The markets may be struggling, but Bitcoin has passed more than 50% crypto dominance for the first time this year. Facebook appears to be moving forward with Blockchain. And Jamie Dimon just can’t make up his mind. Or perhaps he just can’t shut up. Either way, we’ve got stuff to talk about, and we’ll try to make it as enjoyable for you to listen to as possible. Consider this your recommended daily dose of crypto info and silliness. It’s Bad News for August 16th, episode #169 of The Bad Crypto Po...
Aug 17, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Those into crypto are part of one big family, leading this, and the next, generations into the future. And just like many groups, we’re starting to see various blockchain and crypto clubs spring up. Today, you’ll meet Phillip Nunn of WealthChain Capital. He is launching an invitation only private crypto members club. We don’t know if there will be a secret handshake or not, but we invite you to listen in as we discover if this is an illuminati thing. (It’s not). We’ve got enlightenment for you o...
Aug 15, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Bitcoin continues going down, Ethereum is tanking and the sky is falling. If your name is Chicken Little, you’ll feel right at home. But if you are a forward-thinking citizen of the Republic of Bad Cryptopia, you’ll be optimistic as you believe crypto and blockchain are here to stay. And the news reflects this. The NYSE’s owner wants to bring crypto to your 401K, Google Trends indicates that the worst is over for Bitcoin, and we can now officially welcome the world’s first Blockchain baby. Is it...
Aug 09, 2018•46 min
When we get older, driving lambos, many years from now. Will you still be sending me ethereum, Birthday greetings, smack on my bum. If Bitcoin dips and I lose my ass Will you lock the door. Will you listen to bad crypto, episode 164. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/164 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple Podcast: http://badco.in/itunes Google Podcasts: http://badco.in/google Spotify: http://badco.in/spotify FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @BadCrypto - @joelcomm - @teedubya Facebook: /Ba...
Aug 05, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 164
After a long bear market, Bitcoin appeared to be gaining steam over the past couple weeks and the crypto markets seemed to be recovering. And then, not so much. Has the Bitcoin and crypto bull run stalled or is this just another pullback? The Winkevi were denied an ETF for their Gemini exchange, but the SEC commissioner said that wasn’t a good idea. Kim Kardashian is in the crypto news. And who cares? Someone out there, so we’ll talk about it. And Travis and I have been tokenized. We’re not exac...
Aug 02, 2018•48 min
There are two kinds of people in the crypto world… hodlers and traders. If you are investing for the long term, sit back and relax. You’ll either make a lot of money or lose it all. But if you have the stomach for the ups and downs of the crypto space, trading might be for you. Today we welcome crypto trader Josh Olszewicz to Bad Cryptopia. You’ll learn what ichimoku is and might even get hungry for sushi. Regardless, you’ll be glad you listened to episode #162 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Sh...
Aug 01, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 162
It’s said there are two things certain in our lives… death and taxes. Today, we’re going to discuss just one of those. And it doesn’t include the grim reaper. But it’s still a little grim. We’ve invited Andrew Gordon, a lawyer and CPA, to the show to discuss taxes in the crypto world. As we aren’t legal or financial advisors, we don’t really know how this stuff works. But Andrew says he knows. So you might want to give a listen so you are equipped to manage your crypto gains or losses appropriat...
Jul 30, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Is Bitcoin coming back to life? Or is this week’s upward swing another false start? There’s big news coming from Coinbase, regulators and Wall Street. And it seems there are many bullish predictions coming from big players. Hopefully your portfolio is feeling happy today as we delve into this week’s news and views from the crypto world. We’ll also announce this week’s winner who will receive two tickets to World Crypto Con in Las Vegas. It’s the Bad News episode #160 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. F...
Jul 27, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 160
What would you think if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and walk out on me? Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song And I'll try not to sing out of key Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends What does any of that have to do with crypto? Nothing. But any show that starts with classic Beatles lyrics must be off to a good start. And they aren’t the only voice you’ll hear today. We’l...
Jul 25, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 159
As the unstoppable crypto tide rolls forward, we are seeing more and more governments attempt to make decisions as to how they are going to manage the blockchain beast. More oppressive or regressive nations are opting to outlaw cryptocurrency. Others are exploring it’s potential with a cautiously optimistic outlook. But at least one country is embracing blockchain to the extreme, going so far as to label itself the Blockchain Island. That country is Malta, and today you’ll meet Silvio Schembri, ...
