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August 4, 2023

Bringing Azte.co Bitcoin Vouchers to New Zealand, Working at Cryptopia & Easy Crypto, and Life in Brazil with James Scaur

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Show Notes

James Scaur has a great story, first discovering Bitcoin in high school,  teaching himself programming and starting a business, before going on to work at Cryptopia and Easy Crypto while travelling through Europe and Brazil.

He is now launching some exciting projects including bringing ⁠Azte.co⁠ Bitcoin vouchers to New Zealand, and making Bitcoin more accessible in Te reo Māori.

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