Crypto has applications for both business and pleasure. Being able to save and spend your crypto while earning rewards is important. But so is having fun with your cryptos. And nothing says fun like a video game with fighting, am I right? Today’s show has a little bit of both. We’ll speak with the founder of a membership program that caters to those seeking to make the most of their crypto holdings. Club Swan provides a better alternative to banking and we’ll explore all the benefits of membersh...
Feb 19, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 371
We’ve seen an abundance of crypto-related books come out over the past couple years. Let’s face it, there’s a lot to say about the blockchain world. And today we welcome two authors to the show to discuss their findings. Sean Weisbrot is a 3-time author and the founder and CEO of Sidekick. It’s an integrated messaging, payments, and marketplace ecosystem that utilizes Blockchain payments to support many top coins people already know and love. But first we’ll introduce you to Yolanda Rondon. Her ...
Feb 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 370
The Bitcoin bulls appears to be large and in charge as the world’s most popular crypto pushes through the $10,000 barrier. Many alt-coins are along for the ride. And Tom Lee sees a summer high that will get you excited. Apparently the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has had the backdoor to one of the world’s major encryption systems since World War II. Trump’s new budget would make crypto crimes investigatable by the Secret Service. And Justin Sun finally gets his lunch with Warren Buffet. It’s...
Feb 14, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 369
The Blockchain world is moving super fast. Companies like Amazon, IBM and Oracle are introducing enterprise-grade blockchain solutions. But how “enterprise-ready” is blockchain technology actually? And how will new blockchain tech change the face of the big names and players? Today we’ve got a double-header for you. First we’ll introduce you to Anton Mozgovoy of Jthereum to discuss the future of enterprise blockchain. Then we’ll bring you Tommy Mckinnon and Mark Laporte of Helios Protocol. They ...
Feb 12, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 368
It’s rare that we welcome a guest back to the show just a few months after an appearance. But Samson Williams wowed us so much the first time around that he got an immediate “come back and see us some time” before the first interview was over. And today he is back to share his wisdom and insights on healthcare, artificial intelligence, drone racing, privacy and the future of crypto. Also, to commemorate this episode we’ve got another collectible NFT featuring our guest. So you’ll want to listen ...
Feb 09, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 367
After a brief pullback, it appears the crypto bull run continues. Will we see $10,000 sooner than later? The Winklevi go on a Stablecoin patent tear, and Vitalik Buterin airs his opinions on Bitcoin Cash. Some Coinbase users are having issues withdrawing more than $10 in Bitcoin each day, a Swiss ski resort is now accepting Bitcoin and some say having Andrew Yang in the oval office is the only way the US is going to move forward with Bitcoin adoption. Some of these stories are real. Some of them...
Feb 07, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 366
Imagine a stock exchange that traded futures in advertising instead of stocks. Well, with smart contracts and advertising technologies the ad world is evolving. Transparency and magical internet money shows this supply chain of blockchain goodness. Today we welcome Richard Bush of Nyiax to the show to discuss how their tools help publishers and advertisers negotiate, secure and manage their ad campaigns with transparency and confidence. We’ve also got some EOS Voice News, but that’s a different ...
Feb 05, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 365
While we are thrilled so many of you enjoy this show, there are other crypto podcasters out there more knowledgeable than us. Ok there are a bunch. And one of the ones we really respect for his content and commitment to the crypto community is Peter McCormack. As host of the popular What Bitcoin Did podcast, Peter breaks down the current state of Bitcoin and the future of decentralization with his guests. Today, he has gotten his passport stamped for entry into the Republic of Bad Cryptopia and ...
Feb 02, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 364
Happy days are here again as Bitcoin continues its move to $10,000. Justin Sun is being sued for harassment. And Ripple is toying with the idea of an IPO. A major bank has predicted that digital currencies could be mainstream just two years from now. Perhaps that’s another reason why Tim Draper is encouraging millennials to stock up on Bitcoin. We’ll visit Singapore, Dubai and Hawaii for some crypto news as we deliver this and more on our bad news episode #363 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. F ull Sh...
Jan 31, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 363
Would you rather be chased by a bear or a bull? Bears will shred you and bulls will gore you. Neither one sounds very pleasant. But when it comes to crypto, we’d much rather see the horns then the claws. And today we welcome back our trader mate from down under, Craig Cobb, to evaluate if the bulls are taking charge of the markets once again. After a the long fall from Bitcoin’s high of $20,000 to $3200, we’ll all be glad to see a new runup as the halving approaches. This would be a good time to...
