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The Convergence Between Digital Assets, Gaming and Regulation Feb 01, 2024

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On today’s episode of FYI, ARK CEO and CIO Cathie Wood and ARK Advisor Angie Dalton interview Commissioner Caroline Pham from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The episode explores the intricacies of digital asset regulation and the CFTC's role in overseeing derivatives markets. Commissioner Pham shares her extensive background in both the public and private sectors, touching on the evolution of financial regulations, crypto's impact on traditional markets, and the potential of blockchain technology. Key discussions include the CFTC's bipartisan structure, its approach to crypto regulation, and insights into the interplay between technology, finance, and regulation. This episode provides a unique perspective on the balance between innovation and regulation in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.

“There's no good version of AI, nor evil. It's just technology, and why not study it and use it and see if you can deploy it if it's going to make sense for you and your clients, your stakeholders, and your investors.” – Commissioner Caroline Pham

Key Points From This Episode:

Introduction of Commissioner Caroline Pham and her role at the CFTC.
Pham's disclaimer clarifying her personal views do not represent the CFTC.
Overview of the CFTC's structure and comparison with the SEC.
Discussion of the derivatives market and its vast scope.
Pham's background, including her work during the financial crisis and with Dodd-Frank Act.
Insight into the regulatory treatment of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Pham's career journey from the public to the private sector, focusing on financial regulation and compliance.
Exploration of blockchain technology's potential in various sectors beyond finance.
Commissioner Pham highlights the integration of blockchain technology in gaming, focusing on its potential to create new types of in-game economies and digital interactions.
The importance of understanding the risks and regulations associated with digital assets.
Final thoughts on the future of regulation in the digital asset space.

Tesla Earnings | The Brainstorm EP 33 Jan 31, 2024

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Let's unpack the latest Tesla Earnings! This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Director of Investment Analysis and Institutional Research Tasha Keeney, CFA. Together they discuss Tesla Earnings, and their outlook for the company.

If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.

Key Points From This Episode:

Tesla Earnings

For more updates on Public.com:

Website: https://public.com/

YouTube: @publicinvest

Twitter: https://twitter.com/public

Bitcoin Myths, Mr Beast on X | The Brainstorm EP 32 Jan 25, 2024

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Addressing common bitcoin myths! This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Director of Digital Assets Yassine Elmandjra. Together they discuss some of the common bitcoin myths circulating, especially after Jamie Dimon's comments at Davos and the bitcoin ETF approval.

Key Points From This Episode:

Debunking bitcoin myths
Mr Beast's revenue on X

For more updates on Public.com:

Website: https://public.com/

YouTube: @publicinvest

Twitter: https://twitter.com/public

Rabbit R1, Apple vs. Epic, Vision Pro Flop? | The Brainstorm EP 31 Jan 19, 2024

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Did the Apple Vision Pro flop? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous discuss Rabbit R1, Apple vs. Epic Games court case, and a potential Apple Vision Pro Flop.

Key Points From This Episode:

Rabbit R1
Apple Vs. Epic Games
Vision Pro Flop?

For more updates on Public.com:

Website: https://public.com/

YouTube: @publicinvest

Twitter: https://twitter.com/public

Decoding Crypto Infrastructure with Blockdaemon Jan 18, 2024

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On this episode of FYI, we dive into the intricacies of crypto infrastructure with Konstantin Richter, the CEO and founder of Blockdaemon, and Chris Sharp, Blockdaemon's Chief Technology Officer (CTO). They cover Blockdaemon's journey, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the early crypto market. Konstantin and Chris share insights into the evolving belief in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, reflecting on their growing acceptance in mainstream finance. They then discuss developing Blockdaemon's product suite, transitioning from basic node operations to sophisticated services like staking and Application Programming Interface (API) integrations. The conversation explores the importance of decentralization and multi-party computation in ensuring crypto security, emphasizing Blockdaemon's commitment to robust and reliable infrastructure. Finally, they touch on the diverse regulatory landscapes in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., exploring their impact on the crypto industry and the future possibilities in this rapidly evolving sector.

"Not a lot of people saw the benefit of like, ‘Hey, why do I want to pay someone to do something? I can just download some open-source software and run on the server myself’. Even if it's janky, the requirements in the network and expectation around crypto was low enough that people weren't like, ‘Hey, I need to make sure there's instant settlement that my transaction goes through.’” - Konstantin Richter

Key Points From This Episode:

Origin of Blockdaemon
Unique challenges in maintaining and operating crypto infrastructure
The importance of multi-party computation in crypto security
The evolving belief and adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum
Decentralization and resistance to censorship in crypto
Blockdaemon's impact on crypto infrastructure
Acquiring a wallet company, Sepior, and its implications
Blockdaemon’s product evolution
The importance of reliability and distributed computing in crypto networks
Perspectives on the evolution of the crypto market

Bit-Curious? Let's Talk Bitcoin with Cathie Wood Jan 11, 2024

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On today’s episode of FYI we will be featuring the most recent In The Know with Cathie Wood, a monthly video series that covers fiscal policy, monetary policy, market signals, economic indicators, and innovation. On this specific In The Know, Cathie Wood is joined by ARK Director of Digital Assets, Yassine Elmandjra. Together, they discuss ARK's history with bitcoin, bitcoin spot ETF approval, the upcoming halving, and why we believe bitcoin is both a risk-on and risk-off asset.

