Crypto Cast

Crypto began at the margins of finance. Today, institutions, regulators, and global financial markets are increasingly engaging with it. So how did that shift happen? In this episode of Crypto Cast, PK sits down with Mauricio Magaldi, a venture builder at Input Output with over 12 years in crypto and 20 years in financial services, and the host of BlockDrops Podcast. Together they explore where crypto has come from – from the cypherpunk origins of Bitcoin to where it’s heading, with the rise of institutional capital, AI, and on-chain regulation.  They cover:  → Why the origins of Bitcoin and the institutional present aren’t as contradictory as they seem → How regulators are finally starting to engage with crypto – and why most still don’t understand composability → Why stablecoins are the natural settlement layer for the agentic economy → The real risk of AI agents with access to wallets – and what guardrails are actually needed → Whether the agentic economy is economically viable once VC stops subsidising it…CRYPTO CAST⬜ Click here to receive every podcast straight to your inbox⬜ Follow PK on LinkedIn⬜ Follow Mauricio on LinkedIn

What happens when billions of dollars meant for communities in need barely reaches them?In this episode of Crypto Cast, James speaks with Chris Turner, Co-Founder of Kula – a decentralised impact investment company using smart contracts and blockchain governance to ensure capital reaches the people and projects it was designed to serve. With over two decades of experience in international development, sustainable finance, and emerging technology, Chris has watched first-hand as vast sums of aid and investment money get lost before reaching the grassroots – and built Kula to change that.Together, Chris and James explore what real-world asset tokenisation means in practice, why most DAOs fail at governance, and how Krula’s ‘Web 2.5’ model is bridging institutional compliance with genuine community participation across Africa and Asia.They cover:→ How Chris witnessed a $2 billion project deliver just $300K to the communities it was designed to help – and what that moment led to→ Why most DAOs are either dictatorships in disguise or descend into anarchy – and how Krula built a better governance model→ What ‘Web 2.5’ means and why hiding blockchain complexity from end users is the key to mainstream adoption→ The real risks in real-world asset tokenisation that retail investors often don’t understand→ How Krula navigated nine jurisdictions to find a regulatory home – and what that journey revealed…⬜ Click here to receive every podcast straight to your inbox⬜ Follow James Burnie here ⬜ Follow Chris Turner here

Is your understanding of blockchain regulation across global jurisdictions up to date?In this episode of Crypto Cast, James speaks with Claire Oxborrow, Content Management Director at Chambers and Partners – one of the world’s most trusted legal directories. Chambers has spent decades ranking the best lawyers and law firms globally, and its Global Practice Guides bring that expertise directly to in-house counsel and business leaders who need actionable legal intelligence across jurisdictions.Together, they explore how the Chambers Global Practice Guides work, why they matter to the blockchain industry, and what the 2026 Blockchain Guide is expected to reveal about a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape.They cover:→ How Chambers selects its contributing editors and authors from the world’s leading legal experts→ Why 75% of Global Practice Guide readers come from outside the legal profession→ The shift from unregulated to regulated crypto markets – and what that means for founders and businesses→ Why the ‘launch in one country and go global’ model is becoming increasingly difficult→ How the guides stay current in fast-moving practice areas like blockchain and AI…CRYPTO CAST⬜ Click here to receive every podcast straight to your inbox⬜ Follow James Burnie here ⬜ Follow Claire Oxborrow here

Is your Web3 startup spending big on marketing before figuring out who you’re actually selling to? In this episode of Crypto Cast, James speaks with Tanya Dias, CEO and Founder of Web3 Growth Engine, a structured end-to-end GTM program built to give Web3 and AI founders the commercial foundation they need to get repeat revenue. With over 15 years of experience across startups growth, Tanya has seen the same costly patterns play out time and again - and built a framework to to prevent that from happening for new startups. Together, they explore what separates Web3 projects that survive, from those that disappear. They cover: → Why so many Web3 startups burn through their runway on marketing before finding product-market fit → The danger of a scattergun marketing approach and how to avoid it → How to define your ideal customer and sharpen your commercial narrative→ Where influencers fit in and why timing is everything → The intersection of AI, Web3, and what it means for the industry’s future… CRYPTO CAST⬜ Click here to receive every podcast straight to your inbox⬜ Follow James Burnie here ⬜ Follow Tanya Dias here

