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Crypto Curious
Are you crypto curious? Do you hear NFT and think WTF? Have you heard about Bitcoin and Ethereum but unsure where to start?
Then this is the podcast for you! Every Monday join Tracey, Blake and Craig as they break down the basics, discuss new trends and share what is exciting them in the ever-changing, fast-paced world of cryptocurrencies. Whether you want to just understand the news, join the conversation at the pub or get started investing, this show is your one-stop shop for all things cryptocurrencies.
Go from crypto curious to crypto caught-up with this new podcast from the team at Bamboo and Equity Mates Media.
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71 - Crypto Market Update: Arbitrum Airdrop, Euler Hack $600M Developments & Latest News
Join Trace Blake and Craig as they discuss the latest crypto market trends, exploring the reasons behind recent price surges and future market predictions.
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70 - Does the Banking Collapse effect Bitcoin? Ethereum Staking Update & All the Crypto News Bites!
In this weeks episode Trace, Blake and Craig have a lot to unpack as the US Banking system faces its biggest challenge since the 2008 collapse. This impacts the crypto world in numerous different ways and the Crypto Cururisou team lay this out as they explain the developments from the past 7 days.16 March -
69 - Is there a Silvergate Bank run? Plus Australian CBDC Pilot Program & Cryptocurrency's role in aiding earthquake victims
In this episode, guest host Mark Monfort joins Trace and Craig to discuss the latest news in the world of cryptocurrency. The trio starts with the unfolding story of Silvergate Bank and its troubles in the United States, exploring why this matters in the crypto world.9 March -
68 - Exploring the Intrigue Behind CryptoQueen's Murder, Coinbase Layer 2, and the NFT Market's Record Plunge
This week's episode uncovers the hottest topics in the world of cryptocurrency. We discuss Coinbase's Layer 2 solution named BASE, and it's potential impact on the crypto market.2 March -
67 - Exploring the World of Ordinal NFTs, the SEC's Crackdown, CBDCs & the emergence of Blur Marketplace
Tracey, Blake and Craig dive into the latest happenings in the digital asset world!23 February -
66 - How AI is impacting crypto: Plus the latest on Kraken, the Digital Pound, and rumbling regulation...
In this week's episode of Crypto Curious, we discuss the latest crypto currency news, including the impact of artificial intelligence on the crypto markets, the SEC's recent crackdown on Kraken, and the UK's Digital Pound project. Stay up-to-date with the latest insights on digital assets, crypto news and trends.15 February -
65 - Where is Crypto going? Bitcoin NFTs Arrive, Token Mapping Simplified, plus FTX & SBF updates!
This episode we welcome Ben Simpson from Collective Shift, a leading Crypto Education Platform.9 February -
64 - What did I miss? Crypto Market Recovery! Plus ALL the news you need this week
Join us for the first episode back of Crypto Curious for 2023! In what has been a thrilling start to the year in the crypto world we provide our usual update on the market for January.1 February -
63 - “2022: Boy, That Escalated Quickly!” The Year In Review w Special Guest Caroline Bowler
In this the final episode for the year Trace, Blake & Caroline (CEO of BTC Markets) look at the issues that shaped 2022.22 December -
62 - Sam from FTX’s arrest story & all the weekly updates, a Goldman Sachs crypto play & Celebs in Trouble over NFT Pump & Dump
In this week's episode Trace & Blake discuss the FTX update which includes an arrest - finally! Plus Goldman Sachs lust for a bargain crypto businesses and Coinbase coaxing users from USDT to USDC. Plus are the celebs in hot water for promoting Board Apes?15 DecemberSponsored by Bamboo
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61 - How Stripe will bring Normies to Crypto, Coinbase & Apples beef, + more SBF news.
In this weeks episode Trace, Blake & Craig discuss the exciting news around Stripe facilitating fiat to crypto payments and how this will make a big impact to the adoption of crypto. They look at the Coinbase and Apple Fee’s debate and talk more about the incoming crypto regulation. As always, there is a bunch more news around Sam Bankman Fried and the FTX saga plus a good dose of short sharp news bites.7 DecemberSponsored by Bamboo
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60 - NFT Wrap, FTX SBF BS continues & the Mango Project hack.
