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What Will Prison Be Like for SBF?

April 03, 2024 12:39 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in a federal prison. While odds of him serving the full sentence are in question, many are wondering what life will be like for him while behind bars.  Will it be like orange is the new black? Or will his experience be more like a white-collar country club? Today we welcome another Sam to the show, Sam Mangel, to discuss his experiences in federal prison and what SBF’s experience is probably going to be like.   From one who has been there, tell...

What is Upland Up to Now?

March 28, 2024 12:50 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

We have spoken to hundreds of projects over the past seven years. Many of them did not make it through the bear market. But some have not only survived the bear, but they have continued to build and prosper.  One such project is the game Upland. Commanding an average of 30,000 daily users, Upland is the most active of the games in the metaverse category and they show no signs of slowing.  Today we welcome back Dirk Lueth, CEO of Upland.me, to discuss the latest features of the game, as well a...

Top 100 Coins We've Never Discussed

February 21, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

When you look at the top 100 cryptos on Coingecko, there are a lot of familiar names. We’re all familiar with Bitcoin, Cosmos, Algorand and so many others. But there are others that we’ve never encountered before. And they are in the top 100 for a reason. Today we’re going to pick out a handful of these top 100 tokens that we’ve never heard of and ask the BadCrypto AI bot to inform us so that you can explore these opportunities as well. What coins have been building and may have a bright futu...

The Future of Bitcoin ETFs with Patrick Daugherty

January 24, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

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Stablecoin Crackdown - Bad News For Feb 16, 2023

February 17, 2023 02:17 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

The thing about stablecoins is that they are designed to be stable.  When all else fails in the crypto market, $1 should equal $1.  That is, until they don’t. Like if you are Do Kwon and your UST collapses by pegging your currency to an overleveraged crypto. Or, until the SEC gets involved and brings instability to the space.  Crypto staking is also in the sights of the government as rumors circle about circle’s USDC.  Is Coinbase ready for a battle?  And Senator Cruz may be on to something a...

NFT Sales Soar - Bad News For February 5, 2023

February 06, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Old school investor Charlie Munger says the government should ban cryptocurrencies. Michael Saylor says that old Charlie just hasn’t taken the time to understand Bitcoin. The US Congress is going to hold a crypto crash hearing on Valentine’s Day. The NFT market appears to be making a comeback.  And we take a look at the top 10 most famous programmers of all time. Of course, no episode of this show is complete without a Sam Bankman-Fried story, so we’ve got that as well.  It’s all here on our ...

NFTs Moving Towards Mainstream - Bad News For 1/30/23

January 31, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Bitcoin is on the move again and the rest of crypto is following suit. What is causing this rise in price? The US Congress has an FTX problem, and it may not be what you think. And a major player has announced that they will be getting into the NFT space. As if we couldn’t see that coming.  Who is it? You’ll find out today on our mark of the beast episode #666 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/ SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple Podcast: http://badco.in/itunes Googl...

The State of Crypto 2022 - Bad News For 12/28/22

December 29, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Crypto Billionaires lost over $116 billion in 2022. In spite of that, Microstrategy added to their portfolio. A market exploiter has been arrested here in Puerto Rico.  SBF is out on bail. And the Twitter Files show that we were once again correct in our so-called “conspiracy theories”. Are we going to take some victory laps? Hell yeah. And so should you as you join us for our Bad News episode #662 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://badco.in/662 TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:4...

Is HEX Crypto a Scam? with Tom Gillespie

December 27, 2022 01:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

One of the most controversial figures in the crypto world is none other than Richard Heart. A former guest on this show, we found him to be quite likeable and knowledgeable. And yet the question remains, is the HEX token he created a scam? His community of followers, who call themselves Hexicans, would certainly say no. Others are more skeptical. Film-maker Tom Gillespie has gone down the HEX rabbit hole to learn more about Richard and his community in a new four-part documentary series calle...

A Gift from The Bad Crypto Podcast - Holiday Extra

December 24, 2022 01:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

Gather 'round the fireplace and tune in for some extra gifts from us to you. Travis has created a new motion NFT and we have a bonus holiday music compilation.  Share The Bad Crypto Podcast with your friends and family with our Best of Bad Crypto Episodes via concise playlist accessible here: https://badco.in/bestof Join the Bad Crypto Nifty Club for free NFTs via airdrop including the latest Santa animated NFT at https://badcrypto.uncut.fm. We wish you and yours the best of the holiday seaso...

