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The Bylines Network podcast is the official audio accompaniment to our growing family of regional publications. We explore the issues that matter, and speak with leading voices in progressive politics, business, and media. Follow us on our Social media @BylinesPod on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
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Blockchain Bylines is your gateway to understanding the dynamics shaping the future of crypto. In this official Blockchain.com podcast, we reflect on evolving narratives and perspectives through discussions with some of the industry's biggest names and pioneers; covering where we’ve been, where we’re at right now, as well as what we can expect moving forwards. Since 2011, Blockchain.com has been facilitating the adoption of cryptocurrency through its extensive suite of products, with 90m+ wa ...
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Bria Felicien is a full-time member of the media, who has a healthy love for journalism. She's studying diversity in journalism in the year between NABJ conferences.
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Welcome to the Bumper Episode where our hosts look at the Mayorals and the Council elections, and what they could mean for our PM. There are brand new positions being made that could be targets as well as interesting elections happening in Bristol and London.
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Join Nic Cary and this month's guest, Michael Casey - prolific writer, researcher, and former Chief Content Officer at CoinDesk - as we delve into the critical topic of internet sovereignty and the role that decentralised and open source technology will play in our digital future. With three critically-acclaimed books to his name, including "The Ag…
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In March, we saw the Chancellor announce the last budget before the next General Election. Our host comb through some of the major announcements, including the abolishment of None-Dom status, whether these policies will help those who need it the most and whether or not this spells an early General election. This episode also features an interview …
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Join Blockchain.com Co-Founders, Nic Cary and Peter Smith as they discuss the recent Bitcoin rally. Is this a false spring or is this the real deal? In this episode, Nic and Peter dive into the detail of what could be driving the recent market movements, as well as other narratives that they have been following recently. Listen now to this week's B…
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There's an election happening in 2024. But who's running? What are their policies? Are they really doing as good or as badly as the media say? Welcome to our new mini-series, Election fever, wghere our hosts look at each of the main political parties and anaylyse their chances when the British public go to the polls. First up are Reform UK. Hot off…
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In this episode, we spoke with Tristan Chaudry from Heroes of Mavia. Mavia is a platform you’re hearing across crypto and gaming circles that promises a captivating blend of thrilling strategy, competitive battles, and the alluring potential of Play-to-Earn rewards. But what exactly is Heroes of Mavia, and how does the MAVIA token fit into the worl…
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Trading 101: How to Stake Crypto with Figment, Josh Deems Business Development Staking at Figment
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In today's episode, we’re joined by Josh Deems, Staking Business Development Manager at Figment. Figment provides comprehensive staking solutions for over 250+ clients, including Blockchain.com. Josh will explain what exactly staking is, how it works, and talk us through how to stake with Blockchain.com.…
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Happy 2024 Everybody! This year, 4 billion people will be voting in either Executive, Legislative and Referendum elections. These elections will cover 65 countries across all 6 habited continents. While we can't cover all of them, leaving out elections in places like India, North and South Korea, Iran, Indonesia and Taiwan, we chose the 4 that inte…
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Trading 101: Navigating MiCA, FCA, and the Evolving Landscape of Crypto Regulation in 2024 with Josh Peschko of Talos
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In today’s episode, we’re unpacking crypto regulation. We explore the role regulation plays in enhancing crypto’s legitimacy, trust and adoption, and examine how frameworks address consumer protection, market transparency, and innovation. With the much-anticipated Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) set to make a substantial impact on the EU…
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On January 10, 2024, the first US-listed Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds were approved by the Securities Exchange Commission, representing a significant step towards greater institutional acceptance of Bitcoin. Here to talk more about the impact of this approval is Benjamin Dean, Director of Digital Assets at WisdomTree - one of the leading fund mana…
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KPMG recently published a report looking at the environmental, social, and governance impact of Bitcoin and its role in the ESG imperative. To discuss this report in more detail, today we’re joined by Brian Consolvo, Technology Risk Principal at KPMG, who co-authored the report alongside Kirk-Patrick Caron, ESG & Climate Advisory Director at KPMG.…
