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This Day in Legal History: John Brown AssassinatedOn December 2, 1859, abolitionist John Brown was executed by hanging in Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia), following his conviction for treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia, murder, and inciting a slave insurrection. Brown had led a raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in October, attempting to seize weapons and incite a large-scale slave uprising. His plan failed, with most of his men either killed or captured, and Brown himself wounded and arrested by U.S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee. The legal proceedings against him were swift: Brown was indicted within days, tried in state court, and sentenced to death less than a month after the raid.His execution was a national event, drawing immense media coverage and polarized public reaction. In the North, many abolitionists hailed him as a martyr who sacrificed his life to end the moral atrocity of slavery. In the South, he was widely viewed as a terrorist whose actions confirmed fears of Northern aggression and interference. Brown's trial and punishment underscored the deepening legal and moral divide between free and slave states, particularly regarding states' rights, federalism, and the use of violence to oppose injustice. The charges of treason and insurrection also raised complex constitutional questions, since Brown was prosecuted under state, not federal, law — despite attacking a federal facility. His case set the stage for intensifying legal and political disputes over the limits of protest, the legitimacy of armed resistance, and the definition of loyalty to the state.Brown's final words, predicting that “the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood,” would prove prescient less than two years later when the Civil War began.A federal appeals court has ruled that Alina Habba, a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, was unlawfully appointed as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a lower court's finding that the Trump administration violated federal appointments law in installing Habba without Senate confirmation or proper legal authority. This decision disqualifies her from overseeing federal cases in the state, potentially disrupting numerous active prosecutions.The case was brought by defense attorneys who argued that the Justice Department used procedural workarounds to improperly extend Habba's tenure after New Jersey's district judges declined to reauthorize her. In response, DOJ fired her court-appointed successor and tried to reassign Habba under a different title, which the court rejected. The ruling is significant because it's the first appellate decision pushing back on Trump-era efforts to place loyalists in key legal roles without Senate oversight.Habba, who had no prior prosecutorial experience, previously represented Trump in high-profile civil litigation, including the defamation case involving E. Jean Carroll. During her controversial tenure, she was criticized for politicized statements and for filing charges against a Democratic congresswoman. Similar appointment disputes are playing out in other states, and this decision sets a strong precedent against bypassing constitutional and statutory nomination processes. The administration is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court.Court disqualifies Trump ally Habba as top New Jersey federal prosecutor | ReutersHSBC has announced a multi-year partnership with French start-up Mistral AI to integrate generative AI tools across its global operations. The bank plans to self-host Mistral's commercial AI models and future upgrades, combining its own tech infrastructure with Mistral's cutting-edge AI capabilities. The collaboration aims to boost automation, productivity, and customer service, with use cases spanning financial analysis, multilingual translation, risk assessment, and personalized client interactions.By adopting Mistral's tools, HSBC expects to significantly reduce time spent on routine, document-heavy tasks, such as those in credit and financing teams. Already active in AI applications like fraud detection and compliance, the bank sees this deal as a way to accelerate innovation cycles and roll out new features more efficiently. The move comes amid a broader industry trend as banks seek to scale generative AI solutions, while addressing ongoing concerns around data privacy. HSBC emphasized that all deployments will comply with its responsible AI governance standards to ensure transparency and protection.HSBC taps French start-up Mistral to supercharge generative-AI rollout | ReutersPresident Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of David Gentile, the former CEO of GPB Capital Holdings, who was convicted under the Biden administration for his role in what prosecutors called a Ponzi scheme. Gentile had been serving a seven-year sentence after being found guilty of securities fraud in 2024. The DOJ argued that GPB misled investors by using new investor funds to pay returns, rather than profits from legitimate operations.However, in announcing the commutation, a White House official pushed back on the prosecution's claims, arguing that investors had been clearly informed about the firm's payment practices and that prosecutors failed to directly link fraudulent misrepresentations to Gentile during trial. The official also alleged misconduct, claiming the government elicited and failed to correct false testimony.The commutation comes amid heightened political scrutiny of financial fraud prosecutions and continues Trump's trend of intervening in controversial white-collar cases. The Department of Justice has not yet responded to the decision.Trump frees former GPB Capital CEO after Biden admin's Ponzi scheme sentence | ReutersMy column for Bloomberg this week is about … the penny. The official end of penny production may seem trivial, but it's creating real legal headaches for retailers and tax administrators alike. Without the one-cent coin, states are facing ambiguity about how to round sales tax totals for cash transactions—should it happen before or after tax, and who absorbs the rounding loss? These questions go largely unanswered, and in the absence of clear rules, businesses are improvising, which risks inconsistent compliance and enforcement challenges. There's also a legal tension where cash transactions require rounding but card payments do not—potentially running afoul of laws banning payment-method discrimination or even the Internet Tax Freedom Act.Streamlined Sales Tax rules add more complexity, limiting when and how rounding can occur and cautioning against systems that enrich the state at consumers' expense. I argue that instead of patchwork fixes, this moment should push states to modernize their sales tax systems with mandatory e-invoicing and real-time reporting. This would standardize how tax is calculated and rounded, reduce compliance uncertainty, and shrink the window for fraud. Paired with something like a receipt lottery—used successfully in countries like Brazil and China—states could turn customers into compliance allies by rewarding them for scanning and validating receipts.Ultimately, automating rounding decisions and reporting in point-of-sale systems would lift the burden off retailers and give governments cleaner data with lower enforcement costs. The penny may be dead, but this is a rare chance to bring sales tax enforcement into the 21st century. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Charles Ponzi conducted a financial fraud so audacious he became the biggest brand name in crime. Yet most people don't know what he actually did and those who do are often hard-pressed to explain why it was special.So why, more than 100 years later, do we call so many financial scams a Ponzi scheme?Brian tells the story of a poor boy from Italy whose name is still on the lips of everyone worried they're about to be made a sucker.BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 110.ScamStuff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into the chaotic story of Fyre Festival, the so-called “greatest party that never happened.” What began as Billy McFarland's glossy vision of a luxury music festival in the Bahamas quickly unraveled into a full-scale disaster involving Ja Rule, celebrity influencers, and one infamous cheese sandwich. We explore how this viral catastrophe became a modern parable of greed, Ponzi schemes, and social media delusion, and what happened to Billy McFarland after the fallout. We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources: Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (2019) – by Chris Smith Fyre Festival – Wikipedia Hype: Inside the Fyre Festival and the Golden Age of Grift – by Gabrielle Bluestone Billy McFarland – Wikipedia Host & Show Info Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they're your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people. Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin Trailer Music: Stealy Move by Soundroll Community & Calls to Action  Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts  Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast  Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com ️ Early access episodes: Patreon  Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zeke Faux is an investigative reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg News. He is the author of "Number Go Up" and joins us to talk about Cryptocurrency, its history and how its place in The US Government should noticed. Then for Audio Sorbet, we celebrate the life and work of Jimmy Cliff, who passed away today at the age of 81. His music steeped in joy and finding the good, so we want to know: what is your song which brings you happiness when you need it. And we get into a grave matter with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Saved By The Bell Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Zeke Faux

