Best Convergent Trading Podcasts (2025)

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Accelerator Program Live AMA Special 59:26

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Accelerator Program Live AMA Special: Your Trading PathwayThis special edition of Convergent’s Live AMA Series is all about the Accelerator Program, our most structured and comprehensive program. Hosted by FuturesTrader71, we’ll dive into what makes this five-week experience different: a powerful blend of guided self-study, live coaching, execution…

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Ep. 178: The convergence of financial trading and sports betting w/ Trent Hoerr from BullRush 34:59

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Ep. 178 features Trent Hoerr from BullRush, which is a gamified platform offering multi-participant competitions using virtual currency with real cash prizes. Hear him discuss: • His early days as a professional runner turned prop trader during the 2008 financial crisis • The legal and regulatory path to proving BullRush competitions as games of sk…

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Debate: Should Stablecoin Chains Have an Ethereum L2 or Their Own L1? - Ep. 907 1:25:35

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In this episode, Cyber Capital’s Justin Bons and Codex’s Haonan Li challenge the new orthodoxy: whether payments chains should be alt L1s or Ethereum L2s, how “neutrality” and finality matter for real-world transactions, and why fragmentation could make or break onchain dollars. We dig into Stripe’s Tempo (and its permissioned start), what it would…

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TIP754: Rule Breaker Investing w/ David Gardner 1:32:15

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On today's episode, Clay brings back David Gardner to discuss his new book, Rule Breaker Investing. Throughout David’s investing career, he seemed to have taken all of Buffett’s rules to investing and thrown them out the window. In this episode, he shares his unique rule-breaking framework, providing you with the guidance and the gumption to win at…

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The Chopping Block: Stablecoin-as-a-Service: The Next Big Crypto Gold Rush? - Ep. 906 1:00:44

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we’re joined by Gordon Liao, Chief Economist at Circle, to dissect the Stablecoin Wars. From Circle’s Arc and Stripe + Paradigm’s Tempo, to Solana’s native stablecoin push and Hyperliq…

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Convergence Corner: Fostering Growth Through Print & Promo with Dean Manzetti 18:55

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CDP vice president Dean Manzetti explains how he incorporated promo into his print business over the years, and remembers one case study that created customer engagement that yielded enormous growth for his customer.By ASI

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Investor Stories 428. Trust and Integrity with LPs, What Churn Reveals About Founders, and Building True Differentiation (Ralston, Abel, Shen) 5:19

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rusty Ralston of Swell VC Godard Abel of G2 Han Shen of iFly.vc We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in foun…

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Investor Stories 428. Trust and Integrity with LPs, What Churn Reveals About Founders, and Building True Differentiation (Ralston, Abel, Shen) 5:19

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rusty Ralston of Swell VC Godard Abel of G2 Han Shen of iFly.vc We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in foun…

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Bits + Bips: Could a Base Token Be Coinbase's Key to a Super App? - Ep. 905 1:04:31

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This week on Bits + Bips, hosts Steve Ehrlich and Ram Ahluwalia speak with Blockchain.com’s Nic Cary and Franklin Templeton’s Max Gokhman. We talk about how the potential Base token would alter the L2 landscape, and who should capture the value if Coinbase becomes the backbone for DeFi. Also, whether Web2 and TradFi giants will buy their way onchai…

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From Invisible Hand to Heavy Hand: Government Stakes, AI, and the Shifting CapEx Cycle in U.S. Markets | EP197 27:12

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In this episode, U.S. Equity Portfolio Manager Grayson Witcher explores the evolving intersection of government policy, innovation, and capital expenditure (CapEx) in U.S. markets. The discussion unpacks how public spending and strategic government stakes—especially in sectors like semiconductors and defense—are reshaping the investment landscape. …

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TECH001: AI for Activists w/ Justin Moon and Shroominic (Tech Podcast) 49:43

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From Oslo's spotlight to global frontlines, Justin and Shroominic share how activists are harnessing AI for storytelling, translation, and rapid response while also navigating threats from authoritarian AI. Explore the core building blocks, decentralized models, and how anyone can begin experimenting today. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Int…

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Ep. 181: Creating the ultimate sports remote w/ Tony Ryan from Bet Caddy 37:25

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Ep. 181 features Tony Ryan from Bet Caddy, which is building the ultimate sports remote to personalize and streamline the fragmented sports streaming experience. Hear him discuss: • How betting and fantasy sports make every game moment meaningful for modern fans • The origin story of Bet Caddy, sparked by college sports bars and basement brainstorm…

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Base Will Likely Have a Token: Why Now, Who Wins, and How Big It Gets - Ep. 904 49:48

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Base just crossed its own Rubicon. After months of saying “no token,” Jesse Pollak now says Base must decentralize and is “exploring” a token. What changed? On this episode, Proof of Play’s ICO Beast and former Coinbase Ventures investor Ryan Yi unpack why “exploring” is the operative word, how policy (the Clarity Act) could shape the rollout, and …