Jul 23, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 158
One year ago today The Bad Crypto Podcast was unleashed on an unsuspecting public, and blockchain was never the same. Over 5,000,000 downloads, 200 recordings, 200 interviews, billions of Badcoin, and a couple funny jokes. Is it coincidence that the last bull run started the day episode #1 released? And is it coincidence that Bitcoin jumped 600 points in anticipation of this episode? Probably. But it’s been a year and we’re still here. Come celebrate the one year anniversary of the show that cha...
Jul 19, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 157
You look like you may be new in these here parts, cowboy. You know your way around? Listen here, pilgrim, I’m just looking for a place to stash my crypto cash. You gotta be real careful. There’s hackers and thieves just waiting on the chance to take your hard-earned Bitcoin. Crypto is tough, but it’s tougher when you’re stupid. Are you ready to draw, podna? It’s high noon. And this here is episode #156 of The Bad Crypto Podcast Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/156 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIE...
Jul 18, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Yeah Baby! It’s Bad Crypto, YEAH! We’re having a swinging, groovy good time talkin’ about Blockchain, baby! Does Blockchain make you randy? YEAH BABY! And if Bitcoin doesn’t get to one million dollars, it’s going to be very embarrassing for John McAfee Oh BEHAVE! Joel Comm may be a cunning linguist, but Travis Wright is master debater! Yeah baby! That hurts daddy when you say that. You’re listening to the shagadelic episode 155 of the Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/155 S...
Jul 17, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 155
You may be a Bitcoin old-timer, but many to the crypto space are new. As a result, there are still many questions about what Bitcoin even is. How was it created? Why was it created? What does it do? Can I buy a pony with it? As part of our Birthday celebration week, today we revisit episode #2 of the show where we explored these questions surrounding Bitcoin. When this show first aired, Bitcoin was worth approximately $2700 per coin. Let’s get back to basics of Bitcoin and see where things were ...
Jul 16, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Marty! We’ve got a problem! We’ve got to go back in time and stop Travis Wright and Joel Comm from starting the Bad Crypto Podcast! They are going to ruin everything, Marty! The markets are going to crash in January 2018, and it’s the Bad Crypto’s fault! Gosh, Doc. What you mean? Marty there’s no time for that! We must hurry before all cryptos go to zero! It’s mostly Joel Comm’s fault, but I can’t get into that now! Really, doc? Are you sure it wasn’t Travis Wright’s fault? No Marty! Listen to m...
Jul 15, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 153
In 2017, a group of Bitcoinists forked Bitcoin to a new token which they believed was truer to Satoshi Nakamoto’s whitepaper than Bitcoin in its current form. The new forked token was called Bitcoin Cash. A controversial and divisive topic in the Bitcoin community, Bitcoin Cash has found its place in the top 5 cryptos. On today’s show, we welcome Mate Tokay to the mic. One of Bitcoin Cash’s most active and vocal proponents, we spoke with Mate about the fork, the lightning network, Satoshi and th...
Jul 13, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 152
We have heard your feedback, citizens of The Republic of Bad Cryptopia. And you have told us that you enjoy (insert Talkin Tokens with Travis and Jos!). And so we’re back with a second edition of the show where we discuss the tokens that you have asked us about! Today’s tokens include Hydro Protocol, TrustNote, Holo, OmiseGo and Aragon. You asked and we deliver. Welcome to the Talkin’ Tokens Two episode #151 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/151 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, &...
Jul 11, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Momma always said, crypto is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you gonna get. And today we’re not sure what we gonna get as we invite Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem to the show. That’s a lot of ways to Shrem. You can even talk to one, like we gonna do today Bubba. I reckon we can on episode #150 of The Bad Crypto Podcast Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/150 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple Podcasts: http://badco.in/itunes Google Podcasts: http://badco.in/google Stitcher: http:/...
Jul 09, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Andy Warhol artwork is auctioned on the blockchain, one country will pass three pro-cryptocurrency bills into law and TRON locks up billions of their tokens. Who are the top 10 celebrities that are investing in crypto? And does it matter? It’s our weekly Bad News episode of the show where we Google stuff so you don’t have to. There’s lots to cover today so let’s get into it. It’s episode #149 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/149 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple ...
Jul 06, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Bonjour, mes amies! Bitcoin is awesome, but transactions can be slow. And those fees? Not it’s most attractive feature. But other developers are working on blockchains that are super-speedy with incredibly low transaction fees. Today we welcome Colin LeMahieu, creator of Nano, a blockchain with 2-second transactions and zero fees, to the show. It’s about time we had a guest with a very French name on the show. LeMahieu.. Oh ho ho! So butter your croissants and take a stroll down the Champs Elyse...
