The Crypto Podcast
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.
We also discuss Mining in the Crypto World.
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Sunday Mar 29, 2026
Sunday Mar 29, 2026
Join us on The Crypto Podcast as we delve into the intricate world of digital payments with industry veteran Joe Zahaitis. With over 30 years of experience in credit card processing, Joe brings a unique perspective to the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. In this episode, he shares his journey from a crypto skeptic to a dabbler, exploring the philosophical challenges and exciting potential of digital assets as a payment vehicle. We discuss the current challenges of crypto exchanges, the hidden fees in traditional merchant processing, and the urgent need for simplification in the crypto transaction process. Joe also offers invaluable advice for merchants on vetting payment providers and understanding their effective rates. Tune in for a candid conversation that demystifies crypto payments and offers a glimpse into the future of finance.
What we Discussed:
0:00 Welcome & Introduction0:37 Joe's 30-Year Career in Payments1:35 The Crypto Journey: Skeptic to Dabbler2:58 Crypto as a Payment Vehicle3:51 The 'Kludgy' Reality of Exchanges5:29 Crypto as a Cash Transaction8:04 Platform Fraud & Spammers9:02 The Rise of 'Friendly Fraud'10:08 Identity Fraud in Digital Assets11:41 NFTs and Utility Scams13:22 Fraud at the Speed of Electrons14:05 Synthetic Identity Fraud14:35 Card Brands' Toehold in the Market15:21 The Responsibility Gap in Fraud25:00 The Cost of Small Transactions25:34 Per-Item vs. Percentage Fees26:52 Mitigating Low-Ticket Costs28:02 Consumer Protection & Velocity Checking29:26 Real-Life Fraud Example: Apple Store Chicago31:12 PIN vs. Signature Security32:02 Saving vs. Credit Culture41:48 Joe's 'Big Bold Statement' on Banking42:22 The Exchange Monopoly43:11 The Potential for 0.1% Fees43:52 Simplifying Global Remittances44:34 Currency Complexity & Stablecoins45:52 The Legitimacy of the Ledger46:42 Dues and Assessments47:22 The 'Trading Places' Analogy48:19 Crypto ATMs Explained49:34 The Mad Dash to the Bottom50:21 The Wild West: Betamax vs. VHS51:00 The 'Fog' of Relevancy52:08 Blocking Innovation: Stripe & New Businesses53:36 Stripe's $250 Minimum Withdrawal54:19 Overnight Investment & The Float54:50 FX Trading & The 'Black Box'55:56 Joe's New Podcast: 'Hard Currency'56:58 Where to Find Joe: Zaidis.com57:33 Contacting Joe's Admin: Julie57:51 Outro & Closing Remarks
How to Contact Joe Zahaitis :
https://www.zahaitis.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jzahaitis
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/joezahaitis/
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Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Discover the hidden strategies behind websites that turn casual browsers into loyal customers without expensive ads or complicated funnels.
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What we Discussed:
00:00 Why we Recorded this Episode
00:47 Why do you want a Website?
01:36 How to Make Sure a Website Converts
02:55 The Biggest Mistake Businesses Make when Creating a Website
04:30 How Important is Brand Clarify with your Website
05:10 What questions to ask Clients before building their Website
06:34 Allow Disability access for your Website
07:30 Align a Website with the Companies Long Term Goals
08:40 We have worked over 5 years together and have not had an argument.
09:40 What makes a Website Stand Out
10:54 How to approach User experience on your Website
11:53 How Annoying Pop Up's are on Websites
12:35 Design Psychology for Improving your Website
13:44 Ensure you can see the Text on the Website
14:03 Speed & Performance for Website Success
15:22 How to Ensure a Website works across different Devices
16:22 How the Wesbite helped a client with ongoing Upgrades
18:20 How our Design improved Conversions on the Website
19:20 Feedback from Clients after Creating their Websites
20:54 Do not be to Pushy with Sales on the Website
21:35 How the Cookies Help with Sales on your Websites
22:30 Tracking on all Prts of your Website
23:11 Website are like Podcasts that have a lot of things to make it Successful
24:28 How to be be Safe adding Payment Options on your Website
26:15 Maintaining Your Website with our VA
27:32 Do not Managing your own Website if you want to grow your business
29:04 We Create Packages with a breakdown of costs
29:48 Staying ahead of website trends like Ai
30:53 What Website Platforms do we Specialise in
32:38 How do you Future Proof a Website
33:09 We Help Create Skool Groups
33:22 Difference between a Template Site and a Strategically Built Website
34:50 Some Templates Require Plugins
36:00 Amature Websites V's Professionally Designed Ones
37:00 The Problem getting the Wrong Website Template
37:32 How Important is Messaging compared to Visuals on the Website
38:47 How Long should a homepage be on your Website
39:57 The Process from Concept to Launch of your Website
40:57 Having Your Socials connected on your Website
41:37 Do you need a New Website
42:15 How to Connect with us for a New Website
44:35 My 6 Podcasts got 110K downloads last week
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Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Dr. Daniel Daniel is back again talking about how to invest safely and the latest crypto scams and more. He is the crypto trainer that investors new to crypto deserve.
