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Can a Crypto-Based UBI System Foster Economic Growth, and Shape the Future of Finance?
In this episode, Samantha Yap continues exploring the practical use cases of GoodDollar with Anna Stone, and the impact of blockchain in empowering individuals and fostering economic growth. Uncover their vision to onboard one million users onto the Celo Blockchain and become a leading force in utilising crypto and DeFi for positive social impact in the coming years.
Join Samantha Yap on a journey to discover the history of money and to better understand why Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and decentralised finance may play an important role in our future.
Anna Stone (@TheRealStone) is an accomplished leader and innovator on Web3, strongly focusing on building inclusive crypto products since 2018. At eToro, she provides strategic guidance on Web3 and spearheads impact initiatives that aim to democratise finance through blockchain technology. As the former Executive Director of the GoodDollar Foundation, Anna led efforts to leverage decentralised finance and the GoodDollar UBI protocol, fostering a more accessible digital economy for everyone.
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Can Blockchain and Crypto Create Financial Inclusion? Exploring Universal Basic Income and the GoodDollar Project.
In this episode of The Story of Money, Samantha Yap talks to Anna Stone, the co-founder of the GoodDollar protocol, about the transformative power of blockchain and crypto in achieving financial inclusion. Explore how the GoodDollar project, supported by eToro's Yoni Assia, leverages blockchain technology to create a global and member-owned UBI model, revolutionizing financial inclusion.
Join Samantha Yap on a journey to discover the history of money and to better understand why Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and decentralised finance may play an important role in our future.
Anna Stone (aka @TheRealStone) is an accomplished leader and innovator on Web3, strongly focusing on building inclusive crypto products since 2018. At eToro, she provides strategic guidance on Web3 and spearheads impact initiatives that aim to democratize finance through blockchain technology. As the former Executive Director of the GoodDollar Foundation, Anna led efforts to leverage decentralized finance and the GoodDollar UBI protocol, fostering a more accessible digital economy for everyone.
Follow Anna on Twitter at: @TheRealStone
What Does the Future Hold for Crypto Regulation? Navigating the Complexities of Regulating a New Asset Class.
Samantha Yap continues her conversation with Nikhilesh De on crypto regulation. They discuss the challenges regulators face in keeping up with the fast-paced industry and the potential for clear and explicit regulation of the crypto industry in 2023.
Join Samantha Yap on a journey to discover the history of money and to better understand why Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and decentralised finance may play an important role in our future.
Nikhilesh De (@nikhileshde) is the managing editor for CoinDesk's global policy coverage of the cryptocurrency industry. He has been covering cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology since 2017 and has become a well-known and respected voice in the industry. Nik's reporting has provided valuable insights into the intersection of cryptocurrency and regulation, making him a highly influential figure in the industry.
Is Crypto Money? Navigating the Complexities of Regulating a New Asset Class.
In this episode of The Story of Money, Nikhilesh De, the managing editor for CoinDesk's coverage of global policy in crypto, shares his insights on the complex world of crypto regulation. Nik and Samantha discuss the concerns and considerations surrounding regulating money in the crypto industry, the goals of financial regulation, the need for genuine engagement between the crypto community and regulators, and the classification of cryptocurrencies as money.
Join Samantha Yap on a journey to discover the history of money and to better understand why Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and decentralised finance may play an important role in our future.
Nikhilesh De (@nikhileshde) is the managing editor for CoinDesk's global policy coverage of the cryptocurrency industry. He has been covering cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology since 2017 and has become a well-known and respected voice in the industry. Nik's reporting has provided valuable insights into the intersection of cryptocurrency and regulation, making him a highly influential figure in the industry.
How can the crypto community build a sustainable and positive ecosystem while promoting the use of cryptocurrency in everyday transactions?
In this episode, Samantha continues discussing various aspects of the cryptocurrency world with Dr Paul Dylan-Ennis. The conversation covers the appeal of DAOs, the challenges of building a sustainable Ethereum, and the need for the crypto community to focus on real-world use cases and promote its adoption in everyday transactions.
Join Samantha Yap on a journey to discover the history of money and to better understand why Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and decentralised finance may play an important role in our future.
Dr Paul Dylan-Ennis (aka @polarpunklabs) is an expert in the field of blockchain and cryptocurrency. He is a lecturer and a Professor at the University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland. His research focuses on the intersection of blockchain, FinTech, and culture. Dr Dylan-Ennis has published numerous papers and articles on blockchain technology and its social, economic, and cultural implications. He is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events.
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In this episode of YAP Cast, Samantha discusses crypto's cultural and technological aspects with Dr. Paul Dylan Ennis, a Lecturer and Professor at University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland.
Together, they explore the intersection of cultures and subcultures in shaping the technical decisions made in the industry.
The conversation evolves into the transformation of our understanding of money and the emergence of decentralised finance as a compelling alternative to traditional systems.
Join Samantha Yap on a journey to discover the history of money and to better understand why Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and decentralised finance may play an important role in our future.
Dr Paul Dylan-Ennis (aka @polarpunklabs) is an expert in the field of blockchain and cryptocurrency. He is a lecturer and Professor at the University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland. His research focuses on the intersection of blockchain, FinTech, and culture. Dr Dylan-Ennis has published numerous papers and articles on blockchain technology and its social, economic, and cultural implications. He is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events.
Get ready for an exciting new season of YAP Cast! In "The Story of Money" Season 3, we delve into the intricate world of finance, crypto, and how our understanding of money is evolving in the digital age.
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Is there an understanding gap between TradFi, CeFi and DeFi right now? Why is data important in DeFi? Why can’t we replicate how we manage data in DeFi like in TradFi?
Here to share more on the questions above is Ambre Soubiran. Ambre worked at the highest levels of traditional finance until she caught the DeFi bug. She became the CEO of Kaiko, a crypto data company, and turned it into a key player in the digital asset market.
Whether you're trading a pair of currencies or selling a second-hand car, the value of the assets being traded must be known and agreed upon by both parties in any exchange. We need to understand what these things are currently worth so the two sides can reach a deal.
This is why pricing data is an integral part of the story of money. With it, money will work. Here to share the evolution of this world is someone better placed than most. Ambre Soubiran.
Ambre worked at the highest levels of traditional finance until she caught the DeFi bug. She became the CEO of Kaiko, a crypto data company, and turned it into a key player in the digital asset market.
How can money organise the world through code?
In this episode, Samantha Yap speaks with Kevin Owocki to explore how money can be programmed to make society more resilient and reflect values other than financial wealth.
Kevin is the current CEO of Supermodular, a web3 venture studio, the author of "Greenpilled: How Crypto Can Regenerate The World", and the host of the Green Pill Podcast. He is best known as the founder of Gitcoin, which is at the forefront of sustainable work on open-source software.
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