On the Couch with Morty Tollo (Elbaite): Talking Crypto and What Comes Next

On the Couch

On the Couch
On the Couch with Morty Tollo (Elbaite): Talking Crypto and What Comes Next
Jul 29, 2025
Marcus Today

Welcome to the latest episode of On the Couch.

In this episode, Henry Jennings catches up with Morty Tollo, Co-Founder and CEO of Elbaite – Your Crypto, Your Way.

Founded in Melbourne in 2017, Elbaite set out to make cryptocurrency investing safer and more transparent for Australians. Since then, it has grown into a full-service crypto exchange, offering flexible investment options including SMSF portfolios, entity accounts, and professional trading services.


Talking Points

  • Why is the crypto space attractive?
  • What can you actually do with it?
  • How much Bitcoin is used for transactions versus speculation?
  • When pundits make bold Bitcoin price predictions, where do those numbers come from?
  • How far could Bitcoin rally – and why?
  • What are stablecoins?
  • Why are they different?
  • Could they be a game changer for the industry?
  • What's the best way to play the crypto market?
  • How do the mechanics work?
  • With constant headlines about fraud and hacking, how can investors protect themselves?
  • What does the future hold for digital currencies?
  • Where does Elbaite fit into all of this?
  • And the big question...Am I too late to this?


Disclaimer:
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