{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61d2e6951b91cf0012c357bf/647e1b78a9bc0800119f7488?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"E56: How crypto fuels the deadly fentanyl epidemic","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61d2e6951b91cf0012c357bf/1686040267337-999c65be1de72fb5d77a61e3d5ec99ff.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>You've probably seen the disturbing images in the news—people appearing like zombies, ravaged by the ruthless grip of the deadly drug, Fentanyl.</p><p><br></p><p>In this gripping episode, we take a deep dive into the hidden realm where digital wealth meets addiction, destruction, and death. With the help of our special guest <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-chipolina-1a2749123/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scott Chipolina</a>, Financial Times journalist, we unravel the intricate and devastating links between cryptocurrencies, Chinese suppliers, and the wave of fentanyl-related fatalities sweeping the United States.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond examining the mechanics of how digital currencies fuel this lethal crisis, we'll also explore the major players in this dangerous game and the global efforts to mitigate the damage.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we dive headfirst into this tangled web of deception, addiction, and technology.</p><p><br></p><p>Sources: <a href=\"https://www.ft.com/content/1ba78149-2e45-4c6b-9780-b3ebc2c18e3c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\"Crypto’s dark role in the US opioid epidemic\"</a>, <a href=\"https://www.elliptic.co/blog/chinese-businesses-fueling-the-fentanyl-epidemic-receive-millions-in-cryptocurrency-payments\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\"Chinese Businesses Fueling the Fentanyl Epidemic Receive Tens of Millions in Crypto Payments\"</a></p>","author_name":"Strise"}