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Crypto Curious

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Are you crypto curious? Do you hear NFT and think WTF? Have you heard about Bitcoin and Ethereum but unsure where to start? Then this is the podcast for you! Every Wednesday join Tracey, Blake and Craig as they break down the basics, discuss new trends and share what is exciting them in the ever-changing, fast-paced world of cryptocurrencies. Whether you want to just understand the news, join the conversation at the pub or get started investing, this show is your one-stop shop for all things ...
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Tracey & Blake are holding down the mic today and after a little 'Fear & Greed' debrief they head straight into 'Crypto Chats' in the White House. This is where top crypto executives are meeting to discuss future U.S. regulations just ahead of the upcoming election, and the stakes couldn’t be higher! They'll also cover the latest twist in the FTX S…
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🎧 BONUS Episode Alert on Crypto Curious! 🎧 Join us as we sit down with Dan Finlay, the co-founder of MetaMask, the world's most popular self-custodial digital wallet and Web3 gateway. With over 100 million users, MetaMask has revolutionized the way we interact with the decentralized web. In this episode, Dan shares his incredible journey from a div…
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The big crash - the crew talk about the crypto market experiencing the largest 3-day selloff in a year, briefly shedding $510 billion!! The Fear & Greed Index has fallen down to 26 which is a big indicator that panic is afoot. But who's to blame? The bank of Japan? The Presidential race to the top? The Israel / Palestinian conflict? Tracey, Blake &…
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This week has already been a biggy!! On today's episode we cover the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville that was buzzing with bold crypto promises from some big-name political heavyweights, including none other than Donald Trump himself! Just a week into the launch of spot Ethereum ETFs in the US, and we've already seen some exciting inflows and …
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In this episode I’m joined by neuroscientist Bobby Azarian, who authored the 2022 book, The Romance of Reality: How the Universe Organizes Itself to Create Life, Consciousness, and Cosmic Complexity. I interviewed Bobby two years ago when the book was released, where he explained to me how the second law of thermodynamics creates complexity as a wa…
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There's a touch of electricity in the crypto world this week, so Trace & Craig are joined by Blake (dialing in from Lisbon) to get amongst it. The crew hit the ground running as they unpack the approval of Ethereum ETF making big news this week (plus a sound bite from John O'Loghen of Coinbase); they'll also uncover the resilience of Bitcoin amidst…
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This week on the show, we have Blake and Tracey on the mic as they explore how the Trump assassination attempt is impacting the crypto market, with a focus on prediction markets and Trump-themed tokens. The crypto market is making a strong comeback recently, so it's timely to cover the significant gains in Bitcoin and Ethereum and the SEC drops its…
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Today we welcome Tracey & Craig back to the mic whilst Blake is at a Crypto convention in Brussels. We start with a little market talk and we do some personal reminiscing of market dips past. We'll dive straight into Bitcoin's wild ride as the German government shifts $75 million to exchanges, causing major market jitters and reintroduce you to the…
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🎙️ Welcome to the Crypto Curious podcast – your weekly crypto crash course! This week, Blake and I are broadcasting from our Perth studio while Craig hosts from Sydney with a very special guest, Jeff Yew. Jeff is a well-known figure in the Australian crypto scene and the founder and CEO of Monochrome Corporation, a multi-investment, crypto-asset fi…
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The full crew is back with Tracey, Blake & Craig on the mic to deliver another huge episode. They kick off in Germany as it has begun selling $3 billion of Bitcoin seized from a movie piracy site, causing increased market volatility and a 10% drop in Bitcoin over two weeks. Bitcoin's decline worsened after Mt. Gox announced creditor repayments, spa…
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The full cast is on the mic this week🎤 We're diving into Blockchain Week in Sydney, where Blake spoke on a panel that led discussions on institutional adoption. We'll also cover the latest on the Ethereum ETF go-live date, with insights from SEC Chair Gary Gensler and Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. K33 Research predicts significant ETH ETF inflo…
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On this episode I'm joined by psychology professor and researcher at the University of Missouri, Ken Sheldon. Ken focuses on a few of my favorite subjects in his research, namely that of personality, motivation, goals, happiness, and well-being. He’s also a leading researcher on the self-determination theory, arguably the world’s leading theory on …
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🎧 Welcome to our latest episode! This week, Bitcoin and crypto funds saw a surge with BTC ETFs gaining nearly $2 billion in deposits—the biggest since March. Plus, we recap highlights from Consensus, including Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's critique of celeb-driven memecoins and we explore how recent SocialFi projects are performing and the cha…
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Tracey & Blake return this week, to explore the launch of Australia's first spot Bitcoin ETF, the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC), now trading on Cboe Australia. We also delve into the rise of Notcoin, a play-to-earn token on the TON platform, which has seen massive growth and trading volumes. Additionally, we delve into Ethena Labs' innovative stabl…
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Trace, Blake and Craig hit the ground running in this episode, kicking off with Ethereum. It has turned a significant corner with the approval of the first spot ETH ETFs, marking this a massive milestone in its institutional adoption. This excitement around Ethereum ETFs prompts a look at the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, which have already drawn investm…
