Crypto Curious

Welcome to the Crypto Curious podcast - your go-to source for all things cryptocurrency, brought to you by the Bamboo App. In this episode, we delve into the hotly debated launch of Worldcoin. OpenAI founder Sam Altman's iris-scanning crypto company has unveiled its WLD token, causing a frenzy among exchanges eager to list it.  Next, brace yourself for the US Senate's potential threat to DeFi...

In this episode of Crypto Curious, we discuss the hottest stories in the world of cryptocurrency, including: The recent XRP court case outcome, in which Ripple Labs was found not to have violated securities laws. The arrest of Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky on charges of fraud. A survey revealing that the mainstream awareness of cryptocurrencies is on the rise. We also have a special guest host, J...

XRP V SEC. A landmark moment in crypto wrapped overnight with the long-awaited result of the US Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit against Ripple. This occurred over the selling of unregistered securities through its XRP token and finally coming to a conclusion. This event marks the first win for a crypto organisation in a case brought by the SEC, sending the crypto space into a frenzy. Bu...

As the team takes a break this week, we are revisiting last year's conversation with Danny from Koinly. Covering off the Do's and Don'ts now that tax season is upon us. This week Trace and Blake simplify the seemingly complex intersection of crypto and tax with the help of Danny Talwar who is Head of Tax at Koinly. As a crypto enthusiast, his experience as a chartered accountant and chartered tax...

Join Trace, Blake, and Craig in this week's episode as they delve into the exciting developments surrounding the Bitcoin Spot EFT in the US. The landscape has been rapidly evolving, starting with BlackRock's initial application, which ignited a surge in crypto prices. However, the plot thickened with the emergence of updated bids from ARK Invest and Valkyrie, leaving the outcome wide open. Gain in...

In the latest episode, the crew are all together for the first time ever in Sydney for Blockchain Week Australia. Friend of the pod and CEO of crypto education platform Collective Shift , Ben Simpson also joins the panel as they weigh in on what was another massive week of news. The crew discuss the upcoming Bitcoin halving, the IMF's change of heart on crypto, the launch of the first leveraged Bi...

In this week's episode Trace, Blake & Craig look at the BIG news stories from this week and there was NOT a shortage! BlackRock are the world's largest asset manager and they have just filed for a spot bitcoin ETF. This is big news which has everyone excited and has affected the crypto markets as well - the team discuss why.  Some very telling documentation labeled the Hinman documents fr...

In this week's episode Trace, Blake and Craig break down the Coinbase SEC battle as CEO Brian makes it clear he will fight the current charges until the bitter end. The team then look at what happens IF crypto gets banned in the US and IF it really matters to the rest of the world?  More exchange news is discussed with heavy hitter Crypto.com dropping some big news this week. They also talk a...

In this week's episode the gang's back together and just in time to talk about the BREAKING NEWS that has hit which lands Binance in more hot water stateside. Things go from bad to worst with the global exchange as they battle the SEC.   The crew also look at the HUGE Ethereum staking gains over the month of May before taking a deep dive into the XRP (or Ripple) token who have their own...

In this episode of Crypto Curious, Trace and Craig are joined by Theo Kanellopoulos, co-founder of NFT Melbourne. They discuss all the big headline news of the week including about how the US debt ceiling news pumped BTC prices, China's renewed interest in crypto, Nike's launch of an NFT sneaker collection, and the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, which made a comeback after the price of their NFTs...

In this week's episode, it is Trace & Craig on the mic. They pick up on a story close to home as they unpack the Binance Australia news around fiat deposits suspension. They discuss the news that dominated headlines this week around Hard Wallet Ledger and their plans to share your seed phrase which was met with harsh criticism around the world. There was finally some positive regulation news t...

In this week's episode, Trace, Blake, and Craig discuss the latest news in the cryptocurrency market. They start off with a look at how the market is traveling this May, and then they take a look under the hood at the number one stable coin Tether. Craig and Trace also keep good on their word to do some research on the current rise of the BRC 20 tokens. Finally, they discuss some interesting regul...

In this week's episode Craig is finally back with Trace and Blake and they get to talking about the most covered topic across the market - MEME coins! Love them or hate them, they are having their time in the spotlight.  The gang give their take on the likes of PEPE & TURBO before moving on to what was a mountain of Exchange news that also dominated headlines this week. OG Exchange Bittre...

