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Crypto: Here to Grow, Not Just to Stay
Cryptocurrencies have made their presence felt in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, whether it’s fundraising or helping people protect their savings as they flee their homeland. But where do cryptocurrencies go from here? Is a crypto winter in the cards, and when will we see crypto markets mature? Michael Wu, CEO and co-founder of Amber Group, which has just raised $200 million from marquee investors, joins in to answer these questions and a whole lot more.
Special Episode — Crypto at the Forefront of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Ordinary people across the globe are trying to make a difference in the war in Eastern Europe, which shows no signs of de-escalating. Crypto donations have hit multimillion dollars and rising. This as Western powers have imposed sanctions and penalties on the Russian state and its backers. But can the Russian oligarchs use crypto to reroute their wealth? Angie Lau is in conversation with Near Protocol Co-Founder Ilya Polosukhin, who is Ukrainian and has set up a funding platform, and Michael Greenwald, former U.S. Treasury attaché to Qatar and Kuwait, to get just those questions answered.
Crypto’s Role in Global Conflict
Hundreds of thousands of people displaced as Russia attacked Ukraine.
Betting Big on Gaming
Reports say investments into Southeast Asian crypto firms surged over 400% to record levels in the first nine months of 2021. Brian Lu, founding partner at Infinity Ventures Crypto tells us why Asian crypto firms are grabbing the investor dollars, and how he sees GameFi making its mark in the metaverse.
Play-2-Earn for the Win!
What’s the Metaverse? And how can you participate in it? Why are celebrities and big brands trying to get a piece of this new virtual world? Also, did you know you could make money playing games in the metaverse? Sébastien Borget, COO & Co-Founder of The Sandbox says we’ve almost explored everything on Earth and digital economy is the next frontier.
CBDC Race Heats Up
As the race for CBDCs heats up, which country will be the first to the goal post? Will Mexico and India beat the U.S. to the finishing line? Or will technological barriers play spoilsport with developing nations’ ambitions? What will the digital dollar look like? Get the answers from Josh Lipsky, the man who has been closely tracking the rise of these digital assets.
Crypto Slump Draws New Money
Prices of major crypto currencies have slid almost 50 percent or more from their peak, but is this fall an opportunity to build positions? And can NFTs be the gateway to understanding digital assets?
Straight Shot: How Sports Stars Are Sidestepping Middlemen in Web 3.0
The concept of cutting out the middleman has long been synonymous with efficiency, streamlining and savings. As new as the decentralized architecture of Web 3.0 may be, it’s propelling this well-established idea into the everyday realm of content creation and distribution, and sports stars are at the vanguard.
Up to Code: Bringing Digital Assets Into the Regulatory Architecture
If 2021 was a breakout year for crypto, this year may mark a similar advance for regulation of the industry, says Chainalysis’ new policy chief.
Blood, Sweat and Tiers: Why Layer-2 Remains the Bedrock of Bitcoin Development
Tireless layer-2 innovation has saved Bitcoin from becoming a victim of its own success as it has scaled up. Blockstream chief Adam Back explains.