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For episode 689 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Erik Balsbaugh of Open Frontier at ETHDenver.Open Frontier is on a mission to promote responsible financial innovation while ensuring strong regulatory guardrails, countering Wall Street and big tech, and stopping bad actors. Finance is evolving, and progressive voices need a seat at the table. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(2:48) Who is Erik Balsbaugh?(5:05) What to expect with the Clarity Act(10:15) Better crypto regulations at State level(11:12) Open Frontier at ETHDenver(13:50) Balancing data privacy with legislation(15:45) Sumsub(16:29) Open Frontier roadmap(18:05) Need for younger people in Congress(18:50) Crypto education 🎙 Open Frontier Links: 🔗 Website: https://openfrontier.us  🔗 X: https://x.com/Open_Frontier 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-balsbaugh 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-frontier  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 688 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Viktor Ihnatiuk, Co-Founder and CEO of Utexo, a Bitcoin-native stablecoin settlement network backed by Tether. Utexo enables private, compliant USDT payments with fixed costs, powered by the Lightning Network and RGB.Viktor is a Bitcoin and Web3 engineer with over 12 years of experience building core infrastructure, protocol tooling, and privacy-preserving distributed systems. A serial entrepreneur, he has founded and scaled multiple successful ventures across the crypto industry. Previously, Viktor scaled Boosty Labs into the leading European Web3 development house, growing the team to 150+ engineers and partnering with major industry players including Coinbase, Ledger, Consensys, MoonPay, and Blockchain.com. Earlier in his career, he joined Storj Labs to help build decentralized cloud infrastructure, where he led the Growth team. He was responsible for expanding the distributed node network and shipping operator-facing tools that improved usability and long-term sustainability. Following this period of growth and infrastructure maturation, Storj achieved a successful exit after its acquisition. In parallel with these ventures, Viktor co-founded Astroid to support early BTCFi teams, helped launch the RGB Association, and contributed to Thunderstack—the primary infrastructure provider for RGB—built in collaboration with Tether and Fulgur. Across his work, Viktor focuses on expanding Bitcoin’s utility and driving real-world adoption through scalable, privacy-first financial applications. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(2:26) Who is Viktor Ihnatiuk?(12:26) Pairing of RGB & Lightning(17:30) Yield APY with Utexo(19:56) Zero transaction fees on USDT(20:41) Sumsub(21:30) Future stablecoin integrations(25:18) Future of stablecoin market(32:12) API & SDK for devs(36:55) Utexo roadmap 🎙 Utexo Links: 🔗 Website: https://utexo.com/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/utexocom 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/utexo  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 687 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Yuannan Yang, Security Engineer at CertiK, the largest Web3 security services provider. CertiK offers a wide range of products and services to support the Web3 industry, project teams, and users alike. CertiK's products and services span the entire lifecycle of project development, from incubation and early stages, to growth and maturity. CertiK is one of the most globally recognized companies in the Web3 industry, serving users across 150 countries/regions.Yuannan Yang, based in Washington, DC, US, is currently a Security Engineer at CertiK. Yuannan Yang brings experience from previous roles at Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Tsinghua University and Red Hat. Yuannan Yang holds a 2019 - 2020 Master's degree in information security @ Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:40) Who is Yuannan Yang?(3:33) What is Certik?(4:57) New attack vectors in Crypto(6:56) Who are bad actors targeting in Crypto?(8:10) What new tools & solutions does Certik have?(10:37) Sumsub(11:21) Certik at ETHDenver(12:33) Certik roadmap(15:33) Certik website & socials 🎙 Certik Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.certik.com/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/CertiK 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuannan-yang/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certik/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 686 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Blue, Founder & CEO of Levr Bet, the world's first decentralized leveraged sports betting exchange. It operates on blockchain technology (primarily Monad and Avalanche) to offer a transparent, on-chain, and high-frequency betting experience without intermediaries. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:56) Thoughts on ETHDenver(4:02) Who is Blue?(5:00) What is Levr Bet?(6:46) What does the future look like for onchain prediction markets?(8:40) How does Levr Bet work and what can you bet on?(13:24) Plans for a future Levr Bet token(14:05) Sumsub(14:56) Potential for prop bets(16:43) Where is Levr Bet available?