After nearly seven years helping build The Block, I’m officially saying goodbye to our flagship podcast, The Scoop. It’s a bittersweet moment, but one filled with gratitude and optimism for what is next and the crypto industry.
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The Scoop Finale: Mike Dudas on how stablecoins are eating Wall Street @fintechfrank was joined by @mdudas for Frank's final episode of The Scoop 😢 Frank and Mike discuss The Block's history, the evolution of the crypto space over the years, and how payments and stablecoins have emerged as one of crypto's killer use cases. We will miss you Frank! Wishing you all the best from the Media team ❤️ OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:11 – Early Days of The Block 03:24 – The Tether Revelation 05:24 – Stablecoin Success 07:44 – Adoption Curve in Payments 11:33 – Global Stablecoin Impact 14:47 – Investment Opportunities 19:48 – Crypto vs. Fintech 25:27 – Meme Coins Debate 31:52 – Bonk and Pump Strategies 35:27 – Breaking Into the Mainstream 40:54 – Conviction in Solana 44:18 – Crypto Culture and Sentiment 47:51 – Conclusion
The Block is in good hands. 6’9 Larry Cermak has navigated the company through countless challenges, and the team, including Davis Teague (head of podcasts) and new CEO Kaleb Jessee—is well-positioned to take it further.
What started as a handful of us blogging out of a 10x10 WeWork has evolved into a leading crypto media and data firm. We’ve become part of the industry's DNA.
Hosting The Scoop has been one of the great honors of my life. The show wouldn’t exist without Davis, who was its backbone from day one. I’m forever grateful to every guest and every listener who tuned in.
Our final episode is a special one—featuring The Block cofounder Mike Dudas. We reflect on crypto’s early days, what’s changed, and where we go from here.
I’ve spent the majority of my career at The Block. Now it’s time for a new chapter. Up next: backing and building companies at the forefront of digital finance and crypto. More soon.
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