Best Blockchain Wallet Fintech Podcasts (2025)

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How Banks Are Quietly Preparing for a Blockchain Future 6:38

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My Interview with Stephen Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer at Fireblocks . - Global banks are moving from outsourced custody to integrated blockchain infrastructure - Stablecoins are challenging the SWIFT model—especially in emerging markets - Fireblocks is seeing demand for turnkey solutions that support trading, custody, and payments - Latin Am…

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Why Security Is Crypto’s Biggest Challenge - Ido Ben Natan | ATC #583 57:28

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Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin Podcast as he converses with Ido Ben Natan, the CEO and Co-founder of Blockaid. Discover the story behind significant hacks like the Buy Bit incident and the ongoing cybersecurity challenges in DeFi. Ido discusses his journey from traditional cybersecurity to Web3, the persistent vulnerabilities in …

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Custody That Scales: Automation, Controls, and Selective Disclosure 31:03

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In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Ian Kane is joined by George Bordianu, Co-Founder and CEO of Balance, Canada’s largest digital asset custodian, to explore how institutional-grade custody is built from the ground up. George shares Balance’s journey to securing nearly $5 billion in digital assets, the engi…

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CeFi vs DeFi: The Battle for the Future of Crypto 6:51

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My Interview with Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch. - DeFi trading volumes soar amid Bitcoin's all-time highs - How 1inch is bridging the gap between CeFi and DeFi through aggregation and APIs - The Coinbase–1inch partnership and what it means for Web3 adoption - Hyperliquid's rapid rise — and what it reveals about DeFi simplicity - Decentralizatio…

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Inside Dubai's Crypto Regulator. My Interview with Sean McHugh, Head of Market Assurance at VARA 44:34

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Excited to launch The Future of Crypto compliance — a new podcast series dedicated to unpacking the latest trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts shaping the world of digital assets. Each episode brings together leading voices in crypto compliance to explore where the industry is headed, what challenges lie ahead, and how professionals can stay…

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Tokenizing Real Estate: How Dubai Is Leading the Proptech Revolution 8:16

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My Interview with Amira Sajwani, Founder and CEO of PRYPCO. - Transforming #realestate through tokenization and fractional ownership - How Proptech is making real estate investing faster, simpler, and more transparent - Dubai Land Department puts property titles on-chain for the first time - Why fractional ownership opens global access to premium a…

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What’s Driving the Rise of Asset Tokenization? - Angie Walker | ATC #582 58:10

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In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant speaks with Angie Walker, the commercial head of Apex Digital. Angie discusses the launch of Apex Digital's 3.0 platform, which focuses on tokenizing all asset classes, making them available 24/7, and bridging traditional finance with digital assets. They dive into Angie's rich e…

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Bitcoin, ETFs, and the Next Altcoin Season. 7:31

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My interview with Nic Puckrin, CEO and Founder of The Coin Bureau. - The largest crypto liquidation of the year — $1.7 billion wiped out in hours - Bitcoin's next move before the altcoin season begins - How ETFs are accelerating retail and institutional adoption - Why digital asset treasury companies may face consolidation - The impact of U.S. regu…

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How digital asset treasuries are fuelling a new wave of altcoin demand 7:57

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My interview with Taran Sabharwal, Founder and CEO of Stix. - How private OTC #crypto markets are handling over $1B in monthly volume - The cyclical nature of secondaries and locked token trading - Who's selling: VC funds and foundations - Who's buying: prop trading firms, family offices, and private wealth - Case study: #Solana secondaries moving …

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200 Million + Users and Counting: Trust Wallet's Global Crypto Mission as a Self-Custody Wallet. 7:31

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My interview with Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet. - Trust Wallet surpasses 210M users globally - Growing adoption of stablecoins for remittances - Balancing ease of use and full control in self-custody - The future of data ownership and digital identity - Why self-custody is a fundamental right in the U.S. - How blockchain, not wallets, may become…

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Future of Crypto ETFs and Industry Outlook - Federico Brokate| ATC #581 54:53

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Welcome to another edition of the Around The Coin podcast! In this episode, host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Federico Brokate, Head of US Business at 21Shares, to discuss the dynamics of crypto ETFs and ETPs, focusing on the regulatory landscape and the challenges faced by the industry. Federico delves into his journey from BlackRock to 21Share…

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How UAE banks are embracing stablecoins and blockchain? 7:29

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My interview with Michael Chan, CEO of Zand Bank. - How stablecoins are reshaping global banking - The role of U.S. regulatory shifts in driving adoption - Why Zand is betting big on digital assets - How AI and blockchain are enhancing compliance and efficiency - Why banks launching their own stablecoins could be a game changer - The biggest risk k…

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Why the Asia-Middle East corridor could be the next big opportunity and how stablecoins may reshape it. 14:44

