CEOs of Maple Finance, Plume, and RedStone Discuss the Impact of RWAs and Tokenization on the Future of Finance
The Future of Money
In this Consensus Hong Kong 2026 panel discussion, we break down what’s really driving the rise of Real World Assets (RWA) in crypto — and whether everything is about to be tokenized. From tokenized T-Bills and private credit to AI portfolio agents and DeFi looping risks, this conversation explores the next evolution of on-chain finance. - Why tokenized Treasuries became the breakthrough moment - How institutional adoption is changing DeFi dynamics - Will RWA yields become crypto’s new risk-free rate? - AI agents managing portfolios on-chain - The UX challenge holding crypto back - The...
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With Jonathan Wood of BVNK on Why Stablecoins Are Becoming the Backbone of Global Payments
The Future of Money
Stablecoins are rapidly moving from a crypto niche to global financial infrastructure. In this conversation, Jonathan Wood explains why stablecoins are increasingly used by payment companies, global businesses, and international workforces, and how regulation is accelerating adoption across regions. We discuss how stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments, payroll, treasury management, and global commerce. - Why stablecoin adoption is accelerating with new regulation in Europe, the UAE, and the US - The industries already using stablecoins including payments, trading platforms, and...
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AI, Crypto Hacks and DeFi Security with Hypernative’s Ulisse Dell'Orto
The Future of Money
We discuss how crypto security is evolving as attacks become more sophisticated—and why the next generation of defense will be driven by AI, automation, and machine-led monitoring. - Why DeFi hacks are shifting from smart contract exploits to operational infiltration - How attackers are targeting Web2 infrastructure like developer laptops and company networks - What really happened during the Bybit hack and why it was so difficult to prevent - The growing role of state-backed cyber groups in crypto attacks - Why the human element remains one of the biggest security vulnerabilities - How...
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With Mohammad Rajab on How the UAE Wants to Win the Stablecoin Race
The Future of Money
My interview with the CMO of the ADI Foundation, on how the UAE and the broader GCC region are accelerating stablecoin adoption. We discuss how central banks and regulators in the region are moving fast, why banks are now actively exploring stablecoins, and whether “cash, card, or crypto” could soon become reality. - Why stablecoin adoption in the UAE and GCC is accelerating - How government-led regulation is shaping the ecosystem - Why major crypto firms are setting up in Abu Dhabi and Dubai - Will banks launch their own stablecoins or form consortiums? - Payments, remittances, and...
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With Evgeny Gokhberg, Founder of Re7 Capital, on the Role of DeFi in a Diversified Portfolio
The Future of Money
We discuss how decentralised finance is evolving from a crypto-native experiment into an infrastructure layer for institutional finance—and why the convergence between DeFi and traditional finance is accelerating. - Why investors see DeFi as an uncorrelated portfolio strategy - The massive liquidity opportunity created by thousands of new DeFi protocols - Why liquidity providers are becoming the “banks” of the DeFi ecosystem - The biggest challenge for new protocols: distribution and market access - How institutions evaluate DeFi risk similarly to credit risk in traditional finance - Why...
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With Bron's Dmitry Tokarev on The Future of Self-Custody, MPC Wallets, and Crypto Security
The Future of Money
We explore how institutional-grade MPC technology is finally migrating to retail, why seed phrases are a massive vulnerability, and whether self-custody can evolve to meet the realities of security, privacy, and regulation. - Why institutional custody standards never reached retail — until now - The real risks of seed phrases, wrench attacks, and physical crime - How MPC (multi-party computation) changes self-custody forever - Inheritance, recoverability, and protecting users from themselves - Privacy in crypto: is blockchain too transparent? - Full homomorphic encryption and the future of...
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What Is the Future of Crypto Prime Brokerage?
The Future of Money
In this Consensus Hong Kong 2026 panel, we dive into the next chapter of on-chain finance: the convergence of DeFi and CeFi — and why crypto prime brokerage may become the infrastructure layer for institutional trading. From portfolio margin across venues and capital efficiency, to stablecoin balance sheets, oracle risk, and the one threat everyone keeps coming back to… counterparty risk. We break down how prime brokers are bridging siloed liquidity pools, enabling cross-collateral, and rethinking risk management for a world of 24/7 markets. - DeFi vs CeFi: why convergence is accelerating...
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With KuCoin’s Alicia Kao on Whether Crypto Exchanges Are the New Banks
The Future of Money
Alicia Kao, Managing Director at KuCoin — one of the most globally active crypto exchanges. We explore how centralised exchanges are evolving in a post-DeFi world, KuCoin’s global regulatory strategy, and why payment products may lead crypto’s next wave. - Why centralised exchanges are no longer just for trading - KuCoin’s licensing moves in Europe, Australia, and beyond - Will CEXs and TradFi converge over the next 5–10 years? - How KuCoin is adapting to new institutional and retail demands - Payment products, stablecoins, and the $14T market ahead - What differentiates KuCoin in an...
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How Criminals Target Users via Love Scams and How to Stop The Pig Butchering Epidemic with Erin West
The Future of Money
With Erin West, former prosecutor (26+ years) and founder of Operation Shamrock, one of the leading global initiatives fighting pig butchering scams and the organized crime networks behind them. Pig butchering is no longer a niche fraud story. We are living in a scam-demic. These scams are industrial-scale operations run out of compounds across Southeast Asia, and they are targeting everyday people — not just crypto natives. Doctors. Students. Professionals. Families. People are losing everything… and often being pushed into debt. In this episode, we discuss: - What pig butchering scams...
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Crypto Kidnappings Are Rising: How to Protect Yourself (Physical Security Expert Explains)
The Future of Money
With Romain Bordenave, a physical security expert with years of experience operating in high-risk environments including Colombia and Mexico. We discuss why crypto entrepreneurs are increasingly being targeted — and what practical steps individuals can take to reduce risk. - Why crypto founders are becoming high-value targets - Why criminals believe crypto is anonymous (and why they’re wrong) - The role of social media and “showing wealth” in victim selection - Why kidnappings are often underreported globally - How kidnapping tactics differ across regions (France vs Latin America) -...
info_outlineInterview with Sidrah Fariq, Global Head of Retail at Deribit.
We explore why crypto options remain a niche, what is holding back retail adoption, and how regulation, education, and access will shape the next phase of crypto markets.
- Why crypto options attract sophisticated traders, not mass retail
- How regulation and licensing determine who can be marketed to and where
- Why customer acquisition is far more expensive for derivatives platforms
- The role of education in driving real adoption beyond hype
- How institutional dominance and better infrastructure are reshaping crypto derivatives