Paolo Ardoino: Bitcoin & the Evolution of the Global Financial System

Paolo Ardoino explains why Bitcoin, commodities, and global capital markets are colliding at a critical moment. He breaks down how Bitfinex Securities is expanding access to commodities, bonds, and securities for underserved communities and developing markets around the world. From China buying gold and geopolitical instability to AI creating on an opportunity for Bitcoin miners, the financial system is changing fast. Bitcoin infrastructure needs to be built before the world desperately needs it.

Interview recorded on September 7th, 2026

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Paolo Ardoino on Bitcoin and Global Markets
03:36 – Bringing Bitcoin’s Philosophy to Capital Markets
08:21 – Why El Salvador and Kazakhstan Moved First
14:12 – Tokenization Hype vs Real Financial Access
17:23 – Giving Emerging Markets Access With $1
24:21 – Tokenized Bitcoin Treasury Companies
31:20 – Commodities, China and Global Instability
34:11 – Using Tokenization to Fund Small Businesses
44:11 – Building Bitcoin Infrastructure Before Crisis Hits
47:16 – How AI is creating an opportunity for Bitcoin Miners
50:20 – What Bitcoin Still Needs for Global Adoption

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https://www.bitfinex.com/
https://www.bitfinex.com/securities/

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