# informational purposes (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover informational purposes. Page: Feed: --- ## [Base Prepares Native Account Abstraction Standard](https://ethdaily.io/base-prepares-native-account-abstraction-standard) _2026-08-22 · Ethereum News_ ETH is up 33% this week, surpassing $2,500 today. Base prepares to ship its own native account abstraction standard. Robinhood Chain crosses $1 billion in chain TVL. And the Ethereum Foundation is looking to hire an Academic Project Manager. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/base-prepares-native-account-abstraction-standard Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1014.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [Glamsterdam Activates On Platåberget Testnet](https://ethdaily.io/glamsterdam-activates-on-plataberget-testnet) _2026-08-20 · Ethereum News_ Glamsterdam activates on the Platåberget testnet. Arbitrum nears production ZK Proving and activates the ArbOS Elara upgrade. And the Ethereum Foundation announces a SNARK proof challenge. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/glamsterdam-activates-on-plataberget-testnet Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1013.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [ETH Surges To $2,300 Following White House Crypto Remarks](https://ethdaily.io/eth-surges-to-2300-following-white-house-crypto-remarks) _2026-08-20 · Ethereum News_ The price of ETH is up nearly 20%, trading at $2,262 at the time of recording. ETH hit a daily high above $2,300. The price surge followed remarks from the White House in a briefing featuring President Trump, SEC Chair Paul Atkins, and leaders of Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken, Gemini, and Chainlink. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/eth-surges-to-2300-following-white-house-crypto-remarks Disclaimer:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1012.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [SEC Proposes Regulation Crypto Assets](https://ethdaily.io/sec-proposes-regulation-crypto-assets) _2026-08-19 · Ethereum News_ The SEC proposes Regulation Crypto Assets. Sherlock introduces its Audit Engine. The EF ESP allocates $5.5 million in grants. And Hayden Adams outlines how AMMs win. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/sec-proposes-regulation-crypto-assets Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1011.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [Hegotá Upgrade EIP Priorities](https://ethdaily.io/hegota-priorities-ranked-from-66-eips) _2026-08-17 · Ethereum News_ Ethlabs and the Ethereum Foundation's Protocol Architecture team outline their priorities for Hegotá. The Platåberget testnet is open for developers. And Farcaster is looking for a new home. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/hegota-priorities-ranked-from-66-eips Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1010.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [zSwap DEX Hosted On Ethereum](https://ethdaily.io/zswap-dex-hosted-on-ethereum) _2026-08-15 · Ethereum News_ Wei domains developer Ross launched the zSwap DEX. Wevm releases a stable version of its Ox library powering Viem and Wagmi. And Forkcast updates its EIP rank tool for Hegota. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/zswap-dex-hosted-on-ethereum Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1009.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [EtherFi Upgrades To Aave V4](https://ethdaily.io/etherfi-upgrades-to-aave-v4) _2026-08-14 · Ethereum News_ EtherFi releases a major app upgrade. Blockdeamon migrates its validators to Obol DVT. Peer releases a mobile app. And Trezor suffers customer data leak. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/etherfi-upgrades-to-aave-v4 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1008b.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [Fidelity Files For FETH Staking Approval](https://ethdaily.io/fidelity-files-for-feth-staking-approval) _2026-08-13 · Ethereum News_ Derek Chiang joins Ethlabs. Fidelity files to add staking to its FETH ETF. The SEC issues a no-action letter to Franklin Templeton for its onchain fund. And Gnosis votes to transition Gnosis Chain into an Ethereum Economic Zone rollup. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/fidelity-files-for-feth-staking-approval Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1007.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [EthStaker Becomes EthCoordinate](https://ethdaily.io/ethstaker-becomes-ethcoordinate) _2026-08-12 · Ethereum News_ EthCoordinate unveils its independent Ethereum coordination org. Protocol Guild announces the ACD Fund. And Octant opens applications for the Privacy Round. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/ethstaker-becomes-ethcoordinate Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1006.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [Understanding The Tapered Issuance Burn](https://ethdaily.io/understanding-the-issuance-burn) _2026-08-11 · Ethereum News_ The Tapered Issuance Burn narrows the range where staking turns unprofitable, but solo stakers may still hit negative yield first. Introduced on August 4, 2026, the issuance burn seeks to burn validator consensus layer rewards along a new issuance curve that hits 0% once 50% of all ETH is staked. It's an economic change, not a technical one. Read more:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1005.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NziKYWldYRat) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Ethlabs Proposes Quick Slots For Hegotá](https://ethdaily.io/quick-slots-proposed-for-hegota-and-etherfi-reduces-restaking-exposure) _2026-08-07 · Ethereum News_ Ethlabs proposes Quick Slots (EIP-8198) for Hegotá, enabling faster Ethereum finality. EtherFi eliminates restaking exposure on weETH. And Peer introduces Groups. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/quick-slots-proposed-for-hegota-and-etherfi-reduces-restaking-exposure Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1004a.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [Are We Raising Healthy Kids…or Healthy Patients?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/episodes/Are-We-Raising-Healthy-Kidsor-Healthy-Patients-e3n16hi) _2026-08-06 · Laura Kopec · Health Matters with Laura Kopec_ What if the greatest gift of health we could give our children doesn’t come from a bottle? In this episode of Health Matters with Laura Kopec , Laura sits down with Shazia Lackey, head of Optim8 Health and Wellness new Functional Pediatric department. Join Laura and Shazia as they explore what a truly healthy approach to Optim8's new brand of functional pediatrics Functional ParentingⓇ and what… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b0f33ac/podcast/play/123820018/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2F429288269-44100-2-793787927ab3d.mp3) ## [Validators Can Vote On EIP-8363](https://ethdaily.io/validators-can-vote-on-eip-8363) _2026-08-06 · Ethereum News_ Validators can signal approval or disapproval for EIP-8363 on the EVA Hub. Who Decides EIP Inclusion? And Uniswap launches Pools Trade. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/validators-can-vote-on-eip-8363 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1003.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [Ethereum Tapered Issuance Burn Debate](https://ethdaily.io/the-ethereum-tapered-issuance-burn-debate) _2026-08-05 · Ethereum News_ A new proposal (EIP-8363) seeks to reduce ETH issuance by burning a portion of validator rewards and DeFi Saver supports Aave V3 to V4 position migrations. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/the-ethereum-tapered-issuance-burn-debate Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ethereum/1002.mp3?dest-id=3014108) ## [Kyushu Isn’t Dying. Half of It Is.](https://www.konichivalue.com/p/kyushu-isnt-dying-half-of-it-is) _2026-08-05 · Rei Saito · KonichiValue Japan: Reports_ After the devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Kumamoto last week, I decided it was time to pour my heart and soul into writing about why you should care about Japan's most underrated island. ## [The Fiber Gap: What Our Protein Obsession Is Costing Us](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/episodes/The-Fiber-Gap-What-Our-Protein-Obsession-Is-Costing-Us-e3msadn) _2026-08-02 · Laura Kopec · Health Matters with Laura Kopec_ In this episode Laura explores how protein has become the "celebrity nutrient" of today's wellness culture. While protein is essential for building and maintaining muscle, supporting metabolism, and healthy aging, has our focus on maximizing protein caused us to neglect other equally important aspects of nutrition? Discover why fiber may be one of the most powerful nutrients for overall health.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b0f33ac/podcast/play/123660151/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-2%2F429074669-44100-2-3721383a4ce4f.m4a) ## [Are your supplements actually helping you—or just emptying your wallet?