A series of new reports from state-owned media aren’t kind to crypto trading, but they reinforce that it is still allowed.This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.Today’s episode looks at crypto in geopolitical context, focusing on:A follow-up on the ransomware surge, with experts suggesting that it’s not about crypto payments but about the “ransomware-as-a-service” distribution modelA look at why a Russian opposition leader is moving his supporters to crypto fundraising exclusively A review of a series of reports from Chinese state-owned media that, while trying to convince citizens to stay away, nevertheless reinforce they still have agency to own and trade crypto-Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 6.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 100+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.-Image credit: Igor Kutyaev/iStock/Getty Images PlusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.