Exploring the Impossibility of Decentralization
Digital Assets, Ecosystems, Scaling
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis article is originally published in Albaron Ventures. Grade school might tell you anything is possible. Complete and total decentralization, however, is not– at least sustainable. The premise that decentralization is impossible hinges on the fact that decentralization “experiments” such as Bitcoin have approached towards degrees of centralization. For example, Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism relies […]
Joshua Scigala on Investing in Crypto Assets by Hedging with Physical Gold (Episode 77)
Digital Assets, Infrastructure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Joshua Scigala joins us to discuss how to invest in crypto assets by hedging with physical gold. Joshua is the CEO of Vaultoro.com a bitcoin exchange that enables anyone to trade between physical, insured gold bullion and cryptocurrency. Josh has been working in the alternative economy space since 2001 and was part of the […]
TAP TOKEN, XTP, WITNESSES MASSIVE 2500% GAINED
Reading Time: 2 minutesTap.Global launches Tap app. [Gibraltar, February 4] Tap, a Fintech based in Gibraltar, has recently launched a cryptocurrency app, with a Tap prepaid card. The launch is expected to happen in Q1 2020, leaving crypto traders on high alert and stacking XTP in anticipation. Since launching the app, the company released its token and within […]
Wout Brink on Creating an On-Chain Marketplace for Work with Hiway.io (Episode 76)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWout with Hiway.io joins us to discuss how he is creating a blockchain-tailored marketplace for work. Wout is the head of strategic partnerships at Hiway.io. Wout has extensive entrepreneurial experience, developing innovative funeral products for his own company Cycle of Rituals. While running this company, Wout also set up a small cryptocurrency investment fund. Working […]
New to Bitcoin? 3 Things You Need to Know
Reading Time: 3 minutesEveryone is new to Bitcoin at some point – there’s no shame in it. Still, sometimes the cryptocurrency universe can feel super overwhelming. There’s so much information out there that it becomes difficult to streamline things into the “need to know” category. New to Bitcoin and feel like you’re floundering a bit? Here are the […]
On Yavin on Learning About Crypto and Blockchain with Cointelligence Academy (Episode 75)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday On joins us to discuss how you can learn cryptocurrency and blockchain at Cointelligence Academy. On Yavin is the founder and CEO at Cointelligence, a company that conducts data research and analysis for the crypto economy. On has extensive experience as a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, as well as more than 20 years […]
Brady McKenna on Creating, Operating and Governing a Network of Decentralized Markets with District0x (Episode 74)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrady McKenna with district0x.io joins us to discuss how you can create, operate, and govern a network of decentralized markets and communities. Brady is an emerging financial technology consultant and educator. He was previously with Coinbase doing operational work and Regulatory Compliance. He has also been working in the IT field for over a decade, […]
Launch of the Tap App: Alt-Banking Has Arrived, Tap into the Future
Reading Time: 2 minutesLaunch of the Tap App The Tap app has officially launched, and it’s revolutionizing the way we bank. Enter Alt-banking, Tap seamlessly connects crypto exchanges with modern banking facilities. On the app, you can access multiple major exchanges when buying or selling fiat and cryptocurrencies . With only one KYC, you have instant access to […]
Beginner’s Guide To Ethereum’s Beacon Chain
Reading Time: 4 minutesEthereum’s transition from a PoW (proof of work) algorithm to a PoS (proof of stake) algorithm, has been in the works for quite a while. It seems that the switch is finally here. The beacon chain will allow PoW Ethereum 1.0 to grow into PoS Ethereum 2.0. But how does the beacon chain work and […]
Nathan Williams on Disrupting Responsible Mineral Tracking with MineSpider (Episode 73)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNathan Williams joins us to discuss how blockchain can disrupt responsible mineral tracking. Nathan is an experienced blockchain entrepreneur. He is the Founder & CEO of Minespider, a protocol for responsibly sourced raw material data based in Berlin, Germany. Nathan is a regular conference speaker, moderator, and co-host of the Analysis in Chains blockchain podcast. […]
Why Geographical Distribution of Bitcoin and Ethereum Nodes Matter
Bitcoin, Digital Assets, Ethereum, Infrastructure
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere is a common misconception about cryptocurrency. Many think that whoever controls the mining power, controls the network. Therefore, China can shut Bitcoin down. That is false. Although miners have influence on the network, they do not control it. No single entity controls a blockchain-based network that is decentralized and distributed by definition, and miners […]
Will Martino on Writing Directly & Safely onto the Kadena Blockchain (Episode 72)
Ecosystems, Infrastructure, Scaling
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWill Martino with Kadena joins us to discuss how anyone can write directly and safely onto a blockchain. Will Martino is the Founder and CEO of Kadena. He co-founded the company in 2016 with Stuart Popejoy to provide the fastest, safest, and most scalable smart contracts for entrepreneurs and enterprises. Will’s background has earned him […]
Why are Investors Pulling Out of Libra?
