FinancialFox

In this episode of the FinancialFox, Steffy talks to Bruce Pon, founder of Ocean Protocol. They discuss the value of data in the digital economy, the dilemma of access to data and privacy, and how data is managed in Web3.

In this episode of the FinancialFox, Steffy talks to Dan Reecer VP Growth of Acala and Karura Network, all-in-one DeFi hubs of Polkadot and Kusama. They discuss the Polkadot ecosystem, Kusama chain, Defi, cross-chain communication and interoperability, chain customisation and upgrading, security governance, Polkadot wallet, what is Acala and Karura Network and how they work together to innovate the space.

In this episode of the FinancialFox, Steffy talks to Jaynti Kanani, Co-founder of Polygon (former Matic Network). Polygon is one of the leading scalability platforms in the crypto/ DeFi space.  Polygon allows building and connecting Ethereum-​compatible blockchain networks and has established several key partnerships over the last months. Polygon is one of the most promising solutions in DeFi, a must-watch interview.

In this episode of the FinancialFox, Steffy talks to Erica Stanfrod, founder of the Crypto Curry Club- a series of fun networking lunches and educational events for leaders in blockchain, crypto and emerging tech. Erica is also the author of the upcoming book 'Crypto Wars: Faked Deaths, Missing Billions and Industry Disruption'. 

They discuss scams in the crypto space, fraudulent projects, questions of anonymity and how to approach security issues in such a young industry like crypto. After having analysed frauds in crypto for years, Erica shares her insights about how to spot a legitimate project and protect your digital assets. 

0:00 Intro to Erica and CryptoWar book

2:45 The dark side of crypto space

7:45 Anonymity 

15:00 The best scams 

20:00 Red flags 

26:00 Educating and engaging with the community 

31:40 Good projects

35:30 The impact of institutions entering the crypto space

41:00 What is there to be excited about in crypto?

44:00 The Crypto Curry Club

47:55 Steffy's final thoughts

In this episode of #FinancialFox, Steffy breaks down the fundamentals of why investing in gold. You will find useful insights about the gold market linked to the current economic backdrop;  the best strategies for investors to increase exposure to gold, how and why.  She speaks with gold fund manager Angelos Damaskos, CEO at Sector Investment Managers, and also with Mark Child CEO and Chairman of London and Toronto listed Condor Gold.

TIME STAMPS: 

0:00 Intro

1:00 Introduction to Angelos Damaskos

2:35 How to increase exposure to gold

3:55 Gold price rally

5:00 Three ways to use gold as inflation-hedge in portfolio

6:35 Gold-backed ETFs

8:30 Gold bullion

11:55 Upside of ETFs and bullion

13:00 Gold mining companies

15:15 Operational gearing of small caps

17:27 Opportunities in small cap mining

20:50 Companies and jurisdiction to watch

24:05 Where is the gold price heading to?

26:05 Angelos' Gold Fund

30:00 Mark Child CEO & Chairman, Condor Gold, mining in Nicaragua

30:40 Investing in gold now

32:40 Why invest in small cap gold miners?

34:35 Costs of production

36:20 Maximising revenue generation 

38:40 Why invest in Condor Gold?

40:00 Takeover & acquisitions opportunities

In this episode of #FinancialFox, Steffy speaks with Edan Yago, co-founder of Sovryn BTC, a Bitcoin trading and lending platform. They talk about building DeFi on Bitcoin and the differences between Ethereum and Bitcoin blockchain that can impact the DeFi ecosystem.

In this episode of #FinancialFox, Steffy speaks with Cameron Hejazi, CEO and Founder of Cent, the NFT marketplace where Twitter founder Jack Dorsey auctioned his first tweet ever for $2.9m. They discuss the NFT fever, how to monetise digital creations and innovation on social media platforms.

In a world today characterised by economic uncertainty and market volatility, it is harder to preserve your wealth and become finally independent. 

In this episode of #FinancialFox, Steffy speaks with Alan Steel, founder and chairman of Alan Steel Asset Management, an independent  financial adviser since 1975. Alan has survived 5 stock market crashes and his advise has been constantly proved successful increasing his client wealth over time.

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Fears of rising inflation 

Analysts are predicting rising inflation rates over the coming months which means that investors must adapt their strategies to make sure gains are above inflationary levels. Alan believes that the tech sector has proved to be resilient and could be good options. Gold and gold-linked assets could work for more cautious investors. 

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Financial planning and Tax efficiency 

The best time to think about your retirement "was 25 years ago" joked Alan. He shares insights about his approach to financial and tax planning which is done according to each investors' needs and objectives. 

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Gold, silver & precious metals

It is worth having some exposure to gold and precious metals, says Alan, as economic uncertainty tends to favour safe-haven assets. However, these are unprecedented times so markets may behave differently, he adds.

With rising inflation it's time to get into hard assets: Silver, 'gold on steroids'  

In this episode of #FinancialFox, Steffy speaks with Ian Williams, CEO of Charteris Treasury boutique investment manager and precious metals specialist. They discuss currency devaluation, inflation-hedge assets and moves in commodities markets. 

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Rising inflation

The current monetary policy is likely to cause a more permanent inflationary state, says Ian. It is time to get into hard, inflation-hedge assets like gold and other precious metals. 

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Silver, 'gold on steroids'

Silver is the big winner in the commodities space, says Ian, adding that silver is more volatile allowing for more gains in the near future. Growing industrial demand helps push silver prices up. 

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Bitcoin, digital gold?

Ian is more skeptical about cryptocurrencies and how regulation from central authorities can impact the crypto market. Ian also believes that the issues around energy usage can undermine the value of Bitcoin. 

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China geopolitical power

Ian comments on China's moves around digital currencies, geopolitical strategies and how it can shift global economic balance. The next years should be crucial to establish China as the new economic superpower.

In this episode of #FinancialFox, Steffy speaks with Adriana Hoppenbrouwer-Pereira Co-founder & Partner at The Fabricant, a leading digital-only fashion house. They discuss the boom of digital fashion, NFTs and the fashion metaverse.