Around The Coin

Join host Stephen Sargeant in an engaging conversation with Naveen Jain , a serial entrepreneur and key contributor to the Tari blockchain project. Discover Naveen's unique entrepreneurial journey, from managing Linkin Park's website during their rise to fame to becoming a prominent angel investor. Unveil the groundbreaking Tari Universe application, designed for effortless cryptocurrenc...

In this episode of Around The Coin with Stephen Sargeant as the host, Audrey Nesbitt , founder and CEO of Spinovate Tech and leader of Bloomly , discusses the intricacies of NFT building and marketing strategies in the tech and Web3 sectors. Audrey provides insights from her extensive experience, sharing valuable advice on marketing, community building, and strategizing in the NFT space, including...

In this episode of 'Around The Coin' podcast, host Stephen Sargent interviews Yasser Alobaidan , Co-Founder of Throughput Research Labs , about the burgeoning Web3 gaming scene in Saudi Arabia. As Saudi Arabia undergoes a digital transformation, the podcast delves into various groundbreaking initiatives like NEOM and Vision 2030. Yasser shares insights from his telecom background and dis...

Join host Stephen Sargeant in another fascinating episode of the Around The Coin podcast, where he discusses digital asset interoperability with Bam Azizi , CEO and co-founder of Mesh Connect . Dive into Bam's journey from robotics and AI to founding Mesh Connect, a company that ensures seamless crypto transactions including deposits, payments, verification, and on-ramping with crypto exchang...

 Join Stephen Sargent on the Around The Coin podcast for an insightful conversation with Ian Horne , Head of Content for Europe at Money20/20 . Discover Ian's journey from wealth management to content creation and his experiences interviewing tennis stars like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Dive into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), the metaverse, NFTs, and the impact of crypto on...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he welcomes back Pat Duffy , co-founder of The Giving Block , now part of Shift4. This episode delves into the evolving landscape of crypto donations and their impact on the nonprofit sector. Discover how cryptocurrencies can lower taxable income and be integrated into nonprofit operations. Pat shares his personal journey, the evolution...

In this episode of 'Around The Coin', host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Brittany Allen , Senior Trust and Safety Architect at Sift . Brittany shares her experiences working in the industry, from fraud prevention at Etsy and Airbnb to her current role at one of the leading fraud vendors in the world. They discuss the evolution of fraud and chargebacks, how fintech and crypto companies...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin Podcast as he dives deep with Prashanth Balasubramanian , CEO of Striga , to explore groundbreaking topics like banking as a service, payment infrastructure across Europe, and the transformative role of stablecoins and crypto debit cards in global payments. Prashanth recounts his journey from computer science enthusiast to fintech pioneer, detailin...

In this episode of 'Around The Coin,' host Stephen Sargeant chats with Emmanuel Daniel , Entrepreneur, the award-winning founder of TAB Global . Emmanuel shares insights into the future of finance, discussing the personalization of banking, the convergence of traditional banking with crypto, and the transformative power of super apps in Asia. They delve into the implications of tokenized...

Join Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he welcomes Grant Blaisdell , CEO & Co-Founder at Copernic Space to explore the groundbreaking convergence of space exploration, blockchain technology, and AI computation. Discover how Copernic Space is pioneering the tokenization of real-world assets and envisioning a future where AI and cryptocurrency mining extend into space. Learn abo...

In this premiere episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Chris Harmse , the Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of BVNK . They delve into how BVNK is revolutionizing the banking industry by leveraging stablecoins and other crypto assets to streamline B2B payment transactions. Chris shares his journey from traditional finance to founding a crypto hedge fund, and later...

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargent engages in a deep conversation with Arjun Bhuptani , co-founder of Everclear . Formerly known as Context Labs, Everclear is pioneering the clearing layer for Web3. Arjun discusses the crucial role of decentralization, interoperability, and scalability in Ethereum and how Everclear addresses these issues. The episode dives into th...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast where he interviews Brian Muse-McKenney , the Chief Revenue Officer of Episode Six . Tune in as they discuss the intricacies of payment infrastructures, Banking as a Service (BaaS), Cards as a Service (CaaS), and the evolving landscape of traditional banking. They dive deep into the innovations and challenges within the payment ecosystem, e...

