Best Kyle Erwin Podcasts (2026)

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S6 Bonus Episode: “This Used to Be Concrete” — Lessons from One of London’s Most Unexpected Pocket Forests with Adrian Wong of SUGi 19:29

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9d ago19:29

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What happens when you plant a forest where nothing should grow? In this bonus, end-of-season episode, I’m joined by Adrian Wong of SUGi inside a dense pocket forest tucked into London’s Southbank Centre—surrounded by brutalist concrete, cultural landmarks, and constant city noise. Just two years ago, this space was solid concrete. Today, it’s six m…

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Memes, Money, and a Million Toys w/ Pudgy Penguins's Luca Netz 26:13

21d ago26:13

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Pudgy Penguins didn’t just survive crypto’s worst bear market, they turned memes into a global consumer brand. In this episode, Nic Cary sits down with Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, to unpack how a community-led NFT project became one of the most culturally relevant IPs in crypto. From buying Pudgy Penguins out of a community riot, to landing i…

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S6E10: “Mushrooms Aren’t a Death Sentence” — Fungumentals for Arborists Who Diagnose Before They Cut with Kyle McLoughlin of Ironwood Arboricultural 50:47

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A mushroom on a tree isn’t a verdict — but in arboriculture, it’s often treated like one. In this episode, Nadina Galle talks with Kyle McLoughlin, a Board Certified Master Arborist and founder of Ironwood Arboricultural, from his two-acre, tree-filled property in St. George, Ontario. Together, they unpack why fungi should be foundational knowledge…

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S6E9: Trees on Top — How Stress Tests, Substrate & Sensors Green “Impossible” Places with Daan Grasveld of The Urban Jungle Project 46:57

1M ago46:57

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On a rooftop disguised as a public square outside Amsterdam’s public library, Nadina sits down with Daan Grasveld, co-founder of Urban Jungle Project, to explore how trees can thrive in the most unlikely urban places. What looks like a normal city square is actually the top of a parking garage—once barren, hot, and lifeless. Today, thanks to modula…

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S6E8: “National Park City” — What If the Whole City Were a Park? with Mark Cridge of National Park City Foundation 54:59

1M ago54:59

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In this episode, Nadina meets Mark Cridge just off Oxford Circus, inside a quiet, plant-filled HQ that serves as the visitor centre for something radical: a city that calls itself a park. London was the first place in the world to become a National Park City—but what does that actually mean when you’re standing in the middle of one of the busiest u…

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Decoding Crypto Media: Kyle Reidhead on CT, Narratives & Noise 25:37

1M ago25:37

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Crypto media mogul, Kyle Reidhead, reveals how CT hype spreads, why so many tokens are vaporware, and what really matters in the crypto conversation. Fast, honest, and unfiltered.

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S6E7: “Urban Acupuncture” — How Pocket Forests Heal Our Cities with Adrian Wong of SUGi 58:42

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In this episode, Nadina sits down with Adrian Wong, SUGi’s UK Forest Lead, in the middle of the Forest of Thanks—a 10,000 m² Miyawaki forest planted in one of London’s most under-resourced boroughs. What was once a simple lawn is now a thriving woodland of oaks, elders, cherry trees, brambles, birds, and even resident foxes. Adrian explains the Miy…

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S6E6: Microdosing Nature with Pieter van den Braak of N8RLND 26:26

2M ago26:26

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Filmmaker and N8RLND founder Pieter van den Braak joins the Internet of Nature Podcast for a walk through Eindhoven’s Philips de Jonghpark—a city park dense enough to feel like a pocket forest. Pieter shares how, during a period of feeling unmoored in his early twenties, nature became the one place that offered clarity, calm, and a sense of belongi…

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S6E5: Don’t Count Trees; Count Crowns with Jan Willem de Groot of Terra Nostra 52:46

2M ago52:46

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Amsterdam’s trees haven’t “stopped growing” — they’ve stopped growing the way they should. Arborist-turned-CEO Jan Willem de Groot explains why maturity matters more than planting counts, why crown volume is the metric that actually reflects ecological function, and what happens when cities focus on keeping the trees they already rely on. We explor…

