Blockchain Unraveled

In this week’s episode, Bali Bans Crypto Use, Genesis and Gemini Seek Lawsuit Dismissal, SAP NFT Launchpad, and many more.

This episode is also available to read - https://deepthinks.tech/2023/06/03/blockchain-this-week-issue-153/

In this week's episode, sustainability registry for bitcoin miners, Binance's fund commingling issue, IOSCO crypto framework, Solana embeds ChatGPT, and many other news. This episode is also available as a newsletter - https://deepthinks.tech/2023/05/27/blockchain-this-week-issue-152

This week's Blockchain This Week episode highlights the imminent MiCA law, offline CBDC research in South Korea, SEC's relentless quibble with crypto firms, and many more. This episode is also available to read - https://deepthinks.tech/2023/05/20/blockchain-this-week-issue-151/

This week's episode is quite special as it marks the 150th issue of the corresponding newsletter. You can find the newsletter at https://deepthinks.tech/2023/05/13/blockchain-this-week-issue-150/

In this week's episode, hear about Visa's new farmer focused CBDC venture, EY's carbon tracking platform, how various web3 initiatives are celebrating women in web3, and many more.

In this week's episode, an introduction to a new kid on blockchain - SUI, CoinMarketCap's Crypto Shark Tank, Nigeria's plans for a blockchain powered economy, MicroStrategy's bitcoin bet pays off, Coinbase in the news, and many more.

This episode is also available as a post here - https://deepthinks.tech/2023/05/06/blockchain-this-week-issue-149/

In today's Blockchain This Week episode, find tidbits on using blockchain for efficient waste gas management, NFTs for climate change, Coinbase - SEC standoff and many more.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/04/29/blockchain-this-week-issue-148/

In Blockchain This Week, much anticipated MiCA gets nod from EU, Pepe the frog, Smurf, and other NFTs, and many more news snippets.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/04/22/blockchain-this-week-issue-147/

In this week's episode, hear about Shapella upgrade, crypto exits and exploits, and many more news snippets.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/04/15/blockchain-this-week-issue-146/

Three zkEVM launches in a week, Bittrex exits US, MicroStrategy digs Deep into Bitcoin buying, while Ark goes shopping for Coinbase and Block - These and many more in this week's episode.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/04/01/blockchain-this-week-issue-144/

Blockchain This Week – Microsoft’s Web3 Wallet, DefiLlama Mutiny, Bill to Ban CBDC, Arbitrum Airdrop, SEC Vs Crypto

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/03/25/blockchain-this-week-issue-143/

Blockchain This Week – Signature Fallout, Meta Insta NFTs, Bitcoin Climbs, Ark Invest

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/03/18/blockchain-this-week-issue-142/

Blockchain This Week – Silvergate Collapse, SVB Contagion, BIS’ New CBDC Report, Hedera, Getty NFTs

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/03/11/blockchain-this-week-issue-141/

Blockchain This Week – Japanese Metaverse Zone, Solana Outage, Visa and Mastercard Crypto Plans, Shappella, Silvergate

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/03/04/blockchain-this-week-issue-140/

Blockchain This Week – Crypto On Super Bowl, Wirex and Visa Expand Partnership, Siemens’ Digital Bond, Reuters Report

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/02/18/blockchain-this-week-issue-139/

Blockchain This Week – Amazon and Crypto, Cardano’s Djed, Binance Vs WazirX, A Week Full of Investments

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/02/04/blockchain-this-week-issue-137-feb-4/

Blockchain This Week – Lawmakers and Crypto, AUDN, Crypto Layoffs and  Exploits

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/01/28/blockchain-this-week-issue-136-jan-28/

Blockchain This Week – Crypto’s House of Cards, Nat Geo NFTs, FTX Reboot?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/01/21/blockchain-this-week-issue-135-jan-21/

Blockchain This Week – AWS to Scale Blockchain, Crypto Layoffs, GoT NFTs, Shanghai Prep

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/01/14/blockchain-this-week-issue-134-jan-14/

Blockchain This Week – CES and Web3, Crypto Layoffs, Crypto Firms in Choppy Waters, Coinbase Settles.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2023/01/07/blockchain-this-week-ces-and-web3-crypto-layoffs-crypto-firms-in-choppy-waters-coinbase-settles/

Blockchain This Week – FTX, Binance, Coinbase, OpenZeppelin, Trump NFTs

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/12/17/blockchain-this-week-issue-132-dec-17/

Blockchain This Week – PayPal To Expand Crypto Services, Winamp In Web3, Chainlink Staking, FIFA NFTs, Ledger Stax

