John Wu, President of Ava Labs, discusses tech investing, the AI hardware supply chain, the current state of Bitcoin, and the growth of tokenized real-world assets on blockchain infrastructure.
*This video was recorded on May 7, 2026.

A look at where stablecoin adoption is actually accelerating.⁣
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John Wu, President of Ava Labs, sat down with Grayscale's Head of Research Zach Pandl at Consensus to walk through Avalanche's payments footprint outside the US.

CoinDesk Live takes you closer to the people moving markets, streaming live interviews with the founders, allocators, regulators, and innovators driving institutional adoption of digital assets. Tune in daily, Tuesday 5/5 through Thursday 5/7.

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With $AVAX CME futures now launched, we caught up with @AvaLabs President @John1wu about the next wave for @avax: "Now we are literally crossing the chasm to create things that enterprises want"

On the ground at Solana Accelerate Miami 2026, we interviewed builders and innovators shaping the future of Web3. Guest: John Wu - President of Ava Labs

In Episode 11 of Layer One, @imyoungsparks and special co-host @AvaLabs President @John1wu are joined by @Matt_Hougan, CIO of @Bitwise, to discuss the launch of the Avalanche ETP and how institutional investors are approaching crypto exposure.

In this episode of #TheBigC, Manisha Gupta speaks to John Wu, President of Ava Labs to discuss how #crypto is shifting from speculative trading to real-world enterprise adoption, the impact of the #StablecoinAct, global regulatory trends from the US to Asia, and why he believes the market is in the late innings of its correction with domain-specific #blockchains set to win.

John Wu, President of Ava Labs, says the cryptocurrency market is transitioning to a new type of investor who is “more pragmatic” than the early adopters. He explains that this shift may help explain why cryptocurrencies have not behaved as they once did during periods of heightened risk, such as the recent U.S.–Iran tensions and concerns about currency debasement.

Ava Labs President John Wu explains the Avalanche blockchain and analyzes the hot commodities market on 'Varney & Co.'

Crypto is back in the Washington spotlight as momentum around U.S. regulation slows, bipartisan alliances fracture, and pressure mounts on lawmakers to clarify the rules of the road. From stalled Senate negotiations and collapsing crypto coalitions to growing concerns over software developer protections, today’s headlines highlight just how fragile regulatory progress has become. In this segment, we break down what’s really happening in D.C., why political gridlock is creating uncertainty for builders and investors, and how upcoming election dynamics are reshaping the crypto narrative in Washington. Is this just a temporary pause—or a warning sign that U.S. policy risks falling further behind global competitors?

On today’s epsiode of CNBC Crypto World, major cryptocurrencies rise to start the week. Plus, in a letter exclusively obtained by CNBC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) requests information from SEC Chair Paul Atkins regarding a Trump administration executive order that she claims “endangers investors by clearing the way for pension funds and retirement accounts to hold volatile crypto assets.” And, John Wu of Ava Labs discusses his outlook for crypto markets in 2026.

Gold Hits $4,400 as Bitcoin Lags, TGEs Fail & Coinbase Expands: Bits + Bips

John Wu, president of Ava Labs, says Wall Street has laid the groundwork for more money to enter the crypto market in 2026. He also says that despite greater distribution and access to digital assets, short-term demand weakness is expected due to tax-loss selling and SPACs waiting for SEC approval.

In episode two of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and Hypha Founder Steven Gates, were joined by guest co-host and Ava Labs President John Wu, and Skybridge Founder and Managing Partner, Anthony Scaramucci to discuss we are in the crypto cycle, how Avalanche is positioned to facilitate institutional adoption, and how upcoming U.S. regulation like the Clarity Act could unlock the next wave of onchain finance.

On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin rebounds after briefly falling as low as $89,259. Also, two U.S. Senators call for an investigation into the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial over alleged token sales tied to North Korea and Russia. Lastly, John Wu of Ava Labs discusses what’s behind the recent downturn in crypto markets.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) extends recent declines, sinking deeper into a bear market. Ava Labs president John Wu joins Market Domination to talk about the recent price action.

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From cryptocurrencies to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), digital finance is transforming how capital moves across borders. Panelists will debate how emerging markets can harness digital assets to foster inclusion while managing risks.

Emin Gün Sirer, Founder and CEO, Ava Labs; John Wu, President, Ava Labs; and Abhishek Bhattacharya, President, Cornell Tech Blockchain, walk through the latest trends in tokenization at the 2025 Cornell Blockchain Conference at Cornell Tech in NYC

Crypto markets are lagging even as broader markets rally on trade optimism.

Ava Labs president John Wu joins Market Domination host Josh Lipton to explain what investors should watch within the crypto space as uncertainty lingers.

The Enterprise Blockchain Revolution is Here In this exclusive interview from Digital FutureFest, I sit down with John Wu, President of Ava Labs, to discuss the massive shift happening in blockchain adoption. We're witnessing traditional enterprises move from proof-of-concept experiments to full production deployments.