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Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #39: Challenges and Opportunities in Crypto PR with Samantha Yap from YAP GlobalOn this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Yap, Founder and CEO of YAP Global. Samantha and her team aim to share the stories of crypto companies and projects that are bringing true value to the world.We discuss:- The challenges for PR in the crypto industry.- Why finding quality crypto PR talent is difficult.- The common misconceptions about crypto in the media.- The most relevant marketing channels for crypto companies.- Common mistakes traditional media companies make when entering the cr...
2023-05-2525 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #38: The Exciting Potential for Blockchain Gaming with Aleksander Leonard Larsen at Sky Mavis (Axie Infinity)On this episode, we’re joined by Aleksander Leonard Larsen, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Sky Mavis. As a leading developer of blockchain games and infrastructure, Sky Mavis aims to further the mission of building player-owned economies.We discuss:- How Aleksander transitioned from competitive gamer to business founder.- The current scale of blockchain gaming.- Differences between blockchain games and traditional games.- Details about what it means to “play and earn.”- The importance of developing games that induce a flow state...
2023-05-1136 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #37: DeFi Transparency and Governance with Antonio Juliano at dYdXOn this episode, we’re joined by Antonio Juliano, Founder & CEO at dYdX. As an industry-leading decentralised exchange, dYdX aims to increase the adoption of a variety of crypto financial services and products.We discuss:- The important role of transparency for DeFi platforms.- Antonio’s view of the current state of the DeFi industry.- What dYdX does and what problems it’s trying to solve.- Why financial services should be run by code instead of intermediaries.- What full decentralisation means in DeF...
2023-04-2832 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #36: Improving Web3 Infrastructure with Andre Cronje at Fantom FoundationOn this episode, we’re joined by Andre Cronje, Director at Fantom Foundation. Fantom develops high-performance, scalable and secure technology that supports a wide range of decentralized applications (dApps) and services on the Fantom Network.We discuss:- Some of the stigmas and challenges surrounding the DeFi community.- The need for DeFi culture to mature and be taken more seriously.- Andre’s role at Fantom Foundation and the types of projects he's been working on.- The difference between trying to regulate cryptocurrencies and regulating cryp...
2023-04-1246 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #35: Etheruem tattoos and the potential of Polygon with Colin Butler, VP of Institutional Capital at Polygon LabsColin Butler, VP of Institutional Capital at Polygon Labs, goal is to push the boundaries of traditional mindsets. He sees live Tokenisation as a world-changing phenomenon that will democratise assets and investment vehicles. Polygon developers are creating on-ramps to bring new technologies to the individual. He promises NOW is the time. For more on this and all our episodes head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-0434 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #34: News Flash from Elwood Technologies with James Stickland, CEOJames Stickland is one of the twenty most influential people in crypto right now according to Financial News. So we wanted to find out what Elwood Technologies offers institutions in terms of digital assets trading infrastructure. He explains what the recent March Madness in the Financial world means for trading opportunities and risk management. Plus Elwood has big 'News in the Finoverse' so stay tuned! For more on this and all our episodes head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2825 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #33: Is the Metaverse still in Fashion? with Decentraland's Creative Director Sam HamiltonWhat will the internet of the future look like? Will it be a place of freedom, creativity, and connectivity? We ask Sam Hamilton the Creative Director of Decentraland how his dream of a digital future is coming to fruition. What is it like walking down a 3D virtual street, going to a VR concert, or designing your next outfit inspired by a Metaverse Fashion show?Decentraland is hosting its annual Decentraland Metaverse Fashion Week next week, so if you want to check it out head to mvfw.org. For more on this and...
