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Join us for the Crypto Brief as our hosts unpack the rise of tokenized collectibles and what it could signal for the future of assets on-chain.
We open with recent updates from the Ethereum Foundation, examining the impacts and implications of these shifts.
Then, we explore how everything from trading cards to fine art is moving on-chain and is reshaping ownership, liquidity, and access in the process. From nostalgia-driven markets to billion-dollar asset classes, we break down what’s driving adoption, where tokenization is gaining real traction, and what it takes for new systems to outperform the old.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:46] Updates from the Ethereum Foundation
[11:07] Bringing Pokémon cards on-chain
[14:17] Supply, demand, and utility’s roles in adoption
[24:34] Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:46) - Updates from the Ethereum Foundation(00:11:07) - Bringing Pokémon cards on-chain(00:14:17) - Supply, demand, and utility’s roles in adoption(00:24:34) - Outro -
Join our hosts as they sit down with author and industry leader John Hargrave to discuss his book, The Intelligent Crypto Investor, and explore how traditional financial frameworks can be reimagined on-chain.
Listen in as we explore key trends, emerging economic levers and how enduring investing principles can be applied to DeFi—alongside important considerations and practical approaches for navigating an evolving ecosystem.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:25] John’s story
[5:24] Building a crypto community
[7:19] The Intelligent Crypto Investor
[12:21] Designing an investor scorecard
[17:05] Transparency on-chain
[18:55] Exploring tokenomics
[24:56] Considerations for standardization
[26:37] Risk frameworks
[28:48] Final thoughts and outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:25) - John’s story(00:05:24) - Building a crypto community(00:07:19) - The Intelligent Crypto Investor(00:12:21) - Designing an investor scorecard(00:17:05) - Transparency on-chain(00:18:55) - Exploring tokenomics(00:24:56) - Considerations for standardization(00:26:37) - Risk frameworks(00:28:48) - Final thoughts and outro -
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Join our hosts as they explore the evolution of perpetual futures and how these “no-expiration” instruments are reshaping crypto market structure. From the mechanics of funding rates to the differences between traditional and perpetual futures, we break down why perps have become a dominant trading vehicle in digital assets.
We'll cover the rapid rise of on-chain platforms like Hyperliquid, examining how permissionless market creation, expanded asset access, and real-time transparency are redefining who can trade—and what they can trade. We'll also unpack core trade-offs: from oracle design and liquidity challenges to smart contract risk, visible positions, and regulatory uncertainty.
Listen in as we look ahead at what these innovations could signal for the broader future of markets, including the potential convergence of crypto-native infrastructure with traditional finance.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:20] News Rundown
[2:17] About Spot Markets & Perpetual Futures
[8:06] Features & Differentiation
[13:14] Risks & Considerations
[20:14] Market Validation
[23:44] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: FCATalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:20) - News Rundown(00:02:17) - About Spot Markets & Perpetual Futures(00:08:06) - Features & Differentiation(00:13:14) - Risks & Considerations(00:20:14) - Market Validation(00:23:44) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
Join us as our hosts break down recent crypto exploits to examine how malicious actors are leveraging emerging technologies alongside more traditional tactics to execute attacks. We unpack how these incidents unfolded, their broader implications for DeFi, and the growing role of AI in both offensive and defensive security.
We’ll highlight key trends shaping the threat landscape and outline practical considerations for developers and investors alike, from evolving risk frameworks to essential security best practices.
Episode Topics:
[00:00] - Intro
[01:19] - News Rundown
[03:28] - About the Drift Hack
[08:22] - Covering the Kelp DAO Exploit
[13:35] - Social Engineering on-Chain
[18:10] - Exploring AI as A Factor
[22:19] - Protection & Prevention
[25:03] - Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:19) - News Rundown(00:03:28) - About the Drift Hack(00:08:22) - Covering the Kelp DAO Exploit(00:13:35) - Social Engineering on-Chain(00:18:10) - Exploring AI as a Factor(00:22:19) - Protection & Prevention(00:25:03) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
This episode, we're joined by author and journalist Natalie Brunell to explore the foundations of financial re-education and how Bitcoin is expanding access in an increasingly digital, global economy.
