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Empire features interviews with top crypto founders to get the real stories that aren’t shared elsewhere. Empire is your look behind the curtain of the crypto industry. We release two episodes per week: guest interviews on Monday and a weekly roundup on Friday.
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Aug 12, 2021 • 1h 3min
Bitwise CIO on the next wave of institutional capital moving into DeFi
In this episode of Empire Jason is joined by Matt Hougan the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management. Jason and Matt discuss how an ETF would benefit financial advisors, DeFi innovation, future outlook for the space and incoming regulation.–––LUKKALukka Prime is crypto asset pricing data aligned to accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS. Lukka Prime Pricing Data is the pricing source used by S&P Dow Jones Indices’ for their new cryptocurrency indices. Lukka Prime is the world’s first fair market value pricing source for crypto assets and the best option for all post-trade reporting needs. Visit lukka.tech/empire to learn more.–––EXODUSDownload the app today at http://exodus.com/empire and iOS users can buy up to $500 in Bitcoin for just $1 for a limited time.–––Get unparalleled access to the greatest minds in macro at Blockworks’ three day, executive summit in Bretton Woods. August 11 - 13. Apply to attend today!https://blockworks.co/events/brettonwoods/–––Empire is brought to you by Blockworks, a financial media brand delivering breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. For more content like Empire, visit http://blockworks.co/podcasts.Follow me on Twitter @JasonYanowitz and let me know what you thought of the show!

Aug 5, 2021 • 32min
Bitcoin in the Senate: The Infrastructure Bill | Cynthia Lummis
Cynthia Lummis is a US Senator from Wyoming. On this episode of Empire, Senator Lummis speaks with Jason about the proposed Infrastructure Bill and the negative effects this could have for Bitcoin, digital assets and innovation. Cynthia also discusses the negative effects of inflation on the American population and the ever increasing national debt. This is a shorter episode than usual as Senator Lummis had less than 30 minutes to record between votes. –––Get unparalleled access to the greatest minds in macro at Blockworks’ three day, executive summit in Bretton Woods. August 11 - 13. Apply to attend today!https://blockworks.co/events/brettonwoods/–––Empire is brought to you by Blockworks, a financial media brand delivering breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. For more content like Empire, visit http://blockworks.co/podcasts.Follow me on Twitter @JasonYanowitz and let me know what you thought of the show!

Jul 29, 2021 • 1h 4min
Will hyperinflation lead to hyperbitcoinization? | Robert Breedlove
In this episode Jason is joined by Robert Breedlove. Robert is one of the most esteemed Bitcoin philosophers with a focus on exploring Freedom, Sovereignty, Philosophy, History, Economics and Bitcoin from first principles.When Robert isn't writing his captivating essays, he hosts the YouTube series 'What is Money?' featuring some of the top names in Technology, Finance & Bitcoin including previous guests Michael Saylor, Jeff Booth & Robert Kiyosaki.We couldn't be more excited to welcome Robert Breedlove to Empire who explores Inflation vs Deflation, the effects of central banking on society, what the world would look like on a Bitcoin Standard and Robert's Bitcoin outlook for the rest of 2021. With such a deep understanding over a variety of topics, this episode is not to be missed!–––LUKKALukka Prime is crypto asset pricing data aligned to accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS. Lukka Prime Pricing Data is the pricing source used by S&P Dow Jones Indices’ for their new cryptocurrency indices. Lukka Prime is the world’s first fair market value pricing source for crypto assets and the best option for all post-trade reporting needs. Visit lukka.tech/empire to learn more.–––EXODUSDownload the app today at http://exodus.com/empire and iOS users can buy up to $500 in Bitcoin for just $1 for a limited time.–––Get unparalleled access to the greatest minds in macro at Blockworks’ three day, executive summit in Bretton Woods. August 11 - 13. Apply to attend today!https://blockworks.co/events/brettonwoods/–––Empire is brought to you by Blockworks, a financial media brand delivering breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. For more content like Empire, visit http://blockworks.co/podcasts.Follow me on Twitter @JasonYanowitz and let me know what you thought of the show!

Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 11min
Why Erik Voorhees Transitioned ShapeShift into a DAO
Since buying his first bitcoin in 2011, Erik Voorhees has seen it all. Erik helped Charlie Shrem build BitInstant and then launched ShapeShift in 2014, just months after the Mt. Gox crash. In 2018, ShapeShift lost 95% of their business when they introduced KYC due to regulatory demands. In this episode, Erik shares how he got through this tough time, and why he recently took a bold leap to integrate DeFi into ShapeShift and turn the company into a DAO. –––LUKKALukka Prime is crypto asset pricing data aligned to accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS. Lukka Prime Pricing Data is the pricing source used by S&P Dow Jones Indices’ for their new cryptocurrency indices. Lukka Prime is the world’s first fair market value pricing source for crypto assets and the best option for all post-trade reporting needs. Visit lukka.tech/empire to learn more.–––EXODUSDownload the app today at http://exodus.com/empire and iOS users can buy up to $500 in Bitcoin for just $1 for a limited time.–––Empire is brought to you by Blockworks, a financial media brand delivering breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. For more content like Empire, visit http://blockworks.co/podcasts.Follow me on Twitter @JasonYanowitz and let me know what you thought of the show!

Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 41min
This Billionaire is all in on Bitcoin... And Psychedelics | Christian Angermayer
Christian Angermayer is one of the world’s leading investors in psychedelics. Christian invested in the seed round Compass Pathways and recently founded Atai, a multi-billion dollar publicly traded psychedelics company. Christian talks about his beginnings, and how they led him to his current project: Atai Medical.–––LUKKALukka Prime is crypto asset pricing data aligned to accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS. Lukka Prime Pricing Data is the pricing source used by S&P Dow Jones Indices’ for their new cryptocurrency indices. Lukka Prime is the world’s first fair market value pricing source for crypto assets and the best option for all post-trade reporting needs. Visit lukka.tech/empire to learn more.–––Get unparalleled access to the greatest minds in macro at Blockworks’ three day, executive summit in Bretton Woods. August 11 - 13. Apply to attend today!https://blockworks.co/brettonwoods/empire---Empire is brought to you by Blockworks, a financial media brand delivering breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. For more content like Empire, visit http://blockworks.co/podcasts.Follow me on Twitter @JasonYanowitz and let me know what you thought of the show!

Jul 8, 2021 • 1h 24min
Chris Burniske on the Original Sins of Crypto
Chris Burniske is a co-founder of Placeholder, a New York venture firm that specializes in cryptoassets, and co-author of the book, Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond. He joins us to talk about crypto's past, and the implications that has for its future.–––LUKKALukka Prime is crypto asset pricing data aligned to accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS. Lukka Prime Pricing Data is the pricing source used by S&P Dow Jones Indices’ for their new cryptocurrency indices. Lukka Prime is the world’s first fair market value pricing source for crypto assets and the best option for all post-trade reporting needs. Visit lukka.tech/empire to learn more.–––Get unparalleled access to the greatest minds in macro at Blockworks’ three day, executive summit in Bretton Woods. August 11 - 13. Apply to attend today!https://blockworks.co/brettonwoods/empire---Empire is brought to you by Blockworks, a financial media brand delivering breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. For more content like Empire, visit http://blockworks.co/podcasts.Follow me on Twitter @JasonYanowitz and let me know what you thought of the show!

Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 8min
How to get started in DeFi | Anil Lulla
Anil is the Chief Operating Officer at Delphi Digital, and joins us to talk about DeFi, crypto gaming, and how he got so bullish on NFTs. –––LUKKALukka Prime is crypto asset pricing data aligned to accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS. Lukka Prime Pricing Data is the pricing source used by S&P Dow Jones Indices’ for their new cryptocurrency indices. Lukka Prime is the world’s first fair market value pricing source for crypto assets and the best option for all post-trade reporting needs. Visit lukka.tech/empire to learn more.–––EXODUSDownload the app today at http://exodus.com/empire and iOS users can buy up to $500 in Bitcoin for just $1 for a limited time.–––Get unparalleled access to the greatest minds in macro at Blockworks’ three day, executive summit in Bretton Woods. August 11 - 13. Apply to attend today!https://blockworks.co/brettonwoods/empire---Empire is brought to you by Blockworks, a financial media brand delivering breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. For more content like Empire, visit http://blockworks.co/podcasts.Follow me on Twitter @JasonYanowitz and let me know what you thought of the show!

Jun 24, 2021 • 1h 1min
How to earn yield on your bitcoin | Dan Held
Dan Held is currently the director of growth marketing at Kraken. This is the long awaited part 2 of a 2 part series with Dan. If you haven't already, be sure to check out part 1!Dan's blog:https://danheld.substack.com/–––LUKKALukka Prime is crypto asset pricing data aligned to accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS. Lukka Prime Pricing Data is the pricing source used by S&P Dow Jones Indices’ for their new cryptocurrency indices. Lukka Prime is the world’s first fair market value pricing source for crypto assets and the best option for all post-trade reporting needs. Visit lukka.tech/empire to learn more.–––EXODUSDownload the app today at http://exodus.com/empire and iOS users can buy up to $500 in Bitcoin for just $1 for a limited time.–––Empire is brought to you by Blockworks, a financial media brand delivering breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. For more content like Empire, visit http://blockworks.co/podcasts.Follow me on Twitter @JasonYanowitz and let me know what you thought of the show!

Jun 17, 2021 • 48min
Blockchain.com CEO says Bitcoin Maxis are wrong about BitClout and DeFi
Peter Smith has been in the crypto space for a long time — and he's learned a thing or two about how the market ebbs and flows. He's come to the conclusion that Bitcoin's success — as well as the success of his own company — doesn't depend on other project's failures.–––LUKKALukka Prime is crypto asset pricing data aligned to accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS. Lukka Prime Pricing Data is the pricing source used by S&P Dow Jones Indices’ for their new cryptocurrency indices. Lukka Prime is the world’s first fair market value pricing source for crypto assets and the best option for all post-trade reporting needs. Visit lukka.tech/empire to learn more.–––EXODUSDownload the app today at http://exodus.com/empire and iOS users can buy up to $500 in Bitcoin for just $1 for a limited time.–––Empire is brought to you by Blockworks, a financial media brand delivering breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. For more content like Empire, visit http://blockworks.co/podcasts.Follow me on Twitter @JasonYanowitz and let me know what you thought of the show!

Jun 10, 2021 • 43min
Today's 7 biggest crypto trends
On this special episode of Empire, Blockworks co-founder Michael Ippolito tells us about today's biggest trends in crypto. –––LUKKALukka Prime is crypto asset pricing data aligned to accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS. Lukka Prime Pricing Data is the pricing source used by S&P Dow Jones Indices’ for their new cryptocurrency indices. Lukka Prime is the world’s first fair market value pricing source for crypto assets and the best option for all post-trade reporting needs. Visit lukka.tech/empire to learn more.–––EXODUSDownload the app today at http://exodus.com/empire and iOS users can buy up to $500 in Bitcoin for just $1 for a limited time.–––Empire is brought to you by Blockworks, a financial media brand delivering breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. For more content like Empire, visit http://blockworks.co/podcasts.Follow me on Twitter @JasonYanowitz and let me know what you thought of the show!