Crypto Savvy: The Essentials
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Whether you are a seasoned investor or new to cryptocurrencies, listen to the Crypto Savvy: The Essentials podcast, where we set out to explore and decode all things cryptocurrencies, digital assets and FinTech.
Every week we speak to the biggest names from different sectors of the digital asset landscape as we aim to help you become familiar with the more mind-bending and perplexing topics in this space and become truly crypto-savvy.
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Feb 1, 2023
The Blockchain Miracle (ft. Dr. Oriol Caudevilla)
Blockchain, for all its discourse, is still perceived by many as merely the underlying technology that enables the existence of cryptocurrency. Since its inception, industry professionals and corporations large and small have been working hard to incorporate blockchain into their operations to bolster their businesses. 2022, in particular, was a breakthrough year in blockchain adoption in finance - numerous central banks and hundred-year-old banks are, for the first time, developing and using elements of blockchain infrastructure to support CBDC and financial instruments.
On the latest episode of the Crypto Savvy: The Essentials podcast, host Jizzles spoke to "Asian FinTech Speaker of the Year" Dr. Oriol Caudevilla, who explained why blockchain should be a force to be reckoned with in the TradFi space, especially in trade finance deals. He also debunked the misconception that distributed ledger technology (DLT) is equivalent to blockchain.
_Notices & Disclaimers_
• Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
• This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto.
• Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast.
• By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.
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Jan 9, 2023
FTX Post-Mortem: What's Next for Crypto?
FTX, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, stunningly collapsed and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sending shockwaves throughout an already-reeling industry. Host Jizzles caught up with Lesia Marchenko (Vice President of JKL Capital) and Ian Lam (Founder of trading firm Satori Research), who shared their takeaways on the FTX debacle and the subsequent ripple effects and contagion still felt across the industry to this day, as well as some of the key lessons learnt from the incident.
As HashKey, JKL and Satori Research are all based in Hong Kong or have operational footprints in the city, the three of them also gave their thoughts on what the latest regulatory direction and policy measures announced recently by the Hong Kong government mean for the city? Will Hong Kong become the de facto crypto hub in the future?
_Notices & Disclaimers_
• Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
• This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto.
• Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast.
• By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.
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Dec 1, 2022
The Case for Digital Assets in Portfolio and Risk Management (feat. Aleksey Mironenko)
Were you thinking of how to appropriately allocate digital assets to your portfolio and manage the risks associate with this asset class? Well, we've got a great one for you! In our latest episode, host Jason Li caught up with Aleksey Mironenko, Global Head of Investment Solutions at Leo Wealth, a boutique wealth management firm with offices in Asia and the United States. An avid rower and runner in his free time, Aleksey defines what a "well constructed" and "cost efficient" portfolio is, and which category of digital assets he is most bullish about under the current macro environment.
P.S. This episode was recorded in early November 2022 — before the collapse of FTX and the subsequent market reaction and contagion.
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• Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
• This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto.
• Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast.
• By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.
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Oct 26, 2022
Same Same but Different? How Crypto Mirrors TradFi (ft. Kunal Kanodia)
In this episode, our new host Jason Li caught up with Kunal Kanodia, Senior Director (Product Strategist) at HashKey. A quintessential "TradFi guy", Kunal is an avid Bitcoin enthusiast who brings nearly two decades of experience in finance and trading. He breaks down the intersection between traditional finance and digital assets, particularly the key differences and similarities of crypto products and those that are in the TradFi space.
This episode also features the debut of Crypto Savvy's new host, Jason Li. Jason is the Content and Branding Lead at HashKey, and the host of the company's thought leadership and education programmes.
_Notices & Disclaimers_
• Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
• This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto.
• Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast.
• By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.
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Mar 14, 2022
Animoca Brands: Where Wall Street meets the Metaverse (ft. Evan Auyang)
In October last year, finance veteran Evan Auyang joined Animoca Brands as its Group President. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Animoca Brands is best known as the company behind some of the most popular blockchain games such as The Sandbox, Crazy Defense Heroes and REVV Racing, and a prominent investor in the space. Since joining Animoca, Evan has been the major driver behind its fundraising and investment efforts.
In this episode, Evan speaks about the contributions and impact to society Animoca hopes to make, and the importance of community-building in the crypto world. As a senior figure in arguably the biggest blockchain gaming company, Evan also shares how the play-to-earn (P2E) gaming phenomenon is creating new employment opportunities, and the power of user-generated content in the metaverse.
