The Bad Crypto Podcast

Joel’s New Book, Listener Questions and TrustToken

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

BADCOIN is back, and for a limited time you’ve got an opportunity to get up to 1,000,000 of them! It may or may not have something to do with my...

Cayman Enterprise City with Charlie Kirkconnell

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s sunny in Grand Cayman, but by the time you hear this Travis and Joel will have returned to Denver and Kansas City. Hopefully it will be sun...

Bad News: Bitcoin Going Up, Bitcoin Going Down - For the Week Ending Friday, May 11, 2018

12 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought we were entering a bull run, Bitcoin takes another hit. For those new to the space, it might feel like a roller coaster. To thos...

World Tokenomic Forum, Bonin Bough, and Brickblock

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It may be sunny in Kansas City and Denver, but we wouldn’t know because we are at Grand Cayman for the World Tokenomic Forum. Sucks to be us, hu...

Is Ethereum a Security?

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is Ethereum a token or is it a security? How the Securities and Exchange Commission defines it could change the face of crypto forever. In this episod...

IBM on the Blockchain from Collision

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Travis and Joel are freshly back from The Collision conference in The Big Easy, and Travis had more than his fair share of shrimp. They had the opport...

Bad News For Week Ending Friday, May 4, 2018

05 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Neighbor. It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, the Republic of Bad Cryptopia. And we’re glad you’re our neighbors. Sure. It&...

Talking to Tim Draper About Betting Big on Crypto

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The founding CEO of PayPal calls Bitcoin a scam. Some crypto holders are placing bitcoin under their skin to keep it secure. The major bank, BBVA, iss...

We're off to See the Wizard of Oz Sultan

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is cryptocurrency being used for evil purposes? Is Bitcoin the primary method criminals depend on to sell illicit goods? And are terrorists benefittin...

Joel Loses Crypto - Bad News for Week Ending April 27, 2018

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is the market getting ready to take a turn towards a bull run? Bitcoin and altcoins are showing signs of life after a several month downturn. Also a B...

Spotlight: DAOstack, PlayUp, CoinJanitor

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If only the blockchain had a way to make decentralized collaboration of contracts as easy as a Wordpress plugin. If only there was a way for fantasy s...

Breaking Down Centralized Social Media Platforms with Eric Ly and Sanket Raskar

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A new blockchain startup called Basis has just raised $133 million in funding from big time investors for their new stable coin. Telegram has been tem...

Scott Adams & Dilbert Go All in for Crypto

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve created and illustrated one of the top comic strips of all time, selling over 20 million books and with your strip seen in in over 2,000 ...

Forking Around with Bitcoin Girl

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Naomi Brockwell, our favorite Austrianalian is back in the house, and she’s starring in a new blockchain-centric mini-series. We’ll speak ...

Good News / Bad News for Week Ending April 20, 2018

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Former Bad Crypto guest Ian Balina was hacked for $2 million in crypto while live-streaming. An ICO raises $50 million and then exits with the cash&he...

BitGuild Interview with CEO, Jared Psigoda

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What’s up with the rise and fall of Bitcoin? Telegram might cancel it’s ICO. Ripple has made a “curious” investment of $25M in...

Tales from the Crypto: Stories of Hack Victims and How to Stay Secure

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Wherever you find money you will find criminals.  And the crypto world is a veritable feast for those seeking to steal from unsuspecting HODLers....

Good News / Bad News for Week Ending April 13, 2018

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin and the crypto markets are in the green today. Is it due to billionaire money rolling into virtual currency? Is it short sellers having to pay...

Introducing the Bad Crypto Chicks

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past 109 episodes, we’ve brought you some incredibly bright and forward-thinking women who are deeply engaged in using blockchain to ma...

Sasha Ivanov, CEO of Waves Platform

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As card-carrying Bad Cryptopians, we like to make waves in the blockchain world. So does Sasha Ivanov, the CEO of Waves Platform, an open-source block...

Bad News for Week Ending April 6, 2018

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin has it’s worst quarter ever, but the bulls says 2018 will be marked by a big run. 80,000 European stores will soon have the ability to t...

Education on the Blockchain with Jinglan Wang

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty years ago, most people wouldn’t have imagined how integrated the internet would be with our daily lives. By the same token, most people d...

Ronnie Trump Ain't No April Fool!

01 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s April Fools Day in places where the ridiculous holiday is recognized and celebrated. And it’s a good thing, because it is April and w...

Desiree Dickerson is Empowering Women

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Some people see crypto as an investment opportunity.  Others see the potential for crypto to change the world. In today’s episode we welcome Desire...

