Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the significant developments surrounding U.S. airstrikes on Iran, which mark a direct military intervention and heighten concerns about potential retaliation. Despite these geopolitical tensions, the market reaction has been surprisingly muted, with the S&P 500 only around 3% below its all-time high from February.
Google AI, Coinbase surges, Trump crypto, DOJ seizure
Google training AI models with YouTube videos. Coinbase, other crypto companies surge on ‘Genius Bill’ passage. Trump family reduces stake in World Liberty Financial crypto and Dept of Justice seizes $225 million from crypto scammers. Jane King has the latest from the NYSE.
On-Chain NFTs and the Future of Digital Ownership with Danny Yang
Danny Yang, CEO of OnChainMonkey, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss how NFTs have transitioned from a mere tokenization of assets to a more profound concept of digital ownership, particularly with the emergence of on-chain NFTs, where the NFT itself is the asset.
Circle’s IPO Surge: What It Means for the Future of Crypto
Sarbjeet Johal, CEO & Founder of Stackpane, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the recent passage of the Genius Act, a significant bill aimed at regulating stablecoins, which has sparked excitement among crypto investors. Additionally, the pair break down the impressive performance of Circle following its IPO, highlighting the resurgence of crypto and its potential to transform payment systems.
How the Genius Act Could Transform the Crypto Landscape
John Motzel, Head of Americas at Kaiko, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the implications of the Senate’s recent passage of the Genius Act, marking a significant step in the regulation of digital assets.
Project Nemo’s Impact on Adults with Learning Disabilities
Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor at the Fintech Times, joins Remy Blaire to discuss important developments in the financial services sector. The pair kick off their discussion with Project Nemo, a non-profit initiative focused on enhancing disability inclusion in banking. Polly shares insights from their recent research, which revealed that 61% of adults with learning disabilities feel that banks are not adequately meeting their needs. Alarmingly, 32% of these individuals do not have a bank account in their name, often resorting to informal workarounds that introduce unnecessary risks. The shift towards digital payments has further complicated their ability to manage finances, as the lack of physical interaction and the rise of self-service options have made banking more challenging for this community.
SOLD: Buss family to sell Los Angeles Lakers Controlling Stake for $10B
Rick Horrow, CEO of Horrow Sports Ventures, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the Buss family’s record-breaking sale of the LA Lakers for $10 billion. Additionally, Rick breaks down the skirmish involving Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark.
Tariffs and Rate Cuts: The Economic Tug-of-War Explained
Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the key takeaways from the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting, where Chairman Powell indicated that inflation remains high, but upcoming tariffs could complicate potential rate cuts.
Bitcoin ETFs, Amazon AI, Robinhood new tools, Revolut expands
Bitcoin ETFs hit massive inflows this week. Amazon AI could lead to job cuts in the coming years. Robinhood launches new tools like trading simulations, and, Revolut will launch AI assistant while expanding in Europe. Jane King with the latest from the NYSE.
Genius Act Passes: Stablecoins Set to Soar
Gareth Jenkinson, Managing Editor at Cointelegraph, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the recent passage of the Genius Act in the Senate, which aims to create a framework for stablecoins fully backed by the U.S. dollar. Additionally, Gareth shares his insights on this significant development for the cryptocurrency space. He expressed optimism about the bill’s potential to enhance stablecoin adoption in the U.S., although he noted the challenges it faces in the House, particularly from Democrats concerned about potential conflicts of interest involving the Trump family.