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Stablecoin Policy and the Future of Crypto with Christian Catalini by Technology Policy Institute

In our fifth special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn meets with Christian Catalini, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Lightspark. Alex and Christian discuss the evolution and future of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Christian shares his journey from his early days at MIT and Facebook to co-founding Lightspark, revealing how they aim to harness Bitcoin to revolutionize global money movement. Tune in to learn more about why Lightspark bets big on Bitcoin's scalability through the Lightning Network and how they envision transforming financial transactions worldwide.   This episode was recorded on Thursday, July 24, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Join us in the latest IBEX Podcast episode as Esteban, co-founder of IBEX, engages with Christian Catalini, co-founder of Lightspark and a pivotal figure in Facebook's Libra project. Catalini discusses the transformative capabilities of Bitcoin, sharing insights from his days at MIT leading the Bitcoin Airdrop experiment, which played a crucial role in introducing Bitcoin to a wider academic audience, to his deep involvement in developing Libra, aimed at creating a universal digital payment system. This episode dives into how Bitcoin is set to revolutionize financial access, particularly in emerging markets where traditional banking is limited. Catalini's journey at Facebook with Libra showcased his commitment to leveraging blockchain for financial inclusivity, which he continues at Lightspark. Here, the focus is on enhancing Bitcoin's scalability through the Lightning Network, aiming to make Bitcoin practical for everyday transactions. Catalini also reflects on the regulatory hurdles and strategic challenges faced in aligning digital currency innovations with global financial policies. His insights provide a unique perspective on the potential of digital assets to fundamentally alter global financial interactions. Listen to Christian Catalini on the IBEX Podcast as he illustrates how Bitcoin and blockchain are not just reshaping financial systems but are also foundational to a more equitable financial future. - Acompáñanos en el último episodio del IBEX Podcast, donde Esteban, cofundador de IBEX, conversa con Christian Catalini, cofundador de Lightspark y figura clave en el proyecto Libra de Facebook. Catalini explica las capacidades transformadoras de Bitcoin, compartiendo detalles de su tiempo en el MIT donde lideró el experimento del Airdrop de Bitcoin, el cual fue crucial para introducir Bitcoin a un público académico más amplio, y su profunda implicación en el desarrollo de Libra, destinado a crear un sistema universal de pagos digitales. Este episodio profundiza en cómo Bitcoin está destinado a revolucionar el acceso financiero, especialmente en mercados emergentes donde la banca tradicional es limitada. La trayectoria de Catalini en Facebook con Libra demostró su compromiso de aprovechar la tecnología blockchain para la inclusividad financiera, lo cual continúa en Lightspark. Aquí, el enfoque está en mejorar la escalabilidad de Bitcoin mediante la Lightning Network, buscando hacer de Bitcoin una opción práctica para transacciones cotidianas. Catalini también reflexiona sobre los obstáculos regulatorios y los desafíos estratégicos enfrentados al alinear las innovaciones de la moneda digital con las políticas financieras globales. Sus percepciones ofrecen una perspectiva única sobre el potencial de los activos digitales para alterar fundamentalmente las interacciones financieras globales. Escucha a Christian Catalini en el IBEX Podcast mientras ilustra cómo Bitcoin y la blockchain no solo están reformando los sistemas financieros, sino que también son fundamentales para un futuro financiero más equitativo. - Host / Esteban de la Peña Guest / Christian Catalini Bitcoin Block Height: 825,345

Lex chats with Christian Catalini, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Lightspark - a company aiming to break down global payment barriers, throwing its weight behind a new standard intended to make payments as easy as sending an email. Christian kicks off by discussing his career in blockchain and academia, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the fintech industry. He explains how he became interested in crypto through his research on crowdfunding and how he later focused on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Catalini also discusses the importance of decentralized governance and the potential of Bitcoin as a global payment network. He introduces Lightspark's products, including Lightspark Predict and Universal Money Addresses (UMA), which aim to make Lightning Network more efficient and user-friendly for cross-border money movement. He emphasizes the need for compliance and regulatory clarity in the crypto industry and highlights the role of various partners in facilitating on and off-ramps between digital assets and traditional payment systems. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION Lightspark's Website: https://bit.ly/3uQ0Nw1Christian's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UVwBu3 Topics: blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Digital Assets, AI, cross border, payments, lightning network Companies: Lightspark, Diem, Libra, Meta Fintech, MIT, MIT Cryptoeconomics Lab ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Join us in the third episode of the FinancialFox Bitcoin Series as host Stefania Barbaglio interviews Christian Catalini, Co-Founder of Lightspark. Discover the game-changing Lightning Network and its vital role in revolutionizing Bitcoin's payment capabilities. Gain exclusive insights on the incredible potential and benefits that Lightning Network brings to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Discover Lightning Network's fast and cost-efficient payment solutions, and gain valuable insights on Bitcoin's store of value versus currency for payments. Uncover the benefits for businesses and explore the fascinating intersection of crypto economics, regulations, and AI's impact on the industry. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that will keep you ahead of the Bitcoin revolution! Watch now on our YouTube channel and subscribe to The FinancialFox Bitcoin Series for more captivating insights. TIME STAMPS: 00:25 - Introduction: Unleashing the Power of Lightning Network for Bitcoin 01:57 - Christian's Bitcoin Discovery Journey 03:03 - Exploring Bitcoin's Design 04:34 - Bitcoin as Store of Value vs Currency for Payments 05:47 - Demystifying Lightning Network: How It Works and Its Benefits 11:42 - Scaling the Lightning Ecosystem with Lightspark 15:06 - Paying for Coffee with Bitcoin from Lightning Network 16:19 - Key Challenges of Scaling the Bitcoin Network 17:50 - Unlocking Benefits of Lightning Network for Businesses 20:30 - Bitcoin Energy Controversy: Exploring the Debate 24:15 - Inside the MIT Crypto Economics Lab: Education Challenges and Collaborating with Government Agencies 29:10 - Future Speculation: Will Central Banks Hold Bitcoin in their Reserves? 30:05 - Diem Association: Digital Currencies vs Bitcoin 32:40 - Bitcoin Experimentation: Exploring the Pros and Cons 35:16 - Navigating Crypto Regulations: Insights and Challenges 37:55 - AI and Crypto: Exploring the Intersection 39:40 - Wrapping Up: Conclusion and how to get in touch

