Crypto Curious

Welcome back to Crypto Curious, today, we’re diving into:💸 Debanking and Operation Chokepoint 2.0 – Crypto founders are under fire as financial institutions cut off access without warning. What’s driving this crackdown, and what does it mean for innovation?📈 XRP’s Wild Ride – Ripple’s comeback story is making headlines, with a 428% surge in just 30 days and a seven-year high. Is this the start of something bigger?🍌 Justin Sun’s $6.2 Million Snack – When is a banana more than just a banana? We’ll unpack how a duct-taped fruit became a $6.2 million spectacle in the name of art.🎨 NFT Renaissance – Blue-chip collections are booming, but Nike’s Web3 retreat has us asking: Is this comeback the real deal or just a trend?Whether you're here for the insights, the drama, or just a laugh, we’ve got you covered.You ready? Let’s jump in! 🚀TIMESTAMPS2:20 De-banking - let's break it down7:38 XRP Gets its moment to shine!14:21 Justin Sun's big banana!17:41 NFT's make their big comeback21:39 Short, sharp news bites****You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here featuring Justin's banana story!!****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.*****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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re coming to you live from Aus Crypto Con in Sydney! The audio’s not our usual standard, but we couldn’t wait to share this one with you 👊🏼!We're obviously diving into convention highlights for those of you who couldn't attend and then we're straight into Trump’s proposed crypto advisory council and the strategic reserve. We unpack the future of the market with some bold coin predictions; plus, stick around for bonus interviews with Mark Monfort, Sergej Kunz, and Kyle Stagoll who chatted to Craig, earlier in the conference.Let’s get into it—here’s this week’s LIVE episode of Crypto Curious!****TIMESTAMPS14:22 Short, sharp news bites20:04 Guest interviews hosted by Craig Jackson****Podcast links:Mark Monfort from Ausdefi Asos & NotCentralisedSergej Kunz, co-founder of 1inch Network& Kyle Stagoll founder of Market Mastery****You can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****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.*****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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're diving into three game-changing stories that could shake up the world of digital assets. First up, Trump Media makes waves with its bold move to acquire the crypto platform Bakkt—what could this mean for mainstream crypto adoption? Then, the SEC Chair himself, Gary Gensler, is in hot water with a major lawsuit. Could this be the catalyst that reshapes crypto regulation as we know it? And finally, the crypto crime saga that’s captivated headlines—Razzlekhan’s sentencing brings an end to one of the wildest stories in crypto history.Stay tuned as we unpack what these stories mean for you, the crypto-curious investor.TIMESTAMPS3:21 Trump media in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt5:54 Gary Gensler - they are coming for you!8:52 Razzlekhan goes to the lock-up!11:49 Short, sharp news bites*****Aus Crypto Con tickets here and use code BAMBOO20 for your discountYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****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.*****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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a little bit extra for you this week with a BONUS episode featuring Colton Dillon, Co-Founder of Degen. Formerly of Acorns, who then opened offices in Australia to later become Raiz, Colton talks about his involvement into crypto, and how eventually, in 2017, Ethereum took hold and his real journey began! Working on various projects across the space, Degen is now Colton's primary focus, a community token with its own blockchain - that got its start on Farcaster.This is a really interesting listen for those of you who love the deeper workings of crypto eco-system.*****Show links:Colton Dillion 🎩 (@cadillion) on FarcasterDegen 🎩 (@degentokenbase) / XWarpcast / Channel / $DEGENYou can sign up for our Equity Mates Crypto Newsletter here.****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.*****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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.