The dust is settling from the earth-shattering election, but crypto is making quakes all its own, with Bitcoin racing to new all-time highs! With the two being so connected at this point in time, we thought it would be good to bring back a friend of the show who is intimately acquainted with crypto and the Trump campaign.  Oz Sultan has spent a lot of time in technology and politics, so you are sure to gain some useful insights as we head into what we believe may be the most prosperous...

The election is over and Donald J Trump is going to be the 47th President of the United States.  The markets are reacting as predicted and it appears that the shackles that have held back crypto in the free world are about to be unleashed.  Are you ready for what many believe will be the earth-shattering bull run for the ages?  Today we discuss the implications of Trump’s victory, what it means to crypto, and take a victory lap with just a little bit of “I told you so”.  It’s all on our “bad...

Well, the results of the 2024 Presidential election are in… well, maybe. We really don’t know because we recorded this episode on Election Day.  So all we can do is prognosticate and amuse ourselves with our thoughts.  So today we welcome back a pioneer of Bitcoin development, Jeff Garzik, to the show to NOT discuss politics… well, not much.  A previous guest for the Republic of Bad Cryptopia, Jeff corresponded with Satoshi Nakamoto for development.  He’s got a lot to say about how far...

In a world where greed and corruption run deep, a group of outliers who, weary of the broken system embraced a mysterious new currency that promises freedom but comes at a cost. Dirty Coin, the movie,  probes into the underbelly of finance, crime, and rebellion. The film follows As bitcoin miners battle corrupt governments, environmental myths, and mainstream misinformation, the line between revolution and destruction becomes razor-thin. With regulators circling and temperatures rising, the...

The Internet and social media were intended to connect people in new ways. And while it has done that, somewhere along the way it has become a net loss for us as a society.  Today we welcome author and speaker Mark Weinstein to the show to discuss how we can restore our sanity online.  He’s got a new book that he enjoys pimping and we support him in this effort.   Pull away from silly dances on Tik-Tok and Karen videos on Instagram to learn how we can all restore our online sanity on this...

Just how vulnerable is your privacy, especially as it relates to your crypto.  If you are using one of the mainstream carriers like AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile, the truth might frighten you.  But we aren’t here to scare you without a solution. Today, we welcome Mark Kreitzman from Efani to the show to discuss how you can secure your cell phone and your crypto easily with one little switch.  You’re going to want to pay really close attention to this discussion as you don’t want to wake up...

Ready to chirp your way into the future of IoT? Today we chat with the CEO of Chirp Wireless to discuss how making IoT deployments as easy as flipping a switch. They’re rocking outdoor geo-positioning without GPS, thanks to some tech magic.Chirp’s plug-and-play solutions allow you to track ALL the IoT things. Except Apple, those closed ecosystem-dorks. Tune in and find out how this wireless wonder is helping businesses automate and thrive on this sponsored crypto spotlight episode #745 of...

So far, Uptober has been more like Dumptober. Is this the last leg down before the bulls are unleashed?  Edward Snowden says Solana is only good for memecoins and scams. And Avalanche may indeed live up to its name in the crypto world due to the moves they are making.  Sentiment may be confused, but that’s our permanent state of being anyhow. Join us today for our Bad News episode #744 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/744   SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: ...

Trump makes history by being the first President to make a purchase with Bitcoin. Kamala Harris has been told what to say about crypto… and then she says it. And Sam Altman believes that AI will fix climate change, bring unimaginable prosperity and make you better looking. Speaking of better looking. We invite a guest to the show so you don’t have to just look at us or hear us.  Turns out he’s pretty dang smart, too.  His name is Alex Fisun and he is the CEO and co-founder of Global Ledger,...

Trump enters the crypto sphere by partnering with World Liberty Financial Defi.  Microstrategy wants to purchase another $700 million in Bitcoin. And Binance’s CZ is going to be released from jail within 2 weeks. Also, with RFK, Jr joining the Trump campaign, making America healthy again is now front and center of the American mindset.  Today we are joined by the creators of the $MAHA token to discuss how we can use blockchain to help make America healthy again. It’s time to rage against...

Bitcoin has another week of ups and downs as ETF outflows set a new record. And yet, ETF adoption is happening faster than any other financial instrument in history. Elon Musk’s battle for free speech continues as the UK may summon him over X operations.  And with the US election just a couple months away, predictions are taking place as to the direction of Bitcoin based on who wins.  The difference between the two candidates is stunning. Maybe even flabbergasting.  Yes, your flabber will be...

The Presidential race in the US was completely shook up this week as pro-crypto candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has suspended his campaign and thrown his support behind Trump.  We’ve discovered that three Puerto Ricans may be responsible for red-pilling Trump on Bitcoin. And Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France.   These are challenging times with the state of the world teetering on the head of a pin. We’re glad that you’re here to join us as we celebrate either the return of...