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It's been 7 years since the landmark referendum that saw the UK, eventually, leave the European Union. And it's still a decision that affects us to this day.In our last episode of 2023, we talk to three university students contributing to North West Bylines, to talk about how Brexit has affected the young and what can be changed and done about it i…
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Sunak has changed up his cabinet before an anticipated General Election next year. In this episode, Chris and Julian discuss those leaving, those coming in, the unsurprises and surprises of both. If you wish to contribute to our cause, we have a crowdfunding page to help the Network expand. Donate only if you can and whatever you can, every little …
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The sustainability and energy use issue around Bitcoin mining is a topic of significant concern and debate in both the cryptocurrency community and broader public discourse. Addressing this issue head on, today, we’re joined by Bert de Groot, the Owner of Bitcoin Bloem, a Dutch startup that uses Bitcoin mining to grow tulips in the Netherlands. Sig…
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This week in crypto, the fallout of Binance’s $4 billion fine continued, new NFT games are launched, and CoinShares released their latest report on institutional crypto investments. Binance's former CEO, CZ, is facing an uncertain future as a judge deliberates on whether to permit his departure from the U.S. before his February 2024 sentencing. CZ …
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Throughout last month, by-elections happened. One in Scotland and two in England. We bring in Martin Roche of our friends across the border, Bylines Scotland, to discuss the results once again and do they confirm what we suspect might happen in the upcoming 2024 General Election. We do apologise for the lateness of this episode, we had some behind …
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Last week in crypto, Bitcoin dipped down, and at time of writing/recording sits at $36,290. The news we’re most excited about though, Blockchain.com closed a $110M round of funding, led by UK-based Kingsway Capital, the latest sign that crypto-focused venture capital investments are picking up amid this year’s rebound in digital-asset prices. Disne…
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Last week in crypto, we saw Bitcoin rise to $35k, and that trend continued with another year-to-date all-time-high this week, at the time of recording bitcoin is trading at over $36,000, passing the $36k mark. Along with other altcoins, Toncoin saw a price rise as well - to it’s highest point in nearly a year. Right now, Toncoin is trading at $2.63…
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Last week in crypto, bitcoin moved significantly, reaching a 2023 all time high and continued to hover around the $35k mark throughout this week. Vietnam has emerged as a rapidly growing space for crypto, despite the State Bank of Vietnam's strict prohibition on the use of cryptocurrencies as payment, the sector continues to grow, especially in are…
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Blockchain for Good: Climate Change - Safeguarding Kenyan Farmers with Lemonade and Avalanche
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The demand for “climate risk” insurance is growing at an unprecedented rate, as climate change significantly threatens the stability of our environment and economy. However, in Africa alone, the majority of the 300 million smallholder farmers are not currently financially protected against crippling risks such as floods and drought. Today we’re joi…
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Last week in crypto, the market was moving. With Bitcoin up 8% in a few days and surpassing the $30k mark. We’ve seen this continue into this week, with 2023 all time highs, and hoovering around the $35k point. Other assets followed, with Ethereum up 7% and Dogecoin up 8%, and Chainlink up a staggering 30%. As bitcoin trends up, it’s dominating the…
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Last week in crypto, Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial entered it’s second week. The prosecution narrowed it’s focus on FTX's compliance measures, delving into complex issues such as anti-money laundering (AML) policies and regulatory frameworks. SBF’s defense team have grappled with court rulings that have limited their ability to cross-examine key witnes…
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Today we’re joined by Simge Sandal co-founder of Gainforest, a decentralised fund, using artificial intelligence to measure and reward sustainable nature stewardship and Angelo Paolo Kalaw Lead for Social Impact from the Celo Foundation to talk about their partnership. ABOUT GAINFOREST OVERVIEW Founder David Dao first came up with the idea of GainF…
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This week in crypto, Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial began, and we’ll be keeping a close eye on developments over the coming days. Elsewhere in crypto, Hong Kong launched their crime squad, Ripple have launched a new update, and Bitcoin futures trading emerges in Canada. Hong Kong has intensified its efforts to combat crypto-related crime,…