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Fewer Jobs, Rising Pressures: What’s the Fed’s Next Move? 25:51

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On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, to examine the latest economic data and where it’s likely pointing. Together, they address recent employment numbers, ri…

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Premium Apparel With a Purpose: How BELLA+CANVAS Combines Sustainability & Style 15:49

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BELLA+CANVAS (/39590) is committed to even more than creating the premium apparel you know and love. This iconic supplier is also leading the charge on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, allowing you to provide your customers with clothing that’s both fashionable and good for our planet. On today’s podcast, we’re joined by Jenny…

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Investor Stories 427. Balancing Growth with Profitability, Why the Customer’s Pain Matters Most, and Lessons from Film Financing to Supply Chain (Jiang, Ruscio, Niehenke) 10:25

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Kevin Jiang of Mangusta Capital Joseph Ruscio of Heavybit Alexander Niehenke of Scale Venture Partners We asked guests to describe the biggest change to their investment philosophy over the course of their career The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stac…

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Investor Stories 427. Balancing Growth with Profitability, Why the Customer’s Pain Matters Most, and Lessons from Film Financing to Supply Chain (Jiang, Ruscio, Niehenke) 10:25

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Kevin Jiang of Mangusta Capital Joseph Ruscio of Heavybit Alexander Niehenke of Scale Venture Partners We asked guests to describe the biggest change to their investment philosophy over the course of their career The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stac…

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Sovereignty Never Ceeded Rally speech Yaraan Couzens Bundle | Reanimating The World Tyson Yunkaporta | ALP State Conference speech Palestinian actvist Nour | Radiance Pain and Resilience Lecture Panel ...

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Headlines1. 110,000 join far right anti-immigration rally in London2. Rallies in Naarm see thousands show up in support of First Nations Peoples and the 100th consecutive Free Palestine rally Segments1. A speech from Saturdays Sovereignty Never Ceded rally at Flinders Street station as part of a National Day of Action by Yaraan Couzens Bundle HERE …

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TIP753: The Relentless Vision That Made McDonald’s a Global Giant w/ Kyle Grieve 1:04:33

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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the rise of McDonald’s under Ray Kroc and the vision, systems, and persistence that transformed a small burger joint into a global empire. He explores Kroc’s leadership style, business model innovations, and the timeless lessons investors and entrepreneurs can learn from McDonald’s journey. IN THIS EPISODE …

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The Chopping Block: USDH Bake-off—Native Markets, Validators & the “Beauty Contest” Debate - Ep. 903 56:55

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Hyperliquid’s USDH ticker set off the most dramatic “RFP” in recent memory. The crew breaks down why Native Markets ran away with validator support, whether the process was theater or strategy, and how the Bake-off became a marketing masterstroke—and potential leverage on Circle. We dig into Polymarket odds, the last‑minute Paxos bribery allegation…

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Why the War Over the USDH Ticker on Hyperliquid Is Bullish for Crypto - Ep. 902 32:11

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Stablecoins are supposed to be boring, but the fight for the USDH ticker on Hyperliquid has turned into one of the most dramatic battles in crypto. From Ethena suddenly pulling out, to Paxos revamping its bid, to whispers of favoritism, the contest has put protocol-native stablecoins in the spotlight. In this episode, MegaETH co-founder Shuyao Kong…

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TIP752: Financial Statements Explained Simply w/ Brian Feroldi 1:01:17

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On today's episode, Clay brings back long-time guest, Brian Feroldi, to educate our listeners on how to analyze financial statements. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro01:58 - An overview of the three financial statements.13:11 - What GAAP accounting is and why the US is a good environment for investors from a regulatory perspective.18:08 -…

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The Gamble & The Glory: S2 E1 - Einar Knobel, TXODDS 29:31

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The Gamble & The Glory showcases founders that built their companies into category leaders in the betting and gaming industry. In Episode 1 of Season 2, we speak with Einar Knobel from TXODDS, recorded in person at the SBC Summit Americas Conference in Fort Lauderdale. Hear him discuss: The early days of TXODDS and landing first customers like Betc…

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Advisor–Client Relationships Are Stronger When Goals Come First 37:11

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In this episode of Simple But Not Easy, we’re joined by Ryan Murphy, Morningstar’s Global Head of Behavioral Insights, to explore how financial advisors can help clients set better goals, avoid costly mistakes, and build lasting trust. We discuss why goals—not asset allocation or stock selection—should be the true starting point of an investment jo…

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Promo Insiders: Inside BDA’s Acquisition of Harper + Scott 26:15

