#111 The future of Decentralized Finance with Decentralized Masters Co-Founder Tan Gera, CFA
Tan Gera is a CFA charterholder with a background in investment banking, Tan made a bold pivot - leaving behind the traditional world to pioneer the future of decentralized finance.#crypto #decentralizedfinance #tangera All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/podfather/aboutAll about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/Brain Fitness SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about Who is Tan Gera, CFACo-Founder Decentralized Masters , Ex-Investment BankerTan quickly emerged as a rising star in the world of finance - earning recognition in global investment circles from a young age.Fluent in four languages and having lived in Paris, New York, Amsterdam, and Dubai, his international experience built a powerful cross-continental network and a rare global perspective.A CFA charterholder with a background in investment banking, Tan made a bold pivot - leaving behind the traditional world to pioneer the future of decentralized finance.Today, as a respected Nasdaq Contributor, he develops innovative frameworks that fuse the discipline of institutional portfolio management with the speed and edge of next-gen financial technology.Through Decentralized Masters, his battle-tested strategies have helped thousands navigate and thrive in the fast-evolving DeFi landscapeWhat we Discussed: 00:30 Who is Tan Gera 01:40 Getting from Investmen t Banking into Crypto03:55 Why investing in himself paid off06:00 His Crypto Journey07:30 See the Banks making a high % on just a wire transfer09:00 The cost he payed to transfer Bitcoin that opened his eyes10:50 How more efficient if the Bank system was 24/711:20 How Roy could see the massive fees that Banks were making12:30 How Western Union took a massive commission13:54 How PayPal get away with such high charges15:23 Stripe and other Platforms debanking Crypto Companies20:55 Is your Money safe in the Bank?23:39 How the Insurance from a Stockbrocker fraud did not pay25:10 Would you Rather cusody of your own funds26:40 The costs taking out your Crypto in FIAT29:35 When a Project wants to list on the main Exchanges31:25 Does full transparency in the founder of a project ensure its a success33:10 THey have all there information public33:50 Not all reviews of a company are True35:00 They have a 25 yr plan and Ten Principles37:30 How they have human to Customer and Not Ai Bots39:00 How they Use Ai in the Company40:15 Be Aware the Ai can Lie42:40 How Small Changes can ruin a company46:35 The Long term plan for the Company52:45 Onboarding Process and where to find the companyCo Founders Own Interview as Mentioned https://youtu.be/bpkYje_0hic?si=mleR7hRa_C_0dYK5How to Contact Tan Gera, CFA Website https://www.decen-masters.com/IG: @decen_mastersLI: linkedin.com/company/decentralized-masters/FB: facebook.com/DecentralizedMastersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tan-gera-cfa/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanujgr/Twitter/X: https://x.com/juniortgrWebsite: https://www.decen-masters.com/All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community✦ Website: http://thecryptopodcast.org/✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan✦Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/✦Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster #tokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoinvesting #TanGeraCFA
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#110 Cryptocurrency and Alternative Investments - Ian Reynolds
Ian Reynolds is an expert in cryptocurrency and alternative investments With over 20 years experience in investment banking and foreign exchange markets, Ian is a leading expert in capital markets, specifically in foreign exchange, bonds, stocks, commodities and Bitcoin.#crypto #blockchain #IanReynolds All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ What we Discussed: 00:30 Who is Ian Reynolds01:20 How he ended up in Australia from the UK03:20 Foreign Exchange that has Changed05:55 PayPal & other Platforms catching users with lots of fees07:00 What are the Exchanges charging for Crypto Transactions08:00 Is your funds protected with Revolut09:30 Ian's own Crypto Journey12:45 El Salvador adopting Bitcoin14:50 Who is doing most of the Crypto Mining16:20 How do we get away from the FIAT System18:25 With all International Debts is that how they control leaders20:30 Who Created BRICS 22:55 Can we Tokenise Commodites to Control Prices24:04 The Danger of One World Currency25:50 Can we use Sovereignity to get a better system29:30 The Problems with the EU30:50 The EU could improve32:25 Meme Coins34:10 Is Cyrpto Gambling and most have no Utility35:40 The Diamonds manipulation36:20 Blackrock getting heavily Involved in Bitcoin37:40 Bitcoins Current Bull Run39:25 Will the Cycle be different this time because of the larger investprs41:30 Can Ai do Trading that will outperform humans43:15 Is there a chance that the internet is taken down45:30 Exchanges and Wallet recommendations46:15 Ensuring your Crypo is included in inheritance How to Contact Ian Reynoldshttps://suberia.capital/Facebook: Suberia Digital Currencyhttps://www.facebook.com/suberiadigitalcurrencyX (Twitter): Suberia Capitalhttps://x.com/SuberiaCapitalLinkedIn: Ian Reynoldshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-reynolds-fx-cap-mkts-btc/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community✦ Website: http://thecryptopodcast.org/✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan✦Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/✦Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster #realestatetokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoinvesting #bitcoin
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#109 Pure Crypto Getting Returns Investors Dream About - Zach Lindquiest
