Drilling into Crypto

Bitcoin mining is no longer a niche industry—it’s becoming a cornerstone of global digital infrastructure. In this episode of Drilling into Crypto, Mohamed El-Masri is joined by Charley Brady, VP, Investor Relations at BitFuFu (NASDAQ: FUFU) to explore how Bitcoin mining is evolving into an institutional asset class attracting public markets, enterprise capital, and long-term infrastructure invest...

In this episode of Drilling into Crypto, Mohamed El-Masri sits down with Owen Vaughan, Founder of Bitroots.io, to explore how Bitcoin mining can evolve into a sustainable engine for economic inclusion, become a global ESG policy, and a contributor to alleviating energy poverty. In this episode, we explore how using blockchain-based ESG certification technology can transform Bitcoin Mining into a s...

In this episode of Drilling into Crypto, Mohamed El-Masri sits down with Bjørn Kienholz Bjercke, known as "Mr. Bitcoin Norway", to confront the uncomfortable realities shaping the global financial system. We explore how economic wars, sanctions, and monetary weaponization are accelerating the erosion of fiat currencies—and why globalization has quietly stripped individuals of real monetary choice....

Welcome to Episode 21 of “Drilling into Crypto” with Michael Pearl of Cyvers. As cryptocurrency evolves, fraudsters employ increasingly sophisticated methods. The decentralized and anonymous nature makes it an attractive target. AI now enhances these schemes, creating convincing phishing scams and fake identities. Regulators and exchanges must ensure transparency and security through robust guidel...

In this episode of Drilling into Crypto, Mohamed El-Masri sits down with Carlos Tapang, Founder of RockStable, to examine how Bitcoin and stablecoins are changing the rules of money in an inflationary world. We break down why inflation quietly erodes purchasing power, why Bitcoin alone isn’t enough for everyday economic activity, and how stablecoins increase money velocity while preserving trust a...

On this Episode 19 of Drilling into Crypto , I speak with Sheraz Ahmed of STORM where we deep dive on web3's emergence as a beacon of decentralization, offering individuals the power to reclaim autonomy and reshape their futures. Unlike traditional models, web3 leverages blockchain technology to foster transparency, security, and user empowerment. Globalization has long been a driving force in con...

In Episode 18 of "Drilling into Crypto," we speak with Benoit Vincenzi of BTSF where we delve into the pivotal role of Bitcoin-denominated lending in the bitcoin ecosystem. Discover how this innovative mechanism facilitates efficient capital allocation and risk management, stabilizing and expanding the Bitcoin network. Join us as we explore how lenders and borrowers benefit from reduced transactio...

In this episode, we dive into how AI and large language models (LLMs) are reshaping brand positioning — and why hyper-personalization is becoming essential for companies to stay visible in an AI-powered search world. With my guest, Valdislav Pivnev, we break down the rise of sovereign AI infrastructure, the quiet monopolization of large-scale compute by governments and sovereign wealth funds, and...

In this powerful conversation with Satoshi Chad , we dive deep into Bitcoin as Digital Matter, the emerging Non-Arbitrary Token (NAT) model, and how new subsidy structures can fundamentally transform treasury strategy for miners — and even nation-states running their own nodes. We explore how NATs open the door to smarter treasury optimization, reduce reliance on legacy debt systems, and create a...

In this Episode 15, I welcome  Beduil Dauis , a seasoned business development executive with a focus on web3 and smart contracts. With a mission to make globalization more productive, Beduil dives into the intricacies of smart ocntracts, web3 oracles and blockagin data aggregation for better decision-making.  Tune in to Episode 15 to hear Beduil's insights and his take on how the Web3 and blockcha...

In this Episode 14, I welcome Aleksandra Tsybulskaya , a seasoned financial professional turned crypto visionary with a focus on digital asset mining. With a mission to promote the redistribution of wealth, she believes crypto can the people from scoio-economic uncertainty. Tune in to Episode 14 to hear Aleksa's insights and her take on how the crypto market continues to compete with tradition fin...

In this Episode 13, I welcome Curtis Harris, Senior Director of Growth at Compass Mining. Once a construction professional, now a bitcoin mining entrepreneur advocating for financial inclusion, economic liberty and spreading awareness on overcoming the Scarcity Mindset. Tune in to Episode 13 to hear Curtis Harris share his unique insights on how the intersection of bitcoin and energy fght the fear...

