block by block
Crypto is going mainstream — changing the way we spend, build, and connect. Stay ahead of the curve with Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation, as she dives into timely topics at the intersection of crypto, tech, and society with new experts each episode.
- Update frequency
- every 30 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Real-world impact : Leading with the caring edge ft. Elisabeth Carpenter, COO of Circle
In our third and final episode in our mini-series on how to make a real-world impact, Denelle talks with Elisabeth Carpenter, COO of Circle. Denelle and Elisabeth talked about the value stablecoins h…
Real World Impact: The Value of Inclusion ft. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO of Women’s World Banking
How mobile wallet Decaf is delivering real world benefits across the globe with Rick Martin
Denelle kicks off Season 3’s miniseries on real-world impact with Rick Martin of decaf. Rick and the decaf team have built a blockchain-powered mobile wallet, leveraging digital assets integrated wit…
An Innovator's Journey: Insights on Blockchain, Space Exploration, and AI Impact
This season concludes with one of the most influential voices in the Stellar ecosystem – none other than Stellar Development Foundation co-founder, Jed McCaleb. Since the 3rd grade, Jed’s passion for…
Digital Transformation inside Moneygram International
Denelle Dixon, and Alex Holmes, CEO of MoneyGram, unpack MoneyGram's transformative journey from conventional remittance services to a digital powerhouse. Denelle and Alex cover the company’s strateg…
Trust, Disruption, & Navigating the Decentralized Frontier ft Konstantin Richter, CEO of Blockdaemon
Denelle dives into the dynamic world of crypto with Konstantin Richter, the visionary founder of Blockdaemon. From reflecting on personal growth and lessons learned to exploring the intricate balanc…
A Global Perspective on Digital Asset Innovation ft. Tajinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
In a special Meridian episode of block by block, Tajinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) sat down with Denelle at SDF’s annual Mer…
Why the Regulatory Fight for Crypto in the US Is Worth It ft. Carole House
Carole House has been behind the scenes on some serious cybersecurity and policymaking efforts for crypto, having served as the Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation at the White Ho…
What Financial Markets, Crypto Investing, and Horses Have in Common ft. Joey Krug
A longtime investor and founder in the crypto space, Joey Krug understands the upsides (and downsides) of being early and making big bets. Now at the Founders Fund, he’s focused on defining the next…
Not Going Anywhere: Reviving Crypto Post-FTX Collapse ft. Anthony Scaramucci
Anthony Scaramucci knows what it means to take risks to get to where you want to go. He sits down with Denelle to discuss his personal and professional story—from humble beginnings, to investment ban…
Stellar & NEAR Foundation CEOs Discuss: Ecosystems, Criticisms, & Tribalism in Blockchain
Tribalism is pervasive in the crypto space. It’s not often that two Layer 1 blockchain CEOs get together to talk candidly. In this episode, Marieke Flament, CEO of the NEAR Foundation, sits down with…
Web3: The Good, the Promising, and the Challenges ft. Janet Foutty
Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board for Deloitte US, knows what it takes to lead large organizations through meaningful change. As chair and CEO of Deloitte Consulting, she led the digital tra…
Keeping crypto innovation in the U.S. with policy and venture capital, ft. Sigal Mandelker of Ribbit Capital
Sigal Mandelker, lawyer and longtime public servant, served as Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, and held many other senior positions throughout her distinguis…
Engineers have to run the show when it comes to Web3, ft. Avichal Garg of Electric Capital
Avichal Garg, Managing Partner at Electric Capital, knows that investing in Web3—from finding builders, to giving them money, to supporting them—requires a new, different approach. Avichal sits down …
Today’s Financial System: Less Efficient Than the Post Office? ft. Paxos CEO, Chad Cascarilla
Chad Cascarilla, CEO and Co-founder of Paxos, has been building crypto infrastructure since the early days, so he has a unique vantage point when it comes to things like scaling a crypto business and…
A Journalist’s POV on Covering Crypto: The Crash of UST and More ft. Laura Shin
In this episode of block by block, we sit down with Laura Shin - crypto journalist and former senior editor at Forbes, author, Unchained podcast host, and more. We discuss what it’s like to cover a f…
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