Bennett and Cas discuss the tools they use to investigate various frauds and scams. Coverage from Protos of an entity fraudulently pretending to be associated with Tether can be found here. Here's a list of tools used in this episode: OpenCorporates Companies House EDGAR FinCEN Crunchbase RECAP PACER The New York Times Wayback Machine BuiltWith Eth…

Bennett and Cas are joined by Travis Kimmel to discuss the purpose and role of venture capital. This video was recorded on May 9th, 2024.

Bennett and Cas discuss DJT, which is not Donald Trump's official token, and it seems likely Barron will not even claim this mess that Martin Shkreli embroiled them all in. Protos Reporting on DJT Cas' Op-Ed on Pirate Wires Daniel Kuhn's Article for The Block This video was recorded on June 22nd, 2024.…

Bennett and Cas discuss Justin Sun's empire, and the fact that he does not seem to have enough money. Additional resources: Protos coverage of Poloniex and WBTC Protos coverage of USDD reserves at HTX Protos coverage of TrueUSD market-cap collapse Protos coverage of false Diplomatic Immunity Protos reporting on stUSDT This episode was recorded on M…

Bennett and Cas are joined by Vincent Woo to discuss Effective Altruism and Effective Accelerationism. ⁠Vincent Woo 's video about Honest Charlie⁠ ⁠Vincent's reporting on Lambda School⁠ ⁠Vincent's Twitter⁠ This episode was recorded on May 1st, 2024.

Bennett and Cas discuss the sentencing of Changpeng Zhao and what it means for the cryptocurrency industry, along with comparing it to the outcome for cryptocurrency exchange fraud Sam Bankman-Fried. This video was recorded on May 6th, 2024.

Bennett and Cas discuss the ongoing struggles of regional banking in the United States, and why these issues with the system persist. This video was recorded on March 6th, 2024.

Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey are joined by Ed Zitron to discuss how Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss portray themselves as the regulated alternative, but frequently flout the rules. Additional resources: Ed's newsletter about Gemini Earn Better Offline HTX is probably insolvent This episode was recorded on March 12th, 2024.…

Bennett and Cas discuss a class action lawsuit against Deltec Bank and Trust in the Bahamas that alleges that it was instrumental in moving customer funds from FTX to Alameda Research. Coverage of the lawsuit the lawsuit Farmington State response Coindesk coverage of Alameda Research insolvency Affidavit in support of MUFG seizure This episode was …

Bennett and Cas discuss the indictment of Changpeng Zhao and the Deferred Prosecution Agreement for Binance. Read coverage of charges here. This episode was recorded on February 10th, 2024.

Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey are joined by Molly White to discuss Andreessen Horowitz GP Chris Dixon's new book: Read, Write, Own. Read Molly's review of Dixon's book here and check out her archival cryptocurrency news site here. Read Protos' article about how a16z gamed the NYT Bestseller List here. Read Motherboard's article about how many copi…

Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey discuss the history and present of Tether, the most important firm in all of cryptocurrency. This video was recorded on February 4th, 2024.

Welcome to a CPR Show special! This is a conversation I had on the AI for Humans podcast hosted by Gavin Purcell and Kevin Pereira - two amazing AI enthusiasts and very entertaining guys. We discuss the risk AI poses - espcially in politics - and how we're using AI in our daily lives. I think you'll enjoy this one. And if you want more of Gavin and…

In today's convo with professor, former hedge fund manager, and YouTuber, Patrick Boyle, we talk about how Patrick got his professional start + ended up running his own hedge fund. I ask if investing is harder now than it was 20 years ago and if Ray Dalio lucky or smart. Plus, how he's found success on YouTube and thoughts on Elon Musk. I hope you …

The FTX bankruptcy is shaping up to be one of the most expensive of all time. And at the helm of that ship are John Ray III and Sullivan & Cromwell... a lawfirm that has vociferously argued that they really didn't have all that much to do with FTX during it's heyday but... are they lying? @carlypreilly on Twitter #crypto #cryptocurrency #FTX #FTXba…

While the FTX customers are in a better position today than they were a year ago, big questions remain as to how they will be treated by the current FTX estate run by John Ray III and Sullivan & Cromwell and, so far, it's not looking ideal. Today we dive into what the FTX retail customers want and what it looks like they're going to get... @carlypr…

Binance + CZ may have pleaded guilty and been fined $4.3B + $50M respectively, but their problems aren't over. The SEC is still pursuing ITS own case against the infamous crypto exchange and its founder and it looks a lot like the case against FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried... @carlypreilly on Twitter #FTX #CZ #ChangpengZhao #ftx #sbf #sambankmanfried O…

Mark Cuban and Elon Musk are backing former hedge fund manager and accused fraudster, George Jarkesy, in a legal case against the SEC that was heard by the Supreme Court today. Let's dive into the case and George himself, a wild character. @carlypreilly on Twitter #markcuban #supremecourt #supremecourttoday #georgejarkesy #legalnews #elonmusk OPJ G…

