The Crypto Beat

The Block
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The Crypto Beat is a live streaming podcast focused on topical crypto news events. The podcast will feature multiple guests who are deep in the crypto industry sharing their views on the topic of the day. It will be available across X, Twitch and YouTube and made available afterwards on popular audio platforms.

  1. APR 27

    Luca Netz on Building a Brand People Actually Love

    Episode 75 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Lucas Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins and Igloo Inc., to break down his strategy for transforming Pudgy Penguins into a billion-dollar brand by prioritizing emotional connection, consumer products, and real-world distribution over traditional crypto narratives. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:02 - 10/10 Market Impact02:28 - Where Crypto Stands04:13 - Meme Coins and Culture07:04 - Building a Global Brand12:13 - NFT Value Explained16:59 - Taking Over Pudgy19:34 - Breakout Moments24:40 - Scaling Beyond Crypto32:53 - ETF and Institutions Follow the guest:Luca Netz → https://x.com/LucaNetzPudgy Penguins → https://x.com/PudgyPenguinsIgloo Inc. → https://x.com/iglooinc Hosted by:Tim Copeland → https://x.com/timccopelandKelvin Sparks → https://x.com/imyoungsparks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus

    42 min

  2. APR 17

    Inside Binance’s Plan to Become a Global Financial Super App

    Episode 74 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance to discuss the current state of crypto markets and the long-term outlook for the industry. He explains why fundamentals like stablecoins, ETFs, and tokenization continue to strengthen despite short-term volatility, and how global regulation is accelerating adoption. OUTLINE00:44 - Introduction00:57 - Market vs Fundamentals02:35 - Building Through Cycles05:06 - Regulation Driving Adoption08:54 - Binance Super App Vision12:47 - Macro and Market Risk17:18 - Expanding Beyond Crypto24:10 - AI Across Binance32:30 - Stablecoins and Global Usage45:51 - Bitcoin, Risk and Future Guest links:Richard Teng - https://x.com/_RichardTengBinance - https://x.com/Binance Hosts:Tim Copeland - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/timccopeland⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus

    53 min

  3. APR 10

    AI agents reshaping crypto development, trading and risk, with Cambrian and Ethereum Foundation

    Episode 73 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Sam Green, Founder of Cambrian Network, and Austin Griffith, Head of Builder Growth at the Ethereum Foundation. They discuss how AI agents are already building smart contracts, managing capital, and interacting with onchain systems, while also introducing new risks around security and user control. OUTLINE02:01 - Introduction03:32 - AI Tooling Setup06:53 - Vibe Coded Game09:08 - AI Hacking Debate15:42 - X402 Payments19:38 - Permissioned Chains24:07 - Agent Standards30:28 - AgentFi Trends36:15 - DeFi Risk Layer41:49 - Letting Agents Trade Guest links:Sam Green - https://x.com/0xsamgreenCambrian Network - https://x.com/CambrianNetworkAustin Griffith - https://x.com/austingriffithEthereum Foundation - https://x.com/ethereumfndn Hosts:Tim Copeland - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/timccopeland⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus

    58 min

  4. APR 10

    How Telegram plans to turn crypto into a global payments network

    Episode 72 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Nikola Plecas, VP of Payments at TON Foundation, to break down how Telegram is evolving into a crypto payments platform. He explains TON’s strategy around merchant tools, stablecoin payments, and reducing friction for everyday users, while highlighting key growth areas like remittances and crypto commerce. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction00:43 - TON Payments Strategy01:21 - Merchant Tools and SDK04:50 - Growth Opportunities06:59 - Blockchain vs Fiat Rails09:41 - TON vs Visa Experience11:20 - Industry Challenges13:04 - Institutional Adoption18:13 - Telegram UX and Wallets23:04 - Regulation and Market Outlook Guest links:Nikola Plecas - https://x.com/nikola_plecasTON - https://x.com/ton_blockchain Hosts:Tim Copeland - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/timccopeland⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus

