Today's Top Episodes
How Humans Will Earn in the AI Economy with Jordan Gray from Public AI
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A Tiny Plot to Call Home
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How to measure AI developer productivity in 2025 | Nicole Forsgren
Are your developer productivity metrics outdated? Learn how to accurately measure and boost your team's performance in the AI era.
Version History: Sony Watchman
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The Tokenization Era Begins (says Fink)
Duration: 00:12:01
October 16, 2025
- Tokenization of securities on distributed ledgers offers the potential for instantaneous settlement and reduced fees by eliminating intermediaries.
- This technology could revolutionize markets by providing transparency in beneficial ownership and facilitating seamless transactions.
- The widespread adoption of tokenized securities promises to dramatically change the entire financial ecosystem.
ICE Invests $2 Billion in Polymarket
Duration: 00:10:57
October 9, 2025
- ICE's stock jumped after reports of a planned $2 billion investment in prediction market platform Poly Market.
- The investment values Poly Market near $8 billion and marks ICE's first major entry into blockchain-based event trading.
- Technically, ICE's stock is oversold, with traders anticipating a bounce from long-term trend line support.
SEC & CFTC Call a Truce on Crypto Regulation
Duration: 00:10:48
October 1, 2025
- The SEC and CFTC have announced unprecedented cooperation to create a regulatory framework for digital assets, marking a potential turning point for crypto innovation in the US.
- This coordinated effort signals safe harbors for DeFi and clarity for traders, which could strengthen the sovereign stack, particularly the value, application, and governance layers.
- By embracing crypto, the US has a chance to build the infrastructure of value itself, which will allow it to compete globally and reclaim financial leadership instead of ceding it to more crypto-friendly jurisdictions.
Agentic Payments and the Next Internet Economy
Duration: 00:10:45
September 26, 2025
- Checkout.com emphasizes its role in optimizing digital payment acceptance rates to improve merchants' online transaction success and overall business performance.
- The payments industry is evolving with the rise of "agentic commerce," requiring collective efforts to maintain consumer trust in the system and ensure secure transactions when AI agents act on consumersโ behalf.
- Payments knowledge and the importance of this knowledge for those who work in and for companies that use modern payment systems should garner discussion in board rooms and classrooms.
Tetherโs Half-Trillion Dollar Valuation
Duration: 00:10:42
September 25, 2025
- Tether is seeking a $15-20 billion capital raise via private placement, potentially valuing the stablecoin issuer near $500 billion.
- The company is aiming to return to the U.S. market by launching a US-regulated stablecoin and has appointed a former White House crypto official to lead the effort.
- A successful capital raise would provide Tether with significant resources to defend its market share, invest in infrastructure, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, though investor appetite may be tested as interest rates ease.
Senate Democrats Push for Bipartisan Role in Crypto Market Structure Bill
Duration: 00:09:10
September 23, 2025
- Democratic senators are seeking equal involvement in drafting cryptocurrency legislation, emphasizing the need for a bipartisan approach to regulating the $4 trillion digital asset market.
- Despite Republican efforts to advance the crypto market structure bill, Democrats are pushing for stricter disclosure rules, mandatory registration of trading platforms, and expanded oversight by regulatory agencies.
- Public confidence in the Clarity Act has decreased, and divisions in Congress, particularly regarding industry influence, are slowing progress towards comprehensive US crypto regulation.
Fed Cuts Rates Amid Rising Labor Market Risks
Duration: 00:11:46
September 19, 2025
- The Federal Open Market Committee decided to lower the policy interest rate by a quarter percentage point in response to shifting economic risks.
- The decision to cut rates was influenced by recent data indicating a softening in the labor market, including a lower level of job creation.
- Despite the rate cut, the committee believes current policy has been effective and aims to react in a timely way to potential economic developments based on incoming data.
Googleโs New Agent Payments Protocol and What It Means for Crypto
Duration: 00:10:38
September 18, 2025
- Google introduced the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) that allows AI agents to securely transact across platforms, fostering trust through cryptographic mandates and verifiable credentials.
- L2B launched ecosystem pages, a dashboard that brings together key metrics, such as total value secured, transaction activity, and DA layer used, to provide comprehensive data on Ethereum scaling ecosystems.
- The Ether Machine, a major ETH holder, filed form S4 with the SEC, signaling its intent to become a publicly traded company focused on Ethereum yield and infrastructure.
Coinbase Considers Token Launch
Duration: 00:10:45
September 17, 2025
- Coinbase is exploring the launch of a dedicated token for its Ethereum layer 2 network, Base, marking a shift from their previously neutral stance.
- The exploration of a Base network token raises questions about its potential impact on the Ethereum ecosystem, DeFi, and the broader crypto space.
- While details are scarce, Coinbase emphasizes a commitment to transparency and community involvement as they investigate how a token could propel their shared mission forward.
Checking In On Last Weekโs Crypto IPOs
Duration: 00:10:21
September 15, 2025
- Gemini, the crypto trading platform led by the Winklevoss twins, is planning to list on the NASDAQ under the ticker GMI, despite reporting a net loss in 2024.
- Grayscale, managing $33 billion in assets, and Bitco, valued at $1.7 billion, both confidentially filed for IPOs in July, marking them as closely watched events in the crypto space.
- Several other significant players like Fireblocks, Consensys (MetaMask), and Kraken are gearing up for potential IPOs in the coming years, indicating a maturing market for blockchain and digital asset infrastructure.
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