In this segment, Patricia Wu had the pleasure of speaking with Grania Chesterton, the VP of Awards for Money20/20. The pair discuss the exciting launch of their first awards edition, which aims to create a global independent platform to recognize outstanding work in the financial industry.
From NASA to the Moon: Lisa Valencia on the Future of Space Exploration
In this segment, Patricia Wu had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Valencia, a retired NASA engineer, at Money20/20 Europe. Lisa shared her journey, highlighting her involvement in groundbreaking projects such as the Mars Rover launch team, the space shuttle program, and the recent successful landing of a payload on the moon through NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.
Navigating the Future of Digital Asset Custody with Julian Sawyer
In this segment, Vince Molinari had the pleasure of speaking with Julian Sawyer, the CEO of Zodia Custody at Money 20/20 Europe. The pair delve into the critical role of digital asset custody in the blockchain ecosystem, particularly as it pertains to institutional adoption.
Play, Earn, and Own: The Future of Blockchain Gaming
Paul Thomas, Founder of Somnia, joins Remy Blaire to explore the exciting developments in blockchain gaming, particularly highlighted at the recent Solana Accelerate conference in New York City.
Unlocking Trust: How ID Verification is Shaping the Digital Economy
Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of the Fintech Times, joins Remy Blaire to share insights from a new report by Checkout.com on digital payments. The report highlights that 49% of the UK population believes the future of secure online payments will involve digital ID verification. However, only 21% of consumers currently utilize biometric verification methods, indicating a significant opportunity for merchants to enhance customer trust by integrating these technologies.
Geopolitical Tensions and Crypto: Analyzing the Market’s Reaction
Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the recent sell-off in the crypto markets triggered by geopolitical tensions, specifically Israel’s air strikes against Iran. Bitcoin experienced a dip below the $103,000 level but has since shown signs of recovery, bouncing back to around $105,000. Ethereum also faced a significant sell-off, dropping by as much as 12%.
Breaking Down the $2.8 Billion NIL Settlement for College Athletes
Rick Horrow, CEO of Horrow Sports Ventures, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the excitement of key sporting events happening right now, including the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup, and the U.S. Open. With college football season just around the corner, the pair also break down the ongoing legislative efforts regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL) for college athletes, which could reshape the landscape of college sports.
Israel-Iran Conflict Sparks Market Selloff and Oil Rally
Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the significant geopolitical developments following Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which have caused a ripple effect in the equity and crypto markets, leading to declines while commodities like gold and oil saw spikes. Israel’s Prime Minister has named this operation “Rising Lion,” emphasizing the country’s commitment to preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Bitcoin Stays Resilient amid Geopolitical Tensions
Gareth Jenkinson, Managing Editor at Cointelegraph, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, particularly focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Despite Bitcoin trading above the $100,000 mark for over a month, it hasn’t reached a new all-time high, and recent geopolitical tensions, specifically Israel’s strikes on Iran, have contributed to a sell-off in the crypto market.
Coinbase cards, Shopify stablecoin, Gamestop plummets, California EVs
Coinbase announces credit card, up to 4% BTC back on purchases. Shopify rolling out stablecoin payments. Gamestop stock plunges on debt offering and U.S. President Trump blocks California EV rules. Jane King has the latest from the NYSE.
