The Future of Money: Recent Episodes
Henri Arslanian
Henri Arslanian brings you in-depth discussions and constructive analyses of the developments shaping the future of money and finance from Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to CBDCs and DeFi
I have spoken on hundreds of panels over the years. In this video, I share my 5 tips. 1. Share the energy 2. Always stay present (no phones!) 3. Body posture and language (especially for men) 4. Don't ask the audience (I show you how to do it instead) 5. Prepare, prepare and prepare
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Stablecoins are reshaping how credit is created, priced and distributed. As balances grow, holders are looking for yield, and a new generation of on-chain asset managers is stepping into territory that once belonged exclusively to banks and private credit giants. In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 Why the history of money shapes the future of on-chain finance 🔹 How stablecoin growth sets the ceiling for on-chain lending 🔹 Why banks are structurally unfit for most business lending 🔹 How private credit giants like Apollo and Blackstone are responding to tokenization 🔹 Why Bitcoin-backed lending offers liquidity that traditional collateral cannot 🔹 How fintech platforms and neobanks are becoming a major distribution channel 🔹 Why the two and twenty fee model may be permanently disrupted 🔹 The expansion into real-world assets, securitizations and secured credit 🔹 Why hacks and hidden leverage remain the biggest risks to the ecosystem 🔹 The future of KYC and permissionless finance coexisting
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Want to be a content creator? Want to build your personal brand? Here are my 5 tips.
I have been creating educational content on social media for the past 10 years.
Whilst I am now ranked as one of the top content creators globally, it was not always the case.
Here are my 5 most important tips on how you can become a content creator:
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Find your niche and your micro-community.
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Consistency, consistency, and consistency.
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Always add value.
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Choose your platform wisely.
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Be authentic (i.e., no ChatGPT).
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With Robin Hanson, the pioneer of modern prediction markets and Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University. Robin first proposed the idea of modern prediction markets in 1988, long before crypto and blockchain made them accessible to millions.
We discuss why prediction markets may become one of the world's most powerful tools for aggregating information, making better decisions, and challenging traditional institutions.
- Why prediction markets are about information and not gambling - Why markets can outperform polls and traditional forecasting - Should insider trading be allowed in prediction markets? - How companies could use prediction markets to make better decisions - The future of corporate governance powered by markets - Why prediction markets may reshape politics and public policy - The tension between privacy, transparency, and regulation - Why incumbents often resist prediction markets - How crypto is accelerating the adoption of prediction markets - Robin Hanson's vision for the future of decision-making
Prediction markets are still in their early days, but they could fundamentally change how companies, governments, and individuals make decisions.
Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider.
By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
Crypto markets may be slowing down, but billions of dollars are still flowing into private crypto companies, AI infrastructure and prediction markets.
In this episode, we discuss why major crypto firms are delaying IPOs, how private market investors are gaining exposure to companies like Kraken, Ripple and Consensys, and why institutional adoption of crypto continues to grow despite market uncertainty.
We also discuss the growing intersection between crypto and AI, the future of prediction markets, and why traditional financial institutions are increasingly entering the digital asset space.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why crypto companies like Consensys and Ledger are delaying IPOs - How firms like Kraken and Ripple may shape the next wave of public crypto companies - Why crypto VC firms continue to raise billions of dollars - The growing role of AI in crypto platforms and infrastructure - Why prediction markets may become a major sector in crypto - Institutional adoption of Bitcoin, Ethereum and digital assets - The future of tokenization and crypto financial infrastructure - Why traditional finance firms are increasingly entering crypto
This episode is sponsored by Hypernative, the proactive onchain security platform for enterprises and institutions.
Hypernative predicts and neutralizes threats before they materialize, powered by the most battle-tested machine learning engine in digital assets. From real-time monitoring and transaction security to compliance screening and automated response, Hypernative gives institutions the confidence to operate onchain without disruption. Already trusted to protect over $100 billion in digital assets across 70+ blockchains.
Learn more at hypernative.io.
As crypto adoption grows, security threats are becoming more sophisticated than ever.
From North Korean cyber operations and social engineering attacks to AI-powered fraud and automated scams, the industry is facing a new generation of risks that cannot be addressed through traditional approaches alone.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why social engineering is becoming the biggest security threat in crypto - How North Korean groups operate and target crypto companies - The growing sophistication of phishing and malware attacks - The rise of fraud-as-a-service in the crypto ecosystem - How AI is changing both attacks and defense mechanisms - Why compliance and fraud detection often happen too late - How proactive security can help prevent hacks before they occur - The future of crypto security, risk management and fraud prevention
Gal also shares insights from building Hypernative, one of the leading platforms focused on detecting and preventing risks across the digital asset ecosystem.
Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider.
By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
Impact investing has become one of the fastest-growing areas in finance, but the industry still faces major challenges around transparency, accountability and measurable outcomes. In this episode, we discuss how decentralized technologies and blockchain infrastructure could reshape the future of social impact investing.
Kula is building a decentralized impact investment model focused on bringing transparency and measurable results to sectors that have traditionally struggled with inefficiencies and administrative waste. We also discuss how blockchain and smart contracts can improve trust and visibility in industries like natural resources and community-driven investments.
In this episode, we discuss:
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The difference between impact investing and traditional charity
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Why Kula focuses on investments that generate both returns and local impact
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How blockchain and DLT improve transparency in social impact ecosystems
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The role of smart contracts in historically opaque industries
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Why accountability and measurable outcomes matter in impact investing
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How decentralized technologies may reshape the future of social impact finance
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By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
Crypto compliance is entering a new era driven by AI, automation, DeFi and autonomous systems. As crypto exchanges evolve into full financial infrastructure platforms, compliance teams are being forced to rethink everything from suspicious activity reporting and fraud detection to deepfakes, AI agents and unhosted wallets.
In this episode, we discuss:
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Why crypto compliance is moving toward "Compliance 2.0"
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How AI may replace large parts of manual compliance work
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Why Kraken is heavily investing in automation and regtech
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The future role of compliance officers in an AI-driven world
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How AI systems are improving fraud detection and investigations
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Why explainability and auditability remain critical for regulators
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The growing compliance challenges around DeFi and unhosted wallets
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Why AI agents and autonomous trading systems create new risks
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The impact of deepfakes and identity fraud on financial crime
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Why compliance teams must better understand blockchain technology
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How crypto firms are converging with traditional financial services
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Why younger generations may use crypto platforms as their primary financial account
As AI, crypto and financial infrastructure continue converging, the future of compliance may look radically different from today. This conversation explores how compliance teams, regulators and crypto firms are preparing for that future.
Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider.
By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
Crypto markets are becoming faster, more fragmented and increasingly automated.
But as AI agents, prediction markets and autonomous trading systems grow, a major question is emerging: Who is watching the market manipulators? From spoofing and wash trading to insider trading in prediction markets, the next generation of financial crime may look very different from what regulators and compliance teams are used to.
In this episode, we discuss:
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Why market manipulation in crypto is becoming harder to detect
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How spoofing and layering evolved across exchanges and blockchains
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Why prediction markets create entirely new compliance risks
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The growing role of AI agents in autonomous trading
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How bad actors coordinate across platforms, wallets and social networks
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Why regulators are focusing heavily on insider trading in prediction markets
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The challenge of monitoring cross-chain and cross-platform activity
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Why legacy compliance systems are struggling with alert fatigue
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How AI-powered compliance agents may become the future of surveillance
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The balance between innovation, regulation and consumer protection
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Why the future of finance is increasingly moving on-chain
As crypto, prediction markets and AI converge, the attack surface for fraud and manipulation is expanding rapidly. This conversation explores what the next era of market surveillance and crypto compliance may look like.
This podcast is sponsored by BRON
Do you believe in self custody, but hate that one mistake or one lost phrase can wipe everything out?
BRON is a self custody wallet built by the team behind Copper, designed to work the way people actually use crypto. Your balances stay private, not visible on public blockchain explorers. You can swap across chains with fees as low as 5 to 10 basis points. And if something happens, built in inheritance makes sure your assets do not disappear forever.
Instead of seed phrases, BRON uses MPC encryption and trusted Guardians you choose, so recovery is possible without sacrificing control. BRON is for people who want self custody without stress, and features usually reserved for institutions.
Learn more through the link: https://go.bron.org/henriarslanian09
Featuring Gary Liu, Co-Founder and CEO of Terminal 3, former CEO of the South China Morning Post, and a leader with experience across Google and Spotify. AI agents are no longer a future concept.
They are already here, acting, transacting and making decisions. But there is a fundamental problem. We do not fully understand how they operate. And yet, we are rapidly integrating them into financial systems, enterprise workflows and digital infrastructure. This is not just a technology shift. It is a trust, identity and compliance challenge in the making.
In this episode, we discuss:
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Why identity is the biggest unsolved problem in an AI agent world
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How agents can impersonate and misuse credentials
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Why current fraud and compliance frameworks are not designed for AI behavior
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The role of cryptography, decentralized identity and verifiable credentials
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Why stablecoins and blockchain may become the backbone of agent commerce
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The risks of data leakage and privacy breaches
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Why enterprises need guardrails for AI agents AI agents do not think in terms of ethics or legality. They optimize for outcomes. And that changes everything.
This podcast is sponsored by BRON
Do you believe in self custody, but hate that one mistake or one lost phrase can wipe everything out?
BRON is a self custody wallet built by the team behind Copper, designed to work the way people actually use crypto. Your balances stay private, not visible on public blockchain explorers. You can swap across chains with fees as low as 5 to 10 basis points. And if something happens, built in inheritance makes sure your assets do not disappear forever.
Instead of seed phrases, BRON uses MPC encryption and trusted Guardians you choose, so recovery is possible without sacrificing control.
BRON is for people who want self custody without stress, and features usually reserved for institutions. Learn more through the link: https://go.bron.org/henriarslanian09
In this Consensus Hong Kong 2026 panel discussion, we break down what's really driving the rise of Real World Assets (RWA) in crypto — and whether everything is about to be tokenized.
From tokenized T-Bills and private credit to AI portfolio agents and DeFi looping risks, this conversation explores the next evolution of on-chain finance.
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Why tokenized Treasuries became the breakthrough moment
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How institutional adoption is changing DeFi dynamics
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Will RWA yields become crypto's new risk-free rate?
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AI agents managing portfolios on-chain
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The UX challenge holding crypto back
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The biggest risk facing crypto right now
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Are institutions preparing to dump on retail?
As TradFi and DeFi converge, we may be entering a new era where markets never sleep, liquidity is 24/7, and volatility moves faster than ever. The future of finance is being built in real time.
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Featuring:
• Sidney Powell – CEO, Maple Finance
• Teddy Pornprinya – Co-Founder, Plume
• Marcin Kaźmierczak – Co-Founder, RedStone
• Moderated by Henri Arslanian
Stablecoins are rapidly moving from a crypto niche to global financial infrastructure. In this conversation, Jonathan Wood explains why stablecoins are increasingly used by payment companies, global businesses, and international workforces, and how regulation is accelerating adoption across regions. We discuss how stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments, payroll, treasury management, and global commerce.
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Why stablecoin adoption is accelerating with new regulation in Europe, the UAE, and the US
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The industries already using stablecoins including payments, trading platforms, and e-commerce
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Why stablecoins solve major problems in regions with unstable or depreciating currencies
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How global workers are increasingly getting paid in stablecoins
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Why cross-border payments are the strongest early use case
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How companies are building wallets, cards, and spending layers on top of stablecoins
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Why Visa and major payment networks are integrating stablecoin settlement
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Why most crypto transaction volume today is actually stablecoins
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How stablecoins could eventually become a global spending currency
Stablecoins are increasingly becoming the blockchain version of the dollar, enabling faster payments, global payroll, and new financial services for businesses and individuals worldwide.
Powered by Phoenix Group
The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4dsbDfv
We discuss how crypto security is evolving as attacks become more sophisticated—and why the next generation of defense will be driven by AI, automation, and machine-led monitoring.
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Why DeFi hacks are shifting from smart contract exploits to operational infiltration
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How attackers are targeting Web2 infrastructure like developer laptops and company networks
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What really happened during the Bybit hack and why it was so difficult to prevent
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The growing role of state-backed cyber groups in crypto attacks
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Why the human element remains one of the biggest security vulnerabilities
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How automated risk matrices and circuit breakers can protect crypto platforms
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Why AI is becoming essential for detecting malicious on-chain patterns
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The concept of a "digital immune system" for DeFi protocols
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How machine-led defense could help prevent billions in future crypto losses
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4cdr4qN
My interview with the CMO of the ADI Foundation, on how the UAE and the broader GCC region are accelerating stablecoin adoption.
We discuss how central banks and regulators in the region are moving fast, why banks are now actively exploring stablecoins, and whether "cash, card, or crypto" could soon become reality.
