Crypto Curious

It’s our final show of the year, and what a year it’s been! Later, we’ll still bring you the week’s must-know news from crypto, but first, we’re taking a step back to look at the rollercoaster ride that was 2024.From Bitcoin smashing $100K to meme coins taking over, game-changing political moves, and the rebirth of DeFi, this year reshaped the crypto landscape in ways no one could have predicted. So, sit back as we unpack the stories, trends, and turning points that defined the crypto space this year—and set the stage for where we’re headed in 2025.TIMESTAMPS2:28 Bitcoin - let's talk about the OG5:27 Trump & crypto - the romance we never knew we needed!8:45 Memecoins (looking at you Solana)15:10 What's coming in 2025?23:57 Short, sharp news bites****You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to Australia's #1 Crypto Podcast! 🎙️This week, the crypto markets are buzzing, and we’ve got the hottest updates lined up for you. 🚀💸 Ethereum is finally pumping—hitting $4,000 USD and climbing! Is this the breakout we’ve all been waiting for?🧐 Could David Sacks become the new Czar of Crypto, and is Paul Atkins set to rival Gary Gensler in shaping the future of regulation?🐧 The Pudgy Penguins are making waves with their upcoming token launch, and everyone’s talking about it. Will it live up to the hype?⚠️ And, the Hawk Tuah rug pull has left investors furious. We’ll break down what happened and the red flags you need to watch out for.Get ready for an episode packed with insights, drama, and our regular short, sharp news bites. Let’s dive in! 🌊****You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Crypto Curious, today, we’re diving into:💸 Debanking and Operation Chokepoint 2.0 – Crypto founders are under fire as financial institutions cut off access without warning. What’s driving this crackdown, and what does it mean for innovation?📈 XRP’s Wild Ride – Ripple’s comeback story is making headlines, with a 428% surge in just 30 days and a seven-year high. Is this the start of something bigger?🍌 Justin Sun’s $6.2 Million Snack – When is a banana more than just a banana? We’ll unpack how a duct-taped fruit became a $6.2 million spectacle in the name of art.🎨 NFT Renaissance – Blue-chip collections are booming, but Nike’s Web3 retreat has us asking: Is this comeback the real deal or just a trend?Whether you're here for the insights, the drama, or just a laugh, we’ve got you covered.You ready? Let’s jump in! 🚀TIMESTAMPS2:20 De-banking - let's break it down7:38 XRP Gets its moment to shine!14:21 Justin Sun's big banana!17:41 NFT's make their big comeback21:39 Short, sharp news bites****You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here featuring Justin's banana story!!****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re coming to you live from Aus Crypto Con in Sydney! The audio’s not our usual standard, but we couldn’t wait to share this one with you 👊🏼!We're obviously diving into convention highlights for those of you who couldn't attend and then we're straight into Trump’s proposed crypto advisory council and the strategic reserve. We unpack the future of the market with some bold coin predictions; plus, stick around for bonus interviews with Mark Monfort, Sergej Kunz, and Kyle Stagoll who chatted to Craig, earlier in the conference.Let’s get into it—here’s this week’s LIVE episode of Crypto Curious!****TIMESTAMPS14:22 Short, sharp news bites20:04 Guest interviews hosted by Craig Jackson****Podcast links:Mark Monfort from Ausdefi Asos & NotCentralisedSergej Kunz, co-founder of 1inch Network& Kyle Stagoll founder of Market Mastery****You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're diving into three game-changing stories that could shake up the world of digital assets. First up, Trump Media makes waves with its bold move to acquire the crypto platform Bakkt—what could this mean for mainstream crypto adoption? Then, the SEC Chair himself, Gary Gensler, is in hot water with a major lawsuit. Could this be the catalyst that reshapes crypto regulation as we know it? And finally, the crypto crime saga that’s captivated headlines—Razzlekhan’s sentencing brings an end to one of the wildest stories in crypto history.Stay tuned as we unpack what these stories mean for you, the crypto-curious investor.TIMESTAMPS3:21 Trump media in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt5:54 Gary Gensler - they are coming for you!8:52 Razzlekhan goes to the lock-up!11:49 Short, sharp news bites*****Aus Crypto Con tickets here and use code BAMBOO20 for your discountYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a little bit extra for you this week with a BONUS episode featuring Colton Dillon, Co-Founder of Degen. Formerly of Acorns, who then opened offices in Australia to later become Raiz, Colton talks about his involvement into crypto, and how eventually, in 2017, Ethereum took hold and his real journey began! Working on various projects across the space, Degen is now Colton's primary focus, a community token with its own blockchain - that got its start on Farcaster.This is a really interesting listen for those of you who love the deeper workings of crypto eco-system.