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Jay Deutsch, CEO of Counselor Top 40 distributor BDA (asi/137616), and Harper + Scott (asi/220052) co-founders Michael Scott Cohen and Jon Alagem join Promo Insiders to share why BDA’s recent acquisition of Harper + Scott meant “1+1=3” for both companies, as well their big aspirations for future growth.…

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How Pump.fun Plans to Beat Social Media Giants and Win Beyond Crypto - Ep.901 1:07:09

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Pump.fun rocketed to revenue, ran a blockbuster token sale, and then hit turbulence: rivals took share, the token slid, bots spammed launches, and critics cried “casino.” Now the team is fighting back with a dynamic creator-fee model, a liquidity foundation for cult communities, and an unapologetic push into live streaming and mobile. In this episo…

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Promo Insiders: Find the (Real) Decision-Maker 11:21

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Jason McCracken of Eagle Promotions (asi/185320) and an ASI Media 2025 Distributor Salesperson Finalist, offers tips for saving time and closing more sales by starting this important conversation early in the process.By ASI

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Investor Stories 426. Investor Regrets and Hard Calls: From Tax Credit Dependence to Saying No to Zoom (Hsieh, Delk, Hilaly) 5:38

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Vince Hsieh Ryan Delk Aaref Hilaly Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founde…

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Investor Stories 426. Investor Regrets and Hard Calls: From Tax Credit Dependence to Saying No to Zoom (Hsieh, Delk, Hilaly) 5:38

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Vince Hsieh Ryan Delk Aaref Hilaly Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founde…

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#61: In Conversation: Building the Future of the Field from Convergence to Action 38:06

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This episode dives into the creation of the new report: “Reimagining Gender Lens Investing Futures: Possibilities and Perspectives from the Field” and the pivotal role of the 2025 Convergence event. Joy is joined by some of the authors of the report - Sanjana Chhantyal and Susie Pan - to discuss how the original plans for Convergence shifted, leadi…

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Bits + Bips: Hyperliquid’s USDH Bidding War & Why the DAT Model Is Broken - Ep. 900 1:06:36

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The fight for Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin is more than a ticker battle—it’s a referendum on how crypto distribution, governance, and incentives will shape the next trillion-dollar market. In this episode of Bits + Bips, Steve Ehrlich sits down with Delta Blockchain Fund’s Kavita Gupta, Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn, and Frax founder Sam Kazemian to…

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BTC251 : Tech Abundance w/ Jeff Booth 47:04

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Preston and Jeff discuss the expansion of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast to include cutting-edge topics like AI, robotics, and nuclear tech, all viewed through a Bitcoin and decentralization lens. They examine the impact of exponential technological growth, open-source innovation, and international competition. The conversation closes with a powe…

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Ep. 180: Infrastructure for sports betting creators w/ Zach Wick from BtrBet 28:38

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Ep. 180 features Zach Wick from BtrBet, which is a SaaS platform offering a white-labeled tool stack for sports betting creators to manage content, engage audiences, and monetize their communities. Hear him discuss: • How legal sports betting in Ohio sparked his idea to build a personal betting tracker • The pain points of spreadsheets and the insp…

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The Competition Is On. Who’ll Win the USDH Ticker on Hyperliquid? - Ep. 899 48:43

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The battle for Hyperliquid’s USDH ticker is a referendum on what crypto wants to be: a community-first public good, or a globally scaled, institution-ready product. With the clock ticking toward the proposal and voting deadlines, Agora’s Nick van Eck and Paxos Labs’ Bhau Kotecha lay out their cases—100% revenue back to users vs. 95% with enterprise…

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The Converging Forces Experts Say Are Driving Gold’s Relentless Rally 15:01

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On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, to break down the forces behind gold’s relentless rally. They explore how Federal Reserve decisions, global debt, tr…

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491. How AI Reshapes LP Allocation Strategy, The Convergence of Venture and Buyout, and Permanent Shifts to Liquidity (Lara Banks) 35:40

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Lara Banks of Makena Capital Management joins Nick to discuss How AI Reshapes LP Allocation Strategy, The Convergence of Venture and Buyout, and Permanent Shifts to Liquidity. In this episode we cover: Underwriting New Funds and Long-Term Partnerships Criteria for Investment and Deal Breakers Persistence in Venture and Brand Building CO-Investments…

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491. How AI Reshapes LP Allocation Strategy, The Convergence of Venture and Buyout, and Permanent Shifts to Liquidity (Lara Banks) 35:40

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Lara Banks of Makena Capital Management joins Nick to discuss How AI Reshapes LP Allocation Strategy, The Convergence of Venture and Buyout, and Permanent Shifts to Liquidity. In this episode we cover: Underwriting New Funds and Long-Term Partnerships Criteria for Investment and Deal Breakers Persistence in Venture and Brand Building CO-Investments…

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| Proposed Mine on the Mitchell River on Gunaikurnai country | Public to Purchase and Carry Pepper Spray in NT | History of Kanaky Liberation |

