Crypto Critics' Corner

Bennett and Cas  are joined by Joseph Politano to discuss what Donald Trump's election will mean for cryptocurrency. This video was recorded on November 26th, 2024. Read more: https://cryptocriticscorner.com/2025/01/06/episode-159-what-trump-means-for-bitcoin/ Where to find Joseph: Apricitas BlueSky Twitter Additional resources: Pence opposes RFK Jr. Bennett's newsletter about Justin Sun buying tokens Joey's post from November 2022

Tether's unexpected resilience takes center stage as the hosts dissect its survival amid skepticism and legal hurdles. They delve into the political landscape, speculating on the ramifications of future leadership changes. The conversation critiques the uneven enforcement of regulations and the public's acceptance of dubious ethics from leaders. Additionally, they explore the broader impact of fraud on trust in institutions, all while hinting at cryptocurrency's potential as a guiding light in these challenging times.

Delve into the dubious world of Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial and uncover the tangled web of celebrity endorsements in crypto. Explore Justin Sun’s controversial moves and the shifting strategies between Bitcoin and AI. The hosts discuss the clashing political ideals in the crypto community and the challenges of merging regulatory bodies for better oversight. With insights on legal struggles and industry dynamics, this discussion offers a captivating critique of the crypto landscape.

Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin are joined by Andrew Bailey, author of Resistance Money, to discuss Tether on Tron and Bitcoin. This video was recorded on September 9th 2024. Resistance Money Patrick McKenzie and Tyler Cowen podcast Cas Piancey and PJ Vogt podcast Bennett's newsletter about Craig Wright Bennett's article about Fei Bennett's newsletter about Terra-Luna

Investigation experts Bennett and Cas share insights on fraud tools like OpenCorporates and Etherscan. They discuss investigating Tether fraud, accessing court records, and using blockchain analytics for fraud detection.

Travis Kimmel discusses the evolution and risks of venture capital, including challenges in scaling businesses like SaaS software. The conversation touches on government support for innovation in China vs America, disruptive technologies, and the impact of venture capitalism on politics and economic discourse.

Bennett and Cas discuss DJT, which is not Donald Trump's official token, and it seems likely Barron will not even claim this mess that Martin Shkreli embroiled them all in. Protos Reporting on DJT Cas' Op-Ed on Pirate Wires Daniel Kuhn's Article for The Block This video was recorded on June 22nd, 2024.

Bennett and Cas discuss Justin Sun's empire, and the fact that he does not seem to have enough money. Additional resources: Protos coverage of Poloniex and WBTC Protos coverage of USDD reserves at HTX Protos coverage of TrueUSD market-cap collapse Protos coverage of false Diplomatic Immunity Protos reporting on stUSDT This episode was recorded on May 1st, 2024.

Bennett and Cas are joined by Vincent Woo to discuss Effective Altruism and Effective Accelerationism. ⁠Vincent Woo 's video about Honest Charlie⁠ ⁠Vincent's reporting on Lambda School⁠ ⁠Vincent's Twitter⁠ This episode was recorded on May 1st, 2024.

Discussing the legal journeys of CZ and SPF in cryptocurrency, comparing their financial misconduct consequences and regulatory challenges. Exploring government investigations and regulatory actions in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.