Crypto skeptic, filmmaker, and author Ben McKenzie joins the show for a deep dive into the world of cryptocurrency. From Bitcoin and Sam Bankman-Fried to Donald Trump’s recent embrace of crypto for his corruption efforts, Ben Mckenzie explains why he is and remains skeptical of cryptocurrency. He then considers whether there’s any hope for crypto regulation and whether this Congress is capable of doing it.Ben’s documentary “Everyone is Lying to You for Money” is available to stream now through a collaboration with Eventive, a ticketing and streaming platform with a mission to make film festivals and independent film accessible. 00:00 Intro00:17 A Big Day For Bitcoin3:28 Why Ben Doesn’t Buy Crypto8:00 The Question Sam Bankman-Fried Wouldn’t Answer12:08 Trust The Dollar Or Trust The Code 14:20 Crypto 10118:00 The Epstein Connection 22:10 El Salvador’s Crypto Experiment27:02 Why Everyone Is Now Into Crypto32:30 The Men Who Can’t Stop Losing With Crypto41:34 How Should We Be Regulating Crypto?47:45 Wall Street’s Embrace Of Crypto50:10 Trump’s Crypto Conversion, World Liberty Financial & Criminal Activity58:55 Regulation Instead of Elimination 1:02:10 Will Studios Support An Anti-Crypto Film? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