_Notices & Disclaimers_
• Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
• This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto.
• Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast.
• By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.
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Feb 28, 2022
The World’s Most Advanced Accounting System (ft. Henri Centieiro)
Henri Centieiro is the Senior Research Manager at HashKey Capital, HashKey Group’s venture capital and asset management arm. A blockchain enthusiast and aficionado, Henri is a regular speaker at international blockchain conferences, Hong Kong universities and local FinTech and finance associations. In this episode, we asked Henri to give us a briefer on all things blockchain, including the differences between a permissioned and permissionless blockchain, common misconceptions of how transactions on blockchains occur, and successful use cases of industries incorporating the technology into its operations. Describing blockchain as the world’s most secure “accounting system”, Henri also points out what needs to happen in order for blockchain to achieve widespread adoption and realise its true potential.
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• Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
• This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto.
• Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast.
• By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.
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Feb 21, 2022
Bridging CeFi and DeFi (ft. Bénédicte Nolens)
In January 2022, the Bank of International Settlements Innovation Hub revealed its work program for 2022-2023, which will see the Hub expand its presence into the realms of DeFi, RegTech and cybersecurity, in addition to their existing CBDC and green finance initiatives. Bénédicte Nolens heads up the BIS Innovation Hub’s Hong Kong Centre, which is on a mission to develop innovative solutions that benefit the current financial system.
Previously the Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank’s blockchain innovation arm, Bénédicte explains to us how central bankers are responding to the digital asset movement and why adopting DeFi might not be the smartest solution for them. She also shares how the Hub is developing of a multi CBDC prototype platform to facilitate international payments, and why “Green Finance” is a field that everyone should start paying attention to.
_Notices & Disclaimers_
• Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
• This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto.
• Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast.
• By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.
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Feb 14, 2022
Jumping Into Liquidity Pools (ft. Rob Alcorn)
Whenever crypto firms and institutions want to borrow money, they often find it challenging to take out a loan from traditional lenders such as banks; and when they turn to DeFi, these protocols’ over-collateralisation requirements often eat into the borrowers’ ability to efficiently use their capital. Because of this, Clearpool, founded in 2021, came up with a solution, where institutional borrowers can access unsecured loans directly from their ecosystem.
Listen to how its CEO and Co-Founder, Rob Alcorn, describes the logic and mechanism behind Clearpool’s innovative uncollateralized lending protocol. Rob also explains the measures they take to minimise counter-party risks, why lenders are naturally incentivised to provide liquidity onto the platform.
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__• Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
• This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto.
• Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast.
• By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.
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Feb 7, 2022
Keeping Your Digital Assets Safe (ft. Alessio Quaglini)
Digital asset custody is in many ways similar to the custody of traditional financial assets. Investors need to know their digital assets are safe, yet the nature of these assets means that secure custody potentially poses more challenges. As the market continues to mature and more institutions get in the game, these holders will naturally expect custodians to manage their assets just as they expect banks to manage their traditional financial assets. In this episode we spoke with Alessio Quaglini, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Hong Kong-based digital asset custodian HEX Trust, as he pulls back the curtains on what it really means to retain custody of a digital asset, the different categories of digital assets custody, the parameters of choosing a reliable custodian, and HEX Trust’s recent venture into the Metaverse.
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__• Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
• This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto.
• Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast.
• By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.
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Jan 24, 2022
Tokenising 118 Years of Hong Kong’s History (ft. Gary Liu)
Founded in 1903, the South China Morning Post has been Hong Kong’s newspaper of record for decades. Under the baton of the SCMP’s current CEO Gary Liu, who joined in 2017, the publication transitioned from a print-focused media to a digital-first online newsroom. This digital transformation was further elevated when the Post became the first new organisation in Asia to champion a new blockchain standard. The standard, called ARTIFACT, uses NFT technology to give anyone a chance to own and trade historical moments of the publication’s 118 years of archives. On the backdrop of the imminent launch of the ARTIFACT marketplace, we caught up with Gary to hear his thoughts on this historical project, how and where people can collect these NFTs, and which events from Hong Kong’s history are minted into NFT.
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• Views, information and opinions expressed in the Podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent that of the HashKey Group. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
• This Podcast should not be considered as an offer or solicitation to sell, buy or subscribe to any financial instruments or product, securities or any derivative instrument, or any other rights pertaining thereto.
