Decoding Crypto

Introducing: Big Business

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how you build a business from scratch? Seven years ago Brittney Saunders started a business in her garage. Today it’s grown to an 8-fi...

When Will The Bitcoin Bull Market Return?

29 Sep 2023

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Decoding Crypto is taking a little break, so Ed wants to leave you with a little hope while the podcast takes a short hiatus. She's joined by Checkmat...

The Top Take-Aways From Token2049

22 Sep 2023

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This week Token 2049 wrapped up in Singapore. 10,000 attendees, 300 speakers and 5,000 companies made this two-day one of the largest crypto conferenc...

Why You Should Care About Financial Privacy

07 Sep 2023

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If you're not too concerned with privacy because 'you're not doing anything wrong', this episode is for you. Ed is joined by journalist & creator ...

Is A Bitcoin ETF Imminent?

01 Sep 2023

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Ed is joined by Kraken Australia's managing director Jonathon Miller to talk ETFs, price action & Aussie regulation. CREDITSHost: Edwina StottAudi...

What Is Blockchain?

25 Aug 2023

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We're taking it right back to basics & learning about the foundations of all crypto. Ed's guest today is Danielle Marie, she’s the Head Blockch...

How Valuable Is Your Eye Ball?

20 Aug 2023

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Last month OpenAI CEO Sam Altman launched WorldCoin & the project has faced criticism for incentivising people to hand over their biometric data i...

Is A Recession Still Looming?

11 Aug 2023

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This week eToro's market analyst, Josh Gilbert joins Ed to discuss whether a recession is still on the cards & what the US credit rating downgrade...

What To Know About Worldcoin

04 Aug 2023

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A cryptocurrency that collects your biometric data, signs a Bitcoin ETF could be closer than we though & what's happened after the Litecoin halvin...

Russia Launches Digital Ruble

28 Jul 2023

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This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the country's CBDC into law. So what implications might a Central Bank Digital Currency have on the...

What Is A Halving?

21 Jul 2023

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We're less than 2 weeks out from Litecoin's halving & Bitcoin's is coming up next year, but what is a halving & why are people SO excited abou...

Why Is XRP Pumping?

14 Jul 2023

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A US judge has delivered a partial win to Ripple Labs after deeming XRP is not a security. This blow to the SEC has seen the price soar & provided...

What Is An ETF & Why Does Everyone Want One?

07 Jul 2023

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Today we’re following BlackRock’s attempt to get a Bitcoin spot ETF approved by the SEC. BlackRock have submitted a fresh application after report...

Is Bitcoin Mining Really That Bad For The Environment?

30 Jun 2023

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In this episode we're going to break down how Bitcoin mining works & take a look at it's true environmental impact (spoiler alert: it may actually...

What BlackRock's ETF Means For Bitcoin

23 Jun 2023

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Black Rock which manages $9.5 trillion in assets, has applied to the US Securities & Exchange Commission for a Bitcoin ETF. Many have tried, but i...

Is Crypto A Security & Why Does It Matter?

16 Jun 2023

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It's the question that's caught everyone's attention over the past couple of weeks. The SEC are suing Coinbase & arguing that 13 crypto assets inc...

Airdrops Explained

09 Jun 2023

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We're seeing more & more airdrops, but they're often used to scam unsuspecting investors. Ed & Ben explain what they are & how to spot the...

How To Explore Blockchains

07 Jun 2023

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It's a common misconception that cryptocurrency is secret, untraceable money from criminals. In actual fact, it's very transparent. Today, Ed & Be...

Demystifying NFTs: A Beginner's Guide To The Digital Art Revolution

05 Jun 2023

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From buying his first NFT a few years ago, Greg Oakford has gone deep down the rabbit hole. He now runs NFT Fest Australia, writes for Coin Telegraph ...

Should You Have Crypto In Your Super?

02 Jun 2023

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If tax time has you looking a little more closely at your finances, perhaps now is a good time to consider your super too? Ed & Ben talk through h...

Earn Crypto Browsing The Web

31 May 2023

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Ed & Ben reveal how you can earn crypto while you surf the web & protect your privacy at the same time. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and hi...