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Why stablecoin adoption in the UAE and GCC is accelerating
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How government-led regulation is shaping the ecosystem
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Why major crypto firms are setting up in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
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Will banks launch their own stablecoins or form consortiums?
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Payments, remittances, and retail adoption in the region
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Could users hold multiple ecosystem-based stablecoins in one wallet?
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The balance between transparency and privacy in stablecoin transactions
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How data sovereignty and regulatory clarity are driving institutional adoption
A sharp look at how stablecoins are moving from theory to real-world infrastructure across the Middle East.
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4lQiCkM
We discuss how decentralised finance is evolving from a crypto-native experiment into an infrastructure layer for institutional finance—and why the convergence between DeFi and traditional finance is accelerating.
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Why investors see DeFi as an uncorrelated portfolio strategy
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The massive liquidity opportunity created by thousands of new DeFi protocols
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Why liquidity providers are becoming the "banks" of the DeFi ecosystem
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The biggest challenge for new protocols: distribution and market access
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How institutions evaluate DeFi risk similarly to credit risk in traditional finance
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Why tokenized funds, real-world assets, and blockchain settlement are accelerating institutional adoption
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How traditional asset managers and banks are entering DeFi
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Why the future may involve two parallel systems: regulated blockchain finance and open DeFi innovation
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We explore how institutional-grade MPC technology is finally migrating to retail, why seed phrases are a massive vulnerability, and whether self-custody can evolve to meet the realities of security, privacy, and regulation.
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Why institutional custody standards never reached retail — until now
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The real risks of seed phrases, wrench attacks, and physical crime
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How MPC (multi-party computation) changes self-custody forever
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Inheritance, recoverability, and protecting users from themselves
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Privacy in crypto: is blockchain too transparent?
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Full homomorphic encryption and the future of on-chain privacy
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Should self-custody wallets face regulatory oversight?
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How AI + blockchain could reshape compliance frameworks
In this Consensus Hong Kong 2026 panel, we dive into the next chapter of on-chain finance: the convergence of DeFi and CeFi — and why crypto prime brokerage may become the infrastructure layer for institutional trading.
From portfolio margin across venues and capital efficiency, to stablecoin balance sheets, oracle risk, and the one threat everyone keeps coming back to… counterparty risk. We break down how prime brokers are bridging siloed liquidity pools, enabling cross-collateral, and rethinking risk management for a world of 24/7 markets.
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DeFi vs CeFi: why convergence is accelerating now
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Prime brokerage in crypto: the "missing layer" for hedge funds
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Portfolio margin across exchanges + on-chain venues (cross-venue risk engines)
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Capital efficiency: moving beyond over-collateralization in DeFi
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Counterparty risk vs smart contract risk — what institutions actually fear
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Off-exchange settlement & custody: what works, what doesn't
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Interest rate models & "dynamic spread": sharing upside with lenders
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Oracles, pricing, liquidation: the two hard problems in DeFi risk management
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The crypto "risk-free rate": SOFR, Treasuries, staking — where does it converge?
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Tokenized markets (RWA): why crypto-native prime brokers may have an edge
As TradFi and DeFi collide, the winners will be the platforms that deliver capital efficiency + transparency + accountability — without blowing up.
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🎙 Featuring:
• Sam MacPherson - CEO and co-founder at Spark
• Serhii Tyshchenko - CEO and co-founder of Arkis
• Oleksandr Proskurin - Co-founder/CPO at Arkis
• Moderated by Henri Arslanian
Alicia Kao, Managing Director at KuCoin — one of the most globally active crypto exchanges. We explore how centralised exchanges are evolving in a post-DeFi world, KuCoin's global regulatory strategy, and why payment products may lead crypto's next wave.
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Why centralised exchanges are no longer just for trading
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KuCoin's licensing moves in Europe, Australia, and beyond
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Will CEXs and TradFi converge over the next 5–10 years?
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How KuCoin is adapting to new institutional and retail demands
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Payment products, stablecoins, and the $14T market ahead
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What differentiates KuCoin in an increasingly competitive exchange space
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The biggest challenge for crypto exchanges in 2026 A sharp look at how the infrastructure of crypto is maturing across global markets.
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ryTSzi
With Erin West, former prosecutor (26+ years) and founder of Operation Shamrock, one of the leading global initiatives fighting pig butchering scams and the organized crime networks behind them.
Pig butchering is no longer a niche fraud story. We are living in a scam-demic. These scams are industrial-scale operations run out of compounds across Southeast Asia, and they are targeting everyday people — not just crypto natives. Doctors. Students. Professionals. Families. People are losing everything… and often being pushed into debt.
In this episode, we discuss:
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What pig butchering scams really are
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Why they are so effective psychologically
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How organized crime is using crypto as the main payment rail
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The role of exchanges, stablecoins, and compliance gaps
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Why crypto ATMs are "theft machines"
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How AI and deepfakes are making scams harder to detect
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The disturbing link between scams and human trafficking
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Why shame prevents victims from reporting
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What to do immediately if you suspect you are being scammed This is one of the most important conversations happening in crypto today.
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4kRnPIu
With Romain Bordenave, a physical security expert with years of experience operating in high-risk environments including Colombia and Mexico.
We discuss why crypto entrepreneurs are increasingly being targeted — and what practical steps individuals can take to reduce risk.
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Why crypto founders are becoming high-value targets
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Why criminals believe crypto is anonymous (and why they're wrong)
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The role of social media and "showing wealth" in victim selection
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Why kidnappings are often underreported globally
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How kidnapping tactics differ across regions (France vs Latin America)
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What to do if someone is kidnapped
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Why contacting law enforcement is often the right move
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How to think about personal security as crypto goes mainstream
This podcast is sponsored by BRON
Learn more through the link: https://go.bron.org/henriarslanian09
Andrej Majcen, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Bitcoin Suisse — one of the world's oldest crypto firms.
We discuss market volatility, institutional trends, regulation, and the long game of building in crypto.
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How Bitcoin Suisse evolved from retail clients to sovereign wealth funds
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The biggest challenge for crypto firms in 2026
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Why regulatory clarity unlocks institutional adoption
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The impact of ETFs, elections, and geopolitics on market sentiment
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Strategic advice for crypto founders facing volatility
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/46gzkTF
With Janet Adams, COO, SingularityNET and one of the leading voices at the intersection of AI and crypto. We discuss why decentralised artificial general intelligence (AGI) is the next frontier—and why it must not be left in the hands of Big Tech.
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Why decentralised AGI may beat centralised Big Tech AI
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How open-source tools are accelerating global AI collaboration
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The ethical argument for community-led AI governance
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What role the Middle East—especially the UAE—can play in global AI and crypto leadership
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Why world models could unlock superhuman capabilities
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The birth of Zaka and AGI use cases from the region Powered by Phoenix Group
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4cpGCbs
My interview with Saqr Ereiqat, Secretary General, Dubai Digital Asset Association and a key voice in the UAE's digital asset evolution. We explore how the UAE became one of the world's most crypto-friendly jurisdictions and what other governments can learn from its approach.
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Why the #UAE became a global magnet for crypto firms
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The importance of regulatory clarity in attracting digital asset companies
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How #Dubai is building a thriving blockchain ecosystem from the ground up
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The role of Crypto Oasis in education, infrastructure, and policy
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What's next for tokenisation, DeFi, and real-world asset adoption in the region
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Lessons for policymakers from the UAE's proactive crypto stance
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4rP31DP
With BitGo CEO Mike Belshe following the company's IPO. We unpack what this milestone means for the crypto industry, the future of digital asset banking, and what's next for BitGo.
🔹 What going public means for BitGo and its clients
🔹 Why BitGo is more than just a custodian
🔹 The debate over stablecoin yield: crypto vs traditional banks
🔹 Why 100% reserve banks could redefine the future of finance
🔹 BitGo's global regulatory strategy and product roadmap
🔹 Advice from Mike Belshe to crypto founders on going public
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/45WfsoH
My interview with Jason Brett, Managing Director at Key Bridge Advisors and Policy Advisor at the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance. We unpack the political and regulatory gridlock unfolding around stablecoin yield, tokenized securities, and DeFi in Washington.
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Why the Genius Act's pro-stablecoin stance is now being re-litigated
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The growing divide between the crypto lobby and banking lobby
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Why regulators are stuck applying old laws to new tech
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The SEC's innovation exemption—and hedge fund pushback
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DeFi's AML dilemma: Is there a third way beyond front-end KYC?
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What real compromise could look like for stablecoin yields
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZliLSE
Oliver Tonkin joins us to discuss how stablecoins are quietly replacing traditional cross-border payment rails.
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Why emerging markets are leading stablecoin adoption for global payments
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How stablecoins reduce settlement times and costs for corporates
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The rise of stablecoin-powered settlement networks beyond SWIFT
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Why regulated stablecoins are helping ease banking concerns
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The growing role of Circle, Ripple, and others in cross-border transactions
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The challenges of on-ramps and off-ramps—and how they're being solved
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Why regulatory clarity is a major catalyst for corporate adoption
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Who stands to lose in the shift to blockchain payments: legacy banks or card networks?
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4q877FD
We discuss how blockchain is bringing radical transparency to the impact investing sector.
- Why on-chain governance gives real voice to underserved communities - How DAOs and token-based voting are reshaping village-level decision-making - Using blockchain to prove and quantify measurable impact - The challenges of device access, education, and infrastructure on the ground - How Kula is designing blockchain tools tailored to developing markets - Why measured impact will soon be mandated by investors—and tracked on-chain - How real-world assets are creating price stability for impact tokens - Why regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia are leading in blockchain adoption
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4t5BAH7
This interview was recorded during Abu Dhabi Finance Week.
We explore the rise of Bitcoin treasury firms, why the future of global finance may rest on Bitcoin rails, and how central banks are quietly accumulating BTC behind the scenes.
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Why Bitcoin on corporate balance sheets is just getting started
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The explosion of Bitcoin treasury companies and why half may disappear
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What makes a sustainable treasury model in crypto markets
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Whether stablecoins or Bitcoin will underpin the future financial system
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Why central banks are embracing Bitcoin—publicly and privately
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How Abu Dhabi is becoming a Bitcoin superpower in the Middle East
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZyVNHH
The interview was recorded during Abu Dhabi Finance Week. We discuss the future of stablecoins like USDC, how Circle is positioning itself in global finance, and whether traditional banks are prepared for what's coming.
- Why Circle chose the UAE for its regional expansion - What the GENIUS Act means for USDC and stablecoin adoption - The growing tension between crypto yield and traditional banks - How Circle's new Ark network could reshape financial infrastructure - Why emerging markets may lead stablecoin usage - What challenges banks face in adopting digital assets
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pUY0Ik
We explore how Coinbase is partnering with global banks and sovereign wealth funds to drive institutional crypto adoption and transform capital markets.
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Why Coinbase's UAE expansion is central to its global strategy
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How partnerships with Standard Chartered and PNC enable "crypto as a service" for banks
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Why the Genius Act is a regulatory game changer for stablecoins in the US
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Inside JPMorgan's tokenisation pilot on Solana using USDC and Coinbase infrastructure
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The role of Coinbase Treasury in supporting real-world asset issuance
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How Mubadala's tokenised credit fund signals a new era for sovereign wealth and investor access
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3NVnt70
We unpack the evolution of crypto infrastructure for institutions and how Copper is enabling secure, compliant innovation in digital asset trading.
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Why the UAE is emerging as a global hub for regulated digital asset services
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How Copper is evolving beyond custody into tokenisation, staking, and stablecoin services
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The ClearLoop network and its role in reducing counterparty risk for institutional trading
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Why traditional finance players need to rethink technology, workflows, and security
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How incumbents are approaching crypto: build, partner, or acquire
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The tech and regulatory shifts needed for 24/7 tokenised markets to become a reality
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Zp779e
My interview with Vincent Chok, Founder and CEO of First Digital.
In this episode of The Future of Money, we explore how stablecoins are evolving beyond crypto markets and into real-world payments. From AI agents making payments on our behalf, to the role of regulation, compliance, and emerging markets, this conversation looks at what the next 5 to 10 years of payments could actually look like. We discuss:
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Where stablecoins are likely to see their biggest real-world use cases
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How AI agents could automate payments without human involvement
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The biggest bottlenecks holding back agent-to-agent payments today
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Why compliance, AML, and identity matter even more in an AI-driven world
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How stablecoins could unlock financial access in emerging markets
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What going public means for legitimacy in the stablecoin industry
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The future of yield, regulation, and the risks the crypto industry may be overlooking Powered
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/45oYZJl
My interview with Nic Roberts-Huntley, CEO and Co-Founder of Blueprint Finance.
