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The New Money PodcastEpisode #12 Blockpit ft. Florian WimmerThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Florian Wimmer, Co-founder and CEO of Blockpit - the Austrian crypto tax startup now leading Europe’s compliance infrastructure. Florian shares how Blockpit went from a side project built in Excel to a multi-jurisdiction platform used by individuals, institutions, and tax authorities across the EU. We dive into the 2026 rollout of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), why just 3% of traders currently file taxes, and how Blockpit is positioning itself for a 10–30x market expansion. Florian also speaks candidly about crypto’s libertarian roots, the ethics of taxation, and the challenges of consol...2025-07-1725 min
The New Money PodcastEpisode #11 FalconX ft. Austin ReidThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Austin Reid, Global Head of Revenue and Business at FalconX, the institutional crypto prime broker powering over $1.5 trillion in annual trading volume. Austin shares the story of FalconX’s hypergrowth, from five people and a trading desk to a full-stack platform serving the world’s most sophisticated investors. They unpack the rise of U.S.-regulated crypto derivatives, the institutional boom following Bitcoin ETF approval, and the Trump admin, and why stablecoins are quietly becoming crypto’s killer app for emerging markets. Austin also dives into FalconX’s M&A strategy, the firm...2025-07-1036 min
The New Money PodcastEpisode #10 Blockdaemon ft. Konstantin RichterThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Konstantin Richter, Founder & CEO of Blockdaemon. Konstantin shares what it takes to run crypto infrastructure at scale, powering institutions from Goldman Sachs to Coinbase. He unpacks why the Genius Act signals a regulatory shift and how Blockdaemon’s business is evolving from static nodes to dynamic DeFi APIs. Konstantin also reflects on the fallout of being debanked overnight, what it revealed about the fragility of traditional finance, and why self-custody is no longer optional. A sharp conversation on infrastructure shifts, regulatory momentum, and why stable tokens are fast becoming the new ra...2025-07-0437 min
The New Money PodcastEpisode #09 KuCoin ft. Christian NiedermüllerThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Christian Niedermüller, COO of KuCoin EU. Christian shares what it’s like to build KuCoin’s European arm from the ground up - inside one of Asia’s fastest-growing crypto exchanges. He explains why Vienna is becoming a serious regulatory hub, how MiCA will reshape the European landscape, and what it actually costs to launch a compliant exchange in the EU. Christian breaks down why MiCA means consolidation, how KuCoin is shifting away from its “aping casino” image, and why trust, security, and UX now sit at the core of its Europea...2025-06-2531 min
The New Money PodcastEpisode #08 Zodia Markets ft. Nick PhilpottThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Nick Philpott, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships of Zodia Markets, who shares his unlikely path from historian to banker to crypto entrepreneur. He shares insights into building a crypto and FX platform designed specifically for institutions—one that delivers real-time settlement, operates within deep regulatory frameworks, and aims to make "the unfamiliar familiar." Nick explains how stablecoins solve the 20% of use cases that cause 80% of the operational pain and unpacks the anatomy of Zodia’s “regulatory-first” approach. Nick breaks down the realities of being bank-backed, and why real-time stablecoin FX at scale is...2025-06-1943 min
The New Money PodcastEpisode #07 BitMEX ft. Stephan LutzThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Stephan Lutz, CEO of BitMEX. Stephan shares how he transitioned from traditional finance at PwC and Deutsche Börse to leading BitMEX through one of the most turbulent chapters in crypto history. He recounts why joining BitMEX felt like "winning the lottery," how he moved his family from Germany to Singapore, and what it took to restore the exchange’s reputation post-regulatory action. He explains how BitMEX became the first crypto exchange to fully KYC its user base, what it’s like to work with elite legal teams, and why true regul...2025-06-0548 min
