Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the next steps of the GENIUS Act and Brian Nelson, Renewables Segment Leader at ABB, outlines the three forces fueling the energy transition. 

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores how data-driven insights can inform smarter public spending, better policy, and stronger health outcomes across the U.S., and Tim Kwok, Head of Sales for Americas at Talos, highlights the trends that will drive institutional adoption of digital assets.

Jeff Spiegel, Head of U.S. iShares Megatrend and International ETFs at BlackRock, shares the three themes within growth and technology that are “well-positioned to shine” in the new year.

We spotlight emerging trends in compliance and regulation and spotlights Jim Lewis, who shares his insights on how data governance will evolve. 

Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, joined TradeTalks to share the biggest crypto trends to watch for in 2024.

HeartPoint Global Chairman & CEO Seth Bogner discusses the top challenges facing the U.S. healthcare system, ways to bolster the resiliency of the national healthcare infrastructure and promising solutions being developed to address the need for equitable preventative healthcare.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explore the future and security of the digital asset ecosystem and Roshan Pujari, Founder & CEO, Stardust Power, highlights the importance of building a resilient, domestic supply chain for critical minerals.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explore the impact of AI on cybersecurity and Hannan Happi, CEO and Co-founder of Exowatt, shares why decentralized distributed energy resources are critical to the future for energy infrastructure.

Nasdaq TradeTalks is covering Consensus 2025, a global event focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation. We also speak with Dr. Severence MacLaughlin, CEO of Delorean AI, about what can companies and policymakers do today to prepare for the next wave of AI innovation.

We speak with Aaron Jodka, National Director of Capital Markets Research for Colliers, about the state of commercial real estate investing.

Nasdaq TradeTalks delves into a new report that measures the cost of complexity across the financial system and Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, shares his outlook for digital assets. 

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the innovation in gaming, regulatory framework, market impact and potential future developments, and Scott Zoldi, Chief Analytics Officer at FICO, shares his perspective on how to define a responsible AI standard.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores how the electronics industry is being reshaped in real time and Parilee Wang, Chief Product Officer at Alloy, shares her insights on how to democratize fraud prevention.

We speak with Astra Protocol Advisor and former acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about how a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and digital assets can help solve industry challenges.

We speak with Rebecca Daves, Consultant at Advisor Growth Strategies, about the emerging Registered Investment Advisor RIA trends and how artificial intelligence is impacting the industry.

Nasdaq TradeTalks delves into the ethical and responsible use of AI and data governance, and Nadine Chakar
Managing Director, Global Head of DTCC Digital Assets, shares her insights into how the digital assets space will evolve over the next decade.

Nasdaq TradeTalks reflects on the themes shaping the dynamic nature of global markets and the continuous evolution of industries and Andy Baehr, Head of Product at CoinDesk Indices, shares his insights on the outlook of cryptocurrency.

We speak with Frances Aderhold, Sustainable Investing Research Analyst at Fiduciary Trust International, about what the energy transition is and the opportunities it presents to investors.

We speak with Andy Stief, director of Product Marketing at Kraken, about the performance of NFTs in 2023 and why investors should still care about them.

We speak with Anjee Solanki, National Director of Retail Services and Practice Groups for the U.S., about the trends shaping retail and spending today and how new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), will impact the retail industry.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the institutional shifts beyond bitcoin if regulatory tailwinds continue to strengthen and Garyn Angel, CEO of Farm ED, shares his insights on the intersection of AI and agriculture.

We speak with Greg Person, SVP, Sales & Account Management at Kyriba about how Chief Financial Officers (CFO) are approaching automation and AI solutions.

Nasdaq TradeTalks delves into how climate-focused innovation is being deployed to manage systemic risk, and Richard Rosenthal, Principal at Deloitte & Touche LLP, also shares how the use of stablecoins will evolve in the short and long term.

Nasdaq TradeTalks reviews critical themes that emerged from Consensus by CoinDesk and Christian Salomone, Chief Investment Officer, Ballast Rock Private Wealth, shares how investors can use ETFs to mitigate risk in this market environment.

