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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The next evolution of stablecoins: yield, utility, and compliance. My interview with Bundeep Rangar, CEO of Pi Protocol
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7:04Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YfcSX4
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Is Solana the backbone of tomorrow’s internet capital markets? My interview with Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
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Why younger investors are choosing Bitcoin over gold. Insights from Dr. Ryan Lemand of Neovision Wealth Management
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7:14The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RIywz4 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW
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Marcus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research, Breaks Down Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Strategy
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8:09Could Trump's Bitcoin strategic reserve plan trigger a major Bitcoin buying spree? My interview with Marcus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Binance's Tigran Gambaryan's Near-Death Detention in Nigeria: An Exclusive Interview
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1:25:05Tigran Gambaryan endured eight harrowing months in detention in Nigeria. In this exclusive interview, he reveals the dramatic series of events — from discovering his fellow Binance detainee's escape to his near-death experience in prison and the extraordinary rescue that followed.
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Why Web3 startups are thriving in the MENA region? My interview with Noor Sweid, Founder of Global Ventures
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6:57How the MENA region’s young population and rapid tech adoption are fueling Web3 growth. My interview with Noor Sweid, Founder of Global Ventures. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with Jose Perez Aguinaga, CEO of Tungsten
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7:36Why crypto custodians are no longer just about secure storage — and how emerging tech like AI and smart contracts could shape their future. My interview with Jose Perez Aguinaga, CEO of Tungsten. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://youtu.be/PvxPOtO-Fd0 Spotify: http…
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Why half of traditional hedge funds are now adding crypto to their strategies. My interview with Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vcwau396vRU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW…
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Interview with Steve Yun, Founder of TVM Ventures
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8:48How will TON leverage Telegram’s 950 million users to make crypto accessible to the masses? My interview with Steve Yun, Founder of TVM Ventures. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is available on my YouTube and podcast channels: YouTube:https://bit.ly/3F9iEms Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvwApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW…
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Interview with Jordi Alexander, CEO, Selini Capital
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8:31What are the latest trends with crypto market makers? My interview with Selini Capital CEO, Jordi Alexander. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is available on my YouTube and podcast channels: YouTube:https://bit.ly/4i7q0oT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvwApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW…
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Interview with Antoine Blondeau, Managing Partner at Alpha Intelligence Capital
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8:09How will blockchain shape the future of AI—and could crypto play a role in monetizing AI agents? Antoine Blondeau, Managing Partner at Alpha Intelligence Capital, shares his insights on Crypto Weekly. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/40ZHYCy Spotify: https…
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Interview with Vincent Chok, Founder & Group CEO of First Digital
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7:51Will stablecoins reshape global finance? Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital, shares insights on regulation, competition, and the future of the $200B stablecoin market. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4b3Z72F Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvwApple Podcast:…
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Interview with Head of Research, Coinshares, James Butterfill
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6:52What is the outlook for crypto markets in 2025 following these game changing developments in January? My interview with James Butterfill, Head of Research, Coinshares. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with Scott Thiel, CEO of Tokinvest
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9:27Why the ability to offer tokenized assets to retail investors is a game changer. My interview with the CEO of Tokinvest, Scott Thiel. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with CEO of CoinMENA, Talal Tabbaa
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7:01Why the crypto ecosystem is booming in the Middle-East/GCC? Interview with Talal Tabbaa, CEO of CoinMENA. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence
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8:39Is crypto crime increasing globally? Interview with Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with Fasset CEO, Mohammad Raafi Hossain
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7:15Is the future of RWAs (real world assets) in emerging markets vs developed markets? My interview with Mohammad Raafi Hossain, CEO, Fasset. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with best-selling author, Chris Skinner
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7:48Will banks and traditional finance firms be able to innovate fast enough to embrace crypto? A chat with best-selling author Chris Skinner Powered by Phoenix Group
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What is the biggest challenge facing crypto exchanges in 2025? With Bitget COO, Vugar Usi Zade. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with Coinbase Head of Strategy, John Dagostino
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8:05How US agencies (and unelected officials) illegally tried to stop crypto firms from opening bank accounts and ran a whisper campaign threatening banks that were happy to do so. My interview with John Dagostino, head of strategy at Coinbase. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with Paxos CEO, Charles Cascarilla
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6:58How yield bearing stable coins may democratize the risk free rate in the same way that stable coins democratised access to the US Dollar? With Charles Cascarilla, CEO of Paxos. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with Securitize CEO, Carlos Domingo
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8:17What is the future of the tokenization of real world assets (RWAs)? My interview with Securitize CEO, Carlos Domingo. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Dw5hvE Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW…
