Weekly market commentary by Hedge Fund Manager Erik Townsend and interviews with the brightest minds in the world of finance and macroeconomics. Made possible by funding from Fourth Turning Capital Management, LLC
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Security Insider is your resource for information on the latest developments in data security, regulatory compliance issues, technology, and trends affecting the industry.
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Security Headlines is a podcast about the latest security vulnerabilities with in the cyber security field. So if your interested about the latest security holes no mather if you are a tech savy penetration tester, a devops person, a programmer or just generally interested in the latest technology security news. Security headlines is here for you Security headlines is perfect to listen on when you want a quick update, on the way to work or when you are taking a walk out side The podcast is p ...
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Around The Coin is a podcast exploring finance, fintech, and the future of money. Hosted by industry experts, it features deep dives into payments, crypto, banking, and disruptive innovations shaping the global economy.
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Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem peels back the layers on the lives and backgrounds of the world's most impactful innovators. Centering around intimate narratives, Shrem uncovers a detailed, previously unspoken story of the genesis and evolution of bitcoin, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the web3 movements. Join Shrem as he journeys through the uncharted territories of tech revolutions, revealing the human side of the stories that shaped the digital world we live in today.
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MacroVoices #478 Luke Gromen: Trump Tariff Policy Will Drive Gold Even Higher
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1:13:28MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Luke Gromen. They’ll discuss the market’s Trump Tariff Tantrum, as Luke makes the bold case that President Trump could realistically raise enough tariff revenue to exempt the bottom 90% from federal income tax. https://bit.ly/3EOiD7t 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4iEG…
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Can Web3 Security End Crypto Hacks - Mitchell Amador | ATC #560
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1:17:27In this special episode of 'Around The Coin,' host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Mitchell Amador, the CEO of Immunefi, to discuss groundbreaking advancements in Web3 security. Mitchell sheds light on how Immunefi aims to minimize crypto hacking incidents through innovative bug bounties and AI-driven processes. He also shares his early experiences…
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MacroVoices #477 Michael Howell: Are We Approaching A Debt Refinancing Crisis
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1:08:03MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Michael Howell. They’ll discuss cyclicality of credit markets, why we should think of them as a refinancing system rather than a credit origination system, and what can be learned by taking this street-smart approach to credit market analysis. https://bit.ly/42F9PsA 🔻Download Big Picture Trading …
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From Engineer to Crypto CEO Success - Tarun Gupta | ATC #559
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48:11In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargent sits down with Tarun Gupta, CEO of Coinshift, to delve into groundbreaking advancements in crypto treasury management and accounting. Tarun discusses Coinshift's innovative protocols including their yield-bearing stablecoin on Zos Platform, and shares insights on the regulatory la…
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Bitcoin = Home: The Mortgage Revolution No One Saw Coming with Josip Rupena of Milo
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23:44Here’s a sentence I never thought I’d say: you can buy a house with your Bitcoin — without ever selling it. That’s the financial revolution Josip Rupena is building. He’s the founder and CEO of Milo, the fintech startup that’s already issued over $60 million in crypto mortgages — loans backed by your Bitcoin, not your bank account. And here’s the k…
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Crypto, AI Agents, and the Future of Decentralized Infrastructure with Chris “Jinx” Jenkins
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17:32My buddy Chris Jenkins just got back from ETHDenver, and he’s buzzing about the convergence of crypto and AI. He’s the head of operations at the Pocket Network Foundation, and right now, they’re gearing up for their biggest protocol upgrade ever: Shannon. What they’re doing is wild — opening up full permissionless access to decentralized data, from…
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Will 2025 Be Crypto's Turning Point? - William Quigely | ATC #558
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1:11:06Join host Stephen Sargeant in an engaging conversation with William Quigley, co-founder of Tether and WAX blockchain. They discuss a wide range of topics including the early days of VC investing in the 90s, the rise and fall of NFTs, the transition from speculation to utility in the crypto space, and the future of blockchain-based gaming and hardwa…
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MacroVoices #475 Daniel Lacalle: Is This The End of The Monetary System As We Know it?
