<p>In this episode of Closing The Loop, we’re honored to have <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful" target="_blank">Ray Youssef</a> join us for a discussion.</p> <p>Ray is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://paxful.com/" target="_blank">Paxful</a>, a popular peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange, which offers users over 350 different payment methods to choose from.</p> <p>Paxful has placed a particular focus on what Ray refers to as the ‘Global South,’ where billions of unbanked or underbanked people are effectively cut-off from global markets and subject to numerous forms of financial repression.</p> <p>In this conversation, Ray and I discuss how bitcoin and Paxful have helped to level the playing field for these people: by giving them greater access to global financial infrastructure and, in doing so, helping them to circumvent authoritarian regulations which seek to confiscate their wealth and limit their financial freedom.</p> <p>As you’ll hear, Ray is extremely passionate about his work and takes his mission—providing everyone with the financial tools they need to build wealth and unleash their full potential—very seriously.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>---</p> <p>Follow Ray and Paxful:</p> <ul> <li>Twitter (Ray): <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful" target="_blank">@raypaxful</a></li> <li>Twitter (Paxful): <a href="https://twitter.com/paxful" target="_blank">@paxful</a></li> <li>Website: <a href="https://paxful.com/" target="_blank">paxful.com</a></li> </ul> <p>Follow John &amp; Seetee:</p> <ul> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis" target="_blank">@johnkvallis</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io" target="_blank">@Seetee_io</a></li> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li> </ul> <p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://breez.technology/" target="_blank">Breez.Technology</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain.FM</a></li> <li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/" target="_blank">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://value4value.info/" target="_blank">Value4Value.info</a></li> </ul>

Closing the Loop

John Vallis

#35 - Ray Youssef: Bitcoin is on the Right Side of History

JAN 9, 2023110 MIN
Closing the Loop

#35 - Ray Youssef: Bitcoin is on the Right Side of History

JAN 9, 2023110 MIN

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<p>In this episode of Closing The Loop, we’re honored to have <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful" target="_blank">Ray Youssef</a> join us for a discussion.</p> <p>Ray is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://paxful.com/" target="_blank">Paxful</a>, a popular peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange, which offers users over 350 different payment methods to choose from.</p> <p>Paxful has placed a particular focus on what Ray refers to as the ‘Global South,’ where billions of unbanked or underbanked people are effectively cut-off from global markets and subject to numerous forms of financial repression.</p> <p>In this conversation, Ray and I discuss how bitcoin and Paxful have helped to level the playing field for these people: by giving them greater access to global financial infrastructure and, in doing so, helping them to circumvent authoritarian regulations which seek to confiscate their wealth and limit their financial freedom.</p> <p>As you’ll hear, Ray is extremely passionate about his work and takes his mission—providing everyone with the financial tools they need to build wealth and unleash their full potential—very seriously.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>---</p> <p>Follow Ray and Paxful:</p> <ul> <li>Twitter (Ray): <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful" target="_blank">@raypaxful</a></li> <li>Twitter (Paxful): <a href="https://twitter.com/paxful" target="_blank">@paxful</a></li> <li>Website: <a href="https://paxful.com/" target="_blank">paxful.com</a></li> </ul> <p>Follow John &amp; Seetee:</p> <ul> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis" target="_blank">@johnkvallis</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io" target="_blank">@Seetee_io</a></li> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li> </ul> <p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://breez.technology/" target="_blank">Breez.Technology</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain.FM</a></li> <li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/" target="_blank">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://value4value.info/" target="_blank">Value4Value.info</a></li> </ul>