Episode 182 - It's Crypto Winter. What Do I Do Now?

About The Guest: Toby Simpson CTO and Co-founder at Fetch.AI Producer of the successful a-life Creatures series of games and early developer at Deepmind. His thirty years’ experience in software, ten as a CTO, are now focussed on crypto-economics. Company Description: Fetch brings the world closer together and delivers power to the individual. We’ve built the world’s first truly smart ledger, allowing data to act autonomously. Using machine learning and AI technology, we enable data to cooperate, solving problems instantly and presenting answers directly to you. The world’s first adaptive, self-organising ‘smart ledger’. Fetch is a next-generation protocol, invented by world-leading AI experts, that enables a digital world where Autonomous Economic Agents can perform proactive economic activity. With unrivalled performance and scalability, Fetch is the missing critical infrastructure for tomorrow’s digital economy. Link: https://fetch.ai/ https://twitter.com/fetch_ai?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/fetch-ai/ https://medium.com/fetch-ai https://www.youtube.com/c/FetchAI https://t.me/fetch_ai https://github.com/fetchai

Ian’s Bio Ian McAfee is a co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Shift Markets. Ian brings a deep knowledge of FX markets in industry analytics and metrics, marketing strategy, and business development. At Shift, Ian enables clients to increase market penetration, build global business development strategy, increase conversions at each stage of the marketing-sales cycle, and integrate new products and services. He manages and optimizes large marketing budgets and advises on sales, marketing, and operations. He also established Shift’s Start a Broker program, working with many clients to plan, launch, and grow forex and CFD brokerages. Prior to founding Shift Markets, Ian was with FXCM, where he led numerous large-scale business development initiatives; managed and optimized marketing campaigns; and worked on projects in sales, trading, and market research. In addition, Ian assisted in founding a global forex education operation. Ian currently leverages his FX broker network to provide clients with crypto exchange solutions, crypto & FX liquidity, digital asset listing services, and OTC trade. Notable partnerships that Ian has facilitated include TRON Foundation and Lightyear.io Stellar Lumens. Company Description Established in 2009, Shift Markets provides cryptocurrency exchange solutions, brokerage trading technology, crypto & FX liquidity, and digital asset listing services. With their seasoned team of FinTech professionals, Shift Markets combines their network and 40 years of cumulative electronic trading experience to successfully launch over 60 crypto exchanges and over 100 brokerages in the FX space across the globe. Shift’s FX broker network and existing infrastructure enable them to list crypto assets on international exchanges and provide clients with 24-hour support services. Start your own crypto exchange in as little as 6 weeks and shift into the world’s fastest-growing market. Website: https://www.shiftmarkets.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/shiftmarkets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftmarkets/ Telegram: https://t.me/shiftmarkets Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/shiftmarkets LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shiftmarkets/ Medium: https://medium.com/@shiftmarkets

In India, the government is ready to implement or give leverage blockchain technology but alarmed of cryptocurrencies. India always being known for it’s growing IT industries. Even when we talk about blockchain, Blockchain projects are creating new job categories, leading to hiring more full-stack, front-end, and back-end engineers but due to lack of regulations over 80% of blockchain developers in India will be forced to move abroad or work only on foreign projects. One more thing Reserve Bank of India released a statement directing all regulated entities, including banks, to stop dealing with individuals and businesses dabbling in virtual currencies. This amounts to a ban on banks in dealing with companies or individuals that trade in cryptocurrencies. So you can now understand how hard these regulations are! Listen to this episode CryptoKnights Podcast where Varun Sethi is explaining how he is fighting against the legality of the ban on blockchain and cryptos. Who is Varun Sethi? On professional front, I am Lawyer, Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary and Delhi University Graduate with 7 years experience of working with startups in India and abroad, consulting on matters from international fund raise, global structuring solutions, corporate taxation, valuations and cloud accounting. During my startup journey, have also found myself on the other side of the table, i.e. investor side of things and have conducted due diligence, valuations, FEMA Compliances and India Entry Strategy designing. On Personal front – I am Sunday cyclist, reluctant poet, level 3 ethical hacker and a legal researcher on policy matters of the Indian Government. It was during one such research that we stumbled upon Blockchain Technology, which lead to one research after another and upon multiple communications with the Indian government to get their perspective on Blockchains. We have consulted more than 55 Blockchain projects in India and abroad in the past one year on ICOs / Blockchain products / International Structuring on one hand and dealt with governments on the other hand. It was one such application to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that revealed that RBI has not done any research or constituted any internal committee or consulted any international central bank before implementing ring fencing restriction disallowing banking entities to offer banking services to all crypto entities in India, which is currently being questioned in Supreme Court as a violation of Constitutional right of freedom of speech. Company – I am the founder of www.blockchainlawyer.in which is a legal consulting firm for crypto advisory, taxation, blockchain entity structuring globally based in New Delhi, India.