Are DAOs dead or just growing up?In this episode of Crypto Cast, Kathryn sits down with Adam Miller, CEO and Co-founder of MIDAO, the organisation behind the Marshall Islands DAO LLC framework. With over 250 DAOs registered under their model, Adam is building the legal infrastructure that on-chain organisations need to survive and scale.Together, they explore what DAOs look like in 2025 and where they're heading next.They cover:→ Why early DAO models failed, and what's changed→ Legal structure, liability protection, and why they matter more than ever→ Hybrid operating models and institutional adoption→ Stablecoins and the evolution of on-chain financial infrastructure→ AI agents, legal personhood, and the next frontier of Web3CRYPTO CAST⬜ Click here to receive every podcast straight to your inbox⬜ Follow Kathryn Dodds here ⬜ Follow Adam Miller here

In this episode of Crypto Cast, host James Burnie is joined by Tobias Van Amstel, Founder and CEO of Altitude, a DeFi protocol platform that unifies established DeFi lending rails to make borrowing more efficient. Tobias founded Altitude to create a platform that focuses on simplicity, automation, and solving real user problems whilst removing unnecessary complexity. Tobias’ own use of DeFi, experience in building successful web 2 technology companies, and his user-first approach has helped to shape Altitude into creating a DeFi platform like no other. James and Tobias discuss the difference between CeFi and DeFi, the latest from the FCA and the role of AI – how much control can we really give an AI agent? The conversation also looks at how DeFi’s transparency and smart contract infrastructure are reshaping how lending works, and what the next phase of growth in the sector could look like.

In this episode of Crypto Cast, host Kathryn Dodds is joined by Karl-Martin Ahrend, Founding Partner of Areta, a leading Web3-focused investment bank, to explore the rapidly accelerating world of crypto M&A.Kathryn and Karl uncover the current state of crypto M&A, revealing the trading infrastructure and sectors that are driving the deals reshaping the crypto landscape. Kathryn and Karl-Martin dig into the negotiation dynamics between buyers and sellers, explaining why crypto founders often find themselves at a disadvantage and how the right advisory can level the playing field. Karl-Martin also discusses the emerging trend of token-based M&A, predicting that protocol treasuries will become increasingly active buyers and potentially trigger a new wave of consolidation. Crypto Cast is the leading podcast for crypto founders and leaders. Join hosts Pavan ‘PK’ Kaur, James Burnie, Kathryn Dodds and Bart Kacicki, a team of specialist crypto advisors and lawyers at international firm gunnercooke. The team chat to some of the biggest industry names about everything you need to know on the business of web3, NFTs, DAOs, AI and blockchain. From regulatory updates to building the tech, and from marketing and tokenomics to gearing up for a successful exit, you’ll hear all the hot takes on the future of crypto. gunnercooke has one of the largest full-service crypto teams in Europe and the US, specialising in blockchain, Web3, crypto assets, DAOs, AI and DeFi, who have helped shape the legal and regulatory frameworks central to today’s crypto landscape.   CRYPTO CAST⬜ Click here to receive every podcast straight to your inbox⬜ Follow Kathryn Dodds here ⬜ Follow Karl-Martin Ahrend here

In this episode, host PK is joined by Laura K. Inamedinova, Principal at Gate Ventures and CGEO at Gate.com, to unpack what investors are really looking for in the crypto market. Together, they explore how crypto fundraising has shifted away from tokens and into a far more practical phase where traction and revenue speak louder. PK and Laura also dig into the crossover between AI and Web3, and why not every AI startup has a future. Laura explains why VCs are prioritising real adoption and distribution, and why this isn’t a tough market - it’s tough for the wrong founders. Founders - listen to Laura for advice.Crypto Cast is the leading podcast for crypto founders and leaders. Join hosts Pavan ‘PK’ Kaur, James Burnie, Kathryn Dodds and Bart Kacicki, a team of specialist crypto advisors and lawyers at international firm gunnercooke. The team chat to some of the biggest industry names about everything you need to know on the business of web3, NFTs, DAOs, AI and blockchain. From regulatory updates to building the tech, and from marketing and tokenomics to gearing up for a successful exit, you’ll hear all the hot takes on the future of crypto. gunnercooke has one of the largest full-service crypto teams in Europe and the US, specialising in blockchain, Web3, crypto assets, DAOs, AI and DeFi, who have helped shape the legal and regulatory frameworks central to today’s crypto landscape.  CRYPTO CAST⬜ Click here to receive every podcast straight to your inbox⬜ Follow PK on LinkedIn⬜ Follow Laura on LinkedIn 

