Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT®)

Ethan Mollick, author of Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, joined John Dalton, FCAT’s VP of Research for a thought-provoking conversation on how AI will likely impact our personal and professional lives. See more fascinating insights at fcatalyst.com/blog/june2024/… #FCAT

FCAT recently launched new quantum computing research in collaboration with @XanaduAI! This work begins to explore how natively quantum algorithms might offer advantages for certain real-world applications. Learn more: fcatalyst.com/trends-and-sig… #FCAT #PQC #QuantumComputing

Listen in as Weston Jones, a Digital Asset Engineer from FCAT’s Blockchain Incubator, joins our hosts to break down recent developments on Solana and beyond. Together, they explore the forces driving infrastructure and innovation—from design philosophy and validator operations to community-driven security, tradeoffs, and how Solana compares with other major networks as the broader ecosystem continues to evolve. Listen now: fcatalyst.com/crypto-brief #FCAT

As crypto continues to evolve, institutions are entering the fold. Join us for this episode of the FCAT Crypto Brief, as our hosts break down why TradFi players are moving into DeFi and key considerations surrounding adoption. Listen now: fcatalyst.com/crypto-brief #FCAT

The FCAT DVN is now live on @LayerZero_Core! The DVN offers foundational infrastructure for institutions seeking trustworthy cross-chain operations. Leveraging LayerZero’s neutral interoperability infrastructure with FCAT’s verification capabilities, @OndoFinance is the first organization to use the DVN. Check out the full story now: fcatalyst.com/trends-and-sig… #FCAT #Web3 #Interoperability #Blockchain

We’re excited to share the launch of the FCAT Validator on @Solana! Engineered for reliability, transparency, and network resilience, this work reflects an ongoing commitment to strengthening the larger on-chain ecosystem. Learn about our validator here: fcatalyst.com/solana-staking #FCAT @SolanaFndn

And we’re back! Curious about what’s ahead for crypto in 2026? Chris Kuiper, VP of Research at @DigitalAssets, breaks down key trends from FDA’s annual Look Ahead report and shares his perspective on their potential impact across the industry. Listen now: fcatalyst.com/crypto-brief?h… #FCAT

What does it take to build a thriving blockchain community? In this episode, our hosts sit down with Doug Mehne, Chair of the @BosBlockAssoc, to unpack how tailored programming, shared values, and collaboration are fueling Boston’s rise as a hub for digital assets. From institutional adoption and university partnerships to creating spaces for candid conversations, discover why community serves as a backbone of innovation. Listen now ➡️ crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/block… #FCAT

Tune in as @PrimordialAA, CEO and Co-founder of @LayerZero_Core, joins the FCAT Crypto Brief to unpack the infrastructure powering future blockchain interoperability. From poker pro to protocol architect, Bryan shares his insights on unified liquidity, tokenization, governance, agentic AI, and more. Listen now: crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/inter… #FCAT

From end-user innovations to new legislation, crypto and the larger blockchain ecosystem have recently headlined numerous stories worldwide. However, the question still remains: is crypto mainstream? Tune in as our hosts explore what “mainstream” actually means and the extent to which this all matters for various cross-industry stakeholders. Listen now: crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/are-w… #FCAT

You use a cold wallet. You care about security. You’ve got opinions. Perfect. We're launching a private beta for a new air-gapped cold wallet designed for security, simplicity, and control that’s integrated with the FCAT Wallet We’re sending a limited number of free cold wallet devices to select Beta participants who test & provide feedback. If you’re a Bitcoin and Ethereum user that resides in the U.S. and values control over your keys, sign up for our Vault Beta now. fcatalyst.com/fcat-wallet #FCAT

🎙️ Live from @ETHBoston! In this special edition — presented in collaboration with the @TheBostonDAO — our hosts took the stage to explore the latest in tokenization, from market trends to technical and user experience implications. Listen now: crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/live-… #FCAT

🎉 We’re celebrating 100 episodes of the Crypto Brief! Join us as we take a look back at three years of headlines, innovations, and evolution on-chain—addressing some of the top trends and market factors that have emerged since we started back in 2022. Listen now: crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/crypt… #FCAT

TradFi and DeFi have remained fairly separate, but the two worlds have started to collide. Listen in as the hosts are joined by @chainlink's @SergeyNazarov to discuss his work and vision for the future of blockchain. crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/linki… #FCAT

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team discusses new verified pools, the launch of a new EVM-compatible network, and acquisitions that could help converge DeFi with TradFi. Listen now: crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/conve… #FCAT

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team discusses a reversal of the IRS’s DeFi broker rule, Mesh’s Series B funding, a perpetual futures liquidation event, and a recent sandwich attack. Listen now: crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/regul… #FCAT

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team discusses recent updates on DeFi governance and crypto reserve strategies in the U.S. and El Salvador. Listen now: crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/digit… #FCAT

Listen in as we explore another big week in crypto. On this episode, our hosts dive into the Bybit hack — what happened, how the company has reacted, and what this means for the broader industry. Listen now: crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/a-his… #FCAT

Listen in as our hosts dive into another big week in crypto. On this episode of the Crypto Brief, the team discusses the first SEC-registered interest-bearing stablecoin, a new public testnet, and how regulators are refocusing their efforts to protect investors. Listen now: crypto-brief.castos.com/episodes/innov… #FCAT