Unblocking The Chain

Unblocking the Chain cuts through the noise at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto. New episodes every 2nd Thursday, including regular crypto and digital asset market updates. Hosted by Michael Prendiville, alongside Drew Bradford and the JellyC team, the show connects macroeconomics, central bank policy, and digital assets into sharp, practical conversations. With decades of experience across risk, trading, and global markets, the team brings institutional insight to the rapidly evolving world of blockchain. If you want to understand how old money and new money collide — and what it means for your portfolio — this is your edge. Brought to you by JellyC and Macropod AUDM.

Unblocking The Chain is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 44 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Market Update: Capital Gains Tax, Crypto Regulation & the Global Market Shift

  Aug 13, 202631 min

  In this episode of Unblocking the Chain, Michael Prendiville and Drew Bradford cover a packed week across crypto, Australian regulation and global markets. They discuss the growing political support for stablecoins in Australia, the launch of MacroPod on LMAX, and the changing stablecoin landscape. They also unpack Australia’s proposed capital gains tax changes, DEXs taking an increasing share of crypto trading volume, the Coldcard hack and the debate around self-custody. The conversation then moves into the delayed CLARITY Act, Japanese interest rates and global yields, Australia’s productivity and growth challenges, and whether the ASX could benefit from a rotation out of tech stocks. Key Timecodes (01:00) Australian crypto regulation and growing bipartisan support for stablecoins(04:51) MacroPod launches on LMAX and the evolving stablecoin market(08:07) Australia’s proposed capital gains tax changes vs. the US(14:15) DEXs gaining market share and the rise of Hyperliquid(18:28) The Coldcard hack, Bitcoin self-custody and ETF flows(21:47) CLARITY Act delays and what happens next in US crypto regulation(25:34) Japan, rising rates and potential global market implications(29:29) Australian productivity, tokenisation and the ASX outlook(34:17) Market volatility and huge moves in individual stocks Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod.About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets.⁠www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Produced by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

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  Crypto Update: JellyC & MacroPod Growth, Bitcoin & the Fed

  Jul 29, 202628 min

  This week on Unblocking the Chain, the team shares major updates from JellyC and MacroPod, including strong fund performance, growing adoption of the AUDM stablecoin and upcoming exchange listings. They also break down the latest macro developments, from banking and payment rails to Bitcoin, quantum computing, the US Federal Reserve and the delayed Clarity Act. Plus, they discuss why they remain bullish on blockchain infrastructure despite short-term market uncertainty. Timecodes (0:17) JellyC & MacroPod business updates and company momentum. (2:05) AUDM stablecoin growth, BTC Markets success and upcoming LMAX listing. (5:30) JellyC fund performance and market-neutral strategy results. (9:45) Banking Circle, payments infrastructure and the future of stablecoins. (15:05) Bitcoin, quantum computing and the latest market outlook. (16:50) FOMC meeting, interest rates and macroeconomic expectations. (19:00) US Clarity Act update and what it means for crypto regulation. (22:45) Predictive markets, ASIC, Australian regulation and audience questions. Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod.About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets.⁠www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Produced by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

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  Market Update: Bitcoin, Ethereum & Australia's Regulatory Breakthrough

  Jul 8, 202638 min

  This week on Unblocking the Chain, Michael Prendiville and Drew Bradford unpack one of the biggest weeks for digital assets in Australia. They discuss the Reserve Bank's growing support for tokenisation, Project Acacia, the upcoming RBA Sandbox and why Australia's regulators appear more aligned than ever. The conversation also explores the US Clarity Act, what it could mean for global crypto regulation, and why tokenised financial markets may be much closer than many investors realise. They finish with an in-depth market update covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, MicroStrategy, digital asset treasury companies and why the current market could present opportunities despite widespread caution. Timecodes (00:00) Introduction and the viral Cricket Unfiltered "move on" moment (05:55) RBA, Project Acacia and why Australia is embracing tokenisation (10:10) The RBA Sandbox and what it means for bringing digital assets into production (18:35) US Clarity Act, regulation and the ripple effects for Australia (23:05) Bitcoin market update, MicroStrategy and treasury company strategies (28:40) New research into Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies and valuation models (34:45) Ethereum, Robinhood, ETFs and why institutional adoption is accelerating (37:05) Final thoughts on market sentiment and opportunities ahead Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod.About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets.⁠www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Produced by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

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  James Coombes, Co-Founder of Block Earner: Inside Australia's Bitcoin-Backed Lending Boom

  Jun 21, 202634 min

  Drew Bradford (Macropod) and Michael Prendiville (JellyC) swap hosting roles for a deep-dive with James Coombes, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Block Earner. Fresh off Australia's DECA conference and the High Court's ruling against Block Earner's former Earner product, James unpacks what the decision means for crypto regulation, why the company has already moved on, and how its new credit licence is powering a wave of Bitcoin-backed lending. The conversation ranges across capital gains tax changes and their effect on Bitcoin holders, a Bitcoin-and-cash home loan pilot with Century 21, listener-pitched mortgage structures combining debt and crypto collateral, Block Earner's international expansion plans, and a bigger-picture bet on tokenisation, stablecoins, and 24/7 markets reshaping how Australians borrow, invest, and bank. In this episode: (01:20) DECA conference recap and growing regulator engagement in digital assets (05:25) The High Court ruling against Block Earner and its lessons for crypto businesses (07:28) How capital gains tax changes are pushing Bitcoin holders toward borrowing instead of selling (11:47) Block Earner's new Bitcoin-backed home loan pilot with Century 21 (17:31) Plans to take Block Earner global, including a US market entry (26:27) Tokenisation, stablecoins, and the regulatory tailwind reshaping Australian finance Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod.About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets.⁠www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Produced by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

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  Why Bitcoin’s Value Proposition Isn’t Dead Yet with Peter Dunworth

  Jun 11, 202641 min

  ‘The Bitcoin Adviser’ Peter Dunworth returns to the show for a wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin, the Australian tax landscape, and smart investment strategy. Pete shares why he relocated from Australia to New Zealand, breaks down the risks and opportunities in the current Bitcoin market, and makes the case for why Bitcoin's long-term value proposition remains intact — even as the AI boom steals the spotlight. (2:15) Pete Dunworth is introduced — Bitcoin advisor and returning fan-favourite guest, including a warm tribute to the late Ashley Cooper. (6:44) Why Pete left Australia: property rights, unrealized capital gains tax, and what the federal budget signals for investors. (13:59) Bitcoin at $61K — is the dip a cause for panic or a buying opportunity? Pete weighs in on the Michael Saylor selloff and the AI disruption to Bitcoin's "fastest horse" thesis. (18:50) The MicroStrategy model — is it sustainable? Pete breaks down the STRC product, collateral ratios versus the banking system, and why Saylor's innovation could be Bitcoin's tipping point. (26:07) Cycle timing and strategy: dollar cost averaging, the power law, and how close you can realistically get to the bottom. (35:51) Where to hold Bitcoin for tax purposes — the best jurisdictions, superannuation structures, and why trust structures are now largely redundant under Australia's new tax rules. Podcast Hosts: Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod.About Catena Digital Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets.⁠www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Produced by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.

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