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Episode #66 with Henri Arslanian (Nine Blocks Capital Management) and Andrew Fei (King & Wood Mallesons)This episode opens with Andrew Fei discussing recent US crypto regulatory developments. Then, Henri Arslanian, a leading voice in global crypto circles, shares his insights on the Trump administration's decision to establish a cryptocurrency strategic reserve made up of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano. “This really may start paving the way for other countries to look at potentially acquiring Bitcoin as part of their strategic… their own basket of reserves,” he said, referring to the ripple effect the U.S. reserve move could have on global sovereign crypto adoption. In the Spotlight segment, Andrew discusses with Regulatory Ramblings host, Ajay Shamdasani, the implications of recent US regulatory developments for Asia, the Mideast, the rest of the world such as the GENIUS Act and the recent White House Crypto Summit in Washington, DC. Henri then shares his thoughts on the Trump administration's decision to create a reserve composed of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano. While acknowledging it is a significant step forward for crypto, he said the move is not without criticism because it begs the question why certain virtual assets were chosen for the reserve and not others. Reflecting on the 2024 US Presidential Election, Henri stressed that concerns over which party would be friendlier to the industry was partly why the recent US presential election swung in Donald Trump's favor because for many single-issue voters, the future of digital currencies was their paramount concern. In that sense, it could be said that 2024 was the election that the crypto bros bought.   Henri also shares his thoughts on what it means for the rest of the world if the US creates its own crypto reserve, stating the entry of institutional and sovereign players hints at a more distributed global adoption trend.  While the idea of a strategic reserve for critical assets or commodities is not new, it is curious as to why President Trump did so now when he was vehemently against crypto during his first term (2017-21). The popular press has suggested that Silicon Valley power players such as Peter Theil, Marc Andreessen and Elon Musk helped Trump change his mind and brought him around to the cause. As Henri himself wrote in a recent piece on LinkedIn: “We should expect criticism—rightly so—regarding how the included coins were selected for this reserve. Bitcoin makes complete sense. One could also argue for ETH and perhaps SOL. However, the inclusion of XRP and ADA will likely be questioned.”  Additionally, Solana and Ethereum are two platforms used by many American firms including important companies like Visa and Blackrock.  As Henri noted in his recent article, the presidential action prohibited the purchase of additional crypto without a specific executive or legislative action. Simply put: “the U.S. is not going to buy new Bitcoin but rather keep the 200,000 BTC it already holds mainly via the seizure of Silk Road assets and the recovery of the Bitfinex hack.” Moreover, mainland China purportedly holds around 190,000 Bitcoin, primarily acquired through its 2019 seizure from the PlusToken ponzi scheme, and the UK allegedly owns 60,000 seized Bitcoin. For more about our guests, please visit: www.hkufintech.com/regulatoryramblingsHKU FinTech is the leading fintech research and education in Asia. Learn more at www.hkufintech.com.

In This Episode Strong partnerships and value creation can make even solid companies better! Serving over 80% of the top digital payment and neobank fintechs on the CNBC Global Fintech list, Mastercard takes a collaborative approach to innovation. By viewing fintechs as true partners—and bringing data insights, market expertise, and solutions to the table—Mastercard helps fintechs scale by unlocking new opportunities and driving smarter decisions for better outcomes. In today's episode, Brett King connects with Jenique McNaught, Mastercard's Senior Principal, Advisors & Consulting Services, UK & Ireland, and Revolut's Fiona Davies – Head of Growth UK, Ireland & Nordics. Together, they discuss important market dynamics and the trends they see in the regions they cover. One big takeaway is how customers want to have a meaningful relationship with their financial services provider. Trust is more than just a cool factor, it is earned through a solid track record of picking the right partner and interacting with customers in their preferred manner. Everywhere, customers are embracing innovative fintech solutions that embrace convenience and meet their changing needs, with many consumers multi-banked. The trio then dive into Mastercard and Revolut's exciting partnership and spotlight Revolut's incredible growth story.Marking a major milestone -- 50M customers in less than 10 years—Revolut is celebrating and sharing its success with “Revolutionaries,” a one-of-a-kind two-day experiential event for Revolut customers, highlighting revolutionary figures who have challenged norms and pushed boundaries. Then, the latest on bitcoin...Bitcoin has seen a 42% increase in price in just the past month, lots of crypto is up. Listen as Brett King and Henri Arslanian, author, industry expert and speaker, share thoughts on the election impact on #bitcoin and #crypto markets. Hear about this and more in this engaging and dynamic episode! ******************************************************************Interested in learning more about how Mastercard Services can help you innovate? Explore https://go.mastercardservices.com/fintech For more about Revolut and the Revolutionaries:https://www.wired.com/sponsored/story/the-revolutionaries/

