The Future of Money
Henri Arslanian brings you in-depth discussions and constructive analyses of the developments shaping the future of money and finance from Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to CBDCs and DeFi
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Prediction Markets, Insider Trading and Regulatory Oversight with Polymarket General Counsel Neal Kumar.
08/14/2026
Prediction Markets, Insider Trading and Regulatory Oversight with Polymarket General Counsel Neal Kumar.
Prediction markets have gone mainstream. And the regulatory frameworks and compliance considerations are developing very quickly. In this episode, we discuss: Why prediction markets are about information, not always gambling The difference between traders and watchers, and why both matter Whether insider trading should be allowed in prediction markets How blockchain transparency makes market surveillance a shared effort Why sports are a smaller share of the market than most people assume Why event-based markets may attract far more institutional players How regulatory clarity from the CFTC could reshape the sector Why prediction markets may be an antidote to online misinformation How existing derivatives rules can regulate prediction markets What the industry needs to prove to earn long-term staying power Sponsored by ACX Compliance - the largest and most specialized digital assets compliance firm globally. Learn more at www.acxcompliance.com
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Want to Be a Good Speaker on a Panel? Here Are My 5 Tips
08/01/2026
Want to Be a Good Speaker on a Panel? Here Are My 5 Tips
I have spoken on hundreds of panels over the years. In this video, I share my 5 tips. 1. Share the energy 2. Always stay present (no phones!) 3. Body posture and language (especially for men) 4. Don’t ask the audience (I show you how to do it instead) 5. Prepare, prepare and prepare I will be releasing more educational videos like this in the coming weeks so make sure to subscribe to my YouTube page not to miss them!
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The Future of On-Chain Asset Management with Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell
07/31/2026
The Future of On-Chain Asset Management with Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell
Stablecoins are reshaping how credit is created, priced and distributed. As balances grow, holders are looking for yield, and a new generation of on-chain asset managers is stepping into territory that once belonged exclusively to banks and private credit giants. In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 Why the history of money shapes the future of on-chain finance 🔹 How stablecoin growth sets the ceiling for on-chain lending 🔹 Why banks are structurally unfit for most business lending 🔹 How private credit giants like Apollo and Blackstone are responding to tokenization 🔹 Why Bitcoin-backed lending offers liquidity that traditional collateral cannot 🔹 How fintech platforms and neobanks are becoming a major distribution channel 🔹 Why the two and twenty fee model may be permanently disrupted 🔹 The expansion into real-world assets, securitizations and secured credit 🔹 Why hacks and hidden leverage remain the biggest risks to the ecosystem 🔹 The future of KYC and permissionless finance coexisting This episode is powered by C1 Fund is an NYSE-listed fund giving you public access to private giants like Kraken, Consensys, and Ripple. C1 Fund lets you back the infrastructure of crypto, not just the tokens. Head to for more details.
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How to Be a Great Content Creator: My 5 Personal Tips
07/22/2026
How to Be a Great Content Creator: My 5 Personal Tips
Want to be a content creator? Want to build your personal brand? Here are my 5 tips. I have been creating educational content on social media for the past 10 years. Whilst I am now ranked as one of the top content creators globally, it was not always the case. Here are my 5 most important tips on how you can become a content creator: 1. Find your niche and your micro-community. 2. Consistency, consistency, and consistency. 3. Always add value. 4. Choose your platform wisely. 5. Be authentic (i.e., no ChatGPT). I will be releasing more educational videos like this in the coming weeks, so make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Why the Godfather of Prediction Markets Thinks Insider Trading Should Be Encouraged
06/30/2026
Why the Godfather of Prediction Markets Thinks Insider Trading Should Be Encouraged
With Robin Hanson, the pioneer of modern prediction markets and Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University. Robin first proposed the idea of modern prediction markets in 1988, long before crypto and blockchain made them accessible to millions. We discuss why prediction markets may become one of the world's most powerful tools for aggregating information, making better decisions, and challenging traditional institutions. - Why prediction markets are about information and not gambling - Why markets can outperform polls and traditional forecasting - Should insider trading be allowed in prediction markets? - How companies could use prediction markets to make better decisions - The future of corporate governance powered by markets - Why prediction markets may reshape politics and public policy - The tension between privacy, transparency, and regulation - Why incumbents often resist prediction markets - How crypto is accelerating the adoption of prediction markets - Robin Hanson's vision for the future of decision-making Prediction markets are still in their early days, but they could fundamentally change how companies, governments, and individuals make decisions. Powered by ACX Compliance – the world’s largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
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The Future of Crypto IPOs and Crypto Private Markets with C1 Fund CEO Najam Kidwai
06/19/2026
The Future of Crypto IPOs and Crypto Private Markets with C1 Fund CEO Najam Kidwai
