Data Over Narratives

Navigating Financial Inclusion

David Lighton discusses the complexities of financial inclusion, the breakdown of legacy systems, and the role of intermediary banks in cross-border payments. He emphasizes the importance of compliance and regulation in fintech, the challenges of trust in financial services, and the potential of AI to transform the industry. David also shares insights on the future of cross-border payments and the human element in fintech, drawing from his personal experiences in the field.

What really matters in a world reshaped by technology, finance, AI, and global trade?

Amanda Whitcroft revisits some of the most powerful insights from leaders across Bitcoin, Web3, artificial intelligence, investing, leadership, and global policy. From the rules that create value, to the accelerating rise of AI, to the idea that trade can foster peace, this episode brings together the core lessons shaping the future.

Data Over Narratives

Amanda Whitcroft sits down with Ben Cowen to examine crypto markets through data rather than hype. They discuss why retail interest has faded, how social media distorts market narratives, and what structural signals—like Bitcoin dominance and macro liquidity—matter most right now. A grounded conversation on patience, pivots, and navigating cycles when sentiment and reality diverge.

Navigating the Crypto ETF Landscape

Amanda Whitcroft interviews James Seyffart Senior Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, a knowledgeable figure in the ETF and crypto space. They discuss the recent launch of VanEck's Avalanche ETF, the significance of Bitcoin in the crypto market, and the regulatory landscape surrounding ETFs, particularly the Clarity Act. James emphasizes the democratizing effect of ETFs on crypto access and the potential future of ETFs in retirement accounts. They also explore BlackRock's position in the crypto ETF market, the rise of index products, and common media misconceptions about ETFs and Bitcoin. The conversation concludes with insights into the evolving relationship between crypto and traditional finance and the future of crypto ETFs.

Better Data, Better Models, Better Work

Amanda Whitcroft sits down with Trevor Koverko to explore why the next AI breakthrough won’t come from bigger models, but from better data. Koverko explains how human-generated, high-quality data is becoming the most valuable asset in the AI arms race—and why it may create a new, more global and empowering form of work. From tokenization to enterprise AI to the future of labor, this conversation examines who really wins as intelligence scales.