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Julian Au and the Pragmatic Vision Behind AI, DePIN, and Entrepreneurial Impact

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Julian Au isn’t your typical crypto founder. In fact, he doesn’t even want the words “Web3” or “blockchain” plastered across his brand. What drives him instead is a practical obsession with solving real-world problems — and using emerging technology only when it genuinely makes things better. Born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada, Julian’s journey into

Julian Au and the Pragmatic Vision Behind AI, DePIN, and Entrepreneurial Impact

Denis Rusinovich and the Infrastructure Intelligence Behind Global Bitcoin Mining

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Denis Rusinovich is not your average Bitcoin miner. He doesn’t just plug in machines and hope for the best. With over two decades of experience in international finance, commodities, and private equity—including 12 years at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)—Denis brings a geopolitical, energy-market, and regulatory lens to crypto mining that few

Denis Rusinovich and the Infrastructure Intelligence Behind Global Bitcoin Mining

Byron Gilliam and the Market Mind Behind Crypto’s Sharpest Takes

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Byron Gilliam is not your average newsletter writer. With a career spanning nearly three decades in equity trading across some of the world’s most respected financial institutions, he brings Wall Street-grade insight to a crypto industry often saturated by hype and speculation. Now a full-time market strategist and writer at Blockworks, Byron has carved out

Byron Gilliam and the Market Mind Behind Crypto’s Sharpest Takes

Omar-Shakeeb: Building Transparent Web3 Secondary Markets

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From early investments in crypto’s chaotic boom cycles to co-founding one of Web3’s most sophisticated and transparent secondary market platforms, Omar-Shakeeb has carved out a reputation as a quiet builder with an eye for long-term value. Today, as Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer of SecondLane, Omar leads strategic partnerships and complex deal executions, building

Omar-Shakeeb: Building Transparent Web3 Secondary Markets

Nick Cote: Bridging TradFi with the World of Digital Assets

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Nick Cote’s story is one of persistence, precision, and a deep belief in digital asset sovereignty long before it was mainstream. From his early days bootstrapping Bitcoin OTC networks to building one of crypto’s most innovative secondary market platforms, Nick has quietly become a pivotal figure in the new era of digital finance. Building in

Nick Cote: Bridging TradFi with the World of Digital Assets

Mark Connors and the Macro Lens Crypto Can’t Ignore

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From navigating the 2008 financial crisis to becoming one of Bitcoin’s most compelling macro advocates, Mark Connors has built a career at the intersection of institutional finance and systemic transformation. With over 35 years of experience in hedge funds, risk strategy, and global markets, Connors brings a voice of both caution and clarity to a

Mark Connors and the Macro Lens Crypto Can’t Ignore

William Quigley and the Birth of Stability in a Volatile Crypto World

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From early internet investments to co-founding Tether, the world’s most transacted digital asset, William Quigley has quietly shaped the foundation of modern crypto. William Quigley is a man who rarely takes the spotlight — but whose fingerprints are all over the infrastructure of modern digital assets. A venture capitalist turned blockchain architect, Quigley is best

William Quigley and the Birth of Stability in a Volatile Crypto World

Waqar Zaka’s Fight for Crypto Legalisation in Pakistan

People in Crypto

Waqar Zaka, a Pakistani television host turned cryptocurrency advocate, has spent years pushing for digital currency legalization in his country. His efforts have spanned legal battles, social media campaigns, and direct engagements with policymakers. Yet, his influence is not without controversy, as legal challenges and allegations complicate his role in the ongoing policy debate. Zaka

Waqar Zaka’s Fight for Crypto Legalisation in Pakistan

Anish Mohammed and the Architecture of a Trust-Driven Tech Future

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Anish Mohammed is the co-founder and Chief Scientist of Panther Protocol and co-founder of EthicsNet. He also serves as Head of Research at SRH Berlin’s Information Science Institute and maintains multiple advisory roles across technology ventures. Long before Bitcoin, Ethereum, or the rise of privacy in blockchain discussions, he had already spent over a decade

Anish Mohammed and the Architecture of a Trust-Driven Tech Future

Chris J. Snook Shaping the Future of Digital Finance, AI, and Business

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Chris J. Snook, managing partner at ATOM!Q, is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist whose journey spans over two decades across technology, finance, AI, and blockchain innovations. His ability to identify emerging trends, build sustainable business models, and navigate financial cycles has earned him a reputation as a thought leader in the digital economy. 

Chris J. Snook Shaping the Future of Digital Finance, AI, and Business