Henri Arslanian brings you in-depth discussions and constructive analyses of the developments shaping the future of money and finance from Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to CBDCs and DeFi
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We live in a sea of firsts, from our first job to our first groundbreaking moment in our careers. We’re bringing those stories to you first. Join real conversations with the top innovators in Web3, hosted by Karen Tang, brought to you by First Digital.
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Interview with the Co-Founder and CEO of Phoenix Group Bijan Alizadeh
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How the UAE plays an outsized role globally in Bitcoin mining? Bijan also discusses: → How is Bitcoin mining different in the Middle East compared to elsewhere. → Why crypto firms are looking at going public in the UAE? → How the UAE showed the positive impact of clear regulatory frameworks? Powered by Phoenix Group…
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What will make crypto mainstream?
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How to bring the next billion users to crypto? My live panel at Token 2049 in Singapore from last week with Raj Brahmbhatt Founder and CEO of Zeebu, Mike Silagadze, the Ceo of Ether.fi and Michael Shaulov, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fireblocks.
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Interview with the CEO of dYdX Foundation Charles d'Haussy
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What could be the catalyst to see more crypto derivatives trading move from centralised exchanges to decentralised exchanges? Charles also discusses: → Who is the typical customer that is trading today on DeFi exchanges? → Where will DeFi trading be in 10 years? → What are the main challenges institutional investors are facing with DeFi trading ven…
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Interview with the CEO of VARA Matthew White
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What are the challenges of regulating crypto firms? Matthew also discusses: → Will other regulators globally follow VARA's lead? → How does a crypto regulator hire talent? → How does VARA align with global standards and other regulators? → What message does VARA have to crypto firms globally? → And what surprised him the most with being CEO of a cr…
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Interview with Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino
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Why Tether is exploring a UAE Dirham and why he thinks that the UAE is the new Switzerland? Paolo also discusses: → Why Tether believes it is decentralizing access to U.S. Treasuries. → Why Paolo thinks that CBDCs may kill banks. → How Tether owns more U.S. Treasuries than many countries. Powered by Phoenix Group…
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Biggest Crypto Trends To Watch For Institutional Investors
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A special episode recorded live at Token2049 in April 2024 with Giovanni Vicioso, Roger Bayston and Evgeny Gaevoy. Tune in to hear the panel share their thoughts on some of the biggest topics in the global crypto ecosystem in 2024, from the success of the Bitcoin ETF launch in the US and rising TradFi interest in RWA tokenization to how to fix cryp…
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Biggest Crypto Trends To Watch Over The Rest Of The Year With Sébastien Borget, Justin Sun and Alexandre Dreyfus
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In a special live episode recorded at Token2049 in April 2024, Sebastien Borget, Justin Sun and Alexandre Dreyfus joined a live panel on stage to discuss the biggest crypto trends to watch over the remainder of the year, from stablecoins, the metaverse, the creator economy and meme coins to AI, gaming, NFTs, M&A, and fundraising. The panel also sha…
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Why Bitcoiners still need a bank with Xapo Bank’s Joey Garcia
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Xapo Bank’s Joey Garcia joins the show and shares the challenges of running a Bitcoin focused bank and why even die hard Bitcoiners still need a bank, from yield on Bitcoin to access to fiat. A must-listen episode if you're interested in the conversations that industry leaders, policymakers and regulators need to have to start building the infrastr…
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Latest Trends in Hardware Wallets and Self-custody with Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier.
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Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier joins to discuss the latest trends in hardware wallets and self-custody in the crypto ecosystem. Pascal shares his background and journey in the tech industry before explaining the role of Ledger as a company that provides the most secure and convenient way to store and transact with crypto assets. Pascal also introduces …
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Exclusive Interview with FTX Liquidators: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Latest in the FTX Restructuring Process
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Joint liquidators from the FTX Digital Markets restructuring process Peter Greaves and Brian Simms KC join the podcast to provide much-needed clarity and behind-the-scenes perspective on the FTX insolvency. They discuss the current status of the liquidation process, the options for creditors to file claims, and the expected recovery amounts. They a…
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What is the Practical Impact of Trump’s Pro Bitcoin Speech?
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I share my point of view on what exactly Trump promised, why he did so, and what is the practical impact of this speech and promises on the future of the crypto ecosystem.
