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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


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    Can Web3 Fix Some of the Problems With Professional Sports?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 8:57


    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. - How Web3 could give fans a real voice in sports decisions - Why athletes like Tristan are backing decentralised fan platforms - Making DeFi accessible for players and fans alike - Why the UAE is becoming a hub for Web3 innovation - How AI is being used to prevent athlete injuries    Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KErw6M  

    Is the Current Stablecoin Model Broken?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 7:38


    My interview with Reeve Collins, Co-Founder and Chairman of STBL.  - Why Reeve believes the current stablecoin model must evolve - How Stablecoin 2.0 addresses transparency and user yield - What splitting principal and yield means for compliance - The impact of the GENIUS Act on stablecoin innovation - How global regulations may create regional stablecoin models - Why AI could revolutionise how we interact with money - What Reeve learned from co-founding Tether over a decade ago - Why stablecoins might not stay boring for long Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/44x416g  

    Why Saudi Arabia is putting its entire land registry on-chain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 7:18


    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   Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3N0GVyL  

    How Binance Sees the Future of Crypto Compliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 51:27


    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. The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YkYoV2  

    Why Crypto VC Is Betting Big on Stablecoins and DeFi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 7:30


    My interview with Charlie Sandor, General Partner at CMT Digital.  - What sectors CMT Digital is backing for asymmetric upside over the next 12–26 months - Is there still room for new players in the stablecoin ecosystem - How localised stablecoins and infra players could outpace global giants like Circle - Which DeFi verticals hold the most promise today - Why VC funds may offer better exposure than DeFi tokens directly - Stablecoins vs tokenised deposits—what will define the future of payments - The biggest risk facing the crypto space right now Powered by Phoenix Group Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4iyvc6k    

    What Unique Role DATs Play Compared to ETFs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 9:09


    My interview with David Namdar, CEO of the BNB Network Company. - Why David is so bullish on the BNB ecosystem and launched a dedicated vehicle  - How the BNB token burn mechanism has changed over time - Where BNB fits among layer-1s like Ethereum and Solana  - The role of digital asset treasuries versus ETFs - Whether digital asset treasuries will be a winner-takes-all game - The crypto catalysts David believes will have the biggest impact - How BNB adoption is evolving regionally beyond Asia - The impact of global exchanges like Binance expanding in the US Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ovf4E7    

    What Really Happened Behind the Scenes in The Bahamas During the FTX Collapse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 45:39


    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   Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals. The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/43UE8wU  

    Will AI Directors Replace Independent Directors on Boards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 40:37


    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. Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider.

    Crypto IPOs Are Back — But Why Only the Strong Will Survive

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 9:02


    My interview with Naj Kidwai, President and CEO of C1 Fund. - Why 2025 will be the breakout year for crypto IPOs  - Regulation is finally shifting in favour of digital assets under Trump  - Why SPACs are making a cautious return—but only for prepared firms  - Circle, Kraken, Securitize—who's next in the public markets queue?  - The critical importance of clean audits, profitability, and valuation discipline  - Why retail still hasn't fully entered—yet institutions are already scaling in Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/480qKd7    

    Why DATs Play an Essential Role in the Crypto Ecosystem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 8:09


    My interview with Viktor Fischer, CEO of RockawayX.  - Why DATs must communicate how yield is truly generated  - The L1 race is over—only business-model-driven chains will survive  - Solana's path to becoming the chain for internet capital markets  - A bold call: Solana at $6,000 if tokenisation scales  - RockawayX's vision to make the UAE the global crypto staking hub  - Q1 2026 as a key inflection point for DAT performance  - The biggest risk: not enough real-world utility across the ecosystem  Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JLloJu  

    Will Stablecoin Yields Redefine the Risk-Free Rate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 8:15


    My interview with Altan Tutar, CEO and Co-Founder of MoreMarkets. - Why stablecoin yield could become standard in the next 12–24 months  - The shift from centralised high-yield platforms to transparent, collateralised models - How real world assets (RWAs) will drive yield as interest rates drop - The rising importance of user-friendly interfaces and seamless UX - DeFi vs CeFi: how both will converge to offer structured yield products - What regulators and banks need to understand about this growing sector - Why staking and tokenised treasuries might define the future of "risk-free" yield Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4o7HyDJ    

    Why Complacency Is the Biggest Threat to the Crypto Industry's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 6:02


