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Bitcoin groundbreakers share personal stories of how Bitcoin is changing lives for the better. Host Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, co-founder and CSO of Ledn, speaks with leading Bitcoin voices, entrepreneurs, and human rights advocates to hear their unique journey and practical real-world examples of how Bitcoin has made a positive impact in their lives. Brought to you by Ledn, a leading financial services company built for Bitcoin & digital assets. Ledn offers a suite of lending, saving and tradi ...
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Talking Between Two Asics With Tatum Turn Up
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In a sea of bitcoin content creators, few have made a first impression like Tatum Turn Up has! Starting with just a tweet, Tatum has gone on to interview some of the biggest names in Bitcoin, including Anthony Pompliano. He joins Mau to share his journey to becoming a Bitcoin comedian, the creation of his show "Between Two Asics," and why bringing …
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Finding Community in Bitcoin with Lorena Ortiz
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Bitcoin communities play a crucial role in fostering learning, collaboration, and empowerment, which are essential for driving widespread adoption and pushing forward the decentralized finance movement. In this episode, entrepreneur and Bitcoin Embassy Bar co-founder Lorena Ortiz takes us on a journey from her childhood experiences during Mexico's …
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Pirates, Property, and the Future of Bitcoin With JP Vergne
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Understanding the intricacies of money and its historical roots is essential for anyone navigating today's financial landscape, and if you take a close look it turns out that Bitcoiners and Pirates have a lot in common. JP Vergne, a scholar, author, and advisor specializing in the evolution of industries within capitalist economies, joins Mau to ex…
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Unleashing A New Wave Of Entrepreneurs With Qiao Wang
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Discover the transformative potential of Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi) with Qiao Wang, co-founder of Alliance DAO, as he joins Mau to delve into the future of fundraising and global entrepreneurship. From the inception of Bitcoin to the emergence of DeFi protocols, Qiao shares insights on embracing disruption and leveraging crypto to unl…
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Let’s delve into the worldwide phenomenon of Bitcoin adoption and education with Nico Moran, the host of Simply Bitcoin! In this episode, Nico shares the fascinating origin story of his channel, his personal journey into the world of Bitcoin and the importance of decentralized finance. From Southeast Asia to Latin America, we explore the prevalence…
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Bitcoin's relationship with compliance has been complicated, as many institutions are still figuring out how it fits in with the digital asset world. While there are so many questions remaining, one thing is clear: it’s time to adapt! Amber Scott is a compliance expert and the CEO of Outlier Solutions, an anti-money laundering consulting service. H…
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Making Bitcoin Lightning-Fast With Alex Leishman
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The Lightning Network is a groundbreaking solution for scaling Bitcoin transactions by overcoming the limitations of traditional on-chain transactions. By making transactions faster, lightning is increasing Bitcoin’s accessibility, making it easier for people to use in their day-to-day transactions. Alex Leishman, co-founder of River Financial, joi…
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Curiosity often serves as a guiding force for those drawn to Bitcoin, shaping their journey long before digital currency even enters the picture. With decades of experience fueled by this curiosity, Lunaticoin emerges as a prominent figure in the Spanish Bitcoin community. In a rare interview, he goes beyond his usual content, delving into his upbr…
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In January 2024, the SEC approved Bitcoin ETFs, representing a pivotal moment in financial history. This approval stood as a testament to the tireless efforts of the Bitcoin community to integrate digital currency into mainstream finance. Leah Wald, the founder of Valkyrie and an OG bitcoiner, boasts years of experience in bridging the gap between …
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From 2008 to 2015, millions of Venezuelans risked their lives in the fight for democracy against Hugo Chávez. Enduring financial apartheid and hyperinflation under the oppressive regimes of Chavez and Maduro, many Venezuelans found stablecoins to be a solution to their economic challenges. Leopoldo López, led the fight against Venezuela's authorita…
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As the realm of cryptocurrency evolves, an increasing number of people are embracing Bitcoin as the future of financial freedom. In season 2 host Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, co-founder and CSO of Ledn, dives even deeper into the dynamic world of Bitcoin with a diverse lineup of guests, including technologists and freedom fighters. Because of Bitcoin sh…
