Raoul Pal: The Journey Man
638 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe world is changing faster than ever before. This comes with life-changing opportunities but also unprecedented challenges. In The Journeyman, I talk to the greatest minds at the nexus of macro, crypto, and technology to figure out exactly what the Exponential Age means for us all. I uncover the big trends, potential investment opportunities, and economic risks and rewards, and ask the big questions on how this impacts us, our businesses, and our societies. Brought to you by Real Vision.
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LIVE AMA: Raoul Pal's BIG Reveal That Will Change Everything!
February 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourSomething BIG is coming... Stay tuned for an announcement by Real Vision's Co-Founder & CEO, Raoul Pal, that will change everything in the world of Crypto, NFTs, and Web3. Don't miss this Ask-Me-Anything sesh at 5:00pm ET. He will be answering as many questions from the audience as he can! Drop your questions in the LIVE Chat. Get the details here: https://www.realvision.com/collective Livestreamed across platforms on February 23, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Why Everything Is Changing for Ethereum (Again)
February 25, 2023 00:30 - 48 minutesIt’s an Ethereum news bonanza. U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase has launched its own layer-2 Ethereum-based network called Base. This comes just days before the upcoming, highly anticipated Shanghai upgrade moves onto another testnet. What does it mean for Ethereum and staking? Ash Bennington will discuss all of this with Jaydeep Korde, the founder and CEO of Launchnodes, which builds software infrastructure to expand access to Ethereum staking. Plus, the IMF issues crypto guidelines, Australia ...
Can Bitcoin Build on This Momentum?
February 23, 2023 19:41 - 53 minutesBitcoin remains dominant in terms of its market cap while other cryptocurrencies continue to make strides on adoption. Bitcoin expert Jimmy Song joins Ash Bennington to discuss what the future holds for the OG coin. Plus, the SEC opposes Binance.US's move for Voyager Digital, the head of the Bank for International Settlements says fiat currency has “won the battle" against crypto, and some $370 billion of bitcoin is dormant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Bitcoin "Is the Most Undervalued in Years"
February 22, 2023 19:55 - 44 minutesTalk about a bullish case. Michaël van de Poppe, the founder and CEO of Eight Global who goes by Crypto Michaël, says the price of bitcoin presents a "big opportunity for upside potential." He joins Ash Bennington to walk us through his investment thesis. Plus, Coinbase stock is swinging after reporting Q4 2022 earnings, Tezos lands Google Cloud as its validator, Arbitrum surpasses Ethereum in daily transactions, and dozens of Bored Ape NFTs get sold — but the market seems ok with that. Learn...
Is the Future of Crypto Cross-Chain?
February 21, 2023 21:55 - 59 minutesIs the future of crypto multiple blockchains working seamlessly together rather than one or two dominant but separate chains? And how can we ensure this is secure and user-friendly at mass scale? Ash Bennington is joined by Sergey Gorbunov, co-founder of Axelar cross-chain network, and Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at crypto investment fund Dragonfly Capital, to discuss this also discuss this plus FTX Japan resuming customer withdrawals, Ordinals moving to Litecoin, and Hong Kong pushing a...
Expanding Chains, Expanding Worlds: Polygon
February 19, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutesPolygon is moving at the speed of light, not only to expand the possibilities of blockchain technology but to broaden and enable a new, scaleable Web3 world. Antoni Martin, co-founder of Polygon, joins Raoul to dig into how and why Polygon is moving so quickly, how they are innovating, and just why they’re so open to embracing other partners in the space. They also touch upon digital identity and why that is already a critical matter for the ecosystem to solve. Recorded on January 30, 2023. L...
Crypto Spring Is Here: A 2023 Macro/Crypto Outlook
February 18, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutesWant to know what Raoul and Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Delphi Digital, think of the year ahead? What risks and opportunities do they see on the horizon? Well, this is the interview for you. Raoul and Kevin dig into the macro big picture and dollar liquidity before digging into what’s getting them excited about crypto for the year ahead. In particular, Raoul and Kevin talk about the growth opportunities for Ethereum, NFTs, and what the space needs to do to grow even bigger. Recorded on Februar...
Why the SEC's Terra Charges Have Broader Implications
February 17, 2023 20:25 - 59 minutesThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is in the news again after charging Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon for allegedly perpetuating a $40 billion fraud. But what's inside the complaint has sent chills through the crypto industry, as the SEC expands its policy of what should be registered as a security. Ash Bennington is joined by Jake Chervinsky, the chief policy officer at the Blockchain Association, to get his take on the story and the wider regulatory climate in Washington...
