Episodes

  • Genius vs MiCAR and what it means for Europe

    Genius vs MiCAR and what it means for Europe
    Jul 27 2025
    Via the Genius Act, the USA has created a regulatory framework for stablecoins. We take a close look at the differences between Genius and MiCAR and analyze the implications for Europe.
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    51 mins
  • The Evolution of Digital Currencies

    The Evolution of Digital Currencies
    Jul 20 2025
    Industry leaders reveal how traditional banks are integrating DLT, why stablecoins are disrupting trillion-dollar markets, and which regions are winning the digital asset race.
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    56 mins
  • CBDCs at the Crossroads with John Kiff

    CBDCs at the Crossroads with John Kiff
    Jul 13 2025
    John Kiff, former IMF expert and global CBDC thought leader, discusses wholesale and retail CBDCs, implementation challenges, and why some projects fail. He envisions a future where well-regulated stablecoins backed by central bank money drive innovation.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Inside the ECB's Digital Euro Project and Stablecoins with Ulrich Bindseil

    Inside the ECB's Digital Euro Project and Stablecoins with Ulrich Bindseil
    Jul 6 2025
    Ulrich Bindseil, Former Director General for Market Infrastructures and Payments of the European Central Bank (ECB), discusses the Digital Euro project and his perspective on euro stablecoins
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • US Senate Passes GENIUS Act | News

    US Senate Passes GENIUS Act | News
    Jun 29 2025
    The US Senate passes landmark GENIUS Act for stablecoins while Circle’s IPO surges 400% and JP Morgan launches JPMD tokens. We debate stablecoin policy divides between US expansion and EU containment.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Digital Fiat That Never Sleeps: Stablecoin Developments in Payment

    Digital Fiat That Never Sleeps: Stablecoin Developments in Payment
    Jun 22 2025
    Explore how stablecoins enable 24/7 settlement, digital fiat on public blockchains, and new payment rails. Manuel breaks down what they are, regulation, use cases, and hurdles for adoption
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    41 mins
  • Digital Freedom, Privacy & Innovation: A Conversation with Joachim Schwerin

    Digital Freedom, Privacy & Innovation: A Conversation with Joachim Schwerin
    Jun 15 2025
    Joachim Schwerin, principal economist at the European Commission, discusses the Digital Freedom Declaration and the need to protect developer rights in blockchain innovation. He shares insights on privacy, regulation, and digital freedom.
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    57 mins
  • The Future of DeFi: AI-Powered Hypercustomized Crypto Yields

    The Future of DeFi: AI-Powered Hypercustomized Crypto Yields
    Jun 8 2025
    We explore AI-enabled DeFi with Obligate CEO Matthias Wyss, covering why sophisticated yields are now accessible to smaller investors and how AI bridges TradFi gaps.
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    1 hr and 8 mins