Around The Coin
Around The Coin
Faisal Khan and Mike Townsend | Glassbox Media
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!
Solving Crypto’s Biggest Challenges - Bam Azizi | #531
Join host Stephen Sargeant in another fascinating episode of the Around The Coin podcast, where he discusses digital asset interoperability with Bam Azizi, CEO and co-founder of Mesh Connect. Dive into Bam's journey from robotics and AI to founding Mesh Connect, a company that ensures seamless crypto transactions including deposits, payments, verification, and on-ramping with crypto exchanges. Learn about the challenges of mass adoption in the crypto space, regulatory compliance issues, and M...
Sep 25, 2024
59 min
Why DeFi Still Matters Today - Ian Horne | #530
Join Stephen Sargent on the Around The Coin podcast for an insightful conversation with Ian Horne, Head of Content for Europe at Money20/20. Discover Ian's journey from wealth management to content creation and his experiences interviewing tennis stars like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Dive into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), the metaverse, NFTs, and the impact of crypto on global elections. Ian shares his thoughts on why he prefers LinkedIn over crypto Twitter and invit...
Sep 18, 2024
1 hr 1 min
Giving Back with Crypto - Pat Duffy | #529
Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he welcomes back Pat Duffy, co-founder of The Giving Block, now part of Shift4. This episode delves into the evolving landscape of crypto donations and their impact on the nonprofit sector. Discover how cryptocurrencies can lower taxable income and be integrated into nonprofit operations. Pat shares his personal journey, the evolution of crypto fundraising, and both the challenges and opportunities in the field. Learn about the cycl...
Sep 11, 2024
1 hr 7 min
How AI is Redefining Trust and Safety - Brittany Allen | #528
In this episode of 'Around The Coin', host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Brittany Allen, Senior Trust and Safety Architect at Sift. Brittany shares her experiences working in the industry, from fraud prevention at Etsy and Airbnb to her current role at one of the leading fraud vendors in the world. They discuss the evolution of fraud and chargebacks, how fintech and crypto companies are leveraging technology to fight financial crimes, and the latest trends in the industry. Brittany provides...
Sep 4, 2024
1 hr 6 min
Building Next-Gen Payment Infrastructure - Prashanth Balasubramanian | #527
Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin Podcast as he dives deep with Prashanth Balasubramanian, CEO of Striga, to explore groundbreaking topics like banking as a service, payment infrastructure across Europe, and the transformative role of stablecoins and crypto debit cards in global payments. Prashanth recounts his journey from computer science enthusiast to fintech pioneer, detailing the challenges of obtaining a VASP license in Estonia and Striga's unwavering focus on compliance...
Aug 28, 2024
54 min
The Great Future of Finance - Emmanuel Daniel | #526
In this episode of 'Around The Coin,' host Stephen Sargeant chats with Emmanuel Daniel, Entrepreneur, the award-winning founder of TAB Global. Emmanuel shares insights into the future of finance, discussing the personalization of banking, the convergence of traditional banking with crypto, and the transformative power of super apps in Asia. They delve into the implications of tokenized deposits, the regulatory landscape, and how future societal changes will impact the world of finance. This c...
Aug 21, 2024
1 hr 4 min
Blockchain Fuels Space Ventures - Grant Blaisdell | #525
Join Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he welcomes Grant Blaisdell, CEO & Co-Founder at Copernic Space to explore the groundbreaking convergence of space exploration, blockchain technology, and AI computation. Discover how Copernic Space is pioneering the tokenization of real-world assets and envisioning a future where AI and cryptocurrency mining extend into space. Learn about the innovative solutions to Earth's computing challenges, such as cooling costs and solar energ...
Aug 14, 2024
1 hr 10 min
Future of Global Payments with Stablecoins - Chris Harmse | #524
In this premiere episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Chris Harmse, the Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of BVNK. They delve into how BVNK is revolutionizing the banking industry by leveraging stablecoins and other crypto assets to streamline B2B payment transactions. Chris shares his journey from traditional finance to founding a crypto hedge fund, and later BVNK. The conversation touches on the importance of building company culture, regulatory challenge...
Aug 7, 2024
52 min
Solving Blockchain’s Biggest Challenges – Arjun Bhuptani | #523
In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargent engages in a deep conversation with Arjun Bhuptani, co-founder of Everclear. Formerly known as Context Labs, Everclear is pioneering the clearing layer for Web3. Arjun discusses the crucial role of decentralization, interoperability, and scalability in Ethereum and how Everclear addresses these issues. The episode dives into the complexities of clearing in both traditional finance and Web3, utilizing insightful analogies suc...
Jul 31, 2024
57 min
Why Banks Need Modern Technology - Brian Muse-McKenney | #522
Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast where he interviews Brian Muse-McKenney, the Chief Revenue Officer of Episode Six. Tune in as they discuss the intricacies of payment infrastructures, Banking as a Service (BaaS), Cards as a Service (CaaS), and the evolving landscape of traditional banking. They dive deep into the innovations and challenges within the payment ecosystem, exploring real-time payments, fintech solutions, and the rise of non-bank financial services. Brian ...
Jul 24, 2024
1 hr 2 min
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