S3E1 Stephanie Ramezan, The Crypto Collective

S3E1 Stephanie Ramezan, The Crypto Collective

This episode features Stephanie Ramezan, founder and CEO of The Crypto Collective, which describes itself as "the world's first strategic consultancy firm focused solely on the institutional digital assets space". https://cryptocollective.global [https://cryptocollective.global] Matt and Stephanie consider: - Stephanie's roles at Greengage (https://www.greengage.co) as CTO, as a NED at Coinstone Capital (https://www.coinstonecapital.com), and most recently before The Crypto Collective, as CEO of Gemini UK (https://www.gemini.com). - What problems The Crypto Collective are looking to solve, including the types of clients , its services, and how it differentiates itself. - What value add they provide to customers, including Uranium.io, a retail offering for acquisition of uranium backed tokens. - Stephanie's optimism about London and views on global hubs for finance. ------ In Early is a podcast hosted by Matt Green who speaks to those at the forefront of the digital assets and technology sectors, telling real life stories, considering the growth and growing pains of the industry, and exploring how blockchain and other technology has made an impact on people's lives. With guests including household names like Coinbase, BitGo, The Law Commission of England and Wales, Crystal Blockchain and Lockton, to more specialised enterprises like fractional mining farms for NFTs, to authors, artists and developers, from stable coin issuers backed by real estate, to Web3 gaming and sports projects, and forensic investigators to law makers, the podcast is a dialogue with those servicing, developing and implementing technology. In Early was featured in The Lawyer's Briefing Room. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-early-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-early-podcast/] Instagram: @inearlypodcast https://tinyurl.com/mryjcw2p [https://tinyurl.com/mryjcw2p] X/ Twitter: @inearlypodcast https://x.com/inearlypodcast?s=21 [https://x.com/inearlypodcast?s=21] This podcast is produced by Matt Green and Luke Carey. All rights reserved #blockchain #cryptocurrency #digital #digitalassets #bitcoin #legal #interview #technology #nft #podcast #innovation #inearly #inearlypodcast #stablecoins #cbdc #memecoins #tokenization #dlt #gaming #fintech #stablecoins #MiCA

S2E13 Paul Rossini, AssetPass

This episode features Paul Rossini, CEO of Asset Pass, which offers with a safe and considered way to pass digital assets once someone has passed.  Asset Pass's website is https://assetpass.com [https://assetpass.com] Matt and Paul talk about Asset Pass and the issues facing transfer of digital property upon death, including - What "the world's leading digital legacy platform" means and the kinds of assets Asset Pass can help with - Why legacy has been such an issue, including Paul's own experiences - The reason for Asset Pass's "military, end to end encryption" - How the Sass business works, and how third parties can use the software for their own customers - Issues with current providers, like Apple, including changes to its terms concerning Legacy Contacts - Assets Pass's four stage process: store, assign, release and deliver - The state of the market and why so few have realised the issues in digital legacy. ------ In Early is a podcast hosted by Matt Green who speaks to those at the forefront of the digital assets and technology sectors, telling real life stories, considering the growth and growing pains of the industry, and exploring how blockchain and other technology has made an impact on people's lives. With guests including household names like Coinbase, BitGo, The Law Commission of England and Wales, Crystal Blockchain and Lockton, to more specialised enterprises like fractional mining farms for NFTs, to authors, artists and developers, from stable coin issuers backed by real estate, to Web3 gaming and sports projects, and forensic investigators to law makers, the podcast is a dialogue with those servicing, developing and implementing technology. In Early was featured in The Lawyer's Briefing Room. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-early-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-early-podcast/] Instagram: @inearlypodcast https://tinyurl.com/mryjcw2p X/ Twitter: @inearlypodcast https://x.com/inearlypodcast?s=21 [https://x.com/inearlypodcast?s=21] This podcast is produced by Matt Green and Luke Carey. All rights reserved #blockchain #cryptocurrency #digital #digitalassets #bitcoin #legal #interview #technology #nft #podcast #innovation #inearly #inearlypodcast #stablecoins #cbdc #memecoins #tokenization #dlt #gaming #fintech #stablecoins #MiCA

S2E12 Stephanie Larivee, Cork Gully

This episode features Stephanie Larivee, a director at Cork Gully, who deals with, amongst other corporate recovery matters, distributions of crypto assets following insolvency of exchanges and trading platforms. Cork Gully's website is https://corkgully.com [https://corkgully.com] In this recording Matt and Stephanie consider: - Liquidator's roles when dealing with insolvent crypto companies and why these outfits often become insolvent - Who the creditors often are and why obtaining crypto funds can be tricky if not experienced - How distributions work, including how to talk to creditors around the world, and the steps taken to ensure an ongoing dialogue - The process of asset recovery and the role of blockchain analytics firms - Stephanie's experience distributing USDC, and the different distributions models - Details on timelines and payment journeys for creditors - Challenges in crypto recovery matters in comparison to more traditional financial services cases. As many of Cork Gully's cases are live, Stephanie was unable to provide names and specific details of the insolvent, and should you want to learn more, please speak to Stephanie directly. ------ In Early is a podcast hosted by Matt Green who speaks to those at the forefront of the digital assets and technology sectors, telling real life stories, considering the growth and growing pains of the industry, and exploring how blockchain and other technology has made an impact on people's lives. With guests including household names like Coinbase, BitGo, The Law Commission of England and Wales, Crystal Blockchain and Lockton, to more specialised enterprises like fractional mining farms for NFTs, to authors, artists and developers, from stable coin issuers backed by real estate, to Web3 gaming and sports projects, and forensic investigators to law makers, the podcast is a dialogue with those servicing, developing and implementing technology. In Early was featured in The Lawyer's Briefing Room. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-early-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-early-podcast/] Instagram: @inearlypodcast https://tinyurl.com/mryjcw2p X/ Twitter: @inearlypodcast https://x.com/inearlypodcast?s=21 [https://x.com/inearlypodcast?s=21] This podcast is produced by Matt Green and Luke Carey. All rights reserved #blockchain #cryptocurrency #digital #digitalassets #bitcoin #legal #interview #technology #nft #podcast #innovation #inearly #inearlypodcast #stablecoins #cbdc #memecoins #tokenization #dlt #gaming #fintech #stablecoins #MiCA

