FCAT Crypto Brief™

Fidelity Center for Applied Technology
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Join our hosts as they decode crypto news, dissect market trends, and explore the future of digital assets to prepare you for what’s next. Skip the surface-level chatter and join them for an in-depth analysis that goes beyond the headlines – where crypto knowledge meets sizzling commentary. Whether you're a seasoned investor, tech enthusiast, or diving deeper into crypto, the FCAT Crypto Brief is your passport to staying informed, entertained, and empowered on the industry's cutting edge. Don’t miss out on the future of finance! Subscribe to FCAT Crypto Brief™ for your weekly pulse on the crypto world. 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.

  1. 4d ago

    Building Bonds: A Conversation with Ian Cain

    Could blockchain help connect local communities to the projects they fund? Ian Cain of QUBIC Labs joins the Brief to discuss the evolution of the blockchain ecosystem from early experimentation to real-world infrastructure. The conversation explores Boston's growing blockchain community, the role of digital infrastructure in future markets, and a pioneering municipal initiative designed to bring bonds on-chain. Episode Topics: [00:00] Intro [00:19] Ian’s Background and QUBIC Labs [01:32] Evolution of the ecosystem [03:37] Startups on-chain [10:00] The role of digital infrastructure [12:30] About the Quincy municipal bonds project [20:05] Blockchain education and market infrastructure [25:05] Boston Blockchain Week 2026 Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:19) - Ian’s Background and QUBIC Labs(00:01:32) - Evolution of the ecosystem(00:03:37) - Startups on-chain(00:10:00) - The role of digital infrastructure(00:12:30) - About the Quincy municipal bonds project(00:20:05) - Blockchain education and market infrastructure(00:25:05) - Boston Blockchain Week 2026

  2. Sep 1

    On-chain Market Access: A Conversation with Ian De Bode

    Tokenization continues to evolve, with builders bringing stocks, ETFs, and other financial instruments on-chain to expand access to capital markets and enable new forms of trading and collateralization. Ian De Bode of Ondo Finance joins our hosts to explore the rise of tokenized securities, their role across markets, the infrastructure required for always-on trading, and how regulation may influence the future of investing and market access. Episode Topics: [00:00] Intro [03:52] Emerging trends in tokenization [08:52] Ondo perps and tokenizing collateral [20:11] About the Ondo network and related models [29:16] Regulation and the future of on-chain investing Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:52) - Emerging trends in tokenization(00:08:52) - Ondo perps and tokenizing collateral(00:20:11) - About the Ondo network and related models(00:29:16) - Regulation and the future of on-chain investing

  3. Aug 12

    Rails of Change: The Race to Redefine Payments

    The future of payments is being built in real time. From stablecoin infrastructure acquisitions to embedded wallets and programmable money, a new generation of payment rails is rapidly emerging. Join us as we unpack the trends driving this transformation and welcome new co-host Dom Breslin to the Brief. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [02:05] Coldcard hack, wallet security, and AI [11:43] Developments in payment infrastructure [25:31] Final thoughts and outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:05) - Coldcard hack, wallet security, and AI(00:11:43) - Developments in payment infrastructure(00:25:31) - Final thoughts and outro

  4. Jul 29

    Unlocking DeFi: A Look inside the Vault

    On this episode of the FCAT Crypto Brief, the team explores onchain vaults and their growing role in decentralized finance. The discussion examines how vaults automate lending, borrowing, and yield strategies, along with the role of vault curators and the tradeoffs between convenience, risk, and control.  The conversation also highlights key infrastructure, market, and risk considerations, exploring how vaults could shape the future of digital asset management as more assets and financial products move onchain. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro & DTCC Tokenization News [7:05] What Are DeFi Vaults? [13:29] How Vaults Work: Curators, Users, and Governance [19:20] Risks of Onchain Vaults [24:30] Future of Vaults & Bringing Traditional Finance Onchain [26:29] Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro & DTCC Tokenization News(00:07:05) - What Are DeFi Vaults?(00:13:29) - How Vaults Work: Curators, Users, and Governance(00:19:20) - Risks of Onchain Vaults(00:24:30) - Future of Vaults & Bringing Traditional Finance Onchain(00:26:29) - Outro

