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“Crypto is inherently diverse. Representative, equitable, fair, this is what people care about. This is why they are driven to it.”

The accessibility of crypto is driving many first-time investors to crypto instead of traditional markets. On this episode of “On Purpose,” host Tyrone Ross explains the importance of comprehensive financial education and the best techniques to help those first starting in investing. He then provides insights into the Ariel-Schwab Black Investor Survey 2022, released this month.

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code ONPURPOSE15 to get 15% off your GA and Pro pass at coindesk.com/consensus2022.

This show is produced, announced and edited by Michele Musso with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Walk With Swag.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I get that some advisers don't believe in [crypto]. But that doesn't mean that you don't learn about it,” says guest Treyton DeVore.

AllStreet Wealth co-founders Treyton DeVore and Thomas Kopelman join “On Purpose” with Tyrone Ross to discuss advising the next generation of investors: millennials and Gen Z. This younger demographic stands apart from the older generations in their goals and interests. What should advisers need to know to best serve these clients?

Crypto is a financial vehicle as much as it is an identity to some younger clients. Non-fungible tokens (NFT), decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) and altcoins are blending finance with community in a new way to which advisers will need to adapt. The guests have developed a strategy for “meeting clients where they’re at” by integrating education into a comprehensive advising experience.

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code ONPURPOSE15 to get 15% off your GA and Pro pass at coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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This show is produced, announced and edited by Michele Musso with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Walk With Swag.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Quantstamp and EY.

Critics of blockchain forensic technology see the surveillance as a breach of a vital right to privacy. But the privacy features that blockchain technology introduces isn’t in its secrecy, but in its transparency.

Simone Maini, CEO of blockchain analytics company Elliptic joins “Money Reimagined” with hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren to debate the balance between privacy and transparency. Maini explains what analytics techniques can do to help build trust in the entire ecosystem.

The openness of transactions, paired with a setting of pseudonymity and limited personal information, creates an environment where secure and trusted transactions can take place without the need for a centralized entity overseeing the market.

In order for crypto to continue to evolve, Maini believes collaboration with regulators as an important step: “We shouldn't expect that crypto can really become part of mainstream financial services, if we don't have a layer of regulatory compliance around it.” How does blockchain analytics factor into policy changes?

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Quantstamp is the leader of blockchain security, having secured over 100 billion USD worth of digital assets. Visit quantstamp.com to learn why top DeFi projects like Maker, Compound and BarnBridge trust Quantstamp to secure the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Learn more at quantstamp.com/blog.

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EY is proud to sponsor “Money Reimagined.” As businesses prepare for the token economy, EY is committed to building a better working world and connecting global business ecosystems on the public Ethereum blockchain. To learn more about the EY Blockchain portfolio of products and services, visit blockchain.ey.com.

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MONEYREIMAGINED15  to get 15% off your GA and Pro pass at coindesk.com/consensus2022.

This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Shepard.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thejas Nalval, co-founder and chief information officer of Parataxis Capital, joins today’s episode of “On Purpose” with host Tyrone Ross. Nalval explains his journey from equity trading at Goldman Sachs (GS)  to founding an investment firm focused solely on the digital asset sector.

Crypto is developing an asset class pertinent to deviations in both strategy and behavior from what traditional investors might be used to. Nalval dives into benchmarks and strategies that investment managers can benefit from while exploring digital assets.

After seeing crypto’s strong performance this quarter compared with traditional assets, Nalval believes more institutional investors might be enticed to add crypto to their portfolios in the coming months. How should advisers and investment managers prepare for this incoming institutional wave?

Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code ONPURPOSE15  to get 15% off your GA and Pro pass at coindesk.com/consensus2022.

This show is produced, announced and edited by Michele Musso with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Walk With Swag.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) led sports leagues into the non-fungible token (NFT) space with the successful Top Shot collection. But how much further will it explore Web 3 technologies?

Magdalena Kala joins “Opinionated” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson to discuss her recent opinion piece, “The NBA’s Web 3 Innovation Dilemma.” Kala expands upon her research and analysis of the NBA’s many ventures into the Web 3 space, and what technologies the NBA is likely to explore in the future.

Beyond just fan engagement, crypto technology presents new ways for fans to interact with the teams they love. Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) are the next logical step for the NBA, as Kala explains, where fans could own an entire team through a DAO. But would the NBA ever allow such an ownership structure?

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code ONPURPOSE15  to get 15% off your pass at coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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This show is produced, announced and edited by Michele Musso with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is by Elision.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The transparency inherent in the crypto industry makes it easy for advisers to see all the inner workings of crypto assets. But seeing all that complexity can at times be overwhelming, and not always useful to the adviser.

 Is there a way to simplify the behind the scenes of clearing and settling crypto transactions?

