Checkmate, Lead On-Chain Analyst with Glassnode, joins Ed & Ben to chat Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, the rise in institutional investment, the Bitcoin halving & what to expect from BTC this year. 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 CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Guest: Checkmate, Le...
May 08, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 47
This week Ben & Ed wrap up all the news in this neat little episode - Balaji has burnt $1million in Bitcoin, Coinbase are being sued for privacy violations & Sotheby's are launching their on-chain NFT market place. 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 CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive ...
May 05, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Decoding Crypto's resident traveller Ben is currently in Austin, Texas for Consensus 2023. It's a huge event with over 15k people in attendance. Ben is saving us the $3k ticket cost & wrapping up his biggest lessons from the conference. 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 CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben ...
May 03, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Reckon you could crack crypto in just over 3 months? That's what Jordan Franklin attempted to do. She's known as The Happy Spender on Tiktok & Instagram & is now the Co-Founder of Dear Crypto. Jordan shares her top tips for crypto newbies & everything you need to know about getting up to speed in the space. 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 ...
Apr 30, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 44
We've seen rallies in meme coins like Pepe Coin, Baby Doge & Doge Coin. So what are meme coins & are they worth having in your portfolio? 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 CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com...
Apr 28, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 43
There's a lot of hype around Web3, but not many of us actually know what it is or why it's so exciting! This week Ed & Ben are joined by Lisa Teh, she's the Co-Founder of web3 marketing agency Mooning. Lisa's working with some of the biggest brands in the space & she believes web3 is the future of the internet. In this episode Lisa explains what web3 is & the opportunities it offers for the future. CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on T...
Apr 25, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 42
In this week's news wrap & Ed Ben discuss crypto scams, how T Swift's due diligence protected her from the FTX saga & why SEC Chairman Gary Gensler is having an awful week on Twitter. 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 CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Find mor...
Apr 21, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Should you stake your Ethereum to make extra gains? That's the question Ed & Ben are answering today. They talk through the risks, the benefits & all the things you should consider before you jump in. 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 CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwi...
Apr 19, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 40
We're all riding high on recent price increases, but what's causing this pump? Ed & Ben look behind the numbers with Collective Shift's Head of Research Matt Willemsen & give you some tips on what to keep an eye on when it comes to monitoring the market. 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 CREDITS Guest: M...
Apr 17, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Not kept up with crypto news this week? No worries, we've got your back & a whole bunch has happened. In this episode Ed & Ben get you up to date on the 10% rise for Ethereum, Twitter's new partnership with eToro & whether we could see FTX rise from the ashes. 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 CREDIT...
Apr 14, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Bitcoin is pumping here's why. Plus, why are a record number of Bitcoins dormant & a word on Elon's latest schemes. 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 CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/lis...
Apr 12, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 37
If you became interested in crypto as an investment, you may not know much about the opportunities that blockchain technology is creating for gaming, but it's revolutionising the space & the future of the industry. In this episode, Ed & Ben are joined by Leon who's a Web 3 gamer known as MetaVerse Explorer. They break it down for you & ask whether gaming really needs to be on the blockchain? CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Guest: Leon, MetaVerse Explorer Executive Produ...
Apr 10, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Ben shares his top tips to make sure you're ready for when things really start to move. 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 privacy information....
Apr 07, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Ben's company democratises crypto education & helps people to invest in crypto in a way that minimises risk. He talks us through the biggest mistakes he sees investors make & the top ones to avoid. 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....
Apr 05, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Company structures are generally pretty boring territory, but just like everything else, crypto & blockchain technology are disrupting them and creating entirely new ways of doing things. One of these ways is called a DAO or a Decentralised Autonomous Organisation - & that’s what we’re going to break down for you today. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Guest: Kyall Walker, General Manager of Upside DAO Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his...
Apr 03, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Ben talks us through his best analysis of when we might see this crypto winter thaw. Spoiler alert: it's good news! 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/listene...
Mar 31, 2023•11 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Understanding how the Bitcoin network operates is key to your understanding of Bitcoin as a whole. Ben & Ed explain in simple terms how the network operates & why it's core to understanding Bitcoin's unique value. 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...
Mar 29, 2023•11 min•Season 4Ep. 32
We take a macroeconomic deep dive with Josh Gilbert, taking it right back to basics we break down what interest rates are, what inflation is & how they affect the crypto markets. 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 CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Find more great p...
Mar 27, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Ed & Ben wrap up the weeks news for you in this episode. They talk about the impact of US interest rate hikes on crypto, the growing pushback against CBDCs in the US, why french influencers may be band from promoting crypto & whether Bitcoin will really reach $1m in 90 days. 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...
Mar 24, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 30
One of the main misconceptions around Bitcoin is that it's not backed by anything. Ed & Ben explain why that's not true & discuss the differences between how BTC & traditional currency is backed. 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 @novapodcastso...
Mar 22, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Venture capitalist and angel investor Balaji Srinivasan has gone all out Bitcoin - betting the price will hit $1 million in 90 days. We've seen the price pump over the last couple of weeks, but this still seems like a wild bet. So why is he making it and what can that tell us about where it's headed? 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 & @bensi...
Mar 20, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Meta cut 11,000 people as they give up on NFTs, rumours are swirling that Amazon are primed to launch their own marketplace & Brave browser now allows you to earn crypto while you browse the web & sell it for fiat from the in-built wallet. Ed & Ben wrap up everything you might have missed while you were distracted by the price of Bitcoin! CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Executive Producer: Edwina Stott CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift he...
Mar 17, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Bitcoin reached $26k this week - a 9 month high. Ben & Ed explain why & what it means for your investment strategy. 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...
Mar 15, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 26
What a wild weekend! 3 banks go under in the US & USDC loses its peg. Ed & Ben explain what's happened & what it means for 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...
Mar 13, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Ed & Ben wrap up the week's news in a neat little parcel for you. The explain why 'crypto friendly' bank Silvergate has gone under, a new coinbase wallet that could transform Web 3 & the NFTs that have sent crypto twitter into a frenzy. 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 No...
Mar 10, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 24
We've seen the metaverse making news, but what actually is it & how can you invest? Ed & Ben talk it through. 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/liste...
Mar 08, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 23
We talk a lot about the benefits of NFTs for collectors, but we're yet to chat to an artist. Today Ed is joined by Melbourne based artist Danielle Weber who's launched 3 NFT collections & has created art for big name celebs like The Rock. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Guest: Danielle Weber , Artist Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Use the code DECODE for 20% off Danielle's online store . CONNECT WITH US You can find Ben and his team at Collective Shift here Or find us on Twit...
Mar 06, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Australia moves one step closer to a CBDC, a growing list of companies are severing ties with crypto friendly bank Silvergate & NFT sales volume appears to have skyrocketed this month...or did they? 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 ...
Mar 03, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 21
NFTs are mostly thought of as living on the Ethereum blockchain but lately the chat has been all about Ordinals - kind of like NFTs on Bitcoin. In this episode, Ed explains what Ordinals are and why the hype might be fading. 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 @novapodcastsoff...
Mar 01, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Technical analysis can seem as complicated as quantum physics when your first starting out in crypto. But Dave Haslop says its just simple maths & it can be super helpful when it comes to deciding where to invest. In this episode he joins Ed & Ben to break it all down for us & point you in the direction of the things you should really be paying attention to. CREDITS Hosts: Edwina Stott & Ben Simpson Guest: Dave Haslop, MD of the Australian Crypto Convention Executive Producer: Ed...
Feb 27, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 19
