Are hedge funds optimistic about the long-term potential of digital assets? Why the percentage of hedge funds investing in crypto decreased after the FTX collapse, but the average crypto allocation by those invested grew. How regulatory uncertainty and reputational risk have emerged as key barriers to greater adoption. James Delaney, Director of Government Affairs at AIMA, joins the Future of Money podcast to examine how traditional hedge funds are beginning to allocate to crypto assets despite recent volatility.

Perform Due Diligence Services Co-Head James Newman joins the show to explore the nuances of operational due diligence (ODD) in the digital assets space compared to traditional finance. Learn why thorough background checks and robust internal controls are crucial for crypto firms. Uncover the red flags to watch for at crypto exchanges and custodians, understand why exchange proof-of-reserves may not always provide a complete picture and more.

Blockstone Capital CIO Yevgeny Bebnev joins the show to discuss some of the biggest trends in the global crypto hedge fund ecosystem, from obstacles for traditional funds entering the space and strategies for selecting successful fund managers to the potential shift from centralised to decentralised systems. Dive into these topics and more.

Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar joins the show to explore the state of crypto mining. As an increasing number of investors and institutions push for more sustainable practices, how will the Bitcoin mining industry respond?

How is due diligence on crypto firms different from traditional finance? What are the unique complexities that have emerged in a pre and post-FTX world?

Henri Arslanian welcomes John Ward, Managing Director of Alternative Asset Advisory Services at Kroll, for a comprehensive exploration of operational due diligence in the digital assets space.

Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov sits down with Henri Arslanian in Dubai to discuss the challenges that operational cybersecurity poses on crypto custody.

How are regulatory requirements influencing the concept of self-custody in crypto? What are the overlooked vulnerabilities? What is the risk from quantum and North Korea?

Dive into these questions and more.

How does data impact the crypto industry? What sets digital assets apart from traditional finance? How can accounting principles be applied to crypto?

Dive into these questions and more in an in-depth discussion with Lukka CEO Robert Materazzi.

Some lawyers think that the actions of regulators as part of “Operation Choke Point 2.0” are a breach of not only constitutional due process clauses but also a breach of their regulatory and statutory obligations.

Are the seizures of crypto-adjacent banks Silvergate and Signature constitutional? Is there a concerted effort to drive US crypto firms offshore?

An exclusive interview with Cooper & Kirk Managing Partner David Thompson.

What role will virtual assets play in Dubai’s broader long-term vision? What pushed Dubai to launch the world’s first crypto-specialised regulator? And will this comprehensive framework prevent an FTX-style scenario from unfolding in the future?

An exclusive interview with VARA Managing Director Deepa Raja Carbon and VARA CEO Henson Orser.

What happens when a #crypto company goes #bankrupt? Are claims paid back in crypto or #cash? And how narrow is the definition of “fraud” in such cases?

An in-depth discussion with Brown Rudnick’s Louisa Watt and Kenneth Aulet.