Nasdaq TradeTalks highlights key advancements in climate technology and Brent Burnett, Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure & Real Assets at Hamilton Lane, shares what areas within the power industry are attractive in the short and long term.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores complex global challenges and the solutions that will contribute to a safer, cleaner and smarter world. Also, C.J. Finn, US Automotive Industry Leader at PwC, shares how emerging technologies will transform the auto industry.

We speak with Andrew Crowell, Financial Advisor and Vice Chairman of Wealth Management at D.A. Davidson, about the top threats to financial wellness and why financial fraud is on the rise.

We speak with Mathieu Nouzareth, the US CEO of The Sandbox, on how generative artificial intelligence AI, a type of AI technology that can produce various types of content like text can help shape experiences and environments inside the metaverse, as well as some of the current generative AI applications.

We speak with Lena Haas, head of Wealth Management Advice & Solutions at Edward Jones, about the different cannonball, curveball and windfall events that could happen in one’s retirement journey and the course corrections that investors can take to improve their situation.

Sébastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, shares what investors should keep in mind as the metaverse becomes a hotter topic among business leaders and policymakers.

Biondo Investment Advisors CEO Joseph Biondo shares where he thinks opportunities are for investors and how long he thinks rates will stay elevated.

Nasdaq TradeTalks delves into how market structure and technology are evolving, and Steven Dickens, CEO and Principal Analyst of HyperFRAME Research, shares how AI is prompting the healthcare industry to rearchitect their entire tech stacks.

Nasdaq TradeTalks looks at how strategic investments can help foster economic stability. We also hear from Allen Taylor, Managing Partner at Endeavor Catalyst, about opportunities for investors in emerging markets.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores how different types of investors are approaching the IPO market and Bill Briggs, Chief Technology Officer at Deloitte, shares how the future of IT is being redefined.

We speak with Lacy Garcia, Founder and CEO of Willow about how investor demographics is changing in the U.S., as well as what the next new investor majority will look like.

We speak with Dr. Linda Yueh CBE, Adjunct Professor of Economics at London Business School about financial crashes and what investors may want to know about them. Dr. Yueh shares the three phases of every financial crisis, and how we can spot and avoid the next crash.

Nasdaq TradeTalks looks at how tokenized deposits will transform modern banking and Michael Normyle, U.S. Economist and Senior Director at Nasdaq, explains how the Fed should approach monetary policy decisions when faced with delayed economic data due to government shutdowns.

We speak with Christos A. Makridis, CTO of www.LivingOpera.org about why Artificial Intelligence AI and other emerging technologies have the potential to complement existing white-collar jobs, and how businesses and investors can best prepare for the rise of AI.

TradeTalks highlights the key takeaways from Rally Innovation, Bitcoin's reaction to the Fed and the evolution of the AI ecosystem in finance. We also hear from Sandip Bhagat, CIO of Whittier Trust, about why the markets have been so resilient this year.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the key drivers of demand and volatility in the precious metals space, and George Lewin-Smith, CEO of Testudo, discusses insuring the AI economy.

For more than a year now, economists have been waiting for a recession to happen. We speak with Jon Maier, Chief Investment Officer at Global X ETFs, about whether we can still expect a recession to happen and what the latest data is telling us about the state of the economy.

TradeTalks delves into the key takeaways from Cybersecurity Awareness Month and highlights Aaron Pinnick, Senior Manager, Thought Leadership, ACA Group, who shares how to build strong data governance practices. 

Nasdaq TradeTalks takes a deep dive into the EU AI Act and Alex Gunz, Fund Manager at Heptagon Capital, shares key trends for 2026.

Nasdaq TradeTalks is kicking off the new year at CES in Las Vegas and we hear from Alex Gunz, Fund Manager at Heptagon Capital, about the key trends for 2025 and beyond.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the crucial role of cross-border joint ventures and alliances, global trade, localization and digital ecosystems. Ron Earley, CEO of Greywolfe Investing, also shares how emerging technologies are poised to impact e-commerce.

We speak with Mark Steber, Chief Tax Information Officer at Jackson Hewitt about what happens if you missed the tax deadline and how to better prepare for next year’s tax season. Steber also shares the biggest tax trends this year.

TradeTalks highlights insights from Mainnet 2024 and spotlights Glenn Kurban, Partner, Data & Analytics at Capco, who discusses the importance of keeping data secure. 

