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121 – Solana’s Network Nightmares, Blast’s Boom, & Grayscale’s Grand Finale

HOSTS Blake Cassidy, Craig Jackson & Tracey Plowman|10 April, 2024

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Dive into the heart of cryptocurrency’s latest twists and turns with this week’s episode of the Crypto Curious podcast! Join Trace and Blake as they unravel the complexities behind Solana’s congestion chaos, leading to unprecedented trader turmoil, and shine a light on Blast blockchain’s innovative Layer 2 solution that’s capturing the crypto community’s imagination. Plus, find out if Grayscale’s recent move marks the end of their ETF saga. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or deeply entwined in the crypto fabric, this episode is packed with insights, updates, and discussions that promise to enlighten and entertain. From major shakeups to promising breakthroughs, we’re dissecting the top stories that are shaping the crypto landscape.

Tune in to stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency – where learning and laughter go hand in hand.

TIMESTAMPS:

2:08 Solana and its congestion issues

6:08 The groundbreaking token: Blast

10:27 Genesis completed a $2.1 billion ETF sale

14:00 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.
  • Craig Jackson

    Craig Jackson

    Craig developed an interest in crypto after hearing about Bitcoin at soccer training in 2017. Since going down the rabbit hole, Craig has endured the ups and downs of crypto, now working in fintech as the Growth Lead at Blossom. Craig enjoys learning about the upcoming innovations in the space and is keen to share them with the Crypto Curious.
  • 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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