CryptoNews Podcast

Nayana Singh is the General Manager of Product at ConsenSys. She is responsible for the development strategy for NFTs. Before ConsenSys, she worked at Microsoft for 10+ years in Product Management and Product Planning where she was also one of the first product managers focused on developing blockchain services focused on Tokens. She has nearly two decades of experience in product management and software development. Nayana holds an MS in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.In this conversation, we discuss:- Working at Microsoft- NFTs as a bridge to web2- Women in web3- Infura NFT API Beta Release Launch at NFT.NYC- APIs Will be Used to Curate NFT User Experiences- Low/No Code Offerings are the Keys to Bringing Web3 Mainstream- Blockchain Firms are Prioritizing DE&I but More Must be Done (Women in Tech)- Intro to web3 tech stackConsenSysWebsite: consensys.netTwitter: @ConsenSysInstagram: @consensysofficialLinkedIn: ConsenSysNayana SinghTwitter: @nayanasinghLinkedIn: Nayana Singh ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Michael Rubinelli is the Chief Gaming Officer at WAX Studios. He's a technology & gaming leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in executive leadership, product development, and continual revenue growth and is renowned for his success at top corporations (including Disney, THQ, and Electronic Arts). Michael has now turned his attention to Play-to-Earn games and spends most of his time expanding the Gaming Division of WAX Blockchain.In this conversation, we discuss:- Sports stories from days at Electronic Arts- Blockchain Sports games + ecosystems- WAX blockchain- Giving people a better use of their free time- Selling engagement and entertainment- Earning is not the goal, it’s a result- Play-to-own > play-to-earn- Social good from blockchain gaming- 13.3 million WAX accountsWAXWebsite: on.wax.ioTwitter: @WAX_ioInstagram: @wax.nftDiscord: discord.gg/WAXBlockchainMichael RubinelliTwitter: @MikeRubinelliLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-rubinelli-gaming---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

David Shin is the Head of Global Adoption for Klaytn, the blockchain arm of Kakao - Korea’s Internet technology giant. He is a dynamic Entrepreneur and a successful Investment Banker (IB) turned Blockchain Evangelist.He has helped establish numerous nonprofits across Asia - facilitating conversations between local entities and governments around the cryptocurrency/blockchain topic. David is also an advisor to various organisations, including Interstellar, Bantu Blockchain Foundation, and Stanford University. He has also consulted numerous Financial Institutions on blockchain implementation projects and Central Banks on the viability and impact of CBDCs.In this conversation, we discuss:- Creating horizontal verticals between gaming- High food prices in 2023, potentially bring worse than oil- OpenSea partnership to expand the asian NFT ecosystem- Growth of super app e-commerce in Asia- Use cases of CBDCs- David’s book, coming out in 2023- Interoperability in NFTs- Future of blockchain gaming KlaytnWebsite: klaytn.foundationTwitter: @klaytn_officialInstagram: @klaytnofficialDiscord: discord.io/KlaytnOfficialDavid ShinTwitter: @shin_novationLinked: linkedin.com/in/david-shin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Richard Levin is the VP of Global Sales at cryptonews.com, one of the largest global crypto media organizations. Richard is also the Founder of seedsecure.io.In this conversation, we discuss: - Building in a bear market - Growing cryptonews.com into a top 10 media outlet - Getting paid in crypto- Growth of USDT TRC-20- Crypto events - DeFi still buzzing - 3AC founders going missing - Celsius and Alex Mashinsky - BTC & ETH - SOL, AVAX, NEAR, ATOM - CityVerse- Life in NYC - Seed SecureCryptonewsWebsite: cryptonews.comTwitter: @cryptonewsTelegram: @cryptonews_officialLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cryptonewscom Richard LevinTwitter: @BonjourBitcoinLinkedIn: Richard Levin Seed SecureWebsite: seedsecure.ioCityVerseWebsite: cityverse.ggTwitter: @NYCityverse---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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 Law is the Chief Metaverse Officer of Neopets Metaverse, a community-driven, Web3 game built for generations of Neopets players: past, present, and future. Building on the nostalgia of the hit online site, Neopets Metaverse allows players to interact with their beloved Neopets in both classic and new ways. Dominic has a passion for community building & consumer technology, joined NetDragon (the group behind Neopets) in 2020, bringing his expertise and leadership into the realm of blockchain opportunities.In this conversation, we discuss:- Living in Hong Kong- Neopets brand pivot- Neopets Metaverse- Highlights from NFT NYC- Web3 growth hacks- Neopets free-to-play game- Game dynamics (pet caring, bank, neohome, etc)- Land sale + beta launch- The move into crypto- Current crypto market sentimentNeopets MetaverseWebsite: neopetsmeta.io Twitter: @NeopetsMetaDiscord: discord.gg/neopets-metaverseInstagram: @neopetsmetaverseMedium: neopetsmetaverse.medium.comDominic LawTwitter: @llldomlllLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/domlaw ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

