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TuesdayJun 09, 2020 12:05 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Highlights Bitcoin’s First Killer Apps

On episode 111 of the Wild West Crypto Show, it was apparent that bitcoin continues to lead the crypto charge. The cryptocurrency is playing a central role as new digital technologies supplant traditional financial services. Hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates started the show, which is designed to inform and entertain the crypto community, with kudos for the SpaceX launch. On Saturday, May 30, a white Falcon 9 rocket bearing two astronauts took off on a flight to the International Space Station. The show also ran snippets of the Memorial Day interview with Bo Polny, whose premonitions proved to be…

FridayMay 29, 2020 1:18 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Addresses Decoupling of Crypto Markets

On episode 110 of the Wild West Crypto Show – ‘BTC and Crypto Market Maintaining Coupling?’ – show hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates turned their attention to the decoupling of the cryptocurrency markets. Historically, the value of crypto assets has often followed stock prices, climbing when the S&P and DJI go up and falling when those indices decline. Recently, however, this direct relationship appears to be heading for divorce or, at least, a temporary separation, which could be a good thing for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. If crypto assets go their own way, they may better serve as the…

TuesdayMay 26, 2020 1:42 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Asks: What Can Top Trading Cards on a Blockchain?

For those who are keeping up with the latest developments in the crypto space, this week’s Wild West Crypto Show is a must see. Titled ‘Trade Cards with Topps!’, episode 109 has hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates welcoming guests Evan Vandenberg, who talked about his work with the Topps Company, and Pradeep Goel, CEO of Solvecare, a company with ambitious plans to disrupt the health care industry. In addition, Jonathan Keim from media firm CryptoCurrencyWire made his usual appearance with a trio of eye-catching developments in the blockchain space. Vandenberg, a senior business development manager at the Worldwide Asset…

ThursdayMay 14, 2020 1:49 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Announces Successful Bitcoin Halving

It’s been another wild week in the crypto world, culminating in that most momentous event: the halving of bitcoin. On May 11, 2020, bitcoin halving took place, taking the reward earned by miners down from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 BTC (http://ccw.fm/fNWp3). All week, anticipation had been growing, although on episode 108 of the Wild West Crypto Show, hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates maintained their usual cool. The two crypto cowboys are dedicated to keeping viewers in the loop in a calm, collected way. In line with that mission, Manny Alicandro appeared once again on the show, reporting on the latest…

TuesdayMay 05, 2020 12:42 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show is Ready for Virtual Blockchain Week

On episode 106 of the Wild West Crypto Show, crypto cowboys Drew Taylor and Brent Bates, hosts of the show, were at it again, bringing their loyal fans up to speed with developments in the crypto space. The buzz about Virtual Blockchain Week, which took place April 26 through May 2, 2020, in Las Vegas, was evident. Organized by Joel Comm and Travis Wright of the Bad Crypto Podcast, Virtual Blockchain Week 2020 was a global livestream event focused on blockchain, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In addition to that discussion, Taylor and Bates welcomed Matthew Finlayson from South Africa to…

FridayApr 24, 2020 1:13 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Zeroes In on Cryptos, Global Finance

With the coronavirus spreading as much disruption as infection, the Wild West Crypto Show zeroed in on financial developments in the crypto space (cryptos and global finance). This week, hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates had well-known crypto crusader Litecoin Lisa back on the show. Litecoin Lisa reported that it was her 70-year-old mother who introduced her to crypto. Another familiar face on the show was Jonathan Keim, communications director of CryptoCurrencyWire. Keim started things off with the news that Grayscale Investments has announced its strongest quarter ever, with half a billion dollars raised in first quarter 2020 (http://ccw.fm/2nqHJ). Grayscale Investments,…

FridayApr 24, 2020 9:35 am

Global Blockchain Community to Gather via Digital Channels for Groundbreaking Virtual Blockchain Week

From points all across the globe, blockchain and crypto enthusiasts and experts will come together April 26-May 2 for Virtual Blockchain Week, a free online conference packed with presentations, panels and discussions showcasing the world’s premier blockchain experts. To see a video overview of what to expect, visit https://youtu.be/BTvEmnm413g “In the face of the current pandemic, Virtual Blockchain Week presents an ideal opportunity for the blockchain community to interact, educate, learn and network,” said Joel Comm, co-host of Virtual Blockchain Week. “This conference will be exciting, interactive and very beneficial. We’re thrilled with the line-up of presenters who will be…

ThursdayApr 23, 2020 1:25 pm

Amid Global Pandemic, Virtual Blockchain Week (VBW) Set to Throw an Unrivaled Online Business Networking Conference

Virtual Blockchain Week will launch a seven-day business conference online next week that showcases the decentralized ledgers capabilities amid a worldwide pandemic The conference will take place April 26 to May 2 across the major social media channels at no cost, unless you’re looking for VIP access The VIP experience, at $97, includes one-on-one access to speakers, an online networking party, and an opportunity to gain specially created NFTs Sponsorship opportunities are also still available Event organizers will donate 50 percent of the proceeds to a vetted non-profit charity dedicated to COVID-19 relief While the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused…

FridayApr 17, 2020 12:19 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Reports that Cryptos are Stabilizing, Fallout Expected to Bolster Market

The Wild West Crypto Show continues to give the lowdown on the crypto markets – and much more. During episode 104, titled ‘Cryptos Are Stabilizing: Fallout Will Bolster Cryptos’, hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates discussed new developments in the space and the results of two recent surveys that reveal what people think of cryptocurrencies and other asset classes. In addition, Manny Alicandro appeared on the show once again. The New York City-based attorney has launched his own show – ‘Manny’s Point of View’ – that can be streamed on Flixx, a new streaming website. For his weekly update, Jonathan…

MondayApr 13, 2020 11:30 am

Wild West Crypto Show Cheers as Cryptos Bounce Back Up

Cryptos seems to be tracking fairly close to the stock market, with bitcoin leading the way. After falling to $4,600, the cryptocurrency is now back up to around $7,000. On episode 103 of the Wild West Crypto Show, host Drew Taylor cheered the good news. Co-host Brent Bates, who may have been practicing social distancing, was absent. The show also featured a segment devoted to crypto seer Bo Polny, who explained the recent market crash. The S&P 500 fell 34% in one month (February 20 through March 23). Polny, president of Gold 2020 Forecast, is well known in the precious…