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 both centralized and decentralized platforms in crypto and some of the biggest trends in crypto adoption globally. 

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 crypto space? This episode is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about how digital assets are custodied, and the role custodians play within the broader crypto ecosystem.

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 space? This episode is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the most critical issues in a post-FTX world. This podcast episode is brought to you by Bullish.  Bullish is a powerful digital asset exchange that leverages the innovations of DeFi in a regulated framework, offering deep liquidity even in volatile markets.   Disclaimer: Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings.  Licensed in Gibraltar

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 most critical issues in the global crypto ecosystem in an easy-to-understand, concise, and digestible format.

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 economics around SOL. This episode is ideal for anyone looking to understand Solana, the Solana Foundation, and SOL in an easy-to-understand, concise, and digestible format. Powered by ACX International This episode is brought to you by ACX International, the first crypto-specialised customer support, compliance support, and community management provider. ACX International enables crypto platforms to offer 24/7 customer support and compliance support to their clients in multiple languages, from Spanish and French to Turkish and Arabic, by actual human agents that are advanced trained not only in crypto but also in customer experience. Want to offer 5-star and differentiating crypto customer support to your clients? Want to enhance your crypto compliance function whilst reducing costs? ACX can help - https://bit.ly/3gINBi3

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 liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high-risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings. 

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 anyone who wants to learn how to identify the red flags of scamming activity and how scams have grown increasingly popular in the crypto ecosystem.   Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high-risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings. 

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 recent announcement from Solana regarding the 2023 release of the Solana Saga Web3 phone and what this means for Web3 wallets and the future of custody in the crypto space moving forward. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the latest developments in crypto custody platforms around the crypto ecosystem. Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high-risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings. 

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 crypto regulation bill in the U.S. to the resistance of regulators to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about regulatory frameworks in the global crypto ecosystem. Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high-risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings. 

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 crypto hub. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the intersection of legacy banking and crypto along with some of the challenges in navigating this space. Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings  

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 transparency in lending platforms to the potential opportunities for traditional investors to enter the space. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about recent developments surrounding Celsius and the steps that need to be taken to brighten the ecosystem’s long-term outlook.

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 no staking required.  Check out the link to learn more Sign up here: trade.coinflex.us/Henri

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 prime brokers in the space before shifting focus to potential regulations for the ecosystem. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about the latest trends in crypto trading systems and how the space will develop in the coming years. Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings   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 no staking required.  Check out the link to learn more Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CoinFLEXUS_ArslanianPod  

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 the long-term by bringing new levels of transparency to the space? 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 no staking required.  Check out the link to learn more Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CoinFLEXUS_ArslanianPod

Henri Arslanian and Joseph Ziolkowski, CEO and Co-Founder of Relm, share an in-depth discussion about the world of crypto insurance and how it is evolving from traditional insurance approaches. Henri and Joseph touch on everything from why traditional insurance firms are staying away from the crypto ecosystem and some of the new crypto-specific risks being covered in insurance policies to the future of DeFi insurance and whether or not insurance policies could have prevented last month’s collapse of TerraUSD and Luna. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the latest developments in the rapidly evolving crypto insurance ecosystem.   Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings   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 no staking required.  Check out the link to learn more Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CoinFLEXUS_ArslanianPod  

Henri Arslanian and Alex Baghdijan, Co-Founder and Partner at Funday, share an in-depth discussion about the role of marketing in the cryptocurrency industry and how it differs from traditional marketing. Henri and Alex touch on everything from the importance of storytelling versus a transactional approach to the long-term and short-term effects of regulation in the space and if there will be a significant shift in the upcoming years. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about the latest trends in marketing, particularly in the crypto industry, and how it is continuously evolving to become more mainstream.   Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings   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 no staking required.  Check out the link to learn more Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CoinFLEXUS_ArslanianPod  

In this latest edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down all of the major developments stemming from Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter, as well as Binance’s $500 million investment in the platform. What does this mean for the future of the crypto and Web3 ecosystems? What improvements to the platform should we anticipate moving forward? And could Twitter eventually serve as a bridge between Web2 and Web3?  ________________________ Powered by Celsius, your home for crypto. With Celsius, you can buy, swap, borrow, earn, send, and store crypto all in one app – with zero fees, the best rates, and human customer service. https://celsius.onelink.me/Ru6b/1xiau294 Celsius’ services, and any products or services mentioned, may not be available in all jurisdictions.  

