Have you ever bought shares in a company on the stock market? A standard way of investing, blockchain digital securities may revolutionize this age-old model. Today, we welcome Bruce Fenton of the Satoshi Roundtable Conference to the show. Our own CryptoChick, Rachel Wolfson, caught up with Bruce recently and we think you’ll be fascinated by his take on the future of tokenizing securities. Right now, someone is brushing their teeth. Right now, someone is scratching an itch on their nose. Right n...
Jan 23, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 230
It’s the most horrible time of the year. Time to get off your asses and calculate taxes cause taxman is near. It should be the IRS that you fear. Yes, blockchain buddies and crypto comrades, it’s time to start thinking about how to manage your crypto gains and losses from last year. And to help us sort through it all, we’ve got blockchain CPA Drew Kernosky along for the ride. We’ll discuss crypto tax basics, loss harvesting, ICO taxation, tools to help you do the math and how to not go to prison...
Jan 21, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 229
Bitcoin is going to dip below $3000 says one crypto trader, the Constantinople hard fork promises to upgrade Ethereum as it moves from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, and Cryptopia was hacked. We’re knee-deep in virtual snow as the crypto winter goes on and on. What will bring the thaw and when will it happen? It’s the Bad News episode #228 of The Bad Crypto Podcast Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/228 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple Podcast: http://badco.in/itunes Google Podcasts: http...
Jan 18, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 228
A decentralized ledger such as bitcoin is not only good for freedom-loving people, but the nature of crypto can lead to many other positive benefits. In other words, you can do a lot of good with bitcoin and other digital currencies. Today we are pleased to welcome Blake Rizzo, co-founder of the Tour de Crypto, to the show. Tour de Crypto is the first annual cycling road trip created to raise cryptocurrency awareness for charity. The first tour consisted of 2 riders cycling across the US from NY...
Jan 14, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 227
Happy Birthday, Bitcoin! Yes, the little crypto that could has turned 10 years old. Ah, they grow up so fast. Proof of keys is kind of a big deal, and we’ll tell you why. The hacker group is threatening to release the truth about 9/11 unless paid in Bitcoin. Ross Ulbricht is trying to get Roger Ver’s help in seeking a Presidential pardon. And Jed McCaleb disses on TRON. I’m back from 12 days in an undisclosed tropical location and Travis is circumnavigating the globe to sample the fine cuisine o...
Jan 11, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 226
2017 saw the rise of the ICO like never before. But with 2018’s market crash, many of these projects are having a hard time getting off the ground. So what do you do when your crypto project is struggling? And how do you evaluate which projects have real long-term potential. Today, we welcome back Jason “BitBender” Brink to the show to discuss the crypto turnaround. He’s been evaluating many projects and has latched on to one struggling project that he believes can not only be salvaged, but made...
Jan 07, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 225
Happy New Year! It’s 2019 and we are one year closer to the next halvening. What will this year bring for blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiasts? Will we see a bull run or will the markets continue to languish? Will there be new crypto-friendly legislation? Which giants of tech will make big blockchain moves? And is John McAfee beginning to think about which condiments he’ll be needing for a scary feast? We at the Republic of Bad Cryptopia don’t have a crystal ball, but we’ve asked a number o...
Jan 02, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 224
2018 is coming to a close and what a year it has been! From the euphoria of all-time highs to the reality of one of the most dramatic corrections the crypto world has ever seen. We’ve seen it all. ICOs slowly went out of fashion, the SEC has taken action and the Bitcoin world is disrupted by forks. Meanwhile, every moment of every day, all around the world, blockchain technology moves in one direction.. .forward. And that’s because big businesses and entrepreneurs alike see the opportunity arisi...
Dec 31, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Technology has traditionally been a male-dominated space, but more and more women are bringing great value to the blockchain world. Yay, equality! Today, we are celebrating the female of the species by introducing you to three individuals born with two XX chromosomes. Each of them are building out cool projects that we think you’ll enjoy. And to up the ante, each of these interviews is conducted by one of our resident Crypto Chicks, Rachel Wolfson and Sarah Austin. There are only two genders, bu...
Dec 28, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 222
Twas the night before Christmas, and all at Bad Crypto Were wondering when bitcoin t’would recover, you know From highs of last year to lows that hurt bad While blockchain is good, prices have been sad The hope of new ways to transact did burn bright Would bitcoin come back this next year? It just might! On Travis, on Joel, on Bad Crypto team On listeners, on critics, we’re just gaining steam. If you’ve been good or if you’ve been bad, The fact that you’re here makes us quite glad For the gift o...
