197 - New Chains, New Champions, and a Tokenised Pikachu
Crypto Curious
09/10/25
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šļø Blake & Tracey are reunited this week and always, there's heaps to unpack!
š„ Stripe is making a bold moveālaunching its very own blockchain, Tempo. Weāll break down what that could mean for payments worldwide.
šš¼ Then, we look at the latest numbers on global adoption: India takes the crown, but itās the entire Asia Pacific region thatās booming.
š³ And finallyāPokĆ©mon goes on-chain. Is this the next big trend in gaming, or just another round of crypto hype?
Letās get into it š
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TIMESTAMPS
1:47 Stripe sets the Tempo!
4:31 Chainalysis - Global Crypto Adoption Index
6:57 Pokemon on-chain?
10:13 Short, sharp news bites
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Show Notes
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If youāre 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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Previous Episode
196 - Red September & Ethereumās AI Future
September 3, 2025
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šļø Welcome to the Crypto Curious Podcast.
Iām Blake, and while Traceyās stuck in New Zealand this week, Iāve got Ben Ritchie back with me to unpack the latest moves in crypto. On todayās episode:
šØ Is āRed Septemberā about to strike Bitcoin and the markets again?
š¤ And what happens when AI meets Ethereum? Could it become the backbone of the intelligent economy?
Plus, weāll hit you with the weekās sharpest news bites, from stablecoins to NFTs, ETFs to metaverse pivots.
Now letās get into it. š
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TIMESTAMPS
2:01 Red September? It's a thing!
4:15 Ethereum x AI
7:10 Short, sharp news bites
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SHOWNOTES
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If youāre 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.
*****
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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198 - Bitcoin v Gold as Coinbase Changes the Script
September 17, 2025
ā¢14m
Did someone say LIVE Webinar! Nice plug Blake!! We'll be hosting a live Q+A, unpacking why this 'different' market cycle and all things crypto. See the show notes for more šš¼
This week on the show, Bitcoin is holding the line at $114K with eyes firmly on the Fed and its next interest rate move.
We ask the big question, could Bitcoin be on track to match goldās historic rally?
And over in the world of exchanges, Coinbase might be ready to take Base one step further with a token launch.
Tracey and Blake are back on the mic with plenty to unpack, so letās dive in š
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TIMESTAMPS
2:05 Is Bitcoin stuck in a holding pattern?
4:36 Gold is breaking its own benchmarks!
6:36 Coinbase backflips
9:31 Short, sharp news bites
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Show Notes
š„ LIVE Webinar register here
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If youāre 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.
*****
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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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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