Drawing from her recent book Bitcoin is for Everyone, Natalie shares why understanding money as a technology matters today, how Bitcoin’s network can enable greater inclusion across borders, and what financial literacy looks like in practice.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[2:02] Bitcoin 2026 Retrospective
[3:14] Natalie’s Journey
[5:57] Opportunities for Bitcoin Education
[10:24] Bitcoin across Borders
[14:44] Deciphering Digital Currency
[18:28] The Impact of Inflation on Everyday Consumers
[26:55] Individual Approaches to Bitcoin
[29:27] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:02) - Bitcoin 2026 Retrospective(00:03:14) - Natalie’s Journey(00:05:57) - Opportunities for Bitcoin Education(00:10:24) - Bitcoin across Borders(00:14:44) - Deciphering Digital Currency(00:18:28) - The Impact of Inflation on Everyday Consumers(00:26:55) - Individual Approaches to Bitcoin(00:29:27) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
Recent advances in quantum computing are bringing renewed attention to longstanding questions around cryptography. In this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team is joined by FCAT's VP of Quantum Technology Mike Dascal to unpack the underlying technologies and why quantum risk should be on everyone's radar.
The episode explores practical threat models for digital assets—from legacy wallets to in-flight transactions—and reviews how different blockchain communities are beginning to respond. Join us as we uncover how the industry can more thoughtfully approach post‑quantum migration, balancing security, decentralization, and long‑term network integrity.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[2:00] A Quantum Overview
[3:42] A Quantum Reset
[4:13] Potential Considerations for Crypto
[7:38] The Quantum Threat
[11:01] Potential Opportunities for Blockchain & Crypto
[13:41] Timelines & Readiness Approaches
[19:07] How Blockchain Communities Are Responding
[26:15] Preparing for a Post‑Quantum Future
[29:26] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:00) - A Quantum Overview(00:03:42) - A Quantum Reset(00:04:13) - Potential Considerations for Crypto(00:07:38) - The Quantum Threat(00:11:01) - Potential Opportunities for Blockchain & Crypto(00:13:41) - Timelines & Readiness Approaches(00:19:07) - How Blockchain Communities Are Responding(00:26:15) - Preparing for a Post-quantum Future(00:29:26) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
For much of the internet’s history, technology has supported human transactions. Increasingly, it’s executing them directly.
On this episode of the Crypto Brief, our hosts examine agentic payments: transactions executed by autonomous AI systems. Based on pre-programmed directives, these agents discover services, access resources, and settle payments without hands-on human involvement.
This discussion uncovers what becomes possible when technology participates in the economy as an actor, and what new obligations emerge for the people designing—and overseeing—those systems.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:22] Defining AI Agents
[2:14] Trends in Agentic Payments
[11:15] Products, Protocols & Partnerships
[14:41] An Overview of the Machine Payment Protocol
[16:26] Risks & Considerations
[23:27] Where Stablecoins Fit in
[29:02] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:22) - Defining AI Agents(00:02:14) - Trends in Agentic Payments(00:11:15) - Products, Protocols & Partnerships(00:14:41) - An Overview of the Machine Payment Protocol(00:16:26) - Risks & Considerations(00:23:27) - Where Stablecoins Fit in(00:29:02) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
In this episode of the FCAT CryptoBrief, Blockspace Media Co‑founder Charlie Spears joins the team to unpack how Bitcoin’s most influential debates are evolving as the ecosystem becomes increasingly sophisticated and operationally fragmented. Charting the rise of OPNEXT as a convergence point for developers, miners, investors, and researchers alike, Spears highlights why connecting disparate stakeholders is critical to understanding the network’s trajectory.
The conversation also addresses quantum computing as it gains traction across crypto circles. We’ll explore how accelerating quantum timelines, shifting market sentiment, and emerging governance constraints intersect, potentially setting the stage for Bitcoin’s next major upgrade battle.
