Jeremy Rubin on Char: The Infrastructure Bet Underneath Every Bitcoin L2
In this episode, Shinobi interviews Jeremy Rubin, co‑founder of Char, about the company’s novel layer‑2 consensus mechanism for Bitcoin roll‑ups. Rubin explains how Char replaces the traditional trusted sequencer with a decentralized proof‑of‑stake system that punishes equivocation by burning staked Bitcoin, effectively turning the staking layer into a safety‑mechanism similar to a self‑destructing ASIC. He also details recent breakthroughs, including an implementation of an exponent verifiable random function (EVRF) called Purify, which dramatically simplifies signature handling and reduces protocol complexity. Overall, Char aims to provide secure, censorship‑resistant sequencing for Bitcoin L2s without adding new trust assumptions.
The 3.8M Bitcoin Lawsuit Could Set a Dangerous Precedent | BPH Ep 39
In this episode, the hosts dissect a New York lawsuit where anonymous plaintiffs claim ownership of 3.8 million dormant Bitcoin using a "lost and found" statute, warning that such precedents could let anyone seize inactive crypto assets. They also review recent...
Stablecoins, AI Agents, and The Future of Global Banking
In this episode, a16z partner Angela Strange talks with Dalip Tasman, founder and CEO of Jeeves, about how the company is building a stablecoin‑native financial operating system for global enterprises. Tasman explains Jeeves' rapid growth—10x revenue and 8x volume—driven by...
Why Institutions Need Confidential Blockchain Transactions - Jeremy Jeremy | ATC #613
In this episode, Stephen Sargent interviews Jeremy Donato, COO of Zama, about the role of fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) in providing programmable confidentiality for financial institutions entering the digital asset space. Donato explains how Zama’s technology lets transactions remain encrypted...
"The Banks Are Feeling FOMO" On Bitcoin Lending W/ SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen | BMP Ep 10
In this episode, Bitcoin Magazine host Brandon Green chats with SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen about the rapid evolution of Bitcoin lending, from early skepticism to institutional adoption. Owen highlights SALT's new "Salt Switch" product offering rates as low as...
Rootstock Labs – Beyond Digital Gold: Making Bitcoin Productive Collateral
In this episode, Richard Green, Director of Institutional and Ecosystem at Rootstock Labs, explains how Bitcoin can move beyond a "digital gold" store of value to become productive collateral for loans and yield-generating DeFi applications. He outlines Rootstock's Bitcoin‑backed loan...
Will AI Agents Dominate DeFi Trading? - Sergej Kunz | ATC #612
In this episode, OneInch co‑founder Sergej Kunz discusses the evolution of the DEX aggregator from its hackathon origins to its current role as infrastructure for institutional crypto trading, including cross‑chain atomic swaps and compliance‑focused services. He explains how OneInch’s suite...
MyEtherWallet – The Next Decade of On-Chain Finance
In this episode of the Brave New Coin Crypto Conversation, MyEtherWallet founder Kasala discusses how the wallet has evolved from a tool for technically‑savvy early Ethereum users to a platform aimed at mainstream, non‑technical adopters. He highlights the ongoing challenge...
The Institutional Case for ZKsync with Alex Gluchowski
In this episode, Alex Gluchowski, founder and CEO of Matter Labs, explains how ZK‑Sync and its new product, Previdium, aim to bring zero‑knowledge proof technology to institutional finance. He argues that blockchains’ true value lies in their incorruptibility—enforcing rules without...
How Crypto Companies Get Media Coverage? - Otto Jacobsson | ATC #611
In this episode, Otto Jacobsson, CEO of Yap Global, discusses how crypto and fintech companies can secure media coverage in today’s fragmented landscape. He explains Yap Global’s focus on earned media, the importance of crafting clear narratives—especially for stablecoins and...
The Stablecoin Rulebook Is Here: What Banks and Fintechs Need to Do
In Q1 2026 the U.S. regulatory landscape for stablecoins accelerated, highlighted by the OCC’s 376‑page Genius Act rulebook that defines Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers (PPSIs) and strict reserve requirements focused on short‑term Treasury bills. Attorney Rob Musiala explained how this clarifies...
Gridmatic – AI-Powered Energy for Flexible Loads
In this episode of Brave New Coin, VP of Sales Kisa Shannon explains how Gridmatic uses AI-driven forecasting and optimization to help Bitcoin miners and other flexible loads lower electricity costs and manage risk. The platform trades wholesale energy, offers...
How a Crypto Pro Uses AI
In this episode, Real Vision hosts Chief Crypto Analyst Jamie Coutts to discuss the latest AI developments and how they intersect with the cryptocurrency market. Jamie shares his practical workflow, using AI tools to analyze blockchain data, generate trading signals,...
EP32: Crypto Rebounds While NFTs Rip and Alternative Assets Heat Up
In this episode the hosts discuss the current state of the crypto market, noting a modest rebound in Bitcoin and a mixed outlook for altcoins, while highlighting a surprising 35% median price gain across the top 300 NFT assets over...
Coinbase Just DESTROYED These Altcoins (Ugly Truth Exposed)
In this episode of Discover Crypto, hosts dissect Coinbase's recent delistings of several altcoins, highlighting how low liquidity and questionable activity metrics led to the removal of perpetual futures for tokens like VeChain, Theta, and PancakeSwap. They also examine a...