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/episodes/Are-your-supplements-actually-helping-youor-just-emptying-your-wallet-e3m7b62) _2026-07-17 · Laura Kopec · Health Matters with Laura Kopec_ The supplement industry is worth billions of dollars, yet many products on store shelves contain low-quality ingredients, questionable formulations, or doses that simply don't deliver meaningful results. In this episode ​Laura sits down with Casey Sartori, leading expert from one of the industry's most respected professional-grade supplement manufacturers Ortho Molecular Products to pull back the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b0f33ac/podcast/play/122972802/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2F428145395-44100-2-d469dc96edcd4.m4a) ## [Worse Than Kodak: The Inside Story of Toshiba's Self-Inflicted Extinction](https://www.konichivalue.com/p/how-toshiba-accidentally-threw-away) _2026-07-11 · Rei Saito · KonichiValue Japan: Reports_ It takes a special kind of incompetence to spin off your best asset right before it becomes Japan's most valuable company ## [Can Japan Survive Without Immigrants?](https://www.konichivalue.com/p/can-japan-survive-without-immigrants) _2026-07-09 · Rei Saito · KonichiValue Japan: Reports_ This is a video made from the article: [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206218405/d1a15c2dc544737110dc14512ae2e22d.mp3) ## [Is Cortisol Becoming the New Scapegoat?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/episodes/Is-Cortisol-Becoming-the-New-Scapegoat-e3lmnkf) _2026-07-05 · Laura Kopec · Health Matters with Laura Kopec_ In this episode Laura takes a thoughtful, evidence-based look at why cortisol matters, where the science supports the conversation, and where the wellness industry may have oversimplified a much more complex story. You'll learn why chronic stress affects the body, but also why symptoms like exhaustion, weight resistance, and burnout can just as easily stem from iron deficiency, thyroid disease,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b0f33ac/podcast/play/122428495/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-5%2F427411611-44100-2-df03b36e14759.m4a) ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3eW5z2e0h8nh) _2026-07-05 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [“I'd put all my money in South Korea, but I'd never touch the KOSPI” | 10 Fast with Michael Fritzell](https://www.konichivalue.com/p/id-put-all-my-money-in-south-korea) _2026-07-05 · Rei Saito · KonichiValue Japan: Reports_ Welcome to KonichiValue 10 Fast, the show where we put guests in the hot seat for 10 straight-to-the-point questions. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205126412/666c7b5689bf2fee22a16308e5f0253a.mp3) ## [When Personalized Care Becomes Another Assembly Line](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/episodes/When-Personalized-Care-Becomes-Another-Assembly-Line-e3krgtq) _2026-06-16 · Laura Kopec · Health Matters with Laura Kopec_ Functional health and functional medicine was supposed to be the answer to one-size-fits-all healthcare. So why are some patients spending thousands of dollars, taking 20 supplements a day, retesting every few months, and still feeling stuck? Let’s pull back the curtain on the uncomfortable truths inside the functional industry. From cookie-cutter protocols and unnecessary testing to fear-based… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b0f33ac/podcast/play/121536890/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2F426218788-44100-2-03621807c0d7d.m4a) ## [The US stock market is in a massive bubble, while Japan is finally fixing its economy](https://www.konichivalue.com/p/the-us-stock-market-is-in-a-massive) _2026-06-08 · Rei Saito · KonichiValue Japan: Reports_ And this month's IPO of SpaceX will only make the bubble bigger ## [What happens if Japan takes in zero immigrants?](https://www.konichivalue.com/p/what-happens-if-japan-takes-in-zero) _2026-06-04 · Rei Saito · KonichiValue Japan: Reports_ Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a massive supermajority in the February 2026 elections by reading the room. ## [When “Healthy” Becomes Harmful: The Dark Side of Modern Wellness Culture](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/episodes/When-Healthy-Becomes-Harmful-The-Dark-Side-of-Modern-Wellness-Culture-e3k5b44) _2026-05-31 · Laura Kopec · Health Matters with Laura Kopec_ What if some of the things you’re doing to “get healthier” are actually increasing inflammation, exhausting your nervous system, and keeping your body stuck? In this episode of Health Matters with Laura Kopec , Laura takes on one of the most controversial conversations in modern wellness culture: when optimization becomes overload. From collagen and high-protein culture to