The Gage

In this episode of The Gage , we sit down with Ioana Surpateanu, founder of blackledgr and a leading voice at the intersection of crypto, policy and frontier technology. Ioana reflects on her unexpected path from global finance and European politics into the early blockchain ecosystem, sharing stories from the days when the industry was still experimental, character driven and wide open. We explor...

In this episode of The Gage , we’re joined by Lewis Chester, hedge fund veteran turned fine wine entrepreneur and founder of Liquid Icons. Lewis shares his journey from Oxford and Harvard Business School into the global wine and spirits industry, and reflects on how his late mentor Gérard Basset inspired the creation of the Golden Vines Awards. What began as a tribute has grown into one of the mos...

In this episode, we’re joined by Elise Soucie Watts, policy leader in digital finance and Executive Director at the Global Digital Finance (GDF). Elise shares her journey from the FCA to shaping global policy at GDF, and explains why stablecoin regulation is about more than just rules — it’s about creating frameworks that support responsible innovation, market integrity, and global interoperabilit...

In this episode of The Gage , our CEO speaks with Alessio Marinelli, the founder of CREDI, about the emerging role of tokenization and private credit in reshaping financial services. Drawing on a career spanning engineering, big four consultancy, and managing a billion-dollar blockchain-based credit book, Alessio shares how his journey led to the creation of CREDI—a platform designed to bridge tra...

In this first video episode of The Gage, Greengage CEO Sean Kiernan sits down with Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder of Blockchain.com , to explore the past, present, and future of digital finance. Nicolas shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling clams as a child to founding Blockchain.com . His early ventures included e-commerce and encrypted messaging platforms, highlighting his lifelong interest...

In this episode of The Gage," our CEO Sean Kiernan interviews Jonathan (Viscount Camrose) Berry, Director of Camrose Management Limited, and also a member of the House of Lords and former minister under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.  The discussion focuses on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and people management. Jonathan shares his lifelong interest in AI...

In this episode, our CEO Sean Kiernan, sits down with Andrew Mackenzie from Agant to explore the development of a GBP (British Pound) stablecoin. Andrew discusses the rationale behind creating a GBP stablecoin, emphasising its potential use cases and benefits within the UK financial system. He highlights the need for innovation in traditional finance, the advantages of stablecoins in cross-border...

We had the pleasure of speaking with Colin Jones, PhD, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Outerlands Capital in this Episode of The Gage. Colin and our CEO, Sean Kiernan first met through Hub 71, an Abu Dhabi incubator program, where he shared his insights with member companies. Today, he joins us from Notre Dame, Indiana, where he reflects on his journey into the world of digital assets. Col...

In this episode of The Gage, we had the pleasure of welcoming Lord Bellingham, a distinguished figure with a rich background in politics and business. With over three decades of experience as a Member of Parliament and now a member of the House of Lords, Lord Bellingham shared insights into his career journey and his current role as chairman of M2 Recovery, a pioneering company in the insurance se...

In this episode of The Gage, our CEO had the pleasure of speaking with Katie Harries, the Director for International Policy at Coinbase. We discussed the impactful "Stand With Crypto" movement, which began in the U.S. and has now expanded to the U.K, with plans for further international growth. Katie highlighted the importance of this initiative in mobilising crypto advocates and turning them into...

In this episode of The Gage, we had the pleasure of hosting Nat Cole and Nick Duddy from Coinscrum, one of the oldest continually operating Bitcoin communities in the world. We delved into the origin story of Coinscrum, which began in a pub in Paddington in 2012 as a casual gathering for individuals intrigued by Bitcoin. Over time, Coinscrum evolved into a hub where key figures in the Bitcoin and...

Welcome to a riveting episode of The Gage, where we delve into the fascinating world of Formula One and its intersection with Web3 technologies. Joining us is the esteemed Darren Cox, a seasoned advisor, innovator, founder, and speaker with a rich background in motorsport, notably recognised as the creator and director of GT Academy. Darren's insights shed light on the evolving landscape of Formul...

In this episode of The Gage, Sean Kiernan speaks to Marcel Kasumovich, Deputy CIO of Coinbase Asset Management. Marcel shares his journey to becoming a significant figure in the world of finance and cryptocurrency and discusses with Sean the development of a permissioned DeFi platform, the potential societal impacts of blockchain technology and particularly, how micropayments might revolutionise t...

