In this episode Rachel speaks with Dean Skurka, President and CEO at WonderFi, about cryptocurrency adoption, regulations in Canada and the U.S. and the overall growth of digital assets.  Skurka goes in depth on Canada’s crypto regulatory environment, explaining why WonderFi has chosen to operate in that region. Skurka also explains why WonderFi has consolidated five crypto trading platforms, which has attracted over 1.6 million Canadian users. Additionally, Skurka mentions WonderFi’s plans to expand internationally, starting with Australia.  This week's guest(s): Dean Skurka is President and CEO at WonderFi. Skurka joined WonderFi in March 2022, following its acquisition of Bitbuy, where he served as the President and Chief Financial Officer. Joining Bitbuy in 2018, Skurka led all finance, compliance and regulatory strategy, development, and implementation and all M&A transactions. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Dean on X: https://twitter.com/bitbuy_dean  ⚡️Follow WonderFi on X: https://twitter.com/WonderFi  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

This is a special episode of a fireside chat Rachel conducted with the Space Nation team during Game Developers Conference 2024.  In this episode, Rachel interviews Space Nation Co-founders Jerome Wu –- who launched World of Warcraft in China –- and Roland Emmerich, the acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker behind Independence Day.  This fireside chat goes into detail about how Wu and Emmerich built Space Nation’s “space opera universe,” which will support the upcoming video game launch in 2024 and future film and TV projects that Emmerich will direct. The discussion also focuses on web3 and gaming.  This week's guest(s): Roland Emmerich is an acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker who has directed award-winning movies including Independence Day.  Jerome Wu launched World of Warcraft in China and is a former Blizzard executive. Wu is also an avid gamer.  Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Space Nation on X: https://twitter.com/SpaceNationOL  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson Space Nation Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hruLQUR3aA  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

Rachel is joined by John Arrow, Founder and CEO of Freedom GPT, to discuss the importance of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) and the need for a decentralized AI ecosystem.  John shares his early experiences with AI and chatbots, highlighting the limitations and biases of current AI models. John details the mission of FreedomGPT to provide access to unbiased and sensor-free AI models. He also discusses the challenges and impact of regulations on AI and the role of AI tokens, specifically the “Freedom Network Token” (FNT). John further emphasizes the significance of “phone call GPT” and the potential of AI assistants to perform tasks on behalf of users. This week's guest(s): John Arrow is the founder and CEO of FreedomGPT. John has founded and scaled numerous companies in the emerging technology sector. Most recently, John bootstrapped Mutual Mobile to a 300 person organization, focused on helping Fortune 1000 companies unlock value from technologies like mobile, IoT, VR, Voice, and AI. To date, Mutual Mobile has generated over 200 million in revenue and helped its customers achieve billions of dollars in value by implementing solutions across healthcare, education, financial services, automotive, retail, and other sectors.  John has had the honor of being named “Forbes Most Promising CEOs under 35” and was selected as one of Inc. Magazine “30 Under 30.” Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow FreedomGPT on X: https://twitter.com/RealFreedomGPT ⚡️Follow John on X: https://twitter.com/JohnDavidArrow  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) Special thanks to VeChain for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at: https://vechain.com/  💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson ⚡️House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

In this episode, Jonathan Bander and Rob Cannon discuss crypto and taxes. They provide an introduction to their firm, ExperityCPA, and their expertise in handling taxes for alternative investments.  This conversation covers various topics related to tax planning and does not provide financial advice. This week's guest(s): Jonathan Bander is an experienced financial professional with over twenty-five years of comprehensive and working knowledge in all aspects of corporate accounting and taxation.  Experience includes extensive tax structuring, tax planning, tax strategy, multi-company and multi-divisional accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. His proficiency in cryptocurrency taxation and accounting strategies sets him apart as a trusted advisor in the evolving landscape of virtual currencies. Jonathan has many years experience with financial and operational administration of fund structures, fund of funds, managed accounts, and family office reporting. Robert Cannon has more than three decades of experience working with affluent investors, businesses, and hedge funds across the United States. He places a key focus on creating lifetime income plans for retirement, and in doing so, Robert guides his clients through a very distinctive wealth management and investment process that is specifically designed for financially successful individuals, couples, and families. Robert has earned numerous licenses and industry professional designations, including the Series 7 (General Securities Representative), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent), Series 66 (Uniform Combined Registered Investment Advisory), and the Series 55 (Equity Trader). He also holds an accident and health insurance license and is eligible to conduct business in over 30 states.In addition, Robert received a Certificate in Financial Management from Cornell University.  In 2022, Jonathan combined forces with Robert Cannon to form ExperityCPA, a virtual family office housing their collective 50+ years of experience. Together and through the support of their team of subject matter experts they offer senior-level tax, accounting, tax-smart financial planning, estate planning, retirement planning, asset protection, growth, and optimization services and other services. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow ExperityCPA on X: https://twitter.com/experitycpa  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) Special thanks to VeChain for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at: https://vechain.com/  💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson ⚡️House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