Your Crypto Tax Obligations

29 May 2023

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Tax is tricky enough with out throwing crypto into the mix. As we head into June, Ed & Ben are joined by the Director of Crypto Tax Australia, Adr...

Is Your Crypto Safe With Ledger?

26 May 2023

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Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger have come under fire this week for new plans, raising concerns around the security of user's crypto. Ed & Ben ...

Can Crypto Help To Combat The Cost Of Living Crisis?

24 May 2023

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The cost of living crisis & raising rates of inflation are seeing more people turn to crypto as a hedge against inflation. Ed & Ben explain wh...

Why Ethereum?

22 May 2023

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Not sure where to start with Ethereum? Start here. Nick Sciberras is a senior researcher with collective shift & an Ethereum expert. He breaks it ...

Why Is This Ancient Bitcoin Returning To Life?

19 May 2023

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Ed & Ben wrap the week's crypto news for you in this neat little ep. They chat ancient Bitcoin, WorldCoin & the fact that there was no mention...

Solana Is Here To Stay, Here's Why

17 May 2023

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Post FTX many wrote Solana off as dead, but after phenomenal community response a growing number of people believe it's here to say. Ben explains what...

How Do VCs Invest? With Airtree's Ada Yin

15 May 2023

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Venture capitalists make money by making investments in all kinds of companies & projects. They spend their days evaluating opportunities & de...

Why Bitcoin Fees Have Hit 2 Year Highs & What It Means For The Network

12 May 2023

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Bitcoin fees are soaring & show no signs of stopping. Ed & Ben explain why & what this means for the network as well as covering what else...

Why A US $1tn Coin Could Be Great For Bitcoin

10 May 2023

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One of the solutions being floated to tackle the US hitting its debt ceiling is a $1tn coin! In this ep, Ed & Ben discuss the unfolding economic p...

Macro Economics & Bitcoin With Checkmate

08 May 2023

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Checkmate, Lead On-Chain Analyst with Glassnode, joins Ed & Ben to chat Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, the rise in institutional investment...

Why Has Balaji Burnt $1 Million In BTC?

05 May 2023

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This week Ben & Ed wrap up all the news in this neat little episode - Balaji has burnt $1million in Bitcoin, Coinbase are being sued for privacy v...

Lessons from The World's Biggest Crypto Conference

03 May 2023

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Decoding Crypto's resident traveller Ben is currently in Austin, Texas for Consensus 2023. It's a huge event with over 15k people in attendance. Ben i...

Learning Crypto In 100 Days With Jordan Franklin

30 Apr 2023

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Reckon you could crack crypto in just over 3 months? That's what Jordan Franklin attempted to do. She's known as The Happy Spender on Tiktok & Ins...

Meme Coins Explained

28 Apr 2023

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We've seen rallies in meme coins like Pepe Coin, Baby Doge & Doge Coin. So what are meme coins & are they worth having in your portfolio? CONN...

Why You Should Care About Web3 With Lisa Teh

25 Apr 2023

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There's a lot of hype around Web3, but not many of us actually know what it is or why it's so exciting! This week Ed & Ben are joined by Lisa Teh,...

Aussies Lost $221m To Crypto Scams Last Year, Here's How to Avoid Them

21 Apr 2023

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In this week's news wrap & Ed Ben discuss crypto scams, how T Swift's due diligence protected her from the FTX saga & why SEC Chairman Gary Ge...

Ethereum: To Stake Or Not To Stake?

19 Apr 2023

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Should you stake your Ethereum to make extra gains? That's the question Ed & Ben are answering today. They talk through the risks, the benefits &a...

The Macroeconomics Of Crypto's Uptick With Matt Willemsen

17 Apr 2023

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We're all riding high on recent price increases, but what's causing this pump? Ed & Ben look behind the numbers with Collective Shift's Head of Re...

Ethereum Is Pumping, You Can Now Buy Crypto Through Twitter & FTX Plan A Comeback

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not kept up with crypto news this week? No worries, we've got your back & a whole bunch has happened. In this episode Ed & Ben get you up to d...

Why Is Bitcoin Up 100%?