Crypto Cast is back! Host PK kicks off the new series with an interview with Marco Morazzoni, CEO and Founder of Semoto, the largest B2B ecosystem in Web3. PK and Marco ask the big question of how we know who to trust in crypto, and why Marco created Semoto to build a community of vetted and approved service providers. From wannabe ‘blockchain experts’, to a potential pending apocalypse when it comes to market abuse, they breakdown how to know if people really do know their stuff and the fundamental services crypto businesses actually do need. There’s pressure on founders to build fast and compliantly, so here’s why getting the fundamentals of legal, compliance, and infrastructure right from the start is critical to long-term success. Crypto Cast is the leading podcast for crypto founders and leaders. Join hosts Pavan ‘PK’ Kaur, James Burnie, Kathryn Dodds and Bart Kacicki, a team of specialist crypto advisors and lawyers at international firm gunnercooke. The team chat with some of the biggest industry names about everything you need to know on the business of web3, NFTs, DAOs, AI and blockchain. From regulatory updates to building the tech, and from marketing and tokenomics to gearing up for a successful exit, you’ll hear all the hot takes on the future of crypto. gunnercooke has one of the largest full-service crypto teams in Europe and the US, specialising in blockchain, Web3, crypto assets, DAOs, AI and DeFi, who have helped shape the legal and regulatory frameworks central to today’s crypto landscape.   CRYPTO CAST⬜ Click here to receive every podcast straight to your inbox⬜ Follow PK on LinkedIn⬜ Follow Marco on LinkedIn 

What is a market maker, and why does every crypto project need one?In this episode of Crypto Cast, James Burnie talks with Tim Meggs, CEO and Co-founder of Lo:Tech, to explore the evolving role of market makers in the digital asset space and why transparency and ethics are becoming central to the conversation.James and Tim discuss why liquidity matters, how to pick the right market maker, and why transparency and ethics are becoming non-negotiables. Tim also shares why he founded Lo:Tech and what the future could look like when capital markets move entirely on-chain.

In this episode of Crypto Cast, Financial Services Regulation & FinTech Partner James Burnie is joined by Marco Suvillaga Schönenberg, Associate Lawyer and Blockchain Consultant for Accelerate Law Firm and Lead Project Manager of Tokenization for ECIJA, to uncover the true effects of El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption.They dive into key questions such as is crypto really being used on the ground, are businesses moving in, and which industries are leading the charge what should companies consider before entering the El Salvador market and what’s next for crypto in the country?

In this episode of Crypto Cast, Uldis Teraudkalns, Chief Revenue Officer at Paybis, joins James Burnie, Partner at gunnercooke, for an engaging discussion on the ever-evolving world of fintech and crypto.Together, they explore, who Paybis are and what they’re doing to revolutionise the crypto space, the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and their potential impact on the industry and some of the key fintech trends that are currently shaping the EU market.Tune in for valuable insights from leaders at the forefront of the crypto and fintech industry.

Laurynas Spangevicius, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto Europe, joins gunnercooke Partner James Burnie in this exciting episode of Crypto Cast.Together, they delve into the global regulation of the crypto market, exploring the challenges and nuances of navigating regulatory landscapes across the US, UK, and EU. The discussion highlights the EU's groundbreaking Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), unpacking its implications for crypto-asset trading, transparency, disclosure, and transaction supervision.

Simon McLoughlin, CEO of leading digital assets trading platform Uphold, joins gunnercooke Partner James Burnie in the latest episode of Crypto Cast. James and Simon discuss the future of crypto banking; more specifically what Gen Z are expecting from a crypto-enabled neo-bank in 5-10 years. Additionally, as Uphold are FCA regulated, they highlight the pros and cons of operating under the FCA and in the UK market. 

In this episode of Crypto Cast James Burnie chats with Scott Thiel, CEO and Co-founder of Tokinvest, a marketplace that connects real-world asset issuers with investors around the globe. James and Scott discuss the origins of Tokinvest, why the company was created and why people should consider tokenising their assets. They also go through what difficulties people can face when seeking to do so, how they can overcome this and what the future has in store for the tokenisation. 

