Why Privacy Will Define Crypto's Future

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For this week’s Tuesday episode, I interviewed Azeem Khan, co-founder of Miden, a new privacy-focused blockchain designed to bring configurable, institution-ready privacy to onchain activity.

Azeem breaks down why public blockchains are far more open than people realize, how institutions think about visibility and copy-trading risk, and why privacy has become a prerequisite for real global adoption. He also discusses his founder journey from biotech and the entertainment industry to early crypto startups and how those experiences shape his approach to building trust, credibility, and long-term adoption.

He also dives into his unexpected path through the music and entertainment industry, sharing how he worked on large-scale concerts and shows involving artists like Kanye West, Jay-Z, and other major performers.

We cover regional differences in crypto appetite, why many enterprises still hesitate, how Miden wants to fit into the broader Ethereum ecosystem, and why the next wave of blockchain users will arrive through distribution partners rather than retail onboarding. We also explore real-world use cases, emerging-market adoption, stablecoins, RWAs, and how privacy can evolve beyond the “North Korea vs transparency” framing that has dominated the industry.

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Money and people moves

1. Two Billionaires Emerge From One of Asia’s Largest Crypto Deals (Bloomberg)

2. Largest Solana treasury recruits ParaFi Capital exec after over 40% plunge in holdings value (The Block)

3. Coinbase C-Suite, Marc Andreessen Sued for Billions Over Alleged Insider Trading Scheme (Decrypt)

4. CNBC Veteran Jay Yarow Joins CoinDesk to Expand Media and Events (CoinDesk)

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