In this episode of Decentralize, host Ray Salmond sits down with 1971 Capital CIO Brian Russ who shares his views on the future of Bitcoin, why Ethereum is undervalued and what investors should expect from the US economy over the next four years. You don't want to miss it! This episode is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted by Ray Salmond, w…

In this episode of Decentralize, host Robert Baggs sits down with Jovi Overo, managing director of BaaS at Unlimit, to discuss the latest trends in Web3 payments. Learn about the rise of crypto cards and how they're changing the game, along with all the other challenges and opportunities in this exciting space. This episode of Decentralize is broug…

Popular trader and investor Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) sits down with Decentralize host Jonathan DeYoung at DKGcon 2024 to explain his investment thesis and discuss the state of the Bitcoin bull market, whether BTC will hit $1,000,000, the impact of AI on trading and investing, and more. This episode of Decentralize is brought to you by C…

In this episode of Decentralize, host Zoltan Vardai sits down with Michael Pearl, vice president of go-to-market (GTM) at Cyvers, a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in Web3 security. Together, they delve into the escalating threat landscape of the crypto industry, discussing recent high-profile hacks and the alarming rise in cyberattacks. Pe…

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, host Savannah Fortis sits down with Bart Wyatt, chief technology officer of the EOS Network Foundation, to explore the evolution of blockchain technology. Discover blockchain’s journey from hype to utility, including Tether’s launch and the challenges faced during the development of the EOS …

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, join host Gareth Jenkinson in an insightful discussion with 1inch co-founder Sergej Kunz, Aave founder Stani Kulechov and Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov as they explore the growing importance of DeFi in shaping the future of Web3 and mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. This episode was r…

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, join host Gareth Jenkinson in a versatile discussion with Yat Siu, Animoca Brands founder; Alex Svanevik, Nansen co-founder; and Nic Puckrin, founder of Coin Bureau, as they explore major trends shaping the crypto landscape in 2024. Recorded during Cointelegraph’s exclusive event, Longitude, at To…

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, join host Gareth Jenkinson in an in-depth discussion with Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and CEO of Maelstrom. They explore the implications of the recent US Federal Reserve interest rates cut on traditional finance and crypto markets, dive into the intricacies of Japanese yen carry trades, an…

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, join host Gareth Jenkinson in a captivating discussion with Binance CEO Richard Teng. The episode explores insights into Binance’s global expansion, regulatory challenges, and the company’s commitment to compliance. Teng also delves into the complex situation concerning the detention of Binance ex…

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, host Zoltan Vardai is joined by Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum, Polkadot and Kusama. Wood shares his ideas for Web3 and the future of cryptocurrency, as well as his hope for a world where cryptocurrency transactions are free, making Web3 technology a universally accessible public good. The epi…

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains why integrating Bitcoin into US reserves is the only way to preserve the dominance of the US dollar and address other economic issues affecting the country. He also shares how he first discovered Bitcoin and why he passionately supports it. Watch the interview on Cointelegraph’s YouT…

From the CryptoKitties craze to the 2021 market downturn, blockchain gaming was all the buzz. Since then, things have cooled down a lot. The question remains, is GameFi still on the decline, or is it just changing? In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we explore the state of GameFi in 2024 with Ash Hodgetts, CMO of the Undeads game. …

BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In episode five, Chandra Duggirala, co-founder and CEO of PortaltoBitcoin, dives into emerging Bitcoin trends, its broader implications beyond finance, and its role as a settlement rail in millions of markets. F…

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, host Savannah Fortis and TIME Magazine journalist, Andrew Chow, explore the world of crypto through the lens of Chow’s latest book. Discover how Chow’s forthcoming title, Cryptomania, delves into the origins, hype cycles, and future of crypto, including the dramatic fall of FTX and the trans…

BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In episode four, Chandra Duggirala explores artificial intelligence investing, what benefits, risks and challenges the new investing method can pose, and how investors can use AI tools in their portfolios. Follo…

BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In episode 3, Chandra Duggirala delves deep into how cross-chain transactions work, the dangers of using bridges, the importance of Ordinals, Runes and BRC-20, and how Bitcoin could take over the DeFi space. Fol…

BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In Episode 2, Chandra Duggirala delves deep into why Bitcoin is the only layer 1, breaks down its layer-2 solutions, and explores whether Bitcoin can dethrone Ethereum as the king of DeFi. Follow Cointelegraph o…

Welcome to BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In Episode 1, Chandra Duggirala, co-founder and CEO of PortaltoBitcoin, explores Bitcoin’s origins, the development of altcoins and layer-2 solutions, the challenges of cross-chain custody, and maintain…

Mario Nawfal joins Decentralize with Cointelegraph to discuss how to grow a brand in Web3, the power of his massive Twitter Spaces, why people distrust mainstream media, the pressures of fame and how dancing helps keep him sane. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. Follow this episode's host, Jonathan DeYoung, on X at @maddopemadi…

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, host Savannah Fortis and Tools for Humanity’s head of protocol, Steven Smith, explore the transformative ideas behind the digital identity solution Worldcoin. Discover how this innovative project is revolutionizing digital identity through biometric technology, bridging the gap between Web2 …

Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores everything Web3 games with executives from five prominent gaming-related projects — Shrapnel, MetalCore, Ex Populus, Saga and HyperPlay — to learn why video games need blockchain, the promises of GameFi, and the challenges that come along the way. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. Follow…

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, join host Jonathan DeYoung in a captivating discussion with Animoca Brands’ co-founder, Yat Siu, as they explore how gaming is poised to drive mass adoption of blockchain technology. Siu shares insights on gaming’s social nature, the key to its power, and why gaming will lead the charge in mainstr…

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, join host Savannah Fortis and WeatherXM CEO Manolis Nikiforakis for a dive into the future of weather forecasting. Imagine a world where anyone from farmers to scientists can access and contribute to the most accurate and hyperlocal weather data. Nikiforakis shares how WeatherXM is transform…

This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph features an in-depth conversation with Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin. Lubin delves into the SEC’s attempts to classify Ether as a security and the broader legal battle in which Consensus is involved. Lubin weighs up the damage of regularity uncertainty in the U.S., its impact on Ethe…

This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores the exciting world of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) — a revolutionary approach to blockchain technology bringing real-world applications to the masses. Host Savannah Fortis is joined by Leonard Dorlöchter, the co-founder of the Peaq Network, who dives into the techni…

Is Ethereum’s popularity causing a network traffic jam? Metis, a layer-2 solution, aims to tackle the blockchain trilemma by offering secure, scalable, decentralized transactions. Tune into this special episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph as we chat with Jose Fabrega, head of marketing at Metis, to discover how Metis uses layer-2 technology …

In a watershed moment in the history of crypto, the U.S. SEC has finally approved the long-awaited spot Bitcoin ETF. Cointelegraph’s in-house experts come together to celebrate this historic day and evaluate its significance for the crypto industry. Hosts' Twitter: @rkbaggs, @PigniGiovanni, @HorusHughes, @forgeforth_ Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Coint…

Privacy pioneer and computer scientist David Chaum articulates his vision for the future of money in a discussion with Cointelegraph’s Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr. Chaum highlights the shortcomings of traditional currency, which exacerbates global inequality, and proposes his own solution: “Better Than Money.” Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr's Twitter: @Kris…

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, Swan Bitcoin’s head of business Dante Cook chats about his transition from being an elite college American Football standout to his journey into the world of Bitcoin. Cook unpacks how financial institutions, seasoned investors, and savvy athletes are becoming more aware of the “hard money” propert…

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, Joe Hall provides an inside look into Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. This tech juggernaut gathers crypto enthusiasts and industry insiders annually to explore trends, but skepticism abounds about the recognition of crypto at the summit. Coinext CEO José Artur Ribeiro humorously describ…

The sixth and final episode of Zero Barriers delves into the broader use cases of blockchain technology and where it could have the biggest impact. Web3 gaming has long been touted as a major driver for blockchain adoption, and layer-2 scaling solutions like StarkNet solve the cost and performance concerns associated with operating on base layers o…

On this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, investor Charlie Shrem talks about something truly interesting — himself. It’s quite a tale, much of which is being heard for the first time in this full-length interview. Charlie was a millionaire and a convicted felon while still in his early 20s. Besides founding BitInstant, he ran a retail bus…

