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Here I interview people around the World that share their tips about Crypto and Blockchain technology. We discuss NFT's , regulation as well as the best Crypto investments. I ask my guests how to avoid blockchain fraud as well as what wallets and Exchanges do they use and why. We also discuss Mining in the Crypto World. Join my SKOOL PodFather Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about According to Listennotes this Podcast is now in the Top 1% of Podcasts. Thank you to all my listeners.

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June 14, 2026Episode 1191 hr 7 min

#119 Productive Crypto - Generate Cash Flow Without Selling Your Coins With Brandon Diggs

You bought Bitcoin early. You held through the crashes, the media panic, and you never sold. So why is your daily life exactly the same? Today's guest says there's a third option most crypto holders don't even know exists — and it doesn't involve selling a single coin. Brandon Diggs from Overseas DeFi joins the show to reveal what productive crypto actually looks like, and how you can turn your idle holdings into a monthly cash flow machine using Decentralised Finance. Timestamp Topic 00:00 Introduction — the third option most crypto holders don't know exists 01:15 Brandon's background and the mission of Overseas DeFi 03:30 The HODL mindset: Bitcoin from $0.01 to $69,000 and the 6.9 million X return 06:00 Getting paid to wait — treating crypto like a rental property 08:00 Navigating negative market sentiment and the "hot ball of money" 11:00 The two core narratives: currency debasement and blockchain migration 14:30 Why Bitcoin is harder money than gold (inflation rate comparison) 17:30 The $100 trillion store of value market and Bitcoin's position in it 20:00 Why the entire global financial system is migrating to blockchain rails 23:00 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: smart contracts, tokenisation, and Layer 1 blockchains 26:30 Asset tokenisation is up 400% — and most of it is going to Ethereum 29:00 The level playing field: DeFi is equally accessible with $500 or $500,000 31:00 Step 1 — Taking self-custody of your assets 33:30 Brandon's Mt. Gox story: bought Bitcoin at $77 in 2013, lost 84% in the hack 37:00 Why leaving coins on Coinbase or Binance is still a risk 39:30 Step 2 — Buying and allocating assets (Bitcoin and ETH) 41:30 Step 3 — Collateralised lending: unlocking cheap borrowed capital 44:00 The DeFi carry trade: borrowing at 1–5% and earning 40–300% APR 47:00 Delta-neutral hedging: how to earn fees with zero price risk 50:00 A $5,000 portfolio example: borrowing $2,500 and earning 7% per month 52:30 Why DeFi beats day trading: consistency, lower stress, and less time 55:00 Narrow vs. wide liquidity ranges: yield vs. time commitment trade-off 57:30 How Brandon manages family accounts earning 40–60% APR in 30 mins/day 59:30 The Overseas DeFi app: AI agent, portfolio tracker, and TradingView integration 62:00 Security and scam prevention — "with great power comes great responsibility" 63:30 Capital gains strategy: borrow against your coins instead of selling them 65:00 How to off-ramp USDC as monthly cash flow while stacking ETH fees 66:15 Where to start: the free "Copy This Portfolio" YouTube series 67:00 Outro Contact & Resources Listen to this episode on Podbean: thecryptopodcast.podbean.com Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network Website: RoyCoughlan.com Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations. Virtual Assistants: VA.world Communities: BrainGym.fitness Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 39 Countries with 640+ Members: connectedleaders.academy Connect with Brandon Diggs: •Website: OverseasDeFi.com •YouTube: @OverseasDeFi #CryptoPodcast #DeFi #Bitcoin #Ethereum #PassiveIncome #CryptoInvesting #DecentralisedFinance #ConcentratedLiquidity #OverseasDeFi #BrandonDiggs #YieldFarming #CryptoEducation #RoyCoughlan #PodFatherNetwork #VAWorld #BrainGymFitness

June 5, 2026Episode 11848 min

#118 Beyond the Will: Dan Beech on Secure Document Storage and the End of Estate Disputes