Binance FUD - Bad "Creepy Dough" News for 12/19/22

December 20, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Binance rumors cause FUD around Bitcoin, sending the price under $17,000 again. Sam Bankman-Fried will be extradited to the United States. And Elon Musk asks Twitter if he should resign as CEO of the company.  It’s just another crazy day in a crazy, upside-down world. Who better than your crazy hosts to cover it all on our Bad News episode #660 of The Bad Crypto Podcast.  Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/ SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple Podcast: http://badco.in/itunes Google Podcasts: htt...

Fan Feedback and BAD NEWS for 12/12/22

December 14, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Coinbase is asking users to switch from USDT to their USDC stablecoin. Do Kwon has been spotted in Serbia. And a US Senator is calling for Gary Gensler to testify on Capitol Hill. Will Sam Bankman-Fried be making an appearance as well, either in person or virtually? On top of this news, we’ve got listener feedback for you and a holiday gift guide so you can go shopping while there is still time. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially as we await another Twitter files drop demons...

Grim Outlook for Bitcoin - Bad News For 11/21/22

November 22, 2022 01:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Is Bitcoin in big trouble? Many say we are in danger of much lower prices because of the continued fallout from the FTX scandal. More than 3500 Bitcoin that have slumbered for more than 10 years are now awake. And rumor is that Elon Musk is working on a crypto wallet for Twitter.  Speaking of Twitter, it has officially become more fun to watch than Netflix. Finally, a long-time friend of the show has won his AT&T simjack court case. Get ready for hijinks and lowjinks on our Grim outlook for B...

The FTX Collapse - Bad News For 11/14/2022

November 15, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

If you’ve not been living in a cave this past week, you’re aware of the massive scandal surrounding FTX and Alameda research. The name Sam Bankman-Fried is the talk of crypto Twitter. And his cryptic tweets make for even more interesting conversation. Billions of dollars in crypto are now gone as centralized exchange continue to fall, and people are angry… as they should be. The info that is turning up as people dig into the story is making for one heck of a Netflix movie. We’re going to shar...

‘Monumental Step’ for Blockchain - Bad News for Nov 11, 2022

November 12, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

The new British Prime Minister is pushing for Central Bank Digital Currencies, but down in Africa Nigerians are rejecting their governments’ push for the same. The SEC says Trade Coin Club members are part of a ponzi scheme. And there is big news around the Solana blockchain as a new Google partnership could bring the chain to the masses. Poor Zuck’s Meta may be getting trashed, but Instagram could bring NFTs mainstream.  We salute all our United States Veterans who have fought for our freedo...

$3 Billion in Bitcoin Seized - Bad News for Nov 9 2022

November 10, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

The US DOJ has seized over 3.36 billion in Bitcoin tied to Silk Road. CZ has made an investment to Twitter, and you can tell him what you think about it for $8. And Vitalik has unveiled the next phase of the Ethereum upgrade, The Scourge.  Also, the SEC is after influencers who have promoted HEX, Pulse and Pulsechain. Will Richard Heart be in the firing line as well?   Let’s go down the rabbit hole together and maybe make some rabbit stew on our Bad News episode #647 of The Bad Crypto Podcast...

FTX WTF? SBF & CZ = LOL - BAD NEWS for Nov 7, 2022

November 08, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Bitcoin is now less volatile than the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, as BTC seems to come to life just before the US elections. Sam Bankman-Fried of FTX is under fire from the public and CZ as there may be trouble in paradise for the popular exchange. And do US voters care about candidates positions on crypto? We’ll tell you what a recent poll says on this FTX WTF with SBF and CZ as we LOL Bad News episode #646 of the BCP.  Time Stamps 00:00 - Intro 03:20 - Crypto Market Review 04:35 - Bitcoin is n...

