36 – Stablecoins Unlock Trade 15:17 – The Onchain Future 20:37 – What’s Next for XDC Disclosure: This episode was produced in paid partnership with XDC Network. Travis John – XDC Network – ————————————————————————————– Kelvin Sparks – The Block – The Block Media – Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/tDLTHIrUukDkf00mX3Kc9WPMq00aMXu00dIiBSqB2jXLJ8/720p.mp4 1347 2026-05-26T13:05:34-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/do-we-bail-or-double-down-on-solana 2026-05-21T17:31:55Z https://image.mux.com/16rQV01RnYk842smsTicvSRmp5Y02iEHL33lmKI8IPSos/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 “Do We Bail Or Double Down on Solana?” Jito Labs co-founder & CEO Lucas Bruder opens up about launching during the bear market, surviving the collapse in Solana sentiment, and why the team never stopped building #Solana #Jito #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #SOL #BearMarket #CryptoNews #Startup #DeFi https://stream.mux.com/16rQV01RnYk842smsTicvSRmp5Y02iEHL33lmKI8IPSos/720p.mp4 86 2026-05-21T13:31:55-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/solana-is-already-beating-ethereum-on-user-growth 2026-05-21T14:37:49Z https://image.mux.com/NLWZO3i2Qo02tXz8WhAODJV3tk2Xn6f400gS5ytwqC3mw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Solana Is Already Beating Ethereum on User Growth Jito Labs co-founder & CEO Lucas Bruder explains why Solana’s speed, low fees, and deep onchain markets are attracting the next wave of crypto users. #Solana #Ethereum #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #SOL #ETH #DeFi #CryptoNews #Jito https://stream.mux.com/NLWZO3i2Qo02tXz8WhAODJV3tk2Xn6f400gS5ytwqC3mw/720p.mp4 33 2026-05-21T10:37:49-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/ethereum-could-become-the-backbone-of-tokenization 2026-05-18T18:10:58Z https://image.mux.com/8YaTClNeeCQshsn3qJcjQDa42xFdjRLwQRvAoXU9u9g/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Ethereum Could Become the Backbone of Tokenization Joseph Chalom breaks down why stablecoins were the first proof point and why tokenization of global assets may be the next major shift in finance. #Ethereum #Tokenization #Crypto #Stablecoins #Blockchain #Web3 #Finance #DigitalAssets #ETH #CryptoNews https://stream.mux.com/8YaTClNeeCQshsn3qJcjQDa42xFdjRLwQRvAoXU9u9g/720p.mp4 80 2026-05-18T14:10:58-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/wall-street-is-moving-onchain 2026-05-17T22:08:22Z https://image.mux.com/qg1dTmv8HXcKyNPssgoU9WlCGywxKgsqGiipwGcCj2s/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Wall Street Is Moving Onchain Joshua Riezman, Chief Legal & Strategy Officer for GSR, joins Kelvin Sparks at Consensus to break down the latest developments around the Clarity Act, stablecoin regulation, and the growing convergence between DeFi and TradFi. The conversation explores tokenized equities, onchain liquidity, stablecoin growth, and why blockchain technology is increasingly being viewed as a foundational layer for modern financial markets. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:42 – Inside the Clarity Act 03:33 – Crypto Regulation Outlook 04:47 – TradFi Meets Crypto 06:32 – The Onchain Economy 07:48 – Tokenized Equities 10:26 – Stablecoins and Yield 11:01 – Wall Street Tokenization 11:49 – The Future of Finance 12:00 – Closing Thoughts Joshua Riezman – GSR – Kelvin Sparks – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/qg1dTmv8HXcKyNPssgoU9WlCGywxKgsqGiipwGcCj2s/720p.mp4 723 2026-05-17T18:08:22-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/ai-is-making-crypto-hacks-worse 2026-05-17T12:01:56Z https://image.mux.com/xxX9vqpaukPfYL7dOmqOWEk98iJwSZQW1NjTHdktH018/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 AI Is Making Crypto Hacks Worse CertiK co-founder & CEO Ronghui Gu joins Gareth Jenkinson at Consensus to break down the recent rise in DeFi exploits and explains why AI is making it easier for hackers to discover vulnerabilities across crypto protocols. The conversation explores operational security failures, North Korean hacking groups, formal verification, and why the crypto industry increasingly needs coordinated incident response systems rather than relying solely on prevention. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:42 – Inside CertiK 01:17 – Surge in DeFi Hacks 02:31 – AI-Powered Exploits 03:39 – Recent Attack Breakdown 05:41 – The Security Arms Race 07:04 – AI vs Security Teams 08:13 – Lessons From Bybit 09:36 – The “Unfair Game” 11:17 – Coordinating Industry Response 12:01 – Closing Thoughts Ronghui Gu – CertiK – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/xxX9vqpaukPfYL7dOmqOWEk98iJwSZQW1NjTHdktH018/720p.mp4 730 2026-05-17T08:01:56-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/solana-is-winning-the-trading-war 2026-05-16T21:13:00Z https://image.mux.com/4hlwilutoPkXSoqBLcqQlQ1hCDPlfOFsHymN3CV6pNY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Solana Is Winning the Trading War Jito Labs co-founder & CEO Lucas Bruder joins Gareth Jenkinson at Consensus to explain why Jito is expanding from Solana infrastructure into consumer trading products with the launch of JTX. The conversation explores Solana’s performance advantages, the evolution of onchain trading, meme coins, institutional adoption, and how builders survived the collapse of FTX and the broader Solana bear market. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:31 – Why Build on Solana 02:15 – Solana vs Ethereum 03:32 – Solana Builder Challenges 05:38 – Launching JTX 08:12 – The Future of Trading 09:05 – Meme Coins and RWAs 11:27 – FTX and Solana 13:33 – Solana Builder Culture 15:00 – JTX and AI Tools Lucas Bruder – Jito Labs – Jito – JTX – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/4hlwilutoPkXSoqBLcqQlQ1hCDPlfOFsHymN3CV6pNY/720p.mp4 1065 2026-05-16T17:13:00-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/opensea-is-betting-beyond-nfts 2026-05-16T12:39:28Z https://image.mux.com/zLJwTde1zAe9Lx7WuEtteznvDCeefYJXNgfvDgYD62Q/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 OpenSea Is Betting Beyond NFTs OpenSea CMO Adam Hollander joins Gareth Jenkinson at Consensus to explains how OpenSea is evolving from an NFT marketplace into a broader platform for trading and owning assets across crypto. The conversation explores the future of NFTs, tokenized real-world assets, meme coin speculation, mobile onboarding, and why OpenSea believes verifiable digital ownership will remain a foundational part of the internet economy. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:58 – NFT Market Shift 01:54 – OpenSea’s Evolution 04:03 – Why NFTs Matter 07:06 – Meme Coins vs NFTs 08:35 – OpenSea Competition 11:40 – Simplifying Crypto 14:02 – OpenSea Token Plans 17:12 – The Future of NFTs 19:10 – Closing Thoughts Adam Hollander – OpenSea – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/zLJwTde1zAe9Lx7WuEtteznvDCeefYJXNgfvDgYD62Q/720p.mp4 1187 2026-05-16T08:39:28-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/ethereums-institutional-era-has-arrived 2026-05-15T13:25:57Z https://image.mux.com/g1zqDiyAqDURU01xLmE1k4KPD300Cv74wT1x5t022AN5xY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Ethereum’s Institutional Era Has Arrived Sharplink CEO Joseph Chalom joins Gareth Jenkinson at Consensus to explain why SharpLink has taken an institutional-first approach to Ethereum treasury management and why he believes ETH is uniquely positioned for the next phase of tokenization and onchain finance. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:51 – Ethereum Treasury Companies 02:25 – SharpLink vs BitMine 04:25 – Ethereum vs Bitcoin 06:14 – Managing Volatility 07:55 – BlackRock and Tokenization 10:00 – The Future of Finance 10:59 – Geopolitical Risk 12:08 – Ethereum’s Long-Term Value 13:09 – Closing Thoughts Joseph Chalom – Sharplink – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/g1zqDiyAqDURU01xLmE1k4KPD300Cv74wT1x5t022AN5xY/720p.mp4 815 2026-05-15T09:25:57-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/aptos-labs-ceo-on-why-privacy-and-ai-will-define-cryptos-next-era 2026-05-14T21:56:14Z https://image.mux.com/tVpXbhGkuuF6a801GkgYnmaLR8q00EJiiPKHVVn3bfd7I/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Aptos Labs CEO on Why Privacy and AI Will Define Crypto’s Next Era Co-founder and CEO of Aptos Labs | Aptos, Avery Ching, joins Gareth Jenkinson at Consensus to discuss why the industry is shifting from token speculation toward infrastructure, adoption, and enterprise-grade blockchain products. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:39 – Confidential Aptos 01:44 – Building Privacy Infrastructure 02:44 – Zcash vs Aptos 03:53 – Institutional Adoption 05:40 – AI Trading Future 07:19 – RWA Infrastructure 09:06 – Quantum Resistance 10:42 – Facebook to Crypto 11:41 – Crypto Market Outlook Avery Ching – Aptos Labs – Aptos – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/tVpXbhGkuuF6a801GkgYnmaLR8q00EJiiPKHVVn3bfd7I/720p.mp4 765 2026-05-14T17:56:14-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/would-dogecoin-exist-without-elon-musk 2026-05-14T19:36:48Z https://image.mux.com/qZnF00502yrJaAoECDUBGdSFJYe34BNkFWBi5TaPcgbKE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Would Dogecoin Exist Without Elon Musk Founder and CEO of DogeOS, Jordan Jefferson, breaks down Elon Musk’s impact on Dogecoin and why the meme coin evolved into something much bigger than internet jokes. #Dogecoin #ElonMusk #Crypto #DOGE #Blockchain #Web3 #CryptoNews #Memecoin #DogeOS #DigitalAssets https://stream.mux.com/qZnF00502yrJaAoECDUBGdSFJYe34BNkFWBi5TaPcgbKE/720p.mp4 97 2026-05-14T15:36:48-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-prediction-markets-are-replacing-polls 2026-05-14T16:01:11Z https://image.mux.com/ac83dqFcjkA6MEV2AaifgxBlpc2V01cKXhZ02KXsIwUKA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Prediction Markets Are Replacing Polls Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal breaks down why prediction markets may be a more accurate reflection of real world sentiment than traditional polling. #Crypto #PredictionMarkets #Polymarket #Blockchain #Coinbase #Web3 #CryptoNews #Finance #Markets #DigitalAssets #kalshi https://stream.mux.com/ac83dqFcjkA6MEV2AaifgxBlpc2V01cKXhZ02KXsIwUKA/720p.mp4 79 2026-05-14T12:01:11-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/dogecoin-beyond-the-meme 2026-05-14T13:00:28Z https://image.mux.com/7XlMdi71bAB009bYGkYXzkTNvD2gvZawSZBYNf01zUDe4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Dogecoin Beyond the Meme DogeOS founder and CEO Jordan Jefferson joins Gareth Jenkinson at Consensus to explain why Dogecoin needs a real onchain economy and why he believes Doge still carries the spirit of crypto’s original peer-to-peer cash movement. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:46 – Early Bitcoin Days 02:05 – Bitcoin vs Dogecoin 07:42 – Building DogeOS 08:47 – Dogecoin Economy 11:12 – Elon Musk Effect 13:56 – Bitcoin Maximalism 16:44 – Crypto Culture Debate 18:01 – TJ Miller Connection 19:50 – Final Thoughts Jordan Jefferson – DogeOS – MyDoge – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/7XlMdi71bAB009bYGkYXzkTNvD2gvZawSZBYNf01zUDe4/720p.mp4 1215 2026-05-14T09:00:28-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/sui-thinks-money-movement-should-be-free 2026-05-13T21:36:07Z https://image.mux.com/eEl01Jf3TmFA2Wd9fRYIgaljU024nWbEp025XinfAZwsXg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Sui Thinks Money Movement Should Be Free Mysten Labs co-founder Adeniyi Abiodun joins Gareth Jenkinson at Consensus to discuss how Sui is building blockchain infrastructure for payments, stablecoins, and AI-driven financial systems. The conversation covers the legacy of Facebook’s Libra project, zero-fee money movement, privacy-focused payments, and why agentic finance could become crypto’s biggest use case. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:53 – Libra’s Legacy 01:51 – Sui Growth 03:13 – Agentic Finance 04:27 – Free Payments 06:12 – Regulation and Adoption 07:08 – AI Agents 07:56 – Fraud and Intent 08:42 – Quantum Resistance 09:29 – Bitcoin and Quantum Adeniyi Abiodun – Mysten Labs – Sui – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/eEl01Jf3TmFA2Wd9fRYIgaljU024nWbEp025XinfAZwsXg/720p.mp4 634 2026-05-13T17:36:07-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/krakens-arjun-sethi-on-tokenized-equities-and-cryptos-next-phase 2026-05-13T15:05:37Z https://image.mux.com/nT1OowZ9cVeYl00bbXWB02r01kjspKFl59QH6OMu1cEMbQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Kraken’s Arjun Sethi on Tokenized Equities and Crypto’s Next Phase Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi joins Gareth Jenkinson at Consensus to discuss the rise of tokenized equities and why Kraken sees them as the next major phase of crypto adoption. The conversation explores interoperability, global access to financial products, Kraken’s acquisition strategy, and how real-world assets could reshape wealth management over the next decade. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:47 – Tokenized Equities 02:23 – Open Infrastructure 03:29 – Global Expansion 05:14 – Real World Assets 05:59 – Kraken Acquisition 06:32 – IPO Plans 07:54 – Building for Customers 09:12 – Co-CEO Structure 10:05 – AI and Operations Arjun Sethi – Kraken – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/nT1OowZ9cVeYl00bbXWB02r01kjspKFl59QH6OMu1cEMbQ/720p.mp4 695 2026-05-13T11:05:37-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/people-will-use-defi-without-knowing-it 2026-05-13T14:02:12Z https://image.mux.com/l4TKiRENeJmjUBxbHkR7rM1rD019tmCa94ivbmJSUhx00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 People Will Use DeFi Without Knowing It Anna Wroblewska breaks down why DeFi technology may scale through banks and brokers instead of users directly interacting with protocols. #Crypto #DeFi #Blockchain #Web3 #Finance #Tokenization #DigitalAssets #Fintech #Investing #CryptoNews #Dinari #AVAX #avalanche #layerone #theblock https://stream.mux.com/l4TKiRENeJmjUBxbHkR7rM1rD019tmCa94ivbmJSUhx00/720p.mp4 84 2026-05-13T10:02:12-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-trillions-in-liquidity-could-move-onchain 2026-05-12T21:00:59Z https://image.mux.com/Cpqo3tfXgHHbWwmfivatWXiJ01DIzfxUYRA00ZBNKoEiM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Trillions in Liquidity Could Move Onchain Anna Wroblewska breaks down why tokenization alone is not enough and how better onchain markets could attract global liquidity. #Crypto #Tokenization #Blockchain #Finance #Web3 #DigitalAssets #Investing #TokenizedAssets #CryptoNews #Stocks #Dinari #Avalanche #AVAX #Bitcoin #BTC https://stream.mux.com/Cpqo3tfXgHHbWwmfivatWXiJ01DIzfxUYRA00ZBNKoEiM/720p.mp4 52 2026-05-12T17:00:59-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/world-liberty-responds-to-justin-sun-allegations 2026-05-12T17:30:28Z https://image.mux.com/JrQ39QQCKLE7jIs6UEn7aIh600KZW02Waxl501Y3CdRNj8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 World Liberty Responds to Justin Sun Allegations Zak Folkman says the token structure, unlocks and functionality were publicly visible onchain from day one. #Crypto #Blockchain #WorldLibertyFinancial #JustinSun #SmartContracts #Web3 #CryptoNews #DigitalAssets #DeFi #Onchain #Trump #TheBlock #WLFI #USD1 #trx https://stream.mux.com/JrQ39QQCKLE7jIs6UEn7aIh600KZW02Waxl501Y3CdRNj8/720p.mp4 85 2026-05-12T13:30:28-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/people-are-holding-stocks-onchain-without-realizing-it 2026-05-12T16:01:23Z https://image.mux.com/UPOksoBz02Ul1v026Y3l023H9hTDVx1aJnbfaZX00vrx01Yo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 People Are Holding Stocks Onchain Without Realizing It Anna Wroblewska breaks down how tokenized equities are making global access to U.S. markets easier than ever. #Crypto #Tokenization #Stocks #Blockchain #Web3 #Investing #DigitalAssets #Finance #TokenizedAssets #CryptoNews #Bitcoin #Avalanche #AVAX #Dinari https://stream.mux.com/UPOksoBz02Ul1v026Y3l023H9hTDVx1aJnbfaZX00vrx01Yo/720p.mp4 46 2026-05-12T12:01:23-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/world-liberty-financial-responds-to-justin-sun-allegations 2026-05-12T13:01:19Z https://image.mux.com/g6LhyI9FdK15MZ00wTHVCxj1yiChXT24XMRROSz200FhU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 World Liberty Financial Responds to Justin Sun Allegations World Liberty Financial co-founder Zak Folkman sits down with Gareth Jenkinson at Consensus to discuss the company’s lawsuit involving Justin Sun and the public scrutiny surrounding the project. The conversation covers onchain transparency, DeFi lending markets, USD1’s rapid growth, and why WLFI believes its products are built for mainstream adoption. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:23 – Lawsuit Overview 02:20 – Media and Politics 03:14 – Smart Contract Claims 05:25 – Fighting Back 06:55 – DeFi Lending Markets 08:48 – Trump and Scrutiny 10:54 – Consumer App Vision 12:43 – Stablecoin Growth 14:56 – Building Through Pressure Zak Folkman – World Liberty Financial – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/g6LhyI9FdK15MZ00wTHVCxj1yiChXT24XMRROSz200FhU/720p.mp4 970 2026-05-12T09:01:19-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/u-s-banks-fear-stablecoin-rewards 2026-05-12T08:47:34Z https://image.mux.com/sPUq6u00HsRnqMCvMWr00mk3E69doUlFpjAFAMKsSaVOs/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 U.S. Banks Fear Stablecoin Rewards Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal says U.S. banks have been actively working to undermine the adoption of stablecoin rewards, citing fears of deposit flight risks from savings accounts. https://stream.mux.com/sPUq6u00HsRnqMCvMWr00mk3E69doUlFpjAFAMKsSaVOs/720p.mp4 88 2026-05-12T04:47:34-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/joseph-lubin-says-hackers-make-crypto-stronger 2026-05-11T19:30:27Z https://image.mux.com/YkxN5mhx7mgS8avKZ00cKKENpleaJVJdBUzjiPmvNBOw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Joseph Lubin says Hackers Make Crypto Stronger Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin explains why attacks, exploits and stress tests are part of building resilient financial systems. #Ethereum #Crypto #Blockchain #JosephLubin #Cybersecurity #Web3 #CryptoNews #DeFi #Technology #Finance #Bitcoin #BTC #Consensus #Consensus2026 #Lubin https://stream.mux.com/YkxN5mhx7mgS8avKZ00cKKENpleaJVJdBUzjiPmvNBOw/720p.mp4 61 2026-05-11T15:30:27-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/dinaris-anna-wroblewska-on-bringing-us-stocks-onchain 2026-05-11T15:05:46Z https://image.mux.com/HwVs9WADw32rcbB3BGxCPNBaS554iabIicxg02z5nOuA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Dinari’s Anna Wroblewska on Bringing US Stocks Onchain In Episode 13 of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and co-host Ava Labs President John Wu are joined by Anna Wroblewska, Chief Business Officer at Dinari, to break down how tokenized equities are expanding access to U.S. capital markets globally. She explains Dinari’s custodial model, how liquidity is sourced across traditional and onchain markets, and why infrastructure, not speculation, is the real unlock. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:32 – What Dinari Is 03:21 – Institutions Arrive 06:01 – Tokenized Trades 08:38 – 24/7 Markets 13:24 – Why B2B Rails 16:18 – Regulation and Access 24:31 – Global Investor Demand 30:29 – S&P Digital Index 47:54 – DeFi and Collateral Anna Wroblewska – Dinari – John Wu – ⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – The Block – Ava Labs – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/HwVs9WADw32rcbB3BGxCPNBaS554iabIicxg02z5nOuA/720p.mp4 3246 2026-05-11T11:05:46-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/satoshi-might-already-be-identified 2026-05-11T13:45:54Z https://image.mux.com/qeHMmmQm3RHAiag3kN1cv02cPas00Wb9bJ88tPYeNAHHU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Satoshi Might Already Be Identified Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin discusses the possibility that Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity may already be known within crypto circles. #Bitcoin #Satoshi #Crypto #Ethereum #JosephLubin #Blockchain #CryptoNews #BTC #Web3 #Finance #Eth #Bitcoin #Consensus #Satoshinakamoto #Defi #HalFinney https://stream.mux.com/qeHMmmQm3RHAiag3kN1cv02cPas00Wb9bJ88tPYeNAHHU/720p.mp4 84 2026-05-11T09:45:54-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/bitwise-ceo-saylors-strc-is-a-juggernaut-in-its-early-innings 2026-05-08T16:30:27Z https://image.mux.com/25c8hJ00dASLTBreXC9PDmcfF7S2Hfvy3IYT2wL2nJhk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitwise CEO: Saylor’s $STRC Is a Juggernaut in Its Early Innings Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley discusses why BlackRock is ‘the best thing that ever happened to crypto,’ the death of the four-year cycle, and why Saylor’s $STRC is about to drag Bitcoin into fixed income OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:55 – Bitwise origin story 04:27 – Why Facebook keeps producing crypto founders 07:15 – Why BlackRock is a gift to Bitwise 10:30 Bitcoin utility 13:35 – Saylor’s $STRC playbook 17:44 – ‘The four-year cycle is dead’ Hunter Horsley – Bitwise – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/25c8hJ00dASLTBreXC9PDmcfF7S2Hfvy3IYT2wL2nJhk/720p.mp4 1193 2026-05-08T12:30:27-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/coinbase-clo-clarity-act-passes-by-summer 2026-05-07T14:32:57Z https://image.mux.com/6zqB02ZXDOwo4IpmnV6CrObnLbTc1f014MUhrCBb3rDgo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Coinbase CLO: CLARITY Act passes by summer This interview with Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal covers the latest developments in crypto regulation, the significance of the CLARITY Act, prediction markets, and Coinbase’s vision for the future of finance. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:38 – Senate CLARITY Compromise 04:20 – Banking Lobby ‘Fears’ 05:21 – Central bankers still don’t get Bitcoin 08:22 – Trump-era crypto politics and misuse concerns 10:12 – Prediction markets and the federal-vs-state fight 14:45 – The everything-app race 16:23 – CLARITY Act Timeline Paul Grewal – Coinbase – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/6zqB02ZXDOwo4IpmnV6CrObnLbTc1f014MUhrCBb3rDgo/720p.mp4 1011 2026-05-07T10:32:57-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/ethereum-cofounder-explains-why-eth-dats-are-built-to-last 2026-05-06T18:22:27Z https://image.mux.com/xY5dn1mWIM9DKgCiBwiE00FQe3THZk7OE2b17aa00zL02g/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Ethereum cofounder explains why ETH DATs are built to last Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of ConsenSys, shares insights on Ethereum’s ecosystem, innovation, Layer 2 scaling, DeFi security, and the future of blockchain technology, including AI and quantum threats. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:25 – Future of DATs 06:10 – KelpDAO Exploit & DeFi 09:13 – Linea & Layer-2s 13:08 – Synchronous Composability 16:30 – AI Agents Onchain 18:05 – Quantum Threat to Crypto Joseph Lubin – Consensys – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/xY5dn1mWIM9DKgCiBwiE00FQe3THZk7OE2b17aa00zL02g/720p.mp4 1330 2026-05-06T14:22:27-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/crypto-is-forcing-regulators-to-change 2026-05-03T12:01:02Z https://image.mux.com/8OE01a94RMQjUMPin01ObchUOWEIMWsro4o01m4EttUINA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Crypto Is Forcing Regulators to Change Andre Frank at Tassat breaks down how 24/7 markets are reshaping settlement, capital efficiency and regulatory thinking. #Crypto #Stablecoins #DeFi #Yield #Blockchain #Web3 #DigitalAssets #Finance #Tokenization #Fintech #lynqnetwork #lynq #avax #avalanche #tassat https://stream.mux.com/8OE01a94RMQjUMPin01ObchUOWEIMWsro4o01m4EttUINA/720p.mp4 88 2026-05-03T08:01:02-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/stablecoins-that-pay-you-in-real-time 2026-05-02T12:30:44Z https://image.mux.com/aywkc02aA02i00CQyurUZ01MtdXyC4wEWIgAMg802NBcVvjY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Stablecoins That Pay You in Real Time Jerald David breaks down how Lynq delivers yield proportionate to holding time, removing the limitations of traditional money market funds. #Crypto #Stablecoins #DeFi #Yield #Blockchain #Web3 #DigitalAssets #Finance #Tokenization #Fintech #lynqnetwork #lynq #avax #avalanche #tassat https://stream.mux.com/aywkc02aA02i00CQyurUZ01MtdXyC4wEWIgAMg802NBcVvjY/720p.mp4 75 2026-05-02T08:30:44-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-tassat-moved-to-avalanche 2026-05-01T20:01:15Z https://image.mux.com/H00tHmedjROj4iFu1Ij7Emb009aQikaRbeieXE4L8KNac/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Tassat Moved to Avalanche Andre Frank breaks down the shift to public blockchain infrastructure and why Avalanche was chosen for the transition. #Crypto #Avalanche #Blockchain #Web3 #Lynq #CryptoNews #Infrastructure #DigitalAssets #Fintech #avax #avalabs https://stream.mux.com/H00tHmedjROj4iFu1Ij7Emb009aQikaRbeieXE4L8KNac/720p.mp4 63 2026-05-01T16:01:15-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/pudgy-penguins-is-going-all-in-for-2026 2026-05-01T12:00:57Z https://image.mux.com/bTJmvBLS6mZNU1ewdtpAq9mkyF3RrC21cSBvHXBakF8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Pudgy Penguins Is Going All In for 2026 Luca Netz explains how Pudgy is shifting from experimentation to execution with a clear path toward becoming a billion dollar brand. #Crypto #NFT #PudgyPenguins #Web3 #BrandBuilding #CryptoNews #DigitalAssets #Startup #Entrepreneur #Blockchain #nfts #bitcoin #ethereum #fintech #etf #etfs https://stream.mux.com/bTJmvBLS6mZNU1ewdtpAq9mkyF3RrC21cSBvHXBakF8/720p.mp4 54 2026-05-01T08:00:57-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/pudgy-penguins-etf-update-coming 2026-04-30T18:30:26Z https://image.mux.com/1nKk2WmXuF8InBtUH2os02CfhdoTc9P8tYpHxkHo8hrg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Pudgy Penguins ETF Update Coming Luca Netz reveals the ETF was closer than expected and hints at a major upcoming development. #Crypto #ETF #NFT #PudgyPenguins #Web3 #CryptoNews #BitcoinETF #DigitalAssets #Blockchain #Investing #bitcoin #nfts #ethereum #fintech #IP https://stream.mux.com/1nKk2WmXuF8InBtUH2os02CfhdoTc9P8tYpHxkHo8hrg/720p.mp4 54 2026-04-30T14:30:26-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/they-called-defi-a-bubble-gate-bet-on-it 2026-04-30T13:50:30Z https://image.mux.com/N02i9iytO3BsDNM5tvxCAxtjCdpnLDOfE41wQ9fVkN3I/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 They Called DeFi a Bubble. Gate Bet on It. Dr. Han, Founder and CEO of Gate shares how they backed DeFi early and implemented proof of reserves before the rest of the industry caught on. #Crypto #DeFi #ProofOfReserves #CryptoExchange #Gate #Blockchain #CryptoNews #Web3 #Bitcoin #Ethereum #finance #xrp #ripple #fintech #gate #exchange #trust https://stream.mux.com/N02i9iytO3BsDNM5tvxCAxtjCdpnLDOfE41wQ9fVkN3I/720p.mp4 55 2026-04-30T09:50:30-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/crypto-has-an-existential-problem 2026-04-30T13:01:11Z https://image.mux.com/91ddCEZof00cClwKFflzm01AZ1TVt02wpxRZtmmO3mq5WE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Crypto Has an Existential Problem Larry Cermak and Plasmas CSO Zaheer Ebtikar break down why old token models are failing and why only products with real value will survive. #crypto #cryptonews #plasma #zaheer #bitcoin #interview #podcast #trading #ethereum #eth #btc #ripple #xrp #finance #fintech #defi #stablecoins #usdc #usdt #dai https://stream.mux.com/91ddCEZof00cClwKFflzm01AZ1TVt02wpxRZtmmO3mq5WE/720p.mp4 47 2026-04-30T09:01:11-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/pudgy-penguins-wants-to-be-the-next-pokemon 2026-04-29T22:00:38Z https://image.mux.com/2HytV6SiUMlYt4rG473MdbtwLWNqsQeiQKSjVRzJc1s/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Pudgy Penguins Wants to Be the Next Pokémon Luca Netz explains the vision to turn Pudgy Penguins from NFTs into a multi billion dollar global brand. #Crypto #NFT #Web3 #PudgyPenguins #LucaNetz #NFTCommunity #CryptoNews #Web3Gaming #DigitalAssets #IP #nfts #theblock #bitcoin #ethereum #solana #iglooinc #ripple #xrp https://stream.mux.com/2HytV6SiUMlYt4rG473MdbtwLWNqsQeiQKSjVRzJc1s/720p.mp4 63 2026-04-29T18:00:38-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/solana-vs-ethereum-this-is-the-real-difference 2026-04-29T16:01:31Z https://image.mux.com/3s9FvvvgmokgSA00wPT6lamuhTH01KBJw93AOnaS1ns5w/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Solana vs Ethereum. This Is the Real Difference Plasma’s Chief Strategy Officer Zaheer Ebtikar explains that one ecosystem is built to move fast and win markets. The other is built to become global financial infrastructure. #crypto #cryptonews #plasma #zaheer #bitcoin #interview #podcast #trading #ethereum #eth #btc #ripple #xrp #finance #fintech #defi #stablecoins #usdc #usdt #dai #usde https://stream.mux.com/3s9FvvvgmokgSA00wPT6lamuhTH01KBJw93AOnaS1ns5w/720p.mp4 59 2026-04-29T12:01:31-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/how-tassat-and-lynq-are-rebuilding-financial-infrastructure 2026-04-29T13:20:53Z https://image.mux.com/qbR54idQYu94ZFY9wJ4Pg9cHDYW81pEoco1CVaHdzxE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How Tassat and Lynq Are Rebuilding Financial Infrastructure After appearing in recent episodes, Ava Labs President John Wu officially joins Layer One as co-host. 🥳 In Episode 12, he joins Kelvin Sparks alongside Andre Frank, COO of Tassat, and Jerald David, CEO of Lynq, to discuss how Tassat and Lynq are rebuilding financial infrastructure with real-time settlement and yield-bearing assets on Avalanche. The conversation covers the shift from legacy banking rails to always-on blockchain systems, capital efficiency through “yield in transit,” and the growing demand from institutions for compliant, risk-managed solutions. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:38 – Tassat Background 03:37 – What Lynq Is 05:55 – Episode Overview 06:42 – Avalanche Migration 08:48 – Why Avalanche 10:57 – Institutional Adoption 17:15 – Regulation and Compliance 25:23 – Yield in Transit 36:59 – Real-World Use Cases Andre Frank – Tassat – Jerald David – Lynq – John Wu – ⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – The Block – Ava Labs – Avalanche – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/qbR54idQYu94ZFY9wJ4Pg9cHDYW81pEoco1CVaHdzxE/720p.mp4 2984 2026-04-29T09:20:53-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-white-papers/gate-ceo-on-ai-regulation-and-the-future-of-crypto 2026-04-29T12:00:09Z https://image.mux.com/J01ea2tqcYyHE1jrk44sLTSjxFUqwKE3LcTs262M2WcY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Gate CEO on AI, Regulation, and the Future of Crypto On the third episode of The White Papers, Gate’s Founder and CEO Dr. Han reflects on the company’s 13-year journey from a small crypto exchange to a global Web3 platform. He explains how AI is shaping product development, why compliance has become essential for growth, and how the industry is shifting toward real-world assets and financial infrastructure. 