On 18 November 2025, I watched Andrew Tate's Hyperliquid balance collapse in real time. Months of reckless, high-leverage trading came to a brutal end as his account dropped to just $984. More than $727,000 of his own money and around $75,000 in referral bonuses had been wiped out with no withdrawals ever recorded.Four days earlier, GOLIATH VENTURES INC — a “quant fund” promoted across the same influencer ecosystem — suddenly froze payouts and claimed a “forensic audit” had begun. Their 14 November distribution never arrived. No transparency, no timeline, just familiar excuses.The timing alone doesn't prove a direct connection. But when two collapses unfold within days of each other inside the same circle of influencers, people start asking questions.THE ON-CHAIN COLLAPSEBefore that final liquidation, Tate had already racked up an astonishing list of losses: a $597,000 ETH long in June, a $67,500 WLFI wipeout in September, a $93,000 BTC liquidation shortly after, a $235,000 BTC loss on 14 November, and then the $112,000 final blow that drained his account entirely.Across more than 80 trades, his win rate sat around 35%.Behind the motivational speeches and alpha branding, the blockchain told a very different story.THE GOLIATH FREEZEWhile Tate's losses were playing out on-chain, GOLIATH VENTURES INC was telling investors everything was “healthy” — even as they locked the doors.Less than 1% of their claimed trading activity ever touched a blockchain.Their audit firm remains unnamed.Whistleblowers reported insiders withdrawing millions just before the freeze.That behaviour does not belong to a legitimate trading operation. It matches the collapse pattern of every modern Ponzi I've investigated.THE SHARED ECOSYSTEMGoliath's leadership has repeatedly appeared within Andrew Tate's wider influencer network. They've praised him, networked with him, replicated his “brotherhood” aesthetic, and even surfaced in his promotional yacht videos — though their faces are blurred across their own website.Tate's “War Room” sells itself as a global network of elite men operating behind the scenes.Goliath sells itself as a private, high-yield investment circle.The language is similar.The secrecy is similar.The imagery is nearly identical.None of this proves their money flowed together, but it proves they move through the same influencer machinery — and that matters.WHAT WE CAN PROVETate lost roughly $802,000 on Hyperliquid with no withdrawals.GOLIATH VENTURES INC froze payouts and refuses to provide evidence of actual trading.Less than 1% of their claimed activity appears on a blockchain.Their leadership occupies the same social and promotional orbit as Tate's network.Those are facts.WHAT REMAINS THEORYThere is no confirmed evidence that Goliath investor funds were placed into leveraged trades.There is no proof that Tate's liquidation directly triggered the freeze.There is no documented formal partnership between the two operations.But the behaviour, secrecy, timing, and shared ecosystem tell a story worth following.When luxury yachts, blurred identities, whispered networks, and promises of effortless returns collide, the ending is rarely surprising.I've watched this pattern unfold too many times to pretend otherwise.READ THE FULL INVESTIGATION:https://www.dehek.com/general/scam-fraud-investigations/andrew-tates-hyperliquid-wipeout-and-why-goliath-ventures-investors-should-pay-attentBuy Me a Coffee I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts.Support the show