    My interview with George Kikvadze, Executive Vice Chairman of BitFury. - How Bitcoin mining scaled from hobbyist rigs to billion-dollar data centres - Why state-backed mining is a natural extension of open-source networks - How miners are pivoting to AI and HPC infrastructure - The mindset founders need to succeed in crypto: resilience, adaptability, purpose - Why complacency is the biggest threat to the industry's future - The importance of doubling down on education, ethics, and values - George's bold call: Bitcoin to hit $1M within 5 years—and why The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/49trmsU  

    The Battle Against Crypto Money Laundering

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 40:56


    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: - How the U.S. crypto policy landscape evolved in 2025 - Genius Act and market-structure laws — new rules for crypto and stablecoins - Why banks are finally embracing crypto compliance and custody - How TRM Labs launched the Beacon Network with Coinbase, Binance and others - The rise of professional money-laundering networks in China and Russia - How DeFi protocols like 1inch and Rhino Phi help block illicit funds - Why public-private partnerships are key to crypto security and trust Powered by ACX Compliance - the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3LDaQg2  

    Why the World's Stablecoin Infrastructure Needs Its Own Layer 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 6:55


    My interview with Brian Mehler, CEO of Stable. - Stable built a Layer 1 blockchain using USDC as its native gas token - Predictable fees and subsecond finality remove key institutional pain points  - Peer-to-peer transfers always gas-free for users - Subscription-based block space model for institutional clients - Stablecoin market growth driven by both retail and institutional demand - Expects USDC to maintain dominance due to trust and liquidity - Sees divergence between domestic and cross-border stablecoin roles - Highlights regulatory clarity as key to stablecoin innovation   Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/43sp61b  

    Why Ethereum may Hit $5,000 by Christmas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 3:57


    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? Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4qTFTnQ  

    Why Crypto Treasuries Are Just Getting Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 6:15


    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 Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/4hEJjqh    

    How Banks Are Quietly Preparing for a Blockchain Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 6:38


    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 Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/4qyGCum    

    CeFi vs DeFi: The Battle for the Future of Crypto

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 6:51


    My Interview with Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch.  - DeFi trading volumes soar amid Bitcoin's all-time highs  - How 1inch is bridging the gap between CeFi and DeFi through aggregation and APIs  - The Coinbase–1inch partnership and what it means for Web3 adoption  - Hyperliquid's rapid rise — and what it reveals about DeFi simplicity  - Decentralization, security, and the evolving role of KYC in trading  - U.S. regulatory shifts that are shaping the next phase of DeFi growth  - Why institutional players are increasingly entering the decentralized space Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3LtUO7P      

    Inside Dubai's Crypto Regulator. My Interview with Sean McHugh, Head of Market Assurance at VARA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 44:34


    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:  - The future of #crypto regulation  - How VARA approaches supervision and licensing  - Blockchain analytics and live transaction monitoring  - Market manipulation and insider trading in digital assets  - Why #DeFi and zero knowledge proofs are on regulators' radar  - AI in compliance: hype or revolution? Powered by ACX Compliance - the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3KXC68H  

    Tokenizing Real Estate: How Dubai Is Leading the Proptech Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 8:16


    My Interview with Amira Sajwani, Founder and CEO of PRYPCO. - Transforming #realestate through tokenization and fractional ownership - How Proptech is making real estate investing faster, simpler, and more transparent  - Dubai Land Department puts property titles on-chain for the first time  - Why fractional ownership opens global access to premium assets  - The growing investor demand for yield-backed real-world assets  - Education as the key to safe tokenized investing  - The rise of younger, tech-savvy property investors in the #MENA region Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3WkeyNK      

    Bitcoin, ETFs, and the Next Altcoin Season.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 7:31


    My interview with Nic Puckrin, CEO and Founder of The Coin Bureau. - The largest crypto liquidation of the year — $1.7 billion wiped out in hours  - Bitcoin's next move before the altcoin season begins  - How ETFs are accelerating retail and institutional adoption  - Why digital asset treasury companies may face consolidation  - The impact of U.S. regulation — from the Clarity Act to new policy shifts  - How education remains the best defense against scams  - NFTs vs. meme coins — what's next for retail attention Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3WhTyHi  

    How digital asset treasuries are fuelling a new wave of altcoin demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 7:57


