Around The Coin
Around The Coin
Stephen Sargeant and Mike Townsend
How DeFi Meets Traditional Finance - Irina Chuchkina | ATC #593
59 minutes Posted Jan 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Introduction to the Podcast
Meet Irina Chuchkina: Chief Growth Officer at Wallet in Telegram
Irina's Journey in FinTech Across the Globe
The Rise of Blockchain and Stablecoins
Exploring Telegram's Ecosystem
Understanding Wallet in Telegram
Debunking Myths About Wallet in Telegram
Tokenized Assets and Investment Opportunities
The Future of Super Apps and Embedded Finance
The Need for a Global Super App
Challenges in Building a Global Super App
Regional Adoption and Compliance
Financial Inclusion and Market Potential
The Evolution of DeFi and Traditional Finance
Future Plans and Success Metrics
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In this fascinating episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Irina Chuchkina, the Chief Growth Officer at Wallet in Telegram. The discussion dives deep into the wallet infrastructure within Telegram, covering topics like stablecoins, tokenized assets, privacy, and regulation. Irina shares insights into the user adoption strategies, financial inclusion efforts, and the potential of Telegram becoming a super app. She also discusses her experiences working in vari...