Diem, Ecosystems, Infrastructure, Libra, Stablecoins
Reading Time: 3 minutesLibra coin is a permissioned blockchain and cryptocurrency founded by Facebook. The coin has yet to be launched, and only experimental code has been released so far. When the Libra cryptocurrency was announced in June 2019, 28 companies signed up to be part of The Libra Association. Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, and Coinbase teamed up to […]
Dr. Richard Satur from dClinic on Changing Healthcare with Blockchains in 2022 (Episode 71)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDr. Richard Satur with dClinic joins us to discuss how blockchain is changing healthcare today. Dr. Satur has obtained degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Education. Dr. Satur has worked in IT for over 30 years. Originally a University Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Dr. Satur set up an IT Development company building Enterprise […]
What to Expect From Ethereum 2.0
Ecosystems, Ethereum, Infrastructure
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith Istanbul live, there’s a lot happening in the Ethereum community right now. Istanbul is the last fork in the series of updates taking place on the Ethereum blockchain, which are making way for Ethereum Serenity. So, let’s take a look at what to expect from Ethereum 2.0, and how it’ll change the network. Ethereum […]
Winfred K. Mandela from SunContract on Disrupting the Energy Sector (Episode 70)
Ecosystems, Energy, Infrastructure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWinfred K. Mandela is the Chief Marketing Officer for SunContract. She is responsible for linking the innovations of the company’s product team to the customer-focused operations of the business units to build the SunContract brand, create consumer awareness, and drive customer preference for the brand. In this role, Ms. Mandela oversees the global management of […]
Will Bitcoin Ever Be Regulated?
Bitcoin, Digital Assets, Regulation
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis article is originally published in Albaron Ventures. As Bitcoin and other digital assets continue to grow in adoption and popularity, a common topic for discussion is whether the U.S. government, or any government for that matter, can exert control of its use. There are two core issues that lay the foundation of the Bitcoin […]
Erick de Moura on Performing Intensive Computations Off-Chain with Cartesi (Episode 69)
Ecosystems, Infrastructure, Scaling
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Erick de Moura with Cartesi joins us to discuss why Intensive computations performed off-chain is a big deal in blockchain Erick de Moura Software architect and technical leader, having dedicated 20 years to the industry. Throughout his professional life as a full-stack developer, Erick gathered deep experience in software best practices and development processes, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency Forks
Ecosystems, Guides, Infrastructure
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere’s a lot of buzz about the upcoming Ethereum Istanbul fork in the crypto asset community at the moment. Everyone is preparing themselves for a historic moment in the crypto sphere, and it’s all very exciting. You’ve probably heard about what’s happening, but maybe you’re still a little unsure about what exactly a cryptocurrency hard […]
Jonathan Greenspoon on ALLY’s Plan to Take Crypto Mainstream & Make Communication Worry-Free (Episode 68)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday we have Jonathan Greenspoon with ALLY joining us to discuss how he is making crypto mainstream and communication worry-free. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Jonathan has developed a deep-seated interest in entrepreneurship and start-ups. He worked with a variety of cutting-edge businesses, including those focusing on IoT, FinTech, and HealthTech solutions. Having […]
zCash’s Halo Development: A Breakthrough for Decentralized Finance
Reading Time: 3 minutesOpinions surrounding whether Zcash’s Halo development is a breakthrough for decentralized finance, and generally in the crypto space, vary quite significantly. They also seem to become entrenched quite quickly. Many are dismissive of coins or systems that are not the ones they prefer. The dogmatic nature of these preferences prevents us from analyzing other coins […]
Kyle Hill on Turning Your Gift Cards into Cryptocurrency with Redeeem (Episode 67)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Kyle Hill with Redeeem joins us to discuss how to turn your giftcards into cryptocurrency. Kyle is a tech entrepreneur, web developer, and former financial advisor. He served as founder/CEO of HomeHero, one of the largest non-medical home care providers in California. HomeHero raised $23 million and provided care to thousands of families before […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Ethereum Forks
Digital Assets, Ecosystems, Ethereum
Reading Time: 3 minutesEthereum, and it’s cryptocurrency ETH, was proposed by Vitalik Buterin in 2013, although the system only went live on 30 July 2015. Ethereum is a blockchain platform, where developers can build decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Ethereum is now home to a very large number of dApps ranging from decentralized finance to blockchain games. […]
Samatha Radocchia on Bitcoin Pizza: The No BS Guide to Blockchain (Episode 66)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSamatha Radocchia joins us to discuss Bitcoin Pizza: The No BS Guide to Blockchain. Samantha, or “Sam Rad” for short, is an entrepreneur, author, engineer, and early blockchain pioneer and advocate who combines the mindsets of an anthropologist and a technologist. She’s led corporate training at Fortune 100 companies, governments, investment firms, and the United […]
A Look at DappRadar’s EOS Token Tracker
DappRadar, Ecosystems, EOS, Infrastructure, Product