2023-03-2039 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #32: Hunting Unicorns with Brett Gibson, Initialized CapitalHow do you spot the unicorns of the future? How do you figure out what will be the next big thing in FinTech? Initialized Capital invests seed money into the early-stage start-ups of the Web3 world and it's Brett Gibson's job to find founders with a dream we can all believe in. And they have a good track record - from investing in Coinbase to Reddit to Rippling - they've definitely backed some winners. For more on this and all our episodes head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2023-03-1324 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #31: PART 2 - Crime, War and Crypto with Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for InnovationThis is the second part of our International Women's Day special, where we are talking with Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for Innovation. Toady we look at crypto criminal behaviour, the internet before the internet, and the impact of crypto on the war in Ukraine.For more on this and all our episodes head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0728 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #31: PART 1 - East vs West in the crypto world with Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for InnovationTo celebrate this International Women’s Day 2023 our guest today joins us for a special two-part interview. With us is Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for Innovation. In this first part, we’ll be covering what the US is investing in and how China is influencing the crypto eco-system.Listen to the second half of our discussion with Sheila Warren out tomorrow!For more on this and all our episodes head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0626 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #30: The morning after FTX with Angelina Kwan, The Women's Foundation Is FTX the new swear word? How will the world react to the new regulations spreading across the crypto globe? We speak to Angelina Kwan about how she felt the moment she realised FTX was going under. We find out how it's impacted the global crypto markets, from the US to China to Dubai and beyond. Plus we will give you insights into new regulatory announcements hot off the SFC press here in Hong Kong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-2728 min
Waves in the Finoverse Episode #29: Cashing in on Crypto with Bloom Coin's founder Justin ChanThis week we are trying to work out how we can get more cryptos into your wallet. With bonus coins up for grabs, will spend-to-earn bring crypto to the masses? How do you go from a good idea to a deal with VISA? We speak to Bloom Coin's founder Justin Chan to find out. For more on this and all our episodes head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-2022 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #28: Diving into Data with Tim Rice the founder of Coin MetricsCan you crack the crypto code? Can data predict the market? We catch up with the founder and CEO of Coin Metrics Tim Rice to find out what the data is telling us and how to use this information. Does having a blockchain node in your office really give you inside intel?To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1325 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #27: Inside Exchanges with ADDX's CEO Inmoo Hwang and Toya Zhang from bit.comAs we hop into the year of the Rabbit we take a look a what 2023 might have in store, as we make our 2023 predictions. Plus we speak to Inmoo Hwang from ADDX and Toya Zhang from bit.com to find out why we should still trust trading platforms and what they can offer the investor. LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week and Singapore FinTech Festival.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0625 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #26: Asia is breaking barriers for institutional investors with Samar Sen, Head of APAC from TalosFast regulation is sweeping across Asia. Institutional investors are getting more confident in the Crypto eco-systems. We ask Samar Sen, Head of APAC for Talos how wide-scale crypto adoption will impact the current landscape.LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0220 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #25: The future of money is nearly here according to Onyx by JP Morgan's Global Head of Coin Systems, Naveen MallelaCan you imagine a world where bank accounts don't exist? JP Morgan's Onyx Global Head of Coin System can. What is the future of money? Not bitcoin apparently....LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2618 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #24: Eating up yields - are you hungry? Joining us are the founding team behind Cake DefiWhat ingredients do you need to cook up the world's fastest-growing Defi platform? Can you create cash-flow from your crypto? We caught up with the founders of Cake Defi - Julian Hosp and U-Zyn Chua.LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1934 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #23: Can a token avert the climate crisis? We ask Dr. Delton Chen, Creator of Carbon Quantitative EasingCan financial incentives make a sustainable difference? Can we tackle climate change on a blockchain? This year Dr. Delton Chen is launching a Carbon Coin to make a global impact. But why is this different from Carbon Tax or Carbon Offsetting? In the Finoverse this year we jump into the future to see how a currency for the world could save the human race.