Best Financial Crime Matters Podcasts (2025)

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Countering Violent Extremist Groups, with Hans-Jakob Schindler 27:47

3d ago27:47

27:47

In this episode of “Financial Crime Matters,” Kieran talks with Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler, Senior Director of the Counter-Extremism Project about the current violent threats posed by Islamic radicals, and right-wing and left-wing extremist groups.Drawing on his expertise as Senior Director of the Counter Extremism Project and years of diplomatic ser…

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How the Attack on Coinbase Shows the Dangers of Centralized Exchanges - Ep. 837 47:01

3d ago47:01

47:01

Coinbase revealed on Thursday that cybercriminals bribed overseas customer support contractors to steal sensitive customer data as part of a $20 million extortion scheme. While no funds or private keys were compromised, customer names, addresses, and ID documents were exposed for nearly 1% of the company’s 8+ million “monthly transacting users,” ac…

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The Devil's Conman 23:18

4d ago23:18

23:18

In 1985 the villages of Sussex in south London fell victim to a brazen conman who claimed to be a spiritual warrior fighting to rid the community of a cabal of Satanists... all he needed was money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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We Spent £220 Billion on Decarbonisation and Saw Zero Financial Benefits: Kathryn Porter 54:31

4d ago54:31

54:31

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with independent energy consultant Kathryn Porter who says Britain is at severe risk of blackouts. Porter explains how the move to more and more renewables is behind this risk, as they are unstable and not as compatible with our current grid as traditional power sources. She also explains why renewable energy is the most ex…

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The Chopping Block: Rugs, Incentives & Float Lies, Mosi Breaks It All Down - Ep. 836 57:25

4d ago57:25

57:25

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and Tarun Chitra break down the biggest stories in crypto. This week, we’re joined by one of the most iconic anons on Crypto Twitter: Mosi, aka @vanacharma. Known for calling out sketchy tokenomics and vaporware valuations, Mosi joins the crew for a r…

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Bits + Bips: Are the U.S. and China About to Reshape the Global Economy? - Ep. 835 1:12:48

5d ago1:12:48

1:12:48

After the U.S. and China announced a 90-day pause on tariffs, signaling a massive de-escalation of the trade wars, markets rallied. In this week’s Bits + Bips, the panel covers the biggest macro and crypto forces in motion right now: Will US-China tariff reset reshape the global economy, or just kick the can down the road? America’s ballooning defi…

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The Loudun Possessions 26:47

6d ago26:47

26:47

Hysteria or demonic possession? Repressed lust or diabolical witchcraft? 17th century France saw it's share of witch trial, but the Loudun possessions spoke to a greater evil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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Counterterrorism: All Source miniseries part 3 50:52

6d ago50:52

50:52

Terrorism is not a static threat—it’s evolving in complexity and reach, demanding new ways of thinking and acting to counter it. Staying ahead means knowing what to look for and equipping the intelligence and security community with the insights needed to act decisively in an unpredictable world. In this third installment of the All-Source miniseri…

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We Need Profound Change to Stop Britain’s Catastrophic Decline: Douglas Carswell 52:48

6d ago52:48

52:48

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with former member of Parliament Douglas Carswell to discuss his recently published set of milestones to restore Britain. Carswell talks about taking control of the machinery of state, fixing a broken legal system, securing borders, stopping mass immigration, and reducing public spending.…

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Crypto Pump & Dumps Have Become the Ugly Norm. Can They Be Stopped? - Ep. 834 1:17:20

6d ago1:17:20

1:17:20

The Movement Labs scandal exposed more than just one bad deal – it pulled back the curtain on a widespread problem in crypto: how some market makers, founders, and VCs play games to make money — whether the project succeeds or not. In this episode, Laura speaks with José Macedo of Delphi Labs, Omar Shakeeb of SecondLane, and Taran Sabharwal of STIX…

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The Chopping Block: Can Crypto Clean Itself Up? Market Structure, Trust, and Regulation - Ep. 833 1:04:47

9d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and special guest Evgeny Gaevoy of Wintermute break down the biggest stories in crypto. This week: the $38M Move token dump exposes the shady side of market making, with shocking incentives that blurred the line between liquidity support and pure exit…

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Why the Senate Stablecoin Bill Stalled & What It Means for Crypto - Ep.832 28:23

10d ago28:23

28:23

The crypto industry is fixated on the U.S. Senate. On Thursday, lawmakers failed to advance the GENIUS Act, the most significant federal stablecoin bill to date. But the story isn’t over. Behind the process is a drama about potential presidential conflicts, shifting political alliances, and unresolved policy questions. In this episode, Kristin Smit…

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Coinbase Acquired Deribit for $2.9 Billion. Here’s Why It Matters - Ep. 831 42:41

10d ago42:41

42:41

On Thursday, Coinbase announced its acquisition of Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal, the largest merger in the crypto industry to date. In this episode, Owen Lau, executive director and senior analyst at Oppenheimer, delves into why Deribit was such a coveted prize, what this deal means for the global derivatives landscape, and how Coinbase is using …

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The Demon of Whitechapel 27:52

11d ago27:52

27:52

The summer of 1888 in London saw a string of murders that have become legend. This year, the killer was finally identified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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We Need to Talk About Britain’s Biggest Killer of Men Under 50: Susie Bennett 38:24

11d ago38:24

38:24

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with male suicide researcher Dr. Susie Bennett, who says we need to pay more attention to Britain’s biggest killer of men under 50. Bennett talks about the drivers behind Britain’s suicide figures, the conversations she’s had with men who have contemplated ending their lives, and the importance of building empathy for men a…

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Bits + Bips: Why Warren Buffett's Strategy Would Lose Big Time in Crypto - Ep. 830 1:08:07