Crypto markets may be slowing down, but billions of dollars are still flowing into private crypto companies, AI infrastructure and prediction markets. In this episode, we discuss why major crypto firms are delaying IPOs, how private market investors are gaining exposure to companies like Kraken, Ripple and Consensys, and why institutional adoption of crypto continues to grow despite market uncertainty. We also discuss the growing intersection between crypto and AI, the future of prediction markets, and why traditional financial institutions are increasingly entering the digital asset space. In this episode, we discuss: - Why crypto companies like Consensys and Ledger are delaying IPOs - How firms like Kraken and Ripple may shape the next wave of public crypto companies - Why crypto VC firms continue to raise billions of dollars - The growing role of AI in crypto platforms and infrastructure - Why prediction markets may become a major sector in crypto - Institutional adoption of Bitcoin, Ethereum and digital assets - The future of tokenization and crypto financial infrastructure - Why traditional finance firms are increasingly entering crypto This episode is sponsored by , the proactive onchain security platform for enterprises and institutions. Hypernative predicts and neutralizes threats before they materialize, powered by the most battle-tested machine learning engine in digital assets. From real-time monitoring and transaction security to compliance screening and automated response, Hypernative gives institutions the confidence to operate onchain without disruption. Already trusted to protect over $100 billion in digital assets across 70+ blockchains. Learn more at .
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How North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Companies with Hypernative CEO Gal Sagie
06/03/2026
How North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Companies with Hypernative CEO Gal Sagie
As crypto adoption grows, security threats are becoming more sophisticated than ever. From North Korean cyber operations and social engineering attacks to AI-powered fraud and automated scams, the industry is facing a new generation of risks that cannot be addressed through traditional approaches alone. In this episode, we discuss: - Why social engineering is becoming the biggest security threat in crypto - How North Korean groups operate and target crypto companies - The growing sophistication of phishing and malware attacks - The rise of fraud-as-a-service in the crypto ecosystem - How AI is changing both attacks and defense mechanisms - Why compliance and fraud detection often happen too late - How proactive security can help prevent hacks before they occur - The future of crypto security, risk management and fraud prevention Gal also shares insights from building Hypernative, one of the leading platforms focused on detecting and preventing risks across the digital asset ecosystem. Powered by ACX Compliance – the world’s largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
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Is Blockchain the Future of Social Impact Investing? With Kula Co-Founder Micah Yeackley
05/26/2026
Is Blockchain the Future of Social Impact Investing? With Kula Co-Founder Micah Yeackley
Impact investing has become one of the fastest-growing areas in finance, but the industry still faces major challenges around transparency, accountability and measurable outcomes. In this episode, we discuss how decentralized technologies and blockchain infrastructure could reshape the future of social impact investing. Kula is building a decentralized impact investment model focused on bringing transparency and measurable results to sectors that have traditionally struggled with inefficiencies and administrative waste. We also discuss how blockchain and smart contracts can improve trust and visibility in industries like natural resources and community-driven investments. In this episode, we discuss: - The difference between impact investing and traditional charity - Why Kula focuses on investments that generate both returns and local impact - How blockchain and DLT improve transparency in social impact ecosystems - The role of smart contracts in historically opaque industries - Why accountability and measurable outcomes matter in impact investing - How decentralized technologies may reshape the future of social impact finance Powered by ACX Compliance – the world’s largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
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Why Crypto Compliance Officers Will Soon Work Alongside AI Agents with Kraken’s CCO CJ Rinaldi
05/21/2026
Why Crypto Compliance Officers Will Soon Work Alongside AI Agents with Kraken’s CCO CJ Rinaldi
Crypto compliance is entering a new era driven by AI, automation, DeFi and autonomous systems. As crypto exchanges evolve into full financial infrastructure platforms, compliance teams are being forced to rethink everything from suspicious activity reporting and fraud detection to deepfakes, AI agents and unhosted wallets. In this episode, we discuss: - Why crypto compliance is moving toward “Compliance 2.0” - How AI may replace large parts of manual compliance work - Why Kraken is heavily investing in automation and regtech - The future role of compliance officers in an AI-driven world - How AI systems are improving fraud detection and investigations - Why explainability and auditability remain critical for regulators - The growing compliance challenges around DeFi and unhosted wallets - Why AI agents and autonomous trading systems create new risks - The impact of deepfakes and identity fraud on financial crime - Why compliance teams must better understand blockchain technology - How crypto firms are converging with traditional financial services - Why younger generations may use crypto platforms as their primary financial account As AI, crypto and financial infrastructure continue converging, the future of compliance may look radically different from today. This conversation explores how compliance teams, regulators and crypto firms are preparing for that future. Powered by ACX Compliance – the world’s largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.
