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Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem peels back the layers on the lives and backgrounds of the world's most impactful innovators. Centering around intimate narratives, Shrem uncovers a detailed, previously unspoken story of the genesis and evolution of bitcoin, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the web3 movements. Join Shrem as he journeys through the uncharted territories of tech revolutions, revealing the human side of the stories that shaped the digital world we live in today.
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Stay at the forefront of crypto with our daily podcast, your audio gateway to the latest major news in crypto, blockchain and Web3. Move ahead of the curve in one of the fastest-moving industries on earth while you sip your morning coffee and get up to speed on the latest happenings. Yesterday’s big stories, today’s essential insights.
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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…
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Good morning! In this riveting episode of our podcast, I dive into the dynamic and often tumultuous world of Bitcoin & Crypto. Our discussion starts with the trials of key figures in the crypto world, illustrating the intensified scrutiny from regulatory bodies. Andrew Kiguel and I then explore the dark side of this lack of regulation – the breedin…
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Few spaces, if any, move faster than crypto, and in just 24 hours, there’s already so much to catch up on. FTX is set to sell $873 million of trust assets as part of its continued attempts to make creditors whole, Binance is in hot water with the Philippines SEC, and Twitter (now X) co-founder Jack Dorsey led a funding round for a company looking t…
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There’s a lot to catch you up on before the weekend! Bitcoin buyers in the 2020 bull run have diamond hands, Do Kwon may be extradited to the U.S., and Changpeng “CZ” Zhao must remain in the U.S. until his sentencing in February 2024. And let’s talk about decentralized science, which might be where CZ turns his attention in life after Binance. Furt…
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Today, we look at JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon telling the U.S. Senate that if he were the government, he would shut crypto down — needless to say, the crypto community did not take those comments lightly. We also look at Bitcoin Ordinals going parabolic, but are they at risk of a network fix patching them out of existence? Further reading: “If I was t…
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Bitcoin has seen a lot of green days lately, but is the latest upward trend a “choreographed” move by whales? Whatever the case, Bitcoin futures open interest on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has soared alongside BTC’s price, and experts are suggesting it isn’t merely the result of ETF and halving hype. All this and much more to get you caught up…
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Warren Buffett famously called Bitcoin “rat poison squared,” but yesterday, it pushed Berkshire Hathaway out of the top 10 assets by market cap. Bitcoin’s stellar price performance of late has also been reflected in Robinhood’s crypto trading and El Salvador’s BTC portfolio, which is back in the black! Further reading: Bitcoin pushes Berkshire Hath…
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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…
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Bitcoin stole the limelight this weekend as it breached the $40,000 mark, and there’s a lot you need to know about it going into this week. However, plenty happened outside of Bitcoin, too — from North Korean hackers stealing $3 billion in crypto to an exclusive interview with Binance’s new CEO, Richard Teng. Further reading: 5 things you need to k…
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There is an equal distribution of positive and negative news today, with Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy buying another $600 million worth of Bitcoin but November securing the most damaging month of 2023 for hacks. When you’re done weighing up the current situation, we have the KyberSwap hacker’s absurd list of demands over returning the $46 million…
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From post-halving Bitcoin indicators to Cristiano Ronaldo being hit with a class-action lawsuit for promoting the sale of unregistered securities on Binance, and the cheeky KyberSwap hacker who is willing to return $46 million in stolen funds — but only if the exchanges execs are nice — today’s podcast has got it all! Further reading: Bitcoin had i…
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Binance is still dominating headlines as its new CEO, Richard Teng, lays out his plan for the crypto exchange. Meanwhile, the U.S. SEC continues to investigate an FTX-style fraud at Binance.US. Robert Kiyosaki is bullish on Bitcoin and warns people to buy the asset before it’s too late. And finally, we look at the power of combining blockchain tech…
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There’s a lot to catch up on from this weekend, but Cointelegraph has you covered! We discuss Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s continuing legal saga, Bitcoin price positivity, an elaborate scam involving a banana, and more. There’s never a dull moment in crypto, and if you want to ensure you are abreast of the latest news and stories, make sure to follow us. …
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Yesterday was a day to be thankful — unless you’re the Bitcoin user who accidentally spent $3.1 million on a single transaction fee. This story comes with a lesson for us all! We also discuss stablecoins becoming a staple in Argentina, South Korea planning the pilot for its CBDC, the disappearance of the Wallet of Satoshi app for U.S. users, and Ji…
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the United States! Although you may be taking the day off, crypto never does. Today, we look at how Binance’s books were affected by its settlement with the U.S. government, HTX’s HECO Chain bridge hack that resulted in $86 million stolen, and U.S. prosecutors attempting to block Changpeng “CZ” Zhao from leaving th…
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Yesterday was a day that will go down in crypto history. Binance agreed to settle with multiple U.S. government agencies for a staggering $4.3 billion, with its CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao pleading guilty to violating Anti-Money Laundering laws and released on a $175 million bond. You need to know a lot today if you want to stay ahead of the curve! Fur…
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We have a lot to cover today! Tether has frozen $225 million of USDT linked with a romance scam, Kronos Research had its API keys hacked and lost $25 million, Apple is being sued over blocking crypto tech in P2P payment apps, Bittrex Global is shutting down, and Microsoft has hired the ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, leading to its share price hittin…
