Why Web3 startups are thriving in the MENA region? My interview with Noor Sweid, Founder of Global Ventures

Interview with Noah Perlman, Chief Compliance Officer of Binance. In this episode of the Future of Crypto Compliance series, we explore how AI could transform compliance, whether zero-knowledge KYC can go mainstream, the risks of deepfake scams, and the future of privacy coins and sanctions enforcement. This is a special episode of The Future of Crypto Compliance podcast series exploring the trends, disruptions, and regulatory forces shaping the crypto space. In this episode, we touch upon the following topics:- Can AI reduce false positives, and will regulators accept it? - The rise of zero-knowledge KYC and global passporting - Deepfakes, social engineering, and the new frontier of fraud - Are privacy coins here to stay? - Will regulators ever harmonise globally on crypto? - How to build a career in crypto compliance - TradFi vs crypto: who will lead on compliance innovation? Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals. The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YkYoV2  

My interview with Charlie Sandor, General Partner at CMT Digital.  - What sectors CMT Digital is backing for asymmetric upside over the next 12–26 months - Is there still room for new players in the stablecoin ecosystem - How localised stablecoins and infra players could outpace global giants like Circle - Which DeFi verticals hold the most promise today - Why VC funds may offer better exposure than DeFi tokens directly - Stablecoins vs tokenised deposits—what will define the future of payments - The biggest risk facing the crypto space right now Powered by Phoenix Group Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4iyvc6k    

My interview with David Namdar, CEO of the BNB Network Company. - Why David is so bullish on the BNB ecosystem and launched a dedicated vehicle  - How the BNB token burn mechanism has changed over time - Where BNB fits among layer-1s like Ethereum and Solana  - The role of digital asset treasuries versus ETFs - Whether digital asset treasuries will be a winner-takes-all game - The crypto catalysts David believes will have the biggest impact - How BNB adoption is evolving regionally beyond Asia - The impact of global exchanges like Binance expanding in the US Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ovf4E7    

My exclusive interview with Christina Rolle, Executive Director at Securities Commission of The Bahamas. This is the first ever public interview where the regulator shares what really happened behind-the-scenes 3-years ago during the collapse of FTX.  How was SBF during the collapse? How were the assets seized? Did the Bahamas insolvency catalyze the U.S. insolvency? This is a special episode of The Future of Crypto Compliance  podcast series exploring the trends, disruptions, and regulatory forces shaping the crypto space. In this episode, we touch upon the following topics: - How the Bahamas views its global role in crypto regulation - Lessons from the FTX collapse and its regulatory aftermath - How the DARE Act evolved to address industry gaps - The balance between innovation and enforcement - The importance of international collaboration in compliance - Why regulatory clarity matters for quality market participants - What other jurisdictions can learn from the Bahamas' journey   Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals. The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/43UE8wU  

My interview with John D'Agostino, Head of Strategy, Coinbase Institutional. Excited to continue The Future of Crypto Compliance — a podcast series exploring the trends, disruptions, and regulatory forces shaping the crypto space. In this episode, we tackle the complex intersection of governance, decentralisation, and artificial intelligence with one of the industry's top strategic minds.  By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals. Powered by ACX Compliance – the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider.

My interview with Naj Kidwai, President and CEO of C1 Fund. - Why 2025 will be the breakout year for crypto IPOs  - Regulation is finally shifting in favour of digital assets under Trump  - Why SPACs are making a cautious return—but only for prepared firms  - Circle, Kraken, Securitize—who's next in the public markets queue?  - The critical importance of clean audits, profitability, and valuation discipline  - Why retail still hasn't fully entered—yet institutions are already scaling in Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/480qKd7    

My interview with Viktor Fischer, CEO of RockawayX.  - Why DATs must communicate how yield is truly generated  - The L1 race is over—only business-model-driven chains will survive  - Solana's path to becoming the chain for internet capital markets  - A bold call: Solana at $6,000 if tokenisation scales  - RockawayX's vision to make the UAE the global crypto staking hub  - Q1 2026 as a key inflection point for DAT performance  - The biggest risk: not enough real-world utility across the ecosystem  Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JLloJu  

My interview with Altan Tutar, CEO and Co-Founder of MoreMarkets. - Why stablecoin yield could become standard in the next 12–24 months  - The shift from centralised high-yield platforms to transparent, collateralised models - How real world assets (RWAs) will drive yield as interest rates drop - The rising importance of user-friendly interfaces and seamless UX - DeFi vs CeFi: how both will converge to offer structured yield products - What regulators and banks need to understand about this growing sector - Why staking and tokenised treasuries might define the future of "risk-free" yield Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4o7HyDJ    

My interview with George Kikvadze, Executive Vice Chairman of BitFury. - How Bitcoin mining scaled from hobbyist rigs to billion-dollar data centres - Why state-backed mining is a natural extension of open-source networks - How miners are pivoting to AI and HPC infrastructure - The mindset founders need to succeed in crypto: resilience, adaptability, purpose - Why complacency is the biggest threat to the industry's future - The importance of doubling down on education, ethics, and values - George's bold call: Bitcoin to hit $1M within 5 years—and why The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/49trmsU  

My Interview with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy & Government Affairs of TRMLabs. Excited to launch The Future of Crypto Compliance — a new podcast series dedicated to unpacking the latest trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts shaping the world of digital assets. Each episode brings together leading voices in crypto compliance to explore where the industry is headed, what challenges lie ahead, and how professionals can stay ahead of the latest evolving global trends. By crypto compliance professionals. For crypto compliance professionals. Topics discussed in this episode: - How the U.S. crypto policy landscape evolved in 2025 - Genius Act and market-structure laws — new rules for crypto and stablecoins - Why banks are finally embracing crypto compliance and custody - How TRM Labs launched the Beacon Network with Coinbase, Binance and others - The rise of professional money-laundering networks in China and Russia - How DeFi protocols like 1inch and Rhino Phi help block illicit funds - Why public-private partnerships are key to crypto security and trust Powered by ACX Compliance - the world's largest crypto compliance specialised managed services provider. The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3LDaQg2