web02.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:23:45 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Encrypted - Episodes Tagged with “#Vara” https://podcast.encrypt-d.com/tags/%23vara Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0400 Interested in what is going on in the world of blockchain and crypto assets? Want to understand how the most pioneering entrepreneurs, enterprises and governments are creating the digital economies of the future? Involving a range of superb guests of likeminded innovators, enablers, investors, government officials, executives and more, Encrypted takes you on a journey to make sense of what is going on in the Wild West of cryptocurrencies, understand valid use cases of blockchain technology and how various industries could be impacted. Encrypted is Dubai based, and the first podcast dedicated to blockchain and crypto in the MENA region, so expect to hear interesting stories, and people from this side of the world. <a href="https://dubaiblockchain.center/"><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/4/4fe80d00-e380-4f64-8889-02ea6a3f54c7/xSopy0zy.png" alt="partners"></a> en-us episodic A podcast dedicated to guiding you through the blockchain and crypto universe Ahmed Al-Balaghi Interested in what is going on in the world of blockchain and crypto assets? Want to understand how the most pioneering entrepreneurs, enterprises and governments are creating the digital economies of the future? Involving a range of superb guests of likeminded innovators, enablers, investors, government officials, executives and more, Encrypted takes you on a journey to make sense of what is going on in the Wild West of cryptocurrencies, understand valid use cases of blockchain technology and how various industries could be impacted. Encrypted is Dubai based, and the first podcast dedicated to blockchain and crypto in the MENA region, so expect to hear interesting stories, and people from this side of the world. <a href="https://dubaiblockchain.center/"><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/4/4fe80d00-e380-4f64-8889-02ea6a3f54c7/xSopy0zy.png" alt="partners"></a> no blockchain, crypto, token, tokens, digital currency, currency, money, cryptography, encrypted, dlt, distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, ethereum, Consensys, bitcoin mining, Ahmed Al-Balaghi a_balaghi94@hotmail.co.uk #EP.113: “TradFi Meets Web3: Dr. Jez Mohideen on Laser Digital’s Vision." #LaserDigital https://podcast.encrypt-d.com/laser-digital-dr-jez-mohideen 2391f9d2-a20f-4bc4-9a6e-fc44c4b544cc Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0400 Ahmed Al-Balaghi full Ahmed Al-Balaghi 🎙️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. 47:21 no 🎙️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. Encrypted Podcast, Dubai Blockchain Center, Podcast Host, MC, Laser Digital, TradFi, DeFi, Web3, Nomura, Digital Assets Subsidiary, VARA, VARA License, US Banking License, Asset Management, Market Surveillance, Solidus Labs, Bitcoin Options, GFOX, RWA Tokenization, Institutions In Crypto. 🎙️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.

]]> 🎙️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”. https://podcast.encrypt-d.com/dr-han-lin-gate 7b93423f-398e-415b-b209-e427453d5b0c Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0400 Ahmed Al-Balaghi full Ahmed Al-Balaghi 🎙️ 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. 29:08 no 🎙️ 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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. Encrypted Podcast, podcast, Dubai Blockchain Center, Gate, Cryptoexchanges, CeFi, DeFi, Web3, Gate Chain, Gate Wallet, Dr. Han Lin, Gate Pay, MiCA, VARA, Dubai, Crypto Innovation, Cryptoregulations, Future Of Finance. 🎙️ 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.

]]> 🎙️ 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.

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