Crypto exchanges, security and Solana's rise in 2025 | Armani x Cointelegraph

Our Backpack CEO, Armani Ferrante, joins Cointelegraph's Hashing It Out to break down how centralized exchanges can rebuild trust post-FTX.

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Here's a quick synopsis:

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Armani lays out why proof-of-reserves isn’t enough, how Backpack’s unified trading model improves efficiency, and why blockchain principles should power exchange infrastructure. The conversation also dives into regulation, wallet security, and the future of Solana, revealing how he believes crypto can balance innovation with usability.

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Listen to the full episode of Hashing It Out on Cointelegraph’s podcast page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice.