Blockchain Insider Podcast by 11:FS
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsBlockchain Insider, hosted by Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield, is a dedicated podcast specialising in crypto, blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). Make it your home for cryptocurrency news!
Since the price of Bitcoin has rocketed, and Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin have become household names, Blockchain Insider has charted their rise in a way that's accessible to new listeners.
Blockchain Insider is putting out 2 episodes a month - one news show looking at all the biggest news in the sector, and the other an insights show where we deep dive into a particular subject, topic or trend in the industry.
Whether you're a cryptocurrency expert or you've been avidly following its rise from afar and need to know more - this is the podcast for you!
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Episodes
203. Insights: Our crypto predictions for 2024
January 03, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu are back this week for a special episode of Blockchain Insider, kicking off the new year by talking about what 2024 might hold for us in the crypto, blockchain and web3 space. A lot happened in 2023 - can we expect the same, or even more, from 2024? Mauricio and Catherine reflect on 2023 and speculate on 2024 joined by a fantastic guest: Balaji Srinivasan, entrepreneur and investor. Join us while we talk through last year's predictions to see what came t...
Bonus: How to become a digital creator
December 20, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu bring you this very special bonus episode looking at how blockchains can enable digital artists to have a global reach and bring art and artists together at a global scale. They are joined by two participants in Visa’s Creator Program. They have both chosen to use blockchain technology as the means to share their art with the world. Crypto and NFTs allow artists to build communities all over the world, since they are borderless. As part of this conversa...
202. Insights: Tokenised deposits, stablecoins and when best to use them
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu are back this week, talking about tokenized deposits — We’re taking a closer look at what they are, how they intersect with CBDCs, and how bankers are thinking about using these assets. In general, tokenized deposits have been viewed as an alternative to stablecoins or CBDCs, though payments made with tokenized deposits can be a little more complex. We also take a look at the future of these different assets and the implications they have for banks, the ...
201. Insights: How to manage your identity on web3 and blockchain
November 29, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu are back this week, talking about identity on the blockchain We’ll dive into what identity on blockchain means, how it works, learn about on-chain KYC, important use-cases, and its potential impact on AML checks and safeguarding users against financial crime; as well as the future of identity on the blockchain and how it is giving rise to a whole new generation of applications that redefine how we present ourselves on the internet. To do this, we are join...
200. Insights: The future of bitcoin
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu are back this week, talking about the future of bitcoin. We’ll dive into what people in the space are building and ultimately, how do we create more utility around BTC, arguably the most important asset in crypto. Bitcoin is one of the most important and secure blockchains and assets, but the challenge with transacting BTC has always been its scalability, high cost and slow speed when transacting. Lightning Network is a layer-2 built on top of Bitcoin t...
199. Insights: Real world assets on-chain: changing the future of ownership
November 01, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu are back this week, talking about real world assets. On today's episode they dive into real world assets, or RWAs for short. They explain what they are, discuss some of the use cases of tokenized RWA we’re seeing today, the pros and cons of bringing RWA on-chain, and where this emerging market is headed. To discuss all of this and more they were joined by some amazing guests: Vanessa Grellet, Aglae Ventures Justin Schmidt, President and COO at Ondo This e...
198. Insights: How to fix UX in crypto
October 18, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and brand new co-host Catherine Gu are here this week, talking all things crypto UX. Since crypto is still very much in the growth and build stage, a lot of time, effort, and money is spent on technical research, cryptography, software engineering, and getting the structural parts figured out. But going forward, user experience will need to be prioritized and researched in order for it to be more accessible and usable to encourage mass adoption of blockchain and crypto. ...
197. Insights: Are US regulation bills changing the future of crypto?
October 04, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week, this time talking all things crypto regulation and the positive movement there has been to get some momentum behind some regulation bills. July was a big month where multiple standalone crypto bills have been advanced to the House of Representatives. This is huge for the future legitimacy of crypto. Cuy, Mauricio and their guests look at some of the progress made in crypto regulation and recently proposed bills and what the potential...
196. Insights: Visa's USDC settlement launch and what are the real world use cases for CBDCs?
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week, this time talking all things USDC settlement, CBDCs and the difference between CBDCs and stablecoins. Following our discussion around the development of stablecoin in our last episode, we thought it would be fitting to dive deeper into another type of digital currency that is closely related to fiat, CBDC, or Central Bank Digital Currency. Banks are looking to CBDCs as a form of currency that expedites transactions and increases the s...
