Ep. 24. CBOE futures, Bitcoin mining energy usage & investing responsibly

G Sass is back in London for a second week in a row to join Simon for this week's recap of the top Blockchain news - and what a week of news it was.

Bitcoin futures are now available for trading through CBOE. So what's a future, what's the significance of having a bitcoin future, and what was the impact when these futures launched?

Next, why your grandmother should not be buying bitcoin, despite how easily some platforms are making it. The guys discuss the importance of investors' understanding of the market and risk. And if you do want to get up to speed on bitcoin, Colin gives his thoughts on the essential reading, and where to look for more information.

Why are we so preoccupied with the energy consumption of bitcoin mining? And how might this impact the debate on energy use and climate change? Let us know why you think we're so attached to the energy narrative around bitcoin @BchainInsider.

Digital Asset Holdings has been selected by Australian Stock Exchange, making it the first exchange to commercialise DLT.

France will allow blockchain technology for trading unlisted securities (those not on the main exchange). So what will be the impact on startups and the listings market?

And, MAMA has launched! That is, the Multichain Asset Management Association, an industry trade body for asset management startups. Plus, news that UBS is to launch a live Ethereum platform with Barclays, Credit Suisse and others.

Next up, why has an ICO been halted after the SEC raised concerns over registration? And what does this say about the prospects for ICOs in the USA?

And this week we also bring you an interview with Jamie Burke, founder and CEO at Outlier Ventures. Simon and Colin hear about Jamie's experience as an angel investor, the next phase of the web and the importance of decentralisation. They also discuss tokenomics and IOTA - why is it different to other DLTs and what's on their road map?

That's it for this week. Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi.

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Special Guest: Jamie Burke.

Links:

• Bitcoin Futures Start With a Bang as 25% Rally Triggers Halts
• Getting Bitcoin on Grandma's Android Phone: 3 Easy Steps
• Please invest responsibly — an important message from the Coinbase team
• Bitcoin mining consumes more electricity than 20+ European countries
• Bitcoin mining consumes more electricity a year than Ireland | Technology | The Guardian
• Bitcoin mining uses more electricity than 159 countries — RT Business News
• Australian stock exchange to move to blockchain
• FinTech Insider News
• Asset management startups using blockchain get their own trade body: MAMA
• Company Halts ICO After SEC Raises Registration Concerns
• UBS to Launch Live Ethereum Compliance Platform with Barclays, Credit Suisse and More
• FinTech Insider News
• This man's lost bitcoin are now worth $75m – and under 200,000 tonnes of garbage
• FinTech Insider News