Dec 24, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 221
It would seem that Bitcoin and most crypto have taken a turn for the better this week as Bitcoin has crossed the $4000 threshold once again. Does this mean we’ve all been good little boys and girls? In spite of that, some are still saying Bitcoin is dead, John McAfee sounds a little bit like Darth Vader, and it’s not a good idea to make it rain in Hong Kong. We’re also going to address the elephant in the living room. What happened to our frequent guest, Mr. Ronnie Moas? And why is he not likely...
Dec 21, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 220
He may have started off as a child movie star (remember The Mighty Ducks?), but he is also a tech and crypto pioneer who has been part of more projects than you know. He’s got much to say and we just want to get right to it. So welcome to episode #219 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/219 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: @Ba...
Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 219
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but not in the crypto markets. Frosty is feeling the cold of the bitcoin winter. And even if Santa Claus comes to town, he appears to be bringing the Grinch along with him. No matter, because we invite you to snuggle all warm by the fire, drink eggnog and remember how much better last December was! Today we’ll share the latest market news and reasons to be optimistic that Spring will eventually arrive. For now, Baby it’s cold outside. It’s the Bad New...
Dec 15, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 218
There are so many ways to examine crypto market data. You can examine the numbers, make pretty charts and invite people over for a crypto data party. But for those serious about data analysis, the more tools we have the better. Today we welcome Clay Collins of Nomics.com to the show to discuss how their platform is making crypto data available to exchanges in ways that empower crypto traders. It’s going to be a tasty show with plenty of om-nom-nomics. Take a seat at the table and ready your fork...
Dec 10, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 217
There’s one name in crypto who’s voice stands above the rest as a beacon of truth and light. Founded on integrity and rife with credibility, this person has proven his ability to prophecy on the future of bitcoin. That man is Trevon James. Today we’ll share Trevon’s predictions for Bitcoin, you’ll discover what two big celebrities are in trouble with the SEC, and you’ll learn of one ICO that triumphed over the same government agency. ICOs are illegal in China, crypto might get you kidnapped in S...
Dec 07, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 216
What’s really happening in the crypto markets? What does the current reset tell us about the market in general. What impact did the Bitcoin Cash fork have? And how big a part is regulation, or lack of, it playing in the space? Everyone has an opinion. And that’s true of today’s guest, the one and only Oz Sultan. His well-reasoned thinking will give you perspective on the state of the markets. We seek to equip you with the most current blockchain info to please your earholes. Thanks for inviting ...
Dec 05, 2018•51 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Some say one of the reasons the crypto markets have tanked is lack of regulation. Many have many waiting on the sidelines for the day that the SEC issues policy. Naomi Brockwell had the opportunity to catch up with SEC Chairman Jay Clayton recently and we’ve got an exclusive interview for you. Another item that can advance crypto adoption is easy-to-use wallets. We spoke with Taylor Monahan, CEO and founder of MyCrypto.com. Think MyEtherWallet, but mo betta. Spanning the globe and yet recording ...
Dec 03, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 214
It may be down 80% from it’s all-time high, but some say Bitcoin is the world’s best performing asset class of the past 10 years. Google searches for Bitcoin are on the climb. And Bitcoin is still more valuable than Venezuelan currency. One of the 50 states is now accepting crypto for tax payments, the University of Tokyo is launching a blockchain course, and Overstock makes a bold move to focus on blockchain. I’m Joel Comm, and along with Travis Wright, we’re going to cover the latest news happ...
Nov 30, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 213
From massive airdrop to being a major player in the crypto space, Tron promises to help people building decentralized apps on their blockchain 4.0 platform. Today you’ll meet the creator of Tron, Justin Sun, in an exclusive interview with Bad Crypto’s own Cryptochick, Rachel Wolfson. We’ve also got some exciting news to share about a new podcast, which may or may not concern previously referenced crypto chick. Ok, it does. There. Now you know the secret. Bitcoin and crypto are definitely facing ...
Nov 28, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 212
You may have a secure wallet on your phone. But how secure is your phone? Making digital assets secure is one of the milestones that must be conquered if crypto is going to go mainstream. Today we welcome two guys who are concerned with this very task. Vinny Lingham, founder of Civic and Steve Sprague, CEO of Rivetz, are teaming up to bring solutions to some very real blockchain problems. We’re waist deep in the holiday season and Cryptomas is drawing near. Are you going to ask John Santafee for...
