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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remy Blaire is joined live from the NYSE with Jamie Leverton, Director at WonderFi to discuss the current state of the crypto market. 2024 has been a significant year for the crypto market as regulations and institutional adoption have progressed substantially. Hailing from Canada, Leverton gives her perspective on crypto based advancements in global markets and how Canada has set the standard for a clear regulatory regime. As the rest of the world catches up, Leverton details what to expect going forward in terms of regulation, widespread adoption, and crypto in the United States.
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.
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.
Remy Blaire checks in on defi headlines from Europe and the Middle East with Mark Walker, Managing Editor of The Fintech Times. Money2020 Europe has officially kicked off in Amsterdam. The conference will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance. Walker details what to expect from the conference and what themes will be most prevalent. Additionally, the pair discuss the Bank of London's recent partnership with Allpay to simplify payment channels.
Remy Blaire is joined by Tim Anderson, Managing Director of TJM Investments, live from the New York Stock Exchange. Anderson discusses a 2024 market outlook along with recent volatility leading up to the Jobs report coming out later this week. In terms of FED commentary, it has been quiet recently, and the pair discuss what to expect when the jobs report is released.
Remy Blaire is joined by Jeff Gitterman, the CEO of Gitterman Asset Management, from the NYSE to discuss the environmental impact of generative AI. Everyone knows about the technological potential of AI, but what are the underlying environmental impacts of advancements in this sector? Gitterman tells us how large tech companies are looking to find alternative energy solutions to keep their carbon footprint down. What are future solutions to meet increased demands for energy? What are the factors contributing to the current status of an 'addition economy'?