On today’s livestream I’m delighted to welcome a man who has his finger firmly on the pulse when it comes to all the latest action and insights from the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Ran Neuner is the man behind the hugely popular streaming network Crypto Banter. He is also the Co-founder and CEO of Onchain Capital, a Blockchain investment fund and advisory service.
Back in 2017, Ran made waves by launching Crypto Trader, the world’s first televised cryptocurrency show on CNBC, which rapidly became the most viewed show on the channel. From there he quickly became recognised as one of the most influential people in the space and a highly sought after expert at global events and conferences focused on entrepreneurship, blockchain, and cryptocurrency.
Before venturing into the crypto space, Ran founded and led The Creative Counsel Group, which steadily grew into Africa’s largest sales and marketing agency. In 2015, he sold the company to Publicis Groupe in what was at the time a record-breaking business transaction in Africa.
In 2020, Ran founded Crypto Banter with the goal of delivering 24/7, live, credible crypto content to a community hungry for a more nuanced and detailed take on the markets. Ran explains that although there were many channels in crypto, there wasn’t a single consistent source of daily live information that so many were craving.
“Our teams operate at the highest levels of journalism, education, ethics and integrity to ensure that you have all the information you need to navigate every aspect of the crypto space and make wife-changing money!”
However, it’s not all been plain sailing, and like many an entrepreneur before him and surely many to come, Ran has experienced the worst imaginable setbacks along his storied career. The first time he faced insolvency was back in 2001 in an extremely dark chapter in his life and found himself struggling to pay his bills, and keep the wolves from the door.
Despite the emotional toll, Ran dug deep and battled back. He started a new marketing company which he eventually sold for $150 million in a remarkable example of graft, entrepreneurship and bloody mindedness.
He was a free man, and had more money than he knew what to do with. It was at this point Ran discovered Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and his next big move. Ran put together a sizeable portfolio and quickly began making huge gains.
Much of this was thanks to a large investment in the Luna ecosystem and it appeared that the good times would never end. Then seemingly out of nowhere, Luna collapsed. Ran sat poweress and watched his wealth evaporate in a matter of days. This loss was so profound, Ran found himself broken and completely demotivated.
“Luna went down very quickly, it went down from 100 to zero in the span of three or four days…I felt like the blood wasn’t in my face. I felt like I was alive and talking, but dead inside. I was gone and I’ll never forget I walked into this office and everybody knew that I had a lot of money in Luna and everybody was scared to talk to me and I just couldn’t look people in the eye.”
Ultimately, Ran learned that greed and lack of diversification were his downfall, and he now prioritises protecting his wealth over rapid growth. His story serves as a powerful lesson in resilience, adaptation, and the importance of balanced investing. He rediscovered his “killer instinct” of course, and shifted his focus from investments to building his business, Crypto Banter, into a global success.
Ran is a fascinating character with huge experience and a wealth of knowledge in the blockchain space. And as the US gears up for the 2024 presidential election, the stakes have never been higher for the future of cryptocurrency.
Known for his deep insights into the crypto market, Ran has some strong thoughts on how the US election could be a pivotal moment for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Could political outcomes in Washington really send Bitcoin soaring to $150,000? Ran thinks so, and he believes 2025 could be the year of a massive crypto breakthrough.
Ran’s a master at breaking down the complex relationship between global politics and digital assets, offering listeners exclusive insights, like what to watch for as this election unfolds. Will regulatory changes, economic policies, or even geopolitical tensions play a role in shaping the future of Bitcoin?
Whether you’re a seasoned crypto investor or just beginning to explore the world of digital currencies, this interview will be packed with invaluable information and perspectives that you won’t find anywhere else. So don’t miss out on this chance to hear from one of the most influential voices in the crypto space.
“I can tell you that without any shadow of a doubt, I’ve never ever ever seen an industry that is so geared up to make so many millionaires so quickly.”
