Trust Is the New Security: The AI & Quantum Threat Reshaping Finance by 2029 | Maxwell Denega, Founder & CEO of Quantum Chain

The encryption protecting banks was built 50 years ago, and quantum computing is about to break it. In this pod I sit down with Maxwell, Founder and CEO of Quantum Chain, to unpack why AI and quantum computing together represent the biggest untold threat to global financial security, and what FinTech leaders need to do about it before 2029.Why 50 year old encryption is no longer sufficient to protect financial servicesHow AI is already being used to exploit smart contracts and financial infrastructure todayWhy quantum + AI together create a 24/7 attack threat no current protocol is ready forWhy trust, not technology, is the real battleground for the future of financeWe cover:[00:00:00] The $4M hack that started a mission to secure global finance[00:01:00] What is Quantum Chain and why does it exist[00:02:00] Quantum computing explained in plain English[00:03:00] Why 50 year old financial encryption is already failing[00:04:00] The real risks to banks, neobanks and financial services[00:05:00] Trust is the new security [00:08:00] AI as the elephant in the room [00:09:00] Quantum + AI: the compounding threat no one is preparing for[00:12:00] From military to banking: Max's unconventional founder background[00:15:00] How banks can become quantum safe [00:16:00] Quantum assets, QRC standards and the quantum blockchain alliance[00:17:00] What every neobank CPO and founder should be doing right now[00:18:00] Founder mindset: resilience, consistency and showing up every day👉 Follow Max: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwell-denega-14300178/Website: https://www.quantumcha.in/👉 Connect with Monica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moni_millares TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moni_millares Website: https://www.purposedrivenfintech.com/Production and marketing by Monica Millares. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email Monica at fintechwithmoni@gmail.comDisclaimer: This episode does not constitute professional nor financial advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.