#blockchain #crypto #cryptopodcast
All Episodes can be found atwww.thecryptopodcast.org
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About my Guest Dr. Daniel Daniel :
Dr. Daniel Daniel is the crypto trainer that investors new to crypto deserve. With a keen focus on breaking down the barriers to entry, Dr. Daniel is committed to demystifying crypto investing and streamlining new investors to safely and lucratively invest in crypto after just 7 days. Drawing on his extensive experience in teaching, training and a deep understanding of cryptocurrency investment, Dr. Daniel has developed "The Bull Run Method", his own advanced strategy he uses to successfully invest himself. From buying crypto on centralized exchanges to understanding various crypto investment strategies, Dr. Daniel's training program is truly one of a kind. His unique standing as a trainer lies in his ability to simplify the complicated world of crypto investing, saving crypto investors years of trying to learn it on their own.
What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Who is Dr. Daniel Daniel
02:05 What Happened in Crypto since Daniel was last on the show
03:12 What is Happening in the Crypto World
05:45 The Difference between a Coin and a Token
06:40 Bull & Bear Crypto Cycles
09:15 How the Market works today
10:35 Most Crypto Projects will be gone in a few Years
11:55 Crypto Education Program
15:30 Trump Playing Chess and good for the Crypto Market
16:40 Crypto opportunity is all about when you buy
23:00 How most people get the market wrong
25:05 The New Scams in Crypto
32:00 Nort Korea Crypto Scam Group
35:50 How Mexc Exchange did not allow me to withdraw
37:55 Places where you hold your assets
39:45 Hot & Cold Wallet
43:00 Using an ATM to get your Crypto to cash
47:10 Using your Crypto to Borrow
49:00 Very few Bank will survive if Crypto is adopted by the masses
51:40 How the Banks blocked account in Canada during truckers strike
53:50 Using Blockchain for Voting
55:35 The PayPal Crypto
59:00 The Currency Exchange lie of 'No Commission'
59:40 Revolut and their low fees
1:00:45 Rug pulls
1:04:00 Where to find Dr. Daniel
How to Contact Dr. Daniel Daniel :
https://danieldanieldentistry.com/
https://www.instagram.com/iamdr.daniel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdanieldaniel
https://www.youtube.com/@iamdrdaniel
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#cryptoscam #cryptoscams #crypto #cryptoatm #cryptoexchanges
Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Professional tax evader, undocumented motorist, life-saving drug smuggler.
#crypto #DanTaxationIsTheftBehrman #notax
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Who is Dan BehrmanIf you want a guest who can blow up assumptions—about money, law, government, finance, and personal freedom—Dan Behrman brings the receipts.For more than two decades, Dan “Taxation Is Theft” Behrman has made a career out of exposing systems designed to keep people compliant, confused, and financially trapped. He’s one of the few people in America who can say—credibly—that he hasn’t paid income tax in over 10 years and hasn’t held a driver’s license in nearly 20… with zero legal consequences. Not because he’s hiding, but because he understands the law better than the institutions enforcing it.Dan has beaten government agencies at their own game—from the IRS to the FEC—forcing them to back down when they overstep. He’s also taken on major corporations and won. His work isn’t theory. It’s real-world rebellion backed by deep knowledge of how financial, legal, and political systems actually function—not how we’re told they function.What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro and what happened my back
02:24 How he realised the Goverment tax was fraud
04:40 Fighting Traffic Tickets
07:00 The System is designed to trick you of your rights
10:00 De-Registering Your Car
12:45 Getting a Fake Drivers Lisence
14:35 Taking the Car because of No Insurance
16:42 Your name is all Caps
18:50 Locked out of his Crypto account without a Driving Lisence
21:45 Trumps Tariffs War
29:30 Insurance is a Gamble and Scam
34:50 Insure Yourself to protect yourself
36:00 Health Insurance was more expensive for the person covered
37:45 Insurance company refusing to pay
38:35 A Crypto Currency to Fix the Corrupt money system
40:45 Monero is posing a theat to the system
42:40 Bitcoin is Inflationary
44:30 Finding better ways to get Crytpo Adoption
46:35 Merc froze my Crypto account
48:05 Anti Money laundering is about taxes
52:30 Sending a Tax form to the IRS can be used against you
55:25 The IRS would need to explain the tax code
58:45 Not charging Sales Tax
1:04:30 Once you pay tax the government does what they want
1:06:55 You can get your taxes back within 1 year.