Henri Arslanian, co-founder and managing partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management, shares his radical career tips.  Tip #1- he refuses to meet anybody who is not on Linkedin and Tip #2 - he only hires via Linkedin. Do you want to know why? Listen to this short clips to get to understand his radical perspective.    More about Henri: Henri Arslanian is the co-founder and managing partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management, an institutional-grade hedge fund focused exclusively on digital assets, with a market-neutral crypto fund focused on generating alpha from inefficiencies in crypto markets using relative value, arbitrage, and quantitative strategies. -In Episode #2 of Driving Impact, Henri & Katheline discuss various topics related to the impact of emerging technologies in the financial industry. He shares insights on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the tokenization of real-world assets. Arslanian also discusses the role of Bitcoin in the global financial system and the importance of trust in the crypto industry.  

About our Guest: Henri Arslanian Henri Arslanian is the co-founder and managing partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management, an institutional-grade hedge fund focused exclusively on digital assets, with a market-neutral crypto fund focused on generating alpha from inefficiencies in crypto markets using relative value, arbitrage, and quantitative strategies. In this episode of Driving Impact, Henri & Katheline discuss various topics related to the impact of emerging technologies in the financial industry. He shares insights on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the tokenization of real-world assets. Arslanian also discusses the role of Bitcoin in the global financial system and the importance of trust in the crypto industry. 

Welcome to the 83# episode of the “Encrypted podcast”, where we delve deep into the future of finance and the world of cryptocurrencies with a visionary leader who's actively shaping our financial landscape. Today, we are happy to have a true trailblazer with us, Henri Arslanian, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management. Henri is not just a prominent figure in the crypto world; he's a force driving change. With a sterling background as the former global crypto leader at PwC, Henri has advised governments, financial institutions, and tech giants on crypto initiatives. He's a TEDx speaker, a best-selling author, and the host of The Future of Money podcast and the CryptoCapsules™ social media video series, and he is regularly featured in global media, including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and the Financial Times. Join us as Henri shares his insights on the evolving landscape of crypto hedge funds, the impact of regulations on the industry, and the strategies employed to navigate the volatile crypto market. Find out how crypto hedge funds should properly handle the security and custody of digital assets, learn the difference between active and passive crypto funds, and whether more traditional hedge funds are entering crypto now. Why did Henri choose Dubai as a manager's location for Nine Blocks Capital Management, and how the crypto hedge funds in the Middle East are shaping the future of finance? About this and more… Stay tuned for an episode that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring. Let's dive in! Special guest: Henri Arslanian. Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok. Special Guest: Henri Arslanian.

Listen to Henri Arslanian, a lawyer who defines his passion in life as the future of money and the financial industry. Henri is the cofounder of Nine blocks capital - a crypto hedge fund for institutions. Nine blocks received $75 million in its first close and has spent the last 2 years deploying to digital assets. With Fadi Aboualfa, Copper's Head of Research, this episode touches on the importance of due diligence for crypto-focused funds, regulation in the blockchain space, the potential of distributed ledger technology for the tokenisation of real world assets and the future impact of DLT and blockchain technology. 

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.

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? Dive into these questions and more.

This week on WealthTech Unwrapped, Neds speaks to his long-time friend and best-selling author, Henri Arslanian, Co-Founder of Nine Blocks Capital Management. They discuss various Fintech ecosystems and how they will shape the future of finance across the globe.

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?

It's an epic episode as Breaking Banks kicks off its 10th year. This week we offer you a megamix and extended play as Jason Henrichs, Brett King and JP Nicols chat with 10 industry all-stars about what is next in financial services. Big predictions from big names! Henri Arslanian, David Birch, Leda Glyptis, Theo Lau, Liz Lumley, Jim Marous, Ron Shevlin, Paolo Sironi, Chris Skinner and Mary Wisniewski. Cheers to 2023!! https://youtu.be/A73dCMkoPYA

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. This podcast episode is brought to you by Bullish.  Bullish is a powerful digital asset exchange that leverages the innovations of DeFi in a regulated framework, offering deep liquidity even in volatile markets.   Disclaimer: Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings.  Licensed in Gibraltar

