FCAT Crypto Brief™

Jack and Parth welcome Sergey Nazarov of Chainlink to the podcast to discuss the beginnings of Chainlink and its current place in the market, as well as Nazarov’s perspective on tokenized assets, cross-chain security and the future of smart contracts. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:45] Chainlink’s Role in the Crypto Space [6:30] Chainlink’s Early Days [11:00] Transition to Tokenized Assets [18:35] Chainlink’s Role in Creating a Tokenized Fund [31:30] Cross-chain security [37:30] Sergey’s Long-Term Vision of Smart Contracts Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2024 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Hosts welcome Chris Kuiper, Director of Research with Fidelity Digital Assets to discuss potential developments we may see in 2024 and how major milestones may impact the crypto community in the year to come. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:15] 2023 - The Calm Before the Storm? [5:30] Macro Trends & Their Impact on Bitcoin [11:00] Market impact from first approved spot-crypto products [21:00] Lightening developments [27:35] Thoughts on the Future of Ethereum, Solana and smart contract platforms Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2024 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Hosts take turns sharing their highs and lows from 2023 and shine light on what their hopeful for in the coming year. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [5:00] Ryan’s Low for 2023 - Collapse of SVB [12:30] Jason’s High - The Shapella Upgrade [19:20] Parth’s High - Solana Survived [21:50] Ryan’s High - Interpretability & Development Growth [23:30] Jack’s Low - Lack of Killer Use Cases [27:00] Jason’s Low - Pace of US regulatory clarity [30:25] Ryan & Jack’s High - Closure & Clarity with Exchanges [35:30] Parth’s Low - Few Stablecoin Issuers Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Ryan interviews Jack, now a Research Associate for Avon Ventures, about the current macro state of VC and how it relates to crypto markets, how regulatory clarity may change things and what the next 6-12 months can bring. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:30] Summary on sentiment [11:30] What would increased regulatory clarity mean for VCs and the companies they're funding? [14:05] Exiting investments [17:30] Thoughts on the next six months Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jason, Jack and Ryan tackle answering some of the top questions submitted by listeners. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:40] How do the hosts see the role of Ethereum evolving in the coming year? [14:50] What are the implications of major banks and institutions becoming more active in the ecosystem? What excites the hosts the most about companies building? [28:15] Beyond ETPs, what are the hosts thoughts on other digital asset products? [31:50] What are the implications to the ecosystem post-Binance settlement? Where do we go from here? Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Hosts dive deep into the push behind Pyth’s Token Airdrop, exploring its impact on on-chain data dynamics and the evolving landscape of decentralized finance. Additionally, the hosts delve into JPMorgan's foray into blockchain interoperability, analyzing the potential disruptions and advancements progress in this space could bring to the broader blockchain ecosystem. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:40] Pyth Token Airdrop - What does it mean for on chain data? [13:20] JPMorgan Tackles Blockchain Interoperability Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Parth kicks off the episode examining the Ethereum Attestation Service. Then, hosts dive into a conversation on how crypto exchanges earn revenue and how they may seek to diversify their revenue streams using L2 solutions. Finally, Jack gives us a look at the macro environment and discusses the widespread optimism around a potential Bitcoin ETP approval. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:45] What Parth Tried This Week: Ethereum Attestation Service [9:15] Crypto Exchange Business [14:10] Business of L2s [21:15] Are the bulls back? Macro Update [25:00] Inching Closer to a Bitcoin spot ETP Approval? Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Parth kicked off the conversation sharing CryptoMiso.com, a tool that rates blockchains based on developer activity. Hosts then provide a recap of Sam Bankman-Fried's trial and discuss its implications for the crypto industry. Finally, they dive into the latest developments on Solana, highlighting the significance of the Firedancer testnet launch for the blockchain's scalability, performance, and overall ecosystem. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [4:45] What Parth Tried This Week: CryptoMiso [7:30] SBF Found Guilty, What now? [17:00] Solana Testnet of Firedancer Goes Live Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Parth kicks of this episode sharing his experience with building a Compound liquidation bot. Then, the hosts dive into a conversation about restaking on EigenLayer after Ether.Fi rolled out their liquid staking token. Finally, they wrap up talking about DTCC’s recent acquisition of Securrency. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [3:10] What Parth Tried This Week - Building a Compound Liquidation Bot [10:10] Liquid staking vs restaking – What is it? How does it work? Why would people do it? [26:05 DTCC’s Acquisition of Securrency Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

