FCAT Crypto Brief™

Fidelity Center for Applied Technology
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Join Jason, Ryan, Parth, and Jack, our industry trailblazers, 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. 3D AGO

    Overdue Process: The Future of Finance with Amanda Wick

    As crypto matures, what will the future of enforcement, compliance, and accountability look like? Listen in as Amanda Wick, a former federal prosecutor and longtime leader in financial crime prevention, joins the Brief to give her take and examine how innovation and integrity can evolve together. From sanctions to travel rule implementation, this episode offers a front‑row seat to see key shifts already reshaping the ecosystem. Want to learn more? Check out Amanda’s book The Catalysts.   Episode Topics:    [0:00] Intro [2:18] News Rundown [7:09] Background on the Travel Rule [11:39] Privacy vs. Anonymity [15:09] Market Maturity & Crypto Compliance [18:46] International Trends & Convergence [23:04] Time at the DOJ [29:49] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:18) - News Rundown (00:07:09) - Background on the Travel Rule (00:11:39) - Privacy vs. Anonymity (00:15:09) - Market Maturity & Crypto Compliance (00:18:46) - International Trends & Convergence (00:23:04) - Time at the DOJ (00:29:49) - Outro

    34 min

  2. JAN 15

    2026 Look Ahead: A Conversation with Chris Kuiper

    Curious about what’s next for crypto in 2026? Chris Kuiper, Vice President of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets®, joins our hosts to unpack the trends shaping the digital asset landscape in the year ahead. Tune in for insights on emerging developments, potential market shifts, and what these changes could mean for the industry at large. Read the full report here: https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/research-and-insights/2026-look-ahead Episode Topics [0:00] Intro [1:49] News Rundown [2:43] Introduction to Chris & FDA’s 2026 Look Ahead Report [4:19] How Shipping Containers Redefined Global Economics & What it Means for Crypto [11:11] A Deep Dive on Token-holder Rights [18:35] Other Key Topics for the Year to Come [20:43] Macroeconomic Factors [23:06] Bitcoin Mining & AI [27:20] Additional Thoughts Heading into 2026 [33:08] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:49) - News Rundown (00:02:43) - Introduction to Chris & FDA’s 2026 Look Ahead Report (00:04:19) - How Shipping Containers Redefined Global Economics & What it Means for Crypto (00:11:11) - A Deep Dive on Token-holder Rights (00:18:35) - Other Key Topics for the Year to Come (00:20:43) - Macroeconomic Factors (00:23:06) - Bitcoin Mining & AI (00:27:20) - Additional Thoughts Heading into 2026 (00:33:08) - Final Thoughts & Outro

    36 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    Block by Block: Building a Crypto Community with Doug Mehne

    In this episode of FCAT Crypto Brief™, we sit down with Doug Mehne, Chair of the Boston Blockchain Association, to explore what it really takes to build strong blockchain communities—both locally and globally. From fostering collaboration across traditional finance and digital assets to creating spaces for candid conversations, Doug shares how intentional programming, education, and advocacy are driving adoption and innovation. We discuss the pillars of community building, the roles played by universities and industry collaborators, and why shared experiences in a sometimes unpredictable ecosystem create a unique culture of support. Whether you’re crypto-curious or a seasoned builder, this conversation offers insights into how networks grow, scale, and thrive—on-chain and IRL.   Episode Topics:   [0:00] Intro [1:30] News Rundown [5:56] About Doug & the BBA [10:14] Building Community on-Chain [13:07] Programming Overview [17:47] Getting Involved [20:24] Why Boston? [28:39] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:30) - News Rundown (00:05:56) - About Doug & the BBA (00:10:14) - Building Community on-Chain (00:13:07) - Programming Overview (00:17:47) - Getting Involved (00:20:24) - Why Boston? (00:28:39) - Final Thoughts & Outro

    31 min

  4. 11/12/2025

    Fueling Bitcoin's Future: A Conversation with Alexander Neumüller

    Listen in as we catch up with researcher Alexander Neumüller from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) to discuss their latest report exploring the critical role energy plays in sustaining Bitcoin’s decentralized network. From mining operations and miner sentiment to the potential of renewable solutions, we unpack how power shapes the future of digital currency—and why it matters for sustained innovation, network operations, and global finance. Read the full report here: https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/faculty-research/centres/alternative-finance/publications/cambridge-digital-mining-industry-report/   Episode Topics:     [0:00] Intro [1:48] News Rundown [7:32] Alexander's Story [11:47] Digging into the Digital Mining Industry Report [19:25] Gauging Miner Sentiment [22:21] Participation & Impact [27:02] On-chain Economics   [30:13] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:48) - News Rundown (00:07:32) - Alexander's Story (00:11:47) - Digging into the Digital Mining Industry Report (00:19:25) - Gauging Miner Sentiment (00:22:21) - Participation & Impact (00:27:02) - On-chain Economics (00:30:13) - Final Thoughts & Outro