Join us for closer look at how high‑stakes technical discourse, evolving narratives, and cross‑domain collaboration could shape Bitcoin’s future.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:27] An Introduction to Charlie
[2:44] What’s Next for OPNEXT
[4:40] Bitcoin: Then & Now
[7:52] Exploring the Quantum Threat
[24:10] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:27) - An Introduction to Charlie(00:02:44) - What's Next for OPNEXT(00:04:40) - Bitcoin: Then & Now(00:07:52) - Exploring the Quantum Threat(00:24:10) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
Listen in as Weston Jones, a Digital Asset Engineer from FCAT’s Blockchain Incubator, joins our hosts to break down recent developments on Solana and beyond. Together, they explore the forces driving infrastructure and innovation—from design philosophy and validator operations to community‑driven security, trade‑offs, and how Solana compares with other major networks as the broader ecosystem continues to evolve.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:28] News Rundown
[6:57] Weston’s Story
[10:03] Lens on the Larger Ecosystem
[13:52] Running a Validator
[15:05] Cross-chain Activities & Infrastructure
[27:39] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:28) - News Rundown(00:06:57) - Weston’s Story(00:10:03) - Lens on the Larger Ecosystem(00:13:52) - Running a Valdator(00:15:05) - Cross-chain Activities & Infrastructure(00:27:39) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
As crypto continues to evolve, institutions are entering the fold. In this episode of the FCAT Crypto Brief, the team breaks down why TradFi players—including banks, asset managers, and infrastructure providers—are moving into DeFi, as well as key considerations surrounding the adoption of real‑world assets, on-chain lending, and settlement at an institutional scale.
Listen in as our hosts explore recent developments across DeFi and TradFi, unpacking the forces driving strategy and adoption across the financial world.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:23] News Rundown
[6:07] Banks & Lending
[9:00] Infrastructure Providers
[11:13] TradFi Adoption
[14:36] Application vs. Protocol
[18:25] On-Chain Lending
[24:17] Regulatory Shifts
[27:52] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:23) - News Rundown(00:06:07) - Banks & Lending(00:09:00) - Infrastructure Providers(00:11:13) - TradFi Adoption(00:14:36) - Application vs. Protocol(00:18:25) - On-chain Lending(00:24:17) - Regulatory Shifts(00:27:52) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
Join us as we take a look at recent conversations within the Ethereum ecosystem, including Vitalik Buterin’s updated perspective on the “roll‑up centric roadmap” and how the community is approaching L1 and L2 development.
Our hosts walk through the broader context, covering stakeholder incentives, validator dynamics, the pace of L2 progress, and Ethereum’s evolving upgrade priorities.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:24] News Rundown
[6:00] Reviewing the “Roll-up Centric Roadmap”
[9:48] Ecosystem Response
[14:04] L2 Changes
[16:05] Modular vs. Monolithic Debate
[17:38] Key Tradeoffs & Pivot Points
[20:56] Considerations for Institutional Allocators
[22:05] Potential Roadmap Shifts
[24:43] L2 Use Cases
[28:22] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:24) - News Rundown(00:06:00) - Reviewing “Roll-up Centric Roadmap”(00:09:48) - Ecosystem Response(00:14:04) - L2 Changes(00:16:05) - Modular vs. Monolithic Debate(00:17:38) - Key Tradeoffs & Pivot Points(00:20:56) - Considerations for Institutional Allocators(00:22:05) - Potential Roadmap Shifts(00:24:43) - L2 Use Cases(00:28:22) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
As crypto matures, what will the future of enforcement, compliance, and accountability look like? Listen in as Amanda Wick, a former federal prosecutor and longtime leader in financial crime prevention, joins the Brief to give her take and examine how innovation and integrity can evolve together.
From sanctions to travel rule implementation, this episode offers a front‑row seat to see key shifts already reshaping the ecosystem.
Want to learn more? Check out Amanda’s book The Catalysts.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[2:18] News Rundown
[7:09] Background on the Travel Rule
[11:39] Privacy vs. Anonymity
[15:09] Market Maturity & Crypto Compliance
[18:46] International Trends & Convergence
[23:04] Time at the DOJ
[29:49] Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:18) - News Rundown(00:07:09) - Background on the Travel Rule(00:11:39) - Privacy vs. Anonymity(00:15:09) - Market Maturity & Crypto Compliance(00:18:46) - International Trends & Convergence(00:23:04) - Time at the DOJ(00:29:49) - Outro -
Curious about what’s next for crypto in 2026? Chris Kuiper, Vice President of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets®, joins our hosts to unpack the trends shaping the digital asset landscape in the year ahead.