What happens if you’re in a crisis and your family can’t find your medical directive? Or worse, what if a "disgruntled relative" alters your will after you’re gone? In this episode of The Crypto Podcast, we sit down with Dan Beech, a veteran wealth manager who has advised billionaires and overseen $1.4 billion in sales. Dan is the founder of Archively, a patent-pending platform that uses dual-blockchain technology and NFT hashing to ensure your most critical life documents are encrypted, unalterable, and accessible in seconds. We dive into the "Secure 3" architecture, the dangers of relying on Big Tech for data storage, and how Dan is using technology to solve the logistical and emotional challenges of estate planning. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Dan Beech 0:47 Dan's Career: From Real Estate to Wealth Management 1:35 The 2008 Crash: Losing a business and starting over 2:33 Transitioning to Wealth Management in Beverly Hills 3:03 "Simple Wealth": Insider secrets for high net worth investors 3:35 Introducing Archively: Solving the emergency document crisis 4:44 The 2007 Tech Trap: Why estate planning is stuck in the past 5:18 Blockchain vs. Evil Cousin Sally: Preventing document tampering 6:50 Secure 3 Technology: Encryption, Blockchain, and NFTs 8:50 Shamir's Secret Sharing: The "Secure 9" triple layer security 9:24 Real-World Applications: Medical directives and hospital emergencies 11:04 Emergency Access: How loved ones get access in a crisis 12:21 0% Downtime: The Blockchain mirror vs. AWS/Microsoft failures 14:37 16 Attorneys & 2 Years of Research: Building a trusted system 15:12 Sovereignty & Censorship: Why you can't trust Big Tech with your data 17:03 The Process: How to get your documents onto Archively 18:06 The Passport Story: Why digital backups are critical for travelers 20:00 Video & Audio Farewells: Solving the "grief" problem 37:35 Prepaying for the Future: Endowment funds and 30-year longevity 41:10 The "Geeky" Stuff: Cryptographic security and Shamir's sharing 45:14 Built by Feedback: Talking to 50 people to solve real problems 47:07 Where to Find Dan: Archively.com (Code: PODFATHER3) 47:37 Outro & Contact Details 🔗 Where to Find Dan Beech •Website: Archively.com •Special Offer: Use code PODFATHER3 for an early trial discount. •Book: Simple Wealth: Insider Secrets for a High Net Worth Wealth Management Firm 🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan) •Listen to this episode on Podbean: https://thecryptopodcast.podbean.com/e/dan-beech-archively/ •Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network •Website: RoyCoughlan.com •Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations. •Virtual Assistants: VA.world •Communities: BrainGym.fitness •Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 39 Countries with 640+ Members: https://connectedleaders.academy/ #TheCryptoPodcast #DanBeech #Archively #BlockchainTechnology #EstatePlanning #DigitalSovereignty #WealthManagement #CryptoSecurity #NFTs #DataPrivacy #EmergencyPreparedness #FinancialFreedom #RoyCoughlan #SmartContracts #TechInnovation

March 29, 2026Episode 11758 min

#117 Joe Zahaitis on Crypto Payments Bridging the Gap Between Digital Assets & Everyday Transactions

