The Crypto Podcast
The Crypto Podcast

The Crypto Podcast

Roy Coughlan

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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.Join my SKOOL PodFather Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/aboutAccording to Listennotes this Podcast is now in the Top 1% of Podcasts. Thank you to all my listeners.

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#113 Is ASTERIUM the KEY to UNLOCKING Crypto Adoption in Central Asia - Meta Ghambaryan
NOV 24, 2025
#113 Is ASTERIUM the KEY to UNLOCKING Crypto Adoption in Central Asia - Meta Ghambaryan
<p>Meta Ghambaryan is Web3 Global Marketing Advisor at Asterium, she helps build Central Asia's regulated crypto backbone.</p><p>#crypto #MetaGhambaryan #asiacrypto</p><p><br /></p><p>All Episodes can be found at <a href="https://www.podpage.com/the-crypto-podcast/111-the-future-of-decentralized-finance-with-decentralized-masters-co-founder-tan-gera-cfa/www.thecryptopodcast.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.thecryptopodcast.org</a></p><p> </p><p>Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group</p><p><a href="https://www.skool.com/podfather/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.skool.com/podfather/about</a></p><p> </p><p>All about Roy / Brain Gym &amp; Virtual Assistants at</p><p><a href="https://roycoughlan.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://roycoughlan.com/</a></p><p> </p><p>Brain Fitness SKOOL Group <a href="https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about</a></p><p> </p><p><strong> Who is Meta Ghambaryan</strong>Metakse 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.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>What we Discussed:</strong></p><p> </p><p>00:24 Who is Meta Ghambaryan01:05 Living in Uzbekistan</p><p><br /></p><p>02:50 Her home country Armenia</p><p><br /></p><p>03:54 The Meaning of Asterium </p><p><br /></p><p>04:25 Her previous work with Web3 Armenia06:40 Different Cultures</p><p><br /></p><p>09:15 Regulating Crypto Companies</p><p><br /></p><p>10:00 Why Uzbekistan legislation is positive for Crypto13:05 Financial Freedom</p><p><br /></p><p>15:45 Is the KYC information shared</p><p><br /></p><p>19:35 Simplifying Crypto</p><p><br /></p><p>20:30 Backed up by Government Bonds</p><p><br /></p><p>22:45 Buildingthe Eco System</p><p><br /></p><p>25:52 The security to protect users</p><p><br /></p><p>29:20 Do they support Meme Coins &amp; NFT's</p><p><br /></p><p>31:20 Protecting the users with Education</p><p><br /></p><p>34:07 No Gambling allowed</p><p><br /></p><p>35:43 The Process for a New User</p><p><br /></p><p>37:40 Educating users about a Cold Wallet</p><p><br /></p><p>38:24 Whats included in the Learning Courses</p><p><br /></p><p>3</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>How to Contact Meta Ghambaryan</strong><a href="https://asterium.uz/en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://asterium.uz/en</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/metakse-ghambaryan/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/metakse-ghambaryan/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://x.com/mandarina_meta" target=&
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#112 Reasons Why WORRYING About Your Own Economy Will Make You a Better Crypto Investor - Niko Mercuris
NOV 22, 2025
#112 Reasons Why WORRYING About Your Own Economy Will Make You a Better Crypto Investor - Niko Mercuris
<p>Niko Mercuris is the founder of Crypto Renegades, ahigh-ticket crypto trading mastermind with 1,600+paying members generating $200K+ monthly.</p><p>#crypto #cryptoinvesting #NikoMercuris</p><p>All Episodes can be found at <a href="https://www.podpage.com/the-crypto-podcast/111-the-future-of-decentralized-finance-with-decentralized-masters-co-founder-tan-gera-cfa/www.thecryptopodcast.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.thecryptopodcast.org</a></p><p> </p><p>Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group</p><p><a href="https://www.skool.com/podfather/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.skool.com/podfather/about</a></p><p> </p><p>All about Roy / Brain Gym &amp; Virtual Assistants at</p><p><a href="https://roycoughlan.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://roycoughlan.com/</a></p><p> </p><p>Brain Fitness SKOOL Group <a href="https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong> Who is Niko Mercuris</strong></p><p>Niko 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&quot;Crypto Wormhole Method&quot; 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.