Crypto Critics' Corner

Environmental policy expert Eric Roesch joins Bennett and Cas to discuss Elon Musk, ESG, and the Golden Age of Fraud. They explore the history and ineffectiveness of ESG, how Musk has used it to deceive the public, and the lack of consequences for fraud by big companies. They also delve into the role of regulations, the impact of SEC's new ESG disclosure rules, and the need for accountability and regulatory reform.

Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, alleged to be holding onto property and money related to FTX and Alameda Research estates. Shady financial arrangements, questionable property acquisitions, controversial donations to Stanford University, potential criminal charges, and involvement in financial crimes exposed.

Leo Schwartz from Fortune joins the podcast to discuss why Circle's stablecoin, USDC, can't seem to overtake Tether. They dive into Circle's risk management, changing business model, declining market cap, and the role of stablecoins in the crypto market. They also explore the regulatory landscape and potential use cases of stablecoins.

Discussion on SBF's court-raised issue of lack of timely medication and proper vegan meals in prison, mixed feelings towards SBF, human rights abuses in the prison system, SBF's ongoing legal troubles and potential sentence, flaws of the cash bail bond system

Zeke Faux, journalist and author of the new book Number Go Up, joins the podcast to discuss his access to key cryptocurrency figures and their use of cryptocurrency for both nefarious and non-nefarious purposes. The topics covered include skepticism surrounding Tether, the background of a prominent figure in the crypto world, the hidden relationship between Tether and Bitfinex, uncovering the mysterious past of a key figure involved with Tether, the future of cryptocurrency, the impact of the crypto market crash on perception, and crazy stories from the book Number Go Up.

Venture capitalist Jason Calacanis, entrepreneur David Sacks, investor Chamath Palihapitiya, and businessman David Friedberg discuss controversial actions and statements in the finance industry, the performative nature of the wealthy, government bailouts, extractive ventures, ethical considerations in investment, and the influence of tech leaders on Bay Area politics.

Prime Trust's mishandling of over $80 million in cash and cryptocurrencies, involvement in a Ponzi scheme, and breach of fiduciary duties; Lack of responsibility and accountability within corporations; Fraud, scams, and trust issues in the crypto industry; Perils of unregulated financial institutions and Cascoin's entry into the trust industry.

The podcast discusses the philosophy of Effective Altruism and its influence on Sam Bankman-Fried. It explores the collapse of FTX and Alameda Research, the consequences of strip mining on Nayru Island, and the concept of billionaires buying islands and controlling governments. The episode emphasizes the need for accountability in Effective Altruism and skepticism towards altruistic intentions.

Bennett and Cas discuss Sam Altman and his new project, Worldcoin, which promises to provide 'proof of humanity' if you let them scan your eyeball. This episode was recorded on Thursday July 27th, 2023.

Today Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey are discussing the weird shenanigans ongoing with the stablecoin TrueUSD (TUSD) and the numerous platforms and exchanges that Justin Sun has purchased over the years. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023.