Around The Coin

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he interviews George Khalife , VP, U.S. Capital Formation at the Toronto Stock Exchange . George shares his extensive knowledge on the US and Canadian stock markets, detailing the process of going public and the intricacies of working with large traditional stock exchanges. The conversation covers George's entrepreneurial journey, m...

Join host Stephen Sargeant in an insightful episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, where he discusses Banking as a Service (BaaS) with Dana Lawrence , Senior Director of FinTech Compliance at Pacific West Bank . Explore how major banking institutions and partners power crypto exchanges, cannabis companies, neobanks, and fintechs. Dana shares her expertise on the ecosystem, regulatory challenges,...

Join Stephen Sargent , host of Around The Coin Podcast, as he interviews Pawel Kuskowski , CEO of Gatenox . In this in-depth conversation, Paweł shares his experiences founding CoinFirm, the challenges and triumphs leading to its acquisition by LUCA, and the groundbreaking work he's now undertaking with GateKnox. Gain insights into the evolution of blockchain technology, compliance regulation...

In this enlightening episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages with Naquib Mohammed , founder and CEO of MRHB Network . They delve into the intricacies of Islamic finance and its integration with decentralized finance (DeFi). Naquib, with his background in software engineering and extensive experience in telecommunications, shares insights into the evolution of blockchain t...

Coin podcast, your host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Florent "Flo" Thévenin , a Canadian blockchain entrepreneur who runs BlockFlo Digital and Blockchain North, Canada's first blockchain-focused media company. They discuss the ins and outs of the blockchain industry in Canada, touching on entrepreneurship, Bitcoin mining, stablecoin regulations, and the role of lobbying. Flo shar...

Join host Stephen Sargeant in an engaging episode of Around The Coin, featuring Robert Freund , founding Attorney at Robert Freund Law, APC . Robert specializes in e-commerce and influencer law. He explores into the intricacies of copyright, intellectual property, FTC penalties, class action lawsuits, and the impact on celebrities like Kim Kardashian. The discussion covers advertising, NFTs, and s...

In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a comprehensive discussion with Gracy Chen , the CEO of Bitget , a significant player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena. The conversation delves into Chen's background in tech, entrepreneurship, her early involvement with cryptocurrencies, and her transition from investing to actively shaping the crypto landscape at Bitge...

In this episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a deep dive with Adam Jackson , CEO of Braintrust , discussing the transformative impact of AI on the recruitment industry. They explore Braintrust's AI recruiter 'Braintrust AIR', which optimizes the hiring process by efficiently sifting through applicants and conducting video interviews, all while ens...

In this in-depth interview, host Stephen Sargeant talks to Charles Hoskinson , CEO & Founder of Input Output Global , shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics beyond just blockchain and cryptocurrency. He discusses his investments in groundbreaking projects like bringing back the woolly mammoth and his approach to business across different industries. The conversation also delves into how...

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a comprehensive conversation with Sunny Aggarwal , co-founder of Osmosis , about his journey in the cryptocurrency space, the inception of Osmosis, and the broader developments within the Cosmos ecosystem. Sunny shares his background, from being a student at Berkeley interested in Bitcoin to dropping out and dedicatin...

In this episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages with Farzam Ehsani , CEO and co-founder of VALR , one of Africa's largest crypto exchanges. Farzam shares in-depth insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of operating a crypto exchange in Africa, emphasizing the importance of trust, regulatory clarity, and operating within legal boundaries while still pus...

Dive into an enlightening conversation with our host Stephen Sargeant together with Lili Infante , the trailblazing CEO of CAT Labs , on the 'Around The Coin' podcast. From her early days as a 'crypto cop' at the DEA to launching CAT Labs, Lili's journey is a testament to innovation and resilience. Learn about the challenges and victories in battling dark web crimes, the i...

This comprehensive podcast conversation between the host Stephen Sargeant and Nick Mussallem , the Head of Product at Ava Labs , covers a broad range of critical perspectives on blockchain technology's evolution. The discussion delves into Ava Labs' revolutionary product, Ava Cloud, challenges of banking the underbanked, and how blockchain can integrate with traditional Web 2.0 companies...

