Best Joel Comm And Travis Wright Podcasts (2025)

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EP #784 - $MSTR Infinite Money Glitch with John Lee Dumas 57:25

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You may have heard a little bit about what Michael Saylor and his company, Strategy, are doing by acquiring truckloads of Bitcoin. But do you understand the full scope of his master plan? Today we’ve invited our friend John Lee Dumas, host of Strategy Today show on Youtube, to fill us in on Saylor’s “Infinite Money Glitch” and how his certainty tha…

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Ep 783 - Eight Years of Bad! for July 16, 2025 38:09

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July 16, 2017. A day that will live in infamy. It was the day that Sir Lord Travis Wright and I invaded the beaches of Normandy… no, it was the day that we got on a space shuttle to become astronauts… well, ok. It was the day we decided to say words about Bitcoin, record them, and share them with the world. Perhaps not as epic as one would like, bu…

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Ep 782: Whale Moves $Billions in Bitcoin - Bad News for July 9, 2025 39:30

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Some OG Bitcoin wallets have seen life after more than 14 years of dormancy. Stocks and crypto react favorably to Trump striking a trade deal with Vietnam. And Jack Dorsey is back with a decentralized messaging app designed to take on WhatsApp and work over Bluetooth. Some say history is getting ready to repeat itself with an epic bull run. Others …

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Ep 781 - Bitcoin Treasuries & Stock Tokens - BAD NEWS for July 2, 2025 38:38

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Bitcoin hashrate is declining even as interest in Bitcoin ETFs is growing. Robinhood has launched stock tokens. And the great state of Texas has made gold and silver legal tender once again. Along with crypto we’ve got some AI news for you. Are you tired of winning yet? We aren’t. And we’re going to bring you more winning on our bad news episode #7…

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Ep 780 - Market Sharts: Bitcoin Bounces and Bristol Scale Analysis - Bad News for June 25, 2025 44:12

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It’s been a turbulent week in the world politically and cryptoly as Trump intervenes in the Israel/Iran conflict. The markets responded with fear and then bounced back when it appeared that all would be okay. It’s turbulence that we are used to by now, but it doesn’t mean you don’t feel it when the shaking is going on. Offline, Travis and I have be…

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Episode 779 - The Genius Act & AI Badness - Bad News for June 19. 2025 37:49

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How crazy is it that even in spite of being on the brink of World War III, Bitcoin is still holding over $100,000? How crazy is it that the Genius Act has passed through the US Senate and is now heading for the House of Representatives? And how crazy is AI accelerating with all the crazy stuff you can do with it? If you’re looking for crazy you’ve …

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Ep 778: The Bad Boys Are Back! - Bad News for June 13, 2025 43:24

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If it seems that we’ve been silent, it’s just because we took a Spring break… for four weeks. Mostly because I’ve been traveling and bandwidth has not been amenable. But that doesn’t mean the crypto world hasn’t continued turning… and no, you aren’t going to get rid of us that easy as we approach the beginning of our ninth year participating in the…

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Ep 777: Luck, Timing, and the Crypto Rollercoaster - Bad News for May 14, 2025 41:44

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Some say profiting in crypto happens intentionally. Others say it’s pure luck based on which tokens you buy. When you think about it there is a lot left to chance in this world. Who would have guessed that we’d still be doing this podcast almost 8 years later. We’ve got a luck-themed episode for you today, and it makes sense because this is our luc…

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Ep 776: Quantum Crypto Wizardry with Mati Greenspan 42:33

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Are we doomed for recession as many economists are lamenting? Or are we truly on the cusp of America’s “golden age”? Mati Greenspan is one of our go-to guys for a things relating to global economies, politics and tokenization. Today we welcome him back to share the true state of Israel, why Milton Friedman was right about economics and how Trump is…

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Ep 775 - AAA+ Web3 Gaming with Astra Nova 28:24

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Are games on blockchain ready for their time to shine? The initial wave showed some promise, but it was too much “make money playing games” and not enough “play games that are fun”. That seems to be changing as the move to make AAA games is in full gear. Today we welcome DG from Astra Nova to the program to show how mainstream adoption of blockchai…

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Ep 774: Is The Crypto Winter Finally Coming To An End? - Bad News for April 22, 2025 43:04

