Born in response to the 2008 financial crisis, cryptocurrency was supposed be a form of money that eliminated the traditional gatekeepers who had overseen the tanking of the economy.
But a crash in value recently has raised questions about cryptocurrency’s central promise.
Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, a reporter covering cryptocurrencies and fintech for The ... Show More
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Ticketmaster’s Big Loss in Court
For years, music fans have said they felt ripped off by Ticketmaster and Live Nation, its parent company. Last week, a jury ruled that they were right, and that the company is a monopoly. Ben Sisario, who covers the music industry for The New York Times, breaks down the trial tha ... Show More
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Crypto Update 3/3/22 | 'Absolutely Surreal': Inside a Fund Raising Millions in Crypto for Besieged Ukraine
With bitcoin’s price slipping after a powerful rally earlier in the week appeared to stall, and an inside look at the current situation for a Ukrainian crypto fundraiser, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus an ... Show More
16m 49s