Waves in the Finoverse

Where the Smartest AI Investors Are Putting Their Money

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

As this year sets a $200B record for AI funding, Esther Wong and Antoine Blondeau debate over the future of AI investing at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025.

Wong is a former SenseTime executive and one of Asia’s leading AI infrastructure investors, and Blondeau is an early OpenAI investor and a pioneer behind the foundational technology that became Siri.

The two investors sit down with Anthony Sar and tackle the biggest question shaping AI investing today: will the real returns come from AI infrastructure or AI applications?

It’s a rare, unfiltered look at how the smartest people in AI are thinking today.

Connect with us here:

Esther Wong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-wong-76a6a410a/

Antoine Blondeau: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoineblondeau/

Anthony Sar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysar/

Finoverse: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finnovasia/

Timestamps

00:00 Trailer

00:55 Introduction

02:14 Current State of AI Investment

04:19 Infrastructure vs. Application Layer

06:38 Future of AI and Investment Strategies

19:03 Advice for New AI Investors

24:13 Final Thoughts and Advice for Founders

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Why the US Is Suddenly Racing for Crypto Power | Richard Teng, CEO of Binance

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

From Jamie Dimon and Larry Fink to even President Trump, everyone is moving toward crypto.

In this conversation, Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, one of the world’s largest digital asset ecosystems with 300 million users, explains why this shift is happening now.

Recorded live at Hong Kong FinTech Week, Richard shares what he is seeing behind the scenes as crypto begins to outpace traditional finance and as governments around the world approach him to rethink their digital asset strategies.

Connect with us here:

Richard Teng: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-teng-3497b527/

Binance: https://www.linkedin.com/company/binance/

Anthony Sar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysar/

Finoverse: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finnovasia/

00:00 Trailer

00:59 Transformation in the Financial Sector

02:11 Institutional Adoption and Market Maturity

08:28 Compliance and Regulatory Challenges

12:22 Global Crypto Adoption and Strategic Moves

20:09 AI and Blockchain Convergence

23:01 Personal Insights and Advice for the Future

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How Not to Lose 50% of Your Startup | Edith Yeung

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:18:11 GMT

Edith Yeung is an early-stage investor, General Partner at Race Capital, and was among the first investors in Solana, a public blockchain platform celebrated as one of the “best venture investments of all time.”

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Edith connects founders with capital and mentorship across Hong Kong and San Francisco through initiatives like FoundersHK, and regularly writes and speaks on venture capital and women in leadership.

Join Anthony Sar, CEO and Co-Founder of Finoverse, for a conversation with Edith Yeung on the common pitfalls international founders face when raising in the US, and how to strategically grow and validate markets before entering Silicon Valley.

Connect with us here:

1. Edith Yeung- https://www.linkedin.com/in/edithyeung/

2. Anthony Sar- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysar/

3. Finoverse- https://www.linkedin.com/company/finnovasia/

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I Raised $21M to Put Data Centers in Space | Philip Johnston

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:42:52 GMT

Philip Johnston is shaping the next frontier of digital infrastructure with Starcloud, building space-based data centers to meet AI’s surging energy needs. The company raised $21M in seed funding before launching a single satellite, a “record number,” according to Philip, and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.

Before Starcloud, Philip founded Opontia, raising over $50M to acquire and grow digital-first brands. Earlier, he worked at McKinsey & Company on projects with national space agencies, and he holds an MPA from Harvard amongst many more degrees.

Join Anthony Sar, CEO and Co-Founder of Finoverse, for a conversation with Philip Johnston on the race to build orbital data centers, why AI’s growth threatens to overheat the planet, and why space may be the only place left to grow.

Connect with us here:

1. Philip Johnston- https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipjohnst0n/

2. Anthony Sar- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysar/

3. Finoverse- https://www.linkedin.com/company/finnovasia/

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The $1 Trillion Question: Can Living Chips Replace Silicon? | Dr. Hon Weng Chong & Cortical Labs

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:24:52 GMT

Dr. Hon Weng Chong is the CEO and Founder of Cortical Labs, the company pioneering computers powered by living neurons. A physician turned technologist, Dr. Hon’s path began with projects like bringing Xbox consoles to children’s hospitals and creating diagnostic tools for childhood pneumonia.

