Crypto Curious

🎧 BONUS Episode Alert on Crypto Curious! 🎧 Join us as we sit down with Dan Finlay, the co-founder of MetaMask, the world's most popular self-custodial digital wallet and Web3 gateway. With over 100 million users, MetaMask has revolutionized the way we interact with the decentralized web. In this episode, Dan shares his incredible journey from a diverse early career in comedy, writing, and teachi...

The big crash - the crew talk about the crypto market experiencing the largest 3-day selloff in a year, briefly shedding $510 billion!! The Fear & Greed Index has fallen down to 26 which is a big indicator that panic is afoot. But who's to blame? The bank of Japan? The Presidential race to the top? The Israel / Palestinian conflict? Tracey, Blake & Craig unpack it all - plus, we'll explore...

This week has already been a biggy!! On today's episode we cover the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville that was buzzing with bold crypto promises from some big-name political heavyweights, including none other than Donald Trump himself! Just a week into the launch of spot Ethereum ETFs in the US, and we've already seen some exciting inflows and a significant shake-up in the market. Moving to th...

There's a touch of electricity in the crypto world this week, so Trace & Craig are joined by Blake (dialing in from Lisbon) to get amongst it. The crew hit the ground running as they unpack the approval of Ethereum ETF making big news this week (plus a sound bite from John O'Loghen of Coinbase); they'll also uncover the resilience of Bitcoin amidst the biggest worldwide IT outage that caused m...

This week on the show, we have Blake and Tracey on the mic as they explore how the Trump assassination attempt is impacting the crypto market, with a focus on prediction markets and Trump-themed tokens. The crypto market is making a strong comeback recently, so it's timely to cover the significant gains in Bitcoin and Ethereum and the SEC drops its investigation into Bitcoin Layer 2, Stacks, marki...

Today we welcome Tracey & Craig back to the mic whilst Blake is at a Crypto convention in Brussels. We start with a little market talk and we do some personal reminiscing of market dips past. We'll dive straight into Bitcoin's wild ride as the German government shifts $75 million to exchanges, causing major market jitters and reintroduce you to the concept of the 'Fear & Greed Index' and h...

🎙️ Welcome to the Crypto Curious podcast – your weekly crypto crash course!  This week, Blake and I are broadcasting from our Perth studio while Craig hosts from Sydney with a very special guest, Jeff Yew. Jeff is a well-known figure in the Australian crypto scene and the founder and CEO of Monochrome Corporation, a multi-investment, crypto-asset financial services company. The Monochrome Bit...

The full crew is back with Tracey, Blake & Craig on the mic to deliver another huge episode. They kick off in Germany as it has begun selling $3 billion of Bitcoin seized from a movie piracy site, causing increased market volatility and a 10% drop in Bitcoin over two weeks. Bitcoin's decline worsened after Mt. Gox announced creditor repayments, sparking fears of a sell-off. Additionally, 3iQ l...

The full cast is on the mic this week🎤 We're diving into Blockchain Week in Sydney, where Blake spoke on a panel that led discussions on institutional adoption. We'll also cover the latest on the Ethereum ETF go-live date, with insights from SEC Chair Gary Gensler and Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. K33 Research predicts significant ETH ETF inflows, and the ICBC likens Ethereum to "Digital Oil....

🎧 Welcome to our latest episode! This week, Bitcoin and crypto funds saw a surge with BTC ETFs gaining nearly $2 billion in deposits—the biggest since March. Plus, we recap highlights from Consensus, including Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's critique of celeb-driven memecoins and we explore how recent SocialFi projects are performing and the challenges they're facing. It's true to say we have...

Tracey & Blake return this week, to explore the launch of Australia's first spot Bitcoin ETF, the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC), now trading on Cboe Australia. We also delve into the rise of Notcoin, a play-to-earn token on the TON platform, which has seen massive growth and trading volumes. Additionally, we delve into Ethena Labs' innovative stablecoin, USDe, which promises impressive returns...

Trace, Blake and Craig hit the ground running in this episode, kicking off with Ethereum. It has turned a significant corner with the approval of the first spot ETH ETFs, marking this a massive milestone in its institutional adoption. This excitement around Ethereum ETFs prompts a look at the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, which have already drawn investments from the largest institutions in the game. Me...

