Off The Ledger with Jason Butcher
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Welcome to the Off the Ledger with Jason Butcher.
A weekly podcast where the CoinPayments CEO gets unique insights from leaders in crypto, blockchain, fintech, and more! Your go-to source for the latest in technology that is transforming our lives.
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Episodes
Exploring crypto mining? You'll want to hear this | Aydin Kilic
November 03, 2021 14:56 - 29 minutes - 53.4 MBFor the season finale of Off the Ledger, Jason is joined by Aydin Kilic of HIVE Blockchain Technologies to discuss why we’re now past the early stages of crypto adoption, what cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH are backed by, and important considerations investors need to make before targeting the crypto mining space. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 01:06 The world is starting to “get” crypto 02:40 Why DeFi is becoming more attractive 06:50 The story of Fortress Blockchain 08:47 The opportunity ...
Can DeFi finish what Deadpool started? | Gorav Seth
October 27, 2021 13:01 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBGorav Seth is the Co-chair of film financing for Mogul, a DeFi and NFT Marketplace platform for the film & entertainment industry. The corporate-financier and investment banker joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to give a behind-the-scenes view (pun intended) of the changing movie industry, NFTs, and how blockchain is the catalyst for leveling the playing field. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 01:39 Mogul is streamlining funding for filmmaking 05:08 Blockchain enables the democratization of ci...
Early Bitcoin investor tells us what makes money “good” | Praveen Varshney
October 20, 2021 13:25 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MBPraveen Varshney, Director of Varshney Capital Corp. and public venture capital markets specialist, joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to share his views on success, integrity, and social impact. He has some interesting comments on crypto as a store of wealth, and how successful entrepreneurs can find the right investors. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 01:20 BTC investing as a family matter 03:36 Everybody should have a slice of crypto as an asset 06:15 Profitability & positive social impact...
Crypto isn't about making money, but value
October 13, 2021 12:40 - 44 minutes - 81.7 MBLev Mazur is the founder of the world’s fastest-growing trading platform, Quantfury. The trading veteran joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to talk about the changing investment landscape, how crypto and blockchain enable innovation, and risks to consider with the rising trend of “synthetic trading.” Show Notes 00:00 Intro 02:08 Pre-crypto trading vs. post-crypto trading 03:08 The elimination of barriers to entry for trading 06:13 Quantfury, the world’s fastest-growing trading platf...
Crypto isn't about making money, but value | Lev Mazur
October 13, 2021 12:40 - 44 minutes - 81.7 MBLev Mazur is the founder of the world’s fastest-growing trading platform, Quantfury. The trading veteran joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to talk about the changing investment landscape, how crypto and blockchain enable innovation, and risks to consider with the rising trend of “synthetic trading.” Show Notes 00:00 Intro 02:08 Pre-crypto trading vs. post-crypto trading 03:08 The elimination of barriers to entry for trading 06:13 Quantfury, the world’s fastest-growing trading platf...
How the Fed is crypto’s best friend | Daniel Gouldman
October 06, 2021 13:25 - 36 minutes - 66.7 MBSelf-made man Daniel Gouldman holds some politically charged and insightful views on financial systems, monetary reform, and rights of the individual. The CEO & Co-founder of enterprise blockchain company Unbanked joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to share his personal journey from homelessness to successful entrepreneur, as well as his vision for how crypto can help people regain control of their own money. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 01:09 Daniel's personal journey to entrepreneurship 0...
Forget cash, BTC is king now | Simon Dixon
September 29, 2021 14:01 - 47 minutes - 88 MBAs an early investor in Bitcoin, an expert on the world of FinTech, and an advocate for monetary reform, it’s no exaggeration to call BnkToTheFuture founder Simon Dixon an oracle on the crypto industry. Simon joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to share his thoughts on the evolution of cryptocurrencies, how it is reshaping traditional financial systems, and why Bitcoin remains the single most disruptive idea to the future of finance. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 2:19 The evolution of the cryp...