We explore whether DeFi infrastructure is mature enough for institutional adoption, where the biggest gaps still exist, and what needs to change for sustainable, institutional-grade returns in digital assets.
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How close DeFi infrastructure really is to being institution-ready
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The biggest gaps holding back adoption, from accounting to custody and NAV management
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Why ETFs are not the same as true on-chain asset deployment
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Whether regulation creates clarity or risks stifling innovation
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Why capital efficiency, risk management, and insurance markets are critical for DeFi's next phase
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What recent market volatility revealed about leverage, risk, and long-term sustainability
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/44NPxPt
My interview with Babylon co-founder, Fischer Yu. We dive into how Bitcoin can finally enter DeFi without wrapping, enabling trustless yield and cross-chain settlement with native BTC.
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Why wrapping Bitcoin is risky and unpopular
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How Babylon enables DeFi on native Bitcoin
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The role of oracles, risk, and regulation in yield
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Making Bitcoin programmable without changing Bitcoin
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Why low-risk yield could be the next wave in crypto
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The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/48U36iS
Interview with Sidrah Fariq, Global Head of Retail at Deribit.
We explore why crypto options remain a niche, what is holding back retail adoption, and how regulation, education, and access will shape the next phase of crypto markets.
- Why crypto options attract sophisticated traders, not mass retail - How regulation and licensing determine who can be marketed to and where - Why customer acquisition is far more expensive for derivatives platforms - The role of education in driving real adoption beyond hype - How institutional dominance and better infrastructure are reshaping crypto derivatives
My interview with NBA Champion and founder of Basketball.fun Tristan Thompson.
We explore how Web3 and AI are transforming fan engagement, player empowerment, and the future of professional sports.
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How Web3 could give fans a real voice in sports decisions
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Why athletes like Tristan are backing decentralised fan platforms
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Making DeFi accessible for players and fans alike
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Why the UAE is becoming a hub for Web3 innovation
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How AI is being used to prevent athlete injuries
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My interview with Reeve Collins, Co-Founder and Chairman of STBL.
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Why Reeve believes the current stablecoin model must evolve
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How Stablecoin 2.0 addresses transparency and user yield
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What splitting principal and yield means for compliance
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The impact of the GENIUS Act on stablecoin innovation
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How global regulations may create regional stablecoin models
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Why AI could revolutionise how we interact with money
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What Reeve learned from co-founding Tether over a decade ago
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Why stablecoins might not stay boring for long
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How $1.6 trillion of real estate can be tokenised and fractionalised? My interview with Adam Popat, CEO of SettleMint.
- Why Saudi Arabia is putting its entire land registry on-chain - What this means for citizens, banks, and developers - Why MENA may lead the real estate tokenisation wave - How infrastructure is being built for real-world liquidity - Why regulation and readiness matter more than just tech - What other assets beyond real estate are next in line - What risks policymakers should prepare for with tokenisation
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Interview with Noah Perlman, Chief Compliance Officer of Binance.
In this episode of the Future of Crypto Compliance series, we explore how AI could transform compliance, whether zero-knowledge KYC can go mainstream, the risks of deepfake scams, and the future of privacy coins and sanctions enforcement.
This is a special episode of The Future of Crypto Compliance podcast series exploring the trends, disruptions, and regulatory forces shaping the crypto space.
In this episode, we touch upon the following topics:- Can AI reduce false positives, and will regulators accept it? - The rise of zero-knowledge KYC and global passporting - Deepfakes, social engineering, and the new frontier of fraud - Are privacy coins here to stay? - Will regulators ever harmonise globally on crypto? - How to build a career in crypto compliance - TradFi vs crypto: who will lead on compliance innovation? Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider.
By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
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My interview with Charlie Sandor, General Partner at CMT Digital.
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What sectors CMT Digital is backing for asymmetric upside over the next 12–26 months
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Is there still room for new players in the stablecoin ecosystem
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How localised stablecoins and infra players could outpace global giants like Circle
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Which DeFi verticals hold the most promise today
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Why VC funds may offer better exposure than DeFi tokens directly
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Stablecoins vs tokenised deposits—what will define the future of payments
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The biggest risk facing the crypto space right now Powered by Phoenix Group
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My interview with David Namdar, CEO of the BNB Network Company.
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Why David is so bullish on the BNB ecosystem and launched a dedicated vehicle
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How the BNB token burn mechanism has changed over time
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Where BNB fits among layer-1s like Ethereum and Solana
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The role of digital asset treasuries versus ETFs
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Whether digital asset treasuries will be a winner-takes-all game
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The crypto catalysts David believes will have the biggest impact
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How BNB adoption is evolving regionally beyond Asia
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The impact of global exchanges like Binance expanding in the US
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My exclusive interview with Christina Rolle, Executive Director at Securities Commission of The Bahamas.
This is the first ever public interview where the regulator shares what really happened behind-the-scenes 3-years ago during the collapse of FTX.
How was SBF during the collapse? How were the assets seized? Did the Bahamas insolvency catalyze the U.S. insolvency?
This is a special episode of The Future of Crypto Compliance podcast series exploring the trends, disruptions, and regulatory forces shaping the crypto space.
In this episode, we touch upon the following topics:
- How the Bahamas views its global role in crypto regulation
- Lessons from the FTX collapse and its regulatory aftermath
- How the DARE Act evolved to address industry gaps
- The balance between innovation and enforcement
- The importance of international collaboration in compliance
- Why regulatory clarity matters for quality market participants
- What other jurisdictions can learn from the Bahamas' journey
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My interview with John D'Agostino, Head of Strategy, Coinbase Institutional.
Excited to continue The Future of Crypto Compliance — a podcast series exploring the trends, disruptions, and regulatory forces shaping the crypto space.
In this episode, we tackle the complex intersection of governance, decentralisation, and artificial intelligence with one of the industry's top strategic minds.
By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
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My interview with Naj Kidwai, President and CEO of C1 Fund.
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Why 2025 will be the breakout year for crypto IPOs
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Regulation is finally shifting in favour of digital assets under Trump
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Why SPACs are making a cautious return—but only for prepared firms
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Circle, Kraken, Securitize—who's next in the public markets queue?
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The critical importance of clean audits, profitability, and valuation discipline
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Why retail still hasn't fully entered—yet institutions are already scaling in
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My interview with Viktor Fischer, CEO of RockawayX.
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Why DATs must communicate how yield is truly generated
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The L1 race is over—only business-model-driven chains will survive
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Solana's path to becoming the chain for internet capital markets
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A bold call: Solana at $6,000 if tokenisation scales
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RockawayX's vision to make the UAE the global crypto staking hub
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Q1 2026 as a key inflection point for DAT performance
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The biggest risk: not enough real-world utility across the ecosystem
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My interview with Altan Tutar, CEO and Co-Founder of MoreMarkets.
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Why stablecoin yield could become standard in the next 12–24 months
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The shift from centralised high-yield platforms to transparent, collateralised models
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How real world assets (RWAs) will drive yield as interest rates drop
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The rising importance of user-friendly interfaces and seamless UX
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DeFi vs CeFi: how both will converge to offer structured yield products
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What regulators and banks need to understand about this growing sector
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Why staking and tokenised treasuries might define the future of "risk-free" yield
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My interview with George Kikvadze, Executive Vice Chairman of BitFury.
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How Bitcoin mining scaled from hobbyist rigs to billion-dollar data centres
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Why state-backed mining is a natural extension of open-source networks
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How miners are pivoting to AI and HPC infrastructure
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The mindset founders need to succeed in crypto: resilience, adaptability, purpose
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Why complacency is the biggest threat to the industry's future
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The importance of doubling down on education, ethics, and values
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George's bold call: Bitcoin to hit $1M within 5 years—and why
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My Interview with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy & Government Affairs of TRMLabs.
Excited to launch The Future of Crypto Compliance — a new podcast series dedicated to unpacking the latest trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts shaping the world of digital assets.
Each episode brings together leading voices in crypto compliance to explore where the industry is headed, what challenges lie ahead, and how professionals can stay ahead of the latest evolving global trends.
By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
Topics discussed in this episode:
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How the U.S. crypto policy landscape evolved in 2025
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Genius Act and market-structure laws — new rules for crypto and stablecoins
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Why banks are finally embracing crypto compliance and custody
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How TRM Labs launched the Beacon Network with Coinbase, Binance and others
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The rise of professional money-laundering networks in China and Russia
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How DeFi protocols like 1inch and Rhino Phi help block illicit funds
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Why public-private partnerships are key to crypto security and trust
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My interview with Brian Mehler, CEO of Stable.
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Stable built a Layer 1 blockchain using USDC as its native gas token
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Predictable fees and subsecond finality remove key institutional pain points
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Peer-to-peer transfers always gas-free for users
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Subscription-based block space model for institutional clients
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Stablecoin market growth driven by both retail and institutional demand
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Expects USDC to maintain dominance due to trust and liquidity
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Sees divergence between domestic and cross-border stablecoin roles
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Highlights regulatory clarity as key to stablecoin innovation
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My interview with Sam Tabar, CEO of Bit Digital.
- Bit Digital pivots from Bitcoin mining to Ethereum and AI - CEO Sam Tabar says Ethereum—not Bitcoin—can rewrite the financial system - Wall Street won't choose blockchains with downtime—advantage: Ethereum - Bit Digital retrofits abandoned sites into data centres in six months - Ethereum price target: $5,000 by Christmas?
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My interview with Jehan Chu, Founder of Kenetic Capital.
- Over 250 digital asset treasuries now manage tens of billions across Bitcoin, ETH, Solana and more - These vehicles are creating a flywheel of price support and market momentum - Japan's MetaPlanet and Brazil's Orange are key regional leaders - DARTs offer regulatory, tax, and capital market advantages across jurisdictions - Crypto exposure is no longer just direct ownership—it's financial engineering
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My Interview with Stephen Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer at Fireblocks .
- Global banks are moving from outsourced custody to integrated blockchain infrastructure - Stablecoins are challenging the SWIFT model—especially in emerging markets - Fireblocks is seeing demand for turnkey solutions that support trading, custody, and payments - Latin American banks are leading in blockchain integration for remittances and corporate use - The biggest risk? Rebuilding closed systems that ignore blockchain's open potential
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My Interview with Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch.
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DeFi trading volumes soar amid Bitcoin's all-time highs
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How 1inch is bridging the gap between CeFi and DeFi through aggregation and APIs
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The Coinbase–1inch partnership and what it means for Web3 adoption
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Hyperliquid's rapid rise — and what it reveals about DeFi simplicity
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Decentralization, security, and the evolving role of KYC in trading
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U.S. regulatory shifts that are shaping the next phase of DeFi growth
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Why institutional players are increasingly entering the decentralized space
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Excited to launch The Future of Crypto compliance — a new podcast series dedicated to unpacking the latest trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts shaping the world of digital assets.
Each episode brings together leading voices in crypto compliance to explore where the industry is headed, what challenges lie ahead, and how professionals can stay ahead of the latest evolving global trends.
By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
Topics discussed in this episode:
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The future of #crypto regulation
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How VARA approaches supervision and licensing
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Blockchain analytics and live transaction monitoring
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Market manipulation and insider trading in digital assets
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Why #DeFi and zero knowledge proofs are on regulators' radar
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AI in compliance: hype or revolution?
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My Interview with Amira Sajwani, Founder and CEO of PRYPCO.
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Transforming #realestate through tokenization and fractional ownership
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How Proptech is making real estate investing faster, simpler, and more transparent
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Dubai Land Department puts property titles on-chain for the first time
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Why fractional ownership opens global access to premium assets
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The growing investor demand for yield-backed real-world assets
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Education as the key to safe tokenized investing
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The rise of younger, tech-savvy property investors in the #MENA region
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My interview with Nic Puckrin, CEO and Founder of The Coin Bureau.
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The largest crypto liquidation of the year — $1.7 billion wiped out in hours
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Bitcoin's next move before the altcoin season begins
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How ETFs are accelerating retail and institutional adoption
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Why digital asset treasury companies may face consolidation
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The impact of U.S. regulation — from the Clarity Act to new policy shifts
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How education remains the best defense against scams
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NFTs vs. meme coins — what's next for retail attention
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My interview with Taran Sabharwal, Founder and CEO of Stix.
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How private OTC #crypto markets are handling over $1B in monthly volume
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The cyclical nature of secondaries and locked token trading
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Who's selling: VC funds and foundations
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Who's buying: prop trading firms, family offices, and private wealth
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Case study: #Solana secondaries moving from 50% to 15% discount
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How digital asset treasury firms are enabling access for traditional capital
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The arbitrage opportunity between discounted tokens and liquid futures
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Why #ETFs can't compete with token treasuries on flexibility and yield
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The growing role of market-neutral strategies in altcoin investments
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Long-term outlook on institutional access to crypto via equity structures Powered by Phoenix Group
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My interview with Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet.
