

Empire
Empire features interviews with top crypto founders to get the real stories that aren’t shared elsewhere. Empire is your look behind the curtain of the crypto industry. We release two episodes per week: guest interviews on Monday and a weekly roundup on Friday.
Episodes


Markets Bounce Back, The Hyperliquid Thesis and Kraken Raises $200M

How To Make DeFi Great Again | Adrian Cachinero Vasiljevic & Luca Prosperi

Why DeFi Is Unattractive, Claude Mythos and Cryptos's Biggest Winners

Hivemind: Ceasefire In Iran, Is AI a Bubble & Drift Exploited For $280M

Paxos CEO on Crypto Today & Why Stablecoins Are Exploding | Charles Cascarilla

Making Tokenization a Reality: Bringing Assets Onchain | Samara Cohen

Western Union CEO: Western Union's Stablecoin Future

The Two Biggest Issues In Crypto Today | Weekly Roundup

Copper Founder: Building a Billion Dollar Company & Fixing Crypto Custody

It's Still a Bull Market, But Not The One You Wanted

Hivemind: State of The Market, Saylor’s End Game & AI Growth in China

Investor Relations in the Onchain Era

State of The Market, How to Value Hyperliquid & Tempo Launches Mainnet

How To Fix Crypto's Token Problem | Weekly Roundup
The discussion centers on the evolving role of tokens in crypto projects, questioning their necessity and value accrual. The conversation highlights Across Protocol's move to transition from a DAO to a traditional corporate structure, offering token holders equity, as a potential trend. Rob Hadick suggests many protoco...

How Hyperliquid Unlocks 24/7 Markets | Jake Chervinsky & MC Lader
The discussion centers on the potential of Hyperliquid and decentralized perpetual derivatives to revolutionize finance. It highlights Hyperliquid's unique position in offering 24/7 markets, especially for real-world assets, and its potential to drive on-chain trading adoption. A key point of discussion involves balanc...

State of The Market, Polymarket Insider Trading & a16z Raising $2B | Weekly Roundup
The podcast explores the evolving landscape of 24/7 financial markets, particularly the potential and challenges of tokenized commodities and equities. It highlights Hyperliquid's role in offering continuous trading, referencing the platform's increased trading volume during the Iran conflict as an example of real-time...

Hivemind: Can Bitcoin Reclaim $80k, State of The Market & The AI Trade
The Hivemind podcast explores current market trends and investment strategies, particularly focusing on the interplay between AI advancements and traditional finance. The panel observes crypto's resilience amid geopolitical tensions, noting Bitcoin's strength and altcoin performance. Discussion highlights the potential...

Introducing: Inflection Point | The Crypto-TradFi Convergence
The podcast explores the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), examining the inflection point where institutions begin adopting crypto technologies. It highlights the launch of Bitcoin ETFs as a watershed moment, with TradFi firms now leading Bitcoin price formation. Panelists ar...

Building The Perfect Portfolio In 2026 | Tushar Jain & Pranav Kanade
The podcast explores the current state and future opportunities in the crypto market, particularly in light of AI advancements. It highlights the shift towards professional investors focusing on cash flows and sustainable margins, contrasting this with the past cycle's emphasis on narratives and momentum. A key point i...
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