Encrypted - Episodes Tagged with “#Encrypted”

#EP111: “Inside Hashgraph: How Eric Piscini Is Redefining Trust in the Agentic Era".

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0400

🎙️ We’re thrilled to release our latest, 111th episode of the #Encrypted podcast, “Inside Hashgraph: How Eric Piscini Is Redefining Trust in the Agentic Era.”
🚀This episode of #Encrypted is powered by myco.io, and sponsored by Gate, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange established in 2013, serving over 35 million users with spot, futures, and margin trading for 3,600+ cryptocurrencies, holding $12 billion in reserves with a 124% reserve ratio, and ranked second worldwide in 24-hour spot trading volume:
https://www.gate.com/
🟢This time, we sit down with Eric Piscini, CEO of Hashgraph, the company powering and accelerating the Hedera ecosystem.
✅Eric isn’t just leading a tech company — he’s reshaping how the world builds trust in the age of intelligent machines.
🌐After 25 years at IBM, Deloitte, IBM Watson Health, and several global ventures, he’s now on a mission to merge enterprise rigor with Web3’s open innovation — to build the internet of value.
❇️In this episode, we explore:
💡 The vision behind HashSphere and Hashgraph’s approach to open-source collaboration.
🏛️ How Hashgraph and the Hedera Council are redefining governance in a decentralized world.
🌍 The rise of RWA tokenization, and why institutional adoption is accelerating.
🧠 The dawn of the Agentic Era — where AI and blockchain converge to power a new layer of digital trust.

🎧 Tune in now to uncover how Hashgraph is engineering the future of decentralized trust.

EncryptedPodcast #Encrypted #podcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Hedera #Hashgraph #AI #Tokenization #Hashsphere #Hbar #Gate #Myco #Web3 #Innovation #Trust #DigitalEconomy #AgenticAI

Special Guest: Eric Piscini.

#EP110: “Core vs. Knots: Jimmy Song on the Debate Shaping Bitcoin’s Future”

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0400

🎙We’re happy to share with you our latest, 110th episode of the #Encrypted podcast, “Core vs. Knots: Jimmy Song on the Debate Shaping Bitcoin’s Future”.
🚀This episode of #Encrypted is powered by myco.io, and sponsored by GateCom, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange established in 2013, serving over 35 million users with spot, futures, and margin trading for 3,600+ cryptocurrencies, holding $12 billion in reserves with a 124% reserve ratio, and ranked second worldwide in 24-hour spot trading volume:
https://www.gate.com/
🌐This week, we’re joined Jimmy Song, one of Bitcoin’s most respected voices, a developer, educator, and entrepreneur who’s been at the heart of the ecosystem since 2011.
💡In this episode, we dive deep into one of the hottest debates in Bitcoin today: Core vs. Knots. From the controversial OP_RETURN changes to questions about network philosophy, decentralization, and the future of sound money, Jimmy unpacks it all.
✅ What you’ll learn:
Why the removal of the 80-byte limit on OP_RETURN is more than just a technical change.
How philosophical differences are shaping Bitcoin’s culture and adoption.
The potential implications of Knots’ growing popularity on consensus and the network.
Lessons from past Bitcoin debates and what they mean for today’s governance battles.
❇️If you care about the future of Bitcoin, sound money, and the evolving culture of crypto, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

Special Guest: Jimmy Song.

#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.

#Ep.103:“CoinRoutes’ Dubai Leap: Transforming Crypto Trading on a Global Scale”

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0400

🎙️We’re excited to share with you our latest, #103rd episode of Encrypted Podcast, powered by Myco.io,“CoinRoutes’ Dubai Leap: Transforming Crypto Trading on a Global Scale”, featuring Ian Weisberger, CEO and Co-Founder of CoinRoutes, a leading provider of algorithmic trading strategies and execution management in the crypto space. Over the past five years, CoinRoutes has revolutionized crypto trading, supporting over 3,600 spot and derivative instruments across 60+ major exchanges and liquidity providers.
🤖 Special Feature: For the first time, our podcast includes an AI guest appearance. Don’t miss the chance to meet Ian’s AI-powered robotic dog, Sparky!
🔎 In this episode, we’ll also delve into:
💡 The Evolution of CoinRoutes: Insights since its inception in 2017.
📈 Proprietary Algorithms: Strategies for minimizing slippage and optimizing order placements for traders.
🚀 Funding and Growth: Details on the last $16M funding round and CoinRoutes’ plans.
🌐 Strategic Relocation: The decision to move headquarters to Dubai and the impact of the region’s regulatory environment.
❇️ Future Vision: Ian’s perspective on the future of crypto trading and upcoming innovations at CoinRoutes.
✅ Ian also shares his journey as a tech visionary, from founding his first company in 2008 to shaping the future of digital finance. His passion for innovation and deep crypto knowledge make this a conversation you won’t want to miss!
🎧 Tune in now to discover how CoinRoutes is setting the standard for seamless, reliable, and cutting-edge trading solutions.
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Encrypted #Podcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #CoinRoutes #Myco #Crypto #AlgorithmicTrading #Dubai #Innovation #cryptotrading #institutionalinvestors #spot #derivatives

Special Guest: Ian Weisberger.

#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.

#EP97:"DePIN and Tokenized #RWAs: Drivers for Hedera&HBar’s Adoption”

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0400

🎙️ We’re excited to share with you the latest, #97 episode of the #Encrypted Podcast, “DePIN and Tokenized RWAs: Drivers for Hedera/HBar’s Adoption”, featuring Vignesh Raja, Director of Business Development, The HBAR Foundation, Middle East & South Asia.

