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How Crypto Fails Sex Workers

Aug 18, 202323 min
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Episode description

At first, cryptocurrency seemed like the solution to the problems sex workers have had with traditional banks. But as the US moves to regulate the crypto industry, many are finding it hasn’t worked out like they hoped. 


Guests:

Joel Khalili, reporter at Wired

Liara Roux, sex worker, organizer, and writer


You can check out Joel’s reporting in Wired here. 


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