Today, Cortical Labs has raised over $10M to build the CL1, a bio-computer powered by 200,000 human brain cells that can learn to play Pong in minutes. Researchers can rent access for about $300 a week, a glimpse into a future where biological machines may outlearn silicon by adapting in real time with far less data.

Join Anthony Sar, CEO and Co-Founder of Finoverse, for a conversation with Dr. Hon Weng Chong on the science, ethics, and implications of building neuron-powered machines, and why the next frontier of AI might not be silicon at all.

Connect with us here:

1. Dr. Hon Weng Chong- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hochong/

2. Anthony Sar- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysar/

3. Finoverse- https://www.linkedin.com/company/finnovasia/

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Why Corporates Fail at AI | Steve Monaghan, Executive Chairman, Human AI

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:25:30 GMT

Steve Monaghan, a pioneering leader in digital transformation and AI innovation in financial services, shares his insights on the evolving role of technology in banking. With a background spanning aviation, banking, and entrepreneurship, Steve has developed groundbreaking solutions, including the world’s first AI underwriting platform for life and health insurance. A former senior executive at AIA and DBS, he has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to drive growth and redefine industries.

Join Steve and Anthony Sar, CEO and Co-Founder of Finoverse, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of adopting AI in large institutions, the role of startups in driving innovation, and how to build trust and foster a culture of curiosity in the age of advanced technologies.

00:00 Setting Realistic AI Expectations in Banking

05:35 Balancing Risk Management and Innovation

10:34 Building Trust in FinTech and AI

23:08 The Future of Trust in Technology

33:53 Embracing AI to Amplify Human Potential

43:59 The CEO’s Role in Driving Innovation

50:55 Overcoming Fear and Balancing Expertise

01:00:25 Newton’s Laws of Organizational Change

01:03:58 Building a Rebel Alliance for Change

01:16:38 Curiosity and Continuous Learning in Innovation

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What Is Life After AGI? | Esther Wong, Founder, 3C AGI Partners

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:16:32 GMT

Esther Wong, the CEO and Co-Founder of 3C AGI Partners, one of the leading AI venture funds out of Hong Kong. A former founding leader at SenseTime, she steered strategic investments and raised over $5 billion to fuel Asia’s AI powerhouse. With 20+ years in high-level roles at institutions like J.P. Morgan, Barclays, and CICC, Esther blends financial acumen with tech insight.

Join Esther Wong and Anthony Sar, CEO and Co-Founder of Finoverse, for an engaging discussion on the future of AI.

00:00 Introduction and Esther Wong’s Expertise

04:25 Innovation in AI Infrastructure vs. Applications

06:10 Commoditization of LLMs and the Evolution of AI Giants

10:55 Risks and Biases with Intelligence Technologies

15:37 The Future of AGI and Society

23:08 Bioengineering and Neurocomputing

30:30 Metaverse and Augmented Reality

44:07 Esther’s Investment Philosophy and Predictions

58:07 Space Technology and AI Development

1:03:53 Challenges in AI Applications and Infrastructure

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How To Build The Next AI Unicorn | Antoine Blondeau, Founder, Alpha Intelligence Capital

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:41:03 GMT

Antoine Blondeau, a 25-year veteran entrepreneur, investor, and AI pioneer who developed technologies behind Apple’s Siri and predictive text systems used worldwide.

As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alpha Intelligence Capital he is managing a $500M fund that backs breakthrough AI startups globally.

Antoine Blondeau joins Anthony Sar, CEO and Co-Founder of Finoverse, to share rare insights on building scalable AI businesses that matter.

