In this episode of the Wirex Podcast, host Lianna Adams sits down with Ben Bilski, Co-Founder and Core Contributor at True Labs, to explore the next frontier of crypto—beyond the headlines, hype cycles, and trading charts. 

Together, they unpack a series of bold, future-looking questions: Are we truly “still early,” or has the real innovation phase already quietly begun? Where might the biggest breakthroughs come from—unexpectedly “boring” industries, or overlooked real-world problems? Ben shares his perspective on the role speculation plays in driving progress, what a genuinely bank-beating use case could look like, and why crypto’s most important success might not involve tokens at all. 

From provocative “what if” scenarios to practical insights on where crypto is heading, this conversation challenges assumptions and spotlights the subtle ways blockchain innovation could become seamless, invisible, and woven into everyday life. 

Tune in for a thoughtful deep dive into what’s next for crypto—and what it might change about how we live, pay, and connect. 

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In this episode of The Wirex Podcast, we dive into a question every brand should be asking: why does so much PR still feel like noise? Host Lianna is joined by Stella Friaisse, Operations Director at INPUT, to unpack what it really means to stop talking and start resonating. 

Together, they explore the biggest misconceptions about PR today, the real differences between in-house comms teams and external agencies, and how KOL/influencer marketing is evolving in Web3. Stella also shares why “humanizing” a brand so often backfires, what kinds of tech narratives are connecting right now, and which comms trends are overhyped vs. underrated. Plus, they look ahead at how AI will reshape PR and influencer campaigns — from smarter targeting to more authentic storytelling at scale. 

If you’re building in tech or Web3 and want your message to land with people (not just circulate online), this one’s for you. Tune in and rethink how you communicate — because impact starts with resonance, not repetition. 

As crypto continues to blur geographical and financial boundaries, are national currencies becoming a thing of the past? In this episode of The Wirex Podcast, host Lianna sits down with Stephen Wundke, Strategy & Revenue Director at Algoz, to unpack how digital assets are reshaping the global economy. 

From the rise of borderless payments to the shifting concept of financial trust, Lianna and Stephen explore: 

• What’s driving people to move away from fiat — innovation, mistrust, or necessity? 
• Whether a life fully powered by crypto is closer than we think. 
• The hidden barriers still standing in the way of true financial freedom. 
• How decentralization could redefine fairness — or create new inequalities. 

Join the conversation as we imagine a future where money knows no borders and ask: will national currencies soon be just local tokens in a global crypto world? 

💬 Listen, subscribe, and tell us — do you think national currencies still matter in the crypto era? 

Artificial intelligence is transforming every corner of the financial world — but can it really replace human expertise? 

In this episode, host Lianna Adams sits down with Dr. Max Li, Professor at Columbia University and CEO of OORT, a leading AI innovation company. Together, they explore how machine intelligence is reshaping how we invest, spend, and build trust in the digital age. 

From hidden AI tools in your banking apps to the ethics of algorithmic advice, this conversation dives into the future of personal finance — where human intuition meets artificial intelligence. 

💡 You’ll learn: 

• How AI is already influencing your financial decisions (often without you knowing) 
• Whether AI can (or should) replace traditional financial advisors 
• Smart ways to use AI today for better saving and investing 
• What financial advice might look like in the next five years 

Tune in to discover why the future of finance might not be human or machine — but a powerful partnership between both. 

In this thought-provoking episode of the Wirex Podcast, host Lianna Adams sits down with Gordon Einstein, Founder of CryptoLaw Partners and Co-Founder of Tech Tuesdays, to put “the system” on trial. Together, they unpack the tangled relationship between law, technology, and cryptocurrency — and what happens when ideals of freedom collide with the realities of power, control, and corruption. 

Is regulation truly about protecting people — or about maintaining control? Can decentralization ever be fair if humans still hold the keys? And does crypto’s transparency really prevent wrongdoing, or just make it more visible? 

Join us for a candid, intellectually charged conversation that explores the ethical and legal paradoxes at the heart of the crypto revolution — and asks the ultimate question: is it the system that’s broken, or the people who built it? 