</p><p><strong>What we Discussed:</strong></p><p> </p><p>00:25 Who is Niko Mercuris</p><p><br></p><p>01:40 His Career to date</p><p><br></p><p>06:15 How he got into Crypto</p><p><br></p><p>08:15 Understanding Leverage</p><p><br></p><p>11:08 Do they have Stop losses</p><p><br></p><p>14:20 Know when to get in and get out</p><p><br></p><p>15:25 Having the Mindset to not Panic Sell</p><p><br></p><p>18:08 Not to be glued to your Laptop when trading</p><p><br></p><p>22:10 HNot to take advice from Social Media Influencers</p><p><br></p><p>24:00 ICO&#39;s on off exchanges</p><p><br></p><p>27:05 What they teach their customers</p><p><br></p><p>29:00 What is a Honey Pot &amp; Rug Pull in Crypto</p><p><br></p><p>29:50 Whatsapp Scams</p><p><br></p><p>31:30 A 3rd Scam after getting Scammed</p><p><br></p><p>32:30 Don&#39;t Vent on Social Media about been scammed</p><p><br></p><p>34:10 They do Live Trading weekly</p><p> 37:20 Do they trade with Meme Coins</p><p><br></p><p>40:10 The Fear of not knowing how to use Crypto</p><p><br></p><p>44:14 Be the Master of Your own Sovereignity</p><p><br></p><p>47:15 J.P. Morgan and Coinbase</p><p><br></p><p>49:50 Will BRICS controls the Financial Syst
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#111 The future of Decentralized Finance with Decentralized Masters Co-Founder Tan Gera, CFA
OCT 25, 2025
#111 The future of Decentralized Finance with Decentralized Masters Co-Founder Tan Gera, CFA
<p>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.</p><p>#crypto #decentralizedfinance #tangera</p><p> </p><p>All Episodes can be found at <a href="www.thecryptopodcast.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.thecryptopodcast.org</a></p><p> </p><p>Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group </p><p><a href="https://www.skool.com/podfather/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.skool.com/podfather/about</a></p><p><br /></p><p>All about Roy / Brain Gym &amp; Virtual Assistants at</p><p><a href="https://roycoughlan.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://roycoughlan.com/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Brain Fitness SKOOL Group <a href="https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about</a></p><p> <strong>Who is Tan Gera, CFA</strong></p><p>Co-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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />Through Decentralized Masters, his battle-tested strategies have helped thousands navigate and thrive in the fast-evolving DeFi landscape</p><p><strong>What we Discussed:</strong></p><p> </p><p>00:30 Who is Tan Gera</p><p> </p><p>01:40 Getting from Investmen t Banking into Crypto</p><p><br /></p><p>03:55 Why investing in himself paid off</p><p><br /></p><p>06:00 His Crypto Journey</p><p><br /></p><p>07:30 See the Banks making a high % on just a wire transfer</p><p><br /></p><p>09:00 The cost he payed to transfer Bitcoin that opened his eyes</p><p><br /></p><p>10:50 How more efficient if the Bank system was 24/7</p><p><br /></p><p>11:20 How Roy could see the massive fees that Banks were making</p><p><br /></p><p>12:30 How Western Union took a massive commission</p><p><br /></p><p>13:54 How PayPal get away with such high charges</p><p><br /></p><p>15:23 Stripe and other Platforms debanking Crypto Companies</p><p><br /></p><p>20:55 Is your Money safe in the Bank?</p><p><br /></p><p>23:39 How the Insurance from a Stockbrocker fraud did not pay</p><p><br /></p><p>25:10 Would you Rather cusody of your own funds</p><p><br /></p><p>26:40 The costs taking out your Crypto in FIAT</p><p><br /></p><p>29:35 When a Project wants to list on the main Exchanges</p><p><br /></p><p>31:25 Does full transparency in the founder o
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#110 Cryptocurrency and Alternative Investments - Ian Reynolds
OCT 5, 2025
#110 Cryptocurrency and Alternative Investments - Ian Reynolds
<p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#crypto #blockchain #IanReynolds</p><p> </p><p>All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org</p><p> </p><p>All about Roy / Brain Gym &amp; Virtual Assistants at</p><p>https://roycoughlan.com/</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>What we Discussed:</strong></p><p> </p><p>00:30 Who is Ian Reynolds</p><p><br /></p><p>01:20 How he ended up in Australia from the UK</p><p><br /></p><p>03:20 Foreign Exchange that has Changed</p><p><br /></p><p>05:55 PayPal &amp; other Platforms catching users with lots of fees</p><p><br /></p><p>07:00 What are the Exchanges charging for Crypto Transactions</p><p><br /></p><p>08:00 Is your funds protected with Revolut</p><p><br /></p><p>09:30 