DeFiance Daily – Renowned orchestra Les Musiciens du Louvre faces a critical moment, launching an innovative NFT-based patronage program to secure €250,000 by December 31, 2024. The funds will support its 2025 season and sustain its legacy of classical music excellence.

Bitcoin surpasses $100K, fueled by institutional adoption and global enthusiasm. BlackRock and Starboard Value back its transformative role, marking a new era of financial innovation.

Portugal-based Beam introduces Scout, an AI-powered subsea robot designed to revolutionize offshore wind inspections. Expected in 2025, it aims to close the skills gap and cut costs in wind farm operations.

Space42 and ICEYE partner to manufacture SAR satellites in the UAE, advancing the nation’s Earth Observation Program. The joint venture focuses on technology transfer, local talent development, and global space innovation.

DeFiance Daily – Alicia Framis, a visionary artist, made history by marrying *Ailex*, an AI hologram, in a performance blending art, technology, and sustainability. The symbolic ceremony, powered by a solar-panel dress, explores loneliness, intimacy, and the emotional potential of artificial intelligence.

Slingshot Aerospace secures $13.3M NOAA contract to develop the TraCSS user interface, enhancing global satellite traffic coordination. The platform will address escalating collision risks with advanced tools for spaceflight safety and sustainability.

The SEC has approved crypto wallet provider Exodus to list its common stock on NYSE American, reversing its earlier denial in May. The move marks a milestone for the company and signals evolving regulatory clarity in the crypto space.

Hinkal drives blockchain adoption with privacy innovations, scaling Arbitrum’s Layer 2 success. Learn how these technologies are transforming DeFi and Web3 ecosystems.

DeFiance Daily – The ARM Institute connects robotics developers with manufacturers to create real-world solutions. Larry Sweet leads efforts to transition lab projects to production-ready technologies, fostering innovation and adoption in U.S. manufacturing.

Longtime friends, Stephen Kellogg and Benj Gershman talk through the landscape of touring, recording, intra-band relationships, the role family takes while balancing a career, shared emotional challenges, and an appreciation for the art of performance. SK, a veteran artist, writer and most recently a comedian, divulges his personal thoughts on what it takes to give everything to your craft amidst the tradeoffs between this and the sacrifices involved. A loving husband and father, Stephen shares his perspective of having made it through the gauntlet of a lengthy career in the entertainment industry, with more ahead, while acknowledging gratitude for still getting to play the game. The episode is a personal look at both the rational and emotional aspects involved in sustaining a career within the entertainment industry, from the artist’s point of view.

Benj sits down with veteran Music Producer and Atmos Mixer, Matt Wallace, at Studio Delux in Van Nuys CA. The conversation stems from a deep yearning to balance one’s professional career with one’s personal life, and the two candidly discuss the realities they face in doing so. Matt shares about his challenges as a father raising a child with special needs, divorce, surviving prostate cancer and learning to love again. All while, maintaining significant new health practices to benefit himself, his partner, and profession.

Chris Calderon joins What Could Be Bad as our first guest and house cinematographer, sharing a conversation with host, Benj Gershman. Weaving through Chris’ long history in the entertainment business, he sheds light on the balance needed to continue through a myriad of challenges. His career encompasses early Motocross events, filming in Hollywood at music clubs and within the celebrity scene, Jackass and leading all the way to expanding his abilities into real estate photography in order to survive through the pandemic.

Citix, a Smart City innovator, partners with Seed Group to revolutionize urban living in the UAE. Backed by Tim Draper’s $1M investment, Citix advances global expansion in Smart City and AdTech solutions.

DeFiance Daily – ANYbotics raises $60M, bringing total funding to $130M, led by Qualcomm Ventures and others. The funding supports global scaling and AI-driven advancements for its autonomous inspection robots, which are transforming safety and efficiency in critical industries.

Arthur, a leading virtual reality office provider, introduces AI-powered digital co-workers and intelligent workflows to its customizable virtual spaces, aiming to revolutionize enterprise collaboration and productivity.

DeFiance Daily – Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin received regulatory approval from the NYDFS, a significant step toward expanding its role in cross-border payments. This milestone highlights Ripple’s focus on compliance and innovation, paving the way for broader adoption of its technology.

