BlockHash

For episode 643 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Clare Adelgren, Global Head of Blockchain Sales and Operations for EY. EY Blockchain is delivering SaaS Solutions using privacy-enabled blockchain technologies to transform the ways enterprises transact and interact.   ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (0:42) Who is Clare Adelgren? (2:31) EY at Blockchain Futurist (3:51) E...

For episode 642 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Nikita (Sachdev) Lord, Founder & CEO of Luna PR. Luna PR is a global marketing and PR agency focusing on blockchain and fintech, space tech, emerging tech, medtech, e-sports and green tech. They work with events, startups, and businesses to bring the right exposure to your brand, increase awareness and reputation in marke...

For episode 641 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Peter von Irle, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Sullivan Hart. When you engage Sullivan Hart, you're not buying services—you're securing minds obsessed with the interplay between macro forces and your specific situation. It's the necessary mindset for crafting wealth architecture that withstands both scrutiny...

For episode 640 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jerry Lopez, CEO & Founder of PhilSocial to discuss blockchain powered social impact. Jerry Lopez is a Puerto Rican-born tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author who built his first company before the age of 25 and went on to found PHL Information Technology, valued at USD 1.5 billion as of 2025. His flagship platfor...

For episode 639 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Joan Alavedra, CEO & Co-founder of Openfort. Openfort provides wallet infrastructure for web3 apps with logged-in users. They help teams give every user a non-custodial wallet, embedded directly in the product, without seed phrases or scary popups. ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (0:52) Who is Joan Alavedra? (3:45) W...

For episode 638 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Richard Ells, CEO & Founder of the Electroneum blockchain, and Jan Pachner, Secretary General of the One Ocean Foundation.   Electroneum 2.0 is a next-generation EVM- compatible Layer 1 chain with a legacy of accessibility and impact. Since launching in 2017, ETN has championed developers, builders, and global communities...

For episode 637 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Snir Levi, Founder of Nominis. Crypto teams still rely on source of funds for KYT—but that's not enough. NOMINIS combines on-chain and off-chain intelligence (yes, even dark web data) to stop illicit finance and uncover what others miss.   ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (1:05) Who is Snir Levi? (3:30) How does Nomin...

For episode 636 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Evan Kuhn, President of DeLorean Labs. As part of the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) ecosystem, DeLorean Labs is hyper-focused on innovative technologies and all things digital, a fusion between an iconic past and limitless future. DeLorean Labs aims to revolutionize the automotive industry by building an engaged community thro...

For episode 635 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jason Dominique, CEO & Co-founder of Onchain. ONCHAIN® is more than just a name, it’s a reflection of the future they’re building. They’re committed to driving innovation in decentralized finance, uplifting economies, and creating a financial system that’s fair, transparent, and accessible to all.   ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00...

For episode 634 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Mitchell Nicholson, Core Contributor to the Sierra Protocol. Sierra Protocol is the issuer of SIERRA, a liquid yield token (LYT) that offers the best risk-adjusted yield in a freely tradeable ERC20 token on Ethereum and Avalanche. SIERRA enables holders to earn passively accrue 6-12% APY compounded daily and does not require...

For episode 633 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Dan Mulligan, Head of Marketing at Reserve, a DeFi platform backed by Sam Altman and Peter Thiel. With over 12 years of experience in SaaS, fintech, and digital assets, Dan brings a proven track record of scaling products, growing user bases, and driving measurable business impact through marketing strategies. Before joining...

For episode 632 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Ivan Bjelajac, the CEO of Neon Labs, the core contributor behind Neon EVM - the first Ethereum execution layer built natively on Solana. A seasoned entrepreneur and infrastructure strategist, Ivan has over two decades of experience building deep-tech companies, advising public and private institutions on emerging technologies...

For episode 631 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Wesley Ellul, President & Head of Strategy at Technotainment Wesley is a serial entrepreneur and digital strategist with 20+ years in entertainment, media, and gamification. He co-founded Quizando, one of the first live crowd-engagement platforms, and has worked alongside Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard. Recognized by For...

For episode 630 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Ramees PS, Founder & CEO of PlayAI. Ramees PS is a multi-talented entrepreneur whose background spans product management, marketing, leadership, and design, combining creativity with strong execution.    Before founding PlayAI, he co-founded Dehidden, a venture-backed product studio generating $1M+ ARR and delivering proj...

For episode 629 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jay Rogers, CRO & Co-founder for Infineo. Infineo is digitizing the $3+ trillion life insurance industry using blockchain technology to provide friction-free access to one of the most stable assets in the world for both institutional and retail investors at scale. The total addressable market (TAM) is virtually unlimited...

For episode 628 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jonathan Morgan, Lead Crypto Analyst for Stocktwits. Jonathan breaks down insights on crypto market trends and how community-driven sentiment shapes trading behavior across Stocktwits’ 10M+ retail investing network.   ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (0:55) Who is Jonathan Morgan? (2:22) Stocktwits at Blockchain Futurist...

For episode 627 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sara Madden, CISO of Convera. Convera is a global leader in commercial payments. With an unrivaled regulatory footprint and a financial network spanning more than 140 currencies and 200 countries and territories, they’re reimagining the future of business payments to better serve their customers.    Their tech-led payment sol...

For episode 626 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Andrew Begin, CSO at Galoy. Galoy is building banking software for the Bitcoin Age. Its cloud-native products help banks, fintechs and startups get to market quickly with solutions like bitcoin backed lending, bitcoin deposit accounts, on-chain & lightning payments and more.   ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (1:20) W...

For episode 625 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Rodrigo Coelho, CEO of Edge & Node.   Autonomous agents across blockchain ecosystems are beginning to transact, communicate, and collaborate independently, yet there is no standardized way to manage agent to agent interactions (payments).Edge & Node, the founding team behind The Graph, is solving this problem by provi...

For episode 624 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kelsey Nicol, Director of Corporate Legal for Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters (TSX/NDAQ: TRI) informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media....

For episode 623 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Scott Meadows, Head of Business Development at Coinbase. Scott discusses Coinbase’s plans around stablecoin infrastructure at both a consumer and institutional level, the role of the base network and how Coinbase plans to expand its product offerings heading into 2026.   ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (0...

For episode 622 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Eli Danziger, Head of Product for North America for Xero to discuss their new superagent called JAX.   ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (1:04) Who is Eli Danziger? (3:13) Superagent JAX (5:32) How customizable is JAX? (7:32) JAX built into Xero ecosystem (8:18) JAX use-cases (9:47) Ensuring JAX is safe for users...

For episode 621 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Smitha Purohit, Senior Director of Crypto Product at PayPal to discuss how PayPal is positioning itself in the age of Stablecoins with PYUSD, their new product called Payment Links, the future of Agentic Ecommerce and the Fintech trends they see heading into 2026.   ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (0:55) Who is...

For episode 620 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Rens Troost, Founder & CTO of Rational Exponent. Their flagship platform, RE:Agent, empowers customers to adapt quickly to evolving regulatory requirements with actionable intelligence, dynamic controls, and strategic risk insights embedded directly into operational workflows. Purpose-built for scalability, transparency,...

For episode 619 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Markus Levin, Co-Founder of XYO.   After 7+ years on Ethereum, XYO, the first DePIN project established in 2018 and predating the term, is officially launching XYO Layer One, its own L1 blockchain. Designed for DePIN, RWA, AI and other data-heavy industries, this new dual-token blockchain solves the issues holding back b...