Policy and regulation in the U.S. is top of mind in the industry of crypto and digital assets. The Scoop's Frank Chaparro sat down with The Block's policy reporter Stephanie Murray and broke down the biggest stories and trends from Gary Gensler's big bet against crypto to CBDCs and who takes Sam Bankman-Fried's place in Washington, DC.
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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 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
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
Jun 2024
Venture Capitalist Who Called 2021 “Everything Bubble” Thinks VC Valuations Are “Reasonable” | Fabrice Grinda, Super Angel Investor, on Geopolitical Threats, AI, and Yield-Bearing Stablecoins
Forward Guidance is sponsored by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Morningstar Wide MOAT ETF (MOAT) at https://vaneck.com/MOATFG.Midas’ website: https://midas.app/Follow Midas on Twitter https://x.com/midasrwaFabrice Grinda’s website: https://fabricegrinda.com/Fabrice Grinda on ... Show More
1h 30m
Aug 20
The SEC’s Crypto Task Force, Explained
Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, discusses the SEC’s new approach to regulation under the Crypto Task Force. She details the commission's efforts to foster a healthy, regulated crypto market and the importance of cross-border cooperat ... Show More
26m 14s
Jul 2024
883. Focus: How can AI fight financial crime and reduce payments fraud?
In this final episode of the current series of Fintech Insider Focus, in collaboration with Visa, we conclude our journey around different industry niches and regions in Europe, by looking at real time payments and the role AI could play in fighting financial crime and fraud in t ... Show More
51m 47s
Sep 2024
893. News: Banking could face major job losses, Atlantic Money to challenge SWIFT, US regulatory approval for OakNorth
Join hosts Benjamin Ensor and Nadine Timmer-Bodenstein, along with some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.Topics covered include: FS trade union warns that big banks should brace for job losses to AI, Atlantic Money announces its ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 17
Decoding the Genius Bill: A Catalyst for Stablecoin Innovation and Adoption
Austin Campbell, Managing Partner at Zero Knowledge Consulting, and Adam Zarazinski, CEO at Inca Digital, explore the Genius Bill and its potential to revolutionize the stablecoin landscape. They discuss the many changes with the current government, including regulations and comp ... Show More
31m 40s
Oct 2
1002. Insights: The digital transformation race: big banks vs neobanks.
About this episode:In this episode, in partnership with Enfuce, host Benjamin Ensor dives into the real state of banking transformation in today’s digital-first world. It’s no longer just legacy banks versus neobanks; it’s about who can truly meet rising customer expectations, ma ... Show More
47m 5s
Feb 2025
SOTS 2nd Hour: M&A Under Trump, Tariff Tech Picks, & DeepSeek-ing New Funds? 2/19/25
Carl Quintanilla and Courtney Reagan broke down today’s market set-up after President Trump laid out new tariff threats for 3 key industries: Autos, Pharma, and Semiconductors. Stocks under pressure as earnings from a number of sectors disappoint: Toll Brothers results hitting th ... Show More
41m 37s