David Mercer is the CEO of LMAX Group — a leading operator of institutional execution venues for FX and crypto trading.
In this episode, Mercer makes the case that embracing regulation is the only way for the crypto industry to mature beyond its "tiny" role in global markets.
During this episode, Chaparro and Mercer also discuss:
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Jul 18
Series Finale: Mike Dudas on how stablecoins are eating Wall Street
Mike Dudas is the Managing Partner of 6MV and former CEO of The Block. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Mike Dudas for Frank's final episode of the program. Frank and Mike discuss The Block's history, the evolution of the crypto space over the years, and how p ... Show More
50m 16s
May 8
Bitcoin becoming global reserve asset 'sooner' than most think - David Bailey
David Bailey is the CEO of Bitcoin Inc. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by David Bailey to discuss the growing adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states and institutions, with Bitcoin heading towards becoming a reserve asset and political force. They also discuss Mic ... Show More
36m 40s
Apr 2025
Barry Silbert on crypto's evolution and why Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin
Barry Silbert is the Founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group and Yuma. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Barry Silbert to discuss his journey through the evolution of the crypto market, how his experience with the 2008 financial crisis shaped his approach to ... Show More
36m 6s
Dec 2020
Ethereum 2.0 - Upgrading the World's Second Largest Cryptocurrency, with David Hoffman
Bully sits down with David Hoffman (https://twitter.com/TrustlessState), co-founder of Bankless, to discuss Ethereum 2.0 and the launch of the Beacon Chain. We unpack how Ethereum 2,0 addresses the scaling issues currently faced by the network, how the upgrade will unfold (and th ... Show More
56m 6s
Sep 2024
Asia's Crypto Boom, Stablecoin Wars, and Crypto's Global Shifts | Roundup
In this episode, the Jason and Santi dive deep into their experiences at Token2049 in Singapore. They discuss the staggering scale of Asian crypto exchanges, the emergence of yield-generating stablecoins, and the stark contrast in user adoption between Asia and the West. The conv ... Show More
51m 50s
Oct 2024
How Unichain and Geopolitics Are Redefining Crypto's Value | Avichal Garg & Michael Anderson
In this episode, Jason is live from Permissionless with Michael Anderson from Framework Ventures and Avichal Garg from Electric Capital. They delve into the implications of Uniswap's Unichain, exploring its potential impact on ETH, OP, and the broader DeFi ecosystem. The conversa ... Show More
45m 45s
Jun 5
🎬Han Jin - How Bluwhale Is Turning User Profiles Into Fuel For AI On The Blockchain
Join Brian Rose and Han Jin as they explore how Bluwhale is revolutionizing data ownership and AI innovation! 🔥 By leveraging blockchain technology, Bluwhale transforms user profiles into secure, tokenized assets, ensuring privacy, transparency, and control. 💡 Decentralized AI ... Show More
1m 34s
Jan 2024
2732: Decrypting the Crypto Universe with Cryptonauts
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I welcome Nathan Leung, co-founder and host of Cryptonauts, a platform renowned for its insightful crypto and blockchain content. Nathan joins us to explore the vital role of education in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Nathan's jour ... Show More
31m 25s
Dec 2018
SLP42 Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream - Blockstream Satellite, Tim May, Bitcoin Privacy
Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, Cypherpunk & Cryptographer, and inventor of hashcash (cited in Bitcoin's whitepaper) joins me in this episode. We talk about the new update to Blockstream satellite, Tim May and Bitcoin Privacy. Topics: - Blockstream satellite background
- How Block ... Show More
1h 4m