Whether you are weighing up a new investment opportunity or you are looking at integrating a new process in your business, the idea of leveraging blockchain/crypto can be a polarizing topic. It mostly comes down to the risk appetite of the people around the table.

So I thought it was about time to talk to the people who make a living out of understanding the numbers behind the levels of risk in the digital asset world. I was sure they would know a thing or two.

Today we are joined by a man on a mission and importantly another great example of a real life utility for NFTs!

John Hewitt first came across my radar when I saw a few of his posts calling out for help for smart contract developers to support him on his journey. Like John I have grown more and more frustrated by the cash-grabbing antics of some of the NFT projects out there, particularly from the music industry. But his messaged really caught me and I'm convinced it will have a similar effect on you too!

If you love music, worry about the environment, and are fed up with hearing crypto buzzwords but do want to learn more about the amazing possibilities it brings to the table, then this episode is for you!

So, we see all of these influencers and entrepreneurs out there, telling us how great the crypto space.

Ever feel like you are stuck peering from the outside in. Thinking, I'd love to be in the mixer with this lot.

But maybe haven't tried yet because you haven't quite got the knowledge.

Well, this episode is all about taking that leap. Believe in your ability to learn and network on another level and you will be surprised by how quickly you will be waving back at the crowd that is still peering in from the outside.

Today we are joined by Katie, who took that leap of faith and has been on a pretty inspiring ride so far, using all people's skills and well-founded knowledge to carve a real niche for herself.

My name is Ben Small and welcome to the Edge of the Block!

Massive insight from international tax juggernaut Stephen Coleclough https://www.stephencoleclough.com/

Timestamps:

- Going incognito doesn’t work in our digital world (5mins)

- The risks of centralized data (8mins)

- Storing tax information on the blockchain (13mins)

- Contradictions: HMRC seizing digital assets (18mins)

- 21 mins: Too easy to create shell companies in the UK

- Using blockchain to reduce risk of fraud (26mins)

- Why is the government looking at CBDCs (30mins)

- Brit ex-pats holding crypto – What should you consider (33mins)

- Income tax vs capital gains: Albania’s favorite comedian (35mins)

https://www.stephencoleclough.com/was-albanias-favourite-comedian-short-changed-by-the-court-of-appeal/

Now, a good way to gauge an industry's growth is to have a quick glimpse at the Jobs market.

We have all seen the crypto adverts out there, promising trips to the moon and all that. A lot of which has come under a fair amount of scrutiny.

Today we are joined by Josh, who runs a JRC Digital, to give us the inside track!

I’m joined by Nathan Chambers, a sports law enthusiast who has got a lot to say about the joys and the risks cryptocurrency may hold for sports fans, clubs, players as digital assets continue to spread across all facets of our daily lives.

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