Encrypted

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.

Welcome to the 83# episode of the “Encrypted podcast”, where we delve deep into the future of finance and the world of cryptocurrencies with a visionary leader who’s actively shaping our financial landscape. Today, we are happy to have a true trailblazer with us, Henri Arslanian, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management.

Henri is not just a prominent figure in the crypto world; he's a force driving change. With a sterling background as the former global crypto leader at PwC, Henri has advised governments, financial institutions, and tech giants on crypto initiatives. He's a TEDx speaker, a best-selling author, and the host of The Future of Money podcast and the CryptoCapsules™ social media video series, and he is regularly featured in global media, including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and the Financial Times.

Join us as Henri shares his insights on the evolving landscape of crypto hedge funds, the impact of regulations on the industry, and the strategies employed to navigate the volatile crypto market. Find out how crypto hedge funds should properly handle the security and custody of digital assets, learn the difference between active and passive crypto funds, and whether more traditional hedge funds are entering crypto now. Why did Henri choose Dubai as a manager's location for Nine Blocks Capital Management, and how the crypto hedge funds in the Middle East are shaping the future of finance? About this and more…

Special Guest: Henri Arslanian.

We are thrilled to announce the grand return of the "Encrypted" podcast! This time, it's not just for your ears but also for your eyes - both listen and watch! 🎧📺

In our latest episode, we're honored to converse with the illustrious Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center and the esteemed Strategic Advisor of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Recognized as a blockchain luminary by CoinTelegraph, ranking amongst the Top 100 global influencers, his insights are truly invaluable.

Moreover, we're proud to introduce the Dubai Blockchain Center as our strategic partner for the “Encrypted podcast”!

Delve into Dr. Marwan's compelling vision of positioning the UAE, especially Dubai, at the forefront of blockchain innovation globally. Learn about the pivotal role Dubai Blockchain Center plays in transforming this ambitious vision into reality. Their dedication and contributions to the blockchain community are genuinely groundbreaking.

Gain exclusive insights into the Dubai Future Foundation's offerings for attendees of the imminent AI Assembly in the Museum of the Future. Get a sneak peek into the objectives of this year's government summit, which paints a transformative picture for Dubai's future. Wondering about other buzzing tech happenings in Dubai? Stay tuned!

Discover Dubai's tech evolution, as Dr. Marwan shares exhilarating accounts of partnering with global tech behemoths, establishing Dubai as a magnet for tech giants worldwide.

For all this and more, tune in and immerse yourself in our enriching podcast, also available for viewing on YouTube.

Special Guest: Dr. Marwan Alzarouni.

Special Guest: Dr. Marwan Alzarouni .

In this episode we speak with Christian Kunz, Head of Group Strategy at DIFC Authority, a leading financial center based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

In his capacity as Head of Group Strategy at DIFC Authority, Christian is responsible to develop and continuously evolve the strategic agenda and initiatives of DIFC in line with the UAE’s commitment to innovation and development of future economies.

We start off speaking about the foundations of his experience in the region and work towards the future of fintech, blockchain and crypto within DIFC's ecosystem and the regional market places.

If you are looking to know more about regulations, setting up and getting ahead within the region, this episode is a great listen.

We want to give a special shoutout to our sponsor Blockfinex. Blockfinex offers one of the most competitive trading fees compared to industry leading competitors as well as a quick onboarding process for its users. You can find them at blockfinex.com

Special Guest: Christian Kunz.

In this episode we speak with Ryan Gill, founder at Crucible.

Did you hear about that $69 million NFT sale on Christie’s? Well, we just dove right into NFTs! NFTs or non-fungible tokens are unique digital items that are not interchangeable. We are beginning to see the rise and value of NFTs take off, mostly in the creative industries, where we see digital art, music and other creative work being bought and sold as NFTs. In this episode we explore the state of play of the NFT world and how they have taken the world by storm this past year. Our guest, Ryan goes on to discuss the origins and beginnings of NFTs and the creative industries, namely creators and artists in Hollywood, his former hometown.

We continue discussing the potential and opportunity NFTs hold for creators that have been traditionally left out of the spotlight and off the stage. Ryan describes how new and young creators can take work into their own hands and start making a living for themselves without necessarily needing to answer to the current “gatekeepers” of the creative industry.

Ryan shares the work they are doing at Crucible and his vision for the platform and how it will contribute to a larger paradigm shift of what he calls an Open Metaverse. We also touch on the future of NFTs and how the world will look in a decade’s time because of this new technology.

We want to give a special shoutout to our sponsor Blockfinex.

Special Guests: Ryan Gill

Special Guest: Ryan Gill.

In this episode we speak with Saqr Ereiqat, consultant at IBM and Akbar Farook, founder of Just Chain, a justice in the public blockchain space solution.

We start off speaking about what blockchain applications are currently live in the region and where enterprise utilizes blockchain for the betterment of business. Saqr and Akbar both share their views on the current state of blockchain use in the Middle East and general region.

