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 2025
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
48m 17s
May 2025
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
34m 41s
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
34m 7s
Jul 2021
#602: True Decentralized Finance on Bitcoin with Max Carjuzaa
Max Carjuzaa is the co-founder and CEO of Money On Chain.
In this conversation, we discuss Money on Chain, bitcoin defi, bitcoin collateral, bitcoin ethos, Argentina’s economy, and censorship resistance.
=======================Matrixport, Asia’s fastest growing digital asset pla ... Show More
33m 19s
Mar 2022
BlackRock’s Larry Fink Says Ukraine Conflict Could Accelerate Digital Currencies
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at recent comments from the leader of the world’s largest asset manager on Ukraine and digital currencies, as well as other important updates from the crypto industry ... Show More
14m 50s
Dec 2024
Ep. 632 Transfer Crypto Cross Chain for Less w/ Across
In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman welcome Hart Lambert, CEO of Across, to discuss the evolution of the crypto space, the transition from traditional finance (TradFi) to decentralized finance (DeFi), and the importance of interoperabil ... Show More
41m 55s
Jun 2024
From Consensus 2024 | How Blockchain Technologies Can Empower Financial Institutions
The latest price moves and insights with Shift Markets CEO Ian McAfee and Roger Bayston, Executive Vice President and Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton.
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Today's episode is sponsored by BitGo.
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21m 24s
Nov 2025
The $500 Trillion Opportunity: Tokenizing the Real World
Juan Leon, Senior Investment Strategist at Bitwise Asset Management, unpacks the rapid institutional adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum, fueled by ETFs, regulatory clarity, and the rise of tokenization. He shares key trends shaping the next phase of crypto, including the integratio ... Show More
14m 7s
Sep 2023
FINRA’s Blockchain Lab: Regulation and Innovation For The Future
<p>In this third and final episode in our series covering FINRA's ongoing crypto asset regulatory work, we hear from FINRA's Blockchain Lab, which serves as a central point within FINRA for the development of blockchain-related regulatory initiatives.</p><p>Michael Oh, Senior Dir ... Show More
28m 31s
Apr 2024
Ep 78. Behind the scenes of the Bitcoins industry with Stefan Kimmel
<p>In this episode of Couchonomics, we tackle the burning question: "Bitcoin in 2024: Boom or Bust?" Join us as we engage in a fascinating conversation with Stefan Kimmel, the CEO of M2, a crypto exchange, and investment platform regulated by the FSRA in Abu Dhabi Globa ... Show More
1h 3m