• Any decision made by a party after listening to this Podcast shall be on the basis of its own research and not be influenced or based on any view expressed in this Podcast or otherwise. This Podcast does not address all risks. This Podcast does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and has been prepared without regard to individual financial circumstances, objectives or particular needs of listeners. Listeners should seek their own financial, tax, legal, regulatory and other advice regarding the appropriateness or otherwise of investing in any investments and/or pursuing any investment strategies. The HashKey Group does not express any opinion as to the present or future value or price of any instruments referred to in this Podcast.
• By accessing this Podcast, listeners acknowledge that the HashKey Group makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.
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Jan 17, 2022
Minting an NFT: What to Look for in a Project (ft. Subvert.eth and Timothée Semelin)
NFTs were the hottest thing in crypto in 2021, and its craze sees no signs of stopping in 2022. With the sheer number of NFT items and collectibles currently available on the marketplace, how do we differentiate between a good and a bad NFT project? What are some indicators to evaluate projects before making any sort of investments? In this episode we caught up with Subvert.eth, the Community Lead of the new NFT project, Delirious Minds Travelers (DMT). DMT made headlines in Hong Kong earlier this month with a huge billboard advertisement situated in the middle of the city’s busiest underground railway station. Hear how Subvert.eth describes the story behind the creation of DMT, how the project’s avatar designs relate to health and wellness, and how its marketing model differs from other similar projects.
Following the mint we talk to Timothee Semelin, a senior marketing professional for global media and luxury brands for 15 years. Timothee, who became an NFT trader in 2021 and i…
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Jan 10, 2022
Earning Passive Income on DeFi (ft. John Patrick Mullin)
The world of decentralised finance (DeFi) may be new and intimidating to some, yet it offers numerous opportunities for crypto holders to earn passive income on different DeFi protocols and get the most out of their holdings. In this episode we caught up with John Patrick Mullin, Co-Founder of DeFi savings and lending platform MANTRA DAO, as he explains the most common methods such as staking, lending and yield farming etc. We also explore the concept of “Decentralised Autonomous Organisation”, or DAO, which has formed the backbone of all the major DeFi applications we see today.
John Patrick Mullin co-founded MANTRA DAO and SOMA.finance, a US-regulated decentalised exhange (DEX). Prior to that he served as the Managing Director of Tritaurian Capital, a regulated boutique investment bank focusing on providing financial services and capital raising solutions for start-ups and SMEs. Hailing from a traditional investment banking background, as an educator, he has spoken at leading un…
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Jan 3, 2022
The Tipping Point of Crypto and the HashKey Story (ft. Michel Lee)
Back in January 2021, HashKey Group’s very own Michel Lee called that 2021 will be the “tipping point for institutional adoption in digital assets”. One year later, how has Michel’s prediction panned out? In this episode, we caught up with our Executive President to revisit this. Originally trained as a computer scientist and started his career as a Quant, Michel also shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto, HashKey’s core businesses, capital investments and upcoming roadmap, as well as why it’s a great time now for financial institutions to get into digital assets.
Michel Lee is the Executive President at HashKey Group. With 25 years of international investment banking experience, Michel leads the Group's activities in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo, bringing deep expertise in capital raising and M&A transactions to the digital asset management business. Prior to HashKey, he was Head of APAC Capital Markets at UBS, where he pioneered numerous new derivatives…
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Dec 20, 2021
Crypto and the Law (ft. Machiuanna Chu and Anna Liu)
Whether you’re an investor or a project team member, to excel in the crypto game, you have to know crypto law. What are the listing criteria for a security token offering (STO)? How should I legally approach a token sale? What does it mean to be “regulated”? In this episode, we caught up with two experienced lawyers, Machiuanna Chu and Anna Liu, to answer some of the most burning questions you need to know.
Machiuanna Chu is a Partner at law firm Deacons who specialises in cross-border M&As and investments. Her practice has a particular focus on new economies tech sector, and she advises on projects involving virtual assets including ICOs, subscriptions of future tokens and cryptocurrency exchanges. Machiuanna was ranked among the leading lawyers in Corporate M&A in China by Chambers Asia-Pacific from 2019 to 2021.