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Trust Wallet surpasses 210M users globally
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Growing adoption of stablecoins for remittances
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Balancing ease of use and full control in self-custody
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The future of data ownership and digital identity
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Why self-custody is a fundamental right in the U.S.
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How blockchain, not wallets, may become banks' true competitor
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My interview with Michael Chan, CEO of Zand Bank.
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How stablecoins are reshaping global banking
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The role of U.S. regulatory shifts in driving adoption
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Why Zand is betting big on digital assets
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How AI and blockchain are enhancing compliance and efficiency
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Why banks launching their own stablecoins could be a game changer
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The biggest risk keeping crypto-bank CEOs up at night Powered by Phoenix Group
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My interview with Ben El-Baz, Managing Director of HashKey MENA.
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The Asia–Middle East crypto corridor is expanding fast, driven by stablecoin-powered B2B payments.
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Hong Kong’s regulatory clarity has fostered a “financial-grade” crypto ecosystem across banks, brokers, and asset managers.
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Dubai and the UAE are emerging as key partners in bridging East–West crypto flows.
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Real estate tokenisation and cross-border stablecoin use are transforming how individuals and corporates transact.
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Southeast Asia is becoming a vital region for institutional crypto adoption, especially in stablecoin settlements.
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Education and regulated infrastructure remain key challenges for scaling adoption securely.
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My interview with Brett King, futurist and author of Branch Tomorrow.
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How fintechs have overtaken traditional banks in customer reach
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The rise of autonomous banking and tokenized assets
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Why legacy systems can’t support real-time, AI-driven finance
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The critical role of stablecoins and digital payments networks in this transformation
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What bankers must do to stay relevant in the next decade Powered by Phoenix Group
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My interview with Robin Scott, General Manager of Middle East at AIFT.
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Insurance for digital assets has grown rapidly, with coverage now exceeding $1 billion
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Centralized exchanges and custodians are meeting higher technical standards, making policies viable
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DeFi remains challenging due to frequent hacks, leading to high premiums
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Legacy insurers and reinsurers are warming up to crypto as a diversifier from climate risk exposures
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AI risk is following the same playbook as crypto, starting with cybersecurity and risk management tools
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Smart contracts and AI can streamline the outdated insurance process, reducing paperwork and intermediaries
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The future may bring customers closer to directly covering risks via blockchain-based pools Powered by Phoenix Group
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My interview with Sunny Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of VeChain, on enterprise blockchain, sustainability, and why adoption is accelerating.
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VeChain has focused on enterprise blockchain since 2015, with use cases from anti-counterfeiting to sustainability
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Regulation and better infrastructure are lowering barriers for corporate adoption of blockchain
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Blockchain is not just about productivity but about relationships between enterprises and individuals
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Enterprises are moving beyond track-and-trace to user engagement and shared sustainability missions
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More than 90% of enterprise blockchain conversations now focus on public chains rather than private ones
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ESG remains a key driver, with VeChain working on carbon credits, food safety, and sustainability management
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Despite China’s cautious stance on crypto, blockchain development remains strong, with Hong Kong acting as a testing ground
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My interview with Michael Bentley, CEO of Euler Labs.
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DeFi adoption surged from zero to $3 billion on Euler in just nine months
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Institutional players such as BlackRock and Apollo are tokenising money market funds on-chain
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Stablecoin growth is driving new lending and borrowing markets in DeFi
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Traditional fintechs are starting to use DeFi rails as back-end infrastructure
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Retail adoption still faces UX and UI hurdles, but fintech integrations may bridge the gap
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Michael predicts explosive growth if even a fraction of traditional finance moves on-chain
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Despite risks like hacks and smart contract bugs, DeFi offers transparency and antifragility compared to traditional finance
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The UAE emerges as one of the world’s largest sovereign Bitcoin holders
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How Phoenix Group built the first and largest mining firm in the Middle East and Africa
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The intersection of Bitcoin mining, AI, and data infrastructure
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Why sovereign Bitcoin reserves are legitimising the mining industry worldwide
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The rise of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) and their role in corporate balance sheets
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Why Asia–Middle East corridors and first-mover advantage matter in the next mining cycle
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My interview with Sean McHugh, Head of Market Assurance at VARA. - VARA has grown from 14 to 36 licensed firms in just over a year
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Biggest applicant mistakes: unclear business plans and shifting models
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How VARA uses AI and blockchain analytics to supervise licensees
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Four regulatory priorities: customer protection, AML/KYC, financial soundness, cybersecurity
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Path toward global harmonisation and passporting of crypto regulation
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The importance of marketing rules and enforcement in Dubai’s ecosystem
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Sean’s personal reflections on moving from Wall Street to regulation
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- Digital banking, supply chain, and tokenised finance are converging faster than expected
- Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenised instruments are here to stay
- Institutional adoption needs robust, trustworthy infrastructure
- From lonely beginnings to a maturing, bank-grade digital asset ecosystem
- Partnerships, patience, and discipline are key to building lasting ventures
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The next frontier of stablecoins: My interview with Zach Witkoff, CEO and Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial
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Why World Liberty Financial believes it can rival Tether and Circle with USD1
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How a $2B transaction with Binance was settled in under two seconds, with zero fees
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The Trump family’s direct involvement in the project and its focus on institutional markets
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Why real-world asset tokenisation could be their edge in the coming wave of adoption
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How compliance and governance are being positioned as core strengths
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- Crypto is still in its early days, less than 10 years since Ethereum launched
- Regulation is finally opening the door for corporates to build in crypto
- Most value creation still comes from startups, not big banks or asset managers
- Adoption is global: built in the US, used across Asia, LATAM, and beyond
- Biggest founder mistake: chasing hype instead of solving real problems
- Stablecoins set for explosive growth with new regulation under Fed oversight
- Infrastructure scaling remains critical if crypto is to reach billions of users
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- Why institutional and family office investors are driving demand in crypto asset management
- The rise of strategies beyond ETFs: altcoins, market-neutral plays, and venture capital
- How fundamental analysis and on-chain data are applied to evaluate crypto tokens
- Why venture funds still play a critical role in early-stage crypto projects
- The sectors to watch: DeFi, gaming, AI, and decentralised physical infrastructure
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- Why Ripple launched its own US dollar stablecoin amid a rapidly growing market
- Stablecoins’ expanding role beyond speculative crypto trading
- How Ripple uses stablecoins to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper
- The two big challenges to global stablecoin adoption: blockchain-to-domestic system connections and liquidity
- Ripple’s focus on building liquidity across key currency pairs and innovating on its core ledger
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- How Hedera’s journey moved from education to enablement to funding for startups
- Why understanding DLT vs blockchain is key to adoption
- The $100M venture fund driving Hedera’s startup ecosystem
- How “cross-pollination” between startups and enterprises accelerates solutions
- The biggest challenges for enterprise blockchain adoption—and how to overcome them
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- Can Bitcoin finally generate yield without compromising self-custody?
- My interview with Fisher Yu, Co-Founder of Babylon, on unlocking Bitcoin staking.
- Babylon enables BTC holders to earn staking rewards by securing other networks.
- The future of Bitcoin DeFi could unlock trillions in idle value.
- Regulation and technology must align to ensure secure, yield-generating BTC protocols. Want your kids to learn about crypto? Order my latest kids book "Decoding Crypto with Henri and Hodler" here: https://bit.ly/44Ns69T Powered by Phoenix Group
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My Interview with Haider Rafique, CMO, OKX at #token2049
- Why the crypto industry must call out bad behaviour to move from the wild wild West to the middle mile West
- OKX’s pivot from centralised exchange to Web3 wallet and why product design and self-custody matter
- The role of storytelling in rebuilding crypto’s reputation after scandals like FTX
- Why brand building, trust, and user experience are now central to client acquisition in crypto
- How sports partnerships build distribution and reinforce values like perseverance and discipline
- The importance of taking risks in marketing and standing for something—even when it's controversial
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In this episode of the Future of Money podcast, I sat down with Luuk Strijers, CEO of Deribit, to discuss their landmark $2.9 billion acquisition by Coinbase.
We explore what this means for crypto options, institutional adoption, the evolving landscape of collateral in crypto derivatives, and how regulatory clarity is reshaping the market.
A must-watch for anyone tracking the future of digital asset infrastructure and institutional crypto growth.
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Could Trump's Bitcoin strategic reserve plan trigger a major Bitcoin buying spree? My interview with Marcus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research.
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Tigran Gambaryan endured eight harrowing months in detention in Nigeria. In this exclusive interview, he reveals the dramatic series of events — from discovering his fellow Binance detainee's escape to his near-death experience in prison and the extraordinary rescue that followed.
How the MENA region’s young population and rapid tech adoption are fueling Web3 growth. My interview with Noor Sweid, Founder of Global Ventures.
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Why crypto custodians are no longer just about secure storage — and how emerging tech like AI and smart contracts could shape their future.
My interview with Jose Perez Aguinaga, CEO of Tungsten.
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Why half of traditional hedge funds are now adding crypto to their strategies.
My interview with Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA.
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How will TON leverage Telegram’s 950 million users to make crypto accessible to the masses? My interview with Steve Yun, Founder of TVM Ventures.
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What are the latest trends with crypto market makers? My interview with Selini Capital CEO, Jordi Alexander.
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How will blockchain shape the future of AI—and could crypto play a role in monetizing AI agents? Antoine Blondeau, Managing Partner at Alpha Intelligence Capital, shares his insights on Crypto Weekly. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Will stablecoins reshape global finance? Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital, shares insights on regulation, competition, and the future of the $200B stablecoin market.
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What is the outlook for crypto markets in 2025 following these game changing developments in January? My interview with James Butterfill, Head of Research, Coinshares.
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Why the ability to offer tokenized assets to retail investors is a game changer. My interview with the CEO of Tokinvest, Scott Thiel.
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Why the crypto ecosystem is booming in the Middle-East/GCC? Interview with Talal Tabbaa, CEO of CoinMENA.
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Is crypto crime increasing globally? Interview with Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence.
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Is the future of RWAs (real world assets) in emerging markets vs developed markets? My interview with Mohammad Raafi Hossain, CEO, Fasset.
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Will banks and traditional finance firms be able to innovate fast enough to embrace crypto? A chat with best-selling author Chris Skinner
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What is the biggest challenge facing crypto exchanges in 2025? With Bitget COO, Vugar Usi Zade.
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How US agencies (and unelected officials) illegally tried to stop crypto firms from opening bank accounts and ran a whisper campaign threatening banks that were happy to do so. My interview with John Dagostino, head of strategy at Coinbase.
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How yield bearing stable coins may democratize the risk free rate in the same way that stable coins democratised access to the US Dollar? With Charles Cascarilla, CEO of Paxos.
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What is the future of the tokenization of real world assets (RWAs)?
My interview with Securitize CEO, Carlos Domingo.
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What is driving the growth of the Solana ecosystem? My interview with Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius.
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What is the future of crypto custody?
Interview with CEO of Hex Trust Alessio Quaglini.
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What are the latest initiatives from ADGM in crypto?
Why regulators need to listen to industry participants, take a principles based approach and adapt to the latest tech innovations?
We discuss this with Dmitry Fedotov from ADGM.
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What is the future of crypto options and crypto derivatives?
My interview with Deribit CEO, Luuk Strijers.
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What is the most important factor that crypto VC investors should focus on?
My interview with Tim Grant, CEO at Deus X Capital
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What is the outlook for crypto markets? And what are the main catalysts to watch?
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Exclusive interview with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
What is His Highness’ message to crypto entrepreneurs?
What type of leadership is needed in an era dominated by AI and disruption?
What are the challenges of running a start-up nation and emirate?
What is the digital assets vision for RAK?
What type of crypto verticals are crypto VC investors focused on?
And why is JeHan Chu, Founder of Kenetic Capital is bullish on TON (Telegram), World (Worldcoin) and Mythical Games.
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What is the future of crypto data especially as all the data is public?
My interview with Ambre Soubiran, CEO of Kaiko
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Is blockchain the foundational layer for AI, especially with regards to security and privacy?
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Why Bitcoin miners are competing with nation states like El Salvador?
Sam also discusses:
-> Which US Presidential candidate is better for crypto markets?
-> And how are Bitcoin miners are entering the AI ecosystem?
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What are some of the benefits of teaching kids about crypto?
What are some ways to make learning about complex topics engaging for kids?
