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Bitcoin Magazine PodcastEXCLUSIVE: Howard Lutnick on America's Bitcoin Strategy, Trump's First 100 DaysU.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick joins Bitcoin Magazine for an exclusive interview on Bitcoin’s role in the Trump administration's first 100 days. Lutnick discusses the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, investment accelerators for Bitcoin miners, and why the Trump administration sees Bitcoin as America's next major commodity. He also reveals plans to explore Bitcoin's role in economic reporting alongside gold. Watch as Lutnick shares behind-the-scenes insights into how Bitcoin is reshaping U.S. economic policy.Recorded 4/23/25 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House by Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva🟠 Use c...2025-04-2816 min
Coin StoriesFrank Corva: What's in Store at BTC Vegas 2025, Inside Trump's White House Press Room and Bitcoin for Global Freedom*COIN STORIES PODCAST* Natalie Brunell is joined by Frank Corva, journalist and political correspondent for Bitcoin Magazine, for a brief conversation on Bitcoin’s intersection with politics. Frank shares insights from his reporting and what to expect at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas where the global Bitcoin community will once again unite to advance the mission of sound money and financial sovereignty. ---- *Bitcoin Conference 2025 – Las Vegas Highlights* The world’s largest annual Bitcoin gathering returns, taking over Las Vegas Uniting builders, educators, investors, and advocates from around the globe Driving forward the mo...2025-04-2424 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastWhy Bitcoin Will DISRUPT The $300T Real Estate Market | The Culture Bit feat. Nik BhatiaNik Bhatia—adjunct Professor of Finance and Business Economics at USC and author of the new book "Bitcoin Age"—joins "The Culture Bit" guest Host Frank Corva to explore how Bitcoin is poised to disrupt traditional wealth storage systems like real estate, cash, and bonds. Bhatia, a USC professor and former bond trader, breaks down why Bitcoin isn’t just “digital gold,” but a revolutionary form of permanent money that challenges the foundations of how humanity stores and transfers wealth across generations.Learn why Bitcoin can complement productive capital (like equities), potentially demonetize real estate, an...2025-04-1256 min
PubKey Bitcoin MeetupsMy First Bitcoin (w/ John Dennehy)Frank Corva (political correspondent at Bitcoin Magazine) sits down with John Dennehy (founder of My First Bitcoin) for a wide-ranging fireside chat about: The moment John realized he wasn’t free... and how that set him on a collision course with state power Why every other Bitcoin education initiative in El Salvador failed, and how his survived without funding or permission How a noisy classroom of Salvadoran teenagers changed the mission for good The quiet war over curriculum (and what happened when the Ministry of Education tried to shut him down) Why teachin...2025-04-031h 20
PubKey SpacesHow to Orange Pill the Police (w/ John Dennehy)Frank Corva (political correspondent at Bitcoin Magazine) and John Dennehy (founder of My First Bitcoin) join The Daniel for a live-streamed chat in the PubKey Parlor, where they dive deep into:The insane story of how John was detained by British police—and how he got out of itHow My First Bitcoin went from one classroom to 25 countries without VC money or corporate sponsorshipWhy Bitcoin education is still stuck in “step zero” (and what it 'll take to move beyond it)The tension between Bitcoin adoption as a t...2025-04-031h 11
Your Bitcoin StoryDavid vs. Goliath: How Bitcoin Empowers Individuals Against Institutions w/ Frank Corva | Your Bitcoin Story #99Frank Corva, a Bitcoin Magazine correspondent, shares his journey into Bitcoin, exploring its philosophical impact, governance, balancing life goals, and navigating the bitcoin space with curiosity and resilience.Pierre Corbin, CEO and co-founder of Flash, shares his journey from discovering Bitcoin to creating impactful documentaries, launching the Bitcoin Film Fest, and developing innovative Lightning Network payment solutions.