12 Apr 2023

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Bitcoin is pumping here's why. Plus, why are a record number of Bitcoins dormant & a word on Elon's latest schemes. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Be...

What Is Web 3 Gaming?

10 Apr 2023

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If you became interested in crypto as an investment, you may not know much about the opportunities that blockchain technology is creating for gaming, ...

How To Prepare For The Next Bull Market

07 Apr 2023

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Ben shares his top tips to make sure you're ready for when things really start to move. CONNECT WITH USYou can find Ben and his team at Collective Shi...

Stop Making These Investing Mistakes

05 Apr 2023

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Ben's company democratises crypto education & helps people to invest in crypto in a way that minimises risk. He talks us through the biggest mista...

DAOs Decoded

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Company structures are generally pretty boring territory, but just like everything else, crypto & blockchain technology are disrupting them and cr...

When Will We See The Next Bull Market?

31 Mar 2023

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Ben talks us through his best analysis of when we might see this crypto winter thaw. Spoiler alert: it's good news! CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & B...

How Is The Bitcoin Network Maintained?

29 Mar 2023

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Understanding how the Bitcoin network operates is key to your understanding of Bitcoin as a whole. Ben & Ed explain in simple terms how the networ...

Interest Rates, Inflation & Crypto Explained with eToro's Josh Gilbert

27 Mar 2023

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We take a macroeconomic deep dive with Josh Gilbert, taking it right back to basics we break down what interest rates are, what inflation is & how...

What Do Interest Rate Rises Mean For Crypto?

24 Mar 2023

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Ed & Ben wrap up the weeks news for you in this episode. They talk about the impact of US interest rate hikes on crypto, the growing pushback agai...

What's Backing Bitcoin?

22 Mar 2023

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One of the main misconceptions around Bitcoin is that it's not backed by anything. Ed & Ben explain why that's not true & discuss the differen...

Could Bitcoin Really Be Worth $1m In 90 Days?

20 Mar 2023

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Venture capitalist and angel investor Balaji Srinivasan has gone all out Bitcoin - betting the price will hit $1 million in 90 days. We've seen the pr...

NFTs: Meta Give Up & Amazon Jump In

17 Mar 2023

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Meta cut 11,000 people as they give up on NFTs, rumours are swirling that Amazon are primed to launch their own marketplace & Brave browser now al...

Bitcoin Is PUMPING, Here's Why

15 Mar 2023

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Bitcoin reached $26k this week - a 9 month high. Ben & Ed explain why & what it means for your investment strategy. CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott...

Why Did Circle Depeg?

13 Mar 2023

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What a wild weekend! 3 banks go under in the US & USDC loses its peg. Ed & Ben explain what's happened & what it means for crypto. CREDITS...

The Latest Bear Market Victim & Vitalik Endorsed NFTs

10 Mar 2023

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Ed & Ben wrap up the week's news in a neat little parcel for you. The explain why 'crypto friendly' bank Silvergate has gone under, a new coinbase...

Should You Be Investing In The Metaverse?

08 Mar 2023

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We've seen the metaverse making news, but what actually is it & how can you invest? Ed & Ben talk it through. CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott &...

How NFTs Are Transforming Art With Danielle Weber

06 Mar 2023

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We talk a lot about the benefits of NFTs for collectors, but we're yet to chat to an artist. Today Ed is joined by Melbourne based artist Danielle Web...

Australia's CBDC Is One Step Closer & NFT Sales Skyrocket

03 Mar 2023

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Australia moves one step closer to a CBDC, a growing list of companies are severing ties with crypto friendly bank Silvergate & NFT sales volume a...

Bitcoin Ordinals Explained

01 Mar 2023

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NFTs are mostly thought of as living on the Ethereum blockchain but lately the chat has been all about Ordinals - kind of like NFTs on Bitcoin. In thi...

Technical Analysis For Beginners

27 Feb 2023

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Technical analysis can seem as complicated as quantum physics when your first starting out in crypto. But Dave Haslop says its just simple maths &...