In this episode of Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Yagub Zamanov, Director, FinTech Division, Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA). The AFSA is the independent regulator of financial services and related activities in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), established under the Constitutional Statute of the Republic of Kazakhstan. James and Yagub explore the country's history with Web3, how they welcome businesses from other countries, and what kinds of tech companies are moving in. Plus, find out how Kazakhstan is handling the rules and regulations around finance and crypto.  They also cover tips for businesses thinking about moving there and what the future might hold.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Katryna Hanush, Managing Director of BD and Partnerships at Wintermute, a leading liquidity provider.Katryna discusses the evolving dynamics between TradFI and Web3, and shares valuable advice for first timers engaging with liquidity providers.

This episode of Crypto Cast features James Burnie in conversation with Gavin Smith and Marcie Terman from DataFort, a prominent player in data management solutions. Gavin and Marcie explore the present AI landscape, addressing crucial questions about its capabilities for businesses. They offer valuable insights into the ongoing AI debate, addressing concerns and illuminating the tangible impact AI can make across different industries.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Karine Seguin, Head of Business Development at Fund Services, Europe and Aaron Sammut, Director – Head of Fund Services at Trident Trust, a global corporate, fiduciary and fund administrator.Karine and Aaron share a little bit of background on what Trident Trust do and the role of the administrator for a fund, sharing the common mistakes that fund managers make regarding fund administration and the specific issues that crypto funds face with audit compared to traditional funds.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Mohamed Ezeldin, Head of Tokenomics at Animoca Brands, and one of the most active investors in Web3, with a portfolio of over 450 Web3 investments.Mohamed discusses the factors contributing to the volatile nature of emerging cryptoassets, offers valuable advice for individuals interested in the field of tokenomics for their digital assets, and shares his enthusiasm for the future of tokenomics development.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Matthew De La Fuente, CEO at KYAX.Matthew gives an overview of KYAX, a company which assists businesses with their financial records through the integration of a data aggregator plugin. He also discusses the impact on FTX on compliance, and the importance of a proof of reserve.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Ania Szpak, Chief Legal Officer at Nexus Mutual.Ania delves into the role of Nexus Mutual as an insurance alternative for the crypto sector. She addresses the major obstacles encountered by companies seeking insurance coverage and provides valuable advice on assessing coverage requirements and managing coverage-related risks. Furthermore, Ania provides insights into the future prospects of insurance platforms like Nexus Mutual.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Yuliya Prokopyshyn, Associate at gunnercooke. Yuliya explores the influence of NFTs on intellectual property (IP) rights and addresses potential challenges that could emerge. Additionally, she provides insights into safeguarding IP rights for those dealing with NFTs and shares her perspectives regarding the future of NFTs.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Simon Scharber, Chief Commercial Officer at Spool DAO.Simon delves into the subject of decentralised autonomous organizations (DAOs) and explores why Spool is hailed as a "true" DAO. Additionally, he examines the inner workings of platforms like Spool DAO and sheds light on the prominent hurdles that DeFi platforms currently face.

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Ella Shen, Research Writer at Monad, a new EVM L1 blockchain. Ella discusses how developers distinguish between diverse blockchains, unravel the biggest challenges faced in this field, and gain insights into the exciting future of blockchain technology.  

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Alex Elkrief, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Fractal, a collateral management platform.The conversation revolves around on-chain finance and its significance, as well as the primary challenges confronted by participants involved in this field. Furthermore, they delve into an exploration of forthcoming developments within on-chain finance.

This week on Crypto Cast Kathryn Dodds, a Web 3 Senior Associate, is joined by Kevin Brown, CEO of FanCircles. The two discuss making NFTs easier for consumers, including knocking down the barriers of entry. They talk about the importance of making access to NFTs as easy as possible, and how Web 2 companies can incorporate aspects of Web 3.0 to make a hybrid company. They go on to discuss how social media followers aren’t an indicator of how well you’ll sell NFTs. 

On this episode of Crypto Cast, Web 3 Senior Associate Kathryn Dodds is joined by Matt Bond, the CEO of PopEx to discuss all things music in crypto. They discuss how to make the barriers to entry easier for consumers wanting to get into NFTs and how music NFTs can be made simpler for fans. They go on to discuss the steps that can be made to reduce your carbon footprint and whether or not the environmental impact of Crypto has been hyped up by the media. 

 | Join James Burnie and Julian Sawyer, CEO of Zodia Custody, as they discuss all things regulation in crypto. They discuss the importance of a custodian in crypto and the different between self-custody and third party custodians. They go on to discuss what you should look for when picking your third party custodian and what the future of crypto regulation is. 