Join Christian Catalini, co-founder of Facebook's Diem (formerly Libra) and MIT Crypto Economics Lab, as he introduces Lightspark, his groundbreaking project, to revolutionize the payments industry using the Lightning network on Bitcoin's blockchain.  ►►OKX Sign up for an OKX Trading Account then deposit & trade to unlock mystery box rewards of up to $60,000! 

with @skominers @smc90In this deep dive and tour through key business concepts, from theory to practice, we cover the topics of strategy, competitive advantage,  network effects, moats, and more -- covering both both basic foundations, as well as the tricky nuances in a new world of open source, including web3.  In the first half of this discussion, we cover foundational business concepts and questions -- such as the nature of competition, and how it *really* changes in web3; as well as how network effects really work -- and then, in the second half (in case you want to skip ahead), we cover mindsets and general guidance for builders…Our expert guest -- in conversation with editor in chief and host Sonal Chokshi -- is a16z crypto research partner Scott Duke Kominers, who is also a professor at Harvard Business School; a faculty affiliate in Harvard's Department of Economics; and advises several companies on marketplace development, incentive design, and more; as well as advises, and is directly involved, in several NFT communities. Scott also teaches on these topics -- both at Harvard and also recently at our Crypto Startup School -- so be sure to subscribe to our playlist for those talks on the a16z crypto YouTube channel to get the latest updates as we release more videos from the 2023 cohort.  Listen to web3 with a16z: https://web3-with-a16z.simplecast.com/related links // see also:Can web3 bring back competition to digital platforms? by Christian Catalini and Scott Duke KominersWhy build in web3 by Jad Esber and Scott Duke KominersVampire attacks: A theory (and thread) on 'blood sucking' platform competition by John William Hatfield and Scott Duke KominersWhy NFT creators are going cc0 by Flashrekt and Scott Duke KominersDecentralized identity: Your reputation travels with you by Scott Duke Kominers and Jad EsberIncreasing returns and the new world of business (1996) by W. Brian ArthurNetwork effects, origin Stories, and the evolution of tech with W. Brian Arthur, Marc Andreeessen, and Sonal ChokshiThe five competitive forces that shape strategy (2008 reformulation of 1979 paper) by Michael PorterStrategies for two-sided markets (2006) by Tom Eisenmann, Geoffrey Parker, and Marshall Van Alstyne Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. 

with @skominers @smc90In this deep dive and tour through key business concepts, from theory to practice, we cover the topics of strategy, competitive advantage,  network effects, moats, and more -- covering both both basic foundations, as well as the tricky nuances in a new world of open source, including web3.  In the first half of this discussion, we cover foundational business concepts and questions -- such as the nature of competition, and how it *really* changes in web3; as well as how network effects really work -- and then, in the second half (in case you want to skip ahead), we cover mindsets and general guidance for builders…Our expert guest -- in conversation with editor in chief and host Sonal Chokshi -- is a16z crypto research partner Scott Duke Kominers, who is also a professor at Harvard Business School; a faculty affiliate in Harvard's Department of Economics; and advises several companies on marketplace development, incentive design, and more; as well as advises, and is directly involved, in several NFT communities. Scott also teaches on these topics -- both at Harvard and also recently at our Crypto Startup School -- so be sure to subscribe to our playlist for those talks on the a16z crypto YouTube channel to get the latest updates as we release more videos from the 2023 cohort.  related links // see also:Can web3 bring back competition to digital platforms? by Christian Catalini and Scott Duke KominersWhy build in web3 by Jad Esber and Scott Duke KominersVampire attacks: A theory (and thread) on 'blood sucking' platform competition by John William Hatfield and Scott Duke KominersWhy NFT creators are going cc0 by Flashrekt and Scott Duke KominersDecentralized identity: Your reputation travels with you by Scott Duke Kominers and Jad EsberIncreasing returns and the new world of business (1996) by W. Brian ArthurNetwork effects, origin Stories, and the evolution of tech with W. Brian Arthur, Marc Andreeessen, and Sonal ChokshiThe five competitive forces that shape strategy (2008 reformulation of 1979 paper) by Michael PorterStrategies for two-sided markets (2006) by Tom Eisenmann, Geoffrey Parker, and Marshall Van Alstyne---As a reminder: none of the following is investment, business, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information -- including a link to a list of our investments.  

Humans have been bartering and trading for millennia, building extraordinarily complex mechanisms of exchange centered on fiat currencies, contracts, and trust. As cryptocurrencies have emerged this past decade, economists and incentive designers have been forced to consider how to construct new forms of currency without the social lubricant of trust. How can we prove that every market participant is incentive aligned with market goals? What contributions can game theory, theoretical computer science, cryptography and microeconomics make to this newly energized field? That's the subject of this episode of “Securities” with Christian Catalini, the founder of the MIT Cryptoeconomics Lab. He and his colleagues fuse the fields of economics and computer science together with the goal of analyzing decentralized marketplaces and applications. It's just the latest endeavor for Catalini, who is also a Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management, the co-creator of Diem (formerly known as Libra), and the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Lightspark. Joining host Danny Crichton is Lux's own Grace Isford, who invests in web3 and crypto infrastructure and is based in New York City. We'll talk about the growing community of crypto infrastructure analysts, the now-famous MIT Bitcoin Experiment, how academics are translating their work into crypto, and how to think about stablecoins in the aftermath of Luna's collapse this year.

