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Deep Dive Podcast
by Rachel Wolfson
Journalist Rachel Wolfson goes in depth with industry experts and builders in emerging technology sectors. New episodes drop weekly.
Episodes
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Autonomous AI Agents Uncovered: Yat Siu of Animoca Explains The Agentic Commerce Evolution
In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, Rachel Wolfson sits down with Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, to discuss how autonomous AI agents are moving into everyday life. Yat makes the case that blockchain and stablecoins are the missing infrastructure for agentic…
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MoneyGram's CTO on Why 60M Users Are Getting a Stablecoin
In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Luke Tuttle, Chief Product and Technology Officer at MoneyGram, to discuss stablecoin adoption. Luke explains what MoneyGram is doing with stablecoins and how the MoneyGram card leverages stablecoins. Luke also goes in depth...
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How Prediction Markets Are Evolving: AI, Decentralization, and Building on Rain | Roy Shaham
In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Roy Shaham, CEO of Rain Protocol to discuss the evolution of prediction markets. Roy elaborates on the role of AI, the impact of decentralization, and how builders can create their own prediction markets on Rain. He also...
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Crypto Market Outlook, Family Office Strategy, and the ETF vs. Self-Custody Debate | Jake Claver
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...
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Crypto Security in 2026: Threats, Risks, and How to Stay Safe | Jimmy Su of Binance
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...
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A Closer Look at Bitcoin Life Insurance & How It Works | Jason Leibowitz of Meanwhile
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...
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Inside World Foundation: The ‘Orb,’ Digital Identity, & Human Verification | Ian Dilick
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…
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The Future of Crypto Funding: Why Token Projects Should Care About Launchpads | Isaac Joshua of Gems
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...
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Why AI Infrastructure and Power Are Becoming Major Investment Themes | Bitzero’s Mohammed Bakhashwain & Kevin O’Leary
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...
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Inside MoneyGram’s Stablecoin Digital Transformation & Kraken Partnership | Anthony Soohoo
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...
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Inside Solayer and Solayer Pay: Joshua Sum on Web3 Innovation
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…
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Why Kevin O’Leary Is Betting on AI Data Centers, Power, Collectibles, and Crypto’s Next Big Opportunity
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....
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Why Tokenized RWAs Could Spark a Middle-Class Wealth Rebirth | Alex Davis of Mavryk
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…
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Why RLUSD and Stablecoins Are Winning Institutional Attention | Jack McDonald of Ripple
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....
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‘Self Custody’: How Hollywood Director Garrett Patten Is Bringing Bitcoin to The Big Screen
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…
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Why John Arrow Created an AI Clone of ‘Dilbert’ Creator Scott Adams & AI’s Impact On Society
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...
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Trust Layer for The Agentic Economy & How AI Relates To Crypto: Chandler Fang of t54
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...
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The Rise of Sesh and The Future of Nicotine with Max Cunningham: A Founder’s Success Story
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...
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Unlocking Bitcoin’s Next Chapter with Layer-2 Networks: Rena Shah of Stacks
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...
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How Bitcoin Financial Services Are Reshaping Traditional Finance with Joe Kelly of Unchained
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…
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Digitizing Dirt: Benjamin Eymère of Soilonic Explains Why Tokenized Soil Is the Next Asset Class
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...
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Why Decentralization Is Key to Creator Ownership and Monetization with Katia Zaitsev of Own.App
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...
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The Rise of Agentic AI: Chetan Dube of Quant Discusses the Next Era of Customer Service
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...
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Charlie Lee Unfiltered: Inside Litecoin, Bitcoin and What’s Next for Crypto
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…
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A Closer Look at Robinhood Crypto with GM Johann Kerbrat
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…
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AI Agents For Crypto Trading and Beyond with David Sneider of Lit Protocol
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…
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How TON Drives Mass Adoption of Web3 Through Telegram Mini Apps & More
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…
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Real-World Blockchain Innovation: Exploring Tokenization, DeFi, & More With Algorand’s Marc Vanlerberghe
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...
