
CryptoNews Podcast
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Feb 1, 2024 • 38min
#305: Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, on Blockchain Data, AI in Crypto, and Investing for the Future
Alex Svanevik is the CEO and Co-founder of Nansen. He has a background in artificial intelligence, with 10+ years of experience as a data scientist and management consultant before co-founding Nansen in 2019. Alex is also one of the initial DAO members of Lido Finance and PleasrDAO and serves on the board of WalletConnect.With an academic background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Alex is also an entrepreneur with strong opinions on data-driven insights in cryptocurrency and blockchain. Alex has secured over $88.2 million in funding during his tenure. He has an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh as well as a BSc in Cognitive Science from the University of Bergen (UiB).In this conversation, we discuss:- Launch of Nansen query- Launch of Nansen 2- Nansen’s Plans for 2024- Life in Singapore- The founding story of Nansen- How Nansen uses AI- Deepening data moats- Less input, more output- Signals - gold nuggets in a simple feed- The four C’s - Cute, Community, Content, CEONansen Website: www.nansen.aiX: @nansen_aiTelegram: t.me/nansen_announcementsAlex SvanevikX: @ASvanevikLinkedIn: Alex Svanevik --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Jan 29, 2024 • 43min
#304: Bobby Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp, on Bitcoin ETF, The Halving, DeFi for Capital Markets, and 2024 Predictions
Bobby Zagotta is the US CEO & Chief Commercial Officer at Bitstamp. He came to Bitstamp from Kraken, where he served as Chief Commercial Officer responsible for strategy, business development, marketing, M&A, research and analytics, and global growth initiatives. Before that, he was a Senior Managing Director, Strategy & Execution and a member of the Executive Team for CME Group Inc., a global, publicly traded financial exchange.As CEO for the Americas and Global Chief Commercial Officer at Bitstamp, Bobby is responsible for strategy and growing our presence and business globally, as well as overseeing day-to-day operations in the Americas.In this conversation, we discuss:- Bitcoin ETF- 2024 predictions- The halving- Bitcoin block reward will fall from 6.25 to 3.125 bitcoins- Present state of bitcoin- Bitstamp 101- Crypto in Latin America- DeFi for capital markets- The on-going wealth transfer- CenotesBitstampWebsite: www.bitstamp.netTwitter: @BitstampLinkedIn: BitstampBobby ZagottaTwitter: @BobbyZagottaLinkedIn: Bobby Zagotta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Jan 25, 2024 • 40min
#303: Vince Yang, Co-Founder of zkLink, on Layer 3s, Mapping zk Proofs, and DeFi
Vince Yang is Co-founder of zkLink, the company building the first multi-rollup Layer 3 to solve liquidity fragmentation on Ethereum Layer 2 rollups—pioneering more liquid, secure, customizable DeFi trading experiences. A former engineer, Yang began his experience in crypto with Bitcoin mining. This evolved into a deeper exploration of areas, including blockchain's potential for financial applications and zk Proofs.In this conversation, we discuss:- What are L3s- Layer 3 ecosystem- Boosting liquidity in the blockchain ecosystem- Unifying the L1 and L2 ecosystem- Zk proofs- $ZKL token- Ethereum- DeFi- Security and interoperability- Bitcoin ETF- Modular solutions- Account AbstractionzkLinkWebsite: zk.link X: @zkLink_OfficialDiscord: discord.gg/zklinkVince YangX: @zkVinceReal --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Jan 22, 2024 • 40min
#302: Dean Tribble, CEO of Agoric, on Distributed Systems, JavaScript in Crypto, MetaMask Snaps, and Institutional Adoption of DeFi