For decades, the office was the default way to organize workers, but that default is being re-examined. Many workers (including me) prefer working remotely, and seem to be at least as productive working remotely as they are in the office. Remote capable organizations can hire from a bigger pool of workers than is available locally. All in all, remote work seems to have been underrated, relative to just a few years ago.But there are tradeoffs. I've written before that physical proximity seems to be important for building new relationships, even though those relationships seem to remain productive as people move away from each other. This podcast narrows the focus down to the office. Does bringing people together in the office actually facilitate meeting new people? (spoiler: yes) But I'll try and get more specific about how, when, and why this happens too.This podcast is an audio read through of the (initial draft of the) post Innovation at the Office, originally published on New Things Under the Sun.Articles Mentioned:Allen, Thomas and Gunter Henn. 2007. The Organization and Architecture of Innovation. Routledge Publishing. Link.Miranda, Arianna Salazar and Matthew Claudel. 2021. Spatial proximity matters: A study on collaboration. PLoS ONE 16(12): e0259965. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259965Catalini, Christian. 2017. Microgeography and the Direction of Inventive Activity. Management Science 64(9) https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2017.2798Roche, Maria P., Alexander Oettl, and Christian Catalini. 2022. (Co-)Working in Close Proximity: Knowledge Spillovers and Social Interactions. NBER Working Paper 30120. https://doi.org/10.3386/w30120Hasan, Sharique, and Rembrand Koning. 2019. Prior ties and the limits of peer effects on startup team performance. Strategic Management Journal 40(9): 1394-1416. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.3032Appel-Meulenbroek, Rianne, Bauke de Vries, and Mathieu Weggeman. 2017. Knowledge Sharing Behavior: The Role of Spatial Design in Buildings. Environment and Behavior 49(8): 874-903. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916516673405Kabo, Felichism W., Natalie Cotton-Nessler, Yongha Hwang, Margaret C. Levenstein, and Jason Owen-Smith. 2014. Proximity effects on the dynamics and outcomes of scientific collaborations. Research Policy 43(9): 1469-1485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2014.04.007

🙊 Diem, la moneda digital de Facebook, es solo una moneda transitoria - Christian Catalini, economista jefe del proyecto Diem, dice que la Asociación Diem se compromete a “desaparecer” su moneda digital si la FED de Estados Unidos emite un dólar digital - Anuncio realizado en Consensus 2021, en donde Catalini manifestó que la intención de la Asociación Diem con su moneda digital estable (stablecoin) es servir de acelerador para la transformación de la infraestructura financiera actual, pero que la moneda estable será transitoria - Facebook renunció a sus intenciones de emitir una moneda digital global debido a la negativa de los reguladores del mundo y ahora pretenden servir como experimento para el dólar digital 🇮🇳 En India, los bancos comerciales citan una circular para evitar que sus clientes usen criptomonedas - Sin embargo, el banco central de este país emitió un comunicado indicando que la circular que citan los bancos fue anulada en marzo - Según la publicación del Banco de la Reserva de India, la circular con fecha del 06 de abril de 2018, fue anulada por la Corte Suprema el pasado 4 de marzo - De esta forma, el Banco de la Reserva de India dejó claro que las criptomonedas no están prohibidas en el país y que los bancos no deben seguir citando una circular anulada para negar el servicio a sus clientes que quieren usar criptomonedas ⛏️ El grupo de minería Marathon recula y acepta que sus operaciones de minería bitcoin deben ser “iguales a los demás” - Después de su intento fallido por censurar transacciones de Bitcoin, Marathon Patent Group uno de los grupos de minería más importantes de USA, reconoce que la criptomoneda nació para promover la libertad, la inclusión y la descentralización, como sus principios básicos https://news.bit2me.com/?p=10607&prev... 🔝 Coolmod se asocia con Bit2Me para aceptar pagos con criptomonedas - Los gamers españoles ahora pueden usar bitcoin y otras criptomonedas para pagar ordenadores especializados en gaming y una amplia variedad de artículos informáticos con criptomonedas - Bit2Me brindará una pasarela de pagos para que Coolmod reciba los pagos con criptomonedas y los transforme en euros de forma rápida, segura y sencilla - Los usuarios de Bit2Me que realicen compras en Coolmod desde su cuenta no pagarán comisiones de minería y podrán realizar sus transacciones de forma instantánea https://news.bit2me.com/coolmod-se-as... 🛑 El Starling Bank del Reino Unido bloquea los pagos y operaciones comerciales con criptomonedas para todos sus clientes - Según información publicada por The Telegraph, el banco británico está bloqueando los pagos y las transferencias de dinero a las plataformas de criptomonedas, citando los posibles riesgos delictivos como la razón detrás de esta medida - Hasta ahora, varios clientes han presentado quejas por el bloqueo, que les impide mover y utilizar su propio dinero 🚀 Suscríbete a nuestro Canal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBiA... 00:00 Promo Bit2Me 0:16 Sumario 0:42 Primera Noticia 1:49 Segunda Noticia 2:31 Tercera Noticia 3:18 Cuarta Noticia 4:11 Noticia Bomba 5:07 Pregunta del día 5:22 Cierre #FacebookDIEM #IndiaCriptomonedas #Bit2MeCoolMod #Ethereum #Bitcoin #Blockchain #Minería 🎁 *¡Has descubierto un regalo!* Si estás aquí, aprendiendo, te mereces nuestro regalo especial: Regístrate en Bit2Me con este enlace y en tu primera compra de 100€ o más te regalaremos 5€: https://bit2me.com/?r=75N-GP4-G0S *¡La revolución la creamos entre todos!* 📲¡Descárgate la APP! https://bit2me.com/download Compra y vende Bitcoin , Ethereum , Litecoin , Dash, Bitcoin Cash , Ripple y otras criptomonedas . Soporte telefónico en Español . Con tarjeta VISA / Mastercard , transferencia y dinero en efectivo . El mejor monedero ( wallet ) crypto. Nuestra web: https://bit2me.com 👉 Síguenos en las redes sociales: ⭕️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bit2me ⭕️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bit2me ⭕️ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9243641 ⭕️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bit2me ⭕️ Telegram: https://t.me/Bit2Me_ES ⭕️ Lbry (Odysee): https://odysee.com/@bit2me:c ⭕️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Tj4kyX... ⭕️ iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-bit2me-... y por supuesto, dale a la campanita para activar las notificaciones 👈 ✍🏻 ¡Apunta! Conoce todos nuestros servicios: ⭕️ Wallet: https://bit2me.com/wallet ⭕️ Tikebit (compra criptomonedas en tiendas físicas): https://www.tikebit.com/inicio&lang=es ⭕️ Academy: https://academy.bit2me.com ⭕️ Crypto TV: https://tv.bit2me.com ⭕️ Crypto Converter: https://converter.bit2me.com ⭕️ Agenda de crypto eventos: https://agenda.bit2me.com ...y muchos más en nuestra web! 📲¡Descárgate la APP! https://bit2me.com/download

