In this series of short podcasts, James Burnie, a gunnercooke FinTech Partner, will be joined by a number of expert guests to discuss hot topics and share useful advice for blockchain and cryptoasset businesses.
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Hosted by Islamic & Family Law Partner Siddique Patel, the podcast aims to bring together a host of experts and professionals with links and expertise into the issues which affect people going through relationship breakdown to discuss those issues and the area of matrimonial and family law.
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The impact organisations have on the Environment and Society and the Governance approach they have in place to oversee these have been growing in importance. Join us as we discuss what this means for business – and how you can put this into practice over time. This podcast is hosted by gunnercooke.
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Leadership is everything; whether you’re leading the village hall committee, the largest organisation in the world, or simply leading yourself. Leadership begins with your own self–discipline and your own focus. Leadership brings followers and without followers, you are simply going for a stroll. Leadership provides vision and leaves legacies. To be a leader you need to be the change that you want to be. Leaders change lives and move societies. In these podcasts, we will learn from the best, ...
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In the first episode of this short podcast series celebrating all that Women have done in Business, Host and gunnercooke Employment Law Partner Thalis Vlachos is joined by Nemone Lethbridge.Nemone was one of the UK's first female Barrister, who over the course of her career acted for both the Kray Twins and Frank Mitchell (The Mad Axeman). The pair sit down to discuss the prejudice Nemone faced during her career not only as a female Barrister but also how she overcame the adversity of being ...
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Professor Geoffrey Jones: The Body Shop, Cadbury and the leadership paradox behind every brand
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33:18What does it really mean to lead a “deeply responsible” business? In this eye-opening episode, Darryl Cooke speaks with Professor Geoffrey Jones of Harvard Business School, a global authority on business history and values-driven leadership. Geoffrey’s book Deeply Responsible Business explores the rare but remarkable leaders who built profitable co…
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Susannah Hardyman MBE: From tutor to CEO, how one social impact idea turned into a national education campaign
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33:44What if the key to changing a young person’s life is giving your time and not your money? Susannah Hardyman MBE reveals how a simple volunteering idea transformed futures for more than 6000 children. Susannah is CEO of Impetus, a leading impact funder that supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to get the education, qualifications, an…
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Why Every Token Project Needs a Market Maker with Tim Meggs of Lo:Tech
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15:16What is a market maker, and why does every crypto project need one? In this episode of Crypto Cast, James Burnie talks with Tim Meggs, CEO and Co-founder of Lo:Tech, to explore the evolving role of market makers in the digital asset space and why transparency and ethics are becoming central to the conversation. James and Tim discuss why liquidity m…
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Why Inspiring Leadership Matters More Than Ever
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20:03The Inspiring Leadership Podcast returns for 2025. Host Darryl Cooke, founder of gunnercooke, sets the tone for a year of bold thinking and unique insights into leadership. As the world continues to shift, Darryl asks the necessary questions: Does inspiring leadership still matter? What does it mean to lead purposefully in a time of constant change…
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The Real Impact of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment
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17:02In this episode of Crypto Cast, Financial Services Regulation & FinTech Partner James Burnie is joined by Marco Suvillaga Schönenberg, Associate Lawyer and Blockchain Consultant for Accelerate Law Firm and Lead Project Manager of Tokenization for ECIJA, to uncover the true effects of El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption. They dive into key questions such…
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Crypto and Fintech Futures: Paybis, CBDCs, and the EU Landscape
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18:30In this episode of Crypto Cast, Uldis Teraudkalns, Chief Revenue Officer at Paybis, joins James Burnie, Partner at gunnercooke, for an engaging discussion on the ever-evolving world of fintech and crypto. Together, they explore, who Paybis are and what they’re doing to revolutionise the crypto space, the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBD…
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Navigating Crypto Regulation: Insights from Laurynas Spangevicius and James Burnie
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13:02Laurynas Spangevicius, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto Europe, joins gunnercooke Partner James Burnie in this exciting episode of Crypto Cast. Together, they delve into the global regulation of the crypto market, exploring the challenges and nuances of navigating regulatory landscapes across the US, UK, and EU. The discussion highlights the EU'…
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How Gen Z will shape the future of cryptocurrency: going beyond the bank
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11:51Simon McLoughlin, CEO of leading digital assets trading platform Uphold, joins gunnercooke Partner James Burnie in the latest episode of Crypto Cast. James and Simon discuss the future of crypto banking; more specifically what Gen Z are expecting from a crypto-enabled neo-bank in 5-10 years. Additionally, as Uphold are FCA regulated, they highlight…
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The ESG Podcast with Rashmi Dube, Zandra Moore & Alex Craven
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41:18In this episode of the ESG podcast, host and Litigation & ESG Partner Rashmi Dubé is joined by Zandra Moore, CEO & Co-Founder of Panintelligence, and Alex Craven, CEO of Data City. Rashmi, Zandra, and Alex delve into the crucial role of data and technology in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies. They discuss how accurate data can…
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The ESG Podcast with Rashmi Dube and Simon Haslam
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30:48In this episode of the ESG podcast, host Rashmi Dubé, Litigation & ESG Partner, sits down with Professor Simon Haslam, a chartered director who leads the sustainability programme at the Institute of Directors and the strategic management module at Durham University's Business School Global MBA. Together, they explore the critical distinctions betwe…
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"I’ve spent the last 20 or 25 years seeing resilient people outperform talented people by a rate of 100 to 1… Just because something is hard for you, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad for you.” — Jake Humphrey. What is optimum performance? How do winners get to the top and stay there? Is vulnerability an asset? And can you be happy in the process—r…
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Unlocking Asset Potential: A Deep Dive into Asset Tokenisation.
