Crypto Curious

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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? Then this is the podcast for you! Every Wednesday, Tracey and Blake break down the basics, unpack the latest trends, and share what’s catching their attention in the fast-moving world of crypto. Whether you want to keep up with the news, join the chat at the pub, or take your first steps into investing, this show is your go-to guide for all things crypto. Go from crypto curious to crypto caught-up with this weekly podcast — brought to you by Bamboo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 236 - Is Crypto Finally Going to the Moon?

    1d ago

    236 - Is Crypto Finally Going to the Moon?

    This week, we're looking at three stories that all point to the same conclusion: crypto is becoming increasingly tied to the institutions it once claimed to replace. 👉🏼 We start in Washington, where newly appointed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has made his first major appearance — and markets didn't love what they heard. Expectations for interest rate cuts have been rapidly repriced, risk assets have come under pressure, and crypto investors are suddenly facing a very different macro environment than the one many expected at the start of the year. 👉🏼 Then we head to Wall Street, where the biggest IPO in history has officially landed. SpaceX has debuted on the Nasdaq with more than 18,000 Bitcoin sitting on its balance sheet, instantly becoming one of the world's largest corporate holders of the asset. It's another sign that Bitcoin is no longer just a retail story — it's increasingly becoming part of corporate treasury strategy at the highest level. 👉🏼 And finally, we bring it home to Australia. The government's new crypto licensing framework is fast approaching, but with the deadline almost here, reports suggest only a small fraction of local platforms are actually prepared. What happens next could shape the future of Australia's digital asset industry for years to come. Let's get into it. 🚀 **** TIMESTAMPS 2:08 Red candles thanks to Fed Reserve 4:41 The single biggest IPO in history - SpaceX 6:43 DECA conference talking points from Blake 10:42 Short, sharp news bites **** Show notes: Curious about our app? Try out the new Bamboo demo mode. Have you subscribed to the Crypto Curious Newsletter? **** 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, 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. ***** 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.

    17 min
  2. 235 - Repeat: Navigating Crypto Tax with Shane Brunette of Summ

    Jun 17

    235 - Repeat: Navigating Crypto Tax with Shane Brunette of Summ

    Because tax time is upon us yet again, this week we are re-sharing this BONUS 💥 episode by a special guest - Shane Brunette of Summ. Shane founded CTC back in 2018 after dealing with his own crypto tax nightmare. He has worked closely with accountants and tax lawyers to make it easy for fellow cryptocurrency users to be tax compliant. Summ attracts platforms such as Coinbase and MetaMask, so this is an episode worth tuning into if you are an investing in any crypto. As an official partner of Summ, Bamboo users can save 25 % on your first year – enter the promo code BAMBOO at any plan checkout on the Summ website. What's in store? 👉🏼They talk the recent news in Australia re: the court case around crypto trades being tax free, 👉🏼 Bitcoin tax tips for EOFY, and 👉🏼 Bamboo's integration with Summ. Let's go 🚀 **** Show notes: link to Summ Have you subscribed to the Crypto Curious Newsletter? **** **** 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, 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. ***** 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.

    21 min
  3. 234 - Bitcoin ETFs Are Bleeding. Wall Street Keeps Building.

    Jun 10

    234 - Bitcoin ETFs Are Bleeding. Wall Street Keeps Building.

    This week, we're looking at a market that's sending two very different messages at the same time. 👉🏼 On one hand, institutional investors appear to be getting cold feet. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have just recorded their worst outflow streak since launch, billions of dollars have left the market, and for the first time since Wall Street embraced Bitcoin, we're seeing the institutional investment thesis face a genuine stress test. 👉🏼 Then we head to Cardano, where founder Charles Hoskinson has stepped back from day-to-day leadership just as ADA falls below 20 cents for the first time in five years. It's a significant moment for one of crypto's longest-running projects and raises some bigger questions about leadership, longevity, and what happens when market expectations collide with reality. 👉🏼 But while prices are struggling and sentiment remains fragile, traditional finance is continuing to make its move. The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation — the organisation responsible for settling trillions of dollars in securities every year — has chosen Stellar as part of its tokenisation strategy. The market noticed. While much of crypto traded lower, XLM surged as Wall Street delivered one of its clearest blockchain endorsements to date. So, this week's episode asks a simple question: If investors are pulling money out, but the world's largest financial institutions are still building, what story should we actually be paying attention to? Let’s get into it 🚀 **** TIMESTAMPS 2:39 Big institutional investors get the wobbles! 4:49 Cardano is having a bit of a moment 7:03 Some good news? 9:58 Short, sharp news bites **** SHOWNOTES Arthur Hayes Substack Sign up for the Crypto Curious Newsletter 💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s 2026 Crypto Market Report? 💥 **** 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, 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. ***** The Crypto Curious 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. **** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  4. 233 - Does The Bitcoin Sell-Off Hide A Bigger Story?

