Markets are flashing signals across commodities and global equities as oil prices climb and precious metals consolidate. In this interview, the Co-founder & CEO of Azuria Capital, Otavio Costa breaks down why rising crude, strong performance from Chevron and ExxonMobil, and constrained supply in gold and silver could signal the start of a long-term commodities up cycle. We discuss how geopolitical developments involving United States and Iran are influencing energy markets, why metals may stay historically elevated, and what this means for investors seeking opportunities beyond big tech.
The Future of Tokenized Securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued pivotal new guidance defining how tokenized securities will be structured, from native on-chain issuance to synthetic exposure models, signaling that regulatory clarity is beginning to emerge. Speaking from the New York Stock Exchange, Thomas Cowan, Head of Tokenization at Galaxy Digital, explains why tokenization is increasingly separating from crypto market volatility and why traditional financial institutions are continuing to invest in blockchain infrastructure regardless of price cycles. He shares insights on the growing demand for tokenized assets such as money market funds, equities, and private credit, discusses how emerging tools like vaults could transform asset management through greater transparency and efficiency, and outlines why global collaboration and regulatory progress could make the coming years pivotal for both institutional and retail adoption of on-chain finance.
The Rise of Stablecoins: How Global Payroll & Payments Are Changing
Global payments are entering a new era — and stablecoins are at the center of the transformation.
Chris Harmse, the Managing Director at BVNK joins Remy Blaire, to break down new research which surveyed 4,500 people across 15 countries. The research revealed that nearly 40% of users now receive income in stablecoins — including salaries and freelance pay. What was once considered niche is rapidly becoming a practical, everyday financial tool.
They explore: why enterprises are rethinking payroll and liquidity strategies, how stablecoins are reducing cross-border payment friction, why infrastructure — not consumer trust — may be the biggest adoption hurdle, the growing demand for stablecoin wallets from traditional banks, why Africa & APAC are leading adoption and how payment choice, including stablecoin checkout, is becoming a competitive advantage in retail.
From faster settlement and lower fees to real-time transparency and global reach, stablecoins are reshaping how businesses operate and how workers choose to be paid.
Jargon Translator with Scarlett Sieber: Yield Farming
In this episode of Jargon Translator from Money20/20, Scarlett Sieber breaks down the crypto term yield farming — a DeFi strategy where investors earn rewards by lending or staking their crypto through smart contracts on the blockchain.
Often compared to a high-yield savings account, yield farming can offer eye-catching, double-digit APYs that far exceed traditional bank returns. During the DeFi boom of 2020, investors rushed in, chasing outsized gains and stacking tokens at record pace.
But the rewards come with serious risks. Smart contract bugs, platform hacks, extreme token volatility, and “impermanent loss” can quickly wipe out gains. An investor might earn high APYs in tokens — only to see the token’s value collapse.
While yield farming remains part of the crypto landscape today, the hype has cooled as regulators increase scrutiny and investors better understand the risks behind the returns.
Structured Credit Goes Retail: Inside Reckoner Capital’s New ETF Strategy
John Kim, Co-Founder and CEO of Reckoner Capital Management joins JD Durkin at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the firm’s latest ETF launches and the growing demand for alternative credit in retail portfolios. Reckoner specializes in structured credit — historically an institutional-only asset class — and is now bringing it to everyday investors through newly launched CLO-focused ETFs listed on the NYSE.
In this conversation, John breaks down the launch of four new CLO bond portfolio ETFs, strategies ranging from AAA-rated exposure to higher-yield B-rated allocations, innovative dividend frequency options that allow investors to choose how often they receive payouts, tax efficiency considerations, including alternatives to traditional monthly 1099 dividend structures and why structured credit may offer attractive risk-adjusted yields.
John explains how investor feedback — particularly from retail investors and financial advisors — is shaping product development, with a focus on access, ease, and solving real portfolio pain points rather than launching “me too” funds.
