Episode 29 - Exploring the Future of User Experiences in the Crypto Industry

In this episode of The Gage, Sean Kiernan speaks to Marcel Kasumovich, Deputy CIO of Coinbase Asset Management. Marcel shares his journey to becoming a significant figure in the world of finance and cryptocurrency and discusses with Sean the development of a permissioned DeFi platform, the potential societal impacts of blockchain technology and particularly, how micropayments might revolutionise the gig economy and personal finance management. Marcel also highlights the efficiency of stablecoins and their role in the future of banking. Listen to our other podcasts: https://www.greengage.co/podcasts About Marcel Kasumovich Marcel Kasumovich is Deputy CIO, Coinbase, and is based in Abu Dhabi. He has been engaged with digital assets since 2012, founding Pure Macro Capital Advisors to house various investment and advisory interests. He previously held senior roles in policy, investment banking and hedge funds with financial institutions and firms including Bank of Canada, the International Monetary Fund, Goldman Sachs and Soros Fund Management. He has published research ranging from academic journals to op-eds, is a member of the Economic Club of New York, and holds a number of  advisory roles in startup financial technology companies. Time stamps [00:00:37] Average guy in extraordinary circumstances. [00:02:52] DeFi and institutional adoption. [00:05:48] Digitally native assets. [00:07:14] The future of money. [00:12:50] Efficiency in capital markets. [00:13:15] Stablecoin vs CBDCs. [00:18:36] The gig economy and individual freedom. [00:20:43] Narrow vs Broad Banking. [00:23:56] Bitcoin at COP28. [00:24:25] Bitcoin's role in COP28. [00:29:10] User experiences that capture imaginations.