Michael Parsons, Head of Sales at Fireblocks | From Losing His First Bitcoin to Powering Crypto Infrastructure for BNY Mellon, Revolut & Robinhood | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

He lost his first Bitcoin — now he helps the world’s biggest institutions secure theirs.

Michael Parsons, Head of Sales at Fireblocks, joins Bitcoin.com News Lead David Sencil (@_dsencil) to discuss how crypto infrastructure evolved from its early, experimental days to supporting global financial leaders like BNY Mellon, Revolut, and Robinhood.

In this insightful episode, Parsons breaks down why crypto infrastructure is still broken, the growing importance of secure custody and compliance frameworks, and how Fireblocks is redefining what institutional-grade digital asset management looks like. He also shares what Web3 startups often get wrong when trying to scale — and what it really takes to earn trust in a space built on transparency and decentralization.

• From losing his first Bitcoin to building institutional crypto infrastructure
• Why today’s crypto infrastructure needs a complete rethink
• How Fireblocks powers major players like BNY Mellon, Revolut, and Robinhood
• Custody, compliance, and regulation in the next wave of crypto adoption
• Common mistakes Web3 startups make — and how to avoid them

A must-listen for founders, fintech leaders, and institutional investors who want to understand how secure infrastructure, compliance, and innovation are shaping the next decade of digital asset management.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Michael Parsons – Head of Sales, Fireblocks
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | fireblocks.com | @FireblocksHQ | @_dsencil

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