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Market Movers: The Opening Bell

The integration of AI and blockchain technologies with Christopher Kelly, President and Co-Founder of droppGROUP

Remy Blaire is joined by Christopher Kelly, President and Co-Founder of droppGROUP to discuss the ethics of AI and the application of blockchain and AI technology in data protection. Kelly gives his perspective on the current state of innovation in the tokenization of AI models. Kelly discusses how his company has created AI learning models that learn from audio and visual content, rather than purely text based content. This creates market ready technologies, different than traditional LLM. Kelly also discusses the importance of regulatory compliance when creating new technologies.

Reducing financial crime and Mastercard’s new fintech initiative with Polly Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times

Remy Blaire is joined by Polly Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times to discuss consumers fight against financial crime. Revolut has introduced a wealth protection feature for consumers to use on their smartphones. Additionally the pair discuss Mastercard's fintech initiative Europe providing fintech startups with an opportunity to win 50,000 Euros for marketing and growth.

with Yair Cleper, Initial Core Contributor to Lava Network

Remy Blaire is with Yair Cleper, Initial Core Contributor to Lava Network to discuss the integration of Web3 and blockchain data. A veteran of Web2, Cleper discusses how Lava Network is bringing Web3 to life through an emphasis on providing easy access to blockchain networks. Lava is focused on providing simplified ways for users to access blockchain technology through the development of technologies that use nodes to provide connectivity. Lava has built a novel protocols to a list of node providers on the blockchain.

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.

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.

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.

The current state of the crypto market with Jamie Leverton, Director at WonderFi

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.