If you follow the news about X, you know there is a group of people who think that Twitter/X is dead or dying or about to implode. While another group of people is so deeply in love with Elon Musk, that the platform COULD implode and they would still defend it and him. Today on the show, we're talking about the one year anniversary of Elon Musk buy…

Sam Altman + Greg Brockman are now... Microsoft employees?! And the former Twitch CEO, Emmett Shear, is the new interim CEO of OpenAI!? The SAGA at OpenAI continues and reads more and more like a madlib each day. Here's everything you need to know. For a fun way to keep up with AI, check out the AI for Humans podcast, wherever you get your podcasts…

We have more information about the ousting of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI but having more information does not seem to make this story any less baffling. Here is everything you need to know since yesterday's episode covering this breaking story, which you can find exclusively on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3XLy8oqc8ms For a fun way to keep up wi…

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Warren Buffett has come under fire after the contents of his personal trading portfolio were LEAKED to ProRepublica who revealed that Warren has done what he always swore he didn't do: trade in stocks that Berkshire Hathaway was also trading in. Is this a scandal or not? We break down the details and discuss. @carlypreilly on Twitter #warrenbuffett…

It's an update episode! Current FTX management has filed ANOTHER lawsuit to clawback $1B. SafeMoon CEO John Karony has been DENIED bail. And a trial date has been set for Charlie Javice. Hope you enjoy this one! @carlypreilly on Twitter #FTX #sambankmanfried #sbf #safemoon #johnkarony #carolineellison #nishadsingh #garywang #kylenagy #thomassmith #…

Bennett and Cas are joined by Patrick McKenzie of Bits About Money to discuss why cryptocurrency is not a solution for the problems of payments. Bits About Money Patrick McKenzie Twitter Protos coverage of Moonstone Cease and Desist Federal Reserve Cease and Desist for Moonstone Bennett's video about Cash App/Interchange Fees/Durbin Amendment This …

On today's episode we're talking about a recent Wall Street Journal article that lays out a series of toxic workplace behaviors within the FDIC. Was this the reason they didn't properly regulate Silicon Valley Bank? As someone who has been on the receiving end of a toxic workplace culture article, I breakdown what I think has merits here and what m…

Bennett and Cas are joined by Elizabeth Lopatto of the Verge to discuss Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction. Sam Bankman-Fried gambled on a trial and his parents lost Elizabeth Lopatto's Coverage at The Verge Cas' review of Going Infinite Protos coverage of the trial This video was recorded on November 6th, 2023.…

On today's episode we're talking about the ~political~ work the Bankman-Fried's were engaged in until everything came crumbling down in November 2022. What I've heard is that, disappointed by the lack of enthusiasm for effective altruism from existing political candidates, the Bankman-Fried's (and their team) endeavored to recruit effective altruis…

The Carly P Reilly Show - On today's show we're talking about WeWork, which declared bankruptcy yesterday. (No it wasn't already bankrupt). We're (briefly) taking a look at the collapse and talking about some of the funniest moments in WeWork's history. Including my favorite anecdote about founder Adam Neumann: what happened when he met Elon Musk. …

The Carly P Reilly Show - Courthouse Edition! The FTX trial might be over, but the fallout from it is not. Today's episode is one of THE most requested. What in the world is happening with Sam's parents?! What did they know? And where do we go from here. @carlypreilly on Twitter #sambankmanfried #sambankmanfriednews #sbf #crypto #cryptocurrency #ca…

Bennett and Cas discuss Wyre, another cryptocurrency payments processor involved with fraud. Protos coverage of Ryan Breslow's many disasters Protos coverage of Wyre problems This episode was recorded on October 20th, 2023.

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! The FTX trial might be over, but the legal drama of crypto is NOT. Last week, the DOJ and SEC BOTH came after notorious crypto fraud, SafeMoon, which reminded me of one of my favorite internet stories: Dave Portnoy being sued by SafeMoon investors for ~supposedly~ shilling the token. I break it all down, while…

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! It's all over! Sam Bankman-Fried has been found guilty on all seven charges. I've been in court since day one so join me while I breakdown the verdict and give you the inside scoops from the courthouse. Plus, what's next for Overpriced JPEGs? @carlypreilly on Twitter #sambankmanfried #sambankmanfriednews #sbf …

Bennett and Cas are joined by Molly White (@molly0xfff) to discuss the ongoing testimony of Sam Bankman-Fried. Molly's newsletter Web3 is Going Great Protos Coverage of the Trial This video was recorded on November 1st, 2023.

