The Future of Money

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?   Powered by Phoenix Group

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.

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? Powered by Phoenix Group

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?  Powered by Phoenix Group

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. Powered by Phoenix Group

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.   

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.   

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.    

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

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/