Decentralizing the Film Industry with Alveena Khalid of Filmio

November 07, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

The entertainment industry is a global multi-billion dollar sector. Video games, television and movies help us to escape and recharge. But there are some serious problems with the film industry as it is. While there are plenty of creative projects on the table, movie studios have no cajones and rarely take a chance on something new or different. Marvel, we’re talking to you.  Today we welcome Alveena Khalid from Film.io to the show to discuss the decentralization of the film industry. If they...

Tips to Get Through the Bear Market - BAD NEWS for Nov 4, 2022

November 04, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

What changes can we expect from Twitter and how will crypto be involved? VISA has some new crypto and blockchain patents. And more news from the SEC vs Ripple case. It’s a mishmash of badassery. Plus, we’ve got some expert tips to help you survive the bear market. It’s just the tips on our Bad News episode #644 of The Bad Crypto Podcast.  Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/644 TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - ETH has had the biggest weekly gain in 3 months, story dated 10/31 07:55 - ETH St...

The Future of The Metaverse - Bad News for Nov 3, 2022

November 03, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

There’s so much talk about the Metaverse right now as brands and platforms are hustling to find their place in the brave new world that is coming. Interpol, Nike and Nokia are just a few of the names you’ll hear discussed today.   On top of that, we’ve got some alleged experts opining on the biggest Metaverse predictions. You can be whatever you want in a virtual world, so we choose to identify as ourselves. That’s all we really know what to do as we share the latest metaverse news on episode...

Tinder Founder Builds Web3 Social Platform

November 03, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Swipe technology has changed the way we consume content. Whether flipping through reels on Instagram, the vacuous communist hellhole known as Tik-Tok, or swiping left or right for dates on Tinder, how you swipe determines your choice.  Today we welcome one of the founders of Tinder and Bumble to the show to discuss how those apps have impacted our society, as well as to introduce a new Web3 social app designed to empower users. You are already listening to this show, so swipe right somewhere ...

Bitcoin Whitepaper 14th Anniversary - Bad News For October 31, 2022

November 01, 2022 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

It’s Halloween once again but the crypto markets aren’t very spooky.  In fact, it appears that we’ve got a tiny Halloween bounce that isn’t blood red.. It’s green like money. It’s fortuitous that the little bounce coincides with the 14th anniversary of the legendary Bitcoin white paper. To celebrate, today we cover the latest stories from the Bitcoin world. So put on your best Satoshi Nakamoto costume as we trick and treat you on our Bad News episode #641 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show ...

Jim Cramer Cries 😢 Over Meta Fail 😂 - Bad News For October 28, 2022

October 30, 2022 23:43 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

It’s a great day for the social media world as Elon Musk fires top Twitter execs and promises big changes. And just when you think it can’t get any better, Zuckerberg’s Meta is deep in the hole and so-called pundit Jim Cramer apologizes for issuing a buy signal months ago. However, another big tech company is being greedy and controlling when it comes to NFTs. If you are a Cash app user, Bitcoin Lightning is a thing.  In short, Twitter good, Meta bad, Cash good, Apple bad. But we think you’ll...

Elon Musk Buys Twitter - Bad News For October 26, 2022

October 28, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Bitcoin and crypto have had an up day and we think we know why. Green is always better than red, unless you are a short-seller. Meanwhile, there’s a bunch of bitcoin miners just sitting in boxes, Reddit has out-NFT’d OpenSea, and Elon Musk is finally buying Twitter this week. Liberals are angry. What else is new? Let’s take a look a the big news for the day and make fun of people worthy of mocking on our Bad News episode #639 of The Bad Crypto Podcast.  FULL SHOW NOTES: http://badco.in/639  B...

Dogecoin Finds Utility on Dogechain with Roc Zacharias

October 26, 2022 22:34 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Nine years ago, Jackson Palmer and Billy Markus founded Dogecoin. Initially intended as a joke memecoin, Doge has taken on a life of its own. Doge culture is very real, with many people using Dogecoin as a currency for buying, selling, donating and tipping. But like Bitcoin, without additional utility, Dogecoin is simply a cryptocurrency. That is changing as Dogechain has entered the space. Designed for NFTs, Games, DeFi and more, Dogechain intends to provide utility to Dogecoin.  Today we we...

