Crypto Clarified - Investing in the Truth

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WisdomTree is proud to present the podcast series, Crypto Clarified: Investing in the truth, your expert led discussion uncovering the truth behind the cryptocurrency headlines and ensuring everyone has access to trusted cryptocurrency and digital asset information.

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June 10, 2026Episode 1336 min

How do you rate a stablecoin? | Crypto Clarified

Stablecoins have become one of the fastest-growing areas of digital assets. But how do you know if a stablecoin is actually safe?In this episode of Crypto Clarified, we speak with Benjamin Levit, co-founder of Bluechip, a stablecoin rating agency focused on assessing the risks, governance structures and resilience of stablecoin issuers. The conversation explores how stablecoins are evaluated, what can cause them to fail, and why transparency is becoming increasingly important as adoption accelerates.We discuss the lessons from Terra Luna, the evolution of stablecoin regulation, the role of ratings in helping users assess risk, and why tokenised assets, AI agents and institutional adoption could drive the next phase of stablecoin growth. The episode also examines how banks are approaching stablecoins and what a future financial system built on blockchain infrastructure could look like.

May 20, 2026Episode 1343 min

Inside the systems powering crypto | Crypto Clarified

What actually powers crypto behind the scenes?In this episode of Crypto Clarified, we look under the hood of crypto infrastructure and explore the systems that enable smart contracts, DeFi and tokenisation to function at scale. From decentralised oracles and staking to tokenised assets and institutional adoption, the conversation looks at the invisible layers connecting blockchains to the real world.

May 6, 2026Episode 1244 min

Stablecoins, AI agents and the future of crypto infrastructure | Crypto Clarified

What powers crypto behind the scenes?In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Vinh and Dovile sit down with Joe Lau, co-founder and President of Alchemy, the infrastructure layer behind some of the biggest players in digital assets.Often described as the “AWS of crypto,” Alchemy enables companies to build and scale blockchain applications without handling the underlying complexity.In this episode, we explore what crypto infrastructure actually is and why it matters, alongside the rapid rise of stablecoins and tokenised assets. The conversation also looks ahead to how AI agents could transform payments and commerce, and why developer experience may be the key to unlocking broader adoption.

April 15, 2026Episode 1148 min

Discipline wins: the case for crypto in portfolios | Crypto Clarified

In this episode of Crypto Clarified, hosts Dovile Silenskyte and Vinh Tran are joined by Blake Heimann to discuss why a small allocation to crypto can improve portfolio construction. From diversification benefits and efficient frontier analysis to evolving volatility and institutional adoption, they unpack how investors are thinking about crypto today.They also explore staking yield, tokenisation, and the convergence between traditional finance and digital assets, highlighting how new tools and infrastructure are shaping the next phase of the market.

April 1, 2026Episode 1031 min

Bridging TradFi and DeFi: structured solutions for crypto | Crypto Clarified

As institutional interest in crypto grows, the way investors access the asset class is evolving.In this episode of Crypto Clarified, hosts Dovile Silenskyte and Vinh Tran are joined by Walter Cegarra from Marex to explore how structured products are helping bridge traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. From yield generation and downside protection to collateralised lending and market-neutral strategies, they discuss how institutions are gaining exposure to crypto while managing volatility and risk.

March 19, 2026Episode 937 min

Ethereum, layer 2s, and institutional adoption with Nethermind | Crypto Clarified

In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Dovile Silenskyte and Vinh Tran is joined by Michal Zajac, Marek Moraczyński, and Nitin Gaur from Nethermind to unpack how Ethereum is scaling for institutional use. From layer 1 and layer 2 architecture to zero-knowledge proofs, privacy, and compliant transaction infrastructure, they explore how the ecosystem is adapting to meet real-world financial requirements.They also discuss Ethereum’s resilience, client diversity, post-quantum readiness, and what investors should watch as the network continues to evolve over the next three to five years.

March 4, 2026Episode 840 min

Stablecoins 2.0: compliance, yield, and the Frax model | Crypto Clarified

Stablecoins are entering a new phase. Regulation is here, tokenised RWAs are scaling, and yield distribution models are evolving.In this episode of Crypto Clarified, hosts Dovile Silenskyte and Vinh Tran are joined by Sam Kazemian, CEO and Founder of Frax, to unpack the next generation of stablecoin design. They discuss the Genius Act, compliant reward structures, cross-chain mint and burn systems, and how Frax is positioning itself as an integrated stablecoin operating system.

February 20, 2026Episode 742 min

Internet capital markets: scaling finance on Solana | Crypto Clarified

Internet capital markets is the idea that all assets and all investors can meet in one global liquidity venue.In this episode of Crypto Clarified, hosts Dovile Silenskyte and Vinh Tran are joined by Nick Ducoff and Ben Brophy from the Solana Foundation to explore how that vision is taking shape. From tokenised equities and stablecoins to RWAs and DeFi-native distribution, they discuss how Solana is positioning itself as financial infrastructure for the next generation of markets.They cover wallet growth, developer activity, scalability upgrades like Firedancer and Alpenglow, and why distribution may matter more than issuance in the next phase of tokenisation.

February 5, 2026Episode 635 min

Collateral, conviction, and the case for Bitcoin | Crypto Clarified

Bitcoin is not just another digital asset, it's something entirely different. In this episode of Crypto Clarified, hosts Dovile Silenskyte and Vinh Tran speak with Loren Asmus, Head of Investor Relations at UTXO Management, about the evolving role of Bitcoin in institutional portfolios. They discuss how Bitcoin is being used as collateral in structured products, why it deserves a place in long-term allocation strategies, and how it compares to other assets across risk, liquidity and macro exposure.

January 21, 2026Episode 545 min

DeFi, dilution, and the real value drivers in crypto | Crypto Clarified

Crypto has moved past its existential crisis, but investors are still figuring out how to value it. In this episode of Crypto Clarified, hosts Dovile Silenskyte and Vinh Tran are joined by Ilan Solot, Senior Global Markets Strategist at Marex, to break down what matters now. From smart contract risk versus credit risk and staking dilution to valuation frameworks for Ethereum and Solana, Ilan shares how institutions are approaching allocation and what it will take to bring crypto into the mainstream portfolio. No hype, just structure, substance and some well-placed scepticism.