Crypto Podcast
Dec. 5, 2024
"AI could work together like Humans do" - Interview with Alpaca Network
In this episode, Joaquim and Vaughn from Alpaca Network unpack their journey from early crypto adoption to building one of the most forward-thinking decentralized AI platforms in the space. From buying Ethereum at $10 to advising token launches and exploring Initial Model Offerings (IMOs), their pa…
Dec. 24, 2021
Crypto Religion with Peter Clemenza
Peter Clemenza, a pseudonymous crypto investor and data miner, shares a deeply reflective look into the evolution of blockchain from its early chaotic days to its current renaissance moment. After initially passing on Ethereum’s ICO and watching the ecosystem grow, he became convinced that smart co…
Dec. 10, 2021
Celsius Lending Platform
In this episode, Alex Mashinsky, founder of Celsius, shares how the platform is helping users build financial freedom through crypto. Celsius flips the traditional banking model by rewarding users with compounding interest instead of fees. Mashinsky explains how even small amounts of money can grow…
Dec. 4, 2021
The Sperax Stablecoin
In this conversation, Alec Shaw, a BEN alum and business development lead at Sperax, shares how his journey in crypto began by launching a student club during the 2018 bear market. That experience led him to BEN, where he helped merge regional student efforts into a larger, collaborative network. A…
Dec. 3, 2021
Building Institutional Bridges With AlphaPoint
Reba Beeson, General Counsel at AlphaPoint, explains how the company provides white-label technology that enables institutions to launch their own crypto exchanges. By delivering customizable software infrastructure, AlphaPoint helps operators offer digital asset services while handling essential c…
Nov. 26, 2021
Make Money Beautiful Again With Celo
In this episode, Marek Olszewski, partner at cLabs and president of Velora, breaks down how Celo is building a mobile-first blockchain ecosystem designed to bring crypto to everyone—especially those in underserved regions. He explains how Celo allows users to send payments using phone numbers, pay …
Aug. 2, 2021
Did Turkey's Central Bank Really Ban Bitcoin Payments?
In this episode, students from Turkey and Italy discuss the recent decision by the Turkish Central Bank to ban the use of cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. While trading and holding crypto remain legal, the restriction targets payment services like Papara, creating uncertainty for users and bu…