FCAT Crypto Brief™

Join us to hear about emerging crypto broker-dealer arrangements, new opportunities for crypto spending and conversion, and how decentralized identities are changing the game.

Episode Topics:

[0:00] Intro

[2:01]: Second special purpose broker dealer license granted

[12:10]: cbBTC has entered the chat

[23:40] : How does ENS work?

[27:40]: New strategies using ENS

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Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2024 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. 

Hosts discuss launch of Mercuryo Spend, Polygon’s new token and MakerDao’s rebrand.
 
Episode Topics:

[0:00] Intro

[2:50] What Parth Tried Last Week: Inheritance planning built into a Crypto wallet

[7:32] Launch of Mercuryo Spend Card

[18:40] MakerDAO rebrand to Sky

[28:34] Polygon introduces new token

 
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Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2024 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Host, Parth Gargava is joined by special guest, Michael Dascal, Director of Quantum Product Management for the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology. Tune in as Michael simplifies quantum computing for those not in the space and dives into the biggest fears surrounding quantum computing, as well as the exciting advancements on the horizon.

Episode Topics:

[0:00] Intro

[4:10] Explaining quantum computing to a third grader

[9:50] What impact will quantum advancements have on blockchain?

[14:50] Determining quantum-safe algorithms

[22:40] FCAT’s work in the quantum space

[28:10] What’s next in quantum?

Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.

Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2024 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.v

Host, Ryan Stuebe is joined by special guest, Matt Allen from FCAT’s Bitcoin Mining team to discuss mining economics, economic and network impacts of the halving, data from previous halvings and live listener questions.

Episode Topics:

[0:00] Intro

[4:05] Economics of Bitcoin Mining

[6:55] The Reality of the Halving Hype

[12:40] Economic Impact of the Halving

[22:00] A Wild Card in the 2024 Halving

[25:05] A Look to Past Data

[33:30] Impact of the Halving on the Bitcoin Network

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Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2024 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. 1040156

Jack and Parth welcome Sergey Nazarov of Chainlink to the podcast to discuss the beginnings of Chainlink and its current place in the market, as well as Nazarov’s perspective on tokenized assets, cross-chain security and the future of smart contracts.

Episode Topics:

[0:00] Intro

[1:45] Chainlink’s Role in the Crypto Space

[6:30] Chainlink’s Early Days

[11:00] Transition to Tokenized Assets

[18:35] Chainlink’s Role in Creating a Tokenized Fund

[31:30] Cross-chain security

[37:30] Sergey’s Long-Term Vision of Smart Contracts 

Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech.

Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.

Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2024 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Hosts welcome Chris Kuiper, Director of Research with Fidelity Digital Assets to discuss potential developments we may see in 2024 and how major milestones may impact the crypto community in the year to come.

Episode Topics:

[0:00] Intro

[2:15] 2023 - The Calm Before the Storm?

[5:30] Macro Trends & Their Impact on Bitcoin

[11:00] Market impact from first approved spot-crypto products

[21:00] Lightening developments

[27:35] Thoughts on the Future of Ethereum, Solana and smart contract platforms
 

Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech.

Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.

Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2024 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Hosts take turns sharing their highs and lows from 2023 and shine light on what their hopeful for in the coming year.

Episode Topics:

[0:00] Intro

[5:00] Ryan’s Low for 2023 - Collapse of SVB

[12:30] Jason’s High - The Shapella Upgrade

[19:20] Parth’s High - Solana Survived

[21:50] Ryan’s High - Interpretability & Development Growth

[23:30] Jack’s Low - Lack of Killer Use Cases

[27:00] Jason’s Low - Pace of US regulatory clarity

[30:25] Ryan & Jack’s High - Closure & Clarity with Exchanges

[35:30] Parth’s Low - Few Stablecoin Issuers
 
Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech.

Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.

Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Ryan interviews Jack, now a Research Associate for Avon Ventures, about the current macro state of VC and how it relates to crypto markets, how regulatory clarity may change things and what the next 6-12 months can bring.
Episode Topics:

[0:00] Intro

[2:30] Summary on sentiment

[11:30] What would increased regulatory clarity mean for VCs and the companies they're funding?

[14:05] Exiting investments

[17:30] Thoughts on the next six months
  Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech.

Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.

Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jason, Jack and Ryan tackle answering some of the top questions submitted by listeners.  

Episode Topics:

[0:00] Intro

[2:40] How do the hosts see the role of Ethereum evolving in the coming year?

[14:50] What are the implications of major banks and institutions becoming more active in the ecosystem? What excites the hosts the most about companies building?

[28:15] Beyond ETPs, what are the hosts thoughts on other digital asset products?

[31:50] What are the implications to the ecosystem post-Binance settlement? Where do we go from here?

Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech.

Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.

Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Hosts dive deep into the push behind Pyth’s Token Airdrop, exploring its impact on on-chain data dynamics and the evolving landscape of decentralized finance. Additionally, the hosts delve into JPMorgan's foray into blockchain interoperability, analyzing the potential disruptions and advancements progress in this space could bring to the broader blockchain ecosystem.

Episode Topics:

[0:00] Intro

[2:40] Pyth Token Airdrop - What does it mean for on chain data?

[13:20] JPMorgan Tackles Blockchain Interoperability

Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech.

Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.

Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.