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Wallet Connect Report Finds 96% of Crypto Holders Want Payments Utility but 76% Face Transaction Barriers

Jess Houlgrave, CEO of Wallet Connect, joins Johny Fernandez to have a conversation on the recent advancements in the crypto industry, particularly the Clarity Act's progress through the Senate Banking Committee. Jess shares insights from Wallet Connect's latest report on Stablecoin and Crypto Payments, highlighting two key findings: an overwhelming 96% of crypto holders want to use their assets for payments, yet 76% have...

The future of financial services with Lawrence Wintermeyer, Executive Chair at Global Digital Finance

Remy Blaire is joined by Lawrence Wintermeyer, Executive Chair at Global Digital Finance to discuss the future of financial services and innovation. Tokenization has become an increasingly prevalent topic as regulations continue to be built around the idea. Wintermeyer also gives his perspective on the increased investment of financial institutions into digital assets and tokenization.

Using gaming to actualize decentralization with Carlos Cameo, CEO of Second World Games

Remy Blaire is joined by Carlos Cameo, CEO of Second World Games. The pair discuss the utilization of the metaverse to great gaming experiences for consumers. Second World Games is improving the Web3 gaming experience using metaverse technologies. The company is creating Web3 games that are connected to wallets and tokenization that reward participation and community building within the game. Additionally, Cameo gives his perspective on innovation in the gaming industry.

The current state of crypto ETF’s with Andrew Baehr, Head of Product at Coindesk Indices

Remy Blaire is joined by Andrew Baehr, Head of Product at Coindesk Indices to discuss recent advancements in the crypto market. After wrapping up Consensus 2024, the pair discuss the positive mood surrounding Bitcoin as the price hovers around 71,000, nearing all-time highs. Baehr also gives his perspective on the recent performance of Ethereum. The Ethereum network is strong, staking yields have gone up, but the question remains, where will the supply of Ethereum come from as ETF's become more realistic? Additionally, Baehr details the difference between crypto and equities in today's market.

The role of financial institutions in the fight against climate change with Mark Walker, Managing Editor of The Fintech Times

Remy Blaire is joined by Mark Walker, Managing Editor of The Fintech Times to discuss the role of financial institutions in the fight against climate change. The pair discuss recent advancements in financial education and a recent partnership between TSB Labs and Fintech Scotland to gamify financial education.

Nvidia soars, ESG lags, WFH scams

Nvidia is now the 2nd most valuable company in the world after stock climb. Investors pull cash from ESG funds as performance lags, and FBI warns of fake work from home jobs created to steal crypto. Jane King has the latest from Nasdaq.

The global map for crypto adoption with Peko Wan, Co-CEO at Pundi X

Remy Blaire is joined by Peko Wan, Co-CEO at Pundi X to discuss the gradual adoption of crypto as a genuine asset class. As international markets begin to embrace crypto, how will we see businesses and governments integrate crypto into everyday life? The pair discuss the methodology for the ranking crypto indexes around the world and how countries are utilizing defi protocols.

Innovative approaches to data privacy with Billy Luedtke, CEO and Founder of Intuition

Remy Blaire is joined by Billy Luedtke, CEO and Founder of Intuition to discuss increasing concerns over privacy as technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain continue to evolve. The pair discuss how tech leaders such as Apple, are planning to integrate safe data practices as the company pushes to increase their AI functionality. Luedtke gives his perspective on how to build safely with AI while accounting for user privacy and his view of a productive framework going forward in the sector. Additionally, Luedtke stresses the importance of creating practices to minimize risk when interacting with new technologies.

Wrapping up earnings season with Jonathan Corpina, Senior Managing Partner of Meridian Equity Partners

Remy sits down with Jonathan Corpina, Senior Managing Partner of Meridian Equity Partners, to discuss the current landscape of FED rates, economic data, and the market as a whole. How will the FED react to recent economic data for June trading sessions? Corpina gives his perspective on what to expect from the FED and when to expect it as well as expectations for upcoming job reports and how this data will impact the collective market. A decision from the FED regarding interest rates will be incredibly important to pay attention to going forward.

Dividends in the tech sector with Austin Graff, CEO and CIO of Opal Capital

Remy Blaire is joined by Austin Graff, CEO and CIO of Opal Capital to discuss insights into dividends within the tech industry. For example, NVIDIA impressed investors with their earnings, stock split and dividend hike. Graff gives his perspective on the funds managed by Opal Capital and how the company focuses on combining current yield and dividend growth. Additionally, Graff details his insights on the current investment landscape.

KNEO 330, Data Centers, Crypto regulation

Kneron , an artificial intelligence chip startup, launched its latest AI chips. Power-hungry data centers spur U.S. talks with Big Tech , Energy chief Granholm says, and US political change could expose crypto to $20 trillion industry, Bitwise. Jane King has the latest from Nasdaq.

The institutional adoption of defi with Darius Tabai, Co-Founder of Vertex

Remy Blaire is joined by Darius Tabai, Co-Founder of Vertex to discuss the institutional adoption of decentralized finance. The pair discuss recent approval of Ethereum ETF's and what to expect going forward as this ETF becomes increasingly adopted by institutions. Tabai gives his perspective on what is needed for the next phase of institutional adoption; legitimization of the space through ETF approval, regulatory clarity, and the integration of crypto by large financial institutions. Additionally, Tabai details how Vertex is tackling the problem of unifying cross-chain liquidity.

Expectations for upcoming economic data (Jobs Report, ISM, ADP & ECB) with Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE

Remy Blaire is joined live on the floor of the NYSE with Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE .The pair discuss a shaky start to the month in terms of trading. Reinking gives his perspective on how the market rallied after the release of recent economic data. The pair discuss a strong month of May and the result of flash PMI numbers released as well as manufacturing numbers, and treasury yields. Reinking gives his expectations going forward as new economic data is pending release such as the Jobs Report, ISM Services, ECB and the ADP survey.