Crypto Flies High Despite Regulatory Onslaught
February 16, 2023 19:17 - 46 minutesIt’s a busy day in the crypto world: the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules on who can custody digital assets, Binance reportedly admits it expects incoming fines from U.S. regulators, and the ongoing mystery as to who co-signed Sam Bankman-Fried bail bond is resolved. Ash Bennington will discuss this and much more with Christopher Perkins, the president of CoinFund and former managing director at Citi and Lehman Brothers. Plus, Hong Kong's green bonds, Square Enix...
What the Hell Is Going on With U.S. Regulation?
February 15, 2023 19:24 - 50 minutesThe title of Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing on crypto regulation tells you all you need to know about Washington’s current stance on digital assets: “Crypto Crash: Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets.” Our guest host Santiago Velez, co-founder and R&D division lead at Block Digital, is joined by Jones Day partner Abradat Kamalpour to discuss its recent report on crypto regulation and the unique state, federal, and international challenges. Plus, BUSD recovers its peg,...
Why BUSD s $16B Market Cap Being Up for Grabs Matters to You
February 14, 2023 18:34 - 39 minutesCrypto brokerage Paxos has been ordered to halt issuing BUSD, and a massive $16 billion stablecoin market cap is now up for grabs. As it turns out, Circle, the issuer of USDC, might be behind the sudden regulatory interest. Brian Estes, CEO and CIO of Off the Chain Capital, joins Ash Bennington to break it all down. Brian and Ash also dig into some more optimistic stories including good news about the NFT market and DeFi performance in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Crypto Regulation is Evolving in Front of Our Eyes
February 13, 2023 19:42 - 48 minutesCrypto firm Paxos is under fire as the New York State Department of Financial Services orders the firm to stop minting new Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoins. The regulator posted a statement saying this was the result “of several unresolved issues related to Paxos’ oversight of its relationship with Binance in regard to Paxos-issued BUSD.” Ash Bennington is joined by Marshall Hayner, CEO and founder of Metallicus, to discuss how this will impact the broader industry. Learn more about your ad cho...
Governments Go Cold on Bitcoin
February 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourSopnendu Mohanty, Chief FinTech Officer of MAS and Chairman of Elevandi Board, is a huge proponent of blockchain technology at both a nation-state level and for consumers. He regularly liaises with key leaders across the world about the rollout of CBDCs and other major Fintech initiatives. Indeed, he is Raoul’s go-to person to understand the really big picture. Sopnendu remains excited about many of the big opportunities in the space (especially what is happening in India), but he believes th...
Andrew Yang: Using Blockchain to Change the System
February 12, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutesAndrew Yang is an American businessman, attorney, and co-creator of the Forward Party. He joins Real Vision's Maggie Lake at the Texas Blockchain summit 2022 in Austin to speak about how to move beyond political parties in America, how to stop having a polarized country, and how blockchain can change the system. The Texas Blockchain Summit is North America's Premier Policy Conference for the Bitcoin, Crypto, and Blockchain Ecosystem. The Texas Blockchain Summit is presented by the Texas Bloc...
Why the Future of U.S. Crypto Staking Is at Stake
February 10, 2023 19:09 - 57 minutesThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged crypto exchange Kraken with “failing to register” its staking-as-a-service program. As part of the settlement, Kraken will stop offering crypto staking in the U.S. and pay a fine. Ash Bennington discusses the impact with David Nage, portfolio manager at Arca. Plus, CoinDesk reports a U.S. brokerage and issuer of stablecoins such as Binance’s BUSD, is under investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why You Should Care About the BlockFi Bankruptcy
February 09, 2023 19:36 - 1 hourWhen BlockFi went bankrupt, it left a lot of a lot of people with questions about their funds, how much and when they might possibly recover, and how the process would influence other crypto bankruptcy proceedings. So, when a Pro Crypto member gave us a list of detailed questions, we looked for an expert to answer them live on the show. Ash Bennington and Marco Olivera are joined by Thomas Braziel, the managing partner at 507 Capital, to make it happen. Plus, we’ll discuss Coinbase CEO Brian ...
