How is due diligence on crypto firms different from traditional finance? What are the unique complexities that have emerged in a pre and post-FTX world? Henri Arslanian welcomes John Ward, Managing Director of Alternative Asset Advisory Services at Kroll, for a comprehensive exploration of operational due diligence in the digital assets space.

Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov sits down with Henri Arslanian in Dubai to discuss the challenges that operational cybersecurity poses on crypto custody. How are regulatory requirements influencing the concept of self-custody in crypto? What are the overlooked vulnerabilities? What is the risk from quantum and North Korea? Dive into these questions and more.

How does data impact the crypto industry? What sets digital assets apart from traditional finance? How can accounting principles be applied to crypto? Dive into these questions and more in an in-depth discussion with Lukka CEO Robert Materazzi.

Some lawyers think that the actions of regulators as part of “Operation Choke Point 2.0” are a breach of not only constitutional due process clauses but also a breach of their regulatory and statutory obligations. Are the seizures of crypto-adjacent banks Silvergate and Signature constitutional? Is there a concerted effort to drive US crypto firms offshore? An exclusive interview with Cooper & Kirk Managing Partner David Thompson.

What role will virtual assets play in Dubai’s broader long-term vision? What pushed Dubai to launch the world’s first crypto-specialised regulator? And will this comprehensive framework prevent an FTX-style scenario from unfolding in the future? An exclusive interview with VARA Managing Director Deepa Raja Carbon and VARA CEO Henson Orser.

What happens when a #crypto company goes #bankrupt? Are claims paid back in crypto or #cash? And how narrow is the definition of “fraud” in such cases? An in-depth discussion with Brown Rudnick’s Louisa Watt and Kenneth Aulet.

Henri Arslanian is joined by Benno Jaeggi from Egon Zehnder and Sam Wellalage from WorkInCrypto.Global to discuss what roles are crypto firms still hiring for and what skills remain in high demand. Want to work in crypto but don't know where to start? Lookin at switching to a different crypto firm? What skills you should focus on to work on crypto? Find out the answers in this episode.

Henri Arslanian and Sebastien Borget (COO of the Sandbox ) discuss some of the biggest trends in web3 and metaverse gaming. Will metaverse platforms begin introducing mobile versions to onboard more users? How do decentralized games compare to other major innovations in the gaming space? And what does the future of blockchain-based games and social experiences look like?

Henri Arslanian and Oliver Linch (CEO of Bittrex Global) discuss some of the biggest issues in digital assets from a regulatory perspective. What’s the importance of good regulation and good regulators? How can we ensure that legal agreements within the ecosystem are respected? Should crypto’s new push for proof of reserves replace decades of traditional auditing?

Henri Arslanian and Mitchell Lam (Senior Strategist at CSOP Asset Management) discuss some of the biggest issues in the digital assets ETF space. What are some of the key features of Bitcoin and Ether futures ETFs? How big of a focus is retail vs. institutional markets when it comes to ETFs? And what types of investment products will we see next?

Henri Arslanian and Kimberly Grauer (Director of Research at Chainalysis) discuss some of the biggest trends in Chainalysis’ Crypto Crime Report and their Crypto Geography Report. Who’s responsible for some of the biggest hacks in the crypto ecosystem this year? What are some of the most significant advances in crypto traceability tools that researchers are seeing? And why is DeFi so popular in North America? This episode is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about the scale of crime on...

Henri Arslanian and Vincent Chok (CEO of First Digital Trust) discuss some of the most critical questions and developments surrounding digital asset custody and regulations in a post-FTX landscape. How do qualified custodians differ from traditional custodians? How do trust laws work? And how do they apply to the crypto ecosystem? What needs to happen to improve succession and estate planning via digital assets? And will FTX’s collapse catalyze the role of trusted, qualified custodians in the...

Henri Arslanian and Lucas Kiely (Chief Investment Officer at Yield App) share an in-depth discussion on some of the most critical questions and developments stemming from the collapse of FTX. How will the downfall of what was once the world’s second-largest centralized crypto exchange impact the broader crypto ecosystem? How far will the contagion spread? Will FTX force more centralized actors to be transparent about their reserves? And what does this mean for the entry of new players in the...

Sam Bankman-Fried gave a 1 on 1 interview to Henri Arslanian at the Hong Kong FinTech week on 31 October 2022, a week before the collapse of FTX. In that interview, SBF answers some interesting questions including what he would do if he was not in crypto, whether he would run for office one day, who inspires him the most and where will FTX be in 5 years...and, ironically, if whether he would pick CZ or Kim Kardashian as a co-founder one day...

