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World Ledger with Coco KeeBuilding On-chain Options Exchange with Nick ForsterIn this episode, I’m joined by Nick Forster, founder ofDerive, a decentralized crypto options exchange. We discuss his journey in launching Derive and his vision for the platform. We also exchange thoughts on the uniqueness of this market cycle, the impact of Coinbase’s acquisition of Deribit, U.S. regulations, Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, traders’ sentiment aboutBitcoin’s price on Derive, and more.Nick Forster founded Derive bout 5 years ago. Before that, he worked as an equity options trader at Susquehanna International Group. He studied mathematics and economics at the St. Paul’s College, University of Sydney.2025-05-1031 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeFormer Rivals Now United: Pursuing Web3 Mass Adoption with Dr. Sam Seo, Chairman of Kaia DLT FoundationIn this episode of World Ledger, I sit down with Dr. Sam Seo, Chairman of the Kaia DLT Foundation, to discuss the evolution of Kaia Blockchain. Dr. Seo traces the history and challenges of two independent blockchains: Klaytn, launched by South Korea’s Kakao, and Finschia, developed by Japan’s LINE, their decision to merge, and the creation of Kaia. Kaia leverages the reach of Kakao and LINE, two leading SuperApps in Asia with a combined user base of approximately 250 million. Dr. Seo shares Kaia’s vision, strategies, and tactics for driving Web3 mass adoption after the merge...2025-04-2836 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeA Crypto Derivatives DEX, Inspired by Amazon and Supercharged by AIIn this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Lin, CEO of Singapore-based SynFutures, a decentralized derivatives exchange (DEX). We dive into the competitive landscape of crypto derivatives and explore both the strength and weakness of centralized and decentralized exchanges and the potential of AI integration with DeFi. Rachel also offers valuable insights into DeFi regulations, token issuance strategies and RWAs. She highlights the dilemma she and her team are facing: on one hand, they aim to uphold their commitment to true Web3 principles—full on-chain operations, transparent trading, and decentralized product listings; on the other hand, they...2025-04-1635 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeReimagine Stablecoins with M^0 Co-founder & CEO Luca ProsperiIn this conversation with Luca Prosperi, Co-founder and CEO of M^0, we discuss how M^0 is helping builders create stablecoins different from most of the existing ones such as Tether and Circle. M^0 is backed by Pantera Capital, Bain Capital, Galaxy Digital, Wintermute, SCB10X, GSR and others.Follow Luca's blog Dirt Roads: https://dirtroads.substack.com/Subscribe to World Ledger newsletter:https://worldledger.substack.com/Timestamps:00:00: Introduction 00:49: From TradFi to DeFi, from surviving blood cancer to becoming an entrepreneur 03:28: From Maker to M^0, successful fun...2025-03-1938 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeChina’s Woes, Gold & Bitcoin Surge, and the U.S. Dollar’s DominanceNo better time than now to take a step back and explore the global economy from a broader perspective. In this engaging new episode, I sit down with Shengbei Guo, CEO of New York-based GSB Podium Advisors, to unpack some of the most critical economic developments shaping the world. With his unique experience spanning the U.S., Japan, and China, Shengbei brings a global lens to these complex topics.Here is what we cover in this episode:China’s economic challenges: We dig into the root causes behind its current struggles and what they mean for th...2025-03-0644 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeBridging Bitcoin Assets with EVMs - Interview with TeleSwap Co-foundersConverting or swapping assets between Bitcoin and other blockchains has never been easy. Often, people rely on third parties or bridges for assistance. These bridges are typically centralized and operated by a small number of validators, making them vulnerable to hackers and fraud. Moreover, Bitcoin asset owners must relinquish self-custody.I was joined by Niusha and Mahyar, Co-founders of TeleSwap, to discuss how they conceived the idea of TeleSwap and why they believe they have a better solution. Enjoy our conversation!Follow Niusha (@__nemo__omen), Mahyar (@mahyar_daneshpajooh) and TeleSwap (@Tele_Swap...2025-02-2743 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeThe Future of Trust: Co-founder Xin Yan on Sign’s Journey and On-Chain AttestationWelcome back. I am Coco. BlockchainAsia has been rebranded as World Ledger.I am excited to share this new podcast episode featuring Xin Yan, co-founder of Sign. We discuss his journey from training as an electrical engineer to co-founding Sign, an omni-chain attestation protocol.We explore Sign’s product offerings, clients, and revenue model — yes, we talk about how to make money! Xin also shares his vision for Sign and the industry and the company’s fundraising experience, and offers advice for fellow founders.Founded in 2021, Sign is already profitable! Tim Draper wrote a blank...2025-02-1441 min