DeFiance Daily – OpenAI has launched “Sora,” an AI video generator for premium ChatGPT users, designed to simplify video creation for marketing and entertainment. The tool includes restrictions on human depictions to prevent misuse, such as deepfakes. OpenAI emphasizes ethical use and has implemented monitoring systems to ensure safety while driving innovation.

Mogul, the innovative real estate investment platform, now accepts Venmo and PayPal, alongside wire transfer, ACH, and credit/debit options, making property ownership more accessible and flexible than ever.

Colossal Biosciences, famous for its efforts to revive extinct species, has launched the Colossal Foundation to support living species conservation. A $1.5 million grant to the University of Melbourne will fund genomic research and gene-editing tools to help endangered Australian birds adapt to environmental changes and resist extinction.

DeFiance Daily – The Global AI Show 2024 in Dubai gathers top AI experts and enthusiasts to explore groundbreaking advancements, applications, and the future of artificial intelligence.

Near Space Labs has launched high-altitude balloons equipped with AI-enabled cameras to capture high-resolution images of disaster-prone U.S. neighborhoods. Operating in the stratosphere, these “Swifts” provide insurers with detailed, timely data to expedite property risk assessments and claims processing following extreme weather events.

DeFiance Daily – President-elect Donald Trump has appointed David Sacks, former PayPal executive and venture capitalist, as the White House AI and Crypto Czar. Sacks will lead U.S. policy development in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, aiming to position the nation as a global leader in these sectors.

NFT Brasil is a leading Latin American event celebrating art, technology, and Web3 culture, set to take place on September 12-13, 2024, at the Bienal Pavilion in São Paulo. The event will showcase over 100 artists and 300 digital artworks, including crypto art, generative art, and immersive installations. It features the Arena Onchain, offering lectures, debates, workshops, and hackathons, as well as the Arena B2B, connecting startups, investors, and corporations. NFT Brasil aims to bridge Brazil with global Web3 communities, supporting emerging artists and fostering innovation in blockchain technology.

• Wooden Vert Bowl: The initial construction in Dreamland, later upgraded with concrete for enhanced durability and performance.
• Metal Full Pipe: A cylindrical structure allowing for continuous loops and advanced maneuvers.
• Loop with Roof Gap: Built for the 2002 King of Skate event, this loop includes an opening in the roof, adding complexity to the trick execution.
• Corkscrew: A spiraling ramp that challenges riders with its twisting path.

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 3 session 5 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Alexandra Harbour (US)
Founder & Chair, Venture Climate Alliance

Rachel Barr
CEO & Founder, Climate Tech Propel

Devin Carsdale
Sustainable Procurement Lead, Bristol Myers Squibb

Martina Otto
Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP

James Connelly
CEO, My Green Lab

Susanne Olbrisch (US)
Climate Policy Specialist, UNDP

Rohini Kohli
Senior Advisor, Adaptation Planning & Policy, UNDP

Natalia Linou
Deputy Director, HIV & Health, UNDP

Nicki Becker
Climate Communicator & Activist, Jovenes por el Clima

Mwanahamisi Singano
Director, Policy, WEDO

Cristina Coc
Policy & Advocacy Coordinator, Indigenous Peoples Rights International

Larry Lawrence (US)
VP, Sustainable Finance, ICE

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 3 session 4 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Angela Hultberg
Global Sustainability Director, Kearney

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Matt Bullivant (UK)
Director of Sustainability & ESG Strategy, OakNorth

Diolu Tobechukwu Prosper
Co-founder, Lincgreen Prospect & Climate Justice Advocate

Finn Ross
Director, Climate Action Company

Mikael Karlsson (SE)
Associate Professor Climate Change Leadership, Uppsala University

Hikaru Hayakawa
Executive Director, Climate Cardinals

Beatriz Triani Cherem
Researcher, Columbia Global Center Rio

Jonathan Banks (US)
Global Director, Methane, Clean Air Task Force

Diana Ürge-Vorsatz
Vice Chair, IPCC

Cecilia Lindén (SE)
Co-founder & climate strategist, GoClimate

Simon Zadek
Executive Director, NatureFinance

Simon Henzell-Thomas
Global Director of Climate & Nature, Ingka Group

Heather Reams
President, CRES – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions

Marika Palmér Rivera
Research officer, LO – Swedish Trade Union Confederation

Ludovic Voet
Confederal Secretary, ETUC

Marcela Porto
Global Director of Communications & Sustainability, Suzano

Valerie Hickey
Global Director for Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy (ENB), World Bank

