Today, I wanted to talk (again 😬) about the “Travel Rule” for blockchain transfers and what might be the first simplified implementation of it for a FInTech startup that’s getting very confused by various complex solution providers and consortia offerings. 1. Scope – What is the “Travel Rule”? FATF issued Read more…
First of all, let’s agree that the term “stablecoin” has been applied extremely loosely and liberally, in a truly decentralized fashion 😉 and I have personally seen it referring to single-currency or multi-currency pegged digital assets, to tokenized gold and diamonds products, to hybrid digital products with embedded algorithmic price Read more…
Many FinTech companies in Europe (and other places with VAT equivalent) are asking me if it’s correct to assume that crypto and FinTech businesses are generally VAT exempt. Almost – with one big exemption. It is very common for many FinTech companies to have hybrid business models where you charge Read more…
This episode is for anyone who is wondering whether they should be offering a crypto-denominated checkout option on their online store. In today’s episode, I’m going to run through the do’s and don’ts when it comes to crypto payments, and after listening to this episode, you should know whether or Read more…
I just finished reading the new book by Ray Dalio about the cyclical nature of financial and debt systems, and how political events, pandemics, and natural disasters may impact these economic cycles. Ray Dalio is one of the most successful hedge fund managers turned researcher and historian, who made his name by predicting the financial Read more…
What’s on the horizon for FinTech and Crypto in 2022? Hello friends, and Happy New Year 2022! I strongly believe that this year is going to be the year of crypto. In today’s episode, it is dedicated to DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) and why I don’t believe in them. Join Read more…
What’s on the horizon for FinTech and Crypto in 2022? In today’s episode, I wanted to discuss the trends I see coming in the FinTech space for 2022. Obviously, things may change with this forecast, but this is why we love crypto and FinTech so much. Join me as I Read more…
Gaming is an industry that is growing super fast. Half of the world’s population are gamers in some capacity. And gaming is super profitable. In today’s episode, I wanted to give you one specific example that I feel will be very popular in the coming year. We are going to discuss gaming Read more…
Here is a short (comparing to the original 200+ pages) summary of the future EU Regulation on how EU-wide crypto licenses and issuance of crypto assets may look like. Key EU policy priorities: Expressed clear preference for harmonizing local counties domestic crypto licensing regimes to make them unified and passportable; Read more…
Ironically, just like in the movie “When Harry met Sally”, it has taken about 12 years for this couple to come to terms with the idea that they can be friends – and more – in public. But what they never show you in the cinema is the tough part that starts after the wedding and the “happily ever after” kiss.