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.