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. Powered by ACX International This episode is brought to you by ACX International, the first crypto-specialised customer support, compliance support, and community management provider. ACX International enables crypto platforms to offer 24/7 customer support and compliance support to their clients in multiple languages, from Spanish and French to Turkish and Arabic, by actual human agents that are advanced trained not only in crypto but also in customer experience. Want to offer 5-star and differentiating crypto customer support to your clients? Want to enhance your crypto compliance function whilst reducing costs? ACX can help - https://bit.ly/3gINBi3

In Episode 444, we feature a segment on what makes Australia a great environment for fintech innovators. Our series continues with this episode's focus on payments. First, Brett connects with Paul Byrne, CEO of Zai, a paytech company boldly transforming the future of financial services, powering mid-market and enterprise level business customers, and automating payment workflow so executives can focus on running their businesses. Then Brett speaks with Damian Kassabgi, Head of International Public Policy at Block, parent company of Afterpay, a phenomenal Australian success story. Damian's business acumen and strong grasp of public policy offer a valuable combination that makes for an insightful conversation. Finally, Brett connects with Henri Arslanian at Consensus 2022 to discuss Henri's latest book, The Book of Crypto: The Complete Guide to Understanding Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xl4nS74UVQ

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.   Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high-risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish's services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings. 

While crypto makes headway in places like Dubai, decisions on regulating digital assets in the APAC region seem stagnant. Hong Kong was the birthplace of many of the world's leading crypto companies. Many of them have now expanded to other jurisdictions. As an external member of the SAR's Securities and Futures Commission's FinTech Advisory Group, Henri Arslanian continues the conversation on how regulators in Asia have done in their oversight of cryptocurrencies.

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. Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish's services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnin

Cryptocurrencies and FinTech are the dish du jour these days, but what does the future hold for such financial innovations? The global market for FinTech is expected to reach US$332.5 by 2028 billion from US$112.5 billion today. As for virtual currencies, the global crypto market size was valued at US$1.49 billion in 2020, with expectations of hitting US$4.94 billion by 2030. Such figures suggest the story is still evolving. Henri Arslanian, the host of "The Future of Money" podcast, is just the man to help us make sense of the matter. With his latest work, “The Book of Crypto: The Complete Guide to Understanding Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets,” published by Palgrave Macmillan and having reached Amazon's global top 10 list for financial services best-sellers, he's worth listening to.Henri is an adjunct professor at the University of Hong Kong, where he's an instructor for the first global university FinTech course. He also advises many of the world's leading virtual currency exchanges, investors, financial institutions and tech firms on their FinTech and cryptocurrency initiatives as well as numerous governments, regulators and central banks on Fintech and crypto regulatory and policy matters.He talks to us about FinTech, virtual currencies, and the looming phenomenon of the Metaverse. He also shares his views on whether Hong Kong, Singapore, or Dubai will prevail as the world's FinTech hub, as well as whether Asia-Pacific jurisdictions have the necessary regulatory apparatus and expertise to oversee such developments. Henri was previously PwC's Crypto Leader and Partner based in Hong Kong, and the former chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. He's currently situated in Dubai.

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. Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish's services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnin

The sixth episode of our EMEA EPB Podcast Series ‘Up Next For Your Private Business' focuses on Crypto. In this episode, Peter Englisch, Global Family Business and EMEA Entrepreneurial and Private Business Leader is joined by Henri Arslanian, Former PwC Crypto Leader and Partner, PwC Hong Kong, to talk about the value of crypto technology and the rise of the metaverse as a business environment.

In Episode 444, we feature a segment on what makes Australia a great environment for fintech innovators. Our series continues with this episode's focus on payments. First, Brett connects with Paul Byrne, CEO of Zai, a paytech company boldly transforming the future of financial services, powering mid-market and enterprise level business customers, and automating payment workflow so executives can focus on running their businesses. Then Brett speaks with Damian Kassabgi, Head of International Public Policy at Block, parent company of Afterpay, a phenomenal Australian success story. Damian's business acumen and strong grasp of public policy offer a valuable combination that makes for an insightful conversation. Finally, Brett connects with Henri Arslanian at Consensus 2022 to discuss Henri's latest book, The Book of Crypto: The Complete Guide to Understanding Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xl4nS74UVQ

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. Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish's services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings  

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.