Breaking it Down with Forbes’ Rachel Wolfson

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joel and Travis, in the crypto flow Listen in now cause it’s time for the show Gonna break it all down cause ya need to know And right now Travis it...

BIG Luv: First Charity on Blockchain

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John McAfee told us that those who are looking at cryptos as an investment only are missing out on the promise of blockchain. We tend to agree.  And ...

Crypto Regulation with David Drake

24 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is regulation of the crypto markets a good thing or bad thing? Well depending who you talk to you get differing opinions.  Shocker. In this episode, ...

Blockchain Strategist Jeremy Gardner

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As benevolent dictators of The Republic of Bad Cryptopia, Travis and I care very much about our citizens. And because we’ve listened to you, you’l...

John McAfee Raw and Uncensored

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There is no one in the blockchain space more controversial than John McAfee. Once the founder of a software company that he now disowns, John has a ra...

The Best of Bad Crypto… So Far

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Altucher. Lee. Ver. Moas. Shin. These and many others have joined us in the Republic of Bad Cryptopia to have epic discussions about bitcoin, blockcha...

Live at Crypto Summit

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in Austin, Texas, where the greatest virtue is being weird. The interactive portion of the annual SXSW conference is coming to a close and we ...

Bitcoin Gone Loco with Tone Vays

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ronnie Moas says watch the top 10-20 in market cap for investing in crypto. Ian Balina is all about those alt-coins. So what does Tone Vays say? We fo...

Live from SXSW at The Blokhaus

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Austin, Texas has a reputation for being weird, and it’s about to get even weirder because Travis and I have arrived. We’re live on location at th...

Quickie: SXSW

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin is in a free fall once again with the price hitting $9000. Of course, the rest of the crypto markets are following suit.  What’s up with th...

Talkin' CryptoAssets with Jack Tatar

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t know Jack. But Bad Crypto does. And you’re about to meet him. His name is Jack Tatar and he is co-author of the book "Cryptoassets: The ...

Top ICO Ratings, Reviews, & Research Sites

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With so many ICOs hitting the crypto markets, how can you tell which are the winners and which are the losers? In this episode, we’ll discuss some o...

John Stossel on Crypto, The Media & Silk Road

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not often that you get to speak to a legend of journalism, but that’s exactly what Travis and I got to do recently. In this episode we welcom...

How to Do Technical Analysis with Carter Thomas

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Does trading cryptocurrency make you nervous? Do the Bitcoin ups and downs keep you up at night? Are you experiencing headaches and stomach pains? May...

Bad Crypto Quickie: Finding Crypto Community

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptocurrency and blockchain have brought like-minded people all over the world together in a quest to bring forth a new way of buying, selling, trad...

Two Dudes Talking Crypto

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are not professional athletes. We are not brain surgeons. We are not rocket scientists. We are not rock stars. We are not nuclear physicists. We ar...

Ian Balina is a Crypto Made Man

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to pick winners in the ICO space? Ian Balina knows a thing or two as his system for choosing the companies most likely to moon has g...

Cryptocurrency in Asia

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A hotbed of technology, Asia has massive influence on the cryptocurrency markets. From chinese miners to regulation in south korea, knowing the player...

Bad Crypto Live at d10e Silicon Valley

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bad Crypto is LIVE from d10e in Silicon Valley, where we are recording before a studio audience. In this episode you’ll discover how one emmy-aw...

Interview with DASH’s Amanda B. Johnson

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings to all citizens of the republic of bad cryptopia. We come in peace and we are delighted to spread the good news of crypto far and wide. On t...

Get Paid to Play with Current

14 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Credit card companies are making it difficult to buy crypto. But Coinbase is making easier to accept crypto on your site. Millenials are a crypto-frie...

Off the Chain with Laura Shin

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where bitcoin confusion and crypto craziness have gripped the hearts and minds of a forward-thinking people, and of those who are frightene...

Talking ICOs with John Wise

10 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When lambo? When moon? Perhaps there are better questions we can be asking about ICOs. We’re pleased to welcome John Wise, CEO of Loci, back to ...

Joel & Travis Cheat on Each Other

07 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard Travis and myself do shows together, but what happens when we are interviewed by other podcast hosts? I recently was invited to be ...

Quickie: Stop Dipping, Dipstick

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a sad couple weeks in the crypto markets as Bitcoin and all its children have taken an absolute pounding. With the market cap dropping...

Securrency & BnkToTheFuture

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder why United States residents can’t participate in so many ICOs? What’s the real difference between a security token and ...

