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The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGS2E10: The Future of Staking with Kean Gilbert from Lido DAOStaking is evolving fast—what’s next? In this episode, we dive into the state of staking with Keane Gilbert from Lido DAO, exploring key trends, institutional adoption, and the balance between decentralized and centralized solutions. Questions we address include: Can you provide an overview of the current state of staking and the key trends you see in the market? What differences do you see between the retail and institutional markets? What are the main differences between centralized and decentralized staking approaches? How is Lido supporting the needs of institutional clients? What are some of the latest mark...2025-03-2628 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGS2E9: 2025 and the VC market with Diana Biggs of 1kxIs VC in 2025 a bull run, a reset, or something else? We sit down with Diana Biggs of 1kx to discuss what sets them apart, shifting capital trends, the IPO & M&A outlook, and the hottest sectors—from AI to Web3. Plus, how AI is changing venture, and the big question: profitability or growth? Tune in for expert insights on questions like: How would you describe the current state of the VC market? Are we in a bull run, a reset phase, or something else entirely? How do you work with start ups to ensu...2025-03-1432 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGS2E8: Developing More Diverse Talent in Crypto with Hassan Ahmed and Aliya Das GuptaIn this episode, host Deborah Tan-Pink dives into an important conversation with Aliya Das Gupta, SVP Business Development at Sygnum, and Hassan Ahmed, Country Director Singapore at Coinbase. Together, they explore how the crypto industry can foster diversity and inclusion to create a stronger, more innovative future.From breaking down barriers in male-dominated spaces to actionable steps for driving inclusion, this episode sheds light on how diverse talents are key to transforming the crypto space.Tune in for an inspiring discussion packed with insights on leadership, representation, and practical strategies to build a better, more...2024-12-2340 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGS2E7: the Rise of Solana with Lily Liu In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of Solana, one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems in the world. From its groundbreaking approach to scalability and low transaction costs to its vibrant developer and user community, Solana has established itself as a major player in the crypto space. We explore the rise of so-called “Solana-killers,” discuss the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) within its ecosystem, and examine Solana’s role in a multi-chain future Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 2024-12-1033 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGS2E6 - Let's talk Institutional Crypto with Samar Sen and Nicholas FooIn "Let's talk Institutional Crypto'", podcast host Deborah Tan-Pink gets into the heart of institutional crypto with Samar Sen, Head of Asia-Pacific at Talos and Nicholas Foo, SVP of Trading at Sygnum Singapore. Episode Highlights:🔹 Beyond the investment thesis, are there certain aspects of crypto that most people aren't seeing or developing an appreciation for? 🔹 What are some of the major institutions doing in crypto? What does it mean for investors on both sides of the fence? 🔹 How are institutions getting more involved in the crypto space?🔹 Quick-fire quest...2024-10-2931 min

Bubbling Out.Crush Your Career WITHOUT Sacrificing Values (or your Sanity!)On this week's episode, Aliya Das Gupta, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Sygnum Bank, shares her insights on balancing a high-powered career with motherhood and self-care. Her journey from public policy to crypto, and her strategies for maintaining her own balance in a fast-paced industry, might surprise you.If you've been looking for practical ways to manage stress and avoid burnout while excelling in your career, this episode is exactly what you need.Highlights:* How Aliya transitioned from public policy to becoming a leader in the crypto industry* The secret to...2024-10-1747 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGS2E5: Restaking and the next wave of crypto with Freddie Allen and Lucas SchweigerJoin us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of restaking with Freddie Allen from Eigen Labs and Lucas Schweiger from Sygnum. We explore the fundamental mechanics of restaking, its benefits for validators and delegators, and how restaking affects network security and decentralization. Questions we cover include: Can you walk us through the basic mechanics of how restaking works?What are the primary benefits of restaking for both validators and delegators?How does restaking impact the security and decentralization of a network?In what scenarios does restaking provide the most value to participants?What are t...2024-09-2642 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGS2E4 The Layer 2 Ecosystem with Ryan de Souza and Rico MullerIn the 4th podcast episode of Sygnum’s The Crypto Explorer, we look at the pressing issue of Ethereum’s scalability and explore the challenges and critical role of Layer 2 solutions.Ryan De Souza from Offchain Labs and Rico Müller, Head of VC at Sygnum, discuss the current Layer 2 landscape and the dominance of Arbitrum with podcast host Aliya das Gupta.Episode highlights:🔹 The current state of Ethereum’s scalability challenges and why Layer 2 solutions are essential 🔹 Areas where Arbitrum is leading and why it stands out 🔹 Promising Layer 2 projects and what sets them...2024-08-2035 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGS2E3 What it Means for a Market to be "Crypto-Ready" with Sim Yew Ng and Benedict YapIn "What it Means for a Market to be 'Crypto-Ready'", podcast host Deborah Tan-Pink quizzes Sim Yew Ng, Head of Wealth and Investment Solutions at Azimut and Benedict Yap, SVP of Asset Management at Sygnum Singapore, about the conditions and considerations required for a market to be "crypto-ready". It has been more than 10 years since crypto entered the consciousness of the Singapore public and today, it remains a much-discussed issue whether investors here are ready to participate in the ecosystem. Episode Highlights:🔹 How has the crypto landscape in Singapore evolved since the i...2024-08-0841 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGS2E2 - State of Crypto: The View from APAC with Sean Lawrence and Jason FrenchIn "State of Crypto: The View from APAC", podcast host Deborah Tan-Pink joins Sean Lawrence, Head of APAC at Kaiko and Jason French, Head of Clients at Sygnum Singapore, in dissecting the state of crypto in the region and understanding the focus and concerns institutional investors have in their strategies for the markets here. Prepare yourself for an energetic and engaging conversation, packed with light-hearted but valuable takes of crypto in the highly agile but heterogenous market that is the Asia-Pacific. Episode Highlights:🔹 Sentiments towards crypto in the APAC region 🔹 Wh...2024-07-1434 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGS2E1 - State of the Nation with Mihai Grigore and Katalin TischhauserBack from hiatus! Season 2 of The Crypto Explorer kicks off with Mihai Grigore - Director of Research at Messari and Katalin Tischhauser, Head of Research at Sygnum Bank. Together, they give us a State of the (crypto) Nation, examining key market trends and what to look out for in the year ahead. The questions include: What are the most significant trends in the crypto market today?How have recent regulatory changes impacted the crypto landscape, especially with the launch of the ETFs? What role do you see for DeFi in the future of finance? What emerging technologies are you...2024-06-2839 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#31: USDC and the evolving market of stablecoins - Teana Baker Taylor & Thomas EichenbergerStable coins continue to play a powerful role in the crypto sphere, so it was helpful to sit down with Teana Baker Taylor (Circle /USDC) and Thomas Eichenberger (CPO , Sygnum) to learn more about the growth in the space, addressing questions like: Is deriving stability from the tradfi markets the best way for the crypto ecosystem to evolve? How can players address issues around the stable coin market - e.g. transparency on backing assets?With the entry of new big Web2 market players, how does this evolve? Will we see co-existence or do you see a winner tak...2023-10-2443 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#30: The intersection of AI and Blockchain - Dominic Williams & Walter StrametzIn this episode, join us Dominic Williams (ICP) and Walter Strametz (CTO Sygnum) dive deep into the fascinating fusion of AI and Blockchain technologies. They explore the impactful use cases that distinguish them from classic blockchain applications, digging into the key intersections where AI and Blockchain converge, offering end users groundbreaking solutions. we look at questions like: 1. AI seems to be the hottest buzzword in tech - What sort of use cases do think have strong impact and how do they differ from classic blockchain use cases? 2. Where do you see the strongest intersection with AI and Bloc...2023-08-3146 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#29: VC fundraising in crab season - Leeor Groen and Luca BurlandoJoin us this week as we explore how Venture Capital funds navigate the ups and downs of a sideways-moving crypto market. Where do market opportunities lie? and what strategies and insights do seasoned investors use ? how do they thrive in volatile conditions, adapting and seizing opportunities? Tune in to understand how VCs maneuver through the sideways trends and still manage to find diamonds in the blockchain bear season.We address questions like: What is your investment thesis – what are you most bullish on in the market today? In an era with no free money and tempered growth, how h...2023-08-1539 min