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Why Prediction Markets and AI Agents Are a Compliance Nightmare | Solidus Labs Co-Founder Asaf Meir
05/12/2026
Why Prediction Markets and AI Agents Are a Compliance Nightmare | Solidus Labs Co-Founder Asaf Meir
Crypto markets are becoming faster, more fragmented and increasingly automated. But as AI agents, prediction markets and autonomous trading systems grow, a major question is emerging: Who is watching the market manipulators? From spoofing and wash trading to insider trading in prediction markets, the next generation of financial crime may look very different from what regulators and compliance teams are used to. In this episode, we discuss: - Why market manipulation in crypto is becoming harder to detect - How spoofing and layering evolved across exchanges and blockchains - Why prediction markets create entirely new compliance risks - The growing role of AI agents in autonomous trading - How bad actors coordinate across platforms, wallets and social networks - Why regulators are focusing heavily on insider trading in prediction markets - The challenge of monitoring cross-chain and cross-platform activity - Why legacy compliance systems are struggling with alert fatigue - How AI-powered compliance agents may become the future of surveillance - The balance between innovation, regulation and consumer protection - Why the future of finance is increasingly moving on-chain As crypto, prediction markets and AI converge, the attack surface for fraud and manipulation is expanding rapidly. This conversation explores what the next era of market surveillance and crypto compliance may look like. This podcast is sponsored by BRON Do you believe in self custody, but hate that one mistake or one lost phrase can wipe everything out? BRON is a self custody wallet built by the team behind Copper, designed to work the way people actually use crypto. Your balances stay private, not visible on public blockchain explorers. You can swap across chains with fees as low as 5 to 10 basis points. And if something happens, built in inheritance makes sure your assets do not disappear forever. Instead of seed phrases, BRON uses MPC encryption and trusted Guardians you choose, so recovery is possible without sacrificing control. BRON is for people who want self custody without stress, and features usually reserved for institutions. Learn more through the link: https://go.bron.org/henriarslanian09
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With Gary Liu of Terminal 3 on How AI Agents Are Reshaping KYC, AML, and Compliance Challenges
05/05/2026
With Gary Liu of Terminal 3 on How AI Agents Are Reshaping KYC, AML, and Compliance Challenges
Featuring Gary Liu, Co-Founder and CEO of Terminal 3, former CEO of the South China Morning Post, and a leader with experience across Google and Spotify. AI agents are no longer a future concept. They are already here, acting, transacting and making decisions. But there is a fundamental problem. We do not fully understand how they operate. And yet, we are rapidly integrating them into financial systems, enterprise workflows and digital infrastructure. This is not just a technology shift. It is a trust, identity and compliance challenge in the making. In this episode, we discuss: - Why identity is the biggest unsolved problem in an AI agent world - How agents can impersonate and misuse credentials - Why current fraud and compliance frameworks are not designed for AI behavior - The role of cryptography, decentralized identity and verifiable credentials - Why stablecoins and blockchain may become the backbone of agent commerce - The risks of data leakage and privacy breaches - Why enterprises need guardrails for AI agents AI agents do not think in terms of ethics or legality. They optimize for outcomes. And that changes everything. This podcast is sponsored by BRON Do you believe in self custody, but hate that one mistake or one lost phrase can wipe everything out? BRON is a self custody wallet built by the team behind Copper, designed to work the way people actually use crypto. Your balances stay private, not visible on public blockchain explorers. You can swap across chains with fees as low as 5 to 10 basis points. And if something happens, built in inheritance makes sure your assets do not disappear forever. Instead of seed phrases, BRON uses MPC encryption and trusted Guardians you choose, so recovery is possible without sacrificing control. BRON is for people who want self custody without stress, and features usually reserved for institutions. Learn more through the link:
