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  • #111 The future of Decentralized Finance with Decentralized Masters Co-Founder Tan Gera, CFA
    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
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    57 min
  • #110 Cryptocurrency and Alternative Investments - Ian Reynolds
    Oct 5 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

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    What we Discussed:

    00:30 Who is Ian Reynolds


    01:20 How he ended up in Australia from the UK


    03:20 Foreign Exchange that has Changed


    05:55 PayPal & other Platforms catching users with lots of fees


    07:00 What are the Exchanges charging for Crypto Transactions


    08:00 Is your funds protected with Revolut


    09:30 Ian's own Crypto Journey


    12:45 El Salvador adopting Bitcoin


    14:50 Who is doing most of the Crypto Mining


    16:20 How do we get away from the FIAT System


    18:25 With all International Debts is that how they control leaders


    20:30 Who Created BRICS


    22:55 Can we Tokenise Commodites to Control Prices


    24:04 The Danger of One World Currency


    25:50 Can we use Sovereignity to get a better system


    29:30 The Problems with the EU


    30:50 The EU could improve


    32:25 Meme Coins


    34:10 Is Cyrpto Gambling and most have no Utility


    35:40 The Diamonds manipulation


    36:20 Blackrock getting heavily Involved in Bitcoin


    37:40 Bitcoins Current Bull Run


    39:25 Will the Cycle be different this time because of the larger investprs


    41:30 Can Ai do Trading that will outperform humans


    43:15 Is there a chance that the internet is taken down


    45:30 Exchanges and Wallet recommendations


    46:15 Ensuring your Crypo is included in inheritance

    How to Contact Ian Reynolds


    https://suberia.capital/

    Facebook: Suberia Digital Currencyhttps://www.facebook.com/suberiadigitalcurrency


    X (Twitter): Suberia Capital


    https://x.com/SuberiaCapital

    LinkedIn: Ian Reynoldshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-reynolds-fx-cap-mkts-btc/


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    #realestatetokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoinvesting #bitcoin


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    49 min
  • #109 Pure Crypto Getting Returns Investors Dream About - Zach Lindquiest
    Sep 3 2025

    Zach Lindquist leads Pure Crypto’s research, combining technical depth with a rigorous, investor-first mindset


    #crypto #blockchain #ZachLindquiest

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    About my Guest Zach Lindquiest

    Zach 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 Date


    02:25 Who is the Founder of the Company


    03:00 Who he thinks Created Bitcoin


    04::10 Pure Crypto with 11 x Returns Net of Fees


    05:23 Will Asset Classes change with Blackrocks input


    07:15 The Cycles with other Crypto


    08:10 Is watching the Influencers beneficial


    11:15 Tokenisation


    12:35 Credit Card payments should not cost 3%


    12:40 The fees are hurting the small shops


    14:28 Paypal charging up to 10% for a Transfer


    15:53 Stable Coins and the US Treasury Market


    19:00 90%+ of Stable Coins are backed by Liquid US Treasuries


    19:50 Will Crypto become more easy to Protect people


    21:42 How to Avoid the Scammers


    23:15 The abilty to use Blockchain to avoid Currency Conversion charges when abroad


    24:20 Is there a Euro Stable Coin


    25:30 Banks giving you the inquisition when withdrawing Your Own Funds


    27:10 Can People use a self directed IRA with Pure Crypto


    28:30 The Process for International Investors


    29:30 Exchanges and Wallets


    31:10 Lots of Meta Mask users complain


    33:10 The KYC and dangers of some exchanges


    36:10 Crypto ATM machines taking 4-8% fee


    37:44 Some Ponzi Crypo Schemes that people must be aware of


    40:55 The Amount needed for the new Fund


    42:20 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/


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    #realestatetokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoinvesting #purecrypto


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    46 min
  • #108 With Wellspring Your Money Never Leaves your Wallet - Andrey Chabanov
    Aug 29 2025

    Andrey Chabanov is a fintech founder behind multiple startups including Trustek and RampMeDaddy

    #crypto #blockchain #AndreyChabanov


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    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 Chabanov