Blake gave Trace & Craig his wrap up of the Aussie NFT Fest from last week. There’s been some very unusual updates in the FTX Saga to discuss.30 NovemberSponsored by Bamboo
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59 - Genesis fallout, CZ & the Coinbase tweet storm & JP Morgan's Digital Wallet plans
Tracey and Craig are holding down the fort as Blake is away at NFT Fest with half of the Aussie Crypto scene.28 NovemberSponsored by Bamboo
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58 - FTX Part 2, More Platforms In Trouble & the latest NFT news
In this week's episode Trace, Blake and Craig give the most up to date information in the FTX / Sam Bankman Fried saga - and there is a LOT to cover off on!21 NovemberSponsored by Bamboo
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BONUS: The FTX story in detail - just what happened this week?!
Trace, Blake and Craig record a special episode to take a deep dive into the spectacular demise of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Exchange. Exactly what happened, who was involved and why? They’ll try to answer some of these questions as best as possible in an ever evolving situation.16 NovemberSponsored by Bamboo
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57 - The NFT Episode | Insta goes Digital Collectibles, OpenSeas and the Royalties Debate, a Market Update plus all you need to know about NFT Fest Australia!!
This week Trace and Craig are joined by a special guest and NFT Godfather here in Australia - Greg OakFord. Greg is the co-founder of NFT Fest Aus and is not only super knowledgeable in the NFT space in general, but has a good grasp on how things could shape the future for marketing and digital identity.14 NovemberSponsored by Bamboo
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56 - November Market Update, Elon Bought Twitter and how Ethereum is helping to fight cancer!
On this week's episode Trace, Blake & Craig give you a market update with some key dates to look out for this November.7 NovemberSponsored by Bamboo
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55 - Eth Pump, Aptos Blockchain, NFT Royalties and regulation speculation from Sam Bankman-Fried discussed.
This week it’s Blake and Trace again and they talk about the newly launched Aptos Blockchain, FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried’s published thoughts on the future of regulation and the success of Reddits users NFT profile pictures. Plus, how much have NFT creators been paid out in royalties since inception?31 October -
54 - A chat about the Real Estate NFT market, FTX taking on the regulators & is Board Apes Yaga Labs in trouble?
This week, Blake and Tracey fly as a duo. They discuss the maturing Real Estate NFT market, the way FTX is taking on the regulators in Texas, and ask - is Board Apes Yaga Labs in trouble?24 OctoberSponsored by Bamboo
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53 - How's Bitcoin doing? Who's left in the metaverse? And unpacking the Binance hack...
This week, Blake, Tracey and Craig talk about the hackers who've stolen around $570 million in tokens from Binance. They also discuss the Celsius Dox story -18 OctoberSponsored by Bamboo
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52 - Kim Kardashian's Trouble with the SEC, Californian records move to the Blockchain and SO much more!
In this week's episode Trace, Blake & Craig talk to the next chapter in the Celsius saga. They discuss how the California government is embracing blockchain tech and also touch on the Kim Kardashian story around her SEC troubles. There's also some NFT numbers to round out September as well as our short sharp news bites for the week. Get into it Curious Crew!10 October -
51 - Aussie Crypto Survey Finding touch points, More Regulation Buzz & Stripe fires Warning Shots at Visa & Master Card
In this weeks episode Trace & Blake discuss how regulators are looking at Ethereum's new Proof of Stake mechanism. Staying with regulation they touch on recent discussions in the US around Defi lending and how it could look in years to come. They look into a recent crypto survey from here in Australia that's had some interesting results. As well as touching on a grand plan from digital wallet Strike to challenge the credit card giants Visa and Mastercard when it comes to every day payments.3 October -
50 - The Aus Crypto Conference knows no bear market. Another exchange mishap and a tough week for Ethereum
Coming up in this episode we’ll give you the inside scoop on Australia's largest Crypto Event Aus Crypto Con which took place last week on the Gold Coast. We’ll talk about the state of the crypto market over the last week and what news from the US is likely to impact it further. There's been yet another blunder from a well known crypto exchange resulting in free money and once again we finish with the short sharp news bites.26 September -
49 - Luke McFarlane on WEB3 and how it will shape the future
Today we talk to Luke McFarlane who is the co-founder of Vikara Capital, Ezel.life and Natural Medtech. He has over 15 years experience in investment management, equity capital markets and corporate finance.23 September -
48 - The important Merge Day Chatter, Starbuck's BIG news and our tasty Short Sharp New Bites
Trace, Blake & Craig happened to be recording with the Ethereum Merge only an hour away! Join in the excitement as they’re not sure what to expect. Can it be done? … well, we know now it was a success! They explain what this now means for the crypto landscape. Those in it and those not.19 September
Meet your hosts
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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. -
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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. -
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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.
