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Crypto Critics' Corner

Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin
FTX
Cryptocurrency
Sam Bankman-Fried
Payments
Tether
Alameda Research
Justin Sun
Cash
Financial Infrastructure
Effective Altruism
Wrapped Bitcoin Entron
KYC AML Regulations
Checks
Community Banking
Bitcoin
Andreessen Horowitz
Changpeng Zhao
Winklevoss Twins
Tron
USDD

Bennett and Cas discuss historical moments in the cryptocurrency and finance industries, focusing on frauds, hacks, exit scams, and other malfeasance.

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Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey are joined by Molly White to discuss the $TRUMP memecoin wallet and its place in the Trump crypto corruption scheme.

This episode was recorded on June 10th, 2025.

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Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey are joined by Nitish Pahwa of Slate to discuss whether or not there are actually cryptocurrency swing voters and what they mean for crypto politics and America

This video was recorded on June 3rd, 2025.

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Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey‬ discuss the accelerated assault on the Federal Reserve by the Trump administration. This episode was streamed live on January 12th, 2026.

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Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin‬ are joined by Peter Ryan of Ryan Research to discuss the vile truth at the heart of Bitcoin. This video was streamed live on August 23rd, 2025.

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Recent Guests

Nitish Pahwa
Journalist covering business and technology at Slate
Slate
Episode: Crypto politics (feat. Nitish Pahwa)
Peter Ryan
Consultant and author of the essay 'Money by Vile Means'
Ryan Research
Episode: The Vile Truth of Bitcoin (Feat. Peter Ryan)
Rohan Grey
Professor at Willamette University, Research Director of the Digital Fiat Currency Institute
Digital Fiat Currency Institute
Episode: Put Congress on the Blockchain (Feat. Rohan Grey)
Corey Frayer
Former Senior Advisor for Crypto Oversight at the SEC and Director of Investor Protection at the Consumer Federation of America
Consumer Federation of America
Episode: What happened to the SEC? (Feat. Corey Frayer)
Ed Zitron
Host of Better Offline and runs Easy PR
Easy PR
Episode: Humiliate your local billionaire (feat. Ed Zitron)
Sean Tuffy
Regulatory consultant specialist
Episode: Is there one good regulator between the SEC and the CFTC? (feat. Sean Tuffy)
Joey Politano
An economic analyst and data journalist
Apricitas Economics
Episode: What Donald Trump means for Bitcoin (Feat. Joey Politano)
Andrew Bailey
Co-author of the book Resistance Money
Resistance Money
Episode: Is Bitcoin good for the world? (feat. Andrew Bailey)
Travis Kimmel
CEO of a startup discussed in the episode
Episode: Is Venture Capital Good?

Hosts

Bennett Tomlin
Co-host and contributor with expertise in finance and a critical approach to cryptocurrency narratives.
Cas Piancey
Co-host and outspoken critic of cryptocurrency policies, dedicated to uncovering fraud and challenges in the industry.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 875 ratings
  • One of my favs

    Great work! Please continue!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ XUUUX
    United States7 months ago
  • You’ve become hysterical

    Dial down the hysteria please. This pod used to be a lot better

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tombot82
    Australia10 months ago
  • Very informative

    Very interesting and helpful content - thank you for your critical voices in this field

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    caro_m510
    Germany10 months ago
  • Thanks so much to Cas and Bennett for the time and effort you put into this important work. The more this message is spread, the more chance there is that sense will prevail. I suspect like me they often weep tears of despair for the fate of humanity...

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Spanish Dan
    a year ago
  • Geir

    Lucky trump got back into power, endless content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mactotalendelux
    Norwaya year ago

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Overall, reviews reflect a high level of respect for the hosts' research and analytical skills.
Listeners appreciate the insightful critiques on cryptocurrency trends and fraud.

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#149
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Put Congress on the Blockchain (Feat. Rohan Grey)
Q: Can you discuss the moral hazards involved in unlimited deposit insurance?
The conversation points to significant risks where banks may take greater risks knowing they will be bailed out, and how this could ultimately harm the banking system more broadly.
What Donald Trump means for Bitcoin (Feat. Joey Politano)
Q: What do you think about the attitudes of lawmakers towards cryptocurrency now?
Joey remarks that a noticeable public opinion shift has occurred, leading to more politicians showing interest in cryptocurrency due to its growing influence and contributions.
What Donald Trump means for Bitcoin (Feat. Joey Politano)
Q: How did the election outcomes reflect the shift in crypto lobbying effectiveness?
Joey explains that significant financial contributions from the crypto industry influenced election results, resulting in pro-crypto candidates winning even in competitive races.
What Donald Trump means for Bitcoin (Feat. Joey Politano)
Q: What do you anticipate will happen regarding cryptocurrency under the incoming Trump administration?
Joey indicates there may be more favorable policies arising from the new administration due to significant financial backing from the crypto industry during the elections.
Why Crypto Will Never Fix Payments (Feat. Patrick McKenzie)
Q: How does KYC AML intentionally affect the payment experience?
KYC AML creates winners and losers, often making it difficult for underbanked individuals to access banking services, but it doesn't necessarily need to be difficult if policies were adjusted appropriately.

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Focused on examining pivotal moments within the cryptocurrency and finance sectors, this podcast offers a critical examination of frauds, hacks, exit scams, and various forms of malfeasance. Through intellectual discourse, the hosts dissect the implications of actions by influential figures and organizations in the crypto space, sparking a deeper understanding of the often murky landscape filled with ethical dilemmas and regulatory challenges. The commentary aims to not only shed light on controversies but also question the integrity of the cryptocurrency ecosystem and the motivations driving its key players.

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3. Rohan Grey
4. Corey Frayer
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7. Joey Politano
8. Andrew Bailey

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