Jul 04, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 148
The crypto market may feel like it has slowed down, but projects are continuing at an accelerating pace, with some of the biggest names in finance and new media taking interest in blockchain projects. Today, we are pleased to welcome back Patrick Byrne, the CEO of Overstock.com. As the first major online retailer to accept Bitcoin payments, Overstock is doing some interesting things, including the upcoming launch of the tZero project. Bad Crypto correspondent Rachel Wolfson recently caught up wi...
Jul 03, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 147
How low can it go, how low can it go… that’s the question that many in the crypto space are asking right now as Bitcoin dips below $6000. And it’s not the only coin that is falling faster than tears on election night. We’ll look at the state of the market and provide our keen non-expert analysis. The feds have busted more than 35 dark web drugs and weapons dealers, Facebook becomes friendlier for crypto, and DOGE enthusiasts get together to celebrate all things Shibe. Full Show Notes at: http://...
Jun 30, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 146
One of cryptos key foundations is it’s focus on community. Decentralized and developed through community activity, people working together towards a common goal is core to the spirit of crypto. Today you’ll meet Jason Brink, aka: BitBender, a crypto evangelist who has worked on projects such as Reddcoin, Verge and XP coin. You’ll discover how communities create cryptos and build the future together. Some have suggested that we aren’t as bad as we say we are. Those people would be wrong. But we’r...
Jun 27, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Are you sad when the crypto markets are down? Does a little tear come to your eye because you don’t want to look at blockfolio? Are you fearful that your coins are going to turn to dust? Brush away those tears and fears, because now there’s a solution for those crypto doldrums. It’s the new and improved Bad Crypto Podcast! Available 4 times per week on your favorite podcast player, The Bad Crypto Podcast will turn that frown upside down. That’s right. The Bad Crypto Podcast slices, dices, purees...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 144
The controversial tether coin has released a transparency update. Jack Dorsey and Square have received their Bitlicense in New York city. The CEO of Circle says every world currency will have a crypto version. And Travis’ beard is still growing. EOS, JP Morgan, Paris Hilton and rapper Akon are all in the news. And what would the crypto space be without a little John McAfee. This time he is shying away from ICOs because of the SEC threat. We’re not fake news. We’re just two dudes talkin’ crypto. ...
Jun 22, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 143
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, there were some dudes that thought it would be a cool idea to mine cryptocurrency. Only a handful of people even knew what Bitcoin was, and you’ve got to wonder if they had any idea just how valuable one bitcoin would become. Today we’re pleased to welcome one of those dudes to the show. Marshall Long’s claim to fame is that he was one of the very first bitcoin miners. And he’s got a lot to say about the crypto that gives this show purpose. Let’s hop in...
Jun 20, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 142
We regularly email and voicemail from you, the citizens of the Republic of Bad Cryptopia, asking us to take a look at various tokens, and to chime in with our thoughts. As the benevolent dictators of this fine Republic, we have heard your pleas and are happy to present you with an episode dedicated to some of these tokens. You suggested the tokens. We’ll do the talking. It may be informative. But it’s more likely to be hilarious. Welcome to the Talkin’ Tokens episode #141 of The Bad Crypto Podca...
Jun 18, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Crypto prices continue to slide, litecoin cash suffers a 51% attack, and Coinbase may be adding a new coin to the exchange. More info about tether indicates there may be shenanigans afoot. And Dennis Rodman goes to North Korea. So how is he involved with Potcoin? Korean banks are going to be using blockchain to verify customer IDs. And Slovenia is testing out a crypto shopping mall. Preaching the good news of crypto wherever we go, we’re just a couple freakin’ rays of sunshine. It’s the Bad News...
Jun 15, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 140
It’s an engine. It’s a platform. It’s social. It’s TradingView.com, and it’s one of the fastest-growing social platforms for investors and traders. Today, we’ve got Stan Bokov, co-founder and COO of TradingView with us. It’s not a dessert-topping or a floor wax. It’s episode #139 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/139 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple Podcasts: http://badco.in/itunes Stitcher: http://badco.in/stitcher Google Play: http://badco.in/play FOLLOW US ON ...
Jun 13, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Bitcoin has long been the gold standard for cryptocurrency. Some would say it’s the only real cryptocurrency. And while it is the dominant form of crypto, it has its limitations. Although infinitely faster than wire transfers, check-writing and bank deposits, transaction time can be slow. Fees can multiply. And it’s blockchain can be in need of digital ex-lax. That’s why innovation in this space is so essential. Today we’ll introduce you to Jared Tate, the founder and creator of the DigiByte blo...
Jun 11, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 138