This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Ali Khan, Founding Associate at AS Legal as they discuss crypto in Dubai. They discuss the approach taken by Dubai in order to regulate crypto, the type of companies moving to Dubai and what you should be looking for if you’re making the move. Ali goes into detail on the Virtual Asset Regulation Authority and how it shows the governments support of web 3.0. Ali also gives his personal insight into living and working in Dubai. 

Join James Burnie and Jason Tucker-Feltham, Head of Crypto Sales at IDnow, as they discuss finance in crypto on this weeks episode of Crypto Cast. They discuss the importance of KYC (know your customer) in crypto and how it is important for any legitimate business. They go on to talk about current issues in crypto, including the issue of decentralised finance. 

In the latest episode of Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Adam Bialy, founder of Fiat Republic. Adam is on a mission to help crypto break into the mainstream and discusses with Adam how banks don’t currently have the knowledge or expertise to properly understand or dig into crypto. They go on to discuss the fear that banks have of crypto and if crypto will always be reliant on mainstream banks. 

In this episode of Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by sculptor and web3 creative consultant Lydia Smith. They discuss Lydia’s journey into blockain and NFTs, how web3 impacts physical world artists and how the resale value of artwork is protected through the use of NFTs. Lydia discusses her recent collaboration with painter Evie Mae Jacobs and the process of wrapping her sculpture in another artists painting. 

Join James Burnie as he meets with Dr Christina Yan Zhang, Dean of the Metaverse Institute. In this episode they discuss the history and future of the Metaverse, its potential impact on society and the changes its already made. 

Old Street Digital is a crypto asset advisor that is building a range of active, fundamental research-driven, investment funds for institutional investors.James Burnie meets with CEO Paul Ridley to discuss Old Street Digital's approach.

Join Kathryn Dodds and Colin Anderson, COO of Reforged studios as they meet on the latest episode of cyptocast. They cover in the integration of Crypto and gaming, how to overcome the issue of transferring value between current game ecosystems, and the pros and cons of introducing digital currency in the real world. 

In this episode, James speaks to Alex Gonzalez, Partner at Orange Clover. Alex and James discuss the legal and regulatory framework in The Netherlands for crypto and blockchain companies. They discuss the future of crypto, what businesses are currently there and what specialisms The Netherlands is suited to and how MiCA is likely to impact.  Alex specialises in a broad range of financial markets regulation and investment management work, including advising on the legal and regulatory framework in The Netherlands for crypto,  blockchain and fintech companies.

In the latest episode of Cyrptocast James meets with Harry Horsfall Founder and CEO of Zebu Digital, a marketing agency who focus on Web3 Brands. In Zebu’s first year they have raised over $50 million for client projects, had over 35 Successful token & product launches and have over 2 million community members. Harry speaks with James to discuss Zebu’s first year, its plans for the future and Zebu can work alongside your business. 

In this episode, James speaks to George Chisuse, Managing Partner at VC Law. George and James discuss the legal and regulatory framework in Bulgaria for crypto and blockchain companies. They discuss the future of Bulgaria with crypto, what businesses are currently there and what specialisms Bulgaria is suited to and how MiCA is likely to impact.  George Chisuse is attorney-at-law, registered with Sofia Bar Association and King’s College London International Business Law LL.M. Prior to becoming co-founder of Evedo Co. and Scalator OOD, George was a member of the Banking and Finance team of the Sofia based office of Wolf Theiss. He specializes in Blockchain Projects Legal Structuring, Law of International Finance, Litigation, and M&A. His clients portfolio mainly consists of local and international innovative startup and scaleup IT companies.  

The Martian Premier League is a collection of 10,000 unique human and Martian characters living on the Ethereum blockchain. These characters are your route into the Martian Premier League game: a ‘football manager’ style game where holders can train, trade and compete in the MPL league. Over time there will be further application for these genesis characters outside of the first MPL game. In this episode host, James Burnie is joined by the Founder of The Martian Premier League, Corey Dixon. The pair discuss what the Martian Premier League is and how it works to combine NFTs and Video Games and the future of Video Games and how they might evolve.

