Byte-Sized Insight by Cointelegraph

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph , Joe Hall provides an inside look into Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. This tech juggernaut gathers crypto enthusiasts and industry insiders annually to explore trends, but skepticism abounds about the recognition of crypto at the summit. Coinext CEO José Artur Ribeiro humorously describes the focus on crypto as “tiny,” highlighting it...

The sixth and final episode of Zero Barriers delves into the broader use cases of blockchain technology and where it could have the biggest impact. Web3 gaming has long been touted as a major driver for blockchain adoption, and layer-2 scaling solutions like StarkNet solve the cost and performance concerns associated with operating on base layers of blockchain protocols like Ethereum. This episode...

On this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph , investor Charlie Shrem talks about something truly interesting — himself. It’s quite a tale, much of which is being heard for the first time in this full-length interview. Charlie was a millionaire and a convicted felon while still in his early 20s. Besides founding BitInstant, he ran a retail business and nightclub, and then got entangled in Si...

This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph features a full one-on-one interview with the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng. He takes over from Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who was forced to step down from his position as part of a $4.3-billion settlement with United States authorities over regulatory failings by Binance in the past. Teng delves into the company’s history, how its explosive growth led...

Join Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall on a journey back to the classroom to explore the vibrant crypto scene in this Swiss city of Lugano. In this podcast episode, Cointelegraph dives into the inner workings of the Plan ₿ Summer School, featuring insights from industry experts like Adam Back and Paolo Ardoino. Discover the fast-paced growth of crypto adoption in Lugano, where iconic brands like McD...

Episode five of Zero Barriers considers the potential use cases and impact of zero-knowledge proofs within Ethereum and the wider cryptocurrency ecosystem. StarkWare business development head Liron Hayman unpacks how their layer-2 technology provides the capacity to scale and bridge the blockchain ecosystem, while Herodotus co-founder Kacper Koziol unpacks how their on-chain accumulator uses stora...

Episode four of Zero Barriers looks over the history of zero-knowledge proofs with Eli Ben-Sasson, who has been at the forefront of the technology since validity proofs were an abstract theoretical concept to StarkNet’s superfast Quantum Leap upgrade. Giza co-founder Cem Dagdelen also explains how StarkWare ’s Cairo programming language enables AI to be integrated with smart contracts. This episod...

Episode three of the Zero Barriers podcast series looks at the future of scaling. David Lavecky, co-founder of Canvas, recalls the moment in 2020 when he realized the base layer of Ethereum could not scale for use by banks and institutions without help. And Louis Guthmann, ecosystem lead at StarkWare, explains the history of scaling and the challenges ahead. He reveals two Starknet upgrades coming...

Welcome to Zero Barriers, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with StarkWare . In the second episode, Avihu Levy from StarkWare and Motty Lavie from Braavos Wallet delve deep into the issues that the blockchain industry faces on its path to global adoption — and the innovative ways to overcome them. The episode is co-hosted by Nathan Jeffay of StarkWa...

Welcome to Zero Barriers, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with StarkWare . In the first episode, Uri Kolodny and Eli Ben-Sasson explore the future of Ethereum and zero-knowledge rollups, and explain why they believe in the success of blockchain technology. The episode is co-hosted by Nathan Jeffay of StarkWare. Guest’s Twitter: @StarkWareLtd @ukol...

Step into the world of Bitcoin on this week’s episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, which features two of the world’s largest Bitcoin conferences: Bitcoin 2023 in Miami and BTCPrague. Join Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall as he interviews CEOs, industry leaders and passionate Bitcoin enthusiasts, capturing their thoughts on Bitcoin concerns, quips and queries, and the future of the decentrali...

In this episode of “Decentralize with Cointelegraph,” we explore the story of Real Bedford FC, a football club based in the English town of Bedford that aims to put Bitcoin on the map in the United Kingdom. Join host Joe Hall as he interviews fans, locals and Bitcoin advocates to understand how the Bitcoin-themed football club is working on the ground. The episode features interviews with Peter Mc...

Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall was at Paris Blockchain Week 2023 catching up with some of the leaders in the Bitcoin, crypto and Web3 space. The conference occurred in the shadow of a banking crisis in the U.S. and Europe, starting with Silicon Valley Bank and spreading to others. Topics discussed included faith in the traditional financial system, the power of Bitcoin as a hedge against TradFi,...

Cointelegraph business editor Sam Bourgi and journalist Gareth Jenkinson break down the major talking points from the United States banking collapse fiasco, and discuss whether the cryptocurrency industry is being targeted by regulators nationwide. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank directly affected several prominent cryptocurrency companies, even causing Circle’s U.S. dollar-...

Decentralize with Cointelegraph’s new episode, hosted by Joe Hall, features analyst Marcel Pechman providing insights into breaking crypto news, such as Silicon Valley Bank’s liquidation, banking sector cuts, and Bitcoin’s sudden price rise. Pechman offers his perspective, drawing from his experience in Brazil’s economic inflation. The podcast ends on a lighter note, discussing why Bitcoin’s token...

Cointelegraph’s Turner Wright and Rudy Takala share their experiences navigating the plethora of venues, panels, and personalities at the ETHDenver conference. Wright arrived in time to interview industry experts, check out a ‘hacker house’, and watch developers go through BUIDL week. Takala talks about how organizers handled the various events scattered across downtown Denver and what he wished h...

Cointelegraph’s team reflect on Davos 2023 - highlighting the ongoing convergence of TradFi and DeFi during the World Economic Forum. While a select few drove discussions inside the WEF, the crypto world convened in the streets of Davos. In this podcast episode, the team reflects on synergies between traditional finance and the world of crypto. Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr's Twitter: @KristinaLCo...