Join us on The Crypto Podcast as we delve into the intricate world of digital payments with industry veteran Joe Zahaitis. With over 30 years of experience in credit card processing, Joe brings a unique perspective to the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. In this episode, he shares his journey from a crypto skeptic to a dabbler, exploring the philosophical challenges and exciting potential of digital assets as a payment vehicle. We discuss the current challenges of crypto exchanges, the hidden fees in traditional merchant processing, and the urgent need for simplification in the crypto transaction process. Joe also offers invaluable advice for merchants on vetting payment providers and understanding their effective rates. Tune in for a candid conversation that demystifies crypto payments and offers a glimpse into the future of finance. What we Discussed: 0:00 Welcome & Introduction 0:37 Joe's 30-Year Career in Payments 1:35 The Crypto Journey: Skeptic to Dabbler 2:58 Crypto as a Payment Vehicle 3:51 The 'Kludgy' Reality of Exchanges 5:29 Crypto as a Cash Transaction 8:04 Platform Fraud & Spammers 9:02 The Rise of 'Friendly Fraud' 10:08 Identity Fraud in Digital Assets 11:41 NFTs and Utility Scams 13:22 Fraud at the Speed of Electrons 14:05 Synthetic Identity Fraud 14:35 Card Brands' Toehold in the Market 15:21 The Responsibility Gap in Fraud 25:00 The Cost of Small Transactions 25:34 Per-Item vs. Percentage Fees 26:52 Mitigating Low-Ticket Costs 28:02 Consumer Protection & Velocity Checking 29:26 Real-Life Fraud Example: Apple Store Chicago 31:12 PIN vs. Signature Security 32:02 Saving vs. Credit Culture 41:48 Joe's 'Big Bold Statement' on Banking 42:22 The Exchange Monopoly 43:11 The Potential for 0.1% Fees 43:52 Simplifying Global Remittances 44:34 Currency Complexity & Stablecoins 45:52 The Legitimacy of the Ledger 46:42 Dues and Assessments 47:22 The 'Trading Places' Analogy 48:19 Crypto ATMs Explained 49:34 The Mad Dash to the Bottom 50:21 The Wild West: Betamax vs. VHS 51:00 The 'Fog' of Relevancy 52:08 Blocking Innovation: Stripe & New Businesses 53:36 Stripe's $250 Minimum Withdrawal 54:19 Overnight Investment & The Float 54:50 FX Trading & The 'Black Box' 55:56 Joe's New Podcast: 'Hard Currency' 56:58 Where to Find Joe: Zaidis.com 57:33 Contacting Joe's Admin: Julie 57:51 Outro & Closing Remarks How to Contact Joe Zahaitis : ⁠ ⁠https://www.zahaitis.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jzahaitis https://x.com/jzahaitis https://www.instagram.com/jzahaitis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joezahaitis/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community ✦ Website:⁠⁠http://thecryptopodcast.org/⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: /⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan ✦Instagram:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/⁠⁠ ✦Facebook:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/⁠⁠ ✦ TikTok: /⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster⁠⁠ #CryptoPodcast #JoeZahaitis #CryptoPayments #DigitalAssets #Blockchain #Fintech #PaymentProcessing #MerchantServices #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Stablecoin #DeFi #Web3 #FinancialInnovation #BusinessTips #Entrepreneurship #TheCryptoPodcast

March 16, 2026Episode 11645 min

#116 Why Your Crypto Project Needs a Website That Builds Instant Trust

Discover the hidden strategies behind websites that turn casual browsers into loyal customers without expensive ads or complicated funnels. This Episode is a Promotional Episode for the Website services that we offer at ⁠va.world⁠ What we Discussed: 00:00 Why we Recorded this Episode 00:47 Why do you want a Website? 01:36 How to Make Sure a Website Converts 02:55 The Biggest Mistake Businesses Make when Creating a Website 04:30 How Important is Brand Clarify with your Website 05:10 What questions to ask Clients before building their Website 06:34 Allow Disability access for your Website 07:30 Align a Website with the Companies Long Term Goals 08:40 We have worked over 5 years together and have not had an argument. 09:40 What makes a Website Stand Out 10:54 How to approach User experience on your Website 11:53 How Annoying Pop Up's are on Websites 12:35 Design Psychology for Improving your Website 13:44 Ensure you can see the Text on the Website 14:03 Speed & Performance for Website Success 15:22 How to Ensure a Website works across different Devices 16:22 How the Wesbite helped a client with ongoing Upgrades 18:20 How our Design improved Conversions on the Website 19:20 Feedback from Clients after Creating their Websites 20:54 Do not be to Pushy with Sales on the Website 21:35 How the Cookies Help with Sales on your Websites 22:30 Tracking on all Prts of your Website 23:11 Website are like Podcasts that have a lot of things to make it Successful 24:28 How to be be Safe adding Payment Options on your Website 26:15 Maintaining Your Website with our VA 27:32 Do not Managing your own Website if you want to grow your business 29:04 We Create Packages with a breakdown of costs 29:48 Staying ahead of website trends like Ai 30:53 What Website Platforms do we Specialise in 32:38 How do you Future Proof a Website 33:09 We Help Create Skool Groups 33:22 Difference between a Template Site and a Strategically Built Website 34:50 Some Templates Require Plugins 36:00 Amature Websites V's Professionally Designed Ones 37:00 The Problem getting the Wrong Website Template 37:32 How Important is Messaging compared to Visuals on the Website 38:47 How Long should a homepage be on your Website 39:57 The Process from Concept to Launch of your Website 40:57 Having Your Socials connected on your Website 41:37 Do you need a New Website 42:15 How to Connect with us for a New Website 44:35 My 6 Podcasts got 110K downloads last week Find our Website ⁠va.world⁠ Book a Free Call ⁠https://va.world/contact/⁠ #WebsiteDesign #ConversionOptimization #OnlineBusiness #DigitalMarketing #VAservices #BusinessGrowth

