# The Future of Cryptocurrency with Scott Hardy and Matt Ballard

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Podcast: [Kanawha Valley Hustlers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kanawha-valley-hustlers-6379539)
Published: 2026-07-21T21:02:46+00:00
Episode link: https://www.joejustice.org/the-future-of-cryptocurrency-with-scott-hardy-and-matt-ballard/
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## Resource

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Scott Hardy and Matt Ballard to explore cryptocurrency, blockchain, and where the industry is headed. We discuss why clear regulation is still one of the biggest barriers to wider adoption and how legislation like the Clarity Act could give more people the confidence to invest. We also look beyond digital currencies and talk about how blockchain can improve business, government records, logistics, and real estate. Scott shares lessons from his own investing journey, including the dangers of chasing hype and why research always comes before returns. Matt explains why their investment club was created to educate people first and invest second, helping members understand the technology instead of simply following trends. We also cover trusted resources for beginners, how people in the Charleston area can connect with the group, and why both of my guests believe blockchain is becoming part of the future regardless of where cryptocurrency prices go.

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