00:00 - Lessons Learned from 25 Years in AI

04:06 - Common Mistakes in Startups

09:59 - Promising Areas for Productivity, Healthcare, and More

11:30 - AI’s Role in the Future of Entertainment

12:52 - Transforming Healthcare with Technology

16:49 - Personalizing Education and Lifelong Learning

20:08 - Trust and Adoption of AI Systems

23:37 - Intelligent Technology’s Impact on Jobs and Workforce Evolution

38:16 - Nvidia and the Future of Computing Infrastructure

44:57 - AI Meets Crypto: Opportunities and Challenges

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What’s Wrong With The AI Industry? | Karen Hao, Author, Empire of AI

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:11:15 GMT

Join the extraordinary Karen Hao, an award-winning journalist and investigative reporter, and Anthony Sar, Co-Founder and CEO of Finoverse, as they explore the intersection of cutting-edge technology and journalism.

Karen, the acclaimed author of Empire of AI—winner of the Best Technology Book of the Year Award and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction—shares her journey from traditional journalism to becoming a leading voice in artificial intelligence reporting. Anthony, as host, brings his expertise in technology and innovation to guide this captivating conversation.

This episode dives into Karen’s in-depth research on OpenAI, covering critical topics like:

00:00 From Engineering to Investigative Journalism

03:59 The Disconnect at OpenAI

07:11 Cognitive Dissonance in Silicon Valley

9:58 The Pursuit of Artificial Intelligence

12:22 The Dark Side of AI Measurement

14:52 The Ethics of Recreating Human Intelligence

18:11 The Impact of AI on Employment

22:23 Effective Altruism and AI

30:27 The Secrecy of OpenAI

32:40 The Coup at OpenAI

41:55 The Role of Family and Personal Allegations

47:01 Anthropic vs. OpenAI

52:23 The Environmental Impact of AI

55:29 The Future of AI Development

1:02:08 A Call to Action for Ethical AI

Prepare to confront the ethical dilemmas at the heart of AI development in this thought-provoking discussion.

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Episode #39: Challenges and Opportunities in Crypto PR with Samantha Yap from YAP Global

Thu, 25 May 2023 05:56:50 GMT

On this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Yap, Founder and CEO of YAP Global. Samantha and her team aim to share the stories of crypto companies and projects that are bringing true value to the world.

We discuss:

- The challenges for PR in the crypto industry.

- Why finding quality crypto PR talent is difficult.

- The common misconceptions about crypto in the media.

- The most relevant marketing channels for crypto companies.

- Common mistakes traditional media companies make when entering the crypto space.

- Why crypto domains and wallets need to serve a real function.

- What success looks like for crypto PR campaigns.

- The importance of having a crisis communication plan in place.

- Advice for newcomers looking to enter the crypto PR space.

Thanks for listening to Waves in the Finoverse, brought to you by Finoverse. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.

Resources:

- https://yapglobal.com/

#Fintech #Crypto #Web3

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Episode #38: The Exciting Potential for Blockchain Gaming with Aleksander Leonard Larsen at Sky Mavis (Axie Infinity)

Thu, 11 May 2023 04:40:58 GMT

On this episode, we’re joined by Aleksander Leonard Larsen, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Sky Mavis. As a leading developer of blockchain games and infrastructure, Sky Mavis aims to further the mission of building player-owned economies.

We discuss:

- How Aleksander transitioned from competitive gamer to business founder.

- The current scale of blockchain gaming.

- Differences between blockchain games and traditional games.

- Details about what it means to “play and earn.”

- The importance of developing games that induce a flow state.

- Why it's vital to align gaming incentives between players, developers and speculators.

- Challenges with gaming interoperability.

- Why digital scarcity requires the use of a blockchain.

- How to build virtual worlds that people find value and meaning in.

- Challenges with placing blockchain games within traditional app stores.

Aleksander Leonard Larsen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/psycheout86/

Sky Mavis - https://www.linkedin.com/company/skymavis/

Resources:

- https://www.skymavis.com/

#Fintech #Crypto #Web3

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Episode #37: DeFi Transparency and Governance with Antonio Juliano at dYdX

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:07:23 GMT

On this episode, we’re joined by Antonio Juliano, Founder & CEO at dYdX. As an industry-leading decentralised exchange, dYdX aims to increase the adoption of a variety of crypto financial services and products.

