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Today’s show:

Jason breaks down the SBF trial (11:47), the peak of the crypto hype (19:15), and takes a few live questions (42:26)!

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Time stamps:

(0:00) Jason kicks off the show

(1:42) Michael Lewis’ book and FTX’s downfall

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(11:47) SBF’s trial and the prosecutor's argument

(15:42) The reasons people flipped on SBF

(19:15) Crypto hype, wash trading, and the reason for regulations

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(25:05) The defense's argument

(28:49) How investors look at SBF and the importance of governance in a startup

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(35:12) Witnesses and Jason's verdict prediction

(42:26) Questions from live audience!

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