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197 - New Chains, New Champions, and a Tokenised Pikachu
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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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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203 - The Crypto Curious Live Session With Q&A
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202 - $19 Billion Gone: From Bloodbath to Blockchain
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20:32|Welcome back to the Crypto Curious podcast, and what a start to October itās been!The marketās heating up, but when it burns red, it somehow means green for crypto. Weāll unpack whatās driving the surge, ask if the GENIUS Act could be the beginning of bankingās downfall, and talk about a wild story - $21 million vanishing into thin air!!Yep, itās 2025 and this stuff still happens.Letās get into it. š****TIMESTAMPS****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 appĀ here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious InstagramĀ here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook GroupĀ here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, 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.*****The Crypto Curious 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. SeeĀ acast.com/privacyĀ for more information.****