Gm! This week Mike joins the Empire podcast to discuss our takeaways from DAS New York 2025. We deep dive into the growth of stablecoins & RWAs, what the institutions are focusing on, the future of crypto exchanges, who is best positioned going into 2025 & much more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:13) The DAS Origin Story

(20:52) Stablecoins

(24:25) Tokenization & RWAs

(30:26) DePIN & Onchain Yield

(32:04) The Future Of Crypto Exchanges

(42:50) The Growth Of Stablecoins

(51:52) Crypto Regulation In 2025

(54:40) Final Thoughts From DAS

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.