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Each week on the Digital Bytes Show, James Tylee, founder Cyber.FM in the USA, talks to Jonny Fry from TeamBlockchain reviewing the latest Digital Bytes. They explore how, where and why Blockchain technology and/or Digital Assets are being used in various industries and jurisdictions globally. Cyber.FM Radio, a product of Distributed Ledger Performance Rights Organization (DLPRO LLC), was established in 2008 and has 4.6 million listeners across 140 countries.

  1. Oct 21st: Bridging the Digital Continuity Gap: Why Blockchain Belongs at the Core of Business Resilience w/ Emily Landis Walker, CEO Landis & Co

    1H AGO

    Oct 21st: Bridging the Digital Continuity Gap: Why Blockchain Belongs at the Core of Business Resilience w/ Emily Landis Walker, CEO Landis & Co

    Digital disruption is the new business threat. Old continuity plans focused historically on fires, floods or server outages but, today, centralised failure can mean billion-dollar crypto collapses, regulatory shockwaves or code bugs that freeze assets overnight. Decentralised blockchains flip the script: redundancy and transparency take out single points of failure, making continuity a design feature, not an afterthought. G7 mega-banks launching a new stablecoin signals this shift in action, therefore, to stay resilient, leaders must blend legacy standards with real-time drills, digital asset training and empowerment to communicate in crisis. Click here for the full article

    19 min
  2. Dollarization Benefits for London Property

    5D AGO

    Dollarization Benefits for London Property

    If US dollar stablecoins such as USDT or USDC take over London’s £5-50 million prime property market, the Bank of England could lose control over one of its richest asset classes. Foreign buyers could move capital instantly, bypassing sterling, whilst estate agents’ market in US dollars and settle via smart contracts in hours potentially on a peer-to-peer basis so removing escrow settlement risk. The upside? Hyper-liquid, globally accessible London real estate. The downside? Quietly handing monetary sovereignty of Mayfair and Belgravia to dollar-backed code. Click here for the full article

    18 min
  3. Oct 8th, 2025: Are We to See Dollarization of the UK? The Bank of England's Struggle with the USD Stablecoin Revolution w/ James Tylee

    OCT 13

    Oct 8th, 2025: Are We to See Dollarization of the UK? The Bank of England's Struggle with the USD Stablecoin Revolution w/ James Tylee

    Could Britain accidentally become financially American? The Bank of England governor's shocking endorsement of stablecoins in the Financial Times has sparked a fascinating debate about the UK's potential "dollarization." James Tylee, a Wall Street veteran with 20 years of algorithmic trading experience, joins Johnny Fry to explore how USD-backed stablecoins might extend American financial dominance to British shores. With the $250 billion stablecoin market overwhelmingly dollar-denominated, while euro and yen versions languish, the implications are staggering. The hosts reveal how major banks like Barclays and Goldman Sachs are planning G7 stablecoins that could unlock $500 trillion in US assets globally. Meanwhile, Britain—once the crypto regulation leader—has watched America surge ahead, forcing UK regulators to reconsider their approach. Perhaps most surprising: while only 5% of Britons own stocks, 12% hold cryptocurrency, meaning young traders now understand dollars better than pounds. Despite London handling 38% of global forex trading, the conversation raises critical questions about monetary sovereignty in the digital age. From regulatory nightmares around tracking digital assets to the complexities of cross-border monetary policy, this episode unpacks the unintended consequences of embracing American-dominated stablecoins. Listen now to discover how Britain might be sleepwalking into financial Americanization. Full article here

    18 min
  4. Sep 24th: From E-commerce to D-commerce: Why the Future of Trade is Decentralised with Helen Disney, Founder of Unblocked

    SEP 30

    Sep 24th: From E-commerce to D-commerce: Why the Future of Trade is Decentralised with Helen Disney, Founder of Unblocked

    AI agents could be handling $1.7 trillion worth of your shopping decisions by 2030 – and Helen Disney, founder of Unblocked, explains exactly how this transformation will unfold. In this fascinating return to Digital Bytes, Disney breaks down the evolution from traditional e-commerce to "d-commerce" – decentralized commerce powered by blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. She envisions a future where AI agents automatically execute purchases based on your preferences, using smart contracts and digital money to eliminate intermediaries and reduce costs. Disney explores how programmable money through stablecoins and cryptocurrencies offers unprecedented transparency and frictionless global payments. She discusses the shift from centralized platforms with data monopolies to decentralized systems that give users true ownership of their digital assets and rewards. The conversation covers practical applications already emerging: freelancers accessing worldwide markets with instant cross-border payments, fractional ownership of real-world assets like property and artwork, and tradeable reward tokens that work across multiple platforms rather than being locked into single ecosystems. While acknowledging adoption challenges, Disney argues that decentralization offers choice rather than replacement – particularly benefiting micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries who can now access stable digital currencies and yield-bearing opportunities. Listen to discover how d-commerce could revolutionize your shopping experience and create new economic opportunities worldwide. Decentralised commerce (d-commerce) offers benefits such as reduced fees, enhanced transparency and direct peer-to-peer transactions powered by blockchain and AI. It democratises trade by enabling shared ownership and real-time supply chain traceability. However, risks include regulatory uncertainty, complex user experiences, cybersecurity threats and challenges in replacing centralised logistics and dispute resolution systems. These hurdles must be overcome to unlock d-commerce’s potential as a fairer, more resilient alternative to centralised e-commerce platforms. Full article here

