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5 times crypto appeared in pop culture in 2024

Digital currencies took center stage as crypto continued to enter the realm of mainstream entertainment and political parlance.

As cryptocurrency continues to embed itself into the mainstream, its influence is becoming increasingly visible in today’s popular culture. From documentaries and music to reality TV and even live music events, 2024 showcased crypto’s evolving presence in ways that entertained, educated and sometimes baffled audiences. 

Here are five notable instances where crypto made a mark on pop culture this year.

October 2024 brought the release of HBO’s highly anticipated documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery

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