RUNNER is a media3 NFT project of a futuristic world where speed is the currency of power and four nations compete for this power by becoming the fastest in the ultimate race - the Omega Race. Blaise Hemingway, Bryan Unkeless and Bryce Anderson are the Co-Creators of RUNNER. Bryan is a producer and founder of Clubhouse Pictures that has a track record of producing high-quality content such as Birds of Prey, I, Tonya, Bright, Dollface, and Kate. Previously, he spearheaded the development and co-produced the record-setting phenomenon The Hunger Games series. Bryce is the Production Executive at Clubhouse Pictures and has worked on titles like Kate, Birds of Prey, and I, Tonya. Blaise is a screenwriter and producer best known for Clifford the Big Red Dog, Vampires vs. the Bronx, and The Settlers of Catan.In this conversation, we discuss:- Media3- Synergies between Hollywood and Web3- Clubhouse Pictures- The creative process- How NFTs will change story telling- RUNNER- Metaversal- Launching NFT projects- Having control and interactivity over stories- Creating the Sandbox, not the sand castleRunnerWebsite: omegaxrunner.xyzTwitter: @omegaxrunnerDiscord: discord.gg/tjNKzzm8vhMetaversalTwitter: @HelloMetaversalWebsite: metaversal.gg Bryan UnkelessTwitter: @omegaXbryanBryce AndersonTwitter: @brycebandersonBlaise Hemingway Twitter: @TheHemiSphere  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Catheon Gaming’s Voyage in Paradise ‘VIP’ project is the world's first "Listen-to-earn" model. VIP is a collection of VIP NFTs granting holders members-only benefits with the associated artists.  Rave Republic is Asia's biggest DJ duo. Founded by Stas Madorski who left the Fortune 500 company, P&G, to start his entrepreneurial project. Stas is one of the most eclectic and adaptable DJs, owing in part to his strong musical education as well as being a producer signed to Warner Music. The other half of Rave Republic is Mathias Schell who has over 10 years of DJing, all across the world. Matt, as a solo artist, has been involved in big scale projects such as being the music director at the US Open held in New York, music director for the WTA Finals in Singapore, as well as being a resident DJ in the best clubs in Singapore. Plastik Funk has bought the heat to Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s Generation Smash and Don Diablo’s HEXAGON, as well as multi-track signings to Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings including a melding with Eastern artists for a three-pronged ‘Tribute To Asia’ EP. Plastik Funk also appeared on the mainstages of the world’s biggest club World Club Dome and Ultra Europe, as well as performing scorching live sets at some of the scenes' biggest and most exciting events including Tomorrowland and Parookaville.Rave Republic (#86) and Plastik Funk (#80) are ranked in the top 100 DJ MAG 2022. In this conversation, we discuss:- Listen-to-earn- Web3 friction in the entertainment industry- Voyage in Paradise - How ViP works- Solana - Crazy DJ'ing stories- Experience with Avicii - ViP NFT- Best track of  Summer 2022Voyage in ParadiseWebsite: voyageip.ioTwitter: @VoyageIPDiscord: @voyageinparadise Rave Republic - Stas Madorski and Mathias SchellTwitter: @RaveRepublicInstagram: @raverepublicFacebook: Rave Republic Plastik FunkInstagram: @plastikfunk---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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 MVG Hells is Active Duty Military specializing in cyber security. Hells also does professional discord and community management for NFT projects like Ecotars and Heroes of the MetaVerse. Hells has been in IT for 12 years and loves working on systems.In this conversation, we discuss:- Military life- Stories from the military- Journey into crypto- Ecotars NFTs- Discord- How to become a mod- Security best practices- Heroes of the MetaVerse- MVG CharityEcotarsWebsite: ecotars.comTwitter: @ecotarsDiscord: discord.gg/ecotarsAustin MVG HellsTwitter: @MVG_Hells Instagram: @mvg_hellsTwitch: twitch.tv/MVG_HellsYoutube: youtube.com/c/MVGHells---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Anna Trinh is the Chief Compliance Officer of Aquanow and also brings over 15 years of legal experience providing advice and counsel to technology startups in all areas of corporate and securities law - with a particular focus on regulatory compliance. She received her Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance, and her Bachelor of Laws from the University of British Columbia - and plans to complete the 6 major marathons prior to the Flippening.In this conversation, we discuss:- Running the 6 major marathons- Regulatory environment in Canada - Crypto in Canada - 2 way convos with regulators- Canadian Web3 council - Builders building in bear markets - Manage risk in uncertain regulatory environments- Hiring Web3 lawyers - Bear market advice  AquanowWebsite: aquanow.ioTwitter: @getaquanowLinkedIn: AquanowAnna TrinhLinkedIn: Anna Trinh---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Hang Zhang is the interim Chief Marketing Officer at Catheon Gaming and Co-CEO of Seoul Stars. Prior to his time at Catheon, Hang has led operations and scaled various growth technology companies. He has extensive experience leading strategy departments in major financial services organizations. He was previously also a Manager at McKinsey, the leading global management consulting firm. Hang studied Computer Science at the University of Queensland, and subsequently his MBA at Michigan UniversityIn this conversation, we discuss:- Bear market best practices - Seoul Stars Kpop NFTs- Shipping great products  - Sing-to-Earn- Yuna, the first digital kpop idol - Growing socials to 100k+- Selling 5k NFTs for $2mm- 3D Virtual idol- American Idol" style Korean TV showSeoul StarsWebsite: seoulstars.ioTwitter: @SeoulStarsNFT Instagram: @seoulstarsnft Hang ZhangLinkedIn: Hang Z. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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