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Jun 15, 2024 • 12min
FIRST MOVER: Filecoin Foundation President on Decentralizing Data Storage
Filecoin Foundation President Marta Belcher discusses the convergence of Web3 technologies and creative licensing. The podcast explores how Filecoin disrupts data storage control by tech giants. Topics include Web3 technologies, Creative Commons, blockchain integration, privacy concerns, and decentralized storage incentives.

Jun 14, 2024 • 2min
COINDESK DAILY: U.S. Judge Signs Off on $4.5B Terraform-Do Kwon Settlement; Gensler Speaks on Ether ETF Approval
Do Kwon, Co-founder of Terraform Labs, discusses SEC settlement, Ether ETF updates, and digital asset inflows on the latest episode. Topics include the $4.5 billion settlement, Gary Gensler's comments on Ether ETF approval, and J.P. Morgan's report on net inflows into digital assets.

Jun 14, 2024 • 44min
UNCHAINED: Are Memecoins the Next Evolution of Wall Street Bets?
Author Nathaniel Popper discusses the rise of online money communities like Wall Street Bets and their societal impact, the changing roles of young men in investing, the design choices of Robinhood sparking FOMO, the hidden dangers of memes in investing, and the parallels between trolling culture and figures like Trump.

Jun 14, 2024 • 55min
MONEY REIMAGINED: Crypto's Future of Policy, Politics, and the Fight for a Pro-Crypto Government
Ryan Selkis, CEO of Messari, discusses his journey in the crypto industry and views on policy and politics. Topics include his early Bitcoin days, breaking the Mt. Gox story, support for a pro-crypto US government, bipartisan engagement, and the role of cryptocurrency in defending individual rights and countering AI threats.

Jun 14, 2024 • 35min
THE MINING POD: Flare Gas Bitcoin Mining In 2024
Energy lawyer and Bitcoin mining founder, Justin Ballard, discusses legal landscape, energy deals, and flare gas mining in Bitcoin mining. He explores challenges, opportunities, and parallels to oil and gas industries. The podcast covers topics such as legal structures, energy deals, flare gas reality, and learnings from big/small operations.

Jun 14, 2024 • 9min
FIRST MOVER: Mona Founder on Future of the Metaverse
Justin Melilo, Founder and CEO of Mona, discusses the future of the metaverse and how immersive technologies can enhance user experiences. Topics include Apple Vision Pro technology, NFTs on the Mona platform, evolution of AR, interoperability in the metaverse, and attracting users with high-quality experiences.

Jun 14, 2024 • 24min
MARKETS DAILY: The Hash Live from Consensus 2024
CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger and US Senate candidate John Deaton discuss the seriousness of the crypto industry, the need for regulatory oversight, crypto's impact on the upcoming election, and the changing stance of the Biden administration on cryptocurrency in a lively podcast from Consensus 2024.

Jun 13, 2024 • 2min
COINDESK DAILY: Fed Sees Just One Rate Cut This Year; CRV Slides as Curve’s Founder Faces Liquidation Risk
The podcast discusses the Federal Reserve's rate cut predictions, CRV token's drop amidst founder's liquidation risk, and Australia's stablecoin legislation plans.

Jun 13, 2024 • 9min
FIRST MOVER: Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee on Company Evolution
Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee discusses Litecoin's evolution, resilience in the crypto market, and potential for a Litecoin ETF. The podcast explores reflections on Bitcoin ETFs, decentralization, community growth challenges, and Litecoin's privacy features.

Jun 12, 2024 • 30min
MARKETS DAILY: ALL ABOUT BITCOIN | Live from Consensus 2024
Bitcoin OGs McCormack and Ali discuss Bitcoin's functionality, Layer 2 solutions, market dominance, and core principles. They differentiate ETFs, emphasize Bitcoin's role in economies, and discuss the impact of ETFs like the SPOT Bitcoin ETF and Ether ETF on regulatory clarity and investor confidence.