Johan Falk
CEO & Co-founder, Exponential Roadmap Initiative

Martina Otto
Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP

Mats Pellbäck Scharp (SE)
Chair, We Don’t Have Time

Anna Blomstergren (SE)
Head of sustainability, Handelsbanken Financing

Dr. Maria Neira
Director, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health, World Health Organization

Sean Maguire (UK)
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Clean Air Fund

Gonzalo Muñoz (CL)
High Level Climate Action Champion of Chile COP25 & Founder, Ambition Loop

Isabella Lövin
Chairperson of Stockholm Environment Institute, Former Swedish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Environment and Climate.

Patrick Kiarie (KE)
Representative of We Don’t Have Time Kenya

David Olsson (SE)
COO & Co-Founder, We Don’t Have Time

Christina Carlmark (SE)
Partnership Manager, We Don’t Have Time

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 3 session 3 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Henrik Tegnér
EVP Strategy and Sustainability, AFRY

Sarah Woodfield
Active Ownership Manager: Biodiversity Engagement Lead, Schroders

Andy Howard (UK)
Global Head of Sustainable Investment, Schroders

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Berliana Yusuf
Senior Analyst, Climate Policy Initiative

Mariel Vilella
Global Climate Program Director, GAIA

Niklas Kaskeala
Public Affairs Manager, Oatly

Charlotte Morton OBE
Chief Executive, World Biogas Association

Hugh Garnett
Senior Programme Manager, Real Assets, IIGCC

Johan Falk
CEO & Co-founder, Exponential Roadmap Initiative

Malin Baltzar
Group Sustainability Lead, Stegra

Sofie Ohlsson
International Coordinator, PUSH Sverige

Lea Obermüller
Project Coordinator, Climate Cardinals

Jessika Trancik
Professor, MIT

Christian Thomsen
President, Alfa Laval North East Asia

Yanjing Zhu
Director of Water Resource Department, IVL

Dr. Lola Woetzel
Senior Partner Emerita, McKinsey & Co.

Qinyi Xu (CN)
Researcher, Peking University

Chenchen Yao (CN)
Director, Head of ESG, Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.

Al Gore (US)
Former Vice President, United States

Priya Bhullar
COO & Co-founder, Planboo

Tiana Jakicevich
Pacific Treaty Champion, Fossil Fuel Treaty

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 3 session 1 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Sabina Assan
Coal Mine Methane Analyst, Ember

Dan Barry
CEO, Peak Carbon

Claire Wigg
Head of Climate Performance Practice, Exponential Roadmap Initiative

Anna Hall
Head of Public Affairs Energy Division, Alfa Laval

Dorothy Lan Mei
Project Manager, Global Energy Monitor

Paul Ekins OBE (UK)
Professor of Resources and Environmental Policy, Institute for Sustainable Resources, University College London

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Karin Svensson
Chief Sustainability Officer, Volvo Group

Annika Ramsköld (SE)
Chief Sustainability Officer, Vattenfall

Dr. Arunabha Ghosh (IND)
Founder-CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

Giulio Berruti
Director, Climate, BSR

Mats Pellbäck Scharp (SE)
Chair, We Don’t Have Time

Steven Moore (UK)
Head of Climate Action, GSMA

Ana Rocha (BR)
Global Plastics Director and Executive Director, GAIA and Nipe Fagio

Dr. Leslie Adogame (NG)
Executive Director, SRADev, Nigeria

Soledad Mella (CL)
President, ANARCH

Benedict Jasper Simon Lagman (PH)
President, Zero Waste Cities Network PH

Maxine Ghavi
Executive Vice President & Head of Europe, Hitachi Energy

Amy Reggers
Regional Programme Specialist, Gender and Climate UN Women

Fithriyyah Iskandar
Member, UN Women’s 30 For 2030 Network

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 2 session 4 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Catherine Stewart
Ambassador for Climate Change, Government of Canada

Sean Kidney (AU)
CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Mattias Frumerie (SE)
Climate Ambassador & Head of Delegation to the UNFCCC, Sweden