195. Insights: The current state of stablecoins
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week, this time talking all things stablecoins. In this show - we’re taking a look at the latest stablecoin launches and look at what this means for the industry more broadly when big name players like PayPal start getting involved. With their increasing popularity, can stablecoins become a core financial infrastructure in our world today? To discuss all of this and more, we are also joined by an amazing guest: Zach Abrams, Co-founder, Brid...
194. Insights: What is the impact of AI on social media and web3?
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this weekfor more Insights into AI. This week we’re taking a look in the direction of web3 and web2 social media. What happens when most of our feeds and timelines are AI generated? Can audiences tell, and if not, should they be able to? What risks does this pose? And what does this mean for authenticity? To discuss all of this and more, we are also joined by some amazing guests: Zachary Edwards, Content Lead & Community Manager at Subsocial Nav...
193. Insights: Checking in on our 2023 predictions
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for more Insights! In this show, we wanted to revisit one of our favourite episodes - Predictions 2023. As we have just passed the halfway mark of this year, we wanted to take a peek at some of the things we predicted would happen this year, and see - what did we predict correctly? What did we get completely wrong? What still has potential to materialise in the next few months leading up to 2024? Join us for the recap! Just a quick rem...
192. Insights: A new world of functionality - a Smart Tokens case study
July 26, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for more Insights - this time on the vast world of Smart Tokens! According to CoinMarketGap’s definition, ‘Smart tokens are simply regular tokens that not only transmit value they contain but also all the information needed to execute a transaction simultaneously’. While that’s accurate, we feel like they are so much more - and that’s why we want to take a deep dive into this topic with some incredible guests. Join us while we take a ...
191. Insights: Rewind: How do you know it's web3?
July 12, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to explore one of the key conceptual primitives - ownership. To give you a better glimpse of ownership in web3 means, we are opening up the archives and we’re bringing you a fantastic show from July 2022. So what really is web3 ownership? How is this different from web2 ownership and What technologies enable this shift in gravity? Join us while we discuss some real world financial use cases, and what we might expect of the future. We ...
190. Insights: AI and chatbots are shaking up the crypto space
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for more Insights. We have started diving deeper into the topic of AI lately, and there’s SO much to explore, as it continues to make more and more headlines. So for today’s insights, we want to take a look at something that feels inevitable - AI chatbots in the crypto space. We are also joined by an amazing guest: David Morris, Chief Insights Columnist, Coindesk Just a quick reminder - nothing we share here is legal, tax or financi...
189. Insights: Why crypto in Argentina is "unstoppable"
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive. In this weeks' episode - bienvenidos a la Argentina! Join us while we explore how the past couple of years have shaped this country’s crypto sector, what exciting new projects and initiatives are coming out of Argentina, the challenges they face, and as always- what we hope to see in the near future! We are also joined by some amazing guests: Eduardo Novillo Astrada, CEO & Co-Founder, Agrotoken Marcelo Cavazzoli...
188. News: Worldcoin, Airstack, and Crypto.com's chatbot – how AI and Blockchain are colliding
May 31, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: Airstack raises over $7M for AI-backed Web3 developer platform Crypto.com launches ChatGPT-based AI user assistant Amy OpenAI’s Sam Altman nears $100mn funding for Worldcoin crypto project We are also joined by some amazing guests: Angie Malltezi, Chief Strategy Officer, Shipyard Software Danny Nelson, Managing editor for Data & Tokens, Coindesk Just a quick ...
187. Insights: Data must flow in the era of AI - a Dune case study
May 17, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive. A few months back, we did our first ever case study with WalletConnect, that you guys seemed to love! We want to take a moment to thank you for your support on that show, and also give back to you guys in the best way we know how! So, in today’s episode, we’re going to be looking at another fascinating case study. On March 27, Dune published a blogpost to announce the launch of their first LLM feature, and anno...
186. News: The future of stablecoins, Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade, and the first comprehensive crypto law
May 03, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: US Congress to introduce new draft bill for stablecoins Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Is Complete, Starting New Era of Staking Withdrawals EU Parliament Approves Crypto Licensing, Funds Transfer Rules We are also joined by some amazing guests: * Rhian Lewis, Developer, Author and Cryptocurrency Consultant * Robert Mullins, Token Design Associate at Outlier Vent...
185. Insights: How Nigeria's crypto scene is thriving despite Central Bank crackdown
April 19, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive. In this weeks' episode - we're going to Nigeria! Join us while we explore how the past couple of years have shaped this country’s crypto sector, what exciting new projects and initiatives are coming out of the country, the challenges players face, and as always- what we hope to see in the near future! We are also joined by some amazing guests: Buchi Okoro, CEO and Co-Founder of Quidax Maya Caddle, Chief of Staf...
