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by Fidelity Center for Applied Technology
Join Jason, Ryan, Parth, and Jack, our industry trailblazers, as they decode crypto news, dissect market trends, and explore the future of digital assets to prepare you for what’s next. Skip the surface-level chatter and join them for an in-depth analysis that goes beyond the headlines – where crypto knowledge meets sizzling commentary. Whether you're a seasoned investor, tech enthusiast, or diving deeper into crypto, the FCAT Crypto Brief is your passport to staying informed, entertained, and empowered on the industry's cutting edge. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest.
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- 3 days ago28 min
Unlocking DeFi: A Look inside the Vault
On this episode of the FCAT Crypto Brief, the team explores onchain vaults and their growing role in decentralized finance. The discussion examines how vaults automate lending, borrowing, and yield strategies, along with the role of vault curators and the tradeoffs between convenience, risk, and control. The conversation also highlights key infrastructure, market, and risk considerations, exploring how vaults could shape the future of digital asset management as more assets and financial products move onchain. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro & DTCC Tokenization News [7:05] What Are DeFi Vaults? [13:29] How Vaults Work: Curators, Users, and Governance [19:20] Risks of Onchain Vaults [24:30] Future of Vaults & Bringing Traditional Finance Onchain [26:29] Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: FCATalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters - Intro & DTCC Tokenization News - What Are DeFi Vaults? - How Vaults Work: Curators, Users, and Governance - Risks of Onchain Vaults - Future of Vaults & Bringing Traditional Finance Onchain - Outro
- 2 weeks ago32 min
Building Superteams: A Conversation with Alejandro Gutierrez
What does it take to build a thriving Web3 ecosystem from the ground up? In this episode of the FCAT Crypto Brief, our hosts sit down with Alejandro Gutierrez, founder of Superteam Ireland, to discuss the power of community in driving blockchain innovation. Alejandro shares his journey from tokenizing real-world assets to building one of Europe's fastest-growing Web3 communities and explains why grassroots collaboration remains one of crypto's greatest strengths. We’ll explore how the industry is evolving beyond infrastructure into user-focused applications, creating new demand for new talent. Alejandro also unpacks the Superteam model within the Solana ecosystem and how they’re helping to shape the next generation of builders on-chain. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:22] Alejandro's Journey [2:57] Building community on-chain [9:21] Developing the next generation of innovation [11:21] Sourcing new talent [17:07] About superteams [24:02] Castle DAO [27:37] Building for longevity [29:38] Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: FCATalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters - Intro - Alejandro's Journey - Building community on-chain - Developing the next generation of innovation - Sourcing new talent - About superteams - Castle DAO - Building for longevity - Outro
- Jul 1, 202626 min
Tokenization, Unpacked: The Rise of On-chain Collectibles
Join us for the Crypto Brief as our hosts unpack the rise of tokenized collectibles and what it could signal for the future of assets on-chain. We open with recent updates from the Ethereum Foundation, examining the impacts and implications of these shifts. Then, we explore how everything from trading cards to fine art is moving on-chain and is reshaping ownership, liquidity, and access in the process. From nostalgia-driven markets to billion-dollar asset classes, we break down what’s driving adoption, where tokenization is gaining real traction, and what it takes for new systems to outperform the old. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:46] Updates from the Ethereum Foundation [11:07] Bringing Pokémon cards on-chain [14:17] Supply, demand, and utility’s roles in adoption [24:34] Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: FCATalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters - Intro - Updates from the Ethereum Foundation - Bringing Pokémon cards on-chain - Supply, demand, and utility’s roles in adoption - Outro
- Jun 17, 202631 min
The Intelligent Crypto Investor: A Conversation with John Hargrave
Join our hosts as they sit down with author and industry leader John Hargrave to discuss his book, The Intelligent Crypto Investor, and explore how traditional financial frameworks can be reimagined on-chain. Listen in as we explore key trends, emerging economic levers and how enduring investing principles can be applied to DeFi—alongside important considerations and practical approaches for navigating an evolving ecosystem. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:25] John’s story [5:24] Building a crypto community [7:19] The Intelligent Crypto Investor [12:21] Designing an investor scorecard [17:05] Transparency on-chain [18:55] Exploring tokenomics [24:56] Considerations for standardization [26:37] Risk frameworks [28:48] Final thoughts and outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: FCATalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters - Intro - John’s story - Building a crypto community - The Intelligent Crypto Investor - Designing an investor scorecard - Transparency on-chain - Exploring tokenomics - Considerations for standardization - Risk frameworks - Final thoughts and outro
- Jun 3, 202625 min
Beyond Expiration: Perps, Transparency & The Future of Trading
