Encrypted - Episodes Tagged with “#Defi”

#EP.113: “TradFi Meets Web3: Dr. Jez Mohideen on Laser Digital’s Vision." #LaserDigital

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0400

🎙️We’re excited to release our latest, 113th episode of the Encrypted Podcast: “TradFi Meets Web3: Dr. Jez Mohideen on Laser Digital’s Vision,” produced by the Dubai Blockchain Center and powered by Myco (myco.io).
💡Dr. Jez Mohideen, CEO and Co-Founder of Laser Digital—Nomura’s digital asset subsidiary—dives into how his systematic trading background shaped Laser’s strategy, why blending traditional risk with crypto-native needs matters, and how they’re bringing real-world assets on-chain with VARA approval.
✅We discuss their vision in a competitive market, balancing full-service depth, the importance of market surveillance, and how centrally cleared derivatives—like their Bitcoin options trade—drive institutional adoption.
🚀And as we release this, big news—Laser Digital is now pursuing a U.S. banking license. Exciting times!

Special Guest: Dr. Jez Mohideen.

#EP112:“Gate’s Global Play: How Dr. Han Lin Is Shaping Crypto’s Next Chapter”.

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0400

🎙️ We’re thrilled to release our latest, 112th episode of the #Encrypted podcast, “Gate’s Global Play: How Dr. Han Lin Is Shaping Crypto’s Next Chapter”.
🟢This time, we sat down with Dr. Han Lin, the Founder & CEO of Gate — one of the longest-running and most trusted crypto exchanges in the world.
🚀From a PhD researcher in optoelectronics ➝ to launching Gate in 2013 — Dr. Han has spent more than a decade building through every market cycle. Today, Gate spans centralized trading, a native blockchain (GateChain), Web3 infrastructure, and products like Gate Wallet & Gate Pay — all while securing major licenses across the U.S., UAE, and Europe. 🌍
🎯 We dive into:
• How scientific thinking still shapes Gate’s strategy and product decisions
• The resilience playbook behind Gate’s continued growth during every market cycle
• Why strong compliance and risk management became key to global expansion
• The CeFi ↔️ DeFi convergence and what users will actually experience next
• Gate’s recent regulatory milestones — VARA and MiCA
• The roadmap for Gate’s evolving role in the global crypto landscape.
🧩 Whether you’re a trader, builder, or investor — this episode is a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and building for the long game.

EncryptedPodcast #podcast #DubaiBlockchaincenter #Gate #CryptoExchanges #CeFi #DeFi #Web3 #GateChain #GateWallet #DrHanLin #GatePay #MiCA #VARA #Dubai #CryptoInnovation #Cryptoregulations #FutureOfFinance

Special Guest: Dr. Han Lin.

#Ep.104: “From Hong Kong to Dubai: dYdX & DeFi’s Next Leap”.

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0400

🎙️We’re thrilled to share our latest, #104th episode of Encrypted Podcast, “From Hong Kong to Dubai: dYdX & DeFi’s Next Leap” with Charles d’Haussy!
💡 This episode of Encrypted is powered by Myco.io and sponsored by Coinroutes: https://coinroutes.com
✅CoinRoutes is a leading institutional crypto trading platform that has rapidly established itself as a market leader in systematic trading solutions, offering a powerful algorithmic order execution management system that empowers the world’s largest crypto trading firms.
🚀DeFi is evolving at lightning speed, and dYdX is leading the charge. In this episode, I sit down with Charles d’Haussy, CEO of the dYdX Foundation, a true pioneer in blockchain and fintech.
🖌️With a career spanning ConsenSys, InvestHK, and shaping Asia’s crypto landscape, Charles has been at the forefront of crypto adoption and regulation since 2011. 🌐A Top-50 FinTech influencer in Asia, he has advised governments, built businesses, and co-authored a book like “Block Kong” and is now working on “Arabian Crypto”, chronicling the rise of blockchain powerhouses.
🔎In this episode, we discuss:
🔹 Why dYdX migrated from Ethereum’s StarkEx to a standalone Cosmos blockchain
🔹 Balancing decentralization, scalability, and user experience
🔹 How dYdX is ensuring fair governance & DAO participation
🔹 The future of on-chain trading vs. centralized exchanges
🔹 The role of AI, Deepseek, and DeFi security in shaping 2025
🔹 Why Charles moved dYdX’s HQ from Hong Kong to Dubai
❇️We also explore the ever-evolving crypto market trends shaping the industry today, the rise of crypto derivatives, and Charles’ vision for DeFi synergy with the artificial intelligence.
📖If you’re interested in the future of decentralized finance, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧
👉 Tune in now and let us know your thoughts!

