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Ben Mezrich: The Winklevoss twins’ second act as "Bitcoin Billionaires"
Recode Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher
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Ben Mezrich: The Winklevoss twins’ second act as "Bitcoin Billionaires"
Recode Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher
Go to Podcast Page
Kara Swisher, Ben Mezrich
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50 Clips
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Dec 13, 2019
Ben Mezrich: The Winklevoss twins’ second act as "Bitcoin Billionaires"
Recode Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher
50 Clips
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Dec 13, 2019
Top Moments
Bitcoin is digital money. It's money... that I can send to you instantly via my phone or computer the way you send a text or an email. There's no middle man. There's no bank between us. There's no government between us. So, it's different than Venmo or PayPal. It's something that [allows me to] send a dollar to someone in India instantly over the piping of the
Internet.
Bitcoin Is Digital Money With a Fixed Supply
The whole idea of targeting anything at you is horrific to me. Ads should not be
targeted.
Ben Mezrich Thinks Ad Targeting on Facebook Is Ruining the World
I personally believe 'The Social Network' was the greatest thing that ever happened to Mark
Zuckerberg.
Ben Thinks 'The Social Network' Was the Best Thing to Ever Happen to Mark Zuckerberg
I never had any interest in Bitcoin. I think the word 'blockchain' is the worst word ever invented. It makes me nauseous. It's just a horrible concept. I'm not a math guy. I had no interest in
Bitcoin.
The Winklevoss Twins Changed Ben Mezrich's Opinion of Bitcoin
The idea of breaking up Facebook, it doesn't make any sense to me. Calls for that, I think, are not understanding what Facebook is and the role it has in our
lives.
Ben Mezrich Doesn't Think Facebook Should Be Broken Up
I've always said that the world is going to be saved by a billionaire married to a
scientist.
The World Will Be Saved By a Billionaire Married to a Scientist
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'Recode Decode' Was Named an Adweek Podcast of the Year in 2019
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AD: 'The Jump with Shirley Manson' Podcast
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Kara Introduces Ben Mezrich
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'Bringing Down the House' By Ben Mezrich Was Made Into the Movie '21'
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In 'The Accidental Billionaires,' Ben Discusses the Drama Surrounding Facebook's Founding
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Mark Zuckerberg Says He Didn't Start Facebook to Get Girls
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Ben Mezrich Thinks Mark Zuckerberg Is Megalomaniacal
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Ben Thinks 'The Social Network' Was the Best Thing to Ever Happen to Mark Zuckerberg
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Ben Mezrich on the Winklevoss Twins' Portrayal in 'The Social Network'
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The Winklevoss Twins Changed Ben Mezrich's Opinion of Bitcoin
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The Winklevoss Twins Learned About Bitcoin While Partying in Ibiza
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Kara Swisher Interlude
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AD: 'The Jump with Shirley Manson' Podcast
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Kara Swisher Interlude
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Bitcoin Is Digital Money With a Fixed Supply
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money
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After Going Bankrupt, Cyprus' Government Confiscated Money from Bank Accounts
bitcoin
money
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The Winklevoss Twins Bought 200,000 Bitcoins When It Was Priced at $7
bitcoin
bitcoin
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Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss Invested $1.5 Million in BitInstant
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The Winklevoss Twins Traveled the World Pushing Bitcoin
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How the Winklevoss Twins Took Bitcoin Security to a New Level
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Why Bitcoin Is a Better Store of Value Than Gold
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Ben Mezrich Thinks Bitcoin's Price Will Continue Rising
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Which Cryptocurrency Will Be Adopted for Everyday Use?
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Tyler & Cameron Winklevoss Founded Gemini, a Crypto Exchange
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Kara Swisher Interlude
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AD: 'Lovecraft Country'
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AD: Avalar
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Kara Swisher Interlude
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Ben Mezrich Doesn't Think Libra, Facebook's Cryptocurrency, Will Succeed
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What Do Tyler & Cameron Winklevoss Think of Facebook's Cryptocurrency?
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If Amazon Launched a Cryptocurrency, Ben Thinks It'd Become Popular
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Ben's Book About the Winklevoss Twins, 'Bitcoin Billionaires,' Is Getting Made Into a Movie
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Will There Be a Sequel to 'The Social Network'?
