The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
Episodes
The VALR Podcast ft. Adam Levi | Exploring xStocks
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this VALR Podcast episode, Farzam Ehsani interviews Adam Levi of Backed, issuer of xStocks, tokenised equities launched in June 2025. Comparable to...
Securing Bitcoin: Self-Custody and the Future of Wealth ft. Jameson Lopp, Co-Founder and CSO at Casa
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani, VALR’s Co-Founder and CEO, engages Jameson Lopp, Co-Founder and Chief Security Officer at C...
Will Fiat Money Disappear in 10 Years? | Economist Dawie Roodt on Money, Inflation & Bitcoin
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we witnessing the end of fiat money? Could cryptocurrencies replace traditional currencies? And what role will central banks and governments play ...
Bitcoin, Energy & Prosperity: South Africa’s Opportunity to Lead Bitcoin Adoption By Example
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The question is no longer ‘should South Africa adopt Bitcoin?’ but rather, ‘how soon can we make it happen?’ 🇿🇦In the latest episode of ...
Should South Africa Hold Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve? | Featuring Michael Jordaan, CEO of Montegray & Former FNB CEO
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to the latest episode of The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani, featuring Michael Jordaan, CEO of Montegray, early VALR investor, and former CEO...
EP11. Is Bitcoin the Answer to U.S. Debt? Anthony Scaramucci Weighs in on Trump and Crypto
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of The VALR Podcast, Farzam Ehsani sits down with Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, to tackle bold q...
EP.10 Bitcoin ETFs: Game-Changer or Risky Bet? | Featuring Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst, Bloomberg
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The VALR Podcast, Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, shares insights on the rise of Bitcoin ETFs, their impact on the...
EP 9. USDC as the Ultimate Digital Dollar? | ft. Jeremy Allaire, Circle's Co-Founder & CEO
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to the latest episode of The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani, featuring Circle's Co-Founder and CEO, Jeremy Allaire. In this discussion,...
EP 8. Bitcoin’s Price and Why It Matters | ft. Saifedean Ammous, Economist & Author, The Bitcoin Standard
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the price of Bitcoin matter so much? In this episode of The VALR Podcast, Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, sits down with VA...
EP 7. Jupiter’s Success: A Community-First Approach to Growth | ft. Meow, Founder of Jupiter on Solana
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meow is the pseudonymous founder of Jupiter, a decentralized exchange and liquidity aggregator on Solana. In this episode, VALR’s CEO Farzam Eh...
EP 6. What Lies Ahead for Bitcoin? Insights with Dan Held
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 6th episode of The VALR Podcast, VALR's CEO, Farzam Ehsani sits down with Dan Held, GP at Asymmetric Investing and former Head of Marketin...
EP 5. Understanding Self-Custody and Crypto Security with Matěj Žák, CEO of Trezor
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 5th episode of The VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani sits down with Matěj Žák, the CEO of Trezor, to discuss the nuances of self-custody in ...
EP 4. Solana As A City? Envisioning The New Economy Ft. Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani and Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, discuss Solana's relatively recent but q...
EP 3. Future of Web3 and Digital Ownership Ft. Yat Siu, Animoca Brands Co-Founder
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 3rd episode of The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani, Yat Siu shares his views on Web3, digital property rights, and creating a more equitable w...
EP 2. Macro Economics, Geopolitics and Crypto Unpacked Ft. Arthur Hayes, BitMEX Co-Founder & Crypto OG
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Arthur Hayes as the Co-founder of BitMEX, the originator of the Bitcoin perpetual swap, but did you know he might be a "gold bug&quo...
EP 1: The Rise of Stablecoins in Emerging Markets Ft. Paolo Ardoino, Tether CEO
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR, and Blake Player, Head of Growth at VALR, expl...