› Follow Pierre on X: https://x.com/CierrePorbin› 🔐 Become Unruggable – Bitcoin Self-Custody Mentorship ProgramTake control of your Bitcoin and secure your wealth with confidence. My mentorship program guides you through self-custody, security best practices, and avoid...2025-03-251h 24Bitcoin Magazine PodcastHow Will America's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve ACTUALLY Work? | PubKey x Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva joins Casa CEO Nick Neuman at PubKey NYC to discuss "Digital Fort Knox" and how the U.S. might protect its strategic reserve.From investment strategy to different custody methods and how the government might advocate for changes to the Bitcoin protocol -- Frank and Nick cover the bases and answer questions for live audience.Recorded 3/13/2025 at PubKey NYC | https://pubkey.bar/🎟 JOIN US at Bitcoin 2025!🛒 Use code BM10 for 10% off your ticket: us.b.tc/discount/BM10🔔 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to stay up to date on the latest Bitcoin news#BTC #BitcoinNe...2025-03-141h 38PubKey SpacesI Want Security (w/ Nick Neuman)Frank Corva (political correspondent at Bitcoin Magazine) and Nick Neuman (CEO of Casa) join Daniel Modell for a live-streamed chat in the PubKey Parlor, where they dive deep into: How the US suddenly woke up to Bitcoin’s strategic value Why the government may not even know where all its seized crypto is stored Lessons from nuclear stockpiles, Fort Knox, and even cheese reserves (yes, really) The risks of custodianship vs. self-custody for a national Bitcoin reserve Why time locks, multi-sig, and "vaulting" could save the US from catastrophic loss How this moment could reshape Bitcoin dev...2025-03-1458 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastStrategic Bitcoin Reserve Geopolitical Impacts and "Bitcoin for America" w/ Matthew PinesIn this exclusive interview, Bitcoin Policy Institute Executive Director Matt Pines reveals groundbreaking details about a potential U.S. Bitcoin strategy, the political shift happening in Washington, and why Bitcoin could be America’s biggest strategic advantage.Host: Frank Corva, Bitcoin Magazine Political CorrespondentGuest: Matthew Pines, Bitcoin Policy Institute Executive DirectorRecorded March 6, 2025 | ~6 hours before Trump officially signed the strategic Bitcoin reserve executive order.See the E.O. signing: https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1897804800307208442Learn more about the upcoming "Bitcoin for America" event by BPI: https://www.btcforamerica.org/🎟 JOIN US at Bitcoin 2025!🛒 Use code BM10 for 10% off your ticket: us.b.tc...2025-03-0755 min
Realidades Paralelas do Guaxinim - RPGuaxaA Morte, A Corva e O Contrato Mais Antigo (RPGuaxa #185)RPG: Realidades Paralelas do Guaxinim, ou ainda RPGuaxa é um podcast gravado na forma de RPG; a cada episódio nosso Mestre Guaxinim apresenta um mundo novo aos jogadores e, juntos, criam uma nova história. Todo programa é uma aventura única, uma história com inicio, meio e fim. Tema do Episódio: Humor, +14, Mitologia Ajude esse projeto Apoia-se: https://apoia.se/rpguaxa Se quiser fazer uma pequena contribuição aleatória, nosso PIX é rpguaxa@gmail.com Contatos: E-MAIL: rpguaxa@gmail.com BlueSky do RPGuaxa: https://bsky.app/profile/rpguaxa.bsky.social Inst...2025-02-201h 09
The Bugle WeeklyFixing The CIA's Incentives With Frank Corva | Behind The Podcast Episode 9On this week's episode of the Bugle's Behind the Podcast, Rod and Dick sit down with credentialed journalist Frank Corva, On this episode, they discuss Bitcoin Magazine's relationship with the Feds, the end us USAID's impact on the larger media environment, and much more. Follow Frank: https://x.com/frankcorva2025-02-061h 26
Mr. M PodcastBitcoin: Don’t Buy The Dip!🎙️Frank Corva
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ChainspottingMichael Saylor's evil genius plan for BitcoinMichael Saylor is spooking us all, and is the IRS ready to go full on 1984?
Find out today!
In episode 1 of Chainspotting, I dive into two top stories that marked the headlines last week both in Bitcoin and crypto.
The two articles:
-> Michael Saylor doesn't understand Bitcoin by Frank Corva
-> The two-pronged Eleventh Hour IRS squeeze on Bitcoin and crypto developers by Yael Ossowski
Remember: They say if you don’t read the ne...2025-01-0347 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastBitcoin Hashrate & Macro Outlook w/ Blockware SolutionsJoin industry leaders from Blockware Solutions and Bitcoin Magazine for an in-depth discussion on the current state and future of Bitcoin mining. This compelling conversation explores everything from nation-state adoption to mining economics, featuring insights on hash rate growth, machine prices, and market trends that are shaping the industry in 2024.
