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Interested in the growth of crypto firms from a business strategy level? In this episode, we explore the rising popularity of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in cryptocurrency firms with Eric Risley of Architect Partners, a California firm that specializes in crypto mergers. We delve into how crypto firm valuations are determined, why M&As are on the rise, and deep dive into the sale of Facebook’s digital token, Libra. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

In this episode, we spoke with crypto journalist, book author, and Chief Content Officer at CoinDesk, Michael Casey. We delve into the crypto media landscape and the role it plays in explaining the world of cryptocurrency to the public. Michael explains how Bitcoin has evolved since its launch and why he thinks the US will not follow China in launching its own central bank digital currency (CBDC).  If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

Not sure if you owe crypto taxes? In this episode, you’ll find out everything you need to know about crypto taxes in 2022. Head of Tax Strategy at CoinTracker.io Shehan Chandrasekera, addresses the five situations in which there are crypto tax obligations and why so many people find it so difficult to navigate. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

El Salvador broke new ground last year when the country’s government began acquiring bitcoin as an official reserve asset.  In this episode, we speak with El Salvadorian Oscar Salguero - a computer programmer and Founder and CxO at Real Action Software. Oscar discusses the rollout of Bitcoin and the government’s official Chivo wallet software, the inevitable teething problems with the program, the impact of new tourist spots such as 'Bitcoin Beach', as well as his view on how bitcoin adoption is progressing in the country.  If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with Senior Product Manager at Blockchain.com Amadeo Pellicce. In this episode, we explore Blockchain.com's vision for the wallet, custodial vs non-custodial wallets, and how the wallet may evolve in time. Amadeo also shares hints and tips for anyone looking to pursue a career in product management. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review, and if you are inspired by Amadeo’s story check out blockchain.com/careers for current vacancies. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

One of the most important and often misunderstood aspects of Bitcoin is mining. In this episode, we spoke with Jaime Leverton CEO of Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 about what exactly Bitcoin mining is, the issues around energy consumption and sustainability, and the overall need and benefits of mining. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

As part of our Crypto Basics series, in this episode, we delve into Ethereum. By the end of this episode, you’ll know what some of the main use cases of Ethereum are, what makes Ethereum different from Bitcoin, and what’s ahead for the Ethereum network. Whether you’re totally new to crypto or would like to brush up on some basics, this episode covers: 1. What problem does Ethereum really solve? 2. What is Ethereum? 3. What are some of the use cases of Ethereum? 4. What makes Ethereum different from Bitcoin? 5. Why are fees on Ethereum so high? 6. Ethereum upgrade: what’s ahead? Resources: An Intro to Crypto: https://bit.ly/31ZYxU2 If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review.

In this episode, we spoke with John Ramey, founder of The Prepared, the biggest online community in personal emergency preparedness. John is also a long-time Silicon Valley start-up founder, angel investor, and previous Innovation Advisor to the Obama White House. We explore the rising interest in emergency prepping, the overlap between those who engage in prepping and hold cryptocurrency, and talk about a recent trip to North Korea that John made.  If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg https://theprepared.com/prepping-basics/guides/cryptocurrency-blockchain/ https://theprepared.com/blog/prepping-north-korea-i-went-there-to-find-out/

As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with the founder of Ava Labs, Emin Gun Sirer.  Ava Labs makes it simple to launch decentralized finance applications on the smart contracts platform Avalanche. In this episode, we cover how is Avalanche different from the many so-called “Ethereum killers” and the 2022 roadmap for the platform.  As a previous professor at Cornell University, we also touch on Emin's transition from academia to full-time crypto.   If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.

From cryptocurrency to NFTs, creative industries are undergoing a renaissance of how artists can monetize their work. As the intersection of blockchain technology and art continues to widen, we speak with artist and musician Tom Furse of the UK rock band The Horrors about his journey in the space. In this episode, we discuss Tom’s initial experience with crypto, how he started to monetize his artwork through NFTs where he uses machine learning algorithms VQGAN and CLIP to produce his art, and his thoughts on the future of music NFTs. You can find out more about Tom and his work on Instagram and Twitter @Tom_Furse If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg