FCAT Crypto Brief™

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.

Listen in as our hosts are joined by Bryan Pellegrino, CEO and Co-founder of LayerZero Labs, to explore the evolving infrastructure powering blockchain interoperability. From his unconventional journey—from poker pro to protocol architect—to the technical and economic implications of unified liquidity, Bryan shares his insights on tokenization, governance, and the future of agentic AI on-chain. Whether you're crypto-native or crypto-curious, this episode offers a compelling look at how organizations like LayerZero are reshaping cross-chain communication and user experience. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:26] News Rundown [2:55] Bryan’s Story [4:58] An Introduction to Interoperability [9:29] Innovations in Tokenization [12:20] Governance Deep-dive [17:01] Considerations for Unified Liquidity [20:43] Facilitating Currency Exchange [24:07] Exploring the Stargate Acquisition [27:09] Opportunities for Agentic AI on-Chain [30:22] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

From end-user innovations to new legislation, crypto and the larger blockchain ecosystem have recently headlined numerous stories worldwide. However, as the industry wrestles with topics like utility, clarity, and untapped economic opportunities, the question still remains: is crypto mainstream? In this episode, our hosts delve into crypto acceptance, adoption, and education — exploring what “mainstream” actually means and the extent to which this all matters for various cross-industry stakeholders. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [02:15] Biweekly News Roundup [10:55] Defining “Mainstream” [22:37] Key Crypto Signals & Milestones [28:27] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

As an asset, bitcoin has reached global recognition and widespread adoption — however, as a technology, it’s still often misunderstood. Listen in as our hosts are joined by Jack Blatchford of FCAT’s Blockchain Incubator to explore how the network has quietly progressed, utility has expanded, and development has flourished. Want to learn more? Check out the full report to help stay ahead of the curve and dive into the latest developments, expert insights, and in depth analysis of the technology driving the future of Bitcoin: https://fcatalyst.com/blog/aug2025/the-bitcoin-renaissance-part-two-a-technical-deep-dive Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:10] Biweekly News Roundup [11:55] The Bitcoin Renaissance [15:50] SegWit & the Blocksize Wars [17:47] Soft Forks, Hard Forks, & The Bitcoin Community [24:51] About Covenants [28:40] What (Might) Be Next for Bitcoin [33:30] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Join our hosts as they sit down with Stephen Patane, Vice President of Crypto and Digital Assets Policy at Fidelity Investments, to unpack the evolving landscape of U.S. crypto regulation. We’ll explore key provisions of recent legislation, how federal agencies are responding to these changes, and key takeaways for stakeholders across the DeFi landscape. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [2:00] Ethereum Turns Ten [4:45] Welcome to Stephen Patane [6:34] A Deep-dive into Recent Legislation [24:08] Updates from the President's Working Group [29:58] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Historically, traditional and decentralized finance have remained fairly separate, but as these two worlds continue to converge, what are builders prioritizing across the financial landscape and what value might be unlocked by strategic integration? Listen in as the hosts are joined by Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, to discuss his work and vision for the future of blockchain. Learn about on-chain security, permissionless innovation, the role of oracles, and how TradFi and DeFi stakeholders can work together to build better networks. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [01:14] GENIUS Act Update [06:52] About Chainlink [13:48] Security On-chain [21:22] Integrating with Solana [26:29] Linking TradFi & DeFi [30:12] Permissionless Innovation [32:16] The Role of the Oracle [46:48] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Join us on this special Q&A episode of the Crypto Brief as hosts Matt Allen and Jack Neureuter address the future of mining and the current state of crypto venture. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:10] Biweekly News Roundup [10:46] Proof of Work & the Evolving Role of Mining [18:43] The Current State of Crypto Venture [24:42] Recent Trends in Fundraising [32:04] 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. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.