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Market Update: 9 Developments Shaping Crypto’s Future

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Stablecoins are becoming real financial infrastructure, institutional investors are moving deeper into digital assets, and regulators are reshaping the crypto landscape. On this episode of Unblocking the Chain, Michael Prendiville and Drew Bradford break down nine major themes emerging across digital assets, including the growth of stablecoin payments, tokenised securities, cybersecurity threats and ASIC’s proposed regulatory framework in Australia. They also explore why trading is moving on-chain, the bullish institutional outlook for Bitcoin, the challenges facing digital asset treasury companies, and whether AI agents and automated payments could become the next major growth driver for crypto. Plus, the hosts discuss New Zealand’s opportunity to modernise its payments system and look ahead to the next episode’s discussion on the country’s blockchain industry. (02:28) Crypto industry developments in Australia and New Zealand’s payments opportunity (05:28) Stablecoins become financial infrastructure: payments, settlement and remittances (07:15) Tokenisation of real-world assets and securities goes mainstream (09:23) Cybersecurity, AI-powered attacks and quantum resilience (11:37) ASIC regulation: balancing consumer protection with crypto industry growth (17:25) Why crypto trading is moving on-chain and the rise of decentralised exchanges (20:21) Bitcoin’s bullish outlook and growing institutional interest (23:32) Institutional adoption, crypto treasury companies and the next wave of AI-driven payments Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod.About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets.⁠www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Produced by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

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