Unblocking The Chain

JellyC
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Unblocking the Chain cuts through the noise at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto. New episodes every 2nd Thursday, including regular crypto and digital asset market updates. Hosted by Michael Prendiville, alongside Drew Bradford and the JellyC team, the show connects macroeconomics, central bank policy, and digital assets into sharp, practical conversations. With decades of experience across risk, trading, and global markets, the team brings institutional insight to the rapidly evolving world of blockchain. If you want to understand how old money and new money collide — and what it means for your portfolio — this is your edge. Brought to you by JellyC and Macropod AUDM.

  1. APR 29

    How Blockchain Is Transforming Wall Street | Mike Reed Interview

    In this episode, we sit down with Mike Reed from Franklin Templeton to unpack how one of the world’s largest asset managers is approaching blockchain, tokenisation, and the future of financial markets. From early Bitcoin curiosity to launching on-chain money market funds, Mike explains how tokenisation is driving massive cost efficiencies, enabling real-time settlement, and unlocking entirely new product features like intraday yield. The conversation dives into how traditional finance is adapting, the role of regulators, and why the next 5–10 years will reshape global financial infrastructure. We also explore tokenised ETFs, 24/7 markets, stablecoins vs money funds, and what it will take for blockchain-native finance to go mainstream. ⏱️ Key Timecodes (00:00) Intro & guest background – Franklin Templeton’s early entry into crypto (02:30) Blockchain efficiency vs traditional finance systems (06:00) Why tokenisation needs real utility (intraday yield explained) (10:00) Collateral mirroring & real-world use cases (13:30) Banks vs digital assets – competition or coexistence? (15:00) Tokenised ETFs & the future of investment products (20:00) Regulatory hurdles and why collaboration matters (23:40) What the next 5–10 years of finance will look like Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod.About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets.⁠www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Produced by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

    32 min

  2. APR 16

    Quantum Threats, AI Power & What’s Next for Crypto with Mark Monfort

    In this episode, the team sits down with Mark Monfort, a leader at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and digital assets, to unpack the rapid evolution of emerging technologies and what it means for the future. Mark shares his journey from traditional finance into crypto and AI, before diving into the growing convergence of these two worlds. The conversation explores real-world applications—from legal tech and stablecoins to AI-powered workflows—and the importance of community in driving innovation. They also tackle big-picture risks and opportunities, including quantum computing threats to encryption, the rise of advanced AI systems like Claude, and whether these developments are overhyped or genuine turning points. The episode closes with a forward-looking discussion on where AI and blockchain are heading, why trust and transparency will be critical, and what success could look like in the next five years. ⏱️ Key Timecodes (00:17) Introduction and guest welcome: Mark Monfort joins the show (03:16) Mark’s journey from finance to AI, blockchain, and startups (05:51) Building the Australian DeFi community and why it matters (08:15) Foundry Labs and real-world AI + blockchain use cases (11:36) Quantum computing risks: real threat or overblown? (19:41) AI security concerns and the implications of advanced models like Claude (26:13) The convergence of AI and blockchain—and what’s coming next (29:47) What success looks like in 5 years for AI and digital assets Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod. About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets. www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

    36 min

  3. APR 2

    Australia Goes All-In on Crypto? RBA Signals the Future

    In this episode, Michael Prendiville and Drew Bradford break down the accelerating shift toward blockchain-based financial infrastructure, from tokenisation and stablecoins to major regulatory and institutional developments in Australia. They unpack key insights from the Black Swan Conference, explore the RBA’s clear stance on digital assets, and examine how global trends—from ETF tokenisation to quantum computing—are shaping the future of finance. With new legislation, rising institutional interest, and real-world adoption gaining momentum, this episode highlights why digital assets are moving from speculation to core financial infrastructure—and what comes next. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro + disclaimer (01:20) AI hosts and the future of automation (02:25) Black Swan Conference: AI, quantum & blockchain (03:47) Stablecoin debate + blockchain as the “Uber of finance” (08:33) RBA signals: “It’s not if, it’s when” (12:09) New legislation + institutional momentum (16:40) Why super funds are eyeing blockchain infrastructure (24:53) ETF tokenisation, Ethereum & market trends (26:24) Quantum computing risks explained Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod. About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets. www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

    33 min

  4. MAR 18

    Stablecoins, Tokenisation & the Future of Global Finance

    In a special crossover episode, AI hosts from JellyC’s Crypto Bytes take over the mic to interview the humans behind the scenes, flipping the usual format on its head. The conversation dives into the evolving foundations of crypto and digital finance, shifting focus away from price speculation and onto the infrastructure powering the next phase of the market. From the rapid rise of stablecoins as global payment rails to the real-world progress of tokenization and accelerating institutional adoption, the episode explores where things are truly heading. The team also unpacks liquidity signals, macro dynamics, and the growing role of AI in execution, compliance, and risk management—before outlining what the next 90 days could look like as adoption reaches a potential tipping point. Timecodes (01:09) Infrastructure vs price: what really matters in crypto right now (02:09) Stablecoins surge and the shift to real-world financial rails (05:54) Cross-border payments, FX disruption & the end of T+2 settlement (07:43) Institutional adoption beyond ETFs and the next growth phase (09:41) Liquidity, market signals & spotting real vs fake volume (15:11) Tokenization: from pilot programs to real-world production (21:24) AI in crypto: execution, risk management & future threats (25:28) The 90-day outlook: adoption, liquidity and market positioning Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod. About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets. www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

