Bits to Bricks with Amira Valliani

In this episode, Ben Brody, lead reporter at Punchbowl News, discusses recent developments in AI policy, including regulatory proposals, legislative challenges, and the influence of AI lobbying in Washington. We explore how political cycles, safety standards, and technological evaluations shape the future of AI governance.

Website: https://punchbowl.newss

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@PunchbowlNews
@BenBrodyDC

Erbil Karaman CEO of Huma Finance, shares insights into how stablecoins and innovative financial models are transforming cross-border payments, remittances, and trade finance amidst geopolitical shifts.

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In this episode, Michael Coates, Solana's Chief Information Security Officer, discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in crypto and AI, highlighting recent vulnerabilities, best practices for cold wallet security, and the future threats posed by AI-driven attacks.

In this episode, Jonathan Victor from BitRobot discusses innovative approaches to data collection for embodied AI, emphasizing decentralized networks and market incentives to gather diverse real-world data. We explore the challenges of physical AI data, the economics of decentralized data collection, and the future of robotics infrastructure.

Website: https://bitrobot.ai/

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In this episode, Brandon Arvanaghi, CEO of Meow, shares insights on the evolution of banking, stablecoins, and the future of AI-driven financial services. Discover how innovative platforms are reshaping how businesses manage their finances and the role of AI agents in banking.

Website: meow.com

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Daren Guo, co-founder of Reap Global, shares insights on the evolution of cross-border payments, stablecoin infrastructure, and the future of global financial systems. Discover how Asia leads in stablecoin adoption, the impact of Kraken's acquisition of Reap, and the role of AI and agentic payments in transforming money interactions.

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This episode explores the evolving landscape of crypto regulation in the US, focusing on the recent progress of the Clarity Act, its implications for the industry, and what it means for projects like Solana.  Kristin Smith and Miller Whitehouse-Levine from the Solana Policy Institute share insights on legislative processes, token classification, and the future of crypto in America.

https://www.solanapolicyinstitute.org

Oro Labs founder Usman Saleem shares insights into the intricacies of gold markets, the importance of custody diversification, and the future of digital assets in a volatile world. Discover how tokenized gold is reshaping asset security amidst geopolitical instability, the operational challenges involved, and the innovative approaches of Oro. 

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Alex Wilson, co-founder and CEO of Cyclops discusses the evolution of crypto from idealism to practical applications, focusing on stablecoin infrastructure for payments. He explores industry shifts, merchant adoption, and the future of crypto payments.

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Linkedn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyclopsinc/

Thomas Cowan, a leader in tokenization and stablecoins, discusses this role at Galaxy, the evolution of digital dollar infrastructure, US financial dominance, and the future of on-chain capital markets. Explore how stablecoins influence geopolitics, the role of CBDCs, and the potential of tokenized equities.