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In this episode of the crypto.news podcast, we dive deep into the rise of Bitcoin corporate treasuries with Brad Vopni (Head of Institutional, Gemini), Ryan Lane (Co-Founder, Empery Digital).
In a crypto.news first, we sit down with two companies at the head of this new frontier in digital finance; why Empery Digital (NASDAQ: EMPD) just announced a $500M private placement, allocating 95%+ into Bitcoin — and how Gemini is serving as their trusted BTC custodian.
As corporate adoption of Bitcoin accelerates, more companies are treating BTC as a strategic treasury reserve asset — a trend that could define the next bull cycle.
Don’t miss this exclusive conversation on the future of Bitcoin treasuries, institutional adoption, and what this all means for the potential boom/bust cycle of this new, emerging asset class.

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In this exclusive interview, Volodymyr Nosov, founder and CEO of WhiteBIT, shares his journey of building one of Europe’s largest crypto exchanges. Learn about WhiteBIT’s founding in 2018, the pivotal role of the WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) in driving ecosystem growth with trading fee discounts and DeFi integration, and the exchange’s bold plans to take a larger pie of the exchange ecosystem away from big industry players like Coinbase and Binance. Nosov discusses the inaugural International Crypto Trading Cup in Andorra, showcasing global trader talent, and WhiteBIT’s high-profile partnership with FC Barcelona, elevating its brand in sports and crypto.

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In the Crypto.news podcast, Vivien Wong, Partner at HashKey Capital’s Liquid Funds, discusses their new XRP tracker fund, which provides professional investors access to XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, without the complexities of direct ownership. The fund is seeded with an initial investment from Ripple, marking a strategic partnership between HashKey Capital and Ripple. In addition, Wong discusses how the current regulatory climate in Hong Kong is changing with respect to the Asian hub’s acceptance of both retail and institutional asset tokenization efforts, including efforts to decentralize compute.

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Buckle up for a wild ride with Beeple on the crypto.news podcast! The NFT legend dishes on the rollercoaster that is the NFT market—spoiler: it’s less "moon" and more "swoon" these days, but he’s still stacking digital gold. Beeple also teases what’s next for his pixel-pushing empire (think less JPEGs, more AI je ne sais quoi). And when it comes to the Trump administration, he’s got thoughts: is it a policy powerhouse or a 4chan-level troll factory? Tune in for laughs, insights, and Beeple’s signature sass!

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Dive into the world of blockchain with Dr. Weijia Zhang, EEA Regional Head of China and Vice President of Engineering at Wanchain Foundation, in our latest podcast episode! With over 30 research papers, 20 patents, and a knack for turning complex smart contracts into “coding poetry,” Zhang shares his journey from Tsinghua University to pioneering cross-chain interoperability, connecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 16+ other blockchains. Discover how Wanchain’s decentralized bridges are revolutionizing DeFi and why education is the key to unlocking blockchain’s potential.

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From the heights of Bitcoin mining success to the depths of a federal prison cell, Jill Ford’s story is one of grit, redemption, and unyielding vision. As the founder of Bitford Digital, she’s not just rebuilding her life—she’s redefining the future of finance. In this exclusive video interview, Jill opens up about her journey: how her e-commerce roots led her to embrace Bitcoin’s promise of financial freedom, and how a 2023 conviction for bank fraud and money laundering gave her a firsthand look at the inequities of traditional finance. Through it all, her belief in cryptocurrency as a tool for empowerment only grew stronger.
Now, fresh from her 20-month sentence, Jill is channeling her resilience into Bitford Digital, a company pioneering sustainable and ethical Bitcoin mining. She’s also on a mission to bring financial literacy and crypto access to marginalized communities while championing women in the male-dominated world of blockchain. Watch as she shares her bold vision for a decentralized future, her fight for diversity in tech, and why Bitcoin could be the key to breaking cycles of economic disenfranchisement. 

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Co-founder of BR Capital and blockchain entrepreneur Vlad Martynov joins us for a special episode of the crypto.news show. In part 1, Martynov discusses his role within the Ethereum ecosystem, the future of venture capital in crypto, and how the current system of tokenomics is broken. Martynov also expands upon his role within the decentralized Zuzalu “network state” community, as well as new regulatory climates from the US, Europe, Asia and beyond. In part 2, Martynov conducts a one-on-one with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, in a crypto.news show exclusive. Turn on, tune in, Zuzalu out!

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Join Phillip Lord, President of Oobit and Chairman of Lord’s Capital, as he unpacks the potential impact of the Trump administration on cryptocurrency. With over 25 years in finance, Lord explores how on-chain payments and DeFi are revolutionizing point of sale, offering insights into the practical applications shaping the future of the Web3 industry as it comes to terms with real-world applications on and off-chain.

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In this week's episode of the crypto.news podcast, we dive deep into the challenges of the Ethereum ecosystem with Dean Eigenmann, the young art collector, Berghain savant, Swiss venture capital founder and engineer. As founder of Project Blanc, an advanced crypto-native research firm working on novel networks to streamline liquidity, which was recently acquired by Sprinter, Eigenmann has been at the forefront of building on-chain tools to accelerate crypto adoption across multiple markets. Eigenmann is also a former partner at the renowned Swiss venture capital firm Dialectic. He sits down to shed light on the myriad issues currently plaguing Ethereum developers and investors today, discussing the complexities of the current crypto funding landscape, as well as the potential influence of U.S. policy on the emergence of memecoins and broader shifts within crypto culture. Dive in!

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We are back from the holidays!

Welcome to the crypto.news podcast where we delve into the dynamic world of NFTs and digital art with our guest, Anika Meier. Anika, a curator and writer for Kunstforum's STATUS UPDATE, joins us to discuss the current state of the NFT market, her latest project at the AI Biennale in Essen titled "REIMAGINE TOMORROW," and how AI art is not just modern kitsch but a continuation of art history. We'll explore how recent political shifts with Donald Trump's election might impact the art scene and what the future holds for AI art and NFTs in museums. Join us for this insightful journey through art, technology, and culture.

December 19th, 2024

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