February 15, 2026Episode 1151 hr 5 min

#115 How to Invest Safely and avoid the New Crypto Scams with Daniel Daniel

Dr. Daniel Daniel is back again talking about how to invest safely and the latest crypto scams and more. He is the crypto trainer that investors new to crypto deserve. #blockchain #crypto #cryptopodcast All Episodes can be found at⁠⁠www.thecryptopodcast.org⁠ ⁠ Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠ ⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ ⁠ Brain Fitness SKOOL Group⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠ About my Guest Dr. Daniel Daniel : Dr. Daniel Daniel is the crypto trainer that investors new to crypto deserve. With a keen focus on breaking down the barriers to entry, Dr. Daniel is committed to demystifying crypto investing and streamlining new investors to safely and lucratively invest in crypto after just 7 days. Drawing on his extensive experience in teaching, training and a deep understanding of cryptocurrency investment, Dr. Daniel has developed "The Bull Run Method", his own advanced strategy he uses to successfully invest himself. From buying crypto on centralized exchanges to understanding various crypto investment strategies, Dr. Daniel's training program is truly one of a kind. His unique standing as a trainer lies in his ability to simplify the complicated world of crypto investing, saving crypto investors years of trying to learn it on their own. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:15 Who is Dr. Daniel Daniel 02:05 What Happened in Crypto since Daniel was last on the show 03:12 What is Happening in the Crypto World 05:45 The Difference between a Coin and a Token 06:40 Bull & Bear Crypto Cycles 09:15 How the Market works today 10:35 Most Crypto Projects will be gone in a few Years 11:55 Crypto Education Program 15:30 Trump Playing Chess and good for the Crypto Market 16:40 Crypto opportunity is all about when you buy 23:00 How most people get the market wrong 25:05 The New Scams in Crypto 32:00 Nort Korea Crypto Scam Group 35:50 How Mexc Exchange did not allow me to withdraw 37:55 Places where you hold your assets 39:45 Hot & Cold Wallet 43:00 Using an ATM to get your Crypto to cash 47:10 Using your Crypto to Borrow 49:00 Very few Bank will survive if Crypto is adopted by the masses 51:40 How the Banks blocked account in Canada during truckers strike 53:50 Using Blockchain for Voting 55:35 The PayPal Crypto 59:00 The Currency Exchange lie of 'No Commission' 59:40 Revolut and their low fees 1:00:45 Rug pulls 1:04:00 Where to find Dr. Daniel How to Contact Dr. Daniel Daniel : ⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://danieldanieldentistry.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamdr.daniel⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdanieldaniel⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@iamdrdaniel⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community ✦ Website:⁠⁠http://thecryptopodcast.org/⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: /⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan⁠⁠ ✦Instagram:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/⁠⁠ ✦Facebook:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/⁠⁠ ✦ TikTok: /⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster⁠⁠ #cryptoscam #cryptoscams #crypto #cryptoatm #cryptoexchanges

January 24, 2026Episode 1141 hr 12 min

#114 Professional Tax Evader & undocumented motorist - Dan Taxation Is Theft Behrman

