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Pred secures $2.5M to build exchange-grade infrastructure for sports trading on Base

Pred secures $2.5M to build exchange-grade infrast...

1 month ago 21

Gracy Chen: 70% chance of a crypto bull market, DEX and CEX are integrating, and Bitget’s rise to the top of global exchanges | Epicenter

Gracy Chen: 70% chance of a crypto bull market, DE...

1 month ago 32

Dragonfly Capital raises $650 million for fourth fund

Dragonfly Capital raises $650 million for fourth f...

1 month ago 28

Irving Finkel: Cuneiform revolutionized communication and preserved knowledge | Lex Fridman Podcast

Irving Finkel: Cuneiform revolutionized communicat...

1 month ago 18

Strategy acquires 2,486 Bitcoin at $67,700

Strategy acquires 2,486 Bitcoin at $67,700

1 month ago 29

Thrive Capital raises $10B for its largest fund to date

Thrive Capital raises $10B for its largest fund to...

1 month ago 32

Mert Mumtaz: Bitcoin’s simplicity enhances its store of value, programmability doesn’t define money, and Solana’s engineering sets a new standard | Raoul Pal

Mert Mumtaz: Bitcoin’s simplicity enhances its sto...

1 month ago 23

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary says institutions will limit Bitcoin exposure to 3% until quantum threat is resolved

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary says institutions will ...

1 month ago 38

Rupert Lowe: The British state is seen as the enemy of the electorate, government spending is wasteful and mismanaged, and both major parties face existential crises | The Peter McCormack Show

Rupert Lowe: The British state is seen as the enem...

1 month ago 45

Fred Thiel: AI’s energy hunger reshapes bitcoin mining dynamics | The Pomp Podcast

Fred Thiel: AI’s energy hunger reshapes bitcoin mi...

1 month ago 21

Per Åsberg Sommar: Historical data from the Riksbank is vital for macroeconomic theories, Sweden’s shift to a 2% inflation target, and the impact of larger economies on small open economies | Macro Musings

Per Åsberg Sommar: Historical data from the Riksba...

1 month ago 42

Rory Johnston: US policies are bullish for oil prices | Macro Voices

Rory Johnston: US policies are bullish for oil pri...

1 month ago 18

Trey Holterman: Operational efficiency can drastically improve patient outcomes, why accountability gaps hinder care transitions, and the role of technology in healthcare innovation | a16z Live

Trey Holterman: Operational efficiency can drastic...

1 month ago 48

Brad Gerstner: Trust in institutions is eroding amid elite hypocrisy | All-In

Brad Gerstner: Trust in institutions is eroding am...

1 month ago 26

Brent Johnson: Dedollarization is complex and unlikely, the Dollar Milkshake Theory reveals market impacts, and a currency crisis is mathematically inevitable | Bankless

Brent Johnson: Dedollarization is complex and unli...

1 month ago 48

Anish Acharya: Software’s limitations are often overlooked | 20VC

Anish Acharya: Software’s limitations are often ov...

1 month ago 21

Jupiter launches native staking as collateral, unlocking $30B in staked SOL for DeFi

Jupiter launches native staking as collateral, unl...

1 month ago 20

Cem Karsan: Wartime economy reshapes global markets, political populism drives inflation trends, and authoritarianism threatens economic stability | Forward Guidance

Cem Karsan: Wartime economy reshapes global market...

1 month ago 41

Metaplanet posts $621M loss after Bitcoin valuation swing

Metaplanet posts $621M loss after Bitcoin valuatio...

1 month ago 29

Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh: Zero knowledge proofs are revolutionizing AI privacy | Epicenter

Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh: Zero knowledge proofs ar...

1 month ago 29

David Kirtley: Nuclear fusion could revolutionize energy production, why fusion reactors are inherently safe, and the potential for an era of energy abundance | Lex Fridman Podcast

David Kirtley: Nuclear fusion could revolutionize ...

1 month ago 32

Evegny Gokhberg: Market neutral DeFi strategies are essential for volatility, why diversification isn’t enough to manage risks, and the future of capital in DeFi | Raoul Pal

Evegny Gokhberg: Market neutral DeFi strategies ar...

1 month ago 43

Bhavin Vaid: Curation is vital for DeFi market efficiency, transparency issues breed distrust, and the integration of CeFi and DeFi is essential for future products | On The Brink with Castle Island

Bhavin Vaid: Curation is vital for DeFi market eff...

1 month ago 34

Jim Bianco: AI will surpass the internet’s impact, SaaS pricing models are under threat, and crypto is emerging as programmable money | Bankless

Jim Bianco: AI will surpass the internet’s impact,...

1 month ago 22

Johann Kerbrat: Blockchain can revolutionize finance with 24/7 trading, Robinhood’s open developer ecosystem fosters innovation, and BRX bridges DeFi with institutional tokenization | Bankless

Johann Kerbrat: Blockchain can revolutionize finan...

1 month ago 27

Namik Muduroglu: Blockchain teams must engage with the application layer, real-time chain technology is a game-changer for Ethereum, and long-term strategies are vital for ecosystem sustainability | Unchained

Namik Muduroglu: Blockchain teams must engage with...

1 month ago 30

Justin Drake: Quantum computing could break cryptographic keys in minutes, three cryptographic components at risk, and the systemic threat to all blockchains | Unchained

Justin Drake: Quantum computing could break crypto...

