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  • 153 - Election Shocks, Dogecoin Climbs, and Aus Crypto Con Preview with Dave Haslop

    Welcome to today’s episode! The election results are in, and with a Trump win, the crypto market is on fire. Bitcoin and Ethereum are hitting new highs, and Dogecoin? It just keeps climbing, fueled by Elon Musk himself! But what’s Musk’s real play here with all this talk about U.S. debt and his meme-inspired D.O.G.E. “agency”?


    Plus, with Aus Crypto Con just around the corner, we’re thrilled to have our friend Dave Haslop joining us to give a sneak peek at what’s in store for Australia’s biggest crypto event of the year. Get ready—this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!


    TIMESTAMPS

    3:16 Post Election PUMP!!!

    8:33 Elon, Doge and D.O.G.E - what's the link?

    13:02 Aus Crypto Con 2024 - what's in store?

    18:02 Short, sharp news bites


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    You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.


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    In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.


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    Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.


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    26 min
  • 152 - Election Day Buzz: Markets Brace, Tether’s Big Profit, and BlackRock’s Bitcoin Boom

    Welcome back to Crypto Curious—It’s Election Day in the U.S. and as results start to trickle in, we’ll be watching how Wall Street and the crypto markets react in real-time. No election results yet at the time of recording, but we’re here for all the buzz, anticipation, and market shifts.


    Today, we’re diving into Tether’s jaw-dropping $2.5 billion profit, showing just how influential stablecoins have become in modern finance. And if you thought Bitcoin was quiet, think again—BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is booming with a record $642 million in inflows, proving FOMO is still a force to be reckoned with. All this - plus our short, sharp news bites.


    Let's get into it 🚀


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    In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.


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    Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.


    This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.


    Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.


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    18 min
  • 151 - Microsoft’s Next Move, Saylor’s BTC Strategy, & Blockchain Identity Shifts in Buenos Aires

    Welcome back folks! Bitcoin is pumping and the crew are back to unpack a massive a week in the cryptosphere starting with Microsoft’s potential move to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet. Could this start a trend of tech giants stacking crypto? And what’s Michael Saylor’s endgame with his massive 252,000 BTC holdings? We’ll break down the bold plans this Bitcoin titan has up his sleeve. Finally, we head to Buenos Aires, where blockchain-powered digital identity tech is reshaping personal data privacy.


    Buckle up for a packed episode full of tech, crypto, and privacy innovation!


    Aus Crypto Con tickets here and use code BAMBOO for your discount

    You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.


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    If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.


    If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.


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    In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.


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    Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.


    This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.


    Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    18 min
  • 150 - Meme Coin Mania, Doge's Big Leap, and the Return of Worldcoin

    Welcome back to Australia's No.1 crypto podcast! Trace Blake & Craig are back this week as they celebrate 150 episodes with the OG of memecoins!! Doge is on the Move – with a 25% surge fueled by none other than Elon Musk. Is the dog heading to the moon again? Meme Coins Still Going Strong – But Why? We explore what keeps the craze alive and whether it’s more lottery than investment. Eyeball scanning Worldcoin Rebrands? The controversial iris-scanning project has relaunched with a new name but still has all the old criticisms.


    Want more? Then tune in - this is crypto made easy!


    TIMESTAMPS

    2:06 The OG of memecoins is pumping!

    3:56 Memecoins to the moon?

    10:36 Controversial iris scanning - Worldscan

    18:07 Short, sharp news bites


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    Terminal of fun

    Aus Crypto Con tickets here and use code BAMBOO for your discount

    You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.


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    If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.


    If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.


    Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.

    Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.


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    In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.


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    Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.


    This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.


    Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    25 min
  • 149 - Unmasking Satoshi, Uniswap's Revolution, and Trump's DeFi Surprise

    Welcome to today's episode of Crypto Curious! We've got some incredible stories lined up for you so buckle up!


    First up, the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto lingers on. We’ll dive into the fallout from HBO’s highly anticipated documentary and explore why the identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator continues to baffle the world. Next, Uniswap is making some serious waves with BIG upgrades. We'll break down how UniswapX and Unichain are set to revolutionize DeFi—and what that means for the future of crypto trading.

    And finally, we’ve got the latest on a massive DeFi project linked to none other than Donald Trump and his sons. It's raising quite a few eyebrows, and we’ll tell you why.


    Here we go!


    TIMESTAMPS

    1:53 Are we closer to unmasking Satoshi?

    4:52 Uniswap makes serious upgrades

    8:59 World Liberty Financial

    14:10 Short, sharp news bites


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    Aus Crypto Con tickets here and use code BAMBOO for your discount

    You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.


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    If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.


    If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.


    Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.

    Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.


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    In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.


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    Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.


    This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.


    Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.


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    19 min
  • 148 - FTX Billions, Satoshi's Secret, and the AI Token Surge

    Today, Blake, Trace & Craig are diving into the FTX saga—Billions are on the line as customers may finally get their money back, but not everyone’s thrilled with the plan. Then, could the mystery of Bitcoin’s creator be revealed? They’ll talk about the new HBO documentary on Satoshi Nakamoto and what it could mean for the crypto world. And finally, our Mover & Shaker segment highlights an AI token that's skyrocketed by 164% in just 30 days! Is this the next big thing in digital assets?