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1:12:44MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Daniel Lacalle. They’ll discuss Trump Tariffs as the European investment community sees them, and discuss whether this is the dawn of a new age in terms of monetary and economic policy cooperation between the United States and Europe. https://bit.ly/43XhGUI 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook…
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Silk Road to Satoshi: Digging Up Bitcoin’s Buried Past with Pete Rizzo
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45:03Pete Rizzo Thinks We're Losing Bitcoin's History. I'm Helping Him Fix That. Pete Rizzo’s been called Bitcoin’s historian — and after this conversation, you’ll understand why. He’s spent the past few years diving deep into the stories, people, and drama that built Bitcoin from nothing into a global force. We talk about that work — the threads, the a…
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Computer Arbitrage, Inefficient Markets, Tariffs, and Monetizing Stranded Energy with Sopris Capital’s Head of Special Situations Dan Wedman
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24:33Welcome back, everyone! I sat down with my new friend Daniel Wedman, the head of special situations at Sopris Capital. We delved into a variety of topics, focusing on the dynamic world of Bitcoin and crypto investments, and the evolving landscape of capital markets. Daniel's Career Journey Daniel shared his fascinating career trajectory, starting f…
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MacroVoices #475 Simon White: The Dawn of A New Financial Order
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1:20:11MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Simon White. They’ll discuss, the Trump Tariff Tornado, treasuries, why the basis trade is blowing up, and much more. https://bit.ly/4jaxsAq 🔴 Subscribe to Patrick’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Patrick_Ceresna 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3YoXiIk ✅Sign …
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Real World Asset Tokenization Uncover - Angus & Keith O'Callaghan | ATC #557
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56:27In this episode of Around the Coin, hosted by Stephen Sargeant, we delve into the world of Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. The episode features insights from Angus O'Callaghan, Head of Markets at XDC Network, and Keith O'Callaghan, Head of Asset Management and Structuring at Archax Capital. The discussion covers the intersection of traditional…
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MacroVoices #474 Mike Alkin: Uranium Supply Is In Structural Deficit And The Fuel Buyers Don’t “Get It”!
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1:30:24MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Mike Alkin. They’ll begin by exploring how it’s even possible that investor sentiment remains so negative, despite what has arguably been the most bullish year ever for nuclear energy news. From there, they’ll dive into a range of topics currently shaping the uranium market. https://bit.ly/42fV8f…
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From Entrepreneur to Digital Maverick - Debbie Soon | ATC #556
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1:04:18In this enlightening episode of 'Around the Coin,' host Stephen Sargeant sits down with the multifaceted Debbie Soon. Debbie is an entrepreneur, recent author, and investor who has collaborated with Randy Zuckerberg at Hug, creating a diverse marketplace for both physical and digital artists. This episode delves into her captivating journey from tr…
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MacroVoices #473 Matt Barrie: AI of The Storm
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1:24:19MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Matt Barrie. We’ll discuss the shifting business models in both hardware and software, the emergence of AI agents, the puzzling lack of profitability among AI companies, even at the $200/month Pro tier for tools like ChatGPT, and what the future of AI looks like, particularly when it comes to per…
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Bridging Fiat and Crypto Worlds - Nik Denisenko | ATC #555
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48:43Join your host Stephen Sargeant in this exciting episode as he sits down with Nik Denisenko, CTO and co-founder of Brighty app. Explore Nick's journey from working at Revolut Business to pioneering Brighty, a hybrid neo-digital bank that simplifies the use of crypto and fiat currencies. Learn about the intricacies of crypto-backed credit cards, reg…
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MacroVoices #472 Lyn Alden: Navigating Headline Driven Markets
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1:14:41MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Lyn Alden. They’ll discuss everything from what’s next for the stock market to international diversification strategies to energy, gold, Bitcoin and more. https://bit.ly/4hrDqLr Click Here To Register and Watch Stock Repair Strategies using Options Webinar: https://www.bigpicturetrading.com 🔻Down…
