Episodes
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What are some of the benefits of teaching kids about crypto?
What are some ways to make learning about complex topics engaging for kids?
Michael Dotsikas, co-author of my children's book Decoding Crypto with Henri & Hodler, joins to discuss the journey in creating our illustrated A-Z guide to crypto for kids, sharing the challenges of explaining complex crypto topics in a fun and engaging way, the importance of teaching young learners about the future of money, and our experience working with illustrator Billy Martin, lead guitarist of multi-platinum-selling rock band Good Charlotte, who created the amazing characters in our book.
This is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in teaching the next generation about crypto!
You can order your copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/4evW9UZ
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What is the future of web3 gaming?
Yat Siu also discusses:
-> Why Apple and Steam both ban NFTs?
-> What is DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastrucure Networks)
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Why self custody could be critical in a future web3 ecosystem?
Pascal also discusses:
→ What security challenges does it create?
→ How will the future of custody evolve?
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How web3 will transform the future of social media?
Farah also discusses:
→ What role will personal branding play in such a reality?
→ Who will be the winners and losers?
→ How will users be able to monetise?
→ How is AI disrupting the content creation process?
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Biggest challenges with crypto market making?
Who’s winning the crypto HFT race?
Why the UAE is the new global crypto hub?
Alchemy Family Founder Anthony Agoshkov joins to discuss some of the latest trends in quant trading, market making, and the evolving role of AI in crypto, as well as some of the unique networking opportunities provided by Alchemy Family and their philosophy behind creating meaningful connections in the space.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in the evolution of crypto algo trading and the future of HFT in crypto.
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How the UAE plays an outsized role globally in Bitcoin mining?
Bijan also discusses:
→ How is Bitcoin mining different in the Middle East compared to elsewhere.
→ Why crypto firms are looking at going public in the UAE?
→ How the UAE showed the positive impact of clear regulatory frameworks?
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How to bring the next billion users to crypto?
My live panel at Token 2049 in Singapore from last week with Raj Brahmbhatt Founder and CEO of Zeebu, Mike Silagadze, the Ceo of Ether.fi and Michael Shaulov, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fireblocks.
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What could be the catalyst to see more crypto derivatives trading move from centralised exchanges to decentralised exchanges?
Charles also discusses:
→ Who is the typical customer that is trading today on DeFi exchanges?
→ Where will DeFi trading be in 10 years?
→ What are the main challenges institutional investors are facing with DeFi trading venues?
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What are the challenges of regulating crypto firms?
Matthew also discusses:
→ Will other regulators globally follow VARA's lead?
→ How does a crypto regulator hire talent?
→ How does VARA align with global standards and other regulators?
→ What message does VARA have to crypto firms globally?
→ And what surprised him the most with being CEO of a crypto regulator?
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Why Tether is exploring a UAE Dirham and why he thinks that the UAE is the new Switzerland?
Paolo also discusses:
→ Why Tether believes it is decentralizing access to U.S. Treasuries.
→ Why Paolo thinks that CBDCs may kill banks.
→ How Tether owns more U.S. Treasuries than many countries.
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A special episode recorded live at Token2049 in April 2024 with Giovanni Vicioso, Roger Bayston and Evgeny Gaevoy. Tune in to hear the panel share their thoughts on some of the biggest topics in the global crypto ecosystem in 2024, from the success of the Bitcoin ETF launch in the US and rising TradFi interest in RWA tokenization to how to fix crypto policy.
The panel also discusses:
→ How talent acquisition in crypto differs from other industries
→ What the future of decentralized finance looks like and how DeFi and CeFi could complement each other
→ Why building a cohesive regulatory framework for the global crypto ecosystem depends on collaboration and education
A must-listen episode if you're interested in the conversations that institutional investors are having about crypto.
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In a special live episode recorded at Token2049 in April 2024, Sebastien Borget, Justin Sun and Alexandre Dreyfus joined a live panel on stage to discuss the biggest crypto trends to watch over the remainder of the year, from stablecoins, the metaverse, the creator economy and meme coins to AI, gaming, NFTs, M&A, and fundraising.
The panel also shared their thoughts on the regions they are most excited about for crypto policy and adoption, the courses they would take if they could go back to school, and the coins they would hold for the next ten years.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in where the global crypto ecosystem is heading over the final quarter of 2024.
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Xapo Bank’s Joey Garcia joins the show and shares the challenges of running a Bitcoin focused bank and why even die hard Bitcoiners still need a bank, from yield on Bitcoin to access to fiat.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in the conversations that industry leaders, policymakers and regulators need to have to start building the infrastructure for thriving crypto hubs globally.
Joey also discusses:
→ The challenges with fractional banking and Xapo’s growing presence in emerging markets.