Get ready for an electrifying episode of Drilling into Crypto! Join us as we welcome the dynamic Founder and CEO of SunnySide Digital, Taras Kulyk. Once a banker, now a bitcoin entrepreneur, Taras is on a mission to propel SunnySide Digital to the forefront of the data center and digital mining sectors worldwide.  Tune in to Episode 12 to hear Taras share his unique insights on how bitcoin mining...

In this episode of Drilling into Crypto, we welcome co-founder and CEO of Lincoin Technologies, Medi Naseri. Medi is a Ph. D. with a focus on electrical and systems engineering. Medi is an active builder in the bitcoin industry addressing challenges of energy, power grid stability, and energy management. Listen to this Episode 11 of Drilling into Crypto to get an engineer's perpective on the infra...

In this episode of Drilling into Crypto, I welcome founder of AsicXchange, Vlad Siniavsky. Vlad is a serial bitcoin entrepreneur with a focus on bitcoin mining hardware, compute power and energy. With a proven track record since 2017, Vlad shares his valuable insights based on his experience in one of the world's most sought after industries, bitcoin mining. Listen to this episode of Drilling into...

In this episode of Drilling into Crypto, we welcome writer and bitcoin author, Namcios. Namcios is a passionate pseudonymous writer for Bitcoin Magazine. His research breaks down various stories and technical developments taking place in the global bitcoin community. Listen to this episode of Drilling into Crypto to get a researcher's perspective on bitcoin adoption across various nation-states li...

In this episode of Drilling into Crypto, Mohamed speaks with Alexis Pappas, Executive Director of the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women. Alexis tells us stories about her experience surveying the blockchain and crypto landscape. An advocator for financial inclusion with a rooted energy background, Alexis explains the power of blockchain on the global economy with a focus on environmental,...

In this episode of Drilling into Crypto, I speak with Janine Moir, National Digital Assurance Leader at Deloitte. Janine provides us with real-world insight on what to consider before getting into crypto and blockchain. Whether you are a large corporation or a young startup, Janine gives us priceless guidance on best practices, systems & controls, crypto-governance and the blockchain potential...

In this episode of Drilling into Crypto, I speak with Andrew Kiguel, founder and CEO of Tokens.com and co-founder, ex-CEO of Hut 8 Mining Corp. Andrew gives us the nitty-gritty of Proof of Stake and shares his views on the future of DeFi, Bitcoin mining and more... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/drilling-into-crypto--4723128/support .

On Episode 05 of Drilling into Crypto, Mohamed El-Masri speaks with Jesse Berger, the author of “Magic Internet Money: A Book about Bitcoin”, on the coded monetary policies that govern bitcoin and how bitcoin can eliminate current monetary waste to promote growth and wealth creation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/drilling-into-crypto--4723128/support .

In Episode 04 of Drilling into Crypto, I speak with Ethan Vera, Founder of Luxor Tech and Hashrateindex.com. Ethan gives us his calculated insights on the growing value of compute power (hashrate) as a commodity. As the global institutional adoption of bitcoin continues, the underlying fundamentals of crypto-assets will become much stronger after every market cycle. This will result in hashrate be...

On Episode 03 of Drilling into Crypto I speak with Michael Nasser, Co-Founder of Satstreet. We talk about bitcoin economics, institutional adoptions, smart money’s role in the bitcoin community and how ETFs will change the game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/drilling-into-crypto--4723128/support .

On Episode 02 of Drilling into Crypto, Mohamed El-Masri speaks with Jesse Philips, Business Development Manager of Mining Pools at Binance, about the theory behind Bitcoin as an economic battery, the future of the crypto-mining industry, the optimization of mined digital assets when integrated with alternative decentralized finance and how to catch the wave while surfing. Become a supporter of thi...

In this first episode of Drilling into Crypto, Mohamed El-Masri speaks with Greg Foss about the future of the digital currency bitcoin as the de-facto reserve currency of the world, and sheds light on the Bitcoin Network as being the revolution that is making possible the evolution of monetary policy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/drilling-into-crypto--472312...