Henri Arslanian and Matthew Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, share an in-depth discussion about the present and future role of crypto ETFs in the industry and how active management is shaping the crypto ecosystem. Henri and Matthew touch on everything from the longstanding battle of acceptance of Bitcoin ETFs to finding the right incentive mechanism to encourage more people into crypto investments. The pair also explore market misinformation and its correlation to the way consumers interact with cryptocurrency. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning about the latest developments in active management and how that role is evolving through Bitcoin ETFs, among other digital assets. 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 no staking required. Check out the link to learn more Sign up here: https://hubs.la/Q0176s7l0 Powered by Celsius, your home for crypto. With Celsius, you can easily buy, swap, earn, borrow, and send crypto all in one app – with zero fees and the best rates in the industry. Get crypto-backed loans starting at just 1% APR with no origination fees. You can even swap coins in-app without paying gas fees or worrying about slippage. For non-US users and US Accredited Investors, you can earn yield on 40+ digital assets, without staking. And, if you need help? You can call them and get live support from an actual human. Sign up here: https://celsius.onelink.me/Ru6b/a05907ac 

Henri Arslanian and Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink, share an in-depth discussion on decentralized oracle networks and the access they provide to off-chain computations for smart contract applications. Henri and Sergey touch on everything from data communication and validation to the future role of Chainlink in the merging of CeFi and Defi. The pair also explore the issues of scalability in the market and whether oracle networks can play a part in solving the challenges. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in broadening their understanding of how oracle networks operate, the beneficial role they play in smart contracts, and how trust minimization is shifting in the industry. Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings

Henri Arslanian and Stephen Stonberg, CEO of Bittrex Global, share an in-depth discussion on the current state of the crypto exchange ecosystem. Henri and Stephen touch on everything from the compliance and regulatory issues around the space to the growing role of DeFi and NFTs in exchange offerings. The pair also explore some of the biggest issues preventing more traditional financial firms from entering the space, before discussing which aspects of traditional finance the crypto ecosystem could most benefit from. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in the present, and future, of crypto exchanges. ___ Powered by Celsius, your home for crypto. With Celsius, you can easily buy, swap, earn, borrow, and send crypto all in one app – with zero fees and the best rates in the industry. Weekly rewards of up to 17% APY and crypto-backed loans starting at just 1% APR with no origination fees.  You can even swap coins in-app without paying gas fees or worrying about slippage. And, if you need help? You can call them and get live support from an actual human. Sign up here: https://celsius.onelink.me/Ru6b/a05907ac

The UK just announced that it will recognize #stablecoins as a form of payment and wants to become a global #crypto hub. What is the practical impact of this? Who are winners and losers? I share my point of view in this latest episode of Crypto Capsule Commentary. Powered by Yield App. Yield App is an innovative digital wealth platform that allows both retail and corporate clients to earn passive income at the touch of a button. Earn market-leading rates on some of the world’s biggest digital assets, compounding and paid daily. And if you’re a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital asset. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience. Sign up to receive a $30 bonus and find out more about Yield App: https://on.yield.app/henri 

Henri Arslanian and Paul Dawalibi, CEO of Holodeck Ventures, share an in-depth discussion on some of the most significant trends and developments in today’s global gaming industry. After discussing the rise of crypto-sponsored esports teams and the levels of audience engagement they’re attracting all over the world, the pair dive deep into the emerging play-to-earn industry and how it will interact with the metaverse. After highlighting some of the key differences between centralized platforms like Roblox and decentralized gateway metaverses like The Sandbox and Decentraland, the pair explore how play-to-earn games and the metaverse, along with the gaming industry and the crypto ecosystem more broadly, will interact. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in broadening their understanding of the converging relationship between crypto, blockchain, the metaverse, and play-to-earn games.    Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more. "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings     Powered by Celsius, your home for crypto. With Celsius, you can easily buy, swap, earn, borrow, and send crypto all in one app – with zero fees and the best rates in the industry. Weekly rewards of up to 17% APY and crypto-backed loans starting at just 1% APR with no origination fees.  You can even swap coins in-app without paying gas fees or worrying about slippage. And, if you need help? You can call them and get live support from an actual human. Sign up here: https://celsius.onelink.me/Ru6b/a05907ac

In this latest edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the $600+ million hack of Ronin Network, the sidechain that bridges the popular play-to-earn game Axie Infinity with the Ethereum network. How did the hack take place? What is the impact on Axie Infinity and the broader Ethereum ecosystem? And what are the five major takeaways to keep an eye on moving forward? This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the details of one of the biggest hacks in crypto history. ___ Powered by Yield App. Yield App is an innovative digital wealth platform that allows both retail and corporate clients to earn passive income at the touch of a button. Earn market-leading rates on some of the world’s biggest digital assets, compounding and paid daily. And if you’re a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital asset. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience.  Sign up to receive a $30 bonus and find out more about Yield App: https://on.yield.app/henri  

