In this wrap of the week's news Ed & Ben discuss dormant Bitcoin, more charges for former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried & an NFT that gives you access to secret Spotify playlists. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Find more great...
Feb 24, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Ed & Ben walk you through the things they wished they'd known when they were starting out in crypto. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Feb 22, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Jonathon Miller has had a front seat in Australia's crypto scene since he launched Bit Trade, Australia's longest-running crypto service provider, in 2013. In 2020, it was acquired by US exchange Kraken & Jonathon become the managing Director. Over the last 10 years, he's watched the crypto industry evolve in Australia. He chats with Ed & Ben on his observations, running an exchange post FTX, the moves in the market & his future predictions. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simp...
Feb 20, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Feel like this week's crypto news has passed you by? Ben & Ed have got you. This week; what would make someone burn a $169k NFT, Ordinals are hitting their stride, Reddit have created the perfect Web3 on ramp & Rihanna releases an NFT that gives fans a portion of her royalties. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Ins...
Feb 17, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Crypto exchange Coinbase has jumped to defend its staking services, after the SEC hit fellow exchange Kraken with a $30 million fine for offering its staking-as-a-service without registering it. So what is staking & should you be getting involved? CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimps...
Feb 15, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Morty and Samira Tollo are the co-founders of Elbaite, a self-custody exchange they founded in 2017 after falling victim to several exchange hacks themselves. We talk about what self-custody means, why it’s so important to take control over your own crypto & how Samira & Morty's background, growing up in Afghanistan during the war, has given them a different perspective on the possibilities for crypto. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Guests: Samira & Morty Tollo, co-fou...
Feb 13, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Ed & Ben are back with a wrap of the week's news; crypto pours into Turkey, open edition NFTs, no crypto at the super bowl & why institutional investors are still bullish on BTC. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Find more gre...
Feb 10, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 12
One of Ben's big predictions for 2023 is the boom of crypto-gaming, so what is it & why should it be on our radar? Ed & Ben discuss. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au S...
Feb 08, 2023•11 min•Season 4Ep. 11
For a sport that dates back to the 12th century, Web 3 doesn’t seem like a natural fit. But this year Tennis Australia served up their very first NFT & made their way into the metaverse. Today we’re chatting to the man who’s responsible for it all. Ridley Plummer is the senior manager of metaverse, NFTs, web3 & cryptocurrency at Tennis Australia. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Guest: Ridley Plummer, senior manager of metaverse, NFTs, web3 and cryptocurrency at Tennis Austr...
Feb 06, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Ed & Ben wrap up all the week's crypto news just for you: the NFTs that have Bitcoiners upset, Zuckerberg's $13.7bn losses in the metaverse & a bloke who turned his resignation letter into an NFT. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsoffi...
Feb 03, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Crypto Twitter is not without its faults, but it can be an awesome place to get up to speed & stay entertained at the same time. In this ep Ben & Ed run through their Twitter favs. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Find more g...
Feb 01, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 8
On-chain analysis helps us to see how money moves on the blockchain & to spot opportunities. So where do you start? And what can on-chain data tell us about the state of the market? Today, Ed & Ben talk to Checkmate. He's the lead on-chain analyst at Glassnode, an on-chain data & intelligence platform for crypto markets. CREDITS Host: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Guest: Checkmate , Lead On-Chain Analyst at Glassnode CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben ...
Jan 30, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Bitcoin has jumped 11% this week, Porsche NFTs have crashed & burned & how you can earn Bitcoin by listening to podcasts! Ed is here to give you a rundown of the week's crypto news all wrapped up in this neat little episode. CREDITS Host: Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapod...
Jan 27, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week, Bank of America analysis has claimed that CBDCs are “the most significant technological advancement in the history of money.” Today Ed explains what a CBDC is & why they’re wrong. CREDITS Host: Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Find more great podcasts...
Jan 25, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 5
We're zooming out on the crypto markets to take a look at how macroeconomics are influencing and shifting crypto. Ed & Ben are joined by eToro Market Analyst Josh Gilbert as he talks through whats going on in the market in basic terms. We talk about how crypto is tied to the traditional market, its relationship to inflation, the possibility of a recession & the big trends to look out for in 2023. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US...
Jan 23, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 4
How would you like to own a section of an Australian Open court? A new NFT - AO Art Ball, allows you to do just that. Plus, a second major Aussie bank launches a Stablecoin & the SEC make an announcement that could be a warning against ICOs. Ed & Ben explain all! CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott LINKS AO Art Ball CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And In...
Jan 20, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Bitcoin is up 28%, Ethereum is up 32% & the total crypto market cap is back above US$1 trillion for the first time since early November. Finally some good news for crypto! Ed & Ben explain why & what it means for your investment strategy. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsona...
Jan 18, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In an unusual move, embattled FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman Fried has launched his own newsletter via Substack in an attempt to share his side of the story & the SEC have charged Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, over their crypto asset-lending programme. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagra...
Jan 16, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Sentiment analysis is the third and final element of the Ultimate Crypto Checklist. In this episode Ed & Ben are explaining how you can gather more information on crowd psychology towards a particular project or currency. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagra...
Jan 09, 2023•8 min•Season 3Ep. 63
In part 2, we're taking a closer look at one of the most confusing parts of crypto - technical analysis. Ed & Ben break it down into what you should know, explain the essentials and call out the stuff you shouldn't even be bothering with! CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova P...
Jan 02, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 62
If you have no idea where to start, this is it - your ultimate crypto checklist. Before you invest in any crypto project or currency take a listen to this special 3 part series - it will give you all the details you need to get started & it will give you a much better idea of the things you should be paying attention to & the BS that really doesn't matter! CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collect...
Dec 26, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 61
As we look ahead to the New Year, Ben talks us through the cryptos he's keeping an eye on in the year ahead. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott MORE INFO The Crypto Commandments CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial www.etoro.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Dec 23, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 60
If you're just getting into crypto, or you're revising your strategy these are the commandments you should keep in your mind at all times. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott MORE INFO The Crypto Commandments CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial www.etoro.com See omnystudio....
Dec 21, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 59
If you're just getting into crypto, or you're revising your strategy these are the commandments you should keep in your mind at all times. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott MORE INFO The Crypto Commandments CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial www.etoro.com See omnystudio....
Dec 19, 2022•11 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Last month, Ben visited NFT FEST AUS & came away with a few lessons for the crypto community. He shares them in today's episode. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial www.etoro.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 16, 2022•9 min•Season 3Ep. 57
In Part 2 of their crypto glossary, Ed & Ben run you through some more of the most common crypto vocabulary & get you up to scratch with your crypto terms. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial www.etoro.com LEARN MORE Ultimate Cryp...
Dec 14, 2022•8 min•Season 3Ep. 56
There are so many words thrown around in crypto that are super hard to understand as a newbie. Ed & Ben run through some of the most common ones & get you up to scratch with your crypto terms. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial w...
Dec 12, 2022•9 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Ed & Ben chat through the biggest stories of the week; Celsius, ChatGPT & Tim Ferriss' entry into the NFT space. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial www.etoro.com Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au See omnys...
Dec 09, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Payment company Stripe Have announced a new product that promises to make buying and using crypto easier than ever before. Ed & Ben explain & discuss what this means for crypto. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial www.etoro.com Fi...
Dec 07, 2022•12 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Apple has started to push its 30% tax on NFT transactions, and Coinbase aren't pleased. Ed & Ben discuss. CREDITS Hosts: Ben Simpson and Edwina Stott Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twitter: @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau And Instagram @edwinastott & @bensimpsonau Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial www.etoro.com Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/l...
Dec 05, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 52