    01:50 From Banking to Blockchain


    09:50 Winning a Hackaton


    10:30 WellSpring and what they do


    12:15 Which Countries can be used


    13:20 Hard making Payments from some banks


    15:40 Backed by Stella Foundation & Others


    17:00 Savings losing Buying Power


    18:10 Your Money in the Banks is not 100% Guaranteed


    21:00 Your Money in Your Custody


    21:45 Legal Way to avoid Capital Gains Taxes


    24:10 The Fees they Charge


    25:00 Can People lose their Money


    26:20 How they Prevent People Getting Hacked


    28:30 Is there a Minimum Amount to Invest


    29:35 How Is the Interest Calculated


    35:20 Ponzi Schemes that lots of People lost funds


    37:00 With Wellspring Your Money Never Leaves your Wallet


    39:45 The Process getting Started


    42:30 The Goal is to Get you to Transfer your Salary to the account


    44:25 They want that your Grandmother would be able to use the system


    46:00 IRA's are able to Hold Crypto

    How to Contact Andrey Chabanov


    https://wellspring.money

    Code WS25


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/achabanov/


    https://x.com/chabalpha


    https://trustek.io/



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    #realestatetokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #cryptoyield #wellspring


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    50 min
  • #107 Token Presales Are CHANGING Real Estate Forever - Chris Baldrey-Chourio
    Aug 23 2025

    Christopher Baldrey-Chourio CEO & Founder, ConstructKoin AI + Real Estate + Blockchain Pioneer


    #crypto #blockchain #ChrisBaldrey-Chourio


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    About my Guest Chris Baldrey-Chourio

    Christopher 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-Chourio


    02:16 Why is it Koin and not Coin


    02:45 What the Company does in Real Estae with Blockchain


    04:25 Invest as Little as you want


    06:00 The Different ways to Pay


    07:45 How do they Protect the Token Holders for Projects


    11:45 Why its an Advantage for having people personally liable


    14:35 Are the Fixed term contracts or with a Price Variation applying


    17:00 Helping the Developers gives returns


    19:26 Is there Plans for Everlasting Homes


    20:40 The Challenges


    23:30 Fractional Ownership Opportunities


    25:00 Are the Tokens locked in for the Duration of the project


    28:10 You are responsible for your own Taxes


    29:34 Using Ai to reduce Costs


    32:40 Long Term Vision


    36:00 The Build Process is starting with Family Homes


    37:10 Controling the Cowboy Builders


    41:50 The Insurance of the Projects


    42:35 Draw for a House


    45:10 The Structure of the Company


    47:50 Where to Find Chris

    How to Contact Chris Baldrey-Chourio


    https://www.constructkoin.com/




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    #realestatetokens #digitalfreedom #freedom #constructionkoine #aiproject


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    50 min
  • #106 Web3 Just Got a Whole Lot Easier - The NodeOps Advantage - Naman Kabra
    Aug 10 2025

    Naman Kabra is the co-founder of NodeOps, Naman is building automation infrastructure for Web3 and AI, making node deployment as easy as spinning up an API, and helping protocols scale securely at internet speed.

    #crypto #blockchain #NodeOps

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    About my Guest Naman Kabra

    Naman Kabra is a Web3 innovator with deep experience across infrastructure, product, and ecosystem design. Since 2017, he’s worked at the intersection of development, business growth, and user adoption — helping shape the evolution of decentralized systems.Naman previously built one of the first social payment extensions for e-commerce rewards, a product ahead of its time that was later acquired. At Robert Bosch, he led their Centre of Excellence, bridging traditional enterprise with decentralized applications.He’s held senior roles at high-impact startups, including Persistence (Binance Labs-backed) and Metasky (Sequoia & Coinbase Ventures-backed), where he focused on scaling community-first products.Now, as co-founder of NodeOps, Naman is building automation infrastructure for Web3 and AI, making node deployment as easy as spinning up an API, and helping protocols scale securely at internet speed.


    What we Discussed:

    00:23 Who is Naman Kabra


    02:00 Fellow Toastmaster and how he helped him


    03:50 The Payment System he built


    09:05 How do they protect from Bots


    11:10 How to the companies work that help prevent hackers


    13:25 Does Ai Scare him


    14:45 Do they Use Ai to grow the Social Media


    17:25 Case Studies for NodeOps


    19:40 Explaining the Business to a child


    22:10 How they earn and pay others


    23:45 The Stats of the Company to date

    25:40 Future Plans for the Company


    26:40 The Object of NodeOps


    How to Contact Naman Kabra


    https://nodeops.network


    https://www.youtube.com/@NodeOpsHQ


    https://x.com/naman_307


    https://x.com/NodeOpsHQ

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    28 min
  • The Crypto Psychic Marisa Lee
    Jul 27 2025

    Marisa Lee is a crypto psychic that puts out predictions on what is going to happen in the crypto market before it happens.