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Ben Mezrich Doesn't Think Facebook Should Be Broken Up
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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Changed Her Mind About 'The Social Network'
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Ben Mezrich Thinks Facebook Should Improve How They Police Media
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Ben Mezrich Thinks Ad Targeting on Facebook Is Ruining the World
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What Facebook Must Do to Avoid Being Killed By a Competitor
facebook
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Kara Swisher's Take on Mark Zuckerberg's 'Free Speech' Address
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Mark Zuckerberg Must Take Responsibility for Content on Facebook
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Ben Mezrich Would Love to Write a Book About Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk
@jeffbezos
@elonmusk
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The World Will Be Saved By a Billionaire Married to a Scientist
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Kara & Ben Outro
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Connect With Kara & Ben Online
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Ben Mezrich Thinks the Winklevoss Twins Are American Icons
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Kara Swisher Outro
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AD: 'The Jump with Shirley Manson' Podcast
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AD: 'Lovecraft Country'
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Transcripts
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Clips
'Recode Decode' Was Named an Adweek Podcast of the Year in 2019
AD: HMA VPN
AD: 'The Jump with Shirley Manson' Podcast
Kara Introduces Ben Mezrich
'Bringing Down the House' By Ben Mezrich Was Made Into the Movie '21'
In 'The Accidental Billionaires,' Ben Discusses the Drama Surrounding Facebook's Founding
Mark Zuckerberg Says He Didn't Start Facebook to Get Girls
Ben Mezrich Thinks Mark Zuckerberg Is Megalomaniacal
Ben Thinks 'The Social Network' Was the Best Thing to Ever Happen to Mark Zuckerberg
Ben Mezrich on the Winklevoss Twins' Portrayal in 'The Social Network'
The Winklevoss Twins Changed Ben Mezrich's Opinion of Bitcoin
The Winklevoss Twins Learned About Bitcoin While Partying in Ibiza
Kara Swisher Interlude
AD: 'The Jump with Shirley Manson' Podcast
AD: HMA VPN
Kara Swisher Interlude
Bitcoin Is Digital Money With a Fixed Supply
After Going Bankrupt, Cyprus' Government Confiscated Money from Bank Accounts
The Winklevoss Twins Bought 200,000 Bitcoins When It Was Priced at $7
Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss Invested $1.5 Million in BitInstant
The Winklevoss Twins Traveled the World Pushing Bitcoin
How the Winklevoss Twins Took Bitcoin Security to a New Level
Why Bitcoin Is a Better Store of Value Than Gold
Ben Mezrich Thinks Bitcoin's Price Will Continue Rising
Which Cryptocurrency Will Be Adopted for Everyday Use?
Tyler & Cameron Winklevoss Founded Gemini, a Crypto Exchange
Kara Swisher Interlude
AD: 'Lovecraft Country'
AD: Avalar
Kara Swisher Interlude
Ben Mezrich Doesn't Think Libra, Facebook's Cryptocurrency, Will Succeed
What Do Tyler & Cameron Winklevoss Think of Facebook's Cryptocurrency?
If Amazon Launched a Cryptocurrency, Ben Thinks It'd Become Popular
Ben's Book About the Winklevoss Twins, 'Bitcoin Billionaires,' Is Getting Made Into a Movie
Will There Be a Sequel to 'The Social Network'?
Ben Mezrich Doesn't Think Facebook Should Be Broken Up
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Changed Her Mind About 'The Social Network'
Ben Mezrich Thinks Facebook Should Improve How They Police Media
Ben Mezrich Thinks Ad Targeting on Facebook Is Ruining the World
What Facebook Must Do to Avoid Being Killed By a Competitor
Kara Swisher's Take on Mark Zuckerberg's 'Free Speech' Address
Mark Zuckerberg Must Take Responsibility for Content on Facebook
Ben Mezrich Would Love to Write a Book About Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk
The World Will Be Saved By a Billionaire Married to a Scientist
Kara & Ben Outro
Connect With Kara & Ben Online
Ben Mezrich Thinks the Winklevoss Twins Are American Icons
Kara Swisher Outro
AD: 'The Jump with Shirley Manson' Podcast
AD: 'Lovecraft Country'
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