Why users don’t mind a bit of centralization

About this episode

Sya Kantor knows why users don’t mind a bit of centralization, if it gives them a better experience.🌐

August Digital CEO & Co-founder Aya Kantorovich explains why crypto’s next phase won’t be pure DeFi or pure CeFi — but a hybrid that blends both.

Full interview here. 🔽

Timestamps:

00:00 The Rise of Centralized Crypto Companies

03:03 Aya's Journey into Crypto and Institutional Finance

05:59 Understanding Prime Brokerage in Crypto

09:05 Capital Efficiency and DeFi Challenges

12:05 Institutional Clients and Digital Asset Treasuries

14:49 Risk Management in Digital Asset Treasuries

17:57 Market Predictions and Future of Bitcoin

21:12 Exciting Projects in the Crypto Space

#crypto #bitcoin #market

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Nov 10, 2025

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