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120 – SBF Judgment, BASE Innovation, & An Unbelievable Hack!!

HOSTS Blake Cassidy & Tracey Plowman|4 April, 2024

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This week on the Crypto Curious podcast, prepare to dive headfirst into a whirlwind of groundbreaking stories that will leave you both informed and entertained! From the long-awaited sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried, igniting conversations across the globe, to the buzzing excitement around BASE – Coinbase’s revolutionary layer 2 solution setting new records. 

But that’s not all; we’re also unraveling the jaw-dropping tale of a $65 million crypto hack with a twist so unexpected, it could only happen in the crypto world. Join Tracey and Blake as they break down these major stories, along with all the extra news bites from the crypto universe that you need to stay ahead. 

Whether you’re a crypto newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights, surprises, and that extra spark to fuel your crypto curiosity. Tune in, laugh, and learn with us – because in the world of cryptocurrency, the only constant is change.

TIMESTAMPS:

1:53 FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried Jail sentence?

4:48 BASE, the layer 2 from Coinbase

8:00 The Munchables $62 million hack!

13:16 Short sharp news bites

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Meet your hosts

  • Blake Cassidy

    Blake Cassidy

    Blake has a passion for technology and fell down the crypto rabbit hole while studying in Europe in 2015. He then started trading Bitcoins while living in China in 2015 and ever since then has been immersed in the sector. Blake is now the CEO of Bamboo which helps people take their first step into crypto currencies.
  • Tracey Plowman

    Tracey Plowman

    Chief Operations Officer for cutting-edge cryptocurrency app, Bamboo; Tracey Plowman is among just a handful of women taking on executive roles in the digital assets space. Tracey is extremely motivated to encourage more women into technology and believes this can help to empower their investment choices and establish financial freedom. Tracey’s interest in cryptocurrencies was sparked, while working as operations manager for a digital investment fund. This fostered her passion for cryptocurrencies and trading in this new asset class.
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