World Ledger with Coco Kee2024 Best Moments Recap for BlockchainAsia PodcastI officially launched BlockchainAsia Podcast in February 2024. Since then, I have interviewed eight insightful guests from the U.S., Europe, and Asia. These include the former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank, two C-suite executives of Taiwanese companies that deliver real-world use cases of blockchain, the founder of a Web3 incubator in Hong Kong, a partner from a VC Fund headquartered in Singapore, the Founder and CEO of Malaysia’s first licensed digital asset fund manager, and the Head of Capital Markets for the Nasdaq-listed first ASIC bitcoin mining rig manufacturer headquartered in Singapore. I've collected so...2025-01-2139 min

AI in Marketing"AI's Healthcare Breakthrough, Microsoft's $80bn Bet, Anguilla's .ai Boom, Football Scouting Revolution, Meta's AI Misstep & Kee's Silicon Valley Success""AI in Marketing" explores the cutting-edge applications and impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries. This episode highlights the surge of investments in AI-powered medical note-taking apps and Microsoft's plan to invest heavily in AI-focused data centers. Listen to our analysis on how Anguilla's .ai domain became an unexpected cash cow and how football clubs are using AI to scout future stars. We also delve into the recent controversy surrounding Meta's AI-generated accounts and share an inspiring personal story of Coco Kee, whose innovation has made a significant mark in the realm of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Exploring the power...2025-01-0604 min

Back in AmericaTrump, cryptocurrency investment, and the Chinese-American voters: A Conversation with Coco KeeHost Stan Berteloot welcomes Coco Kee, entrepreneur, blockchain pioneer, and host of the Blockchain Asia Podcast. Coco shares her journey from studying literature and theater at Peking University to becoming a leading figure in cryptocurrency.Coco discusses on the 2024 U.S. elections and offers a unique perspectives on theChinese-American voters.Exploration of the surprising connections between politics and cryptocurrency.Coco opens up about her experiences as an immigrant and how her arts background shaped her approach to technology and business.Insights on how regulatory changes under different U.S. administrations have impacted the cryptocurrency industry.Explanation of...2025-01-0440 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeBitcoin & Blockchain: Reshaping a Financial World Beyond the G7 In this episode, I explore AI technology to convert one of my blog posts into a podcast! Any differences between my written post and the AI-generated audio version do not necessarily reflect my views To stay updated, subscribe here. 2024-12-2718 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeDecoding Silicon Valley Bank's Demise with its Former CEO Ken WilcoxMany people still remember Silicon Valley Bank's sudden collapse affected a significant number of technology companies, including the stablecoin platform Circle, which had $3.3 billion in cash reserves deposited at SVB. In this episode, I sit down with Ken Wilcox to understand the root causes of Silicon Valley Bank’s downfall and some lingering questions, e.g. why all the lines of defense failed, and why regulators were not more forceful despite being aware of the warning signs. Ken Wilcox was the CEO of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) from 2001 to 2011, th...2024-12-0337 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeChina is ready to enter the ring of cryptoThis special episode features Coco's observations and findings from her trip to Hong Kong and Mainland China. - Hong Kong's geographical advantages to becoming a Web3 hub; its unique role as a testing ground and development center of Mainland's ambition to be a key player in Web3 - Economy in Mainland China - 20% of Bitcoin's hash power in China - Central government's potential change of plans to legalize crypto assets and the catalysts driving the change Follow BlockchainAsia on Substack to stay informed. https://blockchainasia.substack...2024-11-2206 min

MousePireEp258: Give It A Chance!!In this week's episode, I go way off topic and talk about the return of Linkin Park. Don’t worry it’s only 20 minutes long. Breaking news, prices have gone up yet again. Have we hit the our breaking point? I don’t know. We don’t do math! Dan heads to California Adventure to pursuit some pumpkins. There were a few that were hard to find. Also, Celebration of Coco, peak merchandise pricing, Universal Fan Fest Nights and more on this, breaking the bank, episode of the MousePire Podcast!!! 2024-10-171h 48