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CEOs of Maple Finance, Plume, and RedStone Discuss the Impact of RWAs and Tokenization on the Future of Finance
04/08/2026
CEOs of Maple Finance, Plume, and RedStone Discuss the Impact of RWAs and Tokenization on the Future of Finance
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 biggest risk facing crypto right now - Are institutions preparing to dump on retail? As TradFi and DeFi converge, we may be entering a new era where markets never sleep, liquidity is 24/7, and volatility moves faster than ever. The future of finance is being built in real time. — Featuring: • Sidney Powell – CEO, Maple Finance • Teddy Pornprinya – Co-Founder, Plume • Marcin Kaźmierczak – Co-Founder, RedStone • Moderated by Henri Arslanian
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With Jonathan Wood of BVNK on Why Stablecoins Are Becoming the Backbone of Global Payments
04/03/2026
With Jonathan Wood of BVNK on Why Stablecoins Are Becoming the Backbone of Global Payments
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 e-commerce - Why stablecoins solve major problems in regions with unstable or depreciating currencies - How global workers are increasingly getting paid in stablecoins - Why cross-border payments are the strongest early use case - How companies are building wallets, cards, and spending layers on top of stablecoins - Why Visa and major payment networks are integrating stablecoin settlement - Why most crypto transaction volume today is actually stablecoins - How stablecoins could eventually become a global spending currency Stablecoins are increasingly becoming the blockchain version of the dollar, enabling faster payments, global payroll, and new financial services for businesses and individuals worldwide. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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AI, Crypto Hacks and DeFi Security with Hypernative’s Ulisse Dell'Orto
03/30/2026
AI, Crypto Hacks and DeFi Security with Hypernative’s Ulisse Dell'Orto
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 automated risk matrices and circuit breakers can protect crypto platforms - Why AI is becoming essential for detecting malicious on-chain patterns - The concept of a “digital immune system” for DeFi protocols - How machine-led defense could help prevent billions in future crypto losses Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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With Mohammad Rajab on How the UAE Wants to Win the Stablecoin Race
03/23/2026
With Mohammad Rajab on How the UAE Wants to Win the Stablecoin Race
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 retail adoption in the region - Could users hold multiple ecosystem-based stablecoins in one wallet? - The balance between transparency and privacy in stablecoin transactions - How data sovereignty and regulatory clarity are driving institutional adoption A sharp look at how stablecoins are moving from theory to real-world infrastructure across the Middle East. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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With Evgeny Gokhberg, Founder of Re7 Capital, on the Role of DeFi in a Diversified Portfolio
03/17/2026
With Evgeny Gokhberg, Founder of Re7 Capital, on the Role of DeFi in a Diversified Portfolio
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 tokenized funds, real-world assets, and blockchain settlement are accelerating institutional adoption - How traditional asset managers and banks are entering DeFi - Why the future may involve two parallel systems: regulated blockchain finance and open DeFi innovation Powered by Phoenix Group
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With Bron's Dmitry Tokarev on The Future of Self-Custody, MPC Wallets, and Crypto Security
03/13/2026
With Bron's Dmitry Tokarev on The Future of Self-Custody, MPC Wallets, and Crypto Security
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 on-chain privacy - Should self-custody wallets face regulatory oversight? - How AI + blockchain could reshape compliance frameworks
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What Is the Future of Crypto Prime Brokerage?
03/04/2026
What Is the Future of Crypto Prime Brokerage?