Rich Dad Author Says US Dollar is “Toast” - Bad News For October 24, 2022

October 24, 2022 22:01 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

UK Prime Minister of the Month Club has a new featured member,  Google is sued over biometric data collection that took place without consent, and financial guru Robert Kiyosaki says the US dollar is “toast”.  The Dogechain token price has tripled over the last week, women remain bullish on crypto in spite of bear market, and Polkadot hits an all-time high in on-chain development. Talk.. talk.. It’s only talk. Babble, burble, banter, Bicker, bicker, bicker, Brouhaha, balderdash, ballyhoo. It'...

Coding with Smart Contracts - Alex McCurry of Solidity.io

October 23, 2022 22:14 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

If you want to code a smart contract on blockchain, odds are you will be working with Solidity, the primary software being used to conduct such activities. Today we have the opportunity to speak with Alex McCurry, the founder of Solidity.com, a blockchain solutions provider that has seized upon the brand name and built a business serving many large businesses and brands to help create the future.  What does the future of blockchain look to solve problems like ticketing, real estate and securi...

Whales Dumping Crypto? 🐳💩 Bad News For October 21, 2022

October 22, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Dapper Labs is restricting Russian users thanks to new EU sanctions, Binance is training law enforcement around the world on how to combat crypto crime, and ether becomes deflationary for the first time since the merge. Whales are dumping USDC, Tether is now backed by T-bills and the ongoing Celcius saga continues. Whales aren’t the only ones dumping. Travis is just getting back from a trip to the restroom. We’ve got a smattering of news and bad dad jokes for you on our Bad News episode #635 ...

Google Goes Crypto - Bad News for October 20, 2022

October 20, 2022 22:25 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Google taps Coinbase. The SEC taps Kim Kardashian. And Paypal attempts to tap its users.  We’re back from vacation to tap into some of the biggest stories in crypto, and debut ideas for a new format. Let’s tap about 20 minutes from your day and reward you with a pint.. Straight from the tap.  On this “I’d tap that” Bad News episode #634 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/634 TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro  05:50 - Efani Show Sponsor  06:50 - Total crypto marketcap update...

Best of The Bad Crypto Podcast: Intro to Blockchain, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

October 13, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

We recapped the basics of blockchain, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency in November 2018 for listeners to share the crypto rabbit hole with friends and family, just before the holidays. Today in 2022, this remains as one of the best educational summaries for blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies. And yes, we still want you to share it with your friends!  Full show notes: http://badco.in/210 TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Intro  3:40 - Refresher and introductory crash course in blockchain, bitcoin, and c...

Best of The Bad Crypto Podcast: G. Edward Griffin on the Federal Reserve, Inflation, and Modern Money

October 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

If you want to understand the mysteries of the modern monetary system and how the Federal Reserve and Central Banks control the flow of money, you can't miss this December 2019 interview with G. Edward Griffin for his thoughts on inflation, the Federal Reserve as a cartel, and more -- especially given the U.S. debt increasing to $31 trillion the week of October 2, 2022.  FULL SHOW NOTES: badco.in/351 You’ve heard of Dracula, who comes in the night to suck the blood of innocents so he might li...

Best of The Bad Crypto Podcast: Shredding Fiat Currency with Max Keiser

October 06, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

We're revisiting our July 2020 interview with Max Keiser, a Bitcoin purist and fiat shredder (literally). Inflation and the Fed money printing continues in 2022, so we thought Keiser's insights into the financial system were highly relevant. This just might be the "orange pill" episode for you or your friends to hop into Bitcoin. At the rate the Federal Reserve is printing money, it won’t surprise anyone when the dollar eventually crumbles. Max Keiser is taking a pro-active stance on making f...

Best of The Bad Crypto Podcast: Changpeng Zhao (CZ) CEO of Binance

October 03, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

From the archives, another Best of The Bad Crypto Podcast with CZ, CEO of Binance crypto exchange while Joel and Travis are on a break from broadcasting. Does CZ like us, even if we are following each other on Twitter? Find out what it's like to launch a successful crypto exchange in the midst of changing crypto regulations and what considerations were given for user experience and security.  Founded in 2017, Binance is now the world’s biggest crypto exchange based on trading volume. Changpen...