This is the story of what happened in the hours, days, and moments leading up to the collapse of one of the largest alleged Ponzi schemes in America.THE FIRST SIGNS OF TROUBLEThe earliest warning came quietly. Investors expecting their November 14th payouts woke to an unexpected message from Goliath Ventures Inc. The company claimed that distributions were being delayed due to a “forensic audit,” a phrase familiar to anyone who has watched a Ponzi scheme run out of road.At first glance, the announcement was dressed up as a professional update. But the tone was wrong. Too cheerful. Too rehearsed. Too polished for a situation where millions of dollars had suddenly stopped flowing.It didn't take long for people to realise this wasn't just a delay. It was the beginning of the end.THE INSIDERS GET THEIR MONEY OUTAs ordinary investors waited, confused and anxious, information began to surface that key insiders had been pulling out staggering amounts of money—tens of millions—just days earlier. Names like Nick Petrillo, Tomo Marjanovic, Punit Shah, and Jayson Newton continued popping up. Their romantic partners and family members reportedly cashed out while payouts to everyone else were frozen.The most blatant example involved Stacie Shenkman, widely known to be close to insider Nick Petrillo. While investors begged for withdrawals, she and several others connected to Goliath's leadership allegedly walked away with large sums.This pattern is classic Ponzi behaviour: insiders escape with whatever remains while the average investor is told to “stay patient.”THE AUDIT WITH NO NAMEGoliath Ventures told its investors that a “leading Forensic Certified Public Accountant firm” had been engaged. What they didn't say was more revealing: no firm name, no license number, no engagement letter, no confirmation from the alleged auditor.Real audits—especially during crisis—are always transparent.Here, everything was concealed.Even individuals with more than $10 million invested were denied basic information. And when the company invoked the name of Joel Glick from Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs, they offered no proof that an engagement even existed.An audit without a name is not an audit.It's a stall tactic.THE AGENCIES NOW INVOLVEDInvestors are now being urged to contact the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and the RCMP in Canada. The United States Secret Service has a dedicated contact point for crypto-related fraud:cryptofraud@usss.dhs.govVictims are also encouraged to file formal complaints through the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.Time matters now. Assets dissipate quickly once insiders start scrambling.THE FINAL CHAPTER BEGINSOnce the payouts stopped, the façade collapsed.Goliath Ventures no longer looks like a company undergoing an audit.It looks like a Ponzi scheme in freefall.The tone of their communication has grown increasingly desperate. The promises are empty. The reassurances are hollow. And the insiders—those closest to Delgado—have already secured their exits.For everyone else, the fight to recover funds begins now.READ THE FULL INVESTIGATION:https://www.dehek.com/general/scam-fraud-investigations/goliath-ventures-payouts-stop-insiders-pull-10s-of-millions-while-everyone-else-waits/SUPPORT MY WORK:- Support The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger: https://ko-fi.com/dehekTAGS:#GoliathVentures, #PonziScheme, #InvestmentFrBuy Me a Coffee I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts.Support the show

Interview recorded - 4th of November, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Michael Green. Michael is the portfolio manager & chief strategist of Simplify. During our conversation we spoke about his outlook on the economy, the government shutdown, next FED chair, tariffs, geopolitics and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:45 - Outlook on the economy?4:35 - Government shutdown6:03 - Credit spreads increasing?8:39 - FED actions10:17 - Next FED chair?13:15 - Trump communications14:37 -Tariffs18:05 - Capital flight19:12 - Geopolitical play23:15 - Chinese missteps24:55 - Shift of the US Empire27:30 - Political institutions29:28 - Strategic investments31:55 - One message to takeaway from conversation?Michael has been a student of markets and market structure, for nearly 30 years. His proprietary research into the shift from actively managed portfolios and investment funds to systematic passive investment strategies has been presented to the Federal Reserve, the BIS, the IMF and numerous other industry groups and associations.Michael joined Simplify in April 2021 after serving as Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager for Logica Capital Advisers, LLC. Prior to Logica, Michael managed macro strategies at Thiel Macro, LLC, an investment firm that manages the personal capital of Peter Thiel. Prior to Thiel, Michael founded Ice Farm Capital, a discretionary global macro hedge fund seeded by Soros Fund Management. From 2006-2014, Michael founded and managed the New York office of Canyon Capital Advisors, a $23B multi-strategy hedge fund based in Los Angeles, CA, where he established their global macro strategies, managing in excess of $5B of exposure across equity, credit, FX, commodity and derivative markets.In addition to his work as a market theorist and portfolio manager, Michael has been noted for his work as a public speaker and financial media participant. He is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a CFA holder.Michael Green - Substack - https://www.yesigiveafig.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/profplum99LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-green-9a15142/Simplify - https://www.simplify.us/WTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseasThumbnail image from - https://finance.yahoo.com/video/3-drivers-behind-mondays-market-133332442.html

Is Bitcoin really just a modern-day Ponzi scheme, or are we all being scammed by something much bigger?If you've ever heard someone say "Bitcoin is a Ponzi scheme," this episode breaks down that myth with clarity and humor all through a lively phone call with a skeptical uncle. For millennials trying to grow wealth in a world of confusing headlines and economic uncertainty, understanding how Bitcoin actually works could be the key to seeing it differently.Learn the true definition of a Ponzi scheme and why Bitcoin doesn't fit the bill.Understand how government money systems might be the real hidden Ponzi dynamics in play.Discover why Bitcoin is often called "digital gold" and how it's different from traditional scams or fiat systems.Hit play now to finally settle the Bitcoin Ponzi debate with facts, humor, and a dose of real talk your uncle might even agree with.Free Guide Click this link for a the guide on How to Buy Your First Bitcoin and Keep it Safe Get intouch with Myles at mylesdhillon@gmail.com - I am always happy to chat and help listeners. Hit follow, so you never miss the latest insights on money, finance, invest and build wealth - plus clear guidance on cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and Bit Coin for today's serious investors.

