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The Miami conference had a lot of wonderful participants, but I got a bit more familiar with a project I had heard about for a while.  Washington Sanchez gave me some insight into what the difference is between OB1.io and Open Bazaar.  Wondering what the evolution of free markets online using cryptocurrency looks like?  How does it stack up to the old #SilkRoad? The decentralized nature seems to be the key component that makes this viable, but perhaps you have something you notice after listening that you want to share?  Leave a comment below. Have you used Open Bazaar?  What about Haven?   Thank you to our sponsor www.MetalPay.com (use code tatianashow to earn more rewards on signup). About the Guests: OpenBazaar is an open source project headed up by the company OB1.OpenBazaar is the world’s first and only fully decentralized marketplace, which means it connects people directly and securely to each other via a peer-to-peer network rather than through a centralized website like online marketplace giants Alib

I went to Bermuda a few times as a kid, and I always remember the pink sand.  Hearing about it from the local administration though, it sounds like an even better paradise for cryptocurrency.  It’s also only a 2.5 hour flight from NY, which is PRETTY APPEALING! Hear the answers to some questions you too probably have about what the benefits are to setting up shop in Bermuda?  How does it compare to the rest of the Caribbean? It’s always a challenge to find the most cutting edge jurisdiction, but the benefit of working in blockchain is that you’re not physically limited to where you are, at least not forever!  Listen on as I chat with Denis Pitcher and Wayne Smith from Bermuda to learn more about the regulatory environment and ecosystem. About the Guests: The Government of Bermuda consists of a Governor, a Deputy Governor, a Cabinet, and a Legislature based on two legislative chambers – a Senate and a House of Assembly. Denis Pitcher is a tech co-founder and architect and his responsibility is to act as a tech

The Blockchain Education Network is an organization helping students interact with cryptocurrency for years now.  Upon seeing Eric Pinos at the North American Bitcoin Conference in Miami, I know I had to get an update for the audience.  How does this group work exactly? Can your business support their efforts? What are the students learning?  Listen in to get more info on BEN, and maybe about getting a chapter started in your local university or college!  Special thanks to our sponsor Metal Pay, where if you use the code TatianaShow, you can earn even more when you sign up. About the Guests: The Blockchain Education Network (BEN) is on a mission to educate and empower students excited about blockchain technology across the world. BEN is made up of students and alumni who are creating bitcoin and blockchain clubs on their academic campuses. By exploring this socioeconomic experiment within the safety of their peers, students build new expectations and innovations. In aggregate, the combined effort of all these

On my latest episode, I interview an old friend Marshall Hayner of MetalPay. I have known Marshall for ages, so I was very excited to learn about his latest work. I love how he and his team have made an easy way to send and receive money, like PayPal or Venmo but without fees. You are even earning Metal coins every time you use it! Hear more about it on this episode, and thank you to MetalPay for being the newest sponsor of the Tatiana Show! Hope you enjoy! About the Guest: Marshall Hayner is CEO and co-founder of Metal, a payments processing platform and app that pays its users in cryptocurrency for making person-to-person cash transactions. Marshall believes that Metal can help change the way the world views money. Previously, Marshall started the first Facebook-integrated bitcoin wallet QuickCoin in 2014, and has worked on numerous digital currency projects including Dogecoin, Stellar, Block.io, ChangeTip, and the Bitcoin Fair. Marshall is an advocate for social good and has started the Metal Foundation to

Even though I am in Acapulco, and the sun is oh so alluring, I still found time to do an episode with Dan Spuller from the Chamber of Digital Commerce to talk about the upcoming Summit.  We also got an update on the recent work being done in DC on behalf of the Blockchain community by Dan, Perianne, and their team. Co-Host Joshua Scigala was able to join, which was great as he has been tied up with fundraising and speaking publicly at a variety of conferences for Vaultoro.  We mentioned the upcoming release of Proof of Love as well, releasing on Valentine’s Day About the Guests: Daniel Spuller is the Director of Member Services for the Chamber of Digital Commerce. Prior to joining the Chamber, he held senior-level positions in North Carolina’s Department of Commerce and Department of Transportation.Since 2012, he has been an advocate of decentralized digital assets, bitcoin, and blockchain technology. He was instrumental in facilitating negotiations between the Office of the North Carolina Commissioner of Ban