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Tomer Weller Explains Smart Contracts on Stellar, Stablecoin Adoption and Product Launches
In this episode, Rachel interviews Tomer Weller, Chief Product Officer at Stellar, to discuss his journey at Stellar, the mission of Stellar, the introduction of smart contracts through the Soroban virtual machine, and the unique consensus mechanism that Stellar employs. Tomer elaborates on the...
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Breaking Down Artificial General Intelligence and AI Trends with Janet Adams of SingularityNET
In this episode, Janet Adams – chief operating officer of SingularityNET and board director of the ASI Alliance -- discusses her journey into the world of artificial intelligence, the mission of SingularityNET to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI), and the importance of…
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Binance Executive Javier García Discusses The Biggest Crypto Trends of 2025
In this episode, Rachel speaks with Javier García, country manager for Spain at cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Rachel and Javier discuss current trends in the crypto sector including tokenization, stablecoins, artificial intelligence and more. Javier also details the growth at Binance and how…
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Stablecoin Evolution: Reeve Collins on Yield Bearing Stablecoins & His Journey as Tether’s Co-Founder
In this episode, Rachel speaks with Reeve Collins, co-founder and chairman of Stbl.com and WeFi. Reeve co-founded Tether –- the stablecoin platform behind USDT – in 2014, and has since gone on to work on a solution to enable yield bearing stablecoins, along with the world’s first “deobank.” In…
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How Bitline Integrates BTC, ETH & Stablecoins into Choctaw Casino & Resort in Oklahoma
In this episode, Rachel speaks with Richard Jones, CEO of Bitline, alongside Thomas McDonald, a Choctaw Casino executive. Richard explains how Bitline has integrated digital assets into Choctaw Casino in Oklahoma. He describes how casino guests can use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) or...
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Dr. Ben Goertzel Breaks Down Decentralized Artificial General Intelligence, Robots, Longevity and More
In this episode, Rachel speaks with Dr. Ben Goertzel about his extensive background in artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI). He also discusses the importance of decentralization in developing beneficial AGI, along with the ethical considerations surrounding its...
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An Inside Look at “Vitalik: An Ethereum Story” With Filmmakers Zach Ingrasci & Chris Temple
In this episode, Rachel speaks with filmmakers Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple about their documentary, “Vitalik: An Ethereum Story.” They discuss their journey in filmmaking, the unique aspects of Vitalik Buterin's character, and the motivations behind creating the film. The conversation also...
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Building Wealth With Digital Assets: Jake Claver Discusses Family Offices, Institutions, & Ripple’s XRP
In this episode, Jake Claver goes in-depth on how family offices can build wealth with digital assets. Jake explains why digital assets are interesting to family offices, while also pointing out how individuals can leverage digital assets for financial success. He also details recent events…
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Denelle Dixon Discusses RWA Tokenization, Stellar Development Foundation, Stellar & US Regulations
In this episode, Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), goes in depth on real-world asset tokenization, the goals of SDF, how the Stellar Network is being leveraged and US regulations. Denelle gives a clear overview of the tokenization sector…
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Micah Yeackley of KulaDAO goes in-depth on decentralized/centralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)
In this episode, Micah Yeackley, co-founder of KulaDAO, shares insights into the innovative impact investment model of KulaDAO, which leverages blockchain technology to create transparency and governance in real-world asset (RWA) investments. The discussion covers Micah's background, the vision...
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Sharon Sciammas of ChainGPT explains how AI can make blockchain more accessible
In this episode, Sharon Sciammas explains how ChainGPT is advancing blockchain technology with artificial intelligence (AI). He goes in depth on how users and developers can leverage ChainGPT for use cases like smart contract development, coding and more. Sharon also discusses AI’s role in the…
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Solo Ceesay Explains How Calaxy Enables Creators To Own Their Content Through Decentralization
Solo Ceesay, CEO and co-founder of web3 social media app Calaxy, explains the importance of decentralized social media for content creators. Solo goes in depth on how Calaxy enables this by allowing content creators to make their own worlds to engage with fans directly. Solo highlights the…
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Olivia Santarelli Explains How To Head Up Marketing At Crypto Exchange Gemini
Olivia Santarelli, Head of Marketing at cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, discusses her career path and explains different marketing strategies implemented by Gemini. Olivia goes in-depth about the record-breaking drone show Gemini hosted at South by Southwest 2025 and explains the story behind the...
