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Pavel Durov Leaves France—What’s Next for Telegram & Toncoin

In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we break down the latest developments surrounding Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s release from France and what it means for free speech, privacy, and decentralized platforms. After being detained in August 2024, Durov was finally permitted to leave for Dubai—but his legal battle isn’t over.

With governments tightening their grip on encrypted platforms, what does this case signal for the future of Telegram, Toncoin, and digital privacy? How has the crypto community reacted? And is this just a temporary victory?

To unpack it all, we’re joined by Jack Booth, Co-Founder of the TON Society, who shares insights on decentralization, government pressure, and what’s next for TON and Telegram.

(01:15) Why was Telegram’s Pavel Durov arrested in August 2024?
(02:19) France’s conditional release: what it means for Durov
(02:54) Telegram vs. governments: the ongoing battle over privacy
(04:04) How Telegram, TON, and Toncoin are connected
(05:39) TON Society’s response to Durov’s legal battle
(08:17) Durov’s arrest: political targeting or legal misstep?
(10:27) The future of decentralization and innovation in Europe
(11:35) What’s next for Pavel Durov and Telegram?

This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.

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Mar 21, 2025 • S1E59 • 12 min 40 sec

US goes all-in on crypto? Breaking down Trump’s Bitcoin strategy

In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we break down the biggest takeaways from President Donald Trump’s Crypto Summit, including the groundbreaking move to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile. What does this mean for Bitcoin’s role in global finance? How is the market reacting? And could stablecoins play a role in securing the dollar’s dominance?

To make sense of it all, we’re joined by Bill Hughes, senior counsel at Consensys, and Cointelegraph market analyst Marcel Pechmann, who provide expert insights on regulation, market impact, and what comes next for crypto under the Trump administration.

(00:36) Flashback to the Crypto Summit and Trump’s initial promises
(01:48) What was signed to action at the 2025 Crypto Summit
(03:11) The strategic Bitcoin reserve and the digital asset stockpile
(05:49) The crypto industry’s reaction to the Crypto Summit
(07:04) Bill Hughes’ (Consensys) take on the summit
(09:35) What does this mean for U.S. crypto businesses?
(11:00) Effects of the Crypto Summit on the crypto marks
(14:43) What did the White House say about stablecoins?
(16:41) The U.S. Senate Banking Committee advances the GENIUS bill

Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most pivotal moments in crypto policy.

This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.

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Mar 14, 2025 • S1E58 • 18 min 28 sec

TJ Miller on Bitcoin: Why the comedian is all in on crypto

In this special episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, actor and comedian TJ Miller (Silicon Valley, Deadpool) sits down with Gareth Jenkinson, head of multimedia, for a candid conversation about his Bitcoin journey.

After a chance encounter at a New York City coffee shop during Bitcoin Investor Week, Gareth and TJ dive into:

(03:42) How TJ Miller discovered Bitcoin and why he’s a Bitcoin advocate
(07:45) Bitcoin ETFs, institutional adoption and strategic reserves
(11:41) How to invest in Bitcoin: TJ Miller on Bitcoin education
(15:39) Is TJ Miller a Bitcoin maximalist? His take on altcoins and crypto
(22:05) Bitcoin’s role in the future of money, finance and culture
(35:37) TJ Miller’s mission to promote Bitcoin and crypto awareness
(42:07) Would TJ Miller accept Bitcoin as payment?
(44:17) TJ Miller on Ethereum’s future

Whether you’re a Bitcoin believer or just crypto-curious, this episode delivers laughs, insights and unfiltered opinions from one of comedy’s most outspoken Bitcoiners.

This episode was hosted by Gareth Jenkinson @gazza_jenks and produced by Savannah Fortis.

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Mar 07, 2025 • S1E57 • 57 min 40 sec

The $1 billion blueprint for tokenized real estate (RWAs) with MANTRA and DAMAC

DAMAC, one of Dubai’s leading luxury real estate developers, is embracing blockchain to revolutionize property investment through tokenization. In this exclusive interview, Cointelegraph’s head of multimedia sits down with Amira Sajwani, managing director at DAMAC Properties, and John Patrick Mullin, CEO & co-founder of MANTRA, to discuss the $1 billion blueprint for tokenized real estate (RWAs).