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Speakers: Mason Jappa, Mitchell Askew, Blake Davis2024-11-2953 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastBitcoin Privacy, Silent Payments, and the Future of Crypto Wallets w/ Vik Sharma and Seth For PrivacyJoin us for an exclusive conversation with Vik Sharma, CEO of Cake Wallet, and Seth for Privacy, VP of Operations, as they discuss their journey in building privacy-focused cryptocurrency solutions. Learn about Cake Wallet's groundbreaking implementation of Silent Payments for Bitcoin, their innovative BirdPay feature, and their commitment to user privacy across multiple cryptocurrencies.
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Rabbit Hole StoriesFrank CorvaIn today’s episode, we spoke with Frank Corva. He’s the political and business correspondent for Bitcoin Magazine and a contributor to Forbes Digital. Frank is from New York and has spent most of his professional career in education and as a social worker. He initially discovered Bitcoin through a friend and knew he had to get involved. These days, he writes about Bitcoin adoption in the Global South, how we as Bitcoiners can change public perception, and why it’s essential to challenge our own beliefs. You can follow Frank on X: https...2024-11-111h 09PubKey SpacesELECTION SPECIAL (w/ Mason Lynaugh, Jason Brett, Frank Corva, Zack Shapiro)Mason Lynaugh, Community Director of Stand With CryptoJason Brett, Bitcoin and Blockchain Policy Advisor, Bitcoin Policy InstituteFrank Corva, Business and Political Correspondent at Bitcoin MagazineZack Shapiro, Managing Partner Rains LLC, Legal Fellow, Bitcoin Policy InstituteThomas Pacchia, PubKey FounderRecorded on October 29th, 2024 at PubKey NYC.2024-10-3058 min
Radio DetoxRadio Detox Episode 7: Sam Sethi of True FansSam Sethi is the CEO of TrueFans.fm! We talk about V4V, podcasting 2.0, the AInsley Costello EXLESS album special, the Fobes article on V4V by Frank Corva, what Mark Zuckerberg thinks of content creators, Sam’s favorite V4V songs, journalists doing V4V, Sam has been the product manager of Netscape, the True Fans tech, and more.
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Ainsley Costello, Cherry On Top
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Robin SeyrFrank Corva: We’re on the FAST TRACK to HYPERBITCOINIZATION!AI could be the FAST WAY to a full Bitcoin Standard World!
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Bitcoin AudibleRead_833 - Between Bitcoin Layers - Boltz Builds Trustless Transfers"Submarine Swaps employ hash time-locked contracts (HTLCs), which in layperson’s terms, enable two transactions (both sides of the swap) to happen simultaneously by linking them together cryptographically inside of a smart contract. Using this technology, there is no way for one exchange to occur without the other occurring at the same moment.
This is the most trustless solution that exists for moving sats between Bitcoin layers." ~ Frank Corva
What role do trustless bridges play in connecting Bitcoin's various layers? Dive into the world of Boltz, a non-custodial exchange service that's quietly revolutionizing how we mo...2024-07-0948 min
Zoom OutBitcoin Education Can Change the World by Frank CorvaThis week's read is the Bitcoin Magazine article “Bitcoin Education Can Change the World'' by Frank Corva. As a career educator, this article is near and dear to my heart as it tells the story of John Dennehy’s vision that became Mi Primer Bitcoin. After the read, I give my two sats about the current state of education as well as how initiatives like Mi Primer Bitcoin are shaping the future of education.
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Runway PodThe End of the US-Saudi Petro Dollar Deal, Apple's controversial new AI plan, & more | The RunwayWelcome to The Runway, your go-to source for the latest in Crypto, Web 3, and Tech! It's Wednesday, June 12, and today's episode is packed with groundbreaking news and insights. Let's dive in! 🌐
🔸 First up, the biggest news of the year! How will Bitcoin benefit from the end of the 70-year US-Saudi petro dollar deal? Discover the key insights and the massive implications this historic shift brings to the global economy and the future of cryptocurrency.