Why Your Identity is Key to Web3
February 08, 2023 19:29 - 40 minutesEvin McMullen, the co-founder and CEO of Disco.xyz, joins Nico Brugge and Elaine Ly to discuss the importance of controlling your identity in the metaverse, the process of moving it from Web2 to Web3 and why this is becoming a new capitalist battleground. In the news, millions of dollars of crypto donations are pouring in for victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake, 2 NFTs sold for more than a million dollars this week, and an old school mobile phone maker is going all in on Web3. Plus, you ca...
Genesis and Gemini Reach Agreement
February 07, 2023 20:05 - 1 hourThe two battling companies have agreed on a way forward that could open a path for Gemini Earn users to retrieve some of their funds. Marco Olivera and Ash Bennington discuss this significant development, including the broader implications for Genesis’ parent company Digital Currency Group. Later, Piers Ridyard joins to discuss Radix’s mission to build a “radically different DeFi.” Plus, Binance suspends USD bank transfers, the U.K. takes an important step towards launching a digital pound, a...
StarkWare To Open Source Its Tech to Help Scale Ethereum
February 06, 2023 19:10 - 37 minutesA gathering in Tel Aviv is exploring the way to scale Ethereum through Layer 2 blockchains. Ash Bennington and Marco Olivera are joined live by StarkWare co-founder and president Eli Ben-Sasson and Argent CEO and co-founder Itamar Lesuisse to discuss an announcement that StarkWare will make its STARK Prover software open source. In other news: FTX wants the money Sam Bankman-Fried donated to politicians back, Binance launched a crypto tax tool in France and Canada, South Korea is moving ahead...
Are the Bulls Back in Charge?
February 03, 2023 20:34 - 56 minutesNew U.S. jobs data smashed expectations, bitcoin market sentiment hit a 14-month high, and venture capital investment dropped 91% year-over-year. Clearly, there’s conflicting data rippling through markets. Ash Bennington is joined by Chris Sullivan, co-founder and co-portfolio manager at Hyperion Decimus, to discuss what to make of it. Plus, we’ll cover a new report about the condensed ownership of the company behind tether, Australia’s new regulatory plans, and Silvergate Capital reportedly ...
How Can Crypto Win the Mainstream Back?
February 02, 2023 19:30 - 50 minutesCrypto had a rough 2022, and the numerous high-profile failures, bankruptcies and downright scams did not help its standing with the press. The latest JPMorgan survey of institutional e-traders appears to confirm the unease. So how does crypto find a way back into people's good fortunes? Ash Bennington is joined by Charles Gasparino, a senior correspondent at Fox Business Network, to discuss this plus the latest in the FTX bankruptcy process, a record year for crypto hacks, and why Charlie Mu...
Can This Crypto Rally Continue?
February 01, 2023 22:33 - 59 minutesElaine Ly and Marco Olivera welcome Dean Carr aka C the Light to share his latest technical analysis. On the news front, the U.K. has unveiled its proposed crypto regulation, and we have updates on 3 bankrupt crypto lenders: BlockFi, Voyager Digital, and Celsius Network, with the latter revealing which customers can withdraw their assets from the platform. Plus, some respite for Silvergate Capital as a major TradFi investment company reveals a stake in the crypto-friendly bank. Learn more abo...
An Insider's Look Into the Messy Voyager Bankruptcy
January 31, 2023 19:32 - 1 hourAsh Bennington is joined by Jason Raznick, the founder and CEO of financial news outlet Benzinga and a member of the Voyager Digital unsecured creditor committee, for a discussion about the Voyager bankruptcy process. Got money tied up there? Jason lays it all out. In other news, Twitter is reportedly taking strides in Elon Musk’s quest to turn it into an “everything app” that includes payments — hopefully with crypto. Plus, there was no sugar-coating in the Celsius examiner report, the Premi...
What's Next for Bitcoin?
January 30, 2023 12:37 - 58 minutesWith the price of bitcoin hitting a fresh multi-month high, one can’t help but feel optimistic. So, what’s coming up for BTC in terms of innovation, adoption, regulation and, yes, price? Ash Bennington speaks with journalist and host of the Coin Stories podcast, Natalie Brunell. Plus, we’ll cover the latest developments around FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried, the White House urging Congress to regulate crypto, and South Korea's plan to track crypto transactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Macro and Crypto
January 29, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutesMike Novogratz returns for a look back at 2022, on lessons learned, and ideas on how the digital asset space can move forward into the next cycle. In Novo's mind, the outlook for the year ahead is far from clear, with a very uncertain macro environment and the space still reeling from the 3AC and FTX fallout. But that is set against a backdrop of the strong desire for everyone to continue to build a decentralized, better future. It's always insightful and worthwhile to spend time together wit...
