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In this daily podcast, Bloomberg’s reporting team teases out what’s actually important in the crypto conversation. Led by crypto editor stacy-marie ishmael, the show draws on reporters and editors around the world and credible voices from across the industry. Episodes cover everything from regulation to NFTs to DeFi to the environmental considerations surrounding an asset class shaping the future of finance.

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Introducing - Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Bloomberg Crypto
05/12/23 • 2 min
Coming soon: When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But then his crypto exchange FTX collapsed Billions of dollars were missing, and Sam was in handcuffs. Those who knew him were left wondering — who was Sam really? A well-meaning billionaire who made a mistake? Or a calculating con man? From Wondery and Bloomberg, the makers of The Shrink Next Door, comes a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal and what happens when “doing good” goes really really bad. Learn more here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spellcaster-the-fall-of-sam-bankman-fried/id1685258534
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05/12/23 • 2 min

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Is Crypto's Market Value Real?
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09/21/22 • 18 min
Losses from this year's crypto winter have affected the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem, from hedge funds, to lenders, to countless individual retail investors. By most calculations, $2 trillion worth of value has been wiped out.
Before the big chill, the estimated total market value of crypto assets worldwide stood around $3 trillion in November 2021. But how is market value calculated? And how representative is it of crypto’s actual economic value? Did the digital asset boom ever even happen? Is there an element of groupthink when it comes to crypto’s overall valuation? Do we need to rethink market value?
Bloomberg reporter Vildana Hajric joins this episode to weigh in on this increasingly disputed metric.
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09/21/22 • 18 min
On the Verge of the Merge
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09/14/22 • 13 min
Ethereum's 'Merge' is expected to happen this week. What does that mean for you? In this episode Bloomberg Senior Editor Dave Liedtka talks with reporters David Pan and Olga Kharif during a recent Twitter Spaces event about the possible outcomes of the highly-anticipated software upgrade.
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09/14/22 • 13 min
It's Sleuths vs Hacks, With Billions on the Line
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09/19/22 • 16 min
This episode explores a sector of the crypto universe that’s actually booming.
Companies that specialize in finding vulnerabilities in crypto’s software infrastructure are flourishing. Why? Because crypto hacks and frauds are booming, with some estimates as high as $2bn in losses stemming from these attacks.
Bloomberg reporter Olga Kharif and senior editor Anna Irrera join me now for more about these crypto sleuths.
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09/19/22 • 16 min
Can ‘Sango Coin’ Catch On in the Central African Republic
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09/16/22 • 18 min
By now you’ve probably heard that El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in September of 2021. Did you know the Central African Republic made a similar move in April, becoming the first country in Africa to welcome a cryptocurrency to its sovereign ranks?
Cue almost immediate expressions of skepticism and concern from organizations like the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank, to say nothing of internal disagreement and confusion within the country itself.
Why would a country with very low levels of access to electricity or the internet follow the path of a digital token? Who stands to benefit, and who stands to lose?
Joining this episode is Bloomberg reporter Katarina Höije.
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09/16/22 • 18 min
Even Drake Is Crypto Gambling on Twitch
Bloomberg Crypto
09/15/22 • 17 min
You might not have heard of Twitch, but it’s one of the most popular places on the internet. Millions of people every day use the app to watch their favorite live streams do everything from play videogames to solving math problems in real-time.
Videogames are still the biggest category of live streams people tune into on Twitch, and the biggest games - like Grand Theft Auto and Fortnite - still dominate time spent on the platform. Recently however, there’s been a new addition to the top ten: gambling. Gambling, is the seventh most popular content category on Twitch. And it’s not just any gambling. It’s Crypto Gambling. Many streamers are paid handsomely by casinos to take part in this activity. But what about those who actually pay to play? And where is all this coming from?
Bloomberg video game reporter Cecilia D’Anstasio joins this episode to talk about the toll of this growing trend.
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09/15/22 • 17 min
Why Crypto Miners Are Moving to the Arctic Circle
Bloomberg Crypto
09/20/22 • 17 min
Miners are on the move again, forever chasing that combination of abundant electricity for relatively low prices. This time, they’re heading north of the Arctic Circle. Sweden and Norway are home to some of the most abundant energy sources in the world: geothermal, wind, and hydro electricity.
These countries have increasingly become attractive to Bitcoin miners. But the combination of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with rising inflation and environmental factors like drought, are curbing the availability of cheap electricity in these Nordic regions. Miners in some of these areas could even be regulated out of the market.
Bloomberg Editor Lars Paulsson joins this episode to discuss what’s happening in the region.
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09/20/22 • 17 min
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Gamble, One Year Later
Bloomberg Crypto
09/13/22 • 19 min
It’s been one year since El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender. In September 2021, the Central American nation forged its own path as the first in the world to make the crypto currency an official part of their economy. According to tweets and statements from President Nayib Bukele the government has bought more than 2,000 BTC so far.
So what’s the problem? Well, many of those purchases were at or near market highs. Price declines mean that, at least on paper, El Salvador has lost more than half the value of those purchases so far. And surveys of both consumers and businesses show most people in the country just aren’t using Bitcoin. Nonetheless, President Nayib Bukele and government officials are adamant that the nation’s strategy has expanded financial services to a larger segment of the population and encouraged tourism.
What’s the real story of Bitcoin in El Salvador? Bloomberg reporter Mike McDonald joins this episode for more.
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09/13/22 • 19 min
Are All Crypto Privacy Services Potentially Criminal?
Bloomberg Crypto
09/12/22 • 16 min
Put a whole bunch of crypto transactions into a blender and lock them up in black box - what do you get? Something metaphorically similar to the experience of using a decentralized app called Tornado Cash. The currency mixer app allows users to move cryptocurrency around anonymously. But federal regulators say cyber criminals used the service for money laundering purposes. Tornado Cash was recently sanctioned by the U.S.Department of Treasury.
Privacy is a key objective of many crypto proponents. And it’s one of the features that makes the asset class attractive to some investors. If this principle can’t be guaranteed, some say crypto’s utility becomes questionable.
Bloomberg reporter Emily Nicolle joins this episode to discuss whether or not a decentralized service can truly be regulated, the issue of crypto privacy and the implications of sanctions on Tornado Cash and De–Fi in general.
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09/12/22 • 16 min
The Merge is Over. It's Time for the Surge.
Bloomberg Crypto
09/22/22 • 17 min
So, ‘The Merge’ happened. After years of anticipation, multiple false starts and delays, the biggest ever software upgrade to the Ethereum blockchain is complete.
And now the question is: what’s next? What are the other major milestones for the future of Ethereum’s ecosystem and the Ether token itself?
In this episode, you’ll hear from Bloomberg reporter Olga Kharif and from Dave Liedtka, senior editor for crypto.
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09/22/22 • 17 min
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How many episodes does Bloomberg Crypto have?
Bloomberg Crypto currently has 225 episodes available.
What topics does Bloomberg Crypto cover?
The podcast is about News, Daily News, Business News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Bloomberg Crypto?
The episode title 'Introducing - Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Bloomberg Crypto?
The average episode length on Bloomberg Crypto is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Bloomberg Crypto released?
Episodes of Bloomberg Crypto are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of Bloomberg Crypto?
The first episode of Bloomberg Crypto was released on May 9, 2022.
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