Blackrock’s Ethereum ETF saw $1 billion in inflows this week.  Tether is looking to launch a UAE-backed stablecoin. And the Vatican is going to create, get this, “soulbound” NFTs.   Weird happenings from the blockchain world and Travis is half-way around the world, so let’s get into it on our bad news episode #739 of The Bad Crypto Podcast.    Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/739   SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW:   Apple Podcast: http://badco.in/itunes Google Podcasts:...

Trump and Musk break the internet with a massively attended live spaces on X, but there’s not a single mention of Bitcoin or cryptocurrency. Microstrategy’s Bitcoin gamble is beating Warren Buffet’s warning, and some country’s central banks are holding some of Michael Saylor’s company. And would a Harris administration be favorable to crypto?  Many say no. We’ll take a look at these top stories and you’ll discover what percentage of memecoins fail within a years time.  We’re also going to...

It’s been a rough week in all the financial markets.  What many are calling the Kamala crash due to the current administration's economic policies saw the crypto market have its biggest pullback in some time. Why did it happen and just how painful was it?   Top economists and bitcoin fans have much to say. Trump says the government shouldn’t sell any of its Bitcoin. Some US Senators want to make betting on elections illegal. And one longshot Presidential candidate is using AI to run his...

Trump breaks new ground by being the first President to speak at a Bitcoin conference. Democrats are having their #MeToo moment as they try to figure out how to get on the crypto train.  RFK Jr lays out a Bitcoin maxis dream. Senator Lummis is introducing a bill to bring 1,000,000 Bitcoin into the US Federal holdings. And Travis was at Bitcoin 2024 to see it all.   Along with how the world is reacting, we’ve got some news from the NFT world as well.   We’re back in the saddle for this bad...

How do you bring a great idea for a bitcoin-based business to market? For ten years, Bitcoin Startup Labs has been helping people build investment-ready startups in record time.  Travis is working with the team on his latest brainstorm, and today we welcome the founder, Albert Liang, to the show to discuss the steps to becoming a cohort in Bitcoin Startup Labs. Let’s get in the weeds and find out more today on episode #735 of The Bad Crypto Podcast.  Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/735 ...

There’s a lot of fear in the crypto world right now. It’s almost as though it’s right on schedule, too. Bitcoin mining has become profitable once again. The US debt has exploded.  And goldbug soothsayer Peter Schiff chimes in once again with another doomsday prediction.    There’s also a lot happening around the world as far as blockchain and crypto are concerned, so we’re going to give you a whirlwind view of some of the things that are happening.   The world may appear to be in chaos,...

Bitcoin dips below $60,000 once again and people are wondering how low we can go. Some suggest the bottom could already be in. But the charts are still tracking for the big bull run to start later this year.  Some suggest that Trump winning the presidency would be a yuge boon for crypto in the United states. Others say other things.  We just tend to not listen to them.    But you are here listening to us discuss all these things on our bad news episode #733 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. FULL...

It’s memecoin season once again, and apart from a few that have broken into the top 100, a solid 99% of memecoins are nothing more then rugs. However, we have encountered a memecoin with utility that just may have what it takes to succeed. Today we welcome Mirus Yeti, founder of FinkeyCoin to the show, to discuss how his new project features a live stream of a monkey in Africa trading cryptocurrency… all with the intent to profit more than Wall Street. Can you imagine the headlines around...

With Ethereum ETFs now approved in the United States, many are questioning what this means for altcoins in general. Back in Spring 2020 we had the opportunity to sit down with Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, to discuss the world’s second most popular coin. We thought this would be a good time to review our chat with Vitalik.  Let’s see if the ideals espoused and predictions made still hold true since Ethereum has shifted to proof of stake and the government has given thumbs up for...

While speaking at the National Libertarian Convention recently, President Trump said many things that would appeal to crypto-positive individuals. But beside his support for crypto, Trump said if elected he would commute the double lifetime sentence of Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road.  Ross’s mother, Lynn, has been his greatest advocate, and back in October 2018 we spoke with her about her ongoing battle to free Ross.  We thought this would be a great time to revisit this discussion in...

Set the wayback machine to October 2, 2017. That’s when we released episode #31 of this very podcast featuring gold bug and seemingly eternal hater of Bitcoin, Peter Schiff.  In light of Bitcoin moving into the mainstream, we thought it would be interesting to revisit this discussion. Time has a way of bringing clarity. And we wonder if Peter has seen the light yet.  This is a best of Bad Crypto episode #729 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/729 SUBSCRIBE, RATE,...

In our last episode, we asked the question “Are Ethereum ETFs around the corner?”  Just one day later, the SEC surprised everyone by approving the very same. Turns out it wasn’t around the corner.  It was just the next step down the road.  So what does it mean for the future of bitcoin and all other cryptos? Donald Trump goes crypto positive. WorldCoin faces biometric data scrutiny. And the beloved Shiba Inu who has been the face of Dogecoin since day one has gone to doggie heaven. We’ve...