Decoding Crypto

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Decoding Crypto is taking a little break, so Ed wants to leave you with a little hope while the podcast takes a short hiatus. She's joined by Checkmate, Lead Analyst at Glassnode as they discuss when the Bitcoin bull market will return and where we might see it take us. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottAudio Production: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Token 2049 wrapped up in Singapore. 10,000 attendees, 300 speakers and 5,000 companies made this two-day one of the largest crypto conferences in the world. In this episode, we're taking you there. Ed is joined by Caroline Bowler, the CEO of BTC Markets, the largest Australian digital asset exchange. Caroline shares her top take-aways & predictions for the rest of the year. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottAudio Production: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're not too concerned with privacy because 'you're not doing anything wrong', this episode is for you. Ed is joined by journalist & creator of NBTV Naomi Brockwell. They cover how private crypto really is, why privacy matters when it comes to money & what you can do to maximise your privacy. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottAudio Production: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottLINKSFind Naomi on Youtube, Twitter & Instagram.Read Naomi's book: A Beginner's Introduction To Privacy. Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed is joined by Kraken Australia's managing director Jonathon Miller to talk ETFs, price action & Aussie regulation. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottAudio Production: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're taking it right back to basics & learning about the foundations of all crypto. Ed's guest today is Danielle Marie, she's the Head Blockchain Trainer at Tafe Queensland, runs She's Blockchain Savvy & is the creator of All Things Blockchain. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottAudio Production: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month OpenAI CEO Sam Altman launched WorldCoin & the project has faced criticism for incentivising people to hand over their biometric data in exchange for WLD tokens. So just how powerful is this kind of data & what might it allow organisations like WorldCoin to do? Today, Ed is joined by Dr Monique Mann - the Chair of the Surveillance Committee at the Australian Privacy Foundation. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottAudio Production: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week eToro's market analyst, Josh Gilbert joins Ed to discuss whether a recession is still on the cards & what the US credit rating downgrade means for the markets & for crypto. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cryptocurrency that collects your biometric data, signs a Bitcoin ETF could be closer than we though & what's happened after the Litecoin halving? Ed gives us a wrap of some of the biggest stories in crypto right now. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the country's CBDC into law. So what implications might a Central Bank Digital Currency have on the economy? Ed's joined by Dr Nataliya Ilyushina, she's an economist & research fellow at RMIT's Blockchain Innovation Hub. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're less than 2 weeks out from Litecoin's halving & Bitcoin's is coming up next year, but what is a halving & why are people SO excited about it? Ed is joined by Elbaite's CTO, Samira Tollo. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottGuest: Samira Tollo, Elbaite's Chief Technology OfficerExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A US judge has delivered a partial win to Ripple Labs after deeming XRP is not a security. This blow to the SEC has seen the price soar & provided a boost to the rest of the market. Ed is joined by Collective Shift's Head of Research Matt Willemsen. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're following BlackRock's attempt to get a Bitcoin spot ETF approved by the SEC. BlackRock have submitted a fresh application after reports that the SEC found flaws in their initial filing. So how close are they to getting this over the line & what does it mean for the markets plus for us here in Australia? CREDITSHost: Edwina StottGuest: Jeff Yew, CEO at Monochrome Asset ManagementExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we're going to break down how Bitcoin mining works & take a look at it's true environmental impact (spoiler alert: it may actually be GOOD for the environment). Ed's joined by Glassnode's Lead On-Chain Analyst Checkmate who breaks it all down for us. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottGuest: Checkmate, Lead On-Chain Analyst at GlassnodeExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Rock which manages $9.5 trillion in assets, has applied to the US Securities & Exchange Commission for a Bitcoin ETF. Many have tried, but it's thought that Black Rock might be the one to succeed. So why is this such a big deal & what are we likely to see happen off the back of this? CREDITSHost: Edwina StottGuest: Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst for eToroExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the question that's caught everyone's attention over the past couple of weeks. The SEC are suing Coinbase & arguing that 13 crypto assets including Cardano, Solana & Polygon are securities. If the court deems that these cryptocurrencies are securities, the implications are wide ranging. Today on the show, Ed is joined by Associate Professor Chris Berg, he's the Director of the Blockchain Innovation Hub at RMIT. He explains what a security is, why it matters & what could happen if the court finds that these assets are securities. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're seeing more & more airdrops, but they're often used to scam unsuspecting investors. Ed & Ben explain what they are & how to spot the scams. LINKSWhat is an airdrop? CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a common misconception that cryptocurrency is secret, untraceable money from criminals. In actual fact, it's very transparent. Today, Ed & Ben talk you how to view the blockchain. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From buying his first NFT a few years ago, Greg Oakford has gone deep down the rabbit hole. He now runs NFT Fest Australia, writes for Coin Telegraph & hosts his own NFT podcast. In this episode, Greg shares his advice on buying your first NFT, gives us a heads up on some of the common pitfalls & talks us through some of the most exciting NFT projects right now. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If tax time has you looking a little more closely at your finances, perhaps now is a good time to consider your super too? Ed & Ben talk through how to incorporate crypto into your super fund & whether it's a good idea. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed & Ben reveal how you can earn crypto while you surf the web & protect your privacy at the same time. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tax is tricky enough with out throwing crypto into the mix. As we head into June, Ed & Ben are joined by the Director of Crypto Tax Australia, Adrian Forza, to get an explainer on what exactly you need to do. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger have come under fire this week for new plans, raising concerns around the security of user's crypto. Ed & Ben explain what's happened & whether your crypto is secure. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of living crisis & raising rates of inflation are seeing more people turn to crypto as a hedge against inflation. Ed & Ben explain why. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not sure where to start with Ethereum? Start here. Nick Sciberras is a senior researcher with collective shift & an Ethereum expert. He breaks it all down for us - what it is, how it works, what's happened after the merge & what's coming up for Eth this year. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed & Ben wrap the week's crypto news for you in this neat little ep. They chat ancient Bitcoin, WorldCoin & the fact that there was no mention of crypto or blockchain in the budget! CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post FTX many wrote Solana off as dead, but after phenomenal community response a growing number of people believe it's here to say. Ben explains what Solana is and shares 5 reasons why it's here to stay.  CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Venture capitalists make money by making investments in all kinds of companies & projects. They spend their days evaluating opportunities & determining where their money is best placed. So what can we learn from the way VCs invest? Ada Yin is an investment manager for AirTree, she talks us through how they invest, what they look for & how we can use some of the same principles to build our crypto portfolios. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin fees are soaring & show no signs of stopping. Ed & Ben explain why & what this means for the network as well as covering what else is making news in crypto this week. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the solutions being floated to tackle the US hitting its debt ceiling is a $1tn coin! In this ep, Ed & Ben discuss the unfolding economic problem & why this particular solution might be very good news for Bitcoin. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checkmate, Lead On-Chain Analyst with Glassnode, joins Ed & Ben to chat Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, the rise in institutional investment, the Bitcoin halving & what to expect from BTC this year. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonGuest: Checkmate, Lead on-chain Analyst GlassnodeExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ben & Ed wrap up all the news in this neat little episode - Balaji has burnt $1million in Bitcoin, Coinbase are being sued for privacy violations & Sotheby's are launching their on-chain NFT market place. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Decoding Crypto's resident traveller Ben is currently in Austin, Texas for Consensus 2023. It's a huge event with over 15k people in attendance. Ben is saving us the $3k ticket cost & wrapping up his biggest lessons from the conference. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reckon you could crack crypto in just over 3 months? That's what Jordan Franklin attempted to do. She's known as The Happy Spender on Tiktok & Instagram & is now the Co-Founder of Dear Crypto. Jordan shares her top tips for crypto newbies & everything you need to know about getting up to speed in the space. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonGuest: Jordan Franklin, @thehappy_spender & co-founder of Dear CryptoExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've seen rallies in meme coins like Pepe Coin, Baby Doge & Doge Coin. So what are meme coins & are they worth having in your portfolio? CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of hype around Web3, but not many of us actually know what it is or why it's so exciting! This week Ed & Ben are joined by Lisa Teh, she's the Co-Founder of web3 marketing agency Mooning. Lisa's working with some of the biggest brands in the space & she believes web3 is the future of the internet. In this episode Lisa explains what web3 is & the opportunities it offers for the future. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonGuest: Lisa Teh, Co-Founder of Mooning AgencyExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's news wrap & Ed Ben discuss crypto scams, how T Swift's due diligence protected her from the FTX saga & why SEC Chairman Gary Gensler is having an awful week on Twitter. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you stake your Ethereum to make extra gains? That's the question Ed & Ben are answering today. They talk through the risks, the benefits & all the things you should consider before you jump in. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all riding high on recent price increases, but what's causing this pump? Ed & Ben look behind the numbers with Collective Shift's Head of Research Matt Willemsen & give you some tips on what to keep an eye on when it comes to monitoring the market. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSGuest: Matt Willemsen, Head of Research at Collective ShiftHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not kept up with crypto news this week? No worries, we've got your back & a whole bunch has happened. In this episode Ed & Ben get you up to date on the 10% rise for Ethereum, Twitter's new partnership with eToro & whether we could see FTX rise from the ashes. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin is pumping here's why. Plus, why are a record number of Bitcoins dormant & a word on Elon's latest schemes. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonExecutive Producer: Edwina StottFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you became interested in crypto as an investment, you may not know much about the opportunities that blockchain technology is creating for gaming, but it's revolutionising the space & the future of the industry. In this episode, Ed & Ben are joined by Leon who's a Web 3 gamer known as MetaVerse Explorer. They break it down for you & ask whether gaming really needs to be on the blockchain? CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonGuest: Leon, MetaVerse ExplorerExecutive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift hereFind Leon on YoutubeOr find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauAnd Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonauNova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialFind more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.