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/12/10/blockchain-this-week-issue-131-dec-10/

Blockchain This Week – BlockFi, Tradelens, Digital Rupee, Web2 Meets Web3, Red Cross Explores Tokenized Aid

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/12/03/blockchain-this-week-issue-130-dec-3/

Blockchain This Week – Web3 World Outside FTX, FTX Contagion Spreads

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/11/19/blockchain-this-week-issue-128-nov-19/

Blockchain This Week – FTX’s Epic Overnight Collapse, Google’s Growing Web3 Appetite, UBS Bond on Blockchain

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/11/12/blockchain-this-week-ftxs-epic-overnight-collapse-googles-growing-web3-appetite-ubs-bond-on-blockchain/

Blockchain This Week – Singapore and CBDC, Digital Rupee Pilot, Datonomy, Web3 Alliances, GameStop’s NFT Marketplace

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/11/05/blockchain-this-week-issue-126-nov-5/

Blockchain This Week – Plaid, Flipverse, Mastercard Bridge, 1 BTC Block in 85 Minutes, EU’s Energy Labeling for Blockchain, Interpol Enters Metaverse.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/10/22/blockchain-this-week-issue-125-oct-22/

Blockchain This Week – Google and Crypto, BNY Mellon Crypto, BNB Hard Fork, NYDIG Layoff, Growing Exploits.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/10/15/blockchain-this-week-issue-124-oct-15/

Blockchain This Week – CYNK To Trade Biomass Tokens, Mastercard’s Crypto Anti Fraud Tool, Coorest Carbon Standard

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/10/08/blockchain-this-week-issue-123-oct-8/

Blockchain This Week – WEF Battles Climate Change with Web3,TBD and Circle, Christie’s 3.0, Chainlink, Walmart in Metaverse

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/10/01/blockchain-this-week-issue-122-oct-1/

Blockchain This Week – Nasdaq’s Crypto Service, Eth.link Back Online, Wintermute Hack, Cardano, Celsius, FTX, Voyager

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/09/24/blockchain-this-week-issue-121-sep-24/

Blockchain This Week – Web3 Funds, Merge’s Official Date, FTX’s Stellar Growth, Hackers Lose Money

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/08/27/blockchain-this-week-issue-118-aug-27/

Blockchain This Week – World Bank Backs Carbon Fund, $300M Web3 Fund, Layoffs, Canceled Mergers, Regulatory Nods

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/08/20/blockchain-this-week-issue-117-aug-20/

Blockchain This Week – Goerli Merge, India Probes Crypto Firms, Tornado Cash, Australia’s CBDC Pilot

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/08/13/blockchain-this-week-issue-116-aug-13/

Blockchain This Week – Tiffany CryptoPunks, Saylor Steps Down, Starbucks Web3 Rewards, Solana and Other Hacks, BlackRock Crypto

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/08/06/blockchain-this-week-issue-115-aug-6/

Blockchain This Week – Unicorn Unstoppable, Crypto Dips and Rises, Solitaire Sudoku To Pay Bitcoin

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/07/30/blockchain-this-week-issue-114-jul-31/

Blockchain This Week – Web3 Art Fund, Otherside Opens, Verifiable Renewable Energy Charging Solution, Tesla Sold Bitcoin

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/07/23/blockchain-this-week-web3-art-fund-otherside-opens-verifiable-renewable-energy-charging-solution-tesla-sold-bitcoin/

Blockchain This Week – Crypto Winter’s Ripple Effects, Yam Thwarts Attack, CryptoPunk Sells for 26M, “You Have Been Served” Via NFT, Web3 Venture Investing Grows

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/07/16/blockchain-this-week-issue-112-jul-16/

Blockchain This Week – 3AC’s Bullwhip Effect, Meta Ditches Novi, Reddit’s NFT Marketplace, Polygon’s Web3 Phone Venture

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/07/09/blockchain-this-week-issue-111-jul-9/

Blockchain This Week – Grayscale Sues SEC, 3AC Crisis, Harmony’s $1M Bounty, Facebook Tests NFT, Gray Glacier

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/07/02/blockchain-this-week-issue-110-jul-2/

Blockchain This Week – Web3 Phone, Mainstream Folks in Metaverse, Crypto Lending Firms Struggle, Short Bitcoin ETF

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/06/25/blockchain-this-week-issue-109-jun-25/

Blockchain This Week – Crypto Helps Society Amid Gloom and Doom

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/06/18/blockchain-this-week-issue-108-jun-18/

