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The Future of Money

The Future of Money

Hosted by Henri Arslanian

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Episodes

100

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Henri Arslanian brings you in-depth discussions and constructive analyses of the developments shaping the future of money and finance from Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to CBDCs and DeFi

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August 21, 202646 min

Rethinking Self Custody, From Seed Phrases to Kidnapping to Inheritance.

With Dmitry Tokarev, Founder of BRON, on why the seed phrase is on its way out and what self custody looks like when institutional-grade security finally reaches everyone. In this episode, we discuss: Why the private key is never assembled in one place, so there is nothing to steal and nothing to keep in cold storage Why security technology follows the same path as GPS, from governments and militaries to institutions to everyone Guardians and approval rules, including requiring sign-off from an accountant or assistant on transactions over a set amount What protects your assets if you are physically threatened or kidnapped The hidden-account feature that lets you pin a balance so it disappears from your own interface Why physical security has quietly become one of the biggest topics in crypto Why no security model can rest on the promise that you will not get hacked, especially against Lazarus and North Korean operations Where DeFi goes next, and why its real value is orchestration and risk management, not just holding assets in smart contracts Why the "boring" problems, like wills and inheritance, are usually the ones that matter most Learn more about BRON https://bit.ly/4wESiO8

August 14, 202652 min

Prediction Markets, Insider Trading and Regulatory Oversight with Polymarket General Counsel Neal Kumar.

Prediction markets have gone mainstream. And the regulatory frameworks and compliance considerations are developing very quickly. In this episode, we discuss: Why prediction markets are about information, not always gambling The difference between traders and watchers, and why both matter Whether insider trading should be allowed in prediction markets How blockchain transparency makes market surveillance a shared effort Why sports are a smaller share of the market than most people assume Why event-based markets may attract far more institutional players How regulatory clarity from the CFTC could reshape the sector Why prediction markets may be an antidote to online misinformation How existing derivatives rules can regulate prediction markets What the industry needs to prove to earn long-term staying power Sponsored by ACX Compliance - the largest and most specialized digital assets compliance firm globally. Learn more at www.acxcompliance.com

August 1, 20266 min

Want to Be a Good Speaker on a Panel? Here Are My 5 Tips

I have spoken on hundreds of panels over the years. In this video, I share my 5 tips. 1. Share the energy 2. Always stay present (no phones!) 3. Body posture and language (especially for men) 4. Don't ask the audience (I show you how to do it instead) 5. Prepare, prepare and prepare I will be releasing more educational videos like this in the coming weeks so make sure to subscribe to my YouTube page not to miss them!

July 31, 202648 min

The Future of On-Chain Asset Management with Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell

Stablecoins are reshaping how credit is created, priced and distributed. As balances grow, holders are looking for yield, and a new generation of on-chain asset managers is stepping into territory that once belonged exclusively to banks and private credit giants. In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 Why the history of money shapes the future of on-chain finance 🔹 How stablecoin growth sets the ceiling for on-chain lending 🔹 Why banks are structurally unfit for most business lending 🔹 How private credit giants like Apollo and Blackstone are responding to tokenization 🔹 Why Bitcoin-backed lending offers liquidity that traditional collateral cannot 🔹 How fintech platforms and neobanks are becoming a major distribution channel 🔹 Why the two and twenty fee model may be permanently disrupted 🔹 The expansion into real-world assets, securitizations and secured credit 🔹 Why hacks and hidden leverage remain the biggest risks to the ecosystem 🔹 The future of KYC and permissionless finance coexisting This episode is powered by C1 Fund Inc. C1 Fund is an NYSE-listed fund giving you public access to private giants like Kraken, Consensys, and Ripple. C1 Fund lets you back the infrastructure of crypto, not just the tokens. Head to C1Fund.com for more details.

July 22, 20268 min

How to Be a Great Content Creator: My 5 Personal Tips

Want to be a content creator? Want to build your personal brand? Here are my 5 tips. I have been creating educational content on social media for the past 10 years. Whilst I am now ranked as one of the top content creators globally, it was not always the case. Here are my 5 most important tips on how you can become a content creator: 1. Find your niche and your micro-community. 2. Consistency, consistency, and consistency. 3. Always add value. 4. Choose your platform wisely. 5. Be authentic (i.e., no ChatGPT). I will be releasing more educational videos like this in the coming weeks, so make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

June 30, 20261 hr 7 min

Why the Godfather of Prediction Markets Thinks Insider Trading Should Be Encouraged

With Robin Hanson, the pioneer of modern prediction markets and Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University. Robin first proposed the idea of modern prediction markets in 1988, long before crypto and blockchain made them accessible to millions. We discuss why prediction markets may become one of the world's most powerful tools for aggregating information, making better decisions, and challenging traditional institutions. - Why prediction markets are about information and not gambling - Why markets can outperform polls and traditional forecasting - Should insider trading be allowed in prediction markets? - How companies could use prediction markets to make better decisions - The future of corporate governance powered by markets - Why prediction markets may reshape politics and public policy - The tension between privacy, transparency, and regulation - Why incumbents often resist prediction markets - How crypto is accelerating the adoption of prediction markets - Robin Hanson's vision for the future of decision-making Prediction markets are still in their early days, but they could fundamentally change how companies, governments, and individuals make decisions. Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.

