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For episode 653 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Erik Balsbaugh, Executive Director of Open Frontier and Board Member Austin Campbell.Open Frontier is on a mission to promote responsible financial innovation while ensuring strong regulatory guardrails, countering Wall Street and big tech, and stopping bad actors. Finance is evolving, and progressive voices need a seat at the table.
For episode 652 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Justin Havins, the DeFi Ecosystem Lead for Katana Network.Katana puts users first: delivering higher real yields through concentrated liquidity, redistributed chain revenue, and productive bridged assets.
Episode 75: Cayman Directors with Darragh Murphy, Marfire Darragh Murphy from Marfire joins me in the Tokens of Wisdom Studio to tell us all about the wonderful world of Cayman fund directors. From choosing the right director, to working with them once chosen, to navigating the complexities across a fund's lifecycle, Darragh shares the wisdom. Key Points From This Episode: What is the role of an independent director in the Cayman funds space? Does engaging an independent director mean I am losing control of my fund? Does my Cayman fund always need an independent director? How do you approach conflicts of interest in your role? What's your role in AML and KYC compliance? How do you handle situations when a fund is in distress?How should I choose the right director? What's the smartest thing a new fund manager can do? Disclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. Nothing presented here constitutes legal, investment or tax advice. The guests that join us share their considerable fund-related wisdom, but everything they share here is their personal opinion and for educational purposes only. On this show, they are speaking for themselves, and not for their employer or any affiliated entity. Tokens of Wisdom is produced by Dave Rothschild, partner at Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit https://colefrieman.com/ Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Dave Rothschild - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrothschild/Darragh Murphy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darragh-murphy-cta/ Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP - https://colefrieman.com/Marfire - https://www.marfire.co/ Music by Joe Ginsberg - https://www.instagram.com/thejoeginsbergFor any questions or comments, email: tow@colefrieman.com
At the Fall '25 vCon Conference, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, sat down with Rebekah Johnson, Founder & CEO of Numeracle, for a timely and urgent discussion on the escalating global fraud crisis and the role identity must play in restoring trust to communications. Johnson, a long-time industry leader on identity assurance, shared insights from her panel on “the state of fraud,” which revealed troubling trends despite industry-wide mitigation efforts. Johnson explains that while robocalls may be declining, fraud itself is surging due to increasingly sophisticated tactics and AI-enabled targeting. “Despite all these mitigation efforts, we actually have a declining situation, not an improving situation,” she notes. Bad actors are using fewer touchpoints and more advanced tools, turning communications channels into highly efficient conduits for financial theft, often to fund organized crime, trafficking, and even hostile state activities. Central to Johnson's message is the need to bring Know Your Customer (KYC) principles into communications—just as the banking industry has done for decades. Without verified identity, she argues, consumers remain vulnerable. “If you're going to get access to communications… there should be a verification process to ensure you are who you say you are,” she says, emphasizing that transparency and verifiable identity are essential to helping consumers make safe choices. Regulatory momentum is building: the FCC's proposed rulemakings touch directly on identity delivery and KYC requirements. But Johnson warns that progress will hinge on implementation by carriers, who face technical burdens without clear financial incentives. Still, she sees identity adoption as inevitable—especially with AI now eroding human ability to distinguish real from synthetic interactions. AI itself, she says, will accelerate the need for digital credentials tied to trustworthy identity. As the conversation turns to Numeracle's mission, Johnson highlights the company's role in protecting enterprise communication channels from being mislabeled as fraud or spam, enabling hospitals, universities, financial institutions, and brands to reach customers reliably. Numeracle also supports UCaaS and CPaaS providers seeking to protect customer reputations across the network. Despite the alarming fraud statistics—estimated in the hundreds of billions—Johnson remains optimistic. “It's not doomsday,” she says. “I'm excited about the future and the role our engineers will play in it.” To learn more about Numeracle's identity and reputation protection services, visit https://www.numeracle.com/.
If crypto wins without privacy, did we actually win? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Aztec co-founders Zac Williamson and Joe Andrews to unpack their eight-year quest to build a private world computer for Ethereum, covering the Aztec ignition chain, zero-knowledge-powered “private intents,” and how you can route trades across L1 and L2s without exposing your strategies or balances. They dive into ZK Passport (turning your NFC e-passport into a proof of personhood), the coming breakdown of selfie KYC in an AI world, holistic on-chain identity, Aztec's one-shot move to a fully decentralized L2. Along the way, Zac and Joe get candid about the regulatory risk of building privacy rails, echoes of the early SSL wars, and what keeps them grinding after nearly a decade of R&D to ship Aztec Alpha ---
Most software teams still think of payments as a chore. We take you inside the playbook that turns it into a growth engine. I sits down with NMI CTO Phillip Goericke to unpack how embedded payments evolved from a basic checkout to a full-stack platform that handles onboarding, underwriting, payouts, analytics, and even embedded finance. The conversation is straight talk on what actually works when you're shipping fast and scaling globally.We dig into the architectural choices that matter: start with a no-code drop-in to activate revenue quickly, then progress to low-code SDKs and finally full APIs when you need deep control. Phillip shares where platforms stall - manual KYC, fragmented global rules, and data blind spots and how a modular approach fixes these without ripping out your stack. You'll hear how compliance-as-a-service, network tokenization, and adaptive 3D Secure can raise approval rates, reduce fraud, and simplify audits while keeping the checkout experience seamless.Looking ahead, we explore why identity, compliance, and data are the foundation for embedded finance. Philip outlines NMI's unified experience that brings payments, onboarding, insights, and new services like business capital into one place. We also tackle AI with clear eyes: use it to augment decisioning and anomaly detection, but wrap it with deterministic controls so money-critical outcomes are consistently right. The key takeaway is a mindset shift: stop treating payments as a feature and start using it as a strategic lever for revenue, retention, and product velocity.If you're building software with transactions anywhere in the flow, this is your blueprint for turning payments into a competitive moat. Subscribe for more deep dives, share with a teammate who owns monetization, and leave a review to tell us what topic you want next.
Take it or Levitt, the boys return and discuss the lie that is Global Adoption ™️. Is Kyle cooked over the re-KYC debacle? Did you enjoy the canned cranberry Jieyi sauce? Also, Mitch is a turkey. All this and more.