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1625 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #22: Where does a VC put their money during a crypto winter? We ask two VC's what they are looking to invest in for 2023 with Titan Fund's Shiau Sin Yen and Token Bay Capital founder Lucy GazmararianVenture Capitalists are always on the lookout for the next big thing in FinTech and Web3. So how do they spot it? What is going to be big in 2023? And what do they do when times get tough? This week we bring you not one, but two VC investors who give us their insight into what they are looking for in 2023. Both Titan Fund and Token Bay Capital invest in a portfolio of entrepreneurs and start-ups in Asia. To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2023-01-1227 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #21: Not dabbled in crypto yet? Is it worth getting into during a Crypto Winter? We ask OKCoin's COO Jason LauCrypto is more than just currencies it's a canvas for creativity Jason Lau, COO from OKCoin believes. We speak to him about the OKCoin platform and how new technologies are empowering new use cases. Jason Lau teaches us the lessons they've learned from Crypto Winters this week in the Finoverse.LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0922 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #20: Is your hard drive ready for this? A better blockchain with Chia Network's CEO Bram CohenThis week in the Finoverse we delve into the proof of space and time, with Chia's network's CEO Bram Cohen. Former BitTorrent creator Bram is on to his next project. The Chia network uses hard drive space to create the first new Nakamoto Consensus since Bitcoin in 2009. A sustainable blockchain of the future? We spoke to Bram to find out how that works! LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0517 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #19: It takes a network to combat crypto crime. Henry Chambers & Calvin Koo, CFAAR (Crypto Fraud) It takes a network to combat crypto crime. Lawyers, accountants, law enforcement agencies, banks, and more all need to coordinate when responding to break-ins or break-ups. This year brought full-scale hacks, collapses, and more. Henry Chambers, Alvarez & Marsal, along with Calvin Koo, Kobre & Kim LLP, introduce us to The Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Network. The group’s aim is to make digital asset adoption safer and more secure.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0326 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #18: Into worthwhile investing, Alex Manson Global Head from SC Ventures value of sustainable investmentStandard Charters SC Venture's is focused on operating in the metaverse with meaning. Investing sustainably is at the heart of the disruption SC Ventures is trying to acheive. Alex Manson Global Head from SC Ventures explains the infrastucture they are building to make this dream a reality - as digital assets are here to stay. To find out more head to www.finoverse.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2623 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #17: Digital Assets with the Global Head at Fidelity Luc FroehlichFidelity International manages over 800 billion dollars worth of assets. It's a main stay of the international financial service market. So we caught up their Global Head of Digital Assets Solutions to find out how and why this traditional investment fund is tackling the crypto market. LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2215 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #16: The official blockchain of the World Cup, Algorand's CEO Staci Warden is in the Finoverse Speaking with the CEO of Algorand, Staci Warden, we dive into the competitive, no carbon world of 'proof of stake' Find out why some D'Apps and developers are better suited for Algorand. Starting from a base of traditional finance, we also spoke about her pivot to blockchain.LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1923 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #15: Why there aren't enough Women in Crypto with Amanda Wick Are you a woman working in crypto? Do you have women in your team? How can we attract more women to the industry and showcase the women working in profossion? Check out womenincrypto.org LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1527 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #14: Binance, with Head of VIP and Institutional Catherine ChenAre you VIP? Binance is there to support active traders, big investors and asset managers. Even in a down cycle what are the opportunities for investing in crypto? We asked Binance's Catherine Chen how institutions are acting in the asset market. LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1212 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #13: What is the future of decentralize finance? Cosmos Ethan Buchman explains the internet of blockchains.In the past year, the complex layer zero network, Cosmos has exploded with activity. Co-founder of Cosmos, CEO of Informal Systems, and President of Interchain Foundation, Ethan Buchman is help us understand what they are calling the "internet of blockchains".LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-0835 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #12: HashKey - is regulation trending? Michel Lee, HashKey's Executive President thinks so...This November, HashKey Group received virtual asset licences from the SFC in Hong Kong. Their exchange, HashKey Pro, is ready for institutional clients. Walter caught up with his