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The Nasdaq for Wine: Turning Bottles into Blockchain Assets 31:03

2M ago31:03

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David Garrett, co-founder and CEO of dVIN Labs, joins Nic Cary to explore how blockchain is transforming one of the world’s oldest industries: wine. From creating the “Nasdaq for Wine” to building AI that can predict bottle prices, Dave shares how tokenizing investment-grade wine unlocks liquidity, transparency, and trust for producers and collecto…

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S6E4: The Garden That Listens — and Teaches: eDNA, Bioacoustics, and the Secrets of Urban Life with Dr. John Tweddle 54:57

2M ago54:57

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John Tweddle joins the Internet of Nature Podcast to share how the Natural History Museum in London turned five acres of ornamental lawn into a living laboratory for the future of urban nature. From eDNA that uncovers invisible life to bioacoustic microphones that map the city’s soundscape, John and his team are reimagining what a museum can be: no…

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S6E3: The Tree Is the New Sewer System with Erwin van Herwijnen of New Urban Standard 38:52

2M ago38:52

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Recorded in the heart of Tilburg—a Dutch city that has transformed from one of Europe’s hottest urban heat islands into a showcase of regreening—this episode explores the hidden worlds that decide whether city trees live or die. Arborist and Senior Advisor Erwin van Herwijnen of New Urban Standard joins the Internet of Nature Podcast to talk about …

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The Game Changer for Global Wealth w/ Ian de Bode 25:33

3M ago25:33

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What if anyone, anywhere, could invest in U.S. stocks and ETFs, without a traditional brokerage? In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nic Cary is joined by Ian de Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance, to discuss how Ondo’s partnership with Blockchain.com is unlocking global access to tokenized stocks. Together, they explore how tokenizati…

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S6E2: Nature Is Waiting, It’s Time to Come Home with Tim Christophersen of Generation Restoration 29:25

3M ago29:25

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Tim Christophersen joins the Internet of Nature Podcast to talk about his new book, Generation Restoration, and why nature isn’t a luxury—it’s our only home. From his first steps in the forest with his forester grandfather to leading the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, and now as VP of Climate Action at Salesforce, Tim shares why waiting for pe…

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S6E1: Don’t Maximize Carbon; Maximize Life with Thomas Crowther of Crowther Lab & Restor 52:08

3M ago52:08

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Thomas Crowther returns to the Internet of Nature Podcast to open Season 6 with a simple provocation: don’t maximize carbon—maximize life. We revisit the whirlwind after the “trillion trees” paper, the shift from monoculture planting to restoring Indigenous-led, locally stewarded ecosystems, and why climate action should feel joyful, not joyless. T…

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Digital Identity, Digital Capitalism and the Tokenized Future w/ Yat Siu 42:06

3M ago42:06

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Is digital ownership the key to mass adoption? Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, thinks so, and he’s betting big on it. In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Yat explains why tokenization is about more than speculation and how digital identity could completely reshape trust, reputation, and value online.Expect to hear h…

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Inside TON Strategy Co w/ Manuel Stotz 24:49

4M ago24:49

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Manuel Stotz, former President of the TON Foundation, joins Blockchain Bylines to talk about his new venture, the first TON digital asset treasury, TON Strategy Co. Nic and Manuel discuss how TON is positioned to join Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as a trillion-dollar protocol. Manuel breaks down how capital markets, adoption, and timing converge t…

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The Global Crypto Policy Race w/ Erwin Voloder 25:20

4M ago25:20

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Forget price. The real battle for crypto’s future is happening in policy.In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nicolas Cary is joined by Erwin Voloder, Head of Policy at the European Blockchain Association, to unpack the global crypto policy race. From America’s bold move to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve to Europe’s MiCA framework, they dive …

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Into the NIGHT: Exploring the Midnight Network 20:43

4M ago20:43

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In this episode, Blockchain.com’s Co-Founder and Vice Chairman Nic Cary sits down with Fahmi Syed, President of the Midnight Foundation, to discuss rational privacy, transaction as a service, separating ownership from utility and the Midnight Network.

