# BlockDrops Podcast BlockDrops is the premier blockchain and Web3 podcast for business leaders. Hosted by Maurício Magaldi, we deliver weekly global insights, executive interviews, and deep dives into tokenization, DeFi, and digital assets. Spanning global markets with a strong footprint in LatAm and Europe. Page: Feed: --- ## [BlockTalks: Smart Contract Innovation, with Keir Finlow-Bates](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/episodes/BlockTalks-Smart-Contract-Innovation--with-Keir-Finlow-Bates-e3nfrc8) _2026-08-19 · Maurício Magaldi_ In the 254th BlockTalks we speak again with Keir Finlow-Bates, the Blockchain Gandalf, writer, blogger and wizard, to learn about smart contract innovation. Links : Smart Contract Innovation: http://mybook.to/sci All of Keir’s books: https://mybook.to/kf106 Keir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keirf/ Keir on Twitter: https://x.com/BCGandalf All of BlockTalks:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116691ec/podcast/play/124300104/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-16%2F67c6217e-e900-02e3-3068-968eca695e45.mp3) ## [BlockTalks: A View on Africa's Payment Landscape, with Cairon Clarke](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/episodes/BlockTalks-A-View-on-Africas-Payment-Landscape--with-Cairon-Clarke-e3n9lb4) _2026-08-12 · Maurício Magaldi_ In the 253nd BlockTalks we speak with Cairon Clarke, Co-Founder of Zynta, to learn about the payments landscape in Africa. Links: Website: zynta.com X: https://x.com/zyntafinance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zyntafinance/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/zynta\_finance BlockDrops Partner: Quadra Trade Existem empresas que oferecem serviços. E existe infraestrutura sobre a qual um mercado… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116691ec/podcast/play/124097316/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2F7dd1c9f9-2d8d-c23a-748a-f77beaa34988.mp3) ## [BlockTalks: Upgrading Finance with Tokenization, with Edwin Mata](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/episodes/BlockTalks-Upgrading-Finance-with-Tokenization--with-Edwin-Mata-e3msdjn) _2026-08-05 · Maurício Magaldi_ In the 252nd BlockTalks we speak with Edwin Mata, CEO and Co Founder of Brickken, to discuss how to upgrade finance with tokenization. Links: Website: https://www.brickken.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/edwin\_mata LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinmata/ Publications: https://brickken.notion.site/Edwin-Mata-CEO-and-Co-Founder-of-Brickken-2b80512cd18380c39476f8d57a1d0348 Twitter:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116691ec/podcast/play/123663415/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-2%2F9bddc17b-7a1d-3523-ae57-e1b612a5465f.mp3) ## [BlockTalks: Bringing Fintech On-chain, with João Alves](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/episodes/BlockTalks-Bringing-Fintech-On-chain--with-Joo-Alves-e3mkfna) _2026-07-29 · Maurício Magaldi_ In the 251st BlockTalks we speak with João Alves, co-founder of Bleap, to discuss how blockchains are rewiring fintech on-chain. Links: Website: https://www.bleap.finance/ X: https://x.com/BleapApp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bleapapp Telegram: https://t.me/+x9IHkcVqcxcyNjVk Substack https://substack.com/@blockdrops?r=1gv7gw&utm\_campaign=profile&utm\_medium=linkedin All of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116691ec/podcast/play/123403434/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-1%2Fc8f4cfc1-d733-a8b3-7cdf-182c8fd9cff3.mp3) ## [BlockTalks: Bahia, NASA and Crypto Utility, with Wesley Rios](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/episodes/BlockTalks-Bahia--NASA-and-Crypto-Utility--with-Wesley-Rios-e3m0ald) _2026-07-22 · Maurício Magaldi_ In the 250th BlockTalks we speak with Wesley Rios, U.S. & LATAM Partnerships Lead at Morph Network, who tells us about his transition from traditional payments to crypto. Links: https://morph.network/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rioswesley/ https://x.com/MorphNetwork https://www.linkedin.com/company/morphnetwork/ Morph stablecoin report https://morph.network/stablecoin-report All of