Central bank digital currencies have evolved from a loosely formed concept to tangible, real-live projects and an array of models have emerged. This episode is sponsored by hellointerpop.io and The Sun Exchange.Michael Casey and Sheila Warren host a live CBDC edition of their “Money Reimagined” podcast at Consensus 2021. In this program, they discuss the further development and future direction of CBDCs with Christian Catalini, the chief economist of the Diem Association, and Benedicte Nolens, head of the Bank of International Settlements' Innovation Hub in Hong Kong. -InterPop is redefining the future of NFTs and fandom. Learn more at interpop.io. -The Sun Exchange is offering CoinDesk Reports listeners a free solar cell with your first purchase and automatically lease them to power businesses in sunny, emerging markets.Image credit: Lucas Alexander/Unsplash modified by CoinDeskSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Central bank digital currencies have evolved from a loosely formed concept to tangible, real-live projects and an array of models have emerged. This episode is sponsored by hellointerpop.io and The Sun Exchange.Michael Casey and Sheila Warren host a live CBDC edition of their “Money Reimagined” podcast at Consensus 2021. In this program, they discuss the further development and future direction of CBDCs with Christian Catalini, the chief economist of the Diem Association, and Benedicte Nolens, head of the Bank of International Settlements’ Innovation Hub in Hong Kong. -InterPop is redefining the future of NFTs and fandom. Learn more at interpop.io. -The Sun Exchange is offering CoinDesk Reports listeners a free solar cell with your first purchase and automatically lease them to power businesses in sunny, emerging markets.Image credit: Lucas Alexander/Unsplash modified by CoinDesk

Christian Catalini is Chief Economist of the Libra Association, on leave from MIT, and a Faculty Research Fellow at NBER. Dante Disparte is vice chairman and Head of Policy and Communications at the Libra Association, and currently serves as an appointee on the FEMA National Advisory Counsel. Matthew Davie is the Chief Strategy Officer at Kiva, a non-profit organization dedicated to financial inclusion for the world's most vulnerable populations, where he oversees corporate strategy, emerging tech development, and policy and regulatory engagements. He is also a board member of the Libra Association.

www.woopodcast.com Digital Entelektüel Podcast'ine hosgeldiniz. Ben Kübra Balkanoğlu. Bu bölümde; BlockChain projelerinin hangi sektörlerde kullanıldığını, Türkiye ve Dünya'daki BlockChain projelerini, hangi sektörde hangi firma ya da start-up'ların çalıştığını, Türkiye'de ve Dünya'da hayata geçirilen Blockchain projelerinden örnekler, Dünya'da kurulacak akıllı şehir için blockchain hazırlıklarını, blockchain'in seçimlerle ilgilisini, BlockChain teknolojisinin Nesnelerin İnterneti teknolojisi ile nasıl uygulandığını, Facebook'un Libra'sının yaratıcısı Ekonomi Profesörü Christian Catalini ve yine Ekonomi Profesörü olan Joshua S. Gans‘ın “SOME SIMPLE ECONOMICS OF THE BLOCKCHAIN” makalesinden bilgiler bulabilirsiniz. Blockchain teknolojisi her türlü dijital veriyi güvence altına almak için de son derece yararlı bir altyapıdır. Dolayısıyla, BlockChain; çeşitli endüstrilerde kullanılabilir; bilgi-kayıt-doküman-sözleşme süreçleri olan her türlü alanda uygulanabilir. Örnekleri ve Blockchain uygulama alanlarının nasıl dönüşerek yapılandığını, BlockChain'in yıkıcı değil, nasıl yapıcı bir potansiyeli olduğunu fark edebilirsiniz. Tüm detaylar için podcast'i dinleyebilirsiniz. Türkiye ve Dünya'da BlockChain Projeleri Nelerdir? Blockchain Nedir ve Nasıl Çalışır? Blockchain Teknolojisi Nedir? Blockchain uygulama alanları nelerdir? BlockChain Hangi Sektörlerde Nasıl Kullanılıyor? 10 Sektörde BlockChain teknolojisi Blockchain nasıl çalışır? BlockChain Hangi sektörlerde kullanılır? www.cbddo.gov.tr Türkiye Digital Dönüşüm Ofisi Türkiye digital dönüşüm başkanlığı Cumhurbaşkanlığı Digital Dönüşüm Ofisi BlockChain Nedir? BlockChain Versiyonları Nelerdir? BlockChain Ne İşe Yarar? BlockChain ile İnternetin Farkı Nedir? BlockChain Avantajları ve Dezavantajları Nelerdir? Veritabanının Güvenliği nasıl sağlanıyor? Satoshi Nakamoto Bitcoin makalesi Türkiye'deki BlockChain Projeleri PasCertifyIST projesi Bahçeşehir Üniversitesinin BlockChain uygulaması Blockchain Türkiye Platformu Ethereum Platformu nedir? Ethereum nedir? Blokzincir nedir? Bitcoin: Eşten-eşe Elektronik Nakit Ödeme Sistemidir. BlockChain 1.0 Bitcoin'in altyapısı Vitalik Buterin kimdir akıllı kontratlar nedir? smart contracts nedir? BlockChain 2.0 Ethereum platformunun altyapısıdır. BlockChain 3.0 nedir TUBİTAK BlockChain raporu Türkiye ve Dünyada BlockChain teknolojisi BlockChain Avantajları Nelerdir? BlockChain Faydaları nedir BlockChain Dezavantajları Nelerdir? Türkiye ve Dünya'daki BlockChain Projeleri BlockChain Hangi Sektörlerde Nasıl Kullanılıyor? Eurasia Derneği Fintech İstanbul Platformu Tubitak Binance Roboadveser Siber Security blockchain eğitimi blockchain programming blockchain nasıl para kazanılır blockchain kodlama blockchain wallet nasıl kullanılır blockchain tutorial blockchain hesap onaylama Copyrobor projesi blok zinciri teknolojisi nedir blockchain teknolojisi nedir blockchain türleri blok zincir çeşitleri Blokzincir Çeşitleri Nelerdir blok zinciri nedir blok zinciri ne demek blok zinciri nasıl yapılır blok zinciri türleri blok zinciri sistemi blok zinciri nasıl çalışır basit anlatım kısaca blok zinciri temel kavramlar ve uygulamalar teknolojisi blok zincir teknolojisi nedir Blockchain Programming öğren Blockchain Wallet nasıl oluşturulur Akıllı Sözleşmeler basit anlatım kısaca Blockchain Applications En basit anlatımla BLOCKCHAIN'de Para Transferi Nasıl Olur Blockchain Ve Kodlama Blok zincir dersi Blockchain dersi Bitcoin Dersi Bitcoin Blockchain ve Kripto-Para Borsa Eğitimi blockchain wallet nasıl kullanılır blockchain güvenilir mi kripto paralar, digital paralar, ethereum, altcoin, litecoin Facebook Librası blockchain.com güvenilir mi blockchain.com nedir Blockchain Türkiye Türkiye'de Blockchain kullanan şirketler block zinciri makale blok zinciri uygulamaları blokzinciri ve tedarik zincirinde uygulamalar block zinciri uygulama alanları blockchain 2020 Yeni dünya düzeni nasıl olacak blockchain finans sektörünü nasıl etkileyecek