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. Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish's services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings   Powered by CoinFLEX. CoinFLEX.US is the first and only crypto exchange to offer flexUSD – an interest-earning stablecoin – and zero-fee trading. flexUSD pays interest on-chain every 8 hours directly into the user's wallet with no staking required.  Check out the link to learn more Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CoinFLEXUS_ArslanianPod  

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.   Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish's services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings   Powered by CoinFLEX. CoinFLEX.US is the first and only crypto exchange to offer flexUSD – an interest-earning stablecoin – and zero-fee trading. flexUSD pays interest on-chain every 8 hours directly into the user's wallet with no staking required.  Check out the link to learn more Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CoinFLEXUS_ArslanianPod  

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.   Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish's services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings   Powered by CoinFLEX. CoinFLEX.US is the first and only crypto exchange to offer flexUSD – an interest-earning stablecoin – and zero-fee trading. flexUSD pays interest on-chain every 8 hours directly into the user's wallet with no staking required.  Check out the link to learn more Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CoinFLEXUS_ArslanianPod  

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?  ________________________ Powered by Celsius, your home for crypto. With Celsius, you can buy, swap, borrow, earn, send, and store crypto all in one app – with zero fees, the best rates, and human customer service. https://celsius.onelink.me/Ru6b/1xiau294 Celsius' services, and any products or services mentioned, may not be available in all jurisdictions.  

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. Powered by CoinFLEX. CoinFLEX.US is the first and only crypto exchange to offer flexUSD – an interest-earning stablecoin – and zero-fee trading. flexUSD pays interest on-chain every 8 hours directly into the user's wallet with no staking required. Check out the link to learn more Sign up here: https://hubs.la/Q0176s7l0 Powered by Celsius, your home for crypto. With Celsius, you can easily buy, swap, earn, borrow, and send crypto all in one app – with zero fees and the best rates in the industry. Get crypto-backed loans starting at just 1% APR with no origination fees. You can even swap coins in-app without paying gas fees or worrying about slippage. For non-US users and US Accredited Investors, you can earn yield on 40+ digital assets, without staking. And, if you need help? You can call them and get live support from an actual human. Sign up here: https://celsius.onelink.me/Ru6b/a05907ac 

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. Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish's services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings

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. ___ Powered by Celsius, your home for crypto. With Celsius, you can easily buy, swap, earn, borrow, and send crypto all in one app – with zero fees and the best rates in the industry. Weekly rewards of up to 17% APY and crypto-backed loans starting at just 1% APR with no origination fees.  You can even swap coins in-app without paying gas fees or worrying about slippage. And, if you need help? You can call them and get live support from an actual human. Sign up here: https://celsius.onelink.me/Ru6b/a05907ac

In this special presentation from Breaking Banks, a very comprehensive report on China's Central Bank Digital Currency trial. With global experts including Richard Turrin, Henri Arslanian, Ruth Wandhöfer and Dave Birch, interviews of citizens using the digital currency on the ground and recent coverage across mainstream media, this is the single most important episode on CBDC development we've ever attempted. We hope you enjoy this special production from the team at Breaking Banks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvhpowbmHjA

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.    Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish's services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings     Powered by Celsius, your home for crypto. With Celsius, you can easily buy, swap, earn, borrow, and send crypto all in one app – with zero fees and the best rates in the industry. Weekly rewards of up to 17% APY and crypto-backed loans starting at just 1% APR with no origination fees.  You can even swap coins in-app without paying gas fees or worrying about slippage. And, if you need help? You can call them and get live support from an actual human. Sign up here: https://celsius.onelink.me/Ru6b/a05907ac

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. ___ Powered by Yield App. Yield App is an innovative digital wealth platform that allows both retail and corporate clients to earn passive income at the touch of a button. Earn market-leading rates on some of the world's biggest digital assets, compounding and paid daily. And if you're a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital asset. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience.  Sign up to receive a $30 bonus and find out more about Yield App: https://on.yield.app/henri  

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. ___ Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more.   "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish's services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings  

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. ___ This episode is brought to you by Crypto.com where you can buy bitcoin and over 150 other cryptocurrencies with over 20 different fiat currencies.  Download the Crypto.com App now and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2022": https://bit.ly/3xol87c

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.  --- This episode is brought to you by Crypto.com where you can buy bitcoin and over 150 other cryptocurrencies with over 20 different fiat currencies.  Download the Crypto.com App now and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2022": https://bit.ly/3xol87c

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. --- This episode is brought to you by Crypto.com where you can buy bitcoin and over 150 other cryptocurrencies with over 20 different fiat currencies.  Download the Crypto.com App now and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2022": https://bit.ly/3xol87c  

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. This episode is brought to you by Crypto.com where you can buy bitcoin and over 150 other cryptocurrencies with over 20 different fiat currencies.  Download the Crypto.com App now and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2022": https://bit.ly/3xol87c  

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. Thank you to Crypto.com for powering this episode. Download the Crypto.com App here (https://bit.ly/3hAgoF7) and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2021”

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. Thank you to Crypto.com for powering this episode. Download the Crypto.com App here (https://bit.ly/3hAgoF7) and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2021”

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.