184. News: First zkEVM live on Ethereum, the USDC depegging, and Coinbase’s SEC Wells Notice
April 12, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: First zkEVM goes live on Ethereum 1:54 A recap on USDC/SVB 12:46 Coinbase’s SEC Wells Notice 25:26 Amazon NFTs Will Be Tied to Real-world Assets, Token Possible 36:35 We are also joined by some amazing guests: * Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy, Chamber of Progress * Filippo Chisari, Web3 Strategic Advisor and Chief Commercial Officer In Residence for...
Bonus: Rock band Avenged Sevenfold announce trialing NFT-gated pre-sales, and the Ticketmaster fiasco
April 05, 2023 12:30 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBIn today's bonus show, our expert hosts, Mauricio Magaldi - Global Strategy Director for Crypto, Kate Moody - Global Strategy Director for Customer Experience, and David Barton-Grimley - Global Strategy Director for Embedded Financial Services, sit down to take a look at everything that went down with Ticketmaster in the past few months. We wanted to share this really exciting conversation with our Blockchain Insider listeners, especially after last week's big Ticketmaster news: “Ticketmaster...
183. Insights: What is the current state of crypto, and what is fostering adoption?
March 22, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive. In today’s Insights episode, we aim to answer the following question: "What is the current state of crypto, and what is fostering adoption?" In the past two years, we have covered an immense range of topics and new stories, ranging from all things DAOs, NFTs, web3 advancements and all the exciting news about them, all the way down to regulation, stablecoins and pretty much anything you can think of. We now want...
Bonus: Why should governments embrace new payment technologies?
March 17, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBIn today's bonus show, our expert hosts, David M. Brear and Mauricio Magaldi, are joined by some great guests to ask: "Why should governments embrace new payment technologies?” This week's guests include: Mauricio Magaldi, Global Strategy Director of Crypto, 11:FS Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy, Chamber of Progress Innovation can often move a lot faster than the bureaucracy - and sometimes that’s a good thing when it comes to risk and regulat...
182. News: SEC crypto blitz, Coinbase launches L2 "Base" and Spotify is dipping its toes in NFTs
March 08, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: SEC lawsuit against Paxos over BUSD baffles crypto community 2:20 Coinbase launches L2 "Base" 16:56 Spotify is testing token-enabled music playlists 31:25 Crypto investment firm with links to parliamentary groups appears to have vanished 41:33 Reddit has given away over a million super bowl NFTs on Polygon 42:59 Deutsche Bank completes asset management test w...
181. Insights: Bringing web2.5 to the masses - a WalletConnect case study
February 22, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive. In today’s Insights episode, we’re doing something a bit different than usual. This is your official welcome to Blockchain Insider’s first case study! Whether or not you’ve been a regular listener, you probably know just how big the potential of web3 is- but how do we get there? To fully understand that, we need to understand where we currently are, and how we got here. That’s where web2.5 comes in. Web2.5 is ...
180. News: Bitzlato fiasco, NAB Stablecoin, and Genesis bites the dust
February 08, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: Europol reports $19.5M in crypto seized in enforcement action against Bitzlato 1:55 NAB creates a stablecoin in boost for digital economy 14:26 Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy 27:01 Euro Stablecoin EURR Issuance Ceased 38:11 Unstoppable Domains and Ready Player Me Team Up to Create Interoperable Metaverse Identities 39:51 German regulator warns of ...
179. Insights: What could social media look like in web3?
January 25, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive. In today’s Insights episode, we will be focusing on a very exciting topic. Social media has been, and continues to be, a key component of web2 and of many people’s lives. It is a primary way of connecting, communicating and working for a lot of people. Now, with web3 becoming more and more prominent, how will social media transform and adapt into this new environment? Today, we want to explore the differences be...
178. Insights: Our 2023 crypto predictions
January 11, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for a special episode of Blockchain Insider. In this Insights episode, we want to kick off the new year by talking about what 2023 might hold for us in the crypto space. A lot happened in 2022 - can we expect the same, or even more, from 2023? Join us while we talk through last year's predictions to see what came true, and what we think will happen with regulations, growth of fintechs into crypto, NFTs and so much more. Will this be ...
177. Insights: What does AML and regulation look like in web3?
December 21, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive. In this Insights episode, we will be focusing on AML and how regulation can be a solution. We explore how the industry is preventing money laundering and illicit financing, looking at recent developments and what we hope the future can bring in this sector. Join us while we unpack what AML is in traditional finance, and how it differs from AML in crypto, blockchains and digital assets, what's working and what's...