old boss at Hong FinTech Week - one week before the announcement - to find out if regulation is the right destination for Hong Kong.LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-0517 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #11: NFTs make history preserved on the blockchain with Artifact Labs CEO Gary LuiThis week Artifact Labs launched it's NFT series in style - taking over 50 of the best bars across Asia. Connecting people, the blockchain and history in one hit. We caught up with CEO and project brain child Gary Lui at HKFTW to find out how they are making history by preserving history on the chain. LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week. To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-0123 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #10: Hong Kong as a major virtual asset centre. QReg's Clara Chiu helps us understand the SFC’s work and the public consultation to open the crypto door to retail investors.As former head of Fintech at the SFC, our guest Clara Chiu had been working to make Hong Kong an international virtual asset hub for years. At Hong Kong Fintech Week, the SFC announced proposed changes for the retail market. As the founder of QReg Advisory, Clara explains the open public consultation and what we can expect.LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2817 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #9: From music to the Metaverse: Animoca Brand's Yat Siu is in the FinoverseAnimoca Brands is a global leader in blockchain and gaming, on a mission to deliver digital property rights to global gamers and internet users to create a new asset class, play-to-earn economies, and a building a more open metaverse. A veteran technology entrepreneur and investor, Yat Siu is the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands.LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2424 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #8: Aussie Dollar Stablecoin with ANZ Bank's David BuckthoughtCreating a stable coin backed dollar-for-dollar with bank reserves helped solve a customer need at one of Australia's largest banks. Learn how TradFi (traditional finance) is bridging to DeFi (decentralised finance) at ANZ Bank. LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week and Singapore FinTech Festival. To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2126 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #7: Defi with Fireblock's Stephen Richardson and Amy ZhangKeep your coins clean! Fireblocks is a fast-growing #DeFi solution for banks and institutions. Amy Zhang, VP Sales, and Stephen Richardson, Head of APAC, join us to describe the firm's growth solving digital asset management issues for banks and institutions.LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week and Singapore FinTech Festival.To find out more head to www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-1739 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #6: A new identity in the blockchain from Cardano's Frederik GregaardCardano is an open-source and decentralized public blockchain platform. Development began in 2015, led by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson. This week. Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard explains proof of work, proof of stake, and the value of trust as a resource.LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.For more information please visit www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-1436 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #5: From $20s worth of Ether to a $3 billion company, Amber Group's Annabelle Huang Managing Partner at Amber Group, a company that has tripled its value in the past year to over $3 billion dollars, in the Finoverse today – it’s Annabelle Huang.For more information please visit www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-1031 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #4: Can I be arrested for code? with NEAR Foundation's Matt HusseyToday we catch up with Matt Hussey, Editorial Director of the Near Foundation. Near is a non-profit that runs the world’s fastest-growing, carbon-neutral and open-source blockchain. For more information please visit www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0736 min
Waves in the FinoverseLIVE from Singapore Fintech Festival Day 3 Recap - Speaking new languagesToday was the last day of the Singapore Fintech Festival and we went live once again with the podcast. Your host Walter Jennings was joined by Head of APAC at Talos Samar Sen, David Buckthought from ANZ Bank, Chen Arad Co-founder and COO at Solidus Labs, Co-founder and CEO of Cake DeFi Julian Hosp, Bram Cohen CEO and founder at Chia Network, CEO of Algorand Foundation Staci Warden, Chia Hock Lai President of Blockchain Association Singapore, Jason Lau COO at Okcoin and Hong Qi Yu CEO at Tokenize Xchange. To talk all thing Crypto and diving into to the...
2022-11-0415 min
Waves in the FinoverseLIVE from Singapore Fintech Festival Day 2 Recap - Learning from the 20 somethingsLive at Singapore Fintech Festival Day Two, your host Walter Jennings was joined by CEO at Cardano Foundation Frederik Gregaard, Women in Crypto's Amanda Wick, Toya Zhang from Bit.com, Petr Rudenko and Artem Vorobev from 1inch, FTX Ventures Adam Jin, Managing Partner at Rakuten Sae min Ahn and finally Dr Ernie Teo Co-founder and head of Blockchain. To talk all thing Crypto and diving into to the Finoverse! Listen in to this recap of the day to find out some of the takeaways. Come back tomorrow for Day 3 of the Singapore Fintech Festival.
