Many people assume Bitcoin was the first digital currency. In reality, earlier systems like eCash, invented in the early 1980s, explored the idea of digital money decades before Bitcoin. In this clip, Obi Nwosu explains how eCash introduced powerful privacy features and why its design influenced later developments in digital…
Financial privacy doesn’t look the same for everyone. For a family office or institution, it may be about protecting sensitive financial information. For a business owner, it could mean operating under capital controls. For others, it may involve navigating authoritarian environments. In this clip from reDeFined, Jeremy Almond reflects on…
There are two ways to achieve security in the world: power or privacy. In many Western countries, security often comes from institutions, geography, and the privileges tied to a passport. But for much of the world, privacy can be the only reliable form of protection. In this clip, Obi Nwosu…
Self-custody is a core principle in Bitcoin. But onboarding billions of people one individual at a time may not be realistic. In this clip, Obi Nwosu explains how empowering communities of 5,000–10,000 people could create a scalable path to financial sovereignty—bringing decentralized tools to billions around the world. Watch the…
What if communities could use Bitcoin with stronger privacy and shared custody? In this clip, Obi Nwosu explains how Fedimint builds on earlier eCash ideas to create a federated system backed by Bitcoin—removing single points of trust while enabling private peer-to-peer payments. A fascinating look at how privacy and community-based…
What if communities could take control of their own financial systems? In this clip, Obi Nwosu explains how technologies like Bitcoin can enable communities to manage their own banking and communication infrastructure—making financial services more accessible and affordable. It’s a different way of thinking about financial inclusion and the role…
Bitcoin’s transparency is one of its defining features. But as adoption grows, it also raises important conversations about privacy and security. In this clip, Obi Nwosu discusses how public blockchains change the way transactions can be observed and analyzed over time. A thoughtful perspective on transparency, privacy, and the evolution…
In many parts of the world, financial systems, communication, and internet access exist—but using them freely can come with real consequences. In this clip from reDeFined, Obi Nwosu shares a perspective often overlooked in the West: why privacy and freedom technologies can be essential for billions of people around the…
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, to explore how privacy technology serves communities under authoritarian regimes and capital controls through decentralized super apps combining eCash, Bitcoin, and encrypted communications. A thoughtful exchange on one of the most important topics shaping the future of digital…
In this episode of reDeFined, Jeremy Almond and Obi Nwosu explore an important conversation around Bitcoin and privacy. Bitcoin’s transparent ledger is one of its defining features—but it also raises interesting questions about how privacy and security evolve as the ecosystem grows. Rather than framing it as a problem, this…
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, to explore how privacy technology serves communities under authoritarian regimes and capital controls through decentralized super apps combining eCash, Bitcoin, and encrypted communications. The conversation covers Obi's journey from running one of Europe's first regulated Bitcoin exchanges to…
Stablecoins didn’t spread because of speculation. They spread because they worked. Faster settlement. Lower fees. Fewer opaque intermediaries. In this episode of reDeFined, we break down how solving real financial friction—not hype—drove mainstream adoption. Modern money isn’t louder. It’s more efficient. 📺 Watch the full episode on our channel More…
“When you take friction out of money movement, you unlock opportunity.” In this episode of reDeFined, we explore how frictionless, programmable money can increase global economic prosperity—especially for communities excluded by traditional systems. From financial infrastructure to humanitarian aid, this isn’t just fintech. It’s access at scale. 📺 Watch the…
The internet started with messaging and content. Then came GPS, payments, platforms like Airbnb and Uber—and it changed everything. Now it’s money’s turn. In this episode of reDeFined, we explore how programmable money is following the same path—but evolving even faster, because the digital rails are already in place. 📺…
Remember when Skype made global calls instant and effortless? Now imagine money working the same way. In this episode of reDeFined, we explore how programmable money is changing everything—from enterprise finance to how families and small businesses operate across borders. It’s not just a tech upgrade—it’s a shift in global…
In this episode, Jeremy Almond makes a critical point: If AI is digital labor, it can’t run on analog money. Programmable, always-on money isn’t just a fintech innovation—it’s foundational infrastructure for the next era of the global economy. 📺 Watch the full episode on our channel 🎧 More from reDeFined:…
What happens when money becomes programmable? Elisabeth Carpenter explains how digitizing dollars unlocks the next phase of economic growth, where AI agents can send nano-payments in real time, based on behavior, all running quietly in the background. $75B in USDC is just the beginning. Trillions more are in play. 📺…
How did stablecoins like USDC reach global adoption without the hype? Elisabeth Carpenter from Circle explains how solving real problems—like slow settlement and high fees—made stablecoins the better choice. Money that moves like a WhatsApp message? That’s when things changed. 📺 Watch the full episode on our channel 🎧 More…
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Elisabeth Carpenter, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer at Circle, to explore the evolution of stablecoins from niche crypto trading tools to mainstream financial infrastructure with over 75 billion USDC in circulation. The conversation covers how digital dollars enable money to move as easily as…
Bitcoin grants and crypto donations are powering a new kind of endowment model, one that can sustain programs long after the initial gift. This shift is already underway. 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/bsUgl30h8mk #CryptoForGood #DigitalAssets #BitcoinGrants #NonprofitFinance #reDeFinedPodcast
In this episode of reDeFined, Jeremy Almond shares why real adoption—not speculation—is what drives crypto forward. He shares this and much more in a wide-ranging conversation with Paget Stanco from Gemini. 🎥 Watch the full Episode on our channel Follow our Hosts: Jeremy Almond’s X: https://twitter.com/jeremyalmond Megan Guy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-guy-krc/…
In this episode of reDeFined, Paget Stanco, Director, Institutional at Gemini, explains: • Why most funds can’t self-custody digital assets • How ETFs bridge compliance and exposure • The critical custody role Gemini plays behind the scenes 🎥 Watch the full Episode on our channel Follow our Hosts: Jeremy Almond’s…
Over the last year, institutional crypto has reached a breakthrough moment. In this clip, Paget Stanco, Director of Institutional at Gemini, reflects on her 8-year journey in the space and explains why the conversation has shifted—from hesitation to real adoption across capital markets. 🎥 Watch the full Episode on our…
In this episode of reDeFined, Paget Stanco, Director, Institutional at @Gemini, shares how the Gemini Credit Card makes that possible—turning everyday purchases into crypto rewards. No friction. No trading. No annual fee. Just seamless exposure to digital assets through behavior people already know. Paget breaks down: • How the card…