Michael Dotsikas, co-author of my children's book Decoding Crypto with Henri & Hodler, joins to discuss the journey in creating our illustrated A-Z guide to crypto for kids, sharing the challenges of explaining complex crypto topics in a fun and engaging way, the importance of teaching young learners about the future of money, and our experience working with illustrator Billy Martin, lead guitarist of multi-platinum-selling rock band Good Charlotte, who created the amazing characters in our book.
This is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in teaching the next generation about crypto!
You can order your copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/4evW9UZ
What is the future of web3 gaming?
Yat Siu also discusses:
-> Why Apple and Steam both ban NFTs?
-> What is DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastrucure Networks)
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Why self custody could be critical in a future web3 ecosystem?
Pascal also discusses:
→ What security challenges does it create?
→ How will the future of custody evolve?
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A must-listen episode if you're interested in the latest on the global stablecoin ecosystem.
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How web3 will transform the future of social media?
Farah also discusses:
→ What role will personal branding play in such a reality?
→ Who will be the winners and losers?
→ How will users be able to monetise?
→ How is AI disrupting the content creation process?
Biggest challenges with crypto market making?
Who’s winning the crypto HFT race?
Why the UAE is the new global crypto hub?
Alchemy Family Founder Anthony Agoshkov joins to discuss some of the latest trends in quant trading, market making, and the evolving role of AI in crypto, as well as some of the unique networking opportunities provided by Alchemy Family and their philosophy behind creating meaningful connections in the space.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in the evolution of crypto algo trading and the future of HFT in crypto.
How the UAE plays an outsized role globally in Bitcoin mining?
Bijan also discusses:
→ How is Bitcoin mining different in the Middle East compared to elsewhere.
→ Why crypto firms are looking at going public in the UAE?
→ How the UAE showed the positive impact of clear regulatory frameworks?
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How to bring the next billion users to crypto?
My live panel at Token 2049 in Singapore from last week with Raj Brahmbhatt Founder and CEO of Zeebu, Mike Silagadze, the Ceo of Ether.fi and Michael Shaulov, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fireblocks.
What could be the catalyst to see more crypto derivatives trading move from centralised exchanges to decentralised exchanges?
Charles also discusses:
→ Who is the typical customer that is trading today on DeFi exchanges?
→ Where will DeFi trading be in 10 years?
→ What are the main challenges institutional investors are facing with DeFi trading venues?
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What are the challenges of regulating crypto firms?
Matthew also discusses:
→ Will other regulators globally follow VARA's lead?
→ How does a crypto regulator hire talent?
→ How does VARA align with global standards and other regulators?
→ What message does VARA have to crypto firms globally?
→ And what surprised him the most with being CEO of a crypto regulator?
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Why Tether is exploring a UAE Dirham and why he thinks that the UAE is the new Switzerland?
Paolo also discusses:
→ Why Tether believes it is decentralizing access to U.S. Treasuries.
→ Why Paolo thinks that CBDCs may kill banks.
→ How Tether owns more U.S. Treasuries than many countries.
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A special episode recorded live at Token2049 in April 2024 with Giovanni Vicioso, Roger Bayston and Evgeny Gaevoy. Tune in to hear the panel share their thoughts on some of the biggest topics in the global crypto ecosystem in 2024, from the success of the Bitcoin ETF launch in the US and rising TradFi interest in RWA tokenization to how to fix crypto policy.
The panel also discusses:
→ How talent acquisition in crypto differs from other industries
→ What the future of decentralized finance looks like and how DeFi and CeFi could complement each other
→ Why building a cohesive regulatory framework for the global crypto ecosystem depends on collaboration and education
A must-listen episode if you're interested in the conversations that institutional investors are having about crypto.
In a special live episode recorded at Token2049 in April 2024, Sebastien Borget, Justin Sun and Alexandre Dreyfus joined a live panel on stage to discuss the biggest crypto trends to watch over the remainder of the year, from stablecoins, the metaverse, the creator economy and meme coins to AI, gaming, NFTs, M&A, and fundraising.
The panel also shared their thoughts on the regions they are most excited about for crypto policy and adoption, the courses they would take if they could go back to school, and the coins they would hold for the next ten years.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in where the global crypto ecosystem is heading over the final quarter of 2024.
Xapo Bank’s Joey Garcia joins the show and shares the challenges of running a Bitcoin focused bank and why even die hard Bitcoiners still need a bank, from yield on Bitcoin to access to fiat.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in the conversations that industry leaders, policymakers and regulators need to have to start building the infrastructure for thriving crypto hubs globally.
Joey also discusses:
→ The challenges with fractional banking and Xapo’s growing presence in emerging markets.
→ The growing need to align traditional banking standards with the crypto ecosystem and the importance of increased collaboration between the two sectors.
→ Constructive feedback on the EU’s MICA regulation.
→ Why relying on only a handful of banks for crypto activity poses significant risks to the entire ecosystem.
→ How smaller jurisdictions like Gibraltar or the UAE can play a valuable role in positioning themselves as crypto hubs.
→ How a principles-based approach to regulation that accounts for crypto’s unique characteristics could create a more secure and adaptable ecosystem.
Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier joins to discuss the latest trends in hardware wallets and self-custody in the crypto ecosystem. Pascal shares his background and journey in the tech industry before explaining the role of Ledger as a company that provides the most secure and convenient way to store and transact with crypto assets. Pascal also introduces Ledger Stax, a new hardware wallet that offers improved user experience and security.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in the role of hardware wallets in protecting private keys and the importance of self-custody in a post-FTX industry.
Show Highlights
→ How the future of custody will likely involve a mix of physical wallets and software custody models, depending on individual preferences and risk tolerance
→ The significance of Ledger expanding its services to include Ledger Enterprise Trade Link, an off-exchange trading network that allows users to trade on exchanges while keeping their assets with regulated custodians
→ The concept of account abstraction, which limits the functions of a wallet to predefined rules
→ The challenges and potential of building in the French fintech ecosystem
Joint liquidators from the FTX Digital Markets restructuring process Peter Greaves and Brian Simms KC join the podcast to provide much-needed clarity and behind-the-scenes perspective on the FTX insolvency.
They discuss the current status of the liquidation process, the options for creditors to file claims, and the expected recovery amounts.
They also address the challenges of dealing with the lack of accounting books, and the complexity of the FTX insolvency due to the large number of customers and creditors across multiple international jurisdictions.
A must-listen episode for anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the bankruptcy and liquidation process behind one of the biggest corporate collapses of the century.
Show Highlights
→The complex nature of the FTX insolvency, with challenges ranging from a large number of customers and creditors across multiple international jurisdictions
→How creditors have the option to file claims in either the US or the Bahamas, with the expected recovery amounts being similar in both cases
→How the lack of accounting books and the commingling of customer assets made it a challenge for the liquidators to determine the actual assets of the company
→Why entrepreneurs need to seek advice and proper structuring to avoid similar situations
→How the liquidators are working to maximize recoveries for customers and ensure a fair distribution of assets
For any of our listeners affected by the FTX insolvency, this is a reminder that anyone with exposure to FTX can file a claim under the Bahamas process by August 16th using this link: https://claims.ftx.com/welcome
I share my point of view on what exactly Trump promised, why he did so, and what is the practical impact of this speech and promises on the future of the crypto ecosystem.
Zodia Markets co-founder Nick Philpott joins the show to discuss the role of emerging markets in particular, how and why emerging markets in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the MENA region are using stablecoins for cross-border payments.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in learning more about the competitive advantage that stablecoins provide to banking services and the potential of stablecoins in cross-border payments.
Show Highlights
→ How and why emerging markets in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the MENA region are using stablecoins for cross-border payments
→ The differences between Zodia Markets and Zodia Custody and the importance of segregation custody and execution
→ How providing access to banking services can be a competitive advantage for crypto firms
→ A look back at the factors that caused Meta’s stablecoin Libra project to fail
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov joined Henri live at this year’s World Blockchain summit to discuss the role of Chainlink in on-chain finance and its impact on traditional financial institutions.
He also delves into the challenges faced by financial institutions in adapting to a multi-chain environment and the future outlook of cross-chain solutions while sharing insights on privacy in a multi-chain environment.
Show Highlights
→ Overview of Chainlink's role as a data transmission and value transmission layer for all blockchains
→ The urgency of traditional financial institutions to adapt to the multi-chain environment and the challenges they face
→ The solutions provided by Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for financial institutions in a multi-chain environment
→ The evolution of privacy in a multi-chain environment and the role of technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins the Future of Money podcast live at Token2049 to share his thoughts on the current state and future trajectory of a range of digital assets, including stablecoins and CBDCs, and their impact on the global financial services sector. He also discusses Circle’s vision and the rollout of new regulatory and compliance frameworks in key jurisdictions.
Show Highlights
→ Insights into the global landscape of stablecoins and CBDCs
→ The impact of digital assets on financial services
→ Thoughts on various regulatory frameworks in key jurisdictions
→ Circle's global banking infrastructure for USDC services
→ Protocol expansion increasing across 16 blockchain ecosystems
→ Circle’s cross-chain transfer protocol for developers
Flare Networks co-founder Hugo Philion joins the show to discuss the potential of decentralized data in various industries, from finance and gaming to leveraging the latest innovations, from machine learning to oracles.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3 and the development of native stablecoins and real-world asset protocols on decentralized networks.
Show Highlights
→ Overview of Flare Networks and its layer one blockchain running the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
→ Discussion on Flare's decentralized data acquisition protocols for time series and deterministic data
→ Upgrades to the Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO) and their impact on scalability
→ Ensuring data accuracy and validator consensus on Flare Network
→ Future opportunities in DeFi, including AI integration and real-world asset tokenization
→ Comparison of Flare with other oracle protocols like Chainlink
→ The role of decentralized data in the future and potential challenges
→ Introduction of USDX, the first native stablecoin on Flare Network, and its integration with real-world assets
Everything you need to know about the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) that the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed and its potential impact on the digital assets ecosystem, from the legislative process behind FIT21 and the challenges of defining digital assets to the power dynamics between the SEC and CFTC, the role of LabCFTC, and the timeline for regulatory clarity.
Show Highlights
→ Key drivers behind the push for FIT21
→ How FIT21 creates clear lines of regulatory authority between the SEC and CFTC
→ Next steps for the bill after passing the House and what compromises or modifications will
need to be made to clear the Senate
→ The timeline for regulatory clarity for the digital assets ecosystem
→ The role of LabCFTC
QCP Founder and CEO Darius Sit joins the Future of Money podcast to break down the dynamic crypto derivatives ecosystem.
From options and futures to other exotic products, Darius provides a crash course on the state of the global crypto derivatives landscape, contrasting these innovative digital asset instruments with their counterparts in spot crypto markets and traditional finance.
Show Highlights:
→ Understand the intricacies of options, futures, and other exotic products.
→ How do crypto derivatives markets compare with spot crypto markets and TradFi?
→ Discover which global entities Darius thinks are poised to transform the crypto derivatives space
→ Darius's predictions on the trajectory of digital asset derivatives
Is Dubai's crypto framework setting a global standard?
Dive into an in-depth conversation on how the city is navigating the complex terrain of digital asset regulation with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)’s Head of Innovation & Technology Risk Supervision, Ken Coghill, on the Future of Money podcast recorded March 7, 2024.
Show Highlights:
→ Ken's unexpected journey from extreme sports and trading floors to leading technology risk supervision at DFSA
→ An in-depth exploration of DFSA's regulatory sandbox and its pivotal role in fostering fintech innovation
→ The evolution of DFSA's crypto regulations, including the nuanced approach to crypto tokens and security tokens
→ The importance of international collaboration among regulators in the rapidly evolving digital asset space
→ Ken's vision for the future of regulation, with an emphasis on adaptability and the need for continuous learning within the regulatory and compliance sectors
M2 CEO Stefan Kimmel joins the Future of Money to unravel the fast-evolving world of digital asset exchanges and highlight the MENA region's growing dominance.
Show Highlights:
→ The intricacies of launching a crypto exchange in today's regulatory and security-conscious environment and the opportunities in the Middle-East
→ Strategies for seamless banking integration and efficient fiat-crypto conversions.
→ Why strategic initiatives like VARA that have catapulted the UAE and the broader MENA region into a global crypto leadership position.
→ The essence of M2's team and what Stefan seeks in his crew to drive innovation.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why spot Bitcoin ETFs are so significant
- The impact of high demand against limited supply
- How ETFs will affect the trajectory of Bitcoin
- Why US and European Bitcoin ETFs are different
- The impact they'll have on crypto exchanges
- Why some investment companies are avoiding them
- Whether fees will change in the coming years
- Which fund will emerge as the dominant player
- How these ETFs could drive BTC adoption
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Chainalysis has released its 2024 Crypto Crime Report.
On the Future of Money podcast - released today - I'm joined by the firm's cybercrimes lead Eric Jardine.
He explains...
