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Q&A: Circle's Jeremy Allaire on USDC and the Future of Stablecoins Jan 11, 2022

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As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle, Jeremy Allaire.

Circle is a financial tech firm that enables businesses to seamlessly utilize stablecoins and public blockchains for payments and commerce. Circle is also the pioneer of USD Coin (USDC), the fastest-growing, fully-reserved, and regulated dollar digital currency.

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Q&A: Crypto Journalism with Laura Shin Jan 04, 2022

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In this episode, we spoke with Laura Shin, crypto-journalist and host of Unchained.

To celebrate Laura’s forthcoming book, The Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze we’re giving away 10 signed copies, to be in with a chance of winning simply head over to our Twitter page @blockchain, follow us and retweet this episode's post.

As a former Senior Editor at Forbes, Laura was first a mainstream journalist before covering crypto full-time. We cover the seismic change in crypto media coverage from the days of the Silk Road to present.

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Q&A: Navigating Crypto Twitter with Natalie Brunell Dec 28, 2021

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In this episode, we spoke with former broadcast journalist and host of Coin Stories podcast Natalie Brunnell.

We cover the role of social media in the crypto landscape and the significance of creating content as a woman, in a space largely inhabited by men. Natalie shares her insight on navigating crypto Twitter, as well as tips on key industry figures to follow.

We also touch on El Salvador’s recent adoption of Bitcoin and Natalie speculates on which country might be next.

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Crypto Basics: 10 of the Most Commonly Asked Questions about Crypto Dec 17, 2021

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Getting to grips with the fundamentals of cryptocurrency can be tricky. To help you on your journey, Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nic Cary and Head of Research Dr. Garrick Hileman answer 10 of the most commonly asked questions about crypto.

Whether you’re totally new to crypto or would like to brush up on some basics, this episode covers:

What is the history of money?
What is Bitcoin and why should I care about it?
What gives Bitcoin value in the eyes of its investors?
What drives the price of Bitcoin?
Why is the price of Bitcoin so volatile?
What are some of the common misconceptions around Bitcoin?
Is it too late to invest in Bitcoin?
How can I buy crypto today?
What's the difference between a custodial and non-custodial wallet?
Where can I go to learn more?

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Q&A: CEO of BitGo Mike Belshe on Crypto Security Dec 14, 2021

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In this episode, we spoke with Mike Belshe, CEO of one of the oldest crypto custodial firms who have played a huge role in attracting institutional investors to the space, BitGo.

Through the implementation of private keys, we cover how Bitcoin has revolutionized how we store money securely, the future of crypto storage solutions, and how US Government Agencies such as the US Marshals have turned to BitGo as a means to store government-controlled Bitcoin.

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Q&A: Blockchain.com’s CSO and Head of Markets Charlie McGarraugh Dec 07, 2021

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As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with Blockchain.com’s CSO and Head of Markets Charlie McGarraugh. Charlie has previously traded gold for some of the largest institutions in the world including Goldman Sachs, and in this episode, we touch on gold movements in 2021 and Bitcoin akin to ‘Digital Gold’. We also touch on the crypto markets, the current impact of the Omicron variant, and 2022 market predictions. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.

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Q&A: The Journey of NFT Artist pplpleasr Nov 23, 2021

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From recreating Pokemon cards in elementary school to selling some of the most widely celebrated NFTs (non-fungible tokens), we spoke with artist pplpleasr about her journey into the digital world.

We touch on why selling art as NFTs is becoming more and more attractive to artists, how artists make money through this medium, and the market dynamics of art and collectible NFTs vs gaming NFTs.

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Q&A: Justin Rice on the Stellar network Nov 16, 2021

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In this episode, we spoke with Justin Rice the VP of Ecosystem at Stellar about why Ukraine is trailing their central bank digital currencies on the Stellar network and their recent partnership with cross-border payments giant Moneygram.

We also touch on Stellar’s new protocol update and what makes Stellar the ideal platform for both seasoned entrepreneurs and those starting out in the space too.

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Q&A: Nic Cary on ‘The Next Era of Cryptocurrency’ at Web Summit 2021 Nov 12, 2021

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In this bonus episode, listen to Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nic Cary’s conversation at Web Summit 2021 on ‘The Next Era of Cryptocurrency’ with Robert Hackett, Senior Writer and Tech Editor at Fortune.

This episode covers everything from what exactly is a cryptocurrency and why large financial institutions are changing their perspectives on crypto, as well as industry hot topics including sustainability and the future of NFTs.

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You can watch the interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9zESB_jVew&t=28s

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Q&A: Fireside Chat with Dr. Markus Franke, Co-creator of Celo Nov 09, 2021

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As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with Dr. Markus Franke Co-creator of the layer 1 platform and stablecoin Celo. In this episode, we dive into the critical questions around the design of stablecoins, their role during the rise of central bank digital currencies, and what the future holds for stablecoin development.

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