We discuss:

- The important role of transparency for DeFi platforms.

- Antonio’s view of the current state of the DeFi industry.

- What dYdX does and what problems it’s trying to solve.

- Why financial services should be run by code instead of intermediaries.

- What full decentralisation means in DeFi.

- Current challenges in scaling DeFi.

- Details around governance within DeFi platforms.

- How decision-making and management work at dYdX.

Antonio Juliano - https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniojuliano/

dYdX - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dydx/

Resources:

- https://dydx.exchange/

- finoverse.com

#Fintech #Crypto #Web3

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Episode #36: Improving Web3 Infrastructure with Andre Cronje at Fantom Foundation

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:17:29 GMT

On this episode, we’re joined by Andre Cronje, Director at Fantom Foundation. Fantom develops high-performance, scalable and secure technology that supports a wide range of decentralized applications (dApps) and services on the Fantom Network.

We discuss:

- Some of the stigmas and challenges surrounding the DeFi community.

- The need for DeFi culture to mature and be taken more seriously.

- Andre’s role at Fantom Foundation and the types of projects he's been working on.

- The difference between trying to regulate cryptocurrencies and regulating crypto service providers.

- Some of the barriers to the adoption of the decentralized web.

- Specific use cases aligned with Fantom's capabilities.

- Details around how Fantom increased its transaction and consensus speeds.

- The blockchain tech improvements that are necessary for the decentralized web to really flourish.

- The importance of gas monetization for dApp developers.

Resources:

- https://www.fantom.foundation/

#Fintech #Crypto #Web3

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Episode #35: Etheruem tattoos and the potential of Polygon with Colin Butler, VP of Institutional Capital at Polygon Labs

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:00:48 GMT

Colin Butler, VP of Institutional Capital at Polygon Labs, goal is to push the boundaries of traditional mindsets. He sees live Tokenisation as a world-changing phenomenon that will democratise assets and investment vehicles. Polygon developers are creating on-ramps to bring new technologies to the individual. He promises NOW is the time. For more on this and all our episodes head to www.finoverse.com

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Episode #34: News Flash from Elwood Technologies with James Stickland, CEO

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:00:22 GMT

James Stickland is one of the twenty most influential people in crypto right now according to Financial News. So we wanted to find out what Elwood Technologies offers institutions in terms of digital assets trading infrastructure. He explains what the recent March Madness in the Financial world means for trading opportunities and risk management. Plus Elwood has big 'News in the Finoverse' so stay tuned! For more on this and all our episodes head to www.finoverse.com

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Episode #33: Is the Metaverse still in Fashion? with Decentraland's Creative Director Sam Hamilton

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:02:11 GMT

What will the internet of the future look like? Will it be a place of freedom, creativity, and connectivity? We ask Sam Hamilton the Creative Director of Decentraland how his dream of a digital future is coming to fruition. What is it like walking down a 3D virtual street, going to a VR concert, or designing your next outfit inspired by a Metaverse Fashion show?

Decentraland is hosting its annual Decentraland Metaverse Fashion Week next week, so if you want to check it out head to mvfw.org.

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Episode #32: Hunting Unicorns with Brett Gibson, Initialized Capital

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:45:33 GMT

How do you spot the unicorns of the future? How do you figure out what will be the next big thing in FinTech? Initialized Capital invests seed money into the early-stage start-ups of the Web3 world and it's Brett Gibson's job to find founders with a dream we can all believe in. And they have a good track record - from investing in Coinbase to Reddit to Rippling - they've definitely backed some winners.

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Episode #31: PART 2 - Crime, War and Crypto with Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for Innovation

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:06:15 GMT

This is the second part of our International Women's Day special, where we are talking with Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for Innovation. Toady we look at crypto criminal behaviour, the internet before the internet, and the impact of crypto on the war in Ukraine.

