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
Latest episodes
Jun 13, 2025 • 34min
Deribit CEO on Coinbase’s $2.9B Buyout and the Next Era for Crypto Options
In this episode of the Future of Money podcast, I sat down with Luuk Strijers, CEO of Deribit, to discuss their landmark $2.9 billion acquisition by Coinbase. We explore what this means for crypto options, institutional adoption, the evolving landscape of collateral in crypto derivatives, and how regulatory clarity is reshaping the market. A must-watch for anyone tracking the future of digital asset infrastructure and institutional crypto growth. __ This episode is sponsored by Deribit – the #1 platform for trading crypto options. Trade crypto options with Deribit - a VARA regulated, centralized, and institutional-grade crypto derivatives exchange for options and futures. Experience low latency, deep liquidity, and advanced risk management tools at your fingertips. Start trading with Deribit today. Also, remember that Virtual Assets may lose their value in full or in part, and are subject to extreme volatility. __
Jun 12, 2025 • 8min
To scale DeFi, we need better education, stronger security, and clear risk ratings. My interview with Vikram Arun, CEO of Superform.
Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YfcSX4
Jun 4, 2025 • 8min
The future of DeFi includes tokenised real-world assets and hedge fund vaults built on chain. My interview with Cindy Leow, Co-Founder of Drift
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May 31, 2025 • 6min
AI is transforming crypto quant trading, but institutional capital won't move without robust infrastructure. My interview with Michael Ashby, CEO of ALGOQUANT
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May 16, 2025 • 7min
How fintech and crypto are reshaping global banking. My interview with Phil Sham, CEO of Aquanow
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Apr 28, 2025 • 7min
The next evolution of stablecoins: yield, utility, and compliance. My interview with Bundeep Rangar, CEO of Pi Protocol
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Apr 24, 2025 • 20min
Is Solana the backbone of tomorrow’s internet capital markets? My interview with Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
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Apr 13, 2025 • 7min
Why younger investors are choosing Bitcoin over gold. Insights from Dr. Ryan Lemand of Neovision Wealth Management
The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RIywz4 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW
Apr 4, 2025 • 8min
Marcus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research, Breaks Down Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Strategy
Could Trump's Bitcoin strategic reserve plan trigger a major Bitcoin buying spree? My interview with Marcus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research. Powered by Phoenix Group
Mar 23, 2025 • 1h 25min
Binance's Tigran Gambaryan's Near-Death Detention in Nigeria: An Exclusive Interview
Tigran Gambaryan endured eight harrowing months in detention in Nigeria. In this exclusive interview, he reveals the dramatic series of events — from discovering his fellow Binance detainee's escape to his near-death experience in prison and the extraordinary rescue that followed.