Zur sechsten Runde der Bitcoin Burggespräche ist Peter Kotauczek erneut zu Gast. Wir sezieren das "Fiat Mindset" – die psychologische Programmierung auf ungedeckte Währungen – und stellen es dem "Bitcoin Mindset" gegenüber, das auf fixen, naturwissenschaftlichen Ankern beruht. Peter erklärt, warum der ungebremste Glaube an Schuldgeld und Liquidität zur Überschätzung der Gutmütigkeit von Gläubigern führt und warum gehebeltes Krypto-Trading ein Casino ist, bei dem die Bank immer gewinnt. Er beleuchtet, wie der Staat durch Zwangsmitgliedschaften und das Streben nach Vermögensregistern versucht, die Kontrolle zu behalten, während Bitcoin als fester Wertspeicher langsam in das kollektive Bewusstsein einsickert.LEADING PARTNER
In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen is joined by Samir Kaji, CEO and Co-Founder of Allocate, to break down the explosive growth of private market investing and why trillions in new capital are about to reshape the entire wealth ecosystem. Fresh off a $30.5M Series B, Samir unpacks how Allocate is building the missing infrastructure connecting fund managers, RIAs, and the next generation of investors, solving the painful workflows, broken data pipes, and manual processes still holding the industry back. From intelligent deal discovery and auto-filled subscriptions to AI-powered diligence and portfolio personalization, Samir explains how technology will unlock access, efficiency, and liquidity at scale for both advisors and allocators.He also dives deep into the current venture cycle, the AI valuation frenzy, and the widening gap between mega-funds and emerging managers. Samir gives an unfiltered look at where the real opportunities lie, why liquidity is the next trillion-dollar unlock, how secondaries will redefine private markets, and what investors should be watching heading into 2030. If you want to understand where private markets, wealth management, and alternative investing are truly headed, this episode is essential listening.The Origin Story: 25 Years Watching the Market Shift (03:09)* Samir's work at SVB and First Republic observing the decline of IPOs* Cloud computing's impact on fund proliferation* Early signs that private markets needed new infrastructure* How HNWIs and family offices began demanding access decades before the rails existedWhy Allocate Exists & What It Actually Solves (07:04)* The fragmented “dark forest” problem of GP RIA connectivity* Why wealth advisors can't scale alt allocations using PDFs and lawyers* The three pillars of AllocateHow Advisors Use Allocate to Scale 10x Without Adding Headcount (14:18)* Auto-filled subs, KYC, allocation setup, client mapping* Helping advisors serve all 150 clients, not just the top 20%* Improving revenue while slashing operational dragUnlocking Liquidity: The Biggest Missing Piece of Private Markets (21:16)* Why secondaries are essential for opening the wealth channel* Borrowing against private fund positions* How tech will reduce massive bid-ask spreads* Why liquidity options will double alt allocations from 5% → 10-30% over timeAI's Real Role in Private Markets (25:20)* AI as the intelligence layer for discovery, diligence & personalization* Uploading 10 fund decks → receiving full breakdowns in minutes* Why workflows, not chatbots, will unlock trillions* Execution, payments & portfolio modeling going from days to secondsThe State of Venture Capital in 2025 (32:17)* Why today's market is “the extreme Tale of Two Cities”* AI startups raising at insane velocity vs. great non-AI companies starving* Why 90% of AI companies won't justify valuations* Seed funds getting squeezed by mega-funds writing “option checks”* How emerging managers can still win (go earlier or niche down hard)Founder Discipline, Revenue per Head, & the New Efficiency Era (40:06)* Revenue-per-employee as the new defining KPI* Why scarcity birthed a healthier generation of founders* Companies going from 5 → 50 → back to 20 employees* Running lean with AI as leverage instead of headcountAbout Samir KajiSamir Kaji is the Co-Founder and CEO of Allocate, a platform revolutionizing how investors access and manage private market investments. With a career in venture banking spanning over two decades at Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic, Samir has an unparalleled view of the venture capital and private equity landscapes. He is also a Kauffman Fellow, the host of the Venture Unlocked podcast, and a personal investor in companies like Carta and Reddit. He remains dedicated to Allocate's mission of making the private markets as transparent and responsible as the public markets.Connect with Samir Kaji on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirkajiVisit the Allocate website: https://allocate.co/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com
In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with economist and policy thinker Neelkanth Mishra to unpack why he believes this is the true golden age of Indian entrepreneurship. They talk about:Falling cost of capital and a stronger banking system expanding access to debt and equity.Massive domestic flows via SIPs, EPFO, and insurance fueling startups and exits.Policy shifts in GST, decriminalization, and state reforms that slowly ease doing business.The next wave beyond internet startups: fintech, precision manufacturing, hardware, semiconductors, and data centers.The next wave of entrepreneurship beyond internet companies: fintech, precision manufacturing, hardware, semiconductors, data centers, and chip design.Aadhaar's evolution into a trust and KYC layer, and how lower unit costs in finance, education, and health can break vicious economic cycles.Navigating big tech power, US–China tensions, and political noise while staying focused on India's long runway from $4T to $20T GDP.If you're interested in where India's economy is really headed, how policy and infrastructure shape founder opportunities, or what it takes to build in the middle of geopolitical churn, this conversation with Neelkanth offers rare clarity, realism, and optimism.
#Bitcoin #DTV #DontTrustVerifyO podcast focado em Bitcoin falado em língua portuguesa. Neste episódio temos um convidado muito especial, Pedro.Medusa Wallet (Obtenha a sua carteira lightning)https://medusa.bzMaxfy (Compre sats sem KYC)https://maxfy.app/LotoMaxi (Apostas no preço da Bitcoin)https://lotomaxi.maximacitadel.org/APOIA O NOSSO PODCASTdtv@medusa.bz (Lightning Address)bc1qwfq446hu4vs7lw79guqqq2kzxv0ls90a6jylpu (Bitcoin Layer1)LINKSWebsite: https://fyoumoneypod.com/Rumble: https://rumble.com/FYouMoneyPTFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/K8Y5JQruNp7cAjpUuDi3Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7atJjju3NGCtONJTZez2zzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f-you-money-em-portugues/id1606626713Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZjM2MGM5OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwTelegram group (English): https://t.me/FYouMoneyTelegram group (português): https://t.me/FYouMoneyPTTwitter: @_Hugo_Ramos_ | @FYouMoneyPodInstagram: ssurfer_tugaFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bitcoinfyoumoneyLINKS DO CONVIDADOhttps://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsq38e5gaz66gztwxvxp7rmhxkpdmyvv5t6y4s6nu9mdklf9t8yqyg8ma9kk*O conteúdo deste canal não é informação financeira! Todos os nossos conteúdos são apenas para entretenimento.
In dieser besonderen Folge spreche ich mit dem Journalisten, Präsenzcoach und Moderator von FairTalk, Jens Lehrich! Er erzählt, wie er vom erfolgreichen Comedy-Autor (Baumann und Klausen) in die tiefgreifende Systemkritik wechselte und berichtet über die Entstehung von Fair Talk und die anfängliche Illusion eines fairen Dialogs mit dem Mainstream. Und natürlich sprechen wir auch über Jens' persönliche Bitcoin-Erfahrung seit 2017 und warum er die Energie der Community liebt.- Website: https://jenslehrich.de/ - Fairtalk: https://www.fairtalk.tv/LEADING PARTNER
APAC compliance is entering its most disruptive year in a decade, and 2026 is set to reshape how organisations across the region manage financial crime, data, cyber, ESG and whistleblowing risk. In this episode, we bring you the audio from our expert webinar on the major regulatory shifts unfolding across Asia Pacific and what they mean for compliance teams. Our speakers break down Australia's Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms and what it means for the tens of thousands of professional services firms being brought into scope. They explore the rapid rollout of new data and AI laws across Southeast Asia, tightening cyber requirements in Hong Kong and Singapore, and the growing wave of mandatory ESG disclosures in Japan and South Korea. The discussion also covers stepped-up anti-bribery enforcement, whistleblowing expectations, and stricter AML and licensing requirements for digital-asset firms. In this episode, you'll hear about: • Australia's Tranche 2 AML/CTF regime and AUSTRAC obligations • Vietnam's PDPL, India's Digital India Act and rising data penalties across Southeast Asia • Cyber and critical-infrastructure rules taking hold in Hong Kong and Singapore • Mandatory climate and supply-chain disclosures across Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand • Bribery, corruption and whistleblowing enforcement trends across the region • AML, KYC and licensing changes affecting crypto and fintech firms This episode is ideal for compliance managers, legal counsel, risk leaders and anyone working with APAC operations in financial services, professional services, tech, real estate or multinational supply chains who needs to prepare for the year ahead.