In this episode, Kevin O’Leary discusses his background as an investor, shares his thoughts on Bitcoin and digital assets, goes in depth on his plans to buy TikTok and more. Kevin also discusses M2, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Abu Dhabi, further mentioning his involvement with WonderFi, a digital asset platform based in Canada.  This week's guest: Kevin O’Leary is the Chairman of O’Leary Ventures Management GP LLC and holds investments in over 30 private venture companies across a wide range of sectors.  O’Leary is a member of Boston’s 120-year-old Hamilton Trust, the oldest investment club in the US. He is an air commentator for CNN, CNBC, CBS, ABC News and Good Morning America, Fox Business, Fox News, and an entrepreneur/investor co-host for the Discovery Channels Project Earth series that  explores innovative ways man could reverse global warming implementing large scale geo-engineering infrastructure projects.  He is also an investor/host of ABC Television’s four-time Emmy Award winning venture capital reality programs “Shark Tank” and  “Beyond the Tank” produced by MGM/Sony/ABC.  Kevin O’Leary is an active photographer, watch collector, wine, guitarist, and author of  three number #1 best selling books “Cold Hard Truth”, “Men, Women and Money” and  “Family Kids and Money”.  Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Kevin on X: https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) Special thanks to VeChain for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at: https://vechain.com/  Special thanks to XYO Network for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at: https://xyo.network/ Special thanks to FreedomGPT for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at: https://www.freedomgpt.com/  💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson ⚡️House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

In this episode, Tim Draper, Founder of Draper Associates and well-known Venture Capitalist, discusses his background and interest in Bitcoin. Tim goes in depth about Bitcoin’s benefits, use cases and the politics behind cryptocurrency. He also shares Web3 projects of interest and touches on artificial intelligence (AI).  This week's guest: Tim Draper founded Draper Associates, DFJ and the Draper Venture Network, a global network of venture capital funds. Funded Coinbase, Baidu, Tesla, Skype, SpaceX, Twitch, Hotmail, Focus Media, Robinhood, Athenahealth, Box, Cruise Automation, Carta, Planet, PTC and 15 other unicorns from early/first rounds. He is a supporter and global thought leader for entrepreneurs everywhere, and is a leading spokesperson for Bitcoin and decentralization, having won the Bitcoin US Marshall’s auction in 2014, invested in over 50 crypto companies, and led investments in Coinbase, Ledger, Tezos, and Bancor, among others. He is regularly featured on all major networks as a proponent for entrepreneurship, innovative governance, free markets and Bitcoin, and has received various awards and honors including the World Entrepreneurship Forum’s “Entrepreneur of the World,” and is listed as one of the top 100 most powerful people in finance by Worth Magazine, the top 20 most influential people in Crypto by CryptoWeekly, #1 most networked VC by AlwaysOn, #7 on the Forbes Midas List, member of the Global Guru 30 Startup Gurus in the world, and #48 most influential Harvard Alum. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Tim on X: https://twitter.com/TimDraper  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) Special thanks to VeChain for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at: https://vechain.com/  Special thanks to XYO Network for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at: https://xyo.network/ Special thanks to FreedomGPT for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at: https://www.freedomgpt.com/  💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson ⚡️House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

