FCAT Crypto Brief™

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

Join us as our hosts break down recent crypto exploits to examine how malicious actors are leveraging emerging technologies alongside more traditional tactics to execute attacks. We unpack how these incidents unfolded, their broader implications for DeFi, and the growing role of AI in both offensive and defensive security. We’ll highlight key trends shaping the threat landscape and outline practical considerations for developers and investors alike, from evolving risk frameworks to essential security best practices. Episode Topics:  [00:00] - Intro [01:19] - News Rundown [03:28] - About the Drift Hack [08:22] - Covering the Kelp DAO Exploit [13:35] - Social Engineering on-Chain [18:10] - Exploring AI as A Factor [22:19] - Protection & Prevention [25:03] - 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(00:01:19) - News Rundown(00:03:28) - About the Drift Hack(00:08:22) - Covering the Kelp DAO Exploit(00:13:35) - Social Engineering on-Chain(00:18:10) - Exploring AI as a Factor(00:22:19) - Protection & Prevention(00:25:03) - Final Thoughts & Outro

This episode, we're joined by author and journalist Natalie Brunell to explore the foundations of financial re-education and how Bitcoin is expanding access in an increasingly digital, global economy. Drawing from her recent book Bitcoin is for Everyone, Natalie shares why understanding money as a technology matters today, how Bitcoin’s network can enable greater inclusion across borders, and what financial literacy looks like in practice. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:02] Bitcoin 2026 Retrospective [3:14] Natalie’s Journey [5:57] Opportunities for Bitcoin Education [10:24] Bitcoin across Borders [14:44] Deciphering Digital Currency [18:28] The Impact of Inflation on Everyday Consumers [26:55] Individual Approaches to Bitcoin [29:27] 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:02) - Bitcoin 2026 Retrospective(00:03:14) - Natalie’s Journey(00:05:57) - Opportunities for Bitcoin Education(00:10:24) - Bitcoin across Borders(00:14:44) - Deciphering Digital Currency(00:18:28) - The Impact of Inflation on Everyday Consumers(00:26:55) - Individual Approaches to Bitcoin(00:29:27) - Final Thoughts & Outro

Recent advances in quantum computing are bringing renewed attention to longstanding questions around cryptography. In this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team is joined by FCAT's VP of Quantum Technology Mike Dascal to unpack the underlying technologies and why quantum risk should be on everyone's radar. The episode explores practical threat models for digital assets—from legacy wallets to in-flight transactions—and reviews how different blockchain communities are beginning to respond. Join us as we uncover how the industry can more thoughtfully approach post‑quantum migration, balancing security, decentralization, and long‑term network integrity. Episode Topics:  [0:00] Intro [2:00] A Quantum Overview [3:42] A Quantum Reset [4:13] Potential Considerations for Crypto [7:38] The Quantum Threat [11:01] Potential Opportunities for Blockchain & Crypto [13:41] Timelines & Readiness Approaches [19:07] How Blockchain Communities Are Responding [26:15] Preparing for a Post‑Quantum Future [29:26] 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(00:02:00) - A Quantum Overview(00:03:42) - A Quantum Reset(00:04:13) - Potential Considerations for Crypto(00:07:38) - The Quantum Threat(00:11:01) - Potential Opportunities for Blockchain & Crypto(00:13:41) - Timelines & Readiness Approaches(00:19:07) - How Blockchain Communities Are Responding(00:26:15) - Preparing for a Post-quantum Future(00:29:26) - Final Thoughts & Outro

For much of the internet’s history, technology has supported human transactions. Increasingly, it’s executing them directly.  On this episode of the Crypto Brief, our hosts examine agentic payments: transactions executed by autonomous AI systems. Based on pre-programmed directives, these agents discover services, access resources, and settle payments without hands-on human involvement.  This discussion uncovers what becomes possible when technology participates in the economy as an actor, and what new obligations emerge for the people designing—and overseeing—those systems. Episode Topics:  [0:00] Intro [1:22] Defining AI Agents [2:14] Trends in Agentic Payments [11:15] Products, Protocols & Partnerships [14:41] An Overview of the Machine Payment Protocol [16:26] Risks & Considerations [23:27] Where Stablecoins Fit in [29:02] 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(00:01:22) - Defining AI Agents(00:02:14) - Trends in Agentic Payments(00:11:15) - Products, Protocols & Partnerships(00:14:41) - An Overview of the Machine Payment Protocol(00:16:26) - Risks & Considerations(00:23:27) - Where Stablecoins Fit in(00:29:02) - Final Thoughts & Outro