Get 20% off your first Mood order with promo code "VIEWS." https://mood.com On today's podcast, David, Jason and Natalie head to "The Running Man" premiere and why David is extremely pissed off. Also, the story of a $230 Million Hollywood Ponzi scheme, Jason flubs a convo with an A-Lister, Neflix starts buying podcasts, and Natalie gives herself the ick. Amd a little later David talks to his favorite artists Shelby and Sandy about some of the paintings they've made for him and what's like working in the world of art. LIsten to Jason's latest podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ShDWaTr1nxSBi16ecCRoM?si=iXl1O_WBSdiu9THhuax0UA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yep, it's true. I lost $1.5m investing with Tai Lopez and his partners at REV, which is now under investigation by the SEC. This is the story of how I lost my biggest investment. *Note* Do not use this comment section to trash Tai. If you want to talk about your personal experience that's fine, but the purpose of this podcast is to explain what happened, not dogpile. If you're interested in what I do outside of investing in *potential* ponzi schemes, you can start your road to $1m and download my free playbook at https://capitalism.com/playbook-yt

"Magnifying glass examining colorful crypto coins labelled 'Ponzi,' one golden Bitcoin standing out as genuine, cautionary warning icons..." ROI Podcast® episode 496! In this episode, entrepreneur and writer Alexander Svetsky shares stories from his wild ride through the crypto world. He talks about co‑founding one of the first Bitcoin‑only savings/exchange platforms and why dealing with regulators made him say "never again." Alexander also explains why he's building Satlantis, a Bitcoin‑powered ticketing app, and how his writing on economics and philosophy has influenced his entrepreneurial journey. We dive deep into Bitcoin's fundamentals—what makes it different from "shitcoins," why sound money matters, and how bad incentives distort economic behavior. Alexander breaks down how Bitcoin is backed by energy and how mining can even stabilize the power grid by flexibly using surplus renewable energy - cryptoforinnovation.org - and providing load‑balancing services - cryptoforinnovation.org - You'll hear why he believes decentralization beats trust in institutions and what industries could look like in a Bitcoin‑standard world. If you're curious about energy debates, Ponzi‑scheme cryptos, or the myth of Satoshi Nakamoto, this episode delivers fresh insights. We also get personal—Alexander reflects on mistakes, shares advice for his 13‑year‑old self, and discusses being a new dad. Hit like, subscribe and ring the bell if you enjoy these deep dives into business, tech and philosophy. Share your thoughts and questions in the comments. Listen to ROI Podcast® on your favorite podcast platform for the full experience! Episode sponsored by @Flodesk -50% off https://flodesk.com/c/AL83FF @OpusClip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=7bd356 @Incogni remove you personal data from public websites 50% off https://get.incogni.io/SH3ve @SQUARESPACE website builder → https://squarespacecircleus.pxf.io/sweatequity @CALL RAIL call tracking → https://bit.ly/sweatequitycallrail @LINKEDIN PREMIUM - 2 months free! → https://bit.ly/sweatequity-linkedin-premium @OTTER.ai → https://otter.ai/referrals/AVPIT85N Hosts' Eric Readinger & Law Smith

Building a startup is like jumping off a plane and assembling the parachute mid-air.In this episode, Lloyed and Melissa break down the reality of scaling: the discipline constraints create, the myths founders chase, and why too many companies lose sight of customers in pursuit of hype.From the unicorn bubble to billion dollar collapses overnight, they explore how venture capital's incentives shape companies, for better and for worse, and why great businesses come from customers, not inflated valuations.Lloyed Lobo: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyedlobo/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lloyedlobo/- X/Twitter: https://x.com/lloyedloboMelissa Kwan:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissakwan/- Instagram: www.instagram.com/themelissakwan/- X/Twitter: https://x.com/themelissakwan

From the BBC World Service: During the financial crisis of 2008, the crimes of Bernie Madoff came to light. The ripple effects of his Ponzi scheme — one of the biggest frauds in Wall Street's history — are still being felt today. Now, banking giant HSBC has put aside over $1 billion for litigation related to Madoff. And later, we'll learn more about India's hard-hit carpet industry and a sports betting scandal in Turkey.

From the BBC World Service: During the financial crisis of 2008, the crimes of Bernie Madoff came to light. The ripple effects of his Ponzi scheme — one of the biggest frauds in Wall Street's history — are still being felt today. Now, banking giant HSBC has put aside over $1 billion for litigation related to Madoff. And later, we'll learn more about India's hard-hit carpet industry and a sports betting scandal in Turkey.

James Catledge shares his life story and how he got tied up in a Ponzi Scheme worth millions...⁣ ⁣ Check out James Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-with-james-catledge/id1686294926?i=1000657571563⁣ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_b_cat/⁣ ⁣