Encrypted #Podcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #CoinRoutes #Myco #Crypto #dYdX #Dubai #Innovation #cryptotrading #institutionalinvestors #spot #derivatives #DeFi #Crypto #Blockchain

Special Guest: Charles d'Haussy.

#EP98:"Breaking the Mold: Crypto Disruption, AI Hype, and Betting Big with Dragonfly Capital".

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0400

🎙️We’re excited to share with you the latest, #98th episode of the Encrypted podcast, "Breaking the Mold: Crypto Disruption, AI Hype, and Betting Big with Dragonfly Capital", featuring Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly Capital, a programmer, a writer, a teacher, a public speaker, an Effective Altruist, and a former professional poker player, for an in-depth conversation on the future of Web3 and crypto investing.
💡This episode of Encrypted is powered by Myco.io and sponsored by the Hbar Foundation:https://www.hbarfoundation.org/
✅The HBAR Foundation cultivates vibrant economies and ecosystems on the Hedera network by providing financial, community, and marketing support for projects attracting millions of users and billions of dollars to the ecosystem!

🃏We sat down with Haseeb during the Token 2049 week in Singapore. He shared his unique journey from poker pro and a programmer to venture capitalist, the lessons he learned from navigating the high-stakes crypto markets, and why he believes “AI in crypto” might be overhyped. We also dive into:

🔑 The sectors Dragonfly Capital is prioritizing for its fourth fund.

🌐 The battle between EMV-compatible and EVM-non-compatibleLayer 1s.
♠️ The striking similarities between poker and crypto.

📈Decoding Effective Altruism in the Crypto World.
🔧 Why tokenomics and sustainability matter now more than ever.

🌀 How Dragonfly adapts investment strategies in bull and bear markets.
🚀Which startups Haseeb finds the most promising at Token2049 in Dubai and Singapore, and more…

If you're interested in the future of Web3, crypto investments, and how to navigate extreme market volatility, this episode is for you! 🔥

Web3 #Crypto #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Encrypted #Hedera #Myco #Hbar #HbarFoundation #VentureCapital #DragonflyCapital #HaseebQureshi #DeFi #Tokenomics #EffectiveAltruism #Ethereum #Solana #Blockchain #Podcast

Special Guest: Haseeb Qureshi.

#Ep.92: "Defining Security: Ledger CEO On Clear Signing and Crypto Hacks".

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0400

🎙️ Welcome to an insightful #92nd episode of the #Encrypted podcast, joined by Pascal Gauthier, Chairman&CEO of Ledger, a leading provider of hardware wallets for crypto self-custody.
🔊We discuss the importance of self-custody in the age of crypto ETFs, the evolving security landscape for digital assets, and Ledger's vision for the future of crypto.
🔒Join us and find out, what Pascal has to say to the critics of the “Ledger Recover” feature, and how his team dealt with a hack when Ledger’s Connect Kit software got compromised. Pascal shares valuable insights into navigating security challenges, including recent exploits and data breaches. Discover how Ledger is innovating to protect users' digital assets in the face of evolving cyber threats.
👥Also, learn about Pascal’s stance on Bitcoin ETFs and which sessions at the Satoshi Round Table he found the most exciting.
🚀 Additionally, explore how Ledger is shaping the future of DeFi and user education. Learn about upcoming developments and products that will shape the industry's future.
💫 Special guest: Pascal Gauthier.
🌟Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok.

CryptoSecurity #Ledger #Encrypted #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Podcast #Myco #LedgerCEO #CryptoInnovation #cryptocurrency #selfcustody #bitcoin #BitcoinETF #SatoshiRoundTable #wallet #DeFi #security #blockchain

Special Guest: Pascal Gauthier.

#Ep.91: "Bitcoin Evangelist: The Roger Ver's Experience."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0400

🎙️ Tune in to our latest Encrypted podcast episode, powered by Myco.io, #Ep.91: "Bitcoin Evangelist: The Roger Ver's Experience", featuring Roger Ver, known as "Bitcoin Jesus", co-founder of Bitcoin.com, Blockchain.com. and a pioneer in the cryptocurrency space!