In this episode of the FCAT CryptoBrief, Blockspace Media Co‑founder Charlie Spears joins the team to unpack how Bitcoin’s most influential debates are evolving as the ecosystem becomes increasingly sophisticated and operationally fragmented. Charting the rise of OPNEXT as a convergence point for developers, miners, investors, and researchers alike, Spears highlights why connecting disparate stakeholders is critical to understanding the network’s trajectory. The conversation also addresses quantum computing as it gains traction across crypto circles. We’ll explore how accelerating quantum timelines, shifting market sentiment, and emerging governance constraints intersect, potentially setting the stage for Bitcoin’s next major upgrade battle. Join us for closer look at how high‑stakes technical discourse, evolving narratives, and cross‑domain collaboration could shape Bitcoin’s future. Episode Topics:  [0:00] Intro [1:27] An Introduction to Charlie [2:44] What’s Next for OPNEXT [4:40] Bitcoin: Then & Now [7:52] Exploring the Quantum Threat [24:10] 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(00:01:27) - An Introduction to Charlie(00:02:44) - What's Next for OPNEXT(00:04:40) - Bitcoin: Then & Now(00:07:52) - Exploring the Quantum Threat(00:24:10) - Final Thoughts & Outro

Listen in as Weston Jones, a Digital Asset Engineer from FCAT’s Blockchain Incubator, joins our hosts to break down recent developments on Solana and beyond. Together, they explore the forces driving infrastructure and innovation—from design philosophy and validator operations to community‑driven security, trade‑offs, and how Solana compares with other major networks as the broader ecosystem continues to evolve. Episode Topics:  [0:00] Intro [1:28] News Rundown [6:57] Weston’s Story [10:03] Lens on the Larger Ecosystem [13:52] Running a Validator [15:05] Cross-chain Activities & Infrastructure [27:39] 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:28) - News Rundown(00:06:57) - Weston’s Story(00:10:03) - Lens on the Larger Ecosystem(00:13:52) - Running a Valdator(00:15:05) - Cross-chain Activities & Infrastructure(00:27:39) - Final Thoughts & Outro

As crypto continues to evolve, institutions are entering the fold. In this episode of the FCAT Crypto Brief, the team breaks down why TradFi players—including banks, asset managers, and infrastructure providers—are moving into DeFi, as well as key considerations surrounding the adoption of real‑world assets, on-chain lending, and settlement at an institutional scale. Listen in as our hosts explore recent developments across DeFi and TradFi, unpacking the forces driving strategy and adoption across the financial world. Episode Topics:  [0:00] Intro [1:23] News Rundown [6:07] Banks & Lending [9:00] Infrastructure Providers [11:13] TradFi Adoption [14:36] Application vs. Protocol [18:25] On-Chain Lending [24:17] Regulatory Shifts [27:52] 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(00:01:23) - News Rundown(00:06:07) - Banks & Lending(00:09:00) - Infrastructure Providers(00:11:13) - TradFi Adoption(00:14:36) - Application vs. Protocol(00:18:25) - On-chain Lending(00:24:17) - Regulatory Shifts(00:27:52) - Final Thoughts & Outro

Join us as we take a look at recent conversations within the Ethereum ecosystem, including Vitalik Buterin’s updated perspective on the “roll‑up centric roadmap” and how the community is approaching L1 and L2 development. Our hosts walk through the broader context, covering stakeholder incentives, validator dynamics, the pace of L2 progress, and Ethereum’s evolving upgrade priorities.   Episode Topics:    [0:00] Intro [1:24] News Rundown [6:00] Reviewing the “Roll-up Centric Roadmap” [9:48] Ecosystem Response [14:04] L2 Changes [16:05] Modular vs. Monolithic Debate [17:38] Key Tradeoffs & Pivot Points [20:56] Considerations for Institutional Allocators [22:05] Potential Roadmap Shifts [24:43] L2 Use Cases [28:22] 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. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:24) - News Rundown(00:06:00) - Reviewing “Roll-up Centric Roadmap”(00:09:48) - Ecosystem Response(00:14:04) - L2 Changes(00:16:05) - Modular vs. Monolithic Debate(00:17:38) - Key Tradeoffs & Pivot Points(00:20:56) - Considerations for Institutional Allocators(00:22:05) - Potential Roadmap Shifts(00:24:43) - L2 Use Cases(00:28:22) - Final Thoughts & Outro