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My interview with Ben El-Baz, Managing Director of HashKey MENA. - The Asia–Middle East crypto corridor is expanding fast, driven by stablecoin-powered B2B payments. - Hong Kong's regulatory clarity has fostered a "financial-grade" crypto ecosystem across banks, brokers, and asset managers. - Dubai and the UAE are emerging as key partners in bridgi…

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How Creators Power Web3 Ecosystem Growth 17:44

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In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Jason Schober is joined by Farid a.k.a. Dapp Central, a Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Enthusiast, and Rupert Whitehead, Developer Relations Lead at Input Output, to unpack how technical content creators bridge the gap between complex blockchain technology and audience unde…

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Will AI Replace Payment Gateways Soon? - Roberto E. Kafati | ATC #580 56:18

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Join host Stephen Sargeant in an insightful conversation with Roberto Kafati (Reks), the CEO and founder of DEUNA, about the future of payments in North, Central, and Latin America. Roberto shares his journey from DEUNA's inception to becoming an innovative payment infrastructure that leverages AI and agentic intelligence. They discuss the challeng…

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If the future of finance is autonomous and invisible finance, what role will crypto play? 6:58

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My interview with Brett King, futurist and author of Branch Tomorrow. - How fintechs have overtaken traditional banks in customer reach - The rise of autonomous banking and tokenized assets - Why legacy systems can't support real-time, AI-driven finance - The critical role of stablecoins and digital payments networks in this transformation - What b…

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What are the technical challenges in underwriting crypto insurance? 6:11

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My interview with Robin Scott, General Manager of Middle East at AIFT. - Insurance for digital assets has grown rapidly, with coverage now exceeding $1 billion - Centralized exchanges and custodians are meeting higher technical standards, making policies viable - DeFi remains challenging due to frequent hacks, leading to high premiums - Legacy insu…

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Is Texas Becoming the Bitcoin Capital? - Lee Bratcher | ATC #579 51:48

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Join host Stephen Sargeant as he engages in an enlightening conversation with Lee Bratcher, the president and founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. Dive deep into the current landscape of Bitcoin mining in Texas, the intersection of politics and crypto, and the impact of digital assets. Lee discusses the regulatory environment, the future of lan…

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Is enterprise blockchain making a comeback? My interview with Sunny Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of VeChain 7:34

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My interview with Sunny Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of VeChain, on enterprise blockchain, sustainability, and why adoption is accelerating. - VeChain has focused on enterprise blockchain since 2015, with use cases from anti-counterfeiting to sustainability - Regulation and better infrastructure are lowering barriers for corporate adoption of blockchain …

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Institutional DeFi adoption and the future of on-chain finance with Michael Bentley, CEO of Euler Labs 7:27

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My interview with Michael Bentley, CEO of Euler Labs. - DeFi adoption surged from zero to $3 billion on Euler in just nine months - Institutional players such as BlackRock and Apollo are tokenising money market funds on-chain - Stablecoin growth is driving new lending and borrowing markets in DeFi - Traditional fintechs are starting to use DeFi rai…

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What’s Next for Global Fintech Leaders? - Taylor Lauber | ATC #578 1:07:40

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In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant welcomes Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4. They discuss Shift4's journey into the payment processing space, its work with e-commerce companies, and its involvement in the cryptocurrency world. The conversation also covers Shift4's philanthropic endeavors, such as the Giving Block and the Care fo…

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Inside Bitcoin Mining: My interview with Munaf Ali, Founder and CEO at Phoenix Group 7:39

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- The UAE emerges as one of the world's largest sovereign Bitcoin holders - How Phoenix Group built the first and largest mining firm in the Middle East and Africa - The intersection of Bitcoin mining, AI, and data infrastructure - Why sovereign Bitcoin reserves are legitimising the mining industry worldwide - The rise of Digital Asset Treasuries (…

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What do VARA applicants need to know about the Dubai crypto regulations? 15:12

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My interview with Sean McHugh, Head of Market Assurance at VARA. - VARA has grown from 14 to 36 licensed firms in just over a year - Biggest applicant mistakes: unclear business plans and shifting models - How VARA uses AI and blockchain analytics to supervise licensees - Four regulatory priorities: customer protection, AML/KYC, financial soundness…

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My interview with Alex Manson, CEO at SC Ventures by Standard Chartered on how Standard Chartered is trying to build the rails for digital assets, tokenisation, and institutional adoption 4:00

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Digital banking, supply chain, and tokenised finance are converging faster than expected Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenised instruments are here to stay Institutional adoption needs robust, trustworthy infrastructure From lonely beginnings to a maturing, bank-grade digital asset ecosystem Partnerships, patience, and discipline are key to building …

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Inside World Liberty Financial: My interview with CEO Zach Witkoff on USD1 and WLFI 8:00

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The next frontier of stablecoins: My interview with Zach Witkoff, CEO and Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial - Why World Liberty Financial believes it can rival Tether and Circle with USD1 - How a $2B transaction with Binance was settled in under two seconds, with zero fees - The Trump family's direct involvement in the project and its focus on …