Mouse Madness PodcastBest In-Universe Disney Costume (Part 1)If you are looking for costume inspiration for this year's Halloween party at your pal's house, look no further than this bracket. We're breaking down the Best In-Universe Disney Costume! Welcome back Tess and Alyssa! Kyle’s back with a pumpkin ale. Vodka can dress up a water. Dalmatians in blackface???? Timon and Pumbaa have DEFINITELY done this routine before. Baloo had to beat that beat up. Kyle’s got some questions about Dumbo’s make up. Chris hits us with an incredible zombie...2024-09-301h 01 $I\'m Wigging Out$ I'm Wigging OutLet’s Unload The Mental LoadTLDR: Kee's wide-open holiday, the crushing pressure of being the household administrator, and a cake stall classic.WTF is up with this never-ending to-do list? Is there actually any harm in doing everything for your partner? And how do you even begin to redistribute the invisible tasks you do? This week, Kee and Lucy tell you exactly how to handle a conversation about the mental load.SUBMIT YOUR MELTDOWNTHINGS WE MENTIONED:Hugh & Penny - The Elephant in the RelationshipFai...2024-09-2938 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeIs the Bull Market Over? What Valuation Models Tell us?The market is grinding, sentiment has turned bearish, and many are now asking: 'Is the bull market coming to an end?'" Join me in welcoming back Jupiter Zheng, HashKey Capital, for a timely session about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and digital asset valuation based on the book “Digital Asset Valuation Framework” by HashKey Capital. We explore the methodologies used in valuing digital assets, debunk common skepticism, and discuss the intriguing predictions from industry leaders like Cathie Wood. Learn about the NVT, MVRV, and stock-to-flow models used to evaluate Bitcoin and discover valuation models for Ethe...2024-09-0834 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeYou don't want to miss these best clips of the first 10 episodesThis is a special episode. I put together a trail of the past 10 episodes of BlockchainAsia Podcast. Revisiting these conversations, I have to say they remain very relevant and insightful. If you've missed any episodes, you can catch up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or YouTube Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter: https://blockchainasia.substack.com/ 2024-07-2320 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeThe Future of Trust in Digital Content in AI Era: An Interview with Vera Wu, COO of Numbers ProtocolIn this episode, Vera Wu, COO of Numbers Protocol & Capture, founded in 2019, explains how Numbers leverages blockchain to verify the authenticity and origin of digital content, ensure content’s traceability, and empower content creators. She also shares their collaborations with Reuters and Stanford's Starling Lab in documenting important historical events on blockchain, and their technology was used in Taiwan 2024 election, as well as in the elections in Hong Kong, India and Indonesia to fight disinformation and misinformation. She introduces in detail the practical tools offered by Numbers. Numbers is backed by some notable investors including Pr...2024-07-0728 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeNFTs not Dead - This Asian Company has Figured out a Way to Make NFTs Work for Brands in a Scalable WayIn this episode of BlockchainAsia Podcast, I have an engaging dialogue with Ioana. Our conversation explore a diverse array of topics, from the gradual adoption within large financial institutions to the merits and drawbacks of the EU's regulation-centric approach. We dive into what makes the Middle East an appealing destination for founders worldwide and compare the contrasting execution mentalities between Asian and European startups. She sheds light on Domin Network's unique offerings, illustrating how NFTs are evolving beyond speculative collectibles into practical tools for enhancing brands in a scalable manner, along with the...2024-05-0637 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeThe Best Way to Win in Crypto is to Allocate not SpeculateHann Liew, Founder & CEO of Halogen Capital, Malaysia's First Licensed and Shariah-Compliant Digital Asset Fund Manager, joins this episode of BlockchainAsia Podcast and discusses: - Why he chose to launch a digital asset fund after exiting a Fintech company he founded and built for more than 10 years - The key regulatory event in Malaysia that has been beneficial to the country’s crypto market - How his Web2 Fintech expertise becomes an advantage for his new fund - What he learns about retail and institutional investors in Malaysia when distributing his ne...2024-04-2838 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeWeb3 Mass Adoption, DePin and AI & Web3 IntersectionIn this episode, I sat down with DY, General Manager of Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, and Founder of Future3 Campus, a Web3 incubator, to discuss His background and joining Wanxiang as the first person to specialize in blockchain Wanxiang Blockchain’s early research in blockchain and its instrumental support for the Ethereum Foundation in 2015 Future3 Campus, the Web3 incubator, overview, its mission and areas of focus Why Future3 Campus thinks it critical to attract more Web2 developers and entrepreneurs to Web3 and its approach to doing so TON Foundation’s effort to attract WeChat mini app developers to build on T...2024-03-2149 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeBitcoin Mining Opportunities and Challenges, Bitcoin Halving, and Market TrendsWith the 4th Bitcoin halving approaching, I interview Leo Wang, Head of Capital Markets and Senior Director of Investor Relations at Canaan, a NASDAQ-listed company, that manufactures Bitcoin mining rigs. This engaging conversation delves into several intriguing questions: 1) What led an M&A lawyer to transition into a mining machine company? 2) How did a Ph.D. student in China come across Bitcoin, and become an "OG" and a pioneer of ASIC mining machines? What became of Butterfly Labs? 3) What are the predominant challenges facing leading mining machine manufacturers such as Canaan...2024-03-0742 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeBuilding a Crypto Liquid Fund with Jupiter Zheng (HashKey Capital)Coco talks with Jupiter Zheng, Partner, HashKey Capital Liquid Fund & Research, about HashKey Capital's newly launched liquid fund, crypto market's alpha and beta, risk management in altcoin investment, his perspectives of the market, Hong Kong, and more. To stay updated, subscribe to ⁠BlockchainAsia newsletter⁠ ++ The interview content in BlockchainAsia Podcast is for informational and educational purposes, represents personal views only, and does not constitute investment recommendations. The content is provided to you and owned by Kee Global Advisors.2024-02-2328 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeBitcoin and DragonThis episode is Asia Market Update. You will learn about why China is becoming increasingly relevant to crypto, investment deals, and regulatory developments in Asia. To stay updated, subscribe to BlockchainAsia newsletter ++ The interview content in BlockchainAsia Podcast is for informational and educational purposes, represents personal views only, and does not constitute investment recommendations. The content is provided to you and owned by Kee Global Advisors. 2024-02-1110 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeBe Greedy when Others are Fearful - Hong Kong is Playing Catch-up, an Interview with Rita Liao, Asia Reporter, TechCrunchIn this Episode, Asia Reporter of TechCrunch Rita Liao shares her insights on China's evolving technology innovation landscape, explores reasons behind the decline of China's consumer tech sector and the simultaneous rise of new sectors such as EV, enterprise software, semiconductors and Biotech. We also discuss Hong Kong's changing stance towards cryptocurrency and what the implications for retail investors in Mainland China and Hong Kong. This episode was first published on BlockchainAsia@Substack To stay informed, subscribe to BlockchainAsia's newsletter on Substack. ++ The interview content in BlockchainAsia Podcast is...2024-01-2923 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeRelocation or Diversification for U.S. Companies, an Interview with Sean Lee, Senior Advisor and APAC Policy Lead at the Crypto Council for InnovationSean and I sat down to talk about where Hong Kong and other Asian countries stand compared with the U.S. in crypto regulations, why he was not surprised by Hong Kong's decision to embrace crypto, and how U.S. companies could turn regulatory challenges into an opportunity to push for global diversification. To stay informed, subscribe to BlockchainAsia newsletter. ++ The interview content in BlockchainAsia Podcast is for informational and educational purposes, represents personal views only, and does not constitute investment recommendations. The content is provided to you and owned by Kee Global Advisors. 2024-01-2927 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeBitcoin's Blocksize War, an Interview with Johathan BierIn January 2023, I conducted an interviw with Jonathan Bier, the author of the Blocksize War: the Battle over who Controls Bitcoin's Protocol. Through the book, we have the opportunity to relive the time when Bitcoin was going through a critical moment. Jonathan requested to share our conversation only in text format. With his permission I published the interview in my newsletter BlockchanAsia@substack To stay informed, subscribe to BlockchainAsia newsletter. Now with the AI technology, I am converting the text into voice and create this episode of Podcast. ++ The interview...2024-01-2811 min

