The Bad Crypto Podcast

The video game and computer game industry has absolutely exploded over the past decade, with this form of entertainment bringing in more money than the film and television industry. It only makes sense the the token economy would find its way into the gaming world, as esports and custom digital assets are becoming big business. Today we welcome Alex Casassovici to the show to discuss this trend, a...

Warm sunshiny days. Opening up a cold one. Snuggles with your new puppy. Ah… these are the glorious moments that make up a life. And on today’s show, it’s all of those things wrapped into one as we welcome back a dear friend of the show… Mr. Ronnie Moas. Ok, he may not be as snuggly as a puppy, but we like him anyhow, especially because he’s always wanting to make a...

Whenever Travis and I record an episode of Bad Crypto, I always write the teaser just before we get started. It’s a spontaneous thing. Sometimes I have bursts of creativity that make it hilarious. Other times it’s more matter of fact and to the point. Today, I’m coming up blank. But this episode is packed with the latest news from the crypto world, much of it quite optimistic. So...

It’s hotter than hades outside in Nashville, but it’s cool breezes inside the Music City Center hall as we’re in Tennessee for the Tokenizing Health conference. Today, we’ll welcome three guests to the stage to discuss how a platform, an investor and an end-project are all working towards the goal of making healthcare on blockchain work for everyone. We’ve got the lat...

Everyone has heard of the Internet. And by now, you’ve likely heard about the Internet of things. But have you considered that in the future, we’ll be tokenining all the things on blockchain? Art, real estate, automobiles and more can be tokenized with fractional shares of each asset being privately owned. Today we welcome back Howard Marks of StartEngine.com to discuss tokenizing the...

Are you experiencing the doldrums due to a down crypto market? Do you long for the days of Bitcoin being at $20,000? Have you taken abuse from misinformed friends and family that mock the low prices? Well, we’ve got good news for you! The Bad Crypto Podcast is here! The Bad Crypto Podcast will turn that frown upside down with the latest news and commentary from the two least-qualified people...

It’s easy to get isolated and think of everything in terms of the western world, when you are from the western world. But the fact of the matter is that blockchain is moving forward in Asia at an unprecedented pace. Today we’ll flip hemispheres and visit with three people who are part of projects that are moving the needle in Asia. You’re going to find it highly informative and e...

Some people HODL their cryptos, but others enjoy the thrill of trading for fun and profit. Today, we’re pleased to welcome Craig Cobb, known as TraderCobb, to the show to discuss strategies and tips for trading tokens and being happy. And by happy, we mean profitable. You may HODL. You may FODL. But if you want to learn how to be profitable you may really benefit from today’s show. It&...

Nasdaq is jumping on the crypto bandwagon. Binance profits rival Nasdaq but with just 4% of the staff. More confusion as courts say CFTC can regulate cryptos as commodities. And big names in banking continue their march towards blockchain. Remember John McAfee’s unhackable wallet? Well John hasn’t said much since it’s been discovered that it can be hacked. And how many Dapps are...

According to Byron Reese, CEO of GigaOM, we are entering the fourth age of humanity. Today, you’ll chat with Byron and we’ll go down the rabbit hole of artificial intelligence, machine learning and how it relates to blockchain. It’s episode #173 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at:  http://badco.in/173 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple Podcast:  http://badc...

The SEC just doesn’t care for crypto ETFs. Ethereum may be ready to bounce off it’s lows for the year. And perhaps mining doesn’t take as much energy as we think. Our friends down under can now pay their bills with Bitcoin, and Apple has approved a crypto app that will allow you to earn and spend your rewards. And the icing on the cake? Our own Rachel Wolfson grabbed a couple min...

Today, we’re pleased to introduce you to Ashley Scorpio, marketing director for CoinGenius.ai, a blockchain project designed to bring transparency to the cryptocurrency community through advanced market intelligence. After years as a marketing, brand and political consultant up there in Canada, Ashley and her super-cool name are bringing her talents to the crypto space. Let’s pretend w...

The world of tomorrow. Artificial intelligence knows what you groceries you want delivered before you even ask. Your car picks you up on schedule. Your toast is flawlessly toasted and buttered precisely when you are hungry. It’s technology. And combined with blockchain, it’s designed to make your life and workflow easier and mo betta. Today we welcome Miko Matsumura, founder of Evercoi...

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 thi...

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 w...

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 in...

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...

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...

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 migh...

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 ho...

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...

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 classi...

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 fa...

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...

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...