Briefers analyze this week’s crypto news including Genesis filing for Chapter 11, MakerDAO’s vote and Banco de Espana’s approval for a Euro token to be used in a regulatory sandbox.Episode Topics:[2:05] What Parth Tried This Week: Bubble Maps

What Doesn’t Kill Them Makes Them Stronger

Jan 17th, 2023 43m 14s

Briefers welcome Chris Kuiper from Fidelity Digital Assets to discuss possible scenarios for crypto markets this year and new trends and technologies they are following that may influence the industry in 2023 and beyond.Episode Topics:[2:30]

2022 Pivotal Crypto Market Trends

Jan 10th, 2023 1h 20m

Briefers dive into four dominating themes we saw in crypto markets in 2022 and discuss how the trends may influence the ecosystem in 2023.Episode Topics:[2:30] The Impact of Global Macro Trends on Crypto Markets[20:25] Regulatory Environment

Chaos to Clarity: What’s Known About FTX & Bankman-Fried’s Downfall

Dec 20th, 2022 31m 22s

As the FTX story develops, there’s more clarity about what led to the downfall of FTX. Hosts break down what is known about the current situation and what questions are still looming. Then, hosts discuss the latest Binance news and Trust Wallet

MetaMask Policy Changes Amid Privacy Concerns

Dec 13th, 2022 32m 17s

This week, Parth kicks off by sharing his experience using a website that aggregates real world asset yield opportunities through tokenization of assets. Then, briefers discuss the latest news around the target timeline for Ethereum’s Shanghai

The Merging of TradFi & DeFi

Dec 6th, 2022 32m 30s

Hosts recap the results from DTCC’s Project Lithium Pilot and discuss the Brazilian bill aimed at legalizing crypto for payments, Stripe’s new fiat on ramp and Uniswap’s new NFT aggregator.Please remember: this podcast is solely for informatio

Findings from Fidelity’s 2022 Institutional Investor Digital Assets Study

Nov 29th, 2022 34m 48s

Hosts welcome special guest, Chris Kuiper of Fidelity Digital Assets to discuss results from the 2022 Institutional Investor Digital Assets Study. Chris, along with the hosts, summarize data findings that give a glimpse into the crypto ecosyste

Breaking Down the FTX Collapse

Nov 15th, 2022 37m 30s

A week in the making, briefers walk us through the days leading up to the FTX Chapter 11 filing, highlighting public disputes on Twitter, buyouts and questionable communications that all led to the downfall of FTX.Please remember: this podcast

Jitters Again, Now with Exchanges

Nov 8th, 2022 31m 46s

Briefers dive into breaking news regarding crypto exchanges, explain new classification of meme coins, and discuss the latest in scaling news.Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investm

The Result of Rising Hash Rate and Falling Prices

Nov 1st, 2022 30m 43s

The landscape for Bitcoin miners is changing as some of the largest companies contemplate bankruptcy. In this episode, briefers take a deep dive into how some miners got to this point and what the future may look like. Briefers also discuss App

Is Ethereum Becoming a Disinflationary Asset?

Oct 25th, 2022 32m 23s

Jason and Jack dive into updates around Bitcoin hash rate and discuss Ethereum’s deflationary status post-merge and news from Genesis and Voyager.Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not inv

Increasing Clarity for Crypto Asset Accounting

Oct 18th, 2022 30m 30s

Tune in as Parth shares his experience using an application that allows creators to have a personal coin with value based on their social clout. Then, hosts break down the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s tentative board decisions for how

Further Forays into Real-World Assets

Oct 11th, 2022 31m 23s

The briefers discuss MakerDAO’s move to increase its reliance on real-world assets after lamenting another bridge hack, this time on the Binance Smart Chain, and wrap up by covering MasterCard’s new tool intended to flag suspicious crypto excha

Cross-chain Interoperability Gets a Boost

Oct 4th, 2022 31m 8s

This week, briefers discuss all things cross-chain interoperability from Circle’s series of announcementsto Swift’s project with Chainlink and updates in the Cosmos ecosystem.Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educ

Market Maker Faces $160 Million Hack After Vanity Address Attack

Sep 27th, 2022 27m 41s

This week, briefers discuss Nasdaq’s preparations to launch an institutional crypto custody service, lawmaker’s amicus brief filing in support of Custodia Bank’s case, Wintermute’s $160 million hack and Boba launches an L2 bridge.Please rememb

7 Observations from the Ethereum Merge

Sep 20th, 2022 33m 19s

Breaking down the biggest news of the week, our briefers dive into seven narratives from the ETH merge. Plus, catch their thoughts on OFAC’s frequently asked questions about Tornado Cash and global brands introducing NFT reward programs.Please

The Merge is here: What Comes Next?

Sep 13th, 2022 32m 22s

It’s merge week! Briefers are breaking down the details of the Ethereum merge. Plus, hear their insight as they report on other news, including the White House’s report on crypto mining, the launch of Fraxlend and Binance’s bold move to stop su

The Merge is Here: What Comes Next?

Sep 13th, 2022 32m 22s

A Deep Dive into Crypto Bridges

Sep 6th, 2022 30m 53s

On this special edition episode, briefers take a deep dive into explaining crypto bridges, covering what they are, how they work, why they are important and what everyone wants to know - their potential risks.Please remember: this podcast is s

This Week’s News: Liquidity, Liquidity and…Illiquidity?

Aug 30th, 2022 32m 53s

Join the briefers conversation on DTCC’s production parallel for Project ION, Coinbase’s liquid staking token for Ethereum and BendDAO’s proposed protocol change for NFT lending.Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and edu

What Would Fed Master Account Access Mean for Crypto Banks?

Aug 23rd, 2022 31m 48s

Briefers dive into what master account access could mean for SPDI banks, discuss the impact of firms being paid to pause mining operations and give their take on Jump Crypto committing to rebuild the Solana blockchain software.Please remember:

Tornado Cash Faces Strong Headwinds in the Wake of OFAC Sanctions

Aug 16th, 2022 31m 49s

This week, briefers discussed OFAC’s sanction on Tornado Cash, dusting attacks and Ethereum's final proof-of-stake 'Test Merge' on Goerli.Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment,

Hacks at Slope and Nomad - More Growing Pains?

Aug 9th, 2022 26m 59s

This week our briefers discussed recent institutional crypto alliances; regulatory developments: Bitcoin and ETH as commodities; the Slope hack and Nomad bridge hack, as well as open-source wallets and community sourcing.Please remember: this

1. Welcome to the FCAT Crypto Brief

Aug 2nd, 2022 27m 51s

Our Briefers look at pricing, correlation, and liquidity moves; uncertainty and interest rate impact; crypto performance in turbulent times; stablecoin regulatory signals; SushiXSwap, and cross-chain connectivity.Please remember: this podcast