Jan 29, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 362
On the road again, and this time our travels found us in Miami for the big North American Bitcoin Conference 2020. We had the opportunity to take the main stage and host a panel featuring 4 luminaries and legends from the crypto world. On the panel we were pleased to welcome Crypto OG, Marshall Long, Bitcoin Pioneer, Charlie Shrem, event host, Moe Levin, and Bitcoin.com COO, Mate Tokay. It was an informative and entertaining time which we think you’ll love. So get in a Tubbs and Crockett state o...
Jan 26, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 361
Bitcoin is moving sideways after a nice run up and a bit of a pull back. Are we positioning for the big bull run many are hoping will happen as the halving approaches? A new bill in congress could have massive impact on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. Does it stand a chance of passing and becoming law? And a company famous for a very well-known beer brand is moving big into the gaming space, with plans for their own cryptocurrency. Will you want a twist of lime with their token? S...
Jan 24, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 360
As the blockchain marketing landscape continues to expand, we’re continually seeing new creative solutions for scaling digital advertising. Today in a special Blockchain CMO episode, Lindsey Galloway, CMO of Rebel AI, joins Travis and Donny. Lindsey will share how her team and technology accomplish this goal with products built to protect and secure programmatic media trading between premium publishers and advertisers. One particularly interesting solution is how they cryptographically seal adve...
Jan 22, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 359
A crypto YouTuber, a crypto podcaster and a crypto magazine publisher walk into a bar… it sounds like the start of a really good joke. And it might just be. But it actually happened while in Miami for Miami Blockchain Week. We had the pleasure of using the VIP Room at Pitbull’s El Dorado 305 restaurant and bar in South Beach to record three great interviews for this episode. You’ll meet CryptoMikhail, AKA Dr. Dredd, Rice Crypto and Rob McNealy, three dudes involved in different segments of crypt...
Jan 19, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 358
One of crypto’s great promises is super fast payments with super low transaction fees. And one of the most prolific cryptos that has lived up to these promises is Dash. Ryan Taylor is the CEO of Dash Core Group, and he joins us today to discuss this coin that’s been around for some years. We’re in Miami for Miami Blockchain Week and spending most of our time inside. I guess that means we aren’t going to get much of a tan. But we’re happy to be here, and we’re happy that you are here for episode ...
Jan 17, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 357
It’s been said that Litecoin is Bitcoin’s baby brother. And it’s not unusual for the price of Litecoin to track with the price of Bitcoin. Today’s show is all about the little coin that could… or might, as we welcome John Kim, Chief Litecoin Evangelist and David Schwartz, Project Director for the Litecoin Foundation to the mic. We’ll talk about adding privacy functionality to Litecoin, what the foundation is up to and what the future might look like. If you are holding any Litecoin, you’ve got m...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 356
Many people think mainstream crypto adoption will take place when a major merchant starts accepting Bitcoin. Others think it will happen when banks speak the language of crypto. But it’s possible that blockchain gaming could be the catalyst to bring about massive awareness. Today we welcome two co-founders from a blockchain gaming startup to the show to discuss their project, Upland. A monopoly-like game dealing with real-world properties, Upland has a headstart in the space and a mobile game wi...
Jan 12, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 355
Life is all peachy until you discover you have a rare disease and are later hit by a truck. Two different tragedies that could both go in a bad direction. But what if you survived both of these and discovered the wonder and beauty of crypto, with a renewed mission to educate future generations to become givers? You could have a profound impact. Well, that’s exactly what our guest today has experienced and is in the process of doing. Her name is Alyze Sam and she’s our new BFF. We adore her passi...
Jan 08, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 354
While Bitcoin is decentralized, it is not anonymous. Many crypto enthusiasts believe privacy is of paramount importance. That’s why we’re happy to bring you today’s conversation with Riccardo Spagni. Lead maintainer for privacy coin Monero, Ricc has many things to say about the history and future of the coin. Of course, his friends know him as Fluffy Pony. So you know that’s going to make for a fun interview. We’re public figures but we like to keep some things private. And today you’ll learn ho...
Jan 05, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 353
Happy New Year 2020 to all the Citizens of the Republic of Bad Cryptopia! We’re excited to be entering the Year of Halvening with you. And to kick it off we’ve got a packed show with two great interviews to set the tone. You may recall the crazy ICO season of 2017. Since that time, token sales have grown up a bit. We’ll bring you a discussion with Andy Bromberg of Coinlist, a platform that works only with deeply-vetted blockchain projects. Then, you’ll hear from Christina Lomazzo. UNICEF’s Block...