Join Stephen Sargeant for an insightful episode of the Around The Coin Podcast featuring special guest, Denisse Rudich . Denisse is the Founder and CEO of Rudich Advisory and COO of ElementaryB . She shares details of her career journey, her insights into technological changes in the financial sector, and her latest innovative projects. Denisse also discusses topics like the impact of sanctions on...

In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Niraj Pant , co-founder of Ritual . They explore the intersection of AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain, and how these technologies come together to solve problems and create innovative solutions. Through the conversation, Niraj talks about his journey into the world of cryptography and blockchain, and his experience co-founding...

In this enlightening episode, our host Stephen Sargent has an engaging conversation with Ray Chan , the CEO, and co-founder of 9GAG, a widely popular platform for sharing memes. Now he's bringing us Memeland, a project in the Web3 space. This interview dives deep into the corners of building social media platforms in the age of Web3, exploring Ray's vision for the future of tech, content...

In this episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Zaid Rahman , the Founder and CEO of Flex . They discuss Zaid's experiences with his multiple ventures and his unique insights as an entrepreneur and investor. The conversation takes a deep dive into the functionality and impact of Flex, an all-in-one finance platform transforming the way small businesses manage...

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant talks to Dmitry Tolok , co-founder and head of business development at Primex Labs . Primex Labs is a fintech company focusing on non-custodial prime brokerage protocol. Listen in as they discuss leveraging trading in DeFi, the challenges and future of DeFi, the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized exchanges, the impor...

In this episode, host Stephen Sargeant speaks to Barney Mannerings , co-founder of the Vega Protocol , a decentralized derivatives platform on the Web3 platform. Stephen and Barney cover a wide range of topics from the complexities of building a decentralized exchange, the challenges of liquidity providers, the nuances of maintaining privacy while ensuring compliance, and Vega's unique method...

In this engaging conversation, Stephen Sargeant and Alex Pruden , CEO of Aleo , delve into the fundamentals of privacy in blockchain and crypto. Alex shares his vision behind Aleo, a layer one privacy focused blockchain, and how it provides a platform for developers to build on. They discuss Alex's background in A16Z, the military's interaction with technology, and the transformative pot...

In this intriguing episode of Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Professor Tonya Evans , a prominent figure in the blockchain and crypto world. Tonya shares her journey from being a professional tennis player to becoming a Professor of Law at Penn State, a blockchain expert, and a board member at Digital Currency Group. They also discuss her new book 'Digital Money, Dem...

In this episode of 'Around The Coin', host Stephen Sargeant holds an engaging conversation with Alex Pelin , Founder of TET Events . They discuss his journey from restaurant operations and 3D printing to fintech and the founding of TET Events. Also covered are topics like real estate technology, fintech, the benefits and challenges of AI, and regulatory issues in the fintech and crypto i...

In this episode of 'Around The Coin' podcast, Stephen Sargeant interviews Sandra Helou , CEO of MetaMinds Group , about various aspects concerning the Metaverse. They discuss the concept of the Spatial web and its impact in revolutionizing the internet. They also delve into the importance of regulations, cybersecurity, and the necessity for accountability. Sandra shares insights from her...

In this podcast episode, Stephen Sargeant , the host of Around The Coin, introduces Jas Randhawa , founder and managing partner of StrategyBRIX . Jas, a former head of compliance for companies like Stripe and Airwallets, talks about his career progression, his take on 'risk management' in FinTech payments and crypto, and his perspective on 'buy now, pay later' programs. Jas als...

In this episode of the 'Around The Coin' Podcast, the host, Stephen Sargeant , has a wide-ranging and insightful conversation with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo , Co-founder of Ledn Inc . They discuss Mauricio's fascinating journey in the Bitcoin space, his roots in Venezuela, his view on the potential and challenges of crypto, and his role in establishing Ledn. This transparent and straig...