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Why We Built June: A Conversation on Privacy, Power & the Future of AI 20:47

5M ago20:47

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In this follow-up to the June keynote, Blockchain.com Co-Founders Peter Smith and Nic Cary sit down for a personal, unfiltered conversation about the why behind June. From the evolution of internet trust, to the silent power of AI, they unpack the urgent need for privacy-first technology and the genesis of June.…

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Exploring: PAXG & Tokenizing Gold w/ Lesley Chavkin, Paxos 17:05

5M ago17:05

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In this episode, Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder of Blockchain.com, is joined by Lesley Chavkin, Global Head of Public Policy at Paxos, for a deep dive into PAX Gold (PAXG) - a regulated, asset-backed token representing one fine troy ounce of gold. They explore how PAXG fits into Paxos’ broader tokenization strategy, what sets it apart from traditional go…

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Exploring: ENA and the Synthetic Dollar w/ Conor Ryder, Ethena Labs 33:27

6M ago33:27

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In this episode, James Ambrose, Head of Trading Operations and Treasury Services, fills in as host to speak with Conor Ryder, Head of Research at Ethena Labs. Together, they explore how ENA fits into Ethena’s broader ecosystem, what makes its tokenomics stand out, how it's gaining traction with institutional players, and why users might care about …

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Exploring: CELO and Real World Solutions with Founder Rene Reinsberg 23:22

7M ago23:22

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In this episode of *Blockchain Bylines*, host Nic Cary sits down with Rene Reinsberg, Co-Founder and President of Celo, to explore how the mobile-first blockchain is delivering real-world financial tools, especially in emerging markets. From stablecoins and identity solutions to developer grants and governance, this conversation is packed with insi…

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AI Revolution Pt 3: Inside the AI Gold Rush w/ Shaw Walters 38:00

7M ago38:00

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In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nic Cary is joined by Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs, to go deep into the chaotic and thrilling frontlines of the AI gold rush. From meme-shilling bots to life enhancing agents, Shaw has seen it all, and built the tools behind it. Forget abstract theory, this is what mass adoption actually looks like. Sha…

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AI Revolution Pt 2: Behind the Builders w/ Richard Muirhead 41:56

7M ago41:56

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In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Richard Muirhead, Co-founder of web3 venture capital firm Fabric Ventures, joins us to explore the evolving landscape of AI through the lens of VC. In this wide ranging conversation, Richard shares what early stage AI investment is like these days, what value has gone unexplored in the AI space, the philosophy…

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The Next Era of Stablecoins w/ Andrew MacKenzie 20:20

7M ago20:20

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Welcome to the next era of stablecoins. In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew MacKenzie, founder of Agant, the company behind GBPA, to unpack the rising influence of stablecoins in crypto, fintech, and global finance. From daily use cases to geopolitical implications, this is your essential guide to understanding why stablecoins matter right now …

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Bitcoin: The Simplest Financial Asset in the World w/ Yves Choueifaty 32:34

8M ago32:34

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He launched the first open ended Bitcoin fund in the world, and now, Yves Choueifaty isn’t holding back. In this episode of Blockchain Byliens, the TOBAM CEO breaks down why Bitcoin is “the simplest asset in the world,” why he thinks Ethereum will go to 0, and what most people misunderstand about BTC. From the history of the European Central Bank t…

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AI Revolution: Morpheus and the Rise of Decentralized Intelligence 41:33

8M ago41:33

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What if you could own your own AI? In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nicolas Cary talks with Morpheus contributors David Johnston and Bowen Belmer about building a decentralized AI future, putting the power in the hands of people, not corporations. They dive into the philosophy behind decentralized AI, smart agents, o…

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Debating Digital Assets: Bitcoin, Crypto, and Beyond with Susie Violet Ward 30:31

9M ago30:31

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In this special episode of 'Blockchain Bylines,' Nicolas Carey, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Blockchain.com, hosts Bitcoin maxi Susie Violet Ward, Co-Founder and CEO of Bitcoin Policy UK, to debate essential topics including institutions getting involved in crypto, the regulatory landscape in the UK, whether memecoins have a place in the market …

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Bears, Bulls & Berachain: From Lore to Liquidity with Smokey 39:51