Jan 03, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 352
You’ve heard of Dracula, who comes in the night to suck the blood of innocents so he might live. You’ve heard of the Phantom of the Opera, who will stop at nothing to keep captive his beloved Christine. And you’ve heard of the Mummy, who has been wrapped up so long his temper is really bad. The list of monsters and evil doers goes on… and while these fiends are fictional, there’s one more insidious then all of these… and is real. It’s the Creature from Jekyll Island, a beast so terrifying and ho...
Dec 29, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 351
Cash. Real estate. Stocks. Bonds. Futures. These traditional asset classes have been around for generations. But now cryptocurrency brings a new asset class into the mix. Many in the financial and legal sectors are still trying to figure out how this asset class is to be traded. Meanwhile, those of us in the private sector are moving ahead bringing crypto to the world. Today we’ve got a unique interview with Joshua Frank, co-founder and CEO of TheTIE, a powerful data analytics platform for crypt...
Dec 27, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 350
Ho ho ho.. It’s Christmas time once again boys and girls. We hope that Crypto Santa has been good to all the citizens of Bad Cryptopia. And we’ve got a special gift episode for you today. When in Luxembourg at the GVS Summit last month, I had the opportunity to sit down for a conversation with legendary actor, Billy Zane. Not only is Billy an accomplished actor, but he’s also a savvy businessman and painter. Oh, and he gets crypto. We talked a little about all these topics and we think you’re re...
Dec 25, 2019•27 min
Blockchain and data go together like peas and carrots. When you think of all the industries that require their data to be secured, the list goes on and on. And today we’ve got a special Blockchain CMO segment featuring Jason Manningham, the General Manager at Blockgraph. Helping the world’s largest TV and media companies control, connect, and safely activate their data at scale is no small task. Travis and Donny Dvorin of Never Stop Marketing dive deep into how blockchain technology allows for t...
Dec 22, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 349
Bitcoin takes another nosedive bringing the entire crypto marketplace down with it. With halving just 5 months away, will this new 7-month low lead to the long-awaited bull run? A crypto tycoon died leaving $145m in limbo. Now lawyers want to find out if it is really his body buried six-feet under. And Brave is onboarding verified publishers in droves. Are you drove-worthy? Finally, we’re pleased to welcome Bruce Porter from Miami’s Washington Elite conference to the show. We’ll be performing Ba...
Dec 20, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 348
With over $138 billion dollars in revenue in 2018, the global video game industry is bigger then the movie industry. And like every other vertical, we are starting to see blockchain-based alternatives to traditional gaming, both on computer and mobile. Today we’re all about the future of gaming as we welcome Ryan Rodden to the show. Publisher for CastleCrypto.gg, Ryan is tuned into the blockchain gaming world and will provide numerous insights into this nascent industry. Grab your joystick… .er…...
Dec 18, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 347
This just in. The hosts of this show are not financial advisors. We’re just not. No matter how we wish we were. It ain’t gonna happen. That’s why it’s good fortune that we’ve happened up Tim Picciott. He’s a living breathing financial advisor who specializes in the crypto space. What are the odds? Today Tim joins us to share his thoughts on crypto investing. Listen to him. Don’t listen to us. Well listen to us when we are asking questions or cracking jokes. But that’s all. We’re pleased to welco...
Dec 16, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 346
Marc Cuban says there is no way Bitcoin can ever become a reliable currency. Vinnie Lingham is about to win a Bitcoin price bet. And Jack Dorsey does a series of tweets indicating that Twitter may be moving towards decentralization. Another alleged crypto ponzi scheme sees three people arrested, Nike has patented a system for tokenizing shoes, and a new crypto game will see people battling it out on blockchain. We’ve got plenty of news, and included in that is a special interview with Moe Levin,...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 345
It appears that the US Government is being slow to finalize regulation for blockchain and cryptocurrency, but that doesn’t mean progress isn’t being made. It’s said that all politics is local, and different states are moving forward with blockchain in different ways. In the state of Michigan, a bill has been passed that would write emerging Bitcoin and blockchain technologies into existing state laws that prohibit financial crimes and racketeering. Today we are pleased to welcome Ryan Berman, a ...
Dec 11, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 344
The financial industry is not the only industry to be positively impacted by blockchain. Advertising and Advertising Technology are using it in the ad space. Irrelevant ads. Fake ads. Spam ads. Ads that send you to a fake publisher… there are some ad networks that are completely 100% fake traffic. Now imagine those ads supply path being tracked every step of the way on blockchain. That can now happen. Billions of dollars will be saved over time and could help lower consumer costs, as well. This ...
Dec 08, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 343