Blockchain This Week – Ropsten Merge, Salesforce NFT Platform, Dell’s Real Time Carbon Tracker, Hacks and Scams, Bitcoin Academy

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/06/11/blockchain-this-week-issue-107-jun-11/

Blockchain This Week – Japan Introduces Stablecoin Law, New York Close to Ban Carbon Fueled Mining, Hiring Freeze and Firing.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/06/04/blockchain-this-week-issue-106-jun-4/

Blockchain This Week – eBay Launches NFT, GameStop’s Crypto Wallet, Crypto in Space, Coinbase In Fortune 500 List

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/05/28/blockchain-this-week-issue-105-may-28/

Blockchain This Week – Nomura’s Crypto Unit, SWIFT’s CBDC Experiments, Norway’s CBDC Sandbox, CloudFlare’s Ethereum Nodes

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/05/21/blockchain-this-week-issue-104-may-21/

Blockchain This Week – Carnage on the Crypto Street, Coinbase’s Ominous Report, NFTs on Instagram

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/05/14/blockchain-this-week-issue-103-may-14/

Yuga Labs’ Chaotic Land Sale, Wikipedia Abandons Crypto Donations, Gucci and Starbucks in Web3

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/05/07/blockchain-this-week-yuga-labs-chaotic-land-sale-wikipedia-abandons-crypto-donations-gucci-and-starbucks-in-web3/

Blockchain This Week – Retire on Bitcoin, BAYC NFTs Stolen, Snowden and Zcash, C.A.R. Adopts Bitcoin

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/04/30/blockchain-this-week-issue-101-apr-30/

Blockchain This Week – Coinbase NFT Market, iCloud Phishing Scam, Stripe and Twitter, Beanstalk Hack, Moonbirds, Algorand’s Smart Offsets

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/04/23/blockchain-this-week-issue-100-apr-23/

Blockchain This Week – Ethereum Merge Delay, Quantum Computing, Dorsey’s Tweet

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/04/16/blockchain-this-week-issue-99-apr-16/

Blockchain This Week – Metaverse Portfolio, Environment Friendly Mining Chip, $250M Metaverse Fund, ESPN and NFT.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/04/09/blockchain-this-week-issue-98-apr-9/

Circle Chooses BNY, OpenSea To Add Solana NFTs, Bitcoin Loan to Buy More Bitcoin, Scams and Exploits

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/04/02/blockchain-this-week-issue-97-apr-2/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/03/19/blockchain-this-week-issue-95-mar-19/

This week's episode covers various news items from web 3 world, including celebrating women's day in the metaverse, a $100M fund for creating a greener world, Biden's executive order on crypto, and several mainstreams players entering the web 3 space, among others.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/03/12/blockchain-this-week-issue-94-mar-12/

This week's episode is dedicated to Ukraine and focuses on crypto related news from Ukraine.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/03/05/blockchain-this-week-issue-93-mar-5/

A lot of surprising and some previously unheard of events happened this week. It includes a hostile takeover of a DAO, Coinbase's QR code crashing its site, among others. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/02/19/blockchain-this-week-issue-91-feb-19/

Here is what happened in the crypto, NFT, blockchain metaverse, this week.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/02/12/blockchain-this-week-issue-90-feb-12/

Here is a summary of the developments in the blockchain, crypto, NFT, and metaverse space this week.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/02/05/blockchain-this-week-issue-89-feb-5/

This week had so much happening in the world of crypto, metaverse, NFT, and blockchain. It was not only crypto focused companies but also several mainstream ones that made the news. Here is what happened - in a nutshell.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/01/29/blockchain-this-week-issue-88-jan-29/

This week, a lot of mainstream names made news in the crypto world - Walmart, Microsoft, Google, Twitter, Meta, and Intel. This episode covers why alongside other things that happened in the metaverse and NFT universe this week.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/01/22/blockchain-this-week-issue-87-jan-22/

In this week's episode, Associated Press Hops on to the NFT Bandwagon. Cardano Reaches Its Tree Planting Goal. Dorsey launches Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund, while his company Block is working on revolutionary Bitcoin Mining Machines.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/01/15/blockchain-this-week-issue-86-jan-15/

What happened this week in the cryptoland and metaverse? Well, here is a quick recap.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/01/08/blockchain-this-week-issue-85-jan-8/

Happy New Year Folks! Here is a recap of salient developments in the crypto and blockchain sector in the last week of last year.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2022/01/01/blockchain-this-week-issue-84-jan-1/

This week was dominated by Web3 squabble on Twitter. Alongside, news includes the crypto world making inroads in US sports, El Salvador buying more bitcoins. Plus, there is never a dearth of NFT news. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/12/26/blockchain-this-week-issue-83-dec-25/