    22 min
  5. July 23rd: USD Stablecoins Not Legal Tender - Yet? w/ Kelly Kennedy, Editor-in-Chief, UC Law Science and Technology Journal ft. David Parsons, London Digital Escrow

    SEP 25

    July 23rd: USD Stablecoins Not Legal Tender - Yet? w/ Kelly Kennedy, Editor-in-Chief, UC Law Science and Technology Journal ft. David Parsons, London Digital Escrow

    Stablecoins are increasingly flowing through global payment rails. But here is the catch: in the US, they are still not legal tender - only US coins and Federal Reserve notes qualify. The IRS even classifies stablecoins as property, meaning every payment could trigger capital gains tax. But winds are shifting. The proposed Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act of 2025 could make USD stablecoins legal tender. The ECB’s digital euro already envisions legal tender status for CBDCs, therefore, if Washington recognises stablecoins, how long before other jurisdictions follow either by adopting USD stablecoins or fast-tracking their own programmable digital alternatives? Full Article Here

    15 min
  6. Sept 3rd: Crypto’s Sanctions Crossroads: Why Compliance Is Now Geopolitics w/ Rachel McGee and Khrystyna Khanas - Associates at Astraea

    SEP 24

    Sept 3rd: Crypto’s Sanctions Crossroads: Why Compliance Is Now Geopolitics w/ Rachel McGee and Khrystyna Khanas - Associates at Astraea

    OFSI’s July 2025 Cryptoassets Threat Assessment warns UK crypto firms that sanctions risk has shifted from fringe to frontline. The agency maintains suspected breach reporting is inconsistent and has been likely under-reported since 2022, with most issues arising inadvertently via delayed attribution, indirect exposure to designated persons (DPs) and weak due diligence. Three dominant jurisdictions pose threats: Russia, North Korea and Iran. OFSI urges a risk-based program using continuous blockchain analytics to track newly spawned addresses post-designation, heightened scrutiny of privacy coins, chain-hopping and non-KYC services and prompt reporting of suspected sanctions evasion. Full Article Here

    12 min

  7. SEP 23

    The Case for a US Strategic Crypto Reserve: A Necessary Evolution featuring James Tylee

    The US can no longer ignore crypto’s role in global finance with institutional adoption surging and Trump’s proposal for a US Strategic Crypto Reserve is a bold but divisive move. Supporters see it as a hedge against inflation and a way to solidify America’s dominance in digital assets but critics warn of political flip-flopping, regulatory chaos and conflicts of interest. So, will the US lead the next financial evolution, or will it fumble the opportunity whilst other nations move ahead? The question is no longer if but how the US should act. Full Article Here

    12 min
  8. Sept 10th / 17th: How Dark Pools Could Reshape Digital Markets with/ James Tylee

    SEP 23

    Sept 10th / 17th: How Dark Pools Could Reshape Digital Markets with/ James Tylee

    Dark pools, long used in traditional finance, are entering crypto whereby bringing stability but challenging decentralisation. By shielding trades from public view, they reduce slippage and protect against predatory strategies such as front-running. For institutions and whales, they unlock liquidity without destabilising markets. Yet this privacy clashes with blockchain’s ethos of transparency and raises regulatory concerns. But whilst dark pools could mature crypto markets, they risk reintroducing opacity and centralisation. Their impact will be pivotal: less a silver bullet than a sign of digital finance’s uneasy evolution. Dark pools promise liquidity and stability, but their entry into crypto clashes with blockchain’s ethos of transparency. Opaque and centralised by design, they risk reviving structures crypto aimed to replace. Anonymity protects investors from slippage and predatory trading but also enables illicit finance, inviting regulatory scrutiny. Technically, secrecy on public blockchains demands hybrid models that compromise decentralisation for speed, sparking criticism from purists. Yet atomic settlement and AI-driven hyper-trading reveal their transformative potential. Dark pools underscore crypto’s central tension: balancing transparency, efficiency, security and oversight, whilst for retail investors, dollar-cost averaging remains the most pragmatic shield against volatility.

    19 min
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Each week on the Digital Bytes Show, James Tylee, founder Cyber.FM in the USA, talks to Jonny Fry from TeamBlockchain reviewing the latest Digital Bytes. They explore how, where and why Blockchain technology and/or Digital Assets are being used in various industries and jurisdictions globally. Cyber.FM Radio, a product of Distributed Ledger Performance Rights Organization (DLPRO LLC), was established in 2008 and has 4.6 million listeners across 140 countries.

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