Off The Ledger with Jason Butcher

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Welcome to the Off the Ledger with Jason Butcher. A weekly podcast where the CoinPayments CEO gets unique insights from leaders in crypto, blockchain, fintech, and more! Your go-to source for the latest in technology that is transforming our lives. Unscripted. Uncensored. DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed during this podcast are that of the guest speaker and Jason Butcher. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any other agency or affiliated entity. For more information, read the full disclaimer at the end of YouTube videos.

Episodes

  1. 11/03/2021

    Exploring crypto mining? You'll want to hear this | Aydin Kilic

    For the season finale of Off the Ledger, Jason is joined by Aydin Kilic of HIVE Blockchain Technologies to discuss why we’re now past the early stages of crypto adoption, what cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH are backed by, and important considerations investors need to make before targeting the crypto mining space. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 01:06 The world is starting to “get” crypto 02:40 Why DeFi is becoming more attractive 06:50 The story of Fortress Blockchain 08:47 The opportunity in being ESG-Conscious 11:13 The need to be steadfast with capital allocation in crypto 13:50 How the London Hard Fork affected ETH mining 17:16 What's next for HIVE Blockchain 20:21 Where crypto regulation needs to go from here 22:50 ETH and BTC are energy-backed currencies 24:42 Anyone can be a Bitcoin miner Aydin Kilic is the President and Chief Operating Officer of HIVE Blockchain Technologies, the world’s first publicly-traded crypto mining company. With two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, Aydin’s expertise lies in cryptocurrency, capital markets, real-estate development and scientific research. » Follow Aydin’s work on Twitter Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations. » Follow Jason on Twitter

    Exploring crypto mining? You'll want to hear this | Aydin Kilic

  2. 10/27/2021

    Can DeFi finish what Deadpool started? | Gorav Seth

    Gorav Seth is the Co-chair of film financing for Mogul, a DeFi and NFT Marketplace platform for the film & entertainment industry. The corporate-financier and investment banker joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to give a behind-the-scenes view (pun intended) of the changing movie industry, NFTs, and how blockchain is the catalyst for leveling the playing field. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 01:39 Mogul is streamlining funding for filmmaking 05:08 Blockchain enables the democratization of cinema 08:54 Proof of Origin event launches ‘Wolf of Wallstreet NFT’ 11:37 Films funded via the platform meet feasibility considerations 13:33 Upcoming NFTs and film projects 16:38 Blockchain disrupts and levels the playing field 21:18 India and China as potential markets 23:09 Distribution is key for the film business, and blockchain can enable this 25:13 The potential of NFTs is profound 29:44 The crypto community supports filmmakers who engage with them Mogul is a decentralized film financing platform that brings creators, fans, and film financiers together; allowing everyone to play a part in the next big blockbuster. Gorav has worked for 15 years in corporate finance and investment banking at leading independent investment dealers based in Toronto. Prior to his career in capital markets, Gorav spent over a decade working in the film and television industry as entertainment manager and financier. » Follow Gorav on Twitter Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations. » Follow Jason on Twitter

    Can DeFi finish what Deadpool started? | Gorav Seth

  3. 10/20/2021

    Early Bitcoin investor tells us what makes money “good” | Praveen Varshney

    Praveen Varshney, Director of Varshney Capital Corp. and public venture capital markets specialist, joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to share his views on success, integrity, and social impact. He has some interesting comments on crypto as a store of wealth, and how successful entrepreneurs can find the right investors. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 01:20 BTC investing as a family matter 03:36 Everybody should have a slice of crypto as an asset 06:15 Profitability & positive social impact can go hand-in-hand 13:01 Money is money, but entrepreneurs need value-add money 16:36 Success leaves tracks, so follow them Praveen Varshney is the founder, director, and advisor of several enterprises, one of which is Varshney Capital Corporation. An industry veteran who specializes in public venture capital markets, Praveen has a particular interest in resource exploration, real estate, social impact investing, alternative energy, and technology. » Follow Praveen on Twitter  Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations. » Follow Jason on Twitter CoinPayments makes crypto payments easy for everyone including its 120,000 active merchants and 1.2M registered account holders. The platform enables users to transact with 2,000+ cryptocurrencies at industry-low fees of 0.5%. Since 2013, CoinPayments has processed over $10 billion in crypto payments and is now active in over 200 countries. » Follow CoinPayments on Twitter

    Early Bitcoin investor tells us what makes money “good” | Praveen Varshney

  4. 10/13/2021

    Crypto isn't about making money, but value | Lev Mazur

    Lev Mazur is the founder of the world’s fastest-growing trading platform, Quantfury. The trading veteran joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to talk about the changing investment landscape, how crypto and blockchain enable innovation, and risks to consider with the rising trend of “synthetic trading.” Show Notes 00:00 Intro 02:08  Pre-crypto trading vs. post-crypto trading 03:08 The elimination of barriers to entry for trading 06:13 Quantfury, the world’s fastest-growing trading platform 08:15 How blockchain enables accessibility & transparency 12:56 The QTF Token & Quantfury’s global presence 17:00 The rise of accessible investing & “synthetic trading” 19:50 Why Quantfury won’t list Dogecoin (for now) 25:35 Regulations are good, but who are they protecting? 30:22 What PayPal’s entry into crypto signals about the future 35:19 Crypto wasn’t invented to make money, but to create value 36:28 NFTs and virtual reality 40:03 What “Quantfurism” stands for Lev Mazur is the Founder of Quantfury, an online brokerage that offers commission-free trading and investing at real-time spot prices. A veteran of the investment community, Lev has been a quantitative investor in proprietary capital, forex, futures, commodities, and equity markets. » Follow Lev on Twitter  Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations. » Follow Jason on Twitter CoinPayments makes crypto payments easy for everyone including its 120,000 active merchants and 1.2M registered account holders. The platform enables users to transact with 2,000+ cryptocurrencies at industry-low fees of 0.5%. Since 2013, CoinPayments has processed over $10 billion in crypto payments and is now active in over 200 countries. » Follow CoinPayments on Twitter

    Crypto isn't about making money, but value | Lev Mazur

  5. 10/06/2021

    How the Fed is crypto’s best friend | Daniel Gouldman

    Self-made man Daniel Gouldman holds some politically charged and insightful views on financial systems, monetary reform, and rights of the individual. The CEO & Co-founder of enterprise blockchain company Unbanked joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to share his personal journey from homelessness to successful entrepreneur, as well as his vision for how crypto can help people regain control of their own money. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 01:09 Daniel's personal journey to entrepreneurship 07:51 Founding of Unbanked 11:46 Finding success through purpose and partnerships 14:16 Unbanked: giving people the choice to control their own money 17:29  Phone-based banking as a precedent 19:00 Crypto as the “open loop” system for our money 20:59 Digital currencies create competition in the marketplace 23:44  COVID, money printing, and asset bubbles 27:24 Crypto needs smart policies and regulation 30:09 Consumer protection shouldn’t preclude consumer rights 31:25 CBDCs, choice, and the concept of criminalizing crypto Daniel Gouldman is CEO & Co-founder of Unbanked, a global blockchain-powered fintech platform that is changing the way people interact with money and disrupting payments. Daniel has founded several companies and is passionate about making a difference for other businesses, too. A highly political person with an avid interest in geopolitics, history, and business, Daniel is more concerned with doing what’s right than what’s popular. » Follow Daniel on Twitter Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations. » Follow Jason on Twitter

    How the Fed is crypto’s best friend | Daniel Gouldman

  6. 09/29/2021

    Forget cash, BTC is king now | Simon Dixon

    As an early investor in Bitcoin, an expert on the world of FinTech, and an advocate for monetary reform, it’s no exaggeration to call BnkToTheFuture founder Simon Dixon an oracle on the crypto industry. Simon joins Jason Butcher on Off the Ledger to share his thoughts on the evolution of cryptocurrencies, how it is reshaping traditional financial systems, and why Bitcoin remains the single most disruptive idea to the future of finance. Show Notes 0:00  Intro 2:19 The evolution of the crypto industry 4:55 VCs & Wall Street integrate into the crypto space 7:00 Tapping into the network effect of the crypto market 9:58 The perfect storm for crypto adoption 15:33 Good regulation vs. bad regulation 18:02 The centralized & decentralized finance equilibrium 21:22 Creation of BnkToTheFuture 26:52 From equity crowdfunding to securities 29:20 Fiat currency is debt-based, cryptocurrency is equity-based 36:38 How crypto has influenced younger generations to save and invest 42:15 Why Bitcoin remains the most disruptive idea for monetary reform Simon Dixon is the CEO & Co-founder of the online investment platform BnkToTheFuture.com and a leading commentator on the future of finance and technology. An ex-investment banker turned Bitcoiner and author of ‘Bank to the Future,’ Simon is an active FinTech & Bitcoin angel investor. » Follow Simon’s work on Twitter  Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations.  » Follow Jason on Twitter

