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Author: Daniel Lawlor

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E3 Navigating the Crypto Landscape
Episode 3
Wednesday, 19 November, 2025

In the latest episode of The Aquest Podcast, "Navigating the Crypto Landscape", we dive deep into the world of digital assets with our co-host and crypto expert, Dáire Lawlor. The conversation spans the entire "broad church" of crypto, from highly regulated tokenised money market funds to the speculative excitement of meme coins. Key Takeaways from the Episode: The Broad Church of Crypto: We explore the spectrum of digital assets, contrasting the conservative, regulated structures with the purely speculative, community-driven nature of meme coins. DeFi vs. TradFi - The Accountability Gap: The core of the debate centres on the trustless environment of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) versus the safety constructs of Traditional Finance (TradFi). We discuss the double-edged sword of instant settlement and the crucial need for accountability—or as Dáire puts it, "There has to be someone who blushes." Regulation and Nomenclature: We touch on the regulatory environment and the implications of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Whether you're a fund professional grappling with MiCA, or simply curious about the next big thing in digital assets, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to hear the full discussion! #Crypto #DigitalAssets #DeFi #TradFi #MiCA #FundsIndustry #TheAquestPodcast #Bitcoin #Regulation