Episode 24 — C.R.E.A.M. Cumberland Rules Everything Around Me — Crypto Critics’ Corner

https://cryptocriticscorner.com/2021/08/30/episode-24-c-r-e-a-m-cumberland-rules-everything-around-me/ https://anchor.fm/s/4fa795b4/podcast/rss https://youtu.be/G_qusi1Xoe4 In this episode Cas and I discuss Cumberland Global (formerly Cumberland Mining) the cryptocurrency arm of DRW, a major Chicago trading firm. We discuss reporting suggesting that they are one of the top Tether issuers, and you can find that reporting here.  AnchorSpotifyAppleGoogleOvercastRSS Feed

Episode 23 — Binance: The Tai Chi Document — Crypto Critics’ Corner

https://cryptocriticscorner.com/2021/08/20/episode-23-binance-the-tai-chi-document/ https://anchor.fm/s/4fa795b4/podcast/rss/ https://youtu.be/5BqhkZBUPfo In this episode Cas and I discuss the Binance Tai Chi documents. A leaked set of documents as reported on by Forbes, which detail Binance’s plan to Binance US as part of a strategy of regulatory arbitrage.  AnchorSpotifyAppleGoogleOvercastRSS Feed

Episode 22 — Blockchain Terminal with Robert Green — Crypto Critics’ Corner

https://cryptocriticscorner.com/2021/08/16/episode-22-blockchain-terminal-with-robert-green/ https://anchor.fm/s/4fa795b4/podcast/rss/ https://youtu.be/N9fmzPxbE-Q In this episode Cas and I are joined by Robert Green, a marketing consultant who had worked with Blockchain Terminal. Blockchain Terminal was a fraudulent cryptocurrency company who was claiming to build the “Bloomberg Terminal” of crypto. The biggest issue with the company is that it was run by a known fraudster named … Continue reading Episode 22 — Blockchain Terminal with Robert Green — Crypto Critics’ Corner

Episode 20 – Algorithmic stablecoins and regulation with Frances Coppola (Part 2) — Crypto Critics’ Corner

https://cryptocriticscorner.com/2021/08/06/episode-20-algorithmic-stablecoins-and-regulation-with-frances-coppola-part-2/ https://anchor.fm/s/4fa795b4/podcast/rss https://youtu.be/pHMJWwYG7ss In this episode Cas and I are joined by Frances Coppola to stablecoins and how they fit into the regulatory landscape. We also discuss some of the problems with algorithmic and partially collateralized stablecoins.  AnchorSpotifyAppleGoogleOvercastRSS Feed You can find Frances’ Twitter here, her blog here, and her book here. Note: This post contains an affiliate … Continue reading Episode 20 – Algorithmic stablecoins and regulation with Frances Coppola (Part 2) — Crypto Critics’ Corner

Episode 19 – Inflation, deflation, and stablecoins with Frances Coppola (Part 1) — Crypto Critics’ Corner

https://cryptocriticscorner.com/2021/08/02/episode-19-inflation-deflation-and-stablecoins-with-frances-coppola-part-1/ https://anchor.fm/s/4fa795b4/podcast/rss https://youtu.be/QhB1SzOx518 In this episode Cas and I are joined by Frances Coppola to discuss inflation and deflation along with stablecoins.  AnchorSpotifyAppleGoogleOvercastRSS Feed You can find Frances’ Twitter here, her blog here, and her book here. Note: This post contains an affiliate link to support the blog.

Episode 18 – Crypto Charity: where you donate to random people making promises and get nothing in return — Crypto Critics’ Corner

https://cryptocriticscorner.com/2021/07/30/episode-18-crypto-charity-where-you-donate-to-random-people-making-promises-and-get-nothing-in-return/ https://anchor.fm/s/4fa795b4/podcast/rss https://youtu.be/MMcZjMQLo_E In this episode Cas and I are discussing the problematic history of charities in the crypto space.  AnchorSpotifyAppleGoogleOvercastRSS Feed I discuss Jacob Kostecki here: https://bennettftomlin.com/2020/04/01/a-list-of-facts-about-jacob-jakub-kostecki/

Episode 17 – From Skeptic to Believer: Preston Byrne on the cryptocurrency ecosystem — Crypto Critics’ Corner

https://cryptocriticscorner.com/2021/07/26/episode-17-from-skeptic-to-believer-preston-byrne-on-the-cryptocurrency-ecosystem/ https://anchor.fm/s/4fa795b4/podcast/rss https://youtu.be/W6H-w25n5bg In this episode Cas and I are joined by Preston Byrne of Anderson Kill Law to discuss stablecoins, his perspective on crypto, and the interplay between regulation and decentralized finance. AnchorSpotifyAppleGoogleOvercastRSS Feed You can find Preston’s Twitter here.