Explore every episode of the podcast The Future of Money
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| Brand building matters in crypto — OKX bets on trust, design and culture with Haider Rafique | 10 juil. 2025 | 00:07:21 | |
My Interview with Haider Rafique, CMO, OKX at #token2049
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| Can DeFi’s transparency and 20% yields attract institutional capital? | 29 juin 2025 | 00:06:22 | |
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| Deribit CEO on Coinbase’s $2.9B Buyout and the Next Era for Crypto Options | 13 juin 2025 | 00:34:15 | |
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. __ | |||
| To scale DeFi, we need better education, stronger security, and clear risk ratings. My interview with Vikram Arun, CEO of Superform. | 12 juin 2025 | 00:08:02 | |
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| 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 | 04 juin 2025 | 00:08:00 | |
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| AI is transforming crypto quant trading, but institutional capital won't move without robust infrastructure. My interview with Michael Ashby, CEO of ALGOQUANT | 31 mai 2025 | 00:05:43 | |
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| How fintech and crypto are reshaping global banking. My interview with Phil Sham, CEO of Aquanow | 16 mai 2025 | 00:07:23 | |
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| The next evolution of stablecoins: yield, utility, and compliance. My interview with Bundeep Rangar, CEO of Pi Protocol | 28 avr. 2025 | 00:07:04 | |
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| Is Solana the backbone of tomorrow’s internet capital markets? My interview with Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation | 24 avr. 2025 | 00:20:14 | |
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| Why younger investors are choosing Bitcoin over gold. Insights from Dr. Ryan Lemand of Neovision Wealth Management | 13 avr. 2025 | 00:07:14 | |
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 | |||
| Marcus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research, Breaks Down Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Strategy | 04 avr. 2025 | 00:08:09 | |
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 | |||
| Binance's Tigran Gambaryan's Near-Death Detention in Nigeria: An Exclusive Interview | 23 mars 2025 | 01:25:05 | |
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. | |||
| Why Web3 startups are thriving in the MENA region? My interview with Noor Sweid, Founder of Global Ventures | 22 mars 2025 | 00:06:57 | |
How the MENA region’s young population and rapid tech adoption are fueling Web3 growth. Powered by Phoenix Group | |||
| Interview with Jose Perez Aguinaga, CEO of Tungsten | 15 mars 2025 | 00:07:36 | |
Why crypto custodians are no longer just about secure storage — and how emerging tech like AI and smart contracts could shape their future. My interview with Jose Perez Aguinaga, CEO of Tungsten. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://youtu.be/PvxPOtO-Fd0 | |||
| Interview with Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA | 15 mars 2025 | 00:06:12 | |
Why half of traditional hedge funds are now adding crypto to their strategies. My interview with Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vcwau396vRU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW
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| Interview with Steve Yun, Founder of TVM Ventures | 07 mars 2025 | 00:08:48 | |
How will TON leverage Telegram’s 950 million users to make crypto accessible to the masses? My interview with Steve Yun, Founder of TVM Ventures. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is available on my YouTube and podcast channels: YouTube:https://bit.ly/3F9iEms
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| Interview with Jordi Alexander, CEO, Selini Capital | 07 mars 2025 | 00:08:31 | |
What are the latest trends with crypto market makers? My interview with Selini Capital CEO, Jordi Alexander. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is available on my YouTube and podcast channels: YouTube:https://bit.ly/4i7q0oT
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| Interview with Antoine Blondeau, Managing Partner at Alpha Intelligence Capital | 22 févr. 2025 | 00:08:09 | |
How will blockchain shape the future of AI—and could crypto play a role in monetizing AI agents? Antoine Blondeau, Managing Partner at Alpha Intelligence Capital, shares his insights on Crypto Weekly. The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/40ZHYCy
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| Interview with Vincent Chok, Founder & Group CEO of First Digital | 21 févr. 2025 | 00:07:51 | |
Will stablecoins reshape global finance? Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital, shares insights on regulation, competition, and the future of the $200B stablecoin market. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4b3Z72F | |||
| Interview with Head of Research, Coinshares, James Butterfill | 07 févr. 2025 | 00:06:52 | |
What is the outlook for crypto markets in 2025 following these game changing developments in January? My interview with James Butterfill, Head of Research, Coinshares. Powered by Phoenix Group
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| Interview with Scott Thiel, CEO of Tokinvest | 07 févr. 2025 | 00:09:27 | |
Why the ability to offer tokenized assets to retail investors is a game changer. My interview with the CEO of Tokinvest, Scott Thiel. Powered by Phoenix Group
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| Interview with CEO of CoinMENA, Talal Tabbaa | 01 févr. 2025 | 00:07:01 | |
Why the crypto ecosystem is booming in the Middle-East/GCC? Interview with Talal Tabbaa, CEO of CoinMENA. Powered by Phoenix Group
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| Interview with Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence | 31 janv. 2025 | 00:08:39 | |
Is crypto crime increasing globally? Interview with Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence. Powered by Phoenix Group
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| Interview with Fasset CEO, Mohammad Raafi Hossain | 31 janv. 2025 | 00:07:15 | |
Is the future of RWAs (real world assets) in emerging markets vs developed markets? My interview with Mohammad Raafi Hossain, CEO, Fasset. Powered by Phoenix Group
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| Interview with best-selling author, Chris Skinner | 17 janv. 2025 | 00:07:48 | |
Will banks and traditional finance firms be able to innovate fast enough to embrace crypto? A chat with best-selling author Chris Skinner Powered by Phoenix Group
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| Interview with Bitget COO, Vugar Usi Zade | 11 janv. 2025 | 00:09:52 | |
What is the biggest challenge facing crypto exchanges in 2025? With Bitget COO, Vugar Usi Zade. Powered by Phoenix Group | |||
| Interview with Coinbase Head of Strategy, John Dagostino | 10 janv. 2025 | 00:08:05 | |
How US agencies (and unelected officials) illegally tried to stop crypto firms from opening bank accounts and ran a whisper campaign threatening banks that were happy to do so. My interview with John Dagostino, head of strategy at Coinbase. Powered by Phoenix Group
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| Interview with Paxos CEO, Charles Cascarilla | 02 janv. 2025 | 00:06:58 | |
How yield bearing stable coins may democratize the risk free rate in the same way that stable coins democratised access to the US Dollar? With Charles Cascarilla, CEO of Paxos.
