Bloomberg Crypto

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In this daily podcast, Bloomberg’s reporting team teases out what’s actually important in the crypto conversation. Led by crypto editor stacy-marie ishmael, the show draws on reporters and editors around the world and credible voices from across the industry. Episodes cover everything from regulation to NFTs to DeFi to the environmental considerations surrounding an asset class shaping the future of finance.

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Episodes

A Bipartisan Duo Craft a Crypto Bill

There is a real drive on Capitol Hill to figure out how to define and regulate cryptocurrency and protect consumers. One such effort comes from Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) and Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis (WY). They are proposing legislation to clarify the roles of how two different government agencies would divvy up the crypto landscape. Their bill also contains a proposal for regulating crypto mining. But can it pass? And how would it work? Bloomberg reporter Allyson Verspr...

Jun 17, 2022•19 min

Celsius Casts a Chill

It’s been a wild week for crypto markets. Bloomberg reporters Muyao Shen and Matt Turner join the podcast to discuss what’s happening in the world of digital tokens and crypto-related stocks - and why sentiment is so negative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 2022•17 min

What’s The Afterlife of a Bitcoin?

What happens to your crypto after you die? Beyond the existential question of the permanence of the blockchain, the answers here aren’t straightforward. For estate planners, what to do with digital assets like Bitcoin and NFTs present a new challenge to inheritance law. There’s more and more money pouring into these assets, and people are starting to think about their digital legacies. But how do you pass on something that’s built on principles of anonymity and individuality, and that requires b...

Jun 15, 2022•12 min

Bitcoin Miners Flock To Texas

Have you ever heard the saying, “Everything’s Bigger in Texas”? That same ethos applies to mining Bitcoin in the Lonestar state. The state of Texas is flush with bitcoin prospectors. The City of Fort Worth even started a small mining operation out of City Hall. In this episode, Bloomberg reporter Mike Smith shares his reporting about what makes this state so attractive to crypto enthusiasts. And Lee Bratcher, head of the Texas Blockchain Council explains why he sees Texas as the perfect environm...

Jun 14, 2022•19 min

Hacking Crypto Through Social Media

Have you heard the one about the crypto investor who got hacked and lost all their Bitcoin? It’s true - cryptocurrency spam, hacks, and fraud are all on the rise . That means there’s an urgent need to think about the security risks to often-valuable digital investments. Bloomberg reporter Hannah Miller talks about the nature and scope of these hacks, and Ronghui Gu, chief executive officer of the blockchain security firm CertiK shares how to avoid them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Jun 13, 2022•14 min

Cautious Optimism for UK Crypto Investors

In January 2020, the United Kingdom officially withdrew from the European Union. The fallout from Brexit, as we all came to know it, is still being measured across all industries. Some analysts predict it will take years to understand it’s full impact on the UK economy. Brexit even affected the crypto market , especially as far as regulations are concerned. Bloomberg reporter Emily Nicolle sees cautious optimism among investors about the UK’s approach to crypto regulation, and Blair Halliday, th...

Jun 10, 2022•19 min

Can DeFi Survive the Hacks?

In March of 2022, hackers stole about $600 million from a crypto network . It was one of the biggest exploits of this asset class to date, and left many investors shaken. Can a decentralized financial system work if investors get spooked when significant assets are lost? In this episode: a roundtable discussion with Bloomberg reporter Olga Kharif and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson about the scope and the effect these attacks are having on the decentralized financial marketplace. See omn...

Jun 09, 2022•19 min

Celebrities and NFTs

Did you know that both Madonna and Justin Bieber own expensive digital images of apes ? It’s true: Bored Apes and other nonfungible tokens are a must-have celebrity accessory these days. But should you put your trust in movie stars, pop singers and athletes when it comes to crypto? What are some of the legal questions at play with these celebrity endorsements ? Bloomberg reporter Misy Egkolfopoulou stops in for a look at what's behind the buzz with celebrities’ interest in crypto investments. Se...

Jun 08, 2022•19 min

Crypto in your 401(k)

Fidelity, one of the largest investment managers in the world, made headlines when it announced its intention to offer clients the ability to invest in crypto through their 401(k) retirement accounts. In such a volatile environment, is it a risky bet to add digital assets to a retirement plan? Bloomberg reporter Suzanne Woolley joins this episode to talk about the recent history of 401(k) investments in crypto, and why the US Labor Department is less than enthusiastic about the move. See omnystu...

Jun 07, 2022•10 min

Defining Our Terms

You might already consider crypto to be synonymous with the word volatility. But what about all the other words that get thrown around by enthusiasts? What’s staking all about? How are bridges created and used? And why are so many folks on Twitter sending messages that just say, “GM”? Never fear: Bloomberg reporters Hannah Miller and Vildana Hajric are here to help with a crypto glossary. Because it’s good to define our terms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 06, 2022•21 min

Regulating The Regulators

Cryptocurrencies are increasingly popular as investments - everyone from retail traders on Reddit to big institutional shops like Fidelity seems to have a crypto strategy. But what happens when the people investing in this asset class are also the ones in charge of regulating it ? Senators like Pat Toomey and Cynthia Lummis own crypto investments while also weighing in on who and how to potentially regulate the industry. Bloomberg reporter Akayla Gardner joins stacy-marie to wade through the tho...

Jun 03, 2022•17 min

Hello, And Not So-Stable Stablecoins

Welcome to Bloomberg Crypto: a new daily podcast from Bloomberg and iHeart Radio. In today’s inaugural episode, host stacy-marie ishmael introduces herself, shares what you can expect from this new daily offering, and outlines what the show aims to bring you each day. Stacy-marie, the managing editor for crypto at Bloomberg News, checks in with Bloomberg reporter Olga Kharif for an update on the full blown meltdown of the Terra stablecoin . Olga will answer the question: can stablecoins actually...

Jun 02, 2022•17 min

Introducing: Bloomberg Crypto

The crypto universe is expanding fast, and with that expansion comes both excitement and uncertainty. Stacy-Marie Ishmael is the managing editor for Crypto at Bloomberg News and your host for Bloomberg Crypto: A new daily podcast from Bloomberg and iHeart Radio. Each weekday, she dives into everything from Bitcoin to Bored Apes, NFT’s to DeFi, Staking to Web3. Bloomberg Crypto goes deeper than just the daily market buzz to explore how this asset class is shifting the way we live, our politics, a...

May 09, 2022•2 min

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