The Reality of Lending in Crypto - Mauricio Di Bartolomeo | ATC #495

In this episode of the 'Around The Coin' Podcast, the host, Stephen Sargeant, has a wide-ranging and insightful conversation with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-founder of Ledn Inc. They discuss Mauricio's fascinating journey in the Bitcoin space, his roots in Venezuela, his view on the potential and challenges of crypto, and his role in establishing Ledn. This transparent and straightforward platform offers financial services for Bitcoin holders. Mauricio also sheds light on the significance of Bitcoin in addressing financial inclusion issues and evaluates the current regulatory landscape in the crypto world.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
• 1:13 Impact of Bitcoin in Venezuela
• 3:02 Adoption of Bitcoin in Venezuela
• 6:00 Challenges of Bitcoin Mining in Venezuela
• 9:03 Venezuela's Migration Crisis
• 11:32 The Petro: Venezuela's Attempt at a CBDC
• 13:20 Government Crackdown on Bitcoin Miners
• 16:14 Establishing Ledn in Canada
• 19:02 Issuing Canada's First Bitcoin Backed Loan
• 20:25 Crypto Industry: Regulatory Challenges, Business Establishment, and Changing Attitudes
• 23:02 The Role of Banks in the Crypto Industry
• 25:43 Ledn's Global Expansion and Regulatory Compliance
• 28:39 The Importance of Financial Inclusion in Crypto
• 31:47 The Role of Education in Crypto Adoption
• 36:36 The Future of Crypto and Real-World Asset Tokenization
• 39:16 The Potential of NFTs in the Crypto Lending Space
• 40:21 The Impact of the Argentinian Election on Crypto
• 42:42 Closing Thoughts and Future Predictions