Ivan Frishberg (US)
Chief Sustainability Officer, Amalgamated Bank

Aditi Maheshwari
Managing Director, Climate Action Implementation, C40 Cities

Madeleine Gilborne (SE)
Vice President Energy Division, Alfa Laval

David Radermacher (DE)
Vice President Sustainability & Climate, E.ON SE

Julie Segal (CA)
Senior Program Manager, Climate Finance, Environmental Defence Canada

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Anderson Lee
Research Associate, World Resources Institute

Martina Otto
Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP

Staffan Stymne
Co-founder & CEO, T.Loop

Thomas Møller (DK)
President Energy Division, Alfa Laval

Martin Rohner (CH)
Executive Director, Global Alliance for Banking on Values

Farrukh Shad
Head of Sustainability Business, APMEA, Schneider Electric

Jacco Minnaar (NL)
Chief Commercial Officer, Triodos Bank

Christian Møller-Holst (DK)
CEO & Founder, Goodwings

Arve Johan Andresen
Investor & Board Member, Goodwings

Amiera Sawas (GB)
Head of Research and Policy, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

Holger Klaassen
Director Corporate Energy & Climate Affairs, Aurubis AG

Deborah Ramalope
Director, ReNew2030

Hajar Khamlichi
North Africa Director, PIE

Abby Hopper
President & CEO, SEIA

Debapriya Dutt
Director Projects, South & Southeast Asia, EARTHDAY.ORG

Tibor Stelbaczky
Principal Adviser on Energy Diplomacy, EEAS

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 2 session 3 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Tomás de Oliveira Bredariol
Energy Analyst, IEA

Johan Falk
CEO & Co-founder, Exponential Roadmap Initiative

Sriram Rajagopal
Head of Climate & Air Pollution, Inter IKEA Group

Jennie Cato
Head of Public Affairs and Partnerships, Scania CV

Emma Stewart (US)
Netflix Sustainability Officer

David Hayman (UK)
Campaign Director, Make My Money Matter

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Deniz Ozkil
Banks & Climate Campaigner, BankTrack

Lord Adair Turner
Chair, Energy Transitions Commission

Jane Eisenhardt
Engagement & Acceleration Manager, Race to Zero

Takeshi Kuramochi
Senior Climate Policy Researcher, NewClimate Institute

Camila Fernandez
Expert Peer Review Group Manager, Race to Zero, Climate Champions Team

Abby Hopper
President & CEO, SEIA

Giulia Ferrini
OGMP 2.0 Manager, IMEO

Pete Kronowitt
Singer, Songwriter, Activist & Board Member

Arianna Griffa
Senior Policy Manager – Global Advocacy, IIGCC

Viviane Romeiro
Director of Climate, Energy and Sustainable Finance, CEBDS

Rick Duke
Deputy Special Envoy for Climate, U.S. Department of State

Sharon Wilson
Director, Oilfield Witness

Durwood Zaelke
President, IGSD

David Kanter
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, New York University

Martina Otto
Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP

Nina Macpherson (SE)
Chair Ecocide Law Alliance Foundation

Fredrik Nilzén (SE)
Head of Sustainability, Scania

Perla Martínez
Urban Climate Action Manager, Tecnológico de Monterrey

Takashi Yamanishi
EVP CSSO, Fujitsu Limited

Karma Barfungpa (UK)
Head Of Operations, tve (Television for the Environment)

Seyran Khalilli
Program manager, New Women Connectors

Surina Narula (UK)
Founder/CEO, Filmistan

Mark Brownstein
Senior Vice President, Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund

COP29 World Climate Action Summit day 2, session 2 with the following speakers:

Nick Nuttall
Host, Strategic Communications Director, We Don’t Have Time

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
Host, We Don’t Have Time & EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Select Speakers
Jakob König
Sustainable finance expert and Head – Fair Finance Guide, Sveriges Konsumenter

Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO and Founder of We Don’t Have Time

Martina Otto
Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP

Stefania Abakerli
Coordinator, CH4D, The World Bank

Joakim Byström
CEO, Absolicon

Marcelo Mena
CEO, Global Methane Hub

Zubin Bamji
Manager, GFMR, The World Bank

Faig Mutallimov
Head of Environmental Policy Division, Ministry of Ecology & Natural Resources, Azerbaijan

Zest Protocol is driving innovation on the Stacks blockchain with new features like the BTCz token and upcoming Rune Bridge. As Stacks upgrades its infrastructure with the Nakamoto Upgrade, Zest is enhancing Bitcoin’s utility for the decentralized finance ecosystem.

