Stay ConnectedCryptopulse is a world-renowned podcast with over 500,000 listeners across the globe. Covering all the latest news, topics and innovations in the Crypto, DeFi, NFT and blockchain space.
We interview the best minds in the industry from CEOs, authors, thought leaders and development teams in the DeFi space. Every Saturday, we release our weekly roundup show, discussing all things crypto, including current DeFi news and macro-economic outlooks, to help keep you informed.
Exploring Hedera With Dr Leemon Baird: Chief Scientist & Co-FounderIn this episode, Kevin and Ben sit down with Dr Leemon Baird, co-founder of Hedera and creator of the Hashgraph Consensus Algorithm, to talk about Hedera’s success, the origin of the Hashgraph algorithm and what drives Dr Baird’s passion for this new ledger technology
Who Is Dr Leemon Baird?Dr Leemon Baird is the inventor of the Hashgraph distributed consensus algorithm, and is the Co-founder and CTO of Hedera Hashgraph and Swirlds Inc. With over 20 years of technology and start-up experience, he has held positions as a Professor of Computer Science at the Air Force Academy and as a senior scientist in several labs. He has been the co-founder of several start-ups, including two identity-related starts-ups, which were acquired. He received his PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and has multiple patents and publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences in computer security, machine learning, and mathematics.
Ways to connect with HederaWebsite: https://hedera.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hedera https://twitter.com/leemonbaird Discord: https://discord.com/invite/EC2GY8ueRk Telegram: https://t.me/hederahashgraph
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About Cryptopulse
Downloaded & listened to in over 100 countries. Cryptopulse is here to guide you through the crypto universe with thought-provoking topics, in-depth knowledge & information to help you make informed decisions.
Energy Trapped in Cyber Space
One of the biggest arguments brought up in the crypto debate is climate change and renewable energy. This mindset seems to be shifting though, with studies showing 55% of the Bitcoin network being powered by renewable energy. What does a green future entail for cryptocurrencies?
The Kardashev Scale
The Kardashev scale is a method of measuring a civilization's level of technological advancement based on the amount of energy it can harness and use.
FED CPI Announcement
The Consumer Price Index in the US hit 9.1%. Prices in the US are rising at their fastest rate for more than 40 years. There had been hope that a shift in spending from goods to services would help cool inflation, but high competition for workers has led to higher wages, which has fuelled further price rises.
Market Update
Kevin and Ben take you through the latest crypto market reactions to the current macro-economic backdrop, the recent CPI announcement in the US and the events currently happening in Sri Lanka
What we cover in this episode
Ways to connect with Cryptopulse
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Kadena Eco Spotlight: DNA and Fighting Counterfeits with NFT’s
SPONSORED EPISODE: Ben and Kevin sit down with DNA (Database of Native Assets) founders Abraham Milano, Adam Joannou & Douglas Jakobi to talk about the their process founding the project, solving counterfitting issues using NFT technology and why they chose to build on Kadena.
Who are DNA? Abraham Milano, Adam Joannou & Douglas Jakobi co-founded DNA in 2021 as a token-based bridge between the physical and digital worlds that allows creators to mint their own branded DNA tokens that prove their product’s provenance and authenticity, reducing counterfeiting risk in the process.
Ways to connect with DNA?
Websiite: https://www.thedna.tech/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thednatech?lang=en-GB Medium: https://medium.com/@thednatech
TODAYS SPONSOR: YIELD APP
Yield App is an innovative digital asset wealth platform that allows you to earn passive income on the world’s leading digital assets. What we really like about Yield App is that it’s a licensed fintech company built by a team with a strong background in traditional finance.
Yield App offers instant asset conversions, fiat on-ramp, auto compounding, and security features such as activity log, transaction history, and more. Simply deposit your digital assets and click earn to start receiving daily rewards!
And if you’re a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital assets. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience.
Download the Yield App on IOS or Android to enjoy your favorite features such as earning, staking, locking and asset conversions, now on mobile!
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Ways to connect with Cryptopulse
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptopulse
Website: http://www.cryptopulse.co.uk
Ways to connect with Kevin and Ben
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Boris Couldn’t HODL Anymore
Just yesterday, our prime minister Boris Johnson announced that he will be stepping down as conservative party leader and resigning his role as PM once his successor has been chosen. This comes only a few days after dozens of his minsters quit their positions. How will this affect the current crypto market in the UK and will promises still be kept once Bojo is out the door?
Boris Johnson, along with 60 other minsters, resign
Boris Johnson announced his resignation following more than 60 ministers resigning from the conservative party. Rishi Sunak being one of them. An avid crypto advocate, Rishi was only last week touting its benefits to at the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual conference. Will his past crypto promises be kept?
