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In the newest episode of The Crypto Tape, Frank Chaparro sat down with Kevin McCordic (Director of Growth at Monad Foundation) to discuss the pillars that diverse and mature blockchain ecosystems need in order to truly disrupt the layer one landscape. Frank and Kevin dive into: - Building infrastructure for an on-chain future - Forging a new path instead of copying the competitor playbook - Navigating the complexity of crypto capital markets This conversation provides a deep dive into what goes into preparing a blockchain for launch in today’s industry. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gynT5Czr

In this episode of The Crypto Tape 🎙, Frank Chaparro sits down with leading voices in crypto policy — Gregory Xethalis of Multicoin Capital, Kristin Smith of the Solana Policy Institute, and Jonathan Jachym of Kraken. Inside the episode: - Why crypto legislation is now about legacy, not lobbying - How traditional finance is struggling to adapt to tokenization - The challenge of regulating decentralization without killing innovation - Why Chair Atkins’ “Project Crypto” speech marked a turning point If you want to understand how crypto regulation actually works — and where it’s headed — this is the episode to watch. https://lnkd.in/e8W-5hBN

'We took all of our IPO money in Stablecoins' Bullish CEO Tom Farley talked with Frank Chaparro on The Crypto Tape podcast to discuss how stablecoins are being used for major acquisitions and IPO transactions — and what that means for the future of capital markets. Watch or listen to the full episode on YouTube and Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ePCQUZi2

In this episode of The Crypto Tape 🎙, Frank Chaparro sits down with Dmitry T. in London to discuss Bron, his first major project since stepping down as CEO of Copper.co. For eight years, Dmitry built institutional-grade custody infrastructure at Copper. Now he's bringing that same security to retail users, and the timing couldn't be more critical. Inside the episode: - Why institutions never write down seed phrases (and why retail shouldn't either)  - The security architecture that makes you an unattractive target to hackers - How North Korea's Lazarus Group has changed the threat landscape  - Why crypto needs to return to mathematical integrity This is Dmitry's first long-form interview on Bron, and he doesn't hold back on what needs to change in crypto security. https://lnkd.in/eu4Jksrw

The gap between what's possible on-chain and what's allowed in traditional wrappers is now a $4 trillion opportunity. In Episode 3 of The Crypto Tape, recorded at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole, Frank Chaparro sits down with two builders reshaping how institutional capital flows into crypto: Jeffrey Park, Partner and Chief Investment Officer at ProCap BTC, and Carlos Domingo, Founder and CEO of Securitize. Both guests are betting on permanent capital infrastructure over short-term narratives. Park helped pioneer crypto ETFs and now sees Digital Asset Treasury companies as the next evolution. Domingo has spent eight years building the regulated rails for tokenized securities while others took shortcuts. They discuss: • Why DATs capture value that ETFs structurally can't • The real cost of regulatory shortcuts in tokenization • How BUIDL could scale from $500M to $100B • Why public equity tokenization is the endgame • What "permanent capital vehicles" actually means for crypto This episode breaks down the infrastructure being built right now for the next decade of institutional adoption. 🎧 The Crypto Tape — Episode 03 with Jeff Park & Carlos Domingo: https://lnkd.in/dpQUhM5Q

Crypto just saw a $19 billion liquidation wipeout — but the story isn’t about collapse. It’s about convergence. Wall Street is starting to look more like crypto, and speculation — far from being a flaw — is proving to be part of what drives human progress. In Episode 2 of The Crypto Tape, Meltem Demirors, founding partner of Crucible Capital, joins Frank Chaparro to unpack why speculation is human nature, and how volatility forges both markets and meaning. They discuss: • Why “everything humans do is speculative” • How Wall Street is adopting crypto’s DNA • The re-industrialization of America and the energy transition • How Crucible is backing builders for the next market cycle This one blends market structure, culture, and philosophy — and it’s one of our best yet. 🎧 The Crypto Tape — Episode 02 with Meltem Demirors: https://lnkd.in/dykvXtrd

Insights from Jakob Palmstierna, President, GSR Full episode at: unhashed.co/jakob

Today we’re launching The Crypto Tape from GSR — conversations from inside crypto’s capital markets. GSR has traded trillions in digital assets and sits at the center of market structure, liquidity, and innovation. With The Crypto Tape, we’re opening the door to the people shaping how finance moves on-chain. Our first episode features Tom Farley, former president of the New York Stock Exchange and now CEO of Bullish, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world. Farley shares how he built a $10 billion exchange, raised more than $1 billion in stablecoins during Bullish’s IPO, and why he believes the future of markets will live entirely on-chain. Inside the episode: • The case for 24/7 trading • Stablecoins as real settlement infrastructure • Blockchain as the foundation for modern markets The Crypto Tape is your seat inside the next evolution of global finance. Listen to Episode 01 now: https://lnkd.in/ezY6WK8c

On the 14th October, in partnership with the GSR Foundation, we’re hosting an event in the House of Commons: “Innovation in Aid: How Frontier Technology is Supporting Charities to Increase Impact.” We’re delighted that the Rt Hon Sir Andrew Mitchell MP – former Secretary of State for International Development and Deputy Foreign Secretary – will deliver the keynote. From AI to blockchain, frontier technologies are transforming the third sector - helping charities scale their impact, attract new sources of capital, and future-proof the way they work. Join us in Parliament to explore why this shift matters and how it’s already changing the game. To unpick this further, there will be a panel discussion and audience Q&A, chaired by Lord James Wharton, former International Development Minister, featuring: James Newell, Head of Sustainability & Social Impact, GSR Kenneth Kou, Fintech & Innovation Lead and Head of Venture Lab, Mercy Corps Aidan Alberico, Head of Corporate Sustainability, LMAX Group Dorothea Arndt, Executive Director, Greater Share Attendance is by application. To apply, please email london@northpointstrategy.co.uk.

GSR Executes Purchase Agreement to Acquire FINRA-Registered Broker-Dealer Equilibrium Capital Services, marking a major step in bringing regulated crypto capital markets to the U.S. 🇺🇸 As our U.S. Chief Strategy Officer Joshua Riezman put it, "We’re putting together all the pieces of what a modern crypto capital markets partner should look like." https://lnkd.in/e8gNwYFj