
Crypto’s real-world adoption in 2025 and what builders should expect in 2026
2025 was a year of major shifts for crypto and not just in headlines, but in what actually matters for builders: fundamentals, real-world use cases and…
S1E6 • Apr 25, 2023 • 25m
In this episode of “Decentralize with Cointelegraph,” we explore the story of Real Bedford FC, a football club based in the English town of Bedford that aims to put Bitcoin on the map in the United Kingdom.
Join host Joe Hall as he interviews fans, locals and Bitcoin advocates to understand how the Bitcoin-themed football club is working on the ground. The episode features interviews with Peter McCormack — No. 38 on Cointelegraph’s 2023 Top 100 list — as well as the Real Bedford commentator, a Liberal Democrat councillor and well-known Bitcoin advocate Jeff Booth. They all weigh in to tell the story of a pro-Bitcoin underdog.
Listeners can join Real Bedford FC on its path to becoming a Bitcoin sports experiment, combining competition, investment, community and goals. Ultimately, Bitcoin is not just an investment but a movement.
Join us as we take a tour of Bedford and gain an inside scoop into Real Bedford FC on this on-the-ground episode of “Decentralize with Cointelegraph.”
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