(16:56) Future markets for Levr Bets(19:01) Levr Bets at ETHDenver(20:07) Levr Bets roadmap(23:04) Browser based & mobile app coming(24:29) Levr Bet website & socials 🎙 Levr Bet Links: 🔗 Website: https://levr.bet/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/Levr_Bet 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/+fJr0tGby8j85MDkx 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/levrbet  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 685 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Muriel Médard, CEO of Optimum, where they are building the fastest decentralized internet protocol for Web3, starting with a high-throughput, low-latency networking protocol that permissionlessly integrates with any blockchain. Optimum is building infrastructure that helps crypto networks and communities operate at peak efficiency. By aligning incentives, streamlining participation, and optimizing on chain activity, Optimum aims to create smarter, more sustainable ecosystems across decentralized networks. As blockchain adoption accelerates, fragmented participation and misaligned incentives continue to slow growth. Optimum tackles this head on by providing tools and systems that empower builders, validators, and communities to coordinate more effectively and unlock long term value. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:51) Who is Muriel Médard?(4:02) What is Optimum?(4:51) Why crypto ecosystems need optimization(8:02) Optimum is chain agnostic(8:58) Partnerships & use-cases of Optimum(10:47) Sumsub(11:31) What architectural changes does Crypto still need?(16:40) Blockchain at MIT(19:33) Education around Blockchain & Decentralization(20:04) Optimum roadmap(20:47) Optimum website & socials 🎙 Optimum Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.getoptimum.xyz/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/get_optimum 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/+I1fmgPCPO5IxNzZl 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/getoptimum  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 684 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Hoolie Tejwani, Head of Coinbase Ventures.Coinbase Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, launched in 2018 to invest in early-stage crypto and Web3 startups. Its mission is to support "exceptional founders" building the foundation of an open financial system, aligning with Coinbase's overarching goal of increasing economic freedom in the world.  The firm has backed over 600 companies and operates with a highly collaborative approach, offering portfolio companies operational guidance, strategic partnerships, and access to the wider Coinbase ecosystem. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+ VASPs in our Travel Rule ecosystem, our no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. We verify 14,000+ document types worldwide and onboard in under 20 seconds with conversion rates as high as 91.64% in the US, 95.86% in the UK, and 90.98% in Brazil. Our AI-powered monitoring detects anomalies, account takeovers, and illicit wallet activity in real time, empowering teams to act before transactions hit the blockchain. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(2:48) Who is Hoolie Tejwani?(3:03) What is Coinbase Ventures?(5:17) Agentic payments(6:54) Evolution of Venture Capital in Crypto(9:56) What regulations do we still need to legitimize crypto?(12:17) Sumsub(13:01) Advice to Web3 founders trying to raise capital(15:44) Coinbase Ventures at ETHDenver(16:45) Coinbase Ventures roadmap 🎙 Coinbase Ventures Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinbase/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/HoolieG 🔗 X: https://x.com/cbventures 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoolietejwani/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 683 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Rob Tökölyi, CEO of WeChange, a global noncustodial fiat-to-crypto on-ramp designed to make crypto access simpler, more transparent, and more affordable. They support local bank transfers worldwide and prioritize user self-custody, allowing users to buy and sell crypto without unnecessary complexity or excessive fees.WeChange announced the official launch of its noncustodial fiat-to-crypto on-ramp, designed to simplify how everyday users buy and sell digital assets while maintaining full control of their funds. The platform went live globally on January 30, supporting bank transfer methods across more than 190 countries. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+ VASPs in our Travel Rule ecosystem, our no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. We verify 14,000+ document types worldwide and onboard in under 20 seconds with conversion rates as high as 91.64% in the US, 95.86% in the UK, and 90.98% in Brazil. Our AI-powered monitoring detects anomalies, account takeovers, and illicit wallet activity in real time, empowering teams to act before transactions hit the blockchain. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:47) Who is Rob Tökölyi?(3:32) What is WeChange?(5:12) WeChange launch & global accessibility(6:47) What can users do with WeChange?(8:43) MiCA regulations(13:29) Sumsub(14:13) Does MiCA work or does it need to change?