In this episode, Arie Trouw, co-founder of XYO Network, explains the concept of sovereign data and how this relates to a new era of The Internet.  Ari further describes the XYO Network's approach to data sovereignty, which focuses on data provenance and the ability for users to control their own data.  This week's guest: Arie is co-founder of XYO Network, the world’s first blockchain geospatial oracle network backed with cryptography. Arie is an accomplished serial entrepreneur with a rich history of technological breakthroughs and business successes involving multiple 8-figure exit events. Arie founded XY Labs in 2012 and is a strong believer in decentralization and the creation of the integrated owner/user model. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors at XY Labs, Inc. At XY, he also heads the XYO Foundation, which is responsible for the open source development of the XYO Network and the promotion of the XYO Token. Prior to starting XY Labs, Arie was CEO and Chairman of Pike Holdings. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the New York Institute of Technology. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Arie on X: https://twitter.com/arietrouw  ⚡️Follow XYO Network on X: https://twitter.com/OfficialXYO  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

In this episode, Staci Warden, CEO of Algorand Foundation, explains how blockchain is being used today across the world. Staci also explains how Algorand is powering innovative projects, while breaking down key concepts.  This week's guest: Staci Warden has served on the Board of the Algorand Foundation since September 2021, and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in February 2022. Prior to joining the Board of the Algorand Foundation, Staci ran the Global Market Development practice at the Milken Institute, where she led its work on capital market development, crypto/blockchain solutions, and innovative finance to promote the sustainable development goals. Prior to Milken, Staci ran JPMorgan’s EMEA public sector practice out of London. Before JPMorgan, she led the Nasdaq’s two markets for microcap companies, and in the public and non-profit sectors had senior roles at the U.S. Treasury Department, the Center for Global Development, and the Harvard Institute for International Development. Staci has done business in more than 50 countries and has advised and spoken widely on the potential for cryptocurrencies and blockchain to solve real-world problems, and for financial innovation to improve inclusion and reduce global poverty. In addition to the Algorand Foundation, she sits on the Boards of the Global Blockchain Business Council, the Rwandan Capital Market Authority, and the Energy for Growth Hub. She also serves on the advisory committees of the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the European Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee (STOA), the U.S. Financial Technology Association, and Evolution Environmental Asset Management. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Staci on X: https://twitter.com/StaciW_DC  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson ⚡️House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

In this episode, Tegan Kline, CEO and Co-Founder at Edge & Node discusses the world of decentralized data. Tegan explains what decentralized data is and how it’s being applied to Web3 in addition to Web2. Tegan also touches on topics related to decentralized finance (DeFi), Ethereum, NFTs and more. This week's guest: Tegan Kline is the CEO and Co-Founder at Edge & Node. Tegan was on the initial team that launched The Graph. The Graph is Edge & Node’s first protocol, an indexing and query protocol organizing open blockchain data and making open data a public good. Tegan helps leaders and innovators connect more deeply with stakeholders across the blockchain ecosystem. She was listed on Forbes 30 under 30’s class of 2022 and The Information’s 30 Most Powerful People in Crypto List. Tegan is also the former International Business Development Manager and Investor Relations Lead for an A16z and Sequoia backed blockchain company that created tools and protocols for users to obtain digital freedom and an open and accessible internet. She began her career on Wall Street in Investment Banking at BAML and, prior to discovering blockchain, worked in sales and trading at Barclays. Tegan has been instrumental to the blockchain industry. She is making applications on blockchain technology possible at The Graph and, in launching Orchid, she helped to help get everyone equal access to the internet. She is now paving the way for DeFi, NFTs, DAOs and the broader web3 ecosystem at Edge & Node to ensure web3 becomes the future of the Internet. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Tegan on X: https://twitter.com/theklineventure  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson ⚡️House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

In this episode, Perianne Boring –- Founder and CEO of The Chamber of Digital Commerce –- discusses the current threat of a crypto ban in the United States and the efforts being made to prevent it. Perianne goes in depth on Elizabeth Warren’s proposed bill S.2669 (Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023). She also highlights the importance of cryptocurrency innovation in the U.S. and the need for regulatory clarity. Perianne further emphasizes the role of individuals in advocating for the industry and provides information on upcoming initiatives, including the development of best practices. This week's guest: Perianne Boring is a visionary leader in the blockchain industry and is the Founder and CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the premier trade association dedicated to representing and advancing blockchain technology. Under her leadership, the Chamber has played a pivotal role in shaping the blockchain landscape in the United States.  Perianne and her team successfully advocated for pro-blockchain legislation to solidify the nation's position as a global leader in blockchain innovation. Her tireless efforts have also effectively safeguarded the industry from detrimental regulatory burdens. Perianne has shared her expertise by testifying before the U.S. Senate and regularly contributes valuable insights on digital assets and blockchain innovations through media appearances. Forbes honored Perianne as one of "America's Top 50 Women in Tech.” Furthermore, CoinDesk named her one of the "10 Most Influential People in Blockchain.” Before establishing the Chamber, Perianne distinguished herself as a pioneering international television reporter, providing early coverage of bitcoin and reporting on pivotal events like Mt. GOX and Silk Road. Her extensive experience as a journalist allowed her to grasp the transformative potential of blockchain technology early on.  Adding to her track record, Perianne served as an economic advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives and served as a White House Intern, further illustrating her commitment to public service and her deep understanding of economic policy.  Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Perianne on X: https://twitter.com/PerianneDC ⚡️Follow Chamber of Digital Commerce on X: https://twitter.com/DigitalChamber  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson ⚡️Visit the House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