🔍 Despite the monumental impact, mainstream media is eerily silent on this topic. Join us as we explore why this ne...2024-06-1332 min
The Progressive BitcoinerTPB87 - Bitcoin is a Powerful Story with Frank Corva"Bitcoin is already solving very real problems for activists around the world." - Frank Corva My guest today is Frank Corva. Frank is a journalist and educator, currently serving as the Business-to-business (B2B) correspondent at Bitcoin Magazine, contributor at Forbes Crypto and Founder at New Renessaince Capital. In this episode we discuss Bitcoin's role in human rights, activism, and appealing to progressive values. We explore how Bitcoin can be a catalyst for change, empowering individuals and communities around the world. The conversation delves into the importance of civil discourse, nuanced discussions, and the power of storytelling...2024-05-141h 23The Progressive BitcoinerTPB87 - Bitcoin is a Powerful Story with Frank Corva"Bitcoin is already solving very real problems for activists around the world." - Frank Corva My guest today is Frank Corva. Frank is a journalist and educator, currently serving as the Business-to-business (B2B) correspondent at Bitcoin Magazine, contributor at Forbes Crypto and Founder at New Renessaince Capital. In this episode we discuss Bitcoin's role in human rights, activism, and appealing to progressive values. We explore how Bitcoin can be a catalyst for change, empowering individuals and communities around the world. The conversation delves into the importance of civil discourse, nuanced discussions, and the power of storytelling...2024-05-141h 23Bitcoin Magazine PodcastMichael Saylor and Shirish Jajodia: Bitcoin for CorporationsMicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and Head of Investor Relations Shirish Jajodia take the stage on Bitcoin Magazine Twitter Spaces to discuss the state of corporate Bitcoin adoption as well as the upcoming Bitcoin for Corporations Conference, May 1-2 in Las Vegas, NV.
The pair discuss the Bitcoin regulatory landscape as well as general interest from enterprise and institutional firms to integrate bitcoin as an treasury reserve asset, AND leveraging Lightning and higher Bitcoin layers for business applications.
Watch the Bitcoin for Corporations Livestream Day 1 on the Bitcoin Magazine...2024-05-0133 min
new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc30 | Keeping P2P trading alive in Nigeria with Tochi Onyiah of NoOnesTochi Onyiah is doing her part to continue to give Nigerians access to P2P trading via NoOnes — despite the Nigerian governments crackdown on such services. Inflation in Nigeria is rampant and being able to access bitcoin and stablecoins in such an environment is vital for those looking to preserve the value of their labor in a harsh economic environment. Enjoy the interview! Follow Tochi and NoOnes on social media: X (Twitter): @tochionyiah @noonesapp @noonesafrica Instagram: @tochi_onyiah Use NoOnes for P2P trading: https://noones.com/...2024-03-1429 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc29 | How to find your place in the Bitcoin industry with Flo MontoyaFlo Montoya works with Love Is Bitcoin and Panties for Bitcoin, but it took her a minute to find her place(s) in the Bitcoin industry. Flo is classically trained as an artist, but when she realized it was difficult to find work in this field, she learned how to do marketing via social media and applied her artistic skills via this avenue. We discuss this, how Flo's family members were actually the ones who taught her about Bitcoin and other topics in the interview. Enjoy! - At new...2024-02-2737 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc28 | Can the Próspera + Bitcoin model save Honduras? Zussel Abigail Ramos thinks so.Zussel is a resident of Próspera — a start-up city located in Honduras — who lives on a bitcoin standard and teaches Bitcoin through Amity Age — the oldest Bitcoin education program in Central America. And based on my conversation with Zussel, her life seems pretty good! So, can this city in which taxes are low and personal freedoms are high combined with bitcoin being legal tender become a model for the rest of Honduras? This is the big question, and Zussel's answer is "yes." Check out the interview and leave a comment if you...2024-02-2354 min