For more on this and all our episodes head to www.finoverse.com

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Episode #31: PART 1 - East vs West in the crypto world with Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for Innovation

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:00:37 GMT

To celebrate this International Women’s Day 2023 our guest today joins us for a special two-part interview. With us is Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for Innovation. In this first part, we’ll be covering what the US is investing in and how China is influencing the crypto eco-system.

Listen to the second half of our discussion with Sheila Warren out tomorrow!

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Episode #30: The morning after FTX with Angelina Kwan, The Women's Foundation

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:00:12 GMT

Is FTX the new swear word? How will the world react to the new regulations spreading across the crypto globe? We speak to Angelina Kwan about how she felt the moment she realised FTX was going under. We find out how it's impacted the global crypto markets, from the US to China to Dubai and beyond. Plus we will give you insights into new regulatory announcements hot off the SFC press here in Hong Kong.

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Episode #29: Cashing in on Crypto with Bloom Coin's founder Justin Chan

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:00:57 GMT

This week we are trying to work out how we can get more cryptos into your wallet. With bonus coins up for grabs, will spend-to-earn bring crypto to the masses? How do you go from a good idea to a deal with VISA? We speak to Bloom Coin's founder Justin Chan to find out.

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Episode #28: Diving into Data with Tim Rice the founder of Coin Metrics

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:01:10 GMT

Can you crack the crypto code? Can data predict the market? We catch up with the founder and CEO of Coin Metrics Tim Rice to find out what the data is telling us and how to use this information. Does having a blockchain node in your office really give you inside intel?

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Episode #27: Inside Exchanges with ADDX's CEO Inmoo Hwang and Toya Zhang from bit.com

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:00:41 GMT

As we hop into the year of the Rabbit we take a look a what 2023 might have in store, as we make our 2023 predictions. Plus we speak to Inmoo Hwang from ADDX and Toya Zhang from bit.com to find out why we should still trust trading platforms and what they can offer the investor.

LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week and Singapore FinTech Festival.

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Episode #26: Asia is breaking barriers for institutional investors with Samar Sen, Head of APAC from Talos

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:00:20 GMT

Fast regulation is sweeping across Asia. Institutional investors are getting more confident in the Crypto eco-systems. We ask Samar Sen, Head of APAC for Talos how wide-scale crypto adoption will impact the current landscape.

LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.

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Episode #25: The future of money is nearly here according to Onyx by JP Morgan's Global Head of Coin Systems, Naveen Mallela

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:00:13 GMT

Can you imagine a world where bank accounts don't exist? JP Morgan's Onyx Global Head of Coin System can. What is the future of money? Not bitcoin apparently....

LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.

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Episode #24: Eating up yields - are you hungry? Joining us are the founding team behind Cake Defi

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:00:41 GMT

What ingredients do you need to cook up the world's fastest-growing Defi platform? Can you create cash-flow from your crypto? We caught up with the founders of Cake Defi - Julian Hosp and U-Zyn Chua.

LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.

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Episode #23: Can a token avert the climate crisis? We ask Dr. Delton Chen, Creator of Carbon Quantitative Easing

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:00:44 GMT

Can financial incentives make a sustainable difference? Can we tackle climate change on a blockchain? This year Dr. Delton Chen is launching a Carbon Coin to make a global impact. But why is this different from Carbon Tax or Carbon Offsetting? In the Finoverse this year we jump into the future to see how a currency for the world could save the human race.

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Episode #22: Where does a VC put their money during a crypto winter? We ask two VC's what they are looking to invest in for 2023 with Titan Fund's Shiau Sin Yen and Token Bay Capital founder Lucy Gazmararian

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:00:13 GMT

Venture Capitalists are always on the lookout for the next big thing in FinTech and Web3. So how do they spot it? What is going to be big in 2023? And what do they do when times get tough? This week we bring you not one, but two VC investors who give us their insight into what they are looking for in 2023. Both Titan Fund and Token Bay Capital invest in a portfolio of entrepreneurs and start-ups in Asia.