Cryptocurrencies have come a long way since Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin Whitepaper. Over the past year, we've seen multinational institutions “crossing the chasm” to fully embrace and support the development of the space, and one of the most prominent corporate voices is “Big Four” accounting firm PwC.In this episode, we catch up with PwC's Crypto Leader and social media influencer Henri Arslanian, who explains the rising institutional demand in digital assets, the crypto services PwC offers, and the continued ascent of the booming DeFi ecosystem.Henri Arslanian is PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global Crypto Leader. Based in Hong Kong, he advises many of the world's leading crypto exchanges, investors, financial institutions and tech firms on their FinTech and crypto initiatives as well as numerous governments, regulators and central banks on FinTech and crypto regulatory and policy matters. Henri is also a key influencer in the digital asset space, and is regularly featured in prominent media outlets including Bloomberg, The Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal.Notices & Disclaimers • Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. • This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto. • Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast. • By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.     Follow Henri Arslanian for more great content:   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/henriarslanian/   Twitter: @HenriArslanian   YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/henriarslanian   The Future of Money Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-future-of-money-6659475271512666112/   Learn more about Henri Arslanian: www.henriarslanian.com  

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.     Follow Henri Arslanian for more great content:   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/henriarslanian/   Twitter: @HenriArslanian   YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/henriarslanian   The Future of Money Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-future-of-money-6659475271512666112/   Learn more about Henri Arslanian: www.henriarslanian.com     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  

Henri Arslanian is the PwC Crypto Leader and Partner, the former Chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong where he teaches the first FinTech university course in Asia.  Henri advises many of the world's leading crypto exchanges, investors, financial institutions and tech firms on their FinTech and crypto initiatives as well numerous governments, regulators and central banks on Fintech and crypto regulatory and policy matters.  Henri was named by LinkedIn as one of the global Top Voices in Economy & Finance.  Henri, welcome! https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriarslanian/    ABOUT CECE LEUNG, CPA Cecilia "Cece" Leung is a finance executive and CFO advisor to growing businesses who are ready to scale up financially and get ready for next-level opportunities. Cece is the founding partner of The Entrepreneur CFO, a global professional advisory firm helping growing companies with strategic decision making as they become financially and operationally ready for their next big thing. With fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, paired with two decades of international financial services experience in New York, London, Switzerland, Hong Kong and China, Cece has worked with prominent firms including JP Morgan, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Ernst & Young, offering the best in-class solutions to Fortune 500 and growing companies worldwide. Cece is the author of the book Dear Accountant: Stories, Advice and Explorations, which offers up-and-coming professionals valuable insights and perspectives about the many career paths and opportunities under the accounting and finance umbrella. Personal Website: http://www.ceceleung.com Book Website: http://www.dearaccountantbook.com The Entrepreneur CFO website: http://www.ecfopro.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceceleung/    

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.

Are crypto assets really a viable treasury investment? If so, how can you enter – and exit – the market with the least possible risk? How does the custody of crypto assets work? What are the accounting and tax considerations? This podcast answers all of these questions and more. Richard Byworth, Diginex, Dr Carsten Sørensen, The London School of Economics and Political Science, Henri Arslanian, PwC, and François Masquelier, Simply Treasury talk to TMI's Eleanor Hill about the merits and pitfalls of established and emerging digital assets.

In this episode, we discuss the rapidly evolving cryptoassets market. Regular host Andrew Strange is joined by Henri Arslanian, PwC’s Global Crypto leader who’s based in Hong Kong, and Sharon-Marie Fernando, a Senior Manager in PwC’s UK Financial Services Regulatory Legal Practice. We cover how regulators are developing their approaches to cryptoassets, both in the UK and elsewhere, and the challenges and opportunities that cryptoassets present for financial services firms. Please contact our speakers if you’d like to discuss any of the topics covered, at Andrew.p.strange@pwc.com, henri.arslanian@hk.pwc.com and sharon-marie.fernando@pwc.com .