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From Tax Inspector to Tech CEO - Aidan Larkin | ATC #577 1:15:57

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Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he talks with Aidan Larkin, the CEO and co-founder of Asset Reality, about the dynamic journey of building a startup in asset recovery. Aidan delves into the trials and triumphs of running a VC-backed company, handling imposter syndrome, and maintaining self-awareness as a CEO. The conver…

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Future of Digital Assets in Public Markets - Jaime Leverton | ATC #576 56:02

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In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant welcomes Jaime Leverton, CEO of ReserveOne and former CEO of Hut 8. Jaime shares her incredible journey across telco, cloud infrastructure, Bitcoin mining, and now building a diversified digital asset treasury. They dive into the rise of ReserveOne, the unique structure of digita…

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Why are stablecoins and crypto infrastructure such areas of focus by investors? My interview with Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly. 6:20

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Crypto is still in its early days, less than 10 years since Ethereum launched Regulation is finally opening the door for corporates to build in crypto Most value creation still comes from startups, not big banks or asset managers Adoption is global: built in the US, used across Asia, LATAM, and beyond Biggest founder mistake: chasing hype instead o…

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How Fintechs Adopt Stablecoins and Wallets - Nitya Subramanian | ATC #575 49:56

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In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant chats with Nitya Subramanian, the founder and CEO of Para. They explore various facets of stablecoins and wallet infrastructure, including liquidity, composability, and interoperability. Key topics also include the benefits of non-custodial wallets, compliance, and regulatory req…

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Protecting Crypto Exchanges From Costly Hacks - Yevheniia Broshevan | ATC #574 59:19

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Dive into the thrilling story of the largest crypto hack in history with Around The Coin podcast host Stephen Sargeant and special guest Yev Broshevan, CEO of Hacken. Discover how the Bybit hack unfolded, gain insights into the evolving world of cybersecurity in crypto, and learn how Yev transformed a small Ukrainian startup into a leading cybersec…

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Institutional investors are looking at crypto. But what products or strategies are they focused on? My interview with Kelvin Koh of The Spartan Group on where institutional crypto is heading next. 8:18

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Why institutional and family office investors are driving demand in crypto asset management The rise of strategies beyond ETFs: altcoins, market-neutral plays, and venture capital How fundamental analysis and on-chain data are applied to evaluate crypto tokens Why venture funds still play a critical role in early-stage crypto projects The sectors t…

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Will Bitcoin Outperform Traditional Investments? - Joe Kelly | ATC #573 51:47

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Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin Podcast for an in-depth conversation with Joe Kelly, the CEO and co-founder of Unchained. Discover how Unchained is advancing Bitcoin financial services with Bitcoin self-custody, inheritance, retirement planning, and Bitcoin-backed loans. In this episode, Joe shares insights on the evolution of Bit…

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Why is Ripple launching their own stablecoin? My interview with Monica Long, President of Ripple on making stablecoins work for real-world payments. 2:33

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Why Ripple launched its own US dollar stablecoin amid a rapidly growing market Stablecoins' expanding role beyond speculative crypto trading How Ripple uses stablecoins to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper The two big challenges to global stablecoin adoption: blockchain-to-domestic system connections and liquidity Ripple's focus on buil…

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Bridging the gap between DLT and real enterprise use cases. My interview with Kamal Youssefi, President of the Hashgraph Association. 5:37

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How Hedera's journey moved from education to enablement to funding for startups Why understanding DLT vs blockchain is key to adoption The $100M venture fund driving Hedera's startup ecosystem How "cross-pollination" between startups and enterprises accelerates solutions The biggest challenges for enterprise blockchain adoption—and how to overcome …

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Can Stablecoins Replace Traditional Banking? - Ryne Saxe | ATC #572 1:09:03

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In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant talks with Ryne Saxe, CEO of Eco, about the complexities and future of stablecoins amidst regulatory scrutiny in the US. Ryne shares his journey from Stanford Law to the cryptocurrency industry, discusses Eco's innovation in stablecoin liquidity, and unveils what makes Eco's network unique. …

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Why Bitcoin yield could unlock billions in idle value? My interview with Fisher Yu, Co-Founder of Babylon. 7:33

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Can Bitcoin finally generate yield without compromising self-custody? My interview with Fisher Yu, Co-Founder of Babylon, on unlocking Bitcoin staking. Babylon enables BTC holders to earn staking rewards by securing other networks. The future of Bitcoin DeFi could unlock trillions in idle value. Regulation and technology must align to ensure secure…

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Will AI Replace All Human Jobs? - Anders Indset | ATC #571 1:07:12

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In this impactful episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a deep conversation with Anders Indset, a visionary tech entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author. They explore the future of artificial intelligence and its potential impacts on humanity, business, and organizational structures. Anders shares his insights into the…