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

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

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

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

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

Last episode, we asked if crypto is mainstream. Now, with adoption surging and regulation taking shape, the focus shifts: how is crypto reshaping finance, policy, and global markets inside and out? Tune in as our hosts break down what “maturity” means in 2025, tracing crypto’s early roots in the late-augts, highlight insititutional and governmental initiatives, and why it could matter for everyone: crypto natives, tradfi leaders, and everyday users alike.   Episode Topics:     [0:00] Intro [03:20] Evolution of Prediction Markets [13:33] Luxembourg’s Sovereign Wealth Fund [21:50] Reflections on Crypto’s Evolution [28:55] 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(00:03:20) - Evolution of Prediction Markets(00:13:33) - Luxembourg’s Sovereign Wealth Fund(00:21:50) - Reflections on Crypto’s Evolution(00:28:55) - Final Thoughts & Outro

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

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

As an asset, bitcoin has reached global recognition and widespread adoption — however, as a technology, it’s still often misunderstood. Listen in as our hosts are joined by Jack Blatchford of FCAT’s Blockchain Incubator to explore how the network has quietly progressed, utility has expanded, and development has flourished. Want to learn more? Check out the full report to help stay ahead of the curve and dive into the latest developments, expert insights, and in depth analysis of the technology driving the future of Bitcoin: https://fcatalyst.com/blog/aug2025/the-bitcoin-renaissance-part-two-a-technical-deep-dive   Episode Topics:   [0:00] Intro [1:10] Biweekly News Roundup [11:55] The Bitcoin Renaissance [15:50] SegWit & the Blocksize Wars [17:47] Soft Forks, Hard Forks, & The Bitcoin Community [24:51] About Covenants [28:40] What (Might) Be Next for Bitcoin [33:30] 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(00:01:10) - Biweekly News Roundup(00:11:55) - The Bitcoin Renaissance(00:15:50) - SegWit & the Blocksize Wars(00:17:47) - Soft Forks, Hard Forks, & The Bitcoin Community(00:24:51) - About Covenants(00:28:40) - What (Might) Be Next for Bitcoin(00:33:30) - Outro

Join our hosts as they dive into the world of crypto treasury companies—exploring how they work, their impact across both DeFi and traditional finance, and key considerations around emergent models.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro  [1:30] News Rundown  [4:42] Key Concepts & Definitions  [7:54] Transaction Structures Overview  [22:55] Risks & Considerations  [29:02] Key Takeaways & 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(00:04:42) - Key Concepts & Definitions(00:07:54) - Transaction Structures Overview(00:22:55) - Risks & Considerations(00:29:02) - Key Takeaways & Outro

Join our hosts as they sit down with Stephen Patane, Vice President of Crypto and Digital Assets Policy at Fidelity Investments, to unpack the evolving landscape of U.S. crypto regulation. We’ll explore key provisions of recent legislation, how federal agencies are responding to these changes, and key takeaways for stakeholders across the DeFi landscape.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:00] Ethereum Turns Ten [4:45] Welcome to Stephen Patane [6:34] A Deep-dive into Recent Legislation [24:08] Updates from the President's Working Group [29:58] 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(00:02:00) - Ethereum Turns Ten(00:04:45) - Welcome to Stephen Patane(00:06:34) - A Deep-dive into Recent Legislation(00:24:08) - Updates from the President's Working Group(00:29:58) - Outro

We’re celebrating 100 episodes of the Crypto Brief! Join our hosts as we take a look back at three years of headlines, innovations, and evolution on-chain—addressing some of the top trends and market factors that have emerged since we started back in 2022.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:17] News Roundup [8:01] New Approaches to Tokenization [15:02] The Evolution of Chains [20:00] Powering the Future of Blockchain [28:40] Revisiting Tokenization Complexities [30:47] Key Takeaways [34:35] 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(00:02:17) - News Roundup(00:08:01) - New Approaches to Tokenization(00:15:02) - The Evolution of Chains(00:20:00) - Powering the Future of Blockchain(00:28:40) - Revisiting Tokenization Complexities(00:30:47) - Key Takeaways(00:34:35) - Outro