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Episode #21: Not dabbled in crypto yet? Is it worth getting into during a Crypto Winter? We ask OKCoin's COO Jason Lau

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 22:00:43 GMT

Crypto is more than just currencies it's a canvas for creativity Jason Lau, COO from OKCoin believes. We speak to him about the OKCoin platform and how new technologies are empowering new use cases. Jason Lau teaches us the lessons they've learned from Crypto Winters this week in the Finoverse.

LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.

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Episode #20: Is your hard drive ready for this? A better blockchain with Chia Network's CEO Bram Cohen

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:59:05 GMT

This week in the Finoverse we delve into the proof of space and time, with Chia's network's CEO Bram Cohen. Former BitTorrent creator Bram is on to his next project. The Chia network uses hard drive space to create the first new Nakamoto Consensus since Bitcoin in 2009. A sustainable blockchain of the future? We spoke to Bram to find out how that works!

LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.

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Episode #19: It takes a network to combat crypto crime. Henry Chambers & Calvin Koo, CFAAR (Crypto Fraud)

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 02:22:29 GMT

It takes a network to combat crypto crime. Lawyers, accountants, law enforcement agencies, banks, and more all need to coordinate when responding to break-ins or break-ups. This year brought full-scale hacks, collapses, and more. Henry Chambers, Alvarez & Marsal, along with Calvin Koo, Kobre & Kim LLP, introduce us to The Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Network. The group’s aim is to make digital asset adoption safer and more secure.

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Episode #18: Into worthwhile investing, Alex Manson Global Head from SC Ventures value of sustainable investment

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 22:00:57 GMT

Standard Charters SC Venture's is focused on operating in the metaverse with meaning. Investing sustainably is at the heart of the disruption SC Ventures is trying to acheive. Alex Manson Global Head from SC Ventures explains the infrastucture they are building to make this dream a reality - as digital assets are here to stay.

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Episode #17: Digital Assets with the Global Head at Fidelity Luc Froehlich

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:00:07 GMT

Fidelity International manages over 800 billion dollars worth of assets. It's a main stay of the international financial service market. So we caught up their Global Head of Digital Assets Solutions to find out how and why this traditional investment fund is tackling the crypto market.

LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.

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Episode #16: The official blockchain of the World Cup, Algorand's CEO Staci Warden is in the Finoverse

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 22:00:43 GMT

Speaking with the CEO of Algorand, Staci Warden, we dive into the competitive, no carbon world of 'proof of stake' Find out why some D'Apps and developers are better suited for Algorand. Starting from a base of traditional finance, we also spoke about her pivot to blockchain.

LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.

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Episode #15: Why there aren't enough Women in Crypto with Amanda Wick

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 22:00:37 GMT

Are you a woman working in crypto? Do you have women in your team? How can we attract more women to the industry and showcase the women working in profossion? Check out womenincrypto.org

LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.

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Episode #14: Binance, with Head of VIP and Institutional Catherine Chen

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:00:31 GMT

Are you VIP? Binance is there to support active traders, big investors and asset managers. Even in a down cycle what are the opportunities for investing in crypto? We asked Binance's Catherine Chen how institutions are acting in the asset market.

LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.

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Episode #13: What is the future of decentralize finance? Cosmos Ethan Buchman explains the internet of blockchains.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:00:51 GMT

In the past year, the complex layer zero network, Cosmos has exploded with activity. Co-founder of Cosmos, CEO of Informal Systems, and President of Interchain Foundation, Ethan Buchman is help us understand what they are calling the "internet of blockchains".

LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.

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Episode #12: HashKey - is regulation trending? Michel Lee, HashKey's Executive President thinks so...

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:00:17 GMT

This November, HashKey Group received virtual asset licences from the SFC in Hong Kong. Their exchange, HashKey Pro, is ready for institutional clients. Walter caught up with his old boss at Hong FinTech Week - one week before the announcement - to find out if regulation is the right destination for Hong Kong.

LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.

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Episode #11: NFTs make history preserved on the blockchain with Artifact Labs CEO Gary Lui

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:00:00 GMT

This week Artifact Labs launched it's NFT series in style - taking over 50 of the best bars across Asia. Connecting people, the blockchain and history in one hit. We caught up with CEO and project brain child Gary Lui at HKFTW to find out how they are making history by preserving history on the chain. LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week. To find out more head to www.finoverse.com

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Episode #10: Hong Kong as a major virtual asset centre. QReg's Clara Chiu helps us understand the SFC’s work and the public consultation to open the crypto door to retail investors.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:00:35 GMT

As former head of Fintech at the SFC, our guest Clara Chiu had been working to make Hong Kong an international virtual asset hub for years. At Hong Kong Fintech Week, the SFC announced proposed changes for the retail market. As the founder of QReg Advisory, Clara explains the open public consultation and what we can expect.

LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.

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Episode #9: From music to the Metaverse: Animoca Brand's Yat Siu is in the Finoverse

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:56:21 GMT

Animoca Brands is a global leader in blockchain and gaming, on a mission to deliver digital property rights to global gamers and internet users to create a new asset class, play-to-earn economies, and a building a more open metaverse. A veteran technology entrepreneur and investor, Yat Siu is the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands.LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week.

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Episode #8: Aussie Dollar Stablecoin with ANZ Bank's David Buckthought

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT

Creating a stable coin backed dollar-for-dollar with bank reserves helped solve a customer need at one of Australia's largest banks. Learn how TradFi (traditional finance) is bridging to DeFi (decentralised finance) at ANZ Bank. LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week and Singapore FinTech Festival. To find out more head to www.finoverse.com

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Episode #7: Defi with Fireblock's Stephen Richardson and Amy Zhang

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:18:01 GMT

Keep your coins clean! Fireblocks is a fast-growing #DeFi solution for banks and institutions. Amy Zhang, VP Sales, and Stephen Richardson, Head of APAC, join us to describe the firm's growth solving digital asset management issues for banks and institutions.

LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week and Singapore FinTech Festival.

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Episode #6: A new identity in the blockchain from Cardano's Frederik Gregaard

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:18:55 GMT

Cardano is an open-source and decentralized public blockchain platform. Development began in 2015, led by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson. This week. Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard explains proof of work, proof of stake, and the value of trust as a resource.

LIVE from Singapore FinTech Festival.

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Episode #5: From $20s worth of Ether to a $3 billion company, Amber Group's Annabelle Huang

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT

Managing Partner at Amber Group, a company that has tripled its value in the past year to over $3 billion dollars, in the Finoverse today – it’s Annabelle Huang.

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Episode #4: Can I be arrested for code? with NEAR Foundation's Matt Hussey

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT

Today we catch up with Matt Hussey, Editorial Director of the Near Foundation. Near is a non-profit that runs the world’s fastest-growing, carbon-neutral and open-source blockchain.

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LIVE from Singapore Fintech Festival Day 3 Recap - Speaking new languages

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:48:07 GMT

Today was the last day of the Singapore Fintech Festival and we went live once again with the podcast. Your host Walter Jennings was joined by Head of APAC at Talos Samar Sen, David Buckthought from ANZ Bank, Chen Arad Co-founder and COO at Solidus Labs, Co-founder and CEO of Cake DeFi Julian Hosp, Bram Cohen CEO and founder at Chia Network, CEO of Algorand Foundation Staci Warden, Chia Hock Lai President of Blockchain Association Singapore, Jason Lau COO at Okcoin and Hong Qi Yu CEO at Tokenize Xchange. To talk all thing Crypto and diving into to the Finoverse! Listen in to this recap of the day to find out some of the take aways.

We hope that you have enjoyed joining us at the Singapore Fintech Festival, and make sure to listen out for all the full episodes from our amazing guests!

