

Zeke Faux on Crypto and the Digital Asset Frenzy
Nov 2, 2023
Investigative reporter Zeke Faux discusses crypto's wild rise and staggering fall, including topics such as crypto price movements, NFTs and their challenges, the story of a crypto game gone wrong funding North Korea, skepticism towards Tether, notable players in crypto and the dark side of scams and corruption. They also explore motivations for CFTC regulation, the portrayal of crypto in Michael Lewis's book, streaming preferences, mentors, and nonfiction adventure books.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Crypto Price Movements and 'Number Go Up'
04:00 • 19min
Buying a Mutant Ape and the Challenges of Crypto
22:31 • 5min
The Story of Axie and Finley: A Crypto Game Gone Wrong
27:31 • 2min
The Rise and Skepticism of Tether in the Crypto Industry
29:38 • 16min
Notable Players in Crypto and Stablecoins, FTX's Downfall, and Missing Chapter
46:04 • 4min
The Dark Side of Crypto: Scams, Trafficking, and Corruption
49:39 • 17min
Motivations for CFTC Regulation and Crypto Exchange Competition
01:07:07 • 3min
The Portrayal of Crypto in Michael Lewis's Book
01:09:49 • 19min
Streaming Preferences, Mentors, and Nonfiction Adventure Books
01:28:36 • 6min
Team Acknowledgements, Introduction to Fixable Podcast, and Etsy Holiday Gifting Mission
01:34:58 • 3min