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Around The Coin is an award-winning top fintech podcast. Co-Hosts Faisal Khan and Mike Townsend to discuss all things in the world of crypto and payments, from the trading of shells to bitcoins and everything in between!
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In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Eitan Katz, co-founder and CEO of Kima. They delve into the challenges of interoperability in the blockchain industry, discussing how to seamlessly connect different chains and transfer value. Eitan shares insights from his early days in tech, the scalability issues of interoperability, and the vulnerabilities of traditional bridges and smart contracts. The discussion also covers the regulatory landscape, complia...
In this episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Tachat Igityan, the founder and CFO of destream, to discuss the innovative ways the platform is transforming the content creation landscape. They dive into the challenges and solutions around payment systems, compliance, and monetization for content creators. They cover topics such as the traditional banking system's shortcomings for content creators, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the content creation in...
In this episode of 'Around The Coin' with host Stephen Sargeant, we delve into the world of blockchain and digital trust with Klay Nichol, CEO and co-founder of Stability Protocol. Join us as Klay shares his fascinating journey from professional figure skater in Canada to working at JP Morgan and Galaxy Digital, before founding a groundbreaking blockchain startup. We explore the concept of fee-less public blockchains, the challenges of institutional adoption, and stability's mission to optimi...
In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant has an engaging and insightful conversation with Lisa Loud, the executive director of the Secret Foundation Network. With a career that spans early days at Apple and PayPal to significant roles in crypto companies like BitMEX and ShapeShift, Lisa shares her fascinating journey. She discusses the importance of data encryption and privacy in blockchain, the challenges she faced in her career, and her thoughts on the future of crypto. Lis...
In this special episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Ashton Hettiarachi, the founder and product architect of Openmesh. Ashton delves into the risks of centralized data held by tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. He provides illuminating examples, such as the reliance on inaccurate data for national security decisions, and discusses the benefits of decentralized protocols. Ashton also shares his early experiences in the domain space and the evolution of the...
Join Stephen Sargeant, host of the Around The Coin Podcast, for an in-depth conversation with Annelise Osborne, Chief Business Officer at Kadena and author of 'From Hoodies to Suits.' In this episode, Annelise shares her journey from commercial mortgage-backed securities to the world of blockchain technology. Learn about the impact of the 2008 financial crisis, the revolution of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in traditional finance, and the exciting projects underway at Kadena. Don't miss her ins...
Join your host Stephen Sargeant in an in-depth conversation with Anthony Fernandez, Head of BizDev and Sales at ICONOMI, as they cover a wide range of topics including early career transitions, the evolution of cryptocurrency markets, and the development of ICONOMI's wealth management platform. Learn about the impact of regulations, institutional crypto adoption, decentralized finance, and the potential future of digital assets. Anthony shares his journey from a strength and conditioning coac...
Join host Stephen Sargeant in this special episode of the Around The Coin podcast as he interviews Dr. Chiente Hsu, the CEO and co-founder of Alex. Dr. Hsu shares riveting insights into her journey from academia to investment banking and eventually into DeFi on Bitcoin. The discussion delves into topics such as quantitative economics, the tumultuous events surrounding Alameda Research and FTX, and how Alex is revolutionizing DeFi on Bitcoin by opening up financial layers. Learn about the bene...
Join host Stephen Sargeant as he explores the dynamic fintech revolution in Latin America with Ximena Aleman, co-founder and co-CEO of Prometeo. Discover how Prometeo is building one of the largest FinTech API infrastructures, facilitating financial connectivity, and addressing cross-border banking challenges in the region. Learn about the evolution of digital wallets, real-time payment rails, open banking, and digital payment methods like PIX in Brazil. This episode highlights Prometeo's eff...
Join host Stephen Sargeant in an engaging conversation with Naveen Jain, a serial entrepreneur and key contributor to the Tari blockchain project. Discover Naveen's unique entrepreneurial journey, from managing Linkin Park's website during their rise to fame to becoming a prominent angel investor. Unveil the groundbreaking Tari Universe application, designed for effortless cryptocurrency mining on any laptop, making blockchain tech accessible to everyone. Explore the significance of confident...