They also explore the broader ETF boom. According to John, ETFs provide targeted market exposure in a flexible, cost-effective wrapper — and the innovation is just getting started. Looking ahead to 2026, Reckoner plans to expand access to additional structured credit asset classes, continuing its mission to make alternative investments more accessible in an easy-to-consume ETF format.
Underwater Wi-Fi? Meet the Company Digitizing the Ocean
Endeavor describes itself as a global network for high-impact entrepreneurs — selecting, supporting, and investing in category-defining companies transforming economies worldwide. One of those companies is Europe’s WSense — a deep-tech innovator that is pioneering underwater ocean Wi-Fi.
In this exclusive interview from the New York Stock Exchange, CEO Chiara Petrioli joins Ashley Mastronardi to explain how WSense is solving one of the biggest technological gaps on the planet: underwater connectivity. WSense is building what it calls the “Internet of Underwater Things,” enabling real-time communication between distributed underwater sensors, autonomous drones, energy infrastructure (including offshore oil & gas), subsea telecom cables and maritime construction sites.
They also discuss the role of Endeavor, the global entrepreneurship network supporting WSense’s hyper-growth journey — providing mentorship, investor access, and a trusted community of unicorn founders helping scale breakthrough companies worldwide.
Moment of Truth for AI: A Conversation With Kai Wu
Kai Wu, the founder & CIO of Sparkline Capital, joins Remy Blaire to discuss how AI is facing volatility amid disruption and sell offs. They also have a conversation on the reaction of investors and how the industry is facing underlying overvaluation concerns.
Finally, they have a conversation on the speed of AI adoption and how business ventures can benefit from Sparkline Capital’s research.
From Speculative to Reserve Asset: How Institutions Are Shaping Bitcoin’s Next Phase
Remy Blaire is joined by Alex Blume, the CEO of Two Prime, who shares his insights into whether Bitcoin is near a bottom. With implied volatility spiking, funding rates turning sharply negative, and widespread liquidations flushing leverage from the system, some indicators suggest a potential local bottom. Historically, Bitcoin has endured deeper drawdowns — but each cycle has shown signs of maturation, with institutions cautiously stepping back in and “putting a toe in the water.”
They also explore the risks of short-term options strategies that can generate steady monthly income — until sudden 20–30% moves erase years of gains. As ETF options expand the size of the derivatives market, volatility remains a key feature, even as institutional participation grows.
Finally, they examine Bitcoin’s evolving identity: speculative asset or emerging reserve asset? As the market matures, large institutional holders are shifting toward lower-risk strategies targeting 5–7% annualized Bitcoin-denominated returns, prioritizing long-term compounding over high-volatility swings.
As traditional equity markets prepare to open, we break down what this next phase means for Bitcoin, institutional adoption, and the broader crypto landscape.
Markets Waver After Holiday Weekend: AI Volatility, Fed Watch & Key Technical Levels in Focus
As markets return from the holiday weekend, futures opened lower with the S&P 500 struggling to break the 7000 level as investors weigh AI-driven disruption, labor data, inflation trends, and geopolitical headlines. NYSE Senior Market Strategist Michael Reinking joins Remy Blaire to break down stronger-than-expected ADP jobs data, easing oil prices, Treasury yields hovering near 4%, and what it all means for Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations. With Walmart earnings ahead, retail sales under pressure, and options expiration adding potential volatility, markets are recalibrating as AI’s impact expands far beyond tech into real estate, finance, trucking, and wealth management.
Unlocking the Future of Finance: Solana’s Vision for Decentralization
In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, the rise of decentralized technologies presents groundbreaking opportunities and challenges. The Solana Foundation is at the forefront of this evolution, building a decentralized ecosystem designed to promote financial access and innovate the financial services sector. Spearheading this vision is Catherine Gu, the Head of Product and Digital Assets at the Solana Foundation, who brings her extensive experience from Visa to advance Solana’s mission.