Alex Tapscott
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@alextapscott
Capital Markets @CMCC_Global Co-founder @BlockchainRI Author: Web3, Blockchain Revolution, Digital Asset Revolution Host: @DeFiDecodedpod
My wife and I are clsoing on a home, so we are paying both the prov and city thousands and thousands in land transfer taxes. I hate the LTT, but fine whatever its a thing everyone has to pay. What really triggered me is the CoT charged us $116 "Toronto Tax Fee". Let that sit in your brain for a minute. They have a fee to process the payment of a tax 🤯🤬😤 The prov also charges fees for the LTT, but thats for title search and registration. What service is the city providing me here exactly?! If this was a private business this would be considered a junk fee because thats exactly what this is. It should be a constitutional right not to pay the government fees to then be able to pay taxes. Unbelievable that this is allowed.
New DeFi Decoded is out! I sit down with @AMangiero, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Policy at @crypto_council. We're closer than ever to CLARITY becoming law, but the fight is far from over. The banking lobby wants regulation that protects incumbents and raises barriers for new entrants. Alison and her team are advocating for rules that protect consumers and promote innovation. Who will win the argument? You won't want to miss this one.
Episode 243: Crypto for Me, But Not for Thee? Why the Bank Lobby Wants to Neuter Crypto Regulations with Alison Mangiero of Crypto Council for Innovation @alextapscott @AMangiero @crypto_council @CMCC_Global 0:00 Introduction 3:25 Guest intro: Alison Mangiero and CCI 4:00 How CCI engages with lawmakers 5:15 How Congress’s understanding of crypto has evolved 7:00 Where CLARITY stands today 9:30 August recess deadline and Senate timing 10:55 Why banks are pushing back 12:00 Stablecoin rewards, staking, and bank interest 13:45 Consumer choice and competition 15:40 Why regulation supports consumer protection 16:55 CCI’s members and the TradFi/crypto convergence 19:15 Why passing laws is only the start 22:15 Politics, midterms, and timing risk 23:30 What the CLARITY Act actually does 25:10 Why market structure matters for institutions 29:00 Digital asset fundraising and “Reg Crypto” 33:15 The digital asset tax debate 36:00 What could happen over the next six months 37:10 Odds of CLARITY passing and closing outlook
AI is shifting from a tool that helps us create to an agent that acts on our behalf. That raises a question we've barely asked: who owns your agent? Ownership decides whose interests it serves. My new essay on personal sovereignty and the AI age: open.substack.com/pub/dontapscot…
"In the short term, it's hard to be bullish on the price of Bitcoin" Alex Tapscott on the current sentiment around the #Bitcoin price and why there might be even more sell-pressure ahead of us ...
Today, I am sharing a significant next step in my journey. This September, after 32 years of military service and 17 years as a Canadian Space Agency astronaut—culminating in the incredible privilege of flying around the Moon on Artemis II—I will be transitioning from my full-time role at the CSA. This is far from a departure. My commitment to seeing Canada thrive remains absolute. To ensure continuity in this mission, the Royal Canadian Air Force is enabling my transition into a Reservist role. This unique position is a deliberate launchpad designed to leave the door open for creative, ongoing ways to support and enable the vital work happening in Canada with respect to space, and I’m excited for the new challenges it will bring. Our future depends on a fierce continuation of Canadian innovation and exploration in space. The technological breakthroughs and economic benefits born from this sector are vital for our country and the world, and I am as determined as ever to push that work forward. To the Canadian Armed Forces, the CSA, NASA, our international partners, and my family: thank you. And to all Canadians: thank you for believing in what our country can achieve when we aim high. The mission continues. 🇨🇦
New @defidecodedpod is out! The convergence of Wall Street and crypto is happening from both directions. That's the message from @JoshR_GSR, Chief Legal and Strategy Officer at @GSR_io Crypto-native firms are evolving into full-service financial institutions, expanding from market making into advisory, M&A, principal investing, trading, structuring, and more. If finance moves onchain, they'll have a powerful first-mover advantage. @GSR_io is a leader that everyone should watch. Check it out!
Episode 242: The Journey From Crypto Market Maker to Financial Powerhouse with Joshua Riezman of GSR @alextapscott @JoshR_GSR @GSR_io @CMCC_Global 0:00 Introduction 3:15 Guest intro: Josh Riezman and GSR’s evolution 3:30 From OTC trading to crypto market making 5:00 Why liquidity matters for token networks 6:30 GSR’s move into venture, advisory, and capital markets 8:15 What clients are asking for today 9:00 Stablecoins, asset management, and treasury strategies 11:45 RWAs and the tokenization wave 13:45 Building a global crypto-native financial institution 15:45 Where GSR sees value in tokenized assets 18:40 Crypto-native infrastructure vs traditional Wall Street firms 21:00 Investment banking, client relationships, and market making 25:00 Global regulation and the end of “unregulated crypto” 29:00 On-chain capital formation and new fundraising models 31:30 Tokenized equity, global liquidity, and market access 34:30 Programmatic distribution and fairer IPO mechanics 36:00 AI IPOs, private markets, and why tokenization hasn’t taken over yet 37:20 SpaceX, Hyperliquid, and on-chain price discovery 39:40 Closing thoughts
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