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22:10In this episode of Crypto Cast James Burnie chats with Scott Thiel, CEO and Co-founder of Tokinvest, a marketplace that connects real-world asset issuers with investors around the globe. James and Scott discuss the origins of Tokinvest, why the company was created and why people should consider tokenising their assets. They also go through what dif…
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The ESG Podcast with Rashmi Dube and Sandy Damm
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30:09Did you know, according to the Charlotte Institute of Environmental Health, 18% of the pollution in the UK comes from the construction industry? On the latest episode of ESG Podcast, Rashmi Dube, Litigation and ESG Partner at gunnercooke, is joined by @Sandy Damm, Global CEO of Bull Products. They discuss this figure, the impact the industry has o…
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Exploring FinTech & Web3 in Kazakhstan: Regulation, Infrastructure, and Future Trends
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21:39In this episode of Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Yagub Zamanov, Director, FinTech Division, Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA). The AFSA is the independent regulator of financial services and related activities in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), established under the Constitutional Statute of the Republic of Kazak…
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Adapting to Change: TradFI Players and the Web3 Frontier – A Wintermute Perspective
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14:40This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Katryna Hanush, Managing Director of BD and Partnerships at Wintermute, a leading liquidity provider. Katryna discusses the evolving dynamics between TradFI and Web3, and shares valuable advice for first timers engaging with liquidity providers.By gunnercooke
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Is culture really that important? With James Timpson
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54:30In this episode, Darryl is joined by James Timpson, CEO of Timpson Group, since 2002 and the fifth generation of his family to hold the role. James is passionate about advocating for the employment of ex-offenders and is the Chair of the Prison Reform Trust. He is also a former Trustee for the Tate and is Chancellor of Keele University. James has r…
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Deciphering the AI Dilemma: Insights from DataFort
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18:55This episode of Crypto Cast features James Burnie in conversation with Gavin Smith and Marcie Terman from DataFort, a prominent player in data management solutions. Gavin and Marcie explore the present AI landscape, addressing crucial questions about its capabilities for businesses. They offer valuable insights into the ongoing AI debate, addressin…
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What is the role of the administrator for a fund?
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16:33This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Karine Seguin, Head of Business Development at Fund Services, Europe and Aaron Sammut, Director – Head of Fund Services at Trident Trust, a global corporate, fiduciary and fund administrator. Karine and Aaron share a little bit of background on what Trident Trust do and the role of the administrat…
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Is failing important for the growth of a company? With Joanna Swash
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49:31In this episode, Darryl Cooke and Sir Peter Fahy are joined by Joanna Swash, a Welsh businesswoman, keynote speaker, and business mentor. She is the group-CEO of Wrexham-based Moneypenny, a company she joined as the first salesperson in 2005. Moneypenny is a leading provider of outsourced customer service functions for companies. In 2021 she was ap…
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How important is ‘wokeness’ in leadership? With Jürgen Maier
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1:03:16In this episode, Darryl and Peter are joined by Jürgen Maier. Jürgen is the former Chief Executive of Siemens UK, a position he held from July 2014 to December 2019. Currently, Jürgen is the co-founder of vocL (a platform for responsible business founders) and the Chair of the Digital Catapult (the UK authority on advanced digital technology). Jürg…
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This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Mohamed Ezeldin, Head of Tokenomics at Animoca Brands, and one of the most active investors in Web3, with a portfolio of over 450 Web3 investments. Mohamed discusses the factors contributing to the volatile nature of emerging cryptoassets, offers valuable advice for individuals interested in the f…
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Is it your responsibility to make yourself happy?
