
124 - HBAR Surge, CZ's Legal Battle, and Token Unlocks Unveiled
Crypto Curious
05/01/24
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Buckle up listeners, it's been a whirlwind for all things crypto this week! In this episode of Crypto Curious Trace, Blake & Craig hit the ground running with Hedera Hashgraph's token, HBAR, as it sent shockwaves through the community with its sudden surge of over 100%. The legal saga of CZ tops out; as the former CEO of Binance grabbed the big headlines with the US Department of Justice seeking a 3-year jail sentence for alleged money laundering charges, and let's not forget the looming token unlocks; with over US $391.1 million worth of various cryptocurrencies set to unlock, traders are bracing themselves for potential price fluctuations and liquidity shifts. In our short sharp news bites, regulatory waves hit Binance, Stripe's back in the crypto game, and Solana's overcoming its hurdles. Tune in for a comprehensive roundup of this week's top crypto stories!
TIMESTAMPS
2:02 HBAR surged over 100% - why?
2:55 Coin Telegraph's Tom Mitchell lays it all down
8:47 Binance former CEO hangs in the balance
11:35 Token unlocks - they're coming!
16:15 Short, sharp news bites
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Previous Episode

In this week's episode of the Crypto Curious podcast, Trace, Blake & Craig dive into the aftermath of the Bitcoin halving, exploring the surprising trends in transaction fees and miner earnings. They unpack the buzz around the Runes protocol, a new fungible token standard for the Bitcoin network, and discuss the highlights from Token 2049 in Dubai, focusing on Telegram's blockchain-based features and the TON ecosystem's growth. Plus, catch up on the latest crypto news bites, including OKX's Ethereum Layer-2 launch, BlackRock's Bitcoin insights, and more. Tune in for a comprehensive roundup of this week's top crypto stories!
TIMESTAMPS
2:02 The halving and block 840,000
5:47 The miners fees explained
6: 50 The Runes protocol - what is it?
12:59 Token 2049 event - specifically, Telegram!
19:30 Short, sharp news bites
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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.
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Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and 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.
*****
Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.
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.
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Next Episode
In this week's episode of Crypto Curious, Trace, Blake and Craig unpack the latest developments rocking the crypto sphere. Coinbase finds itself in more legal trouble, battling allegations of investor deception and illegal practices. Meanwhile, telecom giant Vodafone makes waves with its ambitious plan to integrate crypto wallets into SIM cards, signaling a significant stride toward mainstream adoption. But the spotlight isn't all positive as Friend.tech, a once-promising platform, faces backlash over its token and V2 launch, leaving its community in some drama. Craig gives us the scoop on that one.
Join us as we navigate through the highs and lows of the crypto landscape, uncovering the stories shaping the future of digital finance.
TIMESTAMPS
1:23 The Binance 'jacked' update
2:40 Coinbase - 1 step forward, 2 steps back
6:42 Vodafone - what the sim?
9:13 Friendtech and the Web3 backlash
13:10 Short, sharp news bites
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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.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and 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.
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Crypto Curious is a product of Equity Mates Media.
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.
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