2022-11-0418 min
Waves in the FinoverseLIVE from Singapore Fintech Festival Day 1 Recap - How do you print money?Today, we have been live at Singapore Fintech Festival. It's the 2nd November 2022 and your host Walter Jennings is joined by U-Zyn, Justin Chan, Varun Mittal, Stephen Richardson, Inmoo Hwang, Naveen Mallea, Sabina Tachdijan and Alex Manson. To talk all thing Crypto and diving into to the Finoverse! Listen in to this recap of the day to find out some of the take aways. Come back tomorrow for Day 2 of the Singapore Fintech Festival. For more information please visit www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
2022-11-0210 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #3: What is Life? Eberhard Schoeneburg is trying to build it - LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech WeekWe caught up with Eberhard Schoeneburg, CEO of Cognitive Systems Lab - LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech WeekFor more information please visit www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0216 min
Waves in the FinoverseDIVE DEEPER From The Facebook to Meta - with Meta's Rachel Tang - LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech WeekRachel Tang, Business Director from Meta comes LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week here on Waves in the Finoverse.For more information please visit www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0220 min
Waves in the FinoverseLIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week Day 2 Recap - Growing Mini BrainsDo you know what an organoid is? Joining us in the booth Live from Hong Kong FinTech Week today we got an understanding of the underbanked with Ben Caselin, VP, Head of Research & Strategy, AAX Trends, and regulatory updates from the HashKey Group. We had Rachel Tang, Business Director at Meta in Greater China, and Eberhard Schoeneburg, Chairman, CEO from Cognitive Systems Lab and many many more! Today was jammed packed, so watch this space more interviews dropping soon! For more information please visit www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
2022-11-0109 min
Waves in the FinoverseLIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week Day 1 Recap - Hong Kong is BACK!!Today, we have been live at Hong Kong Tech. It's the 31st October 2022 and Paul Chen has announced Hong Kong is back in business...plus we catch up with Amy Zhang, VP of Sales, Asia, Fireblocks, Catherine Chen, Head of VIP & Institutional from Binance, Shiau Sin Yen, Managing Partner & Co-founder of Titan Fund and HSBC's Brian Ho.For more information please visit www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0109 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #2: Researching and discovering trends in Crypto-Economics and Crime - with Chainalysis' Kim Grauer If you are a crime junkie then you are going to love this weeks guest in the Finoverse. She takes investigations into a crypto dimension. Specialising in researching and discovering trends in Crypto-Economics and Crime. Director of Research for Chainalysis Inc. Kim Grauer is making Waves in the Finoverse.For more information please visit www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-2731 min
Waves in the FinoverseEpisode #1: Global from Day One - with Dragonfly Capital's Haseeb QureshiFrom professional Poker player to Software Engineer at Airbnb, today's guest in the Finoverse bet against the house and won. He is now a Managing Partner at Dragonfly Capital and someone who you might want to go to with your next start-up idea. For our very first episode, we welcome Haseeb Qureshi to the Finoverse.For more information please visit www.finoverse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-2740 min
Waves in the Finoverse'Waves in the Finoverse' Coming SoonWant to go surfing in the Finoverse? Ride this wave as we take a deep dive into a digital ocean of ideas. Asking the tech questions you need the answers to with those making ripples in the industry. What apps of the future will you be using tomorrow? Will we ever escape the Crypto Winter? Can you trust an avatar? We meet the change maker in the Finoverse and ask…what does the future look like? Get inside the minds of the industry’s top leaders in Crypto...
2022-10-2000 min