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In this episode, we spoke with Justin Rice the VP of Ecosystem at Stellar about why Ukraine is trailing their central bank digital currencies on the Stellar network and their recent partnership with cross-border payments giant Moneygram. We also touch on Stellar’s new protocol update and what makes Stellar the ideal platform for both seasoned entrepreneurs and those starting out in the space too....

In this bonus episode, listen to Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nic Cary’s conversation at Web Summit 2021 on ‘The Next Era of Cryptocurrency’ with Robert Hackett, Senior Writer and Tech Editor at Fortune. This episode covers everything from what exactly is a cryptocurrency and why large financial institutions are changing their perspectives on crypto, as well as industry hot topics including sustainab...

As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with Dr. Markus Franke Co-creator of the layer 1 platform and stablecoin Celo. In this episode, we dive into the critical questions around the design of stablecoins, their role during the rise of central bank digital currencies, and what the future holds for stablecoin development. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and lea...

Mastercard recently announced support of crypto assets and stablecoin use on their global payment network. In this episode, we spoke with Jesse McWaters Global Head of Regulatory Advocacy (Senior Vice President) at Mastercard about how large financial institutions look at blockchain technology and engage with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. If you enjoy...

In this guest episode, G Clay Miller and Jessie Niles of Penrose Partners talk through a recent presentation about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). With large-scale adoption well on its way and organizations such as The Economist launching their own NFT projects, this episode covers what exactly NFTs are, some of their use cases, and how to purchase your first NFT. You can view the presentation here: h...

Following on from CEO Peter Smith’s appearance on The Scoop with Frank Chaparro, we invited Frank into the hot seat. In the fast-moving world of crypto, Frank discusses how to designate what is in fact ‘newsworthy’ and how to push the narrative forward. We also touch on talking crypto with grandma and finding a common appreciation for Cracker Barrel. If you enjoyed this bonus episode don't forget...

Regulatory scrutiny will always be part of the bargain when it comes to the mass adoption of cryptocurrency. To talk about some of the current policy issues surrounding crypto, we spoke with Cindy Cohn, Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). 25 years ago, Cindy helped lead the Bernstein vs. The Department of Justice court case, which established software code as protected...

In this bonus episode, Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith speaks with Evgeny Gaevoy, CEO of the crypto market maker Wintermute. Evgeny discusses what exactly market makers are, and the importance of focusing on one thing - and doing it well. Blockchain.com Ventures led Wintermute’s Seed Round, we discuss how we thought about the investment then and now, and what comes next. If you enjoyed the show, do...

In this month’s Market Outlook event we discussed market trends, as well as the rise of the “Alt Layer 1 trade”. We were also joined by Kathleen Breitman, Co-founder of the decentralized proof of stake blockchain network Tezos, and discussed how her experience in traditional finance shaped her outlook on the future of finance and blockchain technology. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subs...

In this episode, we spoke with Pat Duffy Co-Founder of The Giving Block on the critical role of gifting cryptocurrency. While major charities such as Save the Children accept cryptocurrency donations, Pat discusses industry obstacles, the changing political landscape, and what motivates people to donate in crypto vs fiat currency. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a revi...

In this episode, we spoke with past Blockchain.com employee and Bitcoin Core Developer, Sjors Provoost. Sjors covered exactly what a “bitcoin core developer” means, the controversy surrounding El Salvador’s Bitcoin currency, and the upcoming Taproot upgrade. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wal...

On today's episode of the Blockchain.com Podcast, our Head of Research Garrick Hileman sat down with Mike Elias, the founder of IdeaMarket. IdeaMarket is a blockchain marketplace that allows users to “list” influencers and buy/sell trade them. Their conversation covers why current anti-misinformation tactics not working, how blockchain and cryptocurrency are being used by IdeaMarket to weed out ba...

Blockchain.com's monthly discussion about the crypto market. During the call we’ll cover asset price movements, potential key drivers, developments in the news, and updates from Blockchain.com.   This month, we were joined by Erik Voorhees, CEO and Founder of ShapeShift to discuss the decentralization of ShapeShift and the future of the organization. Enjoy!

