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The FFS Show 28: Cryptocurrency, NFTs and the risks of new platforms with Liv McMahon
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In this week’s FFS Podcast, we discuss cryptocurrencies and some of the new shapes misinformation can take.
We welcome Liv McMahon, a journalist based in Glasgow who writes about the latest developments in technology, digital culture and cryptocurrency. Liv will be joining the BBC’s Technology & Innovation team in May.
Sam and Ali also talk about the funding behind Channel 4 and some of the recent claims being made about it.
Show Notes:
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