{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"With KuCoin\u2019s Alicia Kao on Whether Crypto Exchanges Are the New Banks","description":"Alicia Kao, Managing Director at KuCoin \u2014 one of the most globally active crypto exchanges. We explore how centralised exchanges are evolving in a post-DeFi world, KuCoin\u2019s global regulatory strategy, and why payment products may lead crypto\u2019s next wave. - Why centralised exchanges are no longer just for trading - KuCoin\u2019s licensing moves in Europe, Australia, and beyond - Will CEXs and TradFi converge over the next 5\u201310 years? - How KuCoin is adapting to new institutional and retail demands - Payment products, stablecoins, and the $14T market ahead - What differentiates KuCoin in an increasingly competitive exchange space - The biggest challenge for crypto exchanges in 2026 A sharp look at how the infrastructure of crypto is maturing across global markets. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4ryTSzi &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Future of Money","author_url":"https:\/\/www.henriarslanian.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40250250\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40250250"}