Amid Cybersecurity Awareness Month, TradeTalks looks at how to manage organizational cyber risk and modern security solutions and highlights Ben Turner, Founder and CEO of Verituity, who shares some cybersecurity best practices companies should consider implementing.

We speak with Sanjana Prabhakar, Index Research Specialist with Nasdaq Investment Intelligence, about the Nasdaq Q50 Index, which is made up of companies that are next in line to join the Nasdsaq-100 Index.

TradeTalks explores the complexity of the power grid and highlights Mekala Krishnan, Partner at McKinsey Global Institute, who shares her insights on navigating the energy transition. 

TradeTalks explores the latest developments with climate technology and highlights Tyler Rosenlicht, Head of Natural Resource Equities at Cohen & Steers, who shares his outlook for the energy market and how should investors be thinking about their energy strategies.

Nasdaq TradeTalks concludes its Cybersecurity Awareness Month coverage and Jon Powers, President of CleanCapital, shares how institutional investors' appetite for clean, renewable energy has evolved over the years.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores what consumer discretionary categories are performing well and where spend is being cut back. Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, also shares why tokenization is one of the most promising frontiers for the future of finance.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores how businesses can build sustainable compliance and risk mitigation strategies, and China Widener, Vice Chair and U.S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry Leader at Deloitte, discusses how AI will continue to evolve in 2025 and beyond.

Nasdaq TradeTalks looks at how AI is changing the world of enterprise security, and Tony Sio, Head of Regulatory Strategy and Innovation for Anti-Financial Crime at Nasdaq, shares his perspective on the most significant regulatory focus areas for 2026.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores why stablecoins are poised to play a central role in shaping the future of capital markets and Manish Sood, CEO & Founder of Reltio, explains how AI is reshaping how businesses compete in the digital economy.

Nasdaq TradeTalks looks the need for a dynamic cybersecurity space and Scott Likens, Chief AI Engineering Officer at PwC, shares what companies can do today to prepare for the next wave of AI innovation.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores responsible, ethical, and transparent AI practices and Dave Cherney, Clean Energy Policy Leader at PA Consulting, shares his insights on the outlook for clean energy. 

Thomas Perfumo, Head of Strategy at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, shares what shaped the crypto space in 2022 and what investors may want to know about the industry going into the new year.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores how cross-sector collaboration on cybersecurity can protect critical infrastructure and bolster economic resilience. Gaurav Kandhari, Founder & President of ValueDo, also shares how AI is supporting drug discovery and other areas of pharma.

Nasdaq TradeTalks broadcasts from SmartCon 2024 by Chainlink in Hong Kong and we hear from Alex Coffey, Senior Trading Strategist at Charles Schwab, about what's diving the changes in investor sentiment. 

TradeTalks highlights the latest trends in iGaming, the future of interest rate cuts, the factors driving demand for actively-managed ETFs. We also hear from Martin Rand, CEO of Pactum AI, on how we regulate AI in a meaningful way.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores policy, technology and capital flow are shaping the next decade of economic progress and Rebecca Lindland, Managing Director for Allison Worldwide, highlights the opportunities to build a more sustainable and smarter world.

Nasdaq TradeTalks covers SmartCon X Chainlink in New York City and Brian Joyce, Managing Director of Nasdaq’s Market Intelligence Desk, shares how technical analysis be used to predict stock price movements.

We speak with Jack Miller, head of Global Execution Services at Baird, about the big emerging theme for investors and what they should know about it. Miller also shares how markets are performing despite macro uncertainty and AI’s implications for trading and market structure.

Nasdaq TradeTalks highlights the evolving cybersecurity and innovation risks facing the financial services sector, and Ron Ben-Zeev, CEO of World Housing Solution, shares how rapidly deployable shelters can help to solve the housing shortage.

We speak with Amy Glaser, SVP at Adecco, about the trends shaping the employment space today and the outlook of the industry. Glaser also shares when we can expect to see a rebound in hiring.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the growth of defense tech and Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq, outlines recent options trends and why ongoing education is critical for investors.   

