Tron fundraises TRX holdings. Paypal allows crypto checkout tool. Trump Truth social bitcoin ETF delayed, and Circle partners with FIS to offer bank stablecoin payments. Jane King with the latest from the NYSE.
Crypto loans, Bricklayer deal, Christie’s crypto, Pudgy Penguins
Divine Research issues crypto loans to underserved communities. Bricklayer secures option for tokenized equity stake in Amazon facility. Christie’s debuts crypto real estate division, and Pudgy Penguins denies buying OpenSea. Jane King with the latest from the NYSE.
Money20/20 Launches the Money Awards to Honor Innovation
Grania Chesterton, VP of Awards at Money20/20, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the launch of the Money Awards. These awards aim to celebrate transformative innovation within the fintech ecosystem and will be held for the first time in Las Vegas this October.
Grania explains that what sets the Money Awards apart from other fintech awards is their global scope and the involvement of a diverse jury of over 41 expert leaders from around the world. This third-party validation is crucial in recognizing the best work across various fintech verticals, rather than focusing on just one region or category.
Trump’s EU Deal: Impacts on U.S. Markets and Future Earnings
Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to begin the trading week by discussing the positive momentum in U.S. stock futures, particularly following President Trump’s recent deal with the EU president during his trip to Scotland. The agreement includes a 15% baseline tariff and investments in the U.S., which could significantly impact the market.
Tariffs and Trade: Analyzing the New U.S.-EU Deal
Patrick L. Young, Chairman & Founder of Exchange Invest, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the recent trade developments between the U.S. and Europe, highlighted by President Trump’s announcement of a sweeping trade deal that imposes 15% tariffs on most European goods.
Navigating Trade Deals and Earnings: Insights for a Busy Week Ahead
Chris Versace, CIO of Tematica Research, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the latest developments in the financial markets, starting with President Trump’s announcement of a significant trade deal with the EU. This agreement includes a 15% tariff on European goods and commitments from Europe to purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy and invest $600 billion in the American economy.
Unlocking the Future: How EasyA is Educating a Billion People on Blockchain
Dom & Phil Kwok, Co-Founders of EasyA, join Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss their journey into the crypto space, starting with Bitcoin mining in 2013, and their mission to educate and onboard a billion people into Web3 and blockchain through their EasyA app and EasyA Labs.
The EasyA app, which has over a million users, serves as a platform for learning about leading blockchains, while EasyA Labs focuses on developing core products to facilitate easier access to crypto for everyday users. They highlight the importance of hackathons in nurturing innovative projects, with over $4 billion worth of initiatives emerging from these events.
How Rootstock is building Bitcoin-Backed Stable Assets for Real-World Adoption
Rootstock Labs Co-Founder Diego Gutiérrez Zaldívar joins FintechTV’s Remy Blaire to explore how Rootstock is extending Bitcoin’s capabilities to empower real-world financial systems. Zaldívar breaks down Rootstock’s mission to build decentralized infrastructure, the importance of stable assets in emerging economies, and how Bitcoin offers a new model for global financial freedom. As adoption of blockchain technology continues to innovate the world of finance, Rootstock is merging Bitcoin’s ethos with real-world utility in Latin America and beyond.
Revolutionizing Finance: Ritesh Kakkad on the Future of XDC Network and Blockchain Technology
Ritesh Kakkad, Co-Founder of XDC Network, joined Vince Molinari at the iconic New York Stock Exchange. Ritesh is a seasoned technology entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in finance and technology. He shared the fascinating journey of XDC Network, which he co-founded nearly eight years ago, focusing on creating a blockchain network that addresses the challenges of high transaction times and fees.
Ritesh explained how they transitioned from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, making their network compliant with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standards. This innovation has positioned XDC Network as a trusted platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, trade finance, and cross-border payments.
Bullish on the S&P 500: Predictions for 7,000 by Year-End
Mary Ann Bartels, Chief Investment Strategist at Sanctuary Wealth, joins Patricia Wu to discuss the bullish outlook for the S&P 500, which she predicts could hit 7,000 by the end of the year. Marianne highlights several key factors driving this optimism, including a growing economy with corporate earnings exceeding expectations during the current earnings season.