Ronnie Moas is Mad!

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We got a message from Ronnie Moas this morning, and he’s steaming mad! Not at you or me, but at Paypal. So we thought we’d get him on to s...

ICO Spotlight: Solve.care, FluzFluz, Dether

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about a company attempting to disrupt an industry with a new blockchain-based solution. It...

Interview with Brian Kean of ICORating

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hundreds of millions of dollars in crypto have gone missing in what might be the biggest crypto theft ever. The exchange world is changing as Robinhoo...

The Davos Digest - Interviews from the Swiss Alps

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a beautiful sunny day in Davos, Switzerland. And Travis and I have just finished a series of interviews with some of the people here at the...

Bad Crypto Live from Davos

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a beautiful sunny day in Davos, Switzerland and there’s enough snow here make Santa Claus feel like he’s at the north pole. Tra...

Further Down the Rabbit Hole with Michael O’ Neal

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Travis thought it would be a good idea to leave the country for a week… something about a Blockchain cruise with John McAfee and Ronnie Moas.  But ...

Crypto MLM Scams & Government Crypto Corruption

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The blockchain cruise is over and Mr. Travis Wright has a lot to share about his experience aboard the USS Crypto. But, he’s lost his voice just...

World Tokenomic Forum - The Davos of Crypto

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There’s much more to the blockchain revolution than cryptocurrency. We are living in an era of decentralization that is creating a new economic ...

Quickie: 6 Month Anniversary

20 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe this show has been around for six months already? We can’t. And on today’s episode, we’re going to discuss where cry...

Quickie: Did the Bubble Burst?

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week found many people freaking out as the recent dips in crypto turned into a nosedive with bitcoin dipping into the 8000’s and altcoins tanki...

How to Pay Your Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Taxes

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It may look and feel like magical internet money, but the truth is that cryptocurrency is personal property. At least that is the statement from the U...

Jameson Lopp Drops it Like It’s Hot

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you met a cypherpunk in a dark alley, what would you say to him? If that cypherpunk was Jameson Lopp, you’d probably invite him to have a bee...

Fintech Talks with Lex Sokolin

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Financial technology world is changing faster than a newborn baby’s diaper.. There are some in the industry who are keeping their eye on how...

ICO Spotlight: BeeToken, Gatcoin

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The number of ICOs hitting the cryptocurrency space seems to multiply faster than bunny rabbits. And in this episode, we’re bringing you two new com...

Ronnie Moas is Back!

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Just ten episodes ago we had the opportunity to meet Ronnie Moas of Standpoint Research.  With one of the best track records in the investing spa...

Crypto Trading in 2018

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

2018 is in full swing and the crypto markets are on fire! The market cap has passed 700 billion and people all over the world are now sitting up and p...

Justin Wu of Coincircle.com

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is growth hacking and is it possible you know someone who is a growth hacker, but you didn’t know it? Well, we just spent time with Justin ...

Brad Garlinghouse of Ripple

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

More than three billion people are now connected online. But the payment infrastructure is still stuck in the 20th century. The people at Ripple hope ...

Happy New Year 2018! (A Bad Crypto Quickie)

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Yes, it’s a new year and we’re excited about what is going to take place in the blockchain space in 2018. As crypto continues to e...

Interview with the Cool Cats from CryptoKitties

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you earn over $1,000,000 / day selling digital cats on the ethereum blockchain? The team at Axiom Zen has cracked the code with CryptoKitties. ...

Quickie: A Very Crypto Christmas

25 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas to all, and Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish friends! It’s that joyous day when families unite to share each other’s company, and ...

Christmas Crypto Sale 30% Off - A Bad Crypto Quickie

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The recent bull run in the crypto space sent prices into the stratosphere, topping a $600 billion dollar market cap. But many have woken up to see the...

Quickie: The Sky is Falling and Bitcoin Cash Comes to Coinbase

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The sky is falling again! The sky is falling again! Bitcoin Cash comes to Coinbase and some people are freaking out. Panic selling is taking place and...

Follow Successful Crypto Investors with Covesting

20 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trading cryptocurrency is not for those with weak stomachs. The volatility in the markets is a crazy roller coaster ride. In today’s episode, we’l...

Stan Larimer of Bitshares

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hey youz guys. Stan Larimer wants to make you an offer you can’t refuse. They don’t call him the Godfather of Bitshares for nothin. We&rsq...

Interview with Warren Wang of ChineseInvestors.com

16 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably heard of Jim Kramer, the Mad Money guy. Well we’ve had the opportunity to have a conversation with the Jim Kramer of China...