    #crypto #blockchain #digitalinvestors

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    About my Guest Marisa Lee:

    Marisa Lee is a crypto psychic that puts out predictions on what is going to happen in the crypto market before it happens. She has a strong TikTok following and predicted that XRP would reach the $3 range in December of 2024 before it happened and Onyxcoin would hit $0.01 a month before it came to fruition.

    What we Discussed:

    00:20 Who is Marisa Lee


    00:30 Her journey to learn of her Psychic Gift


    05:30 Padre Pio


    08:10 Letters in Padre Pio Tree House


    09:45 Using Intuition for learning about the team behind Algorand


    14:00 Creating a Plan to go to Fanway Park after a Crypto Success


    16:00 Does she have an Exit Strategy


    18:00 The Exchange she recommends


    21:15 The Wallets that she Recommends


    22:30 Protecting yourself from Spammers


    24:30 People pretending they are Marisa copying her Tik Tok Profile


    27:00 Ai should stop the Hackers once they copy your picture


    29:00 Different platforms to share her content


    30:30 Why I recommend SubStack


    32:00 The Reason Stacy Warden gets a lot of online grief


    34:40 The Recent Ruling for XRP


    36:10 The Crypto's that she recommends


    37:25 Her thoughts on Bitcoin and Etherium


    39:04 Can we trust Blackrock


    41:20 Has she gotten predictions wrong


    43:30 How you can grow your Tik Tok


    46:20 The Hashtags she recommends


    47:45 Not for Sale as an Influencer for Meme Coins

    How to Contact Marisa Lee


    https://www.sacredtarotcardreadings.com/


    https://www.youtube.com/@sacredtarotcardreadings


    x.com/sacredtarotcard


    tiktok.com/@sacredtarotcardreadings


    patreon.com/cryptopsychic


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    50 min
  • Protect Your Crypto: Digital Asset Protection - Ted Sutton
    Jul 23 2025

    Ted Sutton specializes in Business Law, specifically business formation and maintenance of corporations and LLCs for primarily entrepreneurs, real estate investors and digital asset investors.


    #crypto #blockchain #digitalinvestors

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    About my Guest Ted Sutton:

    TED SUTTON (Reno, Nevada) is a Junior Partner and Asset Protection Attorney at Corporate Direct, working with his father, Garrett. Ted delivers high-value legal solutions primarily to entrepreneurs, real estate investors and digital asset investors in all 50 states. Ted specializes in Business Law, specifically business formation and maintenance of corporations and LLCs for primarily entrepreneurs, real estate investors and digital asset investors. To go above and beyond, Ted combines regulatory compliance precision with a commitment to personalized, value-driven client service. His goal is to help clients strategically set up corporate entities and asset protections from the beginning so you are never held personally liable when conducting business. To help business owners and fellow asset protection attorneys, Ted helped spearhead the new “Corporate Transparency Act” that requires companies to report information to the federal government. Ted’s work has been in Forbes and on many top podcasts.

    What we Discussed:

    00:30 Who is Ted Sutton


    01:30 How did he change professions to get into his Dad's Business


    02:50 How do they Navigate personal relationships outside the work.


    04:00 How they achieved a Massive YouTube Channel


    05:50 Its not easy when you take over a YouTube Channel


    06:30 His Blockchain Journey and how he brought the service into the company


    07:30 Why you Should put your digital assets into a LLC


    09:50 You can be Personally Liable as the President in a Polish Company


    10:15 The Process for Putting your Crypto into the LLC


    11:45 When is the Franchise Fee for a LLC


    12:45 Personaly Liable for Setting up a DAO

    13:35 Inheritance Planning with a Trust


    16:10 Probate can take over 1 year


    16:50 How to Create different Trusts


    19:00 You still need to pay taxes in a Trust


    20:35 Do they Cater for Foreigners setting up an LLC


    22:22 Corporate Transparency Act


    24:44 Crypto Regulation


    25:25 Exchanges for an LLC


    27:00 Why you should have your assets in an LLC


    27:50 C & S Corp Tax


    How to Contact Ted Sutton

    https://www.corporatedirect.com/


    https://www.youtube.com/@CorporateDirectInc


    https://x.com/GarrettSutton

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    31 min