U.S. House Representative, Warren Davidson, contextualizes the state of crypto legislation in terms of widespread civil unrest, COVID-19, and global shifts in power. He explains where crypto plays a role in these paradigm shifts and talks about: Why he believes in crypto, and how he came into the space How his Token Taxonomy Act creates regulatory clarity for token issuers What four conditions tokens would have to meet to not be considered securities Other features of the Token Taxonomy Act, including a de minimus exemption for taxes and no taxation of crypto-to-crypto trades How the pandemic and coronavirus-related fiscal stimulus affects the prospects for the Token Taxonomy Act What he thinks about China's blockchain push and its DCEP digital yuan Whether and how that creates a credible threat to US dominance in global markets Whether Libra could be a counterweight How a shift toward digital currencies could undermine the global reserve status of the USD and whether that affects the US's ability to enforce sanctions How outcomes of the upcoming election will affect the potential passage of crypto-friendly regulation Why it is easier for crypto legislation to be more bi-partisan than other bills   What help he needs from the industry right now to push along crypto-friendly bills Thank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.com: https://crypto.com Kelman Law: https://crypto.law   Stellar: https://www.stellar.org Episode links:  Rep. Warren Davidson: https://twitter.com/WarrenDavidson His House page: https://davidson.house.gov Press release on the Token Taxonomy Act: https://davidson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/token-taxonomy-act-address-blockchain-innovation-flight-america Token Taxonomy Act on GovTrack: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr2144 Text of the Token Taxonomy Act: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr2144/text Letter requesting IRS clarify some crypto tax policies: https://www.coindesk.com/us-lawmakers-ask-irs-to-clarify-crypto-tax-rules-around-airdrops-forks-in-new-letter Congressman Patrick McHenry on Unchained discussing his “permanent beta testing” idea for crypto: https://unchainedpodcast.com/congressman-patrick-mchenry-bitcoin-will-be-of-enormous-value/ Unchained interview on the DCEP: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-china-aims-to-replace-cash-with-the-digital-yuan/ Unchained interview with Libra co-creator Christian Catalini: https://unchainedpodcast.com/a-libra-co-creator-on-how-facebook-will-make-money-from-calibra/ Unchained with Christopher Giancarlo on his proposal for a digital dollar: https://unchainedpodcast.com/christopher-giancarlo-on-the-craziness-of-becoming-crypto-dad/ Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Libra and a digital dollar: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-05/mnuchin-powell-see-no-need-for-fed-to-issue-digital-currency Video in which Rep. Davidson says “shitcoin”: https://www.coindesk.com/lawmakers-amp-up-pressure-on-facebook-to-halt-libra-cryptocurrency-development Meltem Demirors and Jill Carlson on the Shitcoin Waterfall on Unchained: https://unchainedpodcast.com/meltem-demirors-and-jill-carlson-on-the-shitcoin-waterfall-ep-74/taxes

