On this episode of The Cost of Everything, we take a closer look at the unexpected rise of meme coins, a surprising development for many long-term crypto investors. Join host Christy Ai and Professor Hans G. Despain as they explore why, despite expectations for the trend to wane alongside the memes that birthed them, meme coins continue to thrive. Even a decade after the creation of the first-ever meme coin, Dogecoin, this category of cryptocurrencies shows no signs of slowing down.

The federal government and banking elites are trying to force Americans out of their credit union or community bank and into mega-banks. Why? To centralize held currency into their preferred institutions and make the transition to a monitored digital currency easier.

The epic collapse of FTX is casting doubt on centralized crypto platforms. In this episode of The Cost of Everything we analyze the cost in millions of dollars lost and the platform desintegrating with Chris Rice, Host of Rice TVx. Later in the show, host Christy Ai speaks to Christy Harkin, Managing Editor of Coin Desk, about the enviromental cost to produce and sustain cryptocurrencies.

Remembering the iconic 2011 exchange between Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) and then-Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke.

Few statesmen have challenged the central banking system with the vigor and precision of Ron Paul.

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The FTX Scandal and Ukraine, what is the truth?
There are three facts you need to know:

1. The founder of FTX, Sam Bankman Fried, appears to have stolen billions from customers who held crypto in his exchange.
2. Sam Bankman Fried is a massive donor to the Democratic party, giving $40 million dollars in this last election cycle. He is the second largest democratic donor after George Soros.
3. Sam Bankman Fried did reportedly “raise” over $60 million dollars for Ukraine but that story is the one that the media doesn’t want to talk about. Did he really raise $60 million for Ukraine, or did he steal it? Where did that money come from? And why did all those donations come in for Ukraine in just 2 weeks in April after the fundraiser was announced and not one dollar since?

The truth is that this story stinks and we’re going to reveal details you’re not going to see anywhere else.