June 19, 202635 min

The Future of Crypto IPOs and Crypto Private Markets with C1 Fund CEO Najam Kidwai

Crypto markets may be slowing down, but billions of dollars are still flowing into private crypto companies, AI infrastructure and prediction markets. In this episode, we discuss why major crypto firms are delaying IPOs, how private market investors are gaining exposure to companies like Kraken, Ripple and Consensys, and why institutional adoption of crypto continues to grow despite market uncertainty. We also discuss the growing intersection between crypto and AI, the future of prediction markets, and why traditional financial institutions are increasingly entering the digital asset space. In this episode, we discuss: - Why crypto companies like Consensys and Ledger are delaying IPOs - How firms like Kraken and Ripple may shape the next wave of public crypto companies - Why crypto VC firms continue to raise billions of dollars - The growing role of AI in crypto platforms and infrastructure - Why prediction markets may become a major sector in crypto - Institutional adoption of Bitcoin, Ethereum and digital assets - The future of tokenization and crypto financial infrastructure - Why traditional finance firms are increasingly entering crypto This episode is sponsored by Hypernative , the proactive onchain security platform for enterprises and institutions. Hypernative predicts and neutralizes threats before they materialize, powered by the most battle-tested machine learning engine in digital assets. From real-time monitoring and transaction security to compliance screening and automated response, Hypernative gives institutions the confidence to operate onchain without disruption. Already trusted to protect over $100 billion in digital assets across 70+ blockchains. Learn more at hypernative .io .

June 3, 202639 min

How North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Companies with Hypernative CEO Gal Sagie

As crypto adoption grows, security threats are becoming more sophisticated than ever. From North Korean cyber operations and social engineering attacks to AI-powered fraud and automated scams, the industry is facing a new generation of risks that cannot be addressed through traditional approaches alone. In this episode, we discuss: - Why social engineering is becoming the biggest security threat in crypto - How North Korean groups operate and target crypto companies - The growing sophistication of phishing and malware attacks - The rise of fraud-as-a-service in the crypto ecosystem - How AI is changing both attacks and defense mechanisms - Why compliance and fraud detection often happen too late - How proactive security can help prevent hacks before they occur - The future of crypto security, risk management and fraud prevention Gal also shares insights from building Hypernative, one of the leading platforms focused on detecting and preventing risks across the digital asset ecosystem. Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.

May 26, 202630 min

Is Blockchain the Future of Social Impact Investing? With Kula Co-Founder Micah Yeackley

Impact investing has become one of the fastest-growing areas in finance, but the industry still faces major challenges around transparency, accountability and measurable outcomes. In this episode, we discuss how decentralized technologies and blockchain infrastructure could reshape the future of social impact investing. Kula is building a decentralized impact investment model focused on bringing transparency and measurable results to sectors that have traditionally struggled with inefficiencies and administrative waste. We also discuss how blockchain and smart contracts can improve trust and visibility in industries like natural resources and community-driven investments. In this episode, we discuss: - The difference between impact investing and traditional charity - Why Kula focuses on investments that generate both returns and local impact - How blockchain and DLT improve transparency in social impact ecosystems - The role of smart contracts in historically opaque industries - Why accountability and measurable outcomes matter in impact investing - How decentralized technologies may reshape the future of social impact finance Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.

May 21, 202644 min

Why Crypto Compliance Officers Will Soon Work Alongside AI Agents with Kraken's CCO CJ Rinaldi

Crypto compliance is entering a new era driven by AI, automation, DeFi and autonomous systems. As crypto exchanges evolve into full financial infrastructure platforms, compliance teams are being forced to rethink everything from suspicious activity reporting and fraud detection to deepfakes, AI agents and unhosted wallets. In this episode, we discuss: - Why crypto compliance is moving toward "Compliance 2.0" - How AI may replace large parts of manual compliance work - Why Kraken is heavily investing in automation and regtech - The future role of compliance officers in an AI-driven world - How AI systems are improving fraud detection and investigations - Why explainability and auditability remain critical for regulators - The growing compliance challenges around DeFi and unhosted wallets - Why AI agents and autonomous trading systems create new risks - The impact of deepfakes and identity fraud on financial crime - Why compliance teams must better understand blockchain technology - How crypto firms are converging with traditional financial services - Why younger generations may use crypto platforms as their primary financial account As AI, crypto and financial infrastructure continue converging, the future of compliance may look radically different from today. This conversation explores how compliance teams, regulators and crypto firms are preparing for that future. Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals.

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