AI Changing Crypto Compliance and Security - Rick Harmsen | ATC #606
In this episode Stephen Sargent and Rick Harmsen, CTO of Data Expert, compare insights from the ECC conference in Cannes and the Chainalysis Links conference in New York, focusing on AI, regulation, and compliance in crypto. They discuss how AI is being integrated into blockchain investigations to reduce costs and speed up workflows, while cautioning that human expertise remains essential. Harmsen highlights Data Expert’s role in providing tool‑agnostic training and licensing for law enforcement and compliance teams, and notes the growing strength of Dutch crypto investigation capabilities. The conversation also touches on the increasing institutional interest in DeFi tokenization and the need for clear regulatory guardrails.
How Tokenized Assets Work in Crypto Markets? - Ran Goldi | ATC #604
In this episode, Ran Goldi, SVP of Payments and Network at Fireblocks and former CEO of First Digital, reflects on the evolution of stablecoins, crypto payments, and tokenized assets over the past four years. He discusses his early predictions about...
How Tokenized Assets Work in Crypto Markets? - Jesse Knutson | ATC #603
In this episode, host Stephen Sargent chats with Jesse Knutson, head of operations at Bitfinex Securities, about the evolution of tokenized assets and security token offerings (STOs) in the crypto market. Jesse draws on his background at Blockstream and investment...
Why Financial Institutions Fear Vendor Lock-In - Natalya Thakur | ATC #601
In this episode, host Stephen Sargent talks with Natalya Thakur, CEO and founder of Nova, about how traditional financial institutions can adopt digital assets without overhauling their legacy systems. Thakur explains Nova’s patented "digital twin" technology that creates a unified...
Stablecoin Trends and Predictions 2026 - Mouloukou Sanoh & Tara Annison | ATC #599
In this episode, Stephen Sargeant talks with Mouloukou Sanoh, CEO of Mansa, about how stablecoin infrastructure is reshaping global payments, enabling instant cross‑border settlement, and driving adoption in emerging markets, while addressing regulatory challenges and interoperability with fiat. The conversation...
The Future of Hardware and Software Integration - Rand Hindi | ATC #596
In this episode, Stephen Sargeant interviews Rand Hindi, CEO of Zama, about the company's work on Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) for Web3. They explore how FHE enables confidential transactions on public blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana without sacrificing security...
Decentralized Wallets for Business Payments - Yolanda Liu | ATC #594
In this episode, host Stephen Sargeant talks with Pay Protocol co‑founder Yolanda Liu about the rise of decentralized, self‑custodial wallets for business payments. Liu explains how Pay Protocol tackles high gas fees and security concerns while enabling merchants to accept...
What Makes a Great Crypto Wallet? - Jamie Elkaleh | ATC #592
In this episode, Stephen Sargeant interviews Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet, to explore what defines a great crypto wallet, covering technical metrics like TVL, investor protection, and compliance across jurisdictions. Jamie shares his transition from sports analytics to Web3...
How Stablecoins Are Replacing Payment Rails - Emilio Rivero Coello | ATC #591
In this episode, Emilio Rivero Coello, a product manager at Aptos Labs, discusses how stablecoins are emerging as alternatives to traditional payment rails, highlighting Aptos' focus on institutional-grade applications and its competitive edge among L1 blockchains. He shares insights from...
Inside a Crypto-Only Lifestyle - Joel Valenzuela | ATC #590
In this episode, Stephen Sargeant talks with crypto pioneer Joël Valenzuela about his transition from early Bitcoin involvement to a fully crypto‑only lifestyle, eschewing traditional fiat banking. Valenzuela explains how Dash’s focus on privacy and instant transactions makes it uniquely...
The Evolution of Wallet Infrastructure in Web3 - Jess Houlgrave | ATC #589
In this episode, Stephen Sargeant interviews Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect, about how the platform is linking hundreds of wallets with thousands of dApps to create a Visa‑like infrastructure for crypto. Jess explains the rise of AI‑driven agent wallets, the...
