In this special episode of Down the Rabbithole we explore all things Libra. With 2.5bn customers, Facebook could become one of the world's largest financial services players. What does this mean for your privacy? For the banks? For the US Dollar? and with the launch of the digital renminbi by the Chinese Central Bank in November 2019 to compete directly, where is this battle headed?
It's a very complex, and dynamic situation that will irreversibly change the financial landscape.
Sep 23, 2019
1 hr 16 min
We will be talking to Penny Wong an Artificial Intelligence specialist who also has a deep interest in blockchain to discuss the challenges & opportunities presented by combining the two technologies.
Does blockchain have the scalability to validate the data necessary for Artificial Intelligence to run? As they combine are we getting closer to Skynet where AI controls everything controlled by "smart contracts" code cannot be altered once launched?
Let’s find out as we head Down the Rabbit Hole.
Dec 15, 2018
39 min
This episode is part two of our review of how governments view the use of blockchain technology.
I talk with Katrina Donaghy, from Civic Ledger, that focuses on blockchain applications within government. Their project, Water Ledger, looks at the $16bn market for water rights in Australia. They work with different state governments to deal with the lack of transparency over Water Trading.
Can governments adopt Blockchain technology quickly and effectively? Let’s find out as head Down the Rabbit
Dec 5, 2018
58 min
In this episode we explore how Governments are reacting to the blockchain. We talk with Paul Gutauskas, who runs the Canberra Blockchain Centre, based in the administrative capital of Australia. Given Paul’s background is from Lithuania, he is ideally positioned to compare two countries’ governmental approaches to using the blockchain. So, are governments adopting Blockchain technology quickly and effectively? Let’s find out as we head Down the Rabbit Hole.
Dec 5, 2018
36 min
We talk with Rick Klink, Executive chair of the Digital Malta Exchange. As Cryptocurrencies face extended bear market conditions, we talk about the importance of regulation, esp. in regards Security Tokens.
Rick comes from the regulated space of equity market platform development and bases himself in Malta, where the government has committed to pragmatic Blockchain regulation.
Will regulation kill the crypto golden goose or transform it to the next level? Lets find out as we head Down the Rabbit Hole.
Nov 29, 2018
51 min
We talk to Phil Shelper (Loyalty & Reward Co) whose has just launched a book, Blockchain Loyalty & Michael Bacina (Blockchain Partner Piper Alderman lawyers) who has deep loyalty experience.Is loyalty the next currency? Let’s find out Down the Rabbit Hole
Nov 22, 2018
56 min
In this episode we look at banking the unbanked - not as the West's altruistic mandate but from the practical realities on the ground.We talk with James Preston from the South African Crypto podcast. Is Banking the unbanked a reality for the Blockchain?
Nov 21, 2018
40 min
We talk with Heath Bencke, a seasoned institutional investor who has also been involved in the crazy ride of the cryptocurrency markets. We look at how institutional investors view the cryptocurrency markets both now & in the future with security tokens
Nov 21, 2018
43 min
Following the US midterms, there has been some hefty political rhetoric about fraudulent voting. In this episode we talk with Nathan Spataro, co-founder of Secure.vote. about fraudulent voting & anonymous voting. Can the Blockchain solve these problems?
Nov 21, 2018
39 min
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Blockchain & Beyond is your easy-to- understand podcast on the Blockchain & Beyond.This introductory podcast looks at why the podcast was created & looks at how blockchain is decoupling from cryptocurrencies - Season 1's theme.
Nov 21, 2018
24 min