Meta Ghambaryan is Web3 Global Marketing Advisor at Asterium, she helps build Central Asia's regulated crypto backbone.#crypto #MetaGhambaryan #asiacryptoAll Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Grouphttps://www.skool.com/podfather/about All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ Brain Fitness SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about Who is Meta GhambaryanMetakse Ghambaryan or simply "Meta"— the former Executive Director at Web3 Armenia -where she helped to grew a thriving Web3 ecosystem to over 20 companies and 40 experts. Now active as Web3 Global Marketing Advisor at Asterium, she helps build Central Asia's regulated crypto backbone.What we Discussed: 00:24 Who is Meta Ghambaryan01:05 Living in Uzbekistan02:50 Her home country Armenia03:54 The Meaning of Asterium 04:25 Her previous work with Web3 Armenia06:40 Different Cultures09:15 Regulating Crypto Companies10:00 Why Uzbekistan legislation is positive for Crypto13:05 Financial Freedom15:45 Is the KYC information shared19:35 Simplifying Crypto20:30 Backed up by Government Bonds22:45 Buildingthe Eco System25:52 The security to protect users29:20 Do they support Meme Coins & NFT's31:20 Protecting the users with Education34:07 No Gambling allowed35:43 The Process for a New User37:40 Educating users about a Cold Wallet38:24 Whats included in the Learning Courses3How to Contact Meta Ghambaryanhttps://asterium.uz/enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/metakse-ghambaryan/https://x.com/mandarina_meta All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/
What if paying with crypto felt as effortless as tapping your card? We sit down with Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect, to unpack how stablecoins, smarter wallet-to-app messaging, and a new wave of SDKs are collapsing the gap between crypto checkout and the one-click experiences consumers expect.Jess traces her path from investment banking to early Bitcoin research to leading a network that connects 700 wallets to 70,000 applications and moves hundreds of billions in value. We dig into the real merchant story: slashing fees from the typical 2–3% card rates to basis points, settling in seconds instead of days, and opening doors in markets where stablecoins are already everyday money. The caveat has always been clunky UX - QR codes, chain selection, gas fees - but that's changing fast as partners like Coinbase Commerce, Mesh, and Privy streamline onboarding and data sharing.We explore two frontiers set to unlock the next wave of growth. First, in-store payments, where WalletConnect's new POS SDK aims to meet the speed and reliability of retail environments and is already rolling out with partners in Asia. Second, recurring payments, where crypto's push model needs safer, revocable permissions to mirror subscriptions without sacrificing user control. Along the way, we zoom out to embedded finance, where neobanks become financial hubs offering custody, trading, and wealth tools, and to data privacy, where wallets enable selective disclosure so users share only what's needed for shipping, KYC, or age checks.Enjoy the conversation, and if it sparks ideas, subscribe, share this episode with a colleague, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.
In dieser Folge der "Burggespräche" gehen Peter Kotauczek und ich einer der ältesten Theorien im Krypto-Space auf den Grund: Stammt Bitcoin von einem Geheimdienst? Peter hat sich nicht mit Gerüchten zufriedengegeben, sondern die Mathematik analysiert. Er erklärt, warum die von Satoshi gewählte "Elliptische Kurve" (secp256k1) der Schlüssel zur Antwort ist und warum sie sich fundamental von den staatlichen NIST-Standards unterscheidet.Die Rolle der USA: Von der Bekämpfung zur Vereinnahmung durch Trump & Wall Street.Warum die CIA Bitcoin vielleicht nicht erfunden hat, aber sicher nutzt.Den "Kipppunkt": Der Übergang vom Fiat-Mindset zum Bitcoin-Mindset.Künstliche Intelligenz als Werkzeug zur Wahrheitsfindung.LEADING PARTNER
XRP: FLARE Drops BIG Upgrades — NEW MONEY Coming In | Protecting The Republic From Sedition Today we cover two major fronts: massive crypto developments and growing threats to the American Republic.
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For episode 634 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Mitchell Nicholson, Core Contributor to the Sierra Protocol.Sierra Protocol is the issuer of SIERRA, a liquid yield token (LYT) that offers the best risk-adjusted yield in a freely tradeable ERC20 token on Ethereum and Avalanche. SIERRA enables holders to earn passively accrue 6-12% APY compounded daily and does not require staking or claiming, holding periods or lockups, paying hidden fees or providing KYC. SIERRA will be going live in October followed by several exciting partnerships that offer additional yield and utility. Its reserves are managed by OpenTrade, an institutional-grade market leader offering stablecoin yield products and is backed by a16z, Circle, Mercury, Notion and other leading VC firms. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:12) Who is Mitchell Nicholson?(2:02) What is Sierra?(2:44) What are Liquid Yield Tokens?(9:56) Underlying yield sources(12:56) Regulations & Compliance(15:40) Sierra exchange listings(17:30) Liquidity for Sierra(20:13) Partnerships(25:35) Prediction Markets(30:05) Sierra Roadmap(32:50) Sierra website & socials
Die EU baut gerade das Betriebssystem für unsere künftige digitale Identität. Welche Rolle spielt Deutschland? Wie passen EUDI-Wallet, EIDAS 2.0, AMLR zusammen? Genau darüber spricht Maik Klotz in der neuen Podcast-Folge mit Philipp Angermann und Philipp Wegmann von Signicat:
Want to invest but feel lost on where to begin? This video is your beginner-friendly guide to mutual funds as one of the simplest and most accessible ways to start growing your money. Learn how mutual funds work, why they're a smart entry point for first-time investors, and how you can take your first step toward building wealth today.
É sexta-feira, 3 de outubro de 2025, 16h21min, hora de entrar AO VIVO e sextar com o urso Dov!________________APOIE O CANALhttps://bitcoinheiros.com/apoie/⚡ln@pay.bitcoinheiros.comhttps://loja.bitcoinheiros.com para comprar produtos dos bitcoinheiros na stackbithttps://consultorio.bitcoinheiros.com para marcar uma consulta com o nosso urso Dov00:00 Sala de Espera02:41 Estatísticas da rede Bitcoin Outubro 202505:38 Indicadores da rede Bitcoin Outubro 202511:16 Quantidade de nodes Knots e Bitcoin Core16:39 Tipos de outputs na rede Bitcoin nos últimos 90 dias 17:27 Problemas causados pelo límite de OP_RETURN no Bitcoin22:53 Lendo perguntas do chat25:13 Sumiço da bolha Monero do X28:05 Dov passando férias em Mônaco29:07 É melhor all-in ou DCA nesse momento do Bitcoin?35:39 Adieverson recebendo a pílula laranja37:30 Como as corretoras oferecem swap de bitcoin da LN para on-chain sem cobrança de taxas?41:54 Vale a pena comprar ações de empresas que entesouram bitcoin?44:24 Diferença entre mixer e CoinJoin45:14 A volta de Nick Szabo para o X48:12 Bitcoinheiros Pay ainda está ativo?50:49 O Bitcoin Knots é mantido apenas pelo Luke Dashjr?53:25 Problemas com os argumentos dos defensores do Knots1:02:27 Electrum Wallet suporta lightning network?1:03:20 Conheça o canal L de Liberdade no YouTube1:03:20 Porque comemorar subidas de preço do Bitcoin em moedas FIAT?1:05:00 Dólar vai usar o Bitcoin para continuar vivo?1:09:47 Como funciona uma transação de bitcoin com timelock1:14:33 Porque o NOSTR ainda tem pouco engajamento?1:17:22 Cade o Ivan?1:18:42 O que acontece com o saldo de nós lightning quando são fechados à força?1:22:26 Ferramentas para compra de Bitcoin sem KYC no Brasil1:23:41 Aspectos positivos de retirada do limite OP_RETURN no Bitcoin1:32:43 Qual melhor hardwallet air gapped?1:38:43 Políticos precisam do Bitcoin?1:39:38 Escolha de dispositivos para multisig1:44:07 Trezor é uma boa hardwallet?1:48:12 Vídeo: baja más compra másInscreva-se em nosso canal de cortes "Bitcoinheiros HASH"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82m2TCXSHWcqSLym5BzjLQSe você não tem uma carteira Bitcoin ou Lightning, veja opções aqui:https://bitcoinheiros.com/projetos-recomendados/SIGA OS BITCOINHEIROS:Site: https://www.bitcoinheiros.comTwitter: https://www.x.com/bitcoinheirosISENÇÃO DE RESPONSABILIDADE:Este conteúdo foi preparado para fins meramente informativos.NÃO é uma recomendação financeira nem de investimento.As opiniões apresentadas são apenas opiniões.Faça sua própria pesquisa.Não nos responsabilizamos por qualquer decisão de investimento que você tomar ou ação que você executar inspirada em nossos vídeos.
