Joe Galloso, International Sales Director at Authentix | From Fuel Smugglers to Crypto: Inside the World of Anti-Counterfeit Tech | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

What do fuel smugglers, banknote holograms, and crypto have in common? More than you might think.

At the Harmony Meetup in Armenia, Joe Galloso, International Sales Director at Authentix, joins Bitcoin.com’s David Sencil (@_dsencil) to explore how anti-counterfeit technologies are evolving — from protecting national currencies to securing digital assets and tokenized systems.

Galloso pulls back the curtain on how Authentix, a global leader in authentication and supply-chain integrity, is developing advanced banknote security features, holograms, and polymer protections — and how those same principles are being applied to crypto and physical blockchain assets.

He also discusses how Fastex has built a physical crypto banknote embedded with real-world security tech — bridging the gap between tangible value and digital finance. From privacy and polymer notes to the rising demand for trusted physical assets, this episode connects the dots between cash, crypto, and authenticity in the digital age.

• What fuel smuggling, cash, and crypto have in common
• How anti-counterfeit technology protects both fiat and digital assets
• The innovation behind Fastex’s physical crypto banknote
• Why privacy and polymer banknotes are making a comeback
• How trust, transparency, and authentication are converging in Web3

A must-listen for blockchain innovators, fintech professionals, and security experts exploring how anti-counterfeit innovation is redefining trust and transparency across both physical and digital economies.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Joe Galloso – International Sales Director, Authentix
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | authentix.com | @Authentix_Inc | @_dsencil

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