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Simplicity and accessibility are the keys to driving adoption for web3. In our latest Digital Vanguard, Rita L., CEO of RD Technologies, shares her approach to designing solutions that bridge traditional finance and Web3, all while addressing the complexities of regulation and scaling in high-compliance environments. Read and subscribe to get notified when the next issue is out! https://lnkd.in/d5-mNDbP

What does it take to scale a business in Web3? For Rita L., CEO of RD Technologies, it’s about balancing bold innovation with regulatory clarity: → Focus on solving real problems for users. → Build trust with partners and regulators. → Adapt quickly to the unique demands of each market. In our newest "Digital Vanguards" interview, Rita shares how she’s scaling RD Technologies while leading the charge in tokenized payments. Check it out below ⬇️

It was a full house at the Hivemind office yesterday evening! We had the pleasure of co-hosting a festive Holiday Hangout with our friends at Anagram Ltd, bringing together colleagues and industry peers to toast the holiday season and an exciting end of the year for digital assets. 🎉 See you at the next one!

The best investors in the space share Avalanche’s vision. Thrilled to see such support from leading names for what’s yet to come! Thanks to Dragonfly, Galaxy, ParaFi Capital, SkyBridge Capital, Hivemind, CMCC Global, Lvna Capital, FinTech Collective, Big Brain Holdings, Superscrypt, Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLC, and so many more.

Thrilled to welcome Gigi Cho as the newest member of our team in Hong Kong! 🎉 With Hong Kong quickly becoming a key epicenter for the crypto and web3 ecosystem, Gigi is joining as a investment principal to help drive Hivemind’s venture investments and broader presence in the region. Previous to Hivemind, she was at HTX Ventures, where she spearheaded corporate development, strategic investments and early-stage token investments, and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and Santander. Welcome aboard, Gigi!

Will BTC finally break the $100K mark? While the price action has everyone talking, the real question is—what’s next for Bitcoin? 🚀 More than just digital gold, Bitcoin is starting to unlock its potential as a programmable asset—paving the way for innovation far beyond its origins. In our latest piece, Richard Skeet explores how Bitcoin is evolving and what this means for its future in a rapidly changing financial landscape. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eEiuhnE8

Stablecoins have grown into a $195B+ market, powering global payments and RWAs, and now they're making their way into institutional finance. Kayla Phillips breaks down 4 key trends to watch and what’s next for stablecoins below https://lnkd.in/eQq9XRaN

Bitcoin jumps above $98000...what is next for BTC? We discuss the future of BTC and more in our latest edition of The Hivemind Brief! This edition covers: ✨ Bitcoin's Programmable Future: A exploration of how upgrades like OP_CAT could unlock native DeFi capabilities and redefine Bitcoin's role in the digital economy. 💸 Stablecoins on the Rise: Examining a decade of stablecoin growth, regulatory trends, and innovations driving global adoption. 🎨 Refik Anadol’s Visionary Art: A closer look at the AI-driven masterpieces in our Digital Culture Fund, blending creativity, technology, and sustainability. Plus: macro updates, new hires, and more. Read below + subscribe to get the next one straight to your inbox! https://lnkd.in/eSfTwyez

🚀 We're thrilled to share that Emmanuel Vallod has joined Hivemind as our new Head of Ventures! Emmanuel's arrival couldn't be more timely as we accelerate our strategy to back transformative ideas and founders building in the digital asset space. He brings a wealth of expertise from his time at Stake Capital, GSR Ventures, and BlackRock. From early-stage investments in blockchain at GSR to leading systematic securitized trading teams at BlackRock, his track record speaks to both vision and versatility. Add to that his advisory role with Berkeley SkyDeck and his commitment to education in blockchain and fintech, only further underscoring his dedication to supporting and guiding the next generation of founders. Welcome aboard, Emmanuel—and, if you’re building on blockchain, we’d love to hear from you!

🎙️ Just dropped: Total Value Unlocked with John Wu, President of Ava Labs! John shares how Avalanche is driving the multi-chain future forward. We cover: 🔹The tech behind Avalanche’s modular design 🔹Why gaming & finance giants are choosing Avalanche 🔹The rise of #tokenized assets and what’s next for DeFi Dive in below or wherever you listen to your podcasts!👇 https://lnkd.in/e-h4iXMp — Timestamps 2:10 John's background and the interplay between finance and technology industries 3:19 What was missing from traditional finance that Blockchain can fix? 4:26 What lead John to Ava Labs and what first stood out to him? 7:33 What had Avalanche's Journey looked like so far - what has lead to it's success? 10:17 Monolithic vs Modular 11:45 How does Avalanche's infrastructure influence the type of apps being built on Avalanche 13:47 Work with institutions and the RWA/Stablecoin space 15:48 Avalanche 9000 16:47 Key Challenges Avalanche 9000 sets out to solve 17:42 Avalanche Summit 20:00 Ava Labs Role & Building the Ecosystem for Developers 22:37 Subnets vs Mainchain 24:06 Blockchain and Gaming - Building a Social Fabric 26:47 Avalanche in context of broader ecosystem 28:34 Ironic Tribalism 32:16 Advice for builders and entrepreneurs in the space 27:00 Taking Blockchain Mainstream 39:30 Biggest Milestone for Avalanche looking ahead 40:12 Johns Boldest Prediction 41:22 Matt's Boldest Prediction 44:50 What happens to money in an AI economy