Beyond CoinExamsCrypto Bitcoin Revolution Real Impact ft. Frank CorvaA conversation with Frank Corva, about the crypto bitcoin revolution.2024-02-1625 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc27 | The importance of free and open societies with Jorge JraissatiSome of us take for granted the fact that we can speak freely, transact with who we please and pursue our dreams. Others — like Jorge Jraissati, who had to flee his home country of Venezuela for fear of persecution — understand very well that certain freedoms are not a given and that we must fight to establish and preserve them. And this is what he does as Director of Alumni for Liberty, a branch of Students for Liberty, which promotes the ideals of Classical Liberalism around the globe. Through both Alumni for Liberty and his...2024-02-1551 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc26 | Teaching Bitcoin from the heart with Dea RezkithaAfter years of teaching people about Bitcoin, organizing the Indonesia Bitcoin conference, and working for a Bitcoin company (Fedi), she's learned that you have to speak from your heart when you explain Bitcoin to people if you want them to grasp it. In our interview, we discuss this in greater detail as well as the macroeconomic situation in Indonesia and how even the Indonesian crypto "gamblers" are starting to look at bitcoin as something different than all other crypto assets. Enjoy! Follow Dea on social media: X (Twitter): @dearezkitha ...2024-02-0747 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc25 | Heritage Falodun is doing big things with Bitcoin in Africa's biggest country — NigeriaHeritage Falodun is doing big things with Bitcoin in Africa’s biggest country (by population size) — Nigeria. From helping businesses make remittance payments with Bitcoin and stablecoins through his company DigiOats to educating the Nigerian populace about Bitcoin to doing his part to increase the amount of Bitcoin mining happening in Nigeria, he’s on his mission to grow the Bitcoin network in Nigeria. In this interview, he thoroughly details his efforts and explains how Bitcoin and stablecoins are solving real world problems in real time in Africa. Enjoy! Follow Heritage on soc...2024-01-3056 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc24 | Lessons from Lebanon with Sooly Kobayashi"We're all Lebanese. Most just don't know it yet." This is how Jan 3 founder Samson Mow responded to a tweet thread on the economic situation in Lebanon from Sooly Kobayashi — a consultant, entrepreneur and investor in the Bitcoin space. What Mow was insinuating was that the fiat system is going to catch up with all of us eventually — that we'll all see our lives financially upended, just as the Lebanese currently are, because of excess money printing and poor fiscal policy. Luckily for Lebanon, they have citizens like Sooly who are investing in the...2024-01-2352 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc23 | Bitcoin: A labor of love, with Loïc KassamotoLike many in the Bitcoin space, Loïc does a lot of work for free. And he does it because he's driven by his passion for Bitcoin and how it can help people. In this interview, Loïc shares some details about the work he does in the Bitcoin space — from onboarding restaurants to hosting a conference to building a Bitcoin Lightning exchange called Flash. Loïc is the Bitcoin point person for Benin, and the citizens of his country are lucky to have him. Enjoy the interview! Follow Loïc...2024-01-1742 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc22 | Shaping the narrative around Bitcoin & human rights w/ Lyudmyla Kozlovska & Kasia SzczypskaLyudmyla Kozlovska and Katarzyna (Kasia) Szczypska are freedom fighters. They serve as President and Chief Advocacy Officer of the Open Dialogue Foundation, an organization that works to free political prisoners in former Soviet states, helps deliver aid to Ukraine and supports independent mothers in Poland. The organization also educates global policy makers about the importance of Bitcoin and the role it plays in upholding human rights. The work that Lyudmyla and Kasia do is not for the faint of heart, and they need your support. Take a listen to what they...2024-01-121h 06new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc21 | Only Lions Need Apply with Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnesRay Youssef is a Bitcoin superhero. With big heart and tremendous stature, Ray — CEO of the peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform, NoOnes — is looking to empower leaders in The Global South. Originally from Africa himself, Ray believes that tremendous potential on the verge of being unlocked not just in Africa, but in Latin America and SE Asia, as well. And according to Ray, there's no time to waste in bring his vision to life. Enjoy our interview with this legend in the Bitcoin space! Follow Ray on social media: 2024-01-0358 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc20 | Poetry and permissionlessness with Kgothatso Ngako of MachankuraKgothatso Ngako (KG) is a renaissance man — a true creator in every sense of the word. From his work as a poet to his current role as the founder and developer of Machankura, a software that allows people in Africa to transact with bitcoin over Lightning without an internet connection or a smart phone, his capabilities seem to know no bounds. In this