Anna Liu is Head of Legal at HashKey Group. With a focus on financial innovation, FinTech and telecommunications, Anna has practiced in investment funds, Hong Kong &…
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Dec 13, 2021
How Does VC Funding Work in Crypto? (ft. Lucy Gazmararian)
Lucy Gazmararian’s venture into crypto is unlike no other. After spending years in investment banking and private wealth management in London and Hong Kong, she joined PwC’s crypto team during the tail end of the ICO boom, and had to advise traditional financial institutions during a time when the word “crypto” essentially meant “scam” in the eyes of many. In early 2021, she decided to strike out on her own and founded Token Bay Capital, an early-stage venture fund for digital assets. Her first fund closed in July 2021.
In this episode, we spoke to Lucy to understand how VC funding actually works in crypto, the types of projects Token Bay Capital invests in, and how she uses her experience in TradFi to advise her portfolio companies. Also the Founder of Women in Crypto Hong Kong, she lays out her mission to foster collaboration and education among women in the crypto ecosystem.
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Dec 6, 2021
Fraud, Corruption and Insolvency in the Crypto Space (ft. Henry Chambers and Jay Kim)
Despite people being well aware of the prevalence of unlawful behaviours in the crypto space, the sheer number of frauds and scams is seeing no sign of slowing down. Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global law firm that has developed a unique approach using blockchain technology and data analytics to pre-empt and investigate crypto fraud. We sat down with Henry Chambers and Jay Kim from A&M to unpack the most common categories of crypto fraud, techniques used to prevent them, and how can the institutions and retail participants protect themselves from rug pulls and scams.
Henry Chambers heads up Alvarez & Marsal’s crypto and digital asset practice in Hong Kong, specialising in fraud, corruption and regulatory investigations. Henry has worked all over the world on numerous major fraud and corruption investigations and has also spent time working at the UK’s Serious Fraud Office.
Jay Kim is a Director with Alvarez & Marsal. Jay leads the firm’s data analytics and digital asset investi…
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Nov 29, 2021
The Future of Enterprise Blockchain and CBDC (ft. Charles d'Haussy)
Blockchain takes on its own form in the enterprise space, yet most adoption stories and use cases of blockchain we hear are mainly in the retail sector. In this episode, we caught up with Charles d’Haussy, Managing Director APAC of ConsenSys, the company best known for developing the Metamask browser wallet and various Ethereum infrastructure software. Charles breaks down the different types of enterprise blockchains, how companies should properly incorporate blockchain into their business operations, as well as ConsenSys’ involvement in one of 2021’s most talked about subjects – CBDC.
Charles d’Haussy is Asia’s Managing Director at leading blockchain engineering company ConsenSys. He spearheads ConsenSys’ projects on central-bank digital currencies with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank of Thailand. Before that, he served as Head of FinTech with the Hong Kong government and was the main driving force behind the founding and scaling of Hong Kong FinTech Week, Asi…
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Nov 24, 2021
Trends in FinTech You Need to Know (ft. Jame DiBiasio)
Cryptocurrency and FinTech are two rapidly changing sectors, and it can be hard to keep abreast with the latest happenings. There’s no better person to ask about trends and development in this market than Jame DiBiasio, the Founder and Editor of leading FinTech and digital asset publication DigFin, which was recently acquired by AMTD Digital. In this episode, he details his journey from crypto apprentice to guru, why blockchain and FinTech matters, how he writes about digital assets as well as other stories and projects that have stuck with him.
Jame DiBiasio is the Founder and Editor of DigFin, a leading publication covering digital finance, fintech, and digital assets in Asia. Jame has been a financial journalist in Hong Kong since 1997, arriving from New York. In 2000, he founded AsianInvestor, the region’s top asset management publication, and led it for many years. He is the first journalist in Asia Pacific to be honored for “outstanding contribution to institutional jour…
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Nov 22, 2021
Understanding the Vibrant Tech Start-up Scene in Hong Kong (ft. Karena Belin)
As start-up hubs in Asia go, Hong Kong has a strong appeal. Despite economic challenges brought by the pandemic, the city’s start-up ecosystem has demonstrated remarkable resilience, and saw the growth of numerous up-and-coming crypto and blockchain companies.
In this interview, we chat with Karena Belin, who co-founded the first regulated tech investment platform in Hong Kong. Karena talks about her ongoing mission to help start-ups, the start-up scene in Hong Kong, and how she hosted a crowdfunding round for a rising star in blockchain gaming.
Karena Belin is a start-up expert in Hong Kong and a technology and innovation visionary. She is the Co-Founder of AngelHub, Hong Kong’s first and only SFC-regulated tech investment platform. She also heads up sister company W Hub, a community builder and a power-connector for the start-up community. She is a member of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, and a nominee of the America Chamber’s Women of Influencer 2021.