Henri Arslanian and Mark Lamb, co-founder and CEO of CoinFLEX, share an in-depth discussion on some of the most significant developments in today’s rapidly evolving stablecoin landscape. After discussing the role of CoinFLEX within the broader crypto ecosystem, Henri and Mark discuss everything from how flexUSD differs from other centralized stablecoins like USDC and Tether to how yield rates are generated and determined on stablecoin platforms. The pair also discuss the potential impact of a US CBDC on stablecoin markets and take a long-term look at where the industry could potentially go from here. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in broadening their understanding of stablecoins and the role they serve in crypto and financial markets today.

Henri Arslanian and Mason Nystrom, Senior Research Analyst at Messari, share an in-depth discussion on some of the most significant developments in today’s rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. From the mainstream arrival of NFTs and the explosive levels of interest in decentralized, blockchain-based gaming, Henri and Mason tackle every major theme and topic emerging from today’s crypto industry. The pair also share their thoughts on how institutional investors can gain additional exposure to this space while exploring some of the key issues (like user experience) that will need to improve to attract more participants to the Web3 ecosystem. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in broadening their understanding of Web3 and some of its various verticals like NFTs, GameFi, and the Metaverse. ___ Powered by Bullish. Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that offers deep liquidity, automated market making, and state-of-the-art security.  Combining the innovations of DeFi with the regulated environment of traditional finance, Bullish empowers users to trade with certainty across variable market conditions, in an environment backed by multibillion-dollar liquidity contributions from the Bullish Treasury. Visit bullish.com to learn more.   "Not investment advice. Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are high risk products. Consult your professional advisor before dealing in them. Bullish’s services are available in select locations only and not to U.S persons. Visit bullish.com for important information and risk warnings  

In this special edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the executive order issued by the White House on cryptocurrencies and digital assets, specifically: What is the goal of this move? What kind of framework will this order establish? What will be the impact on the global crypto ecosystem and on the broader financial space? Why is this being issued now? And who are the winners and losers? This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn about more of the details surrounding the news coming out of Washington D.C.

Henri Arslanian and Arthur Breitman, Co-founder and creator of Tezos, share an in-depth discussion on the background, evolution, and growth of the Tezos network, from how the Tezos blockchain differs from some of the other Layer 1 chains throughout the crypto ecosystem from a governance and consensus perspective to the growing number of monthly transactions the network is seeing. The pair also touch upon several hot-button issues in today’s crypto landscape, like energy efficiency, the rise of NFTs, and the entry of traditional financial firms into the crypto space. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about Tezos in an easy-to-understand, concise and digestible format. ___ This episode is brought to you by Crypto.com where you can buy bitcoin and over 150 other cryptocurrencies with over 20 different fiat currencies.  Download the Crypto.com App now and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2022": https://bit.ly/3xol87c

In this very special edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the latest crypto-related developments stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war, specifically: should Russian users be banned from centralized crypto exchanges? And can the Russian government use crypturrency to evade sanctions? This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the biggest details surrounding recent events.

Henri Arslanian and Michael Lau, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales for Bullish, break down key DeFi concepts like Automated Market Makers, liquidity pools, and impermanent loss before shifting their focus to cover the growing demand from asset managers and hedge funds for exposure to the DeFi sphere. Henri and Michael also share their thoughts on the growing convergence between centralized (CeFi) and decentralized (DeFi) finance and how these two systems will coexist in the future. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about today’s rapidly developing DeFi industry and it’s impact on institutional investors.

In this very special edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the latest developments stemming from this week’s shocking new information surrounding the identity of the hacker who looted 3.6 million Ether from The DAO in 2016. Drawing on crypto-journalist Laura Shin’s exhaustive reporting, Henri breaks down some of the biggest takeaways from the case, from the growing capacity of law enforcement authorities and crypto traceability firms like Chainalysis to demix or unscramble privacy wallets that often store ill-gotten funds to the effects that this case (and another case involving the 2016 hack of Bitfinex) will have on reshaping the narrative that crypto is not traceable. This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the biggest details behind one of the most infamous hacks in crypto history.  --- This episode is brought to you by Crypto.com where you can buy bitcoin and over 150 other cryptocurrencies with over 20 different fiat currencies.  Download the Crypto.com App now and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2022": https://bit.ly/3xol87c

In this very special edition of the Future of Money, Henri Arslanian and former special agent for the IRS, Tigran Gambaryan, discuss the intersection of cryptocurrency and illicit activities. Drawing on his wealth of experience working on teams that investigated major scandals in the crypto ecosystem, from Mt. Gox’s bankruptcy to the darknet marketplace Silk Road, Tigran shares his thoughts on the recent arrests of a New York couple linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack whilst offering a glimpse into how investigators operate in the cryptocurrency space, touching upon everything from the tools that law enforcement authorities typically deploy to the growing risks of money laundering in the DeFi and NFT sectors. This episode is ideal for anyone looking to understand what steps are being taken to counter illicit activity in the crypto ecosystem. This episode was recorded live in New York.