Historically, traditional and decentralized finance have remained fairly separate, but as these two worlds continue to converge, what are builders prioritizing across the financial landscape and what value might be unlocked by strategic integration? Listen in as the hosts are joined by Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, to discuss his work and vision for the future of blockchain. Learn about on-chain security, permissionless innovation, the role of oracles, and how TradFi and DeFi stakeholders can work together to build better networks.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [01:14] GENIUS Act Update [06:52] About Chainlink [13:48] Security On-chain [21:22] Integrating with Solana [26:29] Linking TradFi & DeFi [30:12] Permissionless Innovation [32:16] The Role of the Oracle [46:48] 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(00:01:14) - GENIUS Act Update(00:06:52) - About Chainlink(00:13:48) - Security On-chain(00:21:22) - Integrating with Solana(00:26:29) - Linking TradFi & DeFi(00:30:12) - Permissionless Innovation(00:32:16) - The Role of the Oracle(00:46:48) - Outro

What’s next for crypto? How do experts track signals and develop new solutions? How do we drive innovation on-chain? The hosts are joined by Ari Juels, a Professor at Cornell Tech, Co-founder and Co-director of the Initiative for CryptoCurrencies and Contracts (IC3), and Chief Scientist at Chainlink Labs — as well as FCAT researcher and Principal Blockchain Engineer Developer Kosala Yapa Mudiyanselage — to discuss how academia and industry are teaming up to solve some of blockchain’s greatest challenges and unlock new opportunities across the ecosystem. Learn about the origins of maximal extractable value (MEV), how collaboration between FCAT and our academic partners has developed a potential solution to improve fairness on-chain (PROF), and how research sparks innovation for users across networks. For a closer look at the PROF project, check out https://prof-project.github.io/.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [3:28] Biweekly News Roundup [7:20] An Intro to IC3 & Exploration of MEV [11:55] Exploring Protected Order Flow (PROF) [14:52] On Fairness [19:06] Economic & Regulatory Factors [23:43] How Research Sparks Innovation On-chain [31:21] 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(00:03:28) - Biweekly News Roundup(00:07:20) - An Intro to IC3 & Exploration of MEV(00:11:55) - Exploring Protected Order Flow (PROF)(00:14:52) - On Fairness(00:19:06) - Economic & Re

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Join us on this special Q&A episode of the Crypto Brief as hosts Matt Allen and Jack Neureuter address the future of mining and the current state of crypto venture.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:10] Biweekly News Roundup  [10:46] Proof of Work & the Evolving Role of Mining  [18:43] The Current State of Crypto Venture  [24:42] Recent Trends in Fundraising  [32:04] 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(00:01:10) - Biweekly News Roundup(00:10:46) - Proof of Work & the Evolving Role of Mining(00:18:43) - The Current State of Crypto Venture(00:24:42) - Recent Trends in Fundraising(00:32:04) - Outro

Imagine a world where blockchain platforms can be fast, secure, and scalable all at once. Sounds too good to be true? Welcome to the Blockchain Trilemma, the ultimate tradeoff that’s long challenged developers and users alike. In this episode, we’re diving straight into the strategic drivers and decisions that have shaped two of the most popular blockchain networks: Ethereum and Solana. Join us as we weigh the pros and cons of each network, explore the underlying strategies and communities, and discuss the wins, frustrations, and recent developments that continue to shape the future of blockchain.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:36] Biweekly News Roundup  [8:50] The Blockchain Trilemma  [11:20] Pros, Cons & Everything In-between  [20:58 Network Strategies & Culture  [28:24] What’s on the Horizon?  [30:16] 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(00:01:36) - Biweekly News Roundup(00:08:50) - The Blockchain Trilemma(00:11:20) - Pros, Cons & Everything In-between(00:20:58) - Network Strategies & Culture(00:28:24) - What’s on the Horizon?(00:30:16) - Outro

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team is joined by Senior Manager of Bitcoin Mining at FCAT, Kevin Kelly, to discuss Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra upgrade and what it might mean for users.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:46] Biweekly News Roundup [4:23] Pectra Upgrade: Features Deepdive [22:14] About Blobs [26:26] Ethereum at a Crossroads [30:42] Key Takeaways       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(00:01:46) - Biweekly News Roundup(00:04:23) - Pectra Upgrade: Features Deepdive(00:22:14) - About Blobs(00:26:26) - Ethereum at a Crossroads(00:30:42) - Key Takeaways

Listen in as our hosts address the question of business expansion in crypto. On this episode, the team discusses recent M&A activity, strategic investments, and what organizations might consider as they seek to expand their offerings and market share. Tune in to learn how these moves will impact the future of DeFi.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [01:22] Crypto Brief news update [07:02] Recent M&A activity [14:52] The impact of strategic investments on customer experience [26:50] 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.