In India, the government is ready to implement or give leverage blockchain technology but alarmed of cryptocurrencies. India always being known for it's growing IT industries. Even when we talk about blockchain, Blockchain projects are creating new job categories, leading to hiring more full-stack, front-end, and back-end engineers but due to lack of regulations over 80% of blockchain developers in India will be forced to move abroad or work only on foreign projects. One more thing Reserve Bank of India released a statement directing all regulated entities, including banks, to stop dealing with individuals and businesses dabbling in virtual currencies. This amounts to a ban on banks in dealing with companies or individuals that trade in cryptocurrencies. So you can now understand how hard these regulations are! Listen to this episode CryptoKnights Podcast where Varun Sethi is explaining how he is fighting against the legality of the ban on blockchain and cryptos. Who is Varun Sethi? On professional front, I am Lawyer, Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary and Delhi University Graduate with 7 years experience of working with startups in India and abroad, consulting on matters from international fund raise, global structuring solutions, corporate taxation, valuations and cloud accounting. During my startup journey, have also found myself on the other side of the table, i.e. investor side of things and have conducted due diligence, valuations, FEMA Compliances, and India Entry Strategy designing. On Personal front - I am Sunday cyclist, reluctant poet, level 3 ethical hacker and a legal researcher on policy matters of the Indian Government. It was during one such research that we stumbled upon Blockchain Technology, which lead to one research after another and upon multiple communications with the Indian government to get their perspective on Blockchains. We have consulted more than 55 Blockchain projects in India and abroad in the past one year on ICOs / Blockchain products / International Structuring on one hand and dealt with governments on the other hand. It was one such application to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that revealed that RBI has not done any research or constituted any internal committee or consulted any international central bank before implementing ring fencing restriction disallowing banking entities to offer banking services to all crypto entities in India, which is currently being questioned in Supreme Court as a violation of Constitutional right of freedom of speech. Company - I am the founder of www.blockchainlawyer.in which is a legal consulting firm for crypto advisory, taxation, blockchain entity structuring globally based in New Delhi, India.

We all have been reading quite a lot about the future of blockchain economy and where we are in the middle of crypto winter. In this episode you will find answers to these questions: - Where we are right now in blockchain economy? -How long will this crypto winter last? -How can we learn from earlier waves? Listen to this episode of CryptoKnights to understand what are the 5 lessons we can learn from old waves. Stay tuned! Have a question drop it into the comment box and we will do our best to answer that. About Speaker KANTH MIRIYALA Dr Kanth Miriyala, is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, and mentor. He is based out of Dallas, Texas. He has played a pivotal role as an advisor in several organizations such as Gravitant. Dr Miriyala founded CryptoKnights due to his passion for technologies that surround cryptocurrencies and his entrepreneurial mindset. He leads and mentors a young team of 5, at CryptoKnights.

Description: We don't hear so much excitement around crypto these days. Crypto people are saying it's crypto winter. What do I do now? I bought bitcoin when it was on the peak, now it's down. Should we invest in Crypto/Blockchain or not? Listen to this episode of CryptoKnights Podcast to Understand The Background Of Crypto Winter. Please put down your Concerns. comments and Question! Note: Not a Financial Advise About Speaker KANTH MIRIYALA Dr Kanth Miriyala, is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, and mentor. He is based out of Dallas, Texas. He has played a pivotal role as an advisor in several organizations such as Gravitant. Dr Miriyala founded CryptoKnights due to his passion for technologies that surround cryptocurrencies and his entrepreneurial mindset. He leads and mentors a young team of 5, at CryptoKnights.

This Episode will answer the following questions: Why do you need a lite paper for? When you need a lite paper? what is the right time? Does it come before or after the White Paper? How is the lite paper different from white paper? Who is the lite paper for? Lite paper is just a teaser or overview of Idea. Which kind of your audience needs what kind of paper? The whitepaper is for - Sophisticated Investors, Crypto Geeks who needs or rather who understands the details The Lite paper is for - Article writers, small investors, retail investors. About Speaker Krishna Jonnakadla, Krishna is a professional with over 20 years of global experience. He is currently the VP and Global Business Head of Swych Blockchain Labs that is targeting to change the space of global gifting and remittance with the help of the blockchain. Prior to Swych, he was the co-founder of Flit - The Fashion Locator in Town which he set up to scale independent and designer brands in Fashion and Lifestyle in India which is a $44 Billion market. Prior to Flit, he was the Co-Founder and Member of the Board at Mango Mobile TV, a successful online media company where he was responsible to scale the company's customer base to thousands across the world (excludes India). Mango Mobile TV is to date the largest library of Indian content with close to 10,000 Films, short films, songs, behind the scenes content and much more. He built Mango Mobile TV on a shoestring budget and had a successful exit when he was bought out by the largest stakeholder. Krishna has a long history of entrepreneurship and creation of thought leadership frameworks. His work in creating CXO mindshare and millions of dollars or new business and deals with Fortune 100 clients in North America won him the 18 Karat CEO Award for Consulting Mindshare and excellence. He brings significant leadership, innovation, and execution experience. Why this End to End ICO series? Because The less you know about the launching of an ICO, the more people you need to hire. Are you tired of reading those long articles about launching an ICO? Don't Worry We will save your reading time. Listen to our podcast on the go! Understanding the process of launching an Initial Coin Offering was never been Easier! Subscribe Today! Have a Question Comment Down Below.