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LIVE from Singapore Fintech Festival Day 2 Recap - Learning from the 20 somethings

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 01:41:59 GMT

Live at Singapore Fintech Festival Day Two, your host Walter Jennings was joined by CEO at Cardano Foundation Frederik Gregaard, Women in Crypto's Amanda Wick, Toya Zhang from Bit.com, Petr Rudenko and Artem Vorobev from 1inch, FTX Ventures Adam Jin, Managing Partner at Rakuten Sae min Ahn and finally Dr Ernie Teo Co-founder and head of Blockchain. To talk all thing Crypto and diving into to the Finoverse! Listen in to this recap of the day to find out some of the takeaways.

Come back tomorrow for Day 3 of the Singapore Fintech Festival.

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LIVE from Singapore Fintech Festival Day 1 Recap - How do you print money?

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:27:29 GMT

Today, we have been live at Singapore Fintech Festival. It's the 2nd November 2022 and your host Walter Jennings is joined by U-Zyn, Justin Chan, Varun Mittal, Stephen Richardson, Inmoo Hwang, Naveen Mallea, Sabina Tachdijan and Alex Manson. To talk all thing Crypto and diving into to the Finoverse! Listen in to this recap of the day to find out some of the take aways.

Come back tomorrow for Day 2 of the Singapore Fintech Festival.

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Episode #3: What is Life? Eberhard Schoeneburg is trying to build it - LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:21:35 GMT

We caught up with Eberhard Schoeneburg, CEO of Cognitive Systems Lab - LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week

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DIVE DEEPER From The Facebook to Meta - with Meta's Rachel Tang - LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:17:21 GMT

Rachel Tang, Business Director from Meta comes LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week here on Waves in the Finoverse.

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LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week Day 2 Recap - Growing Mini Brains

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:59:40 GMT

Do you know what an organoid is? Joining us in the booth Live from Hong Kong FinTech Week today we got an understanding of the underbanked with Ben Caselin, VP, Head of Research & Strategy, AAX Trends, and regulatory updates from the HashKey Group. We had Rachel Tang, Business Director at Meta in Greater China, and Eberhard Schoeneburg, Chairman, CEO from Cognitive Systems Lab and many many more! Today was jammed packed, so watch this space more interviews dropping soon!

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LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week Day 1 Recap - Hong Kong is BACK!!

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:20:07 GMT

Today, we have been live at Hong Kong Tech. It's the 31st October 2022 and Paul Chen has announced Hong Kong is back in business...plus we catch up with Amy Zhang, VP of Sales, Asia, Fireblocks, Catherine Chen, Head of VIP & Institutional from Binance, Shiau Sin Yen, Managing Partner & Co-founder of Titan Fund and HSBC's Brian Ho.

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Episode #2: Researching and discovering trends in Crypto-Economics and Crime - with Chainalysis' Kim Grauer

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:10:00 GMT

If you are a crime junkie then you are going to love this weeks guest in the Finoverse. She takes investigations into a crypto dimension. Specialising in researching and discovering trends in Crypto-Economics and Crime. Director of Research for Chainalysis Inc. Kim Grauer is making Waves in the Finoverse.

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Episode #1: Global from Day One - with Dragonfly Capital's Haseeb Qureshi

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:00:35 GMT

From professional Poker player to Software Engineer at Airbnb, today's guest in the Finoverse bet against the house and won. He is now a Managing Partner at Dragonfly Capital and someone who you might want to go to with your next start-up idea. For our very first episode, we welcome Haseeb Qureshi to the Finoverse.

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'Waves in the Finoverse' Coming Soon

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:50:53 GMT

Want to go surfing in the Finoverse? Ride this wave as we take a deep dive into a digital ocean of ideas. Asking the tech questions you need the answers to with those making ripples in the industry.

What apps of the future will you be using tomorrow?

Will we ever escape the Crypto Winter?

Can you trust an avatar?

We meet the change maker in the Finoverse and ask…what does the future look like?

Get inside the minds of the industry’s top leaders in Crypto, FinTech and Web3 - and learn their secrets of success.

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