How many people invest in Crypto in the UK?Research commissioned by HM Revenue & Customs found that about 6.7 million adults owned or have bought crypto assets. This is almost three times higher than estimates from the Financial Conduct Authority, the City regulator, which said that 2.3 million adults held crypto assets at the start of last year.
British Army's YouTube, Twitter Accounts Hacked, Used to Promote NFTsOver the weekend, the British Army's official Twitter and YouTube accounts were compromised, with hackers using the accounts to promote various different NFT projects. On YouTube, videos were posted promoting Ethereum and Bitcoin scams.
WWOC: Korean Hedgefund Uprise lost 99% of client funds while shorting LUNA during its price crash
Korean crypto startup Uprise lost virtually all of its client funds by shorting luna (LUNA) during its price crash and getting caught on the bounces. The lost funds represent about 99% of the funds that Uprise was managing on behalf of its customers.
TODAYS SPONSOR: YIELD APP:
Yield App is an innovative digital asset wealth platform that allows you to earn passive income on the world’s leading digital assets. What we really like about Yield App is that it’s a licensed fintech company built by a team with a strong background in traditional finance.
Yield App offers instant asset conversions, fiat on-ramp, auto compounding, and security features such as activity log, transaction history, and more. Simply deposit your digital assets and click earn to start receiving daily rewards!
And if you’re a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital assets. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience.
Download the Yield App on IOS or Android to enjoy your favorite features such as earning, staking, locking and asset conversions, now on mobile!
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yield-app/id1591189242
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yieldapp_mobile
Ways to connect with Cryptopulse
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptopulse
Website: http://www.cryptopulse.co.uk
Ways to connect with Kevin and Ben
Kevin Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinBasham
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About Cryptopulse
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Kadena Eco Spotlight: Lago Finance, Building Kadena's First Stable Coin
SPONSORED EPISODE: In this episode, Ben and Kevin sit down with Lago Finance CEO Sergio Mello and CFO Matt Teeter to talk about their work in building the first Kadena native stable coin and Kadenas first bridge to the Ethereum network.
Who Is Matt Teeter?
CFO, Matt Teeter, is a self-professed tokenomics nerd. He got into crypto in 2015 with the launch of Ethereum. He would go on to drop out of his master’s program to found his first company, where he built an algorithmic trading platform that catered to both retail and institutions. Since then he has been involved with multiple crypto startups and ran an FX desk at a major financial institution.
Who is Sergio Mello?
CEO, Sergio Mello, is a generalist, an entrepreneur and a bit of an adrenaline junkie. He founded and exited companies in web1, web2 and web3. More specifically, he was pioneering VoIP infrastructure in Italy in the 2000’s, he pioneered the “data is the new oil” movement by connecting social media API to the travel industry in the early 2010’s and he has been in crypto since his friend Ian from Tasmania sent him bitcoin in 2014.
What we cover in this episode:
Ways to connect with Lago Finance:
TODAYS SPONSOR: YIELD APP:
Yield App is an innovative digital asset wealth platform that allows you to earn passive income on the world’s leading digital assets. What we really like about Yield App is that it’s a licensed fintech company built by a team with a strong background in traditional finance.
Yield App offers instant asset conversions, fiat on-ramp, auto compounding, and security features such as activity log, transaction history, and more. Simply deposit your digital assets and click earn to start receiving daily rewards!
And if you’re a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital assets. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience.
Download the Yield App on IOS or Android to enjoy your favorite features such as earning, staking, locking and asset conversions, now on mobile!
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yield-app/id1591189242
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yieldapp_mobile
Ways to connect with Cryptopulse
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crypto_pulse
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptopulse
Website: http://www.cryptopulse.co.uk
Ways to connect with Kevin and Ben
Kevin Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinBasham
Ben Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdrsquared
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About Cryptopulse
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Is Eu The New China?!?
With the bear market in full swing, all eyes are on the regulation being passed worldwide. The next cycle could fundamentally be driven by proposed and passed framework, so is this new regulation recently proposed by the US and the EU a help or a hinderance to crypto users worldwide?
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Purchased Another $10M of Bitcoin Over Past Two Months
MicroStrategy (MSTR) on Wednesday morning said it purchased 480 bitcoins for about $10 million – an average price of $20,817 per coin – during the period from May 3 to June 28. The new additions bring company holdings to 129,699 bitcoins.
US regulators move forward with crypto laws
Last week, the Financial Times reported that U.S. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has been communicating with his counterparts at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), in order to promote security and transparency for investors who trade crypto assets. Gensler’s recent moves suggest he sees the handwriting on the wall and is preparing for the day when the SEC and CFTC will be working together more closely.