*****Show links:Colton Dillion 🎩 (@cadillion) on FarcasterDegen 🎩 (@degentokenbase) / XWarpcast / Channel / $DEGENYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to today’s episode! The election results are in, and with a Trump win, the crypto market is on fire. Bitcoin and Ethereum are hitting new highs, and Dogecoin? It just keeps climbing, fueled by Elon Musk himself! But what’s Musk’s real play here with all this talk about U.S. debt and his meme-inspired D.O.G.E. “agency”?Plus, with Aus Crypto Con just around the corner, we’re thrilled to have our friend Dave Haslop joining us to give a sneak peek at what’s in store for Australia’s biggest crypto event of the year. Get ready—this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!TIMESTAMPS3:16 Post Election PUMP!!!8:33 Elon, Doge and D.O.G.E - what's the link?13:02 Aus Crypto Con 2024 - what's in store?18:02 Short, sharp news bitesAus Crypto Con tickets here and use code BAMBOO20 for your discountYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Crypto Curious—It’s Election Day in the U.S. and as results start to trickle in, we’ll be watching how Wall Street and the crypto markets react in real-time. No election results yet at the time of recording, but we’re here for all the buzz, anticipation, and market shifts.Today, we’re diving into Tether’s jaw-dropping $2.5 billion profit, showing just how influential stablecoins have become in modern finance. And if you thought Bitcoin was quiet, think again—BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is booming with a record $642 million in inflows, proving FOMO is still a force to be reckoned with. All this - plus our short, sharp news bites.Let's get into it 🚀*****You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back folks! Bitcoin is pumping and the crew are back to unpack a massive a week in the cryptosphere starting with Microsoft’s potential move to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet. Could this start a trend of tech giants stacking crypto? And what’s Michael Saylor’s endgame with his massive 252,000 BTC holdings? We’ll break down the bold plans this Bitcoin titan has up his sleeve. Finally, we head to Buenos Aires, where blockchain-powered digital identity tech is reshaping personal data privacy.Buckle up for a packed episode full of tech, crypto, and privacy innovation!Aus Crypto Con tickets here and use code BAMBOO for your discountYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Australia's No.1 crypto podcast! Trace Blake & Craig are back this week as they celebrate 150 episodes with the OG of memecoins!! Doge is on the Move – with a 25% surge fueled by none other than Elon Musk. Is the dog heading to the moon again? Meme Coins Still Going Strong – But Why? We explore what keeps the craze alive and whether it’s more lottery than investment. Eyeball scanning Worldcoin Rebrands? The controversial iris-scanning project has relaunched with a new name but still has all the old criticisms.Want more? Then tune in - this is crypto made easy!TIMESTAMPS2:06 The OG of memecoins is pumping!3:56 Memecoins to the moon?10:36 Controversial iris scanning - Worldscan18:07 Short, sharp news bites****Terminal of funAus Crypto Con tickets here and use code BAMBOO for your discountYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to today's episode of Crypto Curious! We've got some incredible stories lined up for you so buckle up!First up, the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto lingers on. We’ll dive into the fallout from HBO’s highly anticipated documentary and explore why the identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator continues to baffle the world. Next, Uniswap is making some serious waves with BIG upgrades. We'll break down how UniswapX and Unichain are set to revolutionize DeFi—and what that means for the future of crypto trading.And finally, we’ve got the latest on a massive DeFi project linked to none other than Donald Trump and his sons. It's raising quite a few eyebrows, and we’ll tell you why.Here we go!TIMESTAMPS1:53 Are we closer to unmasking