In this very special edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the fallout stemming from the recent arrests of a New York couple linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack whilst offering a glimpse into how investigators currently operate in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, touching upon everything from the tools that law enforcement authorities typically deploy to the growing risks of money laundering in the DeFi space. Henri also explores the evolution of law enforcement's relationship with the crypto ecosystem and how the traceability tools deployed by authorities have advanced to the point that laundering crypto is easier to detect than laundering funds through fiat currency. This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the details behind these sensational arrests in a concise, digestible format. --- This episode is brought to you by Crypto.com where you can buy bitcoin and over 150 other cryptocurrencies with over 20 different fiat currencies.  Download the Crypto.com App now and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2022": https://bit.ly/3xol87c  

Henri Arslanian and author, journalist, and host of The Unchained podcast Laura Shin share an in-depth discussion on how journalists cover the crypto ecosystem, from the dynamic between journalists and crypto entrepreneurs, firms, industry leaders to how dedicated crypto-journalists differ in approach from mainstream media outlets that cover the industry. Laura also shares some stories about her upcoming book (Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze), touching upon the topics and storylines that surprised her the most during the writing process.  This episode is ideal for anyone keen to learn of the relationship between the crypto industry and the media. This episode is brought to you by Crypto.com where you can buy bitcoin and over 150 other cryptocurrencies with over 20 different fiat currencies.  Download the Crypto.com App now and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2022": https://bit.ly/3xol87c  

Henri Arslanian and Sam Bankman-Fried, Founder and CEO of FTX, share an in-depth discussion on some of the most significant developments in today’s crypto landscape, from the continued institutionalization of the space via the arrival of traditional financial firms and funds to the burgeoning DeFi, Web 3.0, NFT, and metaverse niches. The pair also explore some of the biggest regulatory hurdles that are preventing firms from the non-crypto world from more seriously exploring opportunities in digital assets before pivoting to discuss how crypto can be applied to the act of philanthropy and whether the crypto commujnity is “giving back” enough. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in gleaning a bird’s eye view of today’s crypto ecosystem and each of the trends that are driving the industry forward. This episode was filmed live at the Asian Financial Forum in January 2022.

Henri Arslanian and Alex Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of Celsius Network, share an in-depth discussion about the crypto lending and yield platform ecosystem from how such platforms are able to offer such attractive yields to whether there is systemic risk in the crypto lending industry.  The pair also share insights on who is the typical users of such platforms and whether all crypto platforms will eventually have a token. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the crypto lending and yield platform ecosystem and their potential benefits and risks. Thank you to Crypto.com for powering this episode. Download the Crypto.com App here (https://bit.ly/3hAgoF7) and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2021”

Henri Arslanian and futurist, bestselling author, podcast host Brett King share an in-depth discussion on Brett’s latest book: “The Rise of Technosocialism: How Inequality, AI and Climate will Usher in a New World.” From AI’s impact on the healthcare industry to how CBDCs can facilitate and accelerate UBI payments, Henri and Brett touch upon all of the latest developments emerging from the deep tech and crypto spaces that are poised to define the decades to come, from NFTs to DAOs to the metaverse. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about the broader societal impact of some of the most innovative trends in tech and finance. Thank you to Crypto.com for powering this episode. Download the Crypto.com App here (https://bit.ly/3hAgoF7) and stake CRO to get USD 25 with the code “henri2021”

Henri Arslanian and Simon Yu, Co-founder and CEO of StormX, share an in-depth discussion on the role of cashback rewards and loyalty programs in the cryptocurrency industry, from how the approach differs from the conventional model to whether such incentivized programs could stimulate broader mainstream adoption of digital assets. The pair also take a look at StormX’s introduction of crypto rewards in exchange for microtasks before moving on to StormX’s sponsorship agreement with the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, with Simon giving the audience the inside scoop on how everything came together. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about how and why crypto brands and companies are increasingly making strategic moves towards the mainstream.