DiffuseTap Podcast

The sudden collapse of three major banks sent shockwaves across the U.S. financial industry. Could crypto be partly to blame?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Howard Krieger, CAO of Aegis Trust Company, and Scott Christianson, Director of University of Missouri Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, about what caused the banking collapse, how much crypto played a role in it, and the possibility of a widening gap between small and large banks.

How do different risk structures impact the stability, liquidity, and value of new stablecoins?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Davis Hart, CEO and Founder of Public Key Financial, about different stablecoin implementations and the risks associated with them, the purpose and mechanisms of non-USD stablecoins, and whether CBDCs will be taking over the stablecoin industry.

How do you spot a 10x return in crypto venture investing?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Peter Wokwicz, CEO of Positron Capital Management, about what has changed in crypto company investing in the last 12 months, the best way to structure a deal (tokens or equity?), and how to match your crypto startup investment to your risk appetite.

NFT prices can be highly speculative and volatile. So how can you assess their true current or future value?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Layne Nadeau, Founder and CEO at NVAL, about how NFTs are priced, the biggest wild cards in NFT valuation, and how to spot potential investment opportunities in the NFT market.

Is shorting a great way to take advantage of a bear market or is it an evergreen investment opportunity to tap?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask Andrew Woodruff, Chief Investment Officer at Black Lotus Capital, about the opportunities in shorting some crypto projects, how to easily spot coins that are destined for failure, and how to use short positions as hedges.

What is the quantum leap that trade finance can make if it’s on the blockchain?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Truckcoinswap’s CEO and Founder Todd Ziegler and Partner Jimmy Lenz about the current state of trade finance, how tokenization can be used to create a more efficient and transparent marketplace for companies in a Payment Receivable bind, and how investors can benefit from investing in these tokenized trade finance assets.

What are the biggest vulnerabilities that expose your crypto to attacks?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Alex Bujduveanu and Eric Freeman, Co-Founders of Magellan Security, about how to mitigate the threat of insider attacks in crypto projects, risks associated with port usage, and the importance of cloud security.

How did crypto become the currency of choice on the darknet? Get to know the not-so-legal side of digital assets.

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Keven Hendricks, Founder of The Ubivis Project, about how crypto is used on the dark web, what global sanctions are in place to prevent this activity, and how the U.S. is responding to this threat.

The longer the stake, the higher the yield… the higher the risk?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask Jason Price, Head of Strategy and Sales at Restake, about how staking works, what the benefits and risks are, which assets deliver the highest returns, and whether you should DIY stake or not.

What happens to a self-custody wallet, in case of the HODLer’s passing?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Gregory Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO at Rubicon Crypto, about how crypto insurance and inheritance works, what inheritance tax on crypto looks like, and why storing your assets in a cold wallet forever might not be the best way to go.