We go on to discuss the challenges of raising funding for Proof of Concept projects. Both our guests walk us through their experiences in each of their domains and advise companies on how best to approach funding for a POC.

Finally we discuss what adoption of blockchain technology will look like, specifically for enterprises.

We want to give a special shoutout to our sponsor Blockfinex. Blockfinex offers one of the most competitive trading fees compared to industry leading competitors as well as a quick onboarding process for its users. You can find them at blockfinex.com

Special Guests: Akbar Farook and Saqr Ereiqat.

In this episode, we hear from one of the most influential figures in the space, Paolo Ardoino who is the CTO of Bitfinex and Tether.

In the beginning we discuss Paolo's background and his vision for the space. We then delve into the rise of DEXs and how decentralised vs centralised exchanges will fair in the years to come. Paolo shares what his vision for a decentralised exchange will look like and lays out Bitfinex's plans for doing so.

We also touch on the heavy stablecoin topic. We hear Paolo's views on the future of stablecoins, the differences between the various forms of stablecoins we see today, and also USDT's future roadmap. Paolo also shares recent updates with regards to the New York Attorney General's lawsuit against Tether and we discuss misconceptions that have arisen about Tether.

Additionally, we discuss the technical aspects of Tether's tech stack, specifically with regards to layer 2 and scalability. Finally, we discuss the role of Defi and what this means in the context of Bitfinex and Tether.

We want to give a shout out to our sponsor Blockfinex (Not to be confused with Bitfinex). Blockfinex is the Global cryptocurrency exchange where you can trade your cryptos in seconds. With one of the fastest matching engines in the space, and high liquidity, you can trade your favourite cryptocurrencies quickly and seamlessly. Blockfinex offers one of the most competitive trading fees compared to industry leading competitors as well as a quick onboarding process for its users. You can find them at blockfinex.com

Special Guest: Paolo Ardoino.

This is another excellent episode from the Future Blockchain Summit which was part of GITEX in Dubai, one of the only in-person events that has taken place during COVID times.

Our guests for this episode are Thamim Ahmed from UCL Center for Blockchain Technologies and Dotun Rominiyi from the emerging technology division at the London Stock Exchange. We talk about the rise of reasearch and development leading into emerging and new technologies to drive adoption in enterprise.

We cover financial securities and tokenisation, how ideation leads to solid research and then real world products.

We talk about how the London Stock Exchange moved from paper to digital and how it now is working towards a future that embraces next generation infrastructure and digital tranformation.

If you are looking to understand more about how the London Stock Exchange and UCL view blockchain and cryptocurrency, then this episode is definitey for you.

We want to give a shout out to our sponsor Blockfinex. Blockfinex is THE Global cryptocurrency exchange where you can trade your cryptos in seconds. With one of the fastest matching engines in the space, and high liquidity, you can trade your favourite cryptocurrencies quickly and seamlessly. Blockfinex offers one of the most competitive trading fees compared to industry leading competitors as well as a quick onboarding process for its users. You can find them at blockfinex.com

Special Guests: Dotun Rominiyi and Thamim Ahmed.

We're super excited to be recording this episode live at the Future Blockchain Summit which was part of Gitex 2020 in Dubai, one of the only in-person events that took place in this crazy 2020 year.

Our guest for this episode is Vesa, a Finnish artist who has had a unique journey following his interests throughout his life. After stumbling into art, and finding his hidden talents there, Vesa has helped to pioneer digital art which is now seeing tremendous growth in the crypto sphere. Vesa is unique in that he embraces both the physcial and digital forms of art, where his physcial copies go for a rate at 1 btc per piece (thats $19,200 at time of writing!)

We really enjoyed this episode as we discuss the early forms of digital art, what the transition of art will look like from the physical to digital realm, how will digital art be used and look like in the context of NFT (non fungible tokens), VR and AR, and how people can get involved!

We want to give a shout out to our sponsor Blockfinex. Blockfinex is THE Global cryptocurrency exchange where you can trade your cryptos in seconds. With one of the fastest matching engines in the space, and high liquidity, you can trade your favourite cryptocurrencies quickly and seamlessly. Blockfinex offers one of the most competitive trading fees compared to industry leading competitors as well as a quick onboarding process for its users. You can find them at blockfinex.com

Special Guest: Vesa.

In this episode we talk public relations and the blurring lines of promoting, community engagement and shilling. Our guests are Mohanned Halawani, founder of Crypto-PR.io and David Wachsman Founder and CEO of WACHSMAN. Both our guests are leaders in the Crypto and Blockchain space for communications.

This was a great episode for us, both Ahmed and I really enjoyed challenging Mohanned and David to the perception and roles of PR in the industry. If you are looking to leverage PR and comms for your own project or want to know how agencies perceive the space then this episode is for you.

We want to give a shout out to our sponsor Coinsapp, a global social payments application for cryptocurrencies based on the Dan blockchain ecosystem. It empowers the world to send money around the world in seconds. You can find coins app on google and Apple stores. https://coins.app/

Special Guests: David Wachsman and Mohanned Halawani.