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Molly White's Citation Needed

Molly White
Sam Bankman-Fried
FTX
Alameda Research
Cryptocurrency
Caroline Ellison
Testimony
Sam Bankman Freed
Legal Strategy
Blockfi
Court Trial
Nishad Singh
FTX Trial
Legal Testimony
Bernie Madoff
Gary Wong
United States
Kelsey Piper
Bahamian Securities Commission
FBI
Alameda

Keep up with the happenings in the tech world without all the boosterism. Cryptocurrency critic, technology researcher, and software engineer Molly White publishes Citation Needed, a newsletter that features weekly explainers of developments in the cryptocurrency industry, with summaries of the latest disasters featured on her well-known project Web3 is Going Just Great. She also does deep dives i... more

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Democratic lawmakers sound corruption alarms while crypto PACs gear up for the midterms. www.citationneeded.news/issue-93/ on September 25, 2025.

Prediction markets once lived on the academic fringe. Now they’re trading billions on politics, sports, and celebrity gossip — under rules never designed for retail gamblers. www.citationneeded.news/prediction-markets-oversight/ on September.... more

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The Trumps “debank” major customers from their “anti-debanking” cryptocurrency venture, and a CFTC nominee says the Winklevosses are blackballing him. www.citationneeded.news/issue-92/ on September 12, 2025.

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President Trump’s deregulatory agenda emboldened prediction markets to push boundaries around permitted event contracts. Now sites advised by his son are allowing bets on his death. www.citationneeded.news/trump-death-bets/ on September 2, 20... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Salame
Former FTX executive who is serving time for campaign finance violations.
FTX
Episode: Guilty or coerced? Ryan Salame’s last interviews before prison
Lyn Alden
Engineer and financial analyst, general partner at EgoDeath Capital
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Episode: Sexism in Bitcoin: an interview with Lyn Alden
Caroline Ellison
Former employee and girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, testified as a key witness in the FTX trial.
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Episode: The FTX trial, day six: A constant state of dread

Host

Molly White
Host of Citation Needed and the Citation Needed newsletter, focusing on critical technology and cryptocurrency analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • Teo_1790

    She definitely knows her stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teo_1790
    United States25 days ago
  • Best crypto coverage anywhere

    Meticulously researched, zero boosterism, by someone who really understands technology.

    Endless fun for people who are curious how to do 1930s financial crimes using only fake money you make on the computer, all while- incredibly- being taken seriously by the actual business press (still!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bbbb999991
    United States3 months ago
  • Love Molly!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    zusana
    3 months ago
  • Molly matters

    Because she cares ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ahimsa2013
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent Newsletter

    Clear and well researched

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nocam_
    United States4 months ago

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Some feedback highlights a concern that content is drifting towards a more generic critique of technology, rather than maintaining a focus on cryptocurrency.
The host is praised for making complex topics accessible and engaging, with many expressing enjoyment over the depth of coverage.
Listeners appreciate the detailed and well-researched content that offers critical insights into cryptocurrency and technology news.

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The FTX trial, day nine: Nishad Singh: "I have always been intimidated by Sam"
Q: What did Singh speculate was the reason why Bankman-Fried's meetings were tense?
Singh noted that Sam was on edge and appeared very upset with him for questioning the company's plans during the meeting.
The FTX trial, day nine: Nishad Singh: "I have always been intimidated by Sam"
Q: How did Caroline Ellison respond to your message?
Caroline Ellison said that it was the part about closing out accounts.
Sexism in Bitcoin: an interview with Lyn Alden
Q: What are your feelings around the embrace of Donald Trump and these various other figures by some of the prominent Bitcoin events?
It is rational for the industry to reach out to big names for broader influence, but some views may be off-putting for certain audience segments.

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