- What counts as illicit activity
- How last year's figures compare with 2022
- Whether CeFi or DeFi is hardest hit
- Which coins are most popular among criminals
- The threat of state-sponsored hackers
- The most common scams in the market today
Get your copy of the Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report 2024 here: https://bit.ly/49G2JpZ
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In his first one-on-one interview in over a year, Kyle Davies joins us from an undisclosed location to discuss:
- What he would have done differently at 3AC if he could go back in time
- If he was surprised by the lack of due diligence by lenders to 3AC
- How he reacted when he heard his co-founder Su Zhu was arrested and heading to jail
- If he has spoken to Do Kwon from Luna
- What went wrong with OPNX
- His new venture Ox.fun and what he is trying to achieve
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As I explain at the start of the recording, I was initially hesitant to have Kyle Davies on the show as he is a very controversial figure and many believe 3AC committed fraud. However, Kyle agreed that I could ask the questions I wanted on any topic - including 3AC and OPNX.
I had many questions for him and I believe many of you would have the same ones, and that’s why I decided to go ahead. Kyle answered all of them, including those on his new venture. I hope you will find this episode as insightful and interesting as it was for me.
#Crypto #Bitcoin #FutureOfMoney
Paris Blockchain Week chairman Michael Amar shares top tips on the Future of Money podcast, available now.
He runs Europe's biggest event covering all things crypto - and this year, it's being held from April 9-11. More than 10,000 people are set to be involved.
Conferences are a great place to network, learn about the latest trends, and hear from some of the industry's best-known executives.
I've attended loads of these events - but sometimes, I feel like I'm not getting the most out of the experience.
Michael reveals how to make sure your ticket is worth every penny - including:
- Research: Use the conference's app to find out who's going to be in attendance
- Preparation: Get meetings booked in advance - and leave a little time for impromptu chats
- Confidence: Want to grab a second with someone hard to reach? Catch them when they leave the stage
That's not all. Michael also takes us behind the scenes - revealing how much preparation goes into hosting a crypto conference, the art of being a good speaker, and why face-to-face events are becoming more important as AI gains influence.
This interview left me pumped to attend his event - and you can learn more about Paris Blockchain Week here: https://www.parisblockchainweek.com/
And if you'd like to buy a ticket, use the promo code "Henri20" at the checkout for a 20% discount.
Hope to see you there!
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#Crypto #Bitcoin #FutureOfMoney
While a lot of crypto media focuses on the US and Europe, I believe Africa is a great case study for digital assets.
VALR is based in Africa, making Farzam the perfect guest to discuss what's happening on the continent.
In a wide-ranging interview, I ask:
Why are stablecoins so popular?
Why are local trading pairs essential?
What's happening in Africa's crypto scene?
Does the crypto industry have a trust crisis?
Has hyperinflation boosted demand for crypto?
What are the main use cases for crypto in Africa?
Which African countries have the highest demand?
From Ethiopia to Eritrea, Zimbabwe to Zambia, Farzam has deep knowledge of this vibrant market.
And as VALR prepares to mark its sixth anniversary, the entrepreneur shares the fascinating lessons he's learned while building an exchange used by retail and institutional customers in Africa and beyond.
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#Crypto #Bitcoin #FutureOfMoney
Charles d'Haussy, the CEO of the dYdX Foundation, answers some big questions:
- Why are crypto derivatives so important - and much bigger than the spot market?
- What was dYdX's journey to becoming the world's biggest decentralized exchange for derivatives?
- Why are centralized giants like Coinbase and Binance losing market share and trading volume?
- How does FTX's dramatic collapse painfully show why DeFi protocols are needed?
- Will there ever be a regulatory framework for decentralized exchanges?
Why did dYdX move away from Ethereum to launch its very own blockchain?
Of course, we've also got time for a little bit of fun in my quick-fire questions. I ask Charles:
- What would he say if Sam Bankman-Fried gave you a call?
- Who would he choose to co-found a new crypto startup with… SBF, Changpeng Zhao, Brian Armstrong or Arthur Hayes?
- If he could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be?
This episode is fantastic listening for anyone who's curious about decentralized finance and crypto derivatives - especially if you want fresh insights into what 2024 has in store for this fast-moving industry.
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#Crypto #Regulation #FutureOfMoney
In this episode, we delve deep into the intersection of cryptocurrency and regulation, exploring:
The evolving landscape of financial regulation. Unpacking the persisting skepticism towards crypto in the US. Common pitfalls crypto entrepreneurs encounter with regulatory bodies. Challenges faced by regulators with emerging technologies. Standout global regulators in the crypto space. The potential of stablecoins.
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the dynamic world of crypto regulation.
#Crypto #Finance #FutureOfMoney
Why did Abu Dhabi decide to launch a regulatory regime for DLT foundations?
What impact can this have on the future of crypto and financial ecosystem?
Will other jurisdictions follow in Abu Dhabi’s footsteps? I discuss this development with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)‘s head of DLT Foundation oversight, Dmitry Fedotov. This podcast delves into ADGM's trailblazing methods in governing the fast-evolving digital asset sector, discussing the future of decentralised governance and its wider impact on the financial landscape. Download or watch the full episode here: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/47ZCF8F Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3PM4eKh Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Ruwkfh YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GuZiW7 #Crypto #Finance #FutureOfMoney
2023 was another crazy year for the crypto ecosystem, with several developments that look poised to shape some of the trends we need to watch in 2024.
As per our tradition since 2015, here are my top 10 crypto predictions for the year ahead!
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In a fireside chat at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2023, Kris Marzelak, CEO of Crypto.com, discusses the current state and future prospects of the crypto markets. He emphasizes the need for a cleansing period in the crypto sphere, highlighting Crypto.com's vital role in restoring trust within the industry. The conversation also covers the effects of regulatory changes and the essential skills required to navigate the fast-paced world of crypto and AI technologies.
What is driving the latest Bitcoin and crypto rally? Here are a couple of thoughts:
- Clarity around Binance: settlement with US authorities well received and the “Binance risk” significantly reduced which was a major looking uncertainty for many institutional investors
- Closure on FTX: SBF heading to prison and FTX claims reportedly selling for over 60 cents on the dollar with overall recovery looking close to 90 cents
- Expectation that interest rates will fall in Q1 2024: thus sending capital into “risk on” assets
- Upcoming physical Bitcoin ETF approval: many investors trying to get exposure before expected inflows following the ETF approval that could be weeks away
- Bitcoin halving coming in May 2024: which will cut in half the rate of new Bitcoin issued every 10 minutes.
- Ease of entering crypto ecosystem globally: many regulated players now offering easy on/off ramps which makes it easier for retail investors to enter the space
- Rise of stable coins globall: not only from the public in countries from Argentina to Turkey but also international trade. Once assets are in stable coins, they are rarely going back to fiat and makes it much much easier to buy other digital assets.
A deep-dive with CEO and Co-Founder of XBTO global, Philippe Bekhazi, into the world of crypto derivatives, market-making, the infrastructure gaps, the prospects of a Bitcoin ETF approval and how regulations are impacting crypto businesses globally.
A conversation with Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation recorded at the Cardano Summit in Dubai. What makes Cardano unique? How is it different from other L1s? What are the use cases best suited for Cardano vs other L1s?
Richard Byworth, Managing Partner at Syz Capital, joins the podcast to discuss allocating to crypto hedge funds. He shares his approach to manager selection, operational due diligence, risk management and the unique particularities of investing in crypto hedge funds. Richard also covers what role Bitcoin and crypto hedge funds can play in a diversified portfolio and the opportunities for institutional investors.
Kim Grauer, Director of Research at Chainalysis, joins the podcast to provide an overview of crypto adoption patterns worldwide. Learn why Central & Southern Asia are hotspots. Discover how gaming drives crypto use in the Philippines. Understand stablecoin reliance in Argentina and Bitcoin's popularity across Africa. Gain insights into crypto activity continuing in banned markets like China.
Hex Trust Co-Founder and CEO Alessio Quaglini joins the show to break down the state of crypto custody services and the future trends. Alessio shares his experiences on building a custodian and the challenges of complying with crypto custody regulations, whether custody services are becoming commoditized, the potential mainstream adoption of staking services and the future of self custody.
What is the future of metaverse ecosystems and NFTs? What are the biggest opportunities for investing in Web3 in this bear market? What are the red flags to look out for when investing in web3 projects? One of the most experienced Web3 and crypto VC investors, Jehan Chu, shares his insights with Henri Arslanian.
Are hedge fundsoptimistic about the long-term potential of digital assets? Why the percentage of hedge funds investing in crypto decreased after the FTX collapse, but the average crypto allocation by those invested grew. How regulatory uncertainty and reputational risk have emerged as key barriers to greater adoption. James Delaney, Director of Government Affairs at AIMA, joins the Future Money podcast to examine how traditional hedge funds are beginning to allocate to crypto assets despite recent volatility.
Perform Due Diligence Services Co-Head James Newman joins the show to explore the nuances of operational due diligence (ODD) in the digital assets space compared to traditional finance. Learn why thorough background checks and robust internal controls are crucial for crypto firms. Uncover the red flags to watch for at crypto exchanges and custodians, understand why exchange proof-of-reserves may not always provide a complete picture and more.
Blockstone Capital CIO Yevgeny Bebnev joins the show to discuss some of the biggest trends in the global crypto hedge fund ecosystem, from obstacles for traditional funds entering the space and strategies for selecting successful fund managers to the potential shift from centralised to decentralised systems. Dive into these topics and more.
Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar joins the show to explore the state of crypto mining. As an increasing number of investors and institutions push for more sustainable practices, how will the Bitcoin mining industry respond?
How is due diligence on crypto firms different from traditional finance? What are the unique complexities that have emerged in a pre and post-FTX world?
Henri Arslanian welcomes John Ward, Managing Director of Alternative Asset Advisory Services at Kroll, for a comprehensive exploration of operational due diligence in the digital assets space.
Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov sits down with Henri Arslanian in Dubai to discuss the challenges that operational cybersecurity poses on crypto custody.
How are regulatory requirements influencing the concept of self-custody in crypto? What are the overlooked vulnerabilities? What is the risk from quantum and North Korea?
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How does data impact the crypto industry? What sets digital assets apart from traditional finance? How can accounting principles be applied to crypto?
Dive into these questions and more in an in-depth discussion with Lukka CEO Robert Materazzi.
Some lawyers think that the actions of regulators as part of “Operation Choke Point 2.0” are a breach of not only constitutional due process clauses but also a breach of their regulatory and statutory obligations.
Are the seizures of crypto-adjacent banks Silvergate and Signature constitutional? Is there a concerted effort to drive US crypto firms offshore?
An exclusive interview with Cooper & Kirk Managing Partner David Thompson.
What role will virtual assets play in Dubai’s broader long-term vision? What pushed Dubai to launch the world’s first crypto-specialised regulator? And will this comprehensive framework prevent an FTX-style scenario from unfolding in the future?
An exclusive interview with VARA Managing Director Deepa Raja Carbon and VARA CEO Henson Orser.
What happens when a #crypto company goes #bankrupt? Are claims paid back in crypto or #cash? And how narrow is the definition of “fraud” in such cases?
An in-depth discussion with Brown Rudnick’s Louisa Watt and Kenneth Aulet.
Henri Arslanian is joined by Benno Jaeggi from Egon Zehnder and Sam Wellalage from WorkInCrypto.Global to discuss what roles are crypto firms still hiring for and what skills remain in high demand. Want to work in crypto but don't know where to start? Lookin at switching to a different crypto firm? What skills you should focus on to work on crypto? Find out the answers in this episode.
Henri Arslanian and Sebastien Borget (COO of the Sandbox ) discuss some of the biggest trends in web3 and metaverse gaming. Will metaverse platforms begin introducing mobile versions to onboard more users? How do decentralized games compare to other major innovations in the gaming space? And what does the future of blockchain-based games and social experiences look like?
Henri Arslanian and Oliver Linch (CEO of Bittrex Global) discuss some of the biggest issues in digital assets from a regulatory perspective. What’s the importance of good regulation and good regulators? How can we ensure that legal agreements within the ecosystem are respected? Should crypto’s new push for proof of reserves replace decades of traditional auditing?
Henri Arslanian and Mitchell Lam (Senior Strategist at CSOP Asset Management) discuss some of the biggest issues in the digital assets ETF space. What are some of the key features of Bitcoin and Ether futures ETFs? How big of a focus is retail vs. institutional markets when it comes to ETFs? And what types of investment products will we see next?
Henri Arslanian and Kimberly Grauer (Director of Research at Chainalysis) discuss some of the biggest trends in Chainalysis’ Crypto Crime Report and their Crypto Geography Report. Who’s responsible for some of the biggest hacks in the crypto ecosystem this year? What are some of the most significant advances in crypto traceability tools that researchers are seeing? And why is DeFi so popular in North America? This episode is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about the scale of crime on both centralized and decentralized platforms in crypto and some of the biggest trends in crypto adoption globally.