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In the past week, the Prime Minister has made some startling u-turns on Net Zero commitments. The main policy shifts were delaying the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035, pushed back the transition away from fossil fuel boilers to the same year, and scrapped energy efficiency targets on homes. Mr Sunak advertised these chan…
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Last week in crypto, the markets were mostly stable with a 3% drop in BTC over the weekend. MicroStrategy, a prominent business intelligence company led by Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, has further bolstered its cryptocurrency holdings. The company recently purchased an additional 5,050 Bitcoins for approximately $147 million, adding to its alre…
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Last week in crypto, 7 day prices were up across the market, with a 6% growth in Bitcoin, and 4% in Ethereum. The Canadian Supreme Court has given its approval for the merger of Hut 8 Mining Corp. and US Bitcoin mining company, Bitfury. This decision signifies a significant development in the cryptocurrency industry, as it allows Hut 8 to acquire B…
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Last week in crypto, Bitcoin price stayed stable above $26k as US CPI numbers for August were higher than expected. Telegram, a popular messaging platform with 800 million users, has unveiled its cryptocurrency wallet. This move allows users to securely store, send, and receive digital assets within the app. The wallet supports various cryptocurren…
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Last week in crypto, Bitcoin’s price jumped to nearly $28k on Tuesday, before dropping back to $26k on Thursday. Various theories have emerged, including the SEC’s opt to delay Bitcoin ETF deadlines. X, formerly Twitter, is obtaining a license to facilitate US crypto payments. Speculation hit the internet over whether X intends to accept crypto pay…
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Blockchain for Good: Helping the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) with Bitcoin with Alex Gladstein
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Today we’re joined by Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, to talk about how Bitcoin can strengthen civil liberties. https://hrf.org/ Sign up for a Wallet https://bit.ly/3dpcCQw Sign up to the Exchange https://bit.ly/3QzCKGP
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Last week in crypto, Trump Digital Trading Card NFTs shot up 42% in floor price, and Trump Digital Cards Series 2 soared in trading volume. WorldCoin dropped nearly 10% in the last few days. The token experienced a 40% spike in it’s launch week, perhaps due to it’s controversial requirement to provide an eye-scan to claim but seems that initial pop…
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Last week in crypto, data from a Saint Petersburg Exchange and the Russian Trading System emerged showing that more than half of Russian citizens want to store their money in a central bank digital currency. WorldCoin, which experienced a 40% spike in it’s launch week, perhaps due to it’s controversial requirement to provide an eye-scan to claim, h…
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Last week in crypto, Cardano's price remained in the red despite significant market activity by both large investors and aggressive traders. Binance announced multiple pair delisting, while reports have surfaced showing Donald Trump as an Ethereum whale. PayPal has suspended crypto purchases in the UK, affecting users' ability to buy and sell digit…
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In July, three By-Elections took place and all the results were interesting. Each of the major parties won one constituency each. The big attention was, of course, Uxbridge and South Ruislip, where the Conservatives just managed to hold onto the constituency by a mere 495 votes. Even though the party tried to play this off as a victory, it's very m…
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Last week in crypto, the Bank of England’s base rate hike impacted the bitcoin stirling pairing, which has risen above the 25-day and 50-day moving averages. NFT Platform Nifty has closed down, and Israel’s only public stock exchange, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has signed an agreement with the digital asset platform Fireblocks to jointly offer a r…
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Last week in crypto, bitcoin price bounced around the $29k mark, crypto mining retailer Phoneix eyed up an IPO, and BlackRock vowed to democratize crypto through their spot Bitcoin ETF. Worldcoin is a cryptocurrency project aiming to distribute cryptocurrency to every person on the planet. To achieve this, it plans to use biometric identification t…
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Blockchain for Good: The War in Ukraine, Reaching People in Need with Stellar Development Foundation, Tori Samples
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In segment ‘Blockchain for good’ we’re unearthing real world examples of how blockchain technology is making a real world difference to people, communities and charities all around the world. We’ll learn more about organizations and projects using crypto and blockchain technology to promote social and economic inclusion, and sustainability efforts.…
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In this month's hour-long episode, we hear from a host of special guests including Carla Denyer, Co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, Ryan Jude, a Labour Party Councillor for Lancaster Gate, and Leo Murray, Co-founder and Director of Innovation and Engagement at Possible. At this event, eac…