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| Interview with Securitize CEO, Carlos Domingo | 28 déc. 2024 | 00:08:17 | |
What is the future of the tokenization of real world assets (RWAs)? My interview with Securitize CEO, Carlos Domingo. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Dw5hvE Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW
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| Interview with Helius CEO, Mert Mumtaz | 27 déc. 2024 | 00:08:40 | |
What is driving the growth of the Solana ecosystem? My interview with Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius.
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| Interview with CEO of Hex Trust, Alessio Quaglin | 13 déc. 2024 | 00:06:15 | |
What is the future of crypto custody? Interview with CEO of Hex Trust Alessio Quaglini. Powered by Phoenix Group | |||
| Interview with Dmitry Fedotov, Head of DLT/Blockchain at ADGM | 13 déc. 2024 | 00:07:09 | |
What are the latest initiatives from ADGM in crypto? Why regulators need to listen to industry participants, take a principles based approach and adapt to the latest tech innovations? We discuss this with Dmitry Fedotov from ADGM. Powered by Phoenix Group
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| Interview with Deribit CEO, Luuk Strijers | 07 déc. 2024 | 00:07:27 | |
What is the future of crypto options and crypto derivatives? My interview with Deribit CEO, Luuk Strijers. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: bit.ly/3ZGY4k3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW
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| Interview with Tim Grant, CEO at Deus X Capital | 07 déc. 2024 | 00:10:17 | |
What is the most important factor that crypto VC investors should focus on? My interview with Tim Grant, CEO at Deus X Capital Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels:
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| Interview with Markus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research | 29 nov. 2024 | 00:05:27 | |
What is the outlook for crypto markets? And what are the main catalysts to watch? An interview with Markus Thielen from 10x Research Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4i5glzA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW | |||
| Exclusive interview with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah | 26 nov. 2024 | 00:11:46 | |
Exclusive interview with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. What is His Highness’ message to crypto entrepreneurs? What type of leadership is needed in an era dominated by AI and disruption? What are the challenges of running a start-up nation and emirate? What is the digital assets vision for RAK? | |||
| Interview with JeHan Chu, Founder of Kenetic Capital | 23 nov. 2024 | 00:09:06 | |
What type of crypto verticals are crypto VC investors focused on? And why is JeHan Chu, Founder of Kenetic Capital is bullish on TON (Telegram), World (Worldcoin) and Mythical Games. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4fYPl2S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/47ZCF8F Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3PM4eKh | |||
| Interview with Ambre Soubiran, CEO of Kaiko | 22 nov. 2024 | 00:07:51 | |
What is the future of crypto data especially as all the data is public? My interview with Ambre Soubiran, CEO of Kaiko Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4i02iLS Spotify: https://spoti.fi/47ZCF8F Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3PM4eKh
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| Interview with Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation | 09 nov. 2024 | 00:09:29 | |
Is blockchain the foundational layer for AI, especially with regards to security and privacy?
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| Interview with Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar | 07 nov. 2024 | 00:07:21 | |
Why Bitcoin miners are competing with nation states like El Salvador? Sam also discusses: -> Which US Presidential candidate is better for crypto markets? -> And how are Bitcoin miners are entering the AI ecosystem? Powered by Phoenix Group | |||
| Writing a Crypto Book for Kids? | 30 oct. 2024 | 00:27:37 | |
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 | |||
| Interview with the Chairman of Animoca Brands Yat Siu | 25 oct. 2024 | 00:13:14 | |
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) Powered by Phoenix Group | |||
| Interview with the CEO of Ledger Pascal Gauthier | 23 oct. 2024 | 00:06:37 | |
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? Powered by Phoenix Group | |||
| Latest trends in stablecoin adoption and policy with First Digital CEO Vincent Chok | 22 oct. 2024 | 00:24:55 | |
Recorded live last month in Singapore A must-listen episode if you're interested in the latest on the global stablecoin ecosystem. Powered by Xapo Bank | |||
| Interview with the CEO and Co-Founder of Lyvely Farah Zafar | 21 oct. 2024 | 00:07:44 | |
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? | |||
| Latest Trends Shaping Crypto Quant Trading and Market-Making | 18 oct. 2024 | 00:40:03 | |
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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| Interview with the Co-Founder and CEO of Phoenix Group Bijan Alizadeh | 07 oct. 2024 | 00:17:19 | |
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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| What will make crypto mainstream? | 05 oct. 2024 | 00:38:28 | |
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. | |||
| Interview with the CEO of dYdX Foundation Charles d'Haussy | 01 oct. 2024 | 00:14:47 | |
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 | |||
| Interview with the CEO of VARA Matthew White | 25 sept. 2024 | 00:16:44 | |
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 | |||