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

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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.

Molly White, Software Engineer and Founder, Web3 is Going Just Great

Carolyn Welshhans, Associate Director of the Division of Enforcement, Securities and Exchange Commission

Molly White, Software Engineer and Founder, Web3 is Going Just Great
Carolyn Welshhans, Associate Director of the Division of Enforcement, Securities and Exchange Commission

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Posted On January 15, 2024

Posted By Our Curious Amalgam

Posted In Enforcement ENFORCEMENT / COMPLIANCE U.S. Federal

Tagged Binance blockchain consumer protection crypto cryptocurrency fraud FTX Molly White pump and dump scam SEC Web3 is Going Just Great

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