Henri Arslanian and Arthur Hayes (Co-founder of BitMEX, 100x Group) have an in-depth discussion on some of the hottest topics in the global crypto ecosystem, from macroeconomic developments and their impact on crypto markets to the arrival of proof-of-stake on the Ethereum blockchain. The pair also discuss the growing crypto derivatives space, the future of algorithmic stablecoins post-Terra/Luna collapse, and much more. This episode is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the...

Henri Arslanian and Austin Federa (Head of Communications at the Solana Foundation) have an in-depth discussion on the background and evolution of the Solana network, exploring how Solana and SOL differ from other networks and tokens when it comes to performance, security, consensus mechanism, interoperability, and energy efficiency. The pair also discusses the latest development with the Solana network on areas of focus like DeFi, NFTs, and institutional use cases, as well as the token...

This week is a historic one in crypto history with #ethereum switching from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, thus reducing Ethereum's energy consumption by ~99% and ETH issuance by ~90%. In this episode of the Future of Money podcast, I cover the 10 most important aspects of the #ethereummerge that you need to know.  Read my Newsletter Issue on the Ethereum Merge to learn more.  Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep...

Scammers have been impersonating me and creating fake Henri Arslanian accounts on Twitter and Instagram. Unfortunately, many have fallen victim to these scammers and lost thousands of dollars. In this episode, a victim of a recent scam, David Ojakian, shares his experience and the tricks the scammers have been using. Eray Arda Akartuna, a crypto threat analyst at Elliptic also shares how we have been able to trace these accounts to two large crypto exchanges.  This episode is ideal for...

Henri Arslanian and Pascal Gauthier, CEO and Chairman of Ledger, share an in-depth discussion about self-custody platforms and their role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem amidst current market pressures. The pair also explore the differences in the user experience of various custody providers and whether some of those experiences will lead custody providers in the crypto ecosystem to develop an easier way to store private keys in the future. Henri and Pascal also examine everything from the...

Henri Arslanian and J. Christopher Giancarlo, the Digital Dollar Foundation Co-Founder and former CFTC Chairman, share an in-depth discussion about the current state of digital asset regulation in the U.S. and its evolving role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The pair also explore how prior financial service experience is helpful when working in a regulatory capacity and what proactive changes can improve the broader ecosystem. Henri and Christopher also examine everything from the latest...

Henri Arslanian and Jean Chalopin, Chairman of Deltec, share an in-depth discussion about Deltec and its role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The pair also explore the challenges of being active in digital assets and how that addresses issues with counterparties, including correspondent banks. Henri and Jean also examine everything from AI, VR, and quantum technology to the risk management framework used by banks when analyzing crypto companies to the potential of The Bahamas as a global...

Henri Arslanian and Lucas Kiely, CIO of Yield App, share an in-depth discussion about recent market developments surrounding crypto lending platforms and the repercussions they will bring to the industry as a whole. The pair also explore what needs to be done from a  risk management perspective to regain customers' trust after the market crash and the improvements needed for proper regulatory oversight. Henri and Lucas also examine everything from stablecoins to the need for increased...

Latest Crypto Capsule Commentary on the 3 things that I am watching now following Celsius pausing withdrawals this week. In short: - increased transparency by crypto lending platforms? - contagion risk to some peers? - actions by policy makers and regulators? Powered by CoinFLEX. CoinFLEX.US is the first and only crypto exchange to offer flexUSD – an interest-earning stablecoin – and zero-fee trading. flexUSD pays interest on-chain every 8 hours directly into the user’s wallet with...

Henri Arslanian and James Stickland, CEO of Elwood Technologies, share an in-depth discussion about the latest developments in the trading systems ecosystem (eg EMS, OMS, PMS) and the rapid development and maturation of the crypto hedge fund industry. The pair also explore what traditional hedge funds are doing in crypto and how their approaches towards digital assets differ from dedicated crypto funds. Henri and James also examine everything from trading technology software to the future...

In this latest edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, I break down all of the major developments surrounding issues of front running and insider trading on NFT platforms following the arrest of a former OpenSea employee for suspicious activities last year. Did these actions constitute insider trading? How will this affect the legal status of NFTs moving forward?  Will this force NFT platforms to revamp their policies and procedures? And could this actually be beneficial to the NFT ecosystem in...