Best of The Bad Crypto Podcast: William Quigley of WAX on Blockchain Gaming, Digital Collectibles, and E-Commerce in web3

September 29, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Best of The Bad Crypto Podcast continues with a replay of Episode 279 with William Quigley of WAX blockchain. Great nuggets of information here explaining the efficiency of the WAX blockchain, the market for trading digital and in-game assets with true digital ownership opportunities versus licensing game items from game publishers, and the impacts of physical to digital good NFT certificates of ownership will change e-commerce.  If you aren’t into gaming, you might not be aware that every y...

The Best of Bad Crypto Podcast: Andreas Antonopoulos - Crypto and Blockchain Explained for Everyone

September 26, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

No person has been more requested as a guest for this show than Andreas Antonopolous. An incredible thinker with a passion for blockchain technology, Andreas has become one of the most trusted names in the industry.  Today we’re pleased to welcome Andreas to the show to answer a bunch of questions, both from us and from listeners to this show.  It’s a jam-packed conversation and you aren’t going to want to miss a beat. In fact, you may want to listen to it twice and pass it on to a friend who...

The Best of The Bad Crypto Podcast: John McAfee

September 22, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

We revisit our first interview with the legendary John McAfee with a replay of Episode #100 of The Bad Crypto Podcast.  There is no one in the blockchain space more controversial than John McAfee. Once the founder of a software company that he now disowns, John has a rap sheet that’s longer than his biography. Some people love him. Some people hate him. And there’s probably a few people who don’t know who he is. But you are about to embark on a journey into the mind of a true internet pioneer...

The Best of The Bad Crypto Podcast: Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple

September 19, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

This is a Best of Bad Crypto Podcast replay while Sir Lord Travis and Sir Lord Joel are on vacation. We harken back to Episode #067, which originally aired on January 3, 2018 with guest Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple. The price of Ripple at that time was around $0.80 to $0.90; now is it around $0.30. Right now in 2022, there is an SEC case against Ripple. We are interested in seeing the outcome of the SEC case and its impact on the cryptocurrency industry and its adoption.  More than three ...

The Best of The Bad Crypto Podcast: Travis Gets Hacked - Episode #041

September 15, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

We're sharing our best shows from the last five years as Joel and Travis take a break from broadcasting new content for the crypto curious and the crypto serious. In 2017, Travis experienced a cell phone SIM hack perpetrated by security vulnerabilities at his wireless carrier, social engineering, and use of technology know-how to execute the nefarious hack.  Your cell phone number is more public and connected to more private, personal information than your social security number. To protect y...

Protecting Your Privacy with Efani

September 12, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Picture this scenario. You wake up in the morning, pick up your cell phone and discover you have no service provider. You have been sim-jacked, with all info connected to your phone number in the hands of a thief. Bank accounts, email and crypto accounts are all vulnerable. It happened to Travis and it happens every day to unsuspecting mobile users. Today we welcome Haseeb Awan of Efani to the show to discuss how to protect yourself from being sim-jacked. If you think it can’t happen to you, ...

TRUE CRIME - The Missing Cryptoqueen with author Jamie Bartlett

September 08, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

The cryptocurrency world is a lot like the wild, wild west. Pioneers and trailblazers are breaking new ground to serve humanity. All the while, scalliwags and ne’er-do-wells are seizing the opportunity to exploit those courageous enough to venture down the path.  There are incredible tales both of untold wealth and unfathomable loss as the crypto story is still being written. One of these tales was thoroughly documented by author, Jamie Bartlett. His book, THE MISSING CRYPTOQUEEN: The Billion...

Has crypto experienced maximum pain?! - Bad News for August 31, 2022

September 01, 2022 00:21 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

My name is Max. Max Pain. And in case you are wondering if the crypto world has encountered me yet? Some say yes. But some say no. What we know for sure is that Michael Saylor may be in trouble for tax fraud, Crypto.com accidentally transferred more than $10 million dollars to a customer, and Samsung hopes to open a crypto exchange in Korea next year.  There are predictions and prognostications on what happens next with Bitcoin and the crypto market from experts, so-called experts and wanna-b...

What is the Ethereum Merge with Matt Cutler

August 25, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Ethereum is the second biggest thing in crypto, and it may one day flip Bitcoin in market cap. But the big news around Vitalik’s creation is the upcoming switch from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. We have questions and concerns about this major change in how the Ethereum chain will operate.  So today we welcome Matt Cutler of Blocknative to the show to answer all our questions about the Ethereum merge. Someone call 911 because it’s an Ethmergency on episode #630 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. F...

