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Epicenter brings you in-depth conversations about the technical, economic and social implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Every week, we interview business leaders, engineers academics and entrepreneurs, and bring you a diverse spectrum of opinions and points of view. Epicenter is hosted by Sebastien Couture, Brian Fabian Crain, Friederike Ernst, Meher Roy and Felix Lutsch. Since 2014, our episodes have been downloaded over 8 million times.

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The Bitcoin ATM Wave Reaches US Shores

On today’s show we talk about: Topics covered in this episode: Last weekend’s ‘Berlin, Texas Bitcoin Hackathon’ here in Berlin. The continued MtGox-journey of disaster. The arrival of the Bitcoin ATM wave to US shores. TigerDirect’s Bitcoin offer & Balanced’s Bitcoin integration. This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/008...

Feb 24, 2014•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 8

Bastian Brand, David Bailey, Eric Benz, Felix Weis, Gary Ubsdell, Joerg Platzer, Johnathan Brown, Matt Roszak, Max Gotzler, Onyx Ashanti & Tatiana Moroz: Inside Bitcoins Berlin 2014 – Live from Room 77

This episode is part of our coverage of the Inside Bitcoins conference which took place in Berlin February 12 and 13, 2014. The night before the conference, we were at Room 77, the world’s first brick and mortar establishment to accept bitcoin. We were joined by many members of Berlin’s bitcoin community and attendees of the conference. Thank to all the people who agreed to talk to us! Topics covered in this episode: Max Gotzler from Biotrakr – biotrakr.de Felix Weis from Bitalo – bitalo.com Dav...

Feb 20, 2014•58 min

Johann Barbie: The Bitcoin Barbie

On today’s show, we’re joined by Johann Barbie, founder of 37Coins, an SMS based wallet solution. Johann weighs in on the recent transaction malleability fiasco and helps us better understand what’s really going on. We also talk about recent news out of Florida where two men where arrested after selling Bitcoins to Federal Agents posing as criminals. Thanks again to Johann for joining us and letting us record out of his kitchen where he brewed us some mean Nero (Burning ROM) tea. This episode is...

Feb 17, 2014•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 7

The One-Man Protest

Topics covered in this episode: Apple banning Blockchain.info’s iPhone app The breakdown and looming death of MtGox Auroracoin: A new and innovative Icelandic cryptocurrency BitWall’s paywall experiment with the Chicago Sun Times BitTag: A cool bitcoin price tag This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/006

Feb 09, 2014•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 6

Dogecoin Sleds to the Olympics

Topics covered in this episode: The arrest of Charlie Shrem – BitInstant CEO and ex-Vice Chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation The guy who’s taking on the US government to get his Silk Road coins back New York hearings on bitcoin regulation The latest bitcoin regulation news in France BTC China accepting bank deposits again Dogecoin’s olympic quest A brief Ethereum update This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/005...

Feb 02, 2014•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 5

The Tiger’s Bit Of Cologne

Topics covered in this episode: TigerDirect becoming the largest retailer to accept bitcoin The prospects of the mighty Google accepting bitcoin Marc Andreessen’s post comparing bitcoin to personal computers and the internet BitCologne The latest bitcoin ATM stories Ethereum Update: News on the fundraiser terms and launch This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/004...

Jan 26, 2014•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 4

Tom Cruise Fights to Protect the Blockchain

Topics covered in this episode: A host of new businesses start accepting Bitcoin Coinye Coin gets shut down The FBI may sell Bitcoins seized from Silk Road Skyhook announces a sub-$1000 Bitcoin ATM French Senate holds Bitcoin hearings Ethereum: what it is and what it means for the future of Bitcoin This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/003...

Jan 19, 2014•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 3

Half-Man-Half-Fish Wearing Sunglasses

Topics covered in this episode: Bitcoin ATMs as they pop up around the world Zynga starts accepting Bitcoin in some of its games A new service that allows you to easily create your altcoins India changes positions on regulation GHash.io reaches critical mining power and how the centralization of mining threatens the stability of Bitcoin Elliptic Vault offers a new Bitcoin insurance service This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epice...

Jan 12, 2014•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 2

Our Predictions for 2014

In our first episode of Epicenter Bitcoin, we make our predictions for 2014. From security to regulation to mainstream adoption, we discus 9 areas where bitcoin could face the most change. This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/001

Jan 04, 2014•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 1

Regulation and the Future of Bitcoin

In our pilot episode, we talk about the latest news in regulation. Specifically, we talk about the recent regulatory stories out of France, Switzerland and China. This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/000

Dec 20, 2013•30 min

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