    Forget cash, BTC is king now | Simon Dixon

  7. 09/22/2021

    Bitcoin vs. Gold: this one will win the race | Frank Holmes

    Famed investor Frank Holmes has found success in gold, and most recently, in cryptocurrencies. He’s now getting ready for his next move. Tune in to find out what the HIVE Blockchain chairman is most excited for and why he thinks millennials are about to inherit trillions from baby boomers. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 01:40 HIVE Blockchain: the world’s first publicly traded crypto-mining company 04:43 Understanding the “DNA of volatility” 06:40 Gold vs. Bitcoin: the “fear vs. greed” trade 12:11 How NFTs create a level playing field for the creative industry 13:30 HODL or spend? 17:30 El Salvador’s crypto scam 18:48 How the latest $1T infrastructure package will boost clean energy 20:53 The metaverse & the next evolution of money 24:24 How the “G7 cartel” is risking stifling crypto innovation 28:30 The current trends disrupting the financial industry 30:55 The future is high-performing data centers 34:31 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Frank Holmes is the CEO of U.S. Global Investors and a thought leader in the precious metals and mining space. He recently found success in the world of blockchain and crypto mining, becoming the chairman of the first publicly traded crypto-mining company Hive Blockchain. » Follow Frank’s work on Twitter Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations. » Follow Jason on Twitter

    Bitcoin vs. Gold: this one will win the race | Frank Holmes

  8. 09/15/2021

    Blockchain won’t save the world but it’s pretty close | Anthony Day

    IBM Blockchain Leader and host of the popular “Blockchain Won’t Save The World” podcast Anthony Day is all about taking the hype out of blockchain and instead, teaching people how it is actually transforming everything around us. Anthony joined Off the Ledger to highlight ways blockchain is enabling everyone to trade peer-to-peer seamlessly on mobile, and at much lower fees -- trading everything from tokens and watches to energy and artwork. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 02:45 Entry to IBM Blockchain & Supply Chain 05:39 Blockchain, explained 11:02 How IBM is applying blockchain 16:48 Navigating hesitancy to embrace innovation 19:32 10-year outlook for DeFi and blockchain 27:20 Achieving sustainability with decentralization 32:30 What IBM is leading on in blockchain today 35:48 Driving blockchain awareness and adoption 40:46 The tension between privacy and transparency 44:07 Taking the “blockchain” out to drive adoption Anthony Day is a blockchain partner at IBM and host of the popular “Blockchain Won’t Save the World” podcast. He leads digital transformations for IBM clients, driving the adoption of new-age tech like blockchain, IoT, AI, robotics, and cloud platforms to optimize their operations. » Follow Anthony’s work on Twitter Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations. » Follow Jason on Twitter

    Blockchain won’t save the world but it’s pretty close | Anthony Day

  9. 09/08/2021

    Plastic currency? Thanks to blockchain, it's now possible | David Katz

    Dynamic entrepreneur and Plastic Bank CEO David Katz joins Jason on his podcast, Off the Ledger, to talk about how blockchain is helping turn plastic waste into currency. Don’t miss the TED speaker's valuable insights geared towards future entrepreneurs. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 03:48 Plastic Bank’s early vision 09:31 Harnessing the power of community for the future 13:23 Turning plastic waste into currency and creating a “win-win-win” scenario 19:41 The new regenerative economy 23:26 Why we need to demand more from retailers 30:49 How to decide where to branch out next 34:36 Plastic Bank’s proudest achievement 37:36 Advice to entrepreneurs 43:24 David’s 5-year outlook 45:30 Taming your ego David Katz is the founder & CEO of Plastic Bank, a blockchain-powered solution to ocean plastic. Named one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt Magazine, David is globally renowned for being a “steward of the earth and a champion for the poor.” » Follow David on Twitter Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations. » Follow Jason on Twitter » Follow CoinPayments on Twitter

