Crypto Cast

Crypto began at the margins of finance. Today, institutions, regulators, and global financial markets are increasingly engaging with it. So how did that shift happen?  In this episode of Crypto Cast, PK sits down with Mauricio Magaldi, a venture builder at Input Output with over 12 years in crypto and 20 years in financial services, and the host of BlockDrops Podcast.  Together they explore where...

What happens when billions of dollars meant for communities in need barely reaches them? In this episode of Crypto Cast, James speaks with Chris Turner, Co-Founder of Kula – a decentralised impact investment company using smart contracts and blockchain governance to ensure capital reaches the people and projects it was designed to serve.  With over two decades of experience in international develo...

Is your understanding of blockchain regulation across global jurisdictions up to date? In this episode of Crypto Cast, James speaks with Claire Oxborrow, Content Management Director at Chambers and Partners – one of the world’s most trusted legal directories. Chambers has spent decades ranking the best lawyers and law firms globally, and its Global Practice Guides bring that expertise directly to...

Is your Web3 startup spending big on marketing before figuring out who you’re actually selling to?  In this episode of Crypto Cast, James speaks with Tanya Dias, CEO and Founder of Web3 Growth Engine, a structured end-to-end GTM program built to give Web3 and AI founders the commercial foundation they need to get repeat revenue. With over 15 years of experience across startups growth, Tanya has se...

Are DAOs dead or just growing up? In this episode of Crypto Cast, Kathryn sits down with Adam Miller, CEO and Co-founder of MIDAO, the organisation behind the Marshall Islands DAO LLC framework. With over 250 DAOs registered under their model, Adam is building the legal infrastructure that on-chain organisations need to survive and scale. Together, they explore what DAOs look like in 2025 and wher...

In this episode of Crypto Cast, host James Burnie is joined by Tobias Van Amstel, Founder and CEO of Altitude, a DeFi protocol platform that unifies established DeFi lending rails to make borrowing more efficient. Tobias founded Altitude to create a platform that focuses on simplicity, automation, and solving real user problems whilst removing unnecessary complexity. Tobias’ own use of DeFi, exper...

In this episode of Crypto Cast, host Kathryn Dodds is joined by Karl-Martin Ahrend, Founding Partner of Areta, a leading Web3-focused investment bank, to explore the rapidly accelerating world of crypto M&A. Kathryn and Karl uncover the current state of crypto M&A, revealing the trading infrastructure and sectors that are driving the deals reshaping the crypto landscape. Kathryn and Karl-M...

In this episode, host PK is joined by Laura K. Inamedinova, Principal at Gate Ventures and CGEO at Gate.com, to unpack what investors are really looking for in the crypto market. Together, they explore how crypto fundraising has shifted away from tokens and into a far more practical phase where traction and revenue speak louder. PK and Laura also dig into the crossover between AI and Web3, and why...

Crypto Cast is back! Host PK kicks off the new series with an interview with Marco Morazzoni, CEO and Founder of Semoto, the largest B2B ecosystem in Web3. PK and Marco ask the big question of how we know who to trust in crypto, and why Marco created Semoto to build a community of vetted and approved service providers. From wannabe ‘blockchain experts’, to a potential pending apocalypse when it co...

What is a market maker, and why does every crypto project need one? In this episode of Crypto Cast, James Burnie talks with Tim Meggs, CEO and Co-founder of Lo:Tech, to explore the evolving role of market makers in the digital asset space and why transparency and ethics are becoming central to the conversation. James and Tim discuss why liquidity matters, how to pick the right market maker, and wh...

In this episode of Crypto Cast, Financial Services Regulation & FinTech Partner James Burnie is joined by Marco Suvillaga Schönenberg, Associate Lawyer and Blockchain Consultant for Accelerate Law Firm and Lead Project Manager of Tokenization for ECIJA, to uncover the true effects of El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption. They dive into key questions such as is crypto really being used on the ground,...