→ The growing need to align traditional banking standards with the crypto ecosystem and the importance of increased collaboration between the two sectors.
→ Constructive feedback on the EU’s MICA regulation.
→ Why relying on only a handful of banks for crypto activity poses significant risks to the entire ecosystem.
→ How smaller jurisdictions like Gibraltar or the UAE can play a valuable role in positioning themselves as crypto hubs.
→ How a principles-based approach to regulation that accounts for crypto’s unique characteristics could create a more secure and adaptable ecosystem.
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Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier joins to discuss the latest trends in hardware wallets and self-custody in the crypto ecosystem. Pascal shares his background and journey in the tech industry before explaining the role of Ledger as a company that provides the most secure and convenient way to store and transact with crypto assets. Pascal also introduces Ledger Stax, a new hardware wallet that offers improved user experience and security.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in the role of hardware wallets in protecting private keys and the importance of self-custody in a post-FTX industry.
Show Highlights
→ How the future of custody will likely involve a mix of physical wallets and software custody models, depending on individual preferences and risk tolerance
→ The significance of Ledger expanding its services to include Ledger Enterprise Trade Link, an off-exchange trading network that allows users to trade on exchanges while keeping their assets with regulated custodians
→ The concept of account abstraction, which limits the functions of a wallet to predefined rules
→ The challenges and potential of building in the French fintech ecosystem
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Joint liquidators from the FTX Digital Markets restructuring process Peter Greaves and Brian Simms KC join the podcast to provide much-needed clarity and behind-the-scenes perspective on the FTX insolvency.
They discuss the current status of the liquidation process, the options for creditors to file claims, and the expected recovery amounts.
They also address the challenges of dealing with the lack of accounting books, and the complexity of the FTX insolvency due to the large number of customers and creditors across multiple international jurisdictions.
A must-listen episode for anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the bankruptcy and liquidation process behind one of the biggest corporate collapses of the century.
Show Highlights
→The complex nature of the FTX insolvency, with challenges ranging from a large number of customers and creditors across multiple international jurisdictions
→How creditors have the option to file claims in either the US or the Bahamas, with the expected recovery amounts being similar in both cases
→How the lack of accounting books and the commingling of customer assets made it a challenge for the liquidators to determine the actual assets of the company
→Why entrepreneurs need to seek advice and proper structuring to avoid similar situations
→How the liquidators are working to maximize recoveries for customers and ensure a fair distribution of assets
For any of our listeners affected by the FTX insolvency, this is a reminder that anyone with exposure to FTX can file a claim under the Bahamas process by August 16th using this link: https://digitalmarketsclaim.pwc.com/
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I share my point of view on what exactly Trump promised, why he did so, and what is the practical impact of this speech and promises on the future of the crypto ecosystem.
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Zodia Markets co-founder Nick Philpott joins the show to discuss the role of emerging markets in particular, how and why emerging markets in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the MENA region are using stablecoins for cross-border payments.
A must-listen episode if you're interested in learning more about the competitive advantage that stablecoins provide to banking services and the potential of stablecoins in cross-border payments.
Show Highlights
→ How and why emerging markets in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the MENA region are using stablecoins for cross-border payments
→ The differences between Zodia Markets and Zodia Custody and the importance of segregation custody and execution
→ How providing access to banking services can be a competitive advantage for crypto firms
→ A look back at the factors that caused Meta’s stablecoin Libra project to fail
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Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov joined Henri live at this year’s World Blockchain summit to discuss the role of Chainlink in on-chain finance and its impact on traditional financial institutions.
He also delves into the challenges faced by financial institutions in adapting to a multi-chain environment and the future outlook of cross-chain solutions while sharing insights on privacy in a multi-chain environment.
Show Highlights
→ Overview of Chainlink's role as a data transmission and value transmission layer for all blockchains
→ The urgency of traditional financial institutions to adapt to the multi-chain environment and the challenges they face
→ The solutions provided by Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for financial institutions in a multi-chain environment
→ The evolution of privacy in a multi-chain environment and the role of technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins the Future of Money podcast live at Token2049 to share his thoughts on the current state and future trajectory of a range of digital assets, including stablecoins and CBDCs, and their impact on the global financial services sector. He also discusses Circle’s vision and the rollout of new regulatory and compliance frameworks in key jurisdictions.
Show Highlights
→ Insights into the global landscape of stablecoins and CBDCs
→ The impact of digital assets on financial services
→ Thoughts on various regulatory frameworks in key jurisdictions
→ Circle's global banking infrastructure for USDC services
→ Protocol expansion increasing across 16 blockchain ecosystems
→ Circle’s cross-chain transfer protocol for developers
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