In this episode of Around The Coin with Stephen Sargeant as the host, Audrey Nesbitt, founder and CEO of Spinovate Tech and leader of Bloomly, discusses the intricacies of NFT building and marketing strategies in the tech and Web3 sectors. Audrey provides insights from her extensive experience, sharing valuable advice on marketing, community building, and strategizing in the NFT space, including the cost challenges and the importance of understanding the real-world utility of technology. The ...
In this episode of 'Around The Coin' podcast, host Stephen Sargent interviews Yasser Alobaidan, Co-Founder of Throughput Research Labs, about the burgeoning Web3 gaming scene in Saudi Arabia. As Saudi Arabia undergoes a digital transformation, the podcast delves into various groundbreaking initiatives like NEOM and Vision 2030. Yasser shares insights from his telecom background and discusses how Saudi Arabia aims to become a leader in digital technology. Topics like blockchain, digital transf...
Join host Stephen Sargeant in another fascinating episode of the Around The Coin podcast, where he discusses digital asset interoperability with Bam Azizi, CEO and co-founder of Mesh Connect. Dive into Bam's journey from robotics and AI to founding Mesh Connect, a company that ensures seamless crypto transactions including deposits, payments, verification, and on-ramping with crypto exchanges. Learn about the challenges of mass adoption in the crypto space, regulatory compliance issues, and M...
Join Stephen Sargent on the Around The Coin podcast for an insightful conversation with Ian Horne, Head of Content for Europe at Money20/20. Discover Ian's journey from wealth management to content creation and his experiences interviewing tennis stars like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Dive into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), the metaverse, NFTs, and the impact of crypto on global elections. Ian shares his thoughts on why he prefers LinkedIn over crypto Twitter and invit...
Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he welcomes back Pat Duffy, co-founder of The Giving Block, now part of Shift4. This episode delves into the evolving landscape of crypto donations and their impact on the nonprofit sector. Discover how cryptocurrencies can lower taxable income and be integrated into nonprofit operations. Pat shares his personal journey, the evolution of crypto fundraising, and both the challenges and opportunities in the field. Learn about the cycl...
In this episode of 'Around The Coin', host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Brittany Allen, Senior Trust and Safety Architect at Sift. Brittany shares her experiences working in the industry, from fraud prevention at Etsy and Airbnb to her current role at one of the leading fraud vendors in the world. They discuss the evolution of fraud and chargebacks, how fintech and crypto companies are leveraging technology to fight financial crimes, and the latest trends in the industry. Brittany provides...
Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin Podcast as he dives deep with Prashanth Balasubramanian, CEO of Striga, to explore groundbreaking topics like banking as a service, payment infrastructure across Europe, and the transformative role of stablecoins and crypto debit cards in global payments. Prashanth recounts his journey from computer science enthusiast to fintech pioneer, detailing the challenges of obtaining a VASP license in Estonia and Striga's unwavering focus on compliance...
In this episode of 'Around The Coin,' host Stephen Sargeant chats with Emmanuel Daniel, Entrepreneur, the award-winning founder of TAB Global. Emmanuel shares insights into the future of finance, discussing the personalization of banking, the convergence of traditional banking with crypto, and the transformative power of super apps in Asia. They delve into the implications of tokenized deposits, the regulatory landscape, and how future societal changes will impact the world of finance. This c...
Join Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he welcomes Grant Blaisdell, CEO & Co-Founder at Copernic Space to explore the groundbreaking convergence of space exploration, blockchain technology, and AI computation. Discover how Copernic Space is pioneering the tokenization of real-world assets and envisioning a future where AI and cryptocurrency mining extend into space. Learn about the innovative solutions to Earth's computing challenges, such as cooling costs and solar energ...
In this premiere episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Chris Harmse, the Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of BVNK. They delve into how BVNK is revolutionizing the banking industry by leveraging stablecoins and other crypto assets to streamline B2B payment transactions. Chris shares his journey from traditional finance to founding a crypto hedge fund, and later BVNK. The conversation touches on the importance of building company culture, regulatory challenge...
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