As the holiday season approaches, NFT and Metaverse projects in the blockchain space are growing. Meanwhile, now we have weather data on the blockchain. These and many more are in this week's episode.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/12/18/blockchain-this-week-issue-82-dec-18/

This week's episode covers various events, including Kickstarter kick starting decentralized crowdfunding platform, Visa's crypto advisory service, MicroStrategy's continued Bitcoin investment, and donating crypto to buy toys for underprivileged kids.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/12/11/blockchain-this-week-issue-81-dec-11/

This week's episode includes Square's rebranding, WisdomTree's ETPs, BadgerDAO exploits, NFT launches, among others.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/12/04/blockchain-this-week-issue-80-dec-4/

El Salvador To Build Bitcoin City With $1B Bitcoin Bond. India Considering Crypto Ban. Million Dollar Land Deals Happening in Digital Universe. NFT is Collins' Word of the Year. These and many more are in this week's episode.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/11/27/blockchain-this-week-issue-79-nov-27/

This week's episode covers many significant events, from Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade to Square's whitepaper.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/11/20/blockchain-this-week-taproot-constitution-dao-metaverse-embassy-nfts-to-build-schools/

Bitcoin, Ether soars to new high along with other altcoins. AMC, Mastercard, Twitter - everyone is paying more attention to crypto. Charity, Climate Inventory, Carbon Tracking on the blockchain. These and many more are in this week's episode.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/11/13/blockchain-this-week-bitcoin-ether-hit-jackpot-amc-accepts-crypto-mastercard-offers-crypto-cards-in-apac-twitter-crypto-team/

Coinbase was in the news for several reasons. Kleiman v. Wright, dubbed "bitcoin battle of the century," is underway. These and many more are in this week's episode.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/11/06/blockchain-this-week-issue-76-nov-06/

Today's episode covers Ethereum's Altair upgrade, eNaira launch, Mastercard's efforts to bring crypto to the mainstream, MOBI's new standards, DBS Bank's new venture in the DLT space, and more.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/10/30/blockchain-this-week-issue-75-oct-30/

Wow! So much is going around in the blockchain and crypto space. I am not sure where to start!! After making everyone wait for long, the US SEC gave a regulatory nod to several Bitcoin futures ETFs at once this week. The AP hops on to the blockchain bandwagon. Facebook finally starts the Novi trial. And what's more, you can get Bitcoin at Walmart! These and many more are in this week's episode.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/10/23/blockchain-this-week-ap-on-blockchain-everybody-gets-etf-bitcoin-soars-facebook-novi-walmart-bitcoin-atm/

China and the Crypto world continue their tussle. Coinbase and FTX launch their NFT marketplaces. Binance commits $1 billion to grow its platform. Ripple invests in clean energy projects. Bitcoin soars above $60K in hopes that SEC would approve a Bitcoin futures ETF. These and many more are in this week's episode.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/10/16/blockchain-this-week-issue-73-oct-16/

This week, the episode covers several significant initiatives that mainstream firms are taking to adopt crypto. Alongside, there are many green, eco-friendly projects that were in the news.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/10/09/blockchain-this-week-issue-72-oct-9/

What a week! So much happened in the crypto and blockchain space this week. This week's episode covers scores of events -- From El Salvador's volcano-powered bitcoin mining to James Bond and DC superheroes as NFTs. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/10/02/blockchain-this-week-issue-71-oct-2/

Evergrande and China Threaten Crypto Markets. Twitter Rolls Out Tip Jar. Bitcoin Carbon Footprint Will Not Skyrocket. Bhutan Selects Ripple for CBDC Pilot. Hackers Hijack Bitcoin.org. Binance Bows Down. Blockchain to Combat Bike Thefts - these and many more in this week's episode. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/09/25/blockchain-this-week-issue-70-sep-25/

This week, there were several significant developments in the crypto and blockchain space. Cardano's Alonzo fork, Hedera's new partnerships, insider trading at OpenSea, a phony press release -- Watch out for these and many more in this week's newsletter.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://deepthinks.tech/2021/09/18/blockchain-this-week-issue-69-sep-18/

For the first time in history, Bitcoin became a national currency, with El Salvador becoming the first country to make Bitcoin a legal tender. Mastercard plans to buy crypto transaction tracing firm, CipherTrace. A study by UCL attempts to find out the greenest PoS DLT network. FTX launches an NFT platform shooting the price of Solana's token. These and many more are in this week's podcast.