Decoding Crypto

This story is WILD. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, has agreed to buy FTX, the second biggest exchange. Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has confirmed the deal on Twitter. Many are saying Sam Bankman Fried (FTX CEO) has himself now been "SBF'd". Ed & Ben explain what's happened and what this means for you. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: E...

Instagram already allows users to showcase NFTs on their pages, but Meta's new plans could see influencers creating their own pieces & selling them on the platform. Ed & Ben discuss. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott  &  @bensimpsonau A...

With inflation at high levels around the world, the increasing cost of living & economic woes around the world, Bitcoin is often touted as a hedge against inflation. So is it really? Ed & Ben discuss. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott  &amp...

XRP is the 6th biggest cryptocurrency by market cap & it's also right at the centre of a legal battle that could decide how crypto is regulated in the US. Ed & Ben explain what it is, why it's being sued by the SEC & how it's different to Ripple. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shif...

In a real plot twist, Dogecoin has become the the eighth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, beating Cardano and Solana in value. Ed & Ben explain why & what this means for the market. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott  & ...

Reddit has boosted NFT adoption after users created over 3 million Polygon wallets & sales of their NFT avatars are surging. So what's Reddit's secret? Well, it's one you probably wouldn't have thought of. Ben & Ed discuss. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find us on Twit...

Bitcoin could again be viewed by investors as a safe haven according to Bank of America analysts. Ed & Ben discuss why & what this says about where we are in the market. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott  &  @bensimpsonau And Instagram...

With so many options, knowing where to buy your crypto can be one of the biggest challenges when you're just starting out in crypto. Ed & Ben give you the run down on the options available to you & they weigh up the pros & cons. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find u...

The NFT space is changing as many marketplaces are choosing to either ignore or let traders choose whether to pay creator royalties. Automated royalties have been a core feature of NFTs for creators - so what happens if they become optional? Ed & Ben explain why this is happening & what it means for the NFT space. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott...

The digital & physical realms are merging like never before. Ed & Ben discuss the metaverse, web3 & what this technology could mean for the future. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott  &  @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott &...

As part of its bankruptcy proceedings Celsius' attorneys released a document that appeared to include the transaction data of half a million of its users. The 14,500-page PDF is a dream for criminals & crypto tracers. Ed & Ben explain how this happened and what to do if you find your data has been leaked. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT...

India are the latest country to announce plans to launch a pilot of their Central Bank Digital Currency. There are now 105 countries around the world, making up 95 percent of GDP who are looking exploring CBDCs. This makes the case for cryptocurrency even stronger. Ed & Ben explain why. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Be...

The mindset we bring to investing isn't something many of us think about, but it can be a crucial element of our financial success. Ed & Ben discuss how they approach investing & some simple mindset shifts that could help you on your crypto journey. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift...

The EU have taken steps to kerb crypto services in Russia in an attempt to stop the nation from evading sanctions, plus one of the worst hacks in crypto history. Ed & Ben unpack the news & explain exactly what this could mean for you. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find...

*Prepare to be orange-pilled!* Ed & Ben discuss the solutions that Bitcoin offers to the world's current economic problems. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott  &  @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's In...

Kim Kardashian is in trouble with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Ed & Ben explain what she's accused of & why it should be a warning to you. Plus, Luna Classic is up this week - we discuss what that means for your portfolio. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or...

The British pound plunged to a historic low against the U.S. dollar last week as the UK government announced tax cuts and massive new borrowing to pay for it. Bitcoin however, has stayed relatively steady. Ed & Ben explain all & why this could be a sign that the bear market is nearing the bottom. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US Y...

Sentiment analysis is the third and final element of the Ultimate Crypto Checklist. In this episode Ed & Ben are explaining how you can gather more information on crowd psychology towards a particular project or currency. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find us on Twitter: @...

In part 2, we're taking a closer look at one of the most confusing parts of crypto - technical analysis. Ed & Ben break it down into what you should know, explain the essentials and call out the stuff you shouldn't even be bothering with! CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find...

If you have no idea where to start, this is it - your ultimate crypto checklist. Before you invest in any crypto project or currency take a listen to this special 3 part series - it will give you all the details you need to get started & it will give you a much better idea of the things you should be paying attention to & the BS that really doesn't matter! CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Ed...

Ethereum has now successfully merged from proof of work to proof of stake. Here's how it went, what happens now & how NFTs are marking the occasion. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer/Editor: Edwina Stott Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift   here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott  &  @bensimpso...

This weekend 4,500 people descended on the Gold Coast for the Australian Crypto Conference. Here's what Ben & Ed learnt, the answers to some of the most common questions & a little warning around a common crypto pitfall.  CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer/Editor: Edwina Stott Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at C...

Just like any investment, doing your research around crypto before putting any money in is super important. But it's hard to know where to start. Here's Ed & Ben's guide to doing your own crypto research. LINKS How to Do Your Own Research - Collective Shift CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer/Editor: Edwina Stott Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall CONNECT WITH US Yo...

If you're yet to get your head around what NFTs are, this episode is for you! Ed & Ben explain what they are & how companies like Starbucks, the AFL & Meta are taking advantage of their capabilities. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer/Editor: Edwina Stott Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift  ...

Last month the US Treasury Department banned citizens from using the Ethereum coin mixing service Tornado Cash. This week they've made announcements which have revealed the obvious flaws in this plan. Ben & Ed explain the story and its implications for cryptocurrency in the future. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer/Editor: Edwina Stott Managing Producer: Andrew Bre...