This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph features a full one-on-one interview with the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng. He takes over from Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who was forced to step down from his position as part of a $4.3-billion settlement with United States authorities over regulatory failings by Binance in the past. Teng delves into th…

Join Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall on a journey back to the classroom to explore the vibrant crypto scene in this Swiss city of Lugano. In this podcast episode, Cointelegraph dives into the inner workings of the Plan ₿ Summer School, featuring insights from industry experts like Adam Back and Paolo Ardoino. Discover the fast-paced growth of crypt…

Episode five of Zero Barriers considers the potential use cases and impact of zero-knowledge proofs within Ethereum and the wider cryptocurrency ecosystem. StarkWare business development head Liron Hayman unpacks how their layer-2 technology provides the capacity to scale and bridge the blockchain ecosystem, while Herodotus co-founder Kacper Koziol…

Episode four of Zero Barriers looks over the history of zero-knowledge proofs with Eli Ben-Sasson, who has been at the forefront of the technology since validity proofs were an abstract theoretical concept to StarkNet’s superfast Quantum Leap upgrade. Giza co-founder Cem Dagdelen also explains how StarkWare’s Cairo programming language enables AI t…

Episode three of the Zero Barriers podcast series looks at the future of scaling. David Lavecky, co-founder of Canvas, recalls the moment in 2020 when he realized the base layer of Ethereum could not scale for use by banks and institutions without help. And Louis Guthmann, ecosystem lead at StarkWare, explains the history of scaling and the challen…

Welcome to Zero Barriers, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with StarkWare. In the second episode, Avihu Levy from StarkWare and Motty Lavie from Braavos Wallet delve deep into the issues that the blockchain industry faces on its path to global adoption — and the innovative ways to overcome them. The…

Welcome to Zero Barriers, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with StarkWare. In the first episode, Uri Kolodny and Eli Ben-Sasson explore the future of Ethereum and zero-knowledge rollups, and explain why they believe in the success of blockchain technology. The episode is co-hosted by Nathan Jeffay o…

Step into the world of Bitcoin on this week’s episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, which features two of the world’s largest Bitcoin conferences: Bitcoin 2023 in Miami and BTCPrague. Join Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall as he interviews CEOs, industry leaders and passionate Bitcoin enthusiasts, capturing their thoughts on Bitcoin concerns, q…

In this episode of “Decentralize with Cointelegraph,” we explore the story of Real Bedford FC, a football club based in the English town of Bedford that aims to put Bitcoin on the map in the United Kingdom. Join host Joe Hall as he interviews fans, locals and Bitcoin advocates to understand how the Bitcoin-themed football club is working on the gro…

Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall was at Paris Blockchain Week 2023 catching up with some of the leaders in the Bitcoin, crypto and Web3 space. The conference occurred in the shadow of a banking crisis in the U.S. and Europe, starting with Silicon Valley Bank and spreading to others. Topics discussed included faith in the traditional financial system…

Cointelegraph business editor Sam Bourgi and journalist Gareth Jenkinson break down the major talking points from the United States banking collapse fiasco, and discuss whether the cryptocurrency industry is being targeted by regulators nationwide. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank directly affected several prominent cryptocurr…

Decentralize with Cointelegraph’s new episode, hosted by Joe Hall, features analyst Marcel Pechman providing insights into breaking crypto news, such as Silicon Valley Bank’s liquidation, banking sector cuts, and Bitcoin’s sudden price rise. Pechman offers his perspective, drawing from his experience in Brazil’s economic inflation. The podcast ends…

Cointelegraph’s Turner Wright and Rudy Takala share their experiences navigating the plethora of venues, panels, and personalities at the ETHDenver conference. Wright arrived in time to interview industry experts, check out a ‘hacker house’, and watch developers go through BUIDL week. Takala talks about how organizers handled the various events sca…

Cointelegraph’s team reflect on Davos 2023 - highlighting the ongoing convergence of TradFi and DeFi during the World Economic Forum. While a select few drove discussions inside the WEF, the crypto world convened in the streets of Davos. In this podcast episode, the team reflects on synergies between traditional finance and the world of crypto. Kri…