Henri Arslanian is the PwC Global Crypto Leader, the former Chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong where he teaches the first FinTech university course in Asia. Henri advises many of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, investors, financial institutions and tech firms on their FinTech and crypto initiatives as well numerous governments, regulators and central banks on Fintech and crypto regulatory and policy matters. Before joining PwC, Henri was with a FinTech start-up and previously spent many years with UBS Investment Bank in Hong Kong. Henri started his career as a financial markets and funds lawyer in Canada and Hong Kong. He holds a Masters in Chinese Law from Tsinghua University; a joint Global Executive MBA from Columbia Business School, London Business School, and Hong Kong University; a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal (Dean’s List of Excellence) and a Masters in Transnational Law from the University of Sherbrooke, where he was awarded the Governor General of Canada Gold Medal for Academic Excellence for having graduated with the highest grades of the university. With over 500,000 LinkedIn followers, Henri is a TEDx and global keynote speaker, a best-selling published author and is regularly featured in global media including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times. Henri was named by LinkedIn as one of the global Top Voices in Economy & Finance and is the host of the FinTechCapsules™ and CryptoCapsules™ social media series. Henri was recently named by Onalytica as the #1 most influential individual on Finance globally on LinkedIn out of 50k+ individuals working at the top professional services and management consulting firms in the world. Chambers Global named Henri the “highest profile FinTech consultant in Hong Kong” and Asian Private Banker awarded him the “FinTech Changemaker of the Year” award. Henri’s latest book “The Future of Finance: The Impact of FinTech, AI and Crypto on Financial Services” published by Palgrave Macmillan, was ranked as one of Amazon’s global top 10 best-sellers in financial services and was recognized as one of the “Best FinTech Books of All Time” by Bookauthority. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriarslanian/ Website: https://www.henriarslanian.com Crypto Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/cryptocapsules FinTech Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/fintech-crypto-capsules 10 Life Principles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WssJOlrRDxM

Henri Arslanian is the PwC Global Crypto Leader, the former Chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong where he teaches the first FinTech university course in Asia. Henri advises many of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, investors, financial institutions and tech firms on their FinTech and crypto initiatives as well numerous governments, regulators and central banks on Fintech and crypto regulatory and policy matters. Before joining PwC, Henri was with a FinTech start-up and previously spent many years with UBS Investment Bank in Hong Kong. Henri started his career as a financial markets and funds lawyer in Canada and Hong Kong. He holds a Masters in Chinese Law from Tsinghua University; a joint Global Executive MBA from Columbia Business School, London Business School, and Hong Kong University; a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal (Dean’s List of Excellence) and a Masters in Transnational Law from the University of Sherbrooke, where he was awarded the Governor General of Canada Gold Medal for Academic Excellence for having graduated with the highest grades of the university. With over 500,000 LinkedIn followers, Henri is a TEDx and global keynote speaker, a best-selling published author and is regularly featured in global media including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times. Henri was named by LinkedIn as one of the global Top Voices in Economy & Finance and is the host of the FinTechCapsules™ and CryptoCapsules™ social media series. Henri was recently named by Onalytica as the #1 most influential individual on Finance globally on LinkedIn out of 50k+ individuals working at the top professional services and management consulting firms in the world. Chambers Global named Henri the “highest profile FinTech consultant in Hong Kong” and Asian Private Banker awarded him the “FinTech Changemaker of the Year” award. Henri’s latest book “The Future of Finance: The Impact of FinTech, AI and Crypto on Financial Services” published by Palgrave Macmillan, was ranked as one of Amazon’s global top 10 best-sellers in financial services and was recognized as one of the “Best FinTech Books of All Time” by Bookauthority. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriarslanian/ Website: https://www.henriarslanian.com Crypto Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/cryptocapsules FinTech Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/fintech-crypto-capsules 2021 Predictions: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/future-money-10-crypto-predictions-2021-henri-arslanian/?trackingId=6Xz3eudG5ET9cJK%2B8gWZBw%3D%3D

