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Sam Bankman-Fried

Andrew Chow — Cryptomania: Hype, Hope, and the Fall of a Billion-Dollar Fintech Empire

Shermer and Chow discuss a comprehensive overview of money’s evolving landscape and future potential. They trace its progression from fiat currencies to cryptocurrencies, exploring Bitcoin’s rise and crypto’s utopian ideals. The conversation examines NFTs’ role in crypto’s popularity and downfall, Sam Bankman-Fried’s controversial career, and how crypto’s crash mirrored the 2008 financial crisis, revealing similar systemic issues despite promises of revolution.

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