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How Stablecoins Are Disrupting Payments in Emerging Markets
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Zodia Markets co-founder Nick Philpott joins the show to discuss the role of emerging markets in particular, how and why emerging markets in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the MENA region are using stablecoins for cross-border payments. A must-listen episode if you're interested in learning more about the competitive advantage that stableco…
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The Future Of Privacy In A Multi-Chain Environment
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Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov joined Henri live at this year’s World Blockchain summit to discuss the role of Chainlink in on-chain finance and its impact on traditional financial institutions. He also delves into the challenges faced by financial institutions in adapting to a multi-chain environment and the future outlook of cross-chain solu…
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The Latest on the Global Stablecoin Ecosystem with Circle’s Jeremy Allaire
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins the Future of Money podcast live at Token2049 to share his thoughts on the current state and future trajectory of a range of digital assets, including stablecoins and CBDCs, and their impact on the global financial services sector. He also discusses Circle’s vision and the rollout of new regulatory and compliance fra…
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The Future of Decentralized Data
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Flare Networks co-founder Hugo Philion joins the show to discuss the potential of decentralized data in various industries, from finance and gaming to leveraging the latest innovations, from machine learning to oracles. A must-listen episode if you're interested in bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3 and the development of native stablecoins and…
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What You Need To Know About The U.S. FIT21 Bill
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Everything you need to know about the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) that the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed and its potential impact on the digital assets ecosystem, from the legislative process behind FIT21 and the challenges of defining digital assets to the power dynamics between the SEC and …
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Everything You Need To Know About Crypto Derivatives with QCP’s Darius Sit
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QCP Founder and CEO Darius Sit joins the Future of Money podcast to break down the dynamic crypto derivatives ecosystem. From options and futures to other exotic products, Darius provides a crash course on the state of the global crypto derivatives landscape, contrasting these innovative digital asset instruments with their counterparts in spot cry…
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Navigating Crypto’s Regulatory Maze with DFSA's Ken Coghill
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Is Dubai's crypto framework setting a global standard? Dive into an in-depth conversation on how the city is navigating the complex terrain of digital asset regulation with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)’s Head of Innovation & Technology Risk Supervision, Ken Coghill, on the Future of Money podcast recorded March 7, 2024. Show Highli…
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Can the Middle-East Redefine the Global Crypto Exchange Landscape with M2 CEO Stefan Kimmel
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M2 CEO Stefan Kimmel joins the Future of Money to unravel the fast-evolving world of digital asset exchanges and highlight the MENA region's growing dominance. Show Highlights: → The intricacies of launching a crypto exchange in today's regulatory and security-conscious environment and the opportunities in the Middle-East → Strategies for seamless …
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The Impact of the Bitcoin ETF on Crypto Markets, with Coinshares CEO, JM Mognetti
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In this episode, we explore: Why spot Bitcoin ETFs are so significant The impact of high demand against limited supply How ETFs will affect the trajectory of Bitcoin Why US and European Bitcoin ETFs are different The impact they'll have on crypto exchanges Why some investment companies are avoiding them Whether fees will change in the coming years …
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Inside the World of Crypto Crime with Chainalysis Expert Eric Jardine
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Chainalysis has released its 2024 Crypto Crime Report. On the Future of Money podcast - released today - I'm joined by the firm's cybercrimes lead Eric Jardine. He explains... What counts as illicit activity How last year's figures compare with 2022 Whether CeFi or DeFi is hardest hit Which coins are most popular among criminals The threat of state…
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Exclusive Interview - 1 on 1 with Kyle Davies, Co-Founder, Three Arrows Capital
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In his first one-on-one interview in over a year, Kyle Davies joins us from an undisclosed location to discuss: What he would have done differently at 3AC if he could go back in time If he was surprised by the lack of due diligence by lenders to 3AC How he reacted when he heard his co-founder Su Zhu was arrested and heading to jail If he has spoken…
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Why organizing a crypto conference is harder than it looks with Paris Blockchain Week Chairman, Michael Amar
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Paris Blockchain Week chairman Michael Amar shares top tips on the Future of Money podcast, available now. He runs Europe's biggest event covering all things crypto - and this year, it's being held from April 9-11. More than 10,000 people are set to be involved. Conferences are a great place to network, learn about the latest trends, and hear from …
