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...

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.

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?

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.

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...

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. 

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. 

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. Sign up for a Wallet ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3dpcCQw⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to the Exchange ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3QzCKGP⁠

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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  OVERVIEW  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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Last week in crypto, Bitcoin’s price jumped to nearly $28k on Tuesday, before dropping back to $26k on Thursday. Various theories have emerged, including the SEC’s opt to delay Bitcoin ETF deadlines.  X, formerly Twitter, is obtaining a license to facilitate US crypto payments. Speculation hit the internet over whether X intends to accept crypto payments and a potential ‘X coin’, designed to reward creators. So far, Elon Musk has denied this.  A Brazilian cryptocurrency streamer suffered a...

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Last week in crypto, Trump Digital Trading Card NFTs shot up 42% in floor price, and Trump Digital Cards Series 2 soared in trading volume. WorldCoin dropped nearly 10% in the last few days. The token experienced a 40% spike in it’s launch week, perhaps due to it’s controversial requirement to provide an eye-scan to claim but seems that initial popularity was short-lived. Bitcoin supply in exchanges is nearing 6-year lows, data shows that just 5.8% of the entire Bitcoin supply is currently...

Last week in crypto, data from a Saint Petersburg Exchange and the Russian Trading System emerged showing that more than half of Russian citizens want to store their money in a central bank digital currency.  WorldCoin, which experienced a 40% spike in it’s launch week, perhaps due to it’s controversial requirement to provide an eye-scan to claim, has lost its initial popularity and dropped nearly 10% in the last few days.  With Donald Trump’s return to Twitter and posting of his mugshot,...