    31 min

  5. MAR 17

    Charlie Lee on Litecoin, crypto cycles, and what still matters

    Episode 71 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Charlie Lee, creator of Litecoin, to reflect on crypto’s evolution from its early cypherpunk roots to today’s institution-driven market. He explains why Litecoin has remained focused on fast, reliable payments, the importance of privacy and fungibility, and how new trends like AI intersect with crypto. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:02 - Early Crypto Growth02:20 - Competing in Crypto03:58 - Smart Contracts on Litecoin05:26 - Privacy and Fungibility09:58 - AI and Engineering14:07 - AI Agents and Money15:42 - Why Decentralization Matters18:27 - Institutions Enter Crypto24:40 - Market Cycle Outlook Guest links:Charlie Lee - https://x.com/SatoshiLiteLitecoin - https://x.com/litecoin Hosts:Tim Copeland - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/timccopeland⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus

    37 min

  6. MAR 13

    How Superstate tokenized Galaxy's stock and what's coming next

    Episode 70 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Thomas Cowan, Head of Tokenization at Galaxy Digital, and Jim Hiltner, Co-Founder of Superstate. The conversation explores how Superstate tokenized Galaxy’s equity onchain, the regulatory and infrastructure challenges involved, and why institutions are increasingly exploring tokenization. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction00:57 - Galaxy Stock Onchain02:39 - When Equities Move Onchain05:16 - Trading Volume Today07:25 - IPOs on Blockchain09:17 - Market Adoption Curve12:25 - TradFi Interest Rising16:14 - Regulatory Capital Clarity19:37 - DeFi and TradFi Converge23:01 - CLO Example30:45 - Ownership Models Explained38:04 - DeFi Collateral Markets43:06 - What Assets Come Next Guest links:Thomas Cowan - https://x.com/ThomasCowan93Jim Hiltner - https://x.com/HiltnerJimGalaxy HQ - https://x.com/galaxyhqSuperstate - https://x.com/SuperstateInc Hosts:Tim Copeland - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/timccopeland⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus

    51 min

  7. MAR 10

    How Aviva Investors plan to tokenize its funds on XRP Ledger, with RippleX SVP

    Episode 69 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with Markus Infanger, SVP at RippleX | Ripple. The conversation explores why firms like Aviva Investors are experimenting with tokenized funds, how blockchain infrastructure could modernize financial market plumbing, and where institutional DeFi is gaining traction. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:19 - Aviva Tokenization Announcement02:31 - Why Tokenize Funds05:42 - Compliance and Permissioned Access07:42 - TradFi Interest Changing10:14 - RWA Growth Opportunities16:57 - XRP Utility Explained19:57 - Agents and Blockchain25:36 - Automated Finance Future31:18 - RippleX 2026 Roadmap39:40 - From Banking to Crypto Guest links:Markus Infanger - https://x.com/markusinfangerRippleX - https://x.com/RippleXDevRipple - https://x.com/Ripple Hosts:Tim Copeland - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/timccopeland⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus

    46 min

  8. MAR 6

    BitGo CEO on its $2 billion IPO, OCC national bank charter and Morgan Stanley competition

    In episode 68 of The Crypto Beat features Tim and Kelvin in conversation with BitGo CEO Mike Belshe. The discussion covers BitGo’s pursuit of a national bank charter, the expanding role of traditional finance in the crypto ecosystem, and why market structure, custody infrastructure, and clear regulation will be essential to long-term industry adoption. OUTLINE00:00 – Introduction01:11 – BitGo’s Institutional Growth02:38 – IPO and Market Shift04:31 – Building Crypto Infrastructure06:32 – Market Structure Debate08:23 – National Bank Charter10:07 – Wall Street Entering Crypto15:43 – Future Crypto Innovations24:00 – From Google to Bitcoin29:14 – AI and Crypto Custody37:51 – Crypto and Global Events42:27 – Stablecoin Depeg Discussion Guest links:Mike Belshe - https://x.com/mikebelsheBitGo - https://x.com/BitGo Hosts:Tim Copeland - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/timccopeland⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus

    44 min
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The Crypto Beat is a live streaming podcast focused on topical crypto news events. The podcast will feature multiple guests who are deep in the crypto industry sharing their views on the topic of the day. It will be available across X, Twitch and YouTube and made available afterwards on popular audio platforms.

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  • Creator
    The Block
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Block

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