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Convince MeCrypto Native Cybersecurity with Gal Sagie at HypernativeTo learn more about Hypernative, check out their profile on Counterparty Catalogue: https://counterpartycatalogue.com/service_providers/hypernativePhill Moran, and co-host Dalton sit down with Gal Sagie—co-founder and CEO of Hypernative—to unpack how real-time threat intelligence is reshaping crypto security. From North-Korean bridge hacks to stable-coin fraud, we explore why legacy cybersecurity controls fall short and what institutions need before moving serious capital on-chain.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro – why blockchains are not automatically secure01:40 Wallets, MPC, and access-control basics05:25 The 1.5 B USD Bybit cloud breach autopsy08:30 Detecting exploits before they fi...
2025-07-1048 minConvince MeInstitutional Crypto Playbook with Christian at Alpha FMCInstitutional Crypto Strategy — Operational & Regulatory Roadmap with Alpha FMCTraditional asset managers control the world’s largest pools of capital. How—and when—will they deploy it into digital assets? Phill Moran and Dalton Cole interview Christian Pellegrino, Director & Head of Digital Assets at Alpha FMC, to map the exact operational, regulatory, and economic triggers that move institutions from research to execution.
2025-05-3049 minConvince MeInstitutional Crypto Security and the CCSS with Marc Krisjanous at SixBlocks AuditMarc Krisjanous, Associate Director of Audit at SixBlocks Audit, joins to talk about crypto security for institutions. Marc has a deep background in the world of traditional security audits and is one of the core developers of the CCSS audit, the only audit specifically built for the management of private keys in the context of cryptocurrency custody.We discuss how the CCSS compares to traditional frameworks, like PCI DSS.
2025-04-141h 13Convince MeBybit Hack and Crypto Custody Security with DfnsWe spoke with Christopher Grilhault des Fontaines and Thibault de Lacheze-Murel at Dfns, a cryptocurrency custody technology provider, to hear their perspective on the recent Bybit hack and security related to crypto custody.
2025-02-281h 33Convince MeBuilding a Regulated Custodian with Jose at TungstenBuilding regulated custody in crypto is a challenging subject. International jurisdictions have their own unique approaches to qualifying a custody solution as "regulated", or "qualified".Jose joins us to talk through how they are tackling this at Tungsten Custody Solutions.
2024-12-261h 35Convince MeThe Open CeFi Exchange with Kevin Hoang at EQ ExchangeAfter the meltdown of FTX and other entities, the crypto industry threw their hands up in the air and said "well I guess the bad guys have been washed out". But that just isn't the case. There are still bad actors lurking.As the solution to this - Kevin Hoang is building EQ Exchange, a crypto exchange where all of the financials are made available to users in real time.
2024-11-181h 18Convince MeUS Crypto Regulatory Unlock with Aaron Kaplan (Prometheum)Aaron Kaplan is co-founder and CEO of Prometheum, a US regulated crypto Special Purpose Broker Dealer. Over a year ago, he spoke in front of Congress and this created a big uproar in the Crypto industry.Today Aaron joins us to talk about the state of crypto regulations, what is unlocked because of regulations, their platform, and reflecting on the past year and a half since his Congressional testimony.
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Markets OutlookCrypto Markets Week In ReviewCoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from Phillip Moran, CEO at DigOpp.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investable CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional ana...
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CoinDesk Podcast NetworkMARKETS DAILY: CRYPTO MARKETS WEEK IN REVIEWCoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from Phillip Moran, CEO at DigOpp.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investable CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional ana...
2024-11-0103 minConvince MeTrading Altcoin Options, Volatility, and Hedging with Pulkit at Orbit MarketsPulkit at Orbit Markets shares his experience in the crypto altcoin options markets. Altcoins are in many ways the edge of financial markets, and options on those instruments even more so.Disclaimer:opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of dig up or their respective organizations. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for tax investment or legal related decisions. Podcast participants may hold positions in tokens or assets discussed over the course of this conversation. This is not an offer...
2024-10-2544 minConvince MeScore Keeping Crypto with Coindesk Indices Andy BaehrEffective benchmarks are required to bring the institutional crowd to crypto, but the asset class is still in its infancy when it comes to benchmarking. Andy from Coindesk Indices takes us through the work they have been doing to do just this.
2024-10-071h 03Convince MeCrypto Lending, Prime Brokerage, and RegulationJames Runnels from Digital Prime technologies joins us to cover the evolution and integration of traditional prime brokerage services within the digital assets space, discussing the critical role of infrastructure and regulatory clarity. We explore how traditional financial practices are being adapted to meet the demands of the crypto market, focusing on services like custody, execution, and lending. The discussion also covers the challenges and advancements in creating a robust digital prime brokerage framework.
2024-09-2357 minConvince MeKings of Base: Aerodrome and VelodromeIn this episode of "Convince Me," we discuss the development and growth of Velodrome and Aerodrome (who has come to dominate the Base blockchain), two decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols operating on Ethereum Layer 2s like Base and Optimism. The conversation covers the protocols' tokenomics, voting mechanisms, building on layer 2's like Base, and how they drive liquidity in decentralized exchanges.
2024-09-171h 33Convince MeBuilding a Decentralized Stablecoin with LiquityWe dive into Liquity and their new stablecoin, BOLD, discussing the intricate details of their V1 and V2 protocols, and the innovative features they bring to the stablecoin market. The conversation spans from the foundational principles of Liquity, its commitment to decentralization, and how it distinguishes itself from other protocols like MakerDAO. The discussion also covers technical aspects of their new product offerings, including the unique interest rate mechanisms and redemption processes designed to maintain peg stability. Furthermore, the dialogue ventures into the broader implications of DeFi on traditional finance, the role of oracles, and the potential and challenges...
2024-09-111h 08Convince MeCrypto Memes, Institutions, and Use CasesIn this episode of "Convince Me," Steven, CEO of Margin Syndicate, joins the crew to explore the dynamic and often tumultuous world of cryptocurrency and financial markets. Steven shares insights from his evolution from a trading bot operator to heading a hedge fund, delving into the challenges and transformations within the industry.The conversation spans a variety of compelling topics, including the current state of the crypto market, the historical parallels to past tech bubbles, and the potential pathways to recovery. Discussions cover the impact of regulatory shifts, the role of governance tokens, and the pressing need...
2024-09-051h 06Convince MeCrypto Commercial Use CasesIs crypto used for more than speculation? Can it be used for more than speculation?We chat with Robert Swarthout from Teton Crypto Capital, where he elucidates his view on commercial use cases for crypto.Convince Me is a podcast where we are exploring where crypto is actually useful.Chapters00:00 Intro02:24 The Need for Regulations04:19 Examples of Tokenization08:38 Tokenizing Fund Vehicles14:54 The Impact of Regulations17:38 Use Cases: Polymarket and Helium Network22:31 Tokenization of Car Titles25:22 Tokenization of Real Estate28:43 Enhancing Investment Strategies with...
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