EU agrees rules to regulate ‘crypto Wild West’ with new regulation
The EU Parliament, EU Council and EU Commission have reached provisional agreement to regulate what one of its lawmakers, Ernest Urtasun, termed the ‘crypto Wild West’. An anti-money laundering body is closer to formation following the agreement and EU officials had also reached a provisional political agreement on the Transfer of Funds Regulation, which will oblige crypto-assets service providers (CASPs) in the EU to collect data on transactions with unhosted wallets.
WWOC: Bored Ape Resteraunt No Longer Taking Crypto Payments
The Bored and Hungry restaurant in Los Angeles has gone back to accepting good old fashioned US dollars as its sole currency after initially priding itself on being the first eatery to accept digital currencies.
What we cover in this episode
TODAYS SPONSOR: YIELD APP
Yield App is an innovative digital asset wealth platform that allows you to earn passive income on the world’s leading digital assets. What we really like about Yield App is that it’s a licensed fintech company built by a team with a strong background in traditional finance.
Yield App offers instant asset conversions, fiat on-ramp, auto compounding, and security features such as activity log, transaction history, and more. Simply deposit your digital assets and click earn to start receiving daily rewards!
And if you’re a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital assets. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience.
Download the Yield App on IOS or Android to enjoy your favorite features such as earning, staking, locking and asset conversions, now on mobile! iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yield-app/id1591189242
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yieldapp_mobile
Ways to connect with Cryptopulse
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crypto_pulse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crypto_pulse
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptopulse
Website: http://www.cryptopulse.co.uk
Ways to connect with Kevin and Ben
Kevin Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinBasham
Ben Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdrsquared
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release a new episode.
About Cryptopulse
Downloaded & listened to in over 100 countries. Cryptopulse is here to guide you through the crypto universe with thought-provoking topics, in-depth knowledge & information to help you make informed decisions.
Anita Posch: Advocating for Human Rights through Bitcoin
In this episode, Kevin and Ben sits down with Anita Posch, a Bitcoin advocate, author of (L)earn Bitcoin, host of the Anita Posch show and Founder of Bitcoin for Fairness. We talk about Anita’s work, her travels to Africa and her views on the recent European crypto regulation.
Who is Anita Posch:
Anita Posch is a Bitcoin advocate, author of (L)earn Bitcoin, host of the Anita Posch show and Founder of Bitcoin for Fairness. She is a member of the board of Bitcoin Austria - an educational non-profit organization. Before she started her educational Bitcoin work in 2017, Anita gained over 20 years of experience in web development, e-commerce, and online business. Disillusioned by the centralized nature of the internet, consumerism, and surveillance capitalism she decided to make a change.
What we cover in this episode:
Ways to connect with Anita:
Website: https://anitaposch.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anitaposch
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnitaPosch
TODAYS SPONSOR: YIELD APP
Yield App is an innovative digital asset wealth platform that allows you to earn passive income on the world’s leading digital assets. What we really like about Yield App is that it’s a licensed fintech company built by a team with a strong background in traditional finance.
Yield App offers instant asset conversions, fiat on-ramp, auto compounding, and security features such as activity log, transaction history, and more. Simply deposit your digital assets and click earn to start receiving daily rewards!
And if you’re a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital assets. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience.
PLUS we have a special offer for our listeners. Follow our link at https://on.yield.app/cryptopulse and sign up for an account to take part in our epic competition with a chance to win up to 1000 YLD tokens in multiple weekly giveaways.
Ways to connect with Cryptopulse
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crypto_pulse
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptopulse
Website: http://www.cryptopulse.co.uk
Ways to connect with Kevin and Ben
Kevin Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinBasham
Ben Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdrsquared
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release a new episode.
About Cryptopulse
Downloaded & listened to in over 100 countries. Cryptopulse is here to guide you through the crypto universe with thought-provoking topics, in-depth knowledge & information to help you make informed decisions.
Cryptopulse: The Story Behind the Show
In this special episode, Kevin and Ben sit down to talk about the beginnings of Cryptopulse, their professional careers leading up to starting the show and reminiscing about their favourite moments in the show so far.
TODAYS SPONSOR: YIELD APP
Yield App is an innovative digital asset wealth platform that allows you to earn passive income on the world’s leading digital assets. What we really like about Yield App is that it’s a licensed fintech company built by a team with a strong background in traditional finance.
Yield App offers instant asset conversions, fiat on-ramp, auto compounding, and security features such as activity log, transaction history, and more. Simply deposit your digital assets and click earn to start receiving daily rewards!
And if you’re a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital assets. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience.
Download the Yield App on IOS or Android to enjoy your favourite features such as earning, staking, locking and asset conversions, now on mobile! iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yield-app/id1591189242
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yieldapp_mobile
Ways to connect with Cryptopulse
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crypto_pulse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crypto_pulse
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptopulse
Website: http://www.cryptopulse.co.uk
Ways to connect with Kevin and Ben
Kevin Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinBasham
Ben Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdrsquared
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release a new episode.