This week, we welcome Nic Carter, founding partner of Castle Island Ventures and Fidelity alum to the podcast. Nic shares his story of an almost decade-long of journey in crypto, reflects what is now considered to be a prescient take on stablecoins, and shares what makes him optimistic about the future of crypto. Nic is a general partner at Castle Island Ventures and the cofounder of blockchain data company Coin Metrics. Previously, he was a crypto-asset analyst at Fidelity. He holds an MA Finance from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in Philosophy from the University of St. Andrews. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:30] Catalyst to becoming a crypto enthusiast [4:30] Nic on stablecoins: past, present & future [19:30] Could offshore stablecoins be used to generate income? [51:45] What excites Nic about the future of crypto Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Hosts dive into the benefits and challenges of real world asset tokenization and discuss tokenization platforms, including the recent introduction of JPMorgan’s Oynx Blockchain. Plus, hear about potential changes in demand in DeFi and new innovations out of Goldfinch. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [3:45] What Parth Tried This Week: Soma Finance [10:45] JPMorgan Introduces Tokenization Platform [25:30] Demand in DeFi [30:20] On-chain Credit History Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Steven Goldfeder, CEO and co-founder of Offchain Labs, sits down with host Parth to discuss the birth of Arbitrum and his transition from cryptographer to CEO. They take a technical deep dive into Layer 2 (L2) rollups, their importance in blockchain scaling, and the differences between optimistic and ZK rollups. Steven highlights the challenges of achieving scalability while preserving security and decentralization and offers insights for choosing the right L2 solution in the complex blockchain landscape. About Steven:Steven Goldfeder is the CEO and co-founder of Offchain Labs, the initial developer of Arbitrum. Steven received his doctorate from Princeton University and is a published author of multiple research papers on blockchain science, crypto technologies, smart contracts, and more. Steven co-founded Offchain Labs in 2013. 0:00 Intro 2:39 Stephen’s Crypto Catalyst 9:15 Transition from Cryptographer to CEO 13:15 Rollups and Why They Matter 22:00 Differences Between ZK and Optimistic Rollups 29:30 Considerations When Choosing an L2 35:00 Optimism for Optimistic Rollups Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jack, Parth, and Ryan discuss a new open-source application that aims to turn old phones into hard wallets. They then touch on MetaMask’s new, in-beta, community feature “Snaps.” They conclude by speaking on news of Tether’s most recent financial attestation. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 2:51 What Parth Tried Last Week, Air Gap 10:37 Metamask’s new capability 21:00 Tether attestation news Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jack, Jason, and Ryan talk about attending the Future Proof conference. They then discuss the news of FTX gaining approval to liquidate some of their assets. The hosts then touch on the news of Deutsche Bank partnering with a crypto custodian. Finally, they speak on Coinbase integrating the Lightning Network, and share their thoughts on the Lightning Network as it stands today. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 6:39 FTX’s liquidation update 15:11 Deutsche announces digital custody partnership 23:47 Coinbase’s integration of the Lightning Network Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