BlockTalks:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116691ec/podcast/play/122742893/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-12%2F25724982-8390-5799-033c-e662e5448043.mp3) ## [BlockTalks: Choosing Your Own Path in Crypto, with Stephanie Ramezan](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/episodes/BlockTalks-Choosing-Your-Own-Path-in-Crypto--with-Stephanie-Ramezan-e3m0aii) _2026-07-15 · Maurício Magaldi_ In the 249th BlockTalks we speak with Stephanie Ramezan, founder and CEO of The Crypto Collective, who tells us how to navigate the opportunities in digital assets. Links: https://cryptocollective.global https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-ramezan-b55899b/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crypto-collective/ https://x.com/StephanieRamez Paper: Uranium Unlocked… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116691ec/podcast/play/122742802/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-12%2F2dd4bbcb-a117-94ba-23ac-5af8e5641fd6.mp3) ## [BlockTalks: crypto litigation, with Matt Green](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/episodes/BlockTalks-crypto-litigation--with-Matt-Green-e3lmdec) _2026-07-08 · Maurício Magaldi_ In the 248th BlockTalks we speak with Matt Green, NED and Head of Disputes and Strategy at M2 Recovery, to learn how crypto litigation works. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-green-88730a95 https://m2recovery.com/ https://www.lawrencestephens.com/people/matt-green/… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116691ec/podcast/play/122418060/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-5%2F0010d35a-8aff-f660-4cde-41efb42fe7b4.mp3) ## [BlockTalks: enterprise adoption on public chains, with Catherine Gu](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/episodes/BlockTalks-enterprise-adoption-on-public-chains--with-Catherine-Gu-e3lcqc2) _2026-07-01 · Maurício Magaldi_ In the 247th BlockTalks we speak with Catherine Gu, Head of Product for Digital Assets at the Solana Foundation, to understand what it takes for enterprises to adopt public chains. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wcgu/ Twitter: https://x.com/catgu\_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solana-foundation/ Twitter: https://x.com/SolanaFndn All of BlockTalks:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116691ec/podcast/play/122103618/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-28%2Fca8eb44d-6266-e3d2-f9bc-dcfbf90cad35.mp3) ## [BlockTalks: stablecoins and regulation in Asia, with Charu Sethi](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/episodes/BlockTalks-stablecoins-and-regulation-in-Asia--with-Charu-Sethi-e3l6kl4) _2026-06-24 · Maurício Magaldi_ In the 246th BlockTalks we speak with Charu Sethi, founder of StableState, to understand the stablecoin and regulation landscape in Asia. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zyron/ Website: https://stablestate.co Twitter: https://x.com/Charu\_Sethi Stablecoins Unblocked Stablecoins Unblocked is the premier stablecoin event in the UK and it's happening in London, July 1st. BlockDrops… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116691ec/podcast/play/121901156/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-23%2Fb17b01e4-a2de-78dd-02bd-212b4fbcc944.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kRPOqwqVj8Sg) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [\[PT-BR\] BlockTalks: the crypto community leading the way with Marina Fagali (Juntos por Cripto)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/episodes/PT-BR-BlockTalks-the-crypto-community-leading-the-way-with-Marina-Fagali-Juntos-por-Cripto-e3kr217) _2026-06-17 · Maurício Magaldi_ \[English Summary\]: In the 245th BlockTalks we speak with Marina Fagali, director at Juntos por Cripto, to understand the role of community in crypto adoption. No 245o BlockTalks a gente fala com Marina Fagali, diretora do Juntos por Cripto, para entender o papel da comunidade para adoção de cripto. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/maffagali/ Site juntosporcripto.org Linkedin:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116691ec/podcast/play/121521639/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-15%2Fa428b056-7e3f-0e29-307c-f6bd2059904e.mp3)