Reading Time: 3 minutesDecentralized Applications, or dApps, have been around for quite a while. However, it wasn’t until 2018, the first “Year of the dApps,” that they truly came to the forefront of the cryptocurrency and blockchain sphere. DappRadar, the largest dApp ecosystem tracker, recently released a tracking feature that tracks full token transaction volumes for EOS dApps. […]
Fran Villalba Segarra from Internxt on Earning Extra Cash by Renting Out Your Extra Hard-Drive Space (Episode 65)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn today’s episode, Fran Villalba Segarra with Internxt joins us to discuss how you can earn extra cash by renting out your computer’s extra hard drive space. Fran is a young tech entrepreneur. He’s been in the cloud industry for over 7 years and is now the Founder and CEO at Internxt, a disruptive startup. […]
Chase Freo on the Future of On-Chain Video Games with Outplay (Episode 64)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this week’s episode, Chase Freo with Outplay. games join us to discuss the future of video games on the blockchain. Chase has a wealth of experience in finance and tech before entering the gaming industry. He was previously the CMO of R2Games where he oversaw the company’s marketing and growth strategies for its PC […]
Yu Yamanaka on Investing in the Entire Blockchain Market in 1-Click with Libertypool (Episode 63)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Yu Yamanaka joins us to discuss how you can Invest in the entire Blockchain market in one click. As the founder and CEO of Libertypool, he has helped multiple ICO projects that raised a total of 40 million dollars by token sales on the Bitcoin/Ethereum blockchains. After his 10-years career in enterprise security and […]
Jamie McCormick from the Bitcoin Marketing Team Gives His Top Marketing Tips for Blockchain & Crypto Companies (Episode 62)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Jamie McCormick with Bitcoin Marketing Team joins us to discuss marketing tips for blockchain and cryptocurrency companies. Jamie is Managing Director of Bitcoin Marketing Team, based in Dublin Ireland and has been on the blockchain since block 228533. Following over a decade in the online video games industry, he founded one of Europe’s oldest […]
Eric Lifson on Taking Your Business On-Chain with Skrumble (Episode 61)
Guides, Infrastructure, Product
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Eric Lifson with Skrumble joins us to discuss how to take your business to the blockchain. Eric has created a substantial name for himself in the blockchain, technology, and marketing worlds. With an MBA in Marketing, Eric has surrounded himself with a top-tier educational background, enabling him to establish 10+ years of directing globally […]
Yuri Cataldo on Why You Need to Discover Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Before It’s Too Late (Episode 60)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBe left behind? Today Yuri Cataldo joins us to discuss why you should discover bitcoin & cryptocurrency before it’s too late. Yuri Cataldo, the host of Advance Your Art, co-host of The Coin Chat, is a business strategist that advises companies on product launches, public relations, marketing, and media strategy. Named one of Indiana’s 40 […]
Ashton Addison on Keeping Your Event Tickets Safe with Eventchain.io (Episode 59)
Asset Protection, Infrastructure, Product
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow blockchain can keep your tickets safe at events? Today Ashton Addison with Eventchain.io joins us to discuss it. Ashton has been involved in the blockchain industry since 2013, through the initial rise of Bitcoin price and the lead-up to the Ethereum ICO. As the CEO and Founder of EventChain, he pioneered the team through […]
Richard Carthon’s Growth Hacks for Building a Crypto Podcast (Episode 58)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday our host, Richard Carthon, discusses some of the growth hacks to building a crypto podcast he has learned over the past year. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. Also Lean : What is the Difference between Ethereum and Cardano? iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Alex Liu from the Tezos Foundation Gets Real About the Legal Side of Crypto (Episode 57)
Ecosystems, Infrastructure, Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Alex Liu joins us to discuss the Tezos Foundation and things to look out for on the legal side of cryptocurrency. Alex graduated from Tulane Law School in 2011 and started his law practice as a public defender in New Orleans, La. After leaving the public defender’s office, he worked as General Counsel for […]
Sterlin Lujan on the History of Money and its Application to Crypto (Episode 56)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSterlin Lujan gives a keynote about the history of money and how it applies to cryptocurrency at the Crypto Current Conference. Sterlin is a futurist, freedom activist, visionary, and public speaker. He is the former Communications Ambassador and Opinion Editor for Bitcoin.com. His background is steeped in activism, journalism, academia, and cryptocurrency technologies. He worked […]
Benjamin Leff, Jacob Pouncey and Joe Blackburn on the Future of Cryptocurrency (Episode 55)
Asset Protection, DeFi, Digital Assets, Ecosystems, Guides, Regulation, Scaling
Reading Time: 2 minutesCheck out The Future of Cryptocurrency Panel Discussion featuring Benjamin Leff, Jacob Pouncey, and Joe Blackburn from this year’s Crypto Current Conference! Benjamin Leff is an expert token sale community manager with experience growing and managing large online communities across multiple social media channels. Founder of Leff Ventures (http://leffventures.com/), Ben is highly knowledgeable in creating […]
Libra – The New Digital Currency Developed by Facebook (Infographic)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLibra coin, developed by Facebook, has been getting a lot of media attention, but what is? The infographic below gives a great explanation and visualization of what it is and what it is trying to accomplish. This infographic was created by our friend Karthik at MrBTC.org This infographic was originally made here.
