Around The Coin

Dec 05 2024 542 ep. 59 mins 184
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Around The Coin is an award-winning top fintech podcast. Co-Hosts Faisal Khan and Mike Townsend to discuss all things in the world of crypto and payments, from the trading of shells to bitcoins and everything in between!

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From Gold Mines to Digital Blockchain - Klay Nichol | #541

Dec 05 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of 'Around The Coin' with host Stephen Sargeant, we delve into the world of blockchain and digital trust with Klay Nichol, CEO and co-founder of Stability Protocol. Join us as Klay shares his fascinating journey from professional figure skater in Canada to working at JP Morgan and Galaxy Digital, before founding a groundbreaking blockchain startup. We explore the co

How Secret Network Enhances Data Privacy? - Lisa Loud | #540

Dec 02 2024 65 mins  
In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant has an engaging and insightful conversation with Lisa Loud, the executive director of the Secret Foundation Network. With a career that spans early days at Apple and PayPal to significant roles in crypto companies like BitMEX and ShapeShift, Lisa shares her fascinating journey. She discusses the importance of data encryption

Can Decentralization Fix Data Trust Issues? - Ashton Hettiarachi | #539

Nov 20 2024 68 mins  
In this special episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Ashton Hettiarachi, the founder and product architect of Openmesh. Ashton delves into the risks of centralized data held by tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. He provides illuminating examples, such as the reliance on inaccurate data for national security decisions, and discusses the benefits

Will Blockchain Disrupt Traditional Finance? - Annelise Osborne | #538

Nov 13 2024 50 mins  
Join Stephen Sargeant, host of the Around The Coin Podcast, for an in-depth conversation with Annelise Osborne, Chief Business Officer at Kadena and author of 'From Hoodies to Suits.' In this episode, Annelise shares her journey from commercial mortgage-backed securities to the world of blockchain technology. Learn about the impact of the 2008 financial crisis, the revolution of Bi

From Fitness Coach to Crypto Innovator - Anthony Fernandez | #537

Nov 06 2024 58 mins  
Join your host Stephen Sargeant in an in-depth conversation with Anthony Fernandez, Head of BizDev and Sales at ICONOMI, as they cover a wide range of topics including early career transitions, the evolution of cryptocurrency markets, and the development of ICONOMI's wealth management platform. Learn about the impact of regulations, institutional crypto adoption, decentralized fina

Could Bitcoin Lead the DeFi Evolution? - Dr. Chiente Hsu | #536

Oct 30 2024 69 mins  
Join host Stephen Sargeant in this special episode of the Around The Coin podcast as he interviews Dr. Chiente Hsu, the CEO and co-founder of Alex. Dr. Hsu shares riveting insights into her journey from academia to investment banking and eventually into DeFi on Bitcoin. The discussion delves into topics such as quantitative economics, the tumultuous events surrounding Alameda Resea

Bridging LATAM to U.S. Finance Markets - Ximena Aleman | #535

Oct 23 2024 61 mins  
Join host Stephen Sargeant as he explores the dynamic fintech revolution in Latin America with Ximena Aleman, co-founder and co-CEO of Prometeo. Discover how Prometeo is building one of the largest FinTech API infrastructures, facilitating financial connectivity, and addressing cross-border banking challenges in the region. Learn about the evolution of digital wallets, real-time pa

The Future of Easy Crypto Mining - Naveen Jain | #534

Oct 18 2024 78 mins  
Join host Stephen Sargeant in an engaging conversation with Naveen Jain, a serial entrepreneur and key contributor to the Tari blockchain project. Discover Naveen's unique entrepreneurial journey, from managing Linkin Park's website during their rise to fame to becoming a prominent angel investor. Unveil the groundbreaking Tari Universe application, designed for effortless cryptocu

Effective Web3 Marketing Strategies - Audrey Nesbitt | #533

Oct 09 2024 54 mins  
In this episode of Around The Coin with Stephen Sargeant as the host, Audrey Nesbitt, founder and CEO of Spinovate Tech and leader of Bloomly, discusses the intricacies of NFT building and marketing strategies in the tech and Web3 sectors. Audrey provides insights from her extensive experience, sharing valuable advice on marketing, community building, and strategizing in the NFT sp

What Role Does Saudi Play in Web3 Growth? - Yasser Alobaidan | #532

Oct 02 2024 53 mins  
In this episode of 'Around The Coin' podcast, host Stephen Sargent interviews Yasser Alobaidan, Co-Founder of Throughput Research Labs, about the burgeoning Web3 gaming scene in Saudi Arabia. As Saudi Arabia undergoes a digital transformation, the podcast delves into various groundbreaking initiatives like NEOM and Vision 2030. Yasser shares insights from his telecom background and