CryptoNews Podcast

Darius Tabai is the CEO and co-founder of Vertex Protocol, a leading decentralized exchange built on Arbitrum. Darius is an experienced trader with a history of working in FX, Commodities, and Crypto. Darius’ previous roles include the Head of Trading at JST Digital, Head of Trading at CrossTower, Global Head of Metals Trading at Merrill Lynch, and the Global Head of Precious Metals Trading at Credit Suisse.In this conversation, we discuss:- The story behind founding Vertex Protocol- What is a perp DEX?- Arbitrum's speed, low fees, and EVM compatibility- DeFi Infrastructure & UX Improvements- The competitive landscape of DEXs- What Makes Vertex Unique?- Tokenomics & Protocol Incentives- The rise and fall of memecoins- Liquidity across blockchains- Partnership with Berachain and SONICVertexWebsite: vertexprotocol.io X: @vertex_protocolTelegram: t.me/LiquidityLoungeDarius TabaiX: @DariusTabai ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Ian Smith is the CEO & CTO at Quantum EVM. He’s a seasoned technologist with 21+ years of experience spanning blockchain, cryptography, cloud microservices, and AI-driven solutions.Proficient in 20+ languages, including Golang, Python, and C++, he has led groundbreaking projects across industries. Ian has worked with major organizations like NASA, Oracle, VISA, and Boeing, contributing to secure, scalable systems in finance, IoT, and blockchain.With deep expertise in cryptography and post-quantum security, Ian has designed advanced blockchain architectures and smart contract platforms. His blend of technical depth and leadership makes him a key innovator in next-generation digital ecosystems.In this conversation, we discuss:- The Quantum Threat to Cryptography- Quantum Computing Risks to Blockchain- Why existing cryptographic systems are vulnerable and how to prepare- Quantum-Safe Solutions- Practical steps to secure blockchain infrastructure and decentralized applications- The Future of Web3 Security- How post-quantum cryptography will transform the blockchain landscape- The Timeline and Race for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)- What’s next for Quantum EVM?- Quantum safe crypto addressesQuantum EVMWebsite: quantumevm.comX: @quantumevmTelegram: t.me/quantumevmIan SmithX: @IanSmith_HSALinkedIn: Ian Smith---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Yves La Rose is a global technology entrepreneur who founded the EOS Network and currently serves as its CEO. Yves is a long-standing, well-respected leader within the EOS community, known particularly for the pivotal role he has played in the ecosystem’s resurgence.In this conversation, we discuss:- The history and future of EOS Network- Blockchains need to upgrade themselves- EOS Rebrand to Vaulta- The New Era of Finance- How Web3 is Poised to Dramatically Disrupt Finance- Vaulta Banking Advisory Council- Creating the Financial Operating System for Web3 Banking- Innovation is shifting back to Bitcoin- The future of Bitcoin DeFi- Canada and USA relationship- The Four Pillars: Wealth management, consumer payments, portfolio management, insuranceEOS NetworkWebsite: eosnetwork.com X: @EOSNetworkFDNTelegram: t.me/EOS_globalYves La RoseX: @BigBeardSamurai---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Kyle Reidhead is Co-Owner & Head of Research at Milk Road, a leading crypto investing media company, and Founder of Impact3, a crypto-native marketing agency helping top protocols and brands in crypto grow.In this conversation, we discuss:- Current market sentiment - short-term pain for long-term gain- The market isn’t as bad as it seems- The USA needs to refinance their trillions of debt and they want lower interest rates- Trump is trying to cause a fake recession- "The Fat App" thesis- All the L1s are lowering their prices- Analyzing the business cycle- Kyle’s thesis around Coinbase becoming a trillion-dollar company by 2030- DeFI- AI agentsMilk RoadWebsite: milkroad.comX: @MilkRoadDailyInstagram: @milkroaddailyKyle ReidheadX: @KyleReidheadLinkedIn: Kyle Reidhead  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Seb is the founder and CEO of Sophon, the Consumer chain bridging Web2 to Web3 and the largest blockchain node sale, raising $65 million.  He also serves as VP of Paper Ventures. He was previously at Matter Labs, the creators of ZKsync. In this conversation, we discuss:- Why is the market down bad? Trump trying to cut rates- US Bitcoin reserve - won’t be buying Bitcoin anytime soon- Mass adoption won’t happen by convincing people to use crypto- Mass adoption = better internet products, powered by the benefits of having an onchain backend- Gaming, social, AI, prediction markets = crypto goes mainstream- Why the current crypto UX is broken- Sophon’s curation model - focuses on high-quality, sticky applications- The financialization of culture- Data drives our modern economies- Sophon Intelligence Agency - $5M for on-chain AI agents- The social oracle- Sophon’s data hubSophonWebsite: sophon.xyzX: @sophonDiscord: discord.gg/sophonhubSebX: @0xsebastiena ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Frederik Gregaard is CEO of the Cardano Foundation, the Swiss-based non-profit organization which exists to ensure the advancement of the Cardano protocol, while also contributing to the positive advancement of blockchain as a world-changing technology. A leader in fintech and blockchain, Gregaard previously served as Director and Head of Digital in PwC's Financial Services Advisory practice and as Director and Head of Institutional Business at Saxo Bank Switzerland. Whilst at the Cardano Foundation, Gregaard has overseen the advanced integration of