In this conversation, Rachel speaks with James Seyffart, a Bloomberg Intelligence Research Analyst, about the recent approval of the spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States. They discuss the background of ETFs, the difference between spot and futures ETFs, and the significance of the spot Bitcoin ETF approval. They also touch on the potential for a spot Ethereum ETF and the challenges and centralization associated with ETFs. James provides insights into the process of investing in a spot Bitcoin ETF and shares his thoughts on the future of ETFs in the crypto space. Key Takeaways:  The recent approval of the spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States is significant for the ETF industry and the crypto space. Spot ETFs are more efficient and beneficial for investors compared to futures ETFs. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs opens up opportunities for retail investors and institutions to easily invest in Bitcoin. The possibility of a spot Ethereum ETF is uncertain, but there is a chance for approval in the future. While ETFs provide a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto space, they also introduce centralization and challenges. This week's guest: James Seyffart is a research analyst within Bloomberg Intelligence (Bloomberg's Research Department), focusing on the broader asset management industry with specialized expertise in the coverage of Funds like ETFs, Mutual Funds and Hedge Funds. He also aids colleagues in digital asset research and their overlap with traditional financial markets. This overlap gives him particular expertise in the area of Bitcoin Funds and digital asset funds more broadly. James' first interactions with Bitcoin were way back in 2011 after a friend downloaded Bitcoin mining software onto his laptop in college. He didn't actually take Bitcoin seriously until late 2016 after reading a whitepaper from Cathie Wood and Ark Invest. He's been covering Bitcoin and particularly the Bitcoin ETF Race professionally since at least 2017. James is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) and a member of their New York societies/chapters. He has a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from The College Of New Jersey (TCNJ). Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow James on X: https://twitter.com/JSeyff  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  ⚡️Visit the House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

Format: Rachel Wolfson sat down with Charles Hoskinson and Fred Gregaard of Input Output Global and The Cardano Foundation to discuss the meaning of participatory governance in Web3. This episode was filmed during a fireside chat that took place at Rare Evo in August of 2023.  This week's guest: Charles Hoskinson is the chief executive officer and founder of Input Output Group. He is a Colorado-based technology entrepreneur and mathematician. Charles attended Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Colorado Boulder to study analytic number theory before moving into cryptography through industry exposure. His professional experience includes founding three cryptocurrency-related start-ups – Invictus Innovations, Ethereum and IOHK – and he has held a variety of posts in both the public and private sectors. He was the founding chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation’s education committee and established the Cryptocurrency Research Group in 2013. His current projects focus on educating people about cryptocurrency, being an evangelist for decentralization and making cryptographic tools easier to use for the mainstream. This includes leading the research, design and development of Cardano, a third-generation cryptocurrency that launched in September 2017. Frederik Gregaard is the chief executive officer of the Cardano Foundation. Cardano is an open platform that seeks to provide economic identity to the billions who lack it by providing decentralized applications to manage identity, value and governance. Frederik has more than a decade experience in Banking, Wealth Management & Asset Management. He is a certified currency trader and digital asset management expert. He advises Regulators, Banks and Asset Managers on how digital business models will impact their sector and how technology such as Blockchain, DLT, Big Data and AI will affect their businesses in the short and medium term. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Charles on X (Formerly) Twitter: https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles  ⚡️Follow Fred on X (Formerly) Twitter: https://twitter.com/F_Gregaard  ⚡️Follow The Cardano Foundation on X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/Cardano_CF  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

