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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

Henri Arslanian


    • May 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    How fintech and crypto are reshaping global banking. My interview with Phil Sham, CEO of Aquanow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 7:23


    Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel. 

    The next evolution of stablecoins: yield, utility, and compliance. My interview with Bundeep Rangar, CEO of Pi Protocol

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 7:04


    Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YfcSX4 

    Is Solana the backbone of tomorrow's internet capital markets? My interview with Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 20:14


    Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GAnQAd  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW

    Why younger investors are choosing Bitcoin over gold. Insights from Dr. Ryan Lemand of Neovision Wealth Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 7:14


    The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RIywz4  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW

    Marcus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research, Breaks Down Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 8:09


    Could Trump's Bitcoin strategic reserve plan trigger a major Bitcoin buying spree? My interview with Marcus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research. Powered by Phoenix Group

    Binance's Tigran Gambaryan's Near-Death Detention in Nigeria: An Exclusive Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 85:05


    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.

    Why Web3 startups are thriving in the MENA region? My interview with Noor Sweid, Founder of Global Ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 6:57


    How the MENA region's young population and rapid tech adoption are fueling Web3 growth. My interview with Noor Sweid, Founder of Global Ventures. Powered by Phoenix Group

    Interview with Jose Perez Aguinaga, CEO of Tungsten

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 7:36


    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. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://youtu.be/PvxPOtO-Fd0  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW

    Interview with Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 6:12


    Why half of traditional hedge funds are now adding crypto to their strategies. My interview with Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vcwau396vRU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW  

    Interview with Steve Yun, Founder of TVM Ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 8:48


    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. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is available on my YouTube and podcast channels: YouTube:https://bit.ly/3F9iEms Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvwApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW  

    Interview with Jordi Alexander, CEO, Selini Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 8:31


    What are the latest trends with crypto market makers? My interview with Selini Capital CEO, Jordi Alexander. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is available on my YouTube and podcast channels: YouTube:https://bit.ly/4i7q0oT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvwApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW  

    Interview with Antoine Blondeau, Managing Partner at Alpha Intelligence Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 8:09


    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 The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/40ZHYCy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvwApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW  

    Interview with Vincent Chok, Founder & Group CEO of First Digital

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 7:51


    Will stablecoins reshape global finance? Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital, shares insights on regulation, competition, and the future of the $200B stablecoin market. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4b3Z72F Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvwApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW

    Interview with Head of Research, Coinshares, James Butterfill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 6:52


    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.  Powered by Phoenix Group  

    Interview with Scott Thiel, CEO of Tokinvest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 9:27


    Why the ability to offer tokenized assets to retail investors is a game changer.  My interview with the CEO of Tokinvest, Scott Thiel. Powered by Phoenix Group  

    Interview with CEO of CoinMENA, Talal Tabbaa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 7:01


    Why the crypto ecosystem is booming in the Middle-East/GCC? Interview with Talal Tabbaa, CEO of CoinMENA. Powered by Phoenix Group  

    Interview with Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 8:39


    Is crypto crime increasing globally? Interview with Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence. Powered by Phoenix Group  

    Interview with Fasset CEO, Mohammad Raafi Hossain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 7:15


    Is the future of RWAs (real world assets) in emerging markets vs developed markets? My interview with Mohammad Raafi Hossain, CEO, Fasset. Powered by Phoenix Group  

    Interview with best-selling author, Chris Skinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 7:48


    Will banks and traditional finance firms be able to innovate fast enough to embrace crypto? A chat with best-selling author Chris Skinner Powered by Phoenix Group  

    Interview with Bitget COO, Vugar Usi Zade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 9:52


    What is the biggest challenge facing crypto exchanges in 2025? With Bitget COO, Vugar Usi Zade. Powered by Phoenix Group

    Interview with Coinbase Head of Strategy, John Dagostino

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 8:05


    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. Powered by Phoenix Group  

    Interview with Paxos CEO, Charles Cascarilla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 6:58


    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.   Powered by Phoenix Group

