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2024-10-14
The FBI rugged a memecoin
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Samuel McCulloch
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Alex Golubitsky
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About the episode

Sam is back with a bombshell from the crypto and DeFi world. Accompanied by Alex Golubitsky, they explore a FBI sting operation that unveiled fraudulent activities among crypto market makers. The FBI's creation of a fake token, NextFund AI, led to charges against 15 individuals and major firms: Gotbit, ZM Quant, and CLS Global, highlighting rampant wash trading practices. The episode dives deep into the tactics used to inflate token volumes, the broader regulatory implications, and strategies to legally protect your crypto investments.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:58 Breaking Down the FBI Sting Operation
04:11 Understanding Market Making in Crypto
04:48 The Dark Side of Market Making
07:35 Industry Implications and Practices
09:26 Sophisticated Market Makers and Predatory Practices
10:55 Details of the Next Fund AI Case
12:10 FBI's Unusual Tactics in Securities Law
12:56 The AI Token Craze and Market Manipulation
17:13 Legal Implications and Regulatory Strategies
19:13 Protecting Yourself from Federal Scrutiny
20:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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