Hedera Hashgraph - Gossip About Gossip PodcastSygnum - The World’s First Fully-Regulated Crypto BankWhen was the last time your bank offered to stake your assets or provide a loan backed by your crypto holdings? What if your bank could not only custody your crypto, but also let you stake assets for rewards and take out loans backed by your tokens? The merging of traditional banking and digital assets opens up fascinating new possibilities. But who is actually bridging these two worlds? Welcome to the first episode of Season 5 of Gossip About Gossip, hosted by Zenobia Godschalk. Join us as we explore the merging of traditional banking...2023-08-1010 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#28: The world of Enterprise Blockchain with Dan Burnett and Tom LyonsIn this episode, we'll delve into the world of enterprise blockchain. We'll explore the role of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) and its impact on standardization and adoption. Our guests, Tom Lyons and Dan Burnett will discuss the latest trends in enterprise blockchain, developments, and the challenges enterprises face during implementation. we address questions likeHow is the EEA different from the Ethereum Foundation? what purpose does it serve in the ecosystem?In 2017 we saw a lot of activity with R3 and Corda and the EEA , but at least I haven’t heard a lot since then, what is...2023-07-0935 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#27: Decoding MICA - the evolving face of Crypto regulationIn this podcast we were excited to dive into the world of cryptocurrency regulation, with a particular focus on the ground-breaking Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA). Join Luka Mueller and Firas Habach, two esteemed experts in the field, as they demystify the complex landscape of crypto regulations and shed light on the profound impact MICA has on the future of digital assets.Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 2023-06-0535 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGSGExHoBxSygnum: Episode 4: The role of Blockchain in trusted Supply ChainsSwitzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss, which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs. In this episode, we talk to Tatjana Meier, Blockchain Practice Leader at IBM Switzerland, and Ali Habbabeh, Web 3.0 Product Manager at Roche, about how blockchain technology transforms supply chain management, where its benefits and challenges are, and unique opportunities the Swiss market presents when it comes to implementing blockchain technology in supply chain management. Do you want to know more about...2023-05-1635 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGSGExHoBxSygnum: Episode 3: Crypto and the Financial sectorSwitzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss, which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs.In this episode, we talk to Philipp Cottier, Managing Partner at L1 Digital, and Mathias Imbach, Co-Founder and Group CEO at Sygnum, about the financial and banking environment around cryptocurrencies and what role Swiss financial institutions play in the global adoption of crypto. Do you want to know more about business opportunities in the blockchain industry and the digital...2023-04-1633 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGSGExHoBxSygnum: Episode 2: Mapping the legal landscape of cryptoSwitzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss, which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs. In this episode, we talk to Karin Lorez, Founder of Lorez Legal and Scale Compliance, and Alexander Brunner, President of Home of Blockchain.swiss, about the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency in Switzerland, how it has evolved, and why it is so successful. Do you want to know more about business opportunities in the blockchain industry and the digital ecosystem in...2023-03-2833 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGLimited Edition: SGExHoB: Blockchain for a Better WorldSwitzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss , which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs. In this episode, we talk to Sandro Knöpfel, Head of Strategic Partnerships at the Cardano Foundation, and Alvaro Cosi, Communications Manager at Switzerland for UNHCR, about how humanitarian organizations can benefit from blockchain technology. Do you want to know more about business opportunities in the blockchain industry and the digital ecosystem in Switzerland? Get in touch at Blockchain Hu...2023-02-1734 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#22: Sygnum Bank: Digital Asset Outlook Report (simplified podcast version)Every year Sygnum publishes a Digital Asset Outlook report, explaining events of the last year and the banks outlook for the year ahead. Understanding that not everyone can access or consume a full 28-page report, this year, we decided to summarize it down to a quick, simple 30 minute podcast to highlight key takeaways. Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 2023-02-0132 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#21: Reframing Crypto Asset Management post 2022 with Charles-Henry Monchau and Fabian DoriThinking about investments in a bear market can be challenging! To address the fallout from the events of 2022, and how they changed the approach to risk management and portfolio strategy, we were happy to sit down with AM experts, Charles-Henry Monchau (Syz Bank) and Fabian Dori (Sygnum) to break it all down. We looked at questions like: Why do you think crypto needs to be a part of your portfolio?How / and why can crypto positions be integrated into traditional portfolios?It's been a difficult year in Crypto – how has this changed your outlook and appro...2023-01-0933 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#20: Growing your brand in Web3 with Massimo Moretti and Dom CastleyThe events of 2022 have emphasized the need and growth for truly decentralized, Web 3 solutions. However, the success of Web3 solutions is heavily reliant on community, which is largely driven by marketing. So, it was a pleasure to sit down with Massimo Moretti (CEO and Founder of Signvm accelerator) and Dom Castley (CMO, Sygnum) to understand what it takes to build a successful brand in Web3. We explored questions like:What are key factors for growth in web3? What's different from the traditional world ? Why is community in web 3 so strong, and how do you build it? What are new...2022-12-0935 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#19: Revisiting crypto custody with Christoph Simmchen and Martin BurgherrManaging your own crypto assets is challenging enough in a calm market. As the crypto world faces waves of turbulence this November, we were happy to sit down with Christoph Simmchen (Safe ecosystem) and Martin Burgherr (Sygnum) to make sense of how to assess and use different custody solutions. In this new background of FTX market events, how has your view of custody solutions in the market changed?How do you think regulation will change? What in your view would be a welcome change? The use case for custody used to be pure custody, now its more about de...2022-11-2134 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#18: Rolling into a Zero-Knowledge Proof world with Omar Azhar and Rico MullerThe Layer Two wars are heating up! Across the crypto ecosystem are rumblings of cutting edge Zero-Knowledge technology being developed and when they officially hit the market. So we were delighted to sit down with Omar Azhar from Matter Labs (zkSync) and Rico Muller (Sygnum) to understand Layer 2s, and the evolution from plasma chains, side chains and optimistic roll ups to zero knowledge proofs and the arrival of Layer 3s. Its a technical subject, but an important one to understand! We look at questions like: Why do we need to scale? What are different approaches to scaling? What...2022-10-1839 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#17: VCs in Bear Season with David Toh and Luca BurlandoHave you ever wondered why crypto projects are valued the way they are? Or how VCs make decisions in a sea of interesting projects? Tune in, as we sit down with David Toh from Mirana Ventures and Luca Burlando from Sygnum Bank to figure out how VCs deploy capital, and how this changes in a bear market. We explore questions like:When considering crypto investments, what are the key factors you consider? In what ways do you think these differ from non-crypto investments? How do you compare cases for token investments vs equity investments?There has been som...2022-09-2041 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AGEpisode 16: THE MERGE with Francesco Andreoli, Matt Nelson & Admir OpardijaRight now, all everyone cares about in crypto is the MERGE. When the second largest blockchain transitions from PoW to PoS, people argue that this is the largest development in crypto since the advent of smart contracts in 2014! So of course, we had to sit down with Francesco Andreoli and Matt Nelson from Consensys and the Ethereum Foundation and Admir Opardija from Sygnum, to unwrap what exactly this means, and what changes for you! We explore questions like: What is the merge – and why is everyone so excited? How does this change the way I interact with eth? ...2022-09-0736 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#15: Swapping DEXes with Mounir Benchemled and Martin BurgherrWhat is the point of a DEX aggregator? How do they work? why are they useful? and how could this become a big driver for institutional adoption? Listen in, as we sit down with Mounir Benchemled from Paraswap and Martin Burgherr from Sygnum Bank, as we explore opportunities for optimizing trades in the crypto world. We look at questions liek: What differentiates a CEX and DEX?Between a DEX and DEX aggregator – what are factors users need to look out for ? How do we see DEXs enter the mainstream? What is the institutional journey for DEXs and DEX agg...2022-08-1143 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#14: Making sense of the market with Daniel Egger and Katalin TischhauserIn times of market turbulence, its nice to hear it straight from the experts. What explains the movements we see, how are investments valued and what possibly could be the way forward. It was a pleasure to sit down with Daniel Egger and Katalin Tischhauser to make some sense of all the noise. Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 2022-07-2540 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#13: Exploring Smart financial contracts with Ralf Kubli and Dominic LohbergerBear season = Build season. As the crypto universe recovers from recent turbulence - it is a good time to revisit the power of the tech stack. In discussion with Ralf Kubli from Casper Labs and Dominic Lohberger from Sygnum Bank, we dig into the interesting applications for blockchain in the finance world, and the power of smart financial contracts: far beyond defi as we know it today! This is unchartered, unexplored territory - so of course, full of immense possibility! We dig into questions like: What are some interesting ways smart contracts have been used to fuel fur...2022-06-2343 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#12: Ways to participate in the blockchain megatrend with Mike Taormina and Stefan EdelmanIn a turbulent market environment, it seems wise to revisit the fundamentals. Thinking about investing in crypto is already challenging during exciting bull markets - and when we see multiple black swan events play out, things get a lot harder. So, it made sense to sit down with Mike Taormina from Indexcoop and Stefan Edelman from Sygnum Bank, to look at different ways the megatrend can be assessed - and consider simplified ways to develop broad exposure. We looked at questions like:What megatrends or sectors do you see within crypto? Considering DeFi as one of the bigg...2022-05-2336 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#11: The challenging world of crypto regulation with Luka Müller and Magdalena BoskicAt its origins, crypto was designed to live outside of government regulation. However, the last decade has seen slow but clear frameworks evolve in regulating with Web3. At the forefront of this evolution has been Luka Mueller (MME) - starting from the set up of the Ethereum foundation in Zug back in 2014. In our new episode, we speak to Luka and Magdalena Boskic (Head of Regtech at Sygnum) about how crypto regulation unfolded and how it continues to evolve as the market grows, covering topics like: Early days of crypto regulation: setting up the ETH foundation How has reg...2022-05-0542 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#10: NFTs and the Luxury Market with Kelly Vero and Elena BaltagaHave you also been a bit bewildered by all the big headlines about major luxury brands engaging with NFTs? Seeing Dolce and Gabbana, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Burberry all jumping into the fray, we decided it was time to sit down with Kelly Vero and Elena Baltaga, to understand the market opportunity, how NFTs are standardized, and what kind of role NFTs can play in the luxury market, exploring questions like: What makes a good NFT? What is the point of standardizing NFTs? Isnt the point of Web3 to have open markets? How do traditional companies enter and use...2022-04-2035 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#9: Engaging with NFTs: with Jan Albers and Nigel FillepNFTs have created whole new world of possibilities for a series of new use cases: from the worlds of gaming and art to product and brand engagement. There is something here for everyone, and so to learn more about it, we sat down with Jan Albers from Tezos and Nigel Fillep from Sygnum Bank, to explore the idea of NFTs and the opportunities they create. We dove into questions like: What is an NFT - and why do you think they're important? Use cases developing for NFTs – combined with physical assets vs. only used on the Metaverse How do...2022-03-2241 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#8: Entering the Metaverse with Adam De Cata and Darius MouktarzadehWith all the exciting opportunities around of the Metaverse, it was about time to sit down with Adam DeCata from Decentraland and Darius Mouktarzadeh, and dive into it. Exploring its origin and evolution, we take a look at how Web 3 impacts applications and use cases for the metaverse, considering questions like:How would you define the metaverse? How is this different from SIMs / WoW (open world games from the early 00s)? I could own stuff there too!What is the point of virtual ownership? Both in terms of land / collectibles?What sort of use cases do you se...2022-03-0143 min

The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG#7: Stablecoins, CBDCs and the evolution of DefiWhat are stable coins? and why does an ecosystem so determined to achieve decentralisation still rely on them? In conversation with Nadia Alvarez from Maker Dao, and Nestor Palao from Sygnum Bank we dive into the role of stable coins in def and how the market is evolving, particularly with the rise of CBDCs and governments experimenting with crypto. What is the role of stable coins in the crypto market, particularly in defi-lending?How does a DAO-driven stable coin differ from other more centralized players in the sector?How does a decentralized coin that is independent survive against t...2022-02-0246 min