Blockchain Finance Podcast

The GENIUS Act is now law — the first major U.S. legislation on stablecoins. In this episode, we break down what it means for founders, issuers, and investors: who can issue, what reserves are required, how foreign projects can participate, and why stablecoins are no longer securities or commodities.

"Valuation of Digital Assets"   As digital assets flood into our financial system, one question is becoming unavoidable: how should we determine their valuation?   In this episode, I go through important questions as listed below: ✅ Why does valuation of digital asset matters? ✅ What digital assets are subject to valuation?  ✅ How are they valuated (valuation methodologies)? ✅ Who is doing the...

If you're in blockchain, finance, or just love decoding crypto regulation, this episode is for you.   On the latest Blockchain Finance Podcast, I break down two major developments from the SEC that could reshape how the U.S. approaches the digital assets industry:   Proof-of-Work Mining (Solo mining or mining pool) = NOT Securities : On March 20, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance made it o...

Blockchain is revolutionizing carbon markets and driving real environmental impact. In this episode of Blockchain Finance Podcast, I explore how blockchain technology is making carbon trading more transparent, secure, and efficient.   This episode discusses: The flaws in traditional carbon markets and how blockchain solves them   The Blockchain for Energy (B4E) Consortium and its B4ECarbon initiat...

In the latest episode of the Blockchain Finance Podcast, I dive into two game-changing topics shaping the future of finance and security: Blockchain Data Management & Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs). Why is blockchain potentially more secure for data management? What is Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs)? How does ZKPs impact data management on blockchain?   Join me as I explore this important use case...

What are different types of blockchain system?   While we talk often about public blockchain, it's not the only type of blockchain available. Listen to this episode to learn about types of blockchain system, including public, private, consortium and hybrid blockchains. It's important to know advantages and disadvantages of different blockchain systems so that you can choose the best type that can...

We're seeing the rise of Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) around the world.   UK started one last year and moving forward by selecting three participants and getting Euroclear on board.   EU started its DLT Pilot Regime in 2023, although progress has been slow.   HK started its Project Ensemble Sandbox with four major banks (HSBC, Standard Chartered HK, Bank of China HK, Hang Seng Bank) conducting...

When I speak to Web3 CEOs who want to scale their business in a healthy and sustainable manner, anti-money laundering (AML) is one of the key topics discussed.        Why is it important for Web3 CEOs to comply with AML regulations?   There are many bad actors that try to take advantage of technical and regulatory gaps to carry out their illicit activities.   You don't want your business to be a p...

If you've been stressed about SEC's enforcement-led posture towards the digital asset industry, that's about to change!   Give a listen to this episode of Blockchain Finance Podcast to find out why.   Episode 3 also discusses the dynamic between the SEC and the CFTC during the Biden administration and outlook for that relationship during the second Trump administration. 1:55 - SEC and CFTC during...

Who owns your crypto assets on platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood?   When Voyager and Celsius filed for bankruptcies in 2022, many customers had their accounts frozen and became unsecured creditors without even knowing that they made a loan to those companies.   What do certain user agreements say about the ownership of crypto assets on their platform?   In the second episode of Blockchain Fina...

Introduced in 2022 and enacted by 25 states as of today, Article 12 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs the perfection and priority of a security interest in digital assets. If you have digital assets or if you're a financial institution conducting secured financings using digital assets, you must listen to this.  01:19 - Introduction and Brief History of the UCC 03:00 - UCC Article 12 in...