CryptoNews Podcast
#486: Andrew Forson, President of DeFi Technologies, on The Convergence of TradFi and Crypto, QCAD, Canadian Stablecoins, and Crypto ETPs
CryptoNews Podcast
•October 27, 2025•31 min
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CryptoNews Podcast•Oct 27, 2025
Key Takeaways
- •DeFi Technologies bridges TradFi and crypto via regulated ETPs.
- •Stablecoin QCAD aims to price digital assets in Canadian dollars.
- •Market volatility creates profit opportunities, long‑term tech adoption persists.
- •European ETP inflows remain strong despite recent crypto outflows.
- •Decentralized finance solves currency instability for emerging economies.
Pulse Analysis
The episode opens with Andrew Forsen, President of DeFi Technologies, framing the crypto market as a classic volatility cycle. He cites Warren Buffett’s short‑term popularity contest versus long‑term weighing machine analogy, emphasizing that blockchain innovation remains a revolution despite price swings. Forsen explains how DeFi Technologies bridges traditional capital markets and decentralized finance by issuing regulated exchange‑traded products (ETPs) through its subsidiary Valour. With 100 ETPs covering diverse digital assets, the company offers institutional‑grade exposure, tax efficiency, and estate‑planning benefits for investors lacking crypto‑native expertise.
Central to the discussion is QCAD, Canada’s first domestically‑backed stablecoin. Forsen argues that pricing digital assets in Canadian dollars is crucial for mainstream adoption, as most Canadians still view crypto values in USD on platforms like CoinGecko. Backed by Circle and Coinbase Ventures, QCAD anchors crypto valuation to the CAD, preserving sovereign monetary policy while offering a digital alternative to the nation’s concentrated banking system. The conversation highlights regulatory confidence, the strategic rationale for DeFi Technologies’ investment in StableCorp, and the broader need for a national digital currency.
Forsen then turns to emerging markets, where unstable local currencies make stablecoins a vital bridge for cross‑border trade. He cites Argentine merchants accepting Tether for everyday purchases, demonstrating how decentralized finance bypasses traditional banking hurdles. Despite recent outflows from crypto ETFs, Valour’s European ETPs have maintained steady inflows, reflecting persistent investor demand. Forsen concludes that the convergence of TradFi and DeFi is still nascent, and that clearer regulation, robust stablecoin infrastructure, and institutional‑grade products will accelerate mainstream crypto integration.
Episode Description
Andrew Forson has been the President of the DeFi Technologies since April 2025. Mr. Forson was previously the Head of Ventures and Investments at the Hashgraph Group, the commercialization and enablement arm of Hedera. Mr. Forson is also a non-independent director on the board of directors of DeFi Technologies.
In this conversation, we discuss:
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Volatility leads to opportunity
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The convergence of TradFi and crypto
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Stablecoin growth
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Valour - 99 ETPs listed across exchanges in Europe and the UK
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Canada Stablecorp, backer of the QCAD stablecoin
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Collaboration with BTQ Technologies on post-quantum security.
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The current state of crypto
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Investing in crypto via public markets
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Institutions joining crypto
DeFi Technologies
X: @DeFiTechGlobal
Website: defi.tech
LinkedIn: DeFi Technologies
Andrew Forson
X: @Forson
LinkedIn: Andrew Forson, TEP
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