Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier joins to discuss the latest trends in hardware wallets and self-custody in the crypto ecosystem. Pascal shares his background and journey in the tech industry before explaining the role of Ledger as a company that provides the most secure and convenient way to store and transact with crypto assets. Pascal also introduces Ledger Stax, a new hardware wallet that offers improved user experience and security.

A must-listen episode if you're interested in the role of hardware wallets in protecting private keys and the importance of self-custody in a post-FTX industry.

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→ How the future of custody will likely involve a mix of physical wallets and software custody models, depending on individual preferences and risk tolerance

→ The significance of Ledger expanding its services to include Ledger Enterprise Trade Link, an off-exchange trading network that allows users to trade on exchanges while keeping their assets with regulated custodians

→ The concept of account abstraction, which limits the functions of a wallet to predefined rules

→ The challenges and potential of building in the French fintech ecosystem

Joint liquidators from the FTX Digital Markets restructuring process Peter Greaves and Brian Simms KC join the podcast to provide much-needed clarity and behind-the-scenes perspective on the FTX insolvency.

They discuss the current status of the liquidation process, the options for creditors to file claims, and the expected recovery amounts.

They also address the challenges of dealing with the lack of accounting books, and the complexity of the FTX insolvency due to the large number of customers and creditors across multiple international jurisdictions.

A must-listen episode for anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the bankruptcy and liquidation process behind one of the biggest corporate collapses of the century.

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→The complex nature of the FTX insolvency, with challenges ranging from a large number of customers and creditors across multiple international jurisdictions

→How creditors have the option to file claims in either the US or the Bahamas, with the expected recovery amounts being similar in both cases

→How the lack of accounting books and the commingling of customer assets made it a challenge for the liquidators to determine the actual assets of the company

→Why entrepreneurs need to seek advice and proper structuring to avoid similar situations

→How the liquidators are working to maximize recoveries for customers and ensure a fair distribution of assets

For any of our listeners affected by the FTX insolvency, this is a reminder that anyone with exposure to FTX can file a claim under the Bahamas process by August 16th using this link: https://digitalmarketsclaim.pwc.com/

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