Rachel Siegel AKA CryptoFinally on Millennials & Mass Adoption (Episode 54)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRachel Siegel gives a keynote about millennials and mass adoption in cryptocurrency at the Crypto Current Conference. You can watch the full video here. She is a content creator, influencer & speaker in the blockchain space. Her work is geared towards mass adoption of common consumer culture through entertainment targeting millennial audiences. You can find […]
Ricky Bennett, Richard Carthon and Wayne Marcel on the Importance of Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Education (Episode 53)
Reading Time: 2 minutesListen to our Panel Discussion on the importance of education on cryptocurrency & blockchain featuring Ricky Bennett, Richard Carthon, and Wayne Marcel from this year’s Crypto Current Conference! You can watch the video here. Richard Carthon is the Host of Crypto Current. He is on a journey to learn as much as possible about cryptocurrency […]
Carl Fravel from Decentraland on the Future of Virtual Reality on the Blockchain (Episode 52)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCarl Fravel gives a keynote about the future of virtual reality on the blockchain at the Crypto Current Conference. You can watch this keynote here. Learn more about Decentraland at https://decentraland.org/ Learn more about our conference at https://www.crypto-currentconf.co *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Trevor Henry on Bringing Gaming to Blockchain with Engage Gametech (Episode 51)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Trevor Henry with Engage Gametech discusses how he is bringing gaming to the blockchain. Trevor is the CEO and Founder of Engage Gametech and is a blockchain and gaming lover. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Race for Implementation
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap fell by 11%, bringing the market cap to USD 320 bn. Ethereum and Bitcoin fell by 12% and 10% respectively. This comes after a parabolic rally in Bitcoin price in the second quarter of 2019. Mike Novogratz, believes that the Bitcoin […]
Richard Carthon Shares His Key Takeaways from Crypto Current’s First Year (Episode 50)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKey Takeaways from Year 1 of Crypto Current Today we are highlighting some key points from 5 of our most listened to episodes. Thanks to everyone who has tuned into Crypto Current for the past year! It has been a year of growth, learning, and networking. We hope we have brought you a ton of […]
Derivative market heats up
Reading Time: 2 minutesDerivative Market heats up by Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 25%, bringing the market cap to USD 360 bn. Etheruem and Bitcoin rose by 22% and 37% respectively. This marks a meteoric rise in Bitcoin price since the start of the quarter, […]
Kingsley Hendricks on Creating a Proof of Work Blockchain for dApps (Episode 49)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Kingsley Hendrickse joins us to discuss how he is creating a proof of work blockchain for decentralized apps. Kingsley is a highly skilled developer with decades of experience working mostly in banking and finance building both internal and public-facing systems. He’s been part of teams that have won awards for both the product and the […]
Calvin Weight from Coinbook on Creating a Cryptocurrency Exchange (Episode 48)
DeFi, Digital Assets, Infrastructure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCalvin Weight joins us to to discuss how to create a cryptocurrency exchange. Calvin is the CEO of Coinbook, a bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, located in Salt Lake City, UT. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Master’s degree in Finance. Calvin was introduced to bitcoin in 2012 and has studied and invested in […]
Eyes Towards the East
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 3%, bringing the market cap to USD 260 bn. Bitcoin and Ethereum rose by 2.5% and 1.5% respectively. Bitcoin has been gravitating around the USD 8k level, while ETH has found a new home around USD 250. […]
Allan Gulley on Revolutionizing the Supply Chain Data Exchange (Episode 47)
Asset Protection, Infrastructure, Scaling
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Allan Gulley joins us to discuss how he is using blockchain to revolutionize the supply chain data exchange. Allan Gulley is a Senior Manager at the Auburn University RFID Lab, as well as a certified blockchain solutions architect and security professional.He knows Using blockchain to revolutionize the supply chain data exchange. Over the past […]
PICANTE TECH Conference Europe
Reading Time: 2 minutesRegistrations are open for the inaugural PICANTE TECH Conference Europe taking place on 3-4 September in Prague PICANTE Media and Events, a fast-growing global news and publishing service portal has officially opened the registrations for the inaugural PICANTE Tech Conference Europe, which will be held in Prague between 3-4 September 2019. PICANTE Tech Conference Europe […]
Crypto Wendy O on Leaving Healthcare to Go Full-Time in Crypto (Episode 46)