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Nov 17, 2021
A City's Mission in FinTech (ft. King Leung)
Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading hubs when it comes to FinTech innovation and opportunities, and a major driver of the city’s Fintech initiatives is InvestHK, the department under the Hong Kong Government responsible for attracting foreign direct investment. On the backdrop of Hong Kong FinTech Week 2021, we caught up with King Leung, Head of FinTech at InvestHK, as he details InvestHK’s mission to foster a vibrant FinTech ecosystem and community in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. An engineer turned entrepreneur, King also shares why start-ups and scale-ups should come to Hong Kong and the support services and schemes his department offers.
As the Head of FinTech at InvestHK, King has the privilege to work closely with major financial service institutions, FinTech companies, accelerators, innovation labs, investors, regulators and universities. Recognised for his industry domain experience, King has been invited to serve in leadership roles at the FinTech Association…
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Nov 15, 2021
When TradFri Meets Tech: The Virtual Banking Movement (ft. Rockson Hsu)
In 2019, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) granted 8 virtual banking licenses in what was considered a monumental moment for Hong Kong’s colossal banking industry. Among the licensees was ZA Bank, which would officially launch its services in March 2020 as the city’s first fully-operating virtual bank. In this episode, we caught up with Rockson Hsu, ZA Bank’s CEO, as he shares the “Genesis Story” of how ZA Bank came to be, how virtual banks bolster innovation and financial inclusion, and the customer uptake of digital banking among the city’s population.
As the CEO of ZA Bank, Rockson Hsu has close to three decades of experience in wholesale & investment banking and risk management with major foreign and local banks in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Before joining ZA Bank in 2019, he was Chief Risk Officer of a listed bank in Hong Kong, and before that he held senior roles with Hang Seng Bank and Barclays.
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Nov 11, 2021
Metaverse! The Blockchain Revolution (ft. Anndy Lian)
Understanding blockchain, the underlying technology backing Bitcoin, Ether and other crypto, is a no-brainer to becoming crypto savvy. But blockchain is so much more than just cryptocurrencies -- its use cases are endless and has the potential to not only transform the enterprise market but also trigger a global infrastructural upgrade.
In this episode, Anndy Lian, global thought leader and author of the best-selling book Blockchain Revolution 2030, deciphers all things blockchain. We also explore the enigmatic world that is the Metaverse, why it has been dominating headlines in 2021, and what its future holds.
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Nov 10, 2021
Banking's New Era: Digitalisation and Democratisation (ft. Peter Dingle)
Crypto is ushering a global digital revolution, and industries have had to keep up, including traditional banking. As Director of Innovation for HSBC's Wealth and Personal Banking Business in Asia, Peter Dingle is on a mission to help HSBC become not only a digital bank, but a digital-first bank. In this episode, he talks about the need for banks to set their sights on digital growth, and push for the democratisation of wealth products accessible to all socio-economic groups.
Before joining HSBC in 2018, Peter was the creator of a Hong Kong-based corporate innovation accelerator that scouted and launched 75 start-ups into funding rounds. Prior to that, he was at Intel for 15 years, holding senior positions in product management, branding and campaign development.
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Nov 9, 2021
Assembling Asia’s Largest FinTech Event (ft. Anthony Sar)
For the fifth year running, FINNOVASIA is the officially appointed organiser by the Hong Kong government of Hong Kong FinTech Week, the flagship industry event in Asia with over 40,000 attendees, 10,000 world-class speakers from more than 130 countries. In this episode, we speak to the leader and visionary behind HKFTW, Anthony Sar, as he shares the highlights and challenges of putting together this massive event, and why competition is crucial for FinTech innovation in Hong Kong.
Anthony Sar is the Founder and CEO of FINNOVASIA, one of Asia's largest and most active FinTech communities. Anthony, who worked in journalism and PR earlier in his career, also founded FinTech Club, an exclusive community for senior executives in Hong Kong since 2018. Throughout his career, he has hosted global CEO talks with international banks, VCs and FinTech companies.
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Nov 8, 2021
Unpacking Crypto and the Digital Asset Ecosystem (ft. Benjamin Quinlan)
The crypto landscape has seen some major developments over the years. From 2017’s ICO boom to crypto licensing regimes to the wave of institutional interest, Benjamin Quinlan, one of Asia’s leading FinTech thought leaders, unpacks the watershed moments that have shaped this industry and what else looms on the horizon.
