In this episode of yWeb3: Navigating Frontier Tech, your host, Jay Steinback, yWhales CEO & Co-Founder, brings together a panel of experts to delve into the world of emerging technology and cryptocurrencies. Our guests for today's episode are Lucia Gallardo, Founder & CEO of Emerge, and Siva Avvaru, Managing Director at yWhales Solutions. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the Bitcoin ETF and its impact on BTC prices, with a special focus on Siva's insights regarding the compatibility of traditional finance (tradfi) and decentralized finance (defi). The episode also covers Morgan Stanley's optimistic call signaling the end of the crypto bear market, as well as the letter from Senator Warren and legislators concerning cryptocurrency's potential link to funding terrorism. The show further explores the temporary halt of direct dollar withdrawals by Binance.US and Palau's mission to become a "Crypto Island" in the Western Pacific Ocean. The episode concludes by examining Reddit's decision to discontinue Crypto Community Points Tokens. This episode promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of the latest developments in the world of cryptocurrencies and emerging tech.    yWhales Website: ywhales.com Podcast Library: ywhales.com/podcasts YouTube: https://links.ywhales.com/YouTube Vimeo: https://links.ywhales.com/Vimeo LinkedIn: https://links.ywhales.com/LinkedIn Twitter: https://links.ywhales.com/Twitter Medium: https://links.ywhales.com/Medium   Guest Social Links: Lucia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciagallardo/ Lucia’s WEF Profile: https://www.weforum.org/people/lucia-gallardo Lucia’s Website: https://www.luciagallardo.com/ Emerge’s Website: https://www.emergetechlab.com/ The Aeternals’ Website: https://www.aeternals.io/   Siva’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sivaavvaru/    About Guests Lucia Gallardo is an accomplished visionary and a dedicated advocate for impactful and innovative endeavors with a strong focus on financial viability. Her remarkable journey encompasses an array of pivotal roles in various pioneering initiatives. As the Founder and CEO of Emerge, a groundbreaking impact innovation lab, Lucia operates at the intersection of sustainable development, technological innovation, and reimagined socio-economics. Through Emerge, she is at the forefront of driving change in these critical domains. In addition to her role at Emerge, Lucia is also recognized as the Co-Founder of The Æternals, a regenerative collection of digital collectibles that transcend traditional boundaries, connecting their intrinsic value to collectors' proof-of-impact contributions towards rainforest preservation. This innovative concept bridges the worlds of finance and environmental conservation. Furthermore, Lucia is the Co-Founder of "Dona un Libro, Cambia una Mente," a non-profit organization that pioneers original education content and programs for corporate social responsibility departments. Her commitment to education and social responsibility is both impactful and commendable. Beyond her professional commitments, Lucia generously dedicates her time and expertise to several organizations that align with her core values. She serves on the boards of Rainforest Partnership, a non-profit organization devoted to safeguarding the world's tropical rainforests; the Caribbean Blockchain Alliance, which champions decentralized technologies across the region; and WE Global Studio, an innovation studio that empowers female entrepreneurs on a global scale. Lucia's extensive experience spans both the public and private sectors, where she has been involved in diplomatic missions, trade relations, AI-enabled mobile technology, and early-stage innovation investments. Her multifaceted background equips her with a unique perspective on the intersection of innovation and impact. A notable member of the World Economic Forum working groups, Lucia actively contributes to discussions on Stablecoins, DAOs, and Digi