Digital Assets, Identity, Self Sovereignty
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Crypto Wendy discusses how leaving healthcare to do cryptocurrency full-time has been one of the best decisions of her life. Prior to entering crypto, Wendy worked in healthcare at the largest infectious disease company in the world. Wendy became interested in cryptocurrency & blockchain technology in 2017. She quickly realized that blockchain technology would […]
Buying the Dip
Reading Time: 2 minutesBuying the dip is what we will discuss in this article. By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 8.5%, bringing the market cap to USD 270 bn. Bitcoin and Ethereum rose by 8.5% and 4.5% respectively. Over the weekend the Bitcoin price found support […]
Jay Zhao from TCL Ventures on Venture Capital Entering the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Space (Episode 45)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJay Zhao with TCL Ventures joins us to discuss venture capital in blockchain and cryptocurrency as well as some of the various projects he watching and has invested in. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Mario Nawfal on How IEO’s are Changing the Crypto Game (Episode 44)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday Mario Nawfal with IBC joins us to discuss how IEO’s are changing the crypto game. IBC is leading the industry with Initial Exchange Offerings having conducted more than 3 successful 7-figure raises. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
The Future of Crypto Derivatives
DeFi, Digital Assets, Regulation, Synthetic Assets
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe future of crypto derivatives By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap fell by 3.5%, bringing the market cap to USD 250 bn. Bitcoin is up by less than 0.2%. Meanwhile, Ethereum rose by 13%. Bitcoin’s and Ethereum’s month-to-date return is 48% and 58% respectively. Bitcoin’s […]
Jeff Kirdeikis from Uptrennd on Getting Paid for Your Crypto Content (Episode 43)
Digital Assets, Ecosystems, Infrastructure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe had the honor of interviewing Jeff Kirdeikis and learning more about all of the amazing projects he is working on, especially Uptrennd where you can get paid for your crypto content. Learn more about Uptrennd at https://www.uptrennd.com/ Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpnQEPIUao8&feature=youtu.be *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher […]
Jeevan Thomas from AMB Crypto on Building a Community from Scratch to a Million Monthly Visitors (Episode 42)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJeevan Thomas with AMBCrypto join us to talk about Crypto Community Building and how he brought his website from 0 to 1 million monthly visitors. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Edward Maggio from Business Blockchain HQ on Delivering Education, News and Job Postings (Episode 41)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEdward Maggio with Business Blockchain HQ has a great conversation with us about his team is delivering education, news, and job opportunities in Blockchain. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Actual BTC volume much lower than advertised
Reading Time: 4 minutesActual BTC volume much lower than advertised By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor Bitcoin market overview The basis for this overview is primarily derived from the recent Bitwise presentation for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in which the firm addressed several of the oft-cited concerns of the commission in regards to […]
Colton Moffitt on International Blockchain Partnerships (Episode 40)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteColton Moffitt with Blockchain Partnerships and Pendulum Insight joins us to discuss how he is helping to create international partnerships in blockchain. I was on Colton’s podcast as well. You can find that interview here. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Learn Financialization of Crypto : This Week In Crypto ~ Crypto Current
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 1%, bringing the market cap to just above USD 175 bn. Bitcoin rose by 5%, while Ethereum saw a negligible decline over the week. Recently the number of on-chain transactions reached a volume not seen since late 2017. The […]
Darryll DiPietro on Accepting Crypto on Your Website with Coincierge Club (Episode 39)
Digital Assets, Infrastructure
Reading Time: 2 minutesAccept Crypto Payments: Darryll DiPietro, the CEO of Coincierge Club, is on the show with us today to discuss how his platform is helping businesses accept and use cryptocurrency in everyday life. Bio: Darryll DiPietro was born in Farmington Connecticut in 1982. His father was a professional fire fighter and his mother worked in the banking […]
Malta AI & Blockchain Summit
Reading Time: 3 minutesMalta AI & Blockchain Summit22-25 May, Hilton, St. Julian’s – Malta Malta AI & Blockchain Summit throwing massive show in May The first edition of the Malta AI & Blockchain Summit in November 2018 turned out to be a monumental success – no less than 8500 people attended the event. This year, the same team […]