Benjamin Quinlan is the CEO and Managing Partner of independent strategy consulting firm Quinlan & Associates. He is also the Chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK), and holds committee and board positions with numerous finance and FinTech organisations in Hong Kong. Prior to founding Quinlan & Associates, Benjamin was Head of Strategy for Deutsche Bank AG’s Equities business in Asia Pacific and its Investment Bank in Greater China. Widely recognised as one of Asia’s leading FinTech influencers, Ben has an extensive track record advising many of the world’s leading multi-national companies, financial services organisations, SMEs and start-ups…
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Nov 4, 2021
How are NFTs Transforming the Art Market? (ft. Alexandra Yung and Frank Smits)
[LIVE FROM HONG KONG FINTECH WEEK 2021]
NFTs have taken the crypto space by storm this year, and the traditional art market is feeling the ripple effects of “NFT mania”. In this episode, we caught up with Alexandra Yung and Frank Smits, who break down what gives an NFT its true value, how traditional art galleries and auction houses are reacting to the NFT market, and how artists can get their artwork noticed within the wider art collection community.
Alexandra Yung is the Managing Director at Macey & Sons, a boutique art auction house. Over the years, she has built up her own art collection and is passionate about helping her clients build a good portfolio of investment-grade art that offers a potential return on investment. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from CalArts, Alexandra is also a frequent public speaker on art investment in Hong Kong.
Frank Smits is an NFT art curator and collector. Born to a family of artists, he spent most of his career in the fashion indu…
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Nov 4, 2021
Bringing a Token to Life (ft. Scott Thiel, Jeffrey Tchui and Ben El-Baz)
[LIVE FROM HONG KONG FINTECH WEEK 2021]
How do you go from artwork to NFT? What does the process of tokenising your asset look like? In this episode, we peel back the curtains on the behind-the-scenes process and steps of the creation of a token, and how token generation machines like TOKO, co-engineered by DLA Piper and BCW Group, are providing asset owners an easier gateway to make their illiquid assets tradeable in ways that are normally not feasible under existing technology and regulations.
Scott Thiel is a Partner at global law firm DLA Piper and Head of the Technology team in Hong Kong, advising both users and suppliers of IT outsourcing services on the procurement process and complex technology transactions. He is also the go-to-person for the firm’s information, cyberlaw and blockchain practice in Asia.
Jeffrey Tchui is a Partner and Head of Consulting Practice at boutique FinTech strategy advisory firm BCW Group. He is the Programme Director of TOKO, a digital asset to…
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Oct 31, 2021
The Institutional Era of Crypto Adoption (ft. Henri Arslanian)
Cryptocurrencies have come a long way since Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Whitepaper. Over the past year, we’ve seen multinational institutions “crossing the chasm” to fully embrace and support the development of the space, and one of the most prominent corporate voices is “Big Four” accounting firm PwC.
In this episode, we catch up with PwC’s Crypto Leader and social media influencer Henri Arslanian, who explains the rising institutional demand in digital assets, the crypto services PwC offers, and the continued ascent of the booming DeFi ecosystem.
Henri Arslanian is PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Global Crypto Leader. Based in Hong Kong, he advises many of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, investors, financial institutions and tech firms on their FinTech and crypto initiatives as well as numerous governments, regulators and central banks on FinTech and crypto regulatory and policy matters. Henri is also a key influencer in the digital asset space, and is regularly feat…
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Oct 31, 2021
What is a Digital Asset? (ft. Angelina Kwan)
Cryptocurrency can be a daunting concept for the uninitiated. How does Bitcoin actually work? Where does it get its value? What’s the safest way to buy and trade it? These are just some of the common questions beginners are most eager to know about this space.
To kick off the Crypto Savvy podcast, we talk to Angelina Kwan, a former regulator and Senior Advisor to the Board at HashKey Group, to break down the fundamentals of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. We also discuss why regulating crypto is essential to the industry in the long run.
Angelina Kwan is the Senior Advisor to the Board at HashKey Group. Before joining HashKey Group, she has held senior management and Directorate positions with the Hong Kong Exchanges Clearing, the Securities & Futures Commissions of Hong Kong, and other multi-national and financial corporations. Angelina is also a Hong Kong Government-appointed Member for Sustainable Development, the Vice Chairman of The Women’s Foundation, and an Honorary F…
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Oct 20, 2021
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