This week Ryan and Parth speak about a blockchain explorer that aims to improve the user experience when scrubbing blockchains –– and while throwing in a hint of AI. Then the two hosts touch on Visa’s announcement to start utilizing USDC to help with settling payments. Finally, the two discuss a new update to Metamask that allows for users to transition from crypto to cash easier. 0:00 Intro 5:25 What Parth tried last week: LoreScan 10:18 Visa to start leveraging stablecoin technology 18:11 The state of stablecoins 28:20 Metamask’s new sell feature 30:32 New FASB rules Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jack, Jason, and Parth speak on a new tokenized social media platform. They then touch on the news surrounding Tornado Cash and MakerDAO –– and the technical and philosophical questions that come from it. Topics 0:00 Intro 2:22 What we tried last week 8:29 Tornado Cash 17:30 MakerDAO’s endgame plan Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Summary: This week Jack and Ryan talk about the recent price changes in the crypto market. Jack explains how macroeconomic conditions impact not only cryptocurrencies, but also traditional investments at large. They then speak on Coinbase’s approval to operate a futures commission merchant and on the first Bitcoin spot ETF launched in Europe. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 3:25 Macro moves and their impact on crypto markets 17:10 Coinbase approval to operate a futures commission merchant 21:45 First Bitcoin spot ETF in Europe Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jason and Jack interview Sterling Ingui, the Head of Next Gen Retirement Products, Workplace Investing at Fidelity. She’s worked for a diverse set of businesses ranging from universities to fine jewelry. She discusses her career evolution and how blockchain found her on the most recent episode of the Crypto Brief. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 2:31 How Sterling got into the blockchain space 11:23 Sterling’s role today 14:02 Sterlings’ cybersecurity background and crypto 21:17 blockchain uses besides cryptocurrency 31:47 final questions for Sterling Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Fidelity Charitable is the brand name for the Fidelity Investments® Charitable Gift Fund, an independent public charity with a donor-advised fund program. Various Fidelity companies provide services to Fidelity Charitable. The Fidelity Charitable name and logo, and Fidelity are registered service marks of FMR LLC, used by Fidelity Charitable under license.

Parth, Jason, and Ryan break down news related to Block’s bitcoin quarterly earnings and the exploit on Curve Financial. Finally, they spoke on PayPal’s stablecoin announcement. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 2:35 What Parth Tried This Week: Nike Swoosh 7:59 Block Updates 18:38 Curve Financial Hack News 34:50 PayPal’s Announcement of Stablecoin Launch in Partnership with Paxos Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved

Summary: Parth, Jack, and Jason talk about Coinbase’s base protocol –– and the initial community reaction to it. They then touch on Worldcoin –– one of the hottest topics in not just crypto but all tech –– and talk about the pros and cons of its release. Finally, they address the fallout of the Curve Finance exploit. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 2:55 What Parth Tried this week 8:32 Worldcoin news 27:50 Curve Financial Exploit News Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved

The four hosts discuss the creation of FedNow and what it could mean for the future of payments. They then touch on Coinbase's messaging feature launch and Nasdaq abandoning its crypto custody offering. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Jason’s crypto meet up 4:43 What Parth Tried this week 7:43 What is FedNow? 24:17 Coinbase Wallets and messaging 31:57 Nasdaq's Crypto Offering Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved

The four hosts discuss the results of Ripple’s legal case and the outcome of embattled crypto company, Celsius after its founder was officially charged. Finally, they talk about the controversy surrounding the exchange Prometheum. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 2:49 Ripple lawsuit overview 19:25 Celsius’ legal woes 27:40 What’s the news with Prometheum? Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jack, Jason, and Parth discuss a decentralized approach to social media, the current stage of the bitcoin market, what’s going on with Ethereum staking, and recent updates done by a Circle –– and how the work that is being done now may play a role down the line. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 5:14 What Parth Tried This Week: Collect on Lens 11:28 Bitcoin News/Supply 14:40 Exchanges vs Over the Counter Trading 22:03 ETH staking 27:18 Staking and Proof of Stake 29:07 Circle Updates Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.

