Robinhood expands its crypto efforts with crypto exchange with $200M purchase of Bitstamp. Bitcoin mining stocks soars amid takeover Frenzy. Clean energy investments to be double that of fossil fuels this year, and Crypto platform takes on sustainability challenges, and adds an ESG-friendly launchpad. Jane King has the latest from Nasdaq.
St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the Big Daddy Celebrity Golf Classic with Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado CEO of Coastal Advisors, and Alexis Brown, Area Advisor of Development at St. Jude Children Hospital
Remy Blaire is joined by Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado CEO of Coastal Advisors, and Alexis Brown, Area Advisor of Development at St. Jude Children Hospital, on the floor of the iconic NYSE. St. Jude Children’s Hospital is dedicated to making sure children diagnosed with cancer and other life-threatening diseases get the best possible treatment available while not placing a financial burdens on families. In support of this amazing cause, The ‘Big Daddy Celebrity Golf Classic’ is raising money to fight childhood cancer and allocate funds to research the disease. Brown tells us about the mission of St. Jude and how they provide not only world class assistance to families who have been affected by cancer, but also hope for the future. Big Daddy and St. Jude are committed to raising as much money as possible with the upcoming fundraiser. To learn more and donate, please visit: https://www.gearbyfuzion.com/bigdaddysays/shop/home
with Yair Cleper, Initial Core Contributor to Lava Network
Remy Blaire is with Yair Cleper, Initial Core Contributor to Lava Network to discuss the integration of Web3 and blockchain data. A veteran of Web2, Cleper discusses how Lava Network is bringing Web3 to life through an emphasis on providing easy access to blockchain networks. Lava is focused on providing simplified ways for users to access blockchain technology through the development of technologies that use nodes to provide connectivity. Lava has built a novel protocols to a list of node providers on the blockchain.
The future of financial services with Lawrence Wintermeyer, Executive Chair at Global Digital Finance
Remy Blaire is joined by Lawrence Wintermeyer, Executive Chair at Global Digital Finance to discuss the future of financial services and innovation. Tokenization has become an increasingly prevalent topic as regulations continue to be built around the idea. Wintermeyer also gives his perspective on the increased investment of financial institutions into digital assets and tokenization.
Using gaming to actualize decentralization with Carlos Cameo, CEO of Second World Games
Remy Blaire is joined by Carlos Cameo, CEO of Second World Games. The pair discuss the utilization of the metaverse to great gaming experiences for consumers. Second World Games is improving the Web3 gaming experience using metaverse technologies. The company is creating Web3 games that are connected to wallets and tokenization that reward participation and community building within the game. Additionally, Cameo gives his perspective on innovation in the gaming industry.
The current state of crypto ETF’s with Andrew Baehr, Head of Product at Coindesk Indices
Remy Blaire is joined by Andrew Baehr, Head of Product at Coindesk Indices to discuss recent advancements in the crypto market. After wrapping up Consensus 2024, the pair discuss the positive mood surrounding Bitcoin as the price hovers around 71,000, nearing all-time highs. Baehr also gives his perspective on the recent performance of Ethereum. The Ethereum network is strong, staking yields have gone up, but the question remains, where will the supply of Ethereum come from as ETF’s become more realistic? Additionally, Baehr details the difference between crypto and equities in today’s market.
The role of financial institutions in the fight against climate change with Mark Walker, Managing Editor of The Fintech Times
Remy Blaire is joined by Mark Walker, Managing Editor of The Fintech Times to discuss the role of financial institutions in the fight against climate change. The pair discuss recent advancements in financial education and a recent partnership between TSB Labs and Fintech Scotland to gamify financial education.
Nvidia soars, ESG lags, WFH scams
Nvidia is now the 2nd most valuable company in the world after stock climb. Investors pull cash from ESG funds as performance lags, and FBI warns of fake work from home jobs created to steal crypto. Jane King has the latest from Nasdaq.
Wrapping up earnings season with Jonathan Corpina, Senior Managing Partner of Meridian Equity Partners
Remy sits down with Jonathan Corpina, Senior Managing Partner of Meridian Equity Partners, to discuss the current landscape of FED rates, economic data, and the market as a whole. How will the FED react to recent economic data for June trading sessions? Corpina gives his perspective on what to expect from the FED and when to expect it as well as expectations for upcoming job reports and how this data will impact the collective market. A decision from the FED regarding interest rates will be incredibly important to pay attention to going forward.
Dividends in the tech sector with Austin Graff, CEO and CIO of Opal Capital
Remy Blaire is joined by Austin Graff, CEO and CIO of Opal Capital to discuss insights into dividends within the tech industry. For example, NVIDIA impressed investors with their earnings, stock split and dividend hike. Graff gives his perspective on the funds managed by Opal Capital and how the company focuses on combining current yield and dividend growth. Additionally, Graff details his insights on the current investment landscape.