176. News: Uniswap overtakes Coinbase as second-largest ETH exchange after FTX fall
December 07, 2022 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: Everything you need to know about the FTX Crash, and Uniswap Overtakes Coinbase as Second-Largest Exchange Trading Ethereum 3:12 Telegram to launch a cryptocurrency exchange and non-custodial wallet 17:22 JP Morgan, DBS, SBI Digital Asset complete DeFi tokenization trials on public blockchain while New York Fed and leading banks start regulated liability netw...
175. Insights: Getting to the bottom of Decentralised Exchanges
November 23, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive - where we are going to be taking a look at the world of Decentralised Exchanges, aka DEXs. In this show, we wanted to start at the very beginning and explore what DEXs are, how they compare to their centralised counterpart, the user benefits of using a DEX, the differences in business model between DEX and CEX, and the potential downsides too. With the market is going through its Eron/Lehman/Bear Stearns moment...
174. News: Is Reddit part of the key to making crypto mainstream?
November 09, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: UK Minister Proposes Measures to Regulate Crypto Ads, Ban Unauthorised Providers 1:52 Reddit Now Has More NFT Wallets Than the OpenSea Marketplace 11:33 Blockchain.com Visa Card, Powered by Marqeta, Debuts with 50,000 Sign-Ups at Launch 24:27 Crypto Exchange FTX Is Working on Creating a Stablecoin: Report 34:43 Ramp closes $70m Series B fundraise led by Mubad...
173. Insights: Engaging with DAOs
October 26, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive - taking a deeper look at DAOs! It’s been almost a year since we published Insights episode 146 - Deconstructing DAOs. But, the world of DAOs is ever-evolving, and we thought that it’s about time we revisit the topic to see what progress they have made - and now shift the focus to consumers in that context. How do consumers go about learning more about the space? What challenges do they face? How are they addres...
172. News: What will the White House ‘Comprehensive Framework’ change?
October 12, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: White House Releases ‘Comprehensive Framework’ for Crypto Regulation and Development 2:03 Korean Crypto Bank Inks Deal to Offer Ethereum Staking to Investors 16:09 Starbucks Taps Polygon for Its 'Starbucks® Odyssey' Web3 Experience 28:20 Lugano stakes claim to become cryptocurrency capital of Europe 38:27 South Korea issues arrest warrant for Terra founder Do...
171. Insights: Understanding the world of developers
September 28, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive - it's time to get familiar with developers! Devs are often shrouded in mystery - despite being a core part of this space. So what we want to do today is fully immerse ourselves in their world. Join us while we dive into what devs actually do, how to break into this industry, how important dev communities are and what challenges they might face, as well as what we hope to see from the future! We are also joined ...
Bonus: Blockchain Rio - Blockchain for good
September 21, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi hosted a live onstage panel as part of Blockchain Rio, on our very own Blockchain Insider stage! Join us while we explore what blockchain for good really means, if blockchain actually has the power to change certain imbalances, what sectors could benefit most from the use of blockchain and crypto, and of course - what to expect from the future! This week's guests include: Marilia Silveira, Co-founder FEAT THE FUTURE, partner and CMO PHONOGRAM.ME, Founder ELEVANTE cofound...
170. News: Ripio launch prepaid crypto card and Netflix enters Decentraland
September 14, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: Latin American Crypto Firm Ripio Launches Prepaid Crypto Card in Brazil - 1:30 Steven Bartlett’s web3 creator platform Thirdweb raises £20m - 13:20 Netflix enters Decentraland metaverse promoted by Ryan Gosling - 23:00 Star-studded digital avatar startup Genies launches NFT fashion marketplace - 30:10 We are also joined by some amazing guests: * Megan Knab, C...
Bonus: Blockchain Rio - State of Blockchain In LatAm
September 07, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi hosted a live onstage panel as part of Blockchain Rio, on our very own Blockchain Insider stage! Join us while we explore what the current state of blockchain in Latam is like, the regulatory progress and how people's perceptions and opinions of crypto might be changing, and of course - what to expect from the future! This week's guests include: Carlos Rischioto, Principal Client Engineering Manager - Latin America at IBM Gladstone Arantes Jr., DSc, Blockchain Specialist...
169. Insights: How can web3 change the film industry?
August 31, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week for another deep dive, this time into all things film and web3. We have already covered design and music as NFTs and how they change in this space, but what about perhaps the most popular and consumed form of art? How will film change in the world of web3, and has it already started? The film industry and the Hollywood machine has been known as ‘a rich man’s playground’ - with power dynamics showing Hollywood often favours the rich, a...