    My interview with Taran Sabharwal, Founder and CEO of Stix.  - How private OTC #crypto markets are handling over $1B in monthly volume  - The cyclical nature of secondaries and locked token trading  - Who's selling: VC funds and foundations  - Who's buying: prop trading firms, family offices, and private wealth  - Case study: #Solana secondaries moving from 50% to 15% discount  - How digital asset treasury firms are enabling access for traditional capital  - The arbitrage opportunity between discounted tokens and liquid futures  - Why #ETFs can't compete with token treasuries on flexibility and yield  - The growing role of market-neutral strategies in altcoin investments  - Long-term outlook on institutional access to crypto via equity structures Powered by Phoenix Group Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/42Ue7gK    

    200 Million + Users and Counting: Trust Wallet's Global Crypto Mission as a Self-Custody Wallet.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 7:31


    My interview with Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet. - Trust Wallet surpasses 210M users globally  - Growing adoption of stablecoins for remittances  - Balancing ease of use and full control in self-custody  - The future of data ownership and digital identity  - Why self-custody is a fundamental right in the U.S.  - How blockchain, not wallets, may become banks' true competitor  Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3LmwUuU  

    How UAE banks are embracing stablecoins and blockchain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 7:29


    My interview with Michael Chan, CEO of Zand Bank. - How stablecoins are reshaping global banking  - The role of U.S. regulatory shifts in driving adoption  - Why Zand is betting big on digital assets  - How AI and blockchain are enhancing compliance and efficiency  - Why banks launching their own stablecoins could be a game changer  - The biggest risk keeping crypto-bank CEOs up at night Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/4q9StyM  

    Why the Asia-Middle East corridor could be the next big opportunity and how stablecoins may reshape it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 14:44


    My interview with Ben El-Baz, Managing Director of HashKey MENA. - The Asia–Middle East crypto corridor is expanding fast, driven by stablecoin-powered B2B payments. - Hong Kong's regulatory clarity has fostered a “financial-grade” crypto ecosystem across banks, brokers, and asset managers. - Dubai and the UAE are emerging as key partners in bridging East–West crypto flows. - Real estate tokenisation and cross-border stablecoin use are transforming how individuals and corporates transact. - Southeast Asia is becoming a vital region for institutional crypto adoption, especially in stablecoin settlements. - Education and regulated infrastructure remain key challenges for scaling adoption securely. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/4n1z00D  

    If the future of finance is autonomous and invisible finance, what role will crypto play?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 6:58


    My interview with Brett King, futurist and author of Branch Tomorrow. - How fintechs have overtaken traditional banks in customer reach - The rise of autonomous banking and tokenized assets - Why legacy systems can't support real-time, AI-driven finance - The critical role of stablecoins and digital payments networks in this transformation - What bankers must do to stay relevant in the next decade Powered by Phoenix Group Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3WtDKRI  

    What are the technical challenges in underwriting crypto insurance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 6:11


    My interview with Robin Scott, General Manager of Middle East at AIFT. - Insurance for digital assets has grown rapidly, with coverage now exceeding $1 billion - Centralized exchanges and custodians are meeting higher technical standards, making policies viable - DeFi remains challenging due to frequent hacks, leading to high premiums - Legacy insurers and reinsurers are warming up to crypto as a diversifier from climate risk exposures - AI risk is following the same playbook as crypto, starting with cybersecurity and risk management tools - Smart contracts and AI can streamline the outdated insurance process, reducing paperwork and intermediaries - The future may bring customers closer to directly covering risks via blockchain-based pools Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/4nvx01v

    Is enterprise blockchain making a comeback? My interview with Sunny Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of VeChain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 7:34


    My interview with Sunny Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of VeChain, on enterprise blockchain, sustainability, and why adoption is accelerating. - VeChain has focused on enterprise blockchain since 2015, with use cases from anti-counterfeiting to sustainability - Regulation and better infrastructure are lowering barriers for corporate adoption of blockchain - Blockchain is not just about productivity but about relationships between enterprises and individuals - Enterprises are moving beyond track-and-trace to user engagement and shared sustainability missions - More than 90% of enterprise blockchain conversations now focus on public chains rather than private ones - ESG remains a key driver, with VeChain working on carbon credits, food safety, and sustainability management - Despite China's cautious stance on crypto, blockchain development remains strong, with Hong Kong acting as a testing ground  Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/46RaXwk

    Institutional DeFi adoption and the future of on-chain finance with Michael Bentley, CEO of Euler Labs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 7:27


