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Podcast: The Daily
Episode: Crypto’s Big Bet Is Paying Off
Description: Since Donald J. Trump won the 2024 election, cryptocurrency has surged to its highest level ever. David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The Times, explains how a small, renegade industry that began as a challenge to the financial system ended up on top of it.Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The New York Times.Background reading: Earlier this month, Bitcoin hit a milestone: $100,000.Eric Trump has promised the “most pro-crypto president” in history.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made ava...