About Cryptopulse
Downloaded & listened to in over 100 countries. Cryptopulse is here to guide you through the crypto universe with thought-provoking topics, in-depth knowledge & information to help you make informed decisions.
Spotlight: The Soulless Citadel, Melding Film with NFT’s
SPONSORED EPISODE: Kevin and Ben sit down with James Fazio, Artist and Co-Founder of The Soulless Citadel, a unique NFT collection that tells the story of the people and warriors of Zillarnia.
Who Is James Farzio:
Co-Founder, Artist and Story Developer for The Soulless Citadel. James Fazio has been a filmmaker by trade for years, producing award winning documentaries with co-founder Elliot Gray. James Started his crypto journey in 2017 and his NFT art journey late 2019. Having a passion for Story Telling, Art, and Crypto, The Soulless Citadel is a culmination of all the passions that motivates him to create.
What we cover in this episode
Ways to connect with The Soulless Citadel
Website: https://soullesscitadel.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soullesscitadel Discord: https://discord.com/invite/soullesscitadel
Ways to connect with James
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shilldianajones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shilldianajones/
TODAYS SPONSOR: YIELD APP
Yield App is an innovative digital asset wealth platform that allows you to earn passive income on the world’s leading digital assets. What we really like about Yield App is that it’s a licensed fintech company built by a team with a strong background in traditional finance.
Yield App offers instant asset conversions, fiat on-ramp, auto compounding, and security features such as activity log, transaction history, and more. Simply deposit your digital assets and click earn to start receiving daily rewards!
And if you’re a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital assets. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience.
Download the Yield App on IOS or Android to enjoy your favorite features such as earning, staking, locking and asset conversions, now on mobile! iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yield-app/id1591189242
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yieldapp_mobile
Ways to connect with Cryptopulse
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crypto_pulse
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptopulse
Website: http://www.cryptopulse.co.uk
Ways to connect with Kevin and Ben
Kevin Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinBasham
Ben Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdrsquared
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release a new episode.
About Cryptopulse
Downloaded & listened to in over 100 countries. Cryptopulse is here to guide you through the crypto universe with thought-provoking topics, in-depth knowledge & information to help you make informed decisions.
Dialling up the Temperature on Celsius
Binance on Monday halted withdrawals of bitcoin for several hours after crypto lender Celsius also blocked customers from pulling funds from its platform, citing “extreme market conditions. We have no idea what the future fate of Celsius will be, nor the fate of its $25 billion that it allegedly holds in assets, but if the recent TerraUSD debacle is anything to go off of, the future does not look rosy for Celsius
The Celsius Network Fiasco
Celsius Network, an interest-earning yield platform, has frozen withdrawals after using a myriad of failed DeFi strategies. Customers now fear they will never be able to access funds that are locked on Celsius while investors and employees have started to jump ship.
Kraken Denounces. “Woke Activists” in Corperate Culture
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has recently released a 4000 word, 11-page culture document outlining Kraken’s “libertarian philosophical values” that includes prohibiting employees from calling speech “toxic, hateful, racist, x-phobic, unhelpful, etc.” & possibly incorporating firearm and self-defence training into corporate retreats.
WWOC: Manny Pacquiao is launching NFTs in memory of his late dog ‘Pacman’
There is no bond stronger than one has with their own dog. But as life progresses, what do you think would be the nicest way to remember them by? This is a question that ex-champion boxer turned Pilipino politician Manny Pacqiou had on his mind for a while, and, like any other COMPLETELY SANE PERSON he concluded that he’d like to honour his dog by creating an NFT collection/fighting game out of it!
What we cover in this episode:
TODAYS SPONSOR: YIELD APP
Yield App is an innovative digital asset wealth platform that allows you to earn passive income on the world’s leading digital assets. What we really like about Yield App is that it’s a licensed fintech company built by a team with a strong background in traditional finance.
Yield App offers instant asset conversions, fiat on-ramp, auto compounding, and security features such as activity log, transaction history, and more. Simply deposit your digital assets and click earn to start receiving daily rewards!
And if you’re a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital assets. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience.
PLUS we have a special offer for our listeners. Follow our link at https://on.yield.app/cryptopulse and sign up for an account to take part in our epic competition with a chance to win up to 1000 YLD tokens in multiple weekly giveaways.
Ways to connect with Cryptopulse
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crypto_pulse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crypto_pulse
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptopulse
Website: http://www.cryptopulse.co.uk
Ways to connect with Kevin and Ben
Kevin Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinBasham
Ben Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdrsquared
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release a new episode.
About Cryptopulse
Downloaded & listened to in over 140 countries. Cryptopulse is here to guide you through the crypto universe with thought-provoking topics, in-depth knowledge & information to help you make informed decisions.
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