In addition to the deep dive into distributed autonomous organizations, or DAOs, and their future in venture capital, today’s “The Brief” covers:
Bitcoin futures trading approved for some Bank of America clients
Stablecoin discussions entering the upper echelons of U.S. government
The bubble continuing to inflate as markets roll over historical indicat ... Show More
Jan 13
Powell Under Prosecution and the End of Fed Independence
A seismic escalation in the clash between the White House and the Federal Reserve as reports emerge that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under criminal investigation, raising unprecedented questions about central bank independence, the credibility of US institutions, and the future of ... Show More
12m 15s
Mar 2024
Anthony Pompliano: Investing, Operating and Distributing - [Making Markets, EP.20]
My guest this week is the Anthony Pompliano, better known as Pomp. Pomp is an investor, entrepreneur and one of the biggest media personalities in the world of crypto. In today's conversation, we talk about Pomp’s early career, his evolution as a capital allocator, and how he vie ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2025
Ray Dalio on AI, Job Loss & the Future of the Economy | #EP 148
In this episode, Ray and Peter discuss the changing world order, China vs. the USA, and Ray’s thoughts on the future of the US.
Recorded on Feb 3rd, 2025
Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.
Ray Dalio is a renowned investor, hedge fund manager, an ... Show More
1h 46m
Nov 7
Alternative Investing: Alts For All - [Business Breakdowns, EP.234]
This is Matt Reustle. Today, we are back to talk about increased access to alternative investing. My guest is Josh Clarkson, managing director at Prosek Partners. You may remember that Josh joined us last year in our primer series on private credit. He is back today to discuss wh ... Show More
50m 14s
Mar 2025
#418: Dominic Schwenter, COO of Lisk, on The Ethereum Foundation, The Superchain, and Ethereum’s Role in High-Growth Markets
<p>Dominic Schwenter is the COO of Lisk, the Layer 2 blockchain dedicated to bringing Web3 adoption in emerging markets back to Ethereum. Dominic’s understanding of blockchain technology and its applications has positioned him as a thought leader in the industry, contributing to ... Show More
32m 52s
Nov 2024
915. News: LATAM fintech is booming, Metrobank slapped with a hefty fine, and why Klarna chose NYC for its IPO
Join hosts Laura Watkins and Benjamin Ensor alongside some great guests as we look at the biggest financial services and fintech stories of the past week.
Topics covered include: a LATAM fintech roundup featuring news from Nubank, Ualá, and Tako; Klarna announcing plans to IPO i ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 2025
Barry Ritholtz: Cutting Through Financial Noise - [Making Markets, EP.58]
My guest today is Barry Ritholtz. As the founder & CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management Barry manages assets of over $5B. He is also a famous author and commentator, fondly known as the 'Prickly Prophet of Wall Street' for his contrarian views. In this conversation, Barry shares the ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 2024
Stripe's biggest acquisition yet, and what's a16z doing with all of those Nvidia GPUs?
It’s no secret that Stripe has doubled down on its crypto offerings, enabling crypto purchases in the EU back in July and announcing a Pay with Crypto feature earlier this month. This week, the fintech giant made its dedication to crypto even clearer with its largest deal to date ... Show More
31m 19s
Jun 2020
A peek behind the curtain: How Trella is bringing supply chains into the digital age
Omar Hagrass, CEO of Trella On this week’s episode of Making It, we remotely sit down with Omar Hagrass, the CEO and co-founder of Trella, a digital trucking marketplace. The company’s application acts as a hub for shippers and carriers, eliminating the time-consuming and ineffic ... Show More
42m 32s