The hosts chat about a hackathon that Parth attended. They then touch on changes in market sentiment for crypto –– and various potential causes behind them. Lastly, they discuss the new and updated Uniswap Version 4–– and how the introduction of “hooks” may change DeFi’s landscape and reputation. 0:00 Intro 03:51 Parth’s Hackathon Experience 09:09 What Parth Tried this week: KZG Ceremony 11:37 ETF Filings and Refilings 26:31 Bitcoin “halving” happening soon 28:34 Uniswap V4 28:34 What are hooks –– how will they impact DeFi? 37:39 Update’s Security Concerns Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.

Jason, Jack, and Parth interview crypto founder Maggie Love, who created the roughly $1 billion blockchain storage company, W3BCLOUD, and female-centered crypto educational program, SheFi. They discuss how she first learned about crypto, how she founded her first crypto startup, and advice for building in bear markets. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Maggie’s Jump into Crypto 8:57 Life at Consensys 14:20 Struggles of starting the startup 19:08 Creating SheFi 25:40 Evolution of communities in web3 31:23 Has blockchain become more diverse? 39:37 What’s next for SheFi? Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jason, Jack, and Ryan talk about the recent actions by the SEC against crypto giants Coinbase and Binance. They talk about the specific charges filed at the exchanges and how the charge will impact the broader crypto system. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro 3:03 Regulatory action against Binance 9:41 Regulatory action against Coinbase 12:23 Ripple effects of the SEC’s actions? 15:30 Implications for Ethereum? 18:45 How will crypto companies react to the SEC? 22:40 Will crypto companies leave the US? 28:11 Housekeeping announcement (A guest speaker!) Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jason, Parth, and Ryan talk about the emergence of Bitcoin NFTs, Ordinals, and BRC-20 tokens –– and how they impact the overall Bitcoin and crypto ecosystem. The hosts also touch on trending news in the world of stablecoins. Episode Topics: [4:10] What Parth Tried This Week: Sats Names [8:50] Differences between Ordinals, NFTs, and BRC 20’s [13:44] How Taproot opened the door for Bitcoin NFTs [16:11] Why Bitcoin NFTs are different from Ethereum NFTs [18:45] Downsides of using bitcoin NFTs? [24:35] How will Bitcoin Ordinals/NFTs impact the bitcoin network? [28:37] Tether Announcements Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jason and Ryan speak with Kevin Kelly, who is part of FCAT’s Bitcoin mining team, about how Bitcoin is created. The three talk about their personal history with mining, and touch on the different economic, political, and technological complexities of mining. Episode Topics: [4:45] What is Bitcoin Mining? [13:45] What are hashrates? [16:45] Energy Economics [20:05] Role of mining pools [22:30] Geographic Shifts [30:40] Innovation in Bitcoin mining [32:50] Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work [34:30] Blockchain Trilemma [37:00] Resources Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