Tune in for insights on emerging developments, potential market shifts, and what these changes could mean for the industry at large.
Read the full report here: https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/research-and-insights/2026-look-ahead
Episode Topics
[0:00] Intro
[1:49] News Rundown
[2:43] Introduction to Chris & FDA’s 2026 Look Ahead Report
[4:19] How Shipping Containers Redefined Global Economics & What it Means for Crypto
[11:11] A Deep Dive on Token-holder Rights
[18:35] Other Key Topics for the Year to Come
[20:43] Macroeconomic Factors
[23:06] Bitcoin Mining & AI
[27:20] Additional Thoughts Heading into 2026
[33:08] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:49) - News Rundown(00:02:43) - Introduction to Chris & FDA’s 2026 Look Ahead Report(00:04:19) - How Shipping Containers Redefined Global Economics & What it Means for Crypto(00:11:11) - A Deep Dive on Token-holder Rights(00:18:35) - Other Key Topics for the Year to Come(00:20:43) - Macroeconomic Factors(00:23:06) - Bitcoin Mining & AI(00:27:20) - Additional Thoughts Heading into 2026(00:33:08) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
In this episode of FCAT Crypto Brief™, we sit down with Doug Mehne, Chair of the Boston Blockchain Association, to explore what it really takes to build strong blockchain communities—both locally and globally. From fostering collaboration across traditional finance and digital assets to creating spaces for candid conversations, Doug shares how intentional programming, education, and advocacy are driving adoption and innovation.
We discuss the pillars of community building, the roles played by universities and industry collaborators, and why shared experiences in a sometimes unpredictable ecosystem create a unique culture of support. Whether you’re crypto-curious or a seasoned builder, this conversation offers insights into how networks grow, scale, and thrive—on-chain and IRL.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:30] News Rundown
[5:56] About Doug & the BBA
[10:14] Building Community on-Chain
[13:07] Programming Overview
[17:47] Getting Involved
[20:24] Why Boston?
[28:39] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:30) - News Rundown(00:05:56) - About Doug & the BBA(00:10:14) - Building Community on-Chain(00:13:07) - Programming Overview(00:17:47) - Getting Involved(00:20:24) - Why Boston?(00:28:39) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
Listen in as we catch up with researcher Alexander Neumüller from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) to discuss their latest report exploring the critical role energy plays in sustaining Bitcoin’s decentralized network.
From mining operations and miner sentiment to the potential of renewable solutions, we unpack how power shapes the future of digital currency—and why it matters for sustained innovation, network operations, and global finance.
Read the full report here: https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/faculty-research/centres/alternative-finance/publications/cambridge-digital-mining-industry-report/
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:48] News Rundown
[7:32] Alexander's Story
[11:47] Digging into the Digital Mining Industry Report
[19:25] Gauging Miner Sentiment
[22:21] Participation & Impact
[27:02] On-chain Economics
[30:13] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:48) - News Rundown(00:07:32) - Alexander's Story(00:11:47) - Digging into the Digital Mining Industry Report(00:19:25) - Gauging Miner Sentiment(00:22:21) - Participation & Impact(00:27:02) - On-chain Economics(00:30:13) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
Listen in as our hosts are joined by Bryan Pellegrino, CEO and Co-founder of LayerZero Labs, to explore the evolving infrastructure powering blockchain interoperability.
From his unconventional journey—from poker pro to protocol architect—to the technical and economic implications of unified liquidity, Bryan shares his insights on tokenization, governance, and the future of agentic AI on-chain.
