Richard Leong

Richard Leong, a senior reporter at IFR, dives into the booming demand for financing in digital assets driven by AI and data consumption. He highlights a staggering $418 billion needed to optimize global operations and discusses how private credit and insurers are stepping in to meet this demand. The conversation also touches on the increasing use of securitization to manage loans. Additionally, concerns about energy consumption in the digital assets ecosystem are raised, underscoring the importance of sustainable financing as infrastructure grows worldwide.