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The rise of crypto payments: Easier, faster and more fun than you think

S1E5 • Apr 24, 2025 • 28m

Can crypto payments be as easy as tapping on your phone? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth team up with Stefana Banciu, growth lead at Pulsar Money, to explore how blockchain is revolutionizing payments, making them faster, cheaper and even fun. 

Stefana shares new innovative ways of sending crypto directly on X, transforming giveaways and cross-border transfers with transparency and ease. No jargon, just straight talk on why crypto payments could change your wallet. This episode was edited and produced by Tonal Media.

00:00 Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
00:42 The communication challenge in crypto
01:20 Blockchain payments: The future of transactions
01:55 Interview with Stefana Van Cooley
03:06 The convenience hurdle in crypto payments
04:25 Pulsar Money: Revolutionizing payments
08:03 The importance of crypto as a payment mechanism
17:05 Transparency and trust in crypto giveaways
20:57 Banking the unbanked: A global perspective
24:03 Bitcoin mining: A story of luck and reward
26:53 Closing thoughts and farewell

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