In this special edition episode, crypto-native Parth gives Ryan and Jack a rundown of the current state of Web3 gaming, how it differs from traditional gaming, what challenges the industry still faces and more. Episode Topics: [3:25] Differences Between Web3 Gaming & Tradition Gaming [6:30] Intersection of Gaming and Blockchain [11:35] Challenges and evolution of web3 gaming [20:25] Recent Wins & Next Steps Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jack, Jason, and Ryan discuss Ethereum’s blockchain having difficulties and delays with finalizing transactions. The guys then touch on new enterprise solutions that leverage distributed ledger technology. Episode Topics: [3:00] Ethereum Finality Delays [16:25] Enterprise Distributed Ledger Technology Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Hosts tackle the week’s hottest news: the revival of meme coins. Briefers dive into meme coin projects, including PEPE coin, fungible tokens for text on blockchain, as well as Coinbase updates and announcements. Episode Topics: [3:30] What Parth Tried This Week: Big Incorporation [8:00] Meme Coin Projects [10:00] What is Pepecoin? [12:15] Bitcoin NFTs? [25:00] Coinbase Sunsets Borrow Program [30:30] Coinbase Derivatives Announcement Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Jack and Ryan debrief on their trip to Consensus, describing positive vibes despite the crypto winter. Hosts discuss the announcements made over the week, including news from Binance, Circle, and Mastercard. Episode Topics: [2:15] What Parth Tried This Week: Push Protocol [9:00] An Overview of Consensus [13:15] News from Binance US [19:45] Circle CCTP Goes Live [24:30] Mastercard’s Announcement of Crypto Credential Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Ryan and Jack tackle this week’s top stories including Coinbase’s news to launch a derivatives exchange to international customers, MakerDAO’s votes to deposit $500 million in USDC to Coinbase cold storage custody, and the MEV sandwich attacks that made $1 Million in single day profit. Episode Topics: [3:25] Coinbase Gets Bermuda License for International Derivatives Exchange [11:30] MakerDAO’s Governance Votes [23:45] MEV Sandwich Attacks Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Briefers take on the topic of crypto regulation but this time, from a global point of view, pointing out policies and progress across Asia, Europe, Africa and the United States. [4:00] Crypto Regulation: A Marathon, Not a Sprint Policies and Progress in: [7:10] Asia [23:00] Europe [30:10] Africa and the United States Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Briefers dive into the Shanghai-Capella upgrade, explaining what the upgrade means for users and how it can impact the ecosystem. Episode Topics: [1:40] What Parth Tried This Week: ShareMint [6:45] Shanghai & Capella Upgrades: What Is It, What Does It Mean for Users & What To Expect Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Hosts tackle the biggest news of the week: the CTFC’s claims against Binance. Plus, Parth shares how he is participating in DeFi projects that push the limits and dives into Ticketmaster’s latest NFT initiative. Episode Topics: [1:45] Ireland’s Crypto Ecosystem – Takeaways from Jason’s Trip [8:10] What Parth Tried This Week: Degen Score [13:45] CFTC Action Against Binance [30:30] Ticketmaster NFT Update Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Parth and Jack welcome Sarah Hoffman, VP of AI and machine learning research for the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology for a conversation on what’s changed of the last few years with generative AI, how AI can be used as a tool for auditing code and other potential use cases for AI in the crypto ecosystem. Episode Topics: [3:00] Charges Against Do Kwon & Justin Sun [5:45] Bitcoin ATM Hacks [7:05] A New Era of AI [17:20] Where AI Meets Blockchain [22:50] Future of AI Models & Possible Uses Cases in Crypto Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

This week, Jack provides a summary of the events that unfolded over the week and how it could all impact digital assets. Then, hosts switch gears to discuss the future L2 roll-ups and budding scaling wars. Episode Topics: [2:25] What Parth Tried This Week – Mean Finance and Revoke.Cash [8:50] What Bank Closures Could Mean for Digital Assets [26:15] Arbitrum Token Drop & The TLDR on L2 roll-ups Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Chances are you’ve already heard about the closings of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Silvergate but what implications do these closures have on the crypto ecosystem? Briefers break down how these closures came to be and how the impact may trickle into the crypto industry. Episode Topics: [2:55] ETH Denver Recap [5:20] Summary of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature & Silvergate News and Implications for the Crypto Ecosystem [31:55] Coinbase’s New Launches Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

This week, briefers tackle the last news recapping updates from Silvergate, the buzz around ordinals and the Ethereum Foundation’s account abstraction announcement. Episode Topics: [4:15] Silvergate Updates [16:55] What’s Been Happening with Ordinal Inscriptions [31:40] Account Abstraction Announcement Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