Henri Arslanian is the PwC Global Crypto Leader, the former Chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong where he teaches the first FinTech university course in Asia. Henri advises many of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, investors, financial institutions and tech firms on their FinTech and crypto initiatives as well numerous governments, regulators and central banks on Fintech and crypto regulatory and policy matters. Before joining PwC, Henri was with a FinTech start-up and previously spent many years with UBS Investment Bank in Hong Kong. Henri started his career as a financial markets and funds lawyer in Canada and Hong Kong. He holds a Masters in Chinese Law from Tsinghua University; a joint Global Executive MBA from Columbia Business School, London Business School, and Hong Kong University; a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal (Dean’s List of Excellence) and a Masters in Transnational Law from the University of Sherbrooke, where he was awarded the Governor General of Canada Gold Medal for Academic Excellence for having graduated with the highest grades of the university. With over 500,000 LinkedIn followers, Henri is a TEDx and global keynote speaker, a best-selling published author and is regularly featured in global media including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times. Henri was named by LinkedIn as one of the global Top Voices in Economy & Finance and is the host of the FinTechCapsules™ and CryptoCapsules™ social media series. Henri was recently named by Onalytica as the #1 most influential individual on Finance globally on LinkedIn out of 50k+ individuals working at the top professional services and management consulting firms in the world. Chambers Global named Henri the “highest profile FinTech consultant in Hong Kong” and Asian Private Banker awarded him the “FinTech Changemaker of the Year” award. Henri’s latest book “The Future of Finance: The Impact of FinTech, AI and Crypto on Financial Services” published by Palgrave Macmillan, was ranked as one of Amazon’s global top 10 best-sellers in financial services and was recognized as one of the “Best FinTech Books of All Time” by Bookauthority. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriarslanian/ Website: https://www.henriarslanian.com Crypto Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/cryptocapsules FinTech Capsule: https://www.henriarslanian.com/fintech-crypto-capsules

This week on the Opinionated podcast, we’re joined by PwC’s Henri Arslanian, the consultancy’s very smart global crypto hand. Arslanian wrote a 2021 look-ahead op-ed for CoinDesk giving 10 Predictions for 2021: China, Bitcoin, Taxes, Stablecoins and MoreHe thinks next year will see a number of big trends in crypto come to fruition. “2020 has been a terrible year for pretty much the entire world but when we look at it from a fintech and crypto perspective, it has been a game-changing year,” Arslanian tells me. “COVID-19 really acted as a catalyst.”Take bank notes. We’ve been using them less for years but the pandemic has really stopped us using them. At the same time, people are hoarding bank notes (because it’s a crisis), leading central banks to think more seriously about issuing their own digital currencies. Next year, Arslanian expects to see the first retail digital currencies. All eyes will be on China’s advanced project. Arslanian also discusses bitcoin, derivatives and taxes. He expects lots of M&A activity as crypto unicorns become “crypto octopuses.”Listen in for one of the smartest consultants in the crypto space.

This week on the Opinionated podcast, we're joined by PwC's Henri Arslanian, the consultancy's very smart global crypto hand. Arslanian wrote a 2021 look-ahead op-ed for CoinDesk giving 10 Predictions for 2021: China, Bitcoin, Taxes, Stablecoins and MoreHe thinks next year will see a number of big trends in crypto come to fruition. “2020 has been a terrible year for pretty much the entire world but when we look at it from a fintech and crypto perspective, it has been a game-changing year,” Arslanian tells me. “COVID-19 really acted as a catalyst.”Take bank notes. We've been using them less for years but the pandemic has really stopped us using them. At the same time, people are hoarding bank notes (because it's a crisis), leading central banks to think more seriously about issuing their own digital currencies. Next year, Arslanian expects to see the first retail digital currencies. All eyes will be on China's advanced project. Arslanian also discusses bitcoin, derivatives and taxes. He expects lots of M&A activity as crypto unicorns become “crypto octopuses.”Listen in for one of the smartest consultants in the crypto space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 100!!! We celebrate this milestone with Henri Arslanian, PwC Global Crypto Leader, Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker and University Professor with over half a million followers on LinkedIn! We talk about the Future of Finance (and Henri's book on the same), digitalization, changes brought on by the pandemic, crypto and blockchain opportunities in the current setting and much more!

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) may be the next big thing in the future of money and we will talk about why Asia - particularly China - is leading innovation in the crypto space. On this episode of The Bit, Bittrex Global COO and CFO Stephen Stonberg talks with Henri Arslanian, PwC's Global Crypto Leader. Henri leads all of PwC's crypto efforts and advises many of the world's leading crypto exchanges, investors, custodians and token issuers on a broad range of crypto matters from regulatory and tax to due diligence and capital raising. Henri gives his views on why COVID, Facebook's LIBRA, increased quantitative easing, and more institutional investors in crypto are helping drive crypto adoption, particularly Bitcoin.

This episode of the fintech files is truly special. I'm talking to Henri Arslanian, one of the leading voices in the world of crypto and fintech. He's the author THE reference book on Fintech: The Future of Finance, a best seller. He is an adviser to CEOs and government officials, and also a speaker, professor, influencer that is watched and followed by hundreds of thousands of people.

Henri Arslanian is a globally-renowned Key Opinion Leader in the world of FinTech, advising national and global policy makers on crypto + FinTech matters. Aside from being a partner at PwC, Henri is also a best-selling author, founding chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, and teaches Asia's very first FinTech university course. In today's episode, Henri and I discuss the future of finance in Hong Kong, and how we are just at the cusp of global financial disruption!