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Real-World Assets and Institutional Crypto: The Next Evolution of DeFi with Joe Flanagan Maple Finance
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22:06In this episode, I sit down with Joe Flanagan, the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Maple Finance, a leading institutional lending platform in DeFi. With nearly $6 billion in loans issued, Maple is one of the few crypto companies bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). We cover some of the biggest…
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Fixing Ethereum: Hart Lambur on Cross-Chain Intents & the Future of Interoperability
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17:20In this episode, I sit down with Hart Lambur, the co-founder of Risk Labs, the team behind UMA and Across Protocol, two projects solving some of the biggest challenges in crypto—cross-chain interoperability and on-chain data verification. Ethereum has scaled, but in the process, it’s fragmented into over 50 Layer 2s, creating a messy user experienc…
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MacroVoices #471 Tian Yang: Tariffs Will Continue Until Morale Improves
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1:14:29MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Tian Yang. They’ll cover LEIs and break down Variant Perception’s outlooks on everything from stocks and fixed income to FX and commodities, including gold. https://bit.ly/41JzAaB Click Here To Register FREE to Big Picture Trading's Hedging Webinar: https://www.bigpicturetrading.com 🔻Download Big…
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Why Privacy is the Next Big Thing in Crypto – Midnight CEO Eran Barak Explains
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25:18In this episode, I sit down with Eran Barak, the CEO of Midnight, a groundbreaking new privacy-focused blockchain incubated by IOHK (Input Output, the team behind Cardano). Eran has an incredible background—before diving into Web3, he built the financial world’s digital plumbing at Symphony, a secure communications platform used by thousands of ban…
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From TradFi to Blockchain Innovation - Staci Warden | ATC #554
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56:20In this episode of the Around the Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant welcomes Staci Warden, the CEO of Algorand, for a deep dive into the blockchain's unique features and real-world applications. They discuss the challenges and strategies for navigating the U.S. regulatory system, the significance of transactions per second, and the critical role …
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The Missed Opportunity of Tokenization – What Comes Next? Tezos Founder Arthur Breitman
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19:53In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Arthur Breitman, the co-founder of Tezos, one of the OG blockchains that has been innovating since 2018. We dive deep into the evolution of tokenization, why the first wave fell short, and how the next iteration can unlock real value. Arthur also shares insights on Tezos’ latest upgrades, the grow…
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MacroVoices #470 Michael Every: A Week Where Decades Happen?
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1:01:03MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome back, Michael Every. They'll discuss Michael’s prescient advice to “Take President Trump seriously but not necessarily literally” as he unpacks major headlines, from Oval Office antics and tariffs to executive orders, crypto, global populism, and U.S.-China relations. https://bit.ly/41szF2j 🔻Downl…
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Maneuvering PR in Crypto Space - Rachel Pipan | ATC #553
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1:03:08Join host Stephen Sargeant in an insightful episode of Around the Coin Podcast as he engages with PR specialist Rachel Pipan founder of Maneuvre. Rachel shares her wealth of knowledge on attracting top journalists and media outlets, and crafting impactful messages for startup founders in the payment tech, crypto, and Web3 sectors. Discover actionab…
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MacroVoices #469 Jeff Snider: The Mar-a-Lago Accord Seen Through A Eurodollar Lens
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1:09:41MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Jeff Snider. They’ll explore Jeff’s criticisms of the current effort and his perspective on how he would approach it differently if he were involved in the Mar-a-Lago discussions. https://bit.ly/4i8hfL4 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3DlZfxT ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day …
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Balancing Crypto Innovation and Regulation - Joseph Ciccolo | ATC #552
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1:01:50In this episode of the Around the Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Joseph Ciccolo, founder and president of BitAML and Executive Director of The California Blockchain Advocacy Coalition, to delve into the world of crypto compliance and regulation. Covering Joe’s journey in the industry since 2015, the discussion explores the evolu…