This week, hosts welcome FCAT researcher, Vanessa Kargenian to discuss enterprise blockchain adoption. Together they break down the differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchains, dive into how companies are using blockchains and discuss what may be next for the technology. Episode Topics: [2:45] Permissioned vs permissionless [7:50] How Companies Are Using Blockchain Technology [17:40] How DTCC is using blockchain technology [23:10] Challenges with Enterprise Blockchain Adoption [28:00] What’s Next for Blockchain Adoption Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, loaded with analogies, hosts break down the complex topic of liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) specifically explaining different types of staking, what LSDs are as well as the benefits, risks and challenges of liquid staking. Episode Topics:[2:45] What is staking?[6:00] What is liquid staking and why would someone do it?[9:15] Different types of staking[14:30] Benefits of liquid staking[22:20] Risks and challenges of LSDs[35:45] Changes brought on by the Shanghai upgrade Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

This week, briefers focus on the latest regulatory activity including the SEC’s settlement with Kraken as well as reports of pending action against Paxos. Episode Topics [2:40] What Parth Tried This Week: Fire Browser Extension [5:10] Kraken Settlement with SEC [20:55] Regulatory Action Against Paxos Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

There was no shortage of news this week as briefers dive into updates in the NFT ecosystem, progress regarding euro stablecoins and the recent denial of Custodia’s Fed master account application. Episode Topics: [3:00] What Parth Tried this Week: ZK NFTs [9:00] Euro Stablecoin Updates [20:15] Coinbase Pauses NFT Drops on its Platform [22:00] NFT Royalty Debate [30:15] Custodia Receives Denial for Fed Master Account Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

This week, briefers discuss the current landscape of wallets and how innovations are developing in the space, leading to improvements in user experience. Plus, hear about positive news regarding NFT and digital collectible initiatives. Episode Topics: [2:50] What Parth Tried This Week: Tribes.xyz [7:00] What’s Next for Wallets [17:50] Binance Management of Customer Funds [26:10] Amazon NFT Initiative [28:20] Ordinal Theory & Digital Collectibles Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Briefers analyze this week’s crypto news including Genesis filing for Chapter 11, MakerDAO’s vote and Banco de Espana’s approval for a Euro token to be used in a regulatory sandbox. Episode Topics: [2:05] What Parth Tried This Week: Bubble Maps [6:30] The Current State of Genesis [15:04] DeFi Lending & MakerDAO [27:40] Euro Linked Token for Sandbox Use Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Briefers welcome Chris Kuiper from Fidelity Digital Assets to discuss possible scenarios for crypto markets this year and new trends and technologies they are following that may influence the industry in 2023 and beyond. Episode Topics: [2:30] Macro Environment [11:50] Bitcoin [18:25] Ethereum - Post-merge view; Shanghai upgrade; What’s next for blobs, sharding and more [28:00] Stablecoins [32:00] Trends in CeFi and DeFi Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Briefers dive into four dominating themes we saw in crypto markets in 2022 and discuss how the trends may influence the ecosystem in 2023. Episode Topics: [2:30] The Impact of Global Macro Trends on Crypto Markets [20:25] Regulatory Environment [38:00] Bitcoin Mining [58:30] Emerging Utility of Digital Assets Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

As the FTX story develops, there’s more clarity about what led to the downfall of FTX. Hosts break down what is known about the current situation and what questions are still looming. Then, hosts discuss the latest Binance news and Trust Wallet’s Integration with THORChain. Episode Topics: [3:05] What Parth Tried This Week: Subscription-Based NFTs [6:20] Charges Against Bankman-Fried & Current State of FTX [13:30] Binance News: Halted Withdrawals of USDC, Potential Money Laundering Charges & Other Concerns [25:00] Trust Wallet’s Integration with THORChain Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

This week, Parth kicks off by sharing his experience using a website that aggregates real world asset yield opportunities through tokenization of assets. Then, briefers discuss the latest news around the target timeline for Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade, changes to the MetaMask data tracking policy, and new guidance from the SEC.Episode Topics[2:22] What Parth Tried This Week: Tokenization of Real World Assets Aggregator[7:12] Target Release Date for the Shanghai Upgrade & Staked ETH Withdrawals[20:05] Privacy Concerns in Metamask[27:10] SEC Issues Guidance Regarding Disclosure of Crypto Risks Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2022 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.