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Bitcoin Finance, DeFi, and Mainstream Adoption with Alisia Painter of Botanix Labs
In this episode, Alisia Painter, COO and Co-Founder of Botanix Labs, discusses how Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) is evolving. Botanix Labs is a Bitcoin layer-2 network that is helping advance Bitcoin DeFi use cases. Alisia goes in-depth on this topic and explains how the “Spiderchain” is...
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Dan Held on Taproot Wizards and Making Bitcoin Fun Again (and more!)
In this episode, Dan Held – GP at Asymmetric investment fund and founding team member at Taproot Wizards – goes in depth on all things Bitcoin. Dan begins by sharing his background and explaining how he became involved in the Bitcoin sector early on. He then explains what Taproot Wizards is doing...
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Silk Road Creator Blake Benthall Discusses Illicit Crypto Transactions, Bitcoin Payments & Privacy
In this episode, Blake Benthall, Founder of FathomX and the creator of Silk Road 2.0 goes in depth on all things related to crypto and Bitcoin payments, traceable transactions, crypto crime, meme coins and much more. Benthall explains why crypto transactions are horrible for illicit activity. He...
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The Why Behind Quai: Alan Orwick Discuss Quai Network, Energy Flatcoins and Layer-1 Shortcomings
In this episode, Alan Orwick –- co-founder of Quai Network and CEO of Dominant Strategies –- shares his story about going from an Apple software developer to becoming the founder of Quai Network. Alan discusses his journey into the blockchain sector, explaining why a new layer-1 blockchain…
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Selling A Song For 1 BTC: Violetta Zironi Explains How She Inscribed a Song on Bitcoin & Sold it
In this episode, Italian singer-songwriter and actress Violetta Zironi shares her journey from traditional music industry challenges to embracing the world of Bitcoin and Ordinals/NFTs. She discusses the benefits of decentralization for artists, and her innovative approach to inscribing music on...
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David Bchiri of XRPL Commons Discusses XRPL Developer Growth, Blockchain Product Market Fit and More
In this episode Rachel speaks with David Bchiri, CEO of XRPL Commons. XRPL Commons aims to support developers, educators, and entrepreneurs who are committed to creating utility leveraging the XRP Ledger. During this conversation, Rachel and David discuss how XRPL Commons enables web3 developers…
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Chris Maurice of Yellow Card Explains Stablecoin Adoption In Africa and Emerging Markets
In this episode Rachel speaks with Chris Maurice, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Yellow Card. Chris shares his journey in creating a platform that facilitates stablecoin transactions across Africa. He discusses the challenges of high remittance fees, the role of stablecoins in…
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Breaking Down Decentrlized Social Media & The Web3 Creator Economy with Alex Masmej of Drakula.app
In this episode Rachel speaks with Alex Masmej, founder and CEO of Drakula.app and $ALEX Token. They discuss Alex's journey into the crypto space, the creation of the $ALEX token, and the launch of the Dracula.app, which aims to empower content creators through decentralized social media. The...
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Sandy Peng of Scroll Explains Layer-2s for Scaling Ethereum, Women In Crypto and More
In this episode Rachel speaks with Sandy Peng, co-founder of Scroll, which is a layer-2 scaling the Ethereum network. Rachel and Sandy discuss Sandy's background in the crypto industry, the evolution of Scroll as a Layer 2 (L2) solution on Ethereum, and the importance of scalability and security…
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Journalist Rachel Wolfson goes in depth with industry experts and builders in emerging technology sectors. New episodes drop weekly.
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