Swapsicle understands that those within their community have varying degrees of experience and understanding of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) exchanges. They try their best to appeal to the novice, intermediate and experienced enthusiast.Swapsicle’s goal is to build a comprehensive decentralized trading platform for the future of finance.In this episode, host, James Burnie is joined by the CEO at Swapsicle, Tom Wardle. The pair discuss why Tom started Swapsicle, the main challenges he faces, and what he sees for the future evolution of DEX. 

gunnercooke has a market-leading blockchain, cryptoasset, smart contracts and DeFi team. They are uniquely able to advise DeFi networks, token designers and developers, blockchain platforms, crypto-exchanges, exchanges run using DLT, crypto-custodians, crypto-brokers, crypto-funds, and other participants in the blockchain ecosystem.In this episode of CryptoCast, host James Burnie is joined by gunnercooke Competition Law Partner Alex Waksman. The pair discuss one of the first antitrust cases to be brought in the UK. What are the impacts this could have to the way this industry is regulated?You can contact Alex at [email protected] alternatively,  find out more information about Alex here (https://gunnercooke.com/people/alexander-waksman/).

Ibiza Token NFT Marketplace houses exclusive collections of renowned /breakthrough artists and brands of the island purchasable in $IBZ, $WETH, and FIAT currency. In addition to introducing remarkable artworks, our marketplace offers NFT collectables working both as membership access to exclusive products, promotions, and lifestyle experiences, and as tickets to join events across the island with special perks.In this episode host, Kathryn Dodds is joined by the Co-Founder at Ibiza Token, Remo Frisina. The pair discuss how Ibiza Token started, what the community is like and how they bring together the Ibiza lifestyle and NFTs to promote the excellence of local businesses, support the artistic scene, and fulfil the expectations of tourists oriented to discover the most authentic Ibiza.

Naoris is a cybersecurity enforcement protocol employing a HyperStructure ethos that's unstoppable, permissionless, and credibly neutral. Every device becomes a cyber-trusted validator node, making networks safer as they grow, not weaker.In this episode host, James Burnie, is joined by David Carvalho, CEO at Naoris Protocol. The pair discuss the cybersecurity risks of Web2 and Web3 and how blockchain can improve online security protocols for protection against Blackhat hackers, rogue organisations, and nation state actors.

Naturally, anything involving the transaction of financial assets runs the risk of ending in a dispute. But how do we avoid these disputes in the first place and is there any resolve?In this episode, Host James Burnie is joined by David Mcllroy, Head of Forum Chambers. David is a Barrister specialising in banking and financial services law, commercial law, and professional negligence.The pair discuss the sort of issues David regularly sees on the disputes side of blockchain and cryptoassets, advice for those seeking to go to court over a dispute, and the future of block and cryptoasset disputes.

In this episode, James is joined by Dr. Konrad Stolarski, a Partner at FinTaxLegal to discuss the emerging world of crypto and regulatory requirements of Crypto in Poland.As well as the regulatory side, the pair discuss what crypto and blockchain models are currently being set up in Poland, and any advice Konrad has for doing so.

Today FinTech Partner & Crypto Cast Host James Burnie is joined by Vinay Gupta, CEO of Mattereum, a firm that validates physical NFTs.  The pair discuss what physical NFTs are and how they can be used for digital record keeping, the challenges of using NFTs to deal in old-world assets, the motivations for using physical NFTs, the UK government’s recent statement on cryptoassets, and the relationship between blockchain and the environment. 

In this episode, FinTech Partner & Host James Burnie is joined by Dr Ann Sofie Cloots, Lecturer at Cambridge UniversityAnn shares her insight on how the academic world is turning its attention to FinTech, and what areas in particular they are focussing on. Ann also shares her thoughts as to the future direction of law in relation to blockchain and cryptoassets, and whether universities will have a significant impact on the development of the cryptoasset and blockchain ecosystem. 

Following on from the hot topic of NFT's, Host James Burnie is joined by Anthony Charlton, Founder & CEO of Utopian Game Labs. Anthony is currently making a game called Time Raiders, where you play to earn NFT's.In this episode, Anthony shares the concept of playing to earn in videogames, the shift to play to earn games in videogames, and how the increased regulation of cryptoassets will impact play to earn games given that videogames have not previously been subject to such a regime.

In this episode, James is joined by Henry Burrows CEO at Hoptrail, a blockchain data firm that specialises in crypto source of funds reporting. The pair discuss the challenges of assessing crypto source of funds,  the biggest concerns traditional finance has in assimilating crypto compliance,  the pitfalls of blockchain analytics. and finally, the challenges with the rise of NFTs.