168. News: Solana and Nomad are hacked, while US senators push for tax-free crypto transactions
August 17, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: Hackers drain £5m from 8,000 wallets linked to Solana crypto network and Nomad crypto bridge loses $200 million in ‘chaotic’ hack - 1:25 US Senators push bill to make small crypto transactions tax-free - 13:20 Revolut partners with Polkadot and launches “Learn to Earn” feature - 25:05 Sales from the crypto: Muse NFT album to become first new chart-eligible fo...
166. News: Solana and Nomad are hacked, while US senators push for tax-free crypto transactions
August 17, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: Hackers drain £5m from 8,000 wallets linked to Solana crypto network and Nomad crypto bridge loses $200 million in ‘chaotic’ hack - 1:25 US Senators push bill to make small crypto transactions tax-free - 13:20 Revolut partners with Polkadot and launches “Learn to Earn” feature - 25:05 Sales from the crypto: Muse NFT album to become first new chart-eligible fo...
165. Insights: Is crypto an effective replacement for remittances?
August 03, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi is back this week for another deep dive, this time into remittances. Remittances — the act of individuals sending money to support their families and communities back home — make up a significant component of GDP for many countries. How can crypto help? Join us while we take a look at the current state of crypto and remittances, the current pain points of remittances, and how crypto might chance remittances over the next 5 years! All this, and much much more. We are also...
167. Insights: Is crypto an effective replacement for remittances?
August 03, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi is back this week for another deep dive, this time into remittances. Remittances — the act of individuals sending money to support their families and communities back home — make up a significant component of GDP for many countries. How can crypto help? Join us while we take a look at the current state of crypto and remittances, the current pain points of remittances, and how crypto might chance remittances over the next 5 years! All this, and much much more. We are also...
Bonus. Jamie Bartlett is still after the Missing Cryptoqueen
July 27, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi is back this week with a bonus episode to talk about a story that's been grasping everyone's attention. You may remember the OneCoin frenzy from its peak in 2015-2016, or its highly publicised fall in 2017 when its creator, Dr Ruja Ignotava, disappeared without a trace and millions, if not billions, of dollars. Regulators issued warnings, police departments around the world got involved, victims of the scam came out to share their stories, and the so-called ‘Cryptoqueen’...
166. News: UK Treasury looking at stablecoin regulation - what's to come?
July 20, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: UK Treasury to Introduce Stablecoin Regulation Within Weeks - 1:40 MakerDAO Members Vote On $100M DAI Vault for Bank - 14:21 Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted - 27:10 Solana Labs Is Building a Web3 Mobile Phone - 34:22 NFT startups hire full-time ‘vibe managers’ to lift the mood amid crypto collapse - 42:22 We are also joined ...
165: Insights: How do you know it's web3?
July 06, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to explore one of the key conceptual primitives - ownership. So what really is web3 ownership? How is this different from web2 ownership and What technologies enable this shift in gravity? Join us while we discuss some real world financial use cases, and what we might expect of the future. We are also joined by some amazing guests: * Chris Maddern, Co-Founder & CEO, Floor NFTs * Shailee Adinolfi, Director of Business Development, Cons...
164. News: Crypto regulation gets real and Jay-Z launches a Bitcoin academy
June 22, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBgm. Mauricio Magaldi is back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: Key US senators introduce crypto bill outlining sweeping plan for future rules - 1:50 The crypto community says the UK's FCA is finally starting to listen - 13:10 Scorsese producer Niels Juul's KinoDAO is using NFTs to fund indie films - 30:00 Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey launch 'Bitcoin Academy' at rapper's childhood home in Brooklyn - 39:30 PayPal adds new crypto services including...
163. Insights: Getting familiar with real world use cases
June 08, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBgm. Simon Taylor, Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about all things real life use cases. Blockchain applications go far beyond cryptocurrency and bitcoin. With its ability to create more transparency and fairness while also saving businesses time and money, the technology is impacting a variety of sectors in ways that range from how contracts are enforced to making government work more efficiently. So, we want to take a proper look at some of the cases, and look a...
Bonus. Diving deeper into Terra
June 01, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBgm. Our expert hosts Mauricio Magaldi and Simon Taylor are back for this special bonus episode of Blockchain Insider where they lay out all the details of the recent Terra/LUNA drama. Our hosts lay out all the story so far, break down the linked nature of Terra and LUNA, and look at what this means for the industry going forward! If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show at: www.twitter.c...