In this special breaking news episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, taken from her Tucson home in the middle of the night, and the $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand that followed. Dr. Evans examines why the kidnapper's decision to demand cryptocurrency may be one of their biggest mistakes, explaining how Bitcoin's public blockchain creates a permanent, traceable record that law enforcement can follow in real time.  

 

The episode separates fact from fiction on crypto and crime, debunking persistent myths about Bitcoin anonymity and traceability, and explores how fear-based media narratives about cryptocurrency shape policy and impact access for underserved communities. A must-listen for anyone who wants to understand what Bitcoin actually is — and isn't — when it comes to criminal activity.

 

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