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In this episode of The Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop talks with Jacob Hall and Kyriakos Skiouris, co-founders of Agingo, about the evolution of blockchain from linear ledgers to volumetric, multi-agent architectures. Together they explore how concepts like sovereignty, auditability, and immutability can redefine trust, governance, and digital agency in both human and artificial systems. The conversation touches on blockchain's philosophical and technical frontiers—what an “AGI for blockchain” might mean, why immutability will matter in the age of AI, and how decentralization could restore autonomy without chaos. You can learn more about Agingo and their upcoming talks at agingo.com and reach them via support@agingo.com.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Stewart Alsop welcomes Jacob Hall and Kyriakos Skiouris of Agingo, setting the stage for a conversation on blockchain as a paradigm shift beyond crypto.05:00 They explore trust, contracts, and the difference between real-world agreements and smart contracts, questioning how sovereignty depends on auditability.10:00 The guests reflect on Bitcoin's origins, Satoshi's intent, and the ideological fractures that shaped crypto's culture and early altruism.15:00 They discuss manipulation, value, and how blockchain technology parallels alchemy—transforming belief into perceived value.20:00 The idea of social imaginaries emerges, using everyday systems like traffic lanes as metaphors for collective trust and order.25:00 The talk moves toward digital etiquette, communication decay, and the cultural lag behind technological acceleration.30:00 Agingo introduces the concept of volumetric blockchain, multi-agent validation, and four-dimensional nanochains replacing linear ledgers.35:00 They unpack volumetric security, the tesseract metaphor, and blockchain as a living system mirroring consciousness.40:00 Discussion turns to blockchain as language and history, linking immutability, perception, and meaning.45:00 Business use cases arise—tokenized films, compliance, and real-world asset representation on decentralized infrastructure.50:00 They imagine blockchain as infrastructure for AGI, distributed systems modeled after nature's intelligence.55:00 Closing reflections on centralization, sovereignty, and the need for open, non-binary conversations about trust and autonomy in the digital age.Key InsightsBlockchain's next evolution is volumetric, not linear. Jacob Hall and Kyriakos Skiouris argue that traditional blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum are “choo-choo trains”—linear systems limited by their own history. Agingo's model introduces volumetric blockchain, where multiple agents and dimensions of time operate simultaneously, allowing for more secure, adaptive, and physics-like computation.Sovereignty depends on auditability at speed. True digital sovereignty, they suggest, isn't just owning your data but being able to verify it instantly. If you can't audit a transaction or vote in real time, you've lost control of it. Fast, transparent auditability becomes the foundation of autonomy and trust in digital systems.Language, contracts, and blockchains are all ledgers of meaning. The conversation reframes contracts as linguistic and symbolic structures—records of shared trust. Blockchain, in this light, is not just code but a living language that keeps history intact and immutable, anchoring truth in a world of mutable data.Bitcoin's promise was idealistic, but its structure is fragile. Hall recalls the early altruism of the Bitcoin community, contrasting it with the dogmatic, profit-driven culture that followed. The failure to evolve past linear design and ideological rigidity mirrors historical schisms in religion and governance.Immutability will become essential in the AI era. As AI systems learn to rewrite their own data, humans will crave immutable records. Blockchain's permanence provides a safeguard against subtle, undetectable shifts in digital reality—an anchor for truth as models become more autonomous.Volumetric systems mirror consciousness. Their design mimics the distributed, multi-agent nature of the human brain. Just as neurons work in parallel, a volumetric blockchain processes data through overlapping agents that validate one another, creating a kind of digital nervous system with emergent intelligence.Decentralization must include cultural and ethical intelligence. True progress, they conclude, isn't just technical—it's cultural. Without new forms of etiquette, communication, and mutual respect, decentralization risks reproducing the same hierarchies it seeks to replace. Blockchain's next leap must integrate human values with technological sovereignty.

Front Run The Week — Free SignalsGet early signals before they hit headlines. Subscribe free at tokentrust.substack.com — or tap here: tokentrust.substack.comA New York hedge fund that claimed to be “diversified and protected” just got caught running one of the biggest TradFi cover-ups in years. Prophecy Asset Management and its CEO, Jeffrey Spotts, allegedly funneled hundreds of millions to a single trader — Brian Kahn — who then lost it all and hid the truth behind fake documents and sham transactions.In this episode, Chip Mahoney breaks down how this echoes the same arrogance that took down Sam Bankman-Fried — and why the future of finance isn't about trusting fund managers, but verifying everything on-chain.Listen to why Prophecy's collapse is another warning for the old system — and how verifiable transparency is becoming the new definition of trust.

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Jeffrey Epstein's name has long been linked to the Towers Financial Ponzi scheme, one of the largest securities frauds of the late 20th century. The company, founded by Steven Hoffenberg, claimed to manage debt collection services but instead operated as a massive Ponzi operation between 1988 and 1993—defrauding investors of more than $450 million. Hoffenberg hired Epstein in the late 1980s as a consultant, paying him a substantial monthly salary and reportedly giving him a $2 million loan that was never repaid. Hoffenberg later said Epstein was deeply involved in crafting investment strategies and managing money flows that kept the fraud going. When Towers collapsed, Hoffenberg went to prison, while Epstein—though named by Hoffenberg as a central figure—was never charged.Hoffenberg maintained for decades that Epstein had been the scheme's intellectual architect, claiming he orchestrated the movement of investor funds and helped design misleading financial reports. Former Towers employees and SEC investigators have confirmed Epstein's presence at the company and his access to internal accounts, but prosecutors never brought formal charges. Epstein denied involvement, and without a paper trail directly implicating him, he escaped legal accountability for the scheme. Hoffenberg, who served 18 years in prison, spent his later years insisting that Epstein “taught [him] the Ponzi game” and owed victims restitution from his later fortune—claims that remain unresolved.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

