Encrypted - Episodes Tagged with “#Innovation”

#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.

#Ep.106: ”Sandeep Nailwal: Reinventing Polygon and Never Giving Up!”

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0400

🎙️We’re thrilled to share our latest, exclusive #106th episode of the Encrypted Podcast:
🔵” Sandeep Nailwal: Reinventing Polygon and Never Giving Up!”
💡 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.
💬In this episode of Encrypted, Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder and CBO of Polygon, opens up about his journey from tech entrepreneur to global Web3 leader. He shares how setbacks turned into breakthroughs, lessons learned scaling Polygon from 80 to 600 people in just one year, and the tough decision to hit reset. Sandeep also reveals the critical steps he took to pivot, reassess Polygon’s strategy, and drive its remarkable comeback — all while sustaining momentum.
🎙️ Key Insights:

The pivotal moments behind Polygon’s meteoric rise
How AggLayer is driving Web3 adoption
Balancing enterprise partnerships with decentralization
Collaboration with the Dubai Blockchain Center on verifiable certificates for digital identity
Why decentralization is crucial for AI's future
The steps Sandeep took to steer Polygon back on course for success 🌍 Tune in now for Sandeep’s powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and shaping the future of Web3. #EncryptedPodcast #Polygon #Web3 #Blockchain #AI #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #Coinroutes #Leadership #Innovation #Decentralization #Agglayer

Special Guest: Sandeep nailwal.

#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.

#EP101:"From National Security to DePIN: Unlocking Borderless Web3 Opportunities” #BorderlessCapital

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0400

🎊Happy upcoming holidays!
🎙️We’re thrilled to announce our latest, #101st episode of #Encrypted podcast, "From National Security to DePIN: Unlocking Borderless Web3 Opportunities”, featuring Patrick O'Kain, General Partner at Borderless Capital!
💡This episode of Encrypted is 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!
🚀With a career spanning over 18 years across venture capital, national security, and federal law enforcement, Patrick has a unique approach to analyzing Web3 startups and doing the due diligence.
🔑 What to Expect in This Episode:
How Patrick’s experience in national security and financial crime investigations at the DEA has influenced his approach to crypto and Web3 investments.
The evolution of Borderless Capital, managing $500M+ in assets with 250+ investments since 2018.
The launch of their third DePIN-focused fund and how it builds on the success of previous funds.
His work establishing the Opportunity Fund paves the way for the next wave of Web3 growth.
The challenges and opportunities for Web3 startups amid regulatory changes.
Partnerships with #Web3 companies, such as Peaq, Solana Foundation, Jump Crypto, and IoTeX to accelerate global adoption.
Borderless Capital’s vision for emerging markets, including the UAE, and the intersection of Web3 with AI and tokenized RWAs.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how Patrick and Borderless Capital are unlocking the future of decentralized technologies.

EncryptedPodcast #Web3 #DePIN #OpportunityFund #Blockchain #DubaiBlockchainCenter #VentureCapital #BorderlessCapital #Crypto #Innovation #Myco #Hbar #HbarFoundation #Hedera #HederaHashgraph

Special Guest: Patrick O'Kain.

#EP99: "Blockchain Revolution: Architecting the Digital Future with Don Tapscott."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0400

🎙️We're thrilled to share with you our latest, #99th episode of Encrypted podcast, titled “Blockchain Revolution: Architecting the Digital Future with Don Tapscott,” featuring a globally renowned thought leader on technology’s impact on business and society, Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute Don Tapscott
💡This episode of Encrypted is powered by myco.io and sponsored by the 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!
📚Don has shaped how we understand the digital economy through his bestselling books, including “Blockchain Revolution”, “Wikinomics”, and more.
📢In this episode we dive deep into:
🌐 His visionary predictions on blockchain and how they’ve held up over the past 8 years.
🤖 The convergence of Web3, AI, IoT, and Extended Reality—and what this means for our digital future

🔓 The journey toward data ownership and privacy, and blockchain’s transformative potential

🛡️ Addressing the “dark side” of tech and building a new social contract for the digital age

🌍 How blockchain can tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from financial inclusion to sustainability

🔎This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the next wave of technological innovation and the strategies that will shape our future!

BlockchainRevolution #Web3 #DonTapscott #EncryptedPodcast #FutureOfTech #DigitalTransformation #Blockchain #Innovation #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Hedera #Hbar #HbarFoundation #Myco #TEDtalks #BlockchainResearchInstitute #AI #IOT

Special Guest: Don Tapscott.

#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.

❗️And remember to subscribe to our Youtube channel, so you don’t miss out on our future episodes:
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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.94: "Near AI Is Back: Empowering User-Owned AI."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:00:00 +0400

🎙️” We’re bringing the NEAR AI back”, says Illia Polosukhin, Co-Founder of NEAR Protocol, and CEO of the Near Foundation, in an exclusive interview for the #94 episode of #Encrypted #podcast, powered by Myco.io! 🙌Join us and be the first to know more!

🚀In this episode, we’ll explore:

🔍From AI to Blockchain: Discover why Illia pivoted from his original AI company to create NEAR Protocol, a scalable, robust, and highly usable blockchain platform, and how they bring the NEAR AI back!
💡Building a Dream Team: Learn how the core team's expertise from Google and AI research contributed to NEAR’s early development and eventual growth.
🔑Keys to Rapid Expansion: The crucial factors behind NEAR Protocol's rapid success and its aim to onboard a billion users to the Open Web.
🌐The NEAR Foundation: Understand the motivation behind its establishment, its transformative role within the NEAR ecosystem, and how it supports decentralized development.
⛓️‍💥 Innovative Chain Abstraction Stack: A deep dive into how NEAR allows users to transact on every chain with a single NEAR account, making Web3 more accessible.
🤖 AI Engineers Wanted: NEAR’s new initiative to hire AI engineers and develop user-owned AI within the next 3-6 months—an exciting step towards integrating AI and blockchain.
⏳AI in DAO Governance: Insights from the latest Token2049 panel in Dubai on how integrating AI can revolutionize DAO governance.
🌍 Expanding in the Middle East: the NEAR team's major goals and strategic plans for growing their presence and impact in the Middle East.

⏰Tune in to learn more about Illia's vision and the future of NEAR Protocol! 🚀🌍
💫Special guest: Illia Polosukhin
✨Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok.
✅ And don’t forget to subscribe and follow:
https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=pQ8SYBKRoc_NQHUB

Special Guest: Illia Polosukhin.

#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.