Mark Anstead on Project Hydro – An On-Chain Launchpad for Businesses (Episode 38)
DeFi, Ecosystems, Infrastructure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday, Mark Anstead with Project Hydro joins us to discuss how the Hydro platform is helping to create businesses on blockchain. We are accepting advertising on our highly viewed blog. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Silicon Valley Open Doors Conference
Reading Time: 2 minutesDear Friends: We are delighted to invite you to the 15th Silicon Valley Open Doors Conference (SVOD2019) on May 15-16, 2019 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View! – SVOD is well-known as a conference with the highest ratio between founders and investors – SVOD highlights the main trends for 2019. Our speakers are […]
Lagos Blockchain AI, and Digital Assets Conference ~ Crypto Summit
Reading Time: 2 minutesNigeria’s premium Blockchain Conference of Value and Innovation, annually organized and curated by Blockchain Nigeria User Group, is on its 7th leg, returning to Lagos for the 3rd consecutive season, bigger, stronger, and better. Africa is home to 16.3% of humanity but home to less than 1% of the world’s billion-dollar companies and only about […]
Cryptocurrency weekly update .Diminishing and increasing exposure
Reading Time: 2 minutesCryptocurrency weekly update By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 4.5%, bringing the market cap to just above USD 180 bn. Bitcoin and Ethereum rose by 5.5% and 7% respectively. CME reported record volumes last Thursday with a notational value of 112,700 BTC or USD 546 […]
Aditya Das from Brave New Coin on Helping Crypto Traders Find Alpha (Episode 37)
Digital Assets, Guides, Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAditya Das with bravenewcoin.com joins us to explain how he’s helping crypto traders find alpha. He is a markets analyst at Brave New Coin, a market data and crypto insights company. He mainly review crypto projects and cryptocurrencies with a focus on fundamentals and network activity. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes […]
Cryptocurrency Trading: What are the Most Popular Strategies?
Asset Protection, Digital Assets, Guides
Reading Time: 4 minutesCryptocurrency Trading Popular Strategies By Mary Ann Callahan The crypto market is nothing like other financial markets, as its volatility is way higher. Ups and downs happen overnight, and we need to act quickly in order to reap the benefits and consider our trade successful. Therefore, it is necessary that you obtain specific strategies which […]
Crypto Spring?
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor Date Published: April 3, 2019 This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 21%, thereby bringing the market cap to just under USD 175 bn. Bitcoin and Ethereum rose by 22% and 19% respectively. Most of the rally happened on the 2nd of […]
Rhiannon Payne from Seafoam Media on Building Blockchain Businesses (Episode 36)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRhiannon Payne with Seafoam. Media joins us to talk about the various ways she is building and helping others to build businesses on the blockchain. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Mining Disrupt Conference – bitcoin mining conference
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMining Disrupt 2019 Date: 23-24 July 2019Location: Miami, Florid USAVenue: DoubleTree Hilton MACCLink: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mdc-disrupt-conference-miami-2019-tickets-57880812067 20% off regular ticket sales discount code: CRYPTOCURRENT Brief Description: Meet the pioneers, the early believers, highly influential and established opinion leaders. Mining Disrupt 2019 Conference (MDC) will welcome more than 1,000+ top experts, influencers, and strategists from across the world. These […]
Sterlin Lujan on the Relationship Between Anarchism & Cryptocurrency (Episode 35)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSterlin Lujan joins us today to take a deeper look at the relationship between anarchism and cryptocurrency. Sterlin Lujan is a futurist, freedom activist, visionary, and public speaker. He is the former Communications Ambassador and Opinion Editor for Bitcoin.com. His background is steeped in activism, journalism, academia, and cryptocurrency technologies. He worked with Bitcoin.com from 2015 and until […]
Matyas Zaborszky on Attracting Long Term Investors to Cryptocurrency & Blockchain (Episode 34)
Digital Assets, Guides, Product
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday we have a special guest with us, the author of 6 Proven Steps to Attract ICO Investors, Matyas Zaborszky. We discuss various topics including some insight on how to attract investors in cryptocurrency and blockchain. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Explained (Episode 33)
Digital Assets, Ecosystems, Infrastructure