    Interview with Securitize CEO, Carlos Domingo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 8:17


    What is the future of the tokenization of real world assets (RWAs)? My interview with Securitize CEO, Carlos Domingo. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Dw5hvE Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW  

    Interview with Helius CEO, Mert Mumtaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 8:40


    What is driving the growth of the Solana ecosystem? My interview with Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius.   Powered by Phoenix Group   The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels:   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3VNMNgj  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW

    Interview with CEO of Hex Trust, Alessio Quaglin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 6:15


    What is the future of crypto custody? Interview with CEO of Hex Trust Alessio Quaglini. Powered by Phoenix Group

    Interview with Dmitry Fedotov, Head of DLT/Blockchain at ADGM

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 7:09


    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. Powered by Phoenix Group  

    Interview with Deribit CEO, Luuk Strijers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 7:27


    What is the future of crypto options and crypto derivatives?  My interview with Deribit CEO, Luuk Strijers. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: bit.ly/3ZGY4k3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW  

    Interview with Tim Grant, CEO at Deus X Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 10:17


    What is the most important factor that crypto VC investors should focus on?  My interview with Tim Grant, CEO at Deus X Capital Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels:   YouTube: https://bit.ly/4gleHrW   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw   Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW  

    Interview with Markus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 5:27


    What is the outlook for crypto markets? And what are the main catalysts to watch? An interview with Markus Thielen from 10x Research Powered by Phoenix Group  The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4i5glzA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW

    Exclusive interview with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 11:46


    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?

    Interview with JeHan Chu, Founder of Kenetic Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 9:06


    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. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4fYPl2S  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/47ZCF8F  Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3PM4eKh 

    Interview with Ambre Soubiran, CEO of Kaiko

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 7:51


    What is the future of crypto data especially as all the data is public? My interview with Ambre Soubiran, CEO of Kaiko Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4i02iLS Spotify: https://spoti.fi/47ZCF8F  Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3PM4eKh   

    Interview with Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 9:29


    Is blockchain the foundational layer for AI, especially with regards to security and privacy?   Powered by Phoenix Group

    Interview with Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 7:21


    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? Powered by Phoenix Group

    Writing a Crypto Book for Kids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 27:37


    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

    Interview with the Chairman of Animoca Brands Yat Siu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 13:14


    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) Powered by Phoenix Group

    Interview with the CEO of Ledger Pascal Gauthier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 6:37


    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? Powered by Phoenix Group

    Latest trends in stablecoin adoption and policy with First Digital CEO Vincent Chok

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 24:55


    Recorded live last month in Singapore  A must-listen episode if you're interested in the latest on the global stablecoin ecosystem. Powered by Xapo Bank

    Interview with the CEO and Co-Founder of Lyvely Farah Zafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 7:44


    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?

    Latest Trends Shaping Crypto Quant Trading and Market-Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 40:03


    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.   

    Interview with the Co-Founder and CEO of Phoenix Group Bijan Alizadeh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 17:19


    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?   Powered by Phoenix Group

    What will make crypto mainstream?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 38:28


    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.

    Interview with the CEO of dYdX Foundation Charles d'Haussy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 14:47


    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? Powered by Phoenix Group

    Interview with the CEO of VARA Matthew White

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 16:44


    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?  Powered by Phoenix Group

    Interview with Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 15:53


    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. Powered by Phoenix Group

    Biggest Crypto Trends To Watch For Institutional Investors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 43:42


    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.   

    Biggest Crypto Trends To Watch Over The Rest Of The Year With Sébastien Borget, Justin Sun and Alexandre Dreyfus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 28:30


    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.   

    Why Bitcoiners still need a bank with Xapo Bank's Joey Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 46:08


    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.    

    Latest Trends in Hardware Wallets and Self-custody with Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 52:48


    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

    Exclusive Interview with FTX Liquidators: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Latest in the FTX Restructuring Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 35:41


    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

    What is the Practical Impact of Trump's Pro Bitcoin Speech?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 8:10


    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.

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