Tim Hite is the director of policy at Exodus and a former congressional staffer for Rep. Warren Davidson. He helped shape early self-custody legislation—including the Keep Your Coins Act (a playful nod to “KYC”)—and bridges law, technology, and individual rights. In this episode, Tim's discussion kicks off The Last Free Americans miniseries to share the origin story of self-custody protections on Capitol Hill, how “keep your coins” language differs from the Clarity Act's approach, and what meaningful safeguards against CBDCs could look like. We dig into the evolution of property rights in a digital world, why illicit-finance fears are often overstated, and how social media has changed the legislative battlefield.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email: podcast@unchained.com→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastTIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro, disclaimers & why self-custody matters now0:51 – “The Last Free Americans”: series premise1:16 – Tim's path: 2017 bull run, law school, FINRA, and meeting Rep. Davidson3:34 – From Hill staffer to crypto policy: Token Taxonomy Act & early frameworks6:51 – The spark for the Keep Your Coins Act and naming the bill11:12 – Two legislative styles: affirming a right vs. restricting regulators16:24 – Digital ownership as a new chapter in American property rights19:05 – CBDCs vs. self-custody: opposite ends of the spectrum22:30 – Social media's role: sunlight, mobilization, and changing the odds30:34 – The 2020 “unhosted wallet” rule & why KYCs on self-hosted wallets don't fit39:00 – Bank Secrecy Act's $10k threshold, report overload, and diminishing returns41:37 – House passage, Senate path, and realistic timelines for the Clarity Act47:26 – What's next: tokenized securities and the future of self-custody52:58 – Peer-to-peer (with an asterisk): whitelists, accounts, and true control55:01 – Closing thoughts: momentum, vigilance, and “nature finds a way”WHERE TO FOLLOW US: → Unchained X: https://x.com/unchained → Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Kelly's Twitter: https://x.com/josephkelly → Tim Hite's Twitter: https://x.com/TimHite → Jose Burgos (Director of Media Production): https://x.com/DeFBeD
Assembled is the AI customer support platform powering hundreds of modern enterprises including Stripe, Robinhood, Salesforce, and Ashley Furniture. The company's largest customer operates a 20,000-person contact center. With products spanning AI chat and voice agents that resolve 70-80% of tickets to sophisticated workforce management and forecasting systems, Assembled's core thesis challenges the industry narrative: the best support teams orchestrate humans and AI in perfect balance rather than replacing one with the other. In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, we sat down with Ryan Wang, CEO and Co-Founder of Assembled, to explore the company's journey from eight months to first customer to becoming the infrastructure behind customer experiences at scale. Topics Discussed: The reality gap between AI support demos and production deployment Why sophisticated buyers now demand quality benchmarks and latency metrics over feature lists The hidden complexity in contact center work: KYC compliance, fraud review, and multi-system workflows How the Klarna "fire everyone" approach failed and what it reveals about the market Patrick and John Collison's all-company support rotations at Stripe The product-market fit question that ended six months of wrong direction Enterprise destiny baked into early product decisions Converting LinkedIn discomfort into a systematic storytelling engine Path dependence from workforce management to AI automation products Why customer support problems rhyme with operations challenges across industries GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Quality-first positioning wins when buyers move past demo amazement: Ryan observed a critical market shift. Sophisticated buyers now run rigorous bake-offs with training data variability and ask for latency metrics, quality benchmarks, and production performance data. The last three AI deals Assembled closed required detailed competitive evaluations. When messaging emphasizes cost reduction over quality improvement, you lose credibility with buyers who understand that turning off support entirely would be free—they're investing in lifetime value and loyalty creation. Position around the buyer's actual objective hierarchy: quality first, efficiency as validation. The product-market fit question that encodes your entire GTM strategy: Ryan's co-founder asked prospects "What is software that you must have or you hate your options?" This single question revealed multiple strategic insights simultaneously: you're targeting painkillers in established categories, pursuing replacement sales against weak incumbents, and entering markets with demonstrated willingness to pay. For Assembled, this naturally surfaced workforce management—a must-have category with Windows 95-era tools serving 20,000-person teams. The question's elegance is how it filters for product-market fit and GTM approach in one conversation. Access the best through respect signals, not connections: When hiring his first engineering executive at 15 people, Ryan got an introduction to a former VP of Engineering at Facebook, then explicitly signaled time respect: requested only 15 minutes, clarified he wasn't recruiting, offered availability "Saturday 8pm or anytime," and had specific questions prepared. The call happened at an odd Saturday time. The insight wasn't just learning about "Dual Lands" leadership (a Magic: The Gathering reference)—it was understanding how exceptional minds construct mental models. You can reach these people through investor networks or multi-hop introductions, but earning their time requires demonstrating you'll use it surgically. Recognize when you're not "the company" to avoid strategic errors: A top recruiting firm told Ryan "you're not Stripe, so you can't sell people like you're Stripe." At any moment, one Silicon Valley company occupies a unique position—Stripe then, OpenAI now—where normal rules don't apply. That company can eliminate product managers, remove all titles, or make unconventional demands. Understanding you're not in that position prevents catastrophic hiring missteps. Ryan had to recalibrate from Stripe-era patterns where his recruiter became Anthropic's president and his onboarding buddy became OpenAI's president. Your positioning must match your actual market gravity, not your aspirational tier. Systematize founder storytelling to compound credibility: Ryan solved founder marketing discomfort by reframing from self-promotion to being an intermediary—sharing customer stories from Armenia, banking conferences, and global contact centers rather than broadcasting opinions. The system: Friday morning sessions with prompts ("interesting things from this week," "near-death moments," "challenges from 1-10M to 10-20M ARR," "why London now?"), team filters for compelling angles, three drafts weekly, then editing. The Science of Storytelling principles apply: narratives demonstrating lived experience build more credibility than thought leadership. This creates a flywheel where audience members surface their own stories in comments and DMs, feeding future content. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. 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El caso de Samourai wallet termina con un mensaje: Si proteges la privacidad, serás señalado como presunto delincuente. Por eso más que nunca el código libre y la privacidad ofrecen una resistencia imbatible que podemos proteger y propagar.Clases nuevas de la semana en: https://cursosbitcoin.comPagos silenciosos desde bitbox02Conclusión pagos silenciososTarjeta prepago sin KYC
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Founder and CEO of eyeDP, Warren Russell, and Neal Luke, Principal Consultant at Luke ARC, as the trio discuss the growing importance of supply chain due diligence in the iGaming industry, exploring how operators can protect themselves from regulatory risks, reputational damage, and compliance failures stemming from unchecked supplier relationships.Tune in to today's episode to find out:Why supplier due diligence is just as critical as customer KYC.What recent cases reveal about risks within the iGaming supply chain.How the UKGC's latest guidance impacts operator responsibility.Where AI can streamline KYC and AML checks without adding friction.The key takeaways for balancing compliance, efficiency, and trust across your business.Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Warren Russell & Neal LukeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.