state-of-the-art blockchain technology in a variety of fields that address real-world problems through collaborations with Switzerland for UNHCR, veritree, and University of Zurich among others. In this conversation, we discuss:- Cardano's Inclusion in the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve- Current market insights- Vision for Cardano's Institutional Adoption- Views on regulatory landscape- Foundation's role in Cardano ecosystem growth- Cardano future roadmap and priorities- Cardano is the world’s largest DAO- Respecting borders and nationalism- Adding 2 billion people to the market- Bank’s superpower is the direction of capital- Midnight - spinning up blockchains and give up ownership of the chain- Creating something that’s decentralized from Day 1- Cardano’s roadmap: Expanding bitcoin, RWAs, data provenance- AI AgentsCardano FoundationWebsite: cardanofoundation.orgX: @Cardano_CFTelegram: t.me/CardanoAnnouncementsFrederik GregaardX: @F_GregaardLinkedIn: Frederik Gregaard ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Aryan Sheikhalian is the Head of Research and helps with deal sourcing and due diligence at CMT Digital. Aryan joined CMT Digital in the summer of 2021 during Fund II to focus on blockchain research and venture. Aryan started his career at Accenture prior to starting college as part of the "Horizons scholar" program. He then worked and published research throughout his time at college with the Blockchain Research Institute under the leadership of Don Tapscott. He graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a B.A in Economics and Mathematics, where he also co-founded the Blockchain Club in the Fall of 2017.In this conversation, we discuss:- The US will continue it’s dollar supremacy via stablecoins- CMT Digital Fund 4 & Investment Strategy- CMT Digital views blockchain as the "Everything Technology"- Emerging Investment Opportunities- State of Crypto VC- Fintech & Stablecoins Convergence- AI Agents & Blockchain- Scaling Infrastructure- Solana Ecosystem- Self-ownership is still an untapped area of crypto- Regulatory environment is great, but new developers aren’t here yet- Tariff implicationsCMT DigitalWebsite: cmt.digitalX: @CMT_DigitalLinkedIn: CMT DigitalAryan SheikhalianX: @AryonchainLinkedIn: Aryan S. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

George Bousis is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor at the forefront of the payments, loyalty, and blockchain industries. As the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Raise, he launched the world's leading platform for digital gift cards. Under his leadership, Raise achieved over $5 billion in sales and saved its customers upwards of $250 million.In this conversation, we discuss:- Becoming a Dad!- $63M Strategic Raise & Smart Cards Initiative- Building Web3 tech that feels like web2 tech- Raise Consumer App- Raise for Business (B2B)- Gift Card Exchange (GCX)- Spend to earn model- Web3 Gift Cards Industry- Customer Loyalty Programs- Partnership with Citi Bank and BILT Rewards- Challenging the status quo- Utility drives loyaltyRaiseWebsite: www.raise.comX: @RaiseAppLinkedIn: RaiseGeorge BousisX: @GBousisInstagram: @gbousisLinkedIn: George Bousis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Dominic Schwenter is the COO of Lisk, the Layer 2 blockchain dedicated to bringing Web3 adoption in emerging markets back to Ethereum. Dominic’s understanding of blockchain technology and its applications has positioned him as a thought leader in the industry, contributing to numerous innovative projects and solutions. Dominic is dedicated to advancing the adoption of blockchain technology with a specific focus in emerging markets. His contributions continue to shape the future of decentralized finance and technology, making him a key figure in the digital revolution.In this conversation, we discuss:- Current market sentiment and why we’re bleeding- Market are usually tied to global liquidity- Trump wants the market to hit ATHs- Current discussion on the Ethereum Foundation- Ethereum’s Role in high-growth markets.- The Superchain - interoperability and scalability- Web3's biggest challenge is usability- Defining builder-focused networks- Crypto needs a super app- Lisk’s Role in the Optimism SuperchainLiskWebsite: lisk.comX: @LiskHQTelegram: t.me/Lisk_HQDominic SchwenterX: @domschwenterLinkedIn: Dominic Schwenter  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Austin King is the Co-Founder of Omni Network and CEO of Labs, the abstraction layer for the Ethereum ecosystem. With a background in computer science from Harvard, Austin began his entrepreneurial journey by creating a payment network that scaled to over 10 billion transactions before being acquired by Ripple. Today, Austin, alongside Co-Founder Tyler Tarsi, is leading Omni’s mission to empower application developers to access users and liquidity across the entire Ethereum ecosystem without smart contract upgrades.In this conversation, we discuss:- Memecoin Mania- Portnoy running with GREED and GREED 2- Hayden is going to jail!- Onboarding people to memecoins kills our chance for mass adoption- Ripple and XRP - current sentiment and why normies love it- Omni is an abstraction layer for the Ethereum ecosystem- Allowing users to trade crypto like Robinhood- Removing bridges and wrapped assets from the front-end- Gaining access to all the users in the on-chain economy- The secret sauce to mass adoption- SolverNet SDK- Tokenization is crypto’s killer use caseOmni NetworkWebsite: omni.networkX: @OmniFDNTelegram: t.me/OmniFDNAustin KingX: @0xASKLinkedIn: Austin King  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50