Unblocking The Chain

This week on Unblocking the Chain, Michael Prendiville and Drew Bradford unpack one of the biggest weeks for digital assets in Australia. They discuss the Reserve Bank's growing support for tokenisation, Project Acacia, the upcoming RBA Sandbox and why Australia's regulators appear more aligned than ever. The conversation also explores the US Clarity Act, what it could mean for global crypto regul...

Drew Bradford (Macropod) and Michael Prendiville (JellyC) swap hosting roles for a deep-dive with James Coombes, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Block Earner. Fresh off Australia's DECA conference and the High Court's ruling against Block Earner's former Earner product, James unpacks what the decision means for crypto regulation, why the company has already moved on, and how its new cre...

‘The Bitcoin Adviser’ Peter Dunworth returns to the show for a wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin, the Australian tax landscape, and smart investment strategy. Pete shares why he relocated from Australia to New Zealand, breaks down the risks and opportunities in the current Bitcoin market, and makes the case for why Bitcoin's long-term value proposition remains intact — even as the AI boom steal...

This week on Unblocking the Chain, Drew Bradford and Critta Prendiville break down the fallout from Australia’s proposed capital gains tax changes and what they could mean for startups, founders, and investment in the local tech sector. The discussion covers founder equity dilution, the risk of talent leaving Australia, debt and productivity concerns, and why jurisdictions like New Zealand and Sin...

Hosted by Michael Prendiville and Drew Bradford, Unblocking the Chain explores the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. Supported by JellyC and Macropod. In this episode, the hosts unpack a pivotal moment for crypto—combining insights from the Miami conference with a sharp analysis of Australia’s latest federal budget. They explore the growing institutional momentum behind token...

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Reed from Franklin Templeton to unpack how one of the world’s largest asset managers is approaching blockchain, tokenisation, and the future of financial markets. From early Bitcoin curiosity to launching on-chain money market funds, Mike explains how tokenisation is driving massive cost efficiencies, enabling real-time settlement, and unlocking entirely new...

In this episode, the team sits down with Mark Monfort, a leader at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and digital assets, to unpack the rapid evolution of emerging technologies and what it means for the future. Mark shares his journey from traditional finance into crypto and AI, before diving into the growing convergence of these two worlds. The conversation explores real-world applications—from...

In this episode, Michael Prendiville and Drew Bradford break down the accelerating shift toward blockchain-based financial infrastructure, from tokenisation and stablecoins to major regulatory and institutional developments in Australia. They unpack key insights from the Black Swan Conference, explore the RBA’s clear stance on digital assets, and examine how global trends—from ETF tokenisation to...

In a special crossover episode, AI hosts from JellyC’s Crypto Bytes take over the mic to interview the humans behind the scenes, flipping the usual format on its head. The conversation dives into the evolving foundations of crypto and digital finance, shifting focus away from price speculation and onto the infrastructure powering the next phase of the market. From the rapid rise of stablecoins as...

In this episode of Unblocking the Chain, Drew Bradford and Michael Prendiville are joined by Kate Cooper, CEO of OKX Australia, to unpack the newly released Digital Finance report estimating a $24 billion annual opportunity for Australia through blockchain, tokenisation and digital assets. The discussion explores how emerging technologies like AI, stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure are conv...

In this episode, Michael Prendiville reacts to the Running Out Of Narratives article by Brent Donnelly, alongside co-host Matt Blackwell, as they break down the latest crypto market conditions with Bitcoin hovering near key levels amid weak sentiment and tightening global liquidity. The discussion challenges the idea that crypto is failing, arguing instead that digital assets remain an emerging fi...

In this episode of Unblocking the Chain, Michael Prendiville breaks down a turbulent period for crypto markets alongside guest Mattie Blackwell. The discussion spans US monetary politics following Trump’s nomination of Kevin Walsh as Fed Chair, growing doubts around the passage of the Clarity Act, and why Bitcoin has underperformed gold and silver despite its “digital gold” narrative. Mattie and t...

In this wide-ranging conversation, Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, unpacks his journey from early internet and gaming culture into Web3, explaining why digital property rights sit at the heart of crypto’s long-term future. Yat outlines Animoca’s evolution from Web3 gaming into gamified finance, digital identity, real-world asset tokenisation and institutional adoption, while also breaking d...