    Let’s get into it!


    TIMESTAMPS

    2:07 FTX shell out the moola

    5:48 HBO doc - who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

    10:41 Movers & Shakers

    13:27 Short, sharp news bites


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    Aus Crypto Con tickets here

    You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.


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    If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.


    If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.


    Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.

    Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.


    *****


    In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.


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    Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.


    This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.


    Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.


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    20 min
  • 147 - September's Surprise: FTX Fallout, Token Unlock Tsunamis & a Bullish Q4?

    In this week’s episode, Trace, Blake & Craig dive into a surprising end to September, which defied expectations and turned green for Bitcoin. Could this mean we’re headed for a bullish Q4? We also bring you the latest twists in the FTX saga, with Caroline Ellison’s sentencing and new developments on Sam Bankman-Fried. Plus, October is set to unleash a tidal wave of token unlocks—how will this impact the market?


    Tune in for all the details, insights, and as always, a little crypto banter!


    Learn more about token unlocks back in Ep #124 of the Crypto Curious



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    If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.


    If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.


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    Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.


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    In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.


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    Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.


    This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.


    Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.


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    21 min
  • 146 - Token 2049 Recap, Ethereum’s Comeback, and SUI Rising

    Welcome back to the Crypto Curious podcast. This week Trace is on holiday, so the boys are holding the fort. Blake’s here to break down all the action from last week’s biggest crypto event in the southern hemisphere, Token 2049 in Singapore, as well as Solana Breakpoint. We’ll dive into key insights and major takeaways from these pivotal events that could shape the future of crypto. And for all you ETH fans out there, we’re asking the big question—Is Ethereum finally about to get some love? We’ve got some fresh market commentary that you won’t want to miss. Lastly (drum roll please) Movers and Shakers is back! We’ll introduce you to SUI—the latest hot topic everyone’s buzzing about.


    So, let’s dive in and keep you ahead of the crypto curve!


    TIMESTAMPS

    1:27 Token2049 - Blake gives us the lowdown on the largest crypto event in the world!

    8:22 The market bounces UP!! What is happening?

    9:41 Coinbase layer 2 milestone

    10:43 Mover and shaker of the week - SUI

    14:15 Short, sharp news bites


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    SHOW NOTES links (stx) What is Stacks (STX) And How Does It Scale Bitcoin? | CoinGecko


    You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.


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    If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.


    If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.


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    Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.


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    In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.


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    Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.


    This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.


    Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    22 min
  • 145 - PayPal’s Crypto Play & Coinbase's Controversy, & their Wrapped Bitcoin’s Big Move

    Today, it's just Trace & Craig at the mic as Blake is in Singapore for Token2049. As always there are some major developments that are shaking up the space include the first story - PayPal; making waves with its latest crypto moves, positioning itself as a potential 'crypto super app.' With the addition of .eth addresses for Ethereum transactions, PayPal is integrating deeper into the Web3 ecosystem. But it's never all smooth sailing in crypto land. Coinbase, usually known for its squeaky-clean reputation, is finding itself under scrutiny, with rumors swirling about Bitcoin IOUs. But as they say no news is good news and as expected—Coinbase has some exciting developments on the horizon too. They’re launching cbBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin token that could transform how Bitcoin holders tap into the DeFi world.


    So, stick around as we break down what this means for you, and the future of crypto.


    TIMESTAMPS

    3:02 Paypal turns major player

    6:54 Coinbase in hot water 🔥

    8:38 Coinbase wrapped BTC - what does it mean? (check out Episode 141 for more on wrapped bitcoin)

    12:45 CZ - CEO of Binance gets released

    14:10 Short, sharp news bites


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    SHOW NOTES links


    You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.


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    If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.


    If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.


    Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.

    Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.


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    In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.


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    Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.


    This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.


    Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.


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    20 min
  • 144 - Bitcoin's September Slump, Ethereum ETF News, and Tether's Big Move

    The crew is back again breaking it all down for those just starting out. In today's episode - ever noticed Bitcoin takes a dip in September? We'll unpack why this month tends to be tough and what history hints about an October rebound. VanEck just scrapped their Ethereum futures ETF plans—what does this mean for Ethereum investors and the broader ETF market? And Tether's taking an unexpected step outside of crypto, with a $100M investment in Latin American agriculture. What could this move mean for the future of the stablecoin giant?


    Get your pods in, because here we go!


    TIMESTAMPS

    1:46 September is notoriously red

    6:45 VanEck pulls the plug on futures ETF

    10:48 Tether goes Ag in Latin America

    12:38 Short, sharp news bites


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    SHOW NOTES links


    You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.


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    If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.


    If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.


    Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.

    Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.


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    In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.


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    Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.


    This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.


    Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.


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    20 min

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Are you crypto curious? Do you hear NFT and think WTF? Heard about Bitcoin and Ethereum but not sure where to begin?


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