Some of you may already know the work and writing of Bloomberg Opinion columnist Matt Levine. For everyone else — well you’re in for a treat. 

Matt’s just published many thousands of words on the subject of crypto for a special issue of Bloomberg Businessweek. It lives HERE.

He joins this episode to talk about what motivated him to do such an intensive dive into the blockchain, why he thinks of crypto as a “living laboratory” for innovation, and what prompted him to start at the very beginning, with one big question: what is crypto for?

Some of you may already know the work and writing of Bloomberg Opinion columnist <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/authors/ARbTQlRLRjE/matthew-s-levine">Matt Levine</a>. For everyone else — well you’re in for a treat. 
Matt’s just published many thousands of words on the subject of crypto for a special issue of Bloomberg Businessweek. It lives <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2022-the-crypto-story/">HERE.</a>
He joins this episode to talk about what motivated him to do such an intensive dive into the blockchain, why he thinks of crypto as a “living laboratory” for innovation, and what prompted him to start at the very beginning, with one big question: what is crypto for?

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.

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

Digital tokens like Bitcoin and NFTs have moved from niche products to showing up in Super Bowl commercials and song lyrics. Advocates of these new asset classes promise they will democratize the finance industry, and they hail the blockchain technology that backs it all as the future of computing. Skeptics say it's another financial house of cards. Bloomberg journalists will help cut through all the noise and provide clarity, context and authority.

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.

Digital tokens like Bitcoin and NFTs have moved from niche products to showing up in Super Bowl commercials and song lyrics. Advocates of these new asset classes promise they will democratize the finance industry, and they hail the blockchain technology that backs it all as the future of computing. Skeptics say it's another financial house of cards. Bloomberg journalists will help cut through all the noise and provide clarity, context and authority. 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.

What is Crypto For? Matt Levine Wants to Know

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