This episode of Unblocking the Chain looks back at the year that reshaped crypto—and forward to what comes next. The discussion reviews the defining developments of 2025, including regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, ETF growth, stablecoins, tokenisation, AI agents, and predictive markets. From there, the focus shifts to 2026, unpacking practical predictions around payments, foreign exchan...

In this episode of Unblocking the Chain, Michael Prendiville and Drew Bradford sit down with Amy-Rose Goodey, CEO of the Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA), for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of Australia’s digital asset landscape. Goodey traces her rise through the organisation, explains the shift from Blockchain Australia to DECA, and unpacks how the sector has matured ami...

In this packed market update, the Unblocking the Chain team breaks down the state of crypto as Bitcoin slips beneath its 50-week moving average and fear and greed hits extreme lows. Drew Bradford and Michael Prendiville unfold the key macro forces—including the US government shutdown, inflation pressures, ETF flow reversals, and shifting Fed expectations—before weighing them against major positive...

Crypto lawyer and innovator Joni Pirovich joins Unblocking the Chain to explore how she’s reshaping digital law and compliance through Crystal AOS, an “agentic operating system” designed for the next era of crypto regulation. From her early work at PwC to founding LawFi DAO and leading the charge on tokenization, DAOs, and stablecoin reform, Joni shares how blockchain and AI will define the future...

In this episode of Unblocking the Chain, hosts Michael Prendiville and Drew Bradford are joined by Toby Abbey and Ed Carroll from MHC Digital Group to discuss their groundbreaking partnership with Catena Digital — the creation of Macropod and Australia’s first AUD-backed stablecoin, AUDM. The conversation explores how digital assets are transforming traditional finance, the role of regulation in d...

Macro visionary Raoul Pal joins Unblocking the Chain for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of digital assets, stablecoins, and AI. Drawing on decades of experience from his days running GLG’s Global Macro Fund to founding Real Vision and Global Macro Investor, Raoul outlines why blockchain is moving faster than any previous technology adoption curve — already twice the speed of the early Int...

In this episode, Michael sits down with Will Hamilton, Chief Commercial Officer at DigitalX. Will shares his journey from Ernst & Young and Sol Pattinson into the crypto world, with pivotal roles at Trovio, Animoca Brands, and now DigitalX. He explains DigitalX’s bold Bitcoin-first strategy, insights on managing counterparty risk after the 2022 collapses, and how new technologies are reshaping dig...

In this episode of Unblocking the Chain, hosts Michael Prendiville, and Drew Bradford, sit down with Dave Dredge, of Convex Strategies, for a deep dive into volatility, risk management, and the global financial system. From Black Monday to Bitcoin, Dredge shares decades of insights on hedging, structured products, and why long volatility can be the key to unlocking innovation and wealth preservati...

In this milestone episode of Unblocking the Chain, Michael Prendiville and Drew Bradford celebrate a major breakthrough in Australian crypto as Catena Digital receives its full AFS license to issue a stablecoin. Joined by special guest Andrew Crawford from Franklin Templeton, they explore the real-world applications of stablecoins, the evolution of blockchain in global finance, and the revolutiona...

In this landmark episode of Unblocking the Chain, host Michael Prendiville is joined by Drew Bradford, Chairman of JellyC and CEO of Catena Digital, to unpack one of the biggest developments in Australian crypto: Catena Digital Awarded AFS License to issue Stable Coins. They dive deep into what this means for the future of programmable money, Catena's participation in the RBA and DFCRC’s Project A...

In this episode of Unblocking the Chain, Tim Whybourne, Managing Partner at Emanuel Whybourne & Loehr, unpacks the evolving role of crypto assets in modern wealth management. From Bitcoin as digital gold to Ethereum’s real-world utility and the growing relevance of Solana, Tim explains how his boutique firm is helping high-net-worth clients navigate crypto with tailored strategies. While many trad...

In this special episode of Unblocking the Chain, host Drew Bradford is joined by the Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MP — Member for Parramatta, Cabinet Secretary, and Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy. Dr Charlton shares exclusive insights into the Albanese Government’s approach to digital assets, blockchain regulation, and Australia's future in the global tech economy. Fr...