In this episode of The Gage, host Sean Kiernan welcomes Itay Tuchman, Founder of TomorrowNext, CEO of Consello Digital and former global head of FX at Citi. They delve into the question of what money really is, particularly in the context of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. Itay emphasises the practical use of money as a medium of exchange and payment system, highlighting its role in purchasin...

In this episode of The Gage, Sean Kiernan was joined by Jannah Patchay, an Executive Director of the Digital Pound Foundation, the industry-wide organisation advocating for a well-designed digital Pound. Their conversation delved into the intricacies of public and private money, the evolution of currency, and the potential impact of digital currencies on businesses and citizens. The episode provid...

Today, our CEO speaks to Uri Ferruccio, Co-founder and CEO of Concordia. Uri shares his vision of how ongoing technological advances can and will substantively change our way of life, and they discuss the ‘omnify’ concept - the term coined by Uri to describe the seamless integration of off-chain and on-chain functionality with a transparency first architecture. They also discuss Greengage and Conc...

In this episode of The Gage, we have the privilege of welcoming Lord Chris Holmes for the second time to delve into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) legislation. Lord Holmes, a member of the House of Lords with a focus on talent, technology, inclusion, and innovation, shares his insights into his proposed Private Members Bill on AI regulation. The second reading is on 22nd Mar...

In this episode of The Gage, host Sean Kiernan interviews Ted Brombach, founding partner at XMS Capital Partners. Ted shares his background and explains XMS role as an investment banking asset management and merchant banking firm. They discuss M&A advisory services, capital raising for companies and Ted also talks about how XMS works with alternative asset managers to create new financial prod...

In this episode of The Gage, our host Sean Kiernan interviews Tom Spiller, OBE, lead legal director at Rosenblatt. Tom shares his expertise in law and his passion for politics, discussing the current developments in the UK's legal and policy world. Topics covered in this episode include new regulation per Financial Services and Markets and Electronic Trade Documents Acts, the financial promotions...

In this episode of The Gage, our CEO, Sean Kiernan sits down with Ferdisha Snagg, a financial services regulation lawyer at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, to discuss crypto asset regulation in the UK. They explore the current state of regulation in the UK compared to the EU and the US, and delve into topics such as the definition of different types of crypto assets, their use in financing,...

Please note that the content of this episode was accurate at the time of recording in August 2023.  In this episode of The Gage, our CEO sits down with Rolf Merchant, Director of strategic advisory firm Audley, to discuss the politics of cryptocurrency. They explore the race among countries to establish themselves as global tech hubs, the need for boldness in policy formation, and the potential ap...

In Episode 20, our CEO interviews John Pepin, the CEO of Philanthropy Impact. Together they discuss the influence of philanthropy, crypto and technology.  🎧Link to our other podcasts: https://www.greengage.co/podcasts ABOUT JOHN PEPIN Philanthropy and social entrepreneurship has always been John's passion. This has been demonstrated in numerous ways including being an author and leader of innovat...

In this episode of The Gage, Sean Kiernan, CEO of Greengage, sits down with Ijeoma Okoli, a Financial Services Executive and Digital Assets Legal and Regulatory expert. They discuss the Digital Economy Initiative, as well as Ijeoma's recent article on the genesis of a banking crisis. They also delve into the US regulatory crackdown on digital assets and the importance of capital and liquidity requ...

Our CEO speaks to Ali Walker, Chief Creative Officer at Asprey Studio, the luxury brand that recently got involved in non-fungible tokens or NFTs. They discuss Asprey’s recent partnership with Bugatti, Web 3.0 as it relates to luxury brands, and whether Asprey has any plans to delve into the Metaverse.  🎧Link to our other podcasts: https://www.greengage.co/podcasts ABOUT ASPREY Asprey Internation...

In this episode of The Gage, Sean Kiernan, CEO of Greengage, talks to Andrea Tinianow, Global Blockchain Business Council, about legal and regulatory developments in the USA. They discuss the Lummis-Gillibrand bill and its potential successor, as well as collaboration between the SEC and CFTC. They also look at the USA's role in the global FinTech scene and whether there is anything the UK can do...