This Flashback Friday is from episode 457 published last December 27, 2014.  Jason is extremely excited about the upcoming Meet the Masters event and hopes you'll be able to join him this year. In his Creating Wealth intro, he talks about Houston, oil prices, the negatives of investing in North Dakota, and looking out for the crooks that just want to steal your money.  Our Creating Wealth guest today is Mitchell Zuckoff. He is the author of 7 books and a professor at the Boston University. He was also a reporter for 20 years and is originally a New York native. He talks to Jason about the Ponzi scheme, how to spot a bad deal, Bernie Madoff, and more in today's episode.      Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Shutdowns are back—and Gene delves into the reasons, ramifications, and rhetoric. This episode examines the latest U.S. government shutdown, its potential to outlast previous ones, and whether it could signal deeper structural changes—or just more political theatre.Gene would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. You can email him via contact@economicsexplored.com. TimestampsUS Government Shutdown Overview (0:00)Political Causes and Consequences (2:47)Impact on Federal Workers and Services (6:44)Economic and Financial Implications (10:22)Data Blackout and Market Trust (19:25)Political Dynamics and Potential Resolutions (21:07)Potential Long-Term Economic and Market Impacts (23:38)Call for Public Input and Conclusion (24:02)TakeawaysThe shutdown has happened due to a failed continuing resolution, not the debt ceiling—this time, it's a clash over health insurance subsidies and spending on undocumented immigrants.Shutdowns rarely alter the long-term trend in government spending, as federal outlays tend to rebound after the shutdown ends.Federal workers often get back pay, but contractors do not—highlighting real economic pain for many.Economic impact is limited and short-term, though the longer this drags on, the greater the potential for serious consequences.This shutdown might be different, as political polarisation has deepened and there are hints of a broader agenda to shrink government permanently.Links relevant to the conversationCBO report on the 2019 shutdown:https://www.cbo.gov/publication/54937CBS News report “Who gets back pay and who doesn't after a government shutdown?”https://www.cbsnews.com/news/government-shutdown-contract-worker-back-pay/David Wessel's Brookings article “What is a government shutdown?”:https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-is-a-government-shutdown-and-why-are-we-likely-to-have-another-one/J.P. Morgan note “How does a potential U.S. government shutdown impact markets?”:https://am.jpmorgan.com/au/en/asset-management/adv/insights/market-insights/market-updates/on-the-minds-of-investors/how-does-us-government-shutdown-impact-markets/Emily Jashinsky's video “Democrats LOSE IT over sombrero meme as Trump Unleashes 'Doge 2.0'”https://youtu.be/JQCg-NuTAYI?si=s7eS7VgBH43Ab8VDBernie Sanders and AOC video on the shutdown:https://youtu.be/fqWsPk7QO24?si=1RBjjEQogMMoLCzrRelevant previous Economics Explored episodes:Debt, Inflation & Unrest: Western Warnings - ep297https://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/debt-inflation-unrest-western-warnings-ep297US Debt Ceiling: Why Trump is Right to Call for its Abolition & Gene's Experience with Aussie Debt Ceiling - EP268https://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/us-debt-ceiling-why-trump-is-right-to-call-for-its-abolition-genes-experience-with-aussie-debt-ceiling-ep268Is Uncle Sam Running a Ponzi Scheme with the National Debt? w/ Dr Dan Mitchell - EP235https://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/is-uncle-sam-running-a-ponzi-scheme-with-the-national-debt-w-dr-dan-mitchell-ep235Lumo Coffee promotion10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee.Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLOREDPromo code: 10EXPLORED

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AI giants are playing financial games that look a lot like Ponzi schemes—circular deals, debt, and hype-fueled valuations. Meanwhile, critics call Bitcoin treasuries the same thing. Which bubble bursts first? In this video, we break down the AI debt spiral, Bitcoin's misunderstood value, and why the future comes down to which story you believe.SPONSORS✅ Lednhttps://learn.ledn.io/simplySimply Bitcoin clients get 0.25% off their first loanNeed liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC's value while HODLing.

After hitting 10 stops over three months, Alberta's travelling roadshow of participative democracy is wrapping up. Telus just turned a Québec fishing hub into one of Canada's AI hotspots.

Dave discusses the recent SEC allegations against Tai Lopez, who is accused of running a Ponzi scheme through his acquisition of legacy retail brands. He dives into the details of the accusations, the flaws in Lopez's business model, and comparisons to other entrepreneurs like Alex Hormozi. What happens to Tai Lopez now? Will he go to jail?    Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today.   Tai Lopez is one of the biggest "entrepreneur turned influencers" in the industry, with 2.5 million subscribers on Youtube, 3 million on Instagram, and 1.1 million on Tiktok.    The SEC has come forward with allegations against Tai Lopez and his business partner, Alex Mehr, for running a $112 Million Ponzi Scheme and defrauding their investors.    A Ponzi Scheme, by definition, is a "form of fraud that lures investors and pays profits to earlier investors with funds from more recent investors."    That means that Tai Lopez and Alex Mehr are allegedly misallocating funds to provide an illusion of great profit margins, leading to more investors buying in on their alleged "success" when they were just using that money to pay their first few investors.    Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Tai Lopez's Controversy 03:01 - Allegations of a Ponzi Scheme 05:47 - Business Model Flaws and Comparisons 08:56 - Public Perception and Future Implications As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

On this episode, Dustin preaches on the televangelist/religious grifter, Peter Popoff. Then, Whitney breaks down the Natalie Cochran case, and the Ponzi scheme that ultimately led to her demise.As always, our humor is not suitable for most people. Enjoy!

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Was Melissa Caddick a financial genius who cracked the code to guaranteed returns, or Australia's most expensive morning jogger who turned fraud into an art form?In this episode of History's Greatest Idiots, we explore the spectacular rise and mysterious fall of the Sydney socialite who stole $30 million from friends and family, lived like royalty for eight years, and then vanished into thin air.What You'll Discover:How a petty check-forger became Australia's most notorious Ponzi schemerThe fake university degrees that launched her fraudulent financial empireWhy she made herself "too exclusive" to attract desperate investorsThe $40,000 Aspen hotel stays funded by stolen retirement moneyHow a chance meeting in a dentist's office brought down her schemeThe federal police raid that triggered her mysterious disappearanceWhy her hairdresser husband waited 30 hours to report her missingThe gruesome beach discovery that ended wild conspiracy theoriesHow victims received only 32 cents for every dollar they lostFrom Dover Heights Mansion to Ocean Floor: Melissa Caddick operated without licenses, used 37 fake bank accounts, and fabricated investment statements while living in a $6 million Sydney mansion. Her company Maliver was pure fiction, but her designer handbag collection was devastatingly real.Through fake credentials and social manipulation, she convinced intelligent people (including her own parents) to hand over their life savings for investments that never existed. Her victims weren't gullible; they were simply unlucky enough to trust a charming sociopath who was willing to steal from family to fund her Louis Vuitton addiction.The ultimate cautionary tale about financial fraud, family betrayal, and the high cost of living beyond your means.⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠Artist: Sarah Chey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Animation: Daniel Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wilson_the_wilson/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Andrew Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrews_electric_sheep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4675161203933184⁠⁠⁠⁠

James takes viewers behind the curtain of the insurance profit machine. Discusses a very public fight on linked in and shows investors how they can avoid the insurance Ponzi Scheme.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  The oldest Gen Xers are hitting 60—and their fears about retirement are real. Markowski revisits a warning he gave 30 years ago: don't count on Social Security. From bad personal finance choices (like cashing out 401(k)s) to Washington's endless promises, Gen X is stuck in the middle—too young to retire, too old to trust the system. With debates over raising the cap, extending the retirement age, and whether Social Security is just a Ponzi scheme with federal branding, this episode breaks down what's ahead for the 65 million Americans in Generation X—and why “DIY retirement” may be the only option.