Professional tax evader, undocumented motorist, life-saving drug smuggler. #crypto #DanTaxationIsTheftBehrman #notax All Episodes can be found at⁠www.thecryptopodcast.org⁠ Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group ⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ Brain Fitness SKOOL Group⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠ Who is Dan Behrman If you want a guest who can blow up assumptions—about money, law, government, finance, and personal freedom—Dan Behrman brings the receipts.For more than two decades, Dan “Taxation Is Theft” Behrman has made a career out of exposing systems designed to keep people compliant, confused, and financially trapped. He’s one of the few people in America who can say—credibly—that he hasn’t paid income tax in over 10 years and hasn’t held a driver’s license in nearly 20… with zero legal consequences. Not because he’s hiding, but because he understands the law better than the institutions enforcing it.Dan has beaten government agencies at their own game—from the IRS to the FEC—forcing them to back down when they overstep. He’s also taken on major corporations and won. His work isn’t theory. It’s real-world rebellion backed by deep knowledge of how financial, legal, and political systems actually function—not how we’re told they function. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro and what happened my back 02:24 How he realised the Goverment tax was fraud 04:40 Fighting Traffic Tickets 07:00 The System is designed to trick you of your rights 10:00 De-Registering Your Car 12:45 Getting a Fake Drivers Lisence 14:35 Taking the Car because of No Insurance 16:42 Your name is all Caps 18:50 Locked out of his Crypto account without a Driving Lisence 21:45 Trumps Tariffs War 29:30 Insurance is a Gamble and Scam 34:50 Insure Yourself to protect yourself 36:00 Health Insurance was more expensive for the person covered 37:45 Insurance company refusing to pay 38:35 A Crypto Currency to Fix the Corrupt money system 40:45 Monero is posing a theat to the system 42:40 Bitcoin is Inflationary 44:30 Finding better ways to get Crytpo Adoption 46:35 Merc froze my Crypto account 48:05 Anti Money laundering is about taxes 52:30 Sending a Tax form to the IRS can be used against you 55:25 The IRS would need to explain the tax code 58:45 Not charging Sales Tax 1:04:30 Once you pay tax the government does what they want 1:06:55 You can get your taxes back within 1 year. How to Contact Dan Behrman ⁠https://taxationistheft.info/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/danfortexas⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/taxationistheft⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danbehrman/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@danbehrman⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community ✦ Website:⁠http://thecryptopodcast.org/⁠ ✦ YouTube: /⁠https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan⁠ ✦Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/⁠ ✦Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/⁠ ✦ TikTok: /⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster⁠ #sovereign #fed #federalreserve #danbehrman #freedom

November 24, 2025Episode 11342 min

#113 Is ASTERIUM the KEY to UNLOCKING Crypto Adoption in Central Asia - Meta Ghambaryan

Meta Ghambaryan is Web3 Global Marketing Advisor at Asterium, she helps build Central Asia's regulated crypto backbone. #crypto #MetaGhambaryan #asiacrypto All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/podfather/about All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ Brain Fitness SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about Who is Meta GhambaryanMetakse Ghambaryan or simply "Meta"— the former Executive Director at Web3 Armenia -where she helped to grew a thriving Web3 ecosystem to over 20 companies and 40 experts. Now active as Web3 Global Marketing Advisor at Asterium, she helps build Central Asia's regulated crypto backbone. What we Discussed: 00:24 Who is Meta Ghambaryan01:05 Living in Uzbekistan 02:50 Her home country Armenia 03:54 The Meaning of Asterium 04:25 Her previous work with Web3 Armenia06:40 Different Cultures 09:15 Regulating Crypto Companies 10:00 Why Uzbekistan legislation is positive for Crypto13:05 Financial Freedom 15:45 Is the KYC information shared 19:35 Simplifying Crypto 20:30 Backed up by Government Bonds 22:45 Buildingthe Eco System 25:52 The security to protect users 29:20 Do they support Meme Coins & NFT's 31:20 Protecting the users with Education 34:07 No Gambling allowed 35:43 The Process for a New User 37:40 Educating users about a Cold Wallet 38:24 Whats included in the Learning Courses 3 How to Contact Meta Ghambaryanhttps://asterium.uz/en https://www.linkedin.com/in/metakse-ghambaryan/ https://x.com/mandarina_meta All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community ✦ Website: http://thecryptopodcast.org/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan ✦Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/ ✦Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster #tokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoinvesting #asterium