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Welcome back! We’re excited to re-share Tracey's incredible interview with Michael Saylor from Australia’s Crypto Con, one of Asia’s top crypto events held in Melbourne. In this episode, Michael discusses Bitcoin's unparalleled value and its impact on MicroStrategy's investment strategy. He also explores the future of Bitcoin, including advancement…
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Rob Chavez, an associate professor at the University of Oregon, joins me to discuss his field of computational social neuroscience. In addition to exploring his unique field of study, we also take a look at the weaknesses and strengths of brain imaging, the current state of neuroscience, the future impacts of AI, the importance of remembering "the …
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It is actually ALL HAPPENING in this week's episode as Tracey & Craig are joined by Ben Simpson from the Collective Shift. From the unexpected endorsement of crypto by former President Trump to President Biden's cautious approach, we unpack the political drama influencing the crypto markets. We also explore the rise of Fantasy Top as the latest sen…
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Evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams joins me for a discussion on common evolutionary myths and misunderstandings, how these misreadings of the literature often lead to destructive ideologies, ways in which our modern world is mismatched to our evolutionary wiring, speculative explorations into theories of complexity and consciousness, …
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In this week's episode of Crypto Curious, Trace, Blake and Craig unpack the latest developments rocking the crypto sphere. Coinbase finds itself in more legal trouble, battling allegations of investor deception and illegal practices. Meanwhile, telecom giant Vodafone makes waves with its ambitious plan to integrate crypto wallets into SIM cards, si…
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Human Summary: Narcissism researcher Keith Campbell joins me for a very candid discussion on narcissism and the latest findings on the subject. We also explore its connections with anti-fragility and the ways in which technology and academia are failing us. AI Summary: The conversation explores the topic of narcissism, discussing its definition, di…
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Buckle up listeners, it's been a whirlwind for all things crypto this week! In this episode of Crypto Curious Trace, Blake & Craig hit the ground running with Hedera Hashgraph's token, HBAR, as it sent shockwaves through the community with its sudden surge of over 100%. The legal saga of CZ tops out; as the former CEO of Binance grabbed the big hea…
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In this week's episode of the Crypto Curious podcast, Trace, Blake & Craig dive into the aftermath of the Bitcoin halving, exploring the surprising trends in transaction fees and miner earnings. They unpack the buzz around the Runes protocol, a new fungible token standard for the Bitcoin network, and discuss the highlights from Token 2049 in Dubai,…
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In this week's episode of the Crypto Curious podcast, Tracey and Craig dive into the current state of the crypto markets ahead of the Bitcoin halving, with BTC and ETH experiencing significant drops amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The SEC has set its sights on Uniswap, sending a Wells notice and sparking discussions on regulatory oversight i…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** This week my guest is Jean Twenge, a renowned psychologist, professor, and author who has been one of the world’s leading researchers investigating generational differences and the impacts of technology. This includes her books The Narcissism Epidemic, Gener…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** This week our guest is social psychologist, Jonathan Haidt, who has authored several of my personal favorite books including the Happiness Hypothesis, The Righteous Mind, and the Coddling of the American Mind. We're lucky enough to have Jon join us to discus…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** This week our guest is Stanford neuroscientist, Robert Sapolsky. You may know Dr. Sapolsky from his incredible 25-part lecture series on Youtube, his triumphant book, Behave, or his guest appearances on the Joe Rogan and Huberman Lab podcasts. And if you kno…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** Today we have one of my favorite comedians, Duncan Trussell, who many of you might recognize from his frequent appearances on the Joe Rogan Podcast, on Drunk History, or his latest Netflix show, The Midnight Gospel. He also has his own podcast, the ⁠Duncan T…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** This week our guests are evolutionary biologists, Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, who many of you might recognize from their frequent appearances on the Joe Rogan Podcast, or from their very own show, the⁠ Darkhorse Podcast⁠, where they explore current af…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** Anna Lembke is a psychiatrist currently working as the Chief of Addiction Medicine at Stanford’s Dual Diagnosis clinic. She was recently interviewed for the Social Dilemma, the amazing Netflix documentary exploring the dangers of social media. On this episod…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** Today we are joined by actor, comedian, and musician, Reggie Watts, who many of you might recognize from the Late Late Show with James Corden, where he leads the house band, or from one of his many amazing performances, including TedTalks and music videos th…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** This week our guest is businessman and entrepreneur, Jim Rutt, who you may know as the former chairman of the Sante Fe Institute or from his own podcast, The Jim Rutt show. Jim is also arguably the founding spearhead for a movement known as “Game B,” which w…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** This week our guest is cognitive scientist, Scott Barry Kaufman, who has an impressive resume that includes teaching at NYU