The New Money PodcastEpisode #06 Bitget ft. Vugar Usi ZadeThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Vugar Usi Zade, COO of Bitget. Vugar recounts his unconventional path from marketing director at Sony to scaling crypto giant Bitget from 12 million to 100 million users in under two years. Vugar explains the key drivers behind Bitget’s growth, including its strategic $30M partnership with Lionel Messi, the launch of the Bitget Wallet (now one of the most downloaded crypto wallets globally), and investments into Telegram’s TON ecosystem. He shares how Bitget scaled its operations to 1,800 employees across 60 countries, why the company prioritizes local autonomy over centralized control, and how they...2025-05-2956 min
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The New Money PodcastEpisode #05 Coinbase ft. Peter StilwellThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Peter Stilwell, the former COO of Coinbase UK. Peter unpacks Coinbase’s journey from building a startup within a startup in Europe to navigating the chaos of the FTX collapse. He recounts the early challenges of bringing compliance-first crypto infrastructure to a market lagging years behind the U.S., the behind-the-scenes tension of operating under the FCA’s scrutiny, and how Coinbase balanced rapid growth with regulatory rigor. The conversation dives into the birth of USDC, how a hobby became a billion-dollar revenue stream, and the "Amazon for stablecoins" thesis. He shar...2025-05-2241 min
The New Money PodcastEpisode #04 Yellow Card ft. Chris MauriceThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Chris Maurice, Co-Founder and CEO of Yellow Card, Africa’s leading stablecoin payments infrastructure provider. Chris shares his journey from selling Bitcoin out of Taco Bells in the U.S. to building a pan-African fintech powerhouse that operates in over 20 countries. He unpacks how Yellow Card solved the hardest problem in emerging markets - moving money across borders - by building their own market-making and liquidity infrastructure from scratch. The conversation dives into the rise of stablecoins in the Global South, why traditional finance failed to serve African businesses, and how Ye...2025-05-1545 min
The New Money PodcastEpisode #03 One Trading ft. Joshua BarracloughThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Joshua Barraclough, Founder and CEO of One Trading. Josh shares his journey from leading fintech strategy at JP Morgan, to joining Bitpanda as CEO of its exchange business, and ultimately spinning it out to launch One Trading as a fully independent, institutional-grade platform. They dive deep into the complexities of the trading stack, the rise of perpetual futures as crypto’s most powerful financial innovation, and how One Trading rebuilt the infrastructure for regulated perps from scratch, eliminating the need for brokers and clearinghouses. Josh breaks down the 3.5-year regulatory journey wi...2025-05-0939 min
The New Money PodcastEpisode #02 Bison ft. Ulli SpankowskiThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Ulli Spankowski, Founder of Bison and Chief Digital Officer at Börse Stuttgart. Ulli shares the compelling journey of Bison from startup to its acquisition by Börse Stuttgart, offering insights on entrepreneurial risk-taking and building trust in the volatile crypto space. The conversation explores how Bison's business model evolved and the strategic decision behind partnering with Börse Stuttgart. Ulli reveals valuable lessons from the acquisition process and discusses his vision for digital assets within the traditional financial organization. The discussion also covers the critical role of human resources in cul...2025-05-0244 min
The New Money PodcastEpisode #01 Bitstamp ft. Bobby ZagottaThis episode of The New Money Podcast features Bobby Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA and Global Chief Commercial Officer. Bobby shares Bitstamp’s origin story, his transition from CME to crypto, and what it takes to scale one of the most enduring exchanges in the industry. He discusses the crucial role of regulation in crypto, how Bitstamp is navigating innovation while maintaining compliance, and the unique challenges of building trust in a volatile market. The conversation explores the future of euro stablecoins, the current U.S. administration’s approach to crypto policy, and the urgent need for a clear regu...2025-04-2443 min
Finance Forward – der Podcast für die neue FinanzweltFinanceFWD #201 mit Ivy-Gründer Ferdinand Dabitz
Mit Anfang 20 hat Ferdinand Dabitz das Fintech Ivy gegründet. Die Bezahlmethode ermöglicht Zahlungen innerhalb weniger Sekunden – eine moderne Version von Sofortüberweisung. Dadurch will das junge Team mehrere Zwischenschritte aus dem Paymentprozess entfernen und die Kosten reduzieren. Vor wenigen Wochen beteiligte sich der bekannte Startup-Investor Creandum und Business Angels wie der N26-Gründer Maximilian Tayenthal an dem Unternehmen. Was der Gründer mit Ivy vorhat – und wer zu seinen Vorbildern zählt, darüber haben wir im Podcast gesprochen.2023-08-2336 min