🚀In this episode, we dive deep into:
🌐The main layers of the Hedera ecosystem and the role of the HBAR Foundation.
📈Strategies for driving enterprise adoption of Hedera in the Middle East & South Asia.
🤖Groundbreaking partnerships like Humans.ai&Deca4, integrating AI and blockchain.
💼The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and how it’s transforming industries.
🚚The rise of DePIN, and how projects like “Kwik Pik” are revolutionizing logistics in Africa.
🛠️Strategies to stand out in a world of Layer-2 solutions.
🎶Partnerships with the world-known composers like A.R. Rahman, and more…
🔗Tune in now and get ahead on what’s shaping the future of Web3 and AI adoption!

Blockchain #Hedera #HBAR #Hederaenterprise #Web3 #DePIN #AI #RWA #Encrypted #Podcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #Innovation #MiddleEast #SouthAsia #Tokenization #Web3adoption

Special Guest: Vignesh Raja .

#Ep.96: "Fueling Dubai's D33 Vision: DFDF's Investments into the Tech Future"

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0400

🎙️We’re happy to share our latest, #96 episode of the “Encrypted” podcast, "Fueling Dubai's D33 Vision: DFDF's Investments into the Tech Future", featuring an insightful conversation with Nader Albastaki, Managing Director of the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF).
✅This episode of Encrypted is sponsored by TransFi: https://www.transfi.com, and powered by Myco.io!
🚀 TransFi powers the world’s payments, helping businesses and individuals access better ways to move money!

🎧 Listen now to gain more insights into how Dubai is shaping its future and fueling innovation on a global scale.
💡In this episode, Nader delves into:

The primary vision and goals of DFDF.
Criteria for investing in tech startups and VC funds.
How DFDF supports business development and aligns with Dubai’s long-term economic vision.
The role of DFDF in advancing Dubai’s D33 economic agenda.
Insights on tech trends like Web3 and AI and their impact on Dubai’s future.

❇️Nader also shares his unique experiences as a startup entrepreneur and offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs aiming to join the DFDF portfolio.
💫 Special guest: Nader AlBastaki.
🌟Podcast host: Maria Vovchok.

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Encrypted #Podcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #DubaiFutureDistrictFund #DFDF #D33economicagenda #TechInvestment #D33 #Innovation #Future #Techstartups #Entrepreneurship #Web3 #AI #startupinvestments #VC

Special Guest: Nader AlBastaki.

#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.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.

#Ep87: Redefining Tomorrow: Decentralized ID, Wellness, HealthTech, and Synthetic Biology".

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0400

🎙️Hello and welcome everyone to another exciting, #87 episode of the “Encrypted” podcast, powered by Myco.io, “Redefining tomorrow: Decentralized ID, Wellness, Healthtech, and Synthetic Biology”.
🌐Join us on an insightful journey through the tech universe with Charles Hoskinson, visionary entrepreneur, mathematician, and co-founder of Input Output Global, Inc. and Cardano. His leadership in blockchain technology has reshaped the landscape of decentralized systems, pushing boundaries in tech, wellness, and synthetic biology.
📜In our conversation, Charles shares untold aspects of his endeavors, exploring the misconceptions surrounding Cardano, the power of type-based programming in #Plutus development, and the pivotal role of interoperability in shaping the future of blockchain networks.
🤖Discover the lesser-known aspects of Cardano's technology, and delve into the promising potential of decentralized identity technology globally. We also explore the intersection of AI and decentralization, navigating the fine balance between power and custodianship in this transformative era.

✅That’s not all! We uncover Charles’s newest venture, the Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic, and his expansive focus on pioneering projects in health tech and synthetic biology.
🎧Tune in to gain invaluable insights from Charles Hoskinson, a tech visionary reshaping tomorrow’s world!
💫 Special guest: Charles Hoskinson,
🌟 Poscast Host: Maria Vovchok.

Special Guest: Charles Hoskinson.

#Ep.84: "Beyond the Sandbox: Unveiling Middle East Adventures with Sandbox Game's New Partnerships"

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0400

Welcome to the #84th episode of the “Encrypted” podcast, empowered by Myco, the place where tech and innovation collide! Today, we have a special guest who's not just a tech whiz but also a genuine enthusiast for all things creative and fun. Sebastien Borget, the Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox, is here to tell us more about the trailblazing decentralized gaming virtual world that's capturing the imagination of millions.

Sebastien, with his rich background in computer science engineering and over 16 years of entrepreneurial experience, is not just a tech visionary, but also a champion for the integration of blockchain and NFTs in the gaming industry. As the President of the Blockchain Game Alliance, he's been advocating for the power of NFTs and blockchain in transforming the way we play and create games.

Today, we're diving deep into the heart of The Sandbox. Sebastien will unravel the mysteries of the open Metaverse, share the platform's incredible journey from its mobile gaming hits to the expansive virtual world it is today, and provide insight into the creative process that fuels this innovative platform. We'll explore the practical use cases of The Sandbox, learn about the tools and resources empowering creators, and discover inspiring success stories that showcase the impact this platform has had on both creators and players.

Stay tuned as we unravel the secrets behind The Sandbox's partnerships, including their recent collaboration with Sandsoft Games, and understand the strategies they employ to bring renowned brands into their virtual realm. Plus, we'll talk about why the GCC region is one of the major focuses of the company.

So get ready for an enlightening conversation with Sebastien Borget, a driving force in the future of gaming and the open Metaverse. You're in for a thrilling ride!

Special Guest: Sebastien Borget.