Henri Arslanian and Vincent Chok (CEO of First Digital Trust) discuss some of the most critical questions and developments surrounding digital asset custody and regulations in a post-FTX landscape. How do qualified custodians differ from traditional custodians? How do trust laws work? And how do they apply to the crypto ecosystem? What needs to happen to improve succession and estate planning via digital assets? And will FTX’s collapse catalyze the role of trusted, qualified custodians in the crypto space? This episode is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about how digital assets are custodied, and the role custodians play within the broader crypto ecosystem.
Henri Arslanian and Lucas Kiely (Chief Investment Officer at Yield App) share an in-depth discussion on some of the most critical questions and developments stemming from the collapse of FTX. How will the downfall of what was once the world’s second-largest centralized crypto exchange impact the broader crypto ecosystem? How far will the contagion spread? Will FTX force more centralized actors to be transparent about their reserves? And what does this mean for the entry of new players in the space? This episode is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the most critical issues in a post-FTX world.
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Sam Bankman-Fried gave a 1 on 1 interview to Henri Arslanian at the Hong Kong FinTech week on 31 October 2022, a week before the collapse of FTX. In that interview, SBF answers some interesting questions including what he would do if he was not in crypto, whether he would run for office one day, who inspires him the most and where will FTX be in 5 years...and, ironically, if whether he would pick CZ or Kim Kardashian as a co-founder one day...
Henri Arslanian and Arthur Hayes (Co-founder of BitMEX, 100x Group) have an in-depth discussion on some of the hottest topics in the global crypto ecosystem, from macroeconomic developments and their impact on crypto markets to the arrival of proof-of-stake on the Ethereum blockchain. The pair also discuss the growing crypto derivatives space, the future of algorithmic stablecoins post-Terra/Luna collapse, and much more. This episode is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the most critical issues in the global crypto ecosystem in an easy-to-understand, concise, and digestible format.
Henri Arslanian and Austin Federa (Head of Communications at the Solana Foundation) have an in-depth discussion on the background and evolution of the Solana network, exploring how Solana and SOL differ from other networks and tokens when it comes to performance, security, consensus mechanism, interoperability, and energy efficiency. The pair also discusses the latest development with the Solana network on areas of focus like DeFi, NFTs, and institutional use cases, as well as the token economics around SOL. This episode is ideal for anyone looking to understand Solana, the Solana Foundation, and SOL in an easy-to-understand, concise, and digestible format.
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This week is a historic one in crypto history with #ethereum switching from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, thus reducing Ethereum's energy consumption by ~99% and ETH issuance by ~90%.
In this episode of the Future of Money podcast, I cover the 10 most important aspects of the #ethereummerge that you need to know.
Read my Newsletter Issue on the Ethereum Merge to learn more.
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This week is a historic one in crypto history with #ethereum switching from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, thus reducing Ethereum's energy consumption by ~99% and ETH issuance by ~90%.
In this episode of the Future of Money podcast, I cover the 10 most important aspects of the #ethereummerge that you need to know.
Read my Newsletter Issue on the Ethereum Merge to learn more.
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Scammers have been impersonating me and creating fake Henri Arslanian accounts on Twitter and Instagram.
Unfortunately, many have fallen victim to these scammers and lost thousands of dollars. In this episode, a victim of a recent scam, David Ojakian, shares his experience and the tricks the scammers have been using. Eray Arda Akartuna, a crypto threat analyst at Elliptic also shares how we have been able to trace these accounts to two large crypto exchanges.
This episode is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to identify the red flags of scamming activity and how scams have grown increasingly popular in the crypto ecosystem.
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Henri Arslanian and Pascal Gauthier, CEO and Chairman of Ledger, share an in-depth discussion about self-custody platforms and their role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem amidst current market pressures. The pair also explore the differences in the user experience of various custody providers and whether some of those experiences will lead custody providers in the crypto ecosystem to develop an easier way to store private keys in the future. Henri and Pascal also examine everything from the recent announcement from Solana regarding the 2023 release of the Solana Saga Web3 phone and what this means for Web3 wallets and the future of custody in the crypto space moving forward. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the latest developments in crypto custody platforms around the crypto ecosystem.
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Henri Arslanian and Pascal Gauthier, CEO and Chairman of Ledger, share an in-depth discussion about self-custody platforms and their role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem amidst current market pressures. The pair also explore the differences in the user experience of various custody providers and whether some of those experiences will lead custody providers in the crypto ecosystem to develop an easier way to store private keys in the future. Henri and Pascal also examine everything from the recent announcement from Solana regarding the 2023 release of the Solana Saga Web3 phone and what this means for Web3 wallets and the future of custody in the crypto space moving forward. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the latest developments in crypto custody platforms around the crypto ecosystem.
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Henri Arslanian and J. Christopher Giancarlo, the Digital Dollar Foundation Co-Founder and former CFTC Chairman, share an in-depth discussion about the current state of digital asset regulation in the U.S. and its evolving role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The pair also explore how prior financial service experience is helpful when working in a regulatory capacity and what proactive changes can improve the broader ecosystem. Henri and Christopher also examine everything from the latest crypto regulation bill in the U.S. to the resistance of regulators to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about regulatory frameworks in the global crypto ecosystem.
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Henri Arslanian and Jean Chalopin, Chairman of Deltec, share an in-depth discussion about Deltec and its role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The pair also explore the challenges of being active in digital assets and how that addresses issues with counterparties, including correspondent banks. Henri and Jean also examine everything from AI, VR, and quantum technology to the risk management framework used by banks when analyzing crypto companies to the potential of The Bahamas as a global crypto hub. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the intersection of legacy banking and crypto along with some of the challenges in navigating this space.
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Henri Arslanian and Lucas Kiely, CIO of Yield App, share an in-depth discussion about recent market developments surrounding crypto lending platforms and the repercussions they will bring to the industry as a whole. The pair also explore what needs to be done from a risk management perspective to regain customers' trust after the market crash and the improvements needed for proper regulatory oversight. Henri and Lucas also examine everything from stablecoins to the need for increased transparency in lending platforms to the potential opportunities for traditional investors to enter the space. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about recent developments surrounding Celsius and the steps that need to be taken to brighten the ecosystem’s long-term outlook.
Latest Crypto Capsule Commentary on the 3 things that I am watching now following Celsius pausing withdrawals this week.
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contagion risk to some peers?
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actions by policy makers and regulators?
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Henri Arslanian and James Stickland, CEO of Elwood Technologies, share an in-depth discussion about the latest developments in the trading systems ecosystem (eg EMS, OMS, PMS) and the rapid development and maturation of the crypto hedge fund industry. The pair also explore what traditional hedge funds are doing in crypto and how their approaches towards digital assets differ from dedicated crypto funds. Henri and James also examine everything from trading technology software to the future prime brokers in the space before shifting focus to potential regulations for the ecosystem. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about the latest trends in crypto trading systems and how the space will develop in the coming years.
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In this latest edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, I break down all of the major developments surrounding issues of front running and insider trading on NFT platforms following the arrest of a former OpenSea employee for suspicious activities last year. Did these actions constitute insider trading? How will this affect the legal status of NFTs moving forward? Will this force NFT platforms to revamp their policies and procedures? And could this actually be beneficial to the NFT ecosystem in the long-term by bringing new levels of transparency to the space?
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Henri Arslanian and Joseph Ziolkowski, CEO and Co-Founder of Relm, share an in-depth discussion about the world of crypto insurance and how it is evolving from traditional insurance approaches. Henri and Joseph touch on everything from why traditional insurance firms are staying away from the crypto ecosystem and some of the new crypto-specific risks being covered in insurance policies to the future of DeFi insurance and whether or not insurance policies could have prevented last month’s collapse of TerraUSD and Luna. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the latest developments in the rapidly evolving crypto insurance ecosystem.
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Henri Arslanian and Alex Baghdijan, Co-Founder and Partner at Funday, share an in-depth discussion about the role of marketing in the cryptocurrency industry and how it differs from traditional marketing. Henri and Alex touch on everything from the importance of storytelling versus a transactional approach to the long-term and short-term effects of regulation in the space and if there will be a significant shift in the upcoming years. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about the latest trends in marketing, particularly in the crypto industry, and how it is continuously evolving to become more mainstream.
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In this latest edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down all of the major developments stemming from Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter, as well as Binance’s $500 million investment in the platform. What does this mean for the future of the crypto and Web3 ecosystems? What improvements to the platform should we anticipate moving forward? And could Twitter eventually serve as a bridge between Web2 and Web3?
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Henri Arslanian and Matthew Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, share an in-depth discussion about the present and future role of crypto ETFs in the industry and how active management is shaping the crypto ecosystem. Henri and Matthew touch on everything from the longstanding battle of acceptance of Bitcoin ETFs to finding the right incentive mechanism to encourage more people into crypto investments. The pair also explore market misinformation and its correlation to the way consumers interact with cryptocurrency. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning about the latest developments in active management and how that role is evolving through Bitcoin ETFs, among other digital assets.
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Henri Arslanian and Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink, share an in-depth discussion on decentralized oracle networks and the access they provide to off-chain computations for smart contract applications. Henri and Sergey touch on everything from data communication and validation to the future role of Chainlink in the merging of CeFi and Defi. The pair also explore the issues of scalability in the market and whether oracle networks can play a part in solving the challenges. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in broadening their understanding of how oracle networks operate, the beneficial role they play in smart contracts, and how trust minimization is shifting in the industry.
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Henri Arslanian and Stephen Stonberg, CEO of Bittrex Global, share an in-depth discussion on the current state of the crypto exchange ecosystem. Henri and Stephen touch on everything from the compliance and regulatory issues around the space to the growing role of DeFi and NFTs in exchange offerings. The pair also explore some of the biggest issues preventing more traditional financial firms from entering the space, before discussing which aspects of traditional finance the crypto ecosystem could most benefit from. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in the present, and future, of crypto exchanges.
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The UK just announced that it will recognize #stablecoins as a form of payment and wants to become a global #crypto hub.
What is the practical impact of this? Who are winners and losers? I share my point of view in this latest episode of Crypto Capsule Commentary.
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Henri Arslanian and Paul Dawalibi, CEO of Holodeck Ventures, share an in-depth discussion on some of the most significant trends and developments in today’s global gaming industry. After discussing the rise of crypto-sponsored esports teams and the levels of audience engagement they’re attracting all over the world, the pair dive deep into the emerging play-to-earn industry and how it will interact with the metaverse. After highlighting some of the key differences between centralized platforms like Roblox and decentralized gateway metaverses like The Sandbox and Decentraland, the pair explore how play-to-earn games and the metaverse, along with the gaming industry and the crypto ecosystem more broadly, will interact. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in broadening their understanding of the converging relationship between crypto, blockchain, the metaverse, and play-to-earn games.
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In this latest edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the $600+ million hack of Ronin Network, the sidechain that bridges the popular play-to-earn game Axie Infinity with the Ethereum network. How did the hack take place? What is the impact on Axie Infinity and the broader Ethereum ecosystem? And what are the five major takeaways to keep an eye on moving forward? This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the details of one of the biggest hacks in crypto history. ___
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Henri Arslanian and Mark Lamb, co-founder and CEO of CoinFLEX, share an in-depth discussion on some of the most significant developments in today’s rapidly evolving stablecoin landscape. After discussing the role of CoinFLEX within the broader crypto ecosystem, Henri and Mark discuss everything from how flexUSD differs from other centralized stablecoins like USDC and Tether to how yield rates are generated and determined on stablecoin platforms. The pair also discuss the potential impact of a US CBDC on stablecoin markets and take a long-term look at where the industry could potentially go from here. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in broadening their understanding of stablecoins and the role they serve in crypto and financial markets today.
Henri Arslanian and Mason Nystrom, Senior Research Analyst at Messari, share an in-depth discussion on some of the most significant developments in today’s rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. From the mainstream arrival of NFTs and the explosive levels of interest in decentralized, blockchain-based gaming, Henri and Mason tackle every major theme and topic emerging from today’s crypto industry. The pair also share their thoughts on how institutional investors can gain additional exposure to this space while exploring some of the key issues (like user experience) that will need to improve to attract more participants to the Web3 ecosystem. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in broadening their understanding of Web3 and some of its various verticals like NFTs, GameFi, and the Metaverse.
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In this special edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the executive order issued by the White House on cryptocurrencies and digital assets, specifically: What is the goal of this move? What kind of framework will this order establish? What will be the impact on the global crypto ecosystem and on the broader financial space? Why is this being issued now? And who are the winners and losers? This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn about more of the details surrounding the news coming out of Washington D.C.
