Sam Abbassi on Why Proof of Reserves Matters Now

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is sponsored by</span></em> <a href= "https://pro.nexo.io/?utm_source=coindesk&utm_medium=fixed&utm_campaign=coindesk_podcast_pro_oct22"> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Nexo.io</span></em></a><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span></em> <a href= "https://www.circle.com/en/usdc/businesses"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Circle</span></em></a> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">and</span></em> <a href= "https://www.kraken.com/breakdown"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Kraken</span></em></a><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s guest is Sam Abbassi, founder and CEO of Hoseki.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find our guest on Twitter:</span> <a href= "https://twitter.com/samabbassi"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">@samabbassi</span></a></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span></em></p> <p><a href= "https://nexo.io/wallet"><strong><em>Nexo</em></strong></a> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against your crypto. The company ensures the safety of your funds and keeps innovating with products like the Nexo Wallet - a non-custodial smart wallet that allows you to create your Web3 identity. Get early access at</span></em> <a href="https://nexo.io/wallet"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">nexo.io/wallet</span></em></a><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span></em></p> <p><a href= "https://www.circle.com/en/usdc/businesses"><strong><em>Circle</em></strong></a><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s</span></em> <a href= "https://www.circle.com/en/usdc/businesses"><em><span