Rosario Ingargiola, CEO of decentralized financial markets infrastructure company Bosonic, joins “On Purpose” with Tyrone Ross to explain how to make crypto investing and trading more approachable for those familiar with traditional asset classes. Tools are being built to make sure advisers can access the best pricing and execution for their crypto assets, without the need for advisers to worry about the intermediate steps.

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code ONPURPOSE15 to get 15% off your GA and Pro pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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This show is produced, announced and edited by Michele Musso with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Walk With Swag.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Quantstamp and EY.

“While there is quite a bit of interest, there's still quite a bit of skepticism” when it comes to crypto solutions for humanitarian aid, Jeremiah Centrella says. 

Joining “Money Reimagined” hosts Sheila Warren and Michael Casey is Jeremiah Centrella, a partner at the law firm of Nichols Liu and former general counsel at Mercy Corps. Centrella explains where humanitarian aid organizations are on their journey of exploration of crypto and the value proposition these organizations provide for the crypto ecosystem.

Centrella identifies the common hesitancies organizations experience before considering crypto, including a fear of the more negative narratives surrounding crypto. Increased awareness, education and technology integration can help crypto solutions take hold.

The many complexities of humanitarian aid solutions prove a challenge for crypto integration. A carefully crafted solution, always with the needs of the people prioritized over the technology, must be flexible and adaptable in order to best assist those in need.

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Quantstamp is the leader of blockchain security, having secured over 100 billion USD worth of digital assets. Visit quantstamp.com to learn why top DeFi projects like Maker, Compound and BarnBridge trust Quantstamp to secure the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Learn more at quantstamp.com/blog.

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EY is proud to sponsor “Money Reimagined.” As businesses prepare for the token economy, EY is committed to building a better working world and connecting global business ecosystems on the public Ethereum blockchain. To learn more about the EY Blockchain portfolio of products and services, visit blockchain.ey.com.

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MoneyReimagined15 to get 15% off your GA and Pro pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Shepard.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ukrainian government kicked off an impressive crypto donation campaign, receiving over $50 million in cryptocurrency contributions in just a few weeks.

Kim Bazak of blockchain PR and marketing firm Market Across has an inside perspective on the campaign. Bazak joins “Opinionated” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson to explain the story of how Market Across worked with the Ukrainian government to organize some of the first and largest crypto donations, including Polkadot founder Gavin Wood’s $5 million contribution.

The donation campaign has spotlighted the power of borderless money. Ukraine continues to support the proliferation of crypto assets in the country with the decision to make Ukrainian cryptocurrency exchanges as legal as banks. How will crypto continue to develop in Ukraine?

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code Opinionated15 to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.

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This episode was produced, announced and edited by Michele Musso with additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is by Elision.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Quantstamp.

Our faith in the reliability of digital media is, simply put, broken.

The proliferation of disinformation online has seeped into all aspects of life. Elections, the pandemic, and now, a war are all targets of organized campaigns to obfuscate or even rewrite truth and facts. At the same time, censorship of vulnerable populations is on the rise, only further restricting the flow of information.

Enter cryptography, decentralized networks and the blockchain. 

Joining “Money Reimagined” with Sheila Warren and Michael Casey is Jonathan Dotan, founding director of the Starling Lab. Dotan and the Starling Lab are prototyping cryptographic methods and decentralized web protocols with the aim of establishing trust in the future of history, journalism and law.

Irrefutable evidence of war crimes was brought forth during the Nuremberg trials following World War II, ensuring some form of justice would come to fruition. In 2022, Ukrainian citizens are now the ones recording this irrefutable evidence, equipped with smartphones and social media. New tools are needed to preserve this unprecedented flow of information to eventually render justice for those impacted by the war.

Is blockchain technology the solution?

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Quantstamp is the leader of blockchain security, having secured over 100 billion USD worth of digital assets. Visit quantstamp.com to learn why top DeFi projects like Maker, Compound and BarnBridge trust Quantstamp to secure the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Learn more at quantstamp.com/blog.

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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code MoneyReimagined15 to get 15% off your GA and Pro pass at coindesk.com/consensus2022.

This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Shepard.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining “On Purpose” with host Tyrone Ross are Steve Larsen and Adam Blumberg. The pair founded PlannerDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) for financial service professionals.

The guests assess how far the wealth management industry has come in terms of embracing crypto and what barriers need to be overcome before mass adoption. 

Larsen and Blumberg believe that education for financial advisers on crypto topics is crucial. They’ve taken it even one step further and created a certification designation, the certified digital asset adviser, managed entirely by PlannerDAO. What are the benefits and challenges of running a certification through a DAO?

Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, TX. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code ONPURPOSE15 to get 15% off your pass at coindesk.com/consensus2022.

This show is produced, announced and edited by Michele Musso with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Walk With Swag.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.