cryptocurrencies

4 statements across 3 episodes · 2 bullish · 2 bearish · 3 people on the record · first statement Jan 26, 2021 by Justin Rankin · across every show →

Everything said about cryptocurrencies, oldest first

Jan 26, 2021 negative
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Rankin: Tax rules hinder crypto adoption because every transaction is taxable
“The way that taxes work for cryptocurrencies make it very arduous for businesses to work with cryptocurrencies because every time cryptocurrencies change hands, it's a taxable event. It must be recorded. Gains and losses must be calculated. The accounting syst…”
Justin Rankin Jan 26, 2021 ▶ 25:08 Why Credit Cards Took 35 Years — And Crypto Won't
Jan 26, 2021 negative
Opinion
Rankin: Blockchain user experience lags behind technological progress
“As the founders look back on the history of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, we've made a lot of technical progress, but the progress in terms of user experience for users, and most importantly, developers, hasn't really caught up to the technologic…”
Justin Rankin Jan 26, 2021 ▶ 3:24 Why Credit Cards Took 35 Years — And Crypto Won't
Jul 12, 2022 bullish
Opinion
Weisbrot: Crypto is the solution to fiat-driven in-app payment barriers
“I think fiat currencies are the problem. I think cryptocurrencies are the solution for it. And that's why I wanted to build something with a cryptocurrency based wallet in it, because I thought that it would enable instantly anyone from anywhere to pay anyone …”
Sean Weisbrot Jul 12, 2022 ▶ 32:43 2 Billion People Use a Super App That Isn't One
Aug 5, 2025 bullish
Assertion Supported
Hepworth: Cryptocurrency is the best-performing asset class on the planet long-term
“It's so important because it's the best performing asset class on the planet. It's volatile in the short term, but long term, it performs better than anything else.”
Frank Hepworth Aug 5, 2025 ▶ 0:52 More Millionaires Exist Than There Are Bitcoin to Own
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