Blockchain Leaders Insights

Cybersecurity in crypto isn’t just a technical discussion anymore — it’s becoming one of the defining issues for the future of finance. In this episode of Blockchain Leaders Insights, Executive Director Paul Hearns sits down with Jacques Boschung, CEO of Halborn, to explore what really changes when financial systems move on-chain. If you’ve ever wondered whether blockchain security is just “cybers...

In this episode of Blockchain Leaders Insights, Paul Hearns is joined by Fran Meggs, the co-founder and CEO of CryptoCracker, for a wide-ranging and refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of building a crypto startup and making blockchain accessible to everyday users. Fran’s journey into the crypto space is anything but typical—he didn’t come from a finance background or dive in chas...

In this episode of Blockchain Leaders Insights, host Paul Hearns from Blockchain Ireland is joined by Paul Boots, Senior Director and Head of Sector Development at VARA (Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority) in Dubai, along with Pearse Ryan, Head of the Legal and Regulatory Working Group at Blockchain Ireland. Together, they explore how Dubai is setting a new global benchmark for virtual asset regul...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Blockchain Leaders Insights Series, host Paul Hearns sits down with Myles Clark, Managing Director of CBRE Ireland, to explore the groundbreaking potential of blockchain technology in the real estate sector. Myles brings a unique perspective, blending his background in investment banking with his experience leading a global real estate firm, to provide valu...

In this episode of the Blockchain Ireland Leaders Insights Series, host Paul Hearns engages with two seasoned experts to explore one of the most critical challenges facing startups in the blockchain and crypto industries: navigating the path to Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. Joining the conversation are Christopher Mart...

In this episode of the Blockchain Leaders Insights series, Paul Hearns sits down with Louise McNabola, a partner in the Financial Regulation Unit at William Fry, to explore the fast-changing world of financial and crypto regulation. As the European Union introduces the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), businesses are facing a new set of challenges—and opportunities—when it comes to secu...

In this episode of Blockchain Leaders Insights , host Paul Hearns speaks with Amor Sexton , COO of Blockdaemon , about her fascinating journey through the blockchain world—from the early days of Bitcoin to its current role in driving institutional adoption, tokenisation, and decentralization. Amor’s blockchain journey began in 2013 when she worked as a lawyer in Australia. Back then, Bitcoin was w...

In this final episode of the series, "Blockchain Leaders Insights," we navigate the complex and thrilling waters of the blockchain and Web3 industry, with a particular lens on Ireland's pivotal role in this global phenomenon. I am your host, Lory Kehoe, the chair of Blockchain Ireland, and I am joined by my esteemed co-host, Alejandro Gutierrez, co-chair of the Start-ups Working Group at Blockchai...

In this episode of Blockchain Leaders Insights, we discussed the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its impact on finance with Professor Donal O'Mahony, from Trinity College Dublin and Dr. Trevor Cloghessy from Atlantic Technological University. Donal explained decentralizing ledgers, while Trevor covered Bitcoin's origins and Web3's decentralized internet applications. Smart contracts and...

In this special episode of "Blockchain Leaders Insights," presented by Blockchain Ireland, hosts Lory Kehoe, Chairperson of Blockchain Ireland and Ross O’Leary, Co-chair of the Communications Working Group, Blockchain Ireland ,welcome Cara Hennessy, Co-founder of Provenance. Cara shares her incredible journey from her early career in traditional finance to becoming a trailblazer in blockchain tech...

Venture into the intersection of legacy finance and the revolutionary world of cryptocurrencies with the Blockchain Leaders Insights podcast. This episode, hosted by Lory Kehoe, Chair of Blockchain Ireland, features a riveting dialogue with Brian Gahan, the Managing Director Europe at Kraken. With a rich background in traditional finance, including roles at KPMG and Morgan Stanley, Brian offers a...

Dive into the heart of Ireland's digital future with this engaging episode of "Blockchain Leaders Insights," brought to you by Blockchain Ireland. In a world where technology and governance intersect more than ever, understanding the role of Web3 technologies in public services is crucial.  In this episode, Lory Kehoe, Chairperson of Blockchain Ireland and Paul Hearns, co-chair of the Events...

In this episode of "Blockchain Leaders Insights," we're excited to feature Caroline Butler, the Global Head of Digital Assets at BNY Mellon. Caroline shares her remarkable journey from the green fields of Tipperary in Ireland to the towering skyscrapers of Wall Street and insights into her role at BNY Mellon, an institution with a rich 240-year history. We dive into the world of tokenisation and i...

Join us on "Blockchain Leaders Insights," where we unravel the complex yet captivating world of blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. We sit down with the Gerry Cross, Director of Financial Regulation Policy and Risk at the Central Bank of Ireland. Alongside our hosts, Lory Kehoe and Pearse Ryan, we dissect the critical role of regulation in the evolving landscape of digital finance. Gerry sha...

Join us in this thought-provoking episode of "Blockchain Leaders Insights" as we welcome John Woods, the CTO of the Algorand Foundation. Hosted by Lory Kehoe, Chair of Blockchain Ireland and Gonzalo Faura, Chair of the Technology Working Group, Blockchain Ireland this session delves into the sophisticated world of blockchain technology and its burgeoning impact on the global financial landsca...

Join us in this inagural episode of "Blockchain Leaders Insights," where we dive deep into the heart of Ireland's burgeoning blockchain ecosystem. Our hosts, Lory Kehoe, Chair of Blockchain Ireland and Fiona Delaney, Co-chair of Start-up Working Group, Blockchain Ireland chat with Leo Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Ireland, to discuss the dynamic strategies propelling Irish blockchain, crypto, and web3...