Inside Coinbase Ventures w/ Hoolie: How They’re Betting Big on Base, Builders & Onchain Innovation
In this special episode, I sit down with Hoolie, Head of Coinbase Ventures, one of the most respected VC firms in crypto. We cover everything from the origin of the Base Ecosystem Fund to how Coinbase Ventures is shaping the future of Web3 through strategic investments. 🧠🚀 From Echo investing to the rise of the Coinbase Mafia, this episode is packed with insights for founders, builders, and anyone curious about what it takes to get backed by one of the biggest players in the space. 🔥 What We Discuss: The story behind Coinbase Ventures and the Base Ecosystem Fund Echo investing & democratizing access to early-stage crypto deals Where CB Ventures is focusing today: stablecoins, crypto x AI, DeFi, and onchain consumer apps How they evaluate a good investment (real examples included) The culture of innovation at Coinbase and the rise of the "Coinbase Mafia" Hoolie’s personal story and journey to leading one of crypto’s top venture firms
Which Crypto Assets Belong in a Reserve? This VC Says Not XRP and ADA
The crypto markets are in waiting mode—but waiting for what? Here’s why traders are eyeing policy moves, how XRP and Cardano’s potential inclusion in a government reserve is causing debate, and what catalysts could actually trigger the next rally. Trump’s latest crypto moves have sent the market on a rollercoaster. First, he posted on Truth Social that a U.S. crypto reserve would include XRP, Solana, and Cardano. A couple hours later, he had to clarify that Bitcoin and Ethereum would also be included. The market jumped 12%—only to crash the next day. Meanwhile, the White House crypto summit is happening Friday, and not everyone is happy with the guest list. Some say it’s a step toward real regulation, while others argue that without DeFi voices, it’s just a meeting of centralized players.
December 31, 2024: Russia Ukraine, Panama Canal, Canada PM
Today is December 31, 2024, and this is all the news that's fit to predict. 1. Russia x Ukraine Ceasefire in 2025? 2. Trump takes Panama Canal in first 100 Days? 3. Next Prime Minister of Canada? All of these stories are live and ongoing. Head to polymarket.com for updates.
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Episode 2: Identity, AI and Layers of the New Internet with Callum Wanderloots
Very happy 2025 to all! Welcome to episode 2 of Is This The New Internet? My guest for this episode is Callum Wanderloots, a multifaceted creative. A patent lawyer turned online educator, his rapidly-growing YouTube channel is my go-to for learning about new online tools. We cover a lot in this episode. Photography, sci-fi, AI, the potential for creatives to thrive in web3. We talk about the tools needed to thrive in today’s online world, such as Notebook LM and Obsidian. We get into the importance of mindfulness and discipline in helping manage expectations and anxiety. We discuss the lifestyle of being a continuous learner. Lots in here eh. Life online can be an enriching experience. I hope Callum’s honest insights can serve as encouragement for you to take that creative leap for yourself. *Callum's Links* Website: https://wanderloots.xyz Blog: paragraph.xyz/@wanderloots.eth Farcaster: @wanderloots.eth X/Twitter: @_wanderloots Instagram: @_wanderloots Listen ad-free and collect episodes at https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@newinternetpod Twitter - https://x.com/newinternetpod YT - https://www.youtube.com/@newinternetpodcast Bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/newinternetpod.bsky.social Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/NewInternetPod Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render
S10 E9 | Building Community in Crypto w/Ted
In this episode of Rehash, we’re speaking with Ted aka tednotlasso, about her journey from molecular biology to consulting to working in TradFi at Morgan Stanley to becoming one of the most followed individuals on Warpcast (Farcaster) in 2024.
December 27, 2024: Azerbaijan, Israel x Hamas, Mike Johnson
Today is December 27, 2024, and this is all the news that's fit to predict: 1. Azerbaijan blames Russia for downing plane? 2. Israel x Hamas ceasefire by January 31? 3. Mike Johnson out as speaker before inauguration? Plus, follow-ups on recent markets on the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship and MicroStrategy's Bitcoin buys. These stories are all live. Head to polymarket.com for the latest.
