Episodes
In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, co-founder of Blockchain.com, interviews Jordan Tonani from Index Coop, a collective that builds decentralized structured products that make crypto simple, accessible and secure. The pair dive into Index Coop’s mission and discuss the future of crypto indexing.
Published 10/28/24
In this episode we sit down with Gleb Urvanov, co-founder and tech lead of GASP, to explore the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). We cover GASP's innovative cross-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) designed for gas-free, secure, and fast transactions across multiple blockchains. Gleb shares insights on the challenges of traditional DeFi, the role of EigenLayer in ensuring security, and how GASP is pushing the boundaries of multi-chain trading. Tune in to discover how GASP is shaping the...
Published 09/05/24
In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, co-founder of Blockchain.com, interviews Alex Page, founder of Nillion, a pioneering secure computation network. The discussion explores Alex's journey from investment banking to blockchain, driven by a fascination with decentralization. They delve into Nillion's mission to enhance privacy and security for sensitive data through decentralized technologies, offering new possibilities for private computation. The episode covers the...
Published 08/22/24
Join us for this episode, where we sit down with Alex Rawitz, co-founder of the groundbreaking DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks) protocol, DIMO. Alex shares his insights on how decentralized technologies are transforming the automotive sector, offering unprecedented control and transparency.
Tune in to discover how these innovations are reshaping transportation, Alex's journey into the world of web3, as well as how DePIN has the potential to unlock countless other...
Published 06/12/24
Join Nic Cary and this month's guest, Michael Casey - prolific writer, researcher, and former Chief Content Officer at CoinDesk - as we delve into the critical topic of internet sovereignty and the role that decentralised and open source technology will play in our digital future.
With three critically-acclaimed books to his name, including "The Age of Cryptocurrency" (2015), "The Unfair Trade" (2012), and "Che's Afterlife" (2009), Michael dives into the evolution of his writing style and...
Published 04/24/24
Join Blockchain.com Co-Founders, Nic Cary and Peter Smith as they discuss the recent Bitcoin rally.
Is this a false spring or is this the real deal?
In this episode, Nic and Peter dive into the detail of what could be driving the recent market movements, as well as other narratives that they have been following recently.
Listen now to this week's Byline to find out more.
Published 04/03/24
In this episode, we spoke with Tristan Chaudry from Heroes of Mavia.
Mavia is a platform you’re hearing across crypto and gaming circles that promises a captivating blend of thrilling strategy, competitive battles, and the alluring potential of Play-to-Earn rewards. But what exactly is Heroes of Mavia, and how does the MAVIA token fit into the world of web3?
Published 02/28/24
In today's episode, we’re joined by Josh Deems, Staking Business Development Manager at Figment.
Figment provides comprehensive staking solutions for over 250+ clients, including Blockchain.com. Josh will explain what exactly staking is, how it works, and talk us through how to stake with Blockchain.com.
Published 02/22/24
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking crypto regulation. We explore the role regulation plays in enhancing crypto’s legitimacy, trust and adoption, and examine how frameworks address consumer protection, market transparency, and innovation.
With the much-anticipated Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) set to make a substantial impact on the EU market, today, we’re joined by Josh Peschko, Global Head of Compliance at Talos, to shed light on its significance, and potential implications...
Published 01/30/24
On January 10, 2024, the first US-listed Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds were approved by the Securities Exchange Commission, representing a significant step towards greater institutional acceptance of Bitcoin.
Here to talk more about the impact of this approval is Benjamin Dean, Director of Digital Assets at WisdomTree - one of the leading fund managers to have its spot Bitcoin ETF application approved by the SEC.
Published 01/26/24
KPMG recently published a report looking at the environmental, social, and governance impact of Bitcoin and its role in the ESG imperative.
To discuss this report in more detail, today we’re joined by Brian Consolvo, Technology Risk Principal at KPMG, who co-authored the report alongside Kirk-Patrick Caron, ESG & Climate Advisory Director at KPMG.
Published 01/22/24
The sustainability and energy use issue around Bitcoin mining is a topic of significant concern and debate in both the cryptocurrency community and broader public discourse.
Addressing this issue head on, today, we’re joined by Bert de Groot, the Owner of Bitcoin Bloem, a Dutch startup that uses Bitcoin mining to grow tulips in the Netherlands.
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Published 12/05/23
This week in crypto, the fallout of Binance’s $4 billion fine continued, new NFT games are launched, and CoinShares released their latest report on institutional crypto investments.
Binance's former CEO, CZ, is facing an uncertain future as a judge deliberates on whether to permit his departure from the U.S. before his February 2024 sentencing. CZ recently pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act related to Binance's anti-money laundering policies. While he initially obtained...
Published 11/29/23
Last week in crypto, Bitcoin dipped down, and at time of writing/recording sits at $36,290.
