The Bad Crypto Podcast

Donald J Trump makes a comeback for the ages and becomes the 47th President of the United States. Liberal heads are exploding and we are here for it.  Trump launches his own Memecoin which sets the crypto world ablaze,  the SEC has launched a Crypto Task Force, and perhaps by the time this episode is released Ross Ulbricht will be pardoned by the President.   There’s a LOT hap...

Bitcoin dumps to $89000 and bounces back almost immediately. Microstrategy secures another bag of BTC for their ever-growing stash. And FTX is about to begin dispersing more than 1.2 Billion to those who got hosed. We’re less then a week away from Trump’s inauguration and many seem to think we truly are on the cusp of a new Golden Age in the USA. Saddle up your horses and put on your a...

Many are predicting that cryptocurrency, and the stock market in general, is going to continue going up as Trump enters office. But there’s an economist who has been successfully predicting downturns in economies and industries for decades who says otherwise.  Harry Dent has a unique approach to economic forecasting focuses on demographic trends and consumer spending patterns, and he ma...

2024. It was the year that was. What it was. Which is to say, it was 2024. That was the year. But that year is gone. We have turned the page. We are unburdened by what has been. And optimism in the crypto world is raging as the year is now 2025.  I guess you can say, it is the year that it is. We’re going to take at what was by revisiting the top 24 crypto stories of 2024, what is, and...

Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of panic from those who believe the bull run is already over. Michael Saylor doesn’t care and has bought another stack of Bitcoin. We’ve got some insight into when the US might begin a Bitcoin reserve. And Solana has hit a record-breaking number of daily transactions. Christmas is upon us once again and we are jolly as can be. Just like the...

We interrupt this crypto broadcast for an urgent message for US citizens. Many of you are not aware of new crypto tax regulation that goes into effect for 2025, and that if you don’t take action before this year is over you may be subject to surprise taxes in the future! Fortunately, our favorite crypto CPA, Clinton Donnelly, is onhand to explain everything you need to know and what you need...

Bitcoin Ordinals are so much more than NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain. And Runes are not just a fancy word for tokens on Bitcoin. But any way you slice it, memecoins still find their origination in Dogs. And there’s one particular dog that is intent on going to the moon… on Bitcoin of course. Today we welcome Leonidas, co-founder of the Runes and Ordinals explorer, as well as a volunt...

Saylor speedruns a Bitcoin presentation to Microsoft. Bitcoin drops 27% in minutes in South Korea. And Blackrock now has over 500,000 BTC in assets under management. Hunter Biden is pardoned in spite of Joe’s continued promises that it wouldn’t happen. XRP has overtaken USDT for the #3 market cap.  And Trump’s cabinet picks continue to bode well for a boom in America.  We’re less than 50 days from...

Back in 2018, the popular messaging app, Telegram, sought to create it’s own blockchain platform, the Telegram Open Network, or TON.  With plans to launch a billion dollar token raise with an ICO, and already acquiring over $1.7 billion in funding from private investors, it was going to be one of the biggest ICOs of all time. And then things got… well, complicated. Long story short, the ICO never...

Another week, another Bitcoin all-time high at what many believe is just the beginning of the crypto bull run. Microstrategy puts more money on table for Bitcoin. Dogecoin pumps as Elon’s posts a new DOGEFather meme. But why is Ethereum lagging behind? There are talks of many of the SEC cases going away along with Gary Gensler. Trump’s media stock pumped on rumors of an acquisition of a crypto exc...

The dust is settling from the earth-shattering election, but crypto is making quakes all its own, with Bitcoin racing to new all-time highs! With the two being so connected at this point in time, we thought it would be good to bring back a friend of the show who is intimately acquainted with crypto and the Trump campaign.  Oz Sultan has spent a lot of time in technology and politics, so you are su...

The election is over and Donald J Trump is going to be the 47th President of the United States.  The markets are reacting as predicted and it appears that the shackles that have held back crypto in the free world are about to be unleashed.  Are you ready for what many believe will be the earth-shattering bull run for the ages?  Today we discuss the implications of Trump’s victory, what it means to...