    Plastic currency? Thanks to blockchain, it's now possible | David Katz

  10. 09/01/2021

    Want to win at crypto? You better kill your ego says expert | Moe Levin

    Visionary entrepreneur and Keynote CEO Moe Levin joins Jason to talk about what it was like to introduce Ethereum to the world back in 2014, lessons learned from the pandemic, and the path the blockchain industry is now taking. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 03:38 How Keynote got its start 06:13 World, meet Ethereum 07:46 The evolution and rising awareness of the crypto space 13:27 5-year outlook for the crypto industry 20:18 The impact of regulation on adoption 23:12 Pitching CBDCs to the Fed in 2013 30:42 The event industry post-Covid 38:08 Moe’s investment strategy 41:05 Advice to new entrants in the crypto industry Moe Levin is the CEO of Keynote, the crypto-currency industry’s leading media and events company. He’s also an investor in high-tech startups and an advisor to various governments, regulators, banks, and venture-backed companies. The man that set the stage for Ethereum to launch back in 2014, Moe was also an early investor in Dropbox. » Follow Keynote on Twitter Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations. » Follow Jason on Twitter

    Want to win at crypto? You better kill your ego says expert | Moe Levin

  11. 08/25/2021

    Who said blockchains can’t be private? | Oliver Gale

    This week on Off the Ledger, fintech and blockchain entrepreneur Oliver Gale talks to Jason about how true data privacy is possible in DeFi, how current crypto regulation is missing the mark, and his role in launching the world’s first digital legal tender currency on blockchain. 0:00 Intro 01:35 Restoring sovereignty to the blockchain with Panther Protocol 04:30 Considerations for the future of regulatory compliance 10:23 Reclaiming data privacy in the digital era 12:47 Bitt’s Barbados Digital Dollar 17:37 The new global arms race for CBDCs 26:36 BaseTwo & the multi-layered crypto industry 32:03 The problem with where regulation is headed 40:53 What music teaches you about entrepreneurship 43:41 What every entrepreneur should know before starting a new project Oliver Gale is the CEO and co-founder of Panther Protocol, founder of Bitt.com, BaseTwo.com, Authentic Revolution, Elemental, and Stone Digital. He is also an advisor for numerous fintech projects, a global advocate for data privacy, and in his free time, an award-winning musician. » Follow Oliver on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalOlii Jason Butcher is the CEO of CoinPayments. An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in payments and fintech, Jason has founded multiple global payments companies and serves as an advisor to various fintech and payment associations. » Follow Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paymentsJason

    Who said blockchains can’t be private? | Oliver Gale

  12. 08/17/2021

    The truth behind China's breakup with crypto mining | Emma Todd

    In the debut episode of Off the Ledger, Emma Todd of MMH Blockchain Group joins Jason for a candid chat about institutional crypto adoption, how governments are approaching blockchain all wrong, and how some central banks might be botching their CBDC projects (hint: Jamaica). 0:00 Intro 04:15 From traditional banking to blockchain 08:45 China’s crypto mining exodus & CBDC 15:33 Eliminating the gender gap in tech & blockchain 21:58 Outlook & predictions for the industry 24:13 The thin line between regulation and innovation 31:43 What new entrepreneurs should know 37:13 Why Jamaica’s CBDC is a wannabe 42:02 The next disruption the industry needs » Follow Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paymentsJason » Follow Emma on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cryptoemmat --- About CoinPayments CoinPayments is the easiest, fastest and most secure way for merchants worldwide to transact in cryptocurrencies. It is the first and largest cryptocurrency payments processor with more than US $10 billion in total transactions to date, while supporting more than 2,000 coins, and is the preferred cryptocurrency payment solution for merchants and eCommerce platform providers worldwide. Set up your free personal or business account on https://www.coinpayments.net/ Follow CoinPayments on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/coinpaymentsnet/ Follow CoinPayments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinpayments-inc/ Follow CoinPayments on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coinpayments/ Find CoinPayments on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoinPayments/ Join the CoinPayments Telegram: https://t.me/coinpaymentsinc SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoinPayments?sub_confirmation=1 DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed during this podcast are that of the guest speaker and Jason Butcher. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any other agency or affiliated entity. For more information, please read our full disclaimer at the end of the video.

    The truth behind China's breakup with crypto mining | Emma Todd
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Welcome to the Off the Ledger with Jason Butcher. A weekly podcast where the CoinPayments CEO gets unique insights from leaders in crypto, blockchain, fintech, and more! Your go-to source for the latest in technology that is transforming our lives. Unscripted. Uncensored. DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed during this podcast are that of the guest speaker and Jason Butcher. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any other agency or affiliated entity. For more information, read the full disclaimer at the end of YouTube videos.

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