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#256 Is Crypto a Giant Pump-and-Dump Scheme? The Art of Selling Nothing for Something

#256 Is Crypto a Giant Pump-and-Dump Scheme? The Art of Selling Nothing for Something

FromOur Curious Amalgam


#256 Is Crypto a Giant Pump-and-Dump Scheme? The Art of Selling Nothing for Something

FromOur Curious Amalgam

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jan 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The hype around cryptocurrency is at an all-time high, as the industry makes a major push to go mainstream. But is it all a giant pump-and-dump scheme? Software engineer and celebrated crypto critic Molly White and the SEC's Associate Director of Enforcement Carolyn Welshhans join Anant Raut and Aaron Yeater for a braintwister of a discussion on such topics as what is money; if blockchain is so secure how does so much crypto keep getting stolen; and is crypto a giant scam. Listen to this episode to learn more about whether ordinary investors will be left holding the bag when the crypto bros cash out. With special guests: Molly White, Software Engineer and Founder, Web3 is Going Just Great and Carolyn Welshhans, Associate Director of the Division of Enforcement, Securities and Exchange Commission Related Links: Web 3 is Going Just Great Hosted by: Anant Raut and Aaron Yeater, Analysis Group, Inc.
Released:
Jan 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Our Curious Amalgam explores topics in antitrust, competition, consumer protection, data protection, and privacy law around the world with leading experts in those areas. It is an amalgam because it is a group of diverse topics all in one place. It is curious because it gets the experts and asks them in-depth questions.