Henri Arslanian and Arthur Breitman, Co-founder and creator of Tezos, share an in-depth discussion on the background, evolution, and growth of the Tezos network, from how the Tezos blockchain differs from some of the other Layer 1 chains throughout the crypto ecosystem from a governance and consensus perspective to the growing number of monthly transactions the network is seeing. The pair also touch upon several hot-button issues in today’s crypto landscape, like energy efficiency, the rise of NFTs, and the entry of traditional financial firms into the crypto space. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about Tezos in an easy-to-understand, concise and digestible format.
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In this very special edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the latest crypto-related developments stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war, specifically: should Russian users be banned from centralized crypto exchanges? And can the Russian government use crypturrency to evade sanctions? This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the biggest details surrounding recent events.
Henri Arslanian and Michael Lau, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales for Bullish, break down key DeFi concepts like Automated Market Makers, liquidity pools, and impermanent loss before shifting their focus to cover the growing demand from asset managers and hedge funds for exposure to the DeFi sphere. Henri and Michael also share their thoughts on the growing convergence between centralized (CeFi) and decentralized (DeFi) finance and how these two systems will coexist in the future. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about today’s rapidly developing DeFi industry and it’s impact on institutional investors.
In this very special edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the latest developments stemming from this week’s shocking new information surrounding the identity of the hacker who looted 3.6 million Ether from The DAO in 2016. Drawing on crypto-journalist Laura Shin’s exhaustive reporting, Henri breaks down some of the biggest takeaways from the case, from the growing capacity of law enforcement authorities and crypto traceability firms like Chainalysis to demix or unscramble privacy wallets that often store ill-gotten funds to the effects that this case (and another case involving the 2016 hack of Bitfinex) will have on reshaping the narrative that crypto is not traceable. This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the biggest details behind one of the most infamous hacks in crypto history.
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In this very special edition of the Future of Money, Henri Arslanian and former special agent for the IRS, Tigran Gambaryan, discuss the intersection of cryptocurrency and illicit activities. Drawing on his wealth of experience working on teams that investigated major scandals in the crypto ecosystem, from Mt. Gox’s bankruptcy to the darknet marketplace Silk Road, Tigran shares his thoughts on the recent arrests of a New York couple linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack whilst offering a glimpse into how investigators operate in the cryptocurrency space, touching upon everything from the tools that law enforcement authorities typically deploy to the growing risks of money laundering in the DeFi and NFT sectors. This episode is ideal for anyone looking to understand what steps are being taken to counter illicit activity in the crypto ecosystem. This episode was recorded live in New York.
In this very special edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the fallout stemming from the recent arrests of a New York couple linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack whilst offering a glimpse into how investigators currently operate in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, touching upon everything from the tools that law enforcement authorities typically deploy to the growing risks of money laundering in the DeFi space. Henri also explores the evolution of law enforcement's relationship with the crypto ecosystem and how the traceability tools deployed by authorities have advanced to the point that laundering crypto is easier to detect than laundering funds through fiat currency. This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the details behind these sensational arrests in a concise, digestible format. ---
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Henri Arslanian and author, journalist, and host of The Unchained podcast Laura Shin share an in-depth discussion on how journalists cover the crypto ecosystem, from the dynamic between journalists and crypto entrepreneurs, firms, industry leaders to how dedicated crypto-journalists differ in approach from mainstream media outlets that cover the industry. Laura also shares some stories about her upcoming book (Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze), touching upon the topics and storylines that surprised her the most during the writing process. This episode is ideal for anyone keen to learn of the relationship between the crypto industry and the media.
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Henri Arslanian and Sam Bankman-Fried, Founder and CEO of FTX, share an in-depth discussion on some of the most significant developments in today’s crypto landscape, from the continued institutionalization of the space via the arrival of traditional financial firms and funds to the burgeoning DeFi, Web 3.0, NFT, and metaverse niches. The pair also explore some of the biggest regulatory hurdles that are preventing firms from the non-crypto world from more seriously exploring opportunities in digital assets before pivoting to discuss how crypto can be applied to the act of philanthropy and whether the crypto commujnity is “giving back” enough. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in gleaning a bird’s eye view of today’s crypto ecosystem and each of the trends that are driving the industry forward. This episode was filmed live at the Asian Financial Forum in January 2022.
Henri Arslanian and Alex Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of Celsius Network, share an in-depth discussion about the crypto lending and yield platform ecosystem from how such platforms are able to offer such attractive yields to whether there is systemic risk in the crypto lending industry. The pair also share insights on who is the typical users of such platforms and whether all crypto platforms will eventually have a token. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the crypto lending and yield platform ecosystem and their potential benefits and risks.
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Henri Arslanian and futurist, bestselling author, podcast host Brett King share an in-depth discussion on Brett’s latest book: “The Rise of Technosocialism: How Inequality, AI and Climate will Usher in a New World.” From AI’s impact on the healthcare industry to how CBDCs can facilitate and accelerate UBI payments, Henri and Brett touch upon all of the latest developments emerging from the deep tech and crypto spaces that are poised to define the decades to come, from NFTs to DAOs to the metaverse. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about the broader societal impact of some of the most innovative trends in tech and finance.
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Henri Arslanian and Simon Yu, Co-founder and CEO of StormX, share an in-depth discussion on the role of cashback rewards and loyalty programs in the cryptocurrency industry, from how the approach differs from the conventional model to whether such incentivized programs could stimulate broader mainstream adoption of digital assets. The pair also take a look at StormX’s introduction of crypto rewards in exchange for microtasks before moving on to StormX’s sponsorship agreement with the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, with Simon giving the audience the inside scoop on how everything came together. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about how and why crypto brands and companies are increasingly making strategic moves towards the mainstream.
Henri Arslanian and Michael Ourabah (CEO of BSO) share an in-depth discussion on the role of HFT and market making firms in the healthy development of the crypto industry. The pair also discusses the gaps in the current infrastructure behind crypto exchanges and what is needed to increase institutional investor activity. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in the future of crypto markets and crypto trading.
Henri Arslanian and John Wu (CEO of AVA Labs) have an in-depth discussion on the Avalanche network to understand the background and evolution but also how Avalanche and AVAX differ from other network and tokens, especially on topics like performance, security, consensus mechanism, interoperability and energy efficiency. The pair also discusses the latest development with the Avalanche network on areas of focus like DeFi, NFTs/collectibles and institutional use case as well as the token economics around AVAX. This episode is ideal for anyone looking at understanding Avalanche, Ava Labs and AVAX in an easy to understand, concise and digestible format.
Henri Arslanian and Sébastien Borget (co-founder, The Sandbox) share an in-depth discussion on the exciting opportunities within the metaverse. The pair also discuss how The Sandbox is more than just a game but rather a platform where users can buy virtual land or provide services in the metaverse and deliver value to the community leveraging blockchain and NFTs. The pair also discuss why artists from The Walking Dead and Snoop Dogg to Atari and sports brands are setting up a presence in the metaverse. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the Metaverse, NFTs, and the future of such platforms in a decentralized and Web 3.0 economy.
Henri Arslanian and Steven Kalifowitz, Chief Marketing Officer of Crypto.com, share an in-depth discussion on the role of marketing in the cryptocurrency industry, from how the approach differs from other sectors to how the relative youth of the space allows for an array of innovative new marketing techniques. The pair also touch upon the increasingly converging worlds of sports and crypto before shifting focus to the emergence of NFTs into the mainstream and whether or not non-fungible tokens have a role to play in future marketing efforts. For anyone out there interested in learning more about how crypto brands and companies sell their stories to the public, this episode is a must-listen.
In this latest episode of the Crypto Deep Dive Series, Henri Arslanian and Frederik Gregaard share an in-depth discussion on the Cardano network and how Cardano and its ADA token differ from other networks and tokens. The pair also discuss Cardano's roadmap and where the project stands in its five "eras" of evolution, before shifting over to the latest developments from the Cardano network and the Cardano Foundation, from the Alonzo upgrade to the recent Cardano Summit. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about Cardano and ADA in an easy-to-understand, concise, and digestible format.
Henri Arslanian and Sean Lee (CEO of Algorand) have an in-depth discussion on the Algorand network to understand the background and evolution but also how Algorand and ALGO differ from other network and tokens. The pair also discusses the latest development with Algorand from DeFi to NFTs. This episode is ideal for anyone looking at understanding Algorand and ALGO in an easy to understand, concise and digestible format.
Henri Arslanian and Hugh Madden (Group CEO of BC Group) share an in-depth discussion on regulation within the crypto space, touching upon everything from his experience in working with regulators to Hugh’s thoughts on if we will ever see a clear, regulatory framework within the DeFi space. The pair also explore the most significant challenges that financial institutions and institutional investors face when trying to break into the crypto space, along with the chances of Hong Kong emerging as a global crypto hub.
Henri Arslanian and Talal Tabbaa (Chairman and Co-Founder of CoinMENA) share an in-depth discussion on the potential of crypto in the Middle East, touching upon everything from the explosive levels of demand from both retail and institutional investors to what it means to be a Sharia-compliant crypto exchange. The pair also explore the different approaches that regulators around the region have taken to crypto and why cities like Dubai can become global crypto hubs especially following the COVID pandemic.
Henri Arslanian and Yifan He (Founder and CEO of Red Date Tech) have an in-depth discussion on China’s Blockchain Service Network (BSN), with Yifan giving the listeners a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the technology’s origins as well as the variety of use cases it can be applied to, from data storage and transmission to laying the infrastructural groundwork for smart cities. If you’ve ever found yourself curious about blockchain technology and China, then this is an episode you definitely don’t want to miss!
Henri Arslanian and James Quinn (Managing Partner of Q9 Capital) have an in-depth discussion on the entry of private banks and wealth managers into the crypto space and how they are looking at enabling family offices and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) to gain crypto exposure. Henri and James also discuss why crypto is becoming an interesting asset class for HNWI and why there was initially so much reluctance from private banks and asset managers in making these types of products available for their clients. If you are interested in the intersection of wealth management and crypto, then this is an episode you do not want to miss!
Henri Arslanian and Richard Byworth (CEO of EQONEX) get into a deep discussion on the future of crypto exchange tokens as well as the recent wave of crypto companies choosing the SPAC route. They also discuss whether DeFi exchanges can be a real competition to centralized exchanges. Henri and Richard also share insights on the challenges of running an institutional grade crypto exchange as well as the challenges that traditional financial institutions are having when wanting to enter the crypto space.
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Henri Arslanian and Yat Siu (Co-Founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands) dive into the NFT ecosystem and discuss the recent valuations and hype around NFTs and what can be their practical impact on the future of gaming and art. They also discuss how NFTs can accelerate digital ownership and provide gamers with a variety of exciting, untapped use cases.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - 8:57: Introduction and background of Yat Siu; Co-Founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands
8:58 - 15:51: Yat takes Henri back to the turn of the millennium to talk about his experiences with the gaming world at the time and how he was reimagining new directions for the space to grow even back then
15:53 - 25:58: Henri and Yat break down the impact that NFTs and decentralization will have on gaming
25:59 - 37:00: Henri and Yat take a step back from the gaming discussion and look at how NFTs have affected other industries before marvelling at some of the recent, eye-opening valuations behind the hottest NFTs
37:02 - 41:48: The pair discuss the concept of digital ownership and how NFTs can empower both creators and consumers of art whilst wading into the practice of fractionalization and how breaking down NFTs can democratize the playing field and provide more people with exposure to emerging assets
41:49 - 50:20: Yat shares his thoughts on how artists and creators are reacting to the non-fungible tokens and how the entire creative class can benefit from tokenizing their work
50:21 - 54:21: Henri and his bell hit Yat with a rapid fire round of questions, ranging from which CEO he would most like to have lunch with to his university course recommendations and his favorite gaming experiences
In the latest episode of the Future of Money Podcast with Henri Arslanian, Henri sits down with crypto exchange BitMEX's CEO, Alexander Höptner, to discuss the past, present and future of crypto derivatives, from the exchange's pioneering introduction of its Bitcoin perpetual swap in May 2016 to the current requirements from institutional investors. Henri and Alexander also touch on some of the latest regulations being introduced to the crypto space and what to expect from these developments, as well as how NFTs are forcing crypto exchanges to expand their product offerings.
On the debut episode of the Future of Money podcast, Henri Arslanian sits down with Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek to analyse the state of the crypto economy and go in depth on the future of crypto platforms discussing a broad range of topics from crypto retail trading and NFTs to crypto M&A and crypto marketing. Henri and Kris also discuss some of the biggest challenges facing the crypto industry today and what the crypto world might look like 10 years from now.