Nasdaq TradeTalks wraps up coverage of the Singapore Fintech Festival and Irina Berkon, CFO of Metallicus, shares her insights on the outlook for decentralized finance. 

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores how innovation is redefining financial protection across industries and Brian Francetich, President & Partner of Golsan Scruggs, shares his insights on how the RIA space will evolve. 

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the ever-changing landscape of AI safety and security in a dynamic regulatory landscape, and Avaneesh Marwaha, CEO of Litera, shares his insights on how legal technology will continue to evolve over the next decade.

Nasdaq TradeTalks covers the Singapore Fintech Festival for the seventh year in a row, focusing on the insights that will frame 2025, and Joel Simkins, CEO of XST Capital Group, shares his insights on the iGaming industry.

We speak with Sadek Wahba, Global Advisory Council for the Wilson Center, about the future of infrastructure and the importance of infrastructure investment. Wahba also shares what investors may want to understand about green energy investments.

We speak with International Workplace Group CEO & Founder Mark Dixon about the trends shaping office spaces today and what the future of the office looks like.

We speak with Ryan Sullivan, Vice President and Managing Director of Applied Insights at Hartford Funds, about the importance of financial education for financial professionals and an area that financial professionals should focus on this year.

We speak with Sadek Wahba, Member of President Biden’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council and the Chair of the Wilson Center’s Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition, about what investors may want to understand about the state of U.S. and global infrastructure today and why it is more important than ever before to invest in infrastructure.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the key drivers of critical materials demand and Melissa Di Donato, Chairman and CEO of Kyriba, shares her insights on proposed tariffs, the strength of the dollar and the outlook for the markets in 2025.  

TradeTalks highlights the renewed interest in nuclear energy and Tony Perrotta, Sustainability and Regenerative Economy Expert at PA Consulting, shares his insights on the current market opportunity for sustainability and the technologies shaping the future of sustainability.

Nasdaq TradeTalks looks at why the public and private sectors must collaborate to develop adaptive cybersecurity standards and Kyle Hayes, Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, discusses the importance of energy diversification.

We speak with Joel Dickson, Global Head of Advice Methodology at Vanguard, who shares what may be the next frontier in the retirement landscape and why he thinks that positive saving behaviors will continue to trend.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores why user experience is a critical factor for the adoption of AI and digital assets. Lee Bratcher, Co-Founder & President of Texas Blockchain Council, also shares his insights on the outlook for blockchain.

Nasdaq TradeTalks looks at what catalysts are impacting the top performers in crypto and momentum behind these assets. Sheri Jones, Founder & CEO of SureImpact, also shares how data-driven intelligence will help transform social impact and drive growth.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the potential of blockchain and why having a skilled workforce is crucial for the energy transition. Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association, also shares his takeaways from CES. 

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the ways financial institutions can demonstrate effective compliance governance and Rennick Palley, Founding Partner at Stratos, shares his insights on the future of crypto. 

Nasdaq TradeTalks discuss the role of indexes in the financial ecosystem and product landscape and how it allows for investor choice and innovation.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores how human capital and emerging technologies will determine the future of national and cybersecurity. John Wu, President of Ava Labs, also highlights the 3 key trends driving institutional adoption of blockchain.

We speak with Jeff Saviano, Global Tax Innovation Leader at EY and MIT Connection Science Fellow, about how artificial intelligence AI can be leveraged to improve tax functions.

We speak with Vanessa Okwuraiwe, principal at Edward Jones, about why it’s important for Americans to learn about finances earlier in life, and the top financial topics Americans find themselves struggling with.

We speak with Eric Pulier, founder and CEO of Vatom, a leading Web3 technology and engagement company, about what investors may want to know about the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3.

We speak with John Furey, founder of Advisor Growth Strategies, about why he expects mergers and acquisition M&A deal structures in the registered investment advisory RIA space to continue to evolve, as well as the top trends shaping dealmaking.

We speak with Julie Genjac, Vice President and Managing Director of Applied Insights at Hartford Funds, about what financial services firms are looking for in their next class of talent, along with the top trends shaping work and recruiting in financial services.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores why companies are embedding climate action into governance, capital planning, and digital systems. Jason Dodier, Co-Founder & CCO of Grain Ecosystem, also shares how to grow and deploy waste-to-value projects.