Stellar Development Foundation partners with Mastercard to enhance blockchain-based remittance and peer-to-peer payment solutions using Mastercard’s Crypto Credential technology. The collaboration aims to improve transaction security and usability.

COP29 – welcome to our public broadcasting hub at the UN Climate Change Conference 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Together with our partners, we will explore the challenges and solutions to the climate crisis. We will bring in company leaders, policy-makers, civil society leaders, and climate experts to talk about finance, policy, digitalization and nature-based solutions as we closely follow the negotiations on-site in Baku.

Speakers:

Nick Nuttall, Host, We Don’t Have Time
Ingmar Rentzhog, CEO & Founder, We Don’t Have Time

Bitrefill offers an easy way to use Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to buy gift cards, pay bills, and top up mobile phones—ideal for the upcoming holiday season.

DeFiance Daily – Bitcoin surges past $100,000 for the first time, fueled by institutional investments, favorable regulatory prospects, and Federal Reserve comparisons to gold. Experts predict further growth as the cryptocurrency market gains momentum.

Propy’s new Crypto Escrow Service, powered by Coinbase Prime, enables secure cryptocurrency-based real estate transactions. Buyers can avoid market volatility and potential tax issues, simplifying home purchases using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC.

DeFiance Daily – Netflix’s upcoming documentary, “Biggest Heist Ever,” dives into the infamous $4.5 billion Bitcoin laundering case involving Heather Morgan, aka the “Crocodile of Wall Street,” and her husband, Ilya Lichtenstein. The film explores their audacious schemes, eventual arrest, and the quirks of Morgan’s alter ego, Razzlekhan, offering a gripping look at one of the largest cryptocurrency heists to date. Premiering December 6, 2024, the documentary unravels the story of a couple whose crime captivated the world.

Verge Genomics and Eli Lilly expand their ALS collaboration, with Verge’s AI-driven CONVERGE® platform identifying therapeutic targets. This milestone triggers milestone payments and potential royalties for Verge as Lilly moves forward with ALS drug development.

DeFiance Daily – XRP, designed for fast and low-cost cross-border transactions, has surpassed Solana (SOL) in market capitalization, reaching $138 billion. This milestone reinforces XRP’s unique position as a bridge currency for financial institutions, enabling seamless global money transfers in seconds. Ripple’s cryptocurrency is now the third-largest, showcasing its growing adoption and investor confidence.

Radiant Industries has advanced to the DEEP phase for its 1 MW Kaleidos microreactor, marking a key step toward commercialization. Supported by the DOE and INL, the company is focused on finalizing reactor design, safety analysis, and preparing for future testing at the DOME facility.

DeFiance Daily – COP29 failed to secure urgent funding to combat the climate crisis, leaving the world with weak commitments and delayed plans. Immediate action is critical to halving emissions by 2030.

Magnetic 3D teams up with Wovenmedia to deliver holographic 3D content for in-store screens, offering retailers a cutting-edge solution to enhance customer engagement and boost sales through immersive 3D experiences.

DeFiance Daily – As the crypto industry gathers momentum, Thanksgiving 2024 offers a chance to reflect on the advancements in blockchain technology, AI integration, and a friendlier regulatory landscape that signal a bright future for digital assets.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. has completed calibration and benchmarking of its Advantage2 processor, featuring over 4,400 qubits. The system delivers groundbreaking performance improvements in optimization, AI, and materials science, solving problems up to 25,000 times faster than its predecessor.

DeFiance Daily – The U.S. Appeals Court overturns sanctions on Tornado Cash, ruling the platform’s code isn’t a legal entity. TORN token surges over 500%, igniting debate on blockchain regulation and decentralization.

Cognitive Space partners with the NRO to enhance in-space mobility and logistics using AI-driven satellite operations, accelerating the future of space missions.

DeFiance Daily – DEEP Robotics introduces Lynx, a $17,999 all-terrain hybrid robot with cutting-edge AI and off-road capabilities, redefining the robotics landscape.

Cryptio collaborates with BDO to unpack Rev. Proc. 2024-28, guiding U.S. crypto enterprises on cost basis compliance for digital assets starting January 1, 2025.

DeFiance Daily – Momentum builds at COP29 as the Buy More Time campaign calls for legally binding methane reduction targets, aiming to stabilize global temperatures and buy time to combat climate change.