The Metaverse is Here and It's Mind-blowing
January 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourAre you ready to see the future of the internet? Well, grab your beverage of choice and settle in for a transformative interview. Eric Pulier, Founder and CEO of Vatom, joins Raoul for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from Web 1.0 to the depths of the metaverse and just how much everything we think we know about the digital world is about to be upended. Eric and Raoul dig into the key factors necessary for a proper interoperable metaverse, why brands are already flocking to take ...
Why Bitcoin "Is in a Buy Zone"
January 27, 2023 11:58 - 47 minutesBitcoin prices soon pushing $45,000 is not improbable, says technical analyst Dave the Wave. He spoke with Marco Olivera who is joined by Ash Bennington to round off the week with some charts and a look at the news: Moody’s reported plan to dip its toes into stablecoin rating, a new SEC investigation, California testing Tezos for digitizing car titles, and Senator Ted Cruz’s new mission to make bitcoin legal tender on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
New Hope for FTX Users
January 26, 2023 13:33 - 53 minutesA report in the New York Post is signaling growing optimism from the people now running FTX that a significant portion of the funds lost by the bankrupt crypto exchange could be recovered. Ash Bennington is joined by Joe Zhao, a former Federal Reserve economist and now partner at Millennia Capital, to discuss the news as well as the wider economic landscape. Plus, DCG-owned exchange Luno announces job cuts and an influential senator warns of more crypto turbulence. Learn more about your ad ch...
Is the Era of Centralization Over?
January 25, 2023 13:17 - 1 hour“The End of the 'Centralization Era' in Crypto," claimed Adam Lavine and Shingo Lavine, co-founders and co-CEOs of crypto storage platform Ethos.io, in an op-ed for CoinDesk. Today, Elaine Ly puts that theory to the test. We also ask Adam and Shingo about Voyager Digital, the bankrupt crypto lender that had bought Ethos back in 2019, and their plans to relaunch as Ethos 2.0. Plus, further scrutiny on Binance's alleged links with Bitzlato, why Circle's SPAC deal actually collapsed, and why Por...
Is a Genesis Solution Really Imminent?
January 24, 2023 12:12 - 1 hourThe first hearing in the crypto lender Genesis's bankruptcy brought a surprising amount of optimism for a swift resolution. Ash Bennington asks James Murphy, aka MetaLawMan, whether that optimism is warranted. They also discuss new, stricter guidelines, votes, and plans for crypto regulation in New York, the EU and France. Plus, reports of more layoffs at Gemini, Binance admits a mistake in how it stores user funds, and the FBI points the finger for the $100M Horizon Bridge hack. Learn more a...
Crypto Prices Plow Ahead Despite Genesis Bankruptcy
January 23, 2023 12:24 - 42 minutesCryptocurrencies staged another rally over the weekend after uncertainty surrounding the Genesis bankruptcy story dissipated. Ash Bennington talks about Genesis’ downfall and whether more side effects will be felt with the global head of product at market-maker GSR, Benoit Bosc. They also discuss Signature Bank cutting back its crypto exposure, hundreds of millions of dollars worth of SBF-linked assets being seized, and Microsoft scaling back its metaverse ambitions. Learn more about your ad ...
Where The Best Returns Have Migrated
January 21, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutesComing right in the middle of the industry’s most challenging period so far, Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal’s conversation with Franklin Templeton Senior Vice President Sandy Kaul could not be more timely. Sandy, a leader in the industry recognized for her long-term vision, shares with Raoul the story of how she got sucked into the crypto rabbit hole and explains why she believes the future of finance is digital, highlighting the ways TradFi can better use blockchain and DeFi techno...
What Will Be the Impact of the Genesis Bankruptcy?
January 20, 2023 22:25 - 50 minutesThe seemingly-inevitable happened: crypto lender Genesis officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Ash Bennington is joined by Ram Ahluwalia, the CEO and co-founder of Lumida Wealth Management, to discuss the potential impact — especially to Genesis' parent company, Digital Currency Group, and the crypto exchange Gemini, whose co-founder Cameron Winklevoss has now threatened to sue DCG CEO Barry Silbert. Santiago Velez, co-founder and R&D division lead at Block Digital, also join...
