yWeb3: Navigating Frontier Tech | PayPal’s Stablecoin | Binance in El Salvador | Base Network

In this episode, Jay Steinback, CEO & Founder of yWhales, James Basnett, CEO of Shape Immersive and Hartej Sawhney, CEO of Zokyo analyze the latest developments in the world of Web3 and emerging technologies. Together, they dive deep into the transformative realm of Web3 and emerging technologies, dissecting the most compelling narratives of our digital era. Brace yourself for an exploration that spans the financial and tech landscapes, including the seismic impact of PayPal's dollar-backed stablecoin launch, the strategic moves of Binance within El Salvador's regulatory landscape, and Zoom's stance on AI-related concerns. The episode also discusses the official inauguration of Base Network and its implications, and takes you on a profound exploration of the role of real-world assets (RWA) in shaping the ever-evolving digital landscape.


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James’ LinkedIn:  / james-basnett  
Shape Immersive’s Website: https://www.shapeimmersive.com/

Hartej’s LinkedIn:   / hartej  
Zokyo’s Website: https://www.zokyo.io/


About Guests:
James Basnett is the CEO of Shape, pioneering 3D and Augmented Reality for cutting-edge NFT content. He founded Answer Intelligence, driving data-driven advancements in retail, healthcare, and real estate. Formerly led Momentus, an innovation lab acquired by Cognizant, delivering disruptive solutions for major brands. A proven leader with expertise in innovation, business development, and team building in dynamic environments. Passionate about empowering creativity, entrepreneurship, and technology's transformative potential.
Hartej Sawhney is a cybersecurity-savvy investor, advisor, and operator. His expertise spans digital assets, AI, and emerging markets. A trailblazer, Hartej revolutionizes digital asset standards, fostering security, transparency, and compliance. His pioneering efforts catalyze industry institutionalization. Beyond crypto and AI, he designs, makes music, curates, hosts, hikes, and explores art.


Timestamps:
00:00 Jay’s intro
1:35 Guests intro
8:03 PayPal launches dollar-backed stablecoin, boosting shares
20:05 Binance becomes regulated exchange in El Salvador
26:28 Zoom CEO admits mistake as terms-of-service changes raise AI fears
36:02 The 2023 MAD (ML/AI/Data) Landscape
46:45 Base network has officially launched: Here's how it can be used
57:41 Real-world assets (RWA)
1:06:53 Closing thoughts



DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.

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*DISCLAIMER: At minute 35:25 Jay states that the 2023 MAD Landscape Report was put together by James' team. The report was actually compiled by Matt Turck and the team at FirstMark Capital. We desire to ensure accurate attribution of the report's creation.