    Jun 3

    233 - Does The Bitcoin Sell-Off Hide A Bigger Story?

    This week, we're looking at three stories that show just how quickly sentiment can change in this market. 👉🏼 First, Bitcoin has suffered one of its sharpest shocks of the year after US strikes on Iran rattled global markets. The world's largest cryptocurrency plunged below US$71,000, triggering almost a billion dollars worth of liquidations as traders rushed for the exits. We'll unpack what happened, why geopolitics suddenly matters again, and whether this was panic or something more significant. 👉🏼 Then we tackle a warning that's been making headlines across the crypto industry: quantum computing. But according to a growing number of security experts, the real danger isn't some future machine cracking Bitcoin overnight. The bigger threat could be the data being quietly collected today and stored for a future attack. Blake breaks down what investors should actually be paying attention to. 👉🏼 And finally, while markets were awash with red, one tiny DeFi project managed to do the unthinkable. An 11-person team built a platform that's now being talked about in the same breath as some of Wall Street's biggest financial institutions after its token remained one of the few bright spots in a brutal week for crypto. It's a fascinating reminder that innovation doesn't always come from the biggest players. From geopolitical shocks to quantum threats and unlikely winners, there's plenty to get through. Let’s get into it 🚀 **** TIMESTAMPS 1:58 Bitcoin liquidates...FAST! 6:20 Quantum computing. Should we be worried? 9:11 One corner of crypto has been pumping! Do you know what it is? 11:46 Short, sharp news bites **** SHOWNOTES End Debanking: My Money, My Choice | AU Stand With Crypto - sign the petition! Sign up for the Crypto Curious Newsletter 💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s 2026 Crypto Market Report? 💥 **** 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, 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. ***** The Crypto Curious 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. **** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  5. 232 - Mark Cuban Dumps Bitcoin & AI Starts Spending Crypto?

    May 27

    232 - Mark Cuban Dumps Bitcoin & AI Starts Spending Crypto?

    This week feels like one of those episodes where you can genuinely feel the crypto industry shifting under the surface. 👉🏼 First up, billionaire investor and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban has revealed he sold around 80% of his Bitcoin holdings, calling the asset “a disappointment” and saying it’s drifted away from its original purpose. We unpack why he said it, whether he’s wrong, and why the comments have sparked a surprisingly serious debate inside crypto circles. 👉🏼 Then we head over to Ethereum, where the Ethereum Foundation is facing growing scrutiny after a wave of senior researchers and developers walked out this year — including five departures in May alone. For a network built on long-term vision and technical leadership, people are starting to ask whether Ethereum is hitting a turning point. 👉🏼 And finally, arguably the biggest story of the week, AI agents are now beginning to spend crypto autonomously… and some of the world’s largest companies are racing to build the infrastructure underneath it. We’re talking Amazon, Google, Coinbase, Visa and Stripe all positioning themselves around a future where AI bots transact, purchase and move money online with stablecoins sitting right at the centre of it all. Let’s get into it 🚀 **** TIMESTAMPS 2:02 Who is Mark Cuban and why should we care? 6:28 Is The Ethereum Foundation going round in circles? 9:42 AI Agents x micro payments. What does it all mean? 14:16 Short, sharp news bites **** SHOWNOTES End Debanking: My Money, My Choice | AU Stand With Crypto - sign the petition! Sign up for the Crypto Curious Newsletter 💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s 2026 Crypto Market Report? 💥 **** 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, 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. ***** The Crypto Curious 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. **** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  6. 231 - CGT, SMSFs & the New Australian Tax Reality