Whether you're crypto-native or crypto-curious, this episode offers a compelling look at how organizations like LayerZero are reshaping cross-chain communication and user experience.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:26] News Rundown
[2:55] Bryan’s Story
[4:58] An Introduction to Interoperability
[9:29] Innovations in Tokenization
[12:20] Governance Deep-dive
[17:01] Considerations for Unified Liquidity
[20:43] Facilitating Currency Exchange
[24:07] Exploring the Stargate Acquisition
[27:09] Opportunities for Agentic AI on-Chain
[30:22] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:26) - News Rundown(00:02:55) - Bryan’s Story(00:04:58) - An Introduction to Interoperability(00:09:29) - Innovations in Tokenization(00:12:20) - Governance Deep-dive(00:17:01) - Considerations for Unified Liquidity(00:20:43) - Facilitating Currency Exchange(00:24:07) - Exploring the Stargate Acquisition(00:27:09) - Opportunities for Agentic AI on-Chain(00:30:22) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
Last episode, we asked if crypto is mainstream. Now, with adoption surging and regulation taking shape, the focus shifts: how is crypto reshaping finance, policy, and global markets inside and out?
Tune in as our hosts break down what “maturity” means in 2025, tracing crypto’s early roots in the late-augts, highlight insititutional and governmental initiatives, and why it could matter for everyone: crypto natives, tradfi leaders, and everyday users alike.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[03:20] Evolution of Prediction Markets
[13:33] Luxembourg’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
[21:50] Reflections on Crypto’s Evolution
[28:55] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:20) - Evolution of Prediction Markets(00:13:33) - Luxembourg’s Sovereign Wealth Fund(00:21:50) - Reflections on Crypto’s Evolution(00:28:55) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
From end-user innovations to new legislation, crypto and the larger blockchain ecosystem have recently headlined numerous stories worldwide. However, as the industry wrestles with topics like utility, clarity, and untapped economic opportunities, the question still remains: is crypto mainstream?
In this episode, our hosts delve into crypto acceptance, adoption, and education — exploring what “mainstream” actually means and the extent to which this all matters for various cross-industry stakeholders.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[02:15] Biweekly News Roundup
[10:55] Defining “Mainstream”
[22:37] Key Crypto Signals & Milestones
[28:27] Final Thoughts & Outro
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Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:15) - Biweekly News Roundup(00:10:55) - Defining “Mainstream”(00:22:37) - Key Crypto Signals & Milestones(00:28:27) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
In this special live edition — recorded during this year’s ETH Boston — our hosts unpack the latest developments in tokenization and the evolving role of real-world assets (RWAs) across crypto.
From reflections on the event to deep-dives into key technical, economic, and end user implications, get a comprehensive look at how tokenization could impact financial markets and user experience into the future.
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[2:06] Reflections on ETH Boston
[4:12] Background & Considerations Surrounding Tokenization
[14:47] An Exploration of Real World Assets
[24:21] Private Credit Deep-dive
[28:09] Implications for Users & Underlying Networks
[36:32] Final Thoughts & Outro
Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech.
Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.
Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:06) - Reflections on ETH Boston(00:04:12) - Background & Considerations Surrounding Tokenization(00:14:47) - An Exploration of Real World Assets(00:24:21) - Private Credit Deep-dive(00:28:09) - Implications for Users & Underlying Networks(00:36:32) - Final Thoughts & Outro -
As an asset, bitcoin has reached global recognition and widespread adoption — however, as a technology, it’s still often misunderstood. Listen in as our hosts are joined by Jack Blatchford of FCAT’s Blockchain Incubator to explore how the network has quietly progressed, utility has expanded, and development has flourished.
Want to learn more? Check out the full report to help stay ahead of the curve and dive into the latest developments, expert insights, and in depth analysis of the technology driving the future of Bitcoin: https://fcatalyst.com/blog/aug2025/the-bitcoin-renaissance-part-two-a-technical-deep-dive
Episode Topics:
[0:00] Intro
[1:10] Biweekly News Roundup
[11:55] The Bitcoin Renaissance
[15:50] SegWit & the Blocksize Wars
[17:47] Soft Forks, Hard Forks, & The Bitcoin Community
[24:51] About Covenants
[28:40] What (Might) Be Next for Bitcoin
[33:30] Outro
Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech.
Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.
Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
Chapters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:10) - Biweekly News Roundup(00:11:55) - The Bitcoin Renaissance(00:15:50) - SegWit & the Blocksize Wars(00:17:47) - Soft Forks, Hard Forks, & The Bitcoin Community(00:24:51) - About Covenants(00:28:40) - What (Might) Be Next for Bitcoin(00:33:30) - Outro - Laat meer zien