Key Points From This Episode

ARK's history with bitcoin
Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval
Bitcoin halving
Why we believe bitcoin is both a risk-on and risk-off asset
Fiscal policy
Monetary policy
Market signals
Economic indicators
Innovation updates

The Convergence of AI and Robotics | The Brainstorm EP 30 Jan 09, 2024

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The convergence among technologies: robotics and artificial intelligence. This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Chief Futurist Brett Winton discuss the rapidly evolving robotics landscape and how AI has greatly improved robotic performance.

Key Points From This Episode:

The convergence of AI and robotics

For more updates on Public.com:

Website: https://public.com/

YouTube: @publicinvest

Twitter: https://twitter.com/public

What Will 2024 Bring for Bitcoin? Jan 04, 2024

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Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to introduce a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem. Published through the For Your innovation podcast channels, this monthly series aims to be informative and enlightening, including experts with diverse viewpoints.

Guests on this month’s Bitcoin Brainstorm include:

Parker Lewis: Head of Business Development, Zaprite

Lyn Alden: Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy

Ryan Gentry: Director of Business Development, Lightning Labs

Preston Pysh: Show Host and Co-Founder, The Investor’s Podcast Network and General Partner, Ego Death Capital

Lucas Nuzzi: Head of Research and Development, CoinMetrics

Yassine Elmandjra: Director of Digital Assets, ARK Invest

Cathie Wood: Founder, CEO and CIO, ARK Invest

Rod Roudi: Co-Founder, Bitcoin Park

Key Points From This Episode:

00:00:16 When episode actually starts

00:00:00 Rod Roudi introduces the Bitcoin Brainstorm and hands over the floor to each of our fantastic guests

00:04:30 Rod introduces one of the biggest stories in bitcoin: the potential approval of a spot bitcoin ETF

00:16:54 The group considers bitcoin as an asset in a diversified portfolio

00:26:35 What is the long term viability of bitcoin as a store of value, or as a currency?

00:34:56 How the infrastructure around bitcoin has improved in recent years

00:43:34 The volume on the lightning network grew 12x in 2023

00:51:11 Comparing Bitcoin network transaction volume to large credit card networks

01:01:01 How bitcoin can be utilized as a decentralized Venmo

01:04:34 What our guests are most excited about in the world of bitcoin heading into 2024

Important Links From This Episode:

· Lyn Alden’s Book, Broken Money: https://www.lynalden.com/broken-money/

· Parker Lewis’ Book, Gradually Then Suddenly: https://graduallythensuddenly.xyz/

· Clark Moody Dashboard: Halving date tracking towards is April 19, 2024: https://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/dashboard/

· River Lightning report: https://blog.river.com/the-lightning-network-in-2023/

· Preston Pysh’s 2% bitcoin portfolio reference: https://twitter.com/PrestonPysh/status/1349385684071677952

· Nashville Energy & Mining Summit at Bitcoin Park: bitcoinpark.com/mining

· Learn more about Bitcoin Park: bitcoinpark.com

Reflecting on 2023 | The Brainstorm EP 29 Dec 28, 2023

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This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous reflect on 2023. Nick and Sam discuss each of their favorite stories in disruptive innovation this year as we close out 2023.

Key Points From This Episode:

Nick's favorite consumer technology device
Sam's expectations for SpaceX in 2024

For more updates on Public.com:

Website: https://public.com/

YouTube: @publicinvest

Twitter: https://twitter.com/public

Rapidly Digesting Documents Using AI with Humata’s Cyrus Khajvandi and Dan Rasmuson Dec 21, 2023

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On today’s episode, Director of Next Generation Internet Research Frank Downing and Chief Futurist Brett Winton are speaking with Cyrus Khajvandi and Dan Rasmuson, the brains behind the artificial intelligence (AI) startup Humata. Backed by OpenAI's foundation-aware technology, Humata seeks to transform how we interact with the written word in the workplace. We'll delve into the tech, highlight the unique challenges it addresses, and discuss the broader impact on productivity. From navigating ambiguous language to fast-tracking the knowledge-transfer process, this episode explores how advanced AI models pave the way for a more intelligent and intuitive approach to handling organizational data, with the prime example of Humata's success. Stay with us as we cut through the AI jargon and learn how AI-supported knowledge transfer reshapes enterprise workflows.

Key Points From This Episode:

The origin of Humata
Improving AI to verify truth in decision-making processes
Streamlining knowledge-based tasks beyond human capacity
How AI aids in rapidly transferring expertise across organizations
Ensuring data privacy with end-to-end encryption and user control
How Humata aids in managing the surge of organizational writing, ensuring human oversight

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