Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This week, we’re back with another weekly roundup to discuss why everyone in crypto feels so bearish. We then dive deep into whether stablecoins significantly improve payment rails, Robinhood’s AI agent announcement, Rob’s takeaways from a trip to D.C., MicroStrategy and RoboStrategy NAV premiums and more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Why’s The Timeline So Bearish?
22:12 Robinhood Launches AI Agents
32:23 Morpho Midnight
44:27 Is DeFi Uninvestable?
49:15 Takeaways From DC
54:14 Microstrategy & Robostrategy NAV Premiums
58:22 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 why everyone in crypto feels so bearish. We then dive deep into whether stablecoins significantly improve payment rails, Robinhood’s AI agent announcement, Rob’s takeaways from a trip to D.C., MicroStrategy and RoboStrategy NAV premiums 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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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Why’s The Timeline So Bearish?
22:12 Robinhood Launches AI Agents
32:23 Morpho Midnight
44:27 Is DeFi Uninvestable?
49:15 Takeaways From DC
54:14 Microstrategy & Robostrategy NAV Premiums
58:22 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.
