Deep Dive Podcast

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Jake Claver to discuss the current crypto market outlook and how family offices are approaching digital assets in today’s environment. Jake shares insights on investor sentiment, portfolio strategy, and the evolving role of Bitcoin and other crypto assets within broader wealth management frameworks. He also breaks down the de...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson speaks with Jimmy Su, Chief Security Officer at Binance, about the rapidly evolving world of crypto security. Jimmy breaks down how Binance protects users from emerging threats, how hacks and scams are becoming more sophisticated, and the role AI is playing in both defending and exploiting digital systems. He also discusses the potential im...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Jason Leibowitz, head of business development at Meanwhile, to discuss Bitcoin life insurance. Jason explains how Meanwhile provides life insurance denominated entirely in Bitcoin, noting the differences between this and traditional life insurance solutions. He further discusses the benefits associated with Bitcoin life insur...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Ian Dilick, head of developer relations at World Foundation, to discuss how to verify human identity in the age of AI. Ian begins by explaining the World Foundation’s goal and mission. He then discusses World’s “Orb,” a device that scans a human iris to verify identification. Ian also goes in-depth on use cases around World -...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Isaac Joshua, CEO of Gems Launchpad, to break down what a crypto launchpad is and why it matters for token-based projects. Isaac explains how Gems works and how the platform helps select crypto projects raise capital, build community, gain trust, and scale. He also shares key red flags investors should watch for, along with t...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Mohammed “Mo” Bakhashwain, CEO and Founder of Bitzero , and Kevin O’Leary, a strategic investor in the company, to discuss the growing importance of AI infrastructure and power. Mo outlines how Bitzero is building and owning infrastructure for AI data centers across multiple locations, and why geography plays a critical role...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Anthony Soohoo, CEO of MoneyGram , to discuss how the company is embracing stablecoins as part of its broader digital transformation and overall “refounding”. Soohoo breaks down MoneyGram’s recent partnership with Kraken , the growing role of crypto-to-cash infrastructure, and why stablecoins could play a major role in the fu...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Joshua Sum of Solayer to discuss the future of high-performance blockchain infrastructure and why speed, scalability, and real-time execution are becoming critical to the next generation of Web3 applications. The conversation explores Solayer’s vision for hardware-accelerated blockchain design, the growing demand for infrastr...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Kevin O’Leary to discuss why he’s betting big on AI data centers, the growing importance of power infrastructure, the investment potential of collectibles, and where he sees the next major opportunity for the crypto sector. Drawing on his experience as an investor, O’Leary shares his perspective on how emerging technologies a...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Alex Davis, founder of Mavryk, to discuss why tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) could represent a major shift in wealth creation – particulary for the middle class. Davis explains how real-world asset tokenization may expand access to investment opportunities that have historically been limited to institutions and high-net-w...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson interviews Jack McDonald, Ripple’s SVP of Stablecoins, about the growing institutional focus on stablecoins. He breaks down why RLUSD is drawing attention, how it fits into the broader digital asset landscape, and why shifting U.S. regulation could accelerate adoption across the sector. This week's guest(s): Jack McDonald is SVP of Stab...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast , host Rachel Wolfson sits down with filmmaker Garrett Patten to discuss his new short film “Self Custody.” Garrett dives deep into "Self Custody," which tells the gripping story of a man trying to recover his lost Bitcoin after he loses access to his seedphrase. The film highlights the realistic anxiety surrounding self-custody and the responsibility...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast , host Rachel Wolfson sits down with AI expert and entrepreneur John Arrow to explore the rapidly evolving impact of artificial intelligence on society. John shares his perspective on what the age of AI could look like for humanity, diving into real-world use cases shaping the future. He discusses the creation of an AI-powered digital clone of Dilbert creator S...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Chandler Fang, co-founder of t54 – a startup building the trust later for the agentic economy – to discuss how agents are transacting with other agents. Chandler explains what the agentic economy is, use cases we are seeing today and the need for trust within the agentic economy.  This week's guest(s): Chandler Fang is the...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Max Cunningham, Founder and CEO of Sesh, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Max explains how he went from working as a busboy at a local bar in Canada to becoming the founder of one of the most successful nicotine pouch companies. In addition to sharing his founder story, Max explains what differentiates Sesh from other n...

In this episode of Deep Dive, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Rena Shah – COO of Stacks the president of Stacks endowment – to discuss the evolution of Bitcoin layer-2 (L2) networks. Rena explains what makes Stacks a leading Bitcoin L2 ecosystem, mentioning how the network is used today. Rena further comments on how L2 networks impact the price of BTC and mentions new Bitcoin use cases that we...

In this episode of Deep Dive, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Joe Kelly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Office of Unchained to discuss Bitcoin financial services. Joe explains Unchained's multi-signature custody model, the evolution of Bitcoin financial services, and the importance of disciplined risk management. The conversation also covers inheritance planning, regulatory lands...

In this episode of Web3 Deep Dive, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Benjamin Eymère –- co-founder of Soilonic –- to explore how tokenized soil works and why agriculture may be one of the most compelling real-world use cases for Web3. Benjamin breaks down how soil tokenization could help finance regenerative farming practices, align incentives between land stewards and capital, and bring greater...

In this episode Rachel speaks with Katia Zaitsev, co-founder and COO of Own. App, about the benefits of decentralized social networks. Katia begins by explaining the innovative features of the Own. App platform, which aims to empower creators by providing them with higher revenue shares and a decentralized social media experience. The discussion covers various aspects of creator monetization, the...

In this episode, Rachel Wolfson speaks with Chetan Dube, CEO of Quant, about the rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI). Chetan explains how Quant using agentic AI to revolutionize customer service by creating super intelligent digital employees that can autonomously resolve customer inquiries with a high degree of satisfaction. The discussion also touches on the ethical implications of AI,...

In this episode, Rachel Wolfson and Charlie Lee –- creator of Litecoin, one of the earliest and most influential cryptocurrencies in the world –- sit down to discuss the development of Litecoin. From launching Litecoin in 2011 as the “silver to Bitcoin’s gold,” to controversially selling his LTC at the peak, Charlie opens up about the highs, the regrets, and the lessons he learned over a decade in...

Rachel Wolfson and Johann Kerbrat, senior vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, discuss Robinhood Crypto and the platform’s recent developments. In this episode, Johann explains the goal behind Robinhood crypto and how users leverage the platform for trading and more. Johann also goes in-depth on the new products from Robinhood, such as tokenized stocks and its new social media f...

In this episode, Rachel Wolfson and David Sneider, co-founder of Lit Protocol, delve into the intersection of AI Agents and crypto trading, focusing on the innovative capabilities of Lit Protocol. They discuss the foundational goals of Lit Protocol, the challenges of private key management, and the future of AI agents for wallet integrations. The conversation highlights the potential of AI agents...

In this episode, Rachel Wolfson and Alenka –- Director of Ecosystem Success at TON Foundation –- discuss TON Foundation, its mission, and the role of Telegram in the Web3 ecosystem. Alenka shares her background and how she became involved in the crypto space, as well as the challenges of onboarding Web2 users into crypto. They explore the TON Wallet, the ecosystem of builders, and the importance o...

In this episode, Rachel interviews Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Algorand Foundation. Rachel and Marc discuss Algorand's strategic roadmap and how Algorand is paving the way for blockchain innovation with its focus on decentralization, mass adoption, strategic use cases, and cutting-edge research. This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners. T...