Blockchain Bylines

In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, co-founder of Blockchain.com, interviews Alex Page, founder of Nillion, a pioneering secure computation network. The discussion explores Alex's journey from investment banking to blockchain, driven by a fascination with decentralization. They delve into Nillion's mission to enhance privacy and security for sensitive data through decentralized technologies, offering new possibilities for private computation. The episode covers the importance of decentralization, privacy-enhancing technologies, and the future of AI in the Web3 space, highlighting Nillion's innovative approach to protecting data while enabling its secure use.

Join us for this episode, where we sit down with Alex Rawitz, co-founder of the groundbreaking DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks) protocol, DIMO. Alex shares his insights on how decentralized technologies are transforming the automotive sector, offering unprecedented control and transparency. Tune in to discover how these innovations are reshaping transportation, Alex's journey into the world of web3, as well as how DePIN has the potential to unlock countless other industries.

Join Nic Cary and this month's guest, Michael Casey - prolific writer, researcher, and former Chief Content Officer at CoinDesk - as we delve into the critical topic of internet sovereignty and the role that decentralised and open source technology will play in our digital future. With three critically-acclaimed books to his name, including "The Age of Cryptocurrency" (2015), "The Unfair Trade" (2012), and "Che's Afterlife" (2009), Michael dives into the evolution of his writing style and the lessons learned along the way. He also offers a sneak peek into his highly anticipated upcoming title, providing a glimpse into the themes and topics readers can expect. Whether you're a cypherpunk or an advocate for AI innovation, you won't want to miss this conversation!

Join Blockchain.com Co-Founders, Nic Cary and Peter Smith as they discuss the recent Bitcoin rally. Is this a false spring or is this the real deal? In this episode, Nic and Peter dive into the detail of what could be driving the recent market movements, as well as other narratives that they have been following recently. Listen now to this week's Byline to find out more.

In this episode, we spoke with Tristan Chaudry from Heroes of Mavia. Mavia is a platform you’re hearing across crypto and gaming circles that promises a captivating blend of thrilling strategy, competitive battles, and the alluring potential of Play-to-Earn rewards. But what exactly is Heroes of Mavia, and how does the MAVIA token fit into the world of web3?

In today's episode, we’re joined by Josh Deems, Staking Business Development Manager at Figment. Figment provides comprehensive staking solutions for over 250+ clients, including Blockchain.com. Josh will explain what exactly staking is, how it works, and talk us through how to stake with Blockchain.com.

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking crypto regulation. We explore the role regulation plays in enhancing crypto’s legitimacy, trust and adoption, and examine how frameworks address consumer protection, market transparency, and innovation.  With the much-anticipated Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) set to make a substantial impact on the EU market, today, we’re joined by Josh Peschko, Global Head of Compliance at Talos, to shed light on its significance, and potential implications for businesses in the crypto space.

On January 10, 2024, the first US-listed Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds were approved by the Securities Exchange Commission, representing a significant step towards greater institutional acceptance of Bitcoin. Here to talk more about the impact of this approval is Benjamin Dean, Director of Digital Assets at WisdomTree - one of the leading fund managers to have its spot Bitcoin ETF application approved by the SEC. 

KPMG recently published a report looking at the environmental, social, and governance impact of Bitcoin and its role in the ESG imperative.  To discuss this report in more detail, today we’re joined by Brian Consolvo, Technology Risk Principal at KPMG, who co-authored the report alongside Kirk-Patrick Caron, ESG & Climate Advisory Director at KPMG. 

The sustainability and energy use issue around Bitcoin mining is a topic of significant concern and debate in both the cryptocurrency community and broader public discourse. Addressing this issue head on, today, we’re joined by Bert de Groot, the Owner of Bitcoin Bloem, a Dutch startup that uses Bitcoin mining to grow tulips in the Netherlands. Sign up for a Wallet ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3dpcCQw⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to the Exchange ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3QzCKGP⁠