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What is driving the growth of the Solana ecosystem? My interview with Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3VNMNgj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW…
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Interview with CEO of Hex Trust, Alessio Quaglin
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6:15What is the future of crypto custody? Interview with CEO of Hex Trust Alessio Quaglini. Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with Dmitry Fedotov, Head of DLT/Blockchain at ADGM
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7:09What are the latest initiatives from ADGM in crypto? Why regulators need to listen to industry participants, take a principles based approach and adapt to the latest tech innovations? We discuss this with Dmitry Fedotov from ADGM. Powered by Phoenix Group
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What is the future of crypto options and crypto derivatives? My interview with Deribit CEO, Luuk Strijers. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: bit.ly/3ZGY4k3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW…
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Interview with Tim Grant, CEO at Deus X Capital
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10:17What is the most important factor that crypto VC investors should focus on? My interview with Tim Grant, CEO at Deus X Capital Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4gleHrW Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW…
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Interview with Markus Thielen, Founder of 10x Research
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5:27What is the outlook for crypto markets? And what are the main catalysts to watch? An interview with Markus Thielen from 10x Research Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4i5glzA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW…
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Exclusive interview with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
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11:46Exclusive interview with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. What is His Highness’ message to crypto entrepreneurs? What type of leadership is needed in an era dominated by AI and disruption? What are the challenges of running a start-up nation and emirate? What is the digital …
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Interview with JeHan Chu, Founder of Kenetic Capital
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9:06What type of crypto verticals are crypto VC investors focused on? And why is JeHan Chu, Founder of Kenetic Capital is bullish on TON (Telegram), World (Worldcoin) and Mythical Games. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4fYPl2S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/47ZCF8…
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What is the future of crypto data especially as all the data is public? My interview with Ambre Soubiran, CEO of Kaiko Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4i02iLS Spotify: https://spoti.fi/47ZCF8F Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3PM4eKh…
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Interview with Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation
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9:29Is blockchain the foundational layer for AI, especially with regards to security and privacy? Powered by Phoenix Group
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Why Bitcoin miners are competing with nation states like El Salvador? Sam also discusses: -> Which US Presidential candidate is better for crypto markets? -> And how are Bitcoin miners are entering the AI ecosystem? Powered by Phoenix Group
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What are some of the benefits of teaching kids about crypto? What are some ways to make learning about complex topics engaging for kids? Michael Dotsikas, co-author of my children's book Decoding Crypto with Henri & Hodler, joins to discuss the journey in creating our illustrated A-Z guide to crypto for kids, sharing the challenges of explaining co…
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Interview with the Chairman of Animoca Brands Yat Siu
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13:14What is the future of web3 gaming? Yat Siu also discusses: -> Why Apple and Steam both ban NFTs? -> What is DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastrucure Networks) Powered by Phoenix Group
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Interview with the CEO of Ledger Pascal Gauthier
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6:37Why self custody could be critical in a future web3 ecosystem? Pascal also discusses: → What security challenges does it create? → How will the future of custody evolve? Powered by Phoenix Group
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Latest trends in stablecoin adoption and policy with First Digital CEO Vincent Chok
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24:55Recorded live last month in Singapore A must-listen episode if you're interested in the latest on the global stablecoin ecosystem. Powered by Xapo Bank
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Interview with the CEO and Co-Founder of Lyvely Farah Zafar
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7:44How web3 will transform the future of social media? Farah also discusses: → What role will personal branding play in such a reality? → Who will be the winners and losers? → How will users be able to monetise? → How is AI disrupting the content creation process?
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Latest Trends Shaping Crypto Quant Trading and Market-Making
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40:03Biggest challenges with crypto market making? Who’s winning the crypto HFT race? Why the UAE is the new global crypto hub? Alchemy Family Founder Anthony Agoshkov joins to discuss some of the latest trends in quant trading, market making, and the evolving role of AI in crypto, as well as some of the unique networking opportunities provided by Alche…
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Interview with the Co-Founder and CEO of Phoenix Group Bijan Alizadeh
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17:19How 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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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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14:47What 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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16:44What 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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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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43:42A 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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28:30In 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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45:14Xapo 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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52:48Ledger 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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35:41Joint 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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8:10I 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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