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Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Richard Graham, Director - KYC / Financial Crime at Moody's, to discuss the newly released AI Risk and Compliance Survey. Graham shares his extensive background in financial crime and technology, emphasizing his current role, which focuses on KYC and financial crime at Moody's. Together, they discuss the survey's insights, which reveal that 53% of 600 senior risk professionals surveyed are currently using AI for risk management, representing a significant increase from the previous year. Graham explains the crucial role of high-quality data in maximizing AI's potential and highlights its rapid adoption driven by its demonstrated benefits in compliance and risk management. The conversation also explores the evolving role of risk professionals in the context of AI tools, the impact of regulatory awareness, and the industry's shift towards more proactive risk management. Key highlights: Overview of AI Risk and Compliance Survey Key Findings and Industry Trends Adoption of AI in Banking and Corporations Early Wins and Barriers to Scale Data Governance and Regulatory Expectations Resources: Richard Graham on LinkedIn Moody's Moody's AI Risk and Compliance Survey Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I sat down with Toby Gilbert, co‑founder of Pact Swap, to dig into how he went from years in telecoms to building infrastructure for the Web3 era. We talk about the problems in decentralized exchanges, why cross‑chain and native Bitcoin support matter, and how Pact Swap is positioning itself to offer DEX functionality at central‑exchange price levels — without KYC and heavy overheads. If you've ever wondered how innovation in DEX infrastructure happens behind the scenes, this episode is for you.Key Learnings[00:01:00] Toby's entry into blockchain came via a deep infrastructure dev friend who highlighted the scaling pain‑points of incompatible chains.[00:02:00] Unlike many who start with Bitcoin or Ethereum apps, Toby started “far further upstream” building infrastructure.[00:03:00] Pact Swap is a cross‑chain DEX that supports native Bitcoin — tackling usability and cost issues with current solutions.[00:04:00] The architecture: Rather than locking hundreds of millions in validator collateral, Pact Swap uses per‑trade collateral and reactive smart‑contracts — making swaps ~95% cheaper than some competitors.[00:05:00] Their go‑to‑market is B2C + B2B (gaming companies, gateways, merchants) — enabling non‑crypto businesses to accept a variety of tokens and instantly swap to stable tokens without KYC overhead.[00:11:00] They're launching a governance & utility token: holders will access fee‑pools, burn tokens to unlock collateral — adding a “gamified” arbitrage model.[00:13:00] Misconception: “Are cross‑chain DEXs safe?” Toby explains how Pact Swap avoids bridges and uses a new architecture to keep it secure.[00:17:00] Big benchmark: Toby expects $0.5 billion/day of trade volume by end‑2026 — scaling to centralized‑exchange levels.[00:18:00] Advice for founders: Be ready to pivot, understand regulation, budget accordingly, and build team culture with open conversation.[00:21:00] On DeFi's next phase: User experience must evolve to bring in non‑crypto users and expand liquidity sources.[00:24:00] On raising: “Build product first, not just a pitch deck” — traction matters more than buzzwords.DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Connecthttps://pactswap.io/https://x.com/Pact_Swaphttps://x.com/TobyCoinwebhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-gilbert-64909855/ Be featured on this podcastBe a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/
Jan Warmus is the director across Europe at EMCD — one of Europe's fastest-growing crypto super apps with over 400,000 verified users. EMCD is positioning itself as a "Web2.5" bridge, offering fiat ramps, staking, and other retail-friendly crypto services in a highly compliant, accessible format. Why you should listen EMCD is a full-spectrum crypto ecosystem. You'll find their mining pool (one of the top global SHA-256 pools), a multi-currency wallet, a savings-type product called Coinhold, and a peer-to-peer exchange all under one roof. Their wallet claims "no seed phrases, no middlemen," and integrates swaps, mining-earnings transfers, and holdings in one interface. They make a clear play for convenience and control: plug-in your mining hardware, track accruals, deploy earnings into savings with up to ~14 % annualized yield (depending on term and asset) — all via one account. Additionally, their mining arm emphasizes daily payouts, low withdrawal thresholds, and global server infrastructure across Europe, Asia, and North America. EMCD has partnered with Stabul Finance. STABUL Finance operates as a specialized decentralized exchange focused exclusively on stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. The platform uses what it calls a "fourth-generation" automated market maker (AMM) that builds upon previous technologies like Uniswap and Curve. The EMCD-STABUL partnership addresses a significant market gap. While non-USD currencies account for over 40% of global forex trading, less than 1% of on-chain volume involves non-USD stablecoins. This partnership gives EMCD's 400,000 KYC-verified users access to efficient stablecoin and commodity swaps through STABUL's platform. For EMCD users, this integration means seamless access to international currencies and tokenized assets without leaving their primary platform. Users earning cryptocurrency through mining can convert to stable assets, earn yield through Coinhold, and eventually spend through the upcoming EMCD Card – creating a complete financial ecosystem. The timing aligns with EMCD's broader expansion plans. The company offers zero percent mining fees through 2025 and is preparing to launch its crypto debit card, which will connect directly to users' USDT balances for spending at any Visa or Mastercard merchant. Supporting links Stabull Finance EMCD Andy on Twitter Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.
Policy headwinds are rising, but the work still needs doing. In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham sits down with Pavel Shynkarenko, founder of Mellow, to unpack the ripple effects of proposed H-1B and L-1 visa reforms—and a possible 25% outsourcing levy—on the global freelance and contractor economy.Pavel has spent more than 20 years in financial and HR technology, building platforms that help freelancers access fair pay, benefits, and social protections on par with employees. He brings a pragmatic, data-informed view of how these policy changes could reshape the cost calculus for U.S. employers, HR leaders, and cross-border teams in 2025 and beyond.Together, Bill and Pavel explore how tightening U.S. visa policies could unintentionally accelerate the shift toward remote-first and distributed workforces. When companies face rising administrative costs or talent shortages at home, they often turn to Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor of Record (COR) models to stay compliant while continuing to access top talent worldwide. Pavel walks through the hidden math behind total landed cost—how everything from currency fluctuations to social contributions can alter hiring decisions—and why the real bottleneck isn't policy, but supply: there simply aren't enough local workers to replace the global freelance engine that powers innovation.The conversation then turns to platform evolution. Legacy marketplaces once promised cheaper rates through mass competition, but that model no longer serves enterprise needs. Today, trust, verified track records, and long-term fit matter far more. Pavel explains how Mellow is redefining the space by using AI and behavioral data to connect companies with freelancers they're statistically more likely to succeed with—based on shared networks, past project outcomes, and verified credentials. This AI-first approach also simplifies complex backend tasks such as KYC, tax, and payments across 100+ countries, giving HR teams one compliance-ready platform to manage their distributed workforce.Bill and Pavel also compare U.S. protectionist trends with Europe's fragmented response. Some countries, especially those with aging populations and shrinking workforces, may loosen immigration for high-skill talent, while others tighten entry. The result? A global balancing act where companies must blend onshore, nearshore, and offshore strategiesSupport the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events
Your Pag-IBIG MP2 savings might look like the perfect, “safe” way to grow your money—but relying on it alone could leave huge gaps in your financial future. In this video, we'll break down why MP2 isn't a complete retirement plan, the risks you might be missing, and how to build a smarter strategy that balances stability with real growth.
