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For episode 654 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jason Dehni of BlackOpal. BlackOpal is an on-chain asset management and payments platform bridging investment-grade yield with emerging market receivables. The problem they’re solving is twofold: High-quality merchants in emerging markets pay above-market premiums for working capital, not because they're risky, but becaus...

For episode 653 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Erik Balsbaugh, Executive Director of Open Frontier and Board Member Austin Campbell. Open Frontier is on a mission to promote responsible financial innovation while ensuring strong regulatory guardrails, countering Wall Street and big tech, and stopping bad actors. Finance is evolving, and progressive voices need a seat at t...

Bitcoin slips under $90,000 as markets react to rising concerns over AI profitability and slowing earnings from major tech firms. In today’s BlockHash Morning Brief, we break down why risk appetite is shifting, how AI spending forecasts are impacting both equities and crypto, and what traders should watch as volatility increases. We also cover the launch of a new Prediction Markets Coalition —feat...

For episode 652 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Justin Havins, the DeFi Ecosystem Lead for Katana Network. Katana puts users first: delivering higher real yields through concentrated liquidity, redistributed chain revenue, and productive bridged assets. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the c...

For episode 651 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Andrew Sobko, CEO of Argentum AI, an Enterprise level ready AI-powered compute marketplace. Andrew Sobko is a serial entrepreneur with a background in building transformative marketplaces. He founded one of the fastest-growing companies in America, recognized by the Financial Times and honored by Goldman Sachs' Builders &...

For episode 650 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kyle Sonlin, President of the Global Settlement Network. Global Settlement's blockchain allows for payments, tokenization and stablecoin solutions to empower financial institutions and governments to integrate blockchain and digital assets into their business in a secure, compliant, and interoperable way—all in one place....

Today on BlockHash: Robinhood goes global — entering Indonesia’s booming crypto market, IBM drops $11 B for data-infrastructure firm Confluent to power the AI boom, and Binance earns the first global crypto license under Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Get the full breakdown on what this means for crypto, AI, and emerging tech — and why institutional money could be on the move....

For episode 649 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Phil Wirtjes, CEO of Enclave Global, the Cayman regulated trading platform of Enclave Markets. Enclave Markets is an institutional-grade, fully encrypted exchange (FEX) for digital assets that combines the best parts of centralized and decentralized finance. The platform is built entirely within a secure enclave that prevents...

For episode 648 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Marco van den Heuvel, Co-Founder of Beam. Beam is a frontier-tech ecosystem pioneering the next era of Web3 infrastructure, gaming, and AI-driven innovation. Marco has helped scale a DAO into a global organization bridging builders, investors, and creators. Today, Beam spans multiple verticals—from Beam Ventures, a $150M Abu...

For episode 647 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Tobias van Amstel, CEO of Altitude.   Traditional lending is quietly being disrupted by decentralized finance (DeFi). It's not just about lower interest rates and faster approvals; it's about financial empowerment for people without access to traditional systems.    DeFi lending platforms are becoming the "new...

For episode 646 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Rodney Prescott, CEO of ENTRY. Rodney is a seasoned founder and product architect in compliance-native Web3 infrastructure, with deep experience bridging institutional standards with decentralized finance. He leads ENTRY, a next-generation compliance layer for DeFi that brings real-world regulatory readiness on-chain through...

For episode 645 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Andy Flury, Founder & CEO of Wyden. Wyden serves as the institutional backbone of digital asset trading for banks, brokers, (crypto) funds, asset managers asf. They power firms to trade and manage digital assets – no matter if B2B or B2B2C. Thus they are able to provide deep expertise on markets, players, challenges and f...

For episode 644 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sandro Gonzalez, Founder of KWARXS. KWARXS connects individuals to real-world solar energy production through NFTs, opening a previously inaccessible market for wider participation.   Proceeds from KWARXS NFTs support the financing and development of industrial-scale solar projects delivered by an experienced team with a prov...

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...