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Express Crypto News: 60-Second Recap shares the top stories in crypto every week. Last week in crypto, Solana announced significant network performance increases, UniSwap’s founder had their twitter hacked, and Bitcoin’s price dipped back to $29k. Tourists from Mainland China can now shop in Hong Kong with Chinese central bank digital currency. Hon…
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Express Crypto News: 60-Second Recap shares the top stories in crypto every week. Sign up for a Wallet https://bit.ly/3dpcCQw Sign up to the Exchange https://bit.ly/3QzCKGP For one year, friends of Blockchain.com can get: 15% off 1Password Families 15% off 1Password Individual Simply follow the link in our bio to claim your discount now. https…
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This month, Julian and Chris celebrate pride month by bringing you some Pride themed articles or articles written by Queer authors. The articles this month include a discussion about gender from North West by Isabelle Goodhand, the function of Pride in the 2020s, especially with encroaching of LGBT+ rights from Central Bylines by Bryan Manley-Green…
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Blockchain for Good: Afghan Women Receiving Aid in Crypto with Fereshteh Forough of Code to Inspire
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In our latest podcast segment, ‘Blockchain for good’ we’re unearthing real world examples of how blockchain technology is making a real world difference to people, communities and charities all around the world. We’ll learn more about organizations and projects using crypto and blockchain technology to promote social and economic inclusion, and sus…
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The Story of: Blockchain.com, From Zero to One Hundred with Co-Founders Peter Smith and Nic Cary
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Today, we share the story of Blockchain.com! From our humble start in York, UK, as an open source project to a global crypto company. Blockchain.com Co-Founders Peter Smith and Nic Cary share their journey. Sign up for a Wallet https://bit.ly/3dpcCQw Sign up to the Exchange https://bit.ly/3QzCKGP…
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After a long Hiatus, we're back and once again talking about Politics. Julian and Chris return to discuss key areas of interest to them, Brighton & Hove and the County of Hertfordshire. What were the results in these areas? Do they spell success for the Conservatives? Or, indeed, any of the major parties? And what do these results mean for a future…
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Today, we’re joined by Joao Reginatto, VP Product at Circle, to describe how the innovation of stablecoins (a cryptocurrency designed to have a relatively stable price, typically through being pegged to a commodity or currency or having its supply regulated by an algorithm) can impact not just the crypto market, the macroeconomic environment at lar…
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In our latest “The story of” segment of the Blockchain.com Podcast, we’ll chronicle this journey by speaking with some of the most influential people in the space – the pioneers, the advocates, the regulators and the investors. In today’s episode we’re speaking with Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko, the world's largest independent cryptocurrency …
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In our latest “The story of” segment of the Blockchain.com Podcast, we’ll chronicle this journey by speaking with some of the most influential people in the space – the pioneers, the advocates, the regulators and the investors. In today’s episode we’re exploring how the development of bitcoin has made us question our relationship with large financi…
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The Story of: Crypto Economics, from Pizza to Porsche with Stephen Pair , Co-Founder and CEO of BitPay
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In our latest “The story of” segment of the Blockchain.com Podcast, we’ll chronicle this journey by speaking with some of the most influential people in the space – the pioneers, the advocates, the regulators and the investors. Today, we’re joined by Stephen Pair – Co-Founder and CEO of BitPay to continue on from the whitepaper, and describe how cr…
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The Story of: Bitcoin and The Blockchain with Meltem Demirors, Head of Strategy at CoinShares
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In our latest “The story of” segment of the Blockchain.com Podcast, we’ll chronicle this journey by speaking with some of the most influential people in the space – the pioneers, the advocates, the regulators and the investors. To kick things off we’re joined by Meltem Demirors Head of Strategy at CoinShares – a crypto advisor, advocate and academi…
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In this episode, we spoke with Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Aave. Aave is a decentralized liquidity platform that allows users to supply, borrow and earn interest on crypto assets all without middlemen. The Aave platform enables the creation of liquidity pools that lets users supply or borrow different cryptocurrencies. As it runs on the Ethe…
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