Zach Lindquist leads Pure Crypto’s research, combining technical depth with a rigorous, investor-first mindset#crypto #blockchain #ZachLindquiest All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ About my Guest Zach LindquiestZach Lindquist leads Pure Crypto’s research, combining technical depth with a rigorous, investor-first mindset. He is responsible for manager due diligence, thesis validation and identifying market inefficiencies across the crypto ecosystem. Known for cutting through hype, Zach helps shape Pure Crypto’s approach to navigating a complex, rapidly evolving asset class.What we Discussed: 00:20 Who is Zach Lindquiest 01:00 Zach's Career to Date02:25 Who is the Founder of the Company03:00 Who he thinks Created Bitcoin04::10 Pure Crypto with 11 x Returns Net of Fees05:23 Will Asset Classes change with Blackrocks input07:15 The Cycles with other Crypto08:10 Is watching the Influencers beneficial11:15 Tokenisation12:35 Credit Card payments should not cost 3%12:40 The fees are hurting the small shops14:28 Paypal charging up to 10% for a Transfer15:53 Stable Coins and the US Treasury Market19:00 90%+ of Stable Coins are backed by Liquid US Treasuries19:50 Will Crypto become more easy to Protect people21:42 How to Avoid the Scammers23:15 The abilty to use Blockchain to avoid Currency Conversion charges when abroad24:20 Is there a Euro Stable Coin25:30 Banks giving you the inquisition when withdrawing Your Own Funds27:10 Can People use a self directed IRA with Pure Crypto28:30 The Process for International Investors29:30 Exchanges and Wallets31:10 Lots of Meta Mask users complain33:10 The KYC and dangers of some exchanges36:10 Crypto ATM machines taking 4-8% fee37:44 Some Ponzi Crypo Schemes that people must be aware of40:55 The Amount needed for the new Fund42:20 Resist the Urge to Trade Daily How to Contact Zach Lindquiest https://www.pure-crypto.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-lindquist-124635b5/http://jakeryanconsulting.com/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community✦ Website: http://thecryptopodcast.org/✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan✦Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/✦Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster #realestatetokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoinvesting #purecrypto
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#108 With Wellspring Your Money Never Leaves your Wallet - Andrey Chabanov
Andrey Chabanov is a fintech founder behind multiple startups including Trustek and RampMeDaddy #crypto #blockchain #AndreyChabanovAll Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ About my Guest Andrey ChabanovAndrey Chabanov is a fintech founder behind multiple startups including Trustek and RampMeDaddy,focused on bridging traditional finance and DeFi. He’s currently building Wellspring, a high-yield alternative to traditional savings accounts offering up to 12% APY through DeFi. With deep experience in crypto infrastructure, regulation, and scaling, Andrey offers raw, insightful takes on building in Web3 and the future of money. He was also an early team member at iTrustCapital, the first and largest crypto IRA provider.What we Discussed: 00:25 Who is Andrey Chabanov01:50 From Banking to Blockchain09:50 Winning a Hackaton10:30 WellSpring and what they do12:15 Which Countries can be used13:20 Hard making Payments from some banks15:40 Backed by Stella Foundation & Others17:00 Savings losing Buying Power18:10 Your Money in the Banks is not 100% Guaranteed 21:00 Your Money in Your Custody21:45 Legal Way to avoid Capital Gains Taxes24:10 The Fees they Charge25:00 Can People lose their Money26:20 How they Prevent People Getting Hacked28:30 Is there a Minimum Amount to Invest29:35 How Is the Interest Calculated35:20 Ponzi Schemes that lots of People lost funds37:00 With Wellspring Your Money Never Leaves your Wallet39:45 The Process getting Started42:30 The Goal is to Get you to Transfer your Salary to the account44:25 They want that your Grandmother would be able to use the system46:00 IRA's are able to Hold Crypto How to Contact Andrey Chabanovhttps://wellspring.money Code WS25https://www.linkedin.com/in/achabanov/https://x.com/chabalphahttps://trustek.io/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ 🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community✦ Website: http://thecryptopodcast.org/✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan✦Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/✦Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster #realestatetokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoyield #wellspring
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#107 Token Presales Are CHANGING Real Estate Forever - Chris Baldrey-Chourio
Christopher Baldrey-Chourio CEO & Founder, ConstructKoin AI + Real Estate + Blockchain Pioneer#crypto #blockchain #ChrisBaldrey-ChourioAll Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/About my Guest Chris Baldrey-ChourioChristopher Baldrey-Chourio CEO & Founder, ConstructKoin AI + Real Estate + Blockchain PioneerCBC is revolutionising the $280 trillion global real estate industry by combining AI, blockchain technology, and the bold vision to "Be the Bank."As CEO of ConstructKoin, Chris is executing one of the most innovative fundraising strategies in crypto history—a **100-phase token presale** raising $100 million USD, with tokens progressing from $0.01 to $1.00 across systematic phases. This isn't just another crypto project; ConstructKoin is backed by real income-generating property and proprietary AI technology that reduces lending approval times from weeks to minutes (95% speed improvement). What we Discussed: 01:00 Who is Chris Baldrey-Chourio02:16 Why is it Koin and not Coin02:45 What the Company does in Real Estae with Blockchain04:25 Invest as Little as you want06:00 The Different ways to Pay07:45 How do they Protect the Token Holders for Projects11:45 Why its an Advantage for having people personally liable14:35 Are the Fixed term contracts or with a Price Variation applying17:00 Helping the Developers gives returns19:26 Is there Plans for Everlasting Homes20:40 The Challenges23:30 Fractional Ownership Opportunities25:00 Are the Tokens locked in for the Duration of the project28:10 You are responsible for your own Taxes29:34 Using Ai to reduce Costs32:40 Long Term Vision36:00 The Build Process is starting with Family Homes37:10 Controling the Cowboy Builders41:50 The Insurance of the Projects42:35 Draw for a House 45:10 The Structure of the Company47:50 Where to Find Chris How to Contact Chris Baldrey-Chourio https://www.constructkoin.com/All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/🤝 Join our Crypto Podcast Community✦ Website: http://thecryptopodcast.org/✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan✦Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecryptopodcast/✦Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast/✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster#realestatetokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #constructionkoine #aiproject
Here I interview people around the World that share their tips about Crypto and Blockchain technology. We discuss NFT's , regulation as well as the best Crypto investments. I ask my guests how to avoid blockchain fraud as well as what wallets and Exchanges do they use and why.
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