U.S. House Representative, Warren Davidson, contextualizes the state of crypto legislation in terms of widespread civil unrest, COVID-19, and global shifts in power. He explains where crypto plays a role in these paradigm shifts and talks about: Why he believes in crypto, and how he came into the space How his Token Taxonomy Act creates regulatory clarity for token issuers What four conditions tokens would have to meet to not be considered securities Other features of the Token Taxonomy Act, including a de minimus exemption for taxes and no taxation of crypto-to-crypto trades How the pandemic and coronavirus-related fiscal stimulus affects the prospects for the Token Taxonomy Act What he thinks about China's blockchain push and its DCEP digital yuan Whether and how that creates a credible threat to US dominance in global markets Whether Libra could be a counterweight How a shift toward digital currencies could undermine the global reserve status of the USD and whether that affects the US's ability to enforce sanctions How outcomes of the upcoming election will affect the potential passage of crypto-friendly regulation Why it is easier for crypto legislation to be more bi-partisan than other bills   What help he needs from the industry right now to push along crypto-friendly bills Thank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.com: https://crypto.com Kelman Law: https://crypto.law   Stellar: https://www.stellar.org Episode links:  Rep. Warren Davidson: https://twitter.com/WarrenDavidson His House page: https://davidson.house.gov Press release on the Token Taxonomy Act: https://davidson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/token-taxonomy-act-address-blockchain-innovation-flight-america Token Taxonomy Act on GovTrack: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr2144 Text of the Token Taxonomy Act: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr2144/text Letter requesting IRS clarify some crypto tax policies: https://www.coindesk.com/us-lawmakers-ask-irs-to-clarify-crypto-tax-rules-around-airdrops-forks-in-new-letter Congressman Patrick McHenry on Unchained discussing his “permanent beta testing” idea for crypto: https://unchainedpodcast.com/congressman-patrick-mchenry-bitcoin-will-be-of-enormous-value/ Unchained interview on the DCEP: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-china-aims-to-replace-cash-with-the-digital-yuan/ Unchained interview with Libra co-creator Christian Catalini: https://unchainedpodcast.com/a-libra-co-creator-on-how-facebook-will-make-money-from-calibra/ Unchained with Christopher Giancarlo on his proposal for a digital dollar: https://unchainedpodcast.com/christopher-giancarlo-on-the-craziness-of-becoming-crypto-dad/ Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Libra and a digital dollar: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-05/mnuchin-powell-see-no-need-for-fed-to-issue-digital-currency Video in which Rep. Davidson says “shitcoin”: https://www.coindesk.com/lawmakers-amp-up-pressure-on-facebook-to-halt-libra-cryptocurrency-development Meltem Demirors and Jill Carlson on the Shitcoin Waterfall on Unchained: https://unchainedpodcast.com/meltem-demirors-and-jill-carlson-on-the-shitcoin-waterfall-ep-74/taxes

In this Best of 2019 episode, I selected the clips that seemed most representative of what crypto was about this year, which I call, The Year Things Got Geopolitical. My only regret is that none of the clips about DAOs lent themselves well to this episode. However, years from now, after we’ve got global stablecoins pinging around the world at a high transactions-per-second rate, the crypto community has made peace with U.S. regulators, and more of our lives seems to take place in the borderless digital world, perhaps we'll find it ironic that DAOs were burbling up right around the same time. Thank you to our sponsors!  Kraken: https://www.kraken.com Crypto.com: http://crypto.com/ CipherTrace: http://ciphertrace.com/unchained Episode links:  Unchained Interview with Vitalik Buterin: https://unchainedpodcast.com/vitalik-buterin-on-whether-or-not-ethereum-is-blowing-it/ Unchained Interview with Hester Peirce: https://unchainedpodcast.com/sec-commissioner-hester-peirce-come-talk-to-the-sec/ Unchained Interview with Ted Livingston: https://unchainedpodcast.com/kin-sets-up-5-million-defendcrypto-org-to-take-on-the-sec/ Unchained Interview with Glen Weyl and Santiago Siri: https://unchainedpodcast.com/how-blockchains-can-help-create-little-democracies-everywhere/ Unchained Interview with Christian Catalini: https://unchainedpodcast.com/a-libra-co-creator-on-how-facebook-will-make-money-from-calibra/ Unchained Interview with Martin Chorzempa and Dovey Wan: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-china-aims-to-replace-cash-with-the-digital-yuan/ Unchained Interview with Emily Parker: https://unchainedpodcast.com/crypto-in-china-what-it-really-looks-like/ Unchained Interview with Sandra Ro: https://unchainedpodcast.com/sandra-ro-why-crypto-friendly-laws-are-coming-in-the-us/  Unchained Interview with Patrick McHenry: https://unchainedpodcast.com/congressman-patrick-mchenry-bitcoin-will-be-of-enormous-value/ Unchained Interview with David Andolfatto: https://unchainedpodcast.com/fed-economist-on-the-prospect-of-the-usd-losing-global-reserve-status-who-cares/ Unchained Interview with Yeonmi Park: https://unchainedpodcast.com/yeonmi-park-on-why-doing-business-with-north-korea-is-like-buying-a-ticket-to-a-concentration-camp/ Unchained Interview with Alex Gladstein: https://unchainedpodcast.com/alex-gladstein-of-the-human-rights-foundation-on-the-3-reasons-bitcoin-matters/  

In this Best of 2019 episode, I selected the clips that seemed most representative of what crypto was about this year, which I call, The Year Things Got Geopolitical. My only regret is that none of the clips about DAOs lent themselves well to this episode. However, years from now, after we've got global stablecoins pinging around the world at a high transactions-per-second rate, the crypto community has made peace with U.S. regulators, and more of our lives seems to take place in the borderless digital world, perhaps we'll find it ironic that DAOs were burbling up right around the same time. Thank you to our sponsors!  Kraken: https://www.kraken.com Crypto.com: http://crypto.com/ CipherTrace: http://ciphertrace.com/unchained Episode links:  Unchained Interview with Vitalik Buterin: https://unchainedpodcast.com/vitalik-buterin-on-whether-or-not-ethereum-is-blowing-it/ Unchained Interview with Hester Peirce: https://unchainedpodcast.com/sec-commissioner-hester-peirce-come-talk-to-the-sec/ Unchained Interview with Ted Livingston: https://unchainedpodcast.com/kin-sets-up-5-million-defendcrypto-org-to-take-on-the-sec/ Unchained Interview with Glen Weyl and Santiago Siri: https://unchainedpodcast.com/how-blockchains-can-help-create-little-democracies-everywhere/ Unchained Interview with Christian Catalini: https://unchainedpodcast.com/a-libra-co-creator-on-how-facebook-will-make-money-from-calibra/ Unchained Interview with Martin Chorzempa and Dovey Wan: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-china-aims-to-replace-cash-with-the-digital-yuan/ Unchained Interview with Emily Parker: https://unchainedpodcast.com/crypto-in-china-what-it-really-looks-like/ Unchained Interview with Sandra Ro: https://unchainedpodcast.com/sandra-ro-why-crypto-friendly-laws-are-coming-in-the-us/  Unchained Interview with Patrick McHenry: https://unchainedpodcast.com/congressman-patrick-mchenry-bitcoin-will-be-of-enormous-value/ Unchained Interview with David Andolfatto: https://unchainedpodcast.com/fed-economist-on-the-prospect-of-the-usd-losing-global-reserve-status-who-cares/ Unchained Interview with Yeonmi Park: https://unchainedpodcast.com/yeonmi-park-on-why-doing-business-with-north-korea-is-like-buying-a-ticket-to-a-concentration-camp/ Unchained Interview with Alex Gladstein: https://unchainedpodcast.com/alex-gladstein-of-the-human-rights-foundation-on-the-3-reasons-bitcoin-matters/  

