Fictional Digital Currency GenCoin Premieres in New Crackle Show, StartUp
We know that something is becoming really popular and entering the collective mind when it starts appearing in popular TV shows. Bitcoin has been occasionally mentioned in Silicon Valley, Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom and the current (second) season of Mr. Robot, as well as being the dark web currency of choice in CSI: Cyber. Now the launch of GenCoin, a....
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StartUp, the new series on Crackle is about digital currencies, comparable to bitcoin in many ways. Ever heard of GenCoin? It is the latest digital currency that’s going to hit the screens soon. Yes, that’s right. GenCoin is a digital currency created by a group of entrepreneurs in the upcoming series named StartUp. The trailer of StartUp is making rounds on video sharing sites at the moment. The less than 90 seconds long teaser for the upcoming series on Crackle clearly shows that the series is inspired by Bitcoin and other digital currencies. The trailer begins with the introduction of....
Crackle has announced a new original tv show based on GenCoin, which would mirror how Bitcoin works. Whether “Startup” as the show is called will be a success remains to be seen, but is it good news for Bitcoin? A tv show that revolves around digital currency is quite an interesting move by Crackle, although the subject has been touched upon by various....
If, like me, you are a major Bitcoin advocate, you are probably sick and tired of Bitcoin crime sound bites dominating the mainstream news since 2013. If the mainstream gets exposed to Bitcoin at all, it is the underworld of Bitcoin which is exposed, not its industry and innovation. The world of digital currency is getting a makeover this fall as a new television drama is set to focus on digital currency in a way the mainstream has never seen before, and its official premiere is tonight. Bitcoin Gets a Made-For-TV Makeover. To start with, the concept of the show called “StartUp” is built....
A new trailer for a TV drama called “StartUp” suggests the upcoming series to appear on Netflix-competitor Crackle will feature a heavy emphasis on “digital currency”. Starring notable actors including Fargo’s Martin Freeman and The OC’s Adam Brody, "StartUp" centers around an idea for an "unregulated digital currency" and includes content that may sound familiar to those used to hearing product pitches from the bitcoin community. As seen in the trailer, the series, set in Miami, focuses on actress Otmara Marrero (who plays Izzy Morales, the head of a digital currency....
Bitcoin becomes the latest TV star, digital currency overruns the music industry, and a new competition is in the works for crypto-hounds. Want to catch up on your latest tech and digital currency news? Take a look at the stories below. STARTUP: A Bitcoin-Based Television Drama. A new drama called StartUp is set to begin a 10-week run on Sony’s streaming platform, Crackle. The plot will feature a group of computer hackers locked in a digital currency scam while fighting the FBI. Brian Stoeckert of Stratis Advisory served as a consultant on the show. He said that the program will be a good....