What is Net Neutrality?

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Did someone strap litecoin and ethereum to a rocket heading for the moon? It sure seems that way as prices have shot up. We’re knee-deep in Bad ...

12 Days of Bad Cryptomas

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's a celebration! Joel & Travis share an early Christmas gift with you and announce how you can WIN during The 12 Days of Cryptomas! Full Show Notes...

Bitcoin Mania and Bitcoin Futures

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 1964 the Beatles invaded America and Beatlemania took over. And in 2017, Bitcoin invaded the masses.  Welcome to Bitcoin Mania.  We&rsquo...

Ronnie Moas and the Future of Bitcoin

09 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The last time we met, things got crypto-ridiculous as we discussed the CryptoKitties craze. But on this episode, we’re going to get crypto-serio...

CryptoKitties Craziness

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The crypto world has finally gone insane. The pokemon of crypto has been unleashed and we are completely sucked in. Can you say “meow”? Th...

Bad Crypto Meets Alexander Kravets

03 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when Travis is traveling and won’t be back in time to record a show? Easy. I take over and release an episode anyway. Last week we ...

Cryptocurrencies Defined in Four Words or Less

02 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another Bitcoin all-time high… zzzz…Oh… what? Sorry, it’s just so common for crypto to go up up up these days. What is driving this cry...

Charlie Lee of Litecoin Fame

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Of the three cryptocurrencies on Coinbase, Litecoin seems like the baby brother that doesn’t get attention. Both Travis and I have been fans of ...

Bitcoin Breaks $10,000! ( A Bad Crypto Quickie)

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when Bitcoin breaks the $10,000 mark? A special spur-of-the-moment celebratory episode!  It's short, but sweet. And it's good for you....

Cryptocurrencies: The Next New Normal

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have we started a show saying Bitcoin has hit an all-time high? Well, you’re going to have to suffer through it again. It’s an exci...

Naomi Brockwell, aka: Bitcoin Girl, Visits Bad Crypto

25 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the Thanksgiving weekend and hopefully you are spending time with family and friends. But if not, please consider yourself a part of the Ba...

Magical Internet Money

22 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do your friends and family members think you’ve joined a cult whenever you mention Bitcoin or blockchain? Well, you aren’t alone.  Th...

Blockchain Marketing with Jeremy Epstein

18 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s got Jeremy Epstein? We’ve got Jeremy Epstein. And we’re going to let you eavesdrop on our conversation with this blockchain marketing thou...

50th Episode Extravaganza: Salute to Our Fans

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO EPISODE 50! Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/050 3 Ways to Get Badcoin Like & Post on Facebook page - 50,000 - facebook....

Bitcoin Cash EXPLODIFIES!!!

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe in magic like the Loving Spoonful? Or do you think it cuts like a knife like Bryan adams. Either way the bitcoin community has put down...

Segwit2X Bitcoin Fork

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First there was the Bitcoin Cash fork. Then there was the Bitcoin Gold fork. And coming your way to a crypto-Universe near you on November 16th is the...

James Altucher Visits Bad Crypto

08 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Will the crypto market cap be worth $200 trillion dollars one day? When will Amazon start taking Bitcoin as payment? And are 95% of all cryptocurrenci...

Get Paid Ether for your $0.02

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is it Tayzos or Teezos? We don’t know, but this ICO founder is being sued for potential securities fraud. In what seems to be a re-run of previous e...

Bitcoin $1,000,000

04 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is Blockchain already obsolete? The creators of Hashgraph would have you think so. Bitcoin hits another all-time high. Just how high can it go? We’l...

Bitcoin Hits All Time High… Again (A Bad Crypto Quickie)

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Another month has flown by in the Republic of Bad Cryptopia and it’s time for a monthly wrap-up. Bitcoin hits a new all-time high, Dilbert is gettin...

Virtual Goods in a Real World - GameFlip.com

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

People spend millions of dollars on virtual goods in games each year. One blockchain solution is seeking to work with game publishers to make the buyi...

How to Get Free Cryptocurrency

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bad Crypto to Bad Cryptopians, an airdrop is headed your way! What”s an airdrop you ask? Let’s just say there are companies out there that want to...

Bitcoin, ATMs & The Meaning of Life

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever wonder where ICOs come from? No, it’s not the stork. But our guest on today’s show is actually the creator of the world’s first ICO...

Travis Gets Hacked!

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: The contents of this show may offend the sensibilities of those with delicate ears. Travis is pissed off and there may be cussing. Why? His T...