    May 20

    231 - CGT, SMSFs & the New Australian Tax Reality

    Joining Blake and Tracey this week is a very special guest — Kate Cooper, CEO of OKX Australia. Kate’s spent more than a decade across media, financial services, and digital assets, and has become one of the most respected voices in the Australian crypto industry. There's a lot to cover this week, so let's get straight into it: 👉🏼 The federal budget just killed off Australia’s 50% capital gains tax discount — a move some are already calling the end of the “HODL era.” If you invest in crypto, you’ll want to understand exactly what changed… and what it could mean for long-term investing behaviour in this country. 👉🏼 Then we unpack a fascinating move out of Wall Street. Trading giant Jane Street has reportedly slashed its Bitcoin ETF exposure by 70% while dramatically increasing its Ethereum position. Strange? Maybe. But analysts are actually reading this as quietly bullish for Bitcoin. 👉🏼 And finally — one of the more important local trends we’ve seen in a while. New Australian data shows crypto is now the fastest-growing asset class inside self-managed super funds, with almost half of trustees saying digital assets were the reason they opened an SMSF in the first place. Here we go 🚀 **** Cryptocurrency trading is high risk. Consider the relevant T&Cs at OKX.com. Information provided is general and not advice, solicitation, an offer or recommendation. Seek independent advice about risks before trading. OKX Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 636 269 040) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1318306) of Openmarkets Australia Limited (AFSL No. 246705) for general advice on superannuation only. **** TIMESTAMPS 2:45 The budget. Tax reforms land with a bang! 8:20 Trading giant Jane Street sells down 71% of their Bitcoin ETF 11:35 We talk SMSF 18:40 Short, sharp news bites **** SHOWNOTES Voting with Their Super Kate Cooper LinkedIn OKX Australia Sign up for the Crypto Curious Newsletter 💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s 2026 Crypto Market Report? 💥 **** 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, 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. ***** The Crypto Curious 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. **** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  7. 230 - Bitcoin Hits $82K as BlackRock Goes Bigger With Guest Host Will Wright

    May 13

    230 - Bitcoin Hits $82K as BlackRock Goes Bigger With Guest Host Will Wright

    I’m Blake, and this week we’re joined by crypto educator and coach Will Wright — better known online as @cryptocoachwill — who’s built a strong following helping everyday people actually understand this space, instead of just chasing headlines and memes. And honestly… this week feels like one of those moments where crypto starts looking a lot more mature than people expected. Bitcoin has just had its biggest week of the year, briefly touching $82,000 for the first time since January before cooling off again. We’ll unpack what actually drove the move, why the rally stalled where it did, and whether this is the beginning of a bigger market shift… or just another short-term burst of optimism. Then we get into one of the more fascinating stories we’ve seen in a while. After last month’s massive $292 million Kelp DAO exploit, the DeFi ecosystem has somehow managed to coordinate a $320 million rescue effort for affected Aave users — and the story now reportedly includes a bizarre legal twist involving North Korea. And finally, BlackRock is doubling down on blockchain in a very serious way. The world’s largest asset manager has just filed for two brand new tokenised funds with the SEC, adding even more fuel to the rapidly growing real-world asset sector — a market that’s already pushing past $30 billion. Let's get into it 🚀 **** TIMESTAMPS 4:50 BTC touches $82k 8:05 Aave $320 million rescue package 15:13 Blackrock bringing two more funds to the Ethereum blockchain 19:31 Short, sharp news bites **** SHOWNOTES Will Wright Linkedin @cryptocoachwill Sign up for the Crypto Curious Newsletter 💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s 2026 Crypto Market Report? 💥 **** 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, 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. ***** The Crypto Curious 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. **** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  8. 229 - The Week Crypto Split in Three Directions

    May 6

    229 - The Week Crypto Split in Three Directions

    This week… crypto feels like it’s being pulled in three completely different directions at once. 👉🏼 We’re starting with Meta — yes, Meta — quietly stepping back into crypto, four years after the Libra collapse. This time, it’s not a grand announcement or a new coin… it’s stablecoin payments to creators, flying a lot lower under the radar — and surprisingly, regulators aren’t pushing back. 👉🏼 Then we head into Bitcoin territory, where a proposed hard fork called “eCash” has reignited one of the oldest tensions in crypto — who actually gets to decide the rules? Especially when the plan involves reassigning Satoshi’s coins on a new chain… and the community is not taking it lightly. 👉🏼 And finally, a reminder that while some doors are opening, others are closing fast. Brazil has just banned crypto for cross-border payments — a move that’s less about technology, and more about control over money in one of the world’s largest emerging economies. So, let’s get into it 🚀 **** TIMESTAMPS 2:22 Redemption arc for Meta 6:26 Hard forking eCash in August? 10:50 Brazil officially ban the use of crypto for cross-border payments 13:55 Short, sharp news bites **** SHOWNOTES Sign up for the Crypto Curious Newsletter 💥 Have you downloaded Bamboo’s 2026 Crypto Market Report? 💥 **** 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, 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. ***** The Crypto Curious 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. **** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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? Then this is the podcast for you! Every Wednesday, Tracey and Blake break down the basics, unpack the latest trends, and share what’s catching their attention in the fast-moving world of crypto. Whether you want to keep up with the news, join the chat at the pub, or take your first steps into investing, this show is your go-to guide for all things crypto. Go from crypto curious to crypto caught-up with this weekly podcast — brought to you by Bamboo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Equity Mates Media
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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
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