With Igor Data, CEO and co-founder of Blin Analytics, we dig into the real mechanics of crypto crime and why the difference between loss and recovery often comes down to minutes, not months. Igor pulls back the curtain on demixing methods, behavior pattern analysis, and how AI and automation sift millions of transactions before a human makes the call. The theft may be digital, but the tells are human: tempo, timing, liquidity choices, and the inevitable mistake that cracks a years-long laundering chain.We unpack how mixers actually work, why law enforcement pressure has reshaped their use, and what it takes to trace funds from wallet to exchange in a way that stands up to scrutiny. Ethics are non-negotiable here: no release of sensitive leads without a confirmed case and a verified victim, and evidence goes to police to request KYC and freezes. That principle reflects a deeper theme—trust the math, not the marketing. Blockchain's transparency is architectural, while personal privacy must be preserved until due process kicks in.The conversation turns practical and strategic. You'll hear why phishing still dominates loss events, how to design a 24/7 incident playbook that actually gets funds frozen, and what role game theory plays in predicting laundering routes. We explore the case for ultra-low-cost microtransactions to reduce the web's dependence on surveillance ads, and we look ahead to the near future: AI-powered anomaly detection, black-market evasion tools, and why decentralized trust still pairs best with centralized enforcement. If you hold digital assets, lead a security team, or want a clear-eyed view of blockchain investigations, this is your blueprint for acting fast, staying ethical, and seeing patterns where others see noise.If this conversation helped you think differently about crypto security and digital trust, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway or question—we read every one.Send us a textSupport the showCheck out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats.
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Alex Pillow, Senior Director of Partnerships & Acquisitions (Corporates & Government Unit) at Moody's and host of the podcast KYC Decoded, for a practical breakdown of how “know your customer” (KYC), third-party due diligence, and third-party risk management map directly onto modern supply chain realities. Alex demystifies integrated risk assessment, connects KYC practices to supplier onboarding and end-tier visibility, and shares where orchestration logic and high-quality data (master data management, beneficial ownership, and external risk signals) meaningfully cut time-to-decision.Alex explores today's most active threat patterns: organized fraud at scale, cyber supply-chain intrusions, and freight fraud, and how to translate visibility into action with clear mitigation pathways. Alex also spotlights lessons from investigative journalism (think massive crypto heists executed via vendor compromises), a “good team vs. bad team” mindset for program design, and why continuous improvement or the “infinite game” is the only sustainable posture for risk leaders. If you're building or leveling up TPRM and supply chain risk programs, this episode is a masterclass in combining people, data, and tooling to get ahead of disruption.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(01:27) Meet Alex Pillow from Moody's(02:14) Alex's podcast KYC Decoded and personal insights(04:49) Marathon training and personal goals(07:56) Understanding Moody's and integrated risk assessment(12:46) What is KYC and why is it important?(17:04) Parallels between KYC and supply chain management(26:09) Fraud and cybersecurity risks(31:59) Combating financial crime and corruption(34:08) Challenges faced by regulators and practitioners(35:34) The role of vendors and consultants(36:22) The Infinite Game: A call to action(39:09) Mindset shift for risk mitigation(42:48) The importance of a risk-based approach(47:54) Building a successful digital transformation toolkit(55:27) The impact of cybercrime on supply chainsAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Alex Pillow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pillow/Check out the KYC Decoded podcast: https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/insights/podcasts/kyc-decoded.htmlLearn more about Moody's: https://www.moodys.com Connect with Scott Luton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit:
Imagine a world where your kids learn directly from Einstein in the metaverse. That's the bold vision Mete Al is building at ICB Labs.In this episode, I sat down with Mete live at Token2049 in Singapore to explore how ICB Labs is fusing AI, blockchain, and immersive metaverse experiences to reshape education. From building a global network of university partnerships to creating age-appropriate AI mentors for kids, Mete shares how his team is creating a safe, scalable, and gamified learning environment for the next generation.We talk NFTs with real utility, selling $3M in an ICO, and how AI is quietly training itself through student interactions. This one is full of practical insights, bold predictions, and the clarity of a founder with a big mission: to build the future of learning.Key Learnings + Time Stamps[00:00] Selling $2.5M in NFTs in 3 days — how they did it[01:20] How Mete got into Web3 from real estate & farming[03:50] The shift to AI in education: problems and promise[06:30] Why current AI use in schools is broken — and ICB's fix[08:00] What sets ICB's metaverse apart from Meta & others[10:20] How their AI matches students by age with safe, tailored content[12:00] B2B model: partnering with 9+ universities globally[14:00] The real reason previous metaverse hype failed[16:00] Roadmap: language learning, talent hubs, AI avatars & fashion street[18:30] Their monetization model: KYC, NFTs with utility, and their own token[20:00] What startup founders should focus on: Mete's #1 advice[21:00] The upcoming “Talent Hub” to fund and build student ideas[23:00] Who inspires Mete in Web3: shoutout to 1inch and Sandbox[25:00] ICB Labs' next big milestone: scaling to 400+ staff and beyondConnectMete's Socials:https://www.instagram.com/meteicb/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meteicb/ICB Labs:https://x.com/ICBLabshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/icblabs/https://icblabs.com/ICB Verse:https://x.com/icbversehttps://icbverse.io/ DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/
This week, we went live with KAIO's COO, Olivier, to discuss KAIO's goal of improving access to hedge funds, private equity, and private credit through blockchain composability, regulatory challenges and TradFi adoption, and plans to expand retail accessibility via a non-KYC diversified yield product. Afterwards, we dive into the MegaETH and Monad launches, token unlock dynamics, valuation pressures, and market behavior around prediction markets. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow KAIO: https://x.com/KAIO_xyz Follow Olivier: https://x.com/odang75 Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees. Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos -- A yearly Blockworks Research subscription is $4,500, but now you can get our latest MetaDAO research report absolutely free. Read up on the latest funding models and what it all could mean for the future of ICOs: https://link.blockworks.co/metadaoreport -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:56) What KAIO Is Building (6:01) Bringing RWAs Onchain (14:47) Market Appetite For KAIO's Offerings (17:25) Bringing More Options to Retail Investors (21:00) The Regulatory Environment (23:34) TradFi's Adoption of Crypto (27:52) What's Next For KAIO? (30:45) Key Takeaways (33:46) Aptos Ad (34:28) Thoughts on MegaETH and Monad (1:12:29) Aptos Ad (1:13:08) The Coinbase Earnings Call -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
We dig into Auburn's big idea: auction houses collaborating on a shared shill-bidder list to protect buyers and legit sellers. Chris explains how some marketplaces already purge unpaid sales from data, and why tougher KYC/AML-style identity checks could raise the bar. We also break down private sale transparency, when a headline price is really marketing spend, and how to contextualize comps so you don't get wrecked by bad data. Topics: Cross-auction shill blacklist & real penalties Fanatics sending unpaid-item removals; why more should do it KYC / AML-style identity verification for bidders—practical or pipe dream? Private sales: docs, names, paper trails, and fraud risk Comp literacy: float, intent, rarity, and why not all sales are equal PSA Offers, vault deals & what should count as a comp Disclaimer: Nothing here is financial or legal advice. Verify policies with each marketplace. If you found this useful, like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts on shill enforcement & KYC below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts | SpotifyHey all, Jason here.In this episode recorded live in Las Vegas this Tuesday during Money20/20, I had the chance to talk with Oscilar cofounder and CEO Neha Narkhede. We had the chance to discuss:* Neha's background as co-creator of Apache Kafka and cofounder of Confluent, which eventually scaled to a $10 billion IPO* How Oscilar is helping both fintechs and banks — including household names like Sofi — to power real-time risk stacks* Thinking about risk as a data and AI problem* Why organizations need to move beyond point solutions and data silos to manage risk effectively* The importance of real-time decisioning across the customer lifecycle, from onboarding/KYC to fraud, credit risk, and transaction monitoring* And more! Get full access to Fintech Business Weekly at fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/subscribe