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team discusses recent crypto M&A events and how companies are approaching questions around IPO and funding.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:48] Recent M&A Events [8:36] Updates on Tether     A quick note to our audience: starting today, the Crypto Brief will be moving to a biweekly cadence. 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.

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team discusses new verified pools, the launch of a new EVM-compatible network, and acquisitions that could help converge DeFi with TradFi.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:45] The Recent Development of New Verified Pools [15:23] The Launch of a New EVM-compatible Network [27:00] An Acquisition That Could Help Converge DeFi with TradFi       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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team discusses a reversal of the IRS’s DeFi broker rule, Mesh’s Series B funding, a perpetual futures liquidation event, and a recent sandwich attack.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:30 ] IRS DeFi Broker Rule Overturned [5:16] Mesh Secures Series B Funding [10:30] Hyperliquid Liquidation Event [18:10] Crypto Trader Sandwich Attack         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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team discusses recent updates on DeFi governance and crypto reserve strategies in the U.S. and El Salvador.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [01:50] Executive Order to create a strategic bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile [15:12] The Future of Bitcoin Reserves in El Salvador [25:07] Updates on DeFi governance       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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Listen in as we explore another big week in crypto. On this episode, our hosts dive into the Bybit hack — what happened, how the company has reacted, and what this means for the broader industry.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [3:05] Background on the Bybit hack [14:46] How Bybit is responding [19:22] Broader crypto industry implications       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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team discusses the first SEC-registered interest-bearing stablecoin, a new public testnet, and how regulators are refocusing their efforts to protect investors.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [0:57] The first SEC-registered, interest-bearing stablecoin [11:12] New public testnet launch [22:52] Regulators refocus on consumer protection       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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this week’s Crypto Brief, the team discusses recent SEC filings, Uniswap’s Unichain release, and an update on the recent Ethereum Pectra upgrade.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [4:10] New product filings [12:47] Pectra upgrade [24:10] Unichain debut       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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this week’s Crypto Brief, the team explores recent boosts to gas limits, new products enabling the tokenization of traditional asset types, and how scaling innovations are driving a potential “Bitcoin renaissance.”   Episode Topics:     [0:00] Intro [2:52] Increased Gas Limit & Implications [7:15] Tokenization of Traditional Assets [23:02] Revisiting the Bitcoin Renaissance       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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this week’s Crypto Brief, the team explores recent regulatory shifts, new staking offerings, international interest in crypto reserves, and how user experience improvements — augmented by meme coins — are ushering in new user activity.   Episode Topics:     [0:00] Intro  [3:23] A Discussion of SAB 121  [9:55] New Staking Offerings  [13:31] Possibilities for a Czech crypto reserve  [19:33] Raising Capital & Meme Coins  [28:06] Upcoming Congressional Hearings       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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Listen in as our hosts dive into the latest crypto developments with Charlie Spears and Will Foxley from Blockspace Media. Hear key takeaways from this year's OP_NEXT conference and get expert insights into regulatory updates, community trends, and the future of AI in crypto.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:32] Blockspace Media [4:00] Revisiting OP_Next [8:45] What’s Next for OP_Next? [12:17] Major Industry Developments [20:31] Mining Deep-dive       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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Listen in as hosts Jason Ward and Parth Gargava explore emerging trends at the intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. Joined by Max Wadington and David Shapiro, they cover critical regulatory updates, personal experience leveraging AI agents in the crypto space, opportunities for agentic AI to improve user experience, and what the industry may need to watch out for to avoid exploitation by bad actors. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:35] Regulatory Updates [8:42] An Exploration of AI Agents [13:20] Parth’s Personal Case Study [25:31] Potential Risks & Opportunities       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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Join us as we kick off the new year with a special episode of the FCAT Crypto Brief. Host Jack Neureuter is joined by Chris Kuiper and Max Wadington from Fidelity Digital Assets® to discuss this year’s Research Report and the what the year ahead could hold for crypto. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:55] A Look Back at Last Year [5:09] The Bigger Picture: Macroeconomic Factors [10:14] Bitcoin Trends [22:32] The Current State of Ethereum [29:18] Are You Too Late?       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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Fidelity Digital Assets® is a registered service mark of FMR LLC.