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2:37In this short of the Inspiring Leadership podcast, Darryl dives into the importance of taking personal responsibility. A series of motivating short stories explore the links between personal responsibility and happiness. Quoting established authors, sporting greats and even an anecdote about why a personal friend, to a room of 400 people said, “My …
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What is the significance of Proof of Reserves?
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7:59This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Matthew De La Fuente, CEO at KYAX. Matthew gives an overview of KYAX, a company which assists businesses with their financial records through the integration of a data aggregator plugin. He also discusses the impact on FTX on compliance, and the importance of a proof of reserve.…
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Why being 'too nice' can get you far in business, featuring Dr John Blakey
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1:13:46In this episode Darryl and Peter are joined by Dr John Blakey. Dr John Blakey is a global CEO coach, international speaker and founder of The Trusted Executive. As part of The Trusted Executive, he helps CEOs and boards worldwide create a new standard of leadership defined by trustworthiness. He has authored a book exploring this topic, also titled…
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This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Ania Szpak, Chief Legal Officer at Nexus Mutual. Ania delves into the role of Nexus Mutual as an insurance alternative for the crypto sector. She addresses the major obstacles encountered by companies seeking insurance coverage and provides valuable advice on assessing coverage requirements and ma…
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Do NFTs have a significant impact on Intellectual Property rights?
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8:10This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Yuliya Prokopyshyn, Associate at gunnercooke. Yuliya explores the influence of NFTs on intellectual property (IP) rights and addresses potential challenges that could emerge. Additionally, she provides insights into safeguarding IP rights for those dealing with NFTs and shares her perspectives reg…
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This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Simon Scharber, Chief Commercial Officer at Spool DAO. Simon delves into the subject of decentralised autonomous organizations (DAOs) and explores why Spool is hailed as a "true" DAO. Additionally, he examines the inner workings of platforms like Spool DAO and sheds light on the prominent hurdles …
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How do developers distinguish between diverse blockchains?
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11:38This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Ella Shen, Research Writer at Monad, a new EVM L1 blockchain. Ella discusses how developers distinguish between diverse blockchains, unravel the biggest challenges faced in this field, and gain insights into the exciting future of blockchain technology.…
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What is the significance of on-chain finance?
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10:53This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Alex Elkrief, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Fractal, a collateral management platform. The conversation revolves around on-chain finance and its significance, as well as the primary challenges confronted by participants involved in this field. Furthermore, they delve into an exploration of forthcoming de…
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Diverse leadership and doing business with our hearts over our minds, featuring Paul Hargreaves
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1:04:08In this episode Darryl and Peter are joined by Paul Hargreaves, author and entrepreneur in the speciality food world. His books ‘Forces for Good’ and ‘The Fourth Bottom Line’ explore a more compassionate way to lead and inspires leaders to make a meaningful difference. Paul shares insights on how his charitable background has shaped his approach to…
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How does the law impact non-married couples choosing to separate?
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29:51On this episode of Faith in Family Law, join gunnercooke Family Law Partner Siddique Patel and Family Law Expert Elizabeth Darlington as they discuss the impacts of current laws on non-married couples. Siddique and Elizabeth discuss if women are disproportionately impacted by current laws, what new laws can be introduced to help combat this and how…
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This week on Crypto Cast Kathryn Dodds, a Web 3 Senior Associate, is joined by Kevin Brown, CEO of FanCircles. The two discuss making NFTs easier for consumers, including knocking down the barriers of entry. They talk about the importance of making access to NFTs as easy as possible, and how Web 2 companies can incorporate aspects of Web 3.0 to mak…
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On this episode of Crypto Cast, Web 3 Senior Associate Kathryn Dodds is joined by Matt Bond, the CEO of PopEx to discuss all things music in crypto. They discuss how to make the barriers to entry easier for consumers wanting to get into NFTs and how music NFTs can be made simpler for fans. They go on to discuss the steps that can be made to reduce …
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Regulation and crypto – what is the future?
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14:15| Join James Burnie and Julian Sawyer, CEO of Zodia Custody, as they discuss all things regulation in crypto. They discuss the importance of a custodian in crypto and the different between self-custody and third party custodians. They go on to discuss what you should look for when picking your third party custodian and what the future of crypto reg…
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What approach has Dubai taken to regulate crypto?
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19:11This week on Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Ali Khan, Founding Associate at AS Legal as they discuss crypto in Dubai. They discuss the approach taken by Dubai in order to regulate crypto, the type of companies moving to Dubai and what you should be looking for if you’re making the move. Ali goes into detail on the Virtual Asset Regulation A…
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Join James Burnie and Jason Tucker-Feltham, Head of Crypto Sales at IDnow, as they discuss finance in crypto on this weeks episode of Crypto Cast. They discuss the importance of KYC (know your customer) in crypto and how it is important for any legitimate business. They go on to talk about current issues in crypto, including the issue of decentrali…
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Will mainstream banks always be scared of crypto?
