Around The Coin

Join Stephen Sargeant , your host of the Around The Coin podcast, as he dives into crypto wallets used by major merchants worldwide with special guest Yolanda Liu , co-founder of Pay Protocol . Discover Yolanda's fascinating journey from AI and holographics to revolutionizing payment services in Web3. Learn how Pay Protocol offers decentralized, self-custodian wallet infrastructure, tackling...

In this fascinating episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Irina Chuchkina , the Chief Growth Officer at Wallet in Telegram. The discussion dives deep into the wallet infrastructure within Telegram, covering topics like stablecoins, tokenized assets, privacy, and regulation. Irina shares insights into the user adoption strategies, financial inclusion efforts, and...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on this insightful episode of the Around The Coin podcast as he chats with Jamie Elkaleh , CMO of Bitget Wallet . Discover the intricate world of crypto wallets, from technological advancements to global marketing strategies. Jamie delves into topics like TVL, investor protection, compliance, and the expanding role of Bitget Wallet in various jurisdictions. Learn about h...

Join host Stephen Sargeant as he sits down with Emilio Coello , a leading product manager at Aptos Labs , in this engaging episode of Around The Coin Podcast. From his extensive background in regulatory and policy work at Bitso to his current role handling payments and stablecoins at Aptos, Emilio provides deep insights into the blockchain industry. Discover what sets Aptos apart in the competitiv...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he interviews cryptocurrency pioneer Joël Valenzuela , a core member of the Dash DAO . Joel shares his journey from the early days of Bitcoin to living a crypto-only lifestyle, completely disengaged from traditional fiat banking. This episode dives into the challenges and evolving landscape of using crypto exclusively, Dash's unique...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on this episode of the Around The Coin podcast as he sits down with Jess Houlgrave , the CEO of WalletConnect . Discover how WalletConnect is integrating hundreds of wallets and thousands of applications to build a seamless ecosystem that connects diverse elements of the crypto world. Jess shares her insights on the future of AI agent wallets, stablecoin payments, and ho...

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Itai Turbahn , co-founder and CEO of Dynamic , to discuss Dynamic's recent acquisition by Fireblocks. Itai dives deep into the details of different types of crypto wallets, comparing Fireblocks and Dynamic, and the intricacies of wallet infrastructure in the fintech and crypto industries. He explains the impo...

Join Stephen Sargeant live from Money 20/20 with Clarisse Hagège , the founder and CEO of Dfns , on the Around The Coin podcast. For the first time, the podcast is featured at Money 20/20, discussing key topics such as cybersecurity, custody, and MPC (multi-party computation). Clarisse shares her founder's journey, their partnership with IBM, and how Dfns is addressing the needs of traditiona...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast, as he interviews Victor Orlovski , General Partner at R136 Ventures . Victor shares his unconventional journey from being a CTO of a major European bank to founding R136 Ventures, a firm focused on early growth stage FinTech and B2B enterprise startups. In this episode, Victor discusses the challenges and strategies for scaling startups, t...

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Vik Arun , CEO and co-founder of Superform , a company pioneering new levels of decentralization through their innovative app. Stephen and Vik discuss the current investment landscape, the potential impact of regulations, and the technicalities of deploying blockchain technology. Vik shares his journey from engineerin...

In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Anthony Day , Marketing Director at VeChain , to discuss the future of blockchain applications. Anthony emphasizes the need for purpose-filled, impactful applications over simply creating more blockchains. They delve into VeChain's journey, its significant partnerships like UFC, and the innovative V Better platform, whic...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin Podcast as he converses with Ido Ben Natan , the CEO and Co-founder of Blockaid . Discover the story behind significant hacks like the Buy Bit incident and the ongoing cybersecurity challenges in DeFi. Ido discusses his journey from traditional cybersecurity to Web3, the persistent vulnerabilities in the crypto space, and Blockaid's innovative...