00:00 – Introduction 00:21 – 13 Year Journey 01:41 – Using AI Daily 02:50 – AI in Products 05:03 – AI and Web3 Synergy 06:47 – Exchange Competition 09:26 – RWA and TradFi Shift 10:52 – Compliance Strategy 12:56 – Founder Evolution 16:31 – Crypto as Infrastructure Disclosure: This episode was produced in paid partnership with Gate. Dr. Han – Gate – ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/J01ea2tqcYyHE1jrk44sLTSjxFUqwKE3LcTs262M2WcY/720p.mp4 1276 2026-04-29T08:00:09-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-crypto-is-still-very-much-broken 2026-04-28T13:01:15Z https://image.mux.com/EePiD3T2TCvRndyLHA7GT022HAi1ZMj00oLYv1io00lsfI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Crypto is Still Very Much Broken Plasma’s Chief Strategy Officer Zaheer Ebtikar breaks down why complexity has held crypto back and why the future belongs to a small number of teams focused on real products. #crypto #cryptonews #plasma #zaheer #bitcoin #interview #podcast #trading #ethereum #eth #btc #ripple #xrp #finance #fintech #defi #stablecoins #usdc #usdt #dai #usde https://stream.mux.com/EePiD3T2TCvRndyLHA7GT022HAi1ZMj00oLYv1io00lsfI/720p.mp4 64 2026-04-28T09:01:15-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/blockstream-cmo-on-building-the-next-layer-of-bitcoin 2026-04-28T00:08:11Z https://image.mux.com/tQC8KlK9iJyypqnGU4wLGFMrCGi5htqZktLpEGS01Dwo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Blockstream CMO on Building the Next Layer of Bitcoin In this special interview that took place at Paris Blockchain Week, Peter Bain, CMO of Blockstream, sits down with The Block’s Gareth Jenkinson to discuss how the company is expanding Bitcoin’s capabilities through the Liquid Network, enabling faster settlement, smart contracts, and real-world asset tokenization. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:18 – What Blockstream Builds 01:40 – Bitcoin Sidechains Explained 03:08 – Liquid Network Overview 04:33 – Scaling Bitcoin Challenges 05:13 – Growth of Liquid 05:47 – Tokenization Opportunity 06:36 – Why Adoption Lags 07:26 – Real World Assets 09:18 – Future of Bitcoin Peter Bain – Blockstream – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – The Block Media – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/tQC8KlK9iJyypqnGU4wLGFMrCGi5htqZktLpEGS01Dwo/720p.mp4 691 2026-04-27T20:08:11-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/how-bybit-is-winning-europes-crypto-market 2026-04-27T18:38:26Z https://image.mux.com/8n4LF00n2202wDv8tzt00AaFZcVg6tWHeANAtGivRPBFCM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How Bybit Is Winning Europe’s Crypto Market In this special interview that took place at Paris Blockchain Week, Georg Harer, Co-CEO of the Bybit EU, sits down with The Block’s Gareth Jenkinson to discuss the company’s expansion strategy across Europe under MiCA, including why they chose a stricter regulatory path to gain long-term advantage. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:21 – Georg Harer Background 01:29 – Bybit EU MiCA Strategy 03:41 – Europe Market Opportunity 04:03 – Regulatory Challenges 05:18 – Why Austria 06:07 – Retail Growth Trends 07:40 – Stablecoin Issues 10:06 – The 90 Percent Opportunity Georg Harer – Bybit EU – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – The Block Media – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/8n4LF00n2202wDv8tzt00AaFZcVg6tWHeANAtGivRPBFCM/720p.mp4 705 2026-04-27T14:38:26-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/luca-netz-on-building-a-brand-people-actually-love 2026-04-27T15:24:25Z https://image.mux.com/4Rh2ZOdxC9R1vjLsgF02PyVm77IwmkO006vhCYKbwXInI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Luca Netz on Building a Brand People Actually Love Episode 75 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins and Igloo Inc., to break down his strategy for transforming Pudgy Penguins into a billion-dollar brand by prioritizing emotional connection, consumer products, and real-world distribution over traditional crypto narratives. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:02 – 10/10 Market Impact 02:28 – Where Crypto Stands 04:13 – Meme Coins and Culture 07:04 – Building a Global Brand 12:13 – NFT Value Explained 16:59 – Taking Over Pudgy 19:34 – Breakout Moments 24:40 – Scaling Beyond Crypto 32:53 – ETF and Institutions Luca Netz → Pudgy Penguins → Igloo Inc. → Tim Copeland → Kelvin Sparks → ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/4Rh2ZOdxC9R1vjLsgF02PyVm77IwmkO006vhCYKbwXInI/720p.mp4 2536 2026-04-27T11:24:25-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/cardanos-ceo-on-bringing-real-finance-onchain 2026-04-26T11:58:48Z https://image.mux.com/xHnKJXbwXTrCbELl2nhnYx1hDsQtEF9CoZ1g6hGXrJ8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Cardano’s CEO on Bringing Real Finance Onchain In this special interview that took place at Paris Blockchain Week, Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, sits down with The Block’s Gareth Jenkinson to discuss how blockchain is being used to rebuild financial trust and infrastructure. He highlights real-world implementations including onchain financial reporting, tokenized assets, and integration with traditional financial institutions. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:36 – Financial Data Onchain 05:34 – Tokenized Assets Access 06:46 – TradFi Integration 09:28 – Architecture and Trust 11:04 – Cardano Positioning 12:39 – Bitcoin Integration 14:52 – Blockchain Principles 16:05 – Real World Usage 17:29 – Market Structure Shift Frederik Gregaard – Cardano Foundation – Cardano – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – The Block Media – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/xHnKJXbwXTrCbELl2nhnYx1hDsQtEF9CoZ1g6hGXrJ8/720p.mp4 1129 2026-04-26T07:58:48-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/1inch-co-founder-sergej-on-building-the-future-of-defi-infrastructure 2026-04-25T11:52:13Z https://image.mux.com/3Vd7CQ59VmBz6o1R02cJe5KnNPJOAdJQRdUEY92DnMNE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 1inch Co-Founder Sergej on Building the Future of DeFi Infrastructure In this special interview at Paris Blockchain Week, 1inch Co-Founder Sergej Kunz sits down with The Block’s Gareth Jenkinson to discuss the current state of crypto markets and the evolution of DeFi. He explains how liquidity fragmentation, MEV, and user experience challenges are shaping the next generation of protocols, including 1inch’s new approach with Aqua. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:37 – Market Recovery 02:35 – Ethereum Direction 03:08 – Institutional Interest 03:45 – Institutional DeFi 05:27 – UX and Trade Risks 07:28 – Security and Hacks 09:48 – AMM Innovation 12:55 – Aave and Competition 14:52 – AI and Agents Sergej Kunz – 1Inch – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/3Vd7CQ59VmBz6o1R02cJe5KnNPJOAdJQRdUEY92DnMNE/720p.mp4 1257 2026-04-25T07:52:13-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/adam-back-on-bitcoin-sellers 2026-04-23T15:07:40Z https://image.mux.com/DegXjQhmAahSM52AL2jUHllNJoG2ACgxDZccXmS7KGc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Adam Back on Bitcoin sellers Adam Back on Bitcoin sellers https://player.mux.com/DegXjQhmAahSM52AL2jUHllNJoG2ACgxDZccXmS7KGc 2026-04-23T11:07:40-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/individual-behind-40-million-government-wallet-theft 2026-04-23T15:05:31Z https://image.mux.com/lhif01g01gw8mtxcLDYgMS6ovcUlzgWWxB29tRL011bc2c/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Individual behind $40 million government wallet theft Individual behind $40 million government wallet theft https://player.mux.com/lhif01g01gw8mtxcLDYgMS6ovcUlzgWWxB29tRL011bc2c 2026-04-23T11:05:31-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/stablecoin-yield-fight-clarity-act 2026-04-23T15:02:42Z https://image.mux.com/QlMuGQuavI7qweYgMyzbbU7rZZuv59V2VqO8I7mxa00M/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Stablecoin yield fight & CLARITY Act Stablecoin yield fight & CLARITY Act https://player.mux.com/QlMuGQuavI7qweYgMyzbbU7rZZuv59V2VqO8I7mxa00M 2026-04-23T11:02:42-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/bitwise-cio-the-biggest-crypto-flows-are-still-ahead 2026-04-23T12:00:48Z https://image.mux.com/02cEElSYvYArdlND4cDYQuXUuCj32J7O3qjfPjN6ns02Q/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitwise CIO: The Biggest Crypto Flows Are Still Ahead Matt Hougan breaks down why ETF inflows were just phase one and how larger institutional capital is now starting to enter the market. #bitwise #crypto #tokenized #stocks #equities #cryptonews #bitcoin #ethereum #btc #eth #ripple #xrp #altcoins #finance #defi #fintech #tokenization #cryptocurrency #theblock #avax #matthougan https://stream.mux.com/02cEElSYvYArdlND4cDYQuXUuCj32J7O3qjfPjN6ns02Q/720p.mp4 65 2026-04-23T08:00:48-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/will-quantum-break-crypto-or-banks-first 2026-04-22T15:30:31Z https://image.mux.com/6LVYEnWHN800qc5ePG2FjZpV7erJhxPAAK02hyicmMyYg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Will Quantum Break Crypto or Banks First 🤔 Binance CEO Richard Teng breaks down why crypto may be more resilient than traditional finance when quantum computing becomes a real threat. #binance #bnb #binanceceo #crypto #cryptonews #cryptonewsdaily #xrp #ripple #bitcoin #eth #btc #ethereum #theblock #defi #digitalasset #digitalassets #richardteng #binanceus #cefi #tradfi https://stream.mux.com/6LVYEnWHN800qc5ePG2FjZpV7erJhxPAAK02hyicmMyYg/720p.mp4 59 2026-04-22T11:30:31-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/bitwise-cio-says-crypto-is-bottoming 2026-04-22T13:01:07Z https://image.mux.com/4A4q01zZitNtafBakqoiG3QsjHWQCdNoUYLZChstDPpA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitwise CIO Says Crypto Is Bottoming Matt Hougan breaks down why the worst of the cycle may be behind us and why multiple catalysts could push markets higher. #bitwise #matthougan #crypto #tokenized #stocks #equities #cryptonews #bitcoin #ethereum #btc #eth #ripple #xrp #altcoins #finance #defi #fintech #tokenization #cryptocurrency #avax https://stream.mux.com/4A4q01zZitNtafBakqoiG3QsjHWQCdNoUYLZChstDPpA/720p.mp4 57 2026-04-22T09:01:07-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/inside-plasma-with-zaheer-the-future-of-stablecoins 2026-04-21T23:54:49Z https://image.mux.com/01qZ5DZR9fHp8Ykb6HoqOq01xnj6hWoPCWyEx015mmJRXo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Inside Plasma with Zaheer: The Future of Stablecoins In episode 11 of The Big Brain Podcast, Larry and Namik are joined by Zaheer Ebtikar, Chief Strategy Officer at Plasma. Zaheer explains why stablecoins are the most important use case in crypto, the need for simplified user experiences, and why verticalized chains may outperform general-purpose blockchains. The conversation also covers token design, institutional adoption, and how the industry is evolving toward real utility over speculation. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Plasma Pivot 10:08 Verticalization Thesis 16:31 Plasma USP 19:30 Whop Announcement 21:20 Token Value Accrual 28:40 Token Transparency 31:48 Role of Community 35:30 ETH vs. SOL 44:00 Market Outlook Zaheer Ebtikar – Plasma – – Apple: apple.co/43F3vmq – Spotify: spoti.fi/44NT1lZ – Larry: x.com/lawmaster – Namik: x.com/NamikMuduroglu – The Block Podcasts: x.com/TheBlockPods ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/01qZ5DZR9fHp8Ykb6HoqOq01xnj6hWoPCWyEx015mmJRXo/720p.mp4 3010 2026-04-21T19:54:49-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/binance-ceo-cryptos-future-depends-on-collaboration 2026-04-21T21:00:50Z https://image.mux.com/7fXp3nMtE00b01nHJICMsmKf3idg00B7W6w6aR6o00d01l7o/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Binance CEO: Crypto’s Future Depends on Collaboration Richard Teng explains why the next phase of growth will not come from competition alone but from building a more connected and resilient ecosystem. #binance #bnb #binanceceo #crypto #cryptonews #cryptonewsdaily #xrp #ripple #bitcoin #eth #btc #ethereum #theblock #defi #digitalasset #digitalassets #richardteng #binanceus #cefi #tradfi https://stream.mux.com/7fXp3nMtE00b01nHJICMsmKf3idg00B7W6w6aR6o00d01l7o/720p.mp4 50 2026-04-21T17:00:50-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/bitwise-cio-reveals-the-simplest-crypto-strategy 2026-04-21T16:01:26Z https://image.mux.com/o7AWbjWAZWuDVS701829yLdRXfPMyPz6jnG7OhnGiB4c/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitwise CIO Reveals the Simplest Crypto Strategy Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, explains why consistent buying beats trading and timing the market. #bitwise #crypto #tokenized #stocks #equities #cryptonews #bitcoin #ethereum #btc #eth #ripple #xrp #altcoins #finance #defi #fintech #tokenization #cryptocurrency #theblock #avax #matthougan https://stream.mux.com/o7AWbjWAZWuDVS701829yLdRXfPMyPz6jnG7OhnGiB4c/720p.mp4 54 2026-04-21T12:01:26-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/bybit-ceo-reveals-biggest-lesson-from-lazarus-hack 2026-04-21T03:42:40Z https://image.mux.com/nPRLRewtYzzOkNkkA011NCe8zH3zJmTuYrDjv01O00QrDo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bybit CEO Reveals Biggest Lesson From Lazarus Hack In this Paris Blockchain Week special interview, Bybit CEO Ben Zhao shares his perspective on recent security incidents in crypto, and the future trajectory of crypto markets, including institutional adoption and RWA integration. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Bybit Hack Post-Mortem 09:13 Institutionalization of Crypto 11:11 Bybit’s Roadmap 13:10 All Assets Onchain 14:48 Prediction Market Licensing 17:17 The AI Era 20:26 Crypto Market Outlook Ben Zhou – Bybit – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/nPRLRewtYzzOkNkkA011NCe8zH3zJmTuYrDjv01O00QrDo/720p.mp4 1340 2026-04-20T23:42:40-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/inside-bitwises-avalanche-etp-and-institutional-strategy-with-matt-hougan 2026-04-20T12:19:03Z https://image.mux.com/5JCMGCUMRnDFVCxVtpvhT1BmFq8nIsw6ZAzkO921701A/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Inside Bitwise’s Avalanche ETP and Institutional Strategy with Matt Hougan In Episode 11 of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and special co-host Ava Labs President John Wu are joined by Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, to discuss the launch of the Avalanche ETP and how institutional investors are approaching crypto exposure. He breaks down the rapid expansion of tokenized real-world assets, the role of ETFs in onboarding capital, and why this cycle may differ from previous ones. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:40 – Avalanche ETP Overview 02:45 – ETF Differentiation 04:34 – Staking and Yield 06:19 – Institutional Strategy 09:04 – Competing L1 Models 14:22 – Bitcoin Price Thesis 18:49 – Dual Market Narratives 21:57 – Institutional Capital Flows 30:02 – AI and Crypto Future Matt Hougan – Bitwise – Ava Labs – John Wu – ⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/5JCMGCUMRnDFVCxVtpvhT1BmFq8nIsw6ZAzkO921701A/720p.mp4 2670 2026-04-20T08:19:03-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/world-liberty-financial-defi-games-or-scammers 2026-04-19T11:45:24Z https://image.mux.com/SRU02goFQ2Dp2h9lK2sCPFNbxa9nGjuwEbCjVndVGei4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 World Liberty Financial: DeFi Games Or Scammers? In this Paris Blockchain Week sit-down, The Block’s Gareth Jenkinson talks to BitGo CEO Mike Belshe about BitGo’s path to an IPO, his thoughts on World Liberty Financial’s DeFi activities, and the case for pulling crypto out of the political trenches before the tech itself gets buried in the noise. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:45 – BitGo’s IPO 02:32 – Clarity Act & Stablecoin Yield 04:14 – WLFI DeFi Drama 05:29 – Trump’s Regulatory Overhaul 06:36 – The Future of Finance 08:37 – Saylor’s Strategy Mike Belshe – BitGo – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/SRU02goFQ2Dp2h9lK2sCPFNbxa9nGjuwEbCjVndVGei4/720p.mp4 588 2026-04-19T07:45:24-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/before-binance-he-built-a-global-financial-center 2026-04-18T13:00:50Z https://image.mux.com/V9MEa7sJaHUnP00WsE3uJVGuZyN9q0201rU900S4102CgbKk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Before Binance He Built a Global Financial Center Richard Teng shares his journey from helping build Abu Dhabi Global Market to leading one of the largest names in crypto, Binance. #binance #bnb #binanceceo #crypto #cryptonews #cryptonewsdaily #xrp #ripple #bitcoin #eth #btc #ethereum #theblock #defi #digitalasset #digitalassets #richardteng #binanceus #cefi #tradfi https://stream.mux.com/V9MEa7sJaHUnP00WsE3uJVGuZyN9q0201rU900S4102CgbKk/720p.mp4 31 2026-04-18T09:00:50-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/will-quantum-computers-break-bitcoin 2026-04-17T20:00:41Z https://image.mux.com/34k11aTs1txnIsmGgUyaCoo5aYcrYqoTh01AHWiuukkA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Will Quantum Computers Break Bitcoin 😨 Adam Back, Co-Founder and CEO of Blockstream, breaks down the real timeline for quantum risk and why Bitcoin still has time to prepare. #adamback #satoshi #satoshinakamoto #quantum #quantumcomputing #blockstream #bitcoin #btc #ethereum #eth #xrp #ripple #cryptonews #cryptonewsdaily #digitalasset #digitalgold #defi #crypto #cryptocurrency #quantumcomputer https://stream.mux.com/34k11aTs1txnIsmGgUyaCoo5aYcrYqoTh01AHWiuukkA/720p.mp4 49 2026-04-17T16:00:41-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/the-truth-about-satoshis-identity-and-why-it-might-never-be-revealed 2026-04-17T15:27:54Z https://image.mux.com/e01nEkc6hXoQB2GueHCja5Aj301iRR01HF5E02nF01BL00S00o/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The Truth About Satoshi’s Identity and Why It Might Never Be Revealed Adam Back, Co-Founder & CEO of Blockstream joined Gareth Jenkinson at Paris Blockchain Week to address renewed speculation around Satoshi Nakamoto and why the mystery may never be solved. He explains the current state of quantum risk in Bitcoin, why the threat is likely overstated in the near term, and how the ecosystem is already preparing for long-term security. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:07 – NYT Satoshi Rumor 06:06 – Quantum Risk to Bitcoin 13:20 – Saylor’s Strategy 16:26 – Bitcoin Treasury Companies 19:33 – Bitcoin Market Forecast 22:02 – Blockstream and Future Work Adam Back – Blockstream – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/e01nEkc6hXoQB2GueHCja5Aj301iRR01HF5E02nF01BL00S00o/720p.mp4 1572 2026-04-17T11:27:54-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/inside-binances-plan-to-become-a-global-financial-super-app 2026-04-16T20:16:10Z https://image.mux.com/SO7eAUXVnJUsTUKJb4J4UMJbrfqBzZdZZjVvfZFpIqM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Inside Binance’s Plan to Become a Global Financial Super App Episode 74 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance to discuss the current state of crypto markets and the long-term outlook for the industry. He explains why fundamentals like stablecoins, ETFs, and tokenization continue to strengthen despite short-term volatility, and how global regulation is accelerating adoption. OUTLINE 00:44 – Introduction 00:57 – Market vs Fundamentals 02:35 – Building Through Cycles 05:06 – Regulation Driving Adoption 08:54 – Binance Super App Vision 12:47 – Macro and Market Risk 17:18 – Expanding Beyond Crypto 24:10 – AI Across Binance 32:30 – Stablecoins and Global Usage 45:51 – Bitcoin, Risk and Future Richard Teng – Binance – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/SO7eAUXVnJUsTUKJb4J4UMJbrfqBzZdZZjVvfZFpIqM/720p.mp4 3185 2026-04-16T16:16:10-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/why-institutions-need-privacy-before-they-use-crypto 2026-04-15T17:30:09Z https://image.mux.com/VF4Zxfd9uGFOY7qttDlsyWLauYcra877FSRwtDYWiKI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Institutions Need Privacy Before They Use Crypto Yuval Rooz, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Asset, joined Gareth Jenkinson at ETHCC Cannes to discuss the growing push for institutional adoption in crypto and what’s still missing. He explains why privacy is a non-negotiable requirement for enterprises, how Canton differs from Ethereum, and why interoperability between ecosystems will matter going forward. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:12 – Canton at ETHCC 02:45 – Canton vs Ethereum 04:30 – Why Privacy Matters 06:59 – Privacy vs ZK Debate 10:23 – Quantum Threat and Governance 14:37 – Visa and Super Validators 18:06 – Why Institutions Need Privacy 23:06 – Market Outlook and Adoption 30:24 – UX and Real Adoption Yuval Rooz – Digital Asset – Canton Network – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/VF4Zxfd9uGFOY7qttDlsyWLauYcra877FSRwtDYWiKI/720p.mp4 1966 2026-04-15T13:30:09-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/you-do-not-need-a-dev-until-this-happens 2026-04-15T13:01:40Z https://image.mux.com/DrUZU8BK57lreGg01atZ7aL01C4rrXECiApxBirw3WYmI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 You Do Not Need a Dev Until This Happens.. AI can help you build fast and find product market fit. But when users show up, you need real engineering to scale. #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #theblock #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #fintech #banking #cryptonewsdaily #altcoins #altcoin #AI #clawdoggin #clawbot #openclaw https://stream.mux.com/DrUZU8BK57lreGg01atZ7aL01C4rrXECiApxBirw3WYmI/720p.mp4 40 2026-04-15T09:01:40-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/what-is-clawdoggin 2026-04-14T12:30:35Z https://image.mux.com/Nj3200bfZBKEZOU5r38zMyG01kNTygvaLWes201pJcRTKM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 What is “Clawdoggin”?! Austin Griffith explains why this might be the future of crypto building. #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #theblock #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #fintech #banking #cryptonewsdaily #altcoins #altcoin #AI #clawdoggin #clawbot #openclaw https://stream.mux.com/Nj3200bfZBKEZOU5r38zMyG01kNTygvaLWes201pJcRTKM/720p.mp4 65 2026-04-14T08:30:35-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/ed-felten-on-scaling-ethereum-and-what-institutions-want 2026-04-13T20:32:14Z https://image.mux.com/SKclouZujUDVdI023Y87vKRyagVSeKig8XfP18ahK4Js/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Ed Felten on Scaling Ethereum and What Institutions Want Ed Felten, co-founder of Offchain Labs, joined Gareth Jenkinson at ETHCC Cannes to discuss the evolution of Ethereum and the growing debate around L1 vs L2. He explains Arbitrum’s approach to scaling, the transition toward ZK proofs, and why layered architecture remains critical for performance and cost efficiency. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:54 – White House Experience 03:09 – Discovering Bitcoin and Ethereum 04:35 – Why Ethereum Won 06:59 – Arbitrum Origins 08:33 – Rollups and ZK Shift 12:16 – Rollup Misconceptions 14:44 – L2 vs L1 Debate 22:06 – Institutions and L2 Adoption 33:39 – Market Outlook and Future Ed Felten – Offchain Labs – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/SKclouZujUDVdI023Y87vKRyagVSeKig8XfP18ahK4Js/720p.mp4 2136 2026-04-13T16:32:14-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-solo-builders-are-winning-right-now 2026-04-13T14:15:28Z https://image.mux.com/wMfmeOsJQUjx004TbtfgTTioKHn9GJLG01ElGiDYcbSlk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Solo Builders Are Winning Right Now Austin Griffith breaks down why junior developers are struggling while individual builders are finding more opportunity than ever. #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #theblock #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #fintech #banking #cryptonewsdaily #altcoins #altcoin #AI #clawdoggin #clawbot #openclaw https://stream.mux.com/wMfmeOsJQUjx004TbtfgTTioKHn9GJLG01ElGiDYcbSlk/720p.mp4 34 2026-04-13T10:15:28-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/ai-agents-reshaping-crypto-development-trading-and-risk-with-cambrian-and-ethereum-foundation 2026-04-10T19:21:38Z https://image.mux.com/DH6402XKtgoRKzsdHGXHuIBJ02xilqBe74xVXEY5FlhsQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 AI agents reshaping crypto development, trading and risk, with Cambrian and Ethereum Foundation Episode 73 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Sam Green, Founder of Cambrian Network, and Austin Griffith, Head of Builder Growth at the Ethereum Foundation. They discuss how AI agents are already building smart contracts, managing capital, and interacting with onchain systems, while also introducing new risks around security and user control. OUTLINE 02:01 – Introduction 03:32 – AI Tooling Setup 06:53 – Vibe Coded Game 09:08 – AI Hacking Debate 15:42 – X402 Payments 19:38 – Permissioned Chains 24:07 – Agent Standards 30:28 – AgentFi Trends 36:15 – DeFi Risk Layer 41:49 – Letting Agents Trade Sam Green – Cambrian Network – Austin Griffith – Ethereum Foundation – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/DH6402XKtgoRKzsdHGXHuIBJ02xilqBe74xVXEY5FlhsQ/720p.mp4 3488 2026-04-10T15:21:38-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/how-telegram-plans-to-turn-crypto-into-a-global-payments-network 2026-04-10T19:09:26Z https://image.mux.com/vV3sQJKxmP29xlIBr02t9o9GLlILYBKNtyDuCLO8j2FU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How Telegram plans to turn crypto into a global payments network Episode 72 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Nikola Plecas, VP of Payments at TON Foundation, to break down how Telegram is evolving into a crypto payments platform. He explains TON’s strategy around merchant tools, stablecoin payments, and reducing friction for everyday users, while highlighting key growth areas like remittances and crypto commerce. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:43 – TON Payments Strategy 01:21 – Merchant Tools and SDK 04:50 – Growth Opportunities 06:59 – Blockchain vs Fiat Rails 09:41 – TON vs Visa Experience 11:20 – Industry Challenges 13:04 – Institutional Adoption 18:13 – Telegram UX and Wallets 23:04 – Regulation and Market Outlook Nikola Plecas – TON – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/vV3sQJKxmP29xlIBr02t9o9GLlILYBKNtyDuCLO8j2FU/720p.mp4 1885 2026-04-10T15:09:26-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/youll-use-stablecoins-without-knowing-it 2026-04-10T00:00:43Z https://image.mux.com/A0101issQSDJ3G7U9wMdoT7601eUlOMNaLlDWurlckHBf8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 You’ll Use Stablecoins Without Knowing It Charles Yoo-Naut says most users will not care about the rails, they’ll just use better products. #crypto #layerone #avax #avalanche #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #theblock #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #fintech #banking #uptop #raincards #cryptonewsdaily #altcoins #altcoin https://stream.mux.com/A0101issQSDJ3G7U9wMdoT7601eUlOMNaLlDWurlckHBf8/720p.mp4 62 2026-04-09T20:00:43-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/defining-cryptos-loyalty-model 2026-04-09T22:00:39Z https://image.mux.com/BRN6V7BASWI01TjGlMnf6XzUk6BRyUk2102gPEmCeD3Dg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Defining Cryptos Loyalty Model Co-founder of Uptop explains that most airline profits come from credit cards and loyalty programs and that same model may define the future of fan ecosystems. #crypto #layerone #avax #avalanche #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #theblock #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #fintech #banking #uptop #loyalty #faneconomics https://stream.mux.com/BRN6V7BASWI01TjGlMnf6XzUk6BRyUk2102gPEmCeD3Dg/720p.mp4 47 2026-04-09T18:00:39-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/blackrock-changed-everything 2026-04-09T20:01:06Z https://image.mux.com/ZyMkDD7KYnfzzbMkCR7101UXpMAKNzv8E9BzGa3GDmpk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 BlackRock Changed Everything When the largest asset manager embraced tokenization, the entire industry shifted from questioning it to building around it. #securitize #nyse #blackrock #crypto #tokenized #stocks #equities #cryptonews #bitcoin #ethereum #btc #eth #ripple #xrp #altcoins #finance #defi #fintech #tokenization #cryptocurrency #theblock #avax https://stream.mux.com/ZyMkDD7KYnfzzbMkCR7101UXpMAKNzv8E9BzGa3GDmpk/720p.mp4 53 2026-04-09T16:01:06-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-nyse-is-launching-tokenized-stocks 2026-04-09T19:00:57Z https://image.mux.com/02erW3BOIGWUhNbdEyVXsYKUNkL00HekV5LUzi3v9Mwxk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The NYSE Is Launching Tokenized Stocks The CEO of Securitize explains how a new digital trading venue with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will enable tokenized stocks with instant settlement and real time infrastructure. #securitize #nyse #tokenized #stocks #equities #crypto #avax #avalanche #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #fintech #banking #altcoins https://stream.mux.com/02erW3BOIGWUhNbdEyVXsYKUNkL00HekV5LUzi3v9Mwxk/720p.mp4 67 2026-04-09T15:00:57-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/crypto-lost-the-plot 2026-04-09T17:30:46Z https://image.mux.com/o4ughEK2i02ZMs2Lb020213IE2oK101hMvDqmpgA4AhDKck/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Crypto lost the plot Everyone chased token prices instead of building real products. #crypto #layerone #avax #avalanche #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #theblock #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #fintech #banking #cryptonewsdaily #uptop #raincards #altcoins https://stream.mux.com/o4ughEK2i02ZMs2Lb020213IE2oK101hMvDqmpgA4AhDKck/720p.mp4 62 2026-04-09T13:30:46-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/crypto-prices-got-ahead-of-reality 2026-04-09T15:30:52Z https://image.mux.com/hzsWUcQ714RSlplKD3YjixH902nhQGJPRFlLaJ3oce3g/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Crypto prices got ahead of reality Early hype pushed valuations before real use cases were built. Now the market is shifting toward products that actually have demand. #crypto #layerone #avax #avalanche #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #theblock #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #fintech #banking #uptop https://stream.mux.com/hzsWUcQ714RSlplKD3YjixH902nhQGJPRFlLaJ3oce3g/720p.mp4 55 2026-04-09T11:30:52-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/the-quantum-threat-to-bitcoin-and-ethereum-explained 2026-04-07T18:27:05Z https://image.mux.com/LVCXm3Mi4x1NruzioBTTvJNZgBSDyakyFlqkuaQCkAQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin and Ethereum Explained Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, joins Gareth Jenkinson at ETHCC Cannes to break down the rising quantum computing threat to cryptocurrencies and what it means for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader market. He explains how post-quantum cryptography upgrades could reshape blockchain infrastructure, why Bitcoin faces unique challenges, and how Ethereum may be better positioned to adapt. