The Future of Money

My interview with Altan Tutar, CEO and Co-Founder of MoreMarkets. - Why stablecoin yield could become standard in the next 12–24 months - The shift from centralised high-yield platforms to transparent, collateralised models - How real world assets (RWAs) will drive yield as interest rates drop - The rising importance of user-friendly interfaces and seamless UX - DeFi vs CeFi: how both will converge to offer structured yield products - What regulators and banks need to understand about this growing sector - Why staking and tokenised treasuries might define the future of "risk-free" yield Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4o7HyDJ

My interview with George Kikvadze, Executive Vice Chairman of BitFury. - How Bitcoin mining scaled from hobbyist rigs to billion-dollar data centres - Why state-backed mining is a natural extension of open-source networks - How miners are pivoting to AI and HPC infrastructure - The mindset founders need to succeed in crypto: resilience, adaptability, purpose - Why complacency is the biggest threat to the industry's future - The importance of doubling down on education, ethics, and values - George's bold call: Bitcoin to hit $1M within 5 years—and why The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/49trmsU

My Interview with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy & Government Affairs of TRMLabs. Excited to launch The Future of Crypto Compliance — a new podcast series dedicated to unpacking the latest trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts shaping the world of digital assets. Each episode brings together leading voices in crypto compliance to explore where the industry is headed, what challenges lie ahead, and how professionals can stay ahead of the latest evolving global trends. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals. Topics discussed in this episode: - How the U.S. crypto policy landscape evolved in 2025 - Genius Act and market-structure laws — new rules for crypto and stablecoins - Why banks are finally embracing crypto compliance and custody - How TRM Labs launched the Beacon Network with Coinbase, Binance and others - The rise of professional money-laundering networks in China and Russia - How DeFi protocols like 1inch and Rhino Phi help block illicit funds - Why public-private partnerships are key to crypto security and trust 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: https://bit.ly/3LDaQg2

My interview with Brian Mehler, CEO of Stable. - Stable built a Layer 1 blockchain using USDC as its native gas token - Predictable fees and subsecond finality remove key institutional pain points - Peer-to-peer transfers always gas-free for users - Subscription-based block space model for institutional clients - Stablecoin market growth driven by both retail and institutional demand - Expects USDC to maintain dominance due to trust and liquidity - Sees divergence between domestic and cross-border stablecoin roles - Highlights regulatory clarity as key to stablecoin innovation Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/43sp61b

My interview with Sam Tabar, CEO of Bit Digital. - Bit Digital pivots from Bitcoin mining to Ethereum and AI - CEO Sam Tabar says Ethereum—not Bitcoin—can rewrite the financial system - Wall Street won't choose blockchains with downtime—advantage: Ethereum - Bit Digital retrofits abandoned sites into data centres in six months - Ethereum price target: $5,000 by Christmas? Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4qTFTnQ

My interview with Jehan Chu, Founder of Kenetic Capital. - Over 250 digital asset treasuries now manage tens of billions across Bitcoin, ETH, Solana and more - These vehicles are creating a flywheel of price support and market momentum - Japan's MetaPlanet and Brazil's Orange are key regional leaders - DARTs offer regulatory, tax, and capital market advantages across jurisdictions - Crypto exposure is no longer just direct ownership—it's financial engineering Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/4hEJjqh

My Interview with Stephen Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer at Fireblocks . - Global banks are moving from outsourced custody to integrated blockchain infrastructure - Stablecoins are challenging the SWIFT model—especially in emerging markets - Fireblocks is seeing demand for turnkey solutions that support trading, custody, and payments - Latin American banks are leading in blockchain integration for remittances and corporate use - The biggest risk? Rebuilding closed systems that ignore blockchain's open potential Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/4qyGCum

Sergej Kunz, Co-founder of 1inch, a key player in the DeFi space, dives into the dynamic world of decentralized versus centralized finance. He shares insights on the recent surge in DeFi trading volumes, driven by volatility and institutional interest. Kunz explores how 1inch bridges CeFi and DeFi, highlighting its partnership with Coinbase. He discusses Hyperliquid's rapid rise, the importance of decentralization, and how recent U.S. regulatory shifts are shaping DeFi's future. A thought-provoking conversation on the evolving financial landscape!

Excited to launch The Future of Crypto compliance — a new podcast series dedicated to unpacking the latest trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts shaping the world of digital assets. Each episode brings together leading voices in crypto compliance to explore where the industry is headed, what challenges lie ahead, and how professionals can stay ahead of the latest evolving global trends. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals. Topics discussed in this episode: - The future of #crypto regulation - How VARA approaches supervision and licensing - Blockchain analytics and live transaction monitoring - Market manipulation and insider trading in digital assets - Why #DeFi and zero knowledge proofs are on regulators' radar - AI in compliance: hype or revolution? 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: http://bit.ly/3KXC68H

My Interview with Amira Sajwani, Founder and CEO of PRYPCO. - Transforming #realestate through tokenization and fractional ownership - How Proptech is making real estate investing faster, simpler, and more transparent - Dubai Land Department puts property titles on-chain for the first time - Why fractional ownership opens global access to premium assets - The growing investor demand for yield-backed real-world assets - Education as the key to safe tokenized investing - The rise of younger, tech-savvy property investors in the #MENA region Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3WkeyNK