Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
This week, we discuss Claude and the ongoing AI acceleration, AI’s impact on VC and SaaS, and the latest draft of the CLARITY Bill. We also dig into BitGo’s upcoming IPO, Polygon’s latest acquisitions, the Farcaster Sale, Larry Fink’s WEF comments, and more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:55 Claude And The AI Acceleration
11:53 Leveraging Expertise, Competing Models & Company Structure
21:02 AI’s Impact On VC And SaaS
31:59 Ads (Coinbase)
32:44 Unpacking The CLARITY Bill
41:00 BitGo’s IPO
53:53 Polygon Acquisitions
01:00:47 Farcaster Sale & Decentralized Social
01:08:30 Larry Fink And Content Of The Week
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
This week, we discuss Claude and the ongoing AI acceleration, AI’s impact on VC and SaaS, and the latest draft of the CLARITY Bill. We also dig into BitGo’s upcoming IPO, Polygon’s latest acquisitions, the Farcaster Sale, Larry Fink’s WEF comments, and more. Enjoy!
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Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz
Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM
Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel
Follow Empire:https://x.com/theempirepod
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Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral.
Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here:
coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:55 Claude And The AI Acceleration
11:53 Leveraging Expertise, Competing Models & Company Structure
21:02 AI’s Impact On VC And SaaS
31:59 Ads (Coinbase)
32:44 Unpacking The CLARITY Bill
41:00 BitGo’s IPO
53:53 Polygon Acquisitions
01:00:47 Farcaster Sale & Decentralized Social
01:08:30 Larry Fink And Content Of The Week
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