Satoshi?4:52 Uniswap makes serious upgrades8:59 World Liberty Financial 14:10 Short, sharp news bites****Aus Crypto Con tickets here and use code BAMBOO for your discountYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Blake, Trace & Craig are diving into the FTX saga—Billions are on the line as customers may finally get their money back, but not everyone’s thrilled with the plan. Then, could the mystery of Bitcoin’s creator be revealed? They’ll talk about the new HBO documentary on Satoshi Nakamoto and what it could mean for the crypto world. And finally, our Mover & Shaker segment highlights an AI token that's skyrocketed by 164% in just 30 days! Is this the next big thing in digital assets?Let’s get into it!TIMESTAMPS2:07 FTX shell out the moola5:48 HBO doc - who is Satoshi Nakamoto?10:41 Movers & Shakers13:27 Short, sharp news bites****Aus Crypto Con tickets hereYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Trace, Blake & Craig dive into a surprising end to September, which defied expectations and turned green for Bitcoin. Could this mean we’re headed for a bullish Q4? We also bring you the latest twists in the FTX saga, with Caroline Ellison’s sentencing and new developments on Sam Bankman-Fried. Plus, October is set to unleash a tidal wave of token unlocks—how will this impact the market?Tune in for all the details, insights, and as always, a little crypto banter!Learn more about token unlocks back in Ep #124 of the Crypto Curious****You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Crypto Curious podcast. This week Trace is on holiday, so the boys are holding the fort. Blake’s here to break down all the action from last week’s biggest crypto event in the southern hemisphere, Token 2049 in Singapore, as well as Solana Breakpoint. We’ll dive into key insights and major takeaways from these pivotal events that could shape the future of crypto. And for all you ETH fans out there, we’re asking the big question—Is Ethereum finally about to get some love? We’ve got some fresh market commentary that you won’t want to miss. Lastly (drum roll please) Movers and Shakers is back! We’ll introduce you to SUI—the latest hot topic everyone’s buzzing about.So, let’s dive in and keep you ahead of the crypto curve!TIMESTAMPS1:27 Token2049 - Blake gives us the lowdown on the largest crypto event in the world!8:22 The market bounces UP!! What is happening?9:41 Coinbase layer 2 milestone10:43 Mover and shaker of the week - SUI14:15 Short, sharp news bites****SHOW NOTES links (stx) What is Stacks (STX) And How Does It Scale Bitcoin? | CoinGeckoYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, it's just Trace & Craig at the mic as Blake is in Singapore for Token2049. As always there are some major developments that are shaking up the space include the first story - PayPal; making waves with its latest crypto moves, positioning itself as a potential 'crypto super app.' With the addition of .eth addresses for Ethereum transactions, PayPal is integrating deeper into the Web3 ecosystem. But it's never all smooth sailing in crypto land. Coinbase, usually known for its squeaky-clean reputation, is finding itself under scrutiny, with rumors swirling about Bitcoin IOUs. But as they say no news is good news and as expected—Coinbase has some exciting developments on the horizon too. They’re launching cbBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin token that could transform how Bitcoin holders tap into the DeFi world.So, stick around as we break down what this means for you, and the future of crypto.TIMESTAMPS3:02 Paypal turns major player6:54 Coinbase in hot water 🔥8:38 Coinbase wrapped BTC - what does it mean? (check out Episode 141 for more on wrapped bitcoin)12:45 CZ - CEO of Binance gets released14:10 Short, sharp news bites****SHOW NOTES linksYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crew is back again breaking it all down for those just starting out. In today's episode - ever noticed Bitcoin takes a dip in September? We'll unpack why this month tends to be tough and what history hints about an October rebound. VanEck just scrapped their Ethereum futures ETF plans—what does this mean for Ethereum investors and the broader ETF market? And Tether's taking an unexpected step outside of crypto, with a $100M investment in Latin American agriculture. What could this move mean for the future of the stablecoin giant?Get your pods in, because here we go!TIMESTAMPS1:46 September is notoriously red6:45 VanEck pulls the plug on futures ETF10:48 Tether goes Ag in Latin America12:38 Short, sharp news bites****SHOW NOTES linksYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Crypto