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:38 – What Is Quantum Threat 03:04 – Bitcoin’s Unique Risk 05:35 – Forks and Market Outcomes 06:51 – Quantum Timeline Outlook 08:19 – Ethereum vs Bitcoin Upgrades 10:05 – Chains at Risk 10:46 – Tokenization Roadmap 12:47 – Decentralized AI Explained 17:35 – Market Sentiment and ETFs Zach Pandl – Grayscale – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/LVCXm3Mi4x1NruzioBTTvJNZgBSDyakyFlqkuaQCkAQ/720p.mp4 1586 2026-04-07T14:27:05-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/watch/aave-just-changed-defi-forever-heres-what-you-need-to-know 2026-04-03T15:50:34Z https://image.mux.com/wpfqkXm01FSCJ00800Q1C00s11rODLvhv00c1Rd7hr019iB200/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Aave Just Changed DeFi Forever — Here’s What You Need to Know Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave, joins Gareth Jenkinson at ETHCC Cannes to break down the launch of Aave V4 and what it means for the future of DeFi. He explains how the new hub-and-spoke architecture improves liquidity efficiency while isolating risk, and how Aave is expanding beyond crypto into real-world assets. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:06 – What Is Aave V4 02:55 – Hub and Spoke Model 03:58 – Expanding Collateral Types 04:40 – Risk and Pricing Model 06:19 – DeFi UX Problem 07:03 – Aave App Explained 08:31 – V3 to V4 Migration 09:28 – Aave Growth and Scale 10:39 – Real World Assets Stani Kulechov – AAVE – Gareth Jenkinson – ⁠⁠⁠ The Block – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/wpfqkXm01FSCJ00800Q1C00s11rODLvhv00c1Rd7hr019iB200/720p.mp4 1260 2026-04-03T11:50:34-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/how-securitize-is-working-with-nyse-to-bring-equities-onchain 2026-04-02T19:18:37Z https://image.mux.com/gswyIk8XV400Rfx3hJFK02uWaEYSENPs2D4vSdNlHw02Zg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How Securitize is working with NYSE to bring equities onchain In Episode 10 of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and special co-host Ava Labs President John Wu are joined by Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, to discuss the rapid rise of tokenized financial assets and what it takes to bring them into regulated markets. The conversation also covers regulatory clarity, BlackRock’s role in accelerating the space, and how tokenized assets will reshape capital markets over the next decade. OUTLINE 00:00 – Intro 00:52 – Background and Origins 01:45 – First Tokenized Securities Trade 03:30 – Early Institutional Adoption 04:36 – NYSE Tokenization Partnership 07:05 – Why Public Equities First 09:57 – From Why to What 11:10 – Why Avalanche Was Chosen 12:48 – Compliance and Settlement 17:15 – What Drove Adoption Carlos Domingo – Securitize – Ava Labs – John Wu – Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/gswyIk8XV400Rfx3hJFK02uWaEYSENPs2D4vSdNlHw02Zg/720p.mp4 1898 2026-04-02T15:18:37-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-most-people-fail-in-crypto-markets 2026-03-24T12:50:23Z https://image.mux.com/8rLdMWncB5StEH8oxK5WXyzmKLCK59OklSfXCqzG28c/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why most people fail in crypto markets Steven Gates breaks down why emotional control is the real edge in crypto and how bad decisions happen under pressure. #crypto #layerone #avax #avalanche #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #theblock #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #fintech #banking https://stream.mux.com/8rLdMWncB5StEH8oxK5WXyzmKLCK59OklSfXCqzG28c/720p.mp4 50 2026-03-24T08:50:23-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-catalyst-that-brings-equities-onchain 2026-03-23T14:00:57Z https://image.mux.com/7MBXSJd6NCa01ZqfhJAWYx5b84pMLPo7U8jmZ1loYkFU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The catalyst that brings equities onchain Rhett Shipp explains how always on markets could drive a major shift toward onchain equities and new liquidity models. #crypto #layerone #avax #avalanche #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #theblock #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #finance #defi #fintech #banking #avant https://stream.mux.com/7MBXSJd6NCa01ZqfhJAWYx5b84pMLPo7U8jmZ1loYkFU/720p.mp4 33 2026-03-23T10:00:57-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/crypto-already-solved-the-hard-part 2026-03-21T12:00:52Z https://image.mux.com/fJ0100vgN0089mbeweoRvZiArXkJxLYRG029m00onAU83NGg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Crypto already solved the hard part Chronicle’s founder explains why technology is no longer the limiting factor and why tokenized assets could unlock massive growth. #crypto #chroniclelabs #bitcoin #eth #defi #finance #finance #ethereum #tokenize #digitalassets #layerone #avax #digitalasset #avalanche #btc https://stream.mux.com/fJ0100vgN0089mbeweoRvZiArXkJxLYRG029m00onAU83NGg/720p.mp4 67 2026-03-21T08:00:52-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/charlie-lee-reveals-when-he-sold-his-bitcoin 2026-03-20T12:30:34Z https://image.mux.com/QBUUVhHeJRhqV9i02yPdDQgMIGmT38JVgRU6Y3cfJXTY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Charlie Lee reveals when he sold his Bitcoin Charlie Lee explains why holding through massive gains is harder than it sounds and why many investors sell too early. #litecoin #ltc #cryptonews #bitcoin #btc #eth #ethereum #cryptonewsdaily #fintech #money #finance #decentralized #decentralizedfinance #banking #banks #defi https://stream.mux.com/QBUUVhHeJRhqV9i02yPdDQgMIGmT38JVgRU6Y3cfJXTY/720p.mp4 64 2026-03-20T08:30:34-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-decentralized-money-is-meant-to-be-inefficient 2026-03-19T11:30:47Z https://image.mux.com/dV1XPwzQJSDrx4PvHSCQ00TSetM00n7REaOVmpm9Fer4o/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why decentralized money is meant to be inefficient Charlie Lee breaks down why Bitcoin and Litecoin were designed this way and why control matters more than efficiency. #litecoin #ltc #crypto #cryptonews #bitcoin #ethereum #btc #eth #finance #fintech #defi #decentralizedfinance #decentralized #altcoins #money #cryptonewsdaily https://stream.mux.com/dV1XPwzQJSDrx4PvHSCQ00TSetM00n7REaOVmpm9Fer4o/720p.mp4 72 2026-03-19T07:30:47-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/why-tokenized-assets-are-defis-biggest-unlock 2026-03-18T16:17:56Z https://image.mux.com/YtWJJn7kF01VDWEyig2wYyfSvBKqhsoXvGr01ItRNizJA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why tokenized assets are DeFi’s biggest unlock In Episode 9 of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Hypha founder Steven Gates were joined by Nicholas Kunkel, Founder of Chronicle and Rhett Shipp, CEO of Avant, to break down the current state of DeFi and what’s actually holding the industry back. They argue that core primitives are already built, and the real unlock lies in tokenized assets, improved liquidity, and seamless integration with traditional finance. The conversation also explores stablecoin economics, DAO limitations, on-chain credit markets, and what founders need to succeed in crypto today. OUTLINE 00:00 – Intro 01:11 – Getting Into DeFi 04:38 – Early MakerDAO Days 08:43 – Where Value Accrues 12:23 – Yield and Stablecoins 17:56 – How DeFi Yield Works 23:34 – SubDAOs and Governance 30:33 – Do We Need New Primitives 36:25 – Tokenized Assets Unlock 53:55 – Founder Advice Rhett Shipp – Avant – Niklas Kunkel – Chronicle – Steven Gates – ⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/YtWJJn7kF01VDWEyig2wYyfSvBKqhsoXvGr01ItRNizJA/720p.mp4 4125 2026-03-18T12:17:56-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/litecoin-creator-charlie-lee-explores-the-rise-of-crypto-etfs-quantum-computing-and-ai 2026-03-17T17:56:19Z https://image.mux.com/fSfy5prMETjLkXhPsYGcZY4QYfKq43Bnrw9PTf4R4JE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Litecoin creator Charlie Lee explores the rise of crypto ETFs, quantum computing and AI Episode 71 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Charlie Lee, creator of Litecoin, to reflect on crypto’s evolution from its early cypherpunk roots to today’s institution-driven market. He explains why Litecoin has remained focused on fast, reliable payments, the importance of privacy and fungibility, and how new trends like AI intersect with crypto. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:02 – Early Crypto Growth 02:20 – Competing in Crypto 03:58 – Smart Contracts on Litecoin 05:26 – Privacy and Fungibility 09:58 – AI and Engineering 14:07 – AI Agents and Money 15:42 – Why Decentralization Matters 18:27 – Institutions Enter Crypto 24:40 – Market Cycle Outlook Charlie Lee – Litecoin – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/fSfy5prMETjLkXhPsYGcZY4QYfKq43Bnrw9PTf4R4JE/720p.mp4 2234 2026-03-17T13:56:19-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/tokenization-is-taking-over 2026-03-17T13:01:34Z https://image.mux.com/terDspnI6gx2QkU2eOGbrgxpI1Py29700HTIAXIiDaVw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Tokenization is taking over Galaxy’s Head of Tokenization explains why the biggest real world assets moving onchain are the most liquid ones. #Crypto #Tokenization #Stablecoins #RWA #Finance #Bitcoin #Ethereum #DigitalAssets #Blockchain #Web3 #FinTech #CryptoNews #Investing #FutureOfFinance #Shorts @btc #eth #defi https://stream.mux.com/terDspnI6gx2QkU2eOGbrgxpI1Py29700HTIAXIiDaVw/720p.mp4 60 2026-03-17T09:01:34-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/how-superstate-tokenized-galaxys-stock-and-whats-coming-next 2026-03-13T18:46:22Z https://image.mux.com/ABMt7CD7Sx01e9700BOhIFcIPSU00SYwYKbuuX6ps5W5Gw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How Superstate tokenized Galaxy’s stock and what’s coming next Episode 70 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Thomas Cowan, Head of Tokenization at Galaxy Digital, and Jim Hiltner, Co-Founder of Superstate. The conversation explores how Superstate tokenized Galaxy’s equity onchain, the regulatory and infrastructure challenges involved, and why institutions are increasingly exploring tokenization. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:57 – Galaxy Stock Onchain 02:39 – When Equities Move Onchain 05:16 – Trading Volume Today 07:25 – IPOs on Blockchain 09:17 – Market Adoption Curve 12:25 – TradFi Interest Rising 16:14 – Regulatory Capital Clarity 19:37 – DeFi and TradFi Converge 23:01 – CLO Example 30:45 – Ownership Models Explained 38:04 – DeFi Collateral Markets 43:06 – What Assets Come Next Thomas Cowan – Jim Hiltner – Galaxy HQ – Superstate – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/ABMt7CD7Sx01e9700BOhIFcIPSU00SYwYKbuuX6ps5W5Gw/720p.mp4 3062 2026-03-13T14:46:22-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/how-to-turn-50m-into-36k 2026-03-13T16:26:17Z https://image.mux.com/nzPgkpLREozCtBPA8yXAZoG9uuvm6XTIV02o7Nj1lRBI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How to turn $50M into $36k A trader tried swapping $50 million for AAVE tokens and ignored a warning that they could lose 98% of their funds. Bots quickly drained the trade. #Crypto #DeFi #Aave #CryptoNews #TradingMistake #CryptoDrama #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Altcoins #Blockchain #Web3 #CryptoMarkets #Investing #Finance #Shorts https://stream.mux.com/nzPgkpLREozCtBPA8yXAZoG9uuvm6XTIV02o7Nj1lRBI/720p.mp4 45 2026-03-13T12:26:17-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/xrp-holds-it-all-together 2026-03-11T17:01:24Z https://image.mux.com/BfCHuQ6s02qxBvtowRHqUKTRhZudqQkCUoGG69WrEYqc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 XRP holds it all together RippleX SVP Markus Infanger explains how XRP powers the XRP Ledger and why it may become the asset connecting liquidity and settlement across the network. #Crypto #XRP #Ripple #XRPL #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Altcoins #CryptoNews #Blockchain #Web3 #DigitalAssets #Finance #FinTech #FutureOfFinance #Shorts https://stream.mux.com/BfCHuQ6s02qxBvtowRHqUKTRhZudqQkCUoGG69WrEYqc/720p.mp4 71 2026-03-11T13:01:24-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/ripplexs-vision-for-tokenized-finance-and-global-liquidity 2026-03-10T18:52:57Z https://image.mux.com/zuI3HolYG02KpEDVb6LgLUn7gYacwl00SbzKw4dRo3Q6o/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 RippleX’s vision for tokenized finance and global liquidity Episode 69 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Markus Infanger, SVP at RippleX | Ripple. The conversation explores why firms like Aviva Investors are experimenting with tokenized funds, how blockchain infrastructure could modernize financial market plumbing, and where institutional DeFi is gaining traction. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:19 – Aviva Tokenization Announcement 02:31 – Why Tokenize Funds 05:42 – Compliance and Permissioned Access 07:42 – TradFi Interest Changing 10:14 – RWA Growth Opportunities 16:57 – XRP Utility Explained 19:57 – Agents and Blockchain 25:36 – Automated Finance Future 31:18 – RippleX 2026 Roadmap 39:40 – From Banking to Crypto Markus Infanger – RippleX – Ripple – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/zuI3HolYG02KpEDVb6LgLUn7gYacwl00SbzKw4dRo3Q6o/720p.mp4 2768 2026-03-10T14:52:57-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/only-1-million-bitcoin-left-to-mine 2026-03-10T17:50:53Z https://image.mux.com/eXXbTXGbL1M9XVBb6hcGq5xevntmf4KTHwnHb5Tup5g/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Only 1 million Bitcoin left to mine Bitcoin just crossed a historic milestone. More than 95% of the total BTC supply is already in circulation and the final Bitcoin will take more than a century to be mined. #crypto #cryptomining #cryptodaily #cryptonews #cryptonewsdaily #eth #ethereum #saylor #fintech #blockchain #xrp #ripple #finance #defi #blockchainnews #btcmining #bitcoinmining #michaelsaylor https://stream.mux.com/eXXbTXGbL1M9XVBb6hcGq5xevntmf4KTHwnHb5Tup5g/720p.mp4 134 2026-03-10T13:50:53-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/ai-reality-check 2026-03-09T14:12:33Z https://image.mux.com/FeuVqqb3QLqRr5VpybTOCkoHBGnSkE2LAIVx02XnSYw8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Ai Reality Check 🤖 BitGo CEO Mike Belshe says today’s AI can generate impressive code but still makes mistakes humans quickly catch. #bitgo #bitcoin #402 #payments #btc #peertopeer #crypto #cryptodaily #cryptonews #xrp #eth #ripple #ethereum #defi #onchain #cryptoshorts #cryptonewsdaily #openclaw https://stream.mux.com/FeuVqqb3QLqRr5VpybTOCkoHBGnSkE2LAIVx02XnSYw8/720p.mp4 71 2026-03-09T10:12:33-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/bitgo-ceo-the-code-existed-in-the-90s 2026-03-07T19:00:54Z https://image.mux.com/N01Sfzf3u2yq3Duz01eS7G5gAnj3ejvT702Ywx6iPLlKE00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 BitGo CEO: the code existed in the 90’s 🤯 HTTP error code 402 “payment required” was built into the web but never used. Bitcoin may finally make it possible. #bitgo #bitcoin #402 #payments #btc #peertopeer #crypto #cryptodaily #cryptonews #xrp #eth #ripple #ethereum #defi #onchain #cryptoshorts #cryptonewsdaily https://stream.mux.com/N01Sfzf3u2yq3Duz01eS7G5gAnj3ejvT702Ywx6iPLlKE00/720p.mp4 73 2026-03-07T14:00:54-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/bitgo-ceo-on-its-2-billion-ipo-occ-national-bank-charter-and-morgan-stanley-competition 2026-03-06T17:25:02Z https://image.mux.com/2h8m3eqWLCPEaglscE02dAPh6XZxArEZUm6WwN01a8RtI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 BitGo CEO on its $2 billion IPO, OCC national bank charter and Morgan Stanley competition In episode 68 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with BitGo CEO Mike Belshe. The discussion covers BitGo’s pursuit of a national bank charter, the expanding role of traditional finance in the crypto ecosystem, and why market structure, custody infrastructure, and clear regulation will be essential to long-term industry adoption. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:11 – BitGo’s Institutional Growth 02:38 – IPO and Market Shift 04:31 – Building Crypto Infrastructure 06:32 – Market Structure Debate 08:23 – National Bank Charter 10:07 – Wall Street Entering Crypto 15:43 – Future Crypto Innovations 24:00 – From Google to Bitcoin 29:14 – AI and Crypto Custody 37:51 – Crypto and Global Events 42:27 – Stablecoin Depeg Discussion Mike Belshe – BitGo – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/2h8m3eqWLCPEaglscE02dAPh6XZxArEZUm6WwN01a8RtI/720p.mp4 2641 2026-03-06T12:25:02-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-internet-is-about-90-percent-bots 2026-03-06T12:00:46Z https://image.mux.com/U3yLq01OxqNifhH5ph3o5dvmx821q2IkbiZ00Jeq6i5Cw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The internet is about 90 percent bots 😳 Ethos Network says agents can clone infinitely. The real battle is separating human signal from machine noise. #ethos #crypto #kyc #verify #blockchain #id #biometrics #ethosnetwork #theblock #cryptonews #cryptonewsdaily #bitcoin #btc #ethereum #eth https://stream.mux.com/U3yLq01OxqNifhH5ph3o5dvmx821q2IkbiZ00Jeq6i5Cw/720p.mp4 89 2026-03-06T07:00:46-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/are-you-even-human-online-anymore 2026-03-05T13:50:47Z https://image.mux.com/6RbRfVa8GtX9gD4yMJwVO9QwZ7Ks02Ol800hnSxMMB744/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Are you even human online anymore 🤖 AI is making it harder to tell. Trevor Thompson says we need proof of humanity that protects privacy. #ethos #crypto #kyc #verify #blockchain #id #biometrics #ethosnetwork #theblock #cryptonews #cryptonewsdaily #bitcoin #btc #ethereum #eth https://stream.mux.com/6RbRfVa8GtX9gD4yMJwVO9QwZ7Ks02Ol800hnSxMMB744/720p.mp4 108 2026-03-05T08:50:47-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/nuclear-war-by-end-of-year 2026-03-04T22:14:44Z https://image.mux.com/Zy4SqN02o300edgZxHC6c4oWrROdbZeR3X3JglCaO47SY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Nuclear war by end of year?! 😳 A prediction market briefly let traders wager on a nuclear strike this year before regulators and backlash shut it down. #prediction #nuclear #nuclearweapon #polymarket #kalshi #bet #wager #gambling #crypto #cryptonews #bitcoin #ethereum #btc #bettingmarkets #nuclearwar #ww3 #predictionmarkets https://stream.mux.com/Zy4SqN02o300edgZxHC6c4oWrROdbZeR3X3JglCaO47SY/720p.mp4 60 2026-03-04T17:14:44-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/your-mom-isnt-bridging-to-arbitrum 2026-03-04T12:50:31Z https://image.mux.com/9C3zw00fNzjc01GCl02zw1uLbfv1waJKeUtVEviIsNGvBI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Your mom isn’t bridging to Arbitrum 🔄 DeFi is powerful but still too complicated for most users. AI agents may soon handle the complexity behind the scenes and make crypto usable at scale. #ai #aiagents #artificalintelligence #galaxydigital #theblock #bitcoin #ethereum #xrp #ripple #crypto #defi #cryptodaily #cryptonews #cryptonewstoday #BTC #ETH https://stream.mux.com/9C3zw00fNzjc01GCl02zw1uLbfv1waJKeUtVEviIsNGvBI/720p.mp4 73 2026-03-04T07:50:31-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/can-ethos-solve-the-bot-problem-with-founder-trevor-thompson 2026-03-03T16:27:08Z https://image.mux.com/5ggnrpeAPw5VNesj5d8tBBrWQxt4xc8udRtEt7sFb8k/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Can Ethos solve the bot problem? With founder Trevor Thompson In episode 67 of The Crypto Beat, Tim and Kelvin were joined by Ethos Network CEO Trevor Thompson to discuss the escalating bot crisis on X and how AI tools like OpenClaw have made it trivially easy to spin up fake accounts at scale. He argues that biometric solutions like WorldCoin aren’t cypherpunk enough, and instead pitches Ethos’s social consensus model — where humans vouch for each other’s authenticity with skin in the game — as a privacy-preserving alternative to KYC. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:54 – The Bot Problem on X 03:59 – AI and the Slop Super Cycle 05:19 – Credibility in the Age of AI 11:40 – The Chess Engine Analogy 12:55 – Why Serpentax Built Ethos 15:11 – Ethos Human Verification Explained 20:06 – Sybil Attacks and Proving You’re Human 28:18 – Social Capital and Alt Accounts 36:56 – Community Erosion in Crypto Trevor Thompson/Serpin Taxt – Ethos – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/5ggnrpeAPw5VNesj5d8tBBrWQxt4xc8udRtEt7sFb8k/720p.mp4 2648 2026-03-03T11:27:08-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/no-more-cheap-bitcoin 2026-03-03T12:30:26Z https://image.mux.com/VPfIYcS018c3CKDDEDIsqXqAnH4V5dPP9qZuL800WSkrs/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 No more cheap Bitcoin 😪 The hardest part is buying when fear is loud and conviction is quiet. #ondo #ondofinance #defi #theblock #finance #bitcoin #ethereum #crypto #dailycrypto #cryptonews #dailycryptonews #btc #eth https://stream.mux.com/VPfIYcS018c3CKDDEDIsqXqAnH4V5dPP9qZuL800WSkrs/720p.mp4 55 2026-03-03T07:30:26-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/ai-will-break-finance-without-defi 2026-03-02T14:10:40Z https://image.mux.com/qeM1McYoNUQK4JuhY4YihJvWMcT0092HVmQiGKC9B7E00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 AI will break finance without DeFi ⚠️ Onchain markets bring transparency and risk controls AI needs to function safely. #ai #crypto #artificialintelligence #galaxydigital #theblock #bitcoin #ethereum #btc #ETH #aiagents #finance #defi https://stream.mux.com/qeM1McYoNUQK4JuhY4YihJvWMcT0092HVmQiGKC9B7E00/720p.mp4 56 2026-03-02T09:10:40-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-real-alpha-doesnt-scale 2026-02-28T13:00:54Z https://image.mux.com/Ku5L72LmFdJ6U02v5wX00ha4k7D5I4EAGRuo3C4lwvCyE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why real alpha doesn’t scale 🔍 AI summarizes the internet. It doesn’t replace customer conversations. That gap is where excess returns live. #Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Investing #Finance #PassiveIncome #Wealth #Markets #FinTech #Stablecoins #Web3 #AI #Shorts https://stream.mux.com/Ku5L72LmFdJ6U02v5wX00ha4k7D5I4EAGRuo3C4lwvCyE/720p.mp4 73 2026-02-28T08:00:54-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-valuation-matters-more-than-belief 2026-02-27T19:30:54Z https://image.mux.com/U3HnCtTrS0100Ko1x0195ikpHbYzhKAdBXVJa58je695OI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why valuation matters more than belief 🧮 Loving a network doesn’t mean paying any price. Markets grow up when narratives meet math. #Crypto #Ethereum #ETH #DigitalAssets #CryptoMarkets #Investing #MarketCycles #TechValuation #Macro #CryptoNarratives #Finance #Shorts #bitcoin #btc #cryptonews #cryptonewsdaily https://stream.mux.com/U3HnCtTrS0100Ko1x0195ikpHbYzhKAdBXVJa58je695OI/720p.mp4 64 2026-02-27T14:30:54-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/the-surge-of-rwas-ai-and-tokenized-equities-with-galaxy-and-ondo 2026-02-27T13:29:51Z https://image.mux.com/pfYP2Lc7CL2RyKxlKhgE01aLM1fnR2MVOkSztdIAvnds/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The surge of RWAs, AI and tokenized equities, with Galaxy and Ondo In episode 66 of The Crypto Beat, Tim and Kelvin were joined by Galaxy’s Michael Marcantonio and Ondo’s Matt Blumberg to discuss the ways in which AI agents will operate in the economy, and how crypto and DeFi and primed to play a key facilitating role. They also make the case that despite bearish price action, every fundamental indicator is screaming bullish. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:40 – AI Meets the Money Legos 07:05 – Galaxy’s AI & Crypto Thesis 09:17 – AI Trading Agents in Practice 14:48 – Ondo Perps & Capital Efficiency 21:50 – Perps Architecture Deep Dive 28:00 – Yield Capture as the New Meta 32:40 – Most Bullish Bear Market Ever 39:00 – BTC Price Predictions 45:00 – The Store of Value Debate 50:00 – AI Agents as DeFi’s UX Fix Matthew Blumberg – Ondo – Michael Marcantonio – Galaxy Digital – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/pfYP2Lc7CL2RyKxlKhgE01aLM1fnR2MVOkSztdIAvnds/720p.mp4 3384 2026-02-27T08:29:51-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/megaeth-bear-markets-build-better-products 2026-02-26T14:18:56Z https://image.mux.com/ZC602QQNTGvnUqlMVsMBtrGFnt352019ouq2RAWJkO02f8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 MegaETH: bear markets build better products 🧠 MegaETH is forcing discipline. No hype. No rushed launches. Just shipping apps that actually work. #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #theblock #megaeth #eth #btc #altcoins #bearmarket #dailycrypto #cryptomarket #defi #MEGA #Web3 #Blockchain #CryptoTrends https://stream.mux.com/ZC602QQNTGvnUqlMVsMBtrGFnt352019ouq2RAWJkO02f8/720p.mp4 76 2026-02-26T09:18:56-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/supply-demand-and-durability-a-framework-for-surviving-cycles-w-santiago-santos 2026-02-25T18:28:34Z https://image.mux.com/yAPg2HZSZlT02iaOIcpvq8Rn2GrNKxdyDU85CQeR2jOQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Supply, demand, and durability: A framework for surviving cycles w/ Santiago Santos In Episode 8 of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Hypha founder Steven Gates were joined by Santiago R. Santos of Inversion Capital. He explains why many crypto token valuations are structurally flawed and outlines his framework for investing in durable, cash-flow-supported adoption, with a focus on B2B stablecoin use cases. The group debates how to value crypto beyond tribal narratives, arguing that many token prices overpay for a future that still requires regulatory clarity and real demand for blockspace. OUTLINE 00:00 – Intro 00:00:27 – Scope and disclaimer 00:01:41 – FDV and investor framing 00:04:02 – Valuation bias 00:12:23 – Investing through cycles 00:21:44 – Choosing Avalanche infrastructure 00:28:29 – Retrofitting real businesses 00:35:46 – Who’s building this model 00:41:52 – Writing, thinking, first principles 00:50:16 – Fieldwork beats theory 00:52:53 – Asking the right questions 01:00:23 – TGE and FDV reality 01:07:30 – Final takeaways Santiago R Santos – twitter.com/santiagoroel Inversion Capital – twitter.com/inversion_cap Steven Gates – ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/stvngts⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/imyoungsparks⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/yAPg2HZSZlT02iaOIcpvq8Rn2GrNKxdyDU85CQeR2jOQ/720p.mp4 4111 2026-02-25T13:28:34-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/how-you-onboard-millions 2026-02-25T12:52:23Z https://image.mux.com/hdqvoZdq01F1dz00h6GYrsnzn5aBa7LD016UnG8JIlEU01s/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How you onboard millions 🧠 Euphoria flipped the script by designing for normal users before worrying about the backend. #Crypto #DeFi #TradingApp #UXDesign #CryptoUX #FinTech #OptionsTrading #Derivatives #Robinhood #RetailTrading #CryptoAdoption #Web3 #Blockchain #FutureOfFinance #CryptoYouTube #Shorts #theblock #euphoria #bitcoin #ethereum #btc #eth https://stream.mux.com/hdqvoZdq01F1dz00h6GYrsnzn5aBa7LD016UnG8JIlEU01s/720p.mp4 46 2026-02-25T07:52:23-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/viral-tap-trading-money-games-on-megaeth-with-euphoria-and-bread 2026-02-24T18:52:42Z https://image.mux.com/qEMmXttwHipakcLPH97YQlh1XXBsv1KNhTWrprCjfYs/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Viral tap trading money games on MegaETH, with Euphoria and Bread In episode 65 of The Crypto Beat, Tim and Kelvin were joined by Casey Craig, co-founder of Euphoria, and Bread, head of ecosystem at MegaETH. Together they discuss how Euphoria turns complex on-chain options into a one-tap mobile trading game built on MegaETH’s 10ms block times. They discuss the “consumer DeFi” thesis, the morality of gamified finance and MegaETH’s KPI-locked token launch strategy. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:05 – What Is Euphoria 02:24 – UX-First Design Philosophy 04:53 – How the Tap Mechanics Work 10:19 – Trading vs. Gambling Debate 14:22 – Why MegaETH 22:05 – MegaETH Ecosystem Overview 33:02 – Consumer DeFi Thesis 44:10 – MegaETH 2026 Roadmap & TGE 49:37 – KPI-Locked Token Unlocks Bread – MegaETH – Casey Craig – Euphoria – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/qEMmXttwHipakcLPH97YQlh1XXBsv1KNhTWrprCjfYs/720p.mp4 3234 2026-02-24T13:52:42-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/how-aave-broke-the-daos-trust 2026-02-24T17:30:32Z https://image.mux.com/01w9BdEVPvIKh3dgDsmTdigHxfM6rJNJPZywVNLacbTc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How Aave broke the DAOs trust 📉 Marc Zeller explains why Aave token holders want enforceable limits instead of trust based governance. #Crypto #DeFi #Aave #AAVEDAO #DAO #CryptoGovernance #OnChainGovernance #TokenHolders #Decentralization #Transparency #DAODrama #ProtocolPolitics #Web3 #Blockchain #CryptoYouTube #Shorts https://stream.mux.com/01w9BdEVPvIKh3dgDsmTdigHxfM6rJNJPZywVNLacbTc/720p.mp4 68 2026-02-24T12:30:32-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/aaves-50-million-funding-controversy-with-aci-founder-marc-zeller 2026-02-23T21:34:34Z https://image.mux.com/Sb4P3Ud2ZH5nL2wD63D6F00A3iec00BPqXnB3BmEe68Yk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Aave’s $50 million funding controversy with ACI Founder Marc Zeller In episode 64 of The Crypto Beat, Aave-Chan Initiative Founder Marc Zeller discusses the ongoing governance dispute between the Aave DAO and Aave Labs, arguing it’s not simply drama but governance working as intended. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:22 – The Aave DAO vs Labs Dispute 06:00 – Fox Guarding the Henhouse 09:38 – Return on Investment Framework 12:02 – The CowSwap Fee Redirect 14:02 – Aligning Token Holders & Service Providers 17:01 – The $5M Payback Question 22:18 – V3 vs V4 Revenue Reality 25:04 – Buybacks vs Dividends 31:03 – Treasury Allocation & Future Outlook Marc Zeller – Aave-Chan Intitiate – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/Sb4P3Ud2ZH5nL2wD63D6F00A3iec00BPqXnB3BmEe68Yk/720p.mp4 2323 2026-02-23T16:34:34-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/the-optimistic-case-for-crypto-in-2026-with-bitwise-cio-matt-hougan 2026-02-23T15:01:08Z https://image.mux.com/01PzjpHQhn3yafm6UyuspEWnB9S6joiCh1TFYRsaAfQ4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The optimistic case for crypto in 2026, with Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan In episode 63 of The Crypto Beat, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues crypto is in a self-fulfilling four-year cycle bear market, where retail investors sold in anticipation of the downturn and made it real, but says this period feels far less existential than 2018 or 2022. He sees BlackRock’s aggressive push into tokenization and DeFi as a landmark signal that on-chain finance is inevitable, though full adoption is a 10 to 15 year story. His 2026 outlook: a grindy bottom with fundamentals outpacing price, setting up 2027 as the breakout year. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:20 – Crypto Winter Check-In 04:03 – When Did the Bear Actually Start? 07:57 – Is This Time Different? 11:44 – BlackRock Goes On-Chain 17:10 – The 10-Year DeFi Adoption Arc 21:17 – Prediction Markets Boom 24:08 – Has Crypto Grown Up? 27:08 – The Strategy Question 29:14 – 2026 Outlook & What Comes Next Matt Hougan – twitter.com/Matt_Hougan Bitwise – twitter.com/BitwiseInvest Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/01PzjpHQhn3yafm6UyuspEWnB9S6joiCh1TFYRsaAfQ4/720p.mp4 2230 2026-02-23T10:01:08-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/how-aave-holders-took-back-control 2026-02-23T14:01:26Z https://image.mux.com/LWcqqIw601XARasdetD3iIsNwXkMUAMXShhLJ7LZEjf4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How AAVE holders took back control 🔑 Marc Zeller breaks down how governance pressure reshaped revenue rights inside the Aave ecosystem. #Crypto #DeFi #Aave #AAVEDAO #DAO #CryptoGovernance #OnChainGovernance #TokenHolders #Decentralization #Transparency #CryptoNews #Web3 #Blockchain #ProtocolRevenue #CryptoYouTube #Shorts https://stream.mux.com/LWcqqIw601XARasdetD3iIsNwXkMUAMXShhLJ7LZEjf4/720p.mp4 123 2026-02-23T09:01:26-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/bitwise-cio-prices-may-grind-lower 2026-02-21T13:00:48Z https://image.mux.com/2AMWnbxDowzBUYVgNvJJuWidZ191rA2s6WD87ADrhis/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitwise CIO: Prices may grind lower 📉 Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan explains why fundamentals may surge long before prices do. #Crypto #DeFi #Bitwise #Bitcoin #BTC #ETH #Stablecoins #Bearmarket #FutureOfFinance #Web3 #Blockchain #CryptoAdoption #DigitalAssets #FinTech #CryptoNews #MarketNarratives #CryptoYouTube #Shorts https://stream.mux.com/2AMWnbxDowzBUYVgNvJJuWidZ191rA2s6WD87ADrhis/720p.mp4 82 2026-02-21T08:00:48-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/bitwise-cio-on-ai-agents 2026-02-20T22:35:33Z https://image.mux.com/Yueit00kxiAALm5GPvSK58WUbSOc53Hrwb38BQQD1w2k/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitwise CIO on AI Agents 🦞 Matt Hougan explains why this narrative could lead crypto forward, but isn’t ready to be priced in yet. #Crypto #DeFi #AI #AIAgents #Stablecoins #CryptoNarratives #FutureOfFinance #Web3 #Blockchain #CryptoAdoption #DigitalAssets #FinTech #CryptoNews #MarketNarratives #CryptoYouTube #Shorts https://stream.mux.com/Yueit00kxiAALm5GPvSK58WUbSOc53Hrwb38BQQD1w2k/720p.mp4 57 2026-02-20T17:35:33-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/blackrocks-uni-purchase-and-other-defi-developments-with-lido-and-chaos-labs 2026-02-20T10:58:33Z https://image.mux.com/6FoA3LuUJpyq6PrRzBco2Px005Kh01ZDJSckAtrkoHU01M/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 BlackRock’s UNI purchase and other DeFi developments, with Lido and Chaos Labs In episode 62 of The Crypto Beat, Lido’s Head of Node Operators Will Shannon and Chaos Labs’ Head of Vaults Craig Le Riche join the show to unpack what BlackRock buying UNI tokens means for DeFi, the CFTC’s new crypto innovation panel, and Aave’s proposal to return 100% of protocol revenue to its DAO. The bulk of the conversation dives into vault infrastructure, and why chasing unsustainable yields remains DeFi’s biggest trap. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 03:19 – BlackRock Buys UNI 05:07 – CFTC Innovation Panel 06:10 – Aave Revenue to DAO 07:12 – SafeMoon CEO Sentenced 08:36 – Vault Infrastructure 101 13:01 – Chaos x Kraken Earn Vaults 21:47 – Lido V3 & Institutional Staking 28:07 – Yield Danger Zone 39:42 – AI Agents & DeFi’s Future Craig Le Riche – Chaos Labs – Will Shannon – Lido – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks -⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/6FoA3LuUJpyq6PrRzBco2Px005Kh01ZDJSckAtrkoHU01M/720p.mp4 2793 2026-02-20T05:58:33-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/from-coinbase-superbowl-ad-to-upcoming-earnings-report-with-crypto-ma-expert-christian-lopez 2026-02-19T17:39:05Z https://image.mux.com/8xSP00pLmEmsY502HL9UQPe3v8hoDQTeBmWfWqGC9SbrU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 From Coinbase Superbowl ad to upcoming earnings report, with crypto M&A expert Christian Lopez In episode 61 of The Crypto Beat, Kelvin and Tim were joined by Christian Lopez of Cohen & Company Capital Markets to discuss why mid-scale crypto companies face a “consolidate or die” moment as big banks prepare to enter the space post-regulation. He explains how stablecoin yields could disrupt traditional banking’s cost-of-capital advantage, and makes the case that Bitcoin is this generation’s store of value — the way gold was for grandparents and homes were for parents. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:57 – Coinbase Super Bowl Ad 04:00 – Crypto’s Perception Gap 07:00 – Buy vs. Build for TradFi 12:28 – Consolidation & IPO Pipeline 17:26 – Private Market Exits 19:46 – Tokenized Equities 24:32 – Stablecoin Regulation Battle 30:23 – Bitcoin Bear Market Drivers 35:50 – Generational Wealth & Bitcoin Christian Lopez – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks -⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/8xSP00pLmEmsY502HL9UQPe3v8hoDQTeBmWfWqGC9SbrU/720p.mp4 2434 2026-02-19T12:39:05-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/how-uniswap-opened-his-eyes 2026-02-19T13:30:35Z https://image.mux.com/9YvP95Yj43eA1567Bp2dLpx6OsWiNn6uCksJAPBNHdQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How Uniswap Opened His Eyes 🤯 Lidos Will Shannon explains how permissionless access beats TradFi gatekeeping. #Crypto #DeFi #Uniswap #Lido #Web3 #Blockchain #PermissionlessFinance #TradFiVsDeFi #CryptoAdoption #FinancialInclusion #GlobalMarkets #OnChain #Decentralization #theblock #BTC #ETH https://stream.mux.com/9YvP95Yj43eA1567Bp2dLpx6OsWiNn6uCksJAPBNHdQ/720p.mp4 51 2026-02-19T08:30:35-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/ef-researcher-explains-ethereums-plan-to-tackle-the-quantum-threat 2026-02-19T13:28:05Z https://image.mux.com/5TXjCN3pSaTBE44UlZsf01unnU8s5ZVHtm41bEUptz6o/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 EF researcher explains Ethereum’s plan to tackle the quantum threat In episode 60 of The Crypto Beat, Kelvin and Tim were joined by Thomas Coratger, post-quantum team lead at the Ethereum Foundation, to break down how Ethereum is preparing for quantum computing with a 2030 target for shipping post-quantum resistant consensus. He explains how AI is accelerating both defense and offense in this race, and warns that bridges and DeFi oracles are particularly vulnerable weak points that could cascade failures across the entire crypto ecosystem. OUTLINE 00:00 – Intro 02:47 – The Grind 07:36 – Lean Ethereum 10:29 – Quantum Threat 17:00 – 2030 Roadmap 20:15 – Quantum Winter 25:05 – Bridge Risks 35:25 – User Migration 42:20 – AI Workflow 48:19 – Rapid Fire Thomas Coratger – Ethereum Foundation – Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks -⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/5TXjCN3pSaTBE44UlZsf01unnU8s5ZVHtm41bEUptz6o/720p.mp4 3010 2026-02-19T08:28:05-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/bitboy-lost-2-8m-to-kevin-oleary 2026-02-18T23:50:43Z https://image.mux.com/T4rC00yqFwno1Z00s8fPslCYkVWilB3cIsDd2QOON013lM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 BitBoy lost $2.8M to Kevin O’Leary! 💰 Tim Copeland at The Block breaks down the defamation ruling and why winning in court doesn’t always mean getting paid. #CryptoNews #BitBoy #BenArmstrong #KevinOLeary #Defamation #CryptoInfluencers #CryptoDrama #LegalTrouble #CourtRuling #SocialMediaLaw #CryptoYouTube #Shorts #TheBlock #sharktank https://stream.mux.com/T4rC00yqFwno1Z00s8fPslCYkVWilB3cIsDd2QOON013lM/720p.mp4 60 2026-02-18T18:50:43-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/loyalty-becomes-lifestyle-rain-and-uptop-on-stablecoin-rewards 2026-02-18T17:27:32Z https://image.mux.com/hF6K9Ni6z9NfjrCaCV00bsmn00g01XbjJbJKvtUv02o41ag/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Loyalty becomes lifestyle: Rain and Uptop on stablecoin rewards In Episode 7 of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Hypha founder Steven Gates were joined by Charles Yoo-Naut, co-founder of Rain, and John Gomez, co-founder and former CEO of Uptop. The group discussed the convergence of stablecoin payments and on-chain loyalty infrastructure, why rewards plus payments are becoming table stakes, and how sports and IP are driving real-world adoption. OUTLINE 00:00 – Intro 03:58 – What is Rain 04:30 – Uptop + acquisition fit 06:01 – Fundraise & M&A lessons 12:43 – Why rewards matter 16:29 – Stablecoin “aha” moment 25:26 – Regulation, timing, builders 33:53 – Lifestyle banking & IP 41:59 – Marketplaces, on-ramps, costs 47:35 – Why raise $250M 50:11 – Stablecoins in 3 years 51:56 – Proliferation of issuers 53:59 – Closing remarks Charles Yoo-Naut – twitter.com/cnaut Rain – twitter.com/raincards John Gomez – linkedin.com/in/john-timoney-gomez-a64b669b/ Uptop – twitter.com/uptop_xyz Steven Gates – ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/stvngts⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/imyoungsparks⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/hF6K9Ni6z9NfjrCaCV00bsmn00g01XbjJbJKvtUv02o41ag/720p.mp4 3429 2026-02-18T12:27:32-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/stop-chasing-high-defi-yields 2026-02-18T13:15:37Z https://image.mux.com/vqiWiOVR6UJTRqCS1hXqgXpTqmyojgmD5BeokufUc4A/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Stop Chasing High DeFi Yields 🚨 Craig Le Riche at Chaos Labs explains why sustainable yield beats short-lived APY spikes. #DeFi #Crypto #CryptoYield #PassiveIncome #DeFiYield #LendingProtocols #OnChain #Web3 #yield #CryptoInvesting #RiskManagement #SustainableYield #YieldFarming #TVL #InstitutionalDeFi #SmartMoney #CryptoYouTube #Altcoins #MarketCycles https://stream.mux.com/vqiWiOVR6UJTRqCS1hXqgXpTqmyojgmD5BeokufUc4A/720p.mp4 62 2026-02-18T08:15:37-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/big-money-is-going-straight-to-defi 2026-02-17T18:10:35Z https://image.mux.com/801RW1RCKz1JSXYYcuXOwTblbqCHdRtkDhs3TlrHdSEQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Big money is going straight to DeFi 🤑 Leaders from Chaos Labs and Lido claim Institutions are skipping L1s and buying into DeFi tokens and governance instead. #DeFi #DeFiTokens #CryptoMarkets #DigitalAssets #OnChain #Web3 #Blockchain #Altcoins #InstitutionalCrypto #Uniswap #Lido #Governance #DAO #OnChainGovernance #Liquidity #FutureOfFinance #Chaoslabs #CryptoNarratives #TheBlock #thecryptobeat https://stream.mux.com/801RW1RCKz1JSXYYcuXOwTblbqCHdRtkDhs3TlrHdSEQ/720p.mp4 48 2026-02-17T13:10:35-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-bitcoin-is-our-generations-asset 2026-02-14T19:15:35Z https://image.mux.com/Eq39RtoN6si3mjFhwLlbix8sUravL63gtJYsi7bQ01fw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Bitcoin Is Our Generation’s Asset 🔑 Christian Lopez breaks down how housing inflation and lost trust made Bitcoin compelling for younger investors. #btc #eth #ethereum #solana #sol #bitcoin #crypto #altcoins #memecoins #cryptoinvesting #cryptotrading #personalfinance #money #investing #finance #cryptonews #xrp #cryptonewsdaily #theblock #cohencompanycapitalmarkets #megaeth #hyperliquid #hype https://stream.mux.com/Eq39RtoN6si3mjFhwLlbix8sUravL63gtJYsi7bQ01fw/720p.mp4 71 2026-02-14T14:15:35-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-money-went-where 2026-02-13T19:01:55Z https://image.mux.com/Hdz02UhyEQfqJEdftqwFqYg5zCd8rmiqRtBIFxvuFdTE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The money went where?! 😲 Christian Lopez of Cohen & Company breaks down liquidations like the 10/10 event, liquidity gaps, and why capital and talent are flowing toward AI right now. #btc #eth #ethereum #solana #sol #bitcoin #crypto #altcoins #memecoins #cryptoinvesting #cryptotrading #personalfinance #money #investing #finance #cryptonews #xrp #cryptonewsdaily #theblock #cohencompanycapitalmarkets https://stream.mux.com/Hdz02UhyEQfqJEdftqwFqYg5zCd8rmiqRtBIFxvuFdTE/720p.mp4 68 2026-02-13T14:01:55-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/how-smart-founders-survive-crypto-winters 2026-02-12T14:01:16Z https://image.mux.com/WYk3NMCHVJM02u3toO39T6P9bKq5Pp1b01zJ02014EdvHkc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How Smart Founders Survive Crypto Winters ❄️ Co host of Layer One and Founder of Hypha, Steven Gates shares why fundamentals and timing matter more than Bitcoin’s daily price. #btc #eth #avax #avalanche #ethereum #solana #sol #bitcoin #crypto #altcoins #memecoins #cryptoinvesting #cryptotrading #investing #finance #cryptonews #xrp #cryptonewsdaily #theblock #vaneck #hype #hyperliquid #hypha #layerone https://stream.mux.com/WYk3NMCHVJM02u3toO39T6P9bKq5Pp1b01zJ02014EdvHkc/720p.mp4 90 2026-02-12T09:01:16-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-institutions-avoid-leverage 2026-02-11T12:50:44Z https://image.mux.com/feELfecZ1lzaIEl5UOs4doR3JtEIKa81e00l6LnSF3VI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why institutions avoid leverage 🚫 VanEck’s Head of Digital Asset Research Matthew Sigel explains why leverage makes crypto harder to own, not easier. #btc #eth #avax #avalanche #ethereum #solana #sol #bitcoin #crypto #altcoins #memecoins #cryptoinvesting #cryptotrading #personalfinance #money #investing #finance #cryptonews #xrp #cryptonewsdaily #theblock #vaneck https://stream.mux.com/feELfecZ1lzaIEl5UOs4doR3JtEIKa81e00l6LnSF3VI/720p.mp4 104 2026-02-11T07:50:44-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-avax-earned-big-backing 2026-02-10T18:01:29Z https://image.mux.com/diPevoFac6WceNhUbss00mi1oE13T00TuCaCTm01KRuwpw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why AVAX earned BIG backing 💰 VanEcks Head of Digital Asset Research Matthew Sigel outlines the three non negotiables for crypto ETPs, and how AVAX aligned on market fit, economics, and distribution. #btc #eth #avax #avalanche #ethereum #solana #sol #bitcoin #crypto #altcoins #memecoins #cryptoinvesting #cryptotrading #personalfinance #money #investing #finance #cryptonews #xrp #cryptonewsdaily #theblock #vaneck https://stream.mux.com/diPevoFac6WceNhUbss00mi1oE13T00TuCaCTm01KRuwpw/720p.mp4 128 2026-02-10T13:01:29-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-ethereum-adapts-faster-than-bitcoin 2026-02-10T13:01:10Z https://image.mux.com/jN4gz4BzKN5c5tq77qslkVrEWEAA3ygpAuz9x1stlBg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Ethereum adapts faster than Bitcoin ⚙️ Ethereum Foundation researcher Thomas Coratger explains why Ethereum’s governance allows quicker security evolution, while collaboration with Bitcoin continues. #quantum #quantumcomputing #ethereum #ethereumfoundation #ETH #Ether #cryptography #cryptonews #crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptocurrencynews #ethfoundation #bitcoin #btc #cryptonewsdaily https://stream.mux.com/jN4gz4BzKN5c5tq77qslkVrEWEAA3ygpAuz9x1stlBg/720p.mp4 135 2026-02-10T08:01:10-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/moltbook-the-ai-only-social-network 2026-02-09T20:39:24Z https://image.mux.com/G02QJOV1h5fsuzaPyoVtZJqFcqMHoi9ea1pPw7qmdpVg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Moltbook: the AI-only social network They’re no longer just responding, they’re interacting, experimenting, and moving value. The implications are bigger than they look. #clawd #clawdbot #openclaw #moltbot #MIT #ai #artificialintelligence #crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #cryptonewsdaily #theblock #bitcoin #ethereum #eth #btc #coinbase https://stream.mux.com/G02QJOV1h5fsuzaPyoVtZJqFcqMHoi9ea1pPw7qmdpVg/720p.mp4 60 2026-02-09T15:39:24-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/vanecks-avax-thesis-product-market-fit-economic-clarity-institutional-distribution 2026-02-09T20:30:14Z https://image.mux.com/K02BRik3TEFZ8pFru00Ijs6NiRbTRBC7emUcKUmKnXF2c/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 VanEck’s AVAX thesis: product-market fit, economic clarity & institutional distribution In episode six of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Hypha Founder Steven Gates were joined by Ava Labs’s VP of Business Development of Onchain Finance, Morgan Krupetsky and VanEck’s Head of Digital Asset Research Matthew Siegel. Together, the group discussed what actually drives institutional conviction in crypto. Siegel explained why VanEck chose Avalanche for its first alt-L1 ETF, citing product-market fit, economic clarity, and an active BD team onboarding real institutions. The conversation covers DATs vs ETFs, the innovator’s dilemma facing banks, and why market downturns are exactly when serious builders separate from tourists. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 03:30 – Institutional vs. Retail Investing 07:26 – Avalanche’s L1 Scaling Vision 11:22 – What Made AVAX Investable for VanEck 14:00 – ETFs, DATs & Leveraged Products 19:24 – Crossing the TradFi-DeFi Chasm 29:34 – Surviving the Downturn: HODL Culture 34:30 – Matt’s Wishlist for Avalanche 39:01 – RWA Penetration & Private Credit 46:30 – Banks vs. Stablecoins: Innovator’s Dilemma Matthew Siegel – twitter.com/matthew_sigel VanEck – twitter.com/vaneck_us Morgan Krupetsky – twitter.com/MorganKrupetsky Ava Labs – twitter.com/AvaLabs Steven Gates – ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/stvngts⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/imyoungsparks⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teamsStart your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/K02BRik3TEFZ8pFru00Ijs6NiRbTRBC7emUcKUmKnXF2c/720p.mp4 3479 2026-02-09T15:30:14-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-cypherpunk-ideals-must-change-to-scale-crypto 2026-02-09T13:01:00Z https://image.mux.com/zUC02j7dgGNcGS00vdQnl5sBjvYWjczc602IwssElIK1Ns/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Cypherpunk Ideals Must Change to Scale Crypto 📈 Miden co-founder Azeem Khan explains why privacy matters but absolutism could block real-world adoption. https://stream.mux.com/zUC02j7dgGNcGS00vdQnl5sBjvYWjczc602IwssElIK1Ns/720p.mp4 120 2026-02-09T08:01:00-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-one-vulnerability-can-collapse-the-whole-ecosystem 2026-02-07T21:00:49Z https://image.mux.com/Ji6dO3G01zZ1LGX6cp8eMZQaTmwFsUYLhPUAS9jbX1TQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why One Vulnerability Can Collapse the Whole Ecosystem 📉 Ethereum Foundation researcher Thomas Coratger explains how composability, bridges, and signatures create cascading risk and why the fix must be universal. #quantum #quantumcomputing #ethereum #ethereumfoundation #ETH #Ether #cryptography #cryptonews #crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptocurrencynews #ethfoundation #bitcoin #btc #cryptok #cryptonewsdaily https://stream.mux.com/Ji6dO3G01zZ1LGX6cp8eMZQaTmwFsUYLhPUAS9jbX1TQ/720p.mp4 120 2026-02-07T16:00:49-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-privacy-problem-no-one-talks-about-in-crypto 2026-02-07T13:00:32Z https://image.mux.com/3FilWetIGKsL1fxWroVom02TH6h2HPh00SD5qJV9VWOH00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The Privacy Problem No One Talks About in Crypto 👁️ Miden co-founder Azeem Khan explains why privacy is essential if blockchains are to become real financial infrastructure. #miden #azeemkhan #blockchain #bitcoin #btc #eth #ethereum #privacy https://stream.mux.com/3FilWetIGKsL1fxWroVom02TH6h2HPh00SD5qJV9VWOH00/720p.mp4 77 2026-02-07T08:00:32-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/how-ethereum-is-preparing-for-a-post-quantum-future 2026-02-06T22:36:22Z https://image.mux.com/01hNXKfsYcHkBBn2B02HmUvX7FknK5jM5sdCYVoKt5cy00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How Ethereum Is Preparing for a Post Quantum Future 🚨 Ethereum Foundation researcher Thomas Coratger explains why the transition is designed to be invisible to users and safe for performance. #quantum #quantumcomputing #ethereum #ethereumfoundation #ETH #Ether #cryptography #cryptonews #crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptocurrencynews #ethfoundation #bitcoin #btc https://stream.mux.com/01hNXKfsYcHkBBn2B02HmUvX7FknK5jM5sdCYVoKt5cy00/720p.mp4 83 2026-02-06T17:36:22-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/down-3b-selling-the-jet-still-all-in 2026-02-06T16:00:42Z https://image.mux.com/LrUAUSi5Go4dbO8pXG2nXndNXbyG9QZRr8EdHxss6T4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Down $3B. Selling the Jet. Still All In 💸 Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says he’s down billions and believes 2026 is when hype fades and real utility takes over. #cardano #charleshoskinson #midnight #cryptonews #crypto #ada #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #btc #cryptomarkets #theblock https://stream.mux.com/LrUAUSi5Go4dbO8pXG2nXndNXbyG9QZRr8EdHxss6T4/720p.mp4 37 2026-02-06T11:00:42-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-ethereum-is-preparing-for-the-worst-case-scenario 2026-02-06T13:00:55Z https://image.mux.com/Y02TwEL5P4SkSHde4KLzd4Wtc6CFyfpMO02ge5bwoRP3w/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Ethereum is preparing for the worst-case scenario ⚠️ Wintermute and Kaiko analysts say Ethereum is setting the standard on long-term security planning. #wintermute #kaiko #ethereum #eth #security #bitcoin #btc #quantum #blockchain https://stream.mux.com/Y02TwEL5P4SkSHde4KLzd4Wtc6CFyfpMO02ge5bwoRP3w/720p.mp4 80 2026-02-06T08:00:55-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/whats-really-blocking-onchain-adoption 2026-02-05T13:02:01Z https://image.mux.com/HCD4zB00mvgy4BIfregbM1O5rHgsevPNQaWnZyGEN9Ec/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 What’s Really Blocking Onchain Adoption 🧩 Infinex founder Kain Warwick explains why usability, not innovation, is the missing piece. #infinex #kainwarwick #crypto #superapp #blockchain #theblock #thewhitepapers #bitcoin #perps #INX #btc https://stream.mux.com/HCD4zB00mvgy4BIfregbM1O5rHgsevPNQaWnZyGEN9Ec/720p.mp4 59 2026-02-05T08:02:01-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/one-app-every-chain 2026-02-04T19:01:00Z https://image.mux.com/G5XibvxvmE4T9R393dTO01htQ02Sqiw49hiefy6PWvA02o/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 One app. Every chain 🔗 Infinex founder Kain Warwick explains why a cross-chain super app could define crypto’s next five years. #infinex #kainwarwick #crypto #superapp #blockchain #theblock #thewhitepapers #bitcoin #perps #INX #btc https://stream.mux.com/G5XibvxvmE4T9R393dTO01htQ02Sqiw49hiefy6PWvA02o/720p.mp4 53 2026-02-04T14:01:00-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-white-papers/the-case-for-a-crypto-super-app-in-a-multi-chain-world 2026-02-04T15:12:53Z https://image.mux.com/gH9CT101iQeEO1g5quNu00k4hiSR7hoFJ8ABCAapHgGQg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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. 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 Win 16:02 – Centralization Tradeoffs 32:27 – Token Launch Breakdown 40:07 – Roadmap & Closing Remarks Disclosure: This episode was produced in paid partnership with Infinex. Kain Warwick – Tim Copeland – ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/gH9CT101iQeEO1g5quNu00k4hiSR7hoFJ8ABCAapHgGQg/720p.mp4 2503 2026-02-04T10:12:53-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-this-might-be-a-commodity-super-cycle-not-crypto 2026-02-04T13:01:01Z https://image.mux.com/oegbYDp1xsWuqUU8Yrw1H0001hBV01ah4PjrLE8jn9gbdE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why this might be a commodity super cycle, not crypto 😳 Jordi Alexander explains how market dynamics point toward commodities taking the lead 📈 #crypto #predictionmarkets #prediction #polymarket #kalshi #bitcoin #btc #selini #TheBlock #gold #silver #wenmoon #altcoins #commodities #thecryptobeat https://stream.mux.com/oegbYDp1xsWuqUU8Yrw1H0001hBV01ah4PjrLE8jn9gbdE/720p.mp4 45 2026-02-04T08:01:01-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/is-crypto-still-cypherpunk-with-miden-co-founder-azeem-khan 2026-02-03T14:22:07Z https://image.mux.com/WidsZqX2g1uFQDETqodhKY5wxaHVtfhWikjPF9oazpU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Is crypto still cypherpunk? With Miden co-founder Azeem Khan In episode 59 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 Privacy Rorschach Test 09:01 – Scaling Privacy UX 11:01 – The Regulatory Bottleneck 15:45 – Cypherpunk Ethos in 2026 18:44 – Institutional Adoption Playbook 24:04 – Where Privacy Captures Value 27:49 – The Privacy Token Pump 32:41 – Three Lessons on Privacy Azeem Khan – ⁠ Miden – ⁠ Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks -⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/WidsZqX2g1uFQDETqodhKY5wxaHVtfhWikjPF9oazpU/720p.mp4 2095 2026-02-03T09:22:07-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-cryptos-quiet-periods-dont-last 2026-02-03T13:00:44Z https://image.mux.com/K7K1MNjV01l1poZbwmwJg35BJQxtYHqgfaYUXqET6ueU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why crypto’s quiet periods don’t last 🚨 Split Capital founder Zaheer Ebtikar explains why speculation and altcoin demand return after every lull. #crypto #predictionmarkets #prediction #polymarket #kalshi #bitcoin #btc #splitcapital #TheBlock #speculation #altcoins #priceaction https://stream.mux.com/K7K1MNjV01l1poZbwmwJg35BJQxtYHqgfaYUXqET6ueU/720p.mp4 76 2026-02-03T08:00:44-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/is-crypto-dead-or-is-there-hope-for-2026-with-jordi-alexander-and-zaheer-ebtikar 2026-02-03T10:18:40Z https://image.mux.com/H16573Fo01X01ZTLFYozMBxLCAk01Y3l02pnazJ00XpItPIQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Is crypto dead, or is there hope for 2026? With Jordi Alexander and Zaheer Ebtikar Jordi Alexander and Zaheer Ebtikar join Tim Copeland break down why crypto sentiment seems to be at its worst in years despite supportive macro tailwinds, arguing the market is suffering from a sort of regime change: ancient whale distribution, exhausted infrastructure narratives, and a duration mismatch between builder timelines and speculator expectations. They discuss the shift toward real product-building (stablecoins, on-chain trading of traditional assets, Dreamcash/HIP3), the commodities volatility pulling attention from crypto, and why the current mindshare-to-market-cap ratio signals a strong eventual rebound. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:15 – How Bad Is It? 04:30 – October 10th & Cascading Liquidations 07:00 – Infinite Tokens & Regime Change 11:30 – The Year of Productization 16:00 – Layer 1s & The Builder Problem 20:30 – Sports Betting & Financial Nihilism 25:00 – Dreamcash & HIP3 Explained 28:30 – Macro Shifts & The Gold Trade 33:00 – What’s Exciting for 2026 Jordi Alexander – ⁠ Zaheer Ebtikar – Tim Copeland – ⁠ ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/H16573Fo01X01ZTLFYozMBxLCAk01Y3l02pnazJ00XpItPIQ/720p.mp4 2937 2026-02-03T05:18:40-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-crypto-has-the-attention-but-not-the-market-cap 2026-02-02T16:50:58Z https://image.mux.com/vzlLOUBL00d6zLwREd5oDZr3aMBMMfb4JTNFt2iET01vQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why crypto has the attention but not the market cap 🤔 Selini Capital CEO Jordi Alexander explains why mindshare is peaking before prices and why that matters 📊 #crypto #predictionmarkets #prediction #polymarket #kalshi #bitcoin #btc #selini #TheBlock #lambos #wenmoon #mindshare #prices https://stream.mux.com/vzlLOUBL00d6zLwREd5oDZr3aMBMMfb4JTNFt2iET01vQ/720p.mp4 74 2026-02-02T11:50:58-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/prediction-markets-and-permissionless-perps-on-hyperliquid-exploring-hip-3-and-hip-4 2026-02-02T16:14:23Z https://image.mux.com/3LfbAhSduDBsuNpnu8YZ013eJ01bSB02HfhfHIYCU4eqEo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Prediction markets and permissionless perps on Hyperliquid: Exploring HIP-3 and HIP-4 In episode 58 of The Crypto Beat Wintermute’s Head of OTC Trading Jake Ostrovskis and Kaiko Senior Researcher Adam McCarthy join Kelvin and Tim to discuss why crypto feels like a bear market — compressed basis, dead retail, and Bitcoin stuck between risk asset and digital gold narratives. The conversation pivots to Hyperliquid’s HIP3 and HIP4 as rare bright spots, the challenges of pricing RWAs and prediction markets on-chain, and what the Clarity Act and regulatory momentum could mean for a 2026 recovery. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 03:11 – Market Malaise 09:38 – The 10/10 Flash Crash 14:41 – Bodies & Leverage 19:24 – HIP3 & RWA Perps 29:03 – HIP4 & Prediction Markets 36:20 – Valuing Hyperliquid 39:17 – 2026 Crystal Ball 44:57 – What Is Bitcoin? 