Dean Tribble is CEO of Agoric OpCo, the software development company supporting Agoric, the JavaScript smart contract platform, and Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain. Dean drives the vision to build a safe and composable JavaScript smart contract platform to onboard the next 14M+ developers into Web3.An OG Cypherpunk and pioneer in distributed systems and smart contract technology, Dean, co-designed the negotiation process and contract for the first smart contracting system, AMiX. As a Principal Architect at Microsoft, he co-designed the Midori distributed object-capability operating system. As founder and CTO for Agorics (acquired by Microsoft), he architected the brokerage information system for Schwab’s active traders and the WebMart electronic contract system for SunLabs. He was CTO of VerifyValid and VP of Deluxe, where his echeck systems have carried billions of dollars.In this conversation, we discuss:- Hardened JavaScript- MetaMask Snaps- Building the first smart contract in 1989- History of distributed systems- Getting acquired by Microsoft- Babylon integration for bitcoin time stamping- Agoric partnership with BitGo- $BLD and $IST- Institutional adoption of DeFiAgoricWebsite: agoric.comX: @agoricTelegram: t.me/agoricsystemsDean TribbleX: @DeanTribbleLinkedIn: E. Dean Tribble --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Jan 18, 2024 • 34min
#301: Matthew Graham, Managing Partner of Ryze Labs, on 2024 Crypto Investing Narratives, BTC, and ETH
Matthew Graham is the Managing Partner of Ryze Labs and one of the key drivers of the firm's long-term strategic vision and mission. Matthew founded Ryze in 2015, initially as a sell-side tech investment banking platform focusing on representing international technology companies for strategic partnership and investment in emerging markets. Matthew has been involved in the blockchain industry since 2013 and has supported many great entrepreneurs and companies through good and bad times.In this conversation, we discuss:- BTC ETF was a huge success, even though the price of BTC didn’t rise- BTC CME Futures open interest- Analysis of ETF flows- 2024 investment narratives- ETH ETF- Celsius’ overhang on assets like ETH- Asia versus Western Markets- VC investing strategy- Ordinals being far more popular in China vs the West- The secret sauce of making a pitch deckRyze LabsWebsite: www.ryzelabs.ioX: @RyzeLabsInstagram: @ryzelabsMatthew GrahamX: @mattyryze --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Jan 15, 2024 • 30min
#300: Greg Magadini, Director of Derivatives at Amberdata, on the Bitcoin ETF Approval, Volatility, and Crypto Derivatives
Greg Magadini, Director of Derivatives at Amberdata, spent over a decade as a professional trader in traditional finance markets with proprietary firms such as SMB Capital, Chopper Trading, and DRW before co-founding and working as CEO of Genesis Volatility, a leading crypto options insights provider. Genesis Volatility was acquired by Amberdata in 2022 to grow their options data analytics capabilities for their roster of institutional clients such as Citi, NASDAQ, Franklin Templeton, and more.In this conversation, we discuss:- Bitcoin ETF- Crypto derivatives- Choosing which ETF to invest in- Data gathering- Differences between volatility and implied volatility- ETF news driving the market- DEX pool data- Buy the rumor, sell the news- On-chain data- 2024 trendsAmberdataWebsite: www.amberdata.ioX: @AmberdataioLinkedIn: AmberdataGreg MagadiniX: @genesisvolLinkedIn: Greg Magadini, CFA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Jan 11, 2024 • 34min
#299: Dan O’Prey, Chief Product Officer of Bakkt, on The Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin in Public Markets, Custody, and Lightning Network
Dan O’Prey is Bakkt’s Chief Product Officer. Dan most recently served as Chief Strategy Officer as part of the executive team at Digital Asset, creators of the Daml smart contract language. He was responsible for defining the corporate strategy and aligning the top-level product strategy, assisted with over $300 MM of financing, and oversaw marketing and communications across the firm. Dan joined Digital Asset as part of the acquisition of Hyperledger, the first permissioned distributed ledger platform, where he was co-founder and CEO. Dan then co-led the creation of Hyperledger at The Linux Foundation, where he participated at the board level since inception and was elected as the Chair of the Marketing Committee for 3 consecutive terms.Prior to Hyperledger, Dan was the cofounder and CEO of MadeiraCloud, a