Episode Topic

Today’s conversation explores how decentralized finance (DeFi) has transformed the crypto landscape, especially for businesses in emerging markets. Maxim Galash, CEO of Coinchange, shares insights on building automated yield products, the role of stablecoins in global commerce, and how regulation is shaping the future of financial infrastructure in crypto.

Lessons You’ll Learn

You’ll learn how platforms like Coinchange offer passive income opportunities through a combination of staking, hedge funds, and DeFi protocols. Max explains why they pivoted to B2B after the collapse of Celsius and BlockFi, how stablecoins enable cross-border transactions, and what the future holds for regulation, innovation, and adoption in DeFi.

About Our Guest

Maxim Galash is the CEO of Coinchange, a fintech company offering automated crypto yield products tailored for fintechs and B2B platforms in emerging markets. Under his leadership, Coinchange has shifted from a retail-focused platform to a sophisticated infrastructure provider, enabling clients to earn yield via staking, hedge funds, and decentralized liquidity pools. Max is also closely involved with navigating international compliance, helping businesses provide regulated yield products globally.

Topics Covered

DeFi vs CeFi: What’s changed since the 2022 crypto crashes
Why Coinchange moved from retail to B2B
How stablecoins are used in cross-border payments
Managing risk through diversified, automated strategies
Regulatory challenges across the US, EU, and emerging markets
The role of Telegram blockchain and the future of mini apps

Tokenized T-bills and institutional DeFi adoption