Curious and yes, the gang is back together!! Today, Tracey, Blake & Craig hit the mics kicking off with Sony - who are making waves with the launch of Soneium, their very own Ethereum Layer-2 testnet. What’s their play, and how could it revolutionize blockchain as we know it? Next up, the NFT giant OpenSea is feeling the heat, facing potential legal action from the SEC. Could this be the beginning of the end for the wild west of NFTs, or just another bump in the road? And finally, hold onto your hat's folks — Donald Trump is back, but this time he’s not just talking politics. We’re exploring his latest venture into DeFi and how some hefty crypto donations might just shake up the industry.Keen to hear more? You know what to do!!TIMESTAMPS1:55 Telegram update - it gets worse for Pavel5:08 Sony takes a giant step!8:32 NFT giant OpenSea under the microscope10:26 Trumps latest venture into DeFi14:57 Short, sharp news bites****SHOW NOTES linksYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.AusDeFi event - tickets here****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Tracey & Craig are joined by guest host Louise MacFarlane, Customer Success Manager at Easy Crypto and the fearless leader of the AUS/NZ Crypto Women’s group on Facebook.We ALL hit the ground running, diving straight into the shocking arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France. What does this mean for privacy and freedom of speech in the digital age? We’ll explore the implications and what this could signal for the future of secure communication platforms. Next, we’ll shift gears to Binance, where new CEO Richard Teng is making waves with a bold 100-year vision for the company. What does this mean for the future of crypto? We’ll unpack the latest developments and what it could mean for investors and the broader crypto ecosystem. And before we get into all that, we’ll kick things off by examining the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price. Major political and economic shifts have sparked this rise—could this be a sign of things to come?Stay tuned as we delve into these stories and what they mean for you.TIMESTAMPS3:17 RFK x Trump = Bitcoin bounces up!7:07 Pavel gets arrested! Telegram under investigation15:03 New Binance CEO starts a small tsunami19:00 Short, sharp news bites****SHOW NOTES linksYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.Agenda Overview New - Aus Crypto Con****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready, crypto enthusiasts! In today's episode, we’re diving into Apple’s game-changing update that could make iPhones your new go-to for seamless crypto transactions. Then, we’re talking Hamster Kombat—the viral crypto game that’s taking a stand against venture capital and calling out the industry for 'exit liquidity' practices. And finally, we're tackling your burning questions about Wrapped Bitcoin. What’s the deal with cbBTC, and how could it shake up the crypto space? Plus, in our short, sharp news bites, we return with a MetaMask update!Stay tuned—this is an episode you don’t want to miss!TIMESTAMPS1:36 Apple announces update to their wallet4:18 Hamster Kombat rejects all capital venture offers!6:33 Wrapped Bitcoin - you asked, we listened11:45 Short, sharp news bites****SHOW NOTES linksYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.Tron founder Justin Sun and his many escapes (theverge.com)What Is Wrapped Bitcoin? | CoinMarketCapIf you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracey & Blake are holding down the mic today and after a little 'Fear & Greed' debrief they head straight into 'Crypto Chats' in the White House. This is where top crypto executives are meeting to discuss future U.S. regulations just ahead of the upcoming election, and the stakes couldn’t be higher! They'll also cover the latest twist in the FTX SBF saga, as FTX and Alameda Research are ordered to pay a staggering $12.7 billion to creditors. Plus, Brazil’s SEC gives the green light to the country’s first Solana-based ETF, putting Solana on the global crypto map. And finally, we'll unpack Celsius' $3.5 billion lawsuit against Tether, where Celsius claims improper liquidation of Bitcoin collateral during its bankruptcy.All this plus our short, sharp news bites - your crypto made easy!TIMESTAMPS3:98 White House Crypto Chats5:37 FTX coughing up the big bucks to creditors6:28 Solana-based ETF gets green lit by Brazil's SEC7:17 Celsius & Tether duke it out10:03 Short, sharp news bites****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media. You can sign up for the Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.