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AI SUMMARY: Summary: Felix from WAVE.space discusses their innovative Visa debit card, WAVE card, which allows users to spend Bitcoin anywhere Visa is accepted. Launched in February as a virtual card, they're working towards a physical card, facing delays due to partnerships with various entities, including banks and Visa/MasterCard. These partnerships are essential as WAVE.space outsources regulatory licenses to focus on product development. A key hurdle is getting card designs approved by Visa and MasterCard, who are cautious about brand association. WAVE.space is transitioning from Visa to MasterCard for better control over card settings within their platform. The card currently supports euros, with plans to expand to other currencies by partnering with entities in different regions, such as Estonia, to handle regulatory aspects. Users can create an account on the WAVE.space web app, complete KYC verification, and deposit Bitcoin to start using the card. Users can also connect self-custodial wallets via NostriWallet Connect to spend Bitcoin directly. WAVE.space aims to enable users to live on a Bitcoin standard, offering an instant swap feature for buying and selling Bitcoin between wallets and bank accounts. This service is facilitated through a partnership with a virtual assets service provider, which is also applying for MiCA licensing. Felix highlights that the company is using other Bitcoin focused companies to leverage themselves off of. The company charges a 1% fee on conversions, whether buying, selling, or spending Bitcoin. Customer feedback reveals unexpected use cases, including Bitcoin beginners using the card to understand Bitcoin better and buying Bitcoin with euros to spend via the card. Some users leverage the platform for reliable and private Bitcoin sales, as WAVE.space issues IBANs in the user's name, ensuring that transfers to their bank accounts appear as internal transfers, avoiding scrutiny from banks. Felix shares a story of someone in the UK struggling to buy a house after selling Bitcoin and recommends people use WAVE.space in Europe to avoid those issues. Felix says the company has a thousand users and is growing 70-80% each month. The company was bootstrapped by three co-founders and then had investment from angels, one of which was one of the first angel investors in Relay. Felix is looking for investors who understand the goals of the company. There are plans for loyalty and rewards programs, potentially integrating with platforms like Satsback, and expanding partnerships with airlines like EasyJet and accommodation providers like Airbnb. Felix shares that the company has a blog post talking about people shorting Bitcoin without realizing it. The WAVE card lowers people's time preference because it causes them to ask the question, "Is this worth 30,000 sats?" Felix recommends people check out the Telegram group, website, and Twitter account for the latest information. He plans to be at Bitcoin Forum in Bavaria and Lugano's Plan B conference. Felix jokes that if he had one orange pill left, he would give it to Christine Lagarde.
Recorded live at the Input Whispers: Jazz and Cigars event in Singapore, this special compilation episode created in partnership with Input PR, brings together four insightful conversations exploring the evolving frontiers of Web3, tokenization, fraud prevention, payments, and digital security.In this exclusive collection, co-host Josh Kriger sits down with some of the leading minds shaping the future of blockchain:Edwin Mata, CEO and co-founder of Brickken, on how Real World Assets (RWAs) and tokenization are revolutionizing capital markets and democratizing investment access.Pascal Podvin, co-founder and CRO of Nsure.ai, on leveraging AI to fight fraud and strengthen KYC in an increasingly complex crypto ecosystem.Konstantins Vasilenko, co-founder and CBDO of Paybis, on simplifying crypto onboarding, bridging fiat and digital currencies, and the global rise of crypto debit cards and stablecoins.Alex Katz, co-founder and CEO of Kerberus, on redefining real-time Web3 security, achieving zero user losses, and setting new standards for digital trust.From tokenized assets to next-generation security and payments, this episode captures the dynamic pulse of Web3 innovation straight from Singapore's vibrant crypto scene.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕
In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Lisa Christie and Tom Gregory of TD Bank about why fraud prevention still hinges on mastering the basics. They explore escalating threats, the power of alerts, the principle of least privilege, and how education is key to staying ahead.
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
Building a successful fintech consulting firm without venture capital requires more than industry knowledge. It demands a willingness to sacrifice, a clear understanding of what customers need, and the ability to treat compliance as a commercial function rather than a cost center.Tedd Huff founder & CEO of Voalyre a fintech advisory firm sits down with Jas Randhawa, founder and CEO of Strategybrix, a compliance consulting firm that serves high-growth fintechs, exchanges, and partner banks. The discussion covers the hard lessons learned from bootstrapping, the common mistakes fintech founders make, and why approaching compliance strategically can unlock growth rather than block it. Jas spent over 20 years working with major banks like Citibank, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, and HSBC. His background as a computer science engineer gave him an inside view of how compliance systems work, from KYC and onboarding to transaction monitoring and fraud detection.Takeaways:1️⃣ Prepare budget negotiations with specific numbers and risk examples so you walk in ready to win.2️⃣ Replace compliance roadblocks with conditions for approval that define the guardrails needed to say yes safely.3️⃣ Audit your onboarding flow against competitors to remove unnecessary friction that causes customer drop-off.4️⃣ Create a one-page explainer showing how your AI compliance tools process data and produce outputs for regulators.5️⃣ Build a trusted advisor network and schedule calls this week to validate major hiring and spending decisions.Links:Jas Randhawa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randhawajasStrategybrix: https://www.strategybrix.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/strategybrixFintech Confidential:Podcast: https://fintechconfidential.com/listenNewsletter: https://fintechconfidential.com/accessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialX: https://x.com/FTconfidentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintechconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fintechconfidentialSupporters:Under: Streamlines application and underwriting with digital form processing. https://under.io/ftcSkyflow: Zero-trust data privacy vaults as an API to collect, secure, and tokenize personal information while keeping compliance and usability. https://skyflowsecure.comDfns: Wallets as a service with API-first, multi-chain design secured with MPC; powers crypto payments across 50+ networks. https://fintechconfidential.com/dfnsHawk AI: Real-time screening, ML monitoring, and dynamic customer risk ratings to strengthen fraud and financial-crime prevention. https://gethawkai.comAbout:Jas Randhawa is the Managing Partner at StrategyBRIX, a boutique Risk and Compliance Consulting firm. Before StrategyBRIX, Jas was the Head of Financial Crimes and Compliance at leading fintechs, including Stripe and Airwallex. In addition, at PwC, Jas built and led the firm's Financial Crimes practice across the US West Coast. He has over 18 years of experience building and managing programs in the Compliance space.StrategyBRIX is a boutique consulting firm specializing in risk and compliance management for fintechs, crypto platforms, and digital banks. Founded in 2021, the firm helps organizations build sustainable financial crime compliance programs that balance regulatory rigor with operational efficiency.Tedd Huff is the Founder of Voalyre, a professional services advisory firm focused on global payments. He is also a video podcast host and executive producer on the Fintech Confidential network. Over the past 25 years, he has contributed to FinTech startups as an Advisory Board Member, Co-Founder, and Chief Experience Officer.DD3 Media is...
