Redefining Home Ownership with Bitcoin: Block Earner's Revolutionary Crypto-backed Loans | IR Podcast Ep28In episode 28 of the Independent Reserve Bitcoin & Crypto Podcast, host Lee Eaton welcomes Charlie Karaboga, CEO and co-founder of Block Earner, and James Coombes, Director and CCO of Block Earner. They discuss Block Earner's recent successful Series A funding round, raising $75 million with industry heavyweights like CMCC leading the charge. The conversation covers the revolutionary shift to crypto-backed loans, especially Bitcoin-backed loans, and their unique advantages over traditional lending methods. Charlie and James share their personal journeys into the crypto space, their challenges, and triumphant milestones. They also delve into how Block Earner plans to disrupt the mortgage industry by accepting Bitcoin as a home deposit, making the Australian dream of property ownership achievable for new generations of investors. Finally, they explore the wider crypto adoption, global trends, and the evolving status of financial services in different markets, including Turkey.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:42 Big News: Series A Funding02:28 Crypto-Backed Loans: A Game Changer06:35 Charlie's Journey from Turkey to Australia11:02 James' Background and Startup Ventures13:30 The Birth of Block Earner20:45 Challenges and Lessons Learned36:24 The Australian Crypto Ecosystem40:51 Introduction to Turkey's Financial Struggles41:24 Personal Anecdotes of Inflation in Turkey42:19 Global Impact of Financial Mismanagement43:06 Crypto Adoption in Turkey43:20 Comparing Financial Systems: Australia vs. Turkey47:06 Decentralised Finance: A Global Solution57:50 Innovations in Crypto-Backed Home Loans01:04:39 Future of Crypto and Traditional Finance Integration01:11:13 Conclusion and Contact Information