We speak with Dr. Muddu Sudhakar, CEO of Aisera, to understand the hype around ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence (AI) and their potentials.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the intersection of emerging crypto legislation, digital asset market evolution, and infrastructure readiness. Chris Dearborn, Managing Director on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, also analyzes why consumer spending behavior is shifting and what it means for companies. 

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the future of digital assets, crypto regulation and policy. We also hear from Lewis Black, CEO of Almonty Industries, on the outlook for the metals and mining space. 

We speak with Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power, about the biggest trends shaping the green hydrogen industry and how the industry will evolve over the next ten years.

Nasdaq TradeTalks delves into the increased demand for alternative investment strategies and John Vonglis, Executive Director of Global Government Affairs at Nano Nuclear Energy, shares his outlook for nuclear energy.

We speak with Advisor Growth Strategies Principal Brandon Kawal about what to watch in the registered investment advisor (RIA) and wealth management space and what’s expected in the coming years.

We speak with CTA President and CEO Gary Shapiro about what the tech industry can expect to see in 2023 amid ongoing global challenges.

We speak with Louis Navellier, Chairman and Founder of Navellier & Associates, about what’s led to China’s showdown and the investing opportunities and challenges it presents.

We speak with Stuart Ritter, CFP, Insights Director at T. Rowe Price about what investors should keep in mind when it comes to their finances and how consumers can best position their investments.

We speak with David Henry, President and General Manager of Connected Home Products and Services at NETGEAR, about the WiFi industry and what the next generation of WiFi looks like.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the methodologies of ethical hackers and building a resilient cybersecurity culture. Michael Normyle, U.S. Economist & Senior Director at Nasdaq, also shares his insights on what will the Fed need to see in the data to justify cutting interest rates.

We speak with Schultze Asset Management Founder George Schultze about what investors may want to understand about distressed securities and under what circumstances they should consider them.

We speak with Dan Edlebeck, head of Growth at Phi Labs, about why investments in the infrastructure in the crypto and blockchain spaces are critical. Edlebeck also shares where investments in the digital assets space are currently being deployed.

Chad Anderson, Space X Investor & Managing Partner of Space Capital, shares why he thinks the next two years will be an “attractive time” to start investing in the space industry, and what investors should keep in mind before investing.

We speak with Matt Lewis, Head of ETF Implementation and Capital Markets at American Century, about ETF capital markets and the different layers of ETF liquidity. Lewis also talks about what investors should understand about newer and lower volume ETFs and the latest trends in the ETF space.

We speak with Erin Wood, senior vice president of Financial Planning & Advanced Solutions at Carson Group about the ways emotions and learned behaviors play a role in how we make financial decisions.

We speak with Ruth Crowell, CEO of LBMA, about the gold market and the trends that impact it. Crowell also shares what the gold market will look like for the remainder of the year.

Nasdaq TradeTalks looks at how legislative priorities, regulatory frameworks and commercial strategies are driving U.S. competitiveness. Tom Shea, Americas Crypto and Digital Asset Tax Leader at EY, also shares technology-based approaches that simplify tax compliance for clients.

Steve Wyett, Chief Investment Strategist of BOK Financial, shares what the Federal Reserve may be watching ahead of its next meeting in May, and what to know about the banking industry.

We speak with International Assets Advisory (IAA) CEO Ed Cofrancesco on why financial literacy is more important than ever, along with what topics and trends investors should pay attention to this year.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores why identity is the true perimeter of enterprise security and Matt Fitzpatrick, CEO of Invisible Technologies, shares the biggest trends shaping the future of artificial intelligence modeling.

In this issue of the TradeTalks newsletter, we highlight the latest trends in health care, the future of B2B identity ecosystem and why tech could continue to lead the pack.

We speak with Alexandra Mousavizadeh, co-founder and CEO of Evident, about how banks are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and why it is important for them to invest into this technology.

We speak with Founder of Strategic Wealth Capital Adrianne Yamaki, about why investors may want to consider diversifying their portfolios by owning companies outside of the U.S.

Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the 2026 priorities for market structure, legislation, and regulation in the digital asset space. Jill Malandrino also reflects upon 2025 and previews what's ahead in the new year.