The conversation delves into why DAMAC is turning to blockchain, how billions in real estate assets can be tokenized, and the regulatory landscape of RWAs. Learn how this move opens Dubai’s real estate market to global investors, what it takes to tokenize a building in Dubai, and why DAMAC chose to partner with the MANTRA protocol.

(01:00) What is Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization
(02:22) Inside DAMAC: Dubai’s luxury real estate giant
(04:22) Why DAMAC is using blockchain to tokenize real estate
(06:49) How to tokenize billions in real estate assets
(09:34) DAMAC’s strategic partnership with MANTRA protocol
(11:29) Want to tokenize a building in Dubai? Here’s how
(13:30) MANTRA’s approach to regulatory complexities
(18:10) How tokenization opens Dubai’s real estate to global investors
(21:19) Is real estate tokenization the next big trend?
(22:25) Best use cases of RWAs tokenization technology
(25:33) What’s next for DAMAC? Upcoming blockchain and real estate projects
(26:00) Rapid-fire questions: insights from industry leaders

This episode was hosted by Gareth Jenkinson @gazza_jenks, produced by Savannah Fortis with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up).

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Feb 28, 2025 • S1E56 • 28 min 57 sec

LIBRA memecoin scandal: What really happened (feat. Bubblemaps)

In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight with Cointelegraph, we dive into the controversy surrounding the LIBRA memecoin rug pull, the onchain evidence linking it to the MELANIA token and the subsequent fallout from Argentine President Javier Milei’s social media posts.

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts, is joined by Bubblemaps CEO Nicholas Vaiman, María Fernanda Juppet (CEO of CryptoMarket) and Cointelegraph breaking news reporter Zoltan Vardai to break down how the token launch unfolded, why insider trading accusations are swirling and what this means for Argentina’s crypto adoption.

We cover:

(01:45) The nature of memecoins tied to political figures such as Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Argentinian president Javier Milei.
(04:00) What was suspicious about the launch of LIBRA and why Bubblemaps leaned into the investigation.
(05:23) The difference between LIBRA vs TRUMP and MELANIA.
(06:34) Following the tokenomics (or lack thereof) LIBRA.
(08:51) The on-chain breadcrumbs connecting LIBRA and MELANIA.
(13:00) How insiders were able to snipe the market of millions.
(18:52) The impact of LIBRA on the Argentinian market.
(22:04) How to spot suspicious activity on the crypto internet.

From blockchain analytics to market reactions, we’re unpacking the full story so you can stay ahead of the latest crypto shakeups.

This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis.

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Feb 21, 2025 • S1E55 • 24 min 43 sec

Bitcoin: A love story – why the industry can’t quit BTC

In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Byte-Sized Insight with Cointelegraph, we explore why Bitcoin continues to inspire passion, loyalty, and even obsession among its biggest supporters.

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts, is joined by Joana Cotar (German MP and Bitcoin advocate), Scott Wolfe (coordinator of the Federation of Bitcoin Circular Economies), and industry voices from the Bitcoin community to discuss what makes Bitcoin more than just an asset—it’s a movement.

We cover:

(00:29) What happened in crypto this week
(01:54) The Bitcoin love story begins
(03:22) Bitcoin finds favor in governments around the world.
(04:35) El Salvador leads the way in Bitcoin adoption
(05:15) Flashback to Senator Cynthia Lummis' view on Bitcoin in the U.S.
(07:12) Why Senator Ted Cruz loves Bitcoin
(08:37) German MP Joana Cotar on relying on Bitcoin
(10:20) Bitcoin as a global movement
(11:11) Scott Wolfe coordinator of the Federation of Bitcoin Circular Economies
(13:42) Closing sentiments on why we love Bitcoin

From nation-state adoption to local circular economies, we unpack how Bitcoin is reshaping financial systems worldwide.

This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis.

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Feb 14, 2025 • S1E54 • 15 min 15 sec

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