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Building Blocks
Building Blocks episodes
- Crypto Regulation with Hailey Lennon of Anderson KillHow do you manage the changing regulations in the crypto space? Where is the line between tokens and securities and what's going to happen with Ripple and the SEC? With various regulators at both the state and federal levels, which framework is best for exchanges and other businesses?Hailey Lennon - Partner at Anderson Kill - and Kevin discuss the regulatory evolution of crypto in the US and Hailey's career in the space. Ranging from banks like Silvergate Bank to exchanges like Coinbase and now as outside counsel, Hailey is at the forefront of the ever-changing regulatory landscape in the US.52 min
- Payments and Financial Infrastructure with Tom Pageler of Prime TrustHow does a Secret Service Agent get into the crypto space? How have payments evolved over the years? Can building with Prime Trust get you to market faster?54 min
- Blockchain Basics - What is an ATS? With Saum Noursalehi CEO of tZEROWhat is an ATS? How does tokenizing securities help us trade more efficiently? How does tZERO's platform allow for 24/7 trading without suspending assets like Robinhood suspended GameStop trading?27 min
- Blockchain Basics - What is DeFi? With Lisa Loud of ZytaraWhat is DeFi? What are liquidity pools? How can DeFi democratize finance?31 min
- Crypto Fraud & Compliance with Neal Reiter of AcuantHow rampant is fraud in the crypto space? What should you do when regulators knock on your door? How have crypto companies and the industry matured from a compliance perspective?41 min
- Building Blocks - Is Miami Building the Crypto Mecca of the World? With Mayor Francis SuarezMayor Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami, and Kevin Lehtiniitty discuss Miami's crypto initiatives, the Mayor himself, and governments role in decentralized assets.27 min
- Debt Supercycle & the Evolution of Crypto with Andrew Lawrence of Strike ProtocolsAndrew Lawrence, CEO of Strike Protocols, and Kevin Lehtiniitty discuss the financial crisis, the debt super cycle, and crypto's evolution as an asset class.41 min
- Blockchain Basics - Fundraising and Blockchain with Anne ConnellyIn this episode of Building Blocks, Kevin Lehtiniitty sits down with Anne Connelly - author of "Bitcoin and the Future of Fundraising" - and explores whether non-profits should think about accepting Bitcoin and how to approach the conversation internally.27 min
- Operating a Global Crypto Exchange with Jason Lau of OKCoinKevin and Jason Lau COO of OkCoin, breakdown crypto exchanges and regulatory constraints of operating globally.36 min
- Blockchain Basics - What is a Wallet? With Michael Haley of CasaWhat is a wallet? What does a public and private key pair mean? How do I actually own bitcoin?Michael Haley - Product at Casa - and Kevin discuss the basic fundamentals of a wallet.35 min
About Building Blocks
From the publisher's feed
Fintech, meet irreverence.
Information in tech and finance is so fragmented, trying to understand what’s going on and how the industry works is a brutally frustrating experience.
Building Blocks tackles this subject head on. This show is raw and irreverent. We are going to be taking on subjects that most are too afraid to discuss.
From the infrastructure that powers industries like the crypto space to personal and small business finance resources, building blocks is a foundational resource to understanding the rapidly changing world around us.
Sit down, strap in, and make sure to keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times. Welcome to Building Blocks… Are you ready for one hell of a ride?
Host - Kevin Lehtiniitty