Andy Steig and I have done a lot of fun content together in the time we have known each other.  It first started out with an appearance on his show “The Layman” in the Bitcoin episode.  It’s quite funny and linked, so please check it out.  Then I came on his Coin Boys podcast, which is a very cool show.  Finally, we have come full circle to him coming on the Tatiana Show.  Have a listen, and hear about how his content is being made in a funny way, that can also educate.  It’s a bit more of a laid back episode, perfect for a nice weekend listen! About the Guests: Andy Steig co-owner of Beta Boys Media and The Coin Boys Podcast, an Entertainment Producer, Cryptocurrency Enthusiast and obsessive gamer.  Andy comes from a vast background in Film, Television and Podcasting. He worked on shows like American Ninja Warrior, Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares.   If you like this content, please send a tip with BTC to: 1444meJi7YjgQGNg3U8Z6qYZFA5cgz4Gmj More Info: TatianaMoroz.com CryptoMediaHub.com TheCoinBoys.com Ta

Wandering around at the Blockland Cleveland event, I came upon this little startup.  I am always eager to think of easy ways to onboard crypto people into Bitcoin in a secure way.  The guys at Coin Ninja made a wallet that’s called Drop Bit. SUPER EASY!  I loved it, and all I needed to give them is my phone number.  It seems pretty secure too, so listen to the interview and see for yourself!  I like the company story, and it worked really well when I tried it. I am eager to see what else will come out of this team!  Listen in and see what a local Ohio business is working on, and get a little insight into community there while you’re at it. I am really loving how the city realizes the future is in blockchain, plus there’s an artsy side as a bonus! About the Guests: Throughout his career, Kyle Stalzer has been at the  intersection of technology and business in order to help formulate and optimize online strategy for an organization. He specializes in developing online product strategy based on developing and in

Pitching blockchain to enterprise clients isn’t easy.  There are a lot of other considerations, and it can certainly be intimidating.  Luckily we are joined by Obreahny O’Brien, CEO of the Lenox Group and former product lead for Ernst and Young in their blockchain strategy group who has written a book called “Blockchain for CEOs : Ten Presentations to America’s Top Boardrooms” teaching the rest of us what is the best way to approach this.  It’s a little tricky, but Obreahny has made it simple in her book and in her breakdown on the Tatiana Show. Give it a listen, and learn how you can be more prepared to face the big companies you may need for your product. About the Guests: Obreahny is the CEO of Lenox Group - a New York City based fintech focused on developing blockchain technology and artificial intelligence products for companies and government agencies. Prior to Lenox Group, Obreahny was the founding member and product lead for Ernst and Young's blockchain strategy group servicing large financial institu

On this episode, we hear from the organizers of the Anarchaforko, Lily Forestor and John Galton. This unique conference is taking place in Acapulco, Mexico on February 22-24 and aiming to offer the attendees the chance to create their own experience. Use my code: Tatiana to receive a 15% off discount on https://anarchaforko.com/tickets/  Then we get the inside scoop from Chris Karabats of SmartCash who is supporting my performance at Anarchaforko and making it all possible. SmartCash has been supporting a lot of amazing content creators in the space, especially those with a voice advocating freedom, so I was really interested to learn what makes this project special.  Tune in, and hear for yourself! About the Guests: Chris "Zaphoid" Karabats joined SmartCash as part of the support hive in early 2018 after leaving a 12 year career in IT. Chris purchased his first Bitcoin in 2013 and has been enthusiastic about how sound money cryptocurrency can help usher in the next renaissance of human development sence. He

On this week’s episode, we bring back Tom Woods for a bit of history, free market solutions, and the latest news on the Contra Krugman cruise to Alaska in 2019 (use code Tatiana and get a free download of one of my albums).  The last one was a lot of fun, but Alaska is a once in a lifetime kind of place to visit, so I know I will be there!  Tom has a free E-book called “Our Enemy, the Fed” that we talked about, which was especially cool since when I learned about the Fed back in 2011, that is when I “woke up”.  I wish more people would learn about the terrible impact that central bank has had on the world! He’s really one of my favorite guests, and certainly one of the most knowledgeable.  Tune in, learn something, and have a few laughs! About the Guests: Tom Woods is the author of 12 books, including the New York Times bestsellers Meltdown (a free-market treatment of the financial crisis, with a foreword by Ron Paul) and The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History. He holds a bachelor’s degree in his