    33 min

  5. 10/29/2025

    Interoperability at Scale: A Conversation with Bryan Pellegrino

    Listen in as our hosts are joined by Bryan Pellegrino, CEO and Co-founder of LayerZero Labs, to explore the evolving infrastructure powering blockchain interoperability. From his unconventional journey—from poker pro to protocol architect—to the technical and economic implications of unified liquidity, Bryan shares his insights on tokenization, governance, and the future of agentic AI on-chain. Whether you're crypto-native or crypto-curious, this episode offers a compelling look at how organizations like LayerZero are reshaping cross-chain communication and user experience.   Episode Topics:     [0:00] Intro [1:26] News Rundown [2:55] Bryan’s Story [4:58] An Introduction to Interoperability [9:29] Innovations in Tokenization [12:20] Governance Deep-dive [17:01] Considerations for Unified Liquidity [20:43] Facilitating Currency Exchange [24:07] Exploring the Stargate Acquisition [27:09] Opportunities for Agentic AI on-Chain [30:22] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:26) - News Rundown (00:02:55) - Bryan’s Story (00:04:58) - An Introduction to Interoperability (00:09:29) - Innovations in Tokenization (00:12:20) - Governance Deep-dive (00:17:01) - Considerations for Unified Liquidity (00:20:43) - Facilitating Currency Exchange (00:24:07) - Exploring the Stargate Acquisition (00:27:09) - Opportunities for Agentic AI on-Chain (00:30:22) - Final Thoughts & Outro

    33 min

  6. 10/15/2025

    From White Paper to Wall Street: Crypto’s Maturity Moment?

    In this episode of FCAT Crypto Brief™, I explore a pivotal moment for cryptocurrency as it matures from white paper concepts to mainstream finance. We discuss groundbreaking developments, including Polymarket's significant fundraising from the Intercontinental Exchange and the Luxembourg Sovereign Wealth Fund's entry into Bitcoin investments. These moves signal growing institutional interest and regulatory acceptance of crypto assets. I also analyze Bitcoin's recent all-time highs amidst a backdrop of rising gold prices and equity markets, questioning whether this reflects its status as digital gold. Join me as we delve into the implications of these trends and what they mean for the future of digital assets in the financial landscape. Tune in for insights that go beyond the headlines.

    34 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    Are We There Yet? The Mainstreaming of Crypto

    From end-user innovations to new legislation, crypto and the larger blockchain ecosystem have recently headlined numerous stories worldwide. However, as the industry wrestles with topics like utility, clarity, and untapped economic opportunities, the question still remains: is crypto mainstream?  In this episode, our hosts delve into crypto acceptance, adoption, and education — exploring what “mainstream” actually means and the extent to which this all matters for various cross-industry stakeholders.    Episode Topics:     [0:00] Intro  [02:15] Biweekly News Roundup  [10:55] Defining “Mainstream”  [22:37] Key Crypto Signals & Milestones  [28:27] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:15) - Biweekly News Roundup (00:10:55) - Defining “Mainstream” (00:22:37) - Key Crypto Signals & Milestones (00:28:27) - Final Thoughts & Outro

    31 min

  8. 09/18/2025

    Live at ETH Boston: Trends in Tokenization

    In this special live edition — recorded during this year’s ETH Boston — our hosts unpack the latest developments in tokenization and the evolving role of real-world assets (RWAs) across crypto. From reflections on the event to deep-dives into key technical, economic, and end user implications, get a comprehensive look at how tokenization could impact financial markets and user experience into the future.   Episode Topics:   [0:00] Intro [2:06] Reflections on ETH Boston [4:12] Background & Considerations Surrounding Tokenization [14:47] An Exploration of Real World Assets [24:21] Private Credit Deep-dive [28:09] Implications for Users & Underlying Networks [36:32] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:06) - Reflections on ETH Boston (00:04:12) - Background & Considerations Surrounding Tokenization (00:14:47) - An Exploration of Real World Assets (00:24:21) - Private Credit Deep-dive (00:28:09) - Implications for Users & Underlying Networks (00:36:32) - Final Thoughts & Outro

    40 min
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Join Jason, Ryan, Parth, and Jack, our industry trailblazers, 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
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    FCAT Crypto Brief™