    30 min

  5. MAR 5

    Australia’s $24B Digital Finance Opportunity — Reviewing the New Report with OKX CEO Kate Cooper

    In this episode of Unblocking the Chain, Drew Bradford and Michael Prendiville are joined by Kate Cooper, CEO of OKX Australia, to unpack the newly released Digital Finance report estimating a $24 billion annual opportunity for Australia through blockchain, tokenisation and digital assets. The discussion explores how emerging technologies like AI, stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure are converging, why Australia risks capturing only a fraction of the potential gains, and what policy, regulatory and infrastructure changes are needed to stay competitive globally. Kate also discusses OKX’s role in building digital finance infrastructure in Australia and the importance of sovereign digital capability as the global financial system evolves. Timecodes (01:00) Kate Cooper’s background and how she moved from banking innovation into leading OKX Australia.(03:20) The crypto “S-curve” and how blockchain, stablecoins and AI are accelerating adoption together.(08:10) The new report estimating $24B annual productivity gains from digital finance in Australia.(10:50) Where the economic gains come from: better markets, payments and tokenised assets.(21:30) Strategic digital asset reserves and the importance of sovereign digital finance infrastructure.(26:30) The role of exchanges like OKX as infrastructure nodes in the evolving digital financial system. Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod. Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets. www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

    33 min

  6. FEB 18

    Crypto Market Update: The 1% That Will Change the World

    In this episode, Michael Prendiville reacts to the Running Out Of Narratives article by Brent Donnelly, alongside co-host Matt Blackwell, as they break down the latest crypto market conditions with Bitcoin hovering near key levels amid weak sentiment and tightening global liquidity. The discussion challenges the idea that crypto is failing, arguing instead that digital assets remain an emerging financial infrastructure rather than a mature asset class. Topics include Bitcoin as digital gold, fixed supply vs “infinite Bitcoin,” volatility, institutional demand, and why only a small fraction of projects truly matter. The episode also explores stablecoins, tokenisation, and the shift toward programmable money. Key Timecodes (6 Only) (01:25) Michael Prendiville reacts to Brent Donnelly’s Running Out Of Narratives (04:30) Bitcoin as digital gold vs failed narratives debate (09:05) Quantum risk, pump-and-dump criticism & the “1%” thesis (13:50) Fixed supply vs “infinite Bitcoin” and where demand comes from (17:05) Volatility, crisis scenarios & Bitcoin vs gold (24:12) Global liquidity, market cycles & the road ahead Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod. About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets. www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

    34 min

  7. FEB 4

    Crypto Market Update: Why Bitcoin Is Falling Right Now (Fed Politics, Regulation & Liquidity Explained)

    In this episode of Unblocking the Chain, Michael Prendiville breaks down a turbulent period for crypto markets alongside guest Mattie Blackwell. The discussion spans US monetary politics following Trump’s nomination of Kevin Walsh as Fed Chair, growing doubts around the passage of the Clarity Act, and why Bitcoin has underperformed gold and silver despite its “digital gold” narrative. Mattie and the hosts also explore global liquidity dynamics, the role of China versus the US, on-chain activity driving relative winners, and where longer-term investors may find opportunity amid the current market correction. Key Topics & Timecodes (02:26) Fed shock & Bitcoin sell-off (05:07) Clarity Act reality check (10:26) Bitcoin vs gold explained (19:42) Where Bitcoin finds support Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod. About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets. www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

    27 min

  8. JAN 19

    Yat Siu on the Future of Crypto, Gaming & Digital Property Rights | Animoca Brands

    In this wide-ranging conversation, Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, unpacks his journey from early internet and gaming culture into Web3, explaining why digital property rights sit at the heart of crypto’s long-term future. Yat outlines Animoca’s evolution from Web3 gaming into gamified finance, digital identity, real-world asset tokenisation and institutional adoption, while also breaking down how the company manages volatility, invests across market cycles, and builds for the long term. The discussion also covers Animoca’s proposed NASDAQ reverse listing via Currency, why the US regulatory environment matters, and Yat’s outlook for crypto in 2026 — including regulation, altcoins, tokenisation, and what success looks like for Animoca Brands over the next three years. Key Timecodes  (05:00) Yat Siu on digital property rights, Web3 origins, and why gaming was the gateway to crypto (10:00) From Web3 gaming to “gamified finance” — how Gen Z engages with money differently (20:00) Animoca Brands’ balance sheet strategy, token economics, and surviving bear markets (34:16) NASDAQ reverse listing with Currency, US regulation, and the long-term altcoin thesis Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod. About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets. www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

    53 min
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Unblocking the Chain cuts through the noise at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto. New episodes every 2nd Thursday, including regular crypto and digital asset market updates. Hosted by Michael Prendiville, alongside Drew Bradford and the JellyC team, the show connects macroeconomics, central bank policy, and digital assets into sharp, practical conversations. With decades of experience across risk, trading, and global markets, the team brings institutional insight to the rapidly evolving world of blockchain. If you want to understand how old money and new money collide — and what it means for your portfolio — this is your edge. Brought to you by JellyC and Macropod AUDM.

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  • Creator
    JellyC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All material is owned by JellyC
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    Unblocking The Chain

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