Bitcoin vs. Gold: Frank Holmes says this one will win the race
September 22, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBFamed investor Frank Holmes has found success in gold, and most recently, in cryptocurrencies. He’s now getting ready for his next move. Tune in to find out what the HIVE Blockchain chairman is most excited for and why he thinks millennials are about to inherit trillions from baby boomers. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 01:40 HIVE Blockchain: the world’s first publicly traded crypto-mining company 04:43 Understanding the “DNA of volatility” 06:40 Gold vs. Bitcoin: the “fear vs. greed” trade 12:...
Bitcoin vs. Gold: this one will win the race | Frank Holmes
September 22, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBFamed investor Frank Holmes has found success in gold, and most recently, in cryptocurrencies. He’s now getting ready for his next move. Tune in to find out what the HIVE Blockchain chairman is most excited for and why he thinks millennials are about to inherit trillions from baby boomers. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 01:40 HIVE Blockchain: the world’s first publicly traded crypto-mining company 04:43 Understanding the “DNA of volatility” 06:40 Gold vs. Bitcoin: the “fear vs. greed” trade 12:...
Blockchain won’t save the world but it’s pretty close | Anthony Day
September 15, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MBIBM Blockchain Leader and host of the popular “Blockchain Won’t Save The World” podcast Anthony Day is all about taking the hype out of blockchain and instead, teaching people how it is actually transforming everything around us. Anthony joined Off the Ledger to highlight ways blockchain is enabling everyone to trade peer-to-peer seamlessly on mobile, and at much lower fees -- trading everything from tokens and watches to energy and artwork. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 02:45 Entry to IBM Blockc...
Cash from plastic? Thanks to blockchain, it's now possible
September 08, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 95.9 MBDynamic entrepreneur and Plastic Bank CEO David Katz joins Jason on his podcast, Off the Ledger, to talk about how blockchain is helping turn plastic waste into currency. Don’t miss the TED speaker's valuable insights geared towards future entrepreneurs. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 03:48 Plastic Bank’s early vision 09:31 Harnessing the power of community for the future 13:23 Turning plastic waste into currency and creating a “win-win-win” scenario 19:41 The new regenerative economy 23:26 W...
Plastic currency? Thanks to blockchain, it's now possible | David Katz
September 08, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 95.9 MBDynamic entrepreneur and Plastic Bank CEO David Katz joins Jason on his podcast, Off the Ledger, to talk about how blockchain is helping turn plastic waste into currency. Don’t miss the TED speaker's valuable insights geared towards future entrepreneurs. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 03:48 Plastic Bank’s early vision 09:31 Harnessing the power of community for the future 13:23 Turning plastic waste into currency and creating a “win-win-win” scenario 19:41 The new regenerative economy 23:26 W...
Want to win at crypto? You better kill your ego says expert
September 01, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MBVisionary entrepreneur and Keynote CEO Moe Levin joins Jason to talk about what it was like to introduce Ethereum to the world back in 2014, lessons learned from the pandemic, and the path the blockchain industry is now taking. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 03:38 How Keynote got its start 06:13 World, meet Ethereum 07:46 The evolution and rising awareness of the crypto space 13:27 5-year outlook for the crypto industry 20:18 The impact of regulation on adoption 23:12 Pitching CBDCs to the Fe...
Want to win at crypto? You better kill your ego says expert | Moe Levin
September 01, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MBVisionary entrepreneur and Keynote CEO Moe Levin joins Jason to talk about what it was like to introduce Ethereum to the world back in 2014, lessons learned from the pandemic, and the path the blockchain industry is now taking. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 03:38 How Keynote got its start 06:13 World, meet Ethereum 07:46 The evolution and rising awareness of the crypto space 13:27 5-year outlook for the crypto industry 20:18 The impact of regulation on adoption 23:12 Pitching CBDCs to the Fe...
