In a special live episode recorded at Token2049 in April 2024, Sebastien Borget, Justin Sun and Alexandre Dreyfus joined a live panel on stage to discuss the biggest crypto trends to watch over the remainder of the year, from stablecoins, the metaverse, the creator economy and meme coins to AI, gaming, NFTs, M&A, and fundraising.

The panel also shared their thoughts on the regions they are most excited about for crypto policy and adoption, the courses they would take if they could go back to school, and the coins they would hold for the next ten years.

A must-listen episode if you're interested in where the global crypto ecosystem is heading over the final quarter of 2024.

Xapo Bank’s Joey Garcia joins the show and shares the challenges of running a Bitcoin focused bank and why even die hard Bitcoiners still need a bank, from yield on Bitcoin to access to fiat.

A must-listen episode if you're interested in the conversations that industry leaders, policymakers and regulators need to have to start building the infrastructure for thriving crypto hubs globally.

Joey also discusses:

→ The challenges with fractional banking and Xapo’s growing presence in emerging markets.

→ The growing need to align traditional banking standards with the crypto ecosystem and the importance of increased collaboration between the two sectors.

→ Constructive feedback on the EU’s MICA regulation.

→ Why relying on only a handful of banks for crypto activity poses significant risks to the entire ecosystem.

→ How smaller jurisdictions like Gibraltar or the UAE can play a valuable role in positioning themselves as crypto hubs.

→ How a principles-based approach to regulation that accounts for crypto’s unique characteristics could create a more secure and adaptable ecosystem.

Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier joins to discuss the latest trends in hardware wallets and self-custody in the crypto ecosystem. Pascal shares his background and journey in the tech industry before explaining the role of Ledger as a company that provides the most secure and convenient way to store and transact with crypto assets. Pascal also introduces Ledger Stax, a new hardware wallet that offers improved user experience and security.

A must-listen episode if you're interested in the role of hardware wallets in protecting private keys and the importance of self-custody in a post-FTX industry.

Show Highlights

→ How the future of custody will likely involve a mix of physical wallets and software custody models, depending on individual preferences and risk tolerance

→ The significance of Ledger expanding its services to include Ledger Enterprise Trade Link, an off-exchange trading network that allows users to trade on exchanges while keeping their assets with regulated custodians

→ The concept of account abstraction, which limits the functions of a wallet to predefined rules

→ The challenges and potential of building in the French fintech ecosystem