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Why Africa is the Best Use Case for Crypto with VALR CEO, Farzam Ehsani
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While a lot of crypto media focuses on the US and Europe, I believe Africa is a great case study for digital assets. VALR is based in Africa, making Farzam the perfect guest to discuss what's happening on the continent. In a wide-ranging interview, I ask: Why are stablecoins so popular? Why are local trading pairs essential? What's happening in Afr…
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Exploring the Future of DeFi and Crypto Derivatives with Charles d'Haussy, CEO at dYdX Foundation
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Charles d'Haussy, the CEO of the dYdX Foundation, answers some big questions: Why are crypto derivatives so important - and much bigger than the spot market? What was dYdX's journey to becoming the world's biggest decentralized exchange for derivatives? Why are centralized giants like Coinbase and Binance losing market share and trading volume? How…
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The Future of Financial Regulation with Former SEC Chair, Jay Clayton
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In this episode, we delve deep into the intersection of cryptocurrency and regulation, exploring: The evolving landscape of financial regulation. Unpacking the persisting skepticism towards crypto in the US. Common pitfalls crypto entrepreneurs encounter with regulatory bodies. Challenges faced by regulators with emerging technologies. Standout glo…
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Regulating the Crypto Frontier: Insights with Dmitry Fedotov of ADGM
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Why did Abu Dhabi decide to launch a regulatory regime for DLT foundations? What impact can this have on the future of crypto and financial ecosystem? Will other jurisdictions follow in Abu Dhabi’s footsteps? I discuss this development with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)‘s head of DLT Foundation oversight, Dmitry Fedotov. This podcast delves into A…
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Special Episode - My Top 10 Crypto Predictions For 2024
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2023 was another crazy year for the crypto ecosystem, with several developments that look poised to shape some of the trends we need to watch in 2024. As per our tradition since 2015, here are my top 10 crypto predictions for the year ahead! Follow my LinkedIn newsletter to learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6659475271512666112/…
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The State of the Crypto Industry with Crypto.com’s CEO, Kris Marszalek
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In a fireside chat at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2023, Kris Marzelak, CEO of Crypto.com, discusses the current state and future prospects of the crypto markets. He emphasizes the need for a cleansing period in the crypto sphere, highlighting Crypto.com's vital role in restoring trust within the industry. The conversation also covers the effects of regu…
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Commentary - What is driving the latest Bitcoin and crypto rally?
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What is driving the latest Bitcoin and crypto rally? Here are a couple of thoughts: Clarity around Binance: settlement with US authorities well received and the “Binance risk” significantly reduced which was a major looking uncertainty for many institutional investors Closure on FTX: SBF heading to prison and FTX claims reportedly selling for over …
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Decrypting Crypto Derivatives and Market Dynamics with XBTO CEO
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A deep-dive with CEO and Co-Founder of XBTO global, Philippe Bekhazi, into the world of crypto derivatives, market-making, the infrastructure gaps, the prospects of a Bitcoin ETF approval and how regulations are impacting crypto businesses globally.De către Henri Arslanian
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Shaping the decentralized Metaverse with Sebastien Borget
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The Metaverse represents a sprawling digital realm where people can seamlessly travel between virtual worlds, interact with fellow users, and participate in a wide range of experiences. It also blends the concepts of Web3 and gaming, where users can claim ownership of digital assets to transform virtual items and properties into limited and transfe…
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What is the latest with Cardano?
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A conversation with Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation recorded at the Cardano Summit in Dubai. What makes Cardano unique? How is it different from other L1s? What are the use cases best suited for Cardano vs other L1s?De către Henri Arslanian
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The Opportunities and Challenges of Crypto Hedge Fund Investing
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Richard Byworth, Managing Partner at Syz Capital, joins the podcast to discuss allocating to crypto hedge funds. He shares his approach to manager selection, operational due diligence, risk management and the unique particularities of investing in crypto hedge funds. Richard also covers what role Bitcoin and crypto hedge funds can play in a diversi…
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The demand of advanced data analytics solutions with Kim Grauer
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As crypto markets expand, so does the need for crypto data analysis. Investigating blockchain data can produce powerful information about real-time market trends, transactions, and sentiment analysis. But it faces challenges due to decentralized data sources across various blockchains. Chainalysis is one of the analytics platforms out there that pr…
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Why and how India, Nigeria and Vietnam are driving crypto adoption globally?
