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Web3’s Infrastructure Moment — Federal Banks, Energy Wars & the $60K Test
TL;DR
This week on The Edge of Show, we are live from FOMGL 2025 in Washington, D.C., we explore how Web3 is evolving across creators, energy infrastructure, and regulation.
One panel dives into how gaming, film, and decentralized platforms are reshaping creator monetization and mainstream onboarding. Another examines why abundant energy is critical for AI, blockchain, and decentralized compute.
Be sure to check out our Short Takes — Edge Educational Series.
Meanwhile, this week’s Hot Topics spotlight Crypto.com’s federal trust bank approval, Brazil’s $2.2T informal crypto market entering regulation, and Bitcoin hovering at a critical $60K level.
Web3 is maturing — through infrastructure, policy alignment, and institutional integration.
Fandom, Finance & the Future of Web3
In this exciting panel episode of The Edge of Show, recorded live at the Future of Money, Governance & the Law (FOMGL) 2025 event in Washington, D.C., we explore how decentralized platforms are transforming the way creators, brands, and communities connect across fandom, finance, and technology.
Hosted by Chris Rodriguez (iXcel), this dynamic conversation features Angelique Barcelo, CEO of Big Vision Pictures, Martin Thomas, Global Sales Director at EazyBot, and Borget Sebastien, Co-Founder & Ambassador at The Sandbox. Together, they unpack how Web3 is reshaping creator monetization, onboarding everyday users into crypto, and simplifying blockchain experiences for mainstream adoption.
Key Highlights:
Why simplicity is the key to onboarding the next wave of Web3 users.
How gaming ecosystems like The Sandbox are redefining digital ownership and creator participation.
Inside a crypto-funded film studio and what it means for the future of entertainment.
Practical strategies for monetizing creator communities beyond traditional models.
The role of education in reducing friction and unlocking mass adoption.
Building real communities through utility-first experiences, both online and offline.
This episode dives into the merging worlds of gaming, film, creator culture, and blockchain — perfect for anyone curious about where the digital economy is heading next.
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The Edge of Show is a Media partner of FOMGL
Powering Decentralization The Future of Data Centers, Energy & Infrastructure
In this powerful panel episode of The Edge of Show, recorded live at the Future of Money, Governance & the Law (FOMGL) 2025 event in Washington, D.C., we explore one of the most overlooked drivers of the digital renaissance: energy.
Moderated by Gerard Dache, this forward-looking discussion features Amelia Gardner, Jacob Hample, and Adel ElMessiry as they break down how access to cheap, abundant energy is foundational to AI, blockchain, decentralized systems, and the future of global innovation.
From decentralized cloud storage to modular data centers and compute infrastructure, this episode connects the dots between energy policy, emerging tech, and societal growth.
Key Highlights:
Why abundant, affordable energy is essential for the flourishing of advanced digital economies.
Jacob Hample on Filecoin and the evolution of decentralized cloud storage.
The infrastructure challenges tech companies face in scaling data centers.
How AI growth is directly tied to compute power and energy accessibility.
Innovative approaches to modular data centers and decentralized compute networks.
Practical ways individuals and organizations can participate in the energy-tech ecosystem.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from visionaries pushing the boundaries of energy innovation and digital transformation.
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The Edge of Show is a Media partner of FOMGL
Short Takes — Edge Educational Series
We’re launching something new.
Short Takes is our new educational short-form series breaking down what’s really happening in crypto — fast, clear, and signal over noise.
No hype. No fluff. Just sharp insights designed to help you think better about markets, cycles, security, and the future of Web3.
Here are our first five drops 👇
1. Crypto Scams Are Smarter Than Ever
“Smart people aren’t losing money because they’re careless — they’re losing money because scams have become smarter than ever.”
Phishing, wallet drainers, fake approvals — today’s scams are engineered, not accidental.
This short breaks down why awareness is now alpha.
2. The Crypto Wealth Window Isn’t Closed
“If you think the window to get rich in crypto closed after 2025… you’re looking in the wrong direction.”
Markets evolve. Opportunity shifts. The next wave won’t look like the last one.
3. The 4-Year Bitcoin Cycle Didn’t Break
“The 4-year Bitcoin cycle didn’t break — the market outgrew it.”
Institutional capital, ETFs, global liquidity — this isn’t 2017 anymore.
We unpack what changed.
4. The Halving Was a Signal — Not a Failure
“If Bitcoin didn’t moon after the halving, it wasn’t a failure — it was a signal.”
Price action tells a story. You just have to know how to read it.
“You won’t need MetaMask soon… because your social account is about to become your wallet.”
Account abstraction, embedded wallets, social logins — onboarding is changing fast.
More Shorts Coming Soon
This is just the beginning.
We’ll be dropping consistent educational shorts across platforms — covering security, cycles, adoption, regulation, and emerging tech.
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The future moves fast. We’ll keep you sharp — at the edge.
Hot Topics This week
1. Crypto.com Gets Federal Trust Bank Approval
Crypto.com secured conditional OCC approval to launch Foris Dax National Trust Bank, consolidating custody, staking, and settlement under federal oversight.
The bank won’t take deposits or issue loans — it’s a limited-purpose trust focused on institutional crypto services.
With BitGo, Circle, Ripple, Paxos, and Fidelity also federally approved, the U.S. is quietly building serious institutional crypto infrastructure.
A major step toward mainstream legitimacy.
2. Brazil’s $2.2T Informal Crypto Market Exposed
As Brazil activates full VASP licensing, Crystal Intelligence revealed a $2.22 trillion informal crypto economy driven largely by P2P trading.
In 2024 alone, scam losses hit $54B, with only 4% recovered. Now regulators expect 100+ VASP applications under stricter capital requirements.
Brazil isn’t banning crypto — it’s formalizing it.
This could become a global regulatory blueprint.
3. Bitcoin at $60K — Floor or Further Down?
Bitcoin is hovering around $60K after breaking key supports.
Some analysts see risk of deeper downside amid macro pressure and weak technicals. Others point to steady institutional accumulation and long-term bullish fundamentals.
If $60K holds, it’s a launchpad.
If it breaks, volatility accelerates.
The next move could define this cycle.
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