The Future of Money

Excited to launch The Future of Crypto  compliance — a new podcast series dedicated to unpacking the latest trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts shaping the world of digital assets. Each episode brings together leading voices in crypto compliance to explore where the industry is headed, what challenges lie ahead, and how professionals can stay ahead of the latest evolving global trends. By c...

My Interview with Amira Sajwani, Founder and CEO of PRYPCO. - Transforming #realestate through tokenization and fractional ownership - How Proptech is making real estate investing faster, simpler, and more transparent  - Dubai Land Department puts property titles on-chain for the first time  - Why fractional ownership opens global access to premium assets  - The growing investor demand for yield-b...

My interview with Nic Puckrin, CEO and Founder of The Coin Bureau. - The largest crypto liquidation of the year — $1.7 billion wiped out in hours  - Bitcoin's next move before the altcoin season begins  - How ETFs are accelerating retail and institutional adoption  - Why digital asset treasury companies may face consolidation  - The impact of U.S. regulation — from the Clarity Act to new policy sh...

My interview with Taran Sabharwal, Founder and CEO of Stix.  - How private OTC #crypto markets are handling over $1B in monthly volume  - The cyclical nature of secondaries and locked token trading  - Who's selling: VC funds and foundations  - Who's buying: prop trading firms, family offices, and private wealth  - Case study: #Solana secondaries moving from 50% to 15% discount  - How digital asset...

My interview with Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet. - Trust Wallet surpasses 210M users globally  - Growing adoption of stablecoins for remittances  - Balancing ease of use and full control in self-custody  - The future of data ownership and digital identity  - Why self-custody is a fundamental right in the U.S.  - How blockchain, not wallets, may become banks' true competitor  Powered by Phoenix G...

My interview with Michael Chan, CEO of Zand Bank. - How stablecoins are reshaping global banking  - The role of U.S. regulatory shifts in driving adoption  - Why Zand is betting big on digital assets  - How AI and blockchain are enhancing compliance and efficiency  - Why banks launching their own stablecoins could be a game changer  - The biggest risk keeping crypto-bank CEOs up at night Powered b...

My interview with Ben El-Baz, Managing Director of HashKey MENA. - The Asia–Middle East crypto corridor is expanding fast, driven by stablecoin-powered B2B payments. - Hong Kong's regulatory clarity has fostered a "financial-grade" crypto ecosystem across banks, brokers, and asset managers. - Dubai and the UAE are emerging as key partners in bridging East–West crypto flows. - Real estate tokenisat...

My interview with Brett King, futurist and author of Branch Tomorrow. - How fintechs have overtaken traditional banks in customer reach - The rise of autonomous banking and tokenized assets - Why legacy systems can't support real-time, AI-driven finance - The critical role of stablecoins and digital payments networks in this transformation - What bankers must do to stay relevant in the next decade...

My interview with Robin Scott, General Manager of Middle East at AIFT. - Insurance for digital assets has grown rapidly, with coverage now exceeding $1 billion - Centralized exchanges and custodians are meeting higher technical standards, making policies viable - DeFi remains challenging due to frequent hacks, leading to high premiums - Legacy insurers and reinsurers are warming up to crypto as a...

My interview with Sunny Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of VeChain, on enterprise blockchain, sustainability, and why adoption is accelerating. - VeChain has focused on enterprise blockchain since 2015, with use cases from anti-counterfeiting to sustainability - Regulation and better infrastructure are lowering barriers for corporate adoption of blockchain - Blockchain is not just about productivity but ab...

My interview with Michael Bentley, CEO of Euler Labs. - DeFi adoption surged from zero to $3 billion on Euler in just nine months - Institutional players such as BlackRock and Apollo are tokenising money market funds on-chain - Stablecoin growth is driving new lending and borrowing markets in DeFi - Traditional fintechs are starting to use DeFi rails as back-end infrastructure - Retail adoption st...

- The UAE emerges as one of the world's largest sovereign Bitcoin holders - How Phoenix Group built the first and largest mining firm in the Middle East and Africa - The intersection of Bitcoin mining, AI, and data infrastructure - Why sovereign Bitcoin reserves are legitimising the mining industry worldwide - The rise of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) and their role in corporate balance sheets -...

My interview with Sean McHugh, Head of Market Assurance at VARA.  - VARA has grown from 14 to 36 licensed firms in just over a year - Biggest applicant mistakes: unclear business plans and shifting models - How VARA uses AI and blockchain analytics to supervise licensees - Four regulatory priorities: customer protection, AML/KYC, financial soundness, cybersecurity - Path toward global harmonisatio...

Digital banking, supply chain, and tokenised finance are converging faster than expected Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenised instruments are here to stay Institutional adoption needs robust, trustworthy infrastructure From lonely beginnings to a maturing, bank-grade digital asset ecosystem Partnerships, patience, and discipline are key to building lasting ventures Powered by Phoenix Group The full...

The next frontier of stablecoins: My interview with Zach Witkoff, CEO and Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial - Why World Liberty Financial believes it can rival Tether and Circle with USD1 - How a $2B transaction with Binance was settled in under two seconds, with zero fees - The Trump family's direct involvement in the project and its focus on institutional markets - Why real-world asset token...

Crypto is still in its early days, less than 10 years since Ethereum launched Regulation is finally opening the door for corporates to build in crypto Most value creation still comes from startups, not big banks or asset managers Adoption is global: built in the US, used across Asia, LATAM, and beyond Biggest founder mistake: chasing hype instead of solving real problems Stablecoins set for explos...

Why institutional and family office investors are driving demand in crypto asset management The rise of strategies beyond ETFs: altcoins, market-neutral plays, and venture capital How fundamental analysis and on-chain data are applied to evaluate crypto tokens Why venture funds still play a critical role in early-stage crypto projects The sectors to watch: DeFi, gaming, AI, and decentralised physi...

Why Ripple launched its own US dollar stablecoin amid a rapidly growing market Stablecoins' expanding role beyond speculative crypto trading How Ripple uses stablecoins to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper The two big challenges to global stablecoin adoption: blockchain-to-domestic system connections and liquidity Ripple's focus on building liquidity across key currency pairs and innov...

How Hedera's journey moved from education to enablement to funding for startups Why understanding DLT vs blockchain is key to adoption The $100M venture fund driving Hedera's startup ecosystem How "cross-pollination" between startups and enterprises accelerates solutions The biggest challenges for enterprise blockchain adoption—and how to overcome them     Want your kids to learn about crypto? Ord...

Can Bitcoin finally generate yield without compromising self-custody? My interview with Fisher Yu, Co-Founder of Babylon, on unlocking Bitcoin staking. Babylon enables BTC holders to earn staking rewards by securing other networks. The future of Bitcoin DeFi could unlock trillions in idle value. Regulation and technology must align to ensure secure, yield-generating BTC protocols. Want your kids t...

My Interview with Haider Rafique, CMO, OKX at #token2049 Why the crypto industry must call out bad behaviour to move from the wild wild West to the middle mile West OKX's pivot from centralised exchange to Web3 wallet and why product design and self-custody matter The role of storytelling in rebuilding crypto's reputation after scandals like FTX Why brand building, trust, and user experience are n...

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In this episode of the Future of Money podcast, I sat down with Luuk Strijers, CEO of Deribit, to discuss their landmark $2.9 billion acquisition by Coinbase. We explore what this means for crypto options, institutional adoption, the evolving landscape of collateral in crypto derivatives, and how regulatory clarity is reshaping the market. A must-watch for anyone tracking the future of digital ass...

Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3YfcSX4  

Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3YfcSX4