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17:10In the latest episode of Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by Adam Bialy, founder of Fiat Republic. Adam is on a mission to help crypto break into the mainstream and discusses with Adam how banks don’t currently have the knowledge or expertise to properly understand or dig into crypto. They go on to discuss the fear that banks have of crypto and …
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How does sculpture, painting and Web 3.0 fit together?
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11:01In this episode of Crypto Cast, James Burnie is joined by sculptor and web3 creative consultant Lydia Smith. They discuss Lydia’s journey into blockain and NFTs, how web3 impacts physical world artists and how the resale value of artwork is protected through the use of NFTs. Lydia discusses her recent collaboration with painter Evie Mae Jacobs and …
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Join James Burnie as he meets with Dr Christina Yan Zhang, Dean of the Metaverse Institute. In this episode they discuss the history and future of the Metaverse, its potential impact on society and the changes its already made.By gunnercooke
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The Inspiring Leadership Podcast: Creating a culture of belonging with David Walker, Bishop of Manchester
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1:12:17The Inspiring Leadership Podcast delves into the minds of inspiring businesspeople, to learn from the very best, and to understand what makes a great leader. The series is hosted by Darryl Cooke, Executive Chairman of gunnercooke, the professional services firm that has changed the landscape for legal and consultancy services in the 21st century. I…
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gunnercooke Partner Rashmi Dubé discusses Board Minutes and Unfair Competition
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8:29Join Rashmi for the third video as part of her ESG Litigation Series. You can find out more about Rashmi here https://gunnercooke.com/people/rashmi-dube/By gunnercooke
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Old Street Digital is a crypto asset advisor that is building a range of active, fundamental research-driven, investment funds for institutional investors. James Burnie meets with CEO Paul Ridley to discuss Old Street Digital's approach.By gunnercooke
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How does the gaming industry view integrating blockchain?
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33:20Join Kathryn Dodds and Colin Anderson, COO of Reforged studios as they meet on the latest episode of cyptocast. They cover in the integration of Crypto and gaming, how to overcome the issue of transferring value between current game ecosystems, and the pros and cons of introducing digital currency in the real world.…
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In today’s world we are all part of the conversation – Environment, Social, oh and of course, Governance. I say it in that tone simply because when I ask directors ‘do you think you are compliant with good Governance practices?’ I get a blank stare (eyes rolling in their head while their minds think we have to be compliant, what is she pitching at?…
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gunnercooke Partner Rashmi Dubé launches the ESG Litigation series
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10:18In this series, Rashmi Dubé will be spending the next few weeks explaining the implication of ESG Litigation. Find out more about Rashmi here https://gunnercooke.com/people/rashmi-dube/ Or download the accompanying PDF document for this video here https://gunnercooke.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rashmi-Dube-ESG-Litigation-Guidance.pdf…
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What areas of Crypto is The Netherlands most suited to?
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15:41In this episode, James speaks to Alex Gonzalez, Partner at Orange Clover. Alex and James discuss the legal and regulatory framework in The Netherlands for crypto and blockchain companies. They discuss the future of crypto, what businesses are currently there and what specialisms The Netherlands is suited to and how MiCA is likely to impact. Alex sp…
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Zebu Digital - A marketing agency for the future
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12:47In the latest episode of Cyrptocast James meets with Harry Horsfall Founder and CEO of Zebu Digital, a marketing agency who focus on Web3 Brands. In Zebu’s first year they have raised over $50 million for client projects, had over 35 Successful token & product launches and have over 2 million community members. Harry speaks with James to discuss Ze…
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In this episode, James speaks to George Chisuse, Managing Partner at VC Law. George and James discuss the legal and regulatory framework in Bulgaria for crypto and blockchain companies. They discuss the future of Bulgaria with crypto, what businesses are currently there and what specialisms Bulgaria is suited to and how MiCA is likely to impact. Ge…
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New Entertainment Franchise Combines Digital Art and Web3 Technology to Bring Value to their Community
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17:12The Martian Premier League is a collection of 10,000 unique human and Martian characters living on the Ethereum blockchain. These characters are your route into the Martian Premier League game: a ‘football manager’ style game where holders can train, trade and compete in the MPL league. Over time there will be further application for these genesis …
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The Future of Finance: Swapsicle, a decentralised trading platform
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8:13Swapsicle understands that those within their community have varying degrees of experience and understanding of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) exchanges. They try their best to appeal to the novice, intermediate and experienced enthusiast. Swapsicle’s goal is to build a comprehensive decentralized trading platform for the future of finance. In this e…
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