Sergiu Hamza

Deutsche Bank has secured authorization under the EU's MiCA framework in Germany to provide crypto-asset custody and transfer services. The move comes as the bank prepares to launch digital-asset custody for institutional and corporate clients, initially supporting Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, EURC and EURAU. Deutsche Bank expects its first clients to go live in 2026, subject to completion of the applica...

RPAA registration in Canada applies to many payment service providers, including some international businesses serving Canadian users, and it is often separate from FINTRAC MSB registration....

 It’s early morning in El Salvador, and the sun is just beginning to rise over the immaculate greens of a golf course. The sound of a golf cart hums softly in the background as Juan Carlos Reyes, President of El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD), answers my call. Golfing is his sanctuary, his […]...

QDay expected by 2026-2027, threatening blockchain security 20-30% of Bitcoin supply at risk from quantum attacks Blockchain’s decentralized nature complicates quantum-safe transition In the heart of an office buzzing with innovation and urgency, Ian Smith, CEO of Quantum EVM, leads a mission that could redefine Web3 as we know it. Amid the technical discourse, Ian’s […]...

With the Web3 gaming landscape rapidly evolving, Portal’s Head of Partnerships, Ezra Strauss, answers questions on blockchain, interoperability, and why he believes the next big thing in gaming is already here. What drew you from finance into the gaming and Web3 space? I started my career in capital markets, doing structured product sales. Like many […]...

Based on the interview between Sergiu Hamza and Florian Wimmer on the October 7, 2024 Florian Wimmer sits poised in his Amsterdam hotel room, a serene oasis amidst the city’s bustling canals and cobblestone streets. “I’m here for the BTC Amsterdam Conference,” Florian mentions, settling comfortably into his chair. As the CEO of Blockpit, a […]...

October 3, 2024 In a conference room adorned with a framed Sydney Swans jersey—its red and white fabric signed by the team’s players—Dennis Graham settles into a chair, a coffee in hand. The room reflects professionalism and personal touch: a long wooden table for collaborative sessions, the Independent Reserve logo etched in geometric patterns on […]...

In a candid and wide-ranging interview, Chandra Duggirala, founder and CEO of Tides Network, a core contributor to Portal to Bitcoin, joined Sergiu Hamza to discuss his company’s position on the cryptocurrency and AI sectors and the larger forces shaping (and stifling) decentralized finance (DeFi). From disrupting centralized control to challenging governments’ grip on money, […]...

Craig Steven Wright, a self-proclaimed inventor of Bitcoin, has been at the center of significant controversy. Despite his prolific patent submissions, Wright’s claim to be the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto has been widely discredited. After losing his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, Wright was ordered by a UK court to pay over $1 million in legal […]...

China, historically known as the birthplace of paper money, is piloting a new form of money with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). China’s innovation in the financial sector has been around for a while. The country led the world in developing paper money during the Tang and Song dynasties (618–1279 AD). This innovation was later […]...

NEBRA is at the forefront of making Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) more cost-effective and accessible for blockchain applications. We had the opportunity to sit down with Afra Wang, who oversees growth and partnerships at NEBRA, to discuss their innovative technology, its applications across various industries, and the future of blockchain privacy and scalability. Lowering the Cost […]...

The First Adaptive Borrowing Layer As we started exploring the concept of cross-chain borrowing and lending, we realized the potential of using this protocol as a collateral wallet. The current methods of moving value across chains, whether through centralized exchanges (CEXs) or bridges, are messy. In traditional finance, asset movement and leveraging are much more […]...

The potential classification of Ether as a security by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could have profound long-term implications for various sectors within and adjacent to the crypto industry. Let’s explore these implications for the crypto industry, tokenization, Bitcoin, and the broader strategies of companies like BlackRock. A) Crypto Industry The classification of Ether [&h...

In an absolute investing masterclass addressing Argentinean investors, Michael Saylor delved into the economic significance of Bitcoin as a transformative asset class. He began by comparing the distribution of global capital across various asset classes, emphasizing that money is essentially economic energy. Saylor illustrated the devaluation of the US dollar over the last century, shedding [&hell...

Last year, Binance agreed to pay $4.3 billion to settle with the Department of Justice and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over breaches of illicit finance regulations. Binance’s then-CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to breaking U.S. anti-money-laundering laws and agreed to step down as CEO​​​​. The CFTC now has access to all of Binance’s records, […]...

Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressed a cautionary viewpoint regarding the crypto industry in a recent hearing with the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Gensler testified that cryptocurrencies should be considered a “highly speculative asset class” and raised concerns about the...