# eXponential Finance The eXponential Finance Podcast is produced in co-operation with Tokyo FinTech (https://tokyofintech.com/), covering Finance & FinTech themes in Japan and beyond. Tokyo FinTech looks to inform, inspire and innovate in the financial services sector in Japan. Our community of more than 3,300 individual members attends regular fintech, insurtech, regtech, payments, blockchain & crypto events. We also have an established Medium Publication (https://medium.com/tokyo-fintech) and a number of… Page: Feed: --- ## [WebX 2025 - Blockchains are Cities (S4E3)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/episodes/WebX-2025---Blockchains-are-Cities-S4E3-e3abr80) _2025-11-01 · Norbert Gehrke_ Once again, we're coming to you live from WebX Tokyo, where the future of decentralized technology is being debated, designed, and deployed. Our next guest needs little introduction. He’s one of the sharpest, most influential minds in the entire space: Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly, a four-billion-dollar crypto fund that has backed some of the most iconic projects in the industry.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/13693080/podcast/play/110537408/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-1%2F5defe947-b7fb-7bcf-f3ba-aafa9aadf69b.mp3) ## [WebX 2025 - Following the Crypto Money (S4E2)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/episodes/WebX-2025---Following-the-Crypto-Money-S4E2-e39ojtu) _2025-10-20 · Norbert Gehrke_ While the main stage at WebX Tokyo buzzes with talk of billion-dollar ETFs and institutional adoption, there’s another, shadow economy at play—one that operates on the very same rails we’re trying to build. Hacks. Scams. Sanctions. It’s a multi-billion dollar problem. Just last year, over forty-one billion dollars in on-chain value was transferred to illicit addresses. So how do we build a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/13693080/podcast/play/109907326/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-20%2F4a84913a-a624-1dd8-5072-86c0ba48cf36.mp3) ## [WebX 2025 - Building Institutional Grade Digital Asset Rails (S4E1)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/episodes/WebX-2025---Building-Institutional-Grade-Digital-Asset-Rails-S4E1-e39f0od) _2025-10-13 · Norbert Gehrke_ Live from WebX 2025 in Tokyo, we bring you this panel featuring: Betty Sun-Lucas, Stellar Development Foundation, Regional Director, APAC Qin En Looi, Saison Capital, Partner Matt Harrop, Figment, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/13693080/podcast/play/109592781/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-13%2Fecd323bc-7f83-95a7-ac7f-6828c8de3296.mp3) ## [Michinori Kanokogi, Nissay Asset Management - ChatGPT and GenAI: What They Mean for Investment Professionals (S3E50)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/episodes/Michinori-Kanokogi--Nissay-Asset-Management---ChatGPT-and-GenAI-What-They-Mean-for-Investment-Professionals-S3E50-e37sq9q) _2025-09-06 · Norbert Gehrke_ ​Michinori Kanokogi, CFA, is Head of Solution Research at Nissay Asset Management. He leads the research and development of digital investment solutions for investors. ​Previously, he led the launch of AQR Capital Management’s Japan business as head of investment management. He also has experience in multi-manager investment at Russell Investments, equity portfolio management at UBS, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/13693080/podcast/play/107947770/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-6%2F661e2d4d-48b9-a5a5-e121-58b284717f71.mp3) ## [Drew Robbins, Microsoft - When No One's Keeping Score (S3E49)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/episodes/Drew-Robbins--Microsoft---When-No-Ones-Keeping-Score-S3E49-e36rkbo) _2025-08-14 · Norbert Gehrke_ Drew Robbins is the author of the book “When No One's Keeping Score: The Meaningful Moves That Build a Fulfilling Career”, a practical, story-rich guide to finding meaning, building resilience, and making real progress at work—without burning out or waiting for permission. Drew is a seasoned leader and mentor with over 20 years of experience guiding professionals through the real-world challenges… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/13693080/podcast/play/106860344/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-14%2F0dd02477-f379-fddb-82ae-e1934b9be7ad.mp3) ## [Akio Tanaka, Headline Asia - Invest in geeks who are obsessed with making change (S3E48)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/episodes/Akio-Tanaka--Headline-Asia---Invest-in-geeks-who-are-obsessed-with-making-change-S3E48-e332233) _2025-05-19 · Norbert Gehrke_ Akio Tanaka is a Co-Founder and Partner at Headline Asia. Akio has driven impactful investments in FinTech, E-commerce, and Blockchain, leading to Japan’s No.1 & No.2 FinTech unicorns, freee, and WealthNavi. His expertise spans cross-border digital payment platforms, democratizing private equity access, and nurturing Web3. We have recorded this podcast episode to celebrate Headline Asia's USD 145… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/13693080/podcast/play/102876707/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-19%2F9caf115f-abc7-429c-46c8-df8c6e562789.mp3) ## [Adam Miller, MIDAO - JustDAOIt: The Marshall Islands DAO (S3E47)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/episodes/Adam-Miller--MIDAO---JustDAOIt-The-Marshall-Islands-DAO-S3E47-e330375) _2025-05-18 · Norbert Gehrke_ In this episode of the eXponential Finance Podcast, we explore avenues to create legal entities for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), with a particular focus on the structure set up in the Marshall Islands. Adam Miller is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MIDAO. Adam is a passionate member of several DAOs such as Purple, Builder DAO, CryptoMondays, and Beaver DAO to name a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/13693080/podcast/play/102812325/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-18%2F4acf51a6-2d7d-754d-f082-80a9f4b8e01e.mp3) ## [TEAMZ Summit - The Future of Bitcoin (S3E46)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/episodes/TEAMZ-Summit---The-Future-of-Bitcoin-S3E46-e324n11) _2025-04-29 · Norbert Gehrke_ For this podcast episode, we have picked one of the insightful sessions from the recent TEAMZ Summit in Tokyo, a place where Web3 developers, investors, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts can gather, explore the latest trends, connect with global leaders, and discover business opportunities. This panel of industry leaders discussed “The Future of Bitcoin: Its Role as Digital Gold and Integration into… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/13693080/podcast/play/101915105/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-29%2F1a666b7c-6e04-4656-2a50-438558053a3d.mp3) ## [Declan Somers, Mobal Communications - The simpler way to pay in Japan (S3E45)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/episodes/Declan-Somers--Mobal-Communications---The-simpler-way-to-pay-in-Japan-S3E45-e2sns1s) _2024-12-25 · Norbert Gehrke_ In this episode of the eXponential Finance Podcast, we explore the challenges foreign residents face when opening bank accounts in Japan. Declan Somers, Chief Executive Officer of Mobal Communications, the owner of MobalPay, shares his unique journey to & from Japan to Ireland, working in telecoms, and their impactful work in Malawi. The discussion dives into the features and impact of their… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/13693080/podcast/play/96251388/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-25%2Ff1e476db-17bd-ccee-fcf5-79331e2ee427.mp3) ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H9a3llqstLvZ) _2024-12-25 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [WebX 2024 - ETFs & Digital Assets (S3E44)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/episodes/WebX-2024---ETFs--Digital-Assets-S3E44-e2pkn4f) _2024-10-14 · Norbert Gehrke_ This panel at the WebX conference held on August 28 & 29 in.Tokyo focuses on the intersection of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and digital assets, exploring the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investment products. The speakers, representing a diverse range of financial and blockchain companies, discuss the implications of crypto ETFs, the regulatory environment surrounding these products, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/13693080/podcast/play/93002319/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-14%2Ff1e5baa5-4ab1-88d7-8b7f-06fbbea157d3.mp3)