Want to win at crypto? You better kill your ego says expert | OTL Podcast #3
September 01, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MBVisionary entrepreneur and Keynote CEO Moe Levin joins Jason to talk about what it was like to introduce Ethereum to the world back in 2014, lessons learned from the pandemic, and the path the blockchain industry is now taking. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 03:38 How Keynote got its start 06:13 World, meet Ethereum 07:46 The evolution and rising awareness of the crypto space 13:27 5-year outlook for the crypto industry 20:18 The impact of regulation on adoption 23:12 Pitching CBDCs to the Fe...
Who said blockchains can’t be private? | Oliver Gale
August 25, 2021 15:21 - 48 minutes - 112 MBThis week on Off the Ledger, fintech and blockchain entrepreneur Oliver Gale talks to Jason about how true data privacy is possible in DeFi, how current crypto regulation is missing the mark, and his role in launching the world’s first digital legal tender currency on blockchain. 0:00 Intro 01:35 Restoring sovereignty to the blockchain with Panther Protocol 04:30 Considerations for the future of regulatory compliance 10:23 Reclaiming data privacy in the digital era 12:47 Bitt’s Barbados...
Who Said Blockchains Can’t Be Private? | OTL Podcast #2
August 25, 2021 15:21 - 48 minutes - 112 MBThis week on Off the Ledger, fintech and blockchain entrepreneur Oliver Gale talks to Jason about how true data privacy is possible in DeFi, how current crypto regulation is missing the mark, and his role in launching the world’s first digital legal tender currency on blockchain. 0:00 Intro 01:35 Restoring sovereignty to the blockchain with Panther Protocol 04:30 Considerations for the future of regulatory compliance 10:23 Reclaiming data privacy in the digital era 12:47 Bitt’s Barbados...
Who said blockchains can’t be private?
August 25, 2021 15:21 - 48 minutes - 112 MBThis week on Off the Ledger, fintech and blockchain entrepreneur Oliver Gale talks to Jason about how true data privacy is possible in DeFi, how current crypto regulation is missing the mark, and his role in launching the world’s first digital legal tender currency on blockchain. 0:00 Intro 01:35 Restoring sovereignty to the blockchain with Panther Protocol 04:30 Considerations for the future of regulatory compliance 10:23 Reclaiming data privacy in the digital era 12:47 Bitt’s Barbados...
The truth behind China's breakup with crypto mining
August 17, 2021 18:38 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MBIn the debut episode of Off the Ledger, Emma Todd of MMH Blockchain Group joins Jason for a candid chat about institutional crypto adoption, how governments are approaching blockchain all wrong, and how some central banks might be botching their CBDC projects (hint: Jamaica). 0:00 Intro 04:15 From traditional banking to blockchain 08:45 China’s crypto mining exodus & CBDC 15:33 Eliminating the gender gap in tech & blockchain 21:58 Outlook & predictions for the industry 24:13 The thin l...
The truth behind China's breakup with crypto mining | Emma Todd
August 17, 2021 18:38 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MBIn the debut episode of Off the Ledger, Emma Todd of MMH Blockchain Group joins Jason for a candid chat about institutional crypto adoption, how governments are approaching blockchain all wrong, and how some central banks might be botching their CBDC projects (hint: Jamaica). 0:00 Intro 04:15 From traditional banking to blockchain 08:45 China’s crypto mining exodus & CBDC 15:33 Eliminating the gender gap in tech & blockchain 21:58 Outlook & predictions for the industry 24:13 The thin l...
The Truth Behind China's Breakup with Crypto Mining | OTL Podcast #1
August 17, 2021 18:38 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MBIn the debut episode of Off the Ledger, Emma Todd of MMH Blockchain Group joins Jason for a candid chat about institutional crypto adoption, how governments are approaching blockchain all wrong, and how some central banks might be botching their CBDC projects (hint: Jamaica). 0:00 Intro 04:15 From traditional banking to blockchain 08:45 China’s crypto mining exodus & CBDC 15:33 Eliminating the gender gap in tech & blockchain 21:58 Outlook & predictions for the industry 24:13 The thin l...