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It was a busy weekend in crypto! A fascinating saga has unfolded after Yearn.finance’s YFI token plummeted 43% in five hours, causing chaos and FUD and prompting the founder of the dYdX exchange to call it a targeted attack. Running parallel are multiple stories impacting Bitcoin in all directions, from warnings around ETF filings to skyrocketing f…
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Crypto fugitives were spotted in Bali, Ferraris can be bought with Bitcoin, and there was a 1,000% spike in gas fees on Polygon due to sky-high hype around a new project. All of this excitement before mentioning that the world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, has filed for an Ethereum ETF, and Tether dropped half a billion dollars on a Bitcoin m…
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Bullish sentiments, unscrupulous actors, and the tech giants coalescing for the sake of decentralization. Today’s episode covers some hard-hitting topics, surprising stats and a warning for OpenSea users. Here’s what you need to know today in the world of crypto. Further reading: Microsoft, Tencent and other tech giants partner for decentralization…
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Today’s episode covers the wild world of crypto, from Disney launching an NFT platform with Dapper Labs to Goldman Sachs leading a mammoth funding round for Fnality, a Ripple ETF hoax and a major security risk with some wallets that you need to know about. Further reading: Disney to launch an NFT platform with Dapper Labs Crypto.com granted a Dubai…
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Welcome! Join me and Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com. The discussion opens with an exploration of the SEC's recent decision to delay its ruling on Grayscale's application for a Bitcoin ETF, unpacking the complex backdrop of legal and financial challenges that may be influencing this hesitation. We navigate through the internal dynamics of the SEC,…
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If you’re looking for positive sentiments around Bitcoin, you do not need to spend much time searching recently. Two fascinating annual highs have been hit in the past few days that point toward Bitcoin’s continued ascent. These hints of a bull run may be well-backed by history too, but one writer suggests that a stratospheric bull run could be fol…
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Welcome to the brand-new daily podcast from Cointelegraph, Rise‘n’Crypto. Monday to Friday, host Robert Baggs will keep you ahead of the curve in one of the fastest-moving industries on Earth with a concise recap of what’s important right now. Whether it’s market-moving events, legal drama and new fintech, or the highs, lows and oddities of the cry…
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(3/5) The Zalphas: A Debate with Andrew Kiguel In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com and a visionary in the digital landscape, to discuss the radical transformation of retail and finance through virtual reality. Kiguel's company has been at the forefront of this revolution, crafting immersive virtual s…
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In a compelling discussion, hosts Charlie Shrem and Andrew Kiguel delve into the essence of blockchain, emphasizing its role in diffusing power to prevent centralization, ensuring trust, and bolstering security in financial transactions. They articulate how blockchain's immutable nature—where transactions, once recorded, are permanent—establishes a…
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(1/5) Crypto or Bitcoin: A Debate on Definitions with Andrew Kiguel Join my friend Andrew Kuguel and I as we sit down and have a 5 part conversation about the topics that dominated 2023. In this episode, we discussed the changing narrative around Bitcoin. In the early days, Bitcoin was seen as an anti-establishment movement, a way for individuals t…
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Welcome to the 5th and final episode of our awesome series on Decentralized Identity powered by Kilt Prtocol. Our two guest will take you on a delightful journey on these topics below. I really appreciate you coming on this journey with us. I truly enjoyed producing this series. Thank you to the wonderful Kilt Protocol team who provided all of us w…
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🎙️ Exciting News! 🚀 I am thrilled to announce the release of the latest episode of The Charlie Shrem Show! 🎉 In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the fascinating world of decentralized identities, focusing on the captivating topic of proof of accountability. 💡 "Proof of Accountability" The Decentralized Self (4/5): Guests Ingo Rube & Sam…
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Good morning, good evening, and good afternoon, my fellow podcast enthusiasts! I am thrilled to announce the release of another epic episode of The Charlie Shrem Show! 🎉 "Identity & Power" The Decentralized Self (3/5): Ingo Rube & Harry Evans In this episode, we dive deep into the world of decentralized identity and explore how our data and identit…
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"Blueprint of Decentralization": The Decentralized Self (2/5): Maryam Ayati (Watr) & Ingo Rube (KILT) In a world where personal data has become the modern gold rush, the call for a decentralized identity has never been louder. Dive deep with us into the heart of the movement that's fighting to give control back to individuals. As centralized giants…
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"Defining Identity" The Decentralized Self (1/5) Ingo Rube, Founder KILT Protocol The term “identity” is thrown around quite often in both the web 2 and Web3 spaces. But what IS identity? What defines centralized identity vs. decentralized? Charlie Shrem and KILT Protocol dive into the nuances of identity and the unknown risks the mass population i…
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I'm very proud of this episode and enjoyed listening to it myself after production. We had some phenomenal guests including David Tse, Ashton Addison and Stuart Bullard. Enjoy the show! David Tse: Known for his significant contributions to information theory and wireless communications. He is an academic and has been a professor in the field of ele…
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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…
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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…
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Enjoy this episode! I loved recording it. Please leave reviews and subscribe! Anjali Young is the Co-Founder and CCO of Abridged Inc, and a DAO Officer for Collab. Land. Ross Plummer - Chief Executive Officer - Yōkai [00:01:03] Bitcoin Upgrade in Soft Fork. [00:03:18] Yokai and Collab.land [00:07:23] Scaling cybersecurity teams. [00:11:05] DAO fixi…
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In this episode, Lex Avelino, founder of Passage.io, joins the show to discuss the power of AI in allowing smaller creators to compete with bigger studios. Lex shares his experience in the virtual production world and how it led him to create Passage, a platform that offers immersive and high-quality experiences for creators and brands. The convers…
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