and Columbia, writing for Scientific American, hosting a podcast on psychology that is so definitive it’s actually called The Psycholo…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** This week we have Douglas Rushkoff, a no-bullshit media theorist who is undeniably one of the most influential thinkers who has been steering digital culture. We touch on many topics in this episode, but without a doubt the biggest focus throughout is how ca…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** This week we sit down with cognitive psychologist and long-time professor at UC Irvine, Donald Hoffman. Hoffman has a long history working with some of the greatest minds in the history of humanity, including Francis Crick who was part of the team that disco…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** This week our guest is William Von Hippel, a social psychologist who teaches at the University of Queensland in Australia, and author of the 2018 novel, the ⁠Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠ ** This week our guest is Meghan O'Gieblyn, who has written regularly for entities such as Wired, The New York Times, and The Guardian, in addition to authoring books such as Interior States and her latest book: God, Human, Animal, Machine: Technology, Metaphor…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with ⁠Singularity⁠** This week my guest is professor of neuroscience at University College London, Karl Friston. Viewed by many as one of the world’s most influential neuroscientists, Friston rose to prominence when he pioneered one of the key techniques that allows neuroscientis…
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** This is a partnership episode originally recorded in collaboration with Singularity ** Chris Ryan is well known for exploring the evolution of human society and behavior through his books, Sex at Dawn and Civilized to Death. In this episode, we take a candid tour through the many misconceptions and misunderstandings of early hunter-gatherer life…
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Dive into the heart of cryptocurrency's latest twists and turns with this week's episode of the Crypto Curious podcast! Join Trace and Blake as they unravel the complexities behind Solana's congestion chaos, leading to unprecedented trader turmoil, and shine a light on Blast blockchain's innovative Layer 2 solution that's capturing the crypto commu…
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This week on the Crypto Curious podcast, prepare to dive headfirst into a whirlwind of groundbreaking stories that will leave you both informed and entertained! From the long-awaited sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried, igniting conversations across the globe, to the buzzing excitement around BASE - Coinbase's revolutionary layer 2 solution setting new…
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In this week’s episode of the Crypto Curious Podcast, we embark on a digital wallet discovery, diving into the ins and outs of hot wallets, before heading back into BlackRock's groundbreaking leap into asset tokenization on the Ethereum blockchain. But the ride doesn't stop there; we also unravel the meme coin madness within the Solana ecosystem. F…
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This week on the Crypto Curious podcast, we're diving deep into the heart of crypto's most captivating stories. First up, we're unpacking the Ethereum network's groundbreaking upgrade, shedding light on how the Dencun upgrade is set to revolutionize the blockchain's infrastructure for better efficiency and lower costs. Then, we're revisiting the en…
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This week on the Crypto Curious Podcast, we're riding the wave of cryptocurrency milestones, with Bitcoin blasting past its previous records and Ethereum inching closer to its all-time high, energizing the crypto community with palpable excitement. We delve into the nuances of the current market cycle, its surprisingly early onset, and what this me…
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Dive into the pulse of cryptocurrency this week on the Crypto Curious podcast, where we talk about the latest market surges, including Bitcoin's remarkable ETF records and its strategic moves into the DeFi space. Discover how Bitcoin is challenging Ethereum's dominance with innovative DeFi integrations, and catch up on Uniswap's significant proposa…
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Dive into the pulse of cryptocurrency this week on the Crypto Curious podcast, where we talk about the latest market surges, including Bitcoin's remarkable ETF records and its strategic moves into the DeFi space. Discover how Bitcoin is challenging Ethereum's dominance with innovative DeFi integrations, and catch up on Uniswap's significant proposa…
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In this week's episode of the Crypto Curious podcast, we're diving headfirst into a week of groundbreaking developments in the cryptocurrency universe. First up, we celebrate Coinbase's triumphant return to profitability, with the crypto exchange giant posting an eye-popping $273.4 million profit in Q4 of 2023, signaling a significant market shift …
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This week on the Crypto Curious Podcast, we're thrilled to have John O’Loghlen, the influential Managing Director of Coinbase APAC, as our special guest co-host. Dive into an episode packed with critical insights as we explore Solana's resilience through technical challenges, the impactful role of the crypto electorate in shaping the future of U.S.…
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Dive into this week’s Crypto Curious episode where Trace, Blake, and Craig tackle Tether’s groundbreaking Q4 success, explore the highs and lows of Jupiter's airdrop on Solana, and arm you against the latest crypto scams. Plus, don't miss our take on Visa's game-changing crypto move and more in our short sharp news bites. Whether you're a newbie or…
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Hey there, crypto enthusiasts and newbies! Trace, Blake, and Craig are back after a break and diving headfirst into the news for 2024! Dive into this week's episode of Crypto Curious, where they spill the beans on some of the hottest crypto happenings. Get the full scoop on the latest Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF buzz, including how these financial ins…
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