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Community Crypto
How to Become a Crypto Expert
For Crypto Literacy Month, we're taking a look at some resources the crypto curious can use to learn more about digital currency. Host Isaiah Jackson talks to Crypto Tutors' Nina Blankenship and Lisa Francoeur about their mission to simplify cryptocurrency through E-learning. Plus, we get a closer look at CoinDesk's new eight-week newsletter course on investing, and break down the difference between traditional finance and crypto.
How Brazil's Recent Presidential Election Will Impact the Country's Crypto Market
After Brazil's recent presidential election, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be coming into power. "Community Crypto" talks to Brazil Crypto Report founder Aaron Stanley and Roberta Antunes, chief of growth at Hashdex, about what the transition will mean for the state of crypto in the country. Stanley tells host Isaiah Jackson "there are more people invested in crypto in Brazil than there are in the actual stock market." Carlo Alberto Sabogal Del Castillo, project consultant at SmartPay, also joins to discuss Tether making USDT available at 24,000 ATMs in Brazil.
Exploring Crypto Market Trends, Data, and Psychology
In this episode of "Community Crypto," host Isaiah Jackson takes a deep dive into the blockchain industry's biggest trends and technical indicators, while exploring the psychology of investing in crypto. Guests include Fairlead Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton, Investopedia Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver, and Texas Tech University's Devin J. Mills.
Why the UAE Is Becoming a Hub for Crypto Business
The United Arab Emirates is working hard to be a cryptocurrency center. Tech hubs Dubai and Abu Dhabi are welcoming crypto platforms and passing new rules to help exchanges set up shop in their cities. "Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson sits down with His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, and Binance MENA General Manager Alex Chehade to talk about the regulations being put in place, and the push into the metaverse.
Why Switzerland Is Home to Europe's Crypto Valley
Hany Rashwan, CEO and co-founder of 21.co, and Alexander E. Brunner, president of Home of Blockchain.swiss, join "Community Crypto" to explain how the Swiss government helped create an environment where crypto innovation can flourish. McDonald's and other businesses recently started accepting crypto in Lugano, thanks to a joint initiative between the city and Tether. Tether co-founder William Quigley gives his insights on the project and the current state of the stablecoin market.
Taiwan’s Measured Approach to Crypto as it Works to Become a Fintech Hub
“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson sits down with Taipei-based Forkast News Staff Writer Timmy Shen about the country’s approach to crypto regulation. Shen says Taiwan is “”taking a more permissive approach of crypto retail investment specifically. They have warned investors about the risks, but they have not curbed crypto trading.”” Fintech startup WOO Network was among the first 24 crypto platforms to be registered under Taiwan’s Money Laundering Control Act in September. WOO Network’s co-founder Jack Tan and Chloe Tsai, Head of Legal and AML, discuss what that means for their company and the Taiwanese market.
Education Can Benefit the Crypto Community, but How You Get it Might Not Matter
For Education Week at CoinDesk, “Community Crypto” explores two different avenues of learning in the space. Host Isaiah Jackson speaks to Cornell University senior Nick Stamm about how one of the world’s top universities is teaching blockchain, crypto and Web3. He also talks to author Jeff Wilser and Boyd Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Iomob, about an important enclave in crypto: The self-educated.
Tampa and the Berkshires: 2 Communities Betting on Digital Currency as Part of Their Future
Two areas of the eastern United States are getting into digital currency in two different ways. In Massachusetts’ Berkshire region there’s an effort to keep wealth local by using their own currency called “BerkShares.” Humanity Cash CEO Fennie Wang and Berkshire Food Co-op President Phyllis Webb explain how it works. Further south, Tampa is following Miami as Florida’s next destination for crypto businesses. CoinFlip Chief Technical Officer Rory Herriman and Florida Blockchain Task Force Member Jason Holloway explain why there are growing opportunities in the region.
Women Bringing Crypto Education to Barbados and Beyond
SHEQONOMI’s Anu Bhardwaj and Shontelle Layne are on a mission to help the people of Barbados learn about crypto. Through initiatives like “Krypto 4 Kids” and “Blockchain on the Beach,” they are working to invest in a younger generation. Bhardwaj tells “Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson “the goal is to use this as a model for other small island development states that may want to come into the new digital economy with their youth because ultimately that’s how we’re going to get to mass adoption.”
Why Argentina Is Turning to Crypto as Inflation Rates Accelerate
“We are champions in soccer, but also in inflation.” Gabriel Gruber, Exactly co-founder and CEO, explains why Argentina’s economic crisis is creating soaring inflation rates. “Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson takes a look at why Argentinians are moving from the Peso to crypto. A panel of local experts explains how they are working to help the Argentinian people with this growing financial system and digital economy.