✅ Discover Roger's journey as the world's first Bitcoin investor, his role in promoting Bitcoin and later Bitcoin Cash, and his perspective on the ongoing Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin Cash debate. Find out why he believes that BTC Cash is the original vision of Satoshi Nakamoto and what book Roger Ver is working on now.

🚀 Learn about Roger's motivation to get involved in cryptocurrencies, his insights on the scalability challenges facing them, and the role of Bitcoin Cash in the broader ecosystem.

💡 Explore Roger's vision for the future of decentralized finance (DeFi), the barriers hindering mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies, and how Bitcoin.com is driving adoption and usability.

📈 Plus, get exclusive updates on Cashscript, Roger's views on the cryptocurrency industry's challenges and opportunities, and his advice for newcomers navigating the complexities of the crypto space.

🔥 Moreover, what happened to Bitcoinstore.com and the CoinFlex crypto exchange? And why does Roger like to spend more time in the UAE? About this and more, listen now on the Encrypted podcast.

💫 Special guest: Roger Ver.
🌟Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok.

Special Guest: Roger Ver.

#Ep.90: "Inside Solana: Navigating Outages&The Satoshi Round Table."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0400

🎙️ Join us for an exciting #90th episode of the Encrypted podcast: “Inside Solana: Navigating outages&Satoshi Round Table,” as we delve deep into the Solana ecosystem with Lily Liu, co-founder of Anagram and president of Solana Foundation! 💼

🚀Lily Liu, a seasoned veteran in the crypto space with a decade of experience, shares insights into her journey from early Bitcoin adoption to her current role shaping the future of blockchain technology with Solana.

In this episode, we discuss:
🌐The Recent Satoshi Round Table event in Dubai.
🔍 Solana's goals for ecosystem development and growth.
🔒 Understanding the Proof of History Consensus Algorithm.
💡 Strategies to enhance Solana's scalability and performance.
🛠️ Steps taken to address past challenges and ensure network reliability.
🌱 Solana's role in fostering developer engagement and supporting DApp creation - more on Solana Hacker House.
🔹The intersection of blockchain technology and longevity projects.
🌐 Solana's position in Web3 and DeFi ecosystems, etc.
✅Visa's expansion of stablecoin settlements using Solana and its implications.

🎧Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Tune in now to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of Web3.

💫 Special Guest: Lily Liu.
⭐️ Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok

EncryptedPodcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #Solana #Web3 #DeFi #Visa #Innovation #SolanaEcosystem #SatoshiRoundTable #NavigatingOutages #SolanaHackerHouse

Special Guest: Lily Liu.

#Ep.89: “MENA Fintech Association: Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Green Finance”

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0400

🎙️Join us in a captivating conversation with Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) and Founder & CEO of Fils in our latest, #89 episode on Encrypted, “MENA Fintech Association: Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Green Finance”, powered by Myco.io. Recently recognized as MENA's Future Fintech Leader by the UAE Central Bank, Nameer shares his journey, insights, and exciting projects shaping the industry.

🌐 Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval: After the recent news that the Securities and Exchange Commission has finally approved the Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Nameer shared his views on how this decision will impact both retail and institutional investors in the long run, paving the way for diversified portfolio strategies.

🚀 MFTA's Remarkable Journey: Under Nameer's exceptional leadership, MFTA has become the 4th best global fintech body. Discover the strategies and initiatives that distinguished MFTA on the global stage, and what partnerships play the key role in the industry's success.

💚 Green FinTech Innovation: Nameer's passion for green fintech innovation is evident. Learn how he envisions the intersection of fintech and sustainability shaping the future of the financial industry, and the role MFTA plays in promoting green fintech initiatives.

🌐 Web3 and MFTA: Explore the exciting developments in the intersection of DeFi and TradFi within the MFTA. Nameer shares intriguing projects building bridges between these worlds, fostering innovation and collaboration.

🔥 Future of FinTech: Nameer shares his vision for the future of fintech, especially in the MENA region. Discover exciting developments and projects on the horizon that promise to shape the industry's trajectory.

🌟 Fils and Unique Contributions: Learn about Fils and its distinctive contributions to the fintech ecosystem. Nameer discusses what sets Fils apart from other players in the industry and how they are making waves in the evolving financial landscape.

FinTech #Sustainability #Innovation #BitcoinETF #MFTA #Web3 #DeFi #TradFi #FutureOfFinance #Podcast #GreenFinance #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Encrypted #Myco

Special Guest: Nameer Khan.