Evelio Silvera, co-founder of Bull Street Media, joins Remy Blaire to dive into the latest earnings reports from major retailers as we approach the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The discussion kicks off with President Trump’s criticism of Walmart for its plans to raise prices due to tariffs, suggesting that the retail giant should absorb these costs instead. In contrast, Home Depot’s CEO has indicated that the company will not generally raise prices, although some items may be affected.
Amazon rejections, Coreweave soars, Altman Ive, Lumma malware
Amazon shareholders reject all climate proposals. Coreweave shares skyrocket after debt offering. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman buys iPhone designer Ive’s company, and, Microsoft helps break down Lumma malware in Windows computers. Jane King with the latest from the NYSE.
Marinade is first staking provider named in Solana ETF
Hadley Stern, Chief Commercial Officer at Marinade, joins Remy Blaire at Solana Accelerate to discuss Marinade being the first staking provider named in a Solana ETF.
Solana Policy Institute seeking to advance the U.S. crypto industry
Kristin Smith, President at Solana Policy Institute, joins Remy Blaire at Solana Accelerate to tell us about the Solana Policy Institute and her first week as President.
Stablecoin adoption prospects continue to grow
Sheraz Shere, Head of Payments at Solana Foundation, joins Remy Blaire at Solana Accelerate to take us through how fintechs and banks decide which stablecoin to use and how they choose the right chain for integration.
ALLMIGHT Media aiming to lead U.S. crypto industry forward
Kevin Ricoy, Founder & President of ALLMIGHT, joins Remy Blaire at Solana Accelerate to take us through what inspired him to create the company and his vision for ALLMIGHT.
Crypto industry looking to navigate busy summer
Andy Baehr, Head of Product & Research at Coindesk Indices, joins Remy Blaire at Solana Accelerate to discuss Bitcoin hitting an all-time high yesterday.
New York City’s vision for crypto and blockchain
In this segment, Remy Blaire had the pleasure of speaking with New York City CTO Matt Fraser at the historic Gracie Mansion. The pair discuss the exciting potential of crypto and blockchain technology in transforming financial transactions and enhancing transparency in government services.
Matt emphasized New York City’s ambition to become the global crypto capital, highlighting its position as the largest metropolitan economy in the world. He shared his vision for how adopting these technologies could not only bolster the city’s economy but also improve access to services for underserved communities.
The Business of Sports with Rick Horrow
Mark D. Miles, President & Chief Executive Officer of Penske Entertainment, joins Rick Horrow on this week’s episode of The Business of Sports.
Rick Horrow brings decades of expertise in sports business, infrastructure development, and public-private partnerships. As Chairman of Horrow Sports Ventures, he has structured over 100 deals valued at more than $20 billion, pioneering innovative funding strategies that have driven major sports, performing arts, and urban development projects. Known as “The Sports Professor,” Horrow has worked with major sports leagues, including the NFL, NHL, MLB, PGA Tour, NASCAR, and Major League Soccer, playing a key role in stadium and arena deals across the U.S. and internationally.
Horrow has built a distinguished media career as well, such as “The Icons with Rick Horrow” and “On The Record”. A Harvard Law graduate and industry thought leader, his expertise continues to shape the business of sports on a global scale. He has also authored four books, including When the Game Is on the Line: From the Man Who Brought the Heat to Miami and the Browns Back to Cleveland, an Inside Look at the High-Stakes World of Sports Deal-Making, The Sport Business Handbook: Insights from 100+ Leaders Who Shaped 50 Years of the Industry, and Beyond the Box Score: An Insider’s Guide to the $750 Billion Business of Sports. He has been identified as the Visiting Expert on Sports Law at the Harvard Law School, authoring the first sports law and analytical thesis at his alma mater. His expertise continues to shape the business of sports on a global scale.
Global markets continue navigating tariffs
Kevin McCreadie, CEO & CIO at AGF Management Limited, joins Remy Blaire to take us through how he sees the economic outlook evolving for the remainder of the year.