Diogo Mónica

Alex Heath, tech reporter and founder of Sources, dishes on scoops and indie media. Palmer Luckey, VR and defense entrepreneur, talks banking, hardware projects, and vibe-coding. Jonathan Gould, OCC comptroller, and Diogo Mónica, crypto-bank builder, explain federal charters and crypto-native banking. Ryan Petersen covers tariffs and his refund calculator. Sam Levenback and Joe Lonsdale weigh in on nuclear projects and AI risks in SaaS.

Chris Maurice, CEO of Yellow Card, brings payments in emerging markets expertise. Diogo Mónica, GP at Haun Ventures and former security engineer, brings crypto infrastructure and regulated-bank experience. They discuss BlackRock offering DeFi trading, the rise of machine-to-machine payments and tokenized MMFs, LayerZero’s new blockchain ambitions, and Erebor Bank receiving a full OCC charter.

Diogo Mónica, a partner at Haun Ventures and co-founder of Anchorage, and Rob Hadick, a partner at Dragonfly known for his stablecoin investments, dive into the shifting landscape of crypto venture capital. They discuss the transition from speculative meme coins to serious investments, the challenges of crypto IPOs, and how companies like Circle are navigating this space. With insights on trading strategies and the evolving role of stablecoins, the conversation highlights opportunities and risks in the crypto market for both investors and emerging businesses.

Diogo Mónica, co-founder of Anchorage Digital, discusses his journey in establishing America's first federally chartered crypto bank, managing over $60 billion in digital assets. He shares his experience of recovering a lost $1.5 million Bitcoin wallet, which inspired him to address the urgent need for institutional crypto custody. The conversation touches on the importance of self-custody in crypto investing, the influence of personal growth on entrepreneurship, and the balance between family life and professional commitments in the fast-paced crypto sector.

Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto at Visa, and Diogo Mónica, Co-founder of Anchorage Digital, share insights on the evolution of crypto in finance. They discuss the 'DeFi mullet' concept and how traditional finance is integrating cryptocurrency for innovative payment solutions. Unlocking the potential of stablecoins and instant payments is a focal point. They also dive into Visa's venture into NFTs and the transformative role of blockchain in global transactions. Their conversation highlights the exciting future of fintech and cryptocurrency collaboration.