Evan Feng, Partner and Director of Research at Coinfund, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the evolving landscape of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly focusing on the recent announcements from major players like Deutsche Bank, Bybit, Gemini, Kraken, and Robinhood regarding their plans for tokenized equity.
Balancing Crypto and Commodities in Portfolios
Jim Wiederhold, Commodities Indices Product Manager at Bloomberg, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the financial landscape as we kick off the second half of 2025. Wall Street has been on a winning streak, with the S&P 500 reaching new record highs after a significant recovery from a spring sell-off. The pair broke down the mixed performance of the crypto market, where Bitcoin saw a 13% increase while other altcoins like ETH and Solana faced declines.
The Future of Crypto: Convergence of DeFi and TradFi in 2025
James Toledano, Chief Operating Officer at Unity Wallet, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the increasing convergence between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi), particularly spurred by the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs from major players like BlackRock and WisdomTree. James highlights the growing interest from institutional investors in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, predicting a continued upward trend in Bitcoin’s price.
From Tariff Turbulence to Tech Triumph: Analyzing Q2 Market Trends
Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the tumultuous first half of 2025 on Wall Street, marked by significant market volatility and a remarkable recovery following President Trump’s tariff announcements. Despite initial jitters, the S&P 500 rebounded impressively, surging over 9% in Q2.
Inflation and Independence: Navigating Grocery Prices This Holiday
Samantha Ayoub, Associate Economist at American Farm Bureau Federation, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the recent inflation trends and their impact on the cost of celebrating the Fourth of July.
IotaComm Relocates Headquarters to Chapel Hill
IotaComm, Inc. (“IotaComm”), a next-generation wireless communications and Internet of Things (IoT) solution provider, proudly announces the relocation of its corporate headquarters to 200 West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina—a premier Class A creative office space in the heart of downtown.
This relocation marks a major milestone in IotaComm’s mission to build the next nationwide wireless carrier purpose-built for the Internet of Things. By combining secure, carrier-grade connectivity with smart infrastructure applications, IotaComm is enabling a future where buildings and cities can communicate intelligently, efficiently, and affordably.
The Business of Sports with Rick Horrow
Michael Robichaud, Chief Strategy Officer at SportsBiz, 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.
From Bear to Bull: Understanding the S&P 500’s Remarkable Recovery
Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the significant developments in the stock market, particularly focusing on the S&P 500, which recently achieved its first record close since February, marking a remarkable 24% rally from the tariff-induced sell-off in April.
Navigating the Economic Landscape: Insights on U.S.-China Relations and Central Banking
Patrick L. Young, Chairman & Founder of Exchange Invest, joins Remy Blaire to dive into the current state of the markets as we approach the second half of 2025. With stocks experiencing significant drops at the start of Q2, the pair discuss potential catalysts for recovery in July, including the possibility of Trump signing a budget bill and the Federal Reserve potentially cutting rates for the first time since December. However, the looming expiration of America’s reciprocal tariffs pause on July 8 adds uncertainty to the market.
Market Highs and Sector Shifts: Analyzing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Trends
Chris Versace, CIO of Tematica Research, joins Remy Blaire to navigate the current state of the stock market heading into the second half of the year. The pair discuss the recent all-time highs of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, with notable performances from Dollar General and Dollar Tree, contrasting sharply with the struggles of the MAG7 tech stocks.