Why JPMorgan and Shopify Are Rolling Out New Products on Ethereum Layer 2 Base - Ep. 855
On Tuesday, JPMorgan announced that its blockchain unit is launching JPMD, a USD deposit token for institutional clients, on Base. That’s right: the world’s biggest bank by assets and the 12th largest company by market cap is putting real dollars onchain. JPMD isn’t quite a stablecoin, but it’s close. It represents actual dollar deposits at JPMorgan and will be used by institutional clients for blockchain-based transactions. The bank plans to run a pilot over the coming months and eventually expand it to other user groups and currencies, pending regulatory approval. To understand what this means for the broader crypto ecosystem (and why JPMorgan chose Base), we brought on Jesse Pollak, head of Base and Coinbase Wallet. In this episode, Jesse explains: Why JPMorgan (and Shopify) chose Base What deposit tokens are, and how they differ from stablecoins Why infrastructure is finally “ready” for institutions How Base scaled from 2.5 million to 35 million gas/sec What’s next for Coinbase users who’ll have one-tap access to onchain assets And Jesse’s response to the critics who said that Coinbase doesn’t give enough credit to Ethereum
Andrews Bernard #3 Award - $100k from Steven Soderbergh
DCP TALNT Cast showcases the winning filmmakers for the Andrews Bernard #3 award created by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh. Congratulations to the Drextons on winning $100,000 in finishing funds to finalize and distribute their film "Sour Party".
The Future of Money | MoonPay President Keith Grossman on Crypto, Culture & What’s Next
What happens when you combine visionary leadership, emerging tech, and a deep understanding of culture? You get Keith Grossman—president of MoonPay and former President of TIME—sharing his insights on how blockchain, stablecoins, and decentralization are reshaping finance, media, and the very way we define value. In this wide-ranging and energizing conversation, Keith explores: Why Gen Z’s digital ownership mindset matters How blockchain is laying the rails for a new financial internet The promise (and pitfalls) of crypto regulation What it takes to build trust in a decentralized future Whether you’re a policy nerd, crypto-curious, or just wondering what’s next for money and media, this episode is for you. The revolution won’t be televised... but it will be tokenized.
How Pudgy Penguins Took Over the Internet | Luca Netz
In Episode #3 of The Good News Is... Rachel Wilkins sits down with Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, to unpack how an NFT project became one of the most beloved and successful IP brands in Web3—and beyond. We talk: ✨ Turning community into commerce 🐧 Building a billion-dollar brand around digital identity 🛒 Getting Pudgy Penguins into Walmart and winning IRL 💡 Scaling with soul in a hype-heavy world 🌍 Why Web3 is more than tech—it’s culture Luca shares his playbook for creating lasting emotional connection, brand trust, and why cute and collectible might be the future of global IP.