(15:31) Future of on-ramping & off-ramping crypto(17:14) WeChange roadmap(19:00) More information on WeChange 🎙 WeChange Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.wechange.com/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/wechangeapp 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/wechangeann  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 682 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sydney Huang, Founder of HumanAPI at ETHDenver. Sydney Huang is the Founder of Human API and CEO of Eclipse, where she leads product and strategy for AI-native infrastructure. She launched Turbo Tap, scaling it to 300K users, 50K DAU, and 22B+ in-game transactions, and has held product roles across Web3 projects including DeGods, y00ts, and Unstoppable Domains. Previously, she worked in M&A and Venture Capital at Dell Technologies and is a Babson College graduate.📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+ VASPs in our Travel Rule ecosystem, our no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. We verify 14,000+ document types worldwide and onboard in under 20 seconds with conversion rates as high as 91.64% in the US, 95.86% in the UK, and 90.98% in Brazil. Our AI-powered monitoring detects anomalies, account takeovers, and illicit wallet activity in real time, empowering teams to act before transactions hit the blockchain. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:28) Who is Sydney Huang?(5:25) AI agents hiring humans(6:20) HumanAPI use-cases(8:20) Balancing data protection(10:10) HumanAPI at ETHDenver(11:11) Sumsub(11:55) HumanAPI roadmap(13:33) HumanAPI website & socials 🎙 HumanAPI Links: 🔗 Website: https://thehumanapi.com/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/humanapi 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-huang/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 681 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Catherine Daly, CMO for Space and Time, a decentralized data warehouse designed to connect on-chain blockchain data with off-chain enterprise data to support AI, smart contracts, and Web3 applications. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+ VASPs in our Travel Rule ecosystem, our no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. We verify 14,000+ document types worldwide and onboard in under 20 seconds with conversion rates as high as 91.64% in the US, 95.86% in the UK, and 90.98% in Brazil. Our AI-powered monitoring detects anomalies, account takeovers, and illicit wallet activity in real time, empowering teams to act before transactions hit the blockchain. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(3:02) Who is Catherine Daly?(5:08) What is Space and Time?(7:04) SxT solutions & use-cases(9:00) State of the crypto bear market(10:22) Sumsub(11:25) Institutional involvement in Crypto(12:39) SxT at ETHDenver(13:30) SxT roadmap(15:18) SxT website & socials 🎙 Space and Time Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.spaceandtime.io/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/spaceandtime 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-and-time-db/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinehdaly/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceandtimedb/ 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/spaceandtimedb  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 680 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jay Kurahashi-Sofue, CMO of Eco at ETHDenver.Eco is a blockchain-based, full-stack infrastructure protocol designed to unify stablecoin liquidity across different blockchains and make onchain payments, transfers, and app interactions as fast, cheap, and simple as possible. It is not a new stablecoin itself, but rather a "Stablecoin Economy" layer—often referred to as a "stablelayer"—that helps developers and users move, manage, and spend stablecoins (like USDC or USDT) across various chains without dealing with fragmented networks, manual bridging, or gas fees in native tokens. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+ VASPs in our Travel Rule ecosystem, our no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. We verify 14,000+ document types worldwide and onboard in under 20 seconds with conversion rates as high as 91.64% in the US, 95.86% in the UK, and 90.98% in Brazil. Our AI-powered monitoring detects anomalies, account takeovers, and illicit wallet activity in real time, empowering teams to act before transactions hit the blockchain. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:34) Who is Jay Kurahashi-Sofue?(3:36) What is Eco?(4:47) Stablecoin fragmentation(7:56) What regulations do stablecoins still need?(10:17) Next phase of crypto adoption(13:43) Sumsub(14:40) How to improve the user experience of Web3?(16:57) Eco at ETHDenver(19:00) Eco roadmap(20:15) Eco website & socials 🎙 Eco Links: 🔗 Website: https://eco.com/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/eco 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eco-incorp/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayksofue/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 679 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe.OKX is an innovative cryptocurrency exchange with advanced financial services. They rely on blockchain technology to provide everything you need for wise trading and investment. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+ VASPs in our Travel Rule ecosystem, our no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. We verify 14,000+ document types worldwide and onboard in under 20 seconds with conversion rates as high as 91.64% in the US, 95.86% in the UK, and 90.98% in Brazil. Our AI-powered monitoring detects anomalies, account takeovers, and illicit wallet activity in real time, empowering teams to act before transactions hit the blockchain. Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:47) Who is Erald Ghoos?(4:22) What makes OKX Europe unique?(7:31) How OKX Europe prioritizes trust & risk management(11:38) MiCA regulations & shifting capital(18:13) Sumsub(22:46) OKX Card & OKX Pay(30:38) Consumer lending with OKX(31:43) Small business lending(33:37) Next phase for Crypto infrastructure(36:14) OKX Europe roadmap(37:49) Events & conferences(39:26) OKX Europe website, socials & community 🎙 OKX Europe Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.okx.com 🔗 X: https://x.com/okx 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erald-ghoos-55024a9/?originalSubdomain=mt 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okxofficial/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 678 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Micky Watkins, Founder and CEO of World Mobile, a blockchain-enabled 5G network, has just crossed over 2 million users in its mission to connect everyone, everywhere, while returning control of data and connectivity to the people.Micky is a telecom entrepreneur challenging the monopoly of Big Wireless. He previously founded Yallo, one of the first internet-calling platforms, and over his career has raised millions from global backers including Deutsche Telekom and Carmel Ventures. Today, he leads World Mobile in building the world’s first decentralized, community-owned mobile network, with a mission to connect everyone, everywhere, while returning control of data and value to the people. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+iGaming Fintech VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:41) Who is Micky Watkins?(3:19) What is World Mobile?(9:35) Telecom is failing(12:30) How to get a World Mobile cell plan?(19:08) Telecom’s aren’t protecting your data(20:25) Sumsub(21:08) World Mobile Stratospheric(31:02) Future of wireless(35:19) World Mobile roadmap(36:45) Events & conferences🎙 World Mobile Links: 🔗 Website: https://worldmobile.io/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/WorldMobileTeam/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldmobilegroup/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micky-mr-telecom-watkins-a17b5b4b/ 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/WorldMobileTeam 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WorldMobileTeam/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 677 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Parth Kapadia, Co-founder and CEO of OpenVPP.OVPP is Building The Internet of Energy by Providing Regulated Digital Asset Rails for Power & Utility Providers. OpenVPP is led by Co-Founder & CEO, Parth Kapadia. Parth brings a wealth of experience from the electric utility industry, including roles at Exelon Corp and AutoGrid (acquired by Uplight, a Schneider Electric company), where he served as Director of Technical Product Management.📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+iGaming Fintech VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:43) Who is Parth Kapadia?(3:13) What is OpenVPP?(5:35) Which elements make OpenVPP work?(7:57) Types of energy sources(10:05) How to sign up with OpenVPP’s network(11:43) Regulatory challenges(14:17) Sumsub(15:07) Theoretical use-cases(17:48) Future of energy and web3 converging?(21:25) OpenVPP roadmap 🎙 OpenVPP Links: 🔗 Website: https://openvpp.energy/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/OpenVPP 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openvpp/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapadia23/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 676 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Lux Thiagarajah, CCO of OpenPayd.  Lux Thiagarajah has over 17 years experience working for some of the largest and most innovative organizations in finance, including JP Morgan, HSBC, BCB and FalconX. He started his career as an FX trader at JP Morgan, before moving to the buy side to run a macro trading desk. More recently he has moved into senior roles in payments, becoming the CRO of BCB and now Chief Commercial Officer at OpenPayd.  Lux joined OpenPayd with a track record for taking businesses to their next stage of development, and is responsible for driving revenue and growth from both new and existing clients, as well as and identifying strategic partnerships that can further OpenPayd's ambitions. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+iGaming Fintech VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:48) Who is Lux Thiagarajah?(8:18) What is OpenPayd?