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
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A Non-Exhaustive List of Bitfinex and Tether’s Misdeeds and Red Flags
Bitfinex and Tether have done a variety of problematic things in their history.
A Simple Deductive Argument Proving There Were Unbacked Tethers
There are certain claims and objections that I have to respond to frequently. Some people will still claim that Tether has never had unbacked Tethers. I am attempting to create a valid and sound deductive argument that will conclusively prove that is untrue. I love philosophy and deductive reasoning, so may do a few of … Continue reading A Simple Deductive Argument Proving There Were Unbacked Tethers
Tether and Bitfinex are Unacceptable: The Fundamental Divide
It can be difficult to talk about Tether, not because there is disagreement on the essential facts, but due to the lens through which these facts are viewed. The skeptics and critics find it unacceptable that these businesses would give over $1 billion to money launderers and NEVER SIGN A CONTRACT. The traders find that … Continue reading Tether and Bitfinex are Unacceptable: The Fundamental Divide
Sunday Reads – Things I Found Interesting 2021-05-23
Stu claims many things, all on his personal Medium Stu felt he had to respond to posts like mine here: https://bennettftomlin.com/2021/05/13/for-every-1-of-tether-there-are-0-03-in-cash/ SafeMoon the US Based, Ponzi-like, FBI Related Token SafeMoon is a popular cryptocurrency (especially on places that prey on unsophisticated investors like TikTok) and based on reporting by Protos Media it seems to be … Continue reading Sunday Reads – Things I Found Interesting 2021-05-23
Tether’s New Attestation: Thanks For Nothing
Tether has released a brand new attestation (archive) (my copy) showing that they are fully backed! Well, it shows that for at least one entire minute Tether was fully backed. Moore Cayman, an auditing firm in the Cayman Islands, has provided an assurance opinion on the current reserves of Tether. I am going to highlight … Continue reading Tether’s New Attestation: Thanks For Nothing
The Best Case Scenario for Tether’s Activities in 2017
In 2017 Tether was issuing unbacked Tethers. This has been confirmed as part of their settlement with the New York Attorney's General office. As an exercise in trying to ensure that I have not become overly biased around Tether what I will attempt to do in this article is construct the best case scenario for … Continue reading The Best Case Scenario for Tether’s Activities in 2017
Raphael Nicolle and the Founding of Bitfinex
Raphael Nicolle is the founder of Bitfinex. Before that he had an interesting path. By day a helpdesk technician, during his free time Raphael became active under the account 'unclescrooge' on BitcoinTalk. From this account he makes some interesting posts, including occasional climate change denialism, saying he would invest in illegal businesses, and at least … Continue reading Raphael Nicolle and the Founding of Bitfinex
My Appearance on The Blockchain Debate podcast with Larry Cermak and Patrick McKenzie
You can find it here. I had a ton of fun recording this podcast, however, due to time constraints I was not able to get to all my notes on whether or not Tether acts in good faith. I would like to summarize a few of the things I was not able to get to … Continue reading My Appearance on The Blockchain Debate podcast with Larry Cermak and Patrick McKenzie
Predictions and Outcomes
At one point I tried to learn about a token called Kimchi. That token no longer has any volume or value to speak of. I decided to summarize some facts about the failed crypto entrepreneur Jacob Kostecki. Today, the class action lawsuit against him has entered default judgement. I wrote about a deeply exploitive scam … Continue reading Predictions and Outcomes