A UK government minister gets caught in a crypto scam—sort of (0:39). Apple pulls the plug on unregistered crypto apps in South Korea (2:18). And while DeFi lending soars (3:29), Colorado’s “crypto tax” initiative flounders (5:25).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Minister's X account hacked to promote crypto scam, by Becky Morton, BBC.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5drp0n8zjo
Apple blocks 14 cryptocurrency apps at request of Korean regulator, by Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac.
https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/15/apple-blocks-14-cryptocurrency-apps-at-request-of-korean-regulator/
Crypto lending is growing thanks to decentralized players, by Carter Pape, American Banker (free registration required).
https://www.americanbanker.com/news/crypto-lending-is-growing-thanks-to-decentralized-players
Cryptocurrency tax revenue negligible since launch of Colorado program, by Quentin Young, Colorado Newsline.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/cryptocurrency-tax-revenue-colorado/
The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti
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