Jeffrey Epstein was more than just the wealthy financier with a knack for elite connections—his ascent was shadowed by serious financial fraud. In the late 1980s, he was hired as a consultant at Towers Financial Corporation, a company run by his mentor Steven Hoffenberg. That firm turned out to be one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, defrauding investors of over $450 million. Hoffenberg later claimed Epstein was “intimately involved,” even calling him the “architect” and “mastermind” behind complex schemes and manipulations, despite Epstein escaping legal charges. Those stolen funds allegedly served as seed capital for Epstein's later financial ventures—his own hedge fund, foundations, and private empire. That's not rumor—it's his legacy in plain sight.What's worse, Epstein's role wasn't ancillary. Court documents and Hoffenberg's testimony paint Epstein as a central player who helped design and scale the scheme using his network. He may have walked free, but make no mistake: his wealth, influence, and the veneer of legitimacy he built were built on the bones of investor ruin. It wasn't clean money; it was stolen. And those shadowy beginnings illuminate the true cost of his rise—not just in dollars lost, but in the destruction of trust, victims, and the systems he exploited so ruthlessly.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-ponzi-scheme-money-book-dead-man-tell-no-tales/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Matt Bowyer was once the kingpin of one of the largest illegal sports betting operations in the country — taking wagers from athletes, celebrities, and high-rollers across the U.S. and moving hundreds of millions of dollars through his network. His operation became so big it even led to a Major League Baseball scandal that shocked the sports world. #SportsBetting #LockedInPodcast #SportsBookie #MLBScandal #SportsGambling #TrueCrimePodcast #BookieLife #prisonstories Connect with Matt Bowyer: https://www.instagram.com/mathewbowyer5/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: The Rise & Fall of an Underground Kingpin 02:00 Meet Matt: Running America's Largest Illegal Sports Book 05:00 Life Before Crime: Childhood & Early Hustles 12:00 First Taste of Business & Success 18:00 Getting into Bookmaking: The Early Days 25:00 Scaling up: Building a Gambling Empire 32:00 High Rollers, Payments & Global Operations 39:00 Credit, Debts & Collecting Millions 47:00 Gambling Habits, Dopamine Rush & Losses 53:00 Casino High Life: Wins, Losses & The VIP Treatment 01:01:00 Business or Ponzi Scheme? The Bookie's Perspective 01:08:00 Bookie Myths, Danger & Customer Relationships 01:14:00 The Downfall: Arrest, Assets & The Otani Scandal 01:21:00 Legal Aftermath & Learning From Mistakes 01:29:00 Facing Prison: Sentence, Fear & Family Impact 01:37:00 Reflections, Character & Life After Prison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you hear about the $1B ATM investment fraud? What started as a too-good-to-be-true deal ended up as a ponzi scheme that upended lots of good investors, including some of us. So how did Aspen as a firm dodge this one? And how can you learn from this scandal and spot potential ponzi schemes yourself? Listen in, and let us know what you think in the comments on youtube and on Spotify.ORDER the Invest Like a Billionaire book at www.thebillionairebook.org/ And find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/

“You don't know who your bank is in bed with,” says Mitch Vexler, whistleblower and expert on property valuations. In this second interview with Daniela Cambone, Vexler explains how inflated property appraisals fuel massive school bond debt and overtax communities. “Mathematically, there are $5.1 trillion in school bonds that are already outstanding,” he says. “If you add in what's hidden, the exposure could be as high as $17.1 trillion.”Vexler also warns of fallout spreading far beyond homeowners: “So you end up in the exact same position where I wouldn't quite call it 70% credit risk, but I would certainly call it close to 50 to 60% credit risk with regard to your retail tenants.”Learn more about Mitch's work here: https://www.mockingbirdproperties.com/✅ FREE RESOURCESDownload The Private Wealth Playbook — a data-backed guide to strategically acquiring gold and silver for maximum protection, privacy, and performance. Plus, get Daniela Cambone's Top 10 Lessons to safeguard your wealth (FREE)