Join us for this week’s Crypto Brief as our hosts cover the current state of the crypto industry, including the potential regulatory implications of new leadership at the SEC, convertible debt products, and banking challenges for crypto companies.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [3:14] Jack is back: reflections on recent developments [6:25] Insights and implications surrounding Atkins’s nomination as SEC Chair [15:10] Increase in crypto-linked convertible debt financing [24:45] Banking challenges & Operation Choke Point 2.0       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 resear

Join us for this week’s Crypto Brief as our hosts cover the introduction of options trading for Bitcoin ETPs, movement among the top ranks at the SEC, and the recent delisting of wrapped products.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:44] Options Trading for Bitcoin ETP Products [10:59] SEC Leadership Transitions [18:44] Wrapped Product Delisting       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.

Join our hosts as they uncover updates to Ethereum’s consensus layer, as well as new insights and actions stemming from the recent U.S. election.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:56] How We Got Here: Ethereum’s Consensus Layer [8:01] Inside ETH Developments & Community Reaction [16:28] Post-election Insights & Actions        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.

Join our hosts as they explore futures and why prediction markets were a top story for this election cycle.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [3:56] Prediction markets for the 2024 election [18:37] How prediction markets work [25:52] Futures         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.

Join our hosts as they discuss the recent crypto conference circuit, emerging superchain L2s’ potential impact on the DeFi ecosystem, and takeaways from the US Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC’s) recent report on tokenization and stablecoins. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:48] Conference retrospective [6:55] Takeaways from Uniswap’s Unichain announcement [24:27] TBAC report overview and potential impacts       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.

Join our hosts as they explore the latest investments in stablecoin innovation, new yield-bearing wrapped Bitcoin products, emerging Layer 2 opportunities, and the rise of state-sponsored solutions that enhance user privacy and verifiability. Listen in as they cover what these advancements mean for individuals and organizations alike and how they could pave the way for a more user-centric blockchain ecosystem. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:17] Stripe and stablecoin tech [12:11] A new yield-bearing wrapped Bitcoin product [15:08] Yield generation [20:08] Buenos Aires integrates ZK proofs and blockchain timestamping in city app [27:35] New opportunities with L2       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.

Digital Assets Research Analyst Max Wadington joins hosts Ryan Stuebe and Parth Gargava as they discuss the upcoming Ethereum upgrade and dig into opportunities for blockchain to transform the future of intellectual property ownership and transfer.   Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro  [4:13] Upcoming Ethereum upgrades  [6:28] Increase of max effected balance  [15:44] Execution triggerable exits  [20:52] Story: Purpose built blockchain     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.

Join our hosts as they discuss emerging products and how these new developments reflect evolving market forces and technological capabilities. Episode Topics:  [0:00] Intro [2:01] Noteworthy month on the macro front [7:09] Potential Positives for DeFi [9:28] Ethena stablecoin launch [18:24] Legacy payment processors exploring new tokenization      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.

Join our hosts as they explore the global rise of stablecoins, international efforts to drive efficiency through tokenization, and how companies and governments alike are tapping into the promise of Web3. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:16] Ethereum Documentary [4:54] Bank of International Settlements: Project Agora [13:03] Stablecoin Ventures [19:15] Sony entering USDC Stablecoin       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.

Join us to hear about emerging crypto broker-dealer arrangements, new opportunities for crypto spending and conversion, and how decentralized identities are changing the game. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:01]: Second special purpose broker dealer license granted [12:10]: cbBTC has entered the chat [23:40] : How does ENS work? [27:40]: New strategies using ENS       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 discuss launch of Mercuryo Spend, Polygon’s new token and MakerDao’s rebrand. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:50] What Parth Tried Last Week: Inheritance planning built into a Crypto wallet [7:32] Launch of Mercuryo Spend Card [18:40] MakerDAO rebrand to Sky [28:34] Polygon introduces new token  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.