EPISODE · May 19, 2022 · 16 MIN
Cryptocurrency's addiction problem
from Headlines From The Times · host Carlos De Loera, Madalyn Amato, Jazmín Aguilera, Mario Diaz, Kinsee Morlan, Mark Nieto, Kasia Broussalian, Gustavo Arellano, Ashlea Brown, Shani O. Hilton, Denise Guerra, Lauren Raab, Mike Heflin, David Toledo, Shannon Lin, Angel Carreras
The ups and downs of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin can bring quick wealth — or quick bankruptcy. It's the hope for a huge payoff that keeps people hooked on these fluctuations, to the point where their attention turns to addiction. Today, in the wake of the crypto market's recent crash, we look at how obsessing over digital currency can affect people and their lives. Read the full transcript here.
What this episode covers
Riding the booms and busts of cryptocurrencies can feel like gambling. No wonder addiction to trading the digital coins is on the rise.
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