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Matthew Hougan from Bitwise on Why 95% of Reported Bitcoin Trade Volume is Fake

In this episode, I talk with Matthew Hougan, Global Head of Research at Bitwise Asset Management. We discuss their recent report, submitted to The SEC as part of their ETF application, highlighting that 95% of Bitcoin exchange volume is fake.

 

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Video Interview with Mark Karpeles

 

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Mt. Gox Interviews

In February 2014 Mt. Gox suspended trading and filed for bankruptcy after approximately 850,000 Bitcoins were stolen, at the time, valued at more than $450m. This What Bitcoin Did series of interviews is with a number of the key people related to Mt. Gox.

Venezuela Episodes

Venezuela is in a political and social crisis after years of failed socialist policies. Bitcoin has been used by some people living in the country to counter the effects of hyperinflation.

Railroaded

Created and produced by the Free Ross team, Railroaded is a 6-part series documenting the creation, investigation and shutdown of Silk Road, and the prosecution of Ross Ulbricht.

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