Crypto Critics' Corner
Bennett and Cas discuss historical moments in the cryptocurrency and finance industries, focusing on frauds, hacks, exit scams, and other malfeasance.
Episodes
Bennett and Cas discuss the sentencing of Changpeng Zhao and what it means for the cryptocurrency industry, along with comparing it to the outcome for cryptocurrency exchange fraud Sam Bankman-Fried.
This video was recorded on May 6th, 2024.
Bennett and Cas discuss the ongoing struggles of regional banking in the United States, and why these issues with the system persist.
This video was recorded on March 6th, 2024.
Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey are joined by Ed Zitron to discuss how Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss portray themselves as the regulated alternative, but frequently flout the rules.
Additional resources:
Ed's newsletter about Gemini Earn
This episode was recorded on March 12th, 2024.
Bennett and Cas discuss a class action lawsuit against Deltec Bank and Trust in the Bahamas that alleges that it was instrumental in moving customer funds from FTX to Alameda Research.
Coindesk coverage of Alameda Research insolvency
Affidavit in support of MUFG seizure
This episode was recorded on March 6th, 2024.
Bennett and Cas discuss the indictment of Changpeng Zhao and the Deferred Prosecution Agreement for Binance.
Read coverage of charges here.
This episode was recorded on February 10th, 2024.
Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey are joined by Molly White to discuss Andreessen Horowitz GP Chris Dixon's new book: Read, Write, Own.
Read Molly's review of Dixon's book here and check out her archival cryptocurrency news site here.
Read Protos' article about how a16z gamed the NYT Bestseller List here.
Read Motherboard's article about how many copies of Read, Write, Own were bulk purchased here.
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Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey discuss the history and present of Tether, the most important firm in all of cryptocurrency.
This video was recorded on February 4th, 2024.
Bennett and Cas are joined by Patrick McKenzie of Bits About Money to discuss why cryptocurrency is not a solution for the problems of payments.
Protos coverage of Moonstone Cease and Desist
Federal Reserve Cease and Desist for Moonstone
Bennett's video about Cash App/Interchange Fees/Durbin Amendment
This video was recorded on October 12th, 2023.
Bennett and Cas are joined by Elizabeth Lopatto of the Verge to discuss Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction.
Sam Bankman-Fried gambled on a trial and his parents lost
Elizabeth Lopatto's Coverage at The Verge
This video was recorded on November 6th, 2023.
Bennett and Cas discuss Wyre, another cryptocurrency payments processor involved with fraud.
Protos coverage of Ryan Breslow's many disasters
Protos coverage of Wyre problems
This episode was recorded on October 20th, 2023.
Bennett and Cas are joined by Molly White (@molly0xfff) to discuss the ongoing testimony of Sam Bankman-Fried.
This video was recorded on November 1st, 2023.
Bennett and Cas are joined by Sam Kessler from CoinDesk to discuss the witnesses that the defense has been calling to the stand, including Sam Bankman-Fried.
CoinDesk trial coverage:
https://www.coindesk.com/sam-bankman-fried-trial-live-coverage-news/
Protos trial coverage:
SBF's Kamikaze Defense:
https://protos.com/sam-bankman-frieds-kamikaze-defense/
The Jury Finally Hears from SBF by Liz Lopatto:
...Bennett and Cas are joined by Katie Baker, a journalist at The Ringer, to discuss her time spent at the trial, how social media and sh*tposting are playing a role, and her most recent article, which encapsulates the story unfolding better than anything written thus far.
Read Katie's article here: https://www.theringer.com/tech/2023/10/16/23919236/sam-bankman-fried-sbf-trial-caroline-ellison-testimony-ftx-cryptocurrency
Bennett and Cas are joined by Danny Nelson of CoinDesk to discuss the ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried and the testimony of Nishad Singh and Can Sun.
CoinDesk coverage of the trial
https://www.coindesk.com/sam-bankman-fried-trial-live-coverage-news/
Danny Nelson's newsletter about accounting Santa Clause
Danny article ...
Bennett and Cas discuss Farmington State Bank/Moonstone Bank, the Washington State bank that Alameda Research invested in - valuing at an unbelievable $150 million.
Additional resources:
Initial Protos coverage of Moonstone
https://protos.com/the-curious-case-of-ftx-and-farmington-state-bank-aka-moonstone/
Moonstone Bank executives explain relationship with Alameda Research
Bennett and Cas are joined by Nikhilesh De of CoinDesk to discuss the ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, and specifically the testimony of Gary Wang and Caroline Ellison.
Additional resources:
CoinDesk coverage of the trial
https://www.coindesk.com/tag/sbf-trial/
Nik's newsletter about the trial
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/10/13/things-sbfs-defense-lawyers-should-be-freaking-out-about/
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Bennett and Cas discuss the evolving banking situation in the cryptocurrency industry, and how hard it is for companies to maintain banking relationships.
Read more: https://cryptocriticscorner.com/2023/10/13/episode-134-can-crypto-companies-get-bank-accounts/
Additional resources:
CoinDesk article about Bitstamp
Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey are joined by David Z. Morris to discuss the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, and the testimony against him so far. This includes longtime friend Adam Yedidia, FTX leader Gary Wang, and investor Matt Huang.
Additional resources:
Protos coverage of the trial
Bennett newsletter about opening statements
http://us2.campaign-archive.com/?u=16a900a42513fb7998acad86d&id=4f320...
Today Bennett and Cas discuss the SEC's settlement with the creators of an NFT called Stoner Cats and whether or not it means any NFTs offering royalties to creators could be considered securities.
Today Bennett and Cas are joined by Eric Roesch to discuss Elon Musk, ESG (environmental, social, governance), and the Golden Age of Fraud.
Roesch, an environmental policy expert, tells us about the history of ESG, why it doesn't effectively combat the issues it claims to, and how Elon Musk - the wealthiest man in the world - has used ESG, government subsidies, and asking for forgiveness instead of permission to hoodwink the Am...
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