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Join Jason, Ryan, Parth, and Jack, our industry trailblazers, as they decode crypto news, dissect market trends, and explore the future of digital assets to prepare you for what’s next. Skip the surface-level chatter and join them for an in-depth analysis that goes beyond the headlines – where crypto knowledge meets sizzling commentary. Whether you're a seasoned investor, tech enthusiast, or divin... more

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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. Chartin... more

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 philosop... more

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 co... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Weston Jones
Solana expert at Fidelity FCAT
Fidelity Center for Applied Technology
Episode: SOL of the Network: Speed, Scale & Validation on Solana
Amanda Wick
Former federal prosecutor, Chief of legal affairs at Chainalysis, Head of Americas at VerifyVASP
VerifyVASP
Episode: Overdue Process: The Future of Finance with Amanda Wick
Chris Kuiper
VP of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets
Fidelity Digital Assets
Episode: 2026 Look Ahead: A Conversation with Chris Kuiper
Doug Mehne
Chair of the Boston Blockchain Association, strategic advisor to Ava Labs
Boston Blockchain Association
Episode: Block by Block: Building a Crypto Community with Doug Mehne
Alexander Neumüller
Researcher at the Cambridge Centre of Alternative Finance
Cambridge Centre of Alternative Finance
Episode: Fueling Bitcoin's Future: A Conversation with Alexander Neumüller
Bryan Pellegrino
CEO and co-founder of LayerZero Labs
LayerZero Labs
Episode: Interoperability at Scale: A Conversation with Bryan Pellegrino
Ari Juels
Professor at Cornell Tech and chief scientist at Chainlink Labs
Cornell Tech
Episode: Building Blockchain’s Future: A Crypto Research Deep-dive
Kosala Yapa
FCAT team member focusing on blockchain projects and regulatory compliance
Fidelity Center for Applied Technology
Episode: Building Blockchain’s Future: A Crypto Research Deep-dive
Dave Shapiro
Expert discussing crypto M&A and auditing
Episode: Linking the Chain: Updates on Crypto Funding & M&A

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Max Waddington
Host of FCAT Crypto Brief; Ethereum expert with extensive experience in validator operations and the FCAT ecosystem.
Matt Allen
Host; frequent FCAT Crypto Brief contributor with focus on market structure and technology.
Jason Ward
Host; regular co-host with focus on crypto markets and policy intersections.

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Engaging, thought-provoking discussions with expert guests.
Strong industry connections and practical takeaways for investors and engineers.
Consistent quality and insightful guests from across crypto—worth subscribing.
Balanced coverage with regulatory and technical perspectives, though occasionally dense for newcomers.
Clear, data-driven analysis that translates complex topics for practitioners.

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Overdue Process: The Future of Finance with Amanda Wick
Q: What were the biggest aha moments from your prosecutor days that still shaped the way you think about crypto?
A key takeaway was the understanding of intent; whether individuals knew how their technology would be used and how that impacts legal accountability.
Overdue Process: The Future of Finance with Amanda Wick
Q: How can the travel rule actually enable adoption instead of just adding friction?
A good travel rule compliance program can build trust among banks and institutions, enabling them to adopt crypto more readily.
Overdue Process: The Future of Finance with Amanda Wick
Q: What is the travel rule and why was it created?
The travel rule was created to ensure visibility in money transfers, requiring information on both the sender and receiver to comply with regulations.
Block by Block: Building a Crypto Community with Doug Mehne
Q: What are the main goals of the Boston Blockchain Association?
Doug explains that the BBA's goals revolve around education, advocacy, and community building.
Block by Block: Building a Crypto Community with Doug Mehne
Q: How did you pull off the unique energy at Boston Blockchain Association events?
Doug outlines the foundation laid by the founding members and his commitment to building a community focused on utility and adoption.

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What is FCAT Crypto Brief™ about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on deep-dive analyses of crypto markets, technology, regulation, and institutional adoption, with episodes that contrast current networks (Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin) and explore interoperability, tokenization, and DeFi in real-world contexts. Guests range from Solana experts and Bitcoin miners to regulators and institute researchers, offering hands-on perspectives from FCAT and Fidelity-owned tech and financial teams. Notable strengths include a data-informed approach to timelines and roadmap debates, a clear emphasis on practical implications for developers, validators, and policymakers, and a consistent focus on how traditional finance interfaces with crypto infrastructure.

Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations t... more

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