In this episode of The Wirex Podcast, host Lianna explores one of the most fascinating questions in the creator economy — can influence become a tradable asset? 

Joining her is Michael Graham, Founder of Web3 Growth Hub, to unpack how tokenization could redefine ownership, community, and the value of influence. Together, they dig into the future of creator monetization — from the idea of “creator tokens” to the ethical and emotional implications of turning personal brands into digital assets. 

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• What it really means for a creator to tokenize their influence 
• Who determines the value of a creator token — the market, the fans, or the creator? 
• Whether tokens could lead to a “stock market for people” — and what happens when that value crashes 
• How tokenized influence might blur the line between authenticity and performance 
• If AI-generated influencers could join the token economy 
• And whether on-chain trust could become the new social currency 

Join us for a thought-provoking look into the intersection of Web3, creativity, and human value — and discover what happens when influence goes on-chain. 

🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and share with a fellow creator — the future of influence might be closer than you think. 

Why does crypto still feel like rocket science to so many? In this episode of the Wirex Podcast, host Lianna Adams sits down with Simona Serban, Co-founder of ETHCluj, to unpack why the crypto space remains intimidating — and how we can fix it. 

Simona shares her personal journey into Web3, from confusing first encounters to breakthrough "aha!" moments. She reflects on the crypto lessons she wishes she'd learned earlier and breaks down why so many people still feel lost in this rapidly evolving space. 

Together, they explore: 

• The crypto concepts that took way too long to click 
• Why analogies matter when explaining Web3 to skeptics 
• The biggest design flaws in today’s crypto onboarding experiences 
• How builders can design more inclusive and user-friendly crypto tools 
• The one thing you can do today to feel less confused about crypto 

Whether you’re a total beginner, a builder in the space, or somewhere in between — this conversation is a fresh, honest look at how we can make crypto feel a whole lot more human. 

When the headlines slow down and prices stay flat, many assume crypto is “dead.” But is a quiet market actually a sign of maturity? 

In this episode of the Wirex Podcast, host Lianna Adams sits down with Gijs op de Weegh, CEO and Founder of StablR, to explore why less hype could mean more progress for the industry. From stablecoins and long-term adoption to the opportunities hidden in slow market cycles, Gijs shares why startups, investors, and everyday users should welcome a calmer crypto landscape. 

👉 Tune in to hear: 

• What people really mean when they say the market is “boring” 
• Why slow and steady growth could be a win for crypto 
• The types of projects that thrive in quieter times 
• How startups and investors can make the most of a “boring” phase 
• The biggest opportunities and trends to watch for next year 

A must-listen if you’re curious about crypto beyond the hype. 

Why do so many people still hesitate to embrace crypto? In this episode, Lianna sits down with Ivar Wiersma from LayerZero to explore the root causes of crypto skepticism—and how better user experience (UX) could be the key to broader adoption. 

We unpack everything from the confusing nature of crypto apps, the fragmentation across chains and wallets, to how interoperability can simplify the ecosystem. Ivar also discusses how lessons from traditional banking apps could help crypto go mainstream, and why making crypto more intuitive doesn’t mean alienating advanced users. 

💡 Highlights include: 

• Why crypto remains misunderstood or distrusted 
• The usability gap in crypto apps vs traditional finance 
• Real-world examples of projects improving interoperability 
• The UX balance between simplicity for beginners and power for experts 
• What features might finally win over skeptics 

Whether you're crypto-native or crypto-curious, this episode is packed with insights on how user-centric design could shape the next chapter of digital finance. 

In this episode of the Wirex Podcast, we dive into the hidden side of messaging apps with Kee Jefferys, Co-Founder of Session — a privacy-first messenger. We explore the question: “Who’s Watching Your Chats?” and uncover how metadata, tracking, and hidden risks shape the way we communicate online. 

Kee breaks down what metadata really is, why mainstream apps collect it, and how it can reveal more about you than your actual messages. We also talk about the limits of end-to-end encryption, the power of usage patterns, and the steps you can take to keep your conversations truly private. 

If you’ve ever wondered how much your messaging app knows about you — and what you can do about it — this episode is for you.