  5. Jul 15

    Building Superteams: A Conversation with Alejandro Gutierrez

    What does it take to build a thriving Web3 ecosystem from the ground up? In this episode of the FCAT Crypto Brief, our hosts sit down with Alejandro Gutierrez, founder of Superteam Ireland, to discuss the power of community in driving blockchain innovation. Alejandro shares his journey from tokenizing real-world assets to building one of Europe's fastest-growing Web3 communities and explains why grassroots collaboration remains one of crypto's greatest strengths. We’ll explore how the industry is evolving beyond infrastructure into user-focused applications, creating new demand for new talent. Alejandro also unpacks the Superteam model within the Solana ecosystem and how they’re helping to shape the next generation of builders on-chain.  Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:22] Alejandro's Journey [2:57] Building community on-chain [9:21] Developing the next generation of innovation [11:21] Sourcing new talent [17:07] About superteams [24:02] Castle DAO [27:37] Building for longevity [29:38] Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:22) - Alejandro's Journey(00:02:57) - Building community on-chain(00:09:21) - Developing the next generation of innovation(00:11:21) - Sourcing new talent(00:17:07) - About superteams(00:24:02) - Castle DAO(00:27:37) - Building for longevity(00:29:38) - Outro

  6. Jul 1

    Tokenization, Unpacked: The Rise of On-chain Collectibles

    Join us for the Crypto Brief as our hosts unpack the rise of tokenized collectibles and what it could signal for the future of assets on-chain. We open with recent updates from the Ethereum Foundation, examining the impacts and implications of these shifts. Then, we explore how everything from trading cards to fine art is moving on-chain and is reshaping ownership, liquidity, and access in the process. From nostalgia-driven markets to billion-dollar asset classes, we break down what’s driving adoption, where tokenization is gaining real traction, and what it takes for new systems to outperform the old. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:46] Updates from the Ethereum Foundation [11:07] Bringing Pokémon cards on-chain [14:17] Supply, demand, and utility’s roles in adoption [24:34] Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:46) - Updates from the Ethereum Foundation(00:11:07) - Bringing Pokémon cards on-chain(00:14:17) - Supply, demand, and utility’s roles in adoption(00:24:34) - Outro

  7. Jun 17

    The Intelligent Crypto Investor: A Conversation with John Hargrave

    Join our hosts as they sit down with author and industry leader John Hargrave to discuss his book, The Intelligent Crypto Investor, and explore how traditional financial frameworks can be reimagined on-chain. Listen in as we explore key trends, emerging economic levers and how enduring investing principles can be applied to DeFi—alongside important considerations and practical approaches for navigating an evolving ecosystem. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:25] John’s story [5:24] Building a crypto community [7:19] The Intelligent Crypto Investor [12:21] Designing an investor scorecard [17:05] Transparency on-chain [18:55] Exploring tokenomics [24:56] Considerations for standardization [26:37] Risk frameworks [28:48] Final thoughts and outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:25) - John’s story(00:05:24) - Building a crypto community(00:07:19) - The Intelligent Crypto Investor(00:12:21) - Designing an investor scorecard(00:17:05) - Transparency on-chain(00:18:55) - Exploring tokenomics(00:24:56) - Considerations for standardization(00:26:37) - Risk frameworks(00:28:48) - Final thoughts and outro

  8. Jun 3

    Beyond Expiration: Perps, Transparency & The Future of Trading

    Join our hosts as they explore the evolution of perpetual futures and how these “no-expiration” instruments are reshaping crypto market structure. From the mechanics of funding rates to the differences between traditional and perpetual futures, we break down why perps have become a dominant trading vehicle in digital assets. We'll cover the rapid rise of on-chain platforms like Hyperliquid, examining how permissionless market creation, expanded asset access, and real-time transparency are redefining who can trade—and what they can trade. We'll also unpack core trade-offs: from oracle design and liquidity challenges to smart contract risk, visible positions, and regulatory uncertainty. Listen in as we look ahead at what these innovations could signal for the broader future of markets, including the potential convergence of crypto-native infrastructure with traditional finance. Episode Topics:  [0:00] Intro [1:20] News Rundown [2:17] About Spot Markets & Perpetual Futures [8:06] Features & Differentiation [13:14] Risks & Considerations [20:14] Market Validation [23:44] Final Thoughts & Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:20) - News Rundown(00:02:17) - About Spot Markets & Perpetual Futures(00:08:06) - Features & Differentiation(00:13:14) - Risks & Considerations(00:20:14) - Market Validation(00:23:44) - Final Thoughts & Outro

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Join our hosts as they decode crypto news, dissect market trends, and explore the future of digital assets to prepare you for what’s next. Skip the surface-level chatter and join them for an in-depth analysis that goes beyond the headlines – where crypto knowledge meets sizzling commentary. Whether you're a seasoned investor, tech enthusiast, or diving deeper into crypto, the FCAT Crypto Brief is your passport to staying informed, entertained, and empowered on the industry's cutting edge. Don’t miss out on the future of finance! Subscribe to FCAT Crypto Brief™ for your weekly pulse on the crypto world. 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.

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  • Creator
    Fidelity Center for Applied Technology
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
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    FCAT Crypto Brief™

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