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Blockcast

Blockcast delivers unfiltered analysis of crypto"s most compelling narratives. Each week, seasoned industry insider Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with founders, CEOs, and key players shaping the blockchain landscape to dissect emerging projects, market dynamics, and institutional moves. From trending protocols to strategic industry shifts, get an insider"s take on the forces driving decentralized innovation and the decisions that matter. No fluff, no hype—just deep dives into what"s really happening

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00:38:11

Layer 3 Blockchain Technology ft zkLink's CEO Vince...

Blockcast ·

2024/03/16

Welcome to Blockcast! Today, we're venturing into the bleeding edge of blockchain technology with Vince Yang, CEO of zkLink. They're building solutions to tackle some of the biggest hurdles facing the crypto space, specifically scalability and fragmentation. In this episode, Vince discusses zkLink's Journey to Layer 3, and will unpack the complexities of zkLink Nova, explaining what an Aggregated Layer 3 zkEVM rollup network is and how it functions. Vince will shed light on the practical

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00:35:41

Straight To Zero | Blockcast EP 18

Blockcast ·

2024/03/08

Welcome to the latest episode of Blockcast, where dreams of crypto riches ride the meme wave until they wipe out on the shores of reality. This time, we're surfing the tumultuous tides of the memecoin market—a place where fortunes are made and lost faster than you can say "Pepecoin."As your trusty co-hosts, we're diving deep into the crypto craze that's once again captivating and confounding investors across the globe. These aren't your grandma's investments, unless

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00:29:50

From Working at MAS to Helping Law Enforcement:...

Blockcast ·

2024/03/01

As part of the pioneering team for MAS’s Payment Services Act, Angela delves into her experience from within Singapore's regulator, reminding us that "regulators are people too." Now serving as a Senior Policy Advisor at TRM Labs, Angela reflects on her policy experience and how she is applying it to strengthen security in the crypto market.Today's unstoppable bull market continues to attract investors but also presents a breeding ground for criminal behavior. Illicit crypto

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00:25:21

The Future of Digital Asset Management: Insights from...

Blockcast ·

2024/02/22

Dive into the heart of digital asset management and the evolving landscape of crypto marketing in this episode of Blockcast, featuring Kimberly Jin, Chief Marketing Officer at Darwinbit.Kimberly takes us on a journey through the innovative world of Darwinbit, a firm that's setting new standards in offering structured products, staking, and fixed income services to meet the diverse financial needs within the crypto sector. With offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, Darwinbit has quickly become a

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00:35:37

Navigating the 2024 Crypto Landscape: Insights from...

Blockcast ·

2024/02/02

Dive into the future of cryptocurrency in this episode of the Blockcast, where we explore the 2024 outlook for the blockchain and crypto industry. With us, we have a guest at the forefront of the crypto VC world: Looi Qin En, partner at Saison Capital, who takes us behind the scenes of the Singapore-based firm – the venture arm of Credit Saison, one of Japan's largest consumer credit companies, revealing their mission, investment strategies, and the key factors that guide their partnerships and

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00:33:15

Blockhead's 2024 Outlook: An Internal Reflection |...

Blockcast ·

2024/01/29

This week, we turn the questions on to the Blockhead team, uncovering what Web3 goodness we're looking forward to in 2024. From crypto ETFs, to Layer 2's, to airdrops, to regulation, to even the metaverse, Blockhead reveals its most anticipated themes for the digital asset world this year.

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00:28:21

StraitsX's Kenny Chan Discusses New License,...

Blockcast ·

2024/01/18

In this episode of Blockcast, we've invited Kenny Chan, StraitsX's Head and General Manager to dive into all things Stablecoins. Exploring the significance behind these crypto assets that are designed maintain a stable value, we discussed with Kenny what the role of stablecoins are in the crypto market, why some coins may destabilise, and why they still have such an investment appeal in the market. And with their newly acquired IPA from MAS, we found out how the license will impact

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00:30:21

Ripple's Rahul Advani Talks SEC's Bitcoin ETF...

Blockcast ·

2024/01/12

In this week's Blockcast, we sit down with Ripple APAC Policy Director, Rahul Advani, to discuss the SEC's historic decision to approve Bitcoin ETFs. Advani also shares his thoughts on the regulatory landscape in 2024 and the challenges facing the crypto industry this year

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00:35:44

The Bitcoin Ecosystem is Dying and Ordinals are Here...

Blockcast ·

2024/01/05

Bitcoin Ordinals have swarmed up our radars over the past few months, with news of their trading volume on marketplaces such as OKX surpassing established NFT platforms like OpenSea and Blur. But what exactly are Ordinals? Is it just another buzzword for NFTs that degens are leveraging to trade their way to fortune, or do Ordinals actually carry more weight and responsibility in the Bitcoin ecosystem? In this episode, we invited Naqib Noor, co-founder and development lead of Ordzaar, a

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00:32:33

Is a Crypto Bull Run Enough to Save NFTs? Ordinals...