Genesis Expected to File for Bankruptcy
January 19, 2023 12:01 - 47 minutesAccording to multiple media reports, the ongoing liquidity crunch at crypto lender Genesis is proving insurmountable and the company is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week. Ash Bennington is joined by Mike Alfred, the managing partner and founder of Alpine Fox LP, to discuss the potential impact on Genesis, its creditors, parent company Digital Currency Group and the wider market. Plus, they also talk about DCG-owned CoinDesk reportedly eyeing a sale, Binance being named in ...
Are Bitcoin Miners in the Clear?
January 18, 2023 18:58 - 46 minutesBitcoin is holding steady after the recent surge — but can it last? And why was it so significant for bitcoin miners? Marco Olivera is joined by Will Clemente, co-founder of Reflexivity Research, to walk through the charts. They also discuss new headwinds at the Digital Currency Group (DCG), Coinbase, and GRIID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bitcoin Leads Crypto Prices Rally
January 17, 2023 19:40 - 51 minutesThe total crypto market cap has returned above $1 trillion, with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies enjoying a long overdue bounce. On this Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Ash Bennington reviews the price action with DARMA Capital co-founder and president, Andrew Keys. They assess whether the news flow justifies a rally, the news of Binance trying to shore up institutional investor confidence, a proposed marriage-made-in-hell between the founders of two bankrupt companies, Three Arrows Cap...
The SEC Is Suing Gemini and Genesis
January 13, 2023 20:23 - 53 minutesCrypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis are both being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations they offered unregistered securities through the Gemini Earn program. Elaine Ly will be joined by Ash Bennington to explain this latest development in the ongoing DCG/Gemini/Genesis drama. Later, Perianne Boring, the founder and CEO of the Digital Chamber of Commerce, and Elaine will discuss what's happening in Washington post-FTX, what type of regulation might ...
SBF Gives His Account of FTX's Downfall as It Recovers $5B
January 12, 2023 19:56 - 46 minutesSam Bankman-Fried just can’t stop talking. Even after his arrest and as he awaits trial, the former FTX CEO posted his account of why Alameda and, in turn, FTX collapsed. His post came hours after lawyers for FTX announced the company had managed to recover more than $5 billion. On this Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Marco Olivera welcomes Abra CEO, Bill Barhydt, to talk about FTX, DCG, this morning’s inflation data, El Salvador’s Bitcoin bonds, Abra’s plans for a chartered bank, and more...
Is Play-to-Earn Dead? An Introduction to GameFi
January 11, 2023 19:03 - 52 minutesWith the current relentless news flow in crypto, it's easy to forget that many people are still having fun, including those who are building the future of gaming. On this Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Jeremy Varlow and Luke Franks are joined by Saro McKenna, co-founder of the popular Web3 game Alien Worlds, to enlighten us on the concept of Play-to-Earn within decentralized gaming, how it's holding up in the wake of the FTX collapse, and what the future holds for this space. Plus, we’ll ...
DCG vs Gemini Gets Ugly, Coinbase to Make Big Cuts
January 10, 2023 20:53 - 54 minutesGemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss is calling for Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert to be fired, accusing him of fraud. On today’s show, Ash Bennington breaks down this developing story and what it means for the wider space. He will be joined by digital assets advisors from Deloitte, Tim Davis and Seth Connors, on a day when one company Deloitte audits, Coinbase, announced major incoming job cuts. Plus, another FTX insider is reportedly talking to the prosecutors and Hong Kong is rei...
Just Another Bear Market Rally?
January 09, 2023 22:34 - 35 minutesThe stock market continued to rally on Monday, pushing higher from Friday’s big gains with the technology sector leading the way. At the time of this writing, the Nasdaq Composite is up 1.67%. On today’s show, Jared Dillian, editor of The Daily Dirtnap newsletter, joins Ash Bennington to discuss the overall market sentiment, why he’s monitoring Tesla ($TSLA), and how he’s positioning his portfolio for the months ahead. We also hear from Howard Lindzon, general partner at venture capital firm ...
U.S. Prosecutors Are "Digging Into" DCG
January 09, 2023 21:24 - 36 minutesAccording to Bloomberg sources, U.S. prosecutors are looking at transactions between Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its beleaguered subsidiary, Genesis. Separately, the Washington Post says authorities sent subpoenas to American hedge funds, asking for records of their communications with Binance. And the FTX bankruptcy entanglement just got a little bit... untangled. On this Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Ash Bennington is joined by privacy advocate and Filecoin Foundat...
Genesis Mulls Bankruptcy, Celsius Ex-CEO Gets Sued
January 06, 2023 20:23 - 1 hourGenesis Global Trading, a key player in making the crypto markets tick, is laying off staff and reportedly contemplating filing for bankruptcy. On this Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Ash Bennington is joined by Jim Bianco, president of Bianco Research, to assess the potential impact of the trouble at Genesis — including to its parent company, DCG. They also discuss the former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky being sued by the New York Attorney General for fraud, and crypto-friendly bank...
Celsius Users Suffer Defeat in Court
January 05, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutesA bankruptcy judge has delivered a blow to all users with funds trapped in Celsius Network's interest-bearing accounts. On today’s show, Marco Olivera discusses the repercussions with Imran Lakha, the founder of Options Insight. They also cover Coinbase as the exchange agreed to one of the biggest crypto settlements ever with regulators, the legal battle over FTX's Robinhood shares, and why 2022 wasn't quite so bad for NFTs as you may think. Brace yourselves for lots and lots of charts, as Im...
Will 2023 Be the Year of DeFi?
January 04, 2023 19:41 - 40 minutes2022 was a bad year for centralized exchanges. FTX imploded in a massive scandal. Binance continues to attract questions. Coinbase stock is trading at an all-time low. But is a bad situation for CeFi necessarily good for DeFi? On today’s show, Ash Bennington asks decentralized finance guru Mona El Isa, the CEO and founder of Avantgarde Finance and founder of Enzyme, if DeFi is really the answer to crypto’s woes, and whether or not DeFi is ready for the challenge at this very time. Plus, we’ll...
What Will Post-FTX Regulation Look Like?
January 03, 2023 20:11 - 1 hourIn the wake of the FTX collapse, 2023 could see sweeping changes to crypto regulatory standards. Ari Redbord, the head of legal and regulatory affairs at TRM Labs, joins Ash Bennington to discuss incoming regulation and the FTX investigation. Later, Ram Ahluwalia, the CEO of Lumida Wealth Management, will join the show to discuss the latest twists and turns in what could be the story of the year: the Gemini-Genesis-DCG drama. We want to hear from you --- send us your questions, comments, and ...
Raoul Pal Adventures in Crypto - The World According to Punk6529
December 30, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursOn the final day of Real Vision Crypto Holidays, we present to you this Best-Of interview with Punk 6529. This is without question the Real Vision interview of the year, and it’ll go down in history as an all-time RV classic. Raoul’s conversation with Punk6529, a leading thinker and investor in the NFT space, will force you to re-think everything you thought you knew about our digital future. Simply put, it’s mind-blowing. Or, in Raoul’s words, “it will blow your hair off and make your brain ...
Raoul Pal Adventures in Crypto - NFTs Have Changed Publishing and Film Forever
December 29, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutesOn the fourth day of Real Vision Crypto Holidays, we present to you this Best-Of interview with Ben Mezrich. A best-selling author, screenwriter, and the founder of The Ben Mezrich NFT Project, Mezrich shares how he’s harnessed the power of Web3 to benefit his work and his fans. Ben and Raoul talk about why the power of storytelling is critical to NFT communities, and they explore the ways that NFTs and the communities around them can upend both the legacy infrastructure that supports film fi...
Raoul Pal Adventures in Crypto - The Macro King Arthur of Crypto
December 28, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutesOn the third day of Real Vision Crypto Holidays, we present to you this Best-Of interview with Arthur Hayes. It was a long time coming but well worth the wait to finally get these two market junkies together dissecting the big picture in macro and crypto. Fun was had, swears were uttered, and some profound thoughts on the macro-crypto market cycle were spewed. Plus, Arthur and Raoul share a few great trade ideas. All hail to King Arthur and the Briton! Recorded on September 22, 2022. Learn mo...
Raoul Pal Adventures in Crypto - Balaji's Network State
December 27, 2022 05:00 - 2 hoursOn the second day of Real Vision Crypto Holidays, we present to you this Best-Of interview with Balaji Srinivasan. You say you want a “deep dive”? Well, here are 3 hours of mind-blowing insight that became an instant Real Vision classic. Balaji and Raoul push us to think harder about and further into the future, not just to see what the world could be but also how we can shape what’s coming next. It’s a fascinating call-to-action so profound you’ll need to set aside six hours to watch and abs...