Reading Time: 2 minutesOur host Richard Carthon joins us today do discuss the fundamentals behind cryptocurrency and blockchain. He has discovered that most people that do not understand cryptocurrency or blockchain have not had someone take the time to breakdown and explain what they are and how they work. In this video, Richard explains cryptocurrency and blockchain in an […]
Navroop Sahdev on the Economics of Cryptocurrency & Blockchain (Episode 32)
Reading Time: 2 minutes Research fellow Navroop Sahdev with MIT Media Lab joins us to discuss an inside look at the economics of cryptocurrency and blockchain. Bio: Navroop is a Fellow at MIT Connection Science and holds a host of leadership roles in the DLT space, both as a practitioner as well as a researcher. An economist by […]
Jacob Lill on the Way Education Leads to Market Adoption (Episode 31)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJacob Lill joins us today to discuss how education leads to market adoption. Jacob has an impressive track record of building sustainable businesses and developing innovative technologies that allow his businesses to have a vast and efficient positive impact. Jacob’s innovative spirit started at a young age in the alternative medical industry. Jacob quickly became […]
Ben Leff from Leff Ventures on Engaging Communities & Blockchain Use Cases (Episode 30)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBenjamin Leff joins us today to discuss the importance of blockchain use-cases and community engagement. Ben Leff has worked directly for ICOs and projects including Crowd Machine, Game Loot Network, and most recently, Goldilock. Along with this Ben has worked for Verma Media in a Community Management role advising several ICOs on their strategic marketing projects and efforts. Ben […]
Alexi with Seal Capital on Building an International Team in Blockchain (Episode 29)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAlexi with Seal Capital joins us to discuss building an international team in the blockchain. The seal has representation across the world in Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia by members with skill sets spanning investment management, management consulting, I.T., marketing, and private equity. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play […]
5 Most Useful Blockchain Videos: A Beginner’s Guide
Reading Time: 6 minutes5 Most Useful Blockchain Videos: A Beginner’s Guide Source This article by Sarah Pritzker first appeared on Youtubetomp3shark.com. You might be somewhat familiar with the idea of blockchains, or you might have only heard of the phrase in passing (or you might not have any idea what a blockchain is but thought the article title […]
Andrew DeRitter on Produce Cryptocurrency Podcasts (Episode 28)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe voice behind the Crypto Current podcast production, Andrew DeRitter, joins us today to discuss how to produce a cryptocurrency podcast. He has been around since the beginning and has learned an immense amount on what goes into making quality podcast production. Contact Andrew – deritterandrew@gmail.com *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes […]
Jarett Shorts on Bringing BlackToken to NOLA (Episode 27)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJarett Shorts joins us to discuss how he is bringing BlackToken to New Orleans, La. BlackToken is the first digital asset backed by Real Estate and Commodities ( Gold & Silver). The only crypto-currency with multiple investment opportunities with a built-in distributed exchange. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher […]
Allen Hena from Stake & Nodes Gives an Introduction to Masternodes (Episode 26)
Ecosystems, Guides, Infrastructure, Scaling
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat are masternodes and how do I set them up? Allen Hena with Stake and Nodes joins us today to give an introduction to masternodes. This is a longer episode because to get a truly good foundational understanding of masternodes takes time to explain. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher […]
Raina Casbon-Kelts on Blockchain Accounting with Gilded (Episode 25)
Asset Protection, Digital Assets, Guides, Product
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccounting on the blockchain: Raina Casbon-Kelts is a business development professional in New Orleans with a passion for cryptocurrency, blockchain technology and business. In this podcast, we discuss challenges facing adoption by businesses and how Gilded‘s bookkeeping and invoicing solutions are helping them automate manual transaction processing. Give it a try while Gilded is still in public beta here. […]
BITCOIN VS. ETHEREUM VS. LITECOIN
Bitcoin, Digital Assets, Ecosystems, Ethereum, Litecoin
Reading Time: 34 minutesBITCOIN VS ETHEREUM VS LITECOIN: Compare and contrast differences, similarities, & complications. This article by MintDice Staff was originally published at MintDice.com While cryptocurrency has only recently become a popular term in finance, it has been around for a long time. Before names like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin even existed, there were attempts to create a decentralized currency. David Chaum, […]
What is SALT Lending?
