Archives: Podcasts

  • Blockchain meets the real-world: Stablecoins, last-mile payments, and financial inclusion with Stellar’s Raja Chakravorti

    In this conversation, Raja Chakravorti discusses the transformative potential of blockchain technology, particularly through the Stellar Development Foundation. He emphasizes the importance of creating accessible financial solutions for underserved populations, the role of tokenization and stablecoins in democratizing finance, and the significance of regulatory clarity in driving innovation. The discussion also highlights Stellar’s partnerships and…

  • Market Update: Trump vs. Powell – the saga continues

    In this episode of Converge Market Update, George Vessey and Kevin Ford discuss the growing concerns surrounding the ‘Sell America’ trade, particularly in light of President Trump’s threats to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell unless he cuts interest rates.

  • The explosive growth of stablecoins with BlockFuel

    In this podcast, Jody Flournoy from Blockfuel talks about how blockchain is shaking things up in traditional finance, especially when it comes to cross-border payments.

  • Market Update: A week where decades happen

    In this conversation, George Vessey and Kevin Ford discuss the recent turbulence in financial markets triggered by Trump’s aggressive tariff policies. They explore the implications of these tariffs on the economy, the potential for a ‘hard reset’ theory suggesting a deliberate slowdown to pressure the Federal Reserve, and the challenges of balancing economic policies amidst…

  • Tokenizing real estate and the future of fractionalized investing with Jack Land of MetaWealth

    Real estate tokenization is changing how people invest in property. In this episode, hosts ⁠Alex Lawrence⁠ and ⁠Alanna Frost⁠ speak with ⁠Jack Land⁠, Head of Marketing and UK Growth at ⁠MetaWealth⁠, about how blockchain – specifically Solana – enables fractional ownership of high-end real estate.

  • Market Update: Confusion abounds

    In this episode of the Converge Market Update, George Vessey, Lead FX & Macro Strategist, and Stephen Dooley, Head of Market Insights, discuss the ongoing tariff developments and their impact on financial markets.