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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 34 MIN

The Roadmap to Crypto’s Full Integration Into Society, with Trevor Topfer (Blockchain NZ)

from Tapping Into Crypto · host TBC Studios

Trevor Topfer, Executive Director of Blockchain NZ, explains why the crypto industry is actually pushing for regulation, how New Zealand plans to become a blockchain export hub, and why the convergence of AI and blockchain will solve real-world problems within the next 10 years. Plus, the rough road ahead before we reach a utopian future. You’ll hear:  00:00 - Why The Crypto Industry Is Demanding Regulation 02:34 - The Wild West Days Are Over (Industry Wants Rules Now) 04:26 - Consumer Protection vs Innovation: Finding The Balance 10:15 - Why Calling Crypto A Scam Is a Larger Problem Than The Scams 18:45 - The Real Estate Tokenization Revolution Nobody's Talking About 26:43 - AI + Blockchain: Two World-Changing Technologies Collide 28:42 - How Digital Identity Will Be Bigger Than Crypto 29:38 - The Utopian Future (And The Bloodbath We'll Face First) … and much more! Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Want more from Trevor Topfer, you can find him on LinkedIn Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

Trevor Topfer, Executive Director of Blockchain NZ, explains why the crypto industry is actually pushing for regulation, how New Zealand plans to become a blockchain export hub, and why the convergence of AI and blockchain will solve real-world problems within the next 10 years. Plus, the rough road ahead before we reach a utopian future. You’ll hear:  00:00 - Why The Crypto Industry Is Demanding Regulation 02:34 - The Wild West Days Are Over (Industry Wants Rules Now) 04:26 - Consumer Protection vs Innovation: Finding The Balance 10:15 - Why Calling Crypto A Scam Is a Larger Problem Than The Scams 18:45 - The Real Estate Tokenization Revolution Nobody's Talking About 26:43 - AI + Blockchain: Two World-Changing Technologies Collide 28:42 - How Digital Identity Will Be Bigger Than Crypto 29:38 - The Utopian Future (And The Bloodbath We'll Face First) … and much more! Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Want more from Trevor Topfer, you can find him on LinkedIn Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

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