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Bitcoin has come back to life and the bull market may be resuming its second phase. A new SEC chairman has been ushered in. But Jerome Powell remains a wet blanket on the economy. AI developments continue moving rapidly and soon your digital twin will be able to take meetings or comfort loved ones when you have left your earthsuit. Sounds very blac…

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Bitcoiners Take On Inflation And Michael Saylor's Latest Moves 45:51

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Bitcoiners have a different take on the mainstream inflation narrative, Michael Saylor teases at securing more Bitcoin, and Washington’s Stablecoin bill is moving forward. If you are holding OM tokens you woke up a few days ago with Oh My Godzilla, as the token instantly dropped 90%. And we can all see bots are killing social media. Can decentraliz…

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Ep 772: Trump Resets Entire World Economy - Bad News For April 9, 2025 44:55

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It’s been a wild week as President Trump has completely reset the entire world’s economy. With a bold tariff approach that caused a massive sell-off, we’re already seeing the brilliance in this move. Markets are bouncing back and we may be on the verge of a huge move for Bitcoin. Volatility is likely to continue, and perhaps the Fed will decide to …

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Ep 771 - Trump Tariffs Trigger Crypto Turbulence - Bad News For April 2, 2025 38:26

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With the Trump tariffs set to hit globally, everyone is watching to see how crypto responds. Bitcoin has broken back through $85,000 and some think whales have been suppressing the price. And the CEO of Blackrock has suggested that Bitcoin could replace the dollar as the world currency. Knock knock. Who's there? Bad. Bad who? Bad time to sell, Bitc…

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Did the Fed Trigger a 1300% Bitcoin Run?! | #770 30:39

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The market appears to be bouncing back since the Fed says they have “infinite cash”. Will this prompt a run back over $90,000? Crypto payment adoptions are moving slowly, perhaps due to security concerns. And is the US allowed to sell gold holdings to buy crypto paving a zero citizen tax method for acquiring Bitcoin? It seems we always have questio…

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Ep 769 - AI Technology Is Changing The Sports Betting Industry 52:29

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The markets continue to show extreme fear, but some bulls are fighting to push Bitcoin higher. North Korea has surpassed El Salvador in the amount of Bitcoin they are holding. And Ripple has filed a trademark hinting at a crypto wallet. Also, what if you could use AI to win in the sports betting market? Today we welcome Ryan Robey of Staicy.ai to d…

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EP 768 - Markets Melt - BAD NEWS for March 12, 2025 49:39

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Markets are a mess—stocks bleeding, crypto crashing. ETF outflows are ludicrous. Trade wars are on. Is this Trump’s fault, or are markets just throwing a tantrum? Who’s buying the dip? And what does a bill to build a 1,000,000 Bitcoin strategic reserve for the U.S. mean for the future? We’re going to unpack is all today as we laugh and cry our way …

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EP 767 - Crypto Markets on Fire. Who will Stop the Burn? 48:53

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Crypto soars on Trump’s announcement of a strategic crypto reserve… and it’s gone like that as all the gains are taken back and we are right back where we started. The SEC is offering $50K for various employees to resign. And Trump’s State of the Union is sure to be a humdinger as no one knows exactly what is coming next. The only thing that’s cert…

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Ep 766: Blood in the Crypto Streets - Bad News For Feb 25, 2025 51:10

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There’s blood in the crypto streets as the bull run comes to a screeching reversal and massive liquidations hit the market. What is causing Bitcoin and all the altcoin to have this precipitous drop, and have we seen this movie before? Today we cover the latest news surrounding the latest moves and infuse it with a bit of humor on our “crypto gets p…

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Ep 765: IP-Based Memecoins with Ian Utile of Kikicat 52:32

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2025 has seen a massive increase of memecoins flooding the market. The vast majority of them are scams or rug pulls. But some creators are seeking to bring real value to communities by building around known IP. Ian Utile of Kikicat is doing precisely that with a cute cat that has been viewed over 11 billion times in Gifs. We’ll discuss current news…

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Ep 764: What's new with VeChain? 46:24

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Since 2015, it has been VeChain’s mission has been to upgrade the world with blockchain. Surviving two bear markets, they’ve built hundreds of enterprise dApps across businesses and industries.Today we welcome Sunny Lu, co-founder and CEO of VeChain to discuss their approach to Web3, sustainability and tokenization. Also, yours truly has launched h…

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Ep 763: $WAX, Regulation and Crypto Predictions with William Quigley 1:02:41