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant speaks with Angie Walker , the commercial head of Apex Digital . Angie discusses the launch of Apex Digital's 3.0 platform, which focuses on tokenizing all asset classes, making them available 24/7, and bridging traditional finance with digital assets. They dive into Angie's rich experience with R3, Corda, and Chainlin...

Welcome to another edition of the Around The Coin podcast! In this episode, host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Federico Brokate , Head of US Business at 21Shares , to discuss the dynamics of crypto ETFs and ETPs, focusing on the regulatory landscape and the challenges faced by the industry. Federico delves into his journey from BlackRock to 21Shares, highlighting their pioneering role in bringin...

Join host Stephen Sargeant in an insightful conversation with Roberto Kafati (Reks) , the CEO and founder of DEUNA , about the future of payments in North, Central, and Latin America. Roberto shares his journey from DEUNA's inception to becoming an innovative payment infrastructure that leverages AI and agentic intelligence. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the payment industr...

Join host Stephen Sargeant as he engages in an enlightening conversation with Lee Bratcher , the president and founder of the Texas Blockchain Council . Dive deep into the current landscape of Bitcoin mining in Texas, the intersection of politics and crypto, and the impact of digital assets. Lee discusses the regulatory environment, the future of land administration through blockchain, and Texas&a...

In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant welcomes Taylor Lauber , CEO of Shift4 . They discuss Shift4's journey into the payment processing space, its work with e-commerce companies, and its involvement in the cryptocurrency world. The conversation also covers Shift4's philanthropic endeavors, such as the Giving Block and the Care for Crypto campaign, which have donated...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he talks with Aidan Larkin , the CEO and co-founder of Asset Reality , about the dynamic journey of building a startup in asset recovery. Aidan delves into the trials and triumphs of running a VC-backed company, handling imposter syndrome, and maintaining self-awareness as a CEO. The conversation covers the challenges in both digital and...

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant welcomes Jaime Leverton , CEO of ReserveOne and former CEO of Hut 8. Jaime shares her incredible journey across telco, cloud infrastructure, Bitcoin mining, and now building a diversified digital asset treasury. They dive into the rise of ReserveOne, the unique structure of digital asset stockpiles, and why Bitcoin and stablecoi...

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant chats with Nitya Subramanian , the founder and CEO of Para . They explore various facets of stablecoins and wallet infrastructure, including liquidity, composability, and interoperability. Key topics also include the benefits of non-custodial wallets, compliance, and regulatory requirements for onboarding Web2 companies into Web...

Dive into the thrilling story of the largest crypto hack in history with Around The Coin podcast host Stephen Sargeant and special guest Yev Broshevan , CEO of Hacken . Discover how the Bybit hack unfolded, gain insights into the evolving world of cybersecurity in crypto, and learn how Yev transformed a small Ukrainian startup into a leading cybersecurity powerhouse. From early Bitcoin discussions...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin Podcast for an in-depth conversation with Joe Kelly , the CEO and co-founder of Unchained . Discover how Unchained is advancing Bitcoin financial services with Bitcoin self-custody, inheritance, retirement planning, and Bitcoin-backed loans. In this episode, Joe shares insights on the evolution of Bitcoin, the importance of long-term Bitcoin holder...

In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant talks with Ryne Saxe , CEO of Eco , about the complexities and future of stablecoins amidst regulatory scrutiny in the US. Ryne shares his journey from Stanford Law to the cryptocurrency industry, discusses Eco's innovation in stablecoin liquidity, and unveils what makes Eco's network unique. They delve into the impact of mergers...

In this impactful episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a deep conversation with Anders Indset , a visionary tech entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author . They explore the future of artificial intelligence and its potential impacts on humanity, business, and organizational structures. Anders shares his insights into the differences between knowledge and wisdom, the e...

In this riveting episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant dives deep with Seth Rosenberg , Partner at Greylock . They explore the intricacies of venture capital investment in AI and FinTech, touching on Greylock's approach to supporting startups beyond just funding. Seth discusses Greylock's strategy in focusing on early-stage, high-potential companies, the future of AI in trans...