In this week's episode Trace & Blake are joined by friend of the show and well-known legend of the Aus crypto scene Dave Haslop to Co-Host the show. They talk about another crypto bank, Cross River which has found itself in trouble with the FDIC. They discuss Senator Ted Cruz’s pushback on a CBDC in the US and then look at the fancy new Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol launched by Circle.  D...

In this week's episode Trace & Blake bring you a crypto market update as there’s been a slight correction in price. They explain why the recent head to head featuring Gary Gensler from the SEC and the US Congress is important to all players in the crypto space. Not just those in the US. Plus the news around a possible FTX exchange rise from the ashes and a look at some deeper numbers around th...

In this week's episode Trace, Blake and Craig give an update on the successful Ethereum Shapella upgrade and what it means for the overall market. Blake also answers Trace’s question about Choke Hold 2.0 - which basically is - what exactly is it? They delve into this years ‘State Of Crypto’ report from industry heavy hitters A16Z, so you know ALL the talking points for that next crypto c...

In this episode of the Crypto Curious podcast, Craig takes the host chair while Trace is away. He and Blake discuss yet another wild week in crypto news, covering all the big headlines from the week like Elon pumping Doge (what's new!?). They also cover Ethereum network's upcoming upgrade, which will allow stakers to withdraw their ETH for the first time since staking went live in December 2020, H...

In this episode, Trace, Blake, and Craig delve into the latest crypto news, including the US government's lawsuit against Binance, which could have major implications for the exchange. The trio also analyses the SEC's WELLS notice issued to Coinbase, discussing its impact on the crypto landscape. Also, they talk about the shocking story of a man accidentally destroying his $130,000 NFT in just sec...

Join Trace Blake and Craig as they discuss the latest crypto market trends, exploring the reasons behind recent price surges and future market predictions. Stay updated on the much-awaited Arbitrum airdrop featuring the new $ARB token, and unravel intriguing developments in the Euler hack saga, where the hacker offers to return a portion of the stolen $600 million. Don't miss out on these blockcha...

In this weeks episode Trace, Blake and Craig have a lot to unpack as the US Banking system faces its biggest challenge since the 2008 collapse. This impacts the crypto world in numerous different ways and the Crypto Cururisou team lay this out as they explain the developments from the past 7 days. They also give you a great round out at where we are with the Ethereum staking situation. What i...

Blake appeared on The Dive this week with Sascha to talk about the Reserve Bank - and their trial of the use of a central bank digital currency here in Australia. The world is rapidly moving towards a cashless society – Cash was used for 59% of point-of-sale transactions in 2022, down from 72% in 2019.  But in Australia less than 25% of transactions use cash, in the UK it’s just 15% and in No...

In this episode, guest host Mark Monfort joins Trace and Craig to discuss the latest news in the world of cryptocurrency. The trio starts with the unfolding story of Silvergate Bank and its troubles in the United States, exploring why this matters in the crypto world. Additionally, they highlight the crypto community's efforts in aiding the victims of Turkey and Syria's devastating earthquakes. Th...

This week's episode uncovers the hottest topics in the world of cryptocurrency. We discuss Coinbase's Layer 2 solution named BASE, and it's potential impact on the crypto market. Then it's time to turn into a true crime podcast with the mysterious murder of CryptoQueen & fugitive Ruja Ignatova, before talking about the unprecedented drop in the NFT market. Join us for an in-depth coverage of t...

Tracey, Blake and Craig dive into the latest happenings in the digital asset world! We zero in on the Ordinals NFTs craze, the SEC is still cracking down on crypto, and CBDCs are on the rise. Blur Marketplace is battling OpenSeas for top spot, and celebs like Rihanna, Keanu, and Paul Pierce are all getting into the game. And, Bitcoin is still going up! All this and more in this episode of Crypto C...

In this week's episode of Crypto Curious, we discuss the latest crypto currency news, including the impact of artificial intelligence on the crypto markets, the SEC's recent crackdown on Kraken, and the UK's Digital Pound project. Stay up-to-date with the latest insights on digital assets, crypto news and trends. The Equity Mates Community Survey is here. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 202...