BlockHash

BlockHash LLC

Welcome to the most electrifying technology podcast on the planet! Buckle up as we dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto, DeFi, Web3, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and the Metaverse. We've got the hottest tech startups, the coolest CEOs, the most innovative founders, the most influential influencers and the savviest investors, all sharing their wisdom with us every single week. So buckle up and join your host Brandon Zemp for a technology deep-dive. Ready to have your mind blown? Let's get started!

  1. Ep. 732 FV Bank | Connecting Legacy Finance with Web3 (feat. Miles Paschini)

    14H AGO

    Ep. 732 FV Bank | Connecting Legacy Finance with Web3 (feat. Miles Paschini)

    For episode 732 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Miles Paschini, CEO and Co-founder of FV Bank. FV Bank is a fully licensed and regulated U.S. digital bank and qualified custodian designed to bridge the gap between traditional banking and digital asset management. They provide banking services to businesses, fintech companies, and individuals globally.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:30) Who is Miles Paschini? (5:02) What is FV Bank? (7:05) Impact of Genius Act (9:24) Types of clients (10:46) Balancing compliance with innovation (12:08) Agentic ecommerce (15:48) Sumsub (16:32) Public Investing (17:26) FV Bank at Bitcoin 2026 (20:27) State of crypto market in 2026 (24:46) FV Bank website & socials   🎙 FV Bank Links:   🔗 Website: https://fvbank.us/  🔗 X: https://x.com/fvbankus  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fv-bank/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milespaschini/    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing   Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    26 min
  2. Ep. 731 Sumsub | Benchmark Identity Verification

    1D AGO

    Ep. 731 Sumsub | Benchmark Identity Verification

    For episode 731 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sumsub at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas. Tailored to your risk appetite, market demands, and use cases, Sumsub is powered by adaptive AI intelligence to support global scale while keeping your business compliant and future-ready. 📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:24) Who is Connor and Javi? (3:22) What is reusable KYC? (4:50) AI-powered full cycle verification (5:37) Fraud trends in 2026 (6:32) Streamlining KYB processes (9:02) Transaction monitoring (10:31) Sumsub (11:15) Public Investing (11:59) Common challenges customers have (15:36) Sumsub website & socials   🎙 Sumsub Links:   🔗 Website: https://sumsub.com   🔗 X: https://x.com/sumsub  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumsubcom  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumsub 📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing   Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    17 min
  3. Ep. 730 Trezor | Self-custody your Digital Assets (feat. Stepan Uherik)

    3D AGO

    Ep. 730 Trezor | Self-custody your Digital Assets (feat. Stepan Uherik)

    For episode 730 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Stepan Uherik, CFO of Trezor. Trezor is a pioneering brand of cryptocurrency hardware wallets. Known for launching the world's first hardware wallet, Trezor provides "cold storage" solutions and physical devices that keep private keys offline to protect digital assets from online hackers, malware, and data leaks.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (3:00) Who is Stepan Uherik? (4:00) What is Trezor? (5:54) How Trezor makes self-custody more intuitive (9:08) UI & UX seamlessness with Trezor (11:16) Sumsub (12:00) Public Investing (12:44) New features with Trezor (15:14) Trezor at Bitcoin 2026 (16:44) Trezor roadmap (17:44) Trezor website & socials   🎙 Trezor Links:   🔗 Website: https://trezor.io/  🔗 X: https://x.com/trezor  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C5%A1t%C4%9Bp%C3%A1n-uher%C3%ADk-8bb16585/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trezor/    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing   Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    18 min
  4. Ep. 729 Ramp Network | Onboarding the Web3 Economy (feat. Przemek Kowalczyk)

    6D AGO

    Ep. 729 Ramp Network | Onboarding the Web3 Economy (feat. Przemek Kowalczyk)

    For episode 729 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Przemek Kowalczyk, Co-founder & CEO of Ramp Network, where he has spent the past eight years tackling the challenges of crypto onboarding. With a background in physics and computer science, Przemek has led high-performing product and tech teams, shaping user-centric solutions in the Web3 space.    Ramp Network is a financial technology company building solutions that connect the crypto economy with today’s global financial infrastructure. Through its core on- and off-ramp products, Ramp Network provides businesses and individuals across 150+ countries with a streamlined and smooth experience in converting between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies. Ramp Network is fully integrated with the world’s major payment methods, including debit and credit cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Pix, and more.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:53) Who is Przemek Kowalczyk? (5:55) What led to the creation of Ramp Network? (7:52) How has Ramp Networked changed alongside the Crypto markets? (13:10) Everyday crypto account & stablecoins on Ramp (15:49) Sumsub (16:33) Public Investing (17:18) New payment options (19:15) Ramp application (21:00) Measures Ramp takes to ensure security (23:23) What makes Ramp unique? (25:00) Ramp Network roadmap (26:06) Ramp website & socials   🎙 Ramp Network Links:   🔗 Website: https://rampnetwork.com/  🔗 X: https://x.com/przemekowalczyk  🔗 X: https://x.com/RampNetwork  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rampnetwork/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemekkowalczyk/    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing   Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    27 min
  5. Ep. 728 Nexo | NEXO Comes Back to the U.S. Market (feat. Neil Steinhardt)

    MAY 14

    Ep. 728 Nexo | NEXO Comes Back to the U.S. Market (feat. Neil Steinhardt)

