Emerging tech is reshaping how we build, regulate, and scale digital products – but which innovations will really matter next? In this SiGMA TV interview from Central Europe 2025, Stefan Rust, Founder of Index.fun, shares his perspective on how blockchain, AI, and new interface technologies are transforming business models, creating new kinds of jobs, and challenging regulators to keep pace. Rust discusses balancing innovation with compliance, why partnerships across gaming and crypto matter, and how to spot “10x” opportunities instead of chasing every trend.

Guest: Stefan Rust, Founder of Index.fun

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AI is redefining how global brands communicate but in highly regulated sectors like finance and fintech, clarity, trust, and compliance matter more than ever. In this exclusive SiGMA TV interview from Central Europe 2025, Tatiana Botskina, CEO of Deriskly, reveals how AI-driven communication tools are transforming customer interactions, reducing compliance risks, and strengthening long-term brand trust.

Botskina explains how unstructured data becomes strategic intelligence, why transparency is now a competitive advantage, and how personalised, context-aware communication represents the future of customer experience. A must-watch for leaders navigating digital transformation, AI adoption, and regulatory complexity.

Guest: Tatiana Botskina, CEO of Deriskly

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During SiGMA Central Europe, SiGMA News reporter Ginevra Infascelli sat down with casino game protection expert Sal Piacente to explore the evolving world of land-based casino security. From identifying vulnerabilities to training dealers, supervisors, and surveillance teams, Sal breaks down why human intuition remains irreplaceable despite the rise of AI. He demonstrates real card-handling techniques that machines struggle to detect and shares insights into his background, early inspirations, and why he’s known as “The Hitman” in the industry.

Host: Ginevra Infascelli, News reporter at SiGMA
Guest: Sal Piacente, Casino Game Protection Expert

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Join Emanuele Frascadore from SiGMA as he sits down with Lara Barbuto, Director of Compliance, Compliance Officer and MLRO (Malta) at OpenPayd, in the AIBC Media Zone during SiGMA Central Europe in Rome. Lara breaks down how firms can design flexible, modular compliance frameworks that keep pace with evolving regulations for digital assets and stablecoins. She explains the growing risks of embedded finance and APIs, Malta’s regulatory progress, and why strong compliance is no longer a blocker, but a strategic enabler for trust, growth, and innovation.

Host: Emanuele Frascadore from SiGMA
Guest: Lara Barbuto, Director of Compliance, Compliance Officer and MLRO (Malta) at OpenPayd

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In this exclusive SiGMA TV interview from SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, Fiorentina D'Amore, CEO in Malta and Senior Director of Business Operations at Blockchain.com, reveals the strategies behind expanding the company's market presence in Europe.

D'Amore discusses the challenges and opportunities in Italy’s emerging crypto market, the importance of education for building trust in digital payments, and the pivotal role of Mika in shaping the future of the industry. With insights into blockchain adoption and crypto wallets, D'Amore shares the key to unlocking Italy's full potential in the digital payments ecosystem.

Fiorentina D'Amore, CEO in Malta and Senior Director of Business Operations at Blockchain.com

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Join SiGMA News reporter Ginevra Infascelli as she interviews Konstantinos Antonopoulos, Founder & CEO of Interad AEP and winner of the SiGMA Startup Pitch in Rome. Discover what set ToroTips apart on stage, how the platform solves the long-standing problems in the sports predictions market, and why its marketplace approach is redefining the global tipping industry. Konstantinos shares insights on their winning mindset, growth strategy, and ambitious 12-month milestones, including international expansion and user acquisition goals. A must-watch for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone following the future of sports tech.

Moderator: Ginevra Infascelli
Guest: Konstantinos Antonopoulos, Founder & CEO of Interad AEP

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Innovation is reshaping Europe’s financial landscape but how are banks adapting? In this exclusive SiGMA TV interview from SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, Mark Curmi, Non-Executive Director at Sparkasse Bank Malta, breaks down the future of fintech, instant payments, open banking, and AI-driven compliance.

Curmi explores how banks are adopting fintech models, strengthening tech resilience, and preparing for a new era defined by data integrity, API-driven services, and open finance. If you operate in payments, fintech, banking, or digital innovation, this interview delivers essential insights into the forces transforming Europe’s financial ecosystem.

Mark Curmi, Non-Executive Director at Sparkasse Bank Malta

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In this panel during the latest SiGMA Summit in Rome, moderated by Jillian Dingwall of SiGMA Group, industry leaders Simon Westbury (1xBet), Jessica Majer (EGARA), and Wojciech Trzaska (SB Software) reflect on the early days of iGaming, the rise of compliance-driven challenges, and the urgent need to restore creativity and player-centric thinking. From regulation fatigue to the future of game formats, channelisation trends, and the evolving role of government, this discussion explores what it will take to reignite the passion that once defined iGaming.

Moderator: Jillian Dingwall, SiGMA Group
Guest Speakers: Simon Westbury, 1xBet
Jessica Majer, EGARA
Wojciech Trzaska, SB Software

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SiGMA Central Europe. Guest: Dr Sara Al Madani, serial entrepreneur, investor and keynote speaker. In this powerful 30‑minute talk Dr Sara Al Madani challenges conventional notions of career success. She urges professionals to stop “loving their job” and instead turn what they love into their job. Drawing on her diverse ventures across fashion, tech and investment, she talks about embracing risk, rejecting societal pressure, and defining success on your own terms. A must‑watch for founders, creatives and anyone seeking meaningful work.

Guest Speaker: Dr Sara Al Madani — serial entrepreneur, tech investor and keynote speaker

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Explore how Italy’s iGaming landscape has evolved into a 21.6 billion Euro powerhouse with a rapidly expanding mobile first audience. In this session, Vittorio Mele, DT9's Managing Director, outlines the industry’s shift from retail to digital, the expanding role of affiliates, and the rising importance of compliance in a tightly regulated environment. He examines operator strategies, community-driven affiliation models, and the technologies reshaping engagement, including programmatic AI targeting, predictive algorithms, enhanced UX, and next-gen security frameworks. Gain a clearer view of the competitive landscape and what lies ahead for operators and affiliates entering Italy’s regulated market

Guest: Vittorio Mele, DT9's Managing Director

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