In Web3, we find ourselves in an age of digital phantoms, a "click-farm" era where identity is flimsy and easily fabricated. But what if reputation could be real, portable, and valuable? Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu returns to explore this very question, detailing a vision for a trust layer built on zero-knowledge proofs.He reveals plans for a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, a joint venture with Standard Chartered and HKT awaiting regulatory approval, and unpacks the Mocaverse ecosystem where staking power and airdrops build a verifiable, cross-chain identity. We also explore the future of Web3 gaming, the coming meta shift from GTA 6, and a bold thesis: why the entire altcoin market may one day eclipse Bitcoin.Tune in to discover how we might build a more trustworthy digital future.Chapters00:18 Solving Web3's "Click Fraud" Problem01:01 Animoca's Plan for a Hong Kong Stablecoin03:12 Navigating Hong Kong and China's Regulatory Landscape09:11 The Composability and Promise of Stablecoins11:09 Introducing the Mocaverse Loyalty SDK12:56 Building an Interoperable Digital Identity15:04 The Search for Trust in a Permissionless World18:34 Data Custody, GDPR, and Self-Sovereignty21:02 Can Reputation Live Across Multiple Chains?27:07 The Limits of KYC and Airdrop Farming28:49 Staking Power and Airdrops as a Form of Credit40:34 Rumors of a US Listing for Animoca45:13 The Future of Web3 Gaming and the GTA 6 Effect56:22 Why Altcoins May One Day Eclipse Bitcoin
What is the best way to get connected to high-net-worth investors? In this explosive episode of the Real Estate Entrepreneur Podcast, host Ricardo Rosales sits down with the $2 Billion Man, capital raising expert Brad Blazer, to talk about what it really takes to go from good to legendary in real estate. Brad shares why he rebranded from "Capital School" to "Capital Connections" and explains how you can leverage a robust system to accelerate your property growth and wealth-building journey. Key Takeaways You Can't Miss: Why You Need to Master "Capital Connections": Brad explains that connections, not just education, are the premium service that puts you in the room with family offices, celebrities, and $2 Billion networks. Stop the "Randomness in Motion": Are you busy but not seeing results? Brad lays out the exact structure and blueprint needed to ensure your efforts are strategic and your deals don't fall through the cracks. The CRM as Your Business Defense: Learn why a powerful CRM system with detailed notes is your best tool for successful follow-up, defense against regulators (KYC rules), and the key to building a real estate investment legacy. #RealEstateEntrepreneur #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #WealthBuilding #PropertyInvestment #CashFlow #RealEstateTips #EntrepreneurLife #RentalProperties #RealEstateMarket #FinancialFreedom #RealEstatePodcast #BusinessGrowth #InvestmentStrategy #RealEstateMindset #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateEducation #InvestingInRealEstate #PropertyEntrepreneur #CapitalConnections #HowToRaiseCapital #RealEstateMentor #InvestmentStrategy #RealEstateDealFlow #BradBlazer #KnowYourCustomer #RealEstateSystems #CRMforInvestors #CapitalRaisingConfidence
Mitchell Nicholson is the founder of Sierra Labs. The SIERRA Liquid Yield Token (LYT) is built to deliver the best user experience across DeFi, CeFi, and TradFi. Why you should listen Sierra Protocol is the issuer of SIERRA, a liquid yield token (LYT) that offers the best risk-adjusted yield in a freely tradeable ERC20 token on Ethereum and Avalanche. SIERRA enables holders to earn passively accrue 6-12% APY compounded daily and does not require staking or claiming, holding periods or lockups, paying hidden fees or providing KYC. Its reserves are managed by OpenTrade, an institutional-grade market leader offering stablecoin yield products and is backed by a16z, Circle, Mercury, Notion and other leading VC firms. Supporting links Fidelity Crypto Careers Sierra Andy on Twitter Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.
The world of cryptocurrencies has seen no shortage of upheaval, but regulatory clarity that has arrived with recent legislation has created opportunities. Stablecoins are an area that's seeing renewed interest in FinTech as a means of reducing friction for global payments. Jordan McKee, Sampath Sharma and Nathan Stovall return to the podcast with host Eric Hanselman to look at how stablecoins are being put to work and how they're being used. For applications like cross border trade and the remittances trade, stablecoins can increase speed and potentially reduce costs. They can be considered another payment rail through which to conduct business. Stablecoins are not without challenges. There are regulatory imperatives to be met, like anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC). Trust needs to be built in the market and education is needed around their potential benefits and risks. Traditional banks are getting involved, but they have additional stumbling blocks. There are technical hurdles, such as the readiness of backend systems to handle the higher precision values of stablecoins. And there are new concerns around custody risk, as handling wallets and the enhanced security required are new skills for many. The potential benefits and lucrative markets may give them enough incentive to take the plunge. More S&P Global Content: US banks maintain favorable earnings while confronting economic uncertainty Money20/20 Europe 2025: Key trends and developments Balance sheet, M&A and capital raising strategies for a volatile environment Next in Tech | Ep. 230: FinTech Advances Street Talk | Episode 142: Despite Looming Rate Cuts, Strong Deposit Franchises Still Take The Cake For S&P Global subscribers: Data Insight: Cross-border payments volume to surpass $17 trillion by 2030 Cross-Border Payments Market Monitor & Forecast - Data Visualization Cross-border payments, stablecoins generate buzz at a low-key Money20/20 Asia Tariffs create urgency for payment optimization strategies among large merchants, SMBs Credits: Host/Author: Eric Hanselman Guest: Jordan McKee, Sampath Sharma, Nathan Stovall Producer/Editor: Feranmi Adeoshun Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Kyra Smith
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Summary In this episode, Wayne Marcel speaks with Bryan from Argos about the evolving landscape of digital identity verification in the Web3 space. They discuss Bryan's background, the importance of KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, and how Argos aims to simplify identity verification while ensuring user privacy. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in combating fraudulent activities and the future of digital identity management. Learn more about Argos: https://www.argosidentity.com/ Takeaways KYC is essential for preventing fraud in crypto. Argos focuses on user-friendly identity verification. Reusable IDs can streamline the KYC process. AI is both a tool and a challenge in KYC. User privacy must be prioritized in identity verification. KYC can enhance trust in blockchain projects. The future of KYC involves modular and flexible solutions. Understanding user data needs is crucial for businesses. Digital identity verification is becoming more important. The landscape of crypto regulations is shifting positively. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 02:04 Brian's Background and Introduction to Web3 04:55 Understanding Argos and Its KYC Solutions 11:01 The Role of AI in KYC Processes 13:42 KYC: A Necessary Evil? 19:01 Target Audience and Future of Argos 23:31 Digital Identity and Future Trends