1 month ago 19

Parker White: Bitcoin’s price drop linked to derivatives growth, stress in the IBIT options market, and the hybrid nature of crypto funds | Unchained

Parker White: Bitcoin’s price drop linked to deriv...

1 month ago 26

Bryan Pellegrino: Blockchain scalability is hindered by storage layers, LayerZero achieves 3 million updates per second, and the trade-off between centralization and decentralization | Unchained

Bryan Pellegrino: Blockchain scalability is hinder...

1 month ago 28

CZ: Optimizing trading software boosts efficiency, FPGAs outperform custom silicon in trading, and the Bitcoin white paper’s clarity drives adoption | All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

CZ: Optimizing trading software boosts efficiency,...

1 month ago 13

Fred Thiel: AI’s urgent energy demands reshape bitcoin mining, international markets offer new opportunities, and modular data centers drive efficiency | The Pomp Podcast

Fred Thiel: AI’s urgent energy demands reshape bit...

1 month ago 13

Chris Giancarlo: Political processes are reshaping crypto regulation, traditional finance needs clarity urgently, and prediction markets will transform decision-making | The Pomp Podcast

Chris Giancarlo: Political processes are reshaping...

1 month ago 23

Andrea Miotti: The risk of human extinction from uncontrolled AI is imminent, why superintelligence must be banned, and the urgent need for regulation | The Peter McCormack Show

Andrea Miotti: The risk of human extinction from u...

1 month ago 14

Peter Steinberger: OpenClaw marks the shift to agentic AI, security risks of system-level access, and the need for AI in customer service | Lex Fridman Podcast

Peter Steinberger: OpenClaw marks the shift to age...

1 month ago 18

Adam Posen: Inflation expected to hit 4% by year-end, youth unemployment rising due to post-COVID mismatches, and tariffs’ delayed impact on economic pressures | Odd Lots

Adam Posen: Inflation expected to hit 4% by year-e...

1 month ago 15

Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping pop culture engagement, the CFTC’s pivotal role in regulation, and insider trading complexities in commodities | Odd Lots

Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping po...

1 month ago 17

Alex Gurevich: US fixed income market reveals economic trends, yield curve dynamics signal easing cycles, and AI threatens job opportunities | Macro Voices

Alex Gurevich: US fixed income market reveals econ...

1 month ago 22

Evegny Gokhberg: Market neutral DeFi strategies are essential for volatility, why diversification isn’t enough to manage risks, and the future of capital in DeFi | Raoul Pal: The Journey Man

Evegny Gokhberg: Market neutral DeFi strategies ar...

1 month ago 25

Wyatt: Crypto lending markets are uniquely sustainable, the decline of centralized platforms fuels DeFi growth, and the importance of stablecoins in lending | On The Brink with Castle Island

Wyatt: Crypto lending markets are uniquely sustain...

1 month ago 26

Matthew Le Merle: 2025 will be a pivotal year for blockchain, US regulatory changes are reshaping the crypto landscape, and billions of digital wallets expected by 2026 | On The Brink with Castle Island

Matthew Le Merle: 2025 will be a pivotal year for ...

1 month ago 29

Lei Yang: MegaETH achieves 55,000 transactions per second, Ethereum’s scaling strategy pivots back to layer one, and the challenges of layer two security | Bankless

Lei Yang: MegaETH achieves 55,000 transactions per...

1 month ago 22

Michael Nadeau: Bearish market conditions persist, Bitcoin’s fair value is $65,000, and long-term holders signal a potential bull cycle | Bankless

Michael Nadeau: Bearish market conditions persist,...

1 month ago 31

Josh Kale: The future of capitalism hinges on intelligence, energy, capital, and labor, how AI will flatten hierarchies, and why Euphoria is revolutionizing trading | Bankless

Josh Kale: The future of capitalism hinges on inte...

1 month ago 19

Davide Crapis: ERC 8004 enables trustless AI interactions, establishes vital reputation registries, and shapes the future of decentralized commerce | Unchained

Davide Crapis: ERC 8004 enables trustless AI inter...

1 month ago 25

Michael Casey: AI is creating a dual landscape of excitement and caution, the emergence of ‘proof of control’ technology, and the profound impact on job markets | Unchained

Michael Casey: AI is creating a dual landscape of ...

1 month ago 20

Edward Woodford: The crypto market structure bill is vital for stability, regulatory clarity is crucial by February, and stablecoins could disrupt traditional banks | Unchained

Edward Woodford: The crypto market structure bill ...

1 month ago 20

Joshua Lim: Crypto prices are driven by risk assets, Bitcoin’s divergence from gold causes instability, and quantum computing poses a challenge for institutional investment | Unchained

Joshua Lim: Crypto prices are driven by risk asset...

1 month ago 20

Charles Yoo-Naut: Stablecoins are revolutionizing fundraising and transactions, the critical role of Visa partnerships, and overcoming underbanked challenges in crypto | Empire

Charles Yoo-Naut: Stablecoins are revolutionizing ...

1 month ago 19

Mohamed Afifi: Stablecoins are revolutionizing cross-border payments, driving operational adoption, and addressing traditional finance’s core issues | Empire

Mohamed Afifi: Stablecoins are revolutionizing cro...

1 month ago 29

Mike Belshe: Regulatory clarity could double the digital asset market, why going public is essential for crypto integration, and the steep learning curve for traditional investors | Empire

Mike Belshe: Regulatory clarity could double the d...

1 month ago 28