Boys Club

Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week. This week, we covered the crypto policy outlook with a new administration at the helm.  Bill Gurley's Regulatory Capture talk.  Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

In this episode of The Feelings Check-In, Natasha and Deana dig into some feelings on financial responsibility—like the stress of supporting aging parents when there isn’t much planning in place, and the emotional toll it can take. They also chat about the challenges of rethinking time and self-care, and how to find a better balance with money, family, and personal well-being. Podcast recommended in the episode: On Being with Krista Tippett, John O’Donohue Podcast Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.

Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week. This week, we covered the following: 1) Bitcoin & ETH price & vibes check in 2) Polymarket Wash Trading Allegation Aubrey Strobel's thread countering the claims here 3) /r/AppleIntelligenceFail Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

On this episode of the Feelings Check-In, Natasha and Deana talk about the stress of closing 2025 partnerships and the financial pressures that comes with it. They also reflect on the nuances of identity and self-perception, sharing honest feelings about the pressures of appearance and sense of value. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.

Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week. This week, we covered the following: 1) Flavia Is Online Related: last week's @Truth_Terminal and $GOAT news here 2) Lithium reserves found in Arkansas 3) Character.AI Safety Incident (TW: Suicide)  4) Draft tweets Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

On this episode of the Feelings Check-In, Deana is joined by Evin McMullen to talk through a16z crypto's 2024 State of Crypto report. The conversation dives into the report’s optimistic outlook on the crypto market, noting key data points like 220 million active wallet addresses, policy milestones, and global mobile wallet adoption. They emphasize the importance of on-chain identity, privacy technology, and stablecoins in supporting global financial activity. The episode highlights infrastructure developments, such as zero-knowledge proofs for scalability and privacy, and the growing dominance of multi-chain ecosystems, particularly Ethereum L2s and Solana. Policy progress in the U.S. and globally is analyzed, with attention to the upcoming elections and their impact on crypto regulation. App usage trends show DeFi and stablecoins leading the way, with AI integration offering solutions for data authenticity and scalability. The episode concludes with optimism about the future, suggesting that while infrastructure is ready, regulatory clarity will be the key to unlocking the market's full potential. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

On this episode of the Feelings Check-In, Deana and Natasha debrief on their first-ever live podcast recording, do a quick retrospective on three years of building Boys Club, and discuss the work of community building. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week. LIVE POD, OCTOBER 17 RSVP!  This week, we covered the following: 1) SpaceX Rocket Launch 2) We, Robot event from Tesla  3) Roblox's short seller report Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

On this episode of the Feelings Check-In, Natasha and Deana welcome Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation. They talk about Denelle's career from being a trial lawyer, to working on the open web at Mozilla to her decision to join the Stellar Development Foundation. They discuss the mission of the Stellar Development Foundation, and the work and challenges of building an equitable financial system. The Stellar Meridian Conference is October 15-17 2024 in London.  More info here: https://meridian.stellar.org/ Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week. LIVE POD, OCTOBER 17 RSVP!  This week, we covered the following: 1) US Port Strike 2) OpenAI's latest and historic fundraising round, including this Bill Gurley podcast episode  3) Crypto Hacks & Security 101 with Brittany Mier y Terán from Harpie.io Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.