Here's Why Almost $370bn Bitcoin Has Gone Dormant

24 Feb 2023

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In this wrap of the week's news Ed & Ben discuss dormant Bitcoin, more charges for former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried & an NFT that gives you a...

The Top 5 Investing Mistakes To Avoid

22 Feb 2023

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Ed & Ben walk you through the things they wished they'd known when they were starting out in crypto. CREDITSHosts: Edwina Stott & Ben SimpsonE...

The Future Of Aussie Crypto with Kraken's Jonathon Miller

20 Feb 2023

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Jonathon Miller has had a front seat in Australia's crypto scene since he launched Bit Trade, Australia's longest-running crypto service provider, in ...

Why Would Anyone Burn A $169k Bored Ape NFT!?

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feel like this week's crypto news has passed you by? Ben & Ed have got you. This week; what would make someone burn a $169k NFT, Ordinals are hitt...

Should You Stake Your Crypto?

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto exchange Coinbase has jumped to defend its staking services, after the SEC hit fellow exchange Kraken with a $30 million fine for offering its ...

Meet The Siblings Who Co-Founded Australia's First Self-Custody Exchange

13 Feb 2023

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Morty and Samira Tollo are the co-founders of Elbaite, a self-custody exchange they founded in 2017 after falling victim to several exchange hacks the...

Here's Why Financial Institutions Are Still Betting On Bitcoin

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ed & Ben are back with a wrap of the week's news; crypto pours into Turkey, open edition NFTs, no crypto at the super bowl & why institutional...

What is crypto gaming?

08 Feb 2023

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One of Ben's big predictions for 2023 is the boom of crypto-gaming, so what is it & why should it be on our radar? Ed & Ben discuss. CREDITSHo...

Web 3 & The Future Of Sport With Tennis Australia's Ridley Plummer

06 Feb 2023

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For a sport that dates back to the 12th century, Web 3 doesn’t seem like a natural fit. But this year Tennis Australia served up their very first NF...

Why Are Bitcoin NFTs So Controversial?

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ed & Ben wrap up all the week's crypto news just for you: the NFTs that have Bitcoiners upset, Zuckerberg's $13.7bn losses in the metaverse & ...

Who You Should Be Following on Crypto Twitter

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto Twitter is not without its faults, but it can be an awesome place to get up to speed & stay entertained at the same time. In this ep Ben &a...

On Chain Analysis Explained With Checkmate

30 Jan 2023

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On-chain analysis helps us to see how money moves on the blockchain & to spot opportunities. So where do you start? And what can on-chain data tel...

How To Earn Crypto By Listening To Podcasts

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin has jumped 11% this week, Porsche NFTs have crashed & burned & how you can earn Bitcoin by listening to podcasts! Ed is here to give y...

Could CBDCs 'Revolutionise Global Financial Systems'?

25 Jan 2023

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This week, Bank of America analysis has claimed that CBDCs are “the most significant technological advancement in the history of money.” Today Ed ...

How Macro Is Driving Crypto In 2023 With eToro's Josh Gilbert

23 Jan 2023

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We're zooming out on the crypto markets to take a look at how macroeconomics are influencing and shifting crypto. Ed & Ben are joined by eToro Mar...

The Australian Open Serve Up An NFT & NAB Launch A Stablecoin

20 Jan 2023

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How would you like to own a section of an Australian Open court? A new NFT - AO Art Ball, allows you to do just that. Plus, a second major Aussie bank...

Why Is Crypto Rallying?

18 Jan 2023

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Bitcoin is up 28%, Ethereum is up 32% & the total crypto market cap is back above US$1 trillion for the first time since early November. Finally s...

New Year, New Crypto Chaos

16 Jan 2023

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In an unusual move, embattled FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman Fried has launched his own newsletter via Substack in an attempt to share his side of the sto...

The Ultimate Research Guide: Part 3, Sentiment Analysis

09 Jan 2023

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Sentiment analysis is the third and final element of the Ultimate Crypto Checklist. In this episode Ed & Ben are explaining how you can gather mor...

The Ultimate Research Guide: Part 2, Technical Analysis

02 Jan 2023

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In part 2, we're taking a closer look at one of the most confusing parts of crypto - technical analysis. Ed & Ben break it down into what you shou...