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Welcome to the Monday Breakfast Show, on the 8th of September we had: Headlines: Anti-Fairness Bill amends Migration Act of 1958 to allow for deportation of refugees and migrants to Nauru. Australia urged to contribute more to the climate finance A pamphlet distributed at the Australian Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism summit has falsely linked t…

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TIP751: Mastermind Q3, 2025: Uber, Merck, and Bath & Body Works 1:34:10

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In today's episode, Stig Brodersen is talking stocks with Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig’s pick is Uber, the world’s largest ride-hailing company. Tobias is pitching Bath & Body Works, a category leader in home and personal fragrance. Hari’s stock of choice is Merck, a pharmaceutical giant that owns the blockbuster oncology drug. IN THI…

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Gold, Crypto & Your 401(k): Understanding the New Executive Order 18:17

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What does opening 401(k) plans to alternative assets really mean? On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education. Together they break down the recent executive orde…

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Why Pokémon Cards Are Better Onchain (and How to Trade Them) - Ep. 898 1:10:22

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Pokémon cards are no longer just collectibles stuffed in a binder. They’re becoming liquid, tradable assets onchain. In this episode, Collector Crypt CEO Tuom Holmberg and Bitwise’s Danny Nelson explain how the project is reimagining the $100 billion trading card industry. From slashing eBay’s 13% fees to near-zero, to solving decades-old authentic…

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TIP750: Generating Alpha, Digital Payments, & AI w/ Deiya Pernas 55:32

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On today's episode, Clay is joined by Deiya Pernas to discuss his investing philosophy, why he sees opportunity for investors in the digital payments space, and why he is closely following developments in AI. After a decade of experience in the investment industry, Deiya co-founded Pernas Research with his brother in 2023. Since January 2017, the P…

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Bits + Bips: The Case for Why DATs Are Superior to Crypto ETFs - Ep. 897 54:56

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DATs aren’t done. They may just be getting started. In this episode, CoinFund’s Chris Perkins and Upexi’s Brian Rudick join Ram Ahluwalia and Steven Ehrlich to dissect why some DATs could outcompete ETFs for certain investors, the bullish accretion math behind premiums, and what makes a winning vehicle. We also dig into whether this is altcoin seas…

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The Chopping Block: Trump’s $22B “Gold Paper” DeFi Launch, Buybacks & Garbage Coins - Ep. 896 1:01:43

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Altcoin froth meets political theater. The team dissects World Liberty Financial’s explosive debut: a $22B token backed by the Trump family, a disputed Aave partnership, insider buybacks, and a “gold paper” instead of a whitepaper. We break down Justin Sun’s role, why critics call it crypto’s “garbage moat,” and how WLFi could become the Thanksgivi…

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Promo Insiders: PromoKitchen & the Importance of Mentorship 17:03

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Ashley Coulatti and Halle Moore, both “Chefs” on PromoKitchen’s board, join Promo Insiders to discuss the importance of mentorship in promo ahead of the industry nonprofit’s 15th birthday.By ASI

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Investor Stories 425. Don’t Rush the Process: Building Insights, Networks, and Patience Early in Your VC Career (Shen, Shapiro, Jiang) 8:57

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Han Shen Craig Shapiro Kevin Jiang We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in fo…

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Investor Stories 425. Don’t Rush the Process: Building Insights, Networks, and Patience Early in Your VC Career (Shen, Shapiro, Jiang) 8:57

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Han Shen Craig Shapiro Kevin Jiang We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in fo…

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How Crypto Insiders Are Sidestepping the Law to Dump on Retail - Ep. 895 58:05

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Behind some of the biggest token launches of the past year — from Trump’s $TRUMP coin to the recent Kanye West’s $YZY, to the collapse of $LIBRA and this week’s launch of $WLFI — the same insider names keep popping up. In this episode, Bubblemaps CEO Nicolas Vaiman explains how figures like Hayden Davis of Kelsier Ventures, celebrity promoter Sahil…

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BTC250: Is This Bitcoin Bull Market Over w/ Tuur Demeester (Bitcoin Podcast) 52:10

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Tuur Demeester returns to discuss his new report on Bitcoin's 2025 outlook. He and Preston unpack institutional accumulation, custodial confiscation risks, the macroeconomic backdrop, and how Bitcoin's role is evolving amid growing global uncertainty. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:02 - Why the current market doesn’t reflect a true …

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Ep. 179: Just merged: Pine Sports and SharpSports join forces w/ Vijay Dewan & Ryan Murphy 33:42

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Ep. 179 features Ryan Murphy of SharpSports and Vijay Dewan from Pine Sports, who sit down to talk through their recent merger to form the new Pine Sports, a full-stack sports data and AI company serving both bettors and B2B partners. Hear them discuss: • The origin story and strategic rationale behind the Pine Sports and SharpSports merger • How m…