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What do President Trump’s pro-crypto initiatives mean to the Bitcoin and blockchain world? Today we invite William Quigley, co-founder of Tether and the WAX blockchain, to the show to discuss the state of WAX, NFTs, Memecoins, Bitcoin, Ethereum and crypto regulation. You’ll be surprised at his expectations for an end-of-year Bitcoin prices, and his…

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EP 762 - The Retarded Episode BAD NEWS for Jan 29 2025 1:00:23

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Politics and crypto. It’s a match made in hell. But it may be getting better as the Trump administration pushes forward with reforming the SEC and opening the doors for US citizens to play in the crypto space. AI changes the game again as DeepSeek rocks the world. And Ross is finally free, thanks to President Trump. Crypto is down, but we are not. …

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Ep 761 - Trump Gets Busy Making Crypto Great Again 48:36

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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 Pre…

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EP 760 - The Crypto Future Is Bright?! - BAD NEWS for Jan 15, 2025 44:39

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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. S…

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EP 759 - The Coming Crash with Harry S. Dent, Jr. 51:55

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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…

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Ep 758: The Top 24 Crypto Stories of 2024 - January 3, 2025 45:19

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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…

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EP 757: Ho Ho Hodl: Surviving Jerome Powell’s Economic Chill 47:58

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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 ar…

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EP 756 - Urgent Crypto Tax Updates with Clinton Donnelly 52:00

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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 e…

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Ep 755 - Will $DOG Go to the Moon?! 59:21

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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 O…

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Ep 754: Why is $XRP up 5x this month?! Bad News for Dec. 3, 2024 50:17

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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…

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Ep 753 - The Ton Society Builds for a Billion Users with Jack Booth 49:55

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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… we…

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EP 752: Bitcoin Soars, DOGE barks, and Shaq Settles - BAD NEWS for Nov 19, 2024 47:05

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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 …

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Ep 751 - The Future of America with Oz Sultan 1:01:22

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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 …

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Ep 750 - Trump to Drive Bitcoin to $1 Million? 49:45

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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 im…

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Inside the Mind of a Bitcoin Pioneer with Jeff Garzik 1:14:56

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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 previo…

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Ep 748 - Is Bitcoin Mining Bad for the Environment? 49:06

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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 …

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Ep 747 - Restore Your Online Sanity with Mark Weinstein 53:38

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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 …

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Ep 746 - Secure Your Cell Phone and Crypto with Efani 49:14

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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…

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Ep 745 - Chirp… The Future of IoT + DePin + Crypto 36:40

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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-do…

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BCP 744- Has Uptober Become Dumptober? 36:05

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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…

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Ep 743: Catching Bad Crypto Guys - BAD NEWS for Sep 24, 2024 53:00

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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 …

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Ep 742: Make America Healthy Again with $MAHA 48:37

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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 …

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Ep 741 - Crypto Usage: Bitcoin Wallets Up, Ethereum ETFs Down - Bad News for Sept 10, 2024 42:32

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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 dire…

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Ep 740: Telegram CEO Arrested! Implications for Crypto Privacy in Bad News For Aug 27, 2024 42:27

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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 time…

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Ep 739 - Harris Proposes 25% Unrealized Capital Gains Tax - Bad NEWS for Aug 21, 2024 28:31

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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 …

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Ep 738: Trump, Elon, Whales: Winners and Whiners in the Crypto Chaos 39:32

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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 …

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BCP 737: Market's Crash Due to Japan? - Bad News For Aug 8 2024 37:28

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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 …

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Ep 736 - Trump Speaks at Bitcoin 2024 - Bad News For July 31, 2024 53:03

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Trump breaks new ground by being the first President to speak at a Bitcoin conference. Democrats are having their #MeToo moment as they try to figure out how to get on the crypto train. RFK Jr lays out a Bitcoin maxis dream. Senator Lummis is introducing a bill to bring 1,000,000 Bitcoin into the US Federal holdings. And Travis was at Bitcoin 2024 …

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BCP 735 - How to Get Your Bitcoin Business Idea Funded with Bitcoin Startup Lab 41:49

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How do you bring a great idea for a bitcoin-based business to market? For ten years, Bitcoin Startup Labs has been helping people build investment-ready startups in record time. Travis is working with the team on his latest brainstorm, and today we welcome the founder, Albert Liang, to the show to discuss the steps to becoming a cohort in Bitcoin S…