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Kim Grauer, Director of Research at Chainalysis, joins the podcast to provide an overview of crypto adoption patterns worldwide. Learn why Central & Southern Asia are hotspots. Discover how gaming drives crypto use in the Philippines. Understand stablecoin reliance in Argentina and Bitcoin's popularity across Africa. Gain insights into crypto activ…
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Changing the face of Web3 Security with Pascal Gauthier
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With the threat of attacks, hacks and security compromises always on the horizon, Web3 and Web2 companies continue to create new lines of defense to protect digital assets and identities. The result? Overly complex technology that feels just out of reach for the average user. In this latest episode of First Off The Blocks, host Karen Tang discusses…
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The Future of Crypto Custody: Mainstream Staking, Self Custody and More
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Hex Trust Co-Founder and CEO Alessio Quaglini joins the show to break down the state of crypto custody services and the future trends. Alessio shares his experiences on building a custodian and the challenges of complying with crypto custody regulations, whether custody services are becoming commoditized, the potential mainstream adoption of stakin…
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Adapting to Crypto Insecurity, Setting the Stage for Web3 Adoption & Future of DeFi with Boris Alergant
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Balancing the need for web3 innovation and security has created a hostile environment for advancement, especially with the recent collapse of several crypto banking institutions. The United States’ approach to regulation has driven more and more web3 companies and projects overseas, where they can push ongoing developments forward. In this episode …
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The Future of Crypto VC Investing with Kenetic's Jehan Chu
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What is the future of metaverse ecosystems and NFTs? What are the biggest opportunities for investing in Web3 in this bear market? What are the red flags to look out for when investing in web3 projects? One of the most experienced Web3 and crypto VC investors, Jehan Chu, shares his insights with Henri Arslanian.…
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Are TradFi Hedge Funds Entering the Crypto Space?
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Are hedge funds optimistic about the long-term potential of digital assets? Why the percentage of hedge funds investing in crypto decreased after the FTX collapse, but the average crypto allocation by those invested grew. How regulatory uncertainty and reputational risk have emerged as key barriers to greater adoption. James Delaney, Director of Go…
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Performing Due Diligence in Crypto: What to Watch For
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Perform Due Diligence Services Co-Head James Newman joins the show to explore the nuances of operational due diligence (ODD) in the digital assets space compared to traditional finance. Learn why thorough background checks and robust internal controls are crucial for crypto firms. Uncover the red flags to watch for at crypto exchanges and custodian…
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How to pick crypto hedge fund managers? A crypto Fund of Funds perspective
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Blockstone Capital CIO Yevgeny Bebnev joins the show to discuss some of the biggest trends in the global crypto hedge fund ecosystem, from obstacles for traditional funds entering the space and strategies for selecting successful fund managers to the potential shift from centralised to decentralised systems. Dive into these topics and more.…
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Unlocking Liquidity in Blockchain: A Deep Dive into Liquid Staking with Mike Silagadze, Darren Langley, and Amitej Gajjala
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Discover the game-changing potential of liquid staking in this episode of First Off The Blocks. Host Karen Tang brings together Mike Silagadze, Founder and CEO of Ether.fi, Darren Langley, General Manager of Rocket Pool, and Amitej Gajjala, Co-Founder and CEO of Stader Labs, to delve into this innovative approach to traditional staking. Learn about…
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Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar joins the show to explore the state of crypto mining. As an increasing number of investors and institutions push for more sustainable practices, how will the Bitcoin mining industry respond?De către Henri Arslanian
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Due diligence on crypto firms: What red flags to look for?
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How is due diligence on crypto firms different from traditional finance? What are the unique complexities that have emerged in a pre and post-FTX world? Henri Arslanian welcomes John Ward, Managing Director of Alternative Asset Advisory Services at Kroll, for a comprehensive exploration of operational due diligence in the digital assets space.…
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Navigating the Evolving Crypto Landscape with Dmitry Lapidus
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In the wake of black swan events, the crypto landscape has undeniably shifted. Regulatory responses have varied, and the market's power balance has seen notable changes. With this transformation, what does the future hold for the world of crypto? In this episode of First Off The Blocks, host Karen Tang chats with Dmitry Lapidus, Junior Partner at D…
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Understanding Crypto Security: From Quantum Threats to North Korea Hacks
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Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov sits down with Henri Arslanian in Dubai to discuss the challenges that operational cybersecurity poses on crypto custody. How are regulatory requirements influencing the concept of self-custody in crypto? What are the overlooked vulnerabilities? What is the risk from quantum and North Korea? Dive into these questions …
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The outsized role of data in the future of crypto
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How does data impact the crypto industry? What sets digital assets apart from traditional finance? How can accounting principles be applied to crypto? Dive into these questions and more in an in-depth discussion with Lukka CEO Robert Materazzi.De către Henri Arslanian
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How Web3 Marketing is Shaping the Industry with Olivia Lee
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As more projects enter the space, generating interest can become increasingly difficult. Many companies are integrating Web2 marketing strategies with Web3 blockchain technology to enable success in the space. In this episode of First Off The Blocks, host Karen Tang sits with Olivia Lee, a Web3 strategist, metaverse explorer, and digital fashion co…
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