Ian's own Crypto Journey</p><p><br /></p><p>12:45 El Salvador adopting Bitcoin</p><p><br /></p><p>14:50 Who is doing most of the Crypto Mining</p><p><br /></p><p>16:20 How do we get away from the FIAT System</p><p><br /></p><p>18:25 With all International Debts is that how they control leaders</p><p><br /></p><p>20:30 Who Created BRICS </p><p><br /></p><p>22:55 Can we Tokenise Commodites to Control Prices</p><p><br /></p><p>24:04 The Danger of One World Currency</p><p><br /></p><p>25:50 Can we use Sovereignity to get a better system</p><p><br /></p><p>29:30 The Problems with the EU</p><p><br /></p><p>30:50 The EU could improve</p><p><br /></p><p>32:25 Meme Coins</p><p><br /></p><p>34:10 Is Cyrpto Gambling and most have no Utility</p><p><br /></p><p>35:40 The Diamonds manipulation</p><p><br /></p><p>36:20 Blackrock getting heavily Involved in Bitcoin</p><p><br /></p><p>37:40 Bitcoins Current Bull Run</p><p><br /></p><p>39:25 Will the Cycle be different this time because of the larger investprs</p><p><br /></p><p>41:30 Can Ai do Trading that will outperform humans</p><p><br /></p><p>43:15 Is there a chance that the internet is taken down</p><p><br /></p><p>45:30 Exchanges and Wallet recommendations</p><p><br /></p><p>46:15 Ensuring your Crypo is included in inheritance</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>How to Contact Ian Reynolds</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>https://suberia.capital/</p><p>Facebook: Suberia Digital Currencyhttps://www.facebook.com/suberiadigitalcurrency</p><p><br /></p><p>X (Twitter): Suberia Capital</p><p><br /></p><p>https://x.com/SuberiaCapital</p><p>LinkedIn: Ian Reynoldshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-reynolds-fx-cap-mkts-btc/</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>All about Roy / Brain Gym &amp; Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠</p><p&g
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#109 Pure Crypto Getting Returns Investors Dream About - Zach Lindquiest
SEP 3, 2025
#109 Pure Crypto Getting Returns Investors Dream About - Zach Lindquiest
<p>Zach Lindquist leads Pure Crypto’s research, combining technical depth with a rigorous, investor-first mindset</p><p><br></p><p>#crypto #blockchain #ZachLindquiest</p><p> </p><p>All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org</p><p> </p><p>All about Roy / Brain Gym &amp; Virtual Assistants at</p><p>https://roycoughlan.com/</p><p> </p><p><strong>About my Guest Zach Lindquiest</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What we Discussed:</strong></p><p> </p><p>00:20 Who is Zach Lindquiest</p><p> </p><p>01:00 Zach&#39;s Career to Date</p><p><br></p><p>02:25 Who is the Founder of the Company</p><p><br></p><p>03:00 Who he thinks Created Bitcoin</p><p><br></p><p>04::10 Pure Crypto with 11 x Returns Net of Fees</p><p><br></p><p>05:23 Will Asset Classes change with Blackrocks input</p><p><br></p><p>07:15 The Cycles with other Crypto</p><p><br></p><p>08:10 Is watching the Influencers beneficial</p><p><br></p><p>11:15 Tokenisation</p><p><br></p><p>12:35 Credit Card payments should not cost 3%</p><p><br></p><p>12:40 The fees are hurting the small shops</p><p><br></p><p>14:28 Paypal charging up to 10% for a Transfer</p><p><br></p><p>15:53 Stable Coins and the US Treasury Market</p><p><br></p><p>19:00 90%+ of Stable Coins are backed by Liquid US Treasuries</p><p><br></p><p>19:50 Will Crypto become more easy to Protect people</p><p><br></p><p>21:42 How to Avoid the Scammers</p><p><br></p><p>23:15 The abilty to use Blockchain to avoid Currency Conversion charges when abroad</p><p><br></p><p>24:20 Is there a Euro Stable Coin</p><p><br></p><p>25:30 Banks giving you the inquisition when withdrawing Your Own Funds</p><p><br></p><p>27:10 Can People use a self directed IRA with Pure Crypto</p><p><br></p><p>28:30 The Process for International Investors</p><p><br></p><p>29:30 Exchanges and Wallets</p><p><br></p><p>31:10 Lots of Meta Mask users complain</p><p><br></p><p>33:10 The KYC and dangers of some exchanges</p><p><br></p><p>36:10 Crypto ATM machines taking 4-8% fee</p><p><br></p><p>37:44 Some Ponzi Crypo Schemes that people must be aware of</p><p><br></p><p>40:55 The Amount needed for the new Fund</p><p><br></p><p>42:20 Resist the Urge to Trade Daily</p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Contact Zach Lindquiest</strong></p><p> </p><p>https://www.pure-crypto.com/</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-lindquist-124635b5/</p><p><br></p><p>http://jakeryanconsulting.com/</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>
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