Well, the results of the 2024 Presidential election are in… well, maybe. We really don’t know because we recorded this episode on Election Day.  So all we can do is prognosticate and amuse ourselves with our thoughts.  So today we welcome back a pioneer of Bitcoin development, Jeff Garzik, to the show to NOT discuss politics… well, not much.  A previous guest for the Republic of Bad Cryptopia, Jef...

In a world where greed and corruption run deep, a group of outliers who, weary of the broken system embraced a mysterious new currency that promises freedom but comes at a cost. Dirty Coin, the movie,  probes into the underbelly of finance, crime, and rebellion. The film follows As bitcoin miners battle corrupt governments, environmental myths, and mainstream misinformation, the line between revol...

The Internet and social media were intended to connect people in new ways. And while it has done that, somewhere along the way it has become a net loss for us as a society.  Today we welcome author and speaker Mark Weinstein to the show to discuss how we can restore our sanity online.  He’s got a new book that he enjoys pimping and we support him in this effort.   Pull away from silly dances on Ti...

Just how vulnerable is your privacy, especially as it relates to your crypto.  If you are using one of the mainstream carriers like AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile, the truth might frighten you.  But we aren’t here to scare you without a solution. Today, we welcome Mark Kreitzman from Efani to the show to discuss how you can secure your cell phone and your crypto easily with one little switch.  You’...

Ready to chirp your way into the future of IoT? Today we chat with the CEO of Chirp Wireless to discuss how making IoT deployments as easy as flipping a switch. They’re rocking outdoor geo-positioning without GPS, thanks to some tech magic. Chirp’s plug-and-play solutions allow you to track ALL the IoT things. Except Apple, those closed ecosystem-dorks. Tune in and find out how this wireless wonde...

So far, Uptober has been more like Dumptober. Is this the last leg down before the bulls are unleashed?  Edward Snowden says Solana is only good for memecoins and scams. And Avalanche may indeed live up to its name in the crypto world due to the moves they are making.  Sentiment may be confused, but that’s our permanent state of being anyhow. Join us today for our Bad News episode #744 of The Bad...

Trump makes history by being the first President to make a purchase with Bitcoin. Kamala Harris has been told what to say about crypto… and then she says it. And Sam Altman believes that AI will fix climate change, bring unimaginable prosperity and make you better looking. Speaking of better looking. We invite a guest to the show so you don’t have to just look at us or hear us.  Turns out he’s pre...

Trump enters the crypto sphere by partnering with World Liberty Financial Defi.  Microstrategy wants to purchase another $700 million in Bitcoin. And Binance’s CZ is going to be released from jail within 2 weeks. Also, with RFK, Jr joining the Trump campaign, making America healthy again is now front and center of the American mindset.  Today we are joined by the creators of the $MAHA token to dis...

Bitcoin has another week of ups and downs as ETF outflows set a new record. And yet, ETF adoption is happening faster than any other financial instrument in history. Elon Musk’s battle for free speech continues as the UK may summon him over X operations.  And with the US election just a couple months away, predictions are taking place as to the direction of Bitcoin based on who wins.  The differen...

The Presidential race in the US was completely shook up this week as pro-crypto candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has suspended his campaign and thrown his support behind Trump.  We’ve discovered that three Puerto Ricans may be responsible for red-pilling Trump on Bitcoin. And Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France.   These are challenging times with the state of the world teetering on the...

Blackrock’s Ethereum ETF saw $1 billion in inflows this week.  Tether is looking to launch a UAE-backed stablecoin. And the Vatican is going to create, get this, “soulbound” NFTs.   Weird happenings from the blockchain world and Travis is half-way around the world, so let’s get into it on our bad news episode #739 of The Bad Crypto Podcast.    Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/739   SUBSCRIBE, R...

Trump and Musk break the internet with a massively attended live spaces on X, but there’s not a single mention of Bitcoin or cryptocurrency. Microstrategy’s Bitcoin gamble is beating Warren Buffet’s warning, and some country’s central banks are holding some of Michael Saylor’s company. And would a Harris administration be favorable to crypto?  Many say no. We’ll take a look at these top stories an...

It’s been a rough week in all the financial markets.  What many are calling the Kamala crash due to the current administration's economic policies saw the crypto market have its biggest pullback in some time. Why did it happen and just how painful was it?   Top economists and bitcoin fans have much to say. Trump says the government shouldn’t sell any of its Bitcoin. Some US Senators want to make b...