How to Contact Dan Behrman
https://taxationistheft.info/
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https://www.tiktok.com/@danbehrman
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Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Meta Ghambaryan is Web3 Global Marketing Advisor at Asterium, she helps build Central Asia's regulated crypto backbone.#crypto #MetaGhambaryan #asiacryptoAll Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Grouphttps://www.skool.com/podfather/about All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ Brain Fitness SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about Who is Meta GhambaryanMetakse Ghambaryan or simply "Meta"— the former Executive Director at Web3 Armenia -where she helped to grew a thriving Web3 ecosystem to over 20 companies and 40 experts. Now active as Web3 Global Marketing Advisor at Asterium, she helps build Central Asia's regulated crypto backbone.What we Discussed: 00:24 Who is Meta Ghambaryan01:05 Living in Uzbekistan02:50 Her home country Armenia03:54 The Meaning of Asterium 04:25 Her previous work with Web3 Armenia06:40 Different Cultures09:15 Regulating Crypto Companies10:00 Why Uzbekistan legislation is positive for Crypto13:05 Financial Freedom15:45 Is the KYC information shared19:35 Simplifying Crypto20:30 Backed up by Government Bonds22:45 Buildingthe Eco System25:52 The security to protect users29:20 Do they support Meme Coins & NFT's31:20 Protecting the users with Education34:07 No Gambling allowed35:43 The Process for a New User37:40 Educating users about a Cold Wallet38:24 Whats included in the Learning Courses3How to Contact Meta Ghambaryanhttps://asterium.uz/enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/metakse-ghambaryan/https://x.com/mandarina_meta 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 #asterium
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Niko Mercuris is the founder of Crypto Renegades, ahigh-ticket crypto trading mastermind with 1,600+paying members generating $200K+ monthly.#crypto #cryptoinvesting #NikoMercurisAll Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Grouphttps://www.skool.com/podfather/about All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ Brain Fitness SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about Who is Niko MercurisNiko Mercuris is the founder of Crypto Renegades, ahigh-ticket crypto trading mastermind with 1,600+paying members generating $200K+ monthly. Aftersurviving the 2008 financial crash that cost him $4M,Niko rebuilt his fortune through strategic cryptotrading and now teaches entrepreneurs his proven"Crypto Wormhole Method" for creating 6-7 figureincome streams.Unlike typical crypto gurus who hide behind theory,Niko trades live on webinars, showing real wins andlosses to build genuine trust. His 35+ years ofbusiness experience includes building 150+employee call centers, authoring bestselling books,and mastering real estate cycles—giving him uniqueinsight into market timing and wealth preservation.What we Discussed: 00:25 Who is Niko Mercuris01:40 His Career to date06:15 How he got into Crypto08:15 Understanding Leverage11:08 Do they have Stop losses14:20 Know when to get in and get out15:25 Having the Mindset to not Panic Sell18:08 Not to be glued to your Laptop when trading22:10 HNot to take advice from Social Media Influencers24:00 ICO's on off exchanges27:05 What they teach their customers29:00 What is a Honey Pot & Rug Pull in Crypto29:50 Whatsapp Scams31:30 A 3rd Scam after getting Scammed32:30 Don't Vent on Social Media about been scammed34:10 They do Live Trading weekly 37:20 Do they trade with Meme Coins40:10 The Fear of not knowing how to use Crypto44:14 Be the Master of Your own Sovereignity47:15 J.P. Morgan and Coinbase49:50 Will BRICS controls the Financial System51:30 Worry About Your Own Economy 53:00 Client Examples57:00 The House is not the Casino in Trading59:35 How to get a 5 day $1000 Mini Course for FreeHow to Contact Niko Mercurisyoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@NikoMercuris/instagram:(1) InstagramNiko's Class:https://rebrand.ly/Niko-Live https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikomercuris/ 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 #Nikomercuris
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
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
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
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
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
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
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
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