Join our hosts as they explore the evolution of perpetual futures and how these “no-expiration” instruments are reshaping crypto market structure. From the mechanics of funding rates to the differences between traditional and perpetual futures, we break down why perps have become a dominant trading vehicle in digital assets. We'll cover the rapid rise of on-chain platforms like Hyperliquid, examining how permissionless market creation, expanded asset access, and real-time transparency are redefining who can trade—and what they can trade. We'll also unpack core trade-offs: from oracle design and liquidity challenges to smart contract risk, visible positions, and regulatory uncertainty. Listen in as we look ahead at what these innovations could signal for the broader future of markets, including the potential convergence of crypto-native infrastructure with traditional finance. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:20] News Rundown [2:17] About Spot Markets & Perpetual Futures [8:06] Features & Differentiation [13:14] Risks & Considerations [20:14] Market Validation [23:44] Final Thoughts & Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: FCATalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters - Intro - News Rundown - About Spot Markets & Perpetual Futures - Features & Differentiation - Risks & Considerations - Market Validation - Final Thoughts & Outro
- May 20, 202627 min
Securing Crypto: Addressing New Threats on-Chain
Join us as our hosts break down recent crypto exploits to examine how malicious actors are leveraging emerging technologies alongside more traditional tactics to execute attacks. We unpack how these incidents unfolded, their broader implications for DeFi, and the growing role of AI in both offensive and defensive security. We’ll highlight key trends shaping the threat landscape and outline practical considerations for developers and investors alike, from evolving risk frameworks to essential security best practices. Episode Topics: [00:00] - Intro [01:19] - News Rundown [03:28] - About the Drift Hack [08:22] - Covering the Kelp DAO Exploit [13:35] - Social Engineering on-Chain [18:10] - Exploring AI as A Factor [22:19] - Protection & Prevention [25:03] - Final Thoughts & Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: FCATalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters - Intro - News Rundown - About the Drift Hack - Covering the Kelp DAO Exploit - Social Engineering on-Chain - Exploring AI as a Factor - Protection & Prevention - Final Thoughts & Outro
- May 6, 202631 min
Building Blocks: A Conversation with Natalie Brunell
This episode, we're joined by author and journalist Natalie Brunell to explore the foundations of financial re-education and how Bitcoin is expanding access in an increasingly digital, global economy. Drawing from her recent book Bitcoin is for Everyone, Natalie shares why understanding money as a technology matters today, how Bitcoin’s network can enable greater inclusion across borders, and what financial literacy looks like in practice. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:02] Bitcoin 2026 Retrospective [3:14] Natalie’s Journey [5:57] Opportunities for Bitcoin Education [10:24] Bitcoin across Borders [14:44] Deciphering Digital Currency [18:28] The Impact of Inflation on Everyday Consumers [26:55] Individual Approaches to Bitcoin [29:27] Final Thoughts & Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: FCATalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters - Intro - Bitcoin 2026 Retrospective - Natalie’s Journey - Opportunities for Bitcoin Education - Bitcoin across Borders - Deciphering Digital Currency - The Impact of Inflation on Everyday Consumers - Individual Approaches to Bitcoin - Final Thoughts & Outro
- Apr 22, 202632 min
Countdown to Q-Day: What Quantum Could Mean for Crypto
Recent advances in quantum computing are bringing renewed attention to longstanding questions around cryptography. In this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team is joined by FCAT's VP of Quantum Technology Mike Dascal to unpack the underlying technologies and why quantum risk should be on everyone's radar. The episode explores practical threat models for digital assets—from legacy wallets to in-flight transactions—and reviews how different blockchain communities are beginning to respond. Join us as we uncover how the industry can more thoughtfully approach post‑quantum migration, balancing security, decentralization, and long‑term network integrity. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:00] A Quantum Overview [3:42] A Quantum Reset [4:13] Potential Considerations for Crypto [7:38] The Quantum Threat [11:01] Potential Opportunities for Blockchain & Crypto [13:41] Timelines & Readiness Approaches [19:07] How Blockchain Communities Are Responding [26:15] Preparing for a Post‑Quantum Future [29:26] Final Thoughts & Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: FCATalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters - Intro - A Quantum Overview - A Quantum Reset - Potential Considerations for Crypto - The Quantum Threat - Potential Opportunities for Blockchain & Crypto - Timelines & Readiness Approaches - How Blockchain Communities Are Responding - Preparing for a Post-quantum Future - Final Thoughts & Outro
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Join Jason, Ryan, Parth, and Jack, our industry trailblazers, as they decode crypto news, dissect market trends, and explore the future of digital assets to prepare you for what’s next. Skip the surface-level chatter and join them for an in-depth analysis that goes beyond the headlines – where crypto knowledge meets sizzling commentary. Whether you're a seasoned investor, tech enthusiast, or diving deeper into crypto, the FCAT Crypto Brief is your passport to staying informed, entertained, and empowered on the industry's cutting edge. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest.
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