Sequoia Capital backed SaaS company for designing, monitoring and managing cloud infrastructure resources based in Beijing, China. The company later rebranded to HyperHQ and was acquired by Ant Financial. Dan is a frequent public speaker and co-created the Synchronize DLT and Crypto conference. He holds a BA in Business Management and Information Management from the Sheffield University Management School.In this conversation, we discuss:- Bitcoin ETF- Bitcoin in public markets- 2024 Outlook- Bakkt’s key focus areas- Custody- Lightning Network- State of the market- Building in bear markets- Interoperable P2P commerce- Bakkt’s partnership with UnchainedBakktWebsite: bakkt.comX: @BakktLinkedIn: BakktDan O'PreyX: @danopreyLinkedIn: Dan O'Prey --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Jan 8, 2024 • 38min
#298: Aaron Evans, Head of Operations at Moonbeam Foundation, on Blockchain Scalability, Scalable L1s, and Polkadot 2.0
Aaron Evans is Head of Operations at Moonbeam Foundation. Aaron is an experienced software engineer, executive, and technical leader. He has been working with Moonbeam and ecosystem projects since 2021. He is skilled in crypto, people management, and startups.In this conversation, we discuss:- Blockchain scalability- Scalable L1s (Solana, Sui, Aptos, etc.)- Decentralization / Governance- Emerging markets for blockchain- Crypto in Latin America- Introduction to Moonbeam- New opportunities for DeFi on Moonbeam- DEXes, staking, liquid staking, lending/borrowing- Polkadot 2.0/DOT unlock- The future of ETH- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu certifications on Moonbeam- Tech stack consolidation- 2024 trendsMoonbeam NetworkWebsite: moonbeam.networkX: @MoonbeamNetworkTelegram: t.me/Moonbeam_OfficialAaron EvansX: @DoubleARon2048LinkedIn: Aaron Evans --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Jan 4, 2024 • 39min
#297: Veronica Wong, CEO of SafePal, on Web3 Wallet Wars, Account Abstraction, and 2024 Trends
Veronica Wong is the CEO and Co-Founder of SafePal, the comprehensive non-custodial crypto wallet suite with 10+ million users across hardware wallet, mobile app, and browser extension wallet solutions.With a decade of experience in Big Tech/Fortune 500 companies like Tencent — Veronica leaped into crypto with SafePal in 2018 and has been committed to solving security, UI, UX, issues for crypto users, and cross-chain interoperability for 100+ blockchains (EVM and non-EVM).In this conversation, we discuss:- War of the Web3 wallets- Multi-Party Computation- Account Abstraction- 2024 trends and predictions for which Web3 verticals- The recent Ledger exploit- Bridging the language gap- Developments in project trends- 2024 user patterns- Life in Singapore- Working for TencentSafePalWebsite: safepal.comX: @iSafePalTelegram: t.me/SafePal_officialVeronica WongX: @V_SafePalLinkedIn: Veronica Wong --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Jan 2, 2024 • 36min
#296: Josh Jones, Co-CEO of Cornucopias Game, on Cardano Web3 Games, Interoperability, and Cornucopias
Josh Jones is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Cornucopias Game. Josh is an experienced startup entrepreneur for the last 25 years, specializing in building marketing teams and crafting strategies to go to scale. Discontent with existing monetary systems drives his passion for the crypto and blockchain industry. He is the Co-Founder and stake pool operator of Grow Your Stake [GYS], a mission-driven, #cleanwaterforall, Cardano stake pool. He is also half of the Cardano-based YouTube podcast Cardano Chats. In this conversation, we discuss:- Massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG)- Unreal Engine 5- Building on Ethereum and Cardano- Cardano NFTs- Increasing interoperability- Status of Cornucopias- The power of lore- $COPI- Node sale- Building AAA-rated games- Creating avatars- Expansion strategy for daily active users- AI in web3 gamingCornucopias Website: www.cornucopias.ioX: @CornucopiasGameTelegram: t.me/cornucopiasgameofficialJosh JonesX: @keyofjoshuaLinkedIn: Josh Jones --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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