10M ago39:51

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In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Berachain co-founder Smokey the Bera joins the Blockchain.com team for a Berachain crash course, talking about everything from the Berachain lore, to anonymity in the space, to how bullish or bearish he’s feeling on hot crypto narratives. Explore the Berachain ecosystem with Smokey. Expect to learn about Berac…

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Bridging the Cross-Chain Gap with Philipp Zentner from LI.FI 21:51

10M ago21:51

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In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder of Blockchain.com chats with Philipp Zentner, Co-founder and CEO of LI.FI, a bridge & DEX aggregation protocol. Join us as Zentner explains the technical challenges of scaling blockchain networks, the importance of interoperability and the inception, functions, and future of LI.FI.…

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After Web3: The Post Web with Jasper De Maere 22:07

11M ago22:07

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In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nic sits down with Jasper De Maere, Head of Research at Outlier Ventures, to discuss the the 'Post Web.' They dive into the intersection between AI and blockchain and the radical reimagining of the web. Jasper shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto and explains the implications of AI-driven auto…

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BONK: Let the Dog Run with Cailin Doran 22:40

11M ago22:40

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In this episode Nic sits down with Cailin Doran, Communications Contributor from BONK to dive into the BONK ecosystem and the wild world of memecoins. Together they break down why memecoins capture the internet’s attention, discuss real world applications, and challenge memecoin skepticism.

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From TradFi to Crypto: Market Evolution & Institutional Adoption with Sarah Olsen from Europa Partners 17:12

11M ago17:12

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In this episode, Nic Cary, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Blockchain.com, interviews Sarah Olsen, Managing Partner at Europa Digital Assets (Europa Partners). They discuss Sarah's journey from traditional finance to crypto, the impact of the US's new policies on crypto, Europa Partners future in the evolving crypto landscape, and the growing insti…

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How Far We’ve Come: A Crypto Reunion and 2025 Predictions with OG Helen Disney from Unblocked 25:30

12M ago25:30

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In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, co-founder of Blockchain.com reunites with old friend and crypto OG Helen Disney, founder and CEO of Unblocked. The two discuss how far the industry has come since the first big Bitcoin conference in Amsterdam. They dive into misconceptions about the industry, exciting use cases, and their pred…

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Securing Your Bitcoin: Bitkey and the Future of Self-Custody with Jason Karsh 23:34

1y ago23:34

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In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder of Blockchain.com, interviews Jason Karsh, Business Lead at Bitkey to discuss the future of self-custody and the innovative solutions Bitkey offers. We dive into the details of Bitkey's user-friendly hardware and software wallets, designed to empower individuals to take control of th…

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Unlocking Broad Crypto Exposure: Jordan Tonani from Index Coop 16:14

1y ago16:14

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In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, co-founder of Blockchain.com, interviews Jordan Tonani from Index Coop, a collective that builds decentralized structured products that make crypto simple, accessible and secure. The pair dive into Index Coop’s mission and discuss the future of crypto indexing.…

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Cross-Chain Revolution: Inside GASP’s Vision for Decentralized Finance with Gleb Urvanov 19:49

1+ y ago19:49

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In this episode we sit down with Gleb Urvanov, co-founder and tech lead of GASP, to explore the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). We cover GASP's innovative cross-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) designed for gas-free, secure, and fast transactions across multiple blockchains. Gleb shares insights on the challenges of traditional DeFi, the …

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Decentralising Privacy With Alex Page: Nillion's Revolution In Secure Data Computation 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

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In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, co-founder of Blockchain.com, interviews Alex Page, founder of Nillion, a pioneering secure computation network. The discussion explores Alex's journey from investment banking to blockchain, driven by a fascination with decentralization. They delve into Nillion's mission to enhance privacy and …

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Driving Innovation: Transforming Transport With DIMO and DePIN 25:34

1+ y ago25:34

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Join us for this episode, where we sit down with Alex Rawitz, co-founder of the groundbreaking DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks) protocol, DIMO. Alex shares his insights on how decentralized technologies are transforming the automotive sector, offering unprecedented control and transparency. Tune in to discover how these innova…

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Ctrl+Alt+Del+Esc: Reclaiming Digital Sovereignty with Michael Casey 37:11

