DiffuseTap Podcast

Does blockchain technology hold the key to eradicating greenwashing in renewable energy investments?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Gabby Kusz and Chris Kohler of Innovo Markets Inc. about ensuring transparency in the pursuit of a greener future, the critical need for standardization in renewable energy investing, and how the culprits of greenwashing can be held accountable using blockchain.

Can growth companies in emerging markets like LatAm thrive without being on the bleeding edge?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Ali Jamal, Founding Partner at First Check Ventures, about how Latin American startups can return an outsized ROI, how currency fluctuations and government stability affect the investment risks, and whether we are seeing a shift from the valley to the rest of the world.

Is the UAE poised to become the new global crypto powerhouse?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked GRIP (DIFC) CEO V. Gowribalan and Chairman of the Board Tony Pettipiece about how the UAE crypto economy is structured, important milestones in UAE’s crypto regulation, and why some consider the country a “gray” market for crypto.

Is the fate of crypto in Washington decided by politicians or by financial giants behind the scenes?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Christina Sciotto, Interim Executive Director at Global DCA, about who leads crypto regulation on the Hill, why crypto initiatives could be put on hold during the election year, and the biggest bill in progress in Washington today.

In the fast-evolving world of digital assets, who determines value: the brokers, the market, or the technology itself?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Fernando Martínez Fernandez, CEO at Nonco, about how the role of crypto broker has changed in the last year, what technical innovations have taken place, and regulatory hurdles that crypto brokers are facing today.

How do you define the value of a community, and who gets to extract it?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Maggie Love, Founder of SheFi, about the core foundational elements that make a thriving community, how to engage members to generate value for all stakeholders, and what differentiates a high value from a low value community.

Is the energy transition a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity, or are we heading for an overhyped bubble?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Robert Ethier, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Impact Science Ventures, about what the energy transition movement is, which major players are dominating this market opportunity, who the underdogs are, and what mistakes investors are making when considering investing in the energy transition space.

Is state-level regulation the key to unlocking the full potential of crypto in the U.S., or a dangerous experiment that could spawn scams and risky bets?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Arry Yu, Executive Director at U.S. Blockchain Coalition, about how state legislation can drive crypto regulation forward in the US, what opportunities exist in defining crypto rules on a state level, and the risks that come with state-level regulation for local crypto businesses.

Artificial intelligence is driving innovation like never before. But what happens when AI meets crypto?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Xiaochen Zhang, CEO of FinTech4Good, about where AI and crypto intersect, which companies are leading the pack in this field, and what other sectors could benefit from this newfound synergy.

Can we truly build a brighter future by reshaping our cities, and if so, how?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Erick Brimen, Partner at NeWAY Capital, about the link between cities and wealth generation, why cities no longer serve the purpose they were meant to originally, and what creating a new city looks like.