S2E11 Harry Donnelly, Circuit

This episode features Stephanie Larivee, a director at Cork Gully, who deals with, amongst other corporate recovery matters, distributions of crypto assets following insolvency of exchanges and trading platforms. Cork Gully's website is https://corkgully.com In this recording Matt and Stephanie consider: - Liquidator's roles when dealing with insolvent crypto companies and why these outfits often become insolvent - Who the creditors often are and why obtaining crypto funds can be tricky if not experienced - How distributions work, including how to talk to creditors around the world, and the steps taken to ensure an ongoing dialogue - The process of asset recovery and the role of blockchain analytics firms - Stephanie's experience distributing USDC, and the different distributions models - Details on timelines and payment journeys for creditors - Challenges in crypto recovery matters in comparison to more traditional financial services cases. As many of Cork Gully's cases are live, Stephanie was unable to provide names and specific details of the insolvent, and should you want to learn more, please speak to Stephanie directly.   ------   In Early is a podcast hosted by Matt Green who speaks to those at the forefront of the digital assets and technology sectors, telling real life stories, considering the growth and growing pains of the industry, and exploring how blockchain and other technology has made an impact on people's lives. With guests including household names like Coinbase, BitGo, Law Commission of England and Wales, Crystal Blockchain and Lockton, to more specialised enterprises like fractional mining farms for NFTs, to authors, artists and developers, from stable coin issuers backed by real estate, to Web3 gaming and sports projects, and forensic investigators to law makers, the podcast is a dialogue with those servicing, developing and implementing technology. In Early was featured in The Lawyer's Briefing Room. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-early-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-early-podcast/] Instagram: @inearlypodcast https://tinyurl.com/mryjcw2p X/ Twitter: @inearlypodcast https://x.com/inearlypodcast?s=21 [https://x.com/inearlypodcast?s=21] This podcast is produced by Matt Green and Luke Carey. All rights reserved #blockchain #cryptocurrency #digital #digitalassets #bitcoin #legal #interview #technology #nft #podcast #innovation #inearly #inearlypodcast #stablecoins #cbdc #memecoins #tokenization #dlt #gaming #fintech #stablecoins #MiCA

S2E10 Ismael Dainehine, Evergive

This episode features Ismael Dainehine, co-founder and CEO of EverGive, which enables charitable bitcoin donations. The vision is to ensure funds compound and last forever, creating a reserve of funds for charities with a long term vision. Donations can be made via https://www.evergive.com/ and for more on the project visit the https://www.evergive.com/#faqs, including the How Does This Work Section. In this recording Matt and Ismael consider: - Ismael's earlier businesses Givematch and Shamaazi. - What problem EverGive looks to solve, what Ismael believes are issues with charitable giving, and how EverGive solves that problem. - Why anyone would donate via EverGive and in bitcoin - How this initiative works, including the role of a Donor Advised Fund who ensures payments are made to held at the right places.   - Regulatory issues, and how EverGive avoids bitcoin ending up in the wrong or sanctioned hands. - How EverGive makes money, and how charities who might not have a good understanding of bitcoin, receive funds. - Why EverGive is not a charity but a means to give to charity. This episode is also published on YouTube: https://youtu.be/29wbbv48NF4 ------ In Early is a podcast hosted by Matt Green who speaks to those at the forefront of the digital assets and technology sectors, telling real life stories, considering the growth and growing pains of the industry, and exploring how blockchain and other technology has made an impact on people's lives. With guests including household names like Coinbase, BitGo, Coincover, Crystal Blockchain and Lockton, to more specialised enterprises like fractional mining farms for NFTs, to authors, artists and developers, from stable coin issuers backed by real estate, to Web3 gaming and sports projects, and forensic investigators to law makers, the podcast is a dialogue with those servicing, developing and implementing technology. In Early was featured in The Lawyer's Briefing Room. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-early-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-early-podcast/] Instagram: @inearlypodcast https://tinyurl.com/mryjcw2p [https://tinyurl.com/mryjcw2p] X/ Twitter: @inearlypodcast https://x.com/inearlypodcast?s=21 [https://x.com/inearlypodcast?s=21] This podcast is produced by Matt Green and Luke Carey. All rights reserved #blockchain #cryptocurrency #digital #digitalassets #bitcoin #legal #interview #technology #nft #podcast #innovation #inearly #inearlypodcast #stablecoins #cbdc #memecoins #tokenization #dlt #gaming #fintech #stablecoins #MiCA