Cleveland, Ohio is on fire.  That’s right, I said it! What an incredible scene for Blockchain.  I have always been curious about mining, but as it’s highly technical, I haven’t really felt comfortable discussing it.  However, everyone wants to know how they can essentially print money with a little machine. I didn’t know the history of Coin Miner, but Jon was kind enough to fill me in.  He also gave me a good overview of options available to the average enthusiast, but also for the more industrial users. Pretty neat stuff, and I hope you agree! Shout out to our friends at the Blockland Cleveland event! About the Guests: Jon Demko started his career as a Corp Chef operating an array of restaurants around the Eastern United States. Moving on from there he came to help open MOGS (www.mogs.com) with his current partner Hayden Gill at Coin Miner back in 2004. MOGS was one of the largest supplier of digital assets in the mmorpg gaming world and is still alive and thriving to this day, making it the oldest website s

People often talk about potential uses of cryptocurrency to help the underbanked in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, but what about the Caribbean?  Back during Consensus, I met with Oliver and was fascinated by his work in Barbados and other islands. There are some unique opportunities specific to the region that offer real world utility and even a stable coin!  Are you as intrigued as I was? Tune into this episode of the Tatiana Show and learn more about the innovation at Bitt and the work they are doing in partnership with the local central banks and the government. No matter where you are on the political spectrum, one has to applaud the forward thinking policies that can give a competitive edge to some of the smaller countries in the world stage.   As a bonus, here is a cool music video by Oliver, really fun!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QIjz4k-8vI About the Guests: Founder of Bitt.com and BaseTwo.com, Oliver is a global advocate on digital fiat currency and distributed ledger technology, a serial en

Ah, the frustrations of economics and new crypto folks.  Look, I love when eager people get into the space, but I can’t help but get a bit upset when they don’t have the critical understanding of economic underpinnings needed behind their suggestions to help the world.   This is the difference between most well intentioned folks who end up with Venezuela, and the enlightened ones (kidding) that have studied a bit of Mises or Rothbard.  So in this episode, I have to bring out the big guns. Bob Murphy, economist, karaoke king, and of course, a good friend that knows how to explain boring stuff in a fun way!  Want to learn why OG crypto enthusiasts make a face when talking about the Fed or the Great Depression? Check out this episode! Be sure to check out his new podcast the BobMurphyShow.com/. Also, be sure to visit us on the Contra Krugman Cruise and use the coupon code “TATIANA” to get a free album download! About the Guests: Robert Murphy is a research assistant professor at the Free Market Institute. Dr. Mu

So I know what a white hat is, I know what a grey hat is, and a black hat.  But what the heck is a Red Hat? I was intrigued to meet Nadhan, who goes by a single name like Cher, or Madonna.  He stood out because true to the company name, he was adorned with a red baseball cap with “Red Hat” written in white letters.   I suppose I should have known, since it turns out Red Hat is a multi billion dollar company that is at the forefront of open innovation and enterprise solutions.  The coolest part was that I actually followed along in their process as described by Nadhan, and it’s pretty mind blowing. Learn more in this interview about open source technology and how it’s changing the world in its application. About the Guests: E.G.Nadhan is Chief Technology Strategist for the Central Region at Red Hat. He provides thought leadership on various concepts including Cloud, Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain through multiple channels including industry conferences, Executive Round tables as well as cus

Connie Gallippi has been a guest on the Tatiana Show before, but this is a really exciting occasion as Givetrack 1.0 has been launched!  Fresh off of her trip to the Latin American Bitcoin Conference in Santiago, Chile, Founder and Executive Director of the Bitgive Foundation joins us to tell us all about the latest news.  We hear about the ways that charities can use Blockchain tech right now, using Bitcoin as the base. Connie’s work is impressive, and is a culmination of years of innovation in the space. Tune in and hear more about how you can track your donations using Givetrack. About the Guests: Connie founded BitGive in 2013, the first Bitcoin 501(c)(3) nonprofit and pioneer organization, leveraging Bitcoin and Blockchain technology via practical applications for humanitarian work in the developing world. Connie speaks internationally and is an advocate for diversity and equal opportunity. Previously, Connie worked with nonprofits in California for 15 years in a variety of roles, she remains involved as