Facebook's Libra may have grabbed the headlines, but the true leaders in Central Bank issued digital currencies are in Asia. China looks like the 800 lb gorilla in the arena, but they are not alone. Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Cambodia have all begun to develop and experiment with wholesale and retail CBDCs. In this episode, Will Haskins and Sanjib Kalita had a chance to talk to Henri Arslanian about this race for viability and broad acceptance. Guests: Henri Arslanian, PwC FinTech & Crypto Global Leader; Chair of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong; Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Hong KongHosts: Sanjib Kalita, Editor-in-Chief, Money20/20Will Haskins, Asia Content Director, Money20/20Producers: Roland Bodenham, Senior Video Producer, AscentialWill Haskins, Asia Content Director, Money20/20Rachel Morrissey, Content Producer, Money20/20

Henri Arslanian is a world leader in Crypto, Blockchain and best selling author. In this new series interview conducted by citiesabc founder Dinis Guarda, both experts talk about the current challenges and opportunities in finance, including disruptors like blockchain and crypto.  Interview focus: 1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... 2. Career highlights 3. Your company, organisation and focus 4. Importance of education 5. Fintech from inception into now 6. Crypto from inception into the bitcoin halving 7. Regtech importance 8. What are your work priorities 9. Goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society 10. With Covid-19 how can you look at this as a way to redesign our society 11. Future vision About Dinis Guarda profile and Channels https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/w... https://www.dinisguarda.com/ https://www.intelligenthq.com/author/... https://www.hedgethink.com/author/din... About citiesabc.com https://www.citiesabc.com/ https://twitter.com/citiesabc__

Changpeng Zhao, aka “CZ”, CEO and founder of Binance joined us for this special Breaking Banks and Crypto Capsule Collab. Brett King, Henri Arslanian and Ajit Tripathi had an interesting and insightful conversation with CZ about the future of the crypto industry in a post-COVID-19 environment. This is a must-listen episode! Be sure to catch Henri Arslanian’s weekly Crypto Capsule show on LinkedIn where he shares the weekly crypto developments with his half-million followers. Tune in for Breaking Banks Europe to hear the latest in fintech and crypto from Ajit Tripathi. To learn more about Binance, the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, visit Binance.com

Please welcome the one and only crypto-capsule's legend Henri Arslanian!   Join our envoy, Vikram Nagrani (Top Tier Fintech Lawyer (Chambers & Partners)) in this Blockchain Rock special, where Henri discusses: his background and journey so far through the Fintech space, his upcoming book ‘The Future of Finance’ (jointly written with Fabrice Fischer with expected release date 19th August 2019), how he achieves a “work/life harmony”, his thoughts on past FinTech, blockchain and DLT trends, their continuing transition and his vision for the future.

In this episode of the Fintech Focus podcast,  we’re going to take you on a little/big trip across the globe to Asia where the fintech business is a-booming. And what better way to learn about it than from someone who’s seen it grow from the ground up? We bring in Henri Arslanian, a man who wears multiple financial hats. He’s the head of fintech and crypto for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Asia, the chairman of the FinTech Association of Honk Kong, and is an adjunct professor at the University of Honk Kong where he teaches the only fintech university course in Asia. Arslanian advises anyone and everyone who wants to know about fintech policy and how to grow fintech—that includes government agencies, businesses and students. From crypto to the technology behind the technology, he’s your man. ----- Links: PwC: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/financial-services.html Benzinga Trading Summit: https://benzingatradingsummit.com/ Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference: https://www.benzingacannabisconference.com/ Benzinga Fintech Focus Newsletter: https://www.benzinga.com/fintech-focus/newsletter/

Henry Arslanian of PwC and the Hong Kong Fintech Association discusses the outlook this year for crypto - regulation, business models, institutional adoption, and innovation.

On this episode, our host Manseeb Khan sits down with Henri Arslanian, PwC FinTech & Crypto Leader for Asia and Chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. They talk about future institutions in crypto, Why Hong Kong is a home away from home to him and to other fellows Canadians and his best practices. Enjoy!

Many people had “this crazy idea that regulation is really boring and as a result, it’s been passed over by a lot of the innovation in fintech,” says Jo Ann Barefoot in this week’s episode. Consultants Barefoot and Henri Arslanian share with hosts Brett King and JP Nichols why they think that’s changing.

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Today, Henri serves as the FinTech and RegTech lead at PWC for China and Hong Kong and teaches FinTech entrepreneurship […]