The Clear Crypto Podcast

What’s driving Bitcoin’s evolution from digital gold to a global financial powerhouse? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth sit down with Bitcoin OG Dan Held, a trailblazer since 2012, to unpack Bitcoin’s journey and its bold future. Dan dives into how innovations like DeFi and layer-2 solutions are expanding Bitcoin’s potential, while navigating community debates over NFTs and scaling. No jargon, just straight talk on why Bitcoin’s moment is now. Whether you’re new or a seasoned hodler, this one’s for you. Produced by Tonal Media. 

(00:00) Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
(00:45) Introducing Dan Held: Bitcoin pioneer
(02:08) The early days of Bitcoin
(03:46) Bitcoin's evolution and challenges
(07:24) The future of Bitcoin and DeFi
(14:31) Bitcoin community debates and innovations
(20:40) Closing thoughts and future outlook

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Can crypto payments be as easy as tapping on your phone? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth team up with Stefana Banciu, growth lead at Pulsar Money, to explore how blockchain is revolutionizing payments, making them faster, cheaper and even fun. 

Stefana shares new innovative ways of sending crypto directly on X, transforming giveaways and cross-border transfers with transparency and ease. No jargon, just straight talk on why crypto payments could change your wallet. This episode was edited and produced by Tonal Media.

00:00 Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
00:42 The communication challenge in crypto
01:20 Blockchain payments: The future of transactions
01:55 Interview with Stefana Van Cooley
03:06 The convenience hurdle in crypto payments
04:25 Pulsar Money: Revolutionizing payments
08:03 The importance of crypto as a payment mechanism
17:05 Transparency and trust in crypto giveaways
20:57 Banking the unbanked: A global perspective
24:03 Bitcoin mining: A story of luck and reward
26:53 Closing thoughts and farewell

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What’s keeping blockchain from the mainstream and how do we sell it to the world? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth chat with Chad West, CMO of ArgentHQ, about the hurdles to mass adoption — cost, complexity, perception — and how ArgentHQ is tackling them with user-friendly wallets and smart marketing. Chad reveals how to make self-custody and payments feel effortless. No jargon, just straight talk on crypto’s big moment. Whether you’re new or a seasoned hodler, this one’s for you. This episode was edited and produced by Tonal Media.

00:00 Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
00:52 Introduction to today's topic and guest
02:52 Chad West's journey from Revolut to Argent
04:59 Understanding self-custodial crypto
06:48 Argent's crypto debit card and features
09:38 Why self-custody matters
16:44 Innovations in crypto usability
21:41 The future of self-custodial crypto
24:23 Closing remarks and next episode teaser

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Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast, tune in co-hosts Nathan Jeffay (StarkWare) and Gareth Jenkinson (Cointelegraph) with guest Charlie Spears (Blockspace Media) as they dive into Bitcoin culture, transaction times as a feature, scaling solutions, mining, Tornado Cash ban lift, Tether’s US securities buy, Solana ETF and more. This episode was edited and produced by Tonal Media.

00:00 Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
00:56 Introduction to today's episode
02:17 Bitcoin's future and vision
03:00 Eli's journey from academia to blockchain
04:19 What it takes to scale a blockchain
06:11 Scaling Bitcoin with StarkNet
07:56 Vitalik Buterin on scaling Bitcoin
09:32 The importance of scaling Bitcoin
12:30 The debate on Bitcoin code changes
22:30 Satoshi's core principles and Bitcoin's potential
25:30 Conclusion and final thoughts

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On this episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast, join co-hosts Nathan Jeffay (StarkWare) and Gareth Jenkinson (Cointelegraph) as they welcome crypto attorney Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos (StarkWare) to discuss Trump’s U.S. Bitcoin reserve executive order, its industry impact, global trends, crypto tax gains, SEC case dismissals, and Tether’s new CFO, Simon McWilliams.

(02:54) A pro-crypto administration ushers in a new era
(03:58) Breaking down Trump’s crypto-focused executive orders
(06:08) Inside Trump’s plan for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
(09:36) Bitcoin Reserve vs. a government crypto stockpile—what’s the difference?
(14:30) Crypto’s growing influence in Washington D.C.
(18:55) How blockchain technology is evolving under new policies
(25:44) Why crypto lawyers are more crucial than ever