This month's Market Outlook event, we were joined by Peter Mauric, Head of Public Affairs at Parity, the team focused on building the technology for Polkadot.  Our Co-Founder, Nicolas Cary, and Head of Research, Garrick Hileman, sat down with Peter to discuss the Polkadot network, parachains, how Polkadot is different from other blockchains like Ethereum, and much more.  Enjoy! 

On today's episode of the Blockchain.com Podcast, our VP of Marketing, Jason Karsh, and Head of Research, Garrick Hileman sit down with Ben Rhodes, advisor and speech writer for former US President Barrack Obama. He is author of the bestseller, The World as It Is and cohost of the Pod Save the World podcast. His new book, After the Fall, explores the rise of authoritarianism around the world.&nbsp...

On today's episode of The Blockchain.com Podcast, our Head of Research, Garrick Hileman welcomes Mike Dudas, former CEO and founder of The Block and current Head of Stablecoin Business Development at Paxos. The Paxos US dollar backed stablecoin was the first stablecoin made available on the Blockchain.com Wallet and Exchange. During their conversation, they dig into the PAX stablecoin and discuss:...

This month's Market Outlook event, we hosted a UK Founders Panel and were joined by Tom Robinson , Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of Elliptic, and Itamar Lesuisse , Co-Founder and CEO of Argent. Our VP of Finance, Jason Karsh and Co-Founder, Nicolas Cary discussed with them about the market, their companies and the path to growth.  Enjoy! 

On today's episode of The Blockchain.com Podcast, we're joined by Charlie McGarraugh, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Markets here at Blockchain.com.  While crypto prices plummeted in May, gold had its best month since July of last year, up 8% for the month. Garrick Hileman - Blockchain.com's Head of Research - and Charlie discussed what's happening with gold, crypto prices, and tokenized...

On today's episode of The Blockchain.com Podcast our CEO, Peter Smith, and Head of Research, Garrick Hileman, host Niall Ferguson. Niall is currently a Senior Fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution and the author of 16 books, including a new book titled Doom .   During their conversation, the three discussed a range of topics including, What historical period may be most relevant to understa...

This month's Market Outlook event, we were joined by Muneeb Ali , Stacks Founder and CEO of Hiro.  Our Head of Research, Garrick Hileman, and Co-founder, Nicolas Cary, discussed with Muneeb Stacks' work to build DeFi on Bitcoin - how that's possible and the advantages of building on Bitcoin as opposed to Ethereum and other blockchains - how you can earn 10% yield by using Stacks, and Muneeb's...

On today's episode of The Blockchain.com Podcast, Garrick Hileman - visiting fellow at the London School of Economics and Head of Research at Blockchain.com - sits down with Charlie McGarraugh - Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Markets - to discuss the current state of the crypto markets. In this episode, we get Charlie's take on:  Whether the crypto bull run market is still intact Is bitco...

Crypto taxes are gaining attention, and not just because assets like bitcoin and ethereum continue to make new all-time highs. Policymakers around the world have been debating the issue of crypto taxes and with relatively new types of crypto activity it can all be a bit confusing. Today's episode of The Blockchain.com Podcast covers part 3 of our Navigating Crypto Taxes series. Blockchain.com's He...

Crypto taxes are gaining attention, and not just because assets like bitcoin and ethereum continue to make new all-time highs. Policymakers around the world have been debating the issue of crypto taxes and with relatively new types of crypto activity it can all be a bit confusing. Today's episode of The Blockchain.com Podcast covers part 2 of our Navigating Crypto Taxes series. Blockchain.com's He...

During this month's Market Outlook, we were joined by Aaron Wright, Clinical Professor of Law at Cardozo Law School and co-founder of OpenLaw. Our Head of Research, Garrick Hileman, and Co-founder, Nicolas Cary, discussed with Aaron all things DAOs or decentralized autonomous organizations. In this episode they break down DAOs, diving into questions such as what are DAOs, when did they first start...

On today's episode, our Head of Research Garrick Hileman sits down with Sergii Gerasymovych to discuss bitcoin's energy consumption. One of the most common topics of scrutiny surrounding bitcoin and crypto assets is their energy consumption. But as we learn today bitcoin mining is actually helping the environment.  Sergii is the founder and CEO of EZ Blockchain, one of the leading bitcoin min...