1+ y ago37:11

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Join Nic Cary and this month's guest, Michael Casey - prolific writer, researcher, and former Chief Content Officer at CoinDesk - as we delve into the critical topic of internet sovereignty and the role that decentralised and open source technology will play in our digital future. With three critically-acclaimed books to his name, including "The Ag…

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Bitcoin's 2024 Rally: False Spring or The Real Deal? 8:49

2y ago8:49

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Join Blockchain.com Co-Founders, Nic Cary and Peter Smith as they discuss the recent Bitcoin rally. Is this a false spring or is this the real deal? In this episode, Nic and Peter dive into the detail of what could be driving the recent market movements, as well as other narratives that they have been following recently. Listen now to this week's B…

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Exploring: Mavia with Tristan Chaudry from Heroes of Mavia 22:47

2y ago22:47

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In this episode, we spoke with Tristan Chaudry from Heroes of Mavia. Mavia is a platform you’re hearing across crypto and gaming circles that promises a captivating blend of thrilling strategy, competitive battles, and the alluring potential of Play-to-Earn rewards. But what exactly is Heroes of Mavia, and how does the MAVIA token fit into the worl…

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Trading 101: How to Stake Crypto with Figment, Josh Deems Business Development Staking at Figment 28:42

2y ago28:42

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In today's episode, we’re joined by Josh Deems, Staking Business Development Manager at Figment. Figment provides comprehensive staking solutions for over 250+ clients, including Blockchain.com. Josh will explain what exactly staking is, how it works, and talk us through how to stake with Blockchain.com.…

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Trading 101: Navigating MiCA, FCA, and the Evolving Landscape of Crypto Regulation in 2024 with Josh Peschko of Talos 30:32

2y ago30:32

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In today’s episode, we’re unpacking crypto regulation. We explore the role regulation plays in enhancing crypto’s legitimacy, trust and adoption, and examine how frameworks address consumer protection, market transparency, and innovation. With the much-anticipated Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) set to make a substantial impact on the EU…

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Trading 1.1: Bitcoin ETFs with Benjamin Dean, WisdomTree 22:01

2y ago22:01

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On January 10, 2024, the first US-listed Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds were approved by the Securities Exchange Commission, representing a significant step towards greater institutional acceptance of Bitcoin. Here to talk more about the impact of this approval is Benjamin Dean, Director of Digital Assets at WisdomTree - one of the leading fund mana…

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Blockchain for Good: Bitcoin ESG with KPMG, Brian Consolvo, Technology Risk Principal 27:37

2y ago27:37

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KPMG recently published a report looking at the environmental, social, and governance impact of Bitcoin and its role in the ESG imperative. To discuss this report in more detail, today we’re joined by Brian Consolvo, Technology Risk Principal at KPMG, who co-authored the report alongside Kirk-Patrick Caron, ESG & Climate Advisory Director at KPMG.…

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Blockchain for Good: Growing Flowers with Bitcoin with Bitcoin Bloem 20:37

2y ago20:37

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The sustainability and energy use issue around Bitcoin mining is a topic of significant concern and debate in both the cryptocurrency community and broader public discourse. Addressing this issue head on, today, we’re joined by Bert de Groot, the Owner of Bitcoin Bloem, a Dutch startup that uses Bitcoin mining to grow tulips in the Netherlands. Sig…

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Express Crypto News: 60-Second Recap, November 29th 2023 5:37

2y ago5:37

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This week in crypto, the fallout of Binance’s $4 billion fine continued, new NFT games are launched, and CoinShares released their latest report on institutional crypto investments. Binance's former CEO, CZ, is facing an uncertain future as a judge deliberates on whether to permit his departure from the U.S. before his February 2024 sentencing. CZ …

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Express Crypto News: 60-Second Recap, November 16th 2023 2:41

2y ago2:41

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Last week in crypto, Bitcoin dipped down, and at time of writing/recording sits at $36,290. The news we’re most excited about though, Blockchain.com closed a $110M round of funding, led by UK-based Kingsway Capital, the latest sign that crypto-focused venture capital investments are picking up amid this year’s rebound in digital-asset prices. Disne…