The Ultimate Research Guide: Part 1, Fundamental Approach

26 Dec 2022

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If you have no idea where to start, this is it - your ultimate crypto checklist. Before you invest in any crypto project or currency take a listen to ...

The Top 3 Cryptos To Watch In 2023

23 Dec 2022

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As we look ahead to the New Year, Ben talks us through the cryptos he's keeping an eye on in the year ahead. CREDITSHosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stot...

The Crypto Investor's Commandments: Part Two

21 Dec 2022

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If you're just getting into crypto, or you're revising your strategy these are the commandments you should keep in your mind at all times. CREDITSHost...

The Crypto Investor's Commandments: Part One

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're just getting into crypto, or you're revising your strategy these are the commandments you should keep in your mind at all times. CREDITSHost...

What Can Crypto Learn From The NFT Community?

16 Dec 2022

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Last month, Ben visited NFT FEST AUS & came away with a few lessons for the crypto community. He shares them in today's episode. CREDITSHosts: Ben...

Ultimate Crypto Glossary Part 2

14 Dec 2022

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In Part 2 of their crypto glossary, Ed & Ben run you through some more of the most common crypto vocabulary & get you up to scratch with your ...

Your Ultimate Crypto Glossary Part 1

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many words thrown around in crypto that are super hard to understand as a newbie. Ed & Ben run through some of the most common ones &...

Judge Orders Celsius To Return $44M In Crypto

09 Dec 2022

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Ed & Ben chat through the biggest stories of the week; Celsius, ChatGPT & Tim Ferriss' entry into the NFT space. CREDITSHosts: Ben Simpson and...

Stripe Launches Fiat-to-Crypto Payment Service

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Payment company Stripe Have announced a new product that promises to make buying and using crypto easier than ever before. Ed & Ben explain & ...

Apple Stops NFT Transfers In Coinbase's Wallet App

05 Dec 2022

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Apple has started to push its 30% tax on NFT transactions, and Coinbase aren't pleased. Ed & Ben discuss. CREDITSHosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Sto...

Coinbase Wallet Delists XRP, Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum Classic

02 Dec 2022

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This week, Coinbase delisted some fairly big cryptocurrencies—including XRP, Bitcoin Cash & Ethereum Classic. Ed & Ben explain what this mea...

FTX Contagion Claims Another Victim

30 Nov 2022

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This week crypto lender BlockFi have announced that they're filing for bankruptcy as the FTX saga ripples through the market. Ed & Ben explain wha...

Bitcoin Miners Are Struggling & Not Just Because Of The Price

28 Nov 2022

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The world's largest publicly listed miner by computing power may run out of money before the end of the year. There's a few reasons for this. Ed &...

The Different Kinds of Crypto Explained

25 Nov 2022

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From Ethereum to Altcoins, Ed & Ben explain the different classes of cryptocurrencies as well as their benefits & negatives in this simple exp...

How To Buy An NFT

23 Nov 2022

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As Ben heads off to NFT fest, we've put together a little explainer for you on how to buy your first NFT as well as how to keep it safe & some of ...

Should You Be Adjusting Your Investment Strategy?

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The sands of the crypto markets are shifting and it doesn't look like we're out of the bear market just yet. Ben shares how he's changing tack on his ...

If You Can't Get A Hard Wallet, Here's What To Do

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As FTX's troubles ripple through the market, people are rushing to draw their crypto off exchanges & into hardware wallets. Hardware crypto wallet...

How Safe Are Australian Exchanges From The FTX Saga?

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As struggling exchange FTX continues to unravel, Ed & Ben are catching up on what's happened since we last spoke & taking a look at how safe A...

FTX Goes Broke & Crypto.Com Send $400m To Wrong Address (!)

14 Nov 2022

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What on earth is happening!? The bear market continues to stir things up. Ed & Ben discuss the unravelling of FTX & Crypto.com's money mishaps...

The FTX Saga Continues, Here's What You Need To Do

11 Nov 2022

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The FTX saga continues...one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges FTX, has come crashing down costing investors millions of dollars and wiping $1...