gm. Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu are back this week for a special episode of Blockchain Insider, kicking off the new year by talking about what 2024 might hold for us in the crypto, blockchain and web3 space. A lot happened in 2023 - can we expect the same, or even more, from 2024? Mauricio and Catherine reflect on 2023 and speculate on 2024 joined by a fantastic guest: Balaji Srinivasan, entrepreneur and investor. Join us while we talk through last year's predictions to see what came true, and what we think will happen with regulation, adoption, payments, infrastructure and the impact of AI - and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Visa. This episode is brought to you by Visa, one of the world's leaders in digital payments. Crypto has opened up a new world of possibilities, and Visa’s helping everyone take part. Consumers now can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of using their Visa crypto-linked cards for everyday purchases at millions of Visa-accepting merchant locations around the world. Join us in this new money movement; learn more [visa.com/crypto](visa.com/crypto). If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show at: www.twitter.com/bchaininsiderSpecial Guest: Balaji Srinivasan.

gm. Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu bring you this very special bonus episode looking at how blockchains can enable digital artists to have a global reach and bring art and artists together at a global scale. They are joined by two participants in Visa’s Creator Program. They have both chosen to use blockchain technology as the means to share their art with the world. Crypto and NFTs allow artists to build communities all over the world, since they are borderless. As part of this conversation we want to understand why artists are turning to NFTs and some of the underlying benefits behind it, the future of payments in this space and what is still to come in the digital creative space. Our fantastic guests are: Gus Sarkodee, Visa Creator Program participant & photographer Violeta Valcheva, Visa Creator Program participant & multimedia artist To find out more about Visa' Creator Program, visit https://usa.visa.com/global/creator-hub.html and visa.com/creator. This episode is sponsored by Visa. This episode is brought to you by Visa, one of the world's leaders in digital payments. Crypto has opened up a new world of possibilities, and Visa’s helping everyone take part. Consumers now can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of using their Visa crypto-linked cards for everyday purchases at millions of Visa-accepting merchant locations around the world. Join us in this new money movement; learn more [visa.com/crypto](visa.com/crypto). If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show at: www.twitter.com/bchaininsiderSpecial Guests: Gus Sarkodee and Violeta Valcheva.

Tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and the future of banking are discussed in this podcast. The advantages and disadvantages of tokenization and the differences between CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits are explored. The rise of stablecoins and the global demand for dollars is also discussed, along with the potential future of tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Additionally, the potential for tokenized deposits outside of commercial banks, the role of banks and CBDCs in the crypto industry, and the importance of choice and innovation in designing the future of money are examined.

Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu discuss identity on the blockchain, on-chain KYC, use-cases, and safeguarding against financial crime. They explore the advancements of web three digital identity, self-sovereign identity, and the importance of privacy in blockchain. The future of identity on the blockchain involves granting individuals more control, verifiable credentials, government involvement, and challenges of adoption.

Bitcoin expert Mauricio Magaldi and cryptocurrency enthusiast Catherine Gu discuss the future of bitcoin, including the scalability challenge, Lightning Network, bringing BTC to the mainstream, tokenizing assets, global digital currency, resilience, and the growth of the Lightning Network.

Vanessa Grellet and Justin Schmidt join the hosts to discuss real world assets and their tokenization. They explore the challenges and implications of implementing blockchain in large organizations and banks, and the potential for using blockchain to enhance trade systems. The conversation also delves into the future of stable coins and the tokenization of real-world assets, as well as the implications for startups replicating traditional assets on-chain.

The podcast discusses the importance of user experience in the crypto industry, the challenges faced in building tools and infrastructure for Web3, the expectations for blockchain products, the concept of account abstraction in blockchain, and the importance of privacy and identity in crypto UX.

Crypto regulation expert Mauricio Magaldi joins the podcast to discuss the positive movement towards crypto regulation. They explore the progress made in crypto regulation bills, the potential impact of these regulations, and the bipartisan nature of crypto. The chapter also discusses the process and odds of crypto regulation bills becoming law, the importance of legislative guidance, and recent court cases that criticized the SEC's actions.

Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield discuss USDC settlement and CBDCs. They explore the potential use cases for CBDCs and the differences between CBDCs and stablecoins. They also dissect Visa's recent expansion of USDC for digital currency settlement. Guests from Circle, WorldPay, and Visa share their insights on crypto and blockchain. The episode touches on the rise of CBDCs, stablecoins in B2B payments, and the differences between CBDCs and stablecoins. They also discuss ZK cryptography and the future of open source software.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the latest stablecoin launches, including PayPal's entry into the space. They explore the potential of stablecoins becoming a core financial infrastructure and their role in bridging the gap between DeFi and traditional finance. The podcast also dives into the business model of stablecoins, the role of stablecoins in transactions and interoperability, and the different types of stablecoins available.