Reading Time: 7 minutesSALT Lending is a platform that provides Blockchain-Backed Loans. SALT (Secured Automated Lending Platform) enables you to put up your crypto as collateral in exchange for a cash loan. This article by STEVEN BUCHKO was originally published at CoinCentral.com . This strategy is ideal if you need to pay-off an unexpected expense or want to make a big […]
How to Fix the Music Business: Support your Favorite Artists
Reading Time: 6 minutesHow to Fix the Music Business! Originally posted by Gage Valentino on Medium As long as popular music has been around, there have been those fans who indignantly claim “I knew about so-and-so before they were famous” when one of their favorite artists suddenly gains worldwide popularity. Sometimes, these early fans feel disillusioned or even betrayed when, […]
Bill Ottman from Minds.com on the Importance of Open Blockchain Dialogue (Episode 24)
Digital Assets, Infrastructure, Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBill Ottman with Minds.com joins us today to discuss the importance of open dialogue on blockchain. Bill ottman founded Minds in 2011 with the goal of bringing a free, open source and sustainable social network to the world. He co-founded multiple viral media organizations, holds a fellowship at Boston Global Forum and serves on the […]
Dear Mom, This is Cryptocurrency
Reading Time: 10 minutesHow to explain cryptocurrency to your mom? Dear Mom, This is Cryptocurrency Originally posted by Zachary Dash on Ethos.io We all have that one family member or friend, that no matter how many times we try to explain cryptocurrency, we are met with blank stares of bewilderment or curious questions of concern. “Is this real […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Top Privacy Coins
Asset Protection, Digital Assets, Guides
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis article by STEVEN BUCHKO was originally published at CoinCentral.com Coins Competing to be Crypto’s Top Privacy Option Although personal information isn’t tied to Bitcoin addresses, all it takes is a little snooping for someone to be able to connect you with your purchases. Even if you aren’t buying illicit substances, you may not want your balances and […]
David Chase from Coin Bayou on Crypto Mining (Episode 23)
Guides, Infrastructure, Mining
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday we interview cryptocurrency mining aficionado David Chase with Coin Bayou. We discuss the 3 ways to mine, mistakes he learned, how to make money mining, and more! *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Wayne Marcel AKA Blockchain Wayne on the dApps You Should Check Out Soon (Episode 22)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWayne Marcel, the host of the podcast From No Crypto to Know Crypto, joins us today to discuss various Dapps that people should be aware of. He is a native and resident of Louisiana. He has always been interested in and passionate about technology. Two years ago he bought Bitcoin for the first time and since […]
Louisiana Crypto Companies: Blockchain on the Bayou
Reading Time: 3 minutesLouisiana Crypto Companies: Blockchain on the Bayou Originally posted on Pelicoin.com on 10.16.18 While not exactly being known as a crypto industry leader, Louisiana nevertheless hosts several homegrown businesses and organizations that use crypto and the blockchain in a number of different, innovative, and exciting ways. Despite Louisiana’s lag in the number of crypto companies […]
Unorthodox Marketing in Cryptocurrency (Episode 21)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHaving trouble finding ways to pay to market your company in cryptocurrency? Us too! Today Richard & Adam discuss some of the unorthodox marketing strategies they are using to get their content in front of as many people as possible. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Cryptocurrency is Not Dead
Reading Time: 4 minutesIs cryptocurrency dead? Is cryptocurrency dead or it belongs to the future? By Adam Kinyon It’s actually the future, and you need to be paying attention. Originally posted on Biz New Orleans When you think cryptocurrency, chances are you think of the zeitgeist of the 2017 boom: Bitcoin soaring to $20,000 after opening the year […]
Smart Contracts for Dummies
Reading Time: 3 minutesSmart Contracts for Dummies What are smart contracts for Dummies? Noah Pollack To put it simply, they are contracts that are executed automatically without the help of a third party. You can think of it as actually a mini computer program stored inside the blockchain. Smart contracts use “if this, then that” logic and work […]
NFTs, Stablecoins and Bill Gates? (Episode 20)
Ecosystems, Guides, Infrastructure, NFTs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAdam and Richard discuss cryptocurrency topics and current events including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), stable coins, Bill Gates, and more! *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Non-Fungible Tokens for Dummies
Gaming, Guides, Metaverse, NFTs
Reading Time: 4 minutesNon-Fungible Tokens for Dummies. Noah Pollack Do you Know About Non-Fungible Tokens?? Ethereum Request for Comment: Non-Fungible Token Standard # 721. Better known as ERC-721 tokens, or just Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs); are Tokens on the Ethereum blockchain that can offer unique characteristics which make them different from one another and digitally scarce. Before we […]
BREAKING: Is Tether ($USDT) Going to Fail? (Episode 19)
Ecosystems, Infrastructure, Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is the first ever same day recorded same day launched episode. After a crazy night in the market, Adam and Richard discuss what happened and why Tether might be in trouble. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
A Year’s Perspective: The Journey of Crypto Current (Episode 18)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAdam and Richard discuss their progress of creating companies within cryptocurrency since starting Crypto Current early in 2018. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify
Will Haynie from Pelicoin on Cryptocurrency ATMs (Episode 17)
Digital Assets, Guides, Infrastructure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday we have Will Haynie, the CEO and founder of Pelicoin. He discusses how we started this Cryptocurrency ATM service as well as some altcoin projects he is looking out for. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Spotify Coins.Game promo code