In this episode of Crypto Cast, Uldis Teraudkalns, Chief Revenue Officer at Paybis, joins James Burnie, Partner at gunnercooke, for an engaging discussion on the ever-evolving world of fintech and crypto. Together, they explore, who Paybis are and what they’re doing to revolutionise the crypto space, the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and their potential impact on the industry and...

Laurynas Spangevicius, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto Europe, joins gunnercooke Partner James Burnie in this exciting episode of Crypto Cast. Together, they delve into the global regulation of the crypto market, exploring the challenges and nuances of navigating regulatory landscapes across the US, UK, and EU. The discussion highlights the EU's groundbreaking Markets in Crypto-Assets Reg...

Simon McLoughlin, CEO of leading digital assets trading platform Uphold, joins gunnercooke Partner James Burnie in the latest episode of Crypto Cast.  James and Simon discuss the future of crypto banking; more specifically what Gen Z are expecting from a crypto-enabled neo-bank in 5-10 years. Additionally, as Uphold are FCA regulated, they highlight the pros and cons of operating under the FCA and...

In this episode of Crypto Cast James Burnie chats with Scott Thiel, CEO and Co-founder of Tokinvest, a marketplace that connects real-world asset issuers with investors around the globe.  James and Scott discuss the origins of Tokinvest, why the company was created and why people should consider tokenising their assets. They also go through what difficulties people can face when seeking to do so,...

In this episode of Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Yagub Zamanov, Director, FinTech Division, Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA).  The AFSA is the independent regulator of financial services and related activities in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), established under the Constitutional Statute of the Republic of Kazakhstan.   James and Yagub explore the country&apos...

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Katryna Hanush, Managing Director of BD and Partnerships at Wintermute, a leading liquidity provider. Katryna discusses the evolving dynamics between TradFI and Web3, and shares valuable advice for first timers engaging with liquidity providers.

This episode of Crypto Cast features James Burnie in conversation with Gavin Smith and Marcie Terman from DataFort, a prominent player in data management solutions.  Gavin and Marcie explore the present AI landscape, addressing crucial questions about its capabilities for businesses. They offer valuable insights into the ongoing AI debate, addressing concerns and illuminating the tangible impact A...

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Karine Seguin, Head of Business Development at Fund Services, Europe and Aaron Sammut, Director – Head of Fund Services at Trident Trust, a global corporate, fiduciary and fund administrator. Karine and Aaron share a little bit of background on what Trident Trust do and the role of the administrator for a fund, sharing the common mistakes that fu...

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Mohamed Ezeldin, Head of Tokenomics at Animoca Brands, and one of the most active investors in Web3, with a portfolio of over 450 Web3 investments. Mohamed discusses the factors contributing to the volatile nature of emerging cryptoassets, offers valuable advice for individuals interested in the field of tokenomics for their digital assets, and s...

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Matthew De La Fuente, CEO at KYAX. Matthew gives an overview of KYAX, a company which assists businesses with their financial records through the integration of a data aggregator plugin. He also discusses the impact on FTX on compliance, and the importance of a proof of reserve.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Ania Szpak, Chief Legal Officer at Nexus Mutual. Ania delves into the role of Nexus Mutual as an insurance alternative for the crypto sector. She addresses the major obstacles encountered by companies seeking insurance coverage and provides valuable advice on assessing coverage requirements and managing coverage-related risks. Furthermore, Ania p...

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Yuliya Prokopyshyn, Associate at gunnercooke.  Yuliya explores the influence of NFTs on intellectual property (IP) rights and addresses potential challenges that could emerge. Additionally, she provides insights into safeguarding IP rights for those dealing with NFTs and shares her perspectives regarding the future of NFTs.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Simon Scharber, Chief Commercial Officer at Spool DAO. Simon delves into the subject of decentralised autonomous organizations (DAOs) and explores why Spool is hailed as a "true" DAO. Additionally, he examines the inner workings of platforms like Spool DAO and sheds light on the prominent hurdles that DeFi platforms currently face.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Ella Shen, Research Writer at Monad, a new EVM L1 blockchain.  Ella discusses how developers distinguish between diverse blockchains, unravel the biggest challenges faced in this field, and gain insights into the exciting future of blockchain technology.