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From Brazil to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco with Ana de Sousa
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Bitcoin is permissionless, decentralized, and transparent. Fiat currency is centrally planned, permissioned, and decisions are made behind closed doors. Many believe in order for Bitcoin to fully reach its potential, it should never be regulated, controlled or monitored by governments. Others believe that in order for bitcoin to reach the level of …
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Bettering Bitcoin Through Research with Alejandro Machado
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For more people to find bitcoin and continue to use it, we need to better understand how it is being used today and what purpose it is serving. Assumptions and anecdotes have been used in the past but as the industry grows, more qualitative and quantitative research is needed. The Open Money Initiative is an example of the type of research that pro…
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How Bitcoin’s biggest podcast was born with Peter McCormack
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Everyone’s Bitcoin journey begins in a unique way. Some people are looking for protection against hyperinflation. Others might need Bitcoin to make a payment across borders while many are simply looking to diversify their investments. For Peter McCormack, the host and creator of What Bitcoin Did, there was a very practical reason to first use Bitco…
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Bitcoin was born out of a system that had crashed in 2008 and left many people wondering how they were going to survive. As they were clamoring for alternatives to the system that had failed them, early adopters like Dan Held started joining together to build communities in places like Silicon Valley. Over ten years later, Dan needs no introduction…
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A Venezuelan Escape Story with Mauricio and Daniel Di Bartolomeo
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Venezuela has suffered some of the highest inflation rates in the world under the presidential reigns of Hugo Chavez and Nicolás Maduro. The effects have been catastrophic. After Maduro’s controversial election in 2013, inflation made it nearly impossible for Daniel Di Bartolomeo to run the business he owned with his wife. So when he was introduced…
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Analyzing a monetary revolution with David Puell
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Financial institutions are dedicating time and research to Bitcoin analysis and this means they are taking the currency more seriously than ever. Why the price fluctuates isn’t an easy question to answer but since 2017, David Puell has been trying to answer it. He is using Bitcoin blockchain data to analyze price fluctuations and market sentiment. …
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The next Bitcoin generation with Abubakar Nur Khalil
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Tech savvy from a young age, the next Bitcoin generation has only known a connected world with no physical boundaries. Coming out of Nigeria, Abubakar Nur Khalil, is a rising star. He’s a leading African Bitcoin core contributor, the founder of Qala, and Recursive Capital. In addition he sits on the board of BTrust, an initiative founded by Jack Do…
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Teaching Bitcoin On the Ground in Africa with Anita Posch Live from Zimbabwe
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After years of searching for something that would give her worklife meaning, Anita Posch discovered that Bitcoin could help people regain control of their money and regain their financial independence. She pivoted her career, wrote a book called Learn Bitcoin, hosts a popular podcast and founded Bitcoin for Fairness, an organization that helps educ…
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From Silver Coins to Bitcoins with Lyn Alden
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Retiring at 33 years old is not the norm and it's even more surprising when accomplished by someone that lived for parts of their childhood without a home. But life can be magical in that, with hard work and dedication, a dream can become reality, like it did for Lyn Alden. An engineer, investor and writer, her research and commentary reaches hundr…
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Bitcoin is Freedom Money with Alex Gladstein
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70 years after the United Nations signed the declaration on human rights, over 50% of the world’s population still lives under authoritarian regimes - and 87% of the world does not have access to stable “money”. The reality for many people is that things have gotten worse. But brilliant individuals like Alex Gladstein, The Chief Strategy Officer of…
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Because of Bitcoin is a new podcast that shares personal stories of how Bitcoin is changing lives for the better. Host Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, the co-founder and CSO of Ledn, is joined each episode by a special guest including Bitcoin groundbreakers, entrepreneurs and human rights advocates, that have unique journeys of their own - bringing practic…
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