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Digital Bytes by Team Blockchain Radio; Powered By Cyber.FMAuthor: James Tylee / Jonny Fry
Each week on the Digital Bytes Show, James Tylee, founder Cyber.FM in the USA, talks to Jonny Fry from TeamBlockchain reviewing the latest Digital Bytes. They explore how, where and why Blockchain technology and/or Digital Assets are being used in various industries and jurisdictions globally. Cyber.FM Radio, a product of Distributed Ledger Performance Rights Organization (DLPRO LLC), was established in 2008 and has 4.6 million listeners across 140 countries. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S5 E16 April 17th Digital Bytes with James Tylee and Jonny Fry featuring William Lorenz of Digital Pound Foundation
Episode 16
Saturday, 27 April, 2024
Insight from the world’s biggest asset manager - BlackRock’s CEO, Larry Fink’s 2024 letter to investors raises some thought-provoking insight as he advocates asset digitization and blockchain adoption, exemplified by the launch of a Bitcoin ETF and tokenized funds. His insights stress the importance of early savings, diversified portfolios and financial education amidst evolving markets. Fink's letter addresses global challenges such as retirement security, energy transition and infrastructure investment, highlighting the role of public-private partnerships. Full Article Here USDe: how can a stablecoin yield 27%? - Ethena USDe, the new stablecoin on the block and a synthetic dollar, has rocketed to a $2billion market cap in just a few weeks as it generates attractive high yields. But, whilst it promises a stable US$ value, its success hinges on shorting Ether futures - i.e., selling crypto volatility - which is a risky strategy. So, can USDe maintain its peg and high yields? Is the stablecoin both stable and a game-changer for DeFi? Or, is it a house of cards waiting to fall? Certainly, its innovative framework highlights the evolving landscape of DeFi and the ever-constant quest for assets to pay income, but also underscores the complexities and risks involved in alternative approaches to digital assets. Full Article Here Meme coins: a passing fad or a financial game changer? - internet-fuelled cryptocurrencies are often being dismissed as frivolous, but how much of a disruptive potential do meme coins offer? Whilst their legitimacy is debatable, their market cap and passionate communities pose a threat to established players in both the traditional finance and Web3 worlds. So, can their virality and disregard for convention translate into lasting impact, or are they merely a fad? And, will ignoring meme coins entirely be a costly mistake for both legacy institutions and Web3 pioneers? Full Article Here Harnessing a digital pound to enhance sustainability in the UK - digital pound could transform sustainability and thus the circular economy by facilitating efficient and transparent transactions, incentivising recycling, enabling pay-per-use models and streamlining grant disbursements. By leveraging technologies such as blockchain and AI, smart contracts and IoT sensors, a digital pound could empower individuals and foster sustainability - it has the potential to revolutionize resource management and drive sustainable practices on a large scale. Full Article Here