November 22, 2025Episode 1121 hr 1 min

#112 Reasons Why WORRYING About Your Own Economy Will Make You a Better Crypto Investor - Niko Mercuris

Niko Mercuris is the founder of Crypto Renegades, ahigh-ticket crypto trading mastermind with 1,600+paying members generating $200K+ monthly. #crypto #cryptoinvesting #NikoMercuris All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/podfather/about All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ Brain Fitness SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about Who is Niko Mercuris Niko Mercuris is the founder of Crypto Renegades, ahigh-ticket crypto trading mastermind with 1,600+paying members generating $200K+ monthly. Aftersurviving the 2008 financial crash that cost him $4M,Niko rebuilt his fortune through strategic cryptotrading and now teaches entrepreneurs his proven"Crypto Wormhole Method" for creating 6-7 figureincome streams.Unlike typical crypto gurus who hide behind theory,Niko trades live on webinars, showing real wins andlosses to build genuine trust. His 35+ years ofbusiness experience includes building 150+employee call centers, authoring bestselling books,and mastering real estate cycles—giving him uniqueinsight into market timing and wealth preservation. What we Discussed: 00:25 Who is Niko Mercuris 01:40 His Career to date 06:15 How he got into Crypto 08:15 Understanding Leverage 11:08 Do they have Stop losses 14:20 Know when to get in and get out 15:25 Having the Mindset to not Panic Sell 18:08 Not to be glued to your Laptop when trading 22:10 HNot to take advice from Social Media Influencers 24:00 ICO's on off exchanges 27:05 What they teach their customers 29:00 What is a Honey Pot & Rug Pull in Crypto 29:50 Whatsapp Scams 31:30 A 3rd Scam after getting Scammed 32:30 Don't Vent on Social Media about been scammed 34:10 They do Live Trading weekly 37:20 Do they trade with Meme Coins 40:10 The Fear of not knowing how to use Crypto 44:14 Be the Master of Your own Sovereignity 47:15 J.P. Morgan and Coinbase 49:50 Will BRICS controls the Financial System 51:30 Worry About Your Own Economy 53:00 Client Examples 57:00 The House is not the Casino in Trading 59:35 How to get a 5 day $1000 Mini Course for Free How to Contact Niko Mercuris youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NikoMercuris/ instagram: (1) Instagram Niko's Class: https://rebrand.ly/Niko-Live https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikomercuris/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community ✦ Website: http://thecryptopodcast.org/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan ✦Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/ ✦Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster #tokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoinvesting #Nikomercuris

October 25, 2025Episode 11156 min

#111 The future of Decentralized Finance with Decentralized Masters Co-Founder Tan Gera, CFA