interview, we discuss not only what KG has created with Machankura but how he created it. And I have little doubt you'll be amazed by both his process and approach....2023-12-201h 03new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc19 | Bitcoin for African women: Edith Mpumwire and Mary Usaji are Bitcoin DadasBitcoin Dadas don't play. "Dada" is Swahili for "sister", and the Bitcoin Dada program — which is based in Kenya, but serves women all over Africa — not only helps to financially empower women, but to create a sisterhood among those who participate in the program. In this interview, we speak with two recent Bitcoin Dada graduates — Edith Mpumwire of Uganda and Mary Usaji of Kenya — who share why Bitcoin is particularly important for women and how it helps people in their respective countries. In the second part of the interview, we also do a role pla...2023-12-161h 04new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc18 | The realities of Bitcoin adoption in Africa with Nzonda FotsingNzonda Fotsing is a class act. Kindhearted and thoughtful, yet also realistic, he's an excellent representative of Francophone Africa in the Bitcoin space. In this interview, we discuss the realities of Bitcoin adoption in Africa, how French-speaking Africa is not gravitating to Bitcoin as quickly as English-speaking Africa, and why Nzonda wrote his book — Bitcoin Kids. We also discuss how to best approach Bitcoin education and the challenges that surround it. The nuance with which Nzonda speaks is evidence that has he not only thought through the issues surrounding the topics we...2023-12-141h 01new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc17 | Bitcoin and the new El Salvador with Reyna ChicasReyna Chicas is the type of person you want to teach you about Bitcoin. Kind, patient, and compassionate, she's a prized addition to the team at Mi Primer Bitcoin — a program in El Salvador that educates public school students about Bitcoin. She's also quickly becoming a spokesperson for both Mi Primer Bitcoin and El Salvador as she's traveled as far as Hong Kong to represent both the institution she works for and her country at Bitcoin conferences. Reyna is the type of person we love to put a spotlight on here at new re...2023-11-251h 16new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc16 | The importance of service, gratitude and values with Valentin Popescu of Motiv PerúValentin Popescu has a very big heart. You'll see what I mean as you listen to him talk about the people he serves in Perú through his NGO, Motiv Perú. Through Motiv Perú, Popescu not only raises funds in bitcoin but teaches those her serves how to use Bitcoin as a tool. However, he's the first to acknowledge that Bitcoin in and of itself doesn't fix everything. He understands that we need teachers to explain what Bitcoin is and how to use it. And even after teaching Bitcoin, he believes that we need to...2023-11-221h 22new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc15 | Making 'Dare to Dream: A Story from El Salvador' with Graham RittenerGraham Rittener wants a mainstream audience to understand the impact Bitcoin is having on humanity. This is why he produced Dare to Dream: A Story from El Salvador — one of the biggest Bitcoin documentaries ever made. In this interview, Graham discusses the process of making the film, what he learned from his time in El Salvador and spreading the message of Bitcoin beyond the Bitcoin echo chamber. Soft-spoken yet insightful, Graham was an absolute pleasure to speak with. Be sure to check out the documentary on almost any of the major st...2023-11-171h 31new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc14 | The many ways in which Bitcoin enriches us with Brindon MwiineBrindon Mwiine is an inspiration. He's the type of person who succeeds at doing whatever he puts his mind to. His projects, Gorilla Sats, a Bitcoin educational platform, and Bitcoin Kampala, a Bitcoin circular economy in Uganda, have begun to garner attention from the international Bitcoin community because of the effort that Brindon has put into both of them. In this interview, we talk about how "Bitcoin is much more than just 'number go up'". Brindon shares how Bitcoin is a catalyst for personal development and how explains how valuable it can be...2023-10-281h 44new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc13 | Willem Schroé is bringing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to BitcoinWillem Schroé is a cryptographer and hardcore Bitcoiner who's on the verge of making bitcoin a currency capable of fueling transactions via the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) through the use of spiderchains. Put another way, Willem's company Botanix is building a Layer 2 on Bitcoin on which bitcoin (BTC) will be used instead of ether (ETH) when transacting on the