Tatiana Moroz and Sasha Hodder spoke with the more arts and activism driven side of the spectrum as well.  This compilation of interviews includes conversations about Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road, the music industry, the art world, and the criminal justice system.  These things are woven together through some of the shared experiences and work of our guests, so take a listen for a deeper side to World Crypto Con 2018 in Las Vegas.     About the Guests: Mark Yarm is a senior writer for Breaker, an online magazine about all things blockchain and cryptocurrency. He is a former senior editor at the music magazine Blender and the author of Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge, a Time magazine book of the year. A resident of Brooklyn, he has written for the New York Times, Wired, Rolling Stone, and WSJ. Magazine. V E S A is a Crypto artist, performer and keynote speaker V E S A is best known for working with Bollywood actress Veena Malik in a world-changing collaboration, which was seen by around 300

Josh and I had a great time chatting with Dj J Scrilla, a pioneer in the music and blockchain space.  He has a new song out along with a video and token component. Michael Salvi has been on tour this past year with the Integrity Tour (formerly the Crypto Shitshow which yours truly has performed at).  What a fun time and a pretty laid back show. We also learned about a couple of upcoming events Tatiana will be participating at. The first is in Cleveland at the Blockland Solutions Conference Dec 2-4, 2018. You can use the promo code MOROZ to save $200 off your ticket.  The second event will be in NYC as a media fireside chat on Dec 11 and will include a live stream. More details below. About the Guests: DJ J Scrilla is the co-host of the Art on the Blockchain Podcast and a weekly FM radio show on WERA 96.7FM in the DC area. He is a prominent member of the CryptoArt and CryptoMusic community and he’s carved out a career as a critically acclaimed record producer, audio engineer and DJ.  He has deep roots in both

Recently, Tatiana traveled to Las Vegas for the World Crypto Convention.  There were a lot of interesting blockchain folks to talk to, and of course financial applications to discuss.  For this segment, Tatiana is joined by Joshua Scigala the CEO of Vaultoro and Sasha Hodder, blockchain attorney and host of the Hodlcast podcast. Tatiana, Josh, and Sasha discuss the various projects featured by some colleagues at the conference.  They include a chat with Bryan Katis of Troo.io, a trust platform that functions a bit like a decentralized credit bureau, but far more advanced.  The ladies spoke with Henry James from Fincross, a next-generation digital investment bank based in Mauritius that aims to serve institutional, corporate, intermediary and private clients in B2C, B2B and P2P environments.  The jurisdiction piqued Sasha’s interests, and we got an in depth look at the benefits to working in Mauritius. Finally, a more in depth conversation with Equibit’s Co-Founder, President & CEO, Chris Horlacher, breaks

At the beginning of November, Tatiana traveled to Las Vegas for the World Crypto Convention.  There were a lot of interesting blockchain folks to talk to, but Michael Cernovich is a little different.  For this segment, Tatiana is joined by Sasha Hodder, blockchain attorney and host of the Hodlcast podcast. Cernovich is a controversial journalist, writer, and filmmaker.  Michael has been on the activist scene for years, most recently in support of the 2016 Trump Election and he was instrumental in throwing of the Deploraball in DC.  While some may not agree with his politics, most that meet him admit he is a “nice guy.” We certainly found him to be kind and interesting, especially in his efforts to support Lyn Ulbricht by sharing the Change.org petition with his half a million Twitter followers.  We were very excited to learn (and get an early preview) of his upcoming film “Hoaxed” that exposes the media industry's propaganda and the history of fake news.   https://www.change.org/p/freerosspetition-we-seek-po

Highlights include: • Sequencing the cannabis genome • The process of submitting a project for funding from the Dash DAO • The banking crisis in the cannabis industry • Medical marijuana and CBD oil • Obstacles posed to the cannabis industry by the US government • Will the Trump administration legalize cannabis? • How blockchain can become part of popular culture • Reclaiming the mainstream narrative of bitcoin and blockchain technology • The recent Facebook purge and alternative social media platforms We’re moving to a new audio format! While I enjoy seeing the lovely faces of all my guests, we are trying some new things for The Tatiana Show. Audio-only enables me to work with less bandwidth while I’m recording shows on the road, and makes for easier editing. This means listeners will get more regular, top quality episodes! Thank you always to The Tatiana Show sponsors: Stamps.com, The Bitcoin CPA, CryptoCompare, and my marketing company, Crypto Media Hub. Kevin Mckernan kicks off this episode and treats us