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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.


Bloomberg Crypto

The crypto universe is expanding fast, and with that expansion comes both excitement and uncertainty. Stacy-Marie Ishmael is the managing editor for Crypto at Bloomberg News and your host for Bloomberg Crypto: A new daily podcast from Bloomberg and iHeart Radio. Each weekday, she dives into everything from Bitcoin to Bored Apes, NFT’s to DeFi, Staking to Web3. Bloomberg Crypto goes deeper than just the daily market buzz to explore how this asset class is shifting the way we live, our politics, and our culture. Listen to Bloomberg Crypto starting June 2nd.

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Introducing: Bloomberg Crypto

Welcome to Bloomberg Crypto: a new daily podcast from Bloomberg and iHeart Radio. In today’s inaugural episode, host stacy-marie ishmael introduces herself, shares what you can expect from this new daily offering, and outlines what the show aims to bring you each day. Stacy-marie, the managing editor for crypto at Bloomberg News, checks in with Bloomberg reporter Olga Kharif for an update on the full blown meltdown of the Terra stablecoin. Olga will answer the question: can stablecoins actually remain stable? What made TerraUSD become so unsteady that it imploded? Olga breaks down what happened, why, and what it means for stablecoins and De Fi moving forward. Follow us on Twitter @crypto, and subscribe to the Bloomberg Crypto Newsletter at https://bloom.bg/cryptonewsletter
 
 

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Hello, And Not So-Stable Stablecoins

Cryptocurrencies are increasingly popular as investments - everyone from retail traders on Reddit to big institutional shops like Fidelity seems to have a crypto strategy. But what happens when the people investing in this asset class are also the ones in charge of regulating it? Senators like Pat Toomey and Cynthia Lummis own crypto investments while also weighing in on who and how to potentially regulate the industry. Bloomberg reporter Akayla Gardner joins stacy-marie to wade through the thorny question of regulating the regulators. 
 
 

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Regulating The Regulators

You might already consider crypto to be synonymous with the word volatility. But what about all the other words that get thrown around by enthusiasts? What’s staking all about? How are bridges created and used? And why are so many folks on Twitter sending messages that just say, “GM”? Never fear: Bloomberg reporters Hannah Miller and Vildana Hajric are here to help with a crypto glossary. Because it’s good to define our terms.

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Defining Our Terms

Fidelity, one of the largest investment managers in the world, made headlines when it announced its intention to offer clients the ability to invest in crypto through their 401(k) retirement accounts. In such a volatile environment, is it a risky bet to add digital assets to a retirement plan? Bloomberg reporter Suzanne Woolley joins this episode to talk about the recent history of 401(k) investments in crypto, and why the US Labor Department is less than enthusiastic about the move. 

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Crypto in your 401(k)

Did you know that both Madonna and Justin Bieber own expensive digital images of apes? It’s true: Bored Apes and other nonfungible tokens are a must-have celebrity accessory these days. But should you put your trust in movie stars, pop singers and athletes when it comes to crypto? What are some of the legal questions at play with these celebrity endorsements? Bloomberg reporter Misy Egkolfopoulou stops in for a look at what's behind the buzz with celebrities’ interest in crypto investments.

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Celebrities and NFTs

In March of 2022, hackers stole about $600 million from a crypto network. It was one of the biggest exploits of this asset class to date, and left many investors shaken. Can a decentralized financial system work if investors get spooked when significant assets are lost? In this episode: a roundtable discussion with Bloomberg reporter Olga Kharif and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson about the scope and the effect these attacks are having on the decentralized financial marketplace.

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Can DeFi Survive the Hacks?

In January 2020, the United Kingdom officially withdrew from the European Union. The fallout from Brexit, as we all came to know it, is still being measured across all industries. Some analysts predict it will take years to understand it’s full impact on the UK economy. Brexit even affected the crypto market, especially as far as regulations are concerned. Bloomberg reporter Emily Nicolle sees cautious optimism among investors about the UK’s approach to crypto regulation, and Blair Halliday, the UK head of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini agrees.

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Cautious Optimism for UK Crypto Investors

Have you heard the one about the crypto investor who got hacked and lost all their Bitcoin? It’s true - cryptocurrency spam, hacks, and fraud are all on the rise. That means there’s an urgent need to think about the security risks to often-valuable digital investments. Bloomberg reporter Hannah Miller talks about the nature and scope of these hacks, and Ronghui Gu, chief executive officer of the blockchain security firm CertiK shares how to avoid them.

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Hacking Crypto Through Social Media

Have you ever heard the saying, “Everything’s Bigger in Texas”? That same ethos applies to mining Bitcoin in the Lonestar state. The state of Texas is flush with bitcoin prospectors. The City of Fort Worth even started a small mining operation out of City Hall. In this episode, Bloomberg reporter Mike Smith shares his reporting about what makes this state so attractive to crypto enthusiasts. And Lee Bratcher, head of the Texas Blockchain Council explains why he sees Texas as the perfect environment for Bitcoin believers.

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Bitcoin Miners Flock To Texas

Depending on who you ask, crypto’s volatility is either a bug or a feature. Wild, unexpected or aggressive price swings make this an asset class that is ill suited to anyone who’s less experienced at managing risk. It’s clear that these swings can be challenging, but is there a world in which they’re perceived as a benefit? And if so, what’s the upside? In this episode, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, Lionel Laurent joins to discuss whether there’s any value to crypto’s volatility.

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Is There Value In Crypto’s Volatility?

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