creatine, kombucha,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b0f33ac/podcast/play/120810052/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-31%2F425247174-44100-2-1c79f3892e827.m4a) ## [How Inflation is Wiping Out Japan's National Debt](https://www.konichivalue.com/p/how-inflation-is-wiping-out-japans) _2026-05-27 · Rei Saito · KonichiValue Japan: Reports_ Is the Japanese government paying off their debt at the cost of their population? ## [Why are Japanese twentysomethings starving themselves to buy the S&P 500?](https://www.konichivalue.com/p/why-are-japanese-twentysomethings) _2026-05-13 · Rei Saito · KonichiValue Japan: Reports_ The Japanese youth have lost faith in working, and that might be a good thing. ## [We Can Do Hard Things: The Key to Health Women Were Never Truly Taught](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/episodes/We-Can-Do-Hard-Things-The-Key-to-Health-Women-Were-Never-Truly-Taught-e3j4oof) _2026-05-09 · Laura Kopec · Health Matters with Laura Kopec_ In this episode of Health Matters with Laura Kopec , Laura explores the historical and modern patterns that have led many women to feel dismissed, minimized, overmedicated, or disconnected from their own bodies. From the origins of “hysteria” to today’s rushed healthcare culture, this conversation uncovers why empowerment in health can feel overwhelming—and why learning to advocate for yourself… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b0f33ac/podcast/play/119742671/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-9%2F423822414-44100-2-b979c165d9dab.m4a) ## [What Happens When Japan’s Car Industry Collapses?](https://www.konichivalue.com/p/what-happens-when-japans-car-industry) _2026-05-07 · Rei Saito · KonichiValue Japan: Reports_ Can Japan's auto giants really survive the new electric world order? ## [Testosterone: The Next Drug Epidemic? What You’re Not Being Told About Hormone Therapy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/episodes/Testosterone-The-Next-Drug-Epidemic--What-Youre-Not-Being-Told-About-Hormone-Therapy-e3i81kf) _2026-04-21 · Laura Kopec · Health Matters with Laura Kopec_ Testosterone is being prescribed at unprecedented rates—and not always for the reasons you think. What was once a targeted therapy for clear clinical need is quickly becoming a trend. But when did optimization turn into over prescription? And more importantly… who is actually asking the harder questions? In this episode of Health Matters with Laura Kopec , Laura sits down with investigative… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b0f33ac/podcast/play/118801487/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-21%2F422529414-44100-2-3bbbb66b6b167.m4a) ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LkKmUYkU6bDT) _2026-04-21 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [The Death of the Japanese SME](https://www.konichivalue.com/p/the-death-of-the-japanese-sme) _2026-04-09 · Rei Saito · KonichiValue Japan: Reports_ Please note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. ## [The Age You Are Should Not Determine the Care You Receive](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/episodes/The-Age-You-Are-Should-Not-Determine-the-Care-You-Receive-e3hcvcc) _2026-04-03 · Laura Kopec · Health Matters with Laura Kopec_ Age should never determine the quality of your care—but in today’s healthcare system, it often does. In this episode, Laura Kopec exposes the hidden pattern of ageism affecting both young adults and seniors. From dismissal in 18–25-year-olds to overmedication in older adults, this conversation challenges assumptions, reveals systemic blind spots, and redefines what individualized care should look… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b0f33ac/podcast/play/117914444/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-3%2F421353532-44100-2-672d076c5497a.m4a) ## [Why One-Size-Fits-All Healthcare and Modern Medicine Is Failing Women](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/episodes/Why-One-Size-Fits-All-Healthcare-and-Modern-Medicine-Is-Failing-Women-e3h0nq0) _2026-03-26 · Laura Kopec · Health Matters with Laura Kopec_ We’re diving into a bigger conversation happening in healthcare right now: why standardized, one-size-fits-all approaches are failing women—and why even functional medicine isn’t immune to this problem. This is about shifting from chasing answers. If you’ve tried multiple approaches and still feel stuck, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do next. You don’t need more advice—you… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b0f33ac/podcast/play/117513472/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-26%2F420815535-44100-2-47a4179560b4c.m4a)