dApps, DEXes, etc. that currently exist on Ethereum. And the best part is, no changes will need to be made to the base layer of Bitcoin in order for this new functionality to exist. C...2023-10-191h 15new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc12 | On a Bitcoin mission with Master GuantaiMaster Guantai has earned the title master. Intensely-focused and highly-disciplined, he's put in his 10,000 hours of studying Bitcoin, and he now teaches Kenyans all that he knows of this new form of money that solves a number of problems for everyday Africans. He's also founded BitcoinMtaani, an educational platform on which materials are translated into various African languages, and Bitcoin Matatu Tours, an agency that shuttles visitors of Kenya to check out Gridless' operations — https://gridlesscompute.com/ — in a rural region of the country. All in all, Master Guantai lives and breathes Bitcoin. He's...2023-10-101h 08new renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc11 | Bitcoin adoption in Ethiopia with Kal KassaKal Kassa doesn't play. Hailing from Ethiopia and a part-time resident of Texas, he's quick witted and on a mission to educate the Ethiopian people about Bitcoin. When he's not updating Bitcoin Birr (https://github.com/BitcoinBirr) — the open-source Bitcoin education platform he created — he's supporting Bitcoin-related tech start ups in Ethiopia or speaking about Bitcoin at an event. Steadfast and resolute, Kal is doing his part to help bring Bitcoin to his country of origin. Follow Kal on social media: X (Twitter): @kalkassa Instagram: @kalkassa Li...2023-09-2736 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc10 | Bitcoin as a counter to authoritarianism with Win Ko Ko AungWin Ko Ko Aung was a well-known author and personality in Myanmar when he had to flee the country due to his being threatened by the authoritarian government that took control of the country in February 2021 after he spoke out against it. Now, he's based in the United States and is a McCourt Scholar in a Data Science for Public Policy program at Georgetown University, a contributor to Bitcoin Magazine, Human Rights Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and an advocate for how Bitcoin can be a boon for human rights. Win is full of...2023-09-2254 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc09 | Man Like Kweks on climbing Mt Kilimanjaro with the help of the Bitcoin and Nostr communitiesIt seems like there's nothing Man Like Kweks can't do. From recently summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro — the highest peak in his home country of Tanzania — to making music to educating the youth, Man Like Kweks is the type of Renaissance Man we like to be associated with here at new renaissance capital. In this interview, he details how the Bitcoin and Nostr communities helped him get to the peak of "Kili" (Mt. Kilimanjaro), the experience of coming to represent Tanzania in the Bitcoin space and his thoughts on what Jesus would think about Bitcoin. It w...2023-09-1254 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc08 - Noelle Acheson on the role of Bitcoin and crypto in the shifting macroeconomic landscapeNoelle Acheson is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Bitcoin, crypto and macroeconomics, and she shares her thoughts with great nuance, calm and compassion. As the author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter — https://noelleacheson.substack.com/ — and as a contributor to CoinDesk — https://www.coindesk.com/author/noell... — Noelle examines the power shifts at play in the world, especially in emerging markets, as Bitcoin and crypto gain broader adoption. While Noelle often looks at the big picture, she does so with great consideration for the human experience, as she very eloquently shares how Bitcoin...2023-09-0650 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvanrc07 - Bitcoin: Not just boys' fun, with Lorraine Marcel of Bitcoin DadaLorraine Marcel believes that if we're ever going to reach hyperbitcoinization, women are going to need to be a part of the Bitcoin space. Hence she started Bitcoin Dada ("Dada" means "sister" in Swahili) to educate the young women or Kenya, and now other African countries, about what Bitcoin is and how to use it. She also recently hosted the launch party for Machankura Kenya, which was a smashing success. She claims that some her courage and boldness in hosting this launch party as well as starting Bitcoin Dada came from the creator...2023-08-2439 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvaIsaiah Jackson wants to help you stack sats | ep. 6Isaiah Jackson is exactly the type of Renaissance Man we like to interview here at new renaissance capital. He's the author of Bitcoin and Black America, plus a handful other other books including his latest: Stacks Sats Motherf*cker (link below). He's the co-host of The Gentlemen of Crypto, the second longest running Bitcoin/crypto show and the co-founder of Black Bitcoin Billionaires. And he's constantly involved with new endeavors — like the new Yzer app (link below) — to help people understand Bitcoin better. He was also one of the first people I fo...2023-08-1854 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvaLessons from Venezuela's hyperinflation crisis w/ Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, CSO of Ledn | ep. 5Mauricio Di Bartolomeo believes that it's essential to understand the nature of money if you want to be financially successful. Growing up in Venezuela and witnessing his country's political and economic systems unravel, Mauricio learned the hard way that hard work doesn't matter much if you save in fiat. In 2015, his brother discovered Bitcoin and started mining it. Upon witnessing his brother's success as a Bitcoin miner, Mauricio found his calling and started Ledn, a Bitcoin lending company (and more), by 2018. In our interview, he shares his journey in greater detail and bestows...2023-08-091h 20new renaissance capital w/ frank corvaBitcoin as a catalyst for change with Luthando Ndabambi of Bitcoin Ekasi | ep. #4Luthando Ndabambi is doing extremely important work. He's teaching the youth of a township in South Africa how to do two very difficult things: understand Bitcoin and surf. He does this work two programs that compliment one another — Bitcoin Ekasi and the Surfer Kids non-profit. In this interview you'll learn about how Luthando helped developed Bitcoin's Ekasi's circular bitcoin economy, how Bitcoin Ekasi and the Surfer Kids non-profit are bringing hope to a small township in Mossel Bay, South Africa, and how Bitcoin and surfing can catalyze personal growth. Luthando's story is...2023-07-3158 minnew renaissance capital w/ frank corvaBitcoin in Turkey & Germany + much more w/ Kemal 'El Flaco' Yaşar of Galoy & Adopting BitcoinKemal ' El Flako' Yaşar is an model Bitcoiner. He discovered Bitcoin almost 10 years ago when he began using the network for remittance payments. Not long after, he began participating in a Bitcoin meet-up in Munich, Germany (one of the oldest Bitcoin meet-ups; it started in 2010). After years of educating people in Germany's Bitcoin scene, Kemal and his family moved to Istanbul, Turkey, where they currently reside. In Turkey, Kemal helped found and educates people through the Yirmibir ("21", in Turkish) Bitcoin Community. And most of his time is d...2023-07-221h 27
new renaissance capital w/ frank corvaBitcoin in Ghana with 'Cowries' Kumi Nkansah | 6.23.23Kumi Nkansah is an inspiration. Using his skills as a professional radio broadcaster and a digital marketer, he's in the process of orange-pilling the nation of Ghana. Inspired by those he met at the first ever African Bitcoin Conference (https://www.afrobitcoin.org/) in December 2022, Kumi took to the streets and started educating everyday Ghanaians as well as members of the Ghanaian government alongside the others on his educational team — the Bitcoin Cowries. Check out the Bitcoin Cowries website here: https://bitcoincowries.com/ And don't forget to follow Kumi and the Bi...2023-06-2749 min
new renaissance capital w/ frank corvaBitcoin in Namibia with Nikolai 'OKIN' Tjongarero | 6.16.23Nikolai 'OKIN' Tjongarero began using the Bitcoin network for remittances out of necessity. A few years after he first used the network, he fell deep down the Bitcoin rabbit hole. Now, he orange pills everyone from everyday Namibians to members of the Namibian Central Bank about Bitcoin. Learn more about OKIN here: https://tnnbtjongarero.wixsite.com/ok... 00:00 — Introduction 01:08 — Black Vulcanite 2:38 — Re-introduction/OKIN in the Bitcoin rabbit hole 11:05 — Becoming a public Bitcoin figure in Namibia 21:25 — EasySats 25:58 — Orange-pilling the Central Bank of Namibia 30:33 — How t...2023-06-271h 08
No Bico Do CorvoEpisódio 122 - Quadrinhos Nos Anos 80 e a Ascensão do Universo CompartilhadoNeste episódio um papo sobre a grande mudança nos quadrinhos a partir dos anos 80, trazendo como exemplo obras de Frank Miler, Alan Moore e afins. Nossos corvos e corva discutem sobre a indústria" dos quadrinhos, num papo pra quem gosta de obras mainstream até underground.2023-04-041h 19
The 4x4 PodcastChristmas Gift Guide 2018 We have Frank Rebelo on filling in for Craig since he couldn't join us for the recording. There's a ton of stuff on this list but I'm sure that you have some things on your list that we missed. Please send us whats on you list and we'll mention it on the next show. $25 Range Donation to Blue Ribbon Coalition or CORVA or another organization that supports offroading Cast Iron Pan $20 4x4 Podcast T-shirt - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2FCRML $50 - $100 Range ...2018-11-301h 02