Podcast Notes

Key insights and summaries from the best crypto podcasts

Caroline Pham: CFTC’s focus on foundational principles will enhance market integrity, why collaboration with SEC is essential, and the importance of a positive regulatory posture for crypto innovation | Empire

The CFTC is focusing on returning to foundational principles to enhance market oversight. Emphasis is placed on ensuring financial markets serve the economy through price discovery and risk mitigation. Regulatory efforts should prioritize market integrity...

13 H AGO · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Chris Maurice: Modernizing financial infrastructures boosts access, Yellowcard leads in stablecoin payments for emerging markets, and information asymmetry hinders currency access | Empire

Modernizing existing financial infrastructures is more effective than trying to reach every individual user directly. Businesses already connected with users...

20 H AGO · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Keone Hon: Monad’s token sale breaks records on Coinbase | Empire

Monad's blockchain launch showcased impressive transaction speed and seamless user experience. Coordination challenges were a hurdle in achieving a perfect...

FEBRUARY 18, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Matt Hogan: Institutional adoption is ending the four-year cycle, Bitcoin halving is losing significance, and covered call strategies are reshaping investment | Empire

The traditional four-year cycle in crypto is becoming obsolete due to the influence of institutional adoption. Institutional investments in crypto...

FEBRUARY 18, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM
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Nick Shalek: The future of finance blends decentralized and permissioned systems, why regulatory clarity is crucial for digital asset adoption, and how tokenization will personalize financial interactions | Empire

Charles Yoo-Naut: Stablecoins are revolutionizing fundraising and transactions, the critical role of Visa partnerships, and overcoming underbanked challenges in crypto | Empire

Mohamed Afifi: Stablecoins are revolutionizing cross-border payments, driving operational adoption, and addressing traditional finance’s core issues | Empire

Mike Belshe: Regulatory clarity could double the digital asset market, why going public is essential for crypto integration, and the steep learning curve for traditional investors | Empire

John Zettler: 2026 will be pivotal for DeFi vaults, the rise of multi-protocol solutions, and how liquidity ties to yield | Empire

Brett DiNovi: Layer two solutions need strategic improvements, Ethereum’s monetary premium is failing, and the trade-off between centralization and performance is critical | Empire

Brett DiNovi: Layer two solutions need strategic changes to enhance value, Ethereum’s fragmentation hinders scalability, and execution is now paramount in blockchain ecosystems | Empire

Charles Yoo-Naut: The financial system is moving towards tokenization, stablecoins can revolutionize cross-border investments, and infrastructure is key for crypto growth | Empire

Dougie: Crypto startups face unprecedented external challenges, the line between crypto and traditional finance is blurring, and market sentiment mirrors the FTX collapse | Empire

Noah: Crypto faces a crisis of faith demanding productivity, Theia’s long-only strategy amid limited token supply, and the rising importance of narratives in attracting capital | Empire