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Author: Bennett Tomlin

Data scientist who writes about fraud

Episode 69 — An Unscripted Chat With The Richest Man in the World (Feat. Colin Platt) — Crypto Critics’ Corner

*Colin Platt is not in any meaningful sense the richest man in the world.  Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin are joined by the richest man in the world to discuss the project that made him his money, what is up with NFTs, and the issues with crypto wash trading.

Bennett Tomlin Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Podcast, Thoughts Leave a comment April 22, 2022 54 Minutes

Orange Grove NFT

Photo by Dominika Roseclay on Pexels.com I have finally found a NFT idea that I can give my full support to. It is called Orange Grove NFT and let me explain to you how it is going to revolutionize the Floridian Orchard ecosystem. 10,000 NFTs will be minted, each representing a unique tree we intend … Continue reading Orange Grove NFT →

Bennett Tomlin Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Satire 2 Comments April 19, 2022 1 Minute

Episode 68 — Evading North Korean Sanctions 101 — Crypto Critics’ Corner

In this episode Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin discuss the sentencing of the former Head of Special Projects for the Ethereum Foundation Virgil Griffith who was helping North Korea evade sanctions.

Bennett Tomlin Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Podcast, Thoughts Leave a comment April 17, 2022 19 Minutes

Episode 67 — An Early Skeptic’s Telling of “Why be skeptical?” (Feat. David Gerard) — Crypto Critics’ Corner

In this episode Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin are joined by David Gerard to discuss his history as a skeptic in the space. 

Bennett Tomlin Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Podcast, Tether/Bitfinex, Thoughts 1 Comment April 14, 2022 34 Minutes

Episode 66 — The Criminal Conspiracies of Cas Piancey — Crypto Critics’ Corner

In this episode Cas Piancey (Orson Newstat) reveals his identity to the world, describes his past arrest, and Bennett Tomlin and Cas describe why this is being revealed now.

Bennett Tomlin Podcast, Thoughts Leave a comment April 8, 2022 21 Minutes

Episode 65 — The ECASH Act (Feat. Rohan Grey) — Crypto Critics’ Corner

Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin are joined by Rohan Grey to discuss the new ECASH bill to create a private digital dollar, and what we think about this bill. 

Bennett Tomlin Cryptocurrency, Podcast, Thoughts 1 Comment April 5, 2022 46 Minutes

Is Reflexer/Rai a stablecoin? – The FUD Letter

I have just released the fourth issue of my paid newsletter which you can find here. This month's issue takes a look at Reflexer Finance/Rai and tries to determine whether or not it is a stablecoin.

Bennett Tomlin Cryptocurrency, DeFi, General Information, Thoughts Leave a comment April 4, 2022 1 Minute

Episode 64 — Metaverse 2: Venture Capital Judgement (Feat. münecat) — Crypto Critics’ Corner

Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin are joined by münecat to discuss crypto, web3, and whether or not a neofeudalistic state run by Peter Thiel is desirable.

Bennett Tomlin Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Fraud, Podcast, Thoughts Leave a comment April 1, 2022 43 Minutes

Episode 63 — We Need to Talk About El Salvador (Feat. Mario Gómez and Oscar Salguero) — Crypto Critics’ Corner

Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin are joined by Mario Gómez and Oscar Salguero to discuss the reality of Bitcoin in El Salvador. We talk about Bukele’s approval, the actions of the gangs, how well Chivo works (badly), and try to understand what is really going on. 

Bennett Tomlin Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Podcast 4 Comments March 29, 2022 90 Minutes

Crypto Money Advances Anti-Democracy Candidates

Single issue support does not excuse you from the externalities of your support.

Bennett Tomlin Cryptocurrency, Thoughts Leave a comment March 27, 2022 1 Minute

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