John Patrick Mullin, Co-Founder and CEO of MANTRA, shares insights on building borderless financial systems powered by DeFi. This exclusive #CNZ2025 session unpacks how MANTRA is reshaping finance through regulatory innovation and global accessibility.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The philosophy and execution behind “DeFi Without Borders”
- Bridging TradFi and DeFi with compliance-first models (RegFi)
- How Asia is emerging as a leading hub for DeFi
- Opportunities and challenges in scaling decentralized finance
- The vision for MANTRA and the future of on-chain governance
Tune in to hear how MANTRA is building a more open, secure, and globally accessible financial future.

Mia Soarez
Mia Soarez is a fashion, fintech, and Web3 all-around business-person, internet strategist, and podcaster. Born on July 31, 1995, in Portugal, Mia developed an early ion for creativity, earning her a degree from Istituto Marangoni in Milan, where she studied fashion styling. Mia gained fame through her fashion blog, Silver Girl, and brand collaborations such as Ralph Lauren and O2 Music. Taking it online, Mia is a host of a viral podcast, where she interviews leading players in the blockchain space, combining media acumen and tech expertise including Global Blockchain Show and GLobal AI Show. English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian speaker, Mia's multilingual background is the catalyst for her ion for human behavior and global viewpoints. Her evolution from fashion influencer to Web3 advocate is a reflection of her capacity to evolve and future-proof in the ever-evolving digital landscape.