(9:47) OpenPayd solutions(12:45) Type of clients(15:18) Demand for stablecoin infrastructure(16:16) Sumsub(17:00) Use-cases(21:52) Rest API & developer first approach(23:47) Future of universal financial infrastructure(30:16) OpenPayd roadmap 🎙 OpenPayd Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.openpayd.com/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/OpenPayd 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openpayd/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lux-thiagarajah-2632aa100/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatopenpayd/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 675 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by John Hargrave, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and one of the world’s leading voices on crypto and the future of finance. Author of The Intelligent Crypto Investor (Wiley, 2026), he’s known as the “Buffett of Bitcoin” for applying value-investing principles to digital assets. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Bloomberg, MSNBC, and the BBC, and his TED Talk on the future of money is a must-watch. John helps investors understand the historic shift to digital, programmable money—and how to profit from it intelligently.Buy the book:https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Crypto-Investor-John-Hargrave/dp/1394366426  📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+iGaming Fintech VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(2:00) Who is John Hargrave?(4:33) The Intelligent Crypto Investor(6:44) How legendary investors would view crypto today(9:22) 60:30:10 portfolio strategy(12:03) Programmable Money(14:46) Sumsub(15:29) 3 big metrics to analyze crypto(20:33) Direction of crypto in the future(23:22) Release strategy for the book 🎙 John Hargrave Links: 🔗 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Crypto-Investor-John-Hargrave/dp/1394366426 🔗 X: https://x.com/sirjohnhargrave 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhargrave/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 674 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Les Borsai, a Los Angeles-based serial technology entrepreneur, former music promoter and manager, and advisor in the cryptocurrency, blockchain and music-technology industries. He is the Co-founder of Wave Digital Assets.Sitting at the cross-section of entertainment and economics his entire career, Borsai recognized that crypto was the next big cultural and financial revolution early on, taking on an advisor role to Ripple Labs in 2013, and becoming one of the earliest investors in Ethereum, XRP, Tezos, and NFTs. In 2018, he became a Co-Founder at Wave Digital Assets, a digital asset management firm where he leads strategic initiatives across the crypto and digital asset ecosystem. Borsai previously managed artists such as Wynonna Judd and Jason Mraz. Borsai is an author at Spin Magazine, and has been featured in a variety of top-tier global publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, CNBC, TechCrunch, CNN, and The Hollywood Reporter. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+iGaming Fintech VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(3:31) Who is Les Borsai?(9:07) Wave Digital Assets explained(11:48) Use-cases with institutional clients(16:27) Sumsub(17:10) Bitcoin-backed Bonds(22:16) Future of RWAs & tokenization(27:22) Wave Digital Assets roadmap(31:11) Conferences & events(32:42) Website & socials🎙 Wave Digital Assets Links: 🔗 Website: https://wavegp.com/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/lesborsai 🔗 X: https://x.com/wavedigital_ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laszlo-borsai-3560398/ 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/lborsai  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 673 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sukhdeep Bhogal, Co-Founder and CEO of Veera, an on-chain neobank built for everyday crypto users. He is a serial founder with three successful exits and a deep background in consumer and social technology, having scaled multiple startups to millions of users over the course of his career. Before Veera, Sukhdeep founded and led several consumer-facing platforms from inception through growth and exit, with a strong focus on product-led growth, community-driven adoption, and building intuitive experiences at scale. His work consistently bridges mainstream consumer design with emerging technologies. At Veera, Sukhdeep has led the company from zero to scale, shaping its product vision and expansion strategy while building a full-stack financial platform that removes friction for users entering crypto. Under his leadership, Veera has grown rapidly across markets, positioning itself at the intersection of consumer fintech and on-chain infrastructure. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+iGaming Fintech VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:45) Who is Sukhdeep Bhogal?(4:14) What is Veera?