Rachel Wolfson sat down with Lee Bratcher  –- President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council –- during The North American Blockchain Summit 2023 to discuss the state of crypto mining and blockchain innovation in Texas.  This week's guest: Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC). The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association with more than 100 member companies and hundreds of individuals that seek to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin and blockchain innovation. The TBC helped to research two pieces of blockchain legislation that were passed in the 87 th Legislative session and an additional two bills in the 88 th Session that were signed into effect by Governor Abbott. Lee and the TBC team have a specific focus on the regulatory environment around Bitcoin mining in Texas. The TBC hosted the Texas Blockchain Summit in Austin at which speakers like Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Cynthia Lummis and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce addressed the sold-out audience. He is also a Captain in the US Army reserves working as Tech Scout for the 75 th Innovation Command that supports Army Futures Command. Formerly, Lee was a political science professor at Dallas Baptist University teaching international relations with a research emphasis on property rights. Lee was awarded a master’s in International Relations from St. Mary’s University and is in his sixth year as a Ph.D. candidate at UT Dallas with a research emphasis on blockchain land registries. Lee lives in Richardson, TX with his wife Becca and their three daughters. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Lee on X (Formerly) Twitter: https://twitter.com/lee_bratcher  ⚡️Follow The Texas Blockchain Council on X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/txblockchain_  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

Rachel Wolfson sat down with Margie Feng – marketing manager for BITMAIN – during Rare Evo 2023, an event that took place in August this year in Denver, Colorado. In this interview, Margie discusses the various BITMAIN mining machines, different crypto mining techniques such as hydro cooling, why now is a good time to mine crypto and more.  This week's guest: Margie Feng is the marketing manager of BITMAIN, the world’s leading manufacturer of crypto mining servers. Previously Margie worked as a senior consultant at Hill & Knowlton, an American global strategic communications company. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow BITMAIN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BITMAINtech ⚡️Follow Margie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MargieFengLOL  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson Rare Evo 2024 information: https://rareevo.io/buy-tickets DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

Rachel Wolfson sat down with Charles Hoskinson – chief executive officer and founder of Input Output Group –- during Rare Evo 2023, an event that took place in August this year in Denver, Colorado. In this interview, Charles discusses his professional background in the crypto space and beyond, explains the goals behind Cardano, goes in-depth about crypto regulations within the United States and more.  This week's guest: Charles Hoskinson is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Input Output Group. Charles is also a Colorado-based technology entrepreneur and mathematician. He attended Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Colorado Boulder to study analytic number theory before moving into cryptography through industry exposure. His professional experience includes founding three cryptocurrency-related start-ups – Invictus Innovations, Ethereum and IOHK – and he has held a variety of posts in both the public and private sectors. He was the founding chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation’s education committee and established the Cryptocurrency Research Group in 2013. His current projects focus on educating people about cryptocurrency, being an evangelist for decentralization and making cryptographic tools easier to use for the mainstream. This includes leading the research, design and development of Cardano, a third-generation cryptocurrency that launched in September 2017. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Charles on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson Rare Evo 2024 information: https://rareevo.io/buy-tickets  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

Rachel Wolfson sat down with Kristen Hecht, deputy chief compliance and global money laundering reporting officer at Binance – the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange –- to discuss crypto compliance, regulations and more. Kristen also discusses her traditional finance background, explaining how this led her into the Web3 space.  This week's guest: Kristen brings over 17 years of experience with her to Binance’s compliance team. Her background includes working for nearly a decade on US government efforts to combat illicit financial activity as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In addition, Kristen also spent many years in financial crime compliance in the global banking and crypto wallet industries, including Head of Financial Crime Compliance for HSBC in China during HSBC’s Deferred Prosecution Agreement, and the Chief Compliance Officer at Meta’s Crypto asset wallet project. Kristen received her M.A. in International Policy Studies from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and started her career as a Presidential Management Fellow in the U.S. Department of State before joining the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Kristen is a fluent French speaker and has dabbled in a number of other languages, including Mandarin. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Binance on Twitter: https://twitter.com/binance  ⚡️Follow House of Web3 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehouseofweb3  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

