Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
This week, we’re back with another weekly roundup to discuss the current state of markets as worries around Strategy drag crypto lower. We then deep dive into the competition in prediction markets, the state of crypto venture, Kraken’s pursuit of a stake in Aave, Fomo’s $75M raise, and more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:33 State of The Market
07:01 State of Crypto Venture
21:57 peaq Ad
22:43 The Prediction Market Wars
38:07 Kraken Pursuing 15% Stake in Aave
48:18 Fomo Raises $75M at $550M Valuation
50:35 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’re back with another weekly roundup to discuss the current state of markets as worries around Strategy drag crypto lower. We then deep dive into the competition in prediction markets, the state of crypto venture, Kraken’s pursuit of a stake in Aave, Fomo’s $75M raise, and more. Enjoy!
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Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz
Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel
Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM
Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod
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Robots will soon outnumber humans onchain. peaqOS turns them into a new trusted liquid asset class, with yield tied to real-world workloads. It gives robots all they need to do business on any chain — and lets humans earn from automation. Explore the Machine Economy: https://peaq.xyz
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:33 State of The Market
07:01 State of Crypto Venture
21:57 peaq Ad
22:43 The Prediction Market Wars
38:07 Kraken Pursuing 15% Stake in Aave
48:18 Fomo Raises $75M at $550M Valuation
50:35 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.