    My interview with Michael Bentley, CEO of Euler Labs. - DeFi adoption surged from zero to $3 billion on Euler in just nine months - Institutional players such as BlackRock and Apollo are tokenising money market funds on-chain - Stablecoin growth is driving new lending and borrowing markets in DeFi - Traditional fintechs are starting to use DeFi rails as back-end infrastructure - Retail adoption still faces UX and UI hurdles, but fintech integrations may bridge the gap - Michael predicts explosive growth if even a fraction of traditional finance moves on-chain - Despite risks like hacks and smart contract bugs, DeFi offers transparency and antifragility compared to traditional finance Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/42iIc9r  

    Inside Bitcoin Mining: My interview with Munaf Ali, Founder and CEO at Phoenix Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 7:39


    - The UAE emerges as one of the world's largest sovereign Bitcoin holders - How Phoenix Group built the first and largest mining firm in the Middle East and Africa - The intersection of Bitcoin mining, AI, and data infrastructure - Why sovereign Bitcoin reserves are legitimising the mining industry worldwide - The rise of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) and their role in corporate balance sheets - Why Asia–Middle East corridors and first-mover advantage matter in the next mining cycle  Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/46RaXwk  

    What do VARA applicants need to know about the Dubai crypto regulations?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 15:12


    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 - Biggest applicant mistakes: unclear business plans and shifting models - How VARA uses AI and blockchain analytics to supervise licensees - Four regulatory priorities: customer protection, AML/KYC, financial soundness, cybersecurity - Path toward global harmonisation and passporting of crypto regulation - The importance of marketing rules and enforcement in Dubai's ecosystem - Sean's personal reflections on moving from Wall Street to regulation Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3K9qM8W 

    My interview with Alex Manson, CEO at SC Ventures by Standard Chartered on how Standard Chartered is trying to build the rails for digital assets, tokenisation, and institutional adoption

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 4:00


    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 Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3ImJ71I

    Inside World Liberty Financial: My interview with CEO Zach Witkoff on USD1 and WLFI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 8:00


    The next frontier of stablecoins: My interview with Zach Witkoff, CEO and Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial - Why World Liberty Financial believes it can rival Tether and Circle with USD1 - How a $2B transaction with Binance was settled in under two seconds, with zero fees - The Trump family's direct involvement in the project and its focus on institutional markets - Why real-world asset tokenisation could be their edge in the coming wave of adoption - How compliance and governance are being positioned as core strengths   Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/4pk5oy1

    Why are stablecoins and crypto infrastructure such areas of focus by investors? My interview with Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 6:20


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

    Institutional investors are looking at crypto. But what products or strategies are they focused on? My interview with Kelvin Koh of The Spartan Group on where institutional crypto is heading next.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 8:18


    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 Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/4fKk8Sn  

    Why is Ripple launching their own stablecoin? My interview with Monica Long, President of Ripple on making stablecoins work for real-world payments.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 2:33


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

    Why Bitcoin yield could unlock billions in idle value? My interview with Fisher Yu, Co-Founder of Babylon.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 7:33


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

    Brand building matters in crypto — OKX bets on trust, design and culture with Haider Rafique

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 7:21


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

    Can DeFi's transparency and 20% yields attract institutional capital?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 6:22


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

    Deribit CEO on Coinbase's $2.9B Buyout and the Next Era for Crypto Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 34:15


    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. __  This episode is sponsored by Deribit – the #1 platform for trading crypto options. Trade crypto options with Deribit - a VARA regulated, centralized, and institutional-grade crypto derivatives exchange for options and futures. Experience low latency, deep liquidity, and advanced risk management tools at your fingertips. Start trading with Deribit today. Also, remember that Virtual Assets may lose their value in full or in part, and are subject to extreme volatility. __

    To scale DeFi, we need better education, stronger security, and clear risk ratings. My interview with Vikram Arun, CEO of Superform.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 8:02


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

    The future of DeFi includes tokenised real-world assets and hedge fund vaults built on chain. My interview with Cindy Leow, Co-Founder of Drift

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 8:00


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

    AI is transforming crypto quant trading, but institutional capital won't move without robust infrastructure. My interview with Michael Ashby, CEO of ALGOQUANT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 5:43


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

    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. 

    Bridging the gap between DLT and real enterprise use cases. My interview with Kamal Youssefi, President of the Hashgraph Association.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 5:37


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

    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

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