Format: Rachel Wolfson sat down with Caitlin Long, CEO and Founder of Custodia Bank, during The North American Blockchain Summit 2023 to discuss Custodia’s battle with the United States Federal Reserve System, crypto mining in the U.S. and policies and regulations.  Please Note: There is background noise that occurs throughout this interview since it was filmed in a public setting during the North American Blockchain Summit 2023. Apologies for the background noise.  This week's guest: Caitlin Long is the CEO and Founder of Custodia Bank, a chartered US bank specializing in digital assets based in Wyoming. Caitlin is a 22-year Wall Street veteran who has been active in bitcoin since 2012. She saw inaccuracies in Wall Street’s ledger systems while running Morgan Stanley’s pension solutions business (2007-2016) and jumped to blockchain to help fix these problems. Before that, Caitlin worked at Credit Suisse (1997-2007) and Salomon Brothers (1994-1997). In 2018-19 she volunteered in her native state of Wyoming to enact a series of enabling blockchain laws. Caitlin is also a gubernatorial appointee (non-voting) to the Wyoming Blockchain Select Committee. She holds degrees from Harvard Law School (JD, 1994), the Kennedy School of Government (MPP, 1994) and the University of Wyoming (BA, 1990). Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Caitlin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaitlinLong_  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

Rachel Wolfson sat down with Chris Castig – a Columbia Business School professor and founder of Console.xyz – to discuss Web3 social media apps, blockchain curriculum at Columbia, the role of AI and blockchain technology and much more. This week's guest: Chris Castig is the founder of Console.xyz — Group Chat for Web3 Communities. He's also a Forbes contributor and an adjunct professor at Columbia University Business School.  Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/castig  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Please credit me, Lundstroem! and email me/comment about your creation  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com use takenode: https://takenode.org/certificate?id=2dd825c1-5594-42d2-a937-178f6ea3413d 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson Console Website: https://www.console.xyz/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

In this exclusive episode, Rachel Wolfson sat down with David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, for a fireside chat during the XRPL Apex Dev Summit 2023 in Amsterdam. During this fireside, David opens up about the Ripple SEC court ruling, crypto innovation in the United States, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and how the blockchain space will evolve moving forward. Be sure to listen till the end of the episode for David’s hilarious pirate joke! This week's guests: David Schwartz is Chief Technology Officer at Ripple. David is one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger. Prior to joining Ripple, David Schwartz was Chief Technical Officer for WebMaster Incorporated, a Santa Clara software developer. He developed encrypted cloud storage and enterprise messaging systems for organizations like CNN and the National Security Agency (NSA). Known as “JoelKatz,” he is a respected voice in the digital currency community.  Show sponsors & production team: Special thanks to Ripple and the XRP Ledger community for sponsoring this episode.  Join the XRPL Developers Discord to learn more: https://discord.com/invite/sfX3ERAMjH  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoelKatz ⚡️Follow RippleX Dev on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RippleXDev  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Audio and Film Credit, Quentin Crestinu: https://instagram.com/quentincrestinu?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg== Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Music provided by Lundstroem! Find out more: email/comment at axel.lundstrom@gmail.com use takenode: https://takenode.org/certificate?id=2dd825c1-5594-42d2-a937-178f6ea3413d 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

Rachel Wolfson sat down with Alex Tapscott – entrepreneur, business author, and seasoned capital markets professional – to discuss how businesses are using Web3 today and how they may use the technology moving forward. Alex also spoke about how Web3 will advance the internet, along with the release of his new book, “Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier.” This week's guest: Alex Tapscott is an entrepreneur, business author, and seasoned capital markets professional focused on the impact of emerging technologies such as Web3, AI, VR/AR and the Metaverse on business, government, and society. His latest book, Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier (Harper Collins), will be published September 19th, 2023.  Alex also runs the Digital Assets Group at Ninepoint Partners, a leading investment firm with $8 billion in assets under management and institutional contract, where he recently launched the Ninepoint Web3 Innovators ETF(TKN-TSX).  In 2017, Alex co-founded the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), a global think-tank investigating blockchain strategies, opportunities, and use-cases. Alex is a graduate of Amherst College (Cum Laude) and is a CFA Charterholder. He lives in Toronto. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alextapscott  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ 🙌 Show Production:  Show Producer, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Music: Please credit me, Lundstroem! and email me/comment about your creation  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com use takenode: https://takenode.org/certificate?id=2dd825c1-5594-42d2-a937-178f6ea3413d 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson Pre-order Alex’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/Web3-Charting-Internets-Economic-Cultural/dp/006329995X  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.