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From Major Brands to Web3 Expert - Diego Borgo | ATC #551
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52:46In this episode of the Around the Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Diego Borgo, a Web3 marketing expert who has advised major Fortune 500 companies like Adidas and Porsche. Diego shares his journey from agency life to consulting on Web3 projects and discusses the challenges and opportunities in the space. The conversation dives deep i…
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MacroVoices #468 Darius Dale: Changing World Order
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1:15:39MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Darius Dale. They will dive into the data intensive slide deck that Darius is best known for and talk about everything from sticky inflation to the growth outlook. https://bit.ly/4b7KviM 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4hJa0cM ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Pic…
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Crypto Solutions for Modern Merchants - Tim Ferland | ATC #550
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49:11Join host Stephen Sargeant in this insightful episode of the 'Around the Coin' podcast, featuring Tim Ferland, CEO of LetKnow Pay. Dive deep into the world of crypto payments, regulations, and compliance. Discover how LetKnow Pay is helping merchants conduct transactions using stable coins and various cryptocurrencies. Explore the challenges and op…
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MacroVoices #467 Jim Bianco: The Mar-a-Lago Accord
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1:22:27MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Jim Bianco. They’ll discuss Jim’s opinions on the new ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord,’ which he and others speculate could represent the new monetary world order being considered by the Trump administration. https://bit.ly/4kbt7On 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/41fAmNq ✅Sign up fo…
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Mastering Global Talent: Andy Hilliard on Scaling Software Development Teams
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21:47Episode Notes: Global Talent Pool: Andy dives into why 85% of software development talent is located outside of the U.S. and how companies can leverage this global talent pool for competitive pricing and higher efficiency. The Critical Role of Due Diligence: Learn how to avoid costly mistakes when choosing partners or outsourcing teams. Andy emphas…
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Unlocking the Future of Web3 with Gravity: Charles Wayn
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16:19Episode Notes: Charles Wayn’s Web3 Evolution: From DLive’s decentralized live streaming platform to the evolution into Galxe, a Web3 powerhouse, Charles shares his journey of innovation in crypto. Introducing Gravity: The launch of Gravity, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance and cross-chain functionality, is a game-changer. Charles …
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Web3 and the Future of Your Dream Job - Adam Zec and Joshua Sklut | ATC #549
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1:02:15Join host Stephen Sargeant in this exciting episode as he explores how Web3 technology is transforming the recruitment process. Featuring Adam Zec and Joshua Sklut, the CEO and Chief People Officer of MyStandard. We delve into the mechanics of their innovative platform that leverages tokenomics to create a more equitable and efficient hiring landsc…
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MacroVoices #466 Guy Keller: The Nuclear Story Has Never Been Better
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1:03:35MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Guy Keller. They’ll explore all things nuclear—from why spot uranium and uranium miners haven’t kept pace with rising enriched uranium prices to uncovering the best investment opportunities in the sector. https://bit.ly/42K3cXz 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4aRKek0 ✅S…
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MacroVoices #465 Rory Johnston: Oil Markets Under Trump 2.0
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1:07:57MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome back, Rory Johnston. They discuss everything crude oil - from the current fundamental landscape and the impact of Trump’s tariff policies to why crude quality remains crucial and where refineries can source the heavy blend stock needed to process U.S. shale oil. https://bit.ly/42z5yIQ ⚫ Follow Ror…
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Can Tokenization Reshape Financial Markets? - Marcos Viriato | ATC #548
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1:04:52In this episode of the Around the Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Marcos Viriato, co-founder and CEO of Parfin. They delve into topics around investment banking, real-world asset tokenization, and how traditional financial institutions are integrating blockchain technology. The discussion extends to how regulators and authorities…
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