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 now - Prime brokerage in crypto: the “missing layer” for hedge funds - Portfolio margin across exchanges + on-chain venues (cross-venue risk engines) - Capital efficiency: moving beyond over-collateralization in DeFi - Counterparty risk vs smart contract risk — what institutions actually fear - Off-exchange settlement & custody: what works, what doesn’t - Interest rate models & “dynamic spread”: sharing upside with lenders - Oracles, pricing, liquidation: the two hard problems in DeFi risk management - The crypto “risk-free rate”: SOFR, Treasuries, staking — where does it converge? - Tokenized markets (RWA): why crypto-native prime brokers may have an edge As TradFi and DeFi collide, the winners will be the platforms that deliver capital efficiency + transparency + accountability — without blowing up. — 🎙 Featuring: • Sam MacPherson - CEO and co-founder at Spark • Serhii Tyshchenko - CEO and co-founder of Arkis • Oleksandr Proskurin - Co-founder/CPO at Arkis • Moderated by Henri Arslanian
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With KuCoin’s Alicia Kao on Whether Crypto Exchanges Are the New Banks
02/27/2026
With KuCoin’s Alicia Kao on Whether Crypto Exchanges Are the New Banks
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 increasingly competitive exchange space - The biggest challenge for crypto exchanges in 2026 A sharp look at how the infrastructure of crypto is maturing across global markets. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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How Criminals Target Users via Love Scams and How to Stop The Pig Butchering Epidemic with Erin West
02/23/2026
How Criminals Target Users via Love Scams and How to Stop The Pig Butchering Epidemic with Erin West
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 really are - Why they are so effective psychologically - How organized crime is using crypto as the main payment rail - The role of exchanges, stablecoins, and compliance gaps - Why crypto ATMs are “theft machines” - How AI and deepfakes are making scams harder to detect - The disturbing link between scams and human trafficking - Why shame prevents victims from reporting - What to do immediately if you suspect you are being scammed This is one of the most important conversations happening in crypto today. Powered by ACX Compliance - the world’s largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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Crypto Kidnappings Are Rising: How to Protect Yourself (Physical Security Expert Explains)
02/21/2026
Crypto Kidnappings Are Rising: How to Protect Yourself (Physical Security Expert Explains)
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) - What to do if someone is kidnapped - Why contacting law enforcement is often the right move - How to think about personal security as crypto goes mainstream This podcast is sponsored by BRON Learn more through the link:
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With Andrej Majcen, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Bitcoin Suisse, on Whether Institutions Are Ready for Crypto
02/19/2026
With Andrej Majcen, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Bitcoin Suisse, on Whether Institutions Are Ready for Crypto
Andrej Majcen, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Bitcoin Suisse — one of the world’s oldest crypto firms. We discuss market volatility, institutional trends, regulation, and the long game of building in crypto. - How Bitcoin Suisse evolved from retail clients to sovereign wealth funds - The biggest challenge for crypto firms in 2026 - Why regulatory clarity unlocks institutional adoption - The impact of ETFs, elections, and geopolitics on market sentiment - Strategic advice for crypto founders facing volatility Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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Are World Models the Future of AI? – My Interview With Janet Adams, COO of SingularityNET
02/13/2026
Are World Models the Future of AI? – My Interview With Janet Adams, COO of SingularityNET
With Janet Adams, COO, SingularityNET and one of the leading voices at the intersection of AI and crypto. We discuss why decentralised artificial general intelligence (AGI) is the next frontier—and why it must not be left in the hands of Big Tech. - Why decentralised AGI may beat centralised Big Tech AI - How open-source tools are accelerating global AI collaboration - The ethical argument for community-led AI governance - What role the Middle East—especially the UAE—can play in global AI and crypto leadership - Why world models could unlock superhuman capabilities - The birth of Zaka and AGI use cases from the region Powered by Phoenix Group Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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How the UAE Became a Global Crypto Hub – My Interview With Saqr Ereiqat
02/11/2026
How the UAE Became a Global Crypto Hub – My Interview With Saqr Ereiqat
My interview with Saqr Ereiqat, Secretary General, Dubai Digital Asset Association and a key voice in the UAE's digital asset evolution. We explore how the UAE became one of the world’s most crypto-friendly jurisdictions and what other governments can learn from its approach. - Why the #UAE became a global magnet for crypto firms - The importance of regulatory clarity in attracting digital asset companies - How #Dubai is building a thriving blockchain ecosystem from the ground up - The role of Crypto Oasis in education, infrastructure, and policy - What’s next for tokenisation, DeFi, and real-world asset adoption in the region - Lessons for policymakers from the UAE’s proactive crypto stance Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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Are Crypto Firms Safer Than Banks? With Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe
02/09/2026
Are Crypto Firms Safer Than Banks? With Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe
With BitGo CEO Mike Belshe following the company’s IPO. We unpack what this milestone means for the crypto industry, the future of digital asset banking, and what’s next for BitGo. 🔹 What going public means for BitGo and its clients 🔹 Why BitGo is more than just a custodian 🔹 The debate over stablecoin yield: crypto vs traditional banks 🔹 Why 100% reserve banks could redefine the future of finance 🔹 BitGo’s global regulatory strategy and product roadmap 🔹 Advice from Mike Belshe to crypto founders on going public Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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Crypto Lobby vs Bank Lobby – Who Will Win the Yield Battle
02/06/2026
Crypto Lobby vs Bank Lobby – Who Will Win the Yield Battle
My interview with Jason Brett, Managing Director at Key Bridge Advisors and Policy Advisor at the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance. We unpack the political and regulatory gridlock unfolding around stablecoin yield, tokenized securities, and DeFi in Washington. - Why the Genius Act’s pro-stablecoin stance is now being re-litigated - The growing divide between the crypto lobby and banking lobby - Why regulators are stuck applying old laws to new tech - The SEC’s innovation exemption—and hedge fund pushback - DeFi’s AML dilemma: Is there a third way beyond front-end KYC? - What real compromise could look like for stablecoin yields Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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BCB Group CEO Oliver Tonkin on Why Stablecoins Are Disrupting Global Corporate Payments
02/02/2026
BCB Group CEO Oliver Tonkin on Why Stablecoins Are Disrupting Global Corporate Payments
Oliver Tonkin joins us to discuss how stablecoins are quietly replacing traditional cross-border payment rails. - Why emerging markets are leading stablecoin adoption for global payments - How stablecoins reduce settlement times and costs for corporates - The rise of stablecoin-powered settlement networks beyond SWIFT - Why regulated stablecoins are helping ease banking concerns - The growing role of Circle, Ripple, and others in cross-border transactions - The challenges of on-ramps and off-ramps—and how they’re being solved - Why regulatory clarity is a major catalyst for corporate adoption - Who stands to lose in the shift to blockchain payments: legacy banks or card networks? Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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Kula co-founder Micah Yeackley on how blockchain can transform impact investing
01/28/2026
Kula co-founder Micah Yeackley on how blockchain can transform impact investing
We discuss how blockchain is bringing radical transparency to the impact investing sector. - Why on-chain governance gives real voice to underserved communities - How DAOs and token-based voting are reshaping village-level decision-making - Using blockchain to prove and quantify measurable impact - The challenges of device access, education, and infrastructure on the ground - How Kula is designing blockchain tools tailored to developing markets - Why measured impact will soon be mandated by investors—and tracked on-chain - How real-world assets are creating price stability for impact tokens - Why regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia are leading in blockchain adoption Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto, on the Rise of DATs, Bitcoin Purchases from Corporates and the Future of Finance
01/27/2026
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto, on the Rise of DATs, Bitcoin Purchases from Corporates and the Future of Finance
This interview was recorded during Abu Dhabi Finance Week. We explore the rise of Bitcoin treasury firms, why the future of global finance may rest on Bitcoin rails, and how central banks are quietly accumulating BTC behind the scenes. - Why Bitcoin on corporate balance sheets is just getting started - The explosion of Bitcoin treasury companies and why half may disappear - What makes a sustainable treasury model in crypto markets - Whether stablecoins or Bitcoin will underpin the future financial system - Why central banks are embracing Bitcoin—publicly and privately - How Abu Dhabi is becoming a Bitcoin superpower in the Middle East Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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Heath Tarbert, President of Circle, on the Growing Tension Between Crypto Yield and Traditional Banks, the GENIUS Act and the Rise of Stablecoins in Emerging Markets
01/24/2026
Heath Tarbert, President of Circle, on the Growing Tension Between Crypto Yield and Traditional Banks, the GENIUS Act and the Rise of Stablecoins in Emerging Markets
The interview was recorded during Abu Dhabi Finance Week. We discuss the future of stablecoins like USDC, how Circle is positioning itself in global finance, and whether traditional banks are prepared for what’s coming. - Why Circle chose the UAE for its regional expansion - What the GENIUS Act means for USDC and stablecoin adoption - The growing tension between crypto yield and traditional banks - How Circle’s new Ark network could reshape financial infrastructure - Why emerging markets may lead stablecoin usage - What challenges banks face in adopting digital assets Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:
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