Christian Catalini, co-creator of Libra and chief economist at Calibra, explains why Facebook made the design choices it made for Libra, reveals whether the team was prepared for the regulatory blowback it received after publishing the white paper, and talks about what it means for Libra now that nearly all the initial payment company members have left the Association. He describes how Facebook defined stability for Libra, whether the Chinese renminbi could ever be added to the reserve the way it is part of the IMF special drawing rights basket, and if so, what the Libra or Calibra would do if the Chinese government tried to censor individuals or transactions in the system. We also cover the tension between the desire to have strong know-your-customer and anti-money laundering processes on the platform but then also to bank the unbanked, who often don't have strong government identification. We also discuss how Facebook will make money from Calibra, what it would take for Facebook to let the Libra Association go forward without it, and why Facebook, which not too long ago was trying to woo China to enter the Chinese market, now says it is the best counterweight to a Chinese digital yuan. Plus, he answers how Facebook and Calibra will handle privacy.  Thank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.com: https://crypto.com/ Kraken: https://www.kraken.com/ CipherTrace: http://ciphertrace.com/unchained Episode links:  Christian Catalini: https://twitter.com/ccatalini Libra: https://libra.org/en-US/ Calibra: https://calibra.com/ Libra white paper: https://libra.org/en-US/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2019/06/LibraWhitePaper_en_US.pdf Letters to payment companies from Congress: https://www.schatz.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Signed%20Letters%20re%20Libra%20to%20Patrick%20Collison,%20Ajaypal%20Banga,%20and%20Alfred%20Kelly.pdf Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in front of Congress: https://www.c-span.org/video/?465293-1/facebook-ceo-testimony-house-financial-services-committee Reported breakdown of the Libra reserve: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-libra-basket/u-s-dollar-to-be-main-currency-underpinning-facebooks-libra-spiegel-idUSKBN1W522K Calibra — can send money at low to no cost: https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2019/06/coming-in-2020-calibra/ Chargebacks in Libra: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/18/18682838/facebook-digital-wallet-calibra-libra-cryptocurrency-kevin-weil-david-marcus-interview Asian central banks not too open to Libra: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-10-22/facebook-scaling-back-libra-will-please-asian-central-banks Unconfirmed interview about UN work with blockchain-based vouchers: https://unchainedpodcast.com/the-un-world-food-programmes-blockchain-based-food-vouchers-for-syrian-refugees-with-robert-opp/

Christian Catalini, co-creator of Libra and chief economist at Calibra, explains why Facebook made the design choices it made for Libra, reveals whether the team was prepared for the regulatory blowback it received after publishing the white paper, and talks about what it means for Libra now that nearly all the initial payment company members have left the Association. He describes how Facebook defined stability for Libra, whether the Chinese renminbi could ever be added to the reserve the way it is part of the IMF special drawing rights basket, and if so, what the Libra or Calibra would do if the Chinese government tried to censor individuals or transactions in the system. We also cover the tension between the desire to have strong know-your-customer and anti-money laundering processes on the platform but then also to bank the unbanked, who often don't have strong government identification. We also discuss how Facebook will make money from Calibra, what it would take for Facebook to let the Libra Association go forward without it, and why Facebook, which not too long ago was trying to woo China to enter the Chinese market, now says it is the best counterweight to a Chinese digital yuan. Plus, he answers how Facebook and Calibra will handle privacy.  Thank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.com: https://crypto.com/ Kraken: https://www.kraken.com/ CipherTrace: http://ciphertrace.com/unchained Episode links:  Christian Catalini: https://twitter.com/ccatalini Libra: https://libra.org/en-US/ Calibra: https://calibra.com/ Libra white paper: https://libra.org/en-US/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2019/06/LibraWhitePaper_en_US.pdf Letters to payment companies from Congress: https://www.schatz.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Signed%20Letters%20re%20Libra%20to%20Patrick%20Collison,%20Ajaypal%20Banga,%20and%20Alfred%20Kelly.pdf Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in front of Congress: https://www.c-span.org/video/?465293-1/facebook-ceo-testimony-house-financial-services-committee Reported breakdown of the Libra reserve: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-libra-basket/u-s-dollar-to-be-main-currency-underpinning-facebooks-libra-spiegel-idUSKBN1W522K Calibra — can send money at low to no cost: https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2019/06/coming-in-2020-calibra/ Chargebacks in Libra: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/18/18682838/facebook-digital-wallet-calibra-libra-cryptocurrency-kevin-weil-david-marcus-interview Asian central banks not too open to Libra: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-10-22/facebook-scaling-back-libra-will-please-asian-central-banks Unconfirmed interview about UN work with blockchain-based vouchers: https://unchainedpodcast.com/the-un-world-food-programmes-blockchain-based-food-vouchers-for-syrian-refugees-with-robert-opp/

