In this episode, Hive Digital Technologies CFO Darcy Daubaras explains why Bitcoin is starting to be treated as a strategic asset by CFOs and corporate finance teams.

We discuss crypto volatility, regulation, global adoption, and why markets like the UAE, India, and Africa matter. He also shares Hive’s expansion plans, the role of green energy, and how AI and high-performance computing could reshape data infrastructure.

Episode chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:00 Why Bitcoin is about financial freedom
• 03:10 Why CFOs are starting to manage Bitcoin
• 05:35 Volatility and regulation
• 08:00 Emerging markets: UAE, India, Africa
• 10:20 Traditional money vs crypto mindset
• 12:05 Hive’s Paraguay expansion
• 14:10 AI, HPC, and micro data centres

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In this episode of the Digital India Podcast, Tech Observer’s Editorial Director Mohd Ujaley speaks with Puneet Asthana, Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer at Shriram Wealth, about the changing technology landscape in India’s BFSI sector.

Asthana shares his perspective on the evolution of enterprise technology—from the early internet and mobility era to cloud adoption, hybrid architectures and the rise of AI. He explains why identifying the right use case matters more than deploying the latest tools, and why data fragmentation remains the biggest challenge for financial institutions adopting AI.

The discussion also covers:
• GenAI vs enterprise-grade AI in regulated industries
• Data consolidation, data cleanliness and legacy system complexity
• DPDP Act, consent management and the future of data governance
• Cybersecurity, third-party risk and API-level controls
• Why federated learning across organisations is essential
• How Shriram Wealth is building AI-assisted experiences for mass-affluent customers

A clear and grounded conversation for anyone working in BFSI, fintech, enterprise technology, AI strategy, compliance or digital transformation.

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In this episode of The Digital India Podcast, host Mohd Ujaley speaks with Madhav Sheth, CEO, AI+ Smartphones and Founder of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies. Best known for his leadership at Realme, Madhav now returns with a bold vision: the Ai+ smartphone powered by the new NxtQuantum OS.

In this conversation, he shares:

• The hard lessons from building and scaling smartphone brands in India.

• Why deep tech, R&D, and strong local supply chains are critical for digital self-reliance.

• How AI should move beyond marketing buzzwords to deliver real consumer value.

• His strategy for democratising technology through transparency and localisation.

• The roadmap for targeting India’s mass-market segment and building a global brand from India.

Whether you are a technologist, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of smartphones and AI in India, this episode is packed with practical insights and forward-looking perspectives.