    For episode 728 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Neil Steinhardt, COO of Nexo US. Nexo is a premier digital assets wealth platform designed to empower clients to grow, manage, and preserve their crypto holdings. Their mission is to lead the next generation of wealth creation by focusing on customer success and delivering tailored solutions that build enduring value, supported by 24/7 client care.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:19) Who is Neil? (3:58) What is Nexo? (4:32) Thoughts on the state of the Crypto Market (5:15) Why did Nexo decide to come back to the U.S. Market? (5:47) Expanding upon growth in Yield demand (6:36) Retail vs Institutional demand for Yield (7:07) What regulatory changes does Crypto still need to thrive? (8:11) Sumsub (8:55) Public Investing (10:36) Nexo roadmap (11:18) Nexo credit cards coming (11:38) Nexo at Bitcoin 2026 & takeaways (13:02) Nexo website & socials   🎙 Nexo Links:   🔗 Website: https://nexo.com/  🔗 X: https://x.com/Nexo  🔗 X: https://x.com/NexoUSA  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexofinance/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexofinance/about/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilsteinhardt/    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing   Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    14 min
  6. Ep. 727 Mezo | Bringing Everyday Finance to BTC (feat. Matt Luongo)

    MAY 13

    Ep. 727 Mezo | Bringing Everyday Finance to BTC (feat. Matt Luongo)

    For episode 727 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Matt Luongo from Mezo, a Bitcoin finance app that empowers people to live off their Bitcoin without spending it. Flagship features include Mezo Borrow and MUSD.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:28) Who is Matt Luongo? (3:30) What is Mezo? (5:50) 1% fixed rate against Bitcoin (6:52) Lending for both Business & Retail  (10:35) Sumsub (11:18) Public Investing (12:03) Collateralized Loans (13:10) How Bitcoin lending impacts markets (17:33) Mezo roadmap (19:24) How to get started with Mezo   🎙 Mezo Links:   🔗 Website: https://mezo.org/  🔗 X: https://x.com/mezonetwork  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattluongo/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mezonetwork/  🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/mezonetwork  🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/mezo    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing   Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    20 min
  7. Ep. 726 KeenAlignment | Strengthening Executive Leadership (feat. Margaret Graziano)

    MAY 12

    Ep. 726 KeenAlignment | Strengthening Executive Leadership (feat. Margaret Graziano)

    For episode 726 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Margaret Graziano. She is a leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and culture transformation expert with over 25 years of experience working with CEOs, founders, and executive teams.   After seeing that most performance issues stem from culture, not hiring, she founded KeenAlignment and created the ResponseAgility framework. Step into the next level of your leadership. Visit https://margaretgraziano.com/evolve-the-leader-within/ to join Evolve the Leader Within and start building the clarity, confidence, and discipline required to lead under pressure.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:44) Who is Margaret Graziano? (4:13) KeenAlignment? (7:28) What is the ResponseAgility Framework? (12:48) Difficulties with being introspective (19:42) Personal vs Corporate use-cases (20:45) Colleges should teach leadership (23:55) Red flags to identify (26:31) Tactics & Tips (29:10) Sumsub (29:54) Public Investing (30:38) Measuring growth (33:35) KeenAlignment in 2026 (35:05) Website, socials & book (36:10) How tech is changing inter-company dynamics (38:30) Timeline on NEW book   🎙 Margaret Graziano Links:   🔗 Website: https://margaretgraziano.com/about/  🔗 X: https://x.com/keenmargo  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretgraziano/  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Margaretgraziano.11/  🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaret.graziano  🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@magigrazi    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing   Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    40 min
  8. Ep. 725 Arch | Evolution of BTC Lending (feat. Himanshu Sahay)

    MAY 11

    Ep. 725 Arch | Evolution of BTC Lending (feat. Himanshu Sahay)

    For episode 725 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Himanshu Sahay, Co-founder & CTO of Arch.   Arch Lending is a financial technology company providing crypto-backed lending solutions for individuals and institutions. Himanshu Sahay is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Arch, where he leads the company’s technical strategy and oversees the development of its core infrastructure.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:30) Who is Himanshu Sahay? (4:13) What is Arch and how does it work? (4:58) Typical borrowers on Arch (5:44) Lessons learned from Celsius & BlockFi in 2022. (7:10) How does the lending process work with Arch? (8:07) Financial infrastructure for Bitcoin (9:08) Sumsub (9:52) Public Investing (10:36) Why institutions are getting into Bitcoin (11:28) How does Bitcoin lending work? (12:30) How trends in lending impact crypto markets (13:58) Bitcoin 2026 (14:18) Arch roadmap (15:01) How to start borrowing with Arch today? (16:43) Arch on socials, newsletter & community   🎙 Arch Links:   🔗 Website: https://archlending.com/  🔗 X: https://x.com/archlending  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arch-lend/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshusahay/    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing   Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

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Welcome to the most electrifying technology podcast on the planet! Buckle up as we dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto, DeFi, Web3, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and the Metaverse. We've got the hottest tech startups, the coolest CEOs, the most innovative founders, the most influential influencers and the savviest investors, all sharing their wisdom with us every single week. So buckle up and join your host Brandon Zemp for a technology deep-dive. Ready to have your mind blown? Let's get started!