Welcome to episode 66 of The Bitcoin Game, I'm Rob Mitchell. My second interview at the recent Bitcoin 2019 conference in San Francisco was with Jeremy Rubin, a fascinating guy who has contributed a ton to Bitcoin. We review Jeremy's background, discuss his current project (a BIP intended to aid with scaling pressures), and we revisit his controversial idea of a Bitcoin reorg in the wake of the recent Binance hack. And a lot more! Jeremy provides some pretty compelling content; I bet you'll enjoy this interview. EPISODE LINKS Jeremy's Website https://rubin.io Jeremy on Twitter https://twitter.com/JeremyRubin Tidbit Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidbit Coinhive (similar to Tidbit, more recent) https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/03/who-and-what-is-coinhive MIT Bitcoin $100 Giveaway (Coindesk article) https://www.coindesk.com/time-we-gave-500000-bitcoin-college-kids Period of Exclusivity Encourages Early Adopters, by Christian Catalini http://news.mit.edu/2017/bitcoin-study-period-exclusivity-encourages-early-adopters-0713 MIT Digital Currency Initiative https://dci.mit.edu Bitcoin Core https://bitcoin.org OP_SECURETHEBAG https://github.com/JeremyRubin/bips/blob/op-secure-the-bag/bip-secure-the-bag.mediawiki Article on Jeremy's BIP from The Block https://www.theblockcrypto.com/2019/05/24/proof-of-work-a-bitcoin-covenant-proposal BIP - Bitcoin Improvement Proposal https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Bitcoin_Improvement_Proposals Bitcoin Optech Newsletter https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters HTLC - Hash Time Locked Contracts Wiki https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Hash_Time_Locked_Contracts Jeremy's Initial Tweet about Binance Hack Reorg https://twitter.com/JeremyRubin/status/1125919526485254144 STAY IN TOUCH Thanks so much for taking the time to listen to The Bitcoin Game! https://Twitter.com/TheBTCGame http://TheBitcoinGame.com Rob@TheBitcoinGame.com SPONSOR While much of a Bitcoiner's time is spent in the world of digital assets, sometimes it's nice to own a physical representation of the virtual things you care about. For just the price of a cup of coffee or two (at Starbucks), you can own the world-famous Bitcoin Keychain. As Seen On The Guardian • TechCrunch • Engadget • Ars Technica • Popular Mechanics Infowars • Maxim • Inc. • Vice • RT • Bitcoin Magazine • VentureBeat PRI • CoinDesk • Washington Post • Forbes • Fast Company Bitcoin Keychains - BKeychain.com CREDITS All music in this episode of The Bitcoin Game was created by Rob Mitchell. The Bitcoin Game box art was created from an illustration by Rock Barcellos. Bitcoin (Segwit) tipping address: 3AYvXZseExRn3Dum8z9tFUk9jtQK6KMU4g Lightning Network tipping: https://tippin.me/@TheBTCGame Note: We've migrated our RSS feed (and primary content host) from Soundcloud to Libsyn. So if you noticed the Soundcloud numbers aren't nearly as high as they used to be, that's the reason.

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is up half a percent at $5,723 XRP is down 1% at 29 cents and Ethereum is down 2.5% at $160 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: LBRY credits, up 18% Digix DAO, up 18% Particl, up 18% Microsoft is teaming up with JP Morgan— making JP Morgan’s Quorum available on Microsoft's Azure blockchain service. Belarus-based currency . com — a tokenized securities exchange — has announced that it is coming out of beta mode. Christian Catalini, the prominent MIT crypto economist is on leave from MIT and working at Facebook.

Bitcoin rose to an astonishing $11,000 value last week (and is now sitting around $17,000) - astonishing for a currency which had a $1 value just six years ago. The decentralized payment network has seen ups and downs before, leading some to ask whether it's a good investment. Host Dan Loney speaks with Kevin Werbach, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, and Christian Catalini, Assistant Professor of Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management, to discuss why Bitcoin has hit this high mark and what this means for investors on Knowledge@Wharton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we have stories on how ultraviolet rays may have jump-started the first enzymes on Earth, a new fossil find that helps date how quickly birds diversified after the extinction of all the other dinosaurs, and a drug that may help reverse the effects of traumatic brain injury on memory with Online News Editor Catherine Matacic and special guest Carolyn Gramling. Sarah Crespi talks to Christian Catalini about an experiment in which some early adopters were denied access to new technology and what it means for the dissemination of that tech. Listen to previous podcasts. [Image: Michael Wuensch/Creative Commons Music: Jeffrey Cook]

This week, we have stories on how ultraviolet rays may have jump-started the first enzymes on Earth, a new fossil find that helps date how quickly birds diversified after the extinction of all the other dinosaurs, and a drug that may help reverse the effects of traumatic brain injury on memory with Online News Editor Catherine Matacic and special guest Carolyn Gramling. Sarah Crespi talks to Christian Catalini about an experiment in which some early adopters were denied access to new technology and what it means for the dissemination of that tech. Listen to previous podcasts. [Image: Michael Wuensch/Creative Commons Music: Jeffrey Cook]

Show notes: ide.mit.edu/news-events-media?type_1=podcast In this podcast we discuss the economics of the blockchain and digital cryptocurrencies. Our guest is Christian Catalini, Assistant Professor of Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. We begin the conversation by discussing the MIT Digital Currencies Research Study, which enabled the study of the determinants of the diffusion of bitcoin and the role of early adopters. We then transition to a discussion about what is different about the blockchain from an economics perspective. Specific subtopics include credential verification, micro payments, and smart contracts. We also discuss anonymity, pseudo-anonymity, and z-cash. Lastly, we speculate about possible government uses of cryptocurrencies.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Christian Catalini, a professor at MIT, about Blockchain and why cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin could be widespread and disruptive. Then, John Stoltzfus, Oppenheimer's chief investment strategist, says he's still bullish on U.S. equities and the Asia region. Also, Bloomberg's Max Chafkin tells Pimm and Lisa why Google has never had to worry about financial disciple until now. Finally, Maxime Sbaihi, a Euro-area economist for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the ECB rate decision and its impact on markets.