Podcast – Bitcoin UK

Episodes

1. 16

   #16 Out & About: ICE Gaming Expo

   I visit the ICE gaming expo in London that took place on 26-27 Feb to find out what Bitcoin means to the iGaming industry. A full day of Bitcoin seminars set the stage for a discussion about the opportunity and risks in Bitcoin, specific to the gambling industry. Here I talk to the CEO of...

   Feb 9, 2015

   24m
2. 15

   #15 Out & About: The London Bitcoin Expo

   I went along to the London Bitcoin Expo, 2015. This event was held near silicon roundabout, an area known for nurturing start ups, and perhaps more importantly, home to the largest Bitcoin meetup in the world, Coinscrum. I caught up with Hugh Halford Thompson who runs the Robocoin ATM in the Vape...

   Jan 31, 2015

   18m
3. 13

   #13 Bitcoin Britain

   With a focus on the UK Bitcoin scene, I talk to elected board members of the UKDCA, Tom Robinson of Elliptic and Adam Cleary of Bitcoin Bullion. We talk about how Bitcoin is doing in the UK and the new co-working space, T15B. I also get the story behind London-based Bitcoin payment processor...

   Oct 11, 2014

   25m
4. 12

   #12 Inside Bitcoins – Jersey vs Isle of Man

   I talk to Senator Ozouf of the States of Jersey about what the can offer Bitcoin businesses. I then talk to Bit.coin.je about their work readying the island for the arrival of Bitcoin. This week, Janina gives us the low down on Myriad coin as we enjoy a beverage from the Devonshire arms, one of…

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   Sep 27, 2014

   21m
5. 11

   #11 Volatility, what’s up with that?

   In this episode I catch up with Max Keiser about some of the threats Bitcoin faces, including a 51% attack as well as Bitcoin's erratic behaviour. The volatility of Bitcoin becomes a central theme throughout the rest of the show as I speak to Ira Miller, CEO of Coinapult about their latest…

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   Aug 8, 2014

   37m
6. 10

   #10 The Flavour of BitFin 2014

   Get a flavour of the BitFin Conference, Dublin as I talk to a range of speakers from the event. Hear from an investment banker, government official, Bitcoiner and civil liberty campaigner about very real issues facing the Bitcoin community. Interviewees: Ferdinando M. Ametrano, Banca IMI, Italy...

   Jul 12, 2014

   22m
7. 9

   #09 BlockStock – A Bitcoin Festival

   I bring you news of BlockStock, the UK's first Bitcoin festival aimed at regular Bitcoin users and merchants as I talk to organiser Tashoma. We also chat about how to raise awareness of Bitcoin in your local community - and some tips on how not to do it. Janina also joins me again to talk about...

   Jul 2, 2014

   21m
8. 8

   #08 The Passive Revolution

   I learn about the SAFE network from blogger and evangelist David Lasoff. We discuss how Maidsafe's reinvention of the internet differs from Bitcoin and how it might just start a revolution. Check out his blog medium.com/@davidlasoff. Then, I chat to Fergal Murray, organiser of the BitFin…

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   Jun 15, 2014

   41m
9. 7

   #07 Riding the Cryptocurrents

   I give details of how you can get your hands on one of two free tickets to the BItFin conference in Dublin. I also introduce the first regular contributor to the show, Janina Lowisz, who will be taking on the role of altcoin adviser by shining a light on a different altcoin each week - this week...

   Jun 5, 2014

   22m
10. 6

    #06 Tracing Thieves and Launderers

    In this episode I sit in on ‘How to Make Bitcoin More Anonymous,’ one of the Bitcoin Research Seminars at UCL given by George Danezis Read more

    May 20, 2014

    35m
11. 5

    #05 Bitcoin: A Disruptive Innovation

    A special double length edition of the BitcoinUK Podcast bringing you highlights of the recent panel discussion hosted by Anglia Ruskin University’s ARCmedia research group. Hear our four panelists attempt to answer some tricky questions about Bitcoin and our existing financial systems. Why do...

    May 13, 2014

    54m
12. 4

    #04 Tax, Regulation & the Epic Failure of UK Banks

    I talk to Adam Vaziri from Diacle about the UK’s position on tax, the regulation of Bitcoin and the epic failure of UK Banks to treat with digital currencies. A great guide to legal compliance for start-ups in the cryptocurrency industry. I then take a look at the XBTerminal, a very easy payment...

    Apr 28, 2014

    32m
13. 3

    #03 Bitcoin & a Little Bit of History Repeating?

    In this episode I talk to Richard Boase of the UK DCA about charitable giving and the PR problems of Bitcoin. I also bring you the concluding part of my interview with Ian Grigg of financialcryptography.com where we discuss what Bitcoin can learn from the rise and fall of E-gold and discover that...

    Apr 21, 2014

    33m
14. 2

    #02: E-gold, E-cash & the Banking Crash

    I catch up with Ian Grigg from Financialcryptography.com as he tells me about the early innovations of E-gold, how close we came to financial meltdown in 2007 and how Kenya may hold the key to rejuvinating our financial systems in the west. With music by Goldstar...

    Apr 16, 2014

    30m
15. 1

    #01 The Genesis Episode

    Apr 12, 2014

    30m
16. 2

    Bitcoin UK Podcast has Launched

    The Bitcoin scene in the UK is exploding – don’t miss a beat with this podcast as I go out and about in the Bitcoin Read more

    Apr 9, 2014

    30m