Lite Paper is almost like a teaser of the white paper. It provides enough information so as to create curiosity about your Idea. The white paper is the in-depth paper, whereas the lite paper is the shorter version. How long should it be? It should be 7-8 pages. What should it Contain? A high-level summary of the business idea, the problem you are solving, simplification of idea enough to create curiosity. About Speaker Krishna Jonnakadla, Krishna is a professional with over 20 years of global experience. He is currently the VP and Global Business Head of Swych Blockchain Labs that is targeting to change the space of global gifting and remittance with the help of the blockchain. Prior to Swych, he was the co-founder of Flit - The Fashion Locator in Town which he set up to scale independent and designer brands in Fashion and Lifestyle in India which is a $44 Billion market. Prior to Flit, he was the Co-Founder and Member of the Board at Mango Mobile TV, a successful online media company where he was responsible to scale the company's customer base to thousands across the world (excludes India). Mango Mobile TV is to date the largest library of Indian content with close to 10,000 Films, short films, songs, behind the scenes content and much more. He built Mango Mobile TV on a shoestring budget and had a successful exit when he was bought out by the largest stakeholder. Krishna has a long history of entrepreneurship and creation of thought leadership frameworks. His work in creating CXO mindshare and millions of dollars or new business and deals with Fortune 100 clients in North America won him the 18 Karat CEO Award for Consulting Mindshare and excellence. He brings significant leadership, innovation, and execution experience. Why this End to End ICO series? Because The less you know about the launching of an ICO, the more people you need to hire. Are you tired of reading those long articles about launching an ICO? Don't Worry We will save your reading time. Listen to our podcast on the go! Understanding the process of launching an Initial Coin Offering was never been Easier! Subscribe Today! Have a Question Comment Down Below.

About The Guest: Ryan Fyfe is co-founder and CEO of WorkChain.io. He’s also the founder Chairman and former CEO of Humanity.com, a global leader in employee scheduling software used by 40,000 companies worldwide, including Nike, Lyft and CNN. Ryan has spent the past 10 years in the heart of Silicon Valley, growing Humanity.com to 150 staff globally, backed by $13m in VC funding. Company Description: WorkChain.io aims to make earning cryptocurrency possible for anyone who receives a paycheck. The platform gives workers instant access to their paycheck the moment they clock out, not weeks later. It’s their earnings on their terms – true financial control that everyone deserves. And by automating the entire work to paycheck flow on the blockchain, WorkChain.io frees employers from payroll processing time and costs. WorkChain.io takes slow, traditional payroll and transforms it into real-time cryptocurrency payments. The transactions made within the WorkChain.io ecosystem are powered by the platform’s native utility membership token, WATT tokens. WATT tokens provide membership access to the WorkChain.io platform; drive data transactions between the platform and Dapps; are staked to earn the right to perform work, and earned by providing services on the platform. The 20-strong WorkChain.io team has launched seven successful companies between them and has decades of collective experience in the tech, HR and workforce management industries. WorkChain.io is currently home to more than 50,000 users, with one million more on the way through integrations with Humanity.com and WorkPuls. WorkChain.io is currently conducting a private sale of WATT tokens to fund further development of the platform. Links: Website: https://workchain.io Token Sale: https://workchain.io/pricing Bounty: ​https://workchain.io/bounty Whitepaper: ​https://workchain.io/whitepaper GitHub: ​https://github.com/workchainio Medium: ​https://medium.com/workchain-io Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/workchain_io Telegram: ​https://t.me/workchainio Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/workchain.io Reddit: ​https://www.reddit.com/r/workchainio

About The Guest: MacLane is the co-founder and CEO of NuCypher. He is a software engineer and co-creator of ZeroDB, and end-to-end encrypted database. He also worked at Morgan Stanley, providing M&A advisory to tech, media, and telecommunications companies. Company Description: NuCypher is a data privacy layer for blockchain and decentralized applications. They build tools and infrastructure to protect individuals’ right to privacy in the digital age by combining decentralization with new advances in cryptography. Links: Website: https://www.nucypher.com/ Developer discussion: https://discord.gg/7rmXa3S GitHub: https://github.com/nucypher Mailing list: https://www.nucypher.com/newsletter Telegram: https://t.me/nucypher Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/nucypher Staking economics proposal: https://blog.nucypher.com/nucypher-staking-economics-a7bb56b20716