Blockcast ·

2023/12/22

The buzzword of 2022, "NFT" fell on hushed tones through 2023's brutal crypto winter. Now that the market has entered bull-mode, are we seeing the re-emergence of NFTs through the hype of Ordinals and Solana NFTs feeding off the growing attention of their respective blockchains? Join us as we uncover what went down in the NFT-degen world this year and evaluate whether it has the legs to run alongside the current market run.

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00:40:25

2023 Round-Up: A Wild Year in Crypto ft. Kenneth Bok...

Blockcast ·

2023/12/15

Join us as we recap the rollercoaster year of 2023 in the crypto world. We delve into the year's highs and lows, examining the industry's pivotal moments and what they mean for the future of cryptocurrency. From the SEC's aggressive stance to the rising institutional adoption and the evolution of stablecoins, we explore the key events that shaped the industry. - Were the SEC's aggressive moves beneficial for the crypto sector?- What did these changes mean for the future of DeFi and

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00:46:35

A Deep Dive Into Ethereum Home Staking ft....

Blockcast ·

2023/12/08

It’s never been a better time to be a solo staker on Ethereum. From the lower financial and technical barriers to entry to the abundant opportunities from ETH staking projects, both new and old, the stage is set for the rise of a new class — the “sovereign staker.” This week, we're joined by Samuel Chong, who runs Stakesaurus, which is building a community of home-stakers. If you've ever thought about owning and running your Ethereum validator node in a completely self-sovereign manner,

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00:35:47

CZ's Curtain Call, Singapore's Crypto Crusade, and...

Blockcast ·

2023/12/06

Welcome to the latest episode of Blockcast, where we kick off with a discussion on Solana's recent price surge, unpacking the key factors driving its ascent and what to watch for in its ecosystem. Next, we look at Binance's recent $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. government, exploring the implications of CZ's resignation and the massive user outflows. Singapore's also gonna be stricter with retail investors in crypto - what are the new rules and how will you be affected

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00:26:45

Fireblocks' Jason Allegrante on Compliance and...

Blockcast ·

2023/11/24

Welcome to another episode of Blockcast, where we delve deep into the evolving world of digital assets. In this episode, we're joined by Jason Allegrante, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Fireblocks, a trailblazer in the realm of digital asset operations and blockchain innovation. Jason brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and his legal practice at prestigious international firms. His journey through the fintech landscape, advising

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00:33:26

Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 Special ft OCBC,...

Blockcast ·

2023/11/18

Join Blockhead as we explore Singapore Fintech Festival 2023, talk to some of the leading exhibitors such as OCBC, Sygnum Bank and Circle, and discuss MAS' latest announcements and partnerships on 'Project Guardian'.

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00:38:28

Memecoins: For the Culture or Serious Business? |...

Blockcast ·

2023/11/10

Alright, fellow blockchain buffs and crypto connoisseurs, welcome back to Blockcast, your go-to spot for all things quirky and quizzical in the crypto-verse. This week, we're diving headfirst into the wacky world of memecoins. So, grab your Doge ears and strap in—it's going to be a wild ride.

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00:24:07

Bitcoin 2024: Bull Run or Bull Rumour? | Blockspaces...

Blockcast ·

2023/11/07

Bitcoin just reached a new high not seen since early 2022. In this week's episode, we looked deep into the swirling currents of Bitcoin's potential 2024 bull run.

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00:56:42

Raoul Pal does not care about CBDCs | Blockcast EP 3

Blockcast ·

2022/08/17

We got the opportunity to chat with Raoul Pal; economist, investment strategist, and CEO & co-founder of Real Vision. Our columnist Jon Reiter sits down to have a chat with Raoul Pal about cryptocurrency and its place in the real world. They explore CBDCs (Of which Raoul doesn't care about), why Raoul keeps Ethereum, the shades of grey of DAOs, Space X, and a number of other intense topics. Watch the video on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/JInc33as-s0

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00:58:30

Tammy Tay Lost Money on NFTs. That Hasn't Stopped...

Blockcast ·

2022/07/02

Tammy Tay first made her mark as a successful influencer in Singapore, even if she hates the word. Now, she's dived face-first into the world of NFTs and DAOs - while our other guest, Xeppy of UnfilteredNFT went from Dungeons and Dragons to Web3 Educator all within a year.

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00:47:23

"Buying your first NFT is like paying a tuition fee"...

Blockcast ·

2022/06/11

We present our very first Blockcast, the podcast about all things Web3 by Blockhead. In our inaugural episode, we sit down with Clara Peh of NFT Asia about building a strong regional community, the power of memes, and the definition of art in the NFT space.

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