The news we’re most excited about though, Blockchain.com closed a $110M round of funding, led by UK-based Kingsway Capital, the latest sign that crypto-focused venture capital investments are picking up amid this year’s rebound in digital-asset prices.
Disney and Dapper Labs are collaborating on a new NFT collectibles platform called Disney Pinnacle. Inspired by Disney's physical pins, the platform...
Published 11/16/23
Last week in crypto, we saw Bitcoin rise to $35k, and that trend continued with another year-to-date all-time-high this week, at the time of recording bitcoin is trading at over $36,000, passing the $36k mark.
Along with other altcoins, Toncoin saw a price rise as well - to it’s highest point in nearly a year. Right now, Toncoin is trading at $2.63, up over 20% from its price 30 days ago. It’s suggested that this spike can be attributed to Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram who announced...
Published 11/09/23
Last week in crypto, bitcoin moved significantly, reaching a 2023 all time high and continued to hover around the $35k mark throughout this week.
Vietnam has emerged as a rapidly growing space for crypto, despite the State Bank of Vietnam's strict prohibition on the use of cryptocurrencies as payment, the sector continues to grow, especially in areas like remittances and international transactions. The Vietnamese government is now addressing the regulatory challenges, with the establishment...
Published 11/02/23
The demand for “climate risk” insurance is growing at an unprecedented rate, as climate change significantly threatens the stability of our environment and economy.
However, in Africa alone, the majority of the 300 million smallholder farmers are not currently financially protected against crippling risks such as floods and drought.
Today we’re joined by Roy Confino, Head of Strategy and Operations at Lemonade Foundation, who turned to the blockchain to tackle this head on in an attempt to...
Published 11/01/23
Last week in crypto, the market was moving. With Bitcoin up 8% in a few days and surpassing the $30k mark. We’ve seen this continue into this week, with 2023 all time highs, and hoovering around the $35k point. Other assets followed, with Ethereum up 7% and Dogecoin up 8%, and Chainlink up a staggering 30%. As bitcoin trends up, it’s dominating the crypto news landscape this week, but there’s still plenty of other things going on.
Uniswap Labs, owner of the Uniswap platform has introduced a...
Published 10/30/23
Last week in crypto, Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial entered it’s second week. The prosecution narrowed it’s focus on FTX's compliance measures, delving into complex issues such as anti-money laundering (AML) policies and regulatory frameworks. SBF’s defense team have grappled with court rulings that have limited their ability to cross-examine key witnesses, such as former FTX CTO Gary Wang and Caroline Ellison.
An article from Blockworks has announced that despite ongoing VC challenges in crypto,...
Published 10/18/23
Today we’re joined by Simge Sandal co-founder of Gainforest, a decentralised fund, using artificial intelligence to measure and reward sustainable nature stewardship and Angelo Paolo Kalaw Lead for Social Impact from the Celo Foundation to talk about their partnership.
ABOUT GAINFOREST
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Founder David Dao first came up with the idea of GainForest during the UN Climate Summit COP23 when he won #Hack4Climate, a hackathon designed to accelerate innovative climate solutions....
Published 10/12/23
This week in crypto, Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial began, and we’ll be keeping a close eye on developments over the coming days. Elsewhere in crypto, Hong Kong launched their crime squad, Ripple have launched a new update, and Bitcoin futures trading emerges in Canada.
Hong Kong has intensified its efforts to combat crypto-related crime, with a recent crackdown yielding significant results. The city's authorities are targeting illegal activities such as money laundering, fraud,...
Published 10/09/23
Last week in crypto, the markets were mostly stable with a 3% drop in BTC over the weekend.
MicroStrategy, a prominent business intelligence company led by Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, has further bolstered its cryptocurrency holdings. The company recently purchased an additional 5,050 Bitcoins for approximately $147 million, adding to its already substantial Bitcoin stash. This strategic move continues MicroStrategy's commitment to diversifying its treasury assets into the world's...
Published 09/29/23
Last week in crypto, 7 day prices were up across the market, with a 6% growth in Bitcoin, and 4% in Ethereum.
The Canadian Supreme Court has given its approval for the merger of Hut 8 Mining Corp. and US Bitcoin mining company, Bitfury. This decision signifies a significant development in the cryptocurrency industry, as it allows Hut 8 to acquire Bitfury and expand its Bitcoin mining operations. The merger is expected to bolster Hut 8's position as a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining...
Published 09/20/23
Last week in crypto, Bitcoin price stayed stable above $26k as US CPI numbers for August were higher than expected.
Telegram, a popular messaging platform with 800 million users, has unveiled its cryptocurrency wallet. This move allows users to securely store, send, and receive digital assets within the app. The wallet supports various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, and incorporates a decentralized exchange feature. Telegram aims to simplify the crypto experience for its...
Published 09/18/23