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! Closing arguments are upon us! We got over 6 hours of monologuing from Nicholas Roos + Mark Cohen, who made their final cases to the jury. Who won? Who scored points? What happens next? We're breaking down everything you need to know about Day 17 of the SBF trial! @carlypreilly on Twitter #sambankmanfried #sam…

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! Sam continued to be questioned by prosecutor extraordinaire, Danielle Sassoon, and fails to recall a dinner he hosted with Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, and the Bahamian Prime Minister LOL. We also hear an audio clip of Caroline Ellison during that infamous ~all hands meeting~ and Sam reacts. @carlypreilly on Twit…

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! In today's courtroom drama, Sam got cross-examined by the prosecution and it... was... hard to adequately describe? The consensus is that Sam did not do well. Though the prosecution didn't manage to get him to outright admit anything, that's mostly because he wouldn't admit anything. This man, apparently, does…

Bennett and Cas are joined by Sam Kessler from CoinDesk to discuss the witnesses that the defense has been calling to the stand, including Sam Bankman-Fried. CoinDesk trial coverage: https://www.coindesk.com/sam-bankman-fried-trial-live-coverage-news/ Protos trial coverage: https://protos.com/sbftrial/ SBF's Kamikaze Defense: https://protos.com/sam…

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand (officially this time)!! In today's episode I'm breaking down how Sam's version of events compares to what we've heard from the other witnesses so far. @carlypreilly on Twitter Caroline spreadsheet manipulation breakdown: https://youtu.be/CZKbfQG4ZCo?si=q-FDWhwWS17EnsdK #samban…

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand!! It's all happening folks! But of course nothing goes as planned + so our first look of Sam testifying happened... without a jury present. We're breaking it all down today, including why Judge Kaplan got ~very~ frustrated with Sam and where each side scored points. @carlypreil…

Bennett and Cas are joined by Katie Baker, a journalist at The Ringer, to discuss her time spent at the trial, how social media and sh*tposting are playing a role, and her most recent article, which encapsulates the story unfolding better than anything written thus far. Read Katie's article here: https://www.theringer.com/tech/2023/10/16/23919236/s…

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! There was no court today, so instead I'm breaking down the lawsuit that was filed last week against Gemini, Genesis, and DCG. If you don't know this story already, it's well worth the listen. Plus, these are companies who were ultimately brought down by Alameda's bankruptcy. It all connects in the world of cen…

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! There was no court today, so instead I'm taking a look back at something Sam said last November AFTER FTX imploded and comparing it to what we know now after 2 weeks in court... How do his words stack up? @carlypreilly on Twitter Recording of Sam referenced (2:00 - 2:50): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dezod…

Bennett and Cas are joined by Danny Nelson of CoinDesk to discuss the ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried and the testimony of Nishad Singh and Can Sun. CoinDesk coverage of the trial https://www.coindesk.com/sam-bankman-fried-trial-live-coverage-news/ Danny Nelson's newsletter about accounting Santa Clause https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/10/19…

Bennett and Cas discuss Farmington State Bank/Moonstone Bank, the Washington State bank that Alameda Research invested in - valuing at an unbelievable $150 million. Additional resources: Initial Protos coverage of Moonstone https://protos.com/the-curious-case-of-ftx-and-farmington-state-bank-aka-moonstone/ Moonstone Bank executives explain relation…

Taking a quick break from the SBF Trial to bring you this interview with macroeconomist, Raoul Pal. This conversation happened live in New York last week + Raoul & I got into everything - from what he expects for Q4 and 2024 to why the millennial generation won't stop gambling on Gamestop + NFTs. Enjoy! OPJ Gin Bottle Redemption: https://overpriced…

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! I was in court all day at SBF's trial where we heard from former FTX General Can Sun, who says Sam asked him for "legal justifications" for taking customer money. #sambankmanfried #sambankmanfriednews #sbf #crypto #cryptocurrency #carolineellison #nishadsingh OPJ Gin Bottle Redemption: https://overpricedjpegs.…

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! I was in court all day at SBF's trial where we heard from FIVE witnesses, including Professor Peter Easton who talked analyzed WHERE FTX + Alamedas' billions of dollars came from and WHERE it all went... #sambankmanfried #sambankmanfriednews #sbf #crypto #cryptocurrency #carolineellison #nishadsingh OPJ Gin Bo…

Overpriced JPEGs - Courthouse Edition! I was in court all day at SBF's trial where former FTX + Alameda exec, Nishad Singh, was cross examined by the defense. Let's talk about what the defense did well and, as has been the case typically, what they didn't do well... #sambankmanfried #sambankmanfriednews #sbf #crypto #cryptocurrency #carolineellison…

Bennett and Cas are joined by Nikhilesh De of CoinDesk to discuss the ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, and specifically the testimony of Gary Wang and Caroline Ellison. Additional resources: CoinDesk coverage of the trial https://www.coindesk.com/tag/sbf-trial/ Nik's newsletter about the trial https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/10/13/things-sb…