Podcast•Feb 20, 2026•31 min
Weekly Roundup 02/20/26 (CFTC Claims Prediction Markets, Rogue AI Agents, ETH's Existential Crisis) (EP.703)
In this episode Matt and Nic dissect a week of crypto headlines, from Neel Kashkari’s harsh critique of stablecoins and Base’s split from Optimism to Ethereum’s identity crisis and a $75 million shortfall at Blockfills. They discuss regulatory moves such as the CFTC’s claim over prediction markets, the CLARITY Act’s progress, and Hyperliquid’s new lobbying arm, while also covering industry shake‑ups like Gemini’s leadership changes and Bitwise’s plan for prediction‑market ETFs. The hosts highlight emerging threats, including OpenClaw AI agents targeting crypto users, and evaluate the reliability of platforms like Kalshi versus traditional interest‑rate futures, noting that crypto VC funds are sitting on significant dry powder.
By On The Brink with Castle Island
Podcast•Feb 17, 2026•34 min
Sponsor Bank 101: Everything Fintechs Need to Know Before Signing a Contract
In this episode, Lindsay Borgeson, President of Partner Banking at Core Bank, explains how her community bank built the CoreX Banking‑as‑a‑Service platform from the ground up, emphasizing a compliance‑first mindset, early regulator engagement, and careful tech‑partner selection. She highlights the...
By Fintech Confidential