Henri Arslanian and Michael Lau, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales for Bullish, break down key DeFi concepts like Automated Market Makers, liquidity pools, and impermanent loss before shifting their focus to cover the growing demand from asset managers and hedge funds for exposure to the DeFi sphere. Henri and Michael also share their thoughts on the growing convergence between centralized (CeFi) and decentralized (DeFi) finance and how these two systems will coexist in the future. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about today’s rapidly developing DeFi industry and it’s impact on institutional investors.

In this very special edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the latest developments stemming from this week’s shocking new information surrounding the identity of the hacker who looted 3.6 million Ether from The DAO in 2016. Drawing on crypto-journalist Laura Shin’s exhaustive reporting, Henri breaks down some of the biggest takeaways from the case, from the growing capacity of law enforcement authorities and crypto traceability firms like Chainalysis to demix or unscramble privacy wallets that often store ill-gotten funds to the effects that this case (and another case involving the 2016 hack of Bitfinex) will have on reshaping the narrative that crypto is not traceable. This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the biggest details behind one of the most infamous hacks in crypto history.  ---

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In this very special edition of the Future of Money, Henri Arslanian and former special agent for the IRS, Tigran Gambaryan, discuss the intersection of cryptocurrency and illicit activities. Drawing on his wealth of experience working on teams that investigated major scandals in the crypto ecosystem, from Mt. Gox’s bankruptcy to the darknet marketplace Silk Road, Tigran shares his thoughts on the recent arrests of a New York couple linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack whilst offering a glimpse into how investigators operate in the cryptocurrency space, touching upon everything from the tools that law enforcement authorities typically deploy to the growing risks of money laundering in the DeFi and NFT sectors. This episode is ideal for anyone looking to understand what steps are being taken to counter illicit activity in the crypto ecosystem. This episode was recorded live in New York.

In this very special edition of Crypto Capsule Commentary, Henri Arslanian breaks down the fallout stemming from the recent arrests of a New York couple linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack whilst offering a glimpse into how investigators currently operate in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, touching upon everything from the tools that law enforcement authorities typically deploy to the growing risks of money laundering in the DeFi space. Henri also explores the evolution of law enforcement's relationship with the crypto ecosystem and how the traceability tools deployed by authorities have advanced to the point that laundering crypto is easier to detect than laundering funds through fiat currency. This Crypto Capsule Commentary is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about some of the details behind these sensational arrests in a concise, digestible format. ---

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Henri Arslanian and author, journalist, and host of The Unchained podcast Laura Shin share an in-depth discussion on how journalists cover the crypto ecosystem, from the dynamic between journalists and crypto entrepreneurs, firms, industry leaders to how dedicated crypto-journalists differ in approach from mainstream media outlets that cover the industry. Laura also shares some stories about her upcoming book (Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze), touching upon the topics and storylines that surprised her the most during the writing process.  This episode is ideal for anyone keen to learn of the relationship between the crypto industry and the media.

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Henri Arslanian and Alex Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of Celsius Network, share an in-depth discussion about the crypto lending and yield platform ecosystem from how such platforms are able to offer such attractive yields to whether there is systemic risk in the crypto lending industry.  The pair also share insights on who is the typical users of such platforms and whether all crypto platforms will eventually have a token. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the crypto lending and yield platform ecosystem and their potential benefits and risks.

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Henri Arslanian and futurist, bestselling author, podcast host Brett King share an in-depth discussion on Brett’s latest book: “The Rise of Technosocialism: How Inequality, AI and Climate will Usher in a New World.” From AI’s impact on the healthcare industry to how CBDCs can facilitate and accelerate UBI payments, Henri and Brett touch upon all of the latest developments emerging from the deep tech and crypto spaces that are poised to define the decades to come, from NFTs to DAOs to the metaverse. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about the broader societal impact of some of the most innovative trends in tech and finance.

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Henri Arslanian and Simon Yu, Co-founder and CEO of StormX, share an in-depth discussion on the role of cashback rewards and loyalty programs in the cryptocurrency industry, from how the approach differs from the conventional model to whether such incentivized programs could stimulate broader mainstream adoption of digital assets. The pair also take a look at StormX’s introduction of crypto rewards in exchange for microtasks before moving on to StormX’s sponsorship agreement with the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, with Simon giving the audience the inside scoop on how everything came together. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about how and why crypto brands and companies are increasingly making strategic moves towards the mainstream.

Henri Arslanian and Michael Ourabah  (CEO of BSO) share an in-depth discussion on the role of HFT and market making firms in the healthy development of the crypto industry. The pair also discusses the gaps in the current infrastructure behind crypto exchanges and what is needed to increase institutional investor activity. This episode is ideal for anyone interested in the future of crypto markets and crypto trading.