Fed Guidelines for Crypto Banks - Bad News for August 16, 2022

August 18, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Do Kwon talks, Fed guidelines for crypto banks, Tornado Cash developer arrest in Bad News for August 16, 2022 Bitcoin almost tips $25,000. Ethereum touches $2000. And Celsius has a massive run-up. Do Kwon of Terra Luna finally breaks his silence. The Fed has released new guidelines for crypto banks. And Vitalik says a potential Ethereum fork is not likely to succeed. They say “no news is good news”. We say “our news is bad news… but it’s good. In a bad sort of way.”  News, views and corn, inc...

Deploying DApps Made Easy with Pavel Salas of Gear Technologies

August 11, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

As blockchain development continues forward, there is a greater need for tools that make it simple for developers to roll out DApps. Some chains are more favorable than others to accomplish this goal, and the creators of Polkadot intend to lead the way. One team taking advantage of PolkaDot’s capabilities is Gear Technologies.  They have created a system that helps developers deploy dapps faster than you can say pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. We discover the benefits of PolkaD...

Regulating Crypto with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

August 04, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

One of the subjects that arises again and again in the crypto world is regulation. With so many rug pulls, scams and ways for consumers to lose money in the space, the US Securities and Exchange commission is hard at work attempting to bring about regulation that will help stabilize the space. Today we are delighted to welcome the SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to the show to answer many of our burning questions. Of course, she can’t talk about pending investigations, but with her stance on c...

Cultural Appropriation Bad News for July 31, 2022

August 01, 2022 00:21 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Bitcoin and crypto seem to be finding their legs back again after a brutal downturn.  Is this the beginning of the bull market or just another bull trap? We don’t know. But we do know that Bitcoin and crypto are a global revolution. And we’ve got news from around the world today to discuss this phenomenon. To do so, we are going to bring in our international correspondents to  bring all kinds of flavor to this show. That’s LOLs for those of you who have a sense of humor and “reeeees!” to thos...

Building for the Web3 Future with Mario Nawfal

July 28, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

He’s a successful entrepreneur, an early investor in crypto projects, an early adopter of Bitcoin and the host of one of the crypto world’s largest weekly Twitter Spaces.  His name is Mario Nawfal and he’s got an absolutely brilliant accent.  Mario joins us today to discuss the future of Web3, Bitcoin, NFTs and much more. We’re awful. He’s Nawfal. And this is episode #625 of The Bad Crypto Podcast.  Full Show Notes at: https://badco.in/625 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple Podcast: http://badc...

Is This the REAL Satoshi Nakamoto?

July 25, 2022 01:35 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Over the years, many have speculated as to the identity of the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of the Bitcoin whitepaper. From Craig Wright to Hal Finney, we’ve entertained many a notion of who this brilliant and elusive genius really is. Today, we may have found the answer. Ivy McLemore is a journalist who has been hot on the trail of Satoshi. The trail has led him to a British man whose name we will reveal in this episode. Ivy methodically provides all the verifiable facts and dat...

What We've Learned in Five Years

July 21, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

What We've Learned in Five Years of The Bad Crypto Podcast Life comes at you fast, and so does crypto. It seems like just yesterday that Travis and I discussed creating a podcast to help regular folks like us understand the emerging blockchain world. And in the blink of an eye, five years have passed. We’re incredibly grateful for the fantastic audience and community that has been created in the Republic of Bad Cryptopia. Going down the rabbit hole has been educational for us, and we hope f...

Russia Bans Bitcoin, Celsius Bankruptcy, and Bidenflation 9.1% - Bad News for July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022 23:57 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Greetings comrades. This is Vladimir Putin, President of Russia. I am here to tell you that I have banned ze bitcoin from being used as legal tender in Russia. I’m sure this will stop all citizens from using the evil cryptocurrency. I am commandeering this show to tell you more about this very important news, and maybe will also tell you about other news. My plan to eliminate decentralized crypto begins with a hostile takeover of this show. I guess it’s really bad news for Joel and Travis on ...

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