47:19 – Treasury Companies Adam McCarthy – ⁠ Jake Ostrovskis – ⁠ Tim Copeland – ⁠⁠⁠ Kelvin Sparks -⁠ ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————————————————————— Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/3LfbAhSduDBsuNpnu8YZ013eJ01bSB02HfhfHIYCU4eqEo/720p.mp4 3425 2026-02-02T11:14:23-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-internet-moment-for-blockchains 2026-01-31T15:39:16Z https://image.mux.com/4OajB3CY4Z3p01Q00CmwnDkBB9ZyLgo29rXaR02rEPXrg8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 https://stream.mux.com/4OajB3CY4Z3p01Q00CmwnDkBB9ZyLgo29rXaR02rEPXrg8/720p.mp4 119 2026-01-31T10:39:16-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/when-everything-becomes-a-bet 2026-01-30T19:48:35Z https://image.mux.com/dyzTXKPcpF02DmjhtOcU00qepgVpNwQCxJXfCVzsk3Vfs/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 When everything becomes a bet 🎲 Selini Capital CEO Jordi Alexander says sports betting’s mainstream rise reflects a culture chasing financialized dreams, even when the odds are poor. #crypto #prediction markets #prediction #polymarket #kalshi #bitcoin #btc #selini #The Block #lambos #wenmoon https://stream.mux.com/dyzTXKPcpF02DmjhtOcU00qepgVpNwQCxJXfCVzsk3Vfs/720p.mp4 71 2026-01-30T14:48:35-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/pompliano-forget-inflation-bitcoins-price-action-is-explained-by-deflation-and-de-dollarization 2026-01-30T16:45:45Z https://image.mux.com/QZ1pP01uoXQdp3cy96PJZqDIrOHbUfs6fW3JnzOvDYfk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Pompliano: Forget inflation, bitcoin’s price action is explained by deflation and de-dollarization Anthony Pompliano and Jeff Park argue that deflation, not inflation, may be Bitcoin’s biggest headwind, challenging the narrative that fueled institutional adoption in 2020. They suggest institutions aren’t trying to exit fiat, but are instead integrating Bitcoin into the legacy system to attract new clients and revenue. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:30 – The Independent Investor 05:45 – Institutions & Bitcoin 08:20 – Bitcoin vs Altcoins 12:00 – Biggest Risks to Bitcoin 17:30 – The Weak Dollar Play 22:00 – AI & Occupy AI 28:15 – Favorite Investments 33:00 – Long-Term Outlook Anthony Pompliano – ⁠ Jeff Park – ⁠ Kelvin Sparks – ⁠ Tim Copeland – ⁠ ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/QZ1pP01uoXQdp3cy96PJZqDIrOHbUfs6fW3JnzOvDYfk/720p.mp4 2032 2026-01-30T11:45:45-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-the-u-s-wants-on-chain-markets 2026-01-30T13:06:21Z https://image.mux.com/V00dqIoxZx01IqNfUd492qzunklCb2hVpzePdHWJpiwC4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why the U.S. Wants On-Chain Markets 🔗 Plume GC Salman Banaei explains how stablecoins and on-chain markets could extend dollar influence and capital access 📊 #crypto #plume #plumenetwork #avax #layerone #theblock #bitcoin #tokens #altcoins #regulation #btc #eth #blockchain https://stream.mux.com/V00dqIoxZx01IqNfUd492qzunklCb2hVpzePdHWJpiwC4/720p.mp4 51 2026-01-30T08:06:21-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/bitcoin-and-ai-expose-the-same-inequality-problem 2026-01-29T22:30:40Z https://image.mux.com/kQ02LjKMajNKwDhiagAFVAai2YdAfnuPVwwuK5jVrEPg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitcoin and AI expose the same inequality problem. CIO of ProCap Financial Jeff Park says AI concentrates wealth privately while Bitcoin democratizes access, revealing a growing social tension. #jeffpark #anthonypompliano #btc #bitcoin #crypto #institutions #pompglobal #theblock #thecryptobeat #eth #ethereum https://stream.mux.com/kQ02LjKMajNKwDhiagAFVAai2YdAfnuPVwwuK5jVrEPg/720p.mp4 97 2026-01-29T17:30:40-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/anthony-pompliano-on-why-bitcoin-is-dropping 2026-01-29T20:50:33Z https://image.mux.com/Sj02QAa9mm6OllNMAnteTRrjF02IfV765ZUtQ7UDfsktk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Anthony Pompliano on Why Bitcoin is dropping 📉 According to Anthony Pompliano, it’s not inflation driving the move, but deflationary pressure and ongoing de-dollarization 💸 #anthonypompliano #btc #bitcoin #crypto #institutions #pompglobal #theblock #thecryptobeat #eth #ethereum https://stream.mux.com/Sj02QAa9mm6OllNMAnteTRrjF02IfV765ZUtQ7UDfsktk/720p.mp4 57 2026-01-29T15:50:33-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/anthony-pompliano-banks-arent-leaving-fiat-theyre-absorbing-bitcoin 2026-01-29T18:30:40Z https://image.mux.com/dLFUygoSTmNA5AHRzJRe9JHToWh18pBT4z6TW6PcDzI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Anthony Pompliano: Banks aren’t leaving fiat, they’re absorbing Bitcoin 🏛️ Anthony Pompliano breaks down why financial institutions want Bitcoin inside their system, to capture wealth, attract younger users, and expand revenue 📈 #anthonypompliano #btc #bitcoin #crypto #institutions #pompglobal #theblock #thecryptobeat #eth #ethereum https://stream.mux.com/dLFUygoSTmNA5AHRzJRe9JHToWh18pBT4z6TW6PcDzI/720p.mp4 53 2026-01-29T13:30:40-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/this-could-change-how-crypto-scales 2026-01-29T13:21:21Z https://image.mux.com/YFBZOdsW01aSNJXQ02vV8vCqAavy8uLqn02mwlJdpMeHyc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 This Could Change How Crypto Scales Plume GC Salman Banaei explains why regulatory clarity may accelerate real-world adoption 📊 #crypto #plume #plumenetwork #avax #layerone #theblock #bitcoin #tokens #altcoins #regulation #btc #eth #blockchain https://stream.mux.com/YFBZOdsW01aSNJXQ02vV8vCqAavy8uLqn02mwlJdpMeHyc/720p.mp4 58 2026-01-29T08:21:21-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/this-could-break-token-models 2026-01-28T13:34:02Z https://image.mux.com/OAOIPxMhbicNwXBbA02Iij9pBrf8Fj5NrNQ4mXKGvoxM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 This Could Break Token Models 💥 Plume GC Salman Banaei explains why compliance costs could reshape where value gets built in crypto 📈 #crypto #plume #plumenetwork #avax #layerone #theblock #bitcoin #tokens #altcoins #regulation #btc #eth #blockchain https://stream.mux.com/OAOIPxMhbicNwXBbA02Iij9pBrf8Fj5NrNQ4mXKGvoxM/720p.mp4 47 2026-01-28T08:34:02-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/boomers-are-winning-with-silver 2026-01-27T21:09:07Z https://image.mux.com/Us02D00kwDBsywhgeAf9Xj0202woV7eU025EJB00cfnFbKgg4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Boomers Are Winning With Silver 🧓📈 The Block breaks down how silver overtook Bitcoin in returns and global trading activity 📊 #silver #bitcoin #btc #gold #preciousmetals #crypto #cryptocurrency #etf #digitalgold #theblock https://stream.mux.com/Us02D00kwDBsywhgeAf9Xj0202woV7eU025EJB00cfnFbKgg4/720p.mp4 58 2026-01-27T16:09:07-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/from-sand-to-stone-two-gcs-on-the-new-legal-foundation-shaping-cryptos-future 2026-01-27T16:33:56Z https://image.mux.com/rJ9zi01oj1ubP92OCL95TrGl4wU3e00Jz2PcEI8iYpoPM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 From Sand to Stone: Two GCs on the New Legal Foundation Shaping Crypto’s Future In episode five of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Hypha Founder Steven Gates were joined by Ava Labs General Counsel Lee Schneider and Plume General Counsel Salman Benaei, to discuss how the Senate bill turns crypto’s legal foundation from sand to stone, and what that means for the next generation of builders. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:28 – Salman’s Path: CFTC to Crypto 05:52 – Lee on Token Sales & Legal Structures 08:17 – RWA Rights & Disclosures 12:26 – What Buyers Should Care About 15:15 – Pre-IPO Tokenized Shares 18:49 – The Governance Token Question 22:03 – The Decentralization Test Debate 28:13 – What Clarity Means for Builders 36:41 – TradFi’s Crypto Play 44:31 – Open vs Closed Networks 51:20 – Outro Salman Banaei – Lee Schneider – Steven Gates – Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/rJ9zi01oj1ubP92OCL95TrGl4wU3e00Jz2PcEI8iYpoPM/720p.mp4 3115 2026-01-27T11:33:56-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/he-stole-40m-in-crypto-from-his-dad 2026-01-26T22:16:39Z https://image.mux.com/gUSdVAqrzRpHgUeBlsnFdtXtnczRo48LknljYk7GkSQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 He stole $40m in crypto…from his dad? The Block explains how ZachXBT traced recordings from a Telegram flex to an alleged theft of government wallets 📊 #Zachxbt #crypto #CMDSS #bandforband #theft #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #ETH #Ethereum #government https://stream.mux.com/gUSdVAqrzRpHgUeBlsnFdtXtnczRo48LknljYk7GkSQ/720p.mp4 106 2026-01-26T17:16:39-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-ai-micropayments-need-ultra-low-fees 2026-01-23T16:11:49Z https://image.mux.com/hUIVfVQecLNzBEe34SBJ9EzgjX2LshijDC1JQm1VlB00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why AI Micropayments Need Ultra-Low Fees 🤏 KiteAI’s Head of Business Development Lei Lei explains why general-purpose blockchains struggle with agent payments and what infrastructure is required to make them work 🏗️ https://stream.mux.com/hUIVfVQecLNzBEe34SBJ9EzgjX2LshijDC1JQm1VlB00/720p.mp4 114 2026-01-23T11:11:49-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/steak-n-shake-just-bought-10m-in-bitcoin 2026-01-22T22:11:25Z https://image.mux.com/I8SPlTZKcsH00S02XHcvdmT7Ec401MqffzG02LLwD02802zZw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Steak ‘n Shake just bought $10M in Bitcoin 🚨 The Block explains how Bitcoin payments boosted sales and grew a BTC treasury 📈 #bitcoin #steaknshake #btc #theblock #crypto #treasury #digitalassets https://stream.mux.com/I8SPlTZKcsH00S02XHcvdmT7Ec401MqffzG02LLwD02802zZw/720p.mp4 36 2026-01-22T17:11:25-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-rise-of-agent-to-agent-transactions 2026-01-22T12:30:49Z https://image.mux.com/lQy7ZVtWb02QsoZUp8c02FbVHJer4u01Pr4FuTgaw28Uu4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 “The Rise of Agent-to-Agent Transactions” 🤖 KiteAI’s Head of BD Lei Lei explains why the next platform shift is autonomous agents and how native infrastructure solves trust, permissions, and transaction costs. 🚀 https://stream.mux.com/lQy7ZVtWb02QsoZUp8c02FbVHJer4u01Pr4FuTgaw28Uu4/720p.mp4 91 2026-01-22T07:30:49-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-coinbase-took-the-stablecoin-fight-to-davos 2026-01-21T17:11:28Z https://image.mux.com/E1U6Lrvg3BLK16026r6kVGuygSon2jaF9vhOudSJMqzo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Why Coinbase Took the Stablecoin Fight to Davos 🚨 The Block’s Danny Park breaks down how bank lobbying reshaped the CLARITY Act and why Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is now pressuring bank executives directly 🔥 #clarityact #coinbase #theblock #stablecoins #yield #crypto #davos https://stream.mux.com/E1U6Lrvg3BLK16026r6kVGuygSon2jaF9vhOudSJMqzo/720p.mp4 52 2026-01-21T12:11:28-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-lightbulb-moment-for-crypto-adoption 2026-01-21T15:52:32Z https://image.mux.com/vLRSuKeCO6MXzVQaHGgIb02WsSTnw00gn7pS3yveDh52w/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 “The Lightbulb Moment for Crypto Adoption” 💡 Solstice CEO Ben Nadareski explains how simple onboarding and real-world stablecoin use create the breakthrough moment that drives global retail adoption 🚀 https://stream.mux.com/vLRSuKeCO6MXzVQaHGgIb02WsSTnw00gn7pS3yveDh52w/720p.mp4 61 2026-01-21T10:52:32-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/kiteais-lei-lei-ai-is-the-next-human-evolution-cycle 2026-01-21T13:49:33Z https://image.mux.com/fQQwdPFgaQE011xyJSTJlOBwb7z4pvB3KaIF4x01sfK8g/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 KiteAI’s 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 🚀 https://stream.mux.com/fQQwdPFgaQE011xyJSTJlOBwb7z4pvB3KaIF4x01sfK8g/720p.mp4 67 2026-01-21T08:49:33-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/iran-is-selling-weapons-for-crypto 2026-01-20T21:00:50Z https://image.mux.com/ytzdcp5vzM1fX4BhfZhA007Savn022ArE9jEE01mxXw029A/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Iran is selling weapons for crypto ⚠️ The Block reports on Iran’s multi-billion-dollar crypto ecosystem, IRGC involvement, and rising geopolitical risks tied to digital asset usage 📈 #iran #crypto #sanctions #bitcoin #IRGC #geopolitics #breakingnews https://stream.mux.com/ytzdcp5vzM1fX4BhfZhA007Savn022ArE9jEE01mxXw029A/720p.mp4 87 2026-01-20T16:00:50-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/accelerating-retail-payments-on-solana-with-bonkx-and-solstice 2026-01-20T17:01:48Z https://image.mux.com/aI5OIEV01kLXCOCR74SAqUdvquMPtu00WO2cAbVijX00zU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Accelerating Retail Payments on Solana with BonkX and Solstice The Block’s Kelvin Sparks was joined by Solstice Founder Ben Nadareski and BonkX founder Jovan Tisma, who argue stablecoins will become the standard settlement layer within 10 years, compressing bank margins but unlocking DeFi access for retail. They stress the importance preserving permissionless principles while institutionalizing, and believe lifestyle-focused payments—not speculation—will drive mainstream adoption. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 03:00 – Why Crypto Payments 10:00 – The 10-Year Horizon 12:00 – Building on Solana 17:00 – Breaking Into Payments 23:00 – Banks vs Stablecoins 30:00 – Onboarding Retail 34:00 – Lifestyle Banking 38:00 – Where Value Accrues 45:45 – The USX Incident Solstice – ⁠ Ben Nadareski – BonkX – ⁠ Jovan Tisma – ⁠ ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/aI5OIEV01kLXCOCR74SAqUdvquMPtu00WO2cAbVijX00zU/720p.mp4 2804 2026-01-20T12:01:48-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/solstice-ceo-stablecoins-are-becoming-a-core-utility 2026-01-20T16:48:40Z https://image.mux.com/OFjWKP4BV012vTQA9eGgBoJlnmorqKnlHPUv7gPau1J4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Solstice CEO: “Stablecoins Are Becoming a Core Utility” Ben Nadareski explains why seamless capital movement compresses payment margins and how DeFi becomes the growth engine on top of stablecoins 🚀 https://stream.mux.com/OFjWKP4BV012vTQA9eGgBoJlnmorqKnlHPUv7gPau1J4/720p.mp4 51 2026-01-20T11:48:40-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/building-ai-native-blockchain-infrastructure-with-kite-ais-lei-lei 2026-01-20T14:53:53Z https://image.mux.com/TIIUSUoh00q9awLKGbgBcn02Cr61yb3vs01bSQE2rkJE02U/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Building AI-Native Blockchain Infrastructure with Kite AI’s Lei Lei In episode four of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Hypha Founder Steven Gates were joined by Kite AI’s Head of Business Development and Strategy, Lei Lei, to discuss why AI agents need dedicated blockchain infrastructure rather than general purpose blockchains. The trio also touch on the recent hype around Claude Code, why enterprise giants are panicking about AI disruption, and how the X-402 payments protocol did $600M in volume last year. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:13 – Claude Code 04:26 – Why Avalanche 09:40 – X-402 Explained 13:01 – General Purpose Chains 19:37 – Swarms Gone Rogue 26:53 – Crypto-Native Enterprises? 30:03 – $600M & Counting 37:04 – Big Name Backers 42:07 – Winners & Losers 47:30 – Outro Lei Lei – ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠KiteAI – ⁠⁠ Steven Gates – Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/TIIUSUoh00q9awLKGbgBcn02Cr61yb3vs01bSQE2rkJE02U/720p.mp4 2886 2026-01-20T09:53:53-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/how-oracles-are-bringing-rwas-to-crypto-with-pyth-and-chronicle 2026-01-19T17:41:32Z https://image.mux.com/hmHLrWkK39UOicfpNka7N013a1yYROOmlnLHPNUBhwmU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 How oracles are bringing RWAs to crypto, with Pyth and Chronicle Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks were joined by Mike Cahill from Pyth and Niklas Kunkel from Chronicle discuss how oracles are transforming from simple price feeds into critical infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets. They explore the explosive growth in tokenized money market funds and CLOs, the shift toward B2B adoption by DeFi protocols rather than retail, and new business models—Pyth’s data subscription hit $1M ARR in weeks while Chronicle scaled to $6B in tokenized funds in under a year. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:06 – Pyth’s RWA Origins 05:25 – Going Cross-Chain 07:51 – Oracle Competition Metrics 12:04 – Chronicle’s DeFi Journey 17:17 – Retail vs Institutional 23:21 – Corporate Chains 34:27 – Pyth Reserve & Buybacks 41:24 – Building Without a Token 45:47 – 2026 Predictions Pyth – ⁠ Mike Cahill – Chronicle – ⁠ Niklas Kunkel – ⁠ ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/hmHLrWkK39UOicfpNka7N013a1yYROOmlnLHPNUBhwmU/720p.mp4 2842 2026-01-19T12:41:32-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/solstice-ceo-if-crypto-worked-like-banks-it-would-fail 2026-01-16T22:19:35Z https://image.mux.com/kK5z6L017bZyl02iYZHT5FuovAnfa65sUdVr1bmlTt1p8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Solstice CEO: “If Crypto Worked Like Banks, It Would Fail” 🚩 Ben Nadareski explains why DeFi’s ownership model challenges decades-old banking practices and why the financial system is entering a major transition 🔓 https://stream.mux.com/kK5z6L017bZyl02iYZHT5FuovAnfa65sUdVr1bmlTt1p8/720p.mp4 68 2026-01-16T17:19:35-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/the-state-of-digital-asset-treasury-companies-with-the-ether-machine-and-oranjebtc 2026-01-16T22:08:20Z https://image.mux.com/81y49aFbzcjVtYBXsokg4Vy1DcVhDmNC9gXFpte2ff8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 Companies 04:28 – DeFi Strategies and Risk Management 09:13 – Why Investors Choose DATs Over ETFs 14:04 – Market Access and Regulatory Considerations 20:52 – Hong Kong Regulator Concerns About Premiums 26:36 – Share Buybacks and Finding Equilibrium 30:47 – Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Different Asset Profiles 34:42 – Market Cap Decline: From $176B to $100B 40:26 – MicroStrategy’s Average Buy Price Risk 47:11 – The Flywheel Effect and Selling Scenarios 51:13 – US Insider Trading Probe 52:24 – Niche Token Treasuries and Liquidity Concerns 55:06 – Closing Remarks Andrew Keys – The Ether Machine – Guilherme Gomes – OranjeBTC – ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/81y49aFbzcjVtYBXsokg4Vy1DcVhDmNC9gXFpte2ff8/720p.mp4 3336 2026-01-16T17:08:20-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/mr-beast-gets-200m-from-crypto-whale 2026-01-16T18:46:29Z https://image.mux.com/sQcJY302Ti9Jngq00tKaJtm9HFvHZfroQhH00AawRvbW7c/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Mr. Beast gets $200m from crypto whale 🐳 The Block reports how Bitmine’s $200M investment in @MrBeast’s Industries reflects a strategic bet on creator distribution, Gen Z reach, and future DeFi integrations 📈 https://stream.mux.com/sQcJY302Ti9Jngq00tKaJtm9HFvHZfroQhH00AawRvbW7c/720p.mp4 56 2026-01-16T13:46:29-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/tarun-chitra-transparency-makes-market-pain-visible-theblock-gauntlet-podcast-btc-crypto 2026-01-06T13:36:42Z https://image.mux.com/SkGMVq1022KNcXobEmEijZUaIHuZ5nRNHpVAK6GMw00Qo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 👁️ Tarun Chitra: “Transparency Makes Market Pain Visible” #theblock #gauntlet #podcast #btc #crypto The Gauntlet CEO explains why open data can feel uncomfortable in the short term but is essential for understanding real market dynamics and improving the industry long term 📊 ————————————————————————————– #theblock #bbp10 #crypto #bitcoin #btc #eth #ethereum #defi #gauntlet https://stream.mux.com/SkGMVq1022KNcXobEmEijZUaIHuZ5nRNHpVAK6GMw00Qo/720p.mp4 105 2026-01-06T08:36:42-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/tarun-chitra-how-to-make-liquidations-fair-crypto-gauntlet-theblock-bitcoin-eth-btc 2026-01-05T15:03:45Z https://image.mux.com/JgddkVpwfPzR01FZ5E6ByGFq02AbYxhAzumkAQGH7fJUQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 ⚖️ Tarun Chitra: “How to Make Liquidations Fair” #crypto #gauntlet #theblock #bitcoin #eth #btc Gauntlet CEO Tarun Chitra explains why ADL systems should restore solvency, protect traders, and be provably transparent to earn long-term trust in DeFi markets 📊 ————————————————————————————– #theblock #bbp10 #crypto #bitcoin #btc #eth #ethereum #defi #gauntlet https://stream.mux.com/JgddkVpwfPzR01FZ5E6ByGFq02AbYxhAzumkAQGH7fJUQ/720p.mp4 71 2026-01-05T10:03:45-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/jason-desimone-why-tokenization-is-the-real-unlock 2025-12-26T20:30:11Z https://image.mux.com/FkFH4wluqFZQHvWfyoxyORBKc27IlAzFVzWxGz8Tat8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🔓 Jason DeSimone: “Why Tokenization Is the Real Unlock” The Arena CEO explains how Arena tokenizes access, tipping, and creator economies and why building this natively matters more than retrofitting it later. 🚀 ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #thearena #layerone #L103 #investing #btc #cryptonews #avax #avalanche #ethereum #eth https://stream.mux.com/FkFH4wluqFZQHvWfyoxyORBKc27IlAzFVzWxGz8Tat8/720p.mp4 94 2025-12-26T15:30:11-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/jason-desimone-why-zero-barriers-and-culture-drive-growth 2025-12-23T14:13:00Z https://image.mux.com/64JeAScV1m00Zq01PHLDw6iqKdqtb7zFEsJEex5MBWxTk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🧠 Jason DeSimone: “Why Zero Barriers and Culture Drive Growth” The Arena CEO explains how instant earning, organic onboarding, and treating users well turned Arena into a sticky, community-led platform. ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #thearena #layerone #L103 #investing #btc #cryptonews #avax #avalanche #ethereum #eth https://stream.mux.com/64JeAScV1m00Zq01PHLDw6iqKdqtb7zFEsJEex5MBWxTk/720p.mp4 116 2025-12-23T09:13:00-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/jason-desimone-liquid-subscriptions-that-you-can-trade-avax-thearena-layerone-crypto-btc 2025-12-22T17:14:40Z https://image.mux.com/znK00LeICKcevCxetViWS00qi8rzjDKumWY8h01CP5hLNA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 💱 Jason DeSimone: “Liquid Subscriptions That You Can Trade” #avax #thearena #layerone #crypto #btc CEO Jason DeSimone explains how The Arena ties identity, reputation, and access into market-priced tickets that creators can monetize each time they trade. ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #thearena #layerone #L103 #investing #btc #cryptonews #avax #avalanche #ethereum #eth https://stream.mux.com/znK00LeICKcevCxetViWS00qi8rzjDKumWY8h01CP5hLNA/720p.mp4 75 2025-12-22T12:14:40-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/jason-desimone-how-arena-outlasted-rivals-and-built-a-real-social-crypto-app 2025-12-19T20:07:27Z https://image.mux.com/02BMLqWnRDD8rMWS41H9uPJGct8KUrN7Qx6AhOn02Qn8g/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Jason DeSimone: How Arena outlasted rivals and built a real Social Crypto App In episode three of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Hypha Founder Steven Gates, were joined by Arena CEO Jason DeSimone to explain how he went from community member to owner of Stars Arena, and turned it into Arena, one of crypto’s longest-surviving social apps. He breaks down Arena’s ticket model, tip rails, token launchpad, and why focusing on creator monetization and culture has let them outlast bigger-funded rivals. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:03 – Arena’s Takeover Story 07:08 – Lessons from SocialFi Craze 09:39 – Arena’s Feature Stack 12:13 – Tickets, Identity, Monetization 15:49 – Arena’s Growth Strategy 19:20 – Competing with SocialFi Rivals 24:42 – Community, Culture, Moats 31:24 – Tokens, Equity, Exits 40:07 – AI Agents and SocialFi’s Future Jason DeSimone – Steven Gates – Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/02BMLqWnRDD8rMWS41H9uPJGct8KUrN7Qx6AhOn02Qn8g/720p.mp4 3636 2025-12-19T15:07:27-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/kain-warwick-why-airdrops-stopped-working-in-crypto-digitalassets-crypto-bitcoin-infinex 2025-12-16T21:53:27Z https://image.mux.com/XOq3VNybziVEA8mu028KVApYvIg7UKX01DNq9X3Vsuf900/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🪂 Kain Warwick: “Why Airdrops Stopped Working in Crypto” #digitalassets #crypto #bitcoin #infinex The Infinex founder explains how incentive fatigue, CT pressure, and attention farming backfired and why the next phase of growth is about real usage, not payouts. ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #kainwarwick #investing #btc #cryptonews #ethereum #cryptocurrency #crypto #synthetix #infinex https://stream.mux.com/XOq3VNybziVEA8mu028KVApYvIg7UKX01DNq9X3Vsuf900/720p.mp4 123 2025-12-16T16:53:27-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/gauntlet-ceo-tarun-chitra-on-why-exchange-adl-mechanisms-need-an-update 2025-12-16T17:43:29Z https://image.mux.com/lI5HGoQfJ7tpJ01j8Ar5wXAWTKQHmIg5zcK6ggGWMCdo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Gauntlet CEO Tarun Chitra on why exchange ADL mechanisms need an update In episode 10 of The Big Brain Podcast, Larry and Namik are joined by Gauntlet founder and CEO Tarun Chitra. Tarun recounts how an unexpected ADL event on a tiny test position pushed him to research how exchanges handle insolvency when liquidations fail, especially after October 10th. He argues the common ranking approach concentrates losses unfairly and may overshoot during cascading events. The discussion also covers transparency, insurance funds, and why improving these systems matters if perp exchanges want to onboard new users. OUTLINE 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:54 – Tarun’s background 00:10:50 – Tarun’s ADL paper 00:15:40 – ADL usage 00:26:25 – Transparency gap 00:31:44 – Critiques of Tarun’s paper 00:36:32 – Impact of Tarun’s paper 00:41:09 – Potential fixes 00:45:31 – Cult-like communities in crypto 00:52:42 – 10x verticals looking ahead 01:02:29 – Conclusion Tarun Chitra – x.com/tarunchitra Gauntlet – x.com/gauntlet_xyz – Apple: apple.co/43F3vmq – Spotify: spoti.fi/44NT1lZ – Larry: x.com/lawmaster – Namik: x.com/NamikMuduroglu – The Block Podcasts: x.com/TheBlockPods ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/lI5HGoQfJ7tpJ01j8Ar5wXAWTKQHmIg5zcK6ggGWMCdo/720p.mp4 3782 2025-12-16T12:43:29-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/anthony-scaramucci-tokenized-stocks-and-stablecoins-are-coming-to-retail-stocks-tokenization 2025-12-15T14:45:00Z https://image.mux.com/y1Vb2ZXlrQtm500b18PYbmdc37WCxzIfmQT3SnEiWuD8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🏦 Anthony Scaramucci: “Tokenized Stocks and Stablecoins Are Coming to Retail” #stocks #tokenization Scaramucci describes a future where companies use blockchain rails like Avalanche to power tokenized shares, stablecoin payments, and in-store discounts. ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #anthonyscaramucci #scaramucci #layerone #L102 #investing #btc #cryptonews #avax #avalanche #stocks #tokenization https://stream.mux.com/y1Vb2ZXlrQtm500b18PYbmdc37WCxzIfmQT3SnEiWuD8/720p.mp4 57 2025-12-15T09:45:00-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/why-didnt-this-set-off-fireworks-crypto-scaramucci-avax-layerone-cryptonews-crypto 2025-12-12T16:25:10Z https://image.mux.com/MAqQnweYHX01KYbjhvR41ma7bmzRRB34ESgHBPx8CjM4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🎆 “Why Didn’t This Set Off Fireworks?” #crypto #scaramucci #avax #layerone #cryptonews #crypto Scaramucci explains why recent comments from Paul Atkins on the future of financial services surprised him and why he thinks the industry missed a major moment. ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #scaramucci #layerone #L102 #investing #btc #cryptonews #avax #avalanche https://stream.mux.com/MAqQnweYHX01KYbjhvR41ma7bmzRRB34ESgHBPx8CjM4/720p.mp4 46 2025-12-12T11:25:10-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/tokenized-9-mortgages-could-change-crypto-investing-crypto-ethzilla-eth-cryptonews 2025-12-11T20:18:33Z https://image.mux.com/G31NFnr1bw6ZsnndIYQ4xAE62JeU6kC02M700ommCNx018/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🏠 “Tokenized 9% mortgages could change crypto investing.” #crypto #ethzilla #eth #cryptonews ETHzilla CEO McAndrew Rudisill says investors may shift from uncollateralized tokens to real yield as U.S. mortgages get listed on-chain and on global exchanges. 💱 ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #ethzilla #investing #btc #cryptonews https://stream.mux.com/G31NFnr1bw6ZsnndIYQ4xAE62JeU6kC02M700ommCNx018/720p.mp4 58 2025-12-11T15:18:33-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/anthony-scaramucci-on-tokenizing-wall-street-and-why-its-1998-for-crypto 2025-12-11T19:16:40Z https://image.mux.com/w79oZhMPQPZPNlQ7P9ZBjE33fqADhTHyjQiqcTVye6A/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Anthony Scaramucci on tokenizing Wall Street and why it’s ‘1998 for Crypto’ In episode two of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Hypha Founder Steven Gates, were joined by guest co-host and Ava Labs President John Wu, and Skybridge Founder and Managing Partner, Anthony Scaramucci to discuss we are in the crypto cycle, how Avalanche is positioned to facilitate institutional adoption, and how upcoming U.S. regulation like the Clarity Act could unlock the next wave of onchain finance. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:05 – Scaramucci’s Background 04:25 – FTX, Abu Dhabi & Leadership Lessons 08:58 – Why Avalanche Wins Institutions 12:24 – Project Crypto, Policy & Partisanship 17:04 – The Clarity Act & Tokenization Boom 25:39 – Stablecoins vs Traditional Payments 32:24 – DeFi, RWAs & Liquidity 47:23 – Where We Are in the Cycle 49:41 – Fed, Macro Outlook & Closing Anthony Scaramucci – John Wu – Steven Gates – Kelvin Sparks – ——————————————————————————— Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ——————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/w79oZhMPQPZPNlQ7P9ZBjE33fqADhTHyjQiqcTVye6A/720p.mp4 4141 2025-12-11T14:16:40-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/bybit-ceo-ben-zhou-on-perps-rwas-and-whats-next-for-2026 2025-12-11T09:30:34Z https://image.mux.com/TlblFj18xbZ7m1hPB02uLTFmIHb600G6Nz2NNDKs028w9I/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bybit CEO Ben Zhou on perps, RWAs, and what’s next for 2026 In episode 52 of the Crypto Beat, Kelvin Sparks and Tim Copeland were joined by Bybit CEO Ben Zhou to discuss how he bootstrapped a derivatives-focused exchange and grew Bybit into a one-stop crypto platform. Ben also reflects on managing a $1B hack with radical transparency, surviving brutal bear markets, and why he thinks RWAs and on-chain capital markets will be a defining theme going into 2026. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:05 – Derivatives-First Bybit 05:09 – Cards & User Acquisition 08:21 – Prediction Markets & Competition 11:33 – CEX vs On-Chain Perps 13:44 – Mantle, BitDAO & L2 Strategy 18:28 – Market Outlook & Liquidity 21:40 – Hiring, Culture & Layoffs 28:14 – Bootstrapping & Product Focus 30:41 – $1B Hack & Hard Lessons 36:46 – RWAs, Tokenized Stocks & 2026 Ben Zhou – ⁠ Bybit – ⁠ ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/TlblFj18xbZ7m1hPB02uLTFmIHb600G6Nz2NNDKs028w9I/720p.mp4 2457 2025-12-11T04:30:34-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-white-papers/introducing-the-white-papers-tokenizing-modular-home-mortgages-on-ethereum-l2 2025-12-10T15:18:59Z https://image.mux.com/p7M918YriYnwrds6TszKB0200ZU01XDHeoPUtpFNZozd6c/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 ETHzilla’s 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. 00:00 – Show Introduction 00:51 – ETHzilla Invests in Zippy 02:38 – Zippy’s Affordable Housing Vision 05:14 – How Tokenized Loans Work 10:52 – Disrupting Wall Street Access 13:11 – Global RWA Marketplace Vision 16:00 – ETHzilla Digital PE Model 24:06 – Global Investor Access 27:15 – Multi-Billion Dollar Verticals 30:54 – Why Ethereum L2s 42:07 – RWAs Reshape Yield Curve Disclosure: This episode was produced in paid partnership with ETHZilla. McAndrew Rudisill – Ben Halliday – Kelvin Sparks – ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/p7M918YriYnwrds6TszKB0200ZU01XDHeoPUtpFNZozd6c/720p.mp4 2371 2025-12-10T10:18:59-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/it-went-from-high-signal-to-total-bot-chaos-crypto-cryptonews-infinex-kainwarwick-bitcoin 2025-12-03T15:13:45Z https://image.mux.com/NC7t5oFp00Cpf01nanfXbxvyLDc2CtikET4GHovKuk59Q/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🤖 “It Went From High-Signal to Total Bot Chaos” #crypto #cryptonews #infinex #kainwarwick #bitcoin The Infinex founder Kain Warwick breaks down how a promising discovery platform was flooded by bot farms and psyops after growing too fast. ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #kainwarwick #investing #btc #cryptonews https://stream.mux.com/NC7t5oFp00Cpf01nanfXbxvyLDc2CtikET4GHovKuk59Q/720p.mp4 116 2025-12-03T10:13:45-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/investigating-defi-hacks-with-code-is-law-director-and-wildcat-finance-co-founder-laurence-day 2025-12-03T09:44:21Z https://image.mux.com/NGposQ1E9IVdF5rLfJJGJofemiojPB02gHEosCyUMNrc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Investigating DeFi hacks with ‘Code is Law’ director and Wildcat Finance co-founder Laurence Day In episode 51 of the Crypto Beat, Kelvin Sparks was joined by “Code is Law” co-director James Craig and Wildcat Finance co-founder Lawrence Day discuss the real human, technical, and legal fallout of major DeFi hacks and the origins and making of the documentary. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introductions 03:00 – The Hack That Sparked the Film 07:00 – Idealists vs. Pragmatists in Early Crypto 10:00 – Emotion, Trauma, and Recalling Major Hacks 13:00 – Two Lines of Code and the Fragility of Money 18:30 – The Psychological Toll of Exploits 20:50 – Rise of White Hats 23:00 – Law Enforcement’s Blind Spots 24:30 – Internet Culture: Schadenfreude and Chaos 28:00 – The Ogle Interview Story 32:00 – Why Builders Keep Building After Being Hacked 38:00 – Code vs. Law: The New Legal Battleground James Craig – Code is Law – Laurence Day – Wildcat – ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/NGposQ1E9IVdF5rLfJJGJofemiojPB02gHEosCyUMNrc/720p.mp4 3061 2025-12-03T04:44:21-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/we-sponsor-your-transactions-no-gas-needed-crypto-infinex-synthetix 2025-12-02T14:27:33Z https://image.mux.com/mw013h0001bSiPVfFqWpzi4rBVGenBYCY02Kd9de01MHJNeA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 ⛽ “We Sponsor Your Transactions, No Gas Needed” #crypto #infinex #synthetix The Infinex founder Kain Warwick breaks down how sponsored transactions remove friction and make on-chain usage accessible to everyday users. ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #kainwarwick #investing #btc #cryptonews https://stream.mux.com/mw013h0001bSiPVfFqWpzi4rBVGenBYCY02Kd9de01MHJNeA/720p.mp4 80 2025-12-02T09:27:33-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/by-2029-nothing-will-be-the-same-investing-bitcoin-crypto-btc 2025-12-01T16:56:49Z https://image.mux.com/cZ5166ochGtGTaT8DJCuMtAo00Rxeo58t1kS00mLT3l00w/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🔮 “By 2029, Nothing Will Be the Same” #investing #bitcoin #crypto #btc Haseeb Qureshi on why long-term investors can’t anchor to today’s markets and why every bet is on a future that looks completely different. ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #avax #poker #investing #btc https://stream.mux.com/cZ5166ochGtGTaT8DJCuMtAo00Rxeo58t1kS00mLT3l00w/720p.mp4 47 2025-12-01T11:56:49-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/unpacking-the-clarity-act-the-crypto-beat-policy-special 2025-11-28T14:17:18Z https://image.mux.com/xlMQnqZdHPF01HGefvH01KG59paAY007VrMiFi7ct2tzFg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Unpacking the Clarity Act – The Crypto Beat Policy Special In episode 50 of the Crypto Beat, Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks were joined by The Block’s policy reporter Sarah Wynn and Moto Legal founding partner Chris Elias to break down how the Genius and Clarity Acts aim to pull crypto talent and businesses back to the U.S. by finally clarifying SEC/CFTC rules. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:34 – Impact of the Genius Act on Stablecoins 05:10 – The Clarity Act Explained 10:41 – How the Bill Evolved Over Time 16:47 – The Exodus & Return of Crypto Projects 19:13 – How Projects Seek Legal Guidance 23:28 – Political Parties’ Impact on the Bill 28:21 – Government Shutdown Impact on Legislation 34:08 – Will the US Become the Crypto Capital? 37:24 – Closing Remarks 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 Chris Elias – Moto Legal – Sarah Wynn – Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/xlMQnqZdHPF01HGefvH01KG59paAY007VrMiFi7ct2tzFg/720p.mp4 2274 2025-11-28T09:17:18-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/inside-infinex-kain-warwick-on-building-a-superapp-to-solve-cryptos-ux-problems 2025-11-27T14:00:30Z https://image.mux.com/GIyWQgzItsTUmFtBDiWPkoyWUyt1WzOryA56DGfQpjg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Inside Infinex: Kain Warwick on building a ‘superapp’ to solve crypto’s UX problems In episode 9 of The Big Brain Podcast, Larry and Namik are joined by Infinex founder Kain Warwick. The trio discuss how crypto’s complex user experience remains a roadblock to broader adoption, and how Infinex aims to tackle this by building the first true “superapp.” The conversation also digs into multi-chain routing, gas abstraction, fundraising, “CT mafia” dynamics, and how Infinex aims to compete with MetaMask, Phantom, and Coinbase Wallet. OUTLINE 0:00 – Introduction 2:51 – Evolution of Infinex Vision 5:30 – Decentralization vs User Experience 8:29 – Infinex in a Multi-Chain Future 12:30 – User Experience in Super Apps 15:10 – How Infinex Works Behind Scenes 19:25 – Funding Challenges for Super Apps 25:40 – YAP Run Drama Reflections 27:44 – Social Media’s Impact on Founders 29:56 – Navigating Crypto Regulations 31:25 – Token Distribution Strategies 34:09 – Token Launch & Listing Challenges 36:46 – On-Chain Liquidity & Multi-Chain 38:50 – Re-Engaging Users Online 41:28 – TGE Strategy Breakdown 44:40 – Token Utility & Revenue Models 51:53 – Competing in a Crowded Market Kain Warwick – Infinex on X – Infinex – Larry – Namik – https://stream.mux.com/GIyWQgzItsTUmFtBDiWPkoyWUyt1WzOryA56DGfQpjg/720p.mp4 3276 2025-11-27T09:00:30-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/from-crypto-rewards-cards-to-neobanks-with-etherfi-gnosis-and-ready 2025-11-26T18:04:29Z https://image.mux.com/gN555qoCPtwUzYEoGM8KSOsstQXY801ODJ4Efebsq3700/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 From crypto rewards cards to neobanks with EtherFi, Gnosis and Ready In episode 49 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 issuance hurdles 19:00 – New user segments 22:27 – What is a crypto neobank 26:28 – Fixing crypto UX 32:27 – Cost and global scale edge 37:40 – Power of composability 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 Stefan George – Gnosis – Mike Silagadze – EtherFi – Itamar Lesuisse – Ready – Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/gN555qoCPtwUzYEoGM8KSOsstQXY801ODJ4Efebsq3700/720p.mp4 2695 2025-11-26T13:04:29-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/lighter-ceo-on-democratizing-finance-with-a-zero-fee-zk-perp-dex 2025-11-25T23:03:30Z https://image.mux.com/3q5fN78J26zi00Qpe9OFPsJHt021wfghyb1bquVZFWpLM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Lighter CEO on ‘Democratizing Finance’ with a zero-fee, ZK perp DEX In episode 8 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 crash and LLP risk 39:50 – Infra upgrades and closing Vladimir Novakovski – Lighter – Larry – Namik – https://stream.mux.com/3q5fN78J26zi00Qpe9OFPsJHt021wfghyb1bquVZFWpLM/720p.mp4 2479 2025-11-25T18:03:30-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/youll-always-miss-some-winners-thats-investing 2025-11-25T14:05:17Z https://image.mux.com/XBhLJQg68XstDGeRD01jvpeoRmNxeM2pv0155bgiVTxpA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🎯 “You’ll Always Miss Some Winners, That’s Investing.” Haseeb Qureshi and Sean Lippel on why great investors focus on process, patience, and long-term discipline, not hitting every big win. ————————————————————————————– #bitcoin #avax #poker #investing #btc https://stream.mux.com/XBhLJQg68XstDGeRD01jvpeoRmNxeM2pv0155bgiVTxpA/720p.mp4 60 2025-11-25T09:05:17-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/layer-one/introducing-layer-one-poker-logic-meets-crypto-reality 2025-11-20T16:22:31Z https://image.mux.com/SYDix41Sa2vXiMb2Brzcb2BYn67JKPLhwJgwyKOTvLA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Introducing Layer One: Poker Logic Meets Crypto Reality The Block is proud to introduce our newest podcast: Layer One — created in collaboration with Avalanche. Hosted by The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Hypha Founder Steven Gates, Layer One explores the people, ideas, and cutting edge technologies shaping the future of crypto. In this inaugural episode, Kelvin and Steven are joined by Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly, and Sean Lippel, General Partner at Fintech Collective. Together, our guests dive into their origins in the world of poker — and how the decision-making frameworks, risk management skills, and psychological insights they developed at the table carry over into crypto, trading, and investing. Haseeb Qureshi – Sean Lippel – Steven Gates – Kelvin Sparks – OUTLINE 0:00 Introduction 1:07 Poker-to-Crypto Pipeline 5:36 Biggest Risks & Bad Beats 11:38 Poker Brains, VC Games 17:08 Reading the Market Regime 21:54 Betting on 2029 25:09 DeFi Growing Pains 31:44 Institutions Meet DeFi 37:17 Stablecoins, RWAs, Alts 46:13 DATs, Staking & Yield 54:47 The Avalanche Thesis 1:00:44 Vertically Integrated Moments 1:06:52 Pump.Fun & Sign-Off ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/SYDix41Sa2vXiMb2Brzcb2BYn67JKPLhwJgwyKOTvLA/720p.mp4 4141 2025-11-20T11:22:31-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/joe-lubin-and-sharplink-discuss-linea-token-launch-and-ethereum-treasury-companies 2025-11-17T17:07:27Z https://image.mux.com/v4Bt2aeRQtOTvF0201BfGDyLDXZE1Wj00byWDQbln00JDY8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Joe Lubin and SharpLink discuss Linea token launch and Ethereum treasury companies In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Tim and Kelvin were joined by SharpLink Co-CEO Joseph Chalom and Consensys Founder and CEO Joseph Lubin to discuss the rise of Ethereum-focused treasury companies, how Sharplink is accumulating ETH, and why they see Ethereum entering a multi-decade growth phase. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:29 – Building Ethereum 04:36 – Why Sharplink 08:10 – Buying ETH 11:19 – NAV & Buybacks 14:34 – Treasury Companies 18:43 – ETH Accumulation Limits 20:10 – Ethereum-First Strategy 20:47 – Next for Treasuries 25:02 – TradFi → DeFi 26:30 – Linea Launch 33:48 – Community Models 36:05 – MetaMask Token? 40:56 – Ethereum’s Future Joseph Chalom – Sharplink – Joseph Lubin – Consensys – #TCB48 ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/v4Bt2aeRQtOTvF0201BfGDyLDXZE1Wj00byWDQbln00JDY8/720p.mp4 2842 2025-11-17T12:07:27-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/protecting-against-defi-hacks-and-exploits-using-ai-with-chaos-labs-ceo-omer-goldberg 2025-11-12T10:57:28Z https://image.mux.com/z9qCAqgTIx1tSBbNgDzq6v7eaVcSalZ8fPSzv00f8wH00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Protecting against DeFi hacks and exploits using AI, with Chaos Labs CEO Omer Goldberg In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks were joined by Chaos Labs Founder and CEO Omer Goldberg to discuss how data-driven risk modeling, on-chain oracles, and AI can harden DeFi, from smoothing thin markets to stress-testing stablecoins. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:57 – Omer’s path to crypto 07:36 – What “risk” means in DeFi 11:48 – Oracles to mitigate thin-market volatility 15:02 – Do smart contracts end counterparty risk? 19:24 – Institutions, Ethereum dominance, and security maturity 21:19 – Why stablecoins are surging (and likely to persist) 22:47 – Oracles as the biggest hidden risk 25:34 – Making on-chain data usable 31:56 – DeFi agents and the need for guardrails 35:52 – Today’s stablecoin risks vs algos 39:56 – Wrap-up & sign-off Omer Goldberg – Chaos Labs – ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/z9qCAqgTIx1tSBbNgDzq6v7eaVcSalZ8fPSzv00f8wH00/720p.mp4 2428 2025-11-12T05:57:28-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/the-dogecast-a-chat-with-the-team-at-dogeos 2025-11-11T12:29:25Z https://image.mux.com/k1RPMumqWzbNXvyK55DNYECQIK02JlqiXS2qcCRUZnn8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 Dogecoin’s evolution from meme to mainstream phenomenon and outline DogeOS’s mission: unlocking real utility and DeFi for idle DOGE while preserving the community’s irreverent spirit. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:59 – Why build on Dogecoin: the wallet origin story 06:34 – The eras of Dogecoin (phases 1–3, SNL peak) 09:21 – Inflation, utility, and keeping the joke ethos 13:03 – Balancing culture with ecosystem design 15:30 – Doge culture as the secret sauce 18:18 – Beyond CT: Doge’s mainstream reach 21:27 – Memes, communication, and societal impact 24:04 – Lindy effect: why Doge endures 28:55 – ZK proofs on Dogecoin: scaling & L2s 32:00 – Why Bitcoin devs might build on Doge 34:27 – Challenges building DogeOS 40:06 – Conclusion Jordan Jefferson – Size Chad – DogeOS – MyDoge – ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/k1RPMumqWzbNXvyK55DNYECQIK02JlqiXS2qcCRUZnn8/720p.mp4 2462 2025-11-11T07:29:25-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/the-future-of-defi-and-onchain-money-markets-with-theo-network-felix-protocol 2025-11-10T16:36:24Z https://image.mux.com/1ToBXavNM5b02Ci6wZX6j6t01vuNsXpa1j1OT02FO00b118/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The future of DeFi and onchain money markets with Theo Network & Felix Protocol In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks are joined by Theo co-founder TK Kwon and Felix co-founder Charlie to discuss the rapid evolution of DeFi through real-world assets, cross-chain liquidity, and the growing role of institutional capital in on-chain finance. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 04:44 – Product-First vs. Ecosystem-First Chains 06:43 – Challenges and Merits of Product-Led Development 08:06 – Evolving DeFi Metrics: TVL to Utilization 13:22 – Who Uses RWAs and Why They Matter 15:05 – Tokenized Equities and On-Chain Assets 19:02 – Permissioned and Permissionless Systems 23:41 – Liquidity and Market Making as the Next Unlock 27:08 – Forecasts for Institutional Growth 28:13 – Regulatory Catalysts 31:14 – Retail-Friendly Chains and Mass Adoption 32:50 – Stablecoin Chains: Innovation or Hype? 34:47 – Closing Remarks Charlie – Felix – TK – Theo Network – ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/1ToBXavNM5b02Ci6wZX6j6t01vuNsXpa1j1OT02FO00b118/720p.mp4 2117 2025-11-10T11:36:24-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/bitcoin-yield-could-be-a-trillion-dollar-opportunity-btc-bitcoin-passiveincome-yield 2025-11-10T14:53:12Z https://image.mux.com/vlKzNlLE9HipghjxVCdhsqgHJmbbPP02fs00jH3Ex00vwQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 💸 “Bitcoin Yield Could Be a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity” #btc #bitcoin #passiveincome #yield Eli Ben-Sasson on how BTC staking and borrowing on Starknet could turn the world’s biggest asset into a productive engine for DeFi. ————————————————————————————– #starknet #btc #bitcoin #yield #passiveincome https://stream.mux.com/vlKzNlLE9HipghjxVCdhsqgHJmbbPP02fs00jH3Ex00vwQ/720p.mp4 60 2025-11-10T09:53:12-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/i-own-my-life-thats-the-power-of-self-custody-starknet-zcash-privacy-monero 2025-11-07T16:46:04Z https://image.mux.com/FQq300Q6gznwbipPElg2H9pufTW01fwYZKziymG4IeZo00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🔐 ‘I Own My Life, That’s the Power of Self-Custody’ #starknet #zcash #privacy #monero Eli Ben-Sasson on why the freedom to approve, authorize, and decide everything yourself defines true ownership in crypto. ————————————————————————————– #starknet #btc #bitcoin #zcash #banks https://stream.mux.com/FQq300Q6gznwbipPElg2H9pufTW01fwYZKziymG4IeZo00/720p.mp4 57 2025-11-07T11:46:04-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/quantum-could-shatter-modern-cryptography-starknet-zcash-privacy-monero 2025-11-06T13:19:00Z https://image.mux.com/iC01IqFk81S2IIxIyWaW4b00MzR00IQc028kj31rspPPPQQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 ⚡ “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. ————————————————————————————– #starknet #btc #bitcoin #zcash #banks https://stream.mux.com/iC01IqFk81S2IIxIyWaW4b00MzR00IQc028kj31rspPPPQQ/720p.mp4 49 2025-11-06T08:19:00-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/yzi-were-at-the-cusp-of-cryptos-next-wave-bnb-binance-yzilabs-bnbchain 2025-11-05T15:16:14Z https://image.mux.com/bvMQYba4g6d9X5dJ301fA02hmScLz013b00MXu2Qdbb7ahY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🌊 YZi: “We’re at the Cusp of Crypto’s Next Wave” #bnb #binance #yzilabs #bnbchain Head of YZi Labs Ella Zhang and Partners Alex Odagiu explain why BNB Chain’s upgrade, builder community, and long-term roadmap make it core infrastructure for the industry’s future. ✨ ————————————————————————————– @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 https://stream.mux.com/bvMQYba4g6d9X5dJ301fA02hmScLz013b00MXu2Qdbb7ahY/720p.mp4 64 2025-11-05T10:16:14-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/yzi-is-quadrupling-down-on-bnb-bet-bnb-binance 2025-11-04T20:01:00Z https://image.mux.com/QmotLgjB01wQFx0201YvmITonXBOfUYcemYDYCrNLu8vqw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 💸 YZi is ‘Quadrupling Down’ on BNB Bet #bnb #binance YZi Labs partner Alex Odagiu says the @BNBChainOfficial ecosystem has become one of the largest by users, wallets, and TVL.. ————————————————————————————– @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 https://stream.mux.com/QmotLgjB01wQFx0201YvmITonXBOfUYcemYDYCrNLu8vqw/720p.mp4 56 2025-11-04T15:01:00-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-market-is-calling-for-privacy-and-were-making-it-a-priority-zcash-starknet-privacy 2025-11-04T18:09:41Z https://image.mux.com/kIpcvEGwxYyWUMMHQyU3sP2rpH1DoAn8bE3olaSGvF00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 “The market is calling for privacy and we’re making it a priority…” 🎯 #zcash #starknet #privacy Eli Ben-Sasson told The Block that privacy is at the heart of Starknet’s next chapter, a key focus as the Zcash co-founder works to help expand the Bitcoin economy 🌐 ————————————————————————————– https://stream.mux.com/kIpcvEGwxYyWUMMHQyU3sP2rpH1DoAn8bE3olaSGvF00/720p.mp4 36 2025-11-04T13:09:41-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/zcash-co-founder-the-world-is-demanding-more-privacy 2025-11-04T17:00:03Z https://image.mux.com/nXrOFTd4hjU01dKi01vTf6fOYcv1LTkBQttnVethSPwTw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 Threats 24:13 Zcash’s Evolution 28:23 Starknet & BTCFi 33:13 Bitcoin’s Future 41:08 Why Privacy Matters 43:14 The Future of Starknet Eli Ben-Sasson – Starknet BTCFi – Larry – Namik – Apple Podcasts – apple.co/43F3vmq Spotify – bit.ly/4kqqIyh ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to The Block’s Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ————————————————————————————– Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://stream.mux.com/nXrOFTd4hjU01dKi01vTf6fOYcv1LTkBQttnVethSPwTw/720p.mp4 3048 2025-11-04T12:00:03-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/baby-shark-cmo-were-bringing-family-and-nostalgia-into-web3-babyshark-crypto-bnb 2025-11-03T20:00:21Z https://image.mux.com/6FDwf7ZZ2HYWMDxJ1RBtesEywOYqG4E8w1K1rZD700Xk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🦈 Baby Shark CMO: “We’re Bringing Family and Nostalgia Into Web3” #babyshark #crypto #bnb CMO Thomas Lee explains how the iconic IP is evolving beyond tech, using blockchain to connect generations through shared emotion. ————————————————————————————– The Block x BNB Chain interview took place during their Korea Blockchain Week side event at the beautiful Hanok House, where The Block was present as media partner. #crypto #babyshark #bnb #binance #bitcoin https://stream.mux.com/6FDwf7ZZ2HYWMDxJ1RBtesEywOYqG4E8w1K1rZD700Xk/720p.mp4 61 2025-11-03T15:00:21-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/building-for-the-next-decade-not-just-the-next-bull-run-aster-crypto 2025-11-03T15:42:10Z https://image.mux.com/w8qlDk9IXieYEwcpj00XZlg4VqzUraakBe9q8dgK00Ev8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🏗️ Building for the next decade, not just the next bull run! #aster #crypto Aster founder Leonard on how real feedback, not hype, drives lasting success in on-chain perp trading. ————————————————————————————– The Block x BNB Chain interview took place during their Korea Blockchain Week side event at the beautiful Hanok House, where The Block was present as media partner. #crypto #aster #bnb #binance #bitcoin https://stream.mux.com/w8qlDk9IXieYEwcpj00XZlg4VqzUraakBe9q8dgK00Ev8/720p.mp4 60 2025-11-03T10:42:10-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-hidden-growth-advantage-behind-bnb-chain-baby-shark-universe-cmo-breaks-it-down 2025-10-30T15:00:34Z https://image.mux.com/fymTi022zZyA3RqHXamHXHNsHk1WYz00Q6UPOSDEPSf5o/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🧠 The Hidden Growth Advantage Behind BNB Chain | Baby Shark Universe CMO Breaks It Down Baby Shark Universe CMO Charlie Lee shares with @theblockcrypto why the team chose @BNBChainOfficial, highlighting Binance’s massive user base, strong technology, and supportive ecosystem. ————————————————————————————– The Block x BNB Chain interview took place during their Korea Blockchain Week side event at the beautiful Hanok House, where The Block was present as media partner. #crypto #podcast #bnb #binance https://stream.mux.com/fymTi022zZyA3RqHXamHXHNsHk1WYz00Q6UPOSDEPSf5o/720p.mp4 51 2025-10-30T11:00:34-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/secrets-to-building-crypto-winners 2025-10-30T02:53:54Z https://image.mux.com/CfYdJHnrBsPQVXUyPyrk5WAoi6aegpcztYIVjsyQGok/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 🤫 Secrets to Building Crypto Winners Aster founder Leonard reveals DEX success secrets in this exclusive interview with @theblockcrypto Dive into how Aster is building the ultimate on-chain trading experience on @BNBChainOfficial using real user input to guide their roadmap. ————————————————————————————– The Block x BNB Chain interview took place during their Korea Blockchain Week side event at the beautiful Hanok House, where The Block was present as media partner. #crypto #podcast #bnb #binance https://stream.mux.com/CfYdJHnrBsPQVXUyPyrk5WAoi6aegpcztYIVjsyQGok/720p.mp4 59 2025-10-29T22:53:54-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/pantera-capital-investor-on-usdh-paradigms-tempo-and-the-massive-potential-of-stablecoins 2025-10-27T11:05:31Z https://image.mux.com/00cOBUAnKofaEgvReTsZ0001txVAp1302ci6ffUnuJY5LRU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Pantera Capital investor on USDH, Paradigm’s Tempo, and the massive potential of stablecoins In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks are joined by Mason Nystrom, Junior Partner at Pantera, to discuss how stablecoins could be the tech that transforms fintech fails to be more internet blockchain native, what the Hyperliquid USDH bidding war signals for capturing payment flow, and the tokenization of real-world assets including collectibles like Pokemon cards. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:44 – Mason’s origin in crypto 03:35 – Research vs. VC investing 04:46 – The $1T stablecoin thesis 06:31 – Tempo: Stripe/Paradigm’s payments L1 08:55 – Retail upside & neutrality questions 14:18 – Why Stripe self-disrupts 20:12 – Hyperliquid’s USDH bidding war 23:43 – RWAs: tokenized collectibles 28:48 – Launchpads & DeFi platformization 33:08 – SocFi: Pump.fun vs. FriendTech 43:59 – Prediction markets & regulation 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 Mason Nystrom – Pantera – Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/00cOBUAnKofaEgvReTsZ0001txVAp1302ci6ffUnuJY5LRU/720p.mp4 2836 2025-10-27T07:05:31-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/its-time-for-a-national-bitcoin-reserve-says-reform-uk-leader-nigel-farage-bitcoin-crypto-uk 2025-10-23T23:33:22Z https://image.mux.com/n9LpYQhVxQyeqG5M00bCz0001wEgUDFV5m9ODp02xh3CbJc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 ‘It’s time for a national Bitcoin reserve,’ says Reform UK leader Nigel Farage! #bitcoin #crypto #UK ‘It’s time for a national Bitcoin reserve,’ says Reform UK leader Nigel Farage! #bitcoin #crypto #UK: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/n9LpYQhVxQyeqG5M00bCz0001wEgUDFV5m9ODp02xh3CbJc/720p.mp4 80 2025-10-23T19:33:22-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/nigel-farage-says-bitcoin-is-the-brexit-of-money-btc-bitcoin-cryptonews-crypto 2025-10-23T01:00:42Z https://image.mux.com/6VwmLomUZGfSTlTrbN27Zd78tDvka6J02lC48po7WsfE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Nigel Farage says Bitcoin is “the Brexit of money”! #btc #bitcoin #cryptonews #crypto Calling it a movement for “individual sovereignty, liberty, and freedom at Zebu live with Tim Copeland! #digitalassets #cryptonews #brexit #nigelfarage https://stream.mux.com/6VwmLomUZGfSTlTrbN27Zd78tDvka6J02lC48po7WsfE/720p.mp4 45 2025-10-22T21:00:42-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/uk-reform-leader-nigel-farage-let-investors-play-every-game-in-town-predictionmarkets-crypto 2025-10-22T23:00:38Z https://image.mux.com/wNj99ySGzxmBqXTWmNztSVAVtHMgpJtEGWb33ppr7VA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 UK Reform Leader Nigel Farage: “Let Investors Play Every Game in Town” #predictionmarkets #crypto Nigel Farage says it’s time to “let investors play every game in town.” The Reform UK leader discussed crypto and prediction markets like #polymarket & #kalshi with The Block’s Tim Copeland. #digitalassets #predictionmarkets #cryptonews #interview https://stream.mux.com/wNj99ySGzxmBqXTWmNztSVAVtHMgpJtEGWb33ppr7VA/720p.mp4 20 2025-10-22T19:00:38-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/exploring-ton-strategys-558-million-treasury-company-with-exec-chairman-manuel-stotz 2025-10-22T21:11:48Z https://image.mux.com/Tp2BWoJOfhTuUnS01HnZ9r6wRAzdsNINF7YrSPjowCVE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Exploring TON Strategy’s $558 million treasury company with Exec. Chairman Manuel Stotz In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks are joined by Ton Strategy Co Executive Chairman Manuel Stotz to discuss why Telegram’s scale gives TON a unique edge. The chat hits mini-apps UX, stablecoins/remittances and gaming, U.S. access, and how to manage 80% drawdowns. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:25 – Background 05:24 – Kingsway to Crypto focus 07:31 – Portfolio mix 12:08 – Telegram edge & TON thesis 18:15 – Super-app in the West 20:10 – Regulatory past & decentralization 27:10 – Mini apps vs dApps UX 29:15 – Stablecoins/payments/games 43:55 – Ton Strategy treasury model 49:41 – Risk management & staking yield 59:45 – Premiums, cycles & outlook 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 Manuel Stotz – ⁠ Ton Strategy Co – ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/Tp2BWoJOfhTuUnS01HnZ9r6wRAzdsNINF7YrSPjowCVE/720p.mp4 3970 2025-10-22T17:11:48-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/uk-reform-leader-nigel-farages-bold-crypto-prediction-for-the-next-5-years-crypto-cryptonews 2025-10-22T19:32:02Z https://image.mux.com/201500hsuvshyQm2IJM00CEZ7px6aDyidon02AQBarjOK3Y/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 UK Reform Leader Nigel Farage’s Bold Crypto Prediction for the Next 5 Years! #crypto #cryptonews Our very own Tim Copeland meets up with UK Reform Party Leader Nigel Farage at Zebu Live. #cryptomarket #financialmarkets #crypto #wintermute #digitalassets https://stream.mux.com/201500hsuvshyQm2IJM00CEZ7px6aDyidon02AQBarjOK3Y/720p.mp4 33 2025-10-22T15:32:02-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/flight3-founders-talk-zebu-live-londons-revival-and-the-crypto-market-downturn 2025-10-21T12:12:46Z https://image.mux.com/ZeFMDIdcvlBUMrzg7ZTq7zTv15gJaQzdB989PsAmj01Q/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Flight3 founders talk Zebu Live, London’s revival, and the crypto market downturn In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks are joined by Flight3 founders Joylon and Harry Horsfall to discuss London’s crypto scene, Zebu Live and the recent crypto market downturn. Harry and Joylon explained what goes into making a conference successful, London’s evolving crypto scene, and what to expect from this year’s Zebu Live conference. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:50 – Market Crash Reactions & Risk Lessons 02:50 – DeFi Stress Test: Protocols Held Up 04:16 – IQ Quiz, Humility, FOMO & Recovery Outlook 08:26 – What Actually Happened During The Crash 11:21 – Monad Airdrop and the Airdrop Playbook 14:35 – London Crypto Scene’s Revival 16:09 – UK’s Regulatory Status 20:03 – Proposed UK Stablecoin Cap 22:52 – The Future of UK Crypto 25:10 – Zebu Live 2025: Program & Why Attend 27:05 – Curation, Conference Vibes 32:49 – Standout Moments & Conclusion 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 Harry Harsfall – ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joylon Horsfall – ⁠ Zebu Live -⁠ ⁠ Flight3 – ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/ZeFMDIdcvlBUMrzg7ZTq7zTv15gJaQzdB989PsAmj01Q/720p.mp4 2250 2025-10-21T08:12:46-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/liquidity-vanished-outside-the-majors-heres-why-wintermute-cryptonews-crypto-altcoins 2025-10-20T19:15:01Z https://image.mux.com/HldIDQE7R77Sg4zjA96fEmlW8Ax02T02v9eWXVmiqm9C4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Liquidity Vanished Outside the Majors… Here’s Why! 💥 #wintermute #cryptonews #crypto #altcoins Now that the largest liquidation event has passed, which digital assets will take the hardest hit? Wintermute’s CEO Evgeny Gaevoy believes altcoins and meme coins will feel it most, but retail appetite isn’t slowing down anytime soon. 📈 #cryptomarket #financialmarkets #crypto #wintermute #digitalassets https://stream.mux.com/HldIDQE7R77Sg4zjA96fEmlW8Ax02T02v9eWXVmiqm9C4/720p.mp4 60 2025-10-20T15:15:01-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/was-the-crypto-crash-a-retail-wipeout-plot 2025-10-15T15:27:07Z https://image.mux.com/5Y7y73gCpc865Q2YBu8pH1Zm028y6VlE8WN8Dm2rXDYw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Was the #Crypto Crash a Retail Wipeout Plot? 🤔 Wintermute’s CEO Evgeny Gaevoy thinks it’s highly unlikely… #cryptonews #cryptomarket #theblock #interview #shorts https://stream.mux.com/5Y7y73gCpc865Q2YBu8pH1Zm028y6VlE8WN8Dm2rXDYw/720p.mp4 71 2025-10-15T11:27:07-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/wintermute-ceo-breaks-down-cryptos-record-breaking-20b-liquidation-event 2025-10-14T15:58:59Z https://image.mux.com/00FO8E00006B3QRcPkT8biorNn5zIoXRcuPDQkmsbCWa9s/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Wintermute CEO breaks down crypto’s record breaking $20B+ liquidation event 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 Occam’s Razor 21:25 Assessing the Damage 25:24 Lessons learned 28:39 Looking Ahead 30:21 A Maturing Market 32:13 Dealing with Extreme Volatility 35:19 Impact on DeFi 37:28 Wintermute as the Crypto Villain 41:47 What else does Wintermute do? 44:11 Conclusion GUEST LINKS ⁠ ⁠ This episode of the Big Brain Podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, ⁠Canton Network⁠. Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test.Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠⁠ https://stream.mux.com/00FO8E00006B3QRcPkT8biorNn5zIoXRcuPDQkmsbCWa9s/720p.mp4 2695 2025-10-14T11:58:59-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/zksync-co-founder-alex-gluchowski-unveils-the-atlas-upgrade 2025-10-09T20:27:10Z https://image.mux.com/vtcG67d8HY9bGPB02PquheXbEPVRvQD3LOy74jnnZI500/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 ZKsync co-founder Alex Gluchowski unveils the Atlas upgrade In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Kelvin Sparks chats with Alex Gluchowski, co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs to discuss the Atlas upgrade, which promises to revolutionize performance and privacy. They explore zero-knowledge proofs and their role in scaling Ethereum. They also discuss the cypherpunk ethos, technological challenges, and Matter Labs’ vision for the future. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:31 – Privacy: The New Meta 02:45 – Cypherpunk Roots 04:29 – User Experience of Scaled Privacy 07:24 – Trust Assumptions in Privacy 09:25 – Incorruptible Financial Systems 14:15 – Innovation in Cryptography 19:13 – Rewarding Experiences at Matter Labs 22:01 – Navigating Challenges 24:17 – Introducing the Atlas Upgrade 30:53 – Benefits of Instant Settlement 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 Alex Gluchowski – ⁠ Matter Labs – ⁠ ZKsync – ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/vtcG67d8HY9bGPB02PquheXbEPVRvQD3LOy74jnnZI500/720p.mp4 2060 2025-10-09T16:27:10-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/unlocking-bitcoins-full-potential-with-zk-rollups-presented-by-goat-network 2025-09-25T13:32:31Z https://image.mux.com/yy6001C8A4dbytrf008gNpJdNYfXRwcxOuR1y7I9akC01E/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Unlocking Bitcoin’s full potential with ZK rollups — presented by Goat Network The Crypto Beat’s Co-Host Kelvin Sparks, was joined by GOAT Network Co-Founder and CEO Kevin Liu in Seoul, South Korea on the sidelines of Korea Blockchain Week in this episode sponsored by GOAT Network. Kevin explains how his team is scaling Bitcoin through a ZK rollup Layer 2 that maintains Bitcoin’s core security while unlocking new use cases. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:36 – Bitcoin ideology and early influences 01:27 – Goat Network’s vision for Bitcoin Layer 2 02:29 – Unlocking Bitcoin’s potential through scalability 03:40 – Evolution from BitVM to GoatBitVM 06:37 – Preserving Bitcoin security in Layer 2 design 09:40 – Trade-offs in building ZK rollups for Bitcoin 11:00 – Lessons learned from Ethereum rollups 13:16 – Yield generation on Bitcoin with Goat Network 16:55 – Balancing sustainability and slashing risk 18:57 – Running a node and sequencer competition 20:09 – Differentiating yield strategies from corporates 22:46 – Opcodes and technical trade-offs 24:02 – Building the Goat Network community 28:31 – Token launch and future of Bitcoin Layer 2 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 Kevin Liu – ⁠ GOAT Network – ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/yy6001C8A4dbytrf008gNpJdNYfXRwcxOuR1y7I9akC01E/720p.mp4 2036 2025-09-25T09:32:31-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/jito-execs-explore-the-impact-of-the-secs-liquid-staking-decision 2025-09-02T18:43:47Z https://image.mux.com/ZCLF2Y00OmzUIfQhMkE3XXBBE01PPDR5SlmM02xFLMKMHc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Jito execs explore the impact of the SEC’s liquid staking decision The Block’s Head of Growth, Tim Copeland was joined by Jito Co-Founder & CEO Lucas Bruder and Jito Foundation Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Uhm. In this episode, Tim, Thomas and Lucas discuss the evolving U.S. regulatory stance on crypto, including the SEC’s Project Crypto and rulings on liquid staking, and how innovations like BAM and JitoSOL could unlock institutional adoption, tighter markets, and broader yield opportunities. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:18 – What is Liquid Staking? 04:00 – SEC’s Stance on Liquid Staking 07:23 – Impact on Solana and Ecosystems 12:05 – Institutional Adoption 16:21 – ETFs and Liquid Staking 18:37 – Layer One Announcements 24:11 – Introducing BAM 27:52 – Solana Ecosystem Sentiment 30:21 – Solana vs. Ethereum 33:53 – Future of Blockchains 39:15 – Future Priorities for Jito 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 Thomas Uhm – ⁠ Lucas Bruder – ⁠ Jito – ⁠ Jito Foundation – ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/ZCLF2Y00OmzUIfQhMkE3XXBBE01PPDR5SlmM02xFLMKMHc/720p.mp4 2570 2025-09-02T14:43:47-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/cryptos-new-era-venture-trends-regulatory-wins-consumer-innovation 2025-08-25T15:38:41Z https://image.mux.com/f1ZUz6Y6zwljKQ1wDHF8Xw4mhup5ByLHyhU6NeTzYSU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Crypto’s New Era: Venture Trends, Regulatory Wins & Consumer Innovation In this episode of the Big Brain Podcast, Larry and Namik are joined by Dragonfly’s Tom Schmidt Alok Vasudev of Standard Crypto. They dive into current trends in venture capital within the crypto space, touching on how market conditions have evolved since 2021, the role of treasury companies, and the evolving regulatory landscape. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Alok’s Background 04:45 Tom’s Background 06:21 Cap Table Competition 07:53 Crypto ‘Metas’ 13:09 Copycat Crypto Projects 15:26 Brand Positioning 17:45 Web3 Moats 19:29 Crypto Treasury Companies 27:28 Regulatory Tailwinds 30:38 Consumer Adoption GUEST LINKS Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/f1ZUz6Y6zwljKQ1wDHF8Xw4mhup5ByLHyhU6NeTzYSU/720p.mp4 2464 2025-08-25T11:38:41-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/coinfund-investor-breaks-down-trumps-crypto-executive-order-and-secs-project-crypto 2025-08-21T15:16:36Z https://image.mux.com/01MoDRxu3eTld5AFoxTxzfbj01WXTZgJebMGBrDpsxnH00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 CoinFund investor breaks down Trump’s crypto executive order and SEC’s Project Crypto The Block’s Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, and co-host Kelvin Sparks were joined by CoinFund’s Kavan Canekeratne. In this episode, Tim, Kelvin and Kavan discuss the evolving U.S. regulatory stance on crypto, including the SEC’s Project Crypto and rulings on liquid staking. He explains the rise of perpetuals, tokenized assets, stablecoins, and the competitive dynamics of exchanges, while highlighting risks around leverage, meme coins, and treasury companies. The discussion closes with Ethereum vs. Solana, Bitcoin DeFi, and the growing overlap between crypto and gambling. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:42 – Crypto in 401Ks and U.S. regulatory shifts 03:42 – Roman Storm trial 04:47 – Explosion of perpetuals trading 06:18 – Exchange competition 07:38 – Tokenized stocks and global adoption 11:12 – Risks of leverage and stablecoin clarity 16:30 – Tokenized RWAs 17:32 – Ethereum’s resurgence vs. Solana’s momentum 22:37 – Rollups, UX improvements, and scaling Ethereum 24:48 – Meme coins, NFTs, and evolving adoption cycles 30:32 – Bitcoin DeFi & treasury companies 40:08 – Closing remarks 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 Kavan Canekeratne – ⁠⁠ Coinfund -⁠ ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/01MoDRxu3eTld5AFoxTxzfbj01WXTZgJebMGBrDpsxnH00/720p.mp4 2452 2025-08-21T11:16:36-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/securitizes-michael-sonnenshein-dives-into-tokenized-equites-and-elixir-proposal 2025-08-14T16:07:24Z https://image.mux.com/xjoiTqrmZWTyptRZ91kQN7dI44C18quHMW6fHHgdRCs/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Securitize’s Michael Sonnenshein dives into tokenized equites and Elixir proposal The Block’s Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, and co-host Kelvin Sparks was joined by Securitize President Michael Sonnenshein. In this episode, Sonnenshein explores the evolving market for tokenized securities, and explains the advantages of bringing traditional assets like equities, treasuries, and private credit onto public blockchains in a fully regulated way. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:37 – Promotion to President 01:28 – White House Digital Asset Report 03:44 – Regulatory Interest in Security Tokens 05:40 – Vision for Tokenized Equities 09:07 – Demand for Tokenized Treasuries 10:38 – Path to One Trillion in Tokenized Securities 12:38 – Robinhood and Tokenized Equities 15:24 – Benefits of Tokenized Equities 19:43 – Hamilton Lane Integration with Elixir 22:05 – Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Reflections 23:30 – SEC and In-kind Redemption 26:08 – Future of ETFs 26:17 – Systemic Risk of Bitcoin Treasury Companies 28:26 – Conclusion 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 Michael Sonnenshein – ⁠ Securitize -⁠ ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/xjoiTqrmZWTyptRZ91kQN7dI44C18quHMW6fHHgdRCs/720p.mp4 1743 2025-08-14T12:07:24-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/how-the-us-buying-bitcoin-will-rebuild-american-strength 2025-08-07T16:45:22Z https://image.mux.com/tLjJnRsr02sA8Sh00GEUrnGwNHBLLJ01zvZg5Sy4yGSniI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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. ⁠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 https://stream.mux.com/tLjJnRsr02sA8Sh00GEUrnGwNHBLLJ01zvZg5Sy4yGSniI/720p.mp4 3820 2025-08-07T12:45:22-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/21shares-federico-brokate-unpacks-bitcoin-etf-growth-and-institutional-crypto-interest 2025-08-07T11:13:26Z https://image.mux.com/nGbWSz7rIO4H02mZKqzDo7MG5pHacz02E02PEBAcvaF01m00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 09:35 – From BlackRock to 21Shares 11:49 – International vs US Demand 14:49 – Selecting Assets 18:18 – Next Major Developments in Crypto ETFS 22:24 – Tokenized Equities 23:45 – Composable ETFs and DeFi 24:57 – Regulatory Environment Shifts 26:43 – Bitcoin Treasury Concerns 29:05 – Systemic Risk in Crypto Markets 29:53 – Conclusion 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 Federico – ⁠⁠⁠ 21Shares -⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/nGbWSz7rIO4H02mZKqzDo7MG5pHacz02E02PEBAcvaF01m00/720p.mp4 1825 2025-08-07T07:13:26-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/building-crypto-vaults-with-veda-co-founder-sun-raghupathi 2025-07-24T10:54:27Z https://image.mux.com/3h9xoPh5NfffHs6NI502IY8WeVL7x5irAjDZt281nEZk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Building crypto vaults with Veda co-founder Sun Raghupathi The Block’s Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, was joined by Veda co-founder and CEO Sun Raghupathi. Tim and Sun discussed how DeFi vaults are simplifying complex finance systems and looking to drive mainstream and institutional adoption. Sun explained on Veda’s Vault architecture, the importance of security, and the evolving competitive landscape in the DeFi space OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:25 – What is Veda? 03:31 – Potential Contagion Risks 04:30 – GMX Hack 05:39 – DeFi Hacks 08:16 – Challenges of Building Vaults 09:48 – DeFi’s Evolution 15:23 – Institutional Involvement 16:58 – Vault Uses in TradFi 17:47 – Tokenized Stocks 20:44 – Vaults vs. Staking 22:48 – Types of Vault Strategies 24:39 – AI in Vault Management 25:47 – Veda’s Future Plans 26:37 – Conclusion 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 Sun – ⁠⁠ Veda – ⁠⁠⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/3h9xoPh5NfffHs6NI502IY8WeVL7x5irAjDZt281nEZk/720p.mp4 1629 2025-07-24T06:54:27-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/the-intersection-of-crypto-and-ai-presented-by-openledger 2025-07-23T14:43:30Z https://image.mux.com/PCYjliolPae3NzLcEQz1V00Ki9EEiBvVvFRi02N1VqTc00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The intersection of crypto and AI, presented by OpenLedger The Block’s Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, was joined by OpenLedger Core Contributor Ram Kumar in this episodes sponsored by OpenLedger. Tim and Ram discussed the emerging intersection of decentralized AI and blockchain technology. Ram explains how OpenLedger is building infrastructure to let users contribute proprietary data to train AI models, with on-chain attribution and rewards for data contributors. The conversation covers OpenLedger’s upcoming mainnet launch, tokenomics, and the broader promise of creating a transparent, community-driven AI economy. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:02 – What is Openledger? 02:27 – Data Contribution Model 08:47 – Access to Agents 15:16 – Ensuring Quality Data 19:09 – Incentive Structures 23:18 – The Role of Tokens 24:56 – The Convergence of AI and Crypto 27:53 – Competing with Centralized Systems 30:23 – Openledger’s Future and Success 33:32 – Data Economy Insights 36:17 – Conclusion 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 Ram -⁠⁠ OpenLedger – ⁠⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/PCYjliolPae3NzLcEQz1V00Ki9EEiBvVvFRi02N1VqTc00/720p.mp4 2210 2025-07-23T10:43:30-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-more-delusional-the-people-the-better-the-result-cryptocurrency 2025-07-17T13:19:58Z https://image.mux.com/Q9mzgTFuIdbhxewV7ZW8oGWQyf4TSMlGUpGM00SH6OQ00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 ‘The more delusional the people, the better the result’ #cryptocurrency Murad dropping some wisdom on the importance of delusion, belief, and community https://stream.mux.com/Q9mzgTFuIdbhxewV7ZW8oGWQyf4TSMlGUpGM00SH6OQ00/720p.mp4 60 2025-07-17T09:19:58-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-way-to-build-a-cult-is-to-make-poor-people-rich 2025-07-16T11:41:45Z https://image.mux.com/9fQWls3Hwnde1flLgLnuhD75LFj02lFvHLuBWwqonHwo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 ‘The way to build a cult is to make poor people rich’ Murad breaks down the essentials of forming a crypto cult https://stream.mux.com/9fQWls3Hwnde1flLgLnuhD75LFj02lFvHLuBWwqonHwo/720p.mp4 155 2025-07-16T07:41:45-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/murad-explores-his-memecoin-thesis-and-support-for-spx6900 2025-07-16T09:32:44Z https://image.mux.com/FVRAmK01EHt2zljhM4JteAIDGxpgNVg3PN38Fn1bK9pY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 months 09:15 – SPX6900 as a Schelling Point 18:33 – Responsibilities with Memecoins 23:45 – Flipping the Stock Market 29:23 – Memecoin mullet 34:13 – Memecoin strategy 38:55 – Bitcoin Treasury Trade 45:47 – Crypto’s Future 48:17 – Murad’s Motivation in Crypto 52:56 – Creating or Moving Value 54:56 – Conclusion 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 Murad – ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/FVRAmK01EHt2zljhM4JteAIDGxpgNVg3PN38Fn1bK9pY/720p.mp4 3327 2025-07-16T05:32:44-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/zelenskys-suit-sparks-200000000-debate-suitgate 2025-07-11T07:44:51Z https://image.mux.com/eNMkFJ60102il9ZphIK2wAnAxYdR3xV01lIMUn5NmquICs/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Zelensky’s ‘Suit’ Sparks $200,000,000 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 https://stream.mux.com/eNMkFJ60102il9ZphIK2wAnAxYdR3xV01lIMUn5NmquICs/720p.mp4 59 2025-07-11T03:44:51-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/wormhole-foundation-co-founder-on-how-rwas-and-stablecoins-can-live-in-a-multichain-world 2025-07-07T20:08:47Z https://image.mux.com/Gjjdm1tQ8XxDQKj0201s00MPd2Fy97ulkagiM98OtZ00fqY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Wormhole Foundation co-founder on how RWAs and stablecoins can live in a multichain world The Block’s Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, was joined by Wormhole Co-Founder Robinson Burkey. In this episode, Copeland and Burkey discuss the growing adoption of multi-chain frameworks and increasing institutional interest in blockchain technology. The conversation also touches on tokenized assets and the growing emphasis on revenue in the crypto space. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:22 – Wormhole’s growth 04:07 – Which chains are seeing growth 06:47 – RWAs 08:57 – Tokenized Credit 11:47 – Wormhole’s Role in RWA 14:14 – Institutional adoption 17:45 – Institution’s opening up to crypto 20:23 – Future Crypto Expansion 23:05 – IPOs and On-Chain Opportunities 25:54 – Wormhole’s Governance Model 32:06 – Effects of Shifting US regulations 36:00 – Potential For Revenue Sharing 37:51 – Conclusion 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 Robinson Burkey -⁠ ⁠ Wormhole Foundation – ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/Gjjdm1tQ8XxDQKj0201s00MPd2Fy97ulkagiM98OtZ00fqY/720p.mp4 2433 2025-07-07T16:08:47-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/bringing-dark-pools-to-hyperliquid-with-silhouette-founder-chandler-de-kock 2025-07-02T19:52:17Z https://image.mux.com/ubow24juNAeDAUK8LoROcFzZx4I0002XfJdzJznpQn00C00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 pools, the 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 Positions 19:48 – Challenges and Opportunities 21:38 – Market Maker Engagement 23:33 – Next Steps to Launch 28:55 – Conclusion 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 Chandler De Kock -⁠ ⁠ Silhouette – Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/ubow24juNAeDAUK8LoROcFzZx4I0002XfJdzJznpQn00C00/720p.mp4 1770 2025-07-02T15:52:17-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/inside-the-institutional-eth-staking-world-with-alluvial-ceo-mara-schmiedt 2025-06-27T16:12:43Z https://image.mux.com/lo92p28ZMlRKmZ84i00RZOwNiuW9BeuzKtx3TTdsZOVM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Inside the institutional ETH staking world with Alluvial CEO Mara Schmiedt The Block’s Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, was joined by Alluvial CEO Mara Schmiedt. In this episode of The Crypto Beat, Copeland and Schmiedt discuss Alluvial’s role in shaping institutional Ethereum staking. Schmiedt also discusses a new partnership between Liquid Collective and Galaxy, and shares insights on market trends, compliance, and the future of crypto regulations. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:34 – Alluvial’s Mission 02:29 – Compliance and KYC 05:12 – ETH Withdrawals 06:05 – Partnership with Galaxy 08:02 – Institutional Staking Demand 10:06 – Adding ETH to balance sheets 12:38 – Convergence of Crypto and TradFi 14:24 – Institutional Adoption and Compliance 15:27 – SEC Staking Guidance 18:33 – Growth of Liquid Staking Tokens 20:06 – US Staking Lawsuits 21:21 – ETFs and Staking 25:50 – Future of Staking 26:57 – Conclusion 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 Mara Schmiedt – ⁠ Alluvial – ⁠⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/lo92p28ZMlRKmZ84i00RZOwNiuW9BeuzKtx3TTdsZOVM/720p.mp4 1654 2025-06-27T12:12:43-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/infinite-money-glitch-w-paolo-ardoino-the-big-brain-podcast-ep-3 2025-06-23T17:24:50Z https://image.mux.com/g00Zr8os7mYL017mvnBz02Logbl4xlvguF1ZDDO5omWAEA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Infinite Money Glitch w/ Paolo Ardoino | The Big Brain Podcast Ep. 3 In this episode, Paolo Ardoino delves into the factors that contributed to Tether’s USDT becoming the world’s largest stablecoin. Additionally, Ardoino discusses Tether’s strategic investment in AI, energy, biotech, and other industries, showcasing their long-term vision. 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 Chain Preferences 28:52 Tether’s Investment Strategy 45:13 Infinite Money Glitch https://stream.mux.com/g00Zr8os7mYL017mvnBz02Logbl4xlvguF1ZDDO5omWAEA/720p.mp4 2947 2025-06-23T13:24:50-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/upexi-ceo-cso-break-down-their-solana-treasury-strategy 2025-06-20T15:14:54Z https://image.mux.com/202Otf5dU01DVUpc6rKwh87f6fwXo6gEEJFyfvloB4DVk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin playbook. OUTLINE 00:00 – Intro 00:55 – Why Upexi chose Solana over Bitcoin 02:45 – Staking Solana and revenue benefits 04:41 – Regulatory clarity and the bull case 07:23 – Wen Solana ETF 10:39 – Explaining the premium 15:12 – Risk management 19:18 – Locked SOL supply and market impact 21:39 – GameStop & SharpLink 23:53 – Concerns about treasury strategies 26:32 – Navigating downturns in cryptoa 31:45 – Looking ahead 33:24 – Conclusion 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 Allan Marhsall -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Brian Rudick – ⁠ Upexi – ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/202Otf5dU01DVUpc6rKwh87f6fwXo6gEEJFyfvloB4DVk/720p.mp4 2043 2025-06-20T11:14:54-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/how-across-protocol-is-looking-to-fix-cryptos-cross-chain-headaches 2025-06-16T21:17:25Z https://image.mux.com/C02ytS2lnOG00uiOkIxStUtxlQ02sbzxCgX6zjlmpeN4H8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 05:05 – Solver Mechanics Explained 06:34 – Fee Structure & Value Prop 09:07 – Lambur’s history with Goldman Sachs 11:13 – Across and Intents 14:57 – The Future of Seamless UX 19:06 – Onboarding new users 22:14 – Other Projects Lambur Likes 26:55 – Market Outlook & Bitcoin Macro 28:15 – MicroStrategy Copycats Risk? 31:18 – Closing Remarks 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 Hart Lambur -⁠ ⁠⁠ Across Protocol – ⁠⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/C02ytS2lnOG00uiOkIxStUtxlQ02sbzxCgX6zjlmpeN4H8/720p.mp4 1910 2025-06-16T17:17:25-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/defi-wizards-w-rune-christensen-and-guy-young-the-big-brain-podcast-ep-2 2025-06-12T09:33:41Z https://image.mux.com/gg00wVsWHh1hDWLKkJbhyFMHvqUdnyxFJ6DIBomqdKWE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 DeFi Wizards w/ Rune Christensen and Guy Young | The Big Brain Podcast Ep. 2 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. 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 Forking DeFi 33:57 The Future of Finance 37:50 ‘MicroStrategy Playbook” for Alts 42:19 Bitcoin DeFi? 43:57 F.A.F.O. Onchain – Rune: @RuneKek – Guy: @gdog97_ https://stream.mux.com/gg00wVsWHh1hDWLKkJbhyFMHvqUdnyxFJ6DIBomqdKWE/720p.mp4 2982 2025-06-12T05:33:41-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/its-time-for-a-flight-to-quality-thrive-founder-daniel-jacobs 2025-06-04T16:23:53Z https://image.mux.com/2SY00gF003cNU01A302ohiKKfw9BdHWJNYtxJdvACtaUTz4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 It’s 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 crypto’s 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 – Comparisons to Kaito 13:58 – Growth Metrics 16:26 – Challenges in Crypto Grant Funding 20:50 – Extracting vs. Creating Value 25:07 – Are VCs good for the space? 28:37 – Moving into “Fundamental Season” 30:07 – Interesting projects 31:17 – Daniel’s Predictions for 2025 31:42 – Closing Thoughts 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 Daniel Jacobs – ⁠⁠ Thrive Protocol – ⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/2SY00gF003cNU01A302ohiKKfw9BdHWJNYtxJdvACtaUTz4/720p.mp4 1936 2025-06-04T12:23:53-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/metamask-co-founder-unpacks-vision-for-reaching-a-much-bigger-audience 2025-05-27T18:39:34Z https://image.mux.com/bxZ6Yz4Hf01Cn5duA00pROWyjnZNKrzv2Xqz7Cd02Ji1zc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 – Crypto’s evolution 02:57 – MetaMask’s strategy 04:39 – Mainstream Use Cases 07:20 – MetaMask’s Grants Program 10:57 – Challenges in Building MetaMask 15:17 – Improving Multi-Chain UX 17:16 – The Pectra Upgrade 23:06 – MetaMask’s revenue streams 25:33 – From Memes to Fundamentals 27:58 – Experimenting with AI 32:19 – The Solana Meme Coin 37:04 – Native Support for Solana 40:09 – The Changing U.S. Regulatory Landscape 41:20 – The Elusive MetaMask Token 42:17 – Hopes for the Future 43:01 – Conclusion 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 Dan Finlay – ⁠ MetaMask – ⁠⁠⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus⁠ https://stream.mux.com/bxZ6Yz4Hf01Cn5duA00pROWyjnZNKrzv2Xqz7Cd02Ji1zc/720p.mp4 2614 2025-05-27T14:39:34-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-big-brain-podcast/winning-the-crypto-long-game-w-haseeb-qureshi-jordi-alexander-the-big-brain-podcast-ep-1 2025-05-23T14:00:06Z https://image.mux.com/IpSjnksE41qjkTTIBWOJc4YykL1ybZqqq1iMbMzLmu00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Winning the Crypto Long Game w/ Haseeb Qureshi & Jordi Alexander | The Big Brain Podcast Ep. 1 The Big Brain Podcast is co-hosted by The Block CEO Larry Cermak and MegaETH CSO Namik Muduroglu. In this episode, Haseeb Qureshi & Jordi Alexander discuss the similarities between poker and crypto, the economics of bitcoin’s endgame, the intersection of AI and crypto, and more. 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Similarities between Poker & Crypto 06:33 Maintaining Crypto Conviction 12:40 Surviving the FTX Fallout 17:55 FTX Marketing Spend 24:05 The Trump Era of Crypto 26:34 Bitcoin Endgame Economics 34:32 Crypto & AGI 43:07 Analysts vs. LLMs 47:47 Market Making & AI 51:52 F.A.F.O. Onchain #crypto #bitcoin #podcast https://stream.mux.com/IpSjnksE41qjkTTIBWOJc4YykL1ybZqqq1iMbMzLmu00/720p.mp4 3605 2025-05-23T10:00:06-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/the-rise-of-tokenized-equities-with-backed-finance-co-founder-adam-levi 2025-05-22T16:30:25Z https://image.mux.com/uCn01lg2eHdBWNVCrVCc1sAFme7XmU02tSaW7UJq1GuA4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The rise of tokenized equities with Backed Finance Co-Founder Adam Levi The Block’s Editor-in-Chief, Tim Copeland, was joined by Backed Finance Co-Founder Adam Levi. In this episode, Copeland and Levi discuss the rise and future of tokenized equities, and how they could prove to be bigger than stablecoins. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:46 – Observations From Token2049 02:14 – Adam’s Experience in the Space 03:51 – Understanding the Business Model 08:28 – Another Crypto Collapse? 11:56 – Why Tokenized Equities Are Gaining Steam 15:58 – Regulatory Concerns and Global Access 18:46 – Adoption Barriers 20:10 – Unlocking DeFi With Real-World Assets 23:06 – Yield-Bearing Stablecoins 25:21 – Coming Next in Tokenized Equities 26:01 – Conclusion 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 Adam Levi – ⁠ Backed Finance – ⁠⁠ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/uCn01lg2eHdBWNVCrVCc1sAFme7XmU02tSaW7UJq1GuA4/720p.mp4 1595 2025-05-22T12:30:25-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/paypals-crypto-strategy-with-svp-jose-fernandez-da-ponte 2025-05-19T16:12:30Z https://image.mux.com/fBoOoY65socatSpZTM9dN3gI01qFSixjMja00qNSWN1N00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 PayPal’s crypto strategy with SVP Jose Fernandez da Ponte The Block’s Head of Growth (Editor in Chief at time of recording), Tim Copeland, was joined by PayPal’s SVP of Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Currencies, Jose Fernandez da Ponte. In this episode, Copeland and da Ponte discuss PayPal’s vision and progress in crypto, including its stablecoin PYUSD, payment use cases, and how PayPal is looking to position itself as a major player in blockchain-based finance. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 03:03 – PayPal’s journey into crypto 06:31 – Top requested features: tokens and yield 11:21 – Navigating regulation 15:09 – The Popularity of crypto on PayPal 18:49 – Circle’s new cross-border payments network 19:56 – Measuring success with PYUSD 23:09 – Supporting other stablecoins 24:05 – Can PYUSD rival Tether or USDC? 27:35 – BlackRock and TradFi entering crypto 29:51 – Using stablecoins in real business payments 30:42 – How crypto will change financial services 34:16 – PayPal’s long-term crypto ambitions 37:12 – Closing thoughts 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 Jose Fernandez da Ponte – PayPal – Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/fBoOoY65socatSpZTM9dN3gI01qFSixjMja00qNSWN1N00/720p.mp4 2298 2025-05-19T12:12:30-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/chatting-optimism-with-op-labs-co-founder-mark-tyneway 2025-04-23T14:34:58Z https://image.mux.com/D2ZPObsewkuapX9502gtjF00SiOrPQOlkCdLT0102Z3YKVE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 – Optimism’s Growth and Ecosystem Highlights 05:04 – Crypto’s App-Focused Future 06:57 – Native Interoperability and Cross-Chain Messaging 16:10 – Adoption Through Apps 20:18 – Staying Focused on the Vision 25:23 – Crypto’s Growing Relevancy 27:51 – Value Accrual to ETH vs Layer 2s 33:12 – The Super Token 36:00 – ZK Proofs 39:24 – Biggest Challenges for Layer 2 Growth 40:43 – Optimism’s 2025 Vision 41:36 – Outro and Final Thanks 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 Mark Tyneway – OP Labs – Optimism – Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/D2ZPObsewkuapX9502gtjF00SiOrPQOlkCdLT0102Z3YKVE/720p.mp4 2532 2025-04-23T10:34:58-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/how-aaves-stablecoin-gho-is-core-to-its-plan-to-10x-its-revenue 2025-04-11T14:27:11Z https://image.mux.com/ue5Or7uDrUpDCrEqWUWu3qq2PEUrFycLyrJj7EHMp9o/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 – Embracing Competition to Grow GHO 40:14 – Bitcoin-Backed Loans 43:09 – Bullish Outlook on Ethereum 48:12 – Building on Mainnet vs. L2 51:31 – Fixing Ethereum 54:10 – Outro and Final Thoughts 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 Marc Zeller – Aave-Chan Initiative – Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campus https://stream.mux.com/ue5Or7uDrUpDCrEqWUWu3qq2PEUrFycLyrJj7EHMp9o/720p.mp4 3282 2025-04-11T10:27:11-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/crypto-lending-with-morpho-ceo-paul-frambot 2025-04-03T18:42:00Z https://image.mux.com/lV9kB2FATRAzRL7atD01m01BV3Yf363LFhStBEtEXbW500/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 Token 11:12 Protocol Fees and Monetization 13:13 Surge in TVL 17:27 Evolution of DeFi Lending 21:44 Coinbase Integration 26:37 The Future of Crypto Lending 33:18 The Success of Stablecoins 36:30 App Chains and Layer 2s 40:20 What’s Next For Morpho & Conclusion 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 Paul Frambot – Morpho – Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campus Awaken Use Awaken to save time and money on your taxes. Go to to learn more. https://stream.mux.com/lV9kB2FATRAzRL7atD01m01BV3Yf363LFhStBEtEXbW500/720p.mp4 2560 2025-04-03T14:42:00-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/streaming-crypto-every-second-with-superfluid 2025-03-27T19:18:08Z https://image.mux.com/45S02WeUJiXtqOoxLf7B1XLvtayllzCreHRcdekCFnNw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 break 01:14 Diving Into Superfluid 04:27 How Superfluid Works 08:49 The Accountant’s Nightmare 11:05 Scaling 17:10 Going Cross-Chain 21:32 Garnering Participation 24:02 Hacker House Results 29:24 Meme Coins vs Utility Season 32:49 Reasons For Money Streaming 39:57 Smart Contracts and Smarter Payroll 43:18 Banks, Blockchains, and Bottlenecks 49:17 Streaming For Games 50:55 Conclusion 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 Fran Renzi – Superfluid – Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campus Awaken Use Awaken to save time and money on your taxes. Go to to learn more. https://stream.mux.com/45S02WeUJiXtqOoxLf7B1XLvtayllzCreHRcdekCFnNw/720p.mp4 3099 2025-03-27T15:18:08-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/all-things-arbitrum-with-offchain-labs-ceo-steven-goldfeder 2025-03-13T21:04:01Z https://image.mux.com/l9hValAJB01Br36flqWOzpPTayKgkBggw5X1d01E5uWQY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 All things Arbitrum with Offchain Labs CEO Steven Goldfeder The Block Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland, was joined by Offchain Labs Co-Founder & CEO Steven Goldfeder. In this episode, Copeland and Goldfeder discussed Arbitrum’s latest developments, including the BoLD protocol, which enhances security and decentralization for optimistic rollups. They discuss the broader Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem and challenges in governance. The conversation also touches on Ethereum’s long-term strategy, competition with Solana, and what a U.S. strategic crypto reserve should consist of. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Arbitrum’s BoLD move 05:43 How decentralized is Arbitrum today? 11:07 DAO ETH deployment debate 15:25 Layer 2s and Ethereum’s value proposition 18:55 Activity shifting to Solana and Hyperliquid 23:33 Are Layer 2s ready for Appchains? 26:26 The Layer 2 business development battle 29:12 Will Arbitrum share sequencer revenue? 33:23 Lobbying and bribing in Arbitrum governance 37:31 Crypto politics & the U.S. reserve 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 Steven Goldfeder – Steven Goldfeder on X – Offchain Labs – Offchain Labs on X – https://stream.mux.com/l9hValAJB01Br36flqWOzpPTayKgkBggw5X1d01E5uWQY/720p.mp4 2524 2025-03-13T17:04:01-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/crypto-reputation-scores-and-onchain-trust-mechanisms-with-ethos-ceo 2025-03-06T20:38:56Z https://image.mux.com/UD51QtVEfKNCGGJfScZJG8UNj01mI00W9gyCiioT00vNLU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 – Ethos’s vouching system 06:15 – Reputation growth 07:50 – Points and potential token launch 11:28 – Lessons from Friend.tech 13:58 – Transparency and accountability 18:37 – Building a strong community 23:53 – Preventing scams with reputation scores 29:33 – Weighing reputation scores 33:32 – Ethos markets 40:29 – Potential long cons 42:24 – KOL tokenization and reputation 45:27 – The future of Ethos 48:45 – Closing thoughts 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 Trevor Thompson – Trevor Thompson on X – Ethos – Ethos on X – https://stream.mux.com/UD51QtVEfKNCGGJfScZJG8UNj01mI00W9gyCiioT00vNLU/720p.mp4 2966 2025-03-06T15:38:56-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/unpacking-based-rollups-with-taiko-and-fabric 2025-03-04T22:42:38Z https://image.mux.com/mob6QttrqKGrtB7kRq3TrpnHr6VQhUKi302LhTtM01tOQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 2 solutions. They also addressed challenges like speed and cost inefficiencies, the potential for pre-confirmations to improve user experience, and the broader implications for Ethereum’s scaling roadmap. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 00:28 Sponsor break 01:18 What is a based rollup? 02:22 The benefits of based rollups 04:16 How based rollups work 05:42 Do validators opt into this system? 13:05 Revenue streams 17:43 Support for based rollups 25:04 Main challenges for based rollups 29:59 Native rollups 31:07 Layer 2s and interoperability 36:41 Ethereum’s value capture 41:57 Conclusion 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 Drew Van Der Werff – Drew Van Der Werff on X – Joaquin Mendes Izard – Joaquin Mendes Izard on X – Taiko – Commit-Boost – Fabric – https://stream.mux.com/mob6QttrqKGrtB7kRq3TrpnHr6VQhUKi302LhTtM01tOQ/720p.mp4 2565 2025-03-04T17:42:38-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/bio-protocol-on-desci-and-the-future-of-daos 2025-02-25T19:59:16Z https://image.mux.com/fNVmwYCNtUHNO8ZMlSQgmsZ8mV006DNR01yLV011erfEx8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bio Protocol on DeSci and the future of DAOs The Block’s Editor-in-Chief, Tim Copeland, was joined by Bio Protocol Co-Founder and CEO Paul Kohlhaas. In this episode, Copeland and Kohlhaas discussed the concept of decentralized science (DeSci) and how Bio Protocol is using blockchain technology to decentralize scientific research and funding. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction and understanding DeSci 05:39 The typical DeSci participant 10:42 Regulatory concerns 13:29 How Bio works 18:22 Value accrual for Bio 24:25 The role of tokens 32:13 DeSci as the next meta? 43:15 Binance and CZ 47:01 Responsibility in DeSci 50:26 Paul’s entry into crypto 56:04 Conclusion 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 Paul Kohlhaas – Paul Kohlhaas on X – Bio Protocol – Bio Protocol on X – https://stream.mux.com/fNVmwYCNtUHNO8ZMlSQgmsZ8mV006DNR01yLV011erfEx8/720p.mp4 3453 2025-02-25T14:59:16-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/talking-zksync-and-layer-2s-with-matter-labs-ceo-alex-gluchowski 2025-02-20T21:02:53Z https://image.mux.com/x8QQXrVvLRNYdG9PmITH3BoDWgyDdBiyf013ANUB02o5E/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 2 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. competing platforms 09:10 Interoperability 13:40 Applications 17:07 Fixing UX issues 24:43 Value accrual 28:17 Native Layer 2 networks 34:51 Governance tokens 37:48 Looking ahead 43:11 Decentralization 46:29 Conclusion 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 Alex Gluchowski – Alex Gluchowski on X – Matter Labs – Matter Labs on X – https://stream.mux.com/x8QQXrVvLRNYdG9PmITH3BoDWgyDdBiyf013ANUB02o5E/720p.mp4 2868 2025-02-20T16:02:53-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/solving-cryptos-ux-issues-with-reveel-ceo-adrian-stern 2025-02-18T11:34:23Z https://image.mux.com/d5aMlhSeypr6xNGzjm6ovjFPe5Beh3s4gPfCqpJBZ9k/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Solving crypto’s UX issues with Reveel CEO Adrian Stern The Block’s Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Reveel CEO Adrien Stern to discuss ongoing UX issues facing the crypto space and how to find comprehensive solutions. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction and Trump memecoin 02:44 Crypto payment problems 05:48 Diving deeper into Reveel 13:09 Crypto x AI 16:27 Working towards decentralization 21:36 Ethereum Foundation 28:03 Crypto’s dream UX environment 31:24 Are all stablecoins created equal? 35:04 Shifting regulatory landscape 37:04 Conclusion 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 Adrien Stern – Adrien Stern on X – Reveel – Reveel on X – https://stream.mux.com/d5aMlhSeypr6xNGzjm6ovjFPe5Beh3s4gPfCqpJBZ9k/720p.mp4 2261 2025-02-18T06:34:23-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/mysten-labs-president-kevin-boon-on-how-crypto-policy-will-evolve-in-2025 2025-02-14T16:04:44Z https://image.mux.com/r8zgZEHP00zKRK01jYrhtUz1ILy3WgVjohtVZLNTbhSjg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Mysten Labs’ President Kevin Boon on how crypto policy will evolve in 2025 The Block’s Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by The Block’s Policy Reporter Sarah Wynn and Mysten Labs President Kevin Boon to discuss the evolving U.S. regulatory landscape for the crypto industry, particularly following U.S. President Donald Trump’s electoral victory. Note: Kevin Boon was Chief Legal Officer at Mysten Labs at time of recording. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:24 Policy Changes Post-Trump Election 12:30 Regulation by Enforcement and SEC’s Culture Shift 18:45 Gary Gensler’s Legacy and Industry Impact 24:10 Crypto Regulation 30:04 Wells Notices and SEC Enforcement Actions 34:51 Ripple’s Win Over the SEC 39:00 EU’s MiCA Regulation and Global Crypto Adoption 42:51 Future of U.S. Crypto Legislation 44:06 Closing Remarks The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to 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 Kevin Boon – Kevin Boon on X – Mysten Labs – Mysten Labs on X – https://stream.mux.com/r8zgZEHP00zKRK01jYrhtUz1ILy3WgVjohtVZLNTbhSjg/720p.mp4 2672 2025-02-14T11:04:44-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/bitstamp-ceo-on-robinhood-acquisition-crypto-regulation-and-the-recent-market-surge 2024-12-02T19:57:52Z https://image.mux.com/GHLCCaAeT02eJvA6akvPAe4014qbhKTV02yTnDtOtLyQTA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Bitstamp CEO on Robinhood acquisition, crypto regulation and the recent market surge The Block’s Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Bitstamp CEO Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux to discuss Robinhood’s move to acquire Bitstamp, the recent market surge and the current crypto regulatory landscape. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Robinhood acquisition 04:15 Robinhood embraces crypto 06:15 European crypto regulations 10:15 Euro vs Dollar stablecoins 13:41 Institutional expansion 15:46 Mt. Gox distributions 17:13 ETFs 21:24 Microstrategy 23:09 US election’s impact 27:23 Strategic Bitcoin reserve 28:33 Closing thoughts The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to 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 X – Linkedin – X – Website – This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Bitkey. https://stream.mux.com/GHLCCaAeT02eJvA6akvPAe4014qbhKTV02yTnDtOtLyQTA/720p.mp4 1970 2024-12-02T14:57:52-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/bringing-defi-to-bitcoin-with-bitcoinos-and-outlier-ventures 2024-11-26T15:06:03Z https://image.mux.com/ZwoJWudEOhZgReEpFa01Tb01blRLER9Q1XxkZDcZhSIKo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 3 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 What’s next for Bitcoin DeFi 41:14 Conclusion The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to 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 GUEST LINKS Francesca Conti – Outlier Ventures – Edan Yago – BitcoinOS – This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Bitkey. https://stream.mux.com/ZwoJWudEOhZgReEpFa01Tb01blRLER9Q1XxkZDcZhSIKo/720p.mp4 2617 2024-11-26T10:06:03-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/nick-johnson-sheds-light-on-ens-labs-upcoming-rollup-namechain 2024-11-26T07:34:51Z https://image.mux.com/t45YGkJL4Cb9PINS5uLmqulBA2DBCXDYbT187cXCGxI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 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 – Linkedin – ENS X – Website – This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Bitkey. https://stream.mux.com/t45YGkJL4Cb9PINS5uLmqulBA2DBCXDYbT187cXCGxI/720p.mp4 1559 2024-11-26T02:34:51-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/did-their-anti-crypto-stance-cost-the-democrats-the-election-bitcoin-crypto-election2024 2024-11-14T16:00:01Z https://image.mux.com/ntwqXgvglfXJsn8uf1nZWMl8Xh5w9Wx5MVy19FEISv8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Did their anti-crypto stance cost the Democrats the election? #bitcoin #crypto #election2024 Did their anti-crypto stance cost the Democrats the election? #bitcoin #crypto #election2024: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/ntwqXgvglfXJsn8uf1nZWMl8Xh5w9Wx5MVy19FEISv8/720p.mp4 49 2024-11-14T11:00:01-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/megamafia-weeded-out-the-grifters 2024-11-12T16:35:15Z https://image.mux.com/e2NUFYhRuPsy7uCy4iHpkGaYO4tKqMPTi5nTEdfzXks/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 MegaMafia weeded out the grifters 🚫 MegaETH co-founder shares her secret to weeding out the grifters. #crypto #ethereum #megaeth https://stream.mux.com/e2NUFYhRuPsy7uCy4iHpkGaYO4tKqMPTi5nTEdfzXks/720p.mp4 57 2024-11-12T11:35:15-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/arthur-hayes-memecoins-are-the-purest-form-of-crypto 2024-11-11T16:08:40Z https://image.mux.com/FvIP3EVsuuir4NX9R0001uAx2ezjLXZJ005EH006kcz02cog/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Arthur Hayes: ‘memecoins are the purest form of crypto’ 🧪 #crypto #bitcoin #memecoin https://stream.mux.com/FvIP3EVsuuir4NX9R0001uAx2ezjLXZJ005EH006kcz02cog/720p.mp4 43 2024-11-11T11:08:40-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/arthur-hayes-on-memecoins-monetary-policy-and-the-us-election-the-crypto-beat-ep-10 2024-11-05T18:52:41Z https://image.mux.com/JEsoY015HpL2hJwocwA0200TxZDXDKv01Q1gP1x8Iqkb401k/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Arthur Hayes on memecoins, monetary policy, and the US Election — The Crypto Beat Ep. 10 Maelstrom Chief Investment Officer and crypto OG Arthur Hayes joins The Block Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 02:10 US election predictions 04:58 Quantitative easing 06:47 Fiat endgame 09:35 Next 3 months 13:34 Trump’s DeFi project 14:05 JPY carry trade 19:38 Bitcoin ETFs 21:16 Future altcoin ETFs 22:19 Memecoin supercycle 23:07 Truth Terminal 24:05 Airheads NFT project 26:51 Making it all back 28:05 AI’s impact on trading 30:09 Exchange listing fees 38:38 Memecoins vs. utility coins 40:50 Closing thoughts —————- X – Instagram – Newsletter – Website – https://stream.mux.com/JEsoY015HpL2hJwocwA0200TxZDXDKv01Q1gP1x8Iqkb401k/720p.mp4 2561 2024-11-05T13:52:41-05:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/will-trump-fire-gensler 2024-10-30T16:54:55Z https://image.mux.com/jpsYUO8h2bufUcYH8IfWykDXHJNskdRCUjIztI18k02Y/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Will Trump fire Gensler? 🫵 #trump #crypto #bitcoin https://stream.mux.com/jpsYUO8h2bufUcYH8IfWykDXHJNskdRCUjIztI18k02Y/720p.mp4 44 2024-10-30T12:54:55-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/infinex-founder-says-its-time-for-a-defi-renaissance 2024-10-29T17:00:43Z https://image.mux.com/vPc2bigo53J9p17lFsxIt2GO9WjwXyfysFeKIoFB9RA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Infinex founder says it’s time for a DeFi renaissance 🌱 #crypto #ethereum #defi https://stream.mux.com/vPc2bigo53J9p17lFsxIt2GO9WjwXyfysFeKIoFB9RA/720p.mp4 48 2024-10-29T13:00:43-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/retail-is-coming-back-to-crypto 2024-10-25T16:26:38Z https://image.mux.com/C1d8C9e01Q9023IZH9RxSBf00gWdTqw01xHWEbrs02pF2OYQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Retail is coming back to crypto 📈 #crypto #defi #bitcoin https://stream.mux.com/C1d8C9e01Q9023IZH9RxSBf00gWdTqw01xHWEbrs02pF2OYQ/720p.mp4 47 2024-10-25T12:26:38-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/the-crypto-beat/kain-warwick-on-infinex-and-the-future-of-crypto-trading-the-crypto-beat-ep-8 2024-10-24T11:34:58Z https://image.mux.com/2BH47ci00CcXsc6dEJdq01m9xjpEHvQT3AdbnJrqpde94/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Kain Warwick on Infinex and the Future of Crypto Trading | The Crypto Beat ep. 8 Infinex founder Kain Warwick joined The Block Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland and Senior Reporter Daniel Kuhn to discuss his new platform, the upcoming U.S. election and the broader DeFi landscape on Episode 8 of The Crypto Beat. 00:00 Introduction 02:28 US election 04:22 David Hoffman fight 10:05 Web2/Web3 14:59 Infinex 23:07 Taking on MetaMask and Binance 30:40 NFT 35:34 Infinex’s impact on Synthenix 39:49 World Liberty Financial 43:07 ICOs and shifted Metas 50:35 Trump in 2017 55:36 Next Infinex integrations 1:03:58 Concluding thoughts https://stream.mux.com/2BH47ci00CcXsc6dEJdq01m9xjpEHvQT3AdbnJrqpde94/720p.mp4 4037 2024-10-24T07:34:58-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/the-role-of-regulators-in-crypto 2024-10-22T16:43:12Z https://image.mux.com/02E02dcG01dbm2mbgJadOpWegiUrb6gjp38dt01kB1JWwIw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 The role of regulators in crypto 👨‍⚖️ #crypto #regulation #ethereum https://stream.mux.com/02E02dcG01dbm2mbgJadOpWegiUrb6gjp38dt01kB1JWwIw/720p.mp4 47 2024-10-22T12:43:12-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/truex-looks-to-offer-leverage-the-right-way-and-not-blow-up 2024-10-17T18:42:52Z https://image.mux.com/tOhMsusvdwU01iAQlrOAj00jKvWY8lnmLpZY8Ik4kmYv4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 TrueX looks to offer leverage the RIGHT way (and not blow up) TrueX looks to offer leverage the RIGHT way (and not blow up): a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/tOhMsusvdwU01iAQlrOAj00jKvWY8lnmLpZY8Ik4kmYv4/720p.mp4 35 2024-10-17T14:42:52-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/we-need-to-bring-crypto-up-to-speed-crypto-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-trading-fintech 2024-10-16T17:03:05Z https://image.mux.com/cosdT00XVUCXUuhwC6oaP9f602a02q2Yjgqz1hXVpShIk8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 we need to bring crypto up to speed #crypto #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #trading #fintech we need to bring crypto up to speed #crypto #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #trading #fintech: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/cosdT00XVUCXUuhwC6oaP9f602a02q2Yjgqz1hXVpShIk8/720p.mp4 52 2024-10-16T13:03:05-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/vishal-gupta-on-his-new-exchange-truex-bitcoin-crypto-cryptocurrency 2024-10-15T15:33:23Z https://image.mux.com/tkgh3k00VZCxD71BZYc9R701XR6J02zLccrWQ4v5hqQcoY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Vishal Gupta on his new exchange: TrueX. #bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency Vishal Gupta on his new exchange: TrueX. #bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/tkgh3k00VZCxD71BZYc9R701XR6J02zLccrWQ4v5hqQcoY/720p.mp4 48 2024-10-15T11:33:23-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/former-mt-gox-ceo-gets-some-sweet-relief-as-repayments-begin-bitcoin-crypto-cryptocurrency 2024-10-11T14:51:53Z https://image.mux.com/2GrG02BuJsdxkBmiDa7ISvB31W3Xn5EemC015W8KMC5w00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Former Mt Gox CEO gets some sweet relief as repayments begin #bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency Former Mt Gox CEO gets some sweet relief as repayments begin #bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/2GrG02BuJsdxkBmiDa7ISvB31W3Xn5EemC015W8KMC5w00/720p.mp4 26 2024-10-11T10:51:53-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/former-mt-gox-ceo-explains-his-decision-to-start-a-new-exchange-cryptocurrency-crypto-bitcoin 2024-10-09T16:15:03Z https://image.mux.com/c400KuVR3xjpywB3gtP881OZm4cVw4tNXP8shVa1QL6U/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Former Mt. Gox CEO explains his decision to start a new exchange #cryptocurrency #crypto #bitcoin Former Mt. Gox CEO explains his decision to start a new exchange #cryptocurrency #crypto #bitcoin: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/c400KuVR3xjpywB3gtP881OZm4cVw4tNXP8shVa1QL6U/720p.mp4 54 2024-10-09T12:15:03-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/former-mt-gox-ceo-mark-karpeles-contrasts-ftx-mt-gox-crypto-cryptocurrency-ftx 2024-10-07T15:39:18Z https://image.mux.com/FDnnoTRaizyI01V8BbH01XsgePciOupMvCvksQz39a8DY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles contrasts FTX & Mt. Gox #crypto #cryptocurrency #ftx Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles contrasts FTX & Mt. Gox #crypto #cryptocurrency #ftx: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/FDnnoTRaizyI01V8BbH01XsgePciOupMvCvksQz39a8DY/720p.mp4 33 2024-10-07T11:39:18-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/what-will-be-the-next-meta-that-brings-in-new-users-cryptocurrency-crypto-bitcoin 2024-10-04T15:26:11Z https://image.mux.com/66kl4AMCxdlXTKW4svl9euzDt00BQrOmb01DbI6ygLMx4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 What will be the next meta that brings in new users? #cryptocurrency #crypto #bitcoin What will be the next meta that brings in new users? #cryptocurrency #crypto #bitcoin: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/66kl4AMCxdlXTKW4svl9euzDt00BQrOmb01DbI6ygLMx4/720p.mp4 52 2024-10-04T11:26:11-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/ikigais-travis-kling-thinks-we-have-a-leadership-vacuum-crypto-bitcoin-cryptocurrency 2024-10-02T16:11:56Z https://image.mux.com/Bi00TfNMOgpKuWX501wkMmlxchCzPkWPHqHsS7Kqn7IBY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Ikigai’s Travis Kling thinks we have a leadership vacuum #crypto #bitcoin #cryptocurrency Ikigai’s Travis Kling thinks we have a leadership vacuum #crypto #bitcoin #cryptocurrency: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/Bi00TfNMOgpKuWX501wkMmlxchCzPkWPHqHsS7Kqn7IBY/720p.mp4 41 2024-10-02T12:11:56-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/crypto-is-now-election-issue-crypto-cryptocurrency-trump-election2024-bitcoin 2024-10-01T15:20:36Z https://image.mux.com/dxdY1Tf8sTei5e2Nm5sKDwKHCcav00GQfOY00zgvXaSes/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Crypto is now election issue #crypto #cryptocurrency #trump #election2024 #bitcoin Crypto is now election issue #crypto #cryptocurrency #trump #election2024 #bitcoin: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/dxdY1Tf8sTei5e2Nm5sKDwKHCcav00GQfOY00zgvXaSes/720p.mp4 40 2024-10-01T11:20:36-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/crypto-needs-to-provide-real-tangible-benefits-cryptocurrency-crypto-solana-depin 2024-09-30T19:16:33Z https://image.mux.com/EGSfFoeH2BsH5i8y2QXnAwvvEU201Q00uYEOrTKax73cs/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Crypto needs to provide real tangible benefits #cryptocurrency #crypto #solana #depin Crypto needs to provide real tangible benefits #cryptocurrency #crypto #solana #depin: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/EGSfFoeH2BsH5i8y2QXnAwvvEU201Q00uYEOrTKax73cs/720p.mp4 60 2024-09-30T15:16:33-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/crypto-needs-more-products-cryptocurrency-crypto-blockchain-bitcoin 2024-09-27T16:39:40Z https://image.mux.com/VNa01n9vtfOL02W96RPwP9kKbneb2Z7S012MwL8axznl3Q/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Crypto needs more products #cryptocurrency #crypto #blockchain #bitcoin Crypto needs more products #cryptocurrency #crypto #blockchain #bitcoin: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/VNa01n9vtfOL02W96RPwP9kKbneb2Z7S012MwL8axznl3Q/720p.mp4 33 2024-09-27T12:39:40-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/weve-got-distance-to-cover-before-crypto-is-truly-mass-adopted-cryptocurrency-solana-bitcoin 2024-09-24T16:07:37Z https://image.mux.com/dbxis9BksBrBvdGGKBDlJVFXc900dVMmQwVH01TyDomhU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 We’ve got distance to cover before #crypto is truly mass adopted #cryptocurrency #solana #bitcoin We’ve got distance to cover before #crypto is truly mass adopted #cryptocurrency #solana #bitcoin: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/dbxis9BksBrBvdGGKBDlJVFXc900dVMmQwVH01TyDomhU/720p.mp4 54 2024-09-24T12:07:37-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/co-founders-of-hivemapper-helio-and-helium-are-happy-with-solana-cryptocurrency-solana-crypto 2024-09-23T17:17:59Z https://image.mux.com/rra9tgCna018n14z02LYDkSogYgZstH0002NjoEbJDuYXuc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Co-founders of Hivemapper, Helio, and Helium are happy with Solana #cryptocurrency #solana #crypto Co-founders of Hivemapper, Helio, and Helium are happy with Solana #cryptocurrency #solana #crypto: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/rra9tgCna018n14z02LYDkSogYgZstH0002NjoEbJDuYXuc/720p.mp4 60 2024-09-23T13:17:59-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/eulers-going-head-to-head-with-trump-backed-defi-project-world-liberty-financial-trump-defi 2024-09-20T17:16:42Z https://image.mux.com/t01jfYi5jWQTTFwSt025ufT49jdkeUlnejjxIGOfwdChU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Euler’s going head to head with Trump-backed Defi project World Liberty Financial 👀 #trump #defi Euler’s going head to head with Trump-backed Defi project World Liberty Financial 👀 #trump #defi: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/t01jfYi5jWQTTFwSt025ufT49jdkeUlnejjxIGOfwdChU/720p.mp4 45 2024-09-20T13:16:42-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/euler-makes-their-comeback-with-v2-cryptocurrency-defi-crypto-fintech-finance 2024-09-18T17:01:28Z https://image.mux.com/117w4yH8z4le5Ljk2zxyq2q7zGMx5y1Kx9R5qjbEXTE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Euler makes their comeback with V2 💪 #cryptocurrency #defi #crypto #fintech #finance Euler makes their comeback with V2 💪 #cryptocurrency #defi #crypto #fintech #finance: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/117w4yH8z4le5Ljk2zxyq2q7zGMx5y1Kx9R5qjbEXTE/720p.mp4 47 2024-09-18T13:01:28-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/will-chain-abstraction-lead-to-mainstream-adoption-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-podcast 2024-09-16T15:19:32Z https://image.mux.com/zPvyRTbI3XLrcmBy32028M8kVJm2HGmtjZ02ycxUJMzT4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Will chain abstraction lead to mainstream adoption? #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #podcast Will chain abstraction lead to mainstream adoption? #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #podcast: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/zPvyRTbI3XLrcmBy32028M8kVJm2HGmtjZ02ycxUJMzT4/720p.mp4 49 2024-09-16T11:19:32-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/chain-abstraction-is-coming-to-simplify-the-crypto-experience-crypto-blockchain-bitcoin 2024-09-11T15:02:15Z https://image.mux.com/n7K00MrhieP25ZVPZhDoWaiBmrB602whc6Fff900I7Cn00Q/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Chain abstraction is coming to simplify the crypto experience 🎉💁‍♀️#crypto #blockchain #bitcoin Chain abstraction is coming to simplify the crypto experience 🎉💁‍♀️#crypto #blockchain #bitcoin: a crypto video short from The Block. https://stream.mux.com/n7K00MrhieP25ZVPZhDoWaiBmrB602whc6Fff900I7Cn00Q/720p.mp4 43 2024-09-11T11:02:15-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/you-need-to-be-building-cult-ure-in-your-company-cryptocurrency-crypto-bitcoin 2024-09-09T17:36:28Z https://image.mux.com/wCOfidj4iXqL00HsfhXLs5STwzeZEPGCyp60151y3lt24/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 you need to be building ‘cult-ure’ in your company #cryptocurrency #crypto #bitcoin you need to be building ‘cult-ure’ in your company #cryptocurrency #crypto #bitcoin: a crypto video 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Visit to learn more about the CleanSpark way. #michaelsaylor #bitcoin #crypto https://stream.mux.com/aV01e00tCRHVpZ00RZR9bn8bdMHwoxnDpz2cTwfaqBIl00E/720p.mp4 59 2023-07-17T19:26:08-04:00 no https://www.theblock.co/videos/shorts/michael-saylor-bitcoin-leaves-gold-in-the-dust-the-scoop-shorts 2023-07-17T23:26:05Z https://image.mux.com/lOP2otSSPKqcG01B013kRf01HXPWbLew2Pk16zD01DUjZV00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1080 Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Leaves Gold in the Dust! | The Scoop Shorts Highlight from The Scoop with Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, discusses the strength of Bitcoin and its impressive performance compared to traditional assets. Discover why Bitcoin has outperformed the S&P 500 by 5 times and left gold in the dust. Gain insights into the thermodynamic soundness of Bitcoin and how it has become the best performing asset. —– This episode is brought to you by our sponsors PayPal and CleanSpark. About PayPal Make your crypto move with PayPal. Get started today at About CleanSpark CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) is America’s Bitcoin Miner™. 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