(6:11) Benefits & features of the Veera wallet(7:22) Financial Identity Score (FIS)(9:44) Simplicity for mainstream adoption(12:46) Future direction of Neobanks on-chain(15:07) Sumsub(15:51) Veera roadmap(18:30) Tokenized previous metals & equities(18:49) Release of Veera card(19:04) Veera website & socials 🎙 Veera Links: 🔗 Website: https://veera.com/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/imawickedlemon 🔗 X: https://x.com/on_veera 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukhdeepbhogal1/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onveera/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 672 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Michael Berman, Co-CEO of Tectonic Labs. Michael Berman is co-CEO of Tectonic Labs, where he drives operations and go-to-market strategy for the company's post-quantum cryptography solutions. With nearly two decades in enterprise software and SaaS, he specializes in building repeatable revenue engines, sharpening operational execution, and translating deep technical products into compelling commercial outcomes. Berman was an early team member at Eventbrite, where he scaled sales through the company's high-growth phase leading to its IPO. He later led strategic accounts at Salesforce, managing enterprise relationships and supporting expansion initiatives. He's also a serial entrepreneur with two successful exits, including the sale of a venture-backed company to a publicly traded acquirer. A graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business, Berman is recognized for operational rigor, M&A execution, and scaling growth in regulated, security-critical markets. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+iGaming Fintech VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:43) Who is Michael Berman?(4:20) What is Tectonic?(8:52) Tectonic Post-Quantum solutions(10:01) What does Post-Quantum mean?(11:18) Use-cases(12:38) Sumsub(13:21) Quantum money(16:16) Future of Quantum computing(20:32) Tectonic roadmap 🎙 Tectonic Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.tectonic.xyz/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/tectonicxyz 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeberm/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectoniclabs/ 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8CXHmsFWgK  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 671 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Dave Sedacca, Lead & Director of Polkadot Capital Group.Dave Sedacca is the Lead of Polkadot Capital Group and currently sits as Director of Finance at Parity Technologies, the core development team behind Polkadot. He leads Parity's financial strategy, spanning treasury management, planning, and institutional engagement. A long-time believer in emerging tech and crypto, Dave has been actively involved in the space since 2017. Prior to joining Parity, he worked across multiple sectors, driving financial and commercial strategy. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+iGaming Fintech VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:38) Who is Dave Sedacca?(3:32) What is Polkadot Capital Group?(5:06) Polkadot’s role in institutional adoption(7:27) Polkadot and RWAs(10:37 Benefit of Polkadot’s ecosystem versus other chains(12:22) Social Layer(15:11) Sumsub(16:30) Thoughts on Crypto regulation(21:33) Education for institutions(22:42) Polkadot Capital Group roadmap(25:08) Website & socials 🎙 Polkadot Capital Group Links: 🔗 Website: https://polkadotcapitalgroup.com/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/polkadotcg 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/polkadot-capital-group/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-sedacca/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

For episode 670 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Phil Fogel, CEO and Co-founder of Cork.DeFi has a $100B+ problem: you can't trade the risk. Insurance exists, but it's expensive, illiquid, and doesn't cover the economic chaos that actually wipes people out: depeg events, protocol runs, cascading liquidations etc. Phil Fogel, CEO and co-founder of Cork, backed by a16z crypto, Road Capital and more, explains that the system fails when risk is opaque and largely untradeable. Without tools to manage downside dynamically, stress compounds and volatility turns into contagion. Cork is his response. It is not insurance, but market-based risk infrastructure. By making risk programmable and tradable through swap tokens, participants can address stress before it cascades. Phil’s broader perspective is about market structure. DeFi will not scale safely or attract institutions until risk management functions like a market rather than a promise. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub. Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance with over 1,800+iGaming Fintech VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations. You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub    ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Sumsub(0:44) Introduction(1:39) Who is Phil Fogel?(5:12) What is the Cork protocol?(8:47) Step-by-step process of Cork(11:58) Importance of Swap Tokens(13:44) Real world use-cases and applications(17:34) Sumsub(18:18) Future of tokenized risk(20:55) Cork protocol roadmap(23:48) Website & socials 🎙 Cork Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.cork.tech/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/Philfog 🔗 X: https://x.com/Corkprotocol 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philfog/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkprotocol/  📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.