When Jan Lewan escapes to the United States from Poland in the 1970s, he uses his musical talent to become a larger than life polka star and pursue the American dream. Fueled by his charm and charisma, he performs for presidents, gets nominated for a Grammy, and attracts a devoted following. But like any good showbiz story, there's a dark underbelly to Jan's world: he uses his fanbase to fuel a Ponzi scheme. But when his wife's pageant competition gets mired in a mysterious scandal, Jan's shady dealings come to light, and his career unravels in bitterness and tragedy. Until, that is, a legit Hollywood star steps in to give him an unlikely third act.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Scamfluencers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/scamfluencers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrey Chabanov is a fintech founder behind multiple startups including Trustek and RampMeDaddy #crypto #blockchain #AndreyChabanovAll Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ About my Guest Andrey ChabanovAndrey Chabanov is a fintech founder behind multiple startups including Trustek and RampMeDaddy,focused on bridging traditional finance and DeFi. He's currently building Wellspring, a high-yield alternative to traditional savings accounts offering up to 12% APY through DeFi. With deep experience in crypto infrastructure, regulation, and scaling, Andrey offers raw, insightful takes on building in Web3 and the future of money. He was also an early team member at iTrustCapital, the first and largest crypto IRA provider.What we Discussed: 00:25 Who is Andrey Chabanov01:50 From Banking to Blockchain09:50 Winning a Hackaton10:30 WellSpring and what they do12:15 Which Countries can be used13:20 Hard making Payments from some banks15:40 Backed by Stella Foundation & Others17:00 Savings losing Buying Power18:10 Your Money in the Banks is not 100% Guaranteed 21:00 Your Money in Your Custody21:45 Legal Way to avoid Capital Gains Taxes24:10 The Fees they Charge25:00 Can People lose their Money26:20 How they Prevent People Getting Hacked28:30 Is there a Minimum Amount to Invest29:35 How Is the Interest Calculated35:20 Ponzi Schemes that lots of People lost funds37:00 With Wellspring Your Money Never Leaves your Wallet39:45 The Process getting Started42:30 The Goal is to Get you to Transfer your Salary to the account44:25 They want that your Grandmother would be able to use the system46:00 IRA's are able to Hold Crypto How to Contact Andrey Chabanovhttps://wellspring.money Code WS25https://www.linkedin.com/in/achabanov/https://x.com/chabalphahttps://trustek.io/   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠  

Cits and Civs, Captains and Commanders, you’re tuned to episode 526 of Guard Frequency — the best damn space game podcast ever! This episode was recorded on Friday, August 22 and released for streaming and download on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at GuardFrequency.com [Download this episode](Right click, Save As…) This Week’s Schedule Links & The […]

What do Ponzi schemes, emotional spending, and IKEA shopping trips have in common? More than you think. In this Talkin' Money Unfiltered conversation, I sit down with financial therapist Rachel Duncan to explore the wild history of Charles Ponzi, why scams like Bernie Madoff's still happen today, and how “easy money” myths lure even the savviest investors. We also get personal about the emotional side of money—FOMO spending, consumerism as a hobby, and why it feels so intimate (and brave) to finally talk about money with friends. You'll walk away learning: Why Ponzi schemes are built on trust, community ties, and the promise of high returns Red flags to watch for when evaluating an investment opportunity How FOMO spending silently taxes your wallet and relationships Why patience—not quick wins—is the real path to financial security How talking openly about money can actually deepen friendships and relieve financial shame Listen to the podcasts we talked about: Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story Debt Heads Whether you've ever wondered how smart people get caught in scams, or you just want to feel less alone about your own money choices, this episode is a must-listen. Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Thank you to our sponsors!  Policygenius - Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.  Ava - Help build your credit score with Meetava.com. Use promo code: Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by investor Preston Pysh to discuss: Bearish sentiment and panic hitting Bitcoin market and price Why people are upset about MSTR guidance change What is a preferred stock and why do companies issue them The REAL Ponzi scheme in this market Warning signs in Bitcoin treasury companies Why people are so against Bitcoin Follow Preston on X https://x.com/prestonpysh  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. 10% back at golf courses is available until 9/30/2025 on up to $250 in spend per month. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Jeffrey Epstein was more than just the wealthy financier with a knack for elite connections—his ascent was shadowed by serious financial fraud. In the late 1980s, he was hired as a consultant at Towers Financial Corporation, a company run by his mentor Steven Hoffenberg. That firm turned out to be one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, defrauding investors of over $450 million. Hoffenberg later claimed Epstein was “intimately involved,” even calling him the “architect” and “mastermind” behind complex schemes and manipulations, despite Epstein escaping legal charges. Those stolen funds allegedly served as seed capital for Epstein's later financial ventures—his own hedge fund, foundations, and private empire. That's not rumor—it's his legacy in plain sight.What's worse, Epstein's role wasn't ancillary. Court documents and Hoffenberg's testimony paint Epstein as a central player who helped design and scale the scheme using his network. He may have walked free, but make no mistake: his wealth, influence, and the veneer of legitimacy he built were built on the bones of investor ruin. It wasn't clean money; it was stolen. And those shadowy beginnings illuminate the true cost of his rise—not just in dollars lost, but in the destruction of trust, victims, and the systems he exploited so ruthlessly.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-ponzi-scheme-money-book-dead-man-tell-no-tales/

Shaun is NOT celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Social Security - he wants to tear that Ponzi Scheme down! PLUS, Shaun talks to Robert Steinbuch, Professor of Law at University of Arkansas - Little Rock, about the low standards of Islam, Hamas causing the Gazan's own suffering, and the phenomenon of the lowering of standardized test scores in the United States. Patrick Livney, CEO and Chairman of Cure-CMT, tells Shaun about his life with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, how golf saved him, and how he continues to help the next generation of CMT patients. And Gregory Wrightstone, Executive Director of the CO2 Coalition, celebrates the greatest untold story of the 21st century of our thriving ecosystem and slowly gaining our freedom of choice back with the Trump Administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode breaks down the latest economic news, including a rise in wholesale inflation and the ongoing challenges of the national debt, which is described as a "Ponzi scheme." It also discusses newly declassified documents that allegedly expose the Russia collusion narrative as a "team sport" among intelligence agencies to frame Donald Trump. The show then covers Trump's strategy to use federal power to take back "sanctuary cities" and dismantle cartel operations. Finally, it includes a humorous but critical take on public etiquette, specifically focusing on parents who don't remove crying children from events.

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