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Zeke Faux

Author of "Number Go Up: Inside Crypto''s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall", offering insights into the cryptocurrency market.

Top 10 podcasts with Zeke Faux

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56 snips
Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 31min

The US and Europe’s Conscious Uncoupling

Zeke Faux, an investigative reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek and author of "Number Go Up," discusses the growing rift between the US and Europe regarding the war in Ukraine. He sheds light on the implications of an Argentinian President's memecoin and its connections to crypto schemes involving the Trump family. The conversation also touches on Germany's political shifts, the rise of right-wing sentiments in Europe, and the urgent need for coherent governance amidst global tensions.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 59min

Jared Moskowitz and Zeke Faux: Scams Galore

Zeke Faux, an investigative reporter for Bloomberg and author of "Number Go Up," joins Congressman Jared Moskowitz, who formerly directed Florida's emergency management. They dive into the complicated world of cryptocurrency, discussing how scams operate within the market and the political ramifications of these financial maneuvers. They also explore the absurdities of meme coins and the ethics surrounding political endorsements in crypto. The conversation touches on the alarming rise of anti-Semitism in America and Trump's contentious foreign policy.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 1h

Trump’s Crypto Presidency: What It Means For You

Join investigative reporter Zeke Faux, who specializes in cryptocurrency, and Annie Lowrey from The Atlantic as they dissect Trump's affinity for digital currency. They explore how cryptocurrency intertwines with profit-driven politics and its implications for the economy. The duo raises ethical concerns surrounding unregulated markets and discuss the potential volatility of crypto assets. They also highlight the political ramifications of digital currencies on congressional funding and urge civic engagement for informed discussions on crypto policies.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 49min

Crypto in Trump 2.0 with Zeke Faux

Zeke Faux, a Bloomberg News reporter and author of "Number Go Up," dives deep into the chaotic world of cryptocurrency. He discusses Donald Trump's shifting stance on crypto and the emerging influence of meme coins in politics. Faux highlights the complexities of tracking profits in decentralized exchanges and critiques the obsession with crypto gambling. He explores the speculations behind meme coins, their community-driven value, and the ethical concerns surrounding these trades, providing insights into the evolving crypto landscape.
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Sep 16, 2023 • 1h 14min

Number Go Up - Zeke Faux Interview

Bloomberg journalist Zeke Faux explores the world of cryptocurrencies, from superyachts to parties in Miami. He buys a Bored Ape and sends Tether to a scammer. He discusses NFTs, investor behavior, and crypto's association with criminality. The podcast also touches on a video game crash in the Philippines and the mystery of Tether. FTX's 'Sanbankman free' is mentioned as well.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 7min

Let's Talk About Number Go Up with Zeke Faux

Zeke Faux, journalist and author of the new book Number Go Up, joins the podcast to discuss his access to key cryptocurrency figures and their use of cryptocurrency for both nefarious and non-nefarious purposes. The topics covered include skepticism surrounding Tether, the background of a prominent figure in the crypto world, the hidden relationship between Tether and Bitfinex, uncovering the mysterious past of a key figure involved with Tether, the future of cryptocurrency, the impact of the crypto market crash on perception, and crazy stories from the book Number Go Up.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 53min

The Capitalisn't of Crypto: SBF and Beyond, with Zeke Faux

Zeke Faux, Bloomberg News investigative reporter, discusses the rise and fall of cryptocurrency, its relationship with capitalism, and the conviction of crypto entrepreneur SBF. They explore the challenges of Bitcoin as a replacement for central authority, the fraud surrounding FTX, criticism of stereotypical investments, the limitations of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and contrasting views on money.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 57min

Twelve Angry Apes Feat. Zeke Faux

Author Zeke Faux discusses his book on cryptocurrency and insights from the Sam Bankman-Fried trial. Topics include the defense calling Martin Lewis as a witness, Sam's extreme views on politics and the world, the mindset of effective altruism, investigating Tether and the strange world of cryptocurrency, and the role of Tether in fueling the crypto market.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 8min

Inside the Crypto Crash with Zeke Faux

Investigative reporter Zeke Faux delivers a captivating account of the sharp ascent and rapid collapse of cryptocurrency. They discuss the crypto bubble, the mysterious world of tether, the appeal and absurdity of NFT collections, risks of buying cryptocurrency, El Salvador's experience with crypto wallets, and blockchain in online scams.
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Nov 10, 2024 • 29min

“Pretty soon we’ll all be trillionaires, or whatever.”

Zeke Faux, the author of "Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall," dives into the fascinating world of cryptocurrency. He discusses the lingering appeal of digital currencies even after the FTX scandal. Faux reveals why politicians are becoming more crypto-friendly and what it means to be a Bitcoin maximalist. He highlights a surprising, low-cost crypto operation that's outperforming big brands like Nike, sparking curiosity about the future of this volatile market.