Welcome back! We’re excited to re-share Tracey's incredible interview with Michael Saylor from Australia’s Crypto Con, one of Asia’s top crypto events held in Melbourne. In this episode, Michael discusses Bitcoin's unparalleled value and its impact on MicroStrategy's investment strategy. He also explores the future of Bitcoin, including advancements like Ordinals and Bitcoin Smart Contracts, and s...

It is actually ALL HAPPENING in this week's episode as Tracey & Craig are joined by Ben Simpson from the Collective Shift. From the unexpected endorsement of crypto by former President Trump to President Biden's cautious approach, we unpack the political drama influencing the crypto markets. We also explore the rise of Fantasy Top as the latest sensation in crypto gaming, alongside Roaring Kit...

In this week's episode of Crypto Curious, Trace, Blake and Craig unpack the latest developments rocking the crypto sphere. Coinbase finds itself in more legal trouble, battling allegations of investor deception and illegal practices. Meanwhile, telecom giant Vodafone makes waves with its ambitious plan to integrate crypto wallets into SIM cards, signaling a significant stride toward mainstream ado...

Buckle up listeners, it's been a whirlwind for all things crypto this week! In this episode of Crypto Curious Trace, Blake & Craig hit the ground running with Hedera Hashgraph's token, HBAR, as it sent shockwaves through the community with its sudden surge of over 100%. The legal saga of CZ tops out; as the former CEO of Binance grabbed the big headlines with the US Department of Justice seeki...

In this week's episode of the Crypto Curious podcast, Trace, Blake & Craig dive into the aftermath of the Bitcoin halving, exploring the surprising trends in transaction fees and miner earnings. They unpack the buzz around the Runes protocol, a new fungible token standard for the Bitcoin network, and discuss the highlights from Token 2049 in Dubai, focusing on Telegram's blockchain-based featu...

In this week's episode of the Crypto Curious podcast, Tracey and Craig dive into the current state of the crypto markets ahead of the Bitcoin halving, with BTC and ETH experiencing significant drops amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The SEC has set its sights on Uniswap, sending a Wells notice and sparking discussions on regulatory oversight in the decentralized exchange space. Plus, the team...

Dive into the heart of cryptocurrency's latest twists and turns with this week's episode of the Crypto Curious podcast! Join Trace and Blake as they unravel the complexities behind Solana's congestion chaos, leading to unprecedented trader turmoil, and shine a light on Blast blockchain's innovative Layer 2 solution that's capturing the crypto community's imagination. Plus, find out if Grayscale's...

This week on the Crypto Curious podcast, prepare to dive headfirst into a whirlwind of groundbreaking stories that will leave you both informed and entertained! From the long-awaited sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried, igniting conversations across the globe, to the buzzing excitement around BASE - Coinbase's revolutionary layer 2 solution setting new records.  But that's not all; we're also unr...

In this week’s episode of the Crypto Curious Podcast, we embark on a digital wallet discovery, diving into the ins and outs of hot wallets, before heading back into BlackRock's groundbreaking leap into asset tokenization on the Ethereum blockchain. But the ride doesn't stop there; we also unravel the meme coin madness within the Solana ecosystem.  From educating listeners on securing their di...

This week on the Crypto Curious podcast, we're diving deep into the heart of crypto's most captivating stories. First up, we're unpacking the Ethereum network's groundbreaking upgrade, shedding light on how the Dencun upgrade is set to revolutionize the blockchain's infrastructure for better efficiency and lower costs. Then, we're revisiting the enigmatic tale of Satoshi Nakamoto, in light of rece...

This week on the Crypto Curious Podcast, we're riding the wave of cryptocurrency milestones, with Bitcoin blasting past its previous records and Ethereum inching closer to its all-time high, energizing the crypto community with palpable excitement. We delve into the nuances of the current market cycle, its surprisingly early onset, and what this means for the broader crypto landscape. The episode...

Dive into the pulse of cryptocurrency this week on the Crypto Curious podcast, where we talk about the latest market surges, including Bitcoin's remarkable ETF records and its strategic moves into the DeFi space. Discover how Bitcoin is challenging Ethereum's dominance with innovative DeFi integrations, and catch up on Uniswap's significant proposal shaking up governance and fee structures, propel...

Dive into the pulse of cryptocurrency this week on the Crypto Curious podcast, where we talk about the latest market surges, including Bitcoin's remarkable ETF records and its strategic moves into the DeFi space. Discover how Bitcoin is challenging Ethereum's dominance with innovative DeFi integrations, and catch up on Uniswap's significant proposal shaking up governance and fee structures, propel...