Bits to Bricks with Amira Valliani

Daren Guo, co-founder of Reap Global, shares insights on the evolution of cross-border payments, stablecoin infrastructure, and the future of global financial systems. Discover how Asia leads in stablecoin adoption, the impact of Kraken's acquisition of Reap, and the role of AI and agentic payments in transforming money interactions. linkedin Follow on X: @reapglobal @darenguo

This episode explores the evolving landscape of crypto regulation in the US, focusing on the recent progress of the Clarity Act, its implications for the industry, and what it means for projects like Solana.  Kristin Smith and Miller Whitehouse-Levine from the Solana Policy Institute share insights on legislative processes, token classification, and the future of crypto in America. https://www.sol...

Oro Labs founder Usman Saleem shares insights into the intricacies of gold markets, the importance of custody diversification, and the future of digital assets in a volatile world. Discover how tokenized gold is reshaping asset security amidst geopolitical instability, the operational challenges involved, and the innovative approaches of Oro.  https://x.com/orogoldapp?s=20 https://x.com/UsmanSalee...

Alex Wilson, co-founder and CEO of Cyclops discusses the evolution of crypto from idealism to practical applications, focusing on stablecoin infrastructure for payments. He explores industry shifts, merchant adoption, and the future of crypto payments. X: https://x.com/Cyclops_inc - https://x.com/AlexWilsonTGB Linkedn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyclopsinc/

Thomas Cowan, a leader in tokenization and stablecoins, discusses this role at Galaxy, the evolution of digital dollar infrastructure, US financial dominance, and the future of on-chain capital markets. Explore how stablecoins influence geopolitics, the role of CBDCs, and the potential of tokenized equities.

Davis Hart, founder and CEO of Omnia, discusses the evolution of crypto-focused banking, stablecoins, and the future of banking in the US. Omnia is a company providing turnkey stablecoin infrastructure for banks.  #blockchain #Solana #Stablecoins #crypto #technology

In this conversation, Eleni Steinman, Head of Stablecoins at Lead Bank, discusses the evolving relationship between crypto and traditional banking. She highlights the foundational promise of crypto to eliminate the need for banks, the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on banking regulations, and the rise of fintech companies. Eleni explains Lead Bank's unique model as a bank for fintechs and cry...

In this conversation, Amira Valliani and Alisha Changani from the Atlantic Council discuss the complex relationship between stablecoins, dollar dominance, and de-dollarization. They explore how blockchain technology is reshaping financial systems and the geopolitical implications of these changes. #stablecoins #blockchain #technology #crypto #finance #Solana

In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Nick Pinto Head of GTM at Rain discusses the evolution of stablecoins and their integration into payment infrastructures. Rain, a leader in stablecoin-backed card solutions, has seen significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for stablecoin payments. Pinto explains how Rain's technology works, the advantages it offers to partners, and the various custome...

In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valiani interviews Ahmed Zifzaf, head of crypto partnerships at Worldpay, discussing the evolving landscape of crypto payments and the role of Worldpay in the payments ecosystem. They explore innovations in crypto settlements, particularly with USDC and USDG, and the growing interest from various merchants, including airlines and gaming companies. Ahmed sha...

In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valiani speaks with Fredrik Ahlgren, founder of Sourceful, about the intersection of energy solutions and blockchain technology. Fredrik shares his journey from marine engineering to focusing on climate solutions, emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency and the shift towards energy abundance. He discusses the Givens paradox and how it influenced his...

In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valiani speaks with Ariel Seidman, CEO of HiveMapper, about the innovative decentralized mapping technology they are developing. They discuss the challenges of scaling supply in the DePIN space and the importance of narrative in the crypto industry. Ariel also shares insights on regulatory engagement and introduces the Honey Card, a new financial solution f...

In this conversation, Austin Federa cofounder of DoubleZero discusses the advancements in Solana's technology that aim to significantly increase its transaction capabilities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of leveraging technologies not currently available on the public internet to enhance scalability and efficiency.

In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valliani speaks with Rob Sarrow from Volt Capital about the intersection of crypto and frontier technology. They explore various themes including the potential of untapped data, the role of robotics, the future of space observation with SkyMapper, and the importance of high-quality data in AI. The conversation also touches on the energy sector, the signific...

In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valiani discusses the intersection of decentralized technologies and space exploration with Frank Marchis and Tristan Hundley, founders of SkyMapper and Decen Space. They explore how blockchain can revolutionize telescope sharing and satellite communications, the market opportunities in space technology, and the importance of community engagement and educat...