Nov 26, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 211
Holidays. It’s a great time to get together with family, friends and associates to eat, drink and talk about cryptocurrency. I mean, isn’t that what everyone does? Everyone knows people who really don’t know what you are talking about when you say words like Bitcoin and blockchain. They look at you funny and wonder if you’ve ingested just a bit too much tryptophan. That’s okay, because crypto is for all people. And today’s show is designed for you to share with loved ones, liked ones or even tho...
Nov 23, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 210
Let’s face it. Crypto scares some people. Usually, those people are the ones who stand to lose something as people are empowered by blockchain. Think… Goverments and institutions. Would you be willing to hand your phone code and password over to a government agent if asked? How would you feel about having to pay a fine for not doing so? Believe it or not, this is happening in New Zealand. And today we welcome back Bad Crypto correspondent Naomi Brockwell to discuss what’s happening down under. T...
Nov 21, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Is you ready to get learnt somethin? Then you needs an edumacation. All them fancy thangs you need to know in order to make somethin of yerself in this here wurld. Reckon we gonna hand that to you today as we welcome Ben Blair and Josh Stanley from Teachur.co to the show. Them fellas have built a full-fledged state-registered university with enrolled, paying students from all over the world. Students from Canada, Mexico, China, Zambia and more. Ands by building in blockchain, you can gets yersel...
Nov 19, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Was it Craig Wright? Was it the Bitcoin Cash fork? Was it rumours of Bitmain letting go of Jihan Wu? Or did someone forget to brush their teeth today? We’re not really sure what caused the markets to plummet this week, but Bitcoin has gone as low as $5500. If ever there was an episode that lived up to the title “Bad News”, this one might be it. And yet, there are shades of optimism as Bitcoin and crypto has been here before. Buckle up, cowboys and cowgirls. This is the Bad News episode #207 of T...
Nov 16, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Politics. The mere mention of the word can disrupt friendships and turn Thanksgiving conversation into a food fight. But let’s face it… it’s going to take legislation to bring trust to the blockchain space. Today we welcome Alex Merced, Vice-Chairman of the Libertarian National Committee, to the show. We don’t get too much into the weeds, but we discuss important issues related to moving towards legislation that will build a healthier crypto future. Let’s all lay down our arms for a few minutes ...
Nov 14, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 206
The past couple years have seen a boom in the ICO space, followed by a whole lot of uncertainty. That’s due not only to the prices of crypto tanking this year, but also because of the issues surrounding the legality of issuing tokens and coins. While we aren’t financial advisors or legal experts, we are fortunate to encounter people who are. And today we’ll have a very informative discussion with Mark Roderick, one of the leading crowdfunding and fintech lawyers in the US. You’ll discover what’s...
Nov 12, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Bitcoin keeps teasing us with a potential bull run. Charlie Shrem says he didn’t do it. John McAfee gets a tattoo and a coin goes up 17%. And a top 10 crypto is getting ready to airdrop $125 million in tokens to wallet-holders. It’s just another week in the Republic of Bad Cryptopia and there is much news afoot. And at hand. That’s right, we cover all the appendages here. And we know you pay special attention to what celebrities have to say about politics and blockchain, so you’ll be glad to hea...
Nov 09, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Did you learn what fiat currency was growing up? Most people today still don’t know what fiat is. And they have no idea that the old school financial world is already dead… we’re just waiting for it to give off its death rattle. Today, we welcome Christopher Greene of the popular YouTube channel, AMTV, to the show, to discuss the major changes that are taking place in the world financial systems, and how blockchain and crypto play a key role in bringing stability. We’re not conspiracy theorists,...
Nov 07, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 203
It’s been a rough year for crypto investors. And it’s important to know how to survive a bear market. Cause when you poke the bear, the bear pokes back. Today we’ll speak with Fred Schebesta, Co-Founder of the global personal finance comparison website Finder.com . Fred has a lot of insights into the financial markets and will provide some valuable info to help you navigate the bear. I’m here. Travis is here. Fred’s here. And you’re here. That’s all that’s needed to say “welcome to episode #202 ...
Nov 05, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Elvis may have left the building, but Travis and I are with billions of cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts at World Crypto Con 2018 in Las Vegas! Morgan Stanley says crypto is a new institutional asset class, Coinbase says they aren’t doing an IPO any time soon, and Charlie Shrem is getting sued. For today’s show we are pleased to welcome four of the events keynote speakers to the stage to discuss the latest news. And it might get a little cray cray. They say what happens in Vegas, stays ...
Nov 03, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 201
