DiffuseTap Podcast

Did you know that Master Accounts are the Achilles’ heel of a fair US banking system?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Zev Shimko, Co-Founder at Custodia Bank, about why banks set up a master account with the Fed, why they are so important… why they’re not available to Fintechs, and how master account access has impacted the digital asset banking industry more than you’d think.

Is the future of Bitcoin mining a gold rush?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Todd Esse, Founder of HashWorks Digital Industries, about how a crypto mining fund operates through crypto winters, how it hedges against energy costs, and whether the rise of Bitcoin prices can revive flailing mining companies.

Are AI Chatbots just another tech bubble?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Ryan Leusch, Founder of Unchain3d, about the different phases of the AI industry, how the technology could evolve this rapidly over the last year, and why ChatGPT just isn’t enough.

Will 2024 be the year when crypto products rule the industry growth story again?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Stevie Cline, Managing Director at Vol. 1 Ventures, about emerging crypto projects poised to disrupt the market, critical factors leading to the downfall of certain protocols, and the evolving role and performance of NFTs in the current financial year.

In the high risk crypto world, how do you insure high exposure companies like… FTX US?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Christian Davies, Global Head of Distribution and Innovation at Relm Insurance Ltd., about the standards insurance companies should set for crypto insurance, some creative crypto insurance products that are available now, and why Relm insured FTX US but not ftx.com.

What does it take to seize the next big wave in Asian investments?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Chok Ooi, Senior Partner at AgilityIO, about the pivotal changes that have unfolded in investing in Asia, the trailblazers who are seizing the region’s best opportunities, and why others might be missing out.

New coins are launched daily but… who really determines which asset is a security and which is not?

Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Pat Daugherty, Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, we explore the legal and regulatory dynamics of digital assets classification, the broader implications for the SEC’s role in the crypto space, and the potential impact of crypto-related cases currently under judicial scrutiny.

How is blockchain enhancing fan experiences beyond the world of crypto?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Manuela Seve, CEO and Co-Founder at Alphaa.io, about whether consumer good companies are still looking to adopt blockchain tech in 2024, how sports organizations are using tokenization to engage fans, and how companies like Alphaa.io are helping olympic teams nurture their fanbase.

Why hasn’t the revolutionary wave of on-chain assets swept the entire investment landscape yet?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Kumar Ujjwal and Nathan Paitchel of DwellFi about how the on-chain asset management space has evolved through the years, which real world assets are suitable for tokenization and which aren’t, and what are the barriers to entry for investing in on-chain real world assets.

What if the next big financial wave is hiding in the micro realm?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Bryce Paul, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Tower 18 Capital, about what happened to micro coins in 2023, how they’re valued, and why now may be the time to add them to your portfolio.