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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. 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

    4D AGO

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

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    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

  3. 6D AGO

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

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    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
  5. AUG 26, 2025: Unlikely Heroes: The SEC's Journey to the Top w/ Jason Meyers, Creator of Pacioli.ai

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    AUG 26, 2025: Unlikely Heroes: The SEC's Journey to the Top w/ Jason Meyers, Creator of Pacioli.ai

    Since Trump’s January 2025 return, the SEC has pivoted from cracking down on crypto to championing it scrapping lawsuits, launching a pro-innovation Crypto Task Force - fast-tracking rules for tokenisation, DeFi, stablecoins and crypto ETFs. Chair, Paul Atkins’ “Project Crypto” aims to make the US the world’s blockchain leader with clear, simple regulations.

    33 min
  6. July 30th: Central Bank Reserve Managers Reject Digital Assets w/ John Orchard, Chairman of OMFIF’s Digital Monetary Institute

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    July 30th: Central Bank Reserve Managers Reject Digital Assets w/ John Orchard, Chairman of OMFIF’s Digital Monetary Institute

    According to OMFIF’s Global Public Investor 2025 report, central banks remain wary of digital assets, with 93% holding no crypto and no plans to change. Whilst family offices and sovereign funds debate gold versus Bitcoin as alternatives to the dollar, central bankers cite legal, technical and liquidity risks. Meanwhile, the US races ahead with the GENIUS Act and talk of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, leaving Europe and others to decide whether to join the digital finance shift or risk falling behind. The question now is whether digital innovation will reshape global finance under private control or be subsumed into the existing regulated system. Key highlights: The impact of the Genius Act in the U.S. on stablecoin integrationWhy 95% of central banks remain hesitant about digital assetsThe efficiency advantage of stablecoins for large-scale transactionsChallenges facing Bitcoin as a digital gold alternativeHow stablecoins could maintain the dollar's global reserve status The discussion explores the delicate balance between innovation and regulation in the digital currency space, while examining the potential for reduced transaction costs and improved cross-border payments for SMEs. Ready to understand how digital currencies are reshaping our financial future? Tune in to this enlightening episode of the Digital Byte Show with Johnny Fry and John Orchard. Full Article Here

    24 min
  7. July 16th 2025: Money is a Technology Coupled w/ a Community - w/ Professor Michael Mainelli, Chair of Z/Yen & President of London Chamber of Commerce & Industry - late Lord Mayor of London 2023-2024

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    July 16th 2025: Money is a Technology Coupled w/ a Community - w/ Professor Michael Mainelli, Chair of Z/Yen & President of London Chamber of Commerce & Industry - late Lord Mayor of London 2023-2024

    Money is a technology coupled with a community - central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) offer the potential of programmable, state-backed money promising efficient taxation, digital public infrastructure and financial inclusion, However, what about the risks, including overreach, surveillance and systemic fragility? Governments need to exercise caution in replacing traditional fiat infrastructure with digital rails because CBDCs may reshape power dynamics, financial intermediation - even the definition of money itself. Potentially CBDCs’ most significant impact may emerge, not from retail use but from wholesale cross-border applications where CBDCs could truly redefine global finance. Full Article Here

    15 min
  8. July 2nd 2025: How Can The Interoperability Between AI and Blockchain Technology Support a New Era of Industrial and Digital (R)evolution w/ Antonio Lanotte

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    July 2nd 2025: How Can The Interoperability Between AI and Blockchain Technology Support a New Era of Industrial and Digital (R)evolution w/ Antonio Lanotte

    Discover how the powerful combination of AI and blockchain is reshaping industries through groundbreaking innovations in smart manufacturing and decentralized identity systems. Antonio Lanotte, a distinguished Chartered Tax Advisor and International Tax Consultant, shares his expertise on this technological convergence that's transforming the digital economy. Smart manufacturing leveraging AI for predictive analytics and real-time monitoringIntegration of blockchain technology for enhanced transparency and securityIntroduction to Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)DiEM: A revolutionary decentralized identity management solutionThe role of AI in automating decision-making processesImpact on sustainability and green energy transitionsThe episode delves into critical challenges facing these technologies, including scalability issues and emerging threats, while emphasizing the importance of international collaboration between academia, government, and industry stakeholders. Ready to explore the future of digital transformation? Tune in to this enlightening episode of the Digital Bytes Show with Jonny Fry and discover how AI and blockchain are shaping tomorrow's industrial landscape. Key Highlights: 00:00:00 - Interoperability of AI and Blockchain 00:00:59 - Intersection of AI and Blockchain Technology 00:03:17 - AI and Blockchain: Driving Industry Innovation 00:06:27 - AI and Blockchain in Energy Efficiency 00:09:10 - AI and Blockchain in Global Collaboration 00:12:20 - Decentralized Autonomous Organizations in Industry 00:15:55 - Regulatory Challenges of DAOs 00:17:37 - AI and Blockchain in Industry 4.0 00:20:19 - Contacting Antonio on LinkedIn Full Article Here

    21 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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