Tan Gera is a CFA charterholder with a background in investment banking, Tan made a bold pivot - leaving behind the traditional world to pioneer the future of decentralized finance. #crypto #decentralizedfinance #tangera All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/podfather/about All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ Brain Fitness SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about Who is Tan Gera, CFA Co-Founder Decentralized Masters , Ex-Investment BankerTan quickly emerged as a rising star in the world of finance - earning recognition in global investment circles from a young age. Fluent in four languages and having lived in Paris, New York, Amsterdam, and Dubai, his international experience built a powerful cross-continental network and a rare global perspective. A CFA charterholder with a background in investment banking, Tan made a bold pivot - leaving behind the traditional world to pioneer the future of decentralized finance. Today, as a respected Nasdaq Contributor, he develops innovative frameworks that fuse the discipline of institutional portfolio management with the speed and edge of next-gen financial technology. Through Decentralized Masters, his battle-tested strategies have helped thousands navigate and thrive in the fast-evolving DeFi landscape What we Discussed: 00:30 Who is Tan Gera 01:40 Getting from Investmen t Banking into Crypto 03:55 Why investing in himself paid off 06:00 His Crypto Journey 07:30 See the Banks making a high % on just a wire transfer 09:00 The cost he payed to transfer Bitcoin that opened his eyes 10:50 How more efficient if the Bank system was 24/7 11:20 How Roy could see the massive fees that Banks were making 12:30 How Western Union took a massive commission 13:54 How PayPal get away with such high charges 15:23 Stripe and other Platforms debanking Crypto Companies 20:55 Is your Money safe in the Bank? 23:39 How the Insurance from a Stockbrocker fraud did not pay 25:10 Would you Rather cusody of your own funds 26:40 The costs taking out your Crypto in FIAT 29:35 When a Project wants to list on the main Exchanges 31:25 Does full transparency in the founder of a project ensure its a success 33:10 THey have all there information public 33:50 Not all reviews of a company are True 35:00 They have a 25 yr plan and Ten Principles 37:30 How they have human to Customer and Not Ai Bots 39:00 How they Use Ai in the Company 40:15 Be Aware the Ai can Lie 42:40 How Small Changes can ruin a company 46:35 The Long term plan for the Company 52:45 Onboarding Process and where to find the company Co Founders Own Interview as Mentioned https://youtu.be/bpkYje_0hic?si=mleR7hRa_C_0dYK5 How to Contact Tan Gera, CFA Website https://www.decen-masters.com/ IG: @decen_masters LI: linkedin.com/company/decentralized-masters/ FB: facebook.com/DecentralizedMasters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tan-gera-cfa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanujgr/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/juniortgr Website: https://www.decen-masters.com/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community ✦ Website: http://thecryptopodcast.org/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan ✦Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/ ✦Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster #tokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoinvesting #TanGeraCFA

October 5, 2025Episode 11049 min

#110 Cryptocurrency and Alternative Investments - Ian Reynolds

Ian Reynolds is an expert in cryptocurrency and alternative investments With over 20 years experience in investment banking and foreign exchange markets, Ian is a leading expert in capital markets, specifically in foreign exchange, bonds, stocks, commodities and Bitcoin. #crypto #blockchain #IanReynolds All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ What we Discussed: 00:30 Who is Ian Reynolds 01:20 How he ended up in Australia from the UK 03:20 Foreign Exchange that has Changed 05:55 PayPal & other Platforms catching users with lots of fees 07:00 What are the Exchanges charging for Crypto Transactions 08:00 Is your funds protected with Revolut 09:30 Ian's own Crypto Journey 12:45 El Salvador adopting Bitcoin 14:50 Who is doing most of the Crypto Mining 16:20 How do we get away from the FIAT System 18:25 With all International Debts is that how they control leaders 20:30 Who Created BRICS 22:55 Can we Tokenise Commodites to Control Prices 24:04 The Danger of One World Currency 25:50 Can we use Sovereignity to get a better system 29:30 The Problems with the EU 30:50 The EU could improve 32:25 Meme Coins 34:10 Is Cyrpto Gambling and most have no Utility 35:40 The Diamonds manipulation 36:20 Blackrock getting heavily Involved in Bitcoin 37:40 Bitcoins Current Bull Run 39:25 Will the Cycle be different this time because of the larger investprs 41:30 Can Ai do Trading that will outperform humans 43:15 Is there a chance that the internet is taken down 45:30 Exchanges and Wallet recommendations 46:15 Ensuring your Crypo is included in inheritance How to Contact Ian Reynolds https://suberia.capital/ Facebook: Suberia Digital Currencyhttps://www.facebook.com/suberiadigitalcurrency X (Twitter): Suberia Capital https://x.com/SuberiaCapital LinkedIn: Ian Reynoldshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-reynolds-fx-cap-mkts-btc/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community ✦ Website: http://thecryptopodcast.org/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan ✦Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/ ✦Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster #realestatetokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoinvesting #bitcoin