World Ledger with Coco KeeEarly Backer of STEPN and Entrepreneur Turned Web2 and Web3 Hybrid InvestorCurt Shi, Founding Partner of ProDigital Future and an early supporter of STEPN, a Web3 move-to-earn app, shares his fascinating journey in entrepreneurship and investments. Originally from China, he transitioned from Web2 investments in the fitness sector to Web3 after settling in Australia, where he connected with the founder of STEPN, Jerry, also an immigrant from China. Curt's diverse background and global investment footprint make this interview a compelling exploration of his experiences and insights. In this candid conversation, we talked about: - How did he stumble upon STEPN and why did he...2024-01-2834 min

Be Your Own Kind PodcastBYOK Two Cents 53 w/ Mommy: The Daggers We SpeakIn this episode, we will touch upon the detriments of negative self-talk. Come join us to add perspective, have a great conversation on this topic, and more. ADS: Be Your Own Kind: https://linktr.ee/be_yourownkindCBS3Designs: Shop custom Signs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CBS3Designs?ref=shop_sugg_market Go to https://betterhelp.com/byok for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored ...2023-06-291h 21

YaredTheGuyYaredTheGuy Mix 1281. irector's Cut, Frankie Knuckles - The Whistle Song (Supernova Remix) 2. Octebza De Myth - Oceans & Rivers (Original mix) 3. Alfredo Avila - What Is Underground (Original Mix) 4. AU XI EF - What May Be 5. Private One - Biological Games (Extended Mix) 6. Leeman Brothers - Cøcø Bar (Original Mix) 7. Supernova - Lovely Summer Dreams (Gorge Extended Remix) 8. Supernova - Something (Bass Rework) 9. Momento (AU), Robert Owens - Set Fire To It (Franck Roger Dub) 10. Massimo Logli - Lilii Borea (Extended Mix) 11. Mettafour - Veubnebi (Original Mix) 12. Kee Lo - Sad So...2023-03-121h 44

Getting It In SouLGetting It In SouL Show # 195Playlist1. Raheem DeVahghn: We are One2. Bama Love Soul: These Words (dwele remixed"3. Alex Vaughn: Do you Ever4. John Legend & Sebastian: Nervous5. Coco Jones: Double BackBUMP6. Snoh Aalegra: Do 4 Love7. Yung Bleu: Walk through the fire8. Moonchild Feat IIICamille: Need That9. Dmo!: Honey Child10. Sinead Harnett: Ready Is Always Too LateBUMP11. Kee Dron: Passing Thru12. Carl Thomas: I Wish13. Summer Walker, & The City Girls: Ex for A...2023-03-031h 00

Conan O’Brien Needs A FriendKee-ra Attack!Conan talks to falconer Roxanne from San Diego about her birds' unique responsibilities and what work Conan could do to join her avian crew. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.2022-10-2023 min

Infertility and Beyond05. Krystal Elton - ENDO, low AMH, IVF, egg donorEpisode 5: In today’s episode we talk with the beautiful Krystal Elton. Krystal is 41 and started her journey a little later on in life and she now has an 18-month-old little girl coco. She has her baby in her arms now however at one point she didn’t know if that would ever be possible. Krystal was diagnosed with endometriosis at 17, has had numerous laparoscopy surgeries, found out she had an extremely low egg count which subsequently led to her and her partner going down the donor egg route. Krystal’s story is truly...2021-09-0548 min

Driving with DunneKen Wilcox, Chairman Emeritus, Silicon Valley Bank and Coco Kee, Kee Global Advisors On What Happens When US and China Cultures Collide.Ken Wilcox, former CEO of the Silicon Valley Bank and current Chairman of the Asia Society of Northern California has written a compelling and highly practical new book called Leading Through Culture: How Real Leaders Create Cultures That Motivate People To Achieve Great Things. Ken puts his book's principles to the test when he finds himself running a 50-50 joint venture bank in China. He discovers that American and Chinese business cultures, communication styles and visions are vastly different. American leaders inspire by painting a picture of the future where the company "wins". Chinese inspire by telling their employees about...2021-01-271h 05

Driving with DunneTwo China Insiders: Ken Wilcox and Coco KeeIn this inaugural episode of "Winning In Asia", host Michael J. Dunne talks with Ken Wilcox, Chairman Emeritus at the Silicon Valley Bank and Coco Kee, co-founder of KGA, a strategic advisory company based in New York City. They talk about what mistakes western companies make when entering China and how to prepare for negotiating with Chinese companies. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGohttps://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/2020-05-0638 min

The Chocolate ChatThe Hot CoCo on Social Media FT. KeeAre you a social media junkie? Join me, and my FIRST Cohost Kee, as we discuss Social Media and what we believe it has become. Is it a socializing medium or a way to manipulate society into common standards? We would love to hear your feedback 2020-05-0126 min