Remy Blaire

Remy Blaire is with Yair Cleper, Initial Core Contributor to Lava Network to discuss the integration of Web3 and blockchain data. A veteran of Web2, Cleper discusses how Lava Network is bringing Web3 to life through an emphasis on providing easy access to blockchain networks. Lava is focused on providing simplified ways for users to access blockchain technology through the development of technologies that use nodes to provide connectivity. Lava has built a novel protocols to a list of node providers on the blockchain.

Remy Blaire is joined by Lawrence Wintermeyer, Executive Chair at Global Digital Finance to discuss the future of financial services and innovation. Tokenization has become an increasingly prevalent topic as regulations continue to be built around the idea. Wintermeyer also gives his perspective on the increased investment of financial institutions into digital assets and tokenization.

Remy Blaire is joined by Carlos Cameo, CEO of Second World Games. The pair discuss the utilization of the metaverse to great gaming experiences for consumers. Second World Games is improving the Web3 gaming experience using metaverse technologies. The company is creating Web3 games that are connected to wallets and tokenization that reward participation and community building within the game. Additionally, Cameo gives his perspective on innovation in the gaming industry.

Remy Blaire is joined by Andrew Baehr, Head of Product at Coindesk Indices to discuss recent advancements in the crypto market. After wrapping up Consensus 2024, the pair discuss the positive mood surrounding Bitcoin as the price hovers around 71,000, nearing all-time highs. Baehr also gives his perspective on the recent performance of Ethereum. The Ethereum network is strong, staking yields have gone up, but the question remains, where will the supply of Ethereum come from as ETF's become more realistic? Additionally, Baehr details the difference between crypto and equities in today's market.

Remy Blaire is joined by Mark Walker, Managing Editor of The Fintech Times to discuss the role of financial institutions in the fight against climate change. The pair discuss recent advancements in financial education and a recent partnership between TSB Labs and Fintech Scotland to gamify financial education.

Remy Blaire is joined by Peko Wan, Co-CEO at Pundi X to discuss the gradual adoption of crypto as a genuine asset class. As international markets begin to embrace crypto, how will we see businesses and governments integrate crypto into everyday life? The pair discuss the methodology for the ranking crypto indexes around the world and how countries are utilizing defi protocols.

Remy Blaire is joined by Billy Luedtke, CEO and Founder of Intuition to discuss increasing concerns over privacy as technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain continue to evolve. The pair discuss how tech leaders such as Apple, are planning to integrate safe data practices as the company pushes to increase their AI functionality. Luedtke gives his perspective on how to build safely with AI while accounting for user privacy and his view of a productive framework going forward in the sector. Additionally, Luedtke stresses the importance of creating practices to minimize risk when interacting with new technologies.

Remy sits down with Jonathan Corpina, Senior Managing Partner of Meridian Equity Partners, to discuss the current landscape of FED rates, economic data, and the market as a whole. How will the FED react to recent economic data for June trading sessions? Corpina gives his perspective on what to expect from the FED and when to expect it as well as expectations for upcoming job reports and how this data will impact the collective market. A decision from the FED regarding interest rates will be incredibly important to pay attention to going forward.

Remy Blaire is joined by Austin Graff, CEO and CIO of Opal Capital to discuss insights into dividends within the tech industry. For example, NVIDIA impressed investors with their earnings, stock split and dividend hike. Graff gives his perspective on the funds managed by Opal Capital and how the company focuses on combining current yield and dividend growth. Additionally, Graff details his insights on the current investment landscape.

Remy Blaire checks in on defi headlines from Europe and the Middle East with Mark Walker, Managing Editor of The Fintech Times. Money2020 Europe has officially kicked off in Amsterdam. The conference will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance. Walker details what to expect from the conference and what themes will be most prevalent. Additionally, the pair discuss the Bank of London's recent partnership with Allpay to simplify payment channels.

Remy Blaire is joined by Tim Anderson, Managing Director of TJM Investments, live from the New York Stock Exchange. Anderson discusses a 2024 market outlook along with recent volatility leading up to the Jobs report coming out later this week. In terms of FED commentary, it has been quiet recently, and the pair discuss what to expect when the jobs report is released.

Remy Blaire is joined by Brian Hyndman, President and CEO of Blue Ocean Technologies LLC to discuss the company's new partnerships between Robinhood and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Blue Ocean Technologies is offering innovative solutions to data security, trading hours, and offerings. Hyndman details how Blue Ocean affords retail investors to manage risk in real time as traders can now access their investments in a 24 hour window. Additionally, Hyndman tells how the company is able to augment retail investing through partnerships with broker dealers and market makers.