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BlockDrops Podcast

Maurício Magaldi
Blockchain
Ethereum
Defi
Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
Web3
Stablecoins
Tokenization
Solana
Circle
Brazil
Nfts
Regulation
Bank For International Settlements
User Experience
Coinbase
Decentralized Finance
Artificial Intelligence
Mastercard
Blockchain Technology

BlockDrops is the premier blockchain and Web3 podcast for business leaders. Hosted by Maurício Magaldi, we deliver weekly global insights, executive interviews, and deep dives into tokenization, DeFi, and digital assets. Spanning global markets with a strong footprint in LatAm and Europe.

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In the 249th BlockTalks we speak with Stephanie Ramezan, founder and CEO of The Crypto Collective, who tells us how to navigate the opportunities in digital assets.

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In the 248th BlockTalks we speak with Matt Green, NED and Head of Disputes and Strategy at M2 Recovery, to learn how crypto litigation works.

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In the 247th BlockTalks we speak with Catherine Gu, Head of Product for Digital Assets at the Solana Foundation, to understand what it takes for enterprises to adopt public chains.

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wcgu/

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In the 246th BlockTalks we speak with Charu Sethi, founder of StableState, to understand the stablecoin and regulation landscape in Asia.

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zyron/

Website: stablestate.co

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Catherine Gu
Head of Product for Digital Assets at Solana Foundation
Solana Foundation
Episode: BlockTalks: enterprise adoption on public chains, with Catherine Gu
Charu Sethi
Founder of StableState
StableState
Episode: BlockTalks: stablecoins and regulation in Asia, with Charu Sethi
Marina Fagali
Director of Movement Juntos por Cripto
Movement Juntos por Cripto (Stand With Crypto Brazil)
Episode: [PT-BR] BlockTalks: the crypto community leading the way with Marina Fagali (Juntos por Cripto)
Nicki Sanders
Fractional CTO in crypto
Episode: BlockTalks: the funny side of crypto with Nicki Sanders
Adriana Ennab
Director of Stand with Crypto UK and Europe
Stand with Crypto
Episode: BlockTalks: advocacy driving adoption with Adriana Ennab
Marieke Flament
Co-founder of Currency of Power; board member of Qivalis
Currency of Power; Qivalis
Episode: BlockTalks: tech-optimism with Marieke Flament
Mariana de la Roche Wills
Founder and CEO of BlackVogel
BlackVogel
Episode: BlockTalks: punk-rock crypto lawyer with Mariana de la Roche Wills
Sean Kiernan
CEO of Greengage
Greengage
Episode: BlockTalks: harmonizing innovation and regulation with Sean Kiernan
Lorae K
Futurist, investor and founder of Web3 Demo Day
Web3 Demo Day
Episode: BlockTalks: human connection in web3 with Lorae K

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Maurício Magaldi
Host of BlockDrops; leads discussions on blockchain for business, regulation, and crypto adoption across regions.

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BlockTalks: enterprise adoption on public chains, with Catherine Gu
Q: What are the biggest challenges and opportunities you see for privacy and regulation in enterprise blockchain adoption?
Catherine argues for multiple privacy options tailored to use cases, discusses regulatory engagement as essential, and notes that privacy considerations must balance compliance with liquidity and usability to avoid fragmentation.
BlockTalks: enterprise adoption on public chains, with Catherine Gu
Q: What makes STP different from other blockchain onboarding tools for enterprises, and what problems does it solve first for big companies?
STP abstracts backend complexity by API-connecting to Solana, enabling gas sponsorship by default and easing the integration of token issuance and payments for enterprises, ultimately serving as an IT marketplace through ecosystem providers.
BlockTalks: enterprise adoption on public chains, with Catherine Gu
Q: How did your career path lead you from Visa to Solana Foundation, and what were the pivotal moments that shaped your focus on enterprise adoption?
Catherine describes a trajectory from Visa's crypto team into broader roles focused on payments and tokenization, then choosing Solana to pursue technology-first infrastructure that can serve the enterprise market, anchored by her interest in tri-finance and real-world product impact.
BlockTalks: stablecoins and regulation in Asia, with Charu Sethi
Q: What are the biggest hurdles to broader adoption beyond payments in Asia?
The main hurdles are regulatory clarity and education for both regulators and end-users, with the BIS finding that actual settlement and treasury use cases extend far beyond payments; advancing beyond payments requires regulatory alignment and practical on-ramps for businesses.
BlockTalks: stablecoins and regulation in Asia, with Charu Sethi
Q: Why is Hong Kong seen as a leading example in terms of regulatory clarity for stablecoins?
Hong Kong has established a tiered licensing model, clear rules for hosted versus unhosted wallets, and a path for corporate investors; this creates a well-defined sandbox environment that enables testing while maintaining AML/compliance standards.

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The show centers on blockchain, digital currencies, fintech, and RegTech, with a strong emphasis on how policy, regulation, and geopolitical forces shape real-world adoption. Guests range from founders and executives in crypto and Web3 to lawyers, regulators, and technologists, often exploring how traditional finance interfaces with crypto, the evolution of stablecoins and digital money, and practical applications like data integrity, on-chain transparency, and enterprise-grade crypto solutions. Notable throughlines include institutional adoption, compliance, cross-border regulation, and the creator economy in blockchain gaming, with a persistent focus on ethics, responsible innovation, and tangible use cases beyond hype.

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