Join Stephen Sargeant on this episode of Around The Coin as he speaks with Rita Martins , author of ' Web3 in Financial Services '. They discuss the revolutionary applications of blockchain, cryptocurrency, AI, DAOs, NFTs, and the Metaverse. Rita shares valuable insights from her experience in banking and fintech partnerships, highlighting innovative use cases across global markets, incl...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on this episode of 'Around The Coin' as he interviews Elizabeth Rossiello , Founder and CEO of AZA Finance . Elizabeth discusses the challenges and triumphs of building a crypto/fiat FX trading company in Nairobi since 2013. Listen in as she shares her experiences navigating regulatory landscapes, driving financial inclusion in impoverished areas, and being a f...

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he interviews George Khalife , VP, U.S. Capital Formation at the Toronto Stock Exchange . George shares his extensive knowledge on the US and Canadian stock markets, detailing the process of going public and the intricacies of working with large traditional stock exchanges. The conversation covers George's entrepreneurial journey, m...

Join host Stephen Sargeant in an insightful episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, where he discusses Banking as a Service (BaaS) with Dana Lawrence , Senior Director of FinTech Compliance at Pacific West Bank . Explore how major banking institutions and partners power crypto exchanges, cannabis companies, neobanks, and fintechs. Dana shares her expertise on the ecosystem, regulatory challenges,...

Join Stephen Sargent , host of Around The Coin Podcast, as he interviews Pawel Kuskowski , CEO of Gatenox . In this in-depth conversation, Paweł shares his experiences founding CoinFirm, the challenges and triumphs leading to its acquisition by LUCA, and the groundbreaking work he's now undertaking with GateKnox. Gain insights into the evolution of blockchain technology, compliance regulation...

In this enlightening episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages with Naquib Mohammed , founder and CEO of MRHB Network . They delve into the intricacies of Islamic finance and its integration with decentralized finance (DeFi). Naquib, with his background in software engineering and extensive experience in telecommunications, shares insights into the evolution of blockchain t...

Coin podcast, your host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Florent "Flo" Thévenin , a Canadian blockchain entrepreneur who runs BlockFlo Digital and Blockchain North, Canada's first blockchain-focused media company. They discuss the ins and outs of the blockchain industry in Canada, touching on entrepreneurship, Bitcoin mining, stablecoin regulations, and the role of lobbying. Flo shar...

Join host Stephen Sargeant in an engaging episode of Around The Coin, featuring Robert Freund , founding Attorney at Robert Freund Law, APC . Robert specializes in e-commerce and influencer law. He explores into the intricacies of copyright, intellectual property, FTC penalties, class action lawsuits, and the impact on celebrities like Kim Kardashian. The discussion covers advertising, NFTs, and s...

In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a comprehensive discussion with Gracy Chen , the CEO of Bitget , a significant player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena. The conversation delves into Chen's background in tech, entrepreneurship, her early involvement with cryptocurrencies, and her transition from investing to actively shaping the crypto landscape at Bitge...

In this episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a deep dive with Adam Jackson , CEO of Braintrust , discussing the transformative impact of AI on the recruitment industry. They explore Braintrust's AI recruiter 'Braintrust AIR', which optimizes the hiring process by efficiently sifting through applicants and conducting video interviews, all while ens...

In this in-depth interview, host Stephen Sargeant talks to Charles Hoskinson , CEO & Founder of Input Output Global , shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics beyond just blockchain and cryptocurrency. He discusses his investments in groundbreaking projects like bringing back the woolly mammoth and his approach to business across different industries. The conversation also delves into how...

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a comprehensive conversation with Sunny Aggarwal , co-founder of Osmosis , about his journey in the cryptocurrency space, the inception of Osmosis, and the broader developments within the Cosmos ecosystem. Sunny shares his background, from being a student at Berkeley interested in Bitcoin to dropping out and dedicatin...