13d ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Crypto doesn’t reward fundamentals. It rewards attention. So what does that say about how investors, like Warren Buffett, would fare today? In this week’s Bits + Bips, the crew dissects what’s really behind this rally, why Ethereum’s sentiment problem may run deeper than roadmap delays, and how the stablecoin bill turned into a political tug of war…

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Innocence Lost 26:22

13d ago26:22

26:22

The disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi, a citizen of Vatican City, led to decades of grief, intrigue and crumbling faith in the Church's power to protect their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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We Need to Stop Identity Politics From Destroying Our Society: Rick Bradford (William Collins) 1:02:00

13d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with men’s rights expert Rick Bradford, who writes under the pen name William Collins. Bradford says identity politics has infiltrated many aspects of British life and is destroying the very fabric of our society. He talks about his research into the disadvantages faced by men and boys amid the "acceptable prejudice" of ins…

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Ethereum Gave Away Too Much for Too Long. Will Its Pivot Be Enough? - Ep. 829 1:28:27

13d ago1:28:27

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After years of underperformance, Ethereum is trying to change course, from scaling the layer 1 to potentially dumping the EVM. In this episode, Tarun Chitra and Max Resnick break down each of these new changes, analyzing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Is this a reset that can save Ethereum’s market position and price? Or has the protocol given aw…

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How MOVE’s Contracts Put a Pump and Dump Into a Legal Agreement - Ep. 828 45:20

17d ago45:20

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The MOVE token collapse sparked one of the most damning investigations in the industry this year. In this episode of Unchained, investigative journalist Sam Kessler joins Laura Shin to walk through the contracts, questionable market-making deals, and finger pointing inside Movement Labs. From Binance’s ban to a Trump-affiliated crypto deal, this st…

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The Vault of Secrets 28:47

18d ago28:47

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For centuries the Catholic Church has kept it's most valuable treasures - and most dangerous secrets - locked away in a sprawling underground series of ancient, mysterious vaults called The Vatican Archives... what are they protecting? More importantly... what are they hiding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Intelligence analysis: All Source miniseries part 2 56:54

18d ago56:54

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In a world increasingly defined by rapid information flow, interconnected risks, and complex decision-making, intelligence analysis has never been more critical—or challenging. In this second installment of our All Source miniseries, we are joined by Lieutenant General Guy Swan, U.S. Army (Retired) and President of Swan and Associates, LLC and Jaso…

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Bits + Bips: Why It’s Time to Be More Bullish on Bitcoin - Ep. 827 1:26:45

20d ago1:26:45

1:26:45

While it’s been a calmer week in the markets (thank God!), there’s a lot to talk about! This week on Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Ram Ahluwalia, and Steven Ehrlich, along with guest Charles Edwards of Capriole Investments, dive into: Whether it’s time to be bullish on all crypto assets Whether a Trump put actually exists The risks behind bitc…

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Conclave 26:43

20d ago26:43

26:43

In today's episode we'll briefly cover one of the great mysteries of Catholicism; the election of a new Pope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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Legacy Media Not Holding Governments, Institutions to Account: Lewis Brackpool 44:20

20d ago44:20

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with journalist Lewis Brackpool to discuss the use of freedom of information requests to hold the powerful to account. Brackpool talks about his investigations into water contamination, the placing of government messaging in popular entertainment, and undocumented meetings between the government and high-profile business le…

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Why Twenty One Capital Is More About Volatility Than Bitcoin - Ep. 826 1:15:14

20d ago1:15:14

1:15:14

The race for Bitcoin supremacy just got more complicated. Twenty One Capital, backed by Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor Fitzgerald, plans to stack as much BTC as it possibly can. But is this new venture really about Bitcoin … or about creating a hyper-volatile stock to play market cycles? This week on Unchained, Jeff Park of Bitwise and Mark Palmer of…

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The Chopping Block [LIVE]: Bitcoin Arms Race, Content Coin Chaos, and Ethereum’s Crossroads - Ep. 825 48:46

22d ago48:46

48:46

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and special guest David Hoffman break down the biggest stories in crypto. This week: MicroStrategy clones are popping up, with Bitcoin-backed SPACs trying to replay Saylor’s playbook. Meanwhile, Trump launches a memecoin for dinner invites, Zora kicks o…

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Twenty One Aims to Buy as Much Bitcoin as Possible. Can It Succeed? - Ep. 824 49:08

24d ago49:08

49:08

A new company called Twenty One is making waves—with a launch strategy that echoes Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), a cap table that includes Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor Fitzgerald, and a plan to acquire more Bitcoin than anyone else. They’re starting with 42,000 BTC, worth nearly $4 billion, and they’ve hinted they’ll use convertible debt, equi…

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A Brief History of Easter 31:04

25d ago31:04

31:04

From the meadows of ancient Europe to the deserts of the Levant, the celebration of Easter has deeper roots than you might imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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Developers of AI Superintelligence Know It Endangers Humanity: Roman Yampolskiy 19:41

25d ago19:41

19:41

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with AI safety expert professor Roman Yampolskiy, who says we are only a couple of years away from AI superintelligence that will endanger humanity. Yampolskiy says the companies developing AI are aware of the danger, but are driven by technological competition and profit. He says we have no way to predict or control intell…

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Is Bitcoin a Safe Haven? Market Correlation, Gold, and Macro Chaos – The Chopping Block - Ep. 823 1:07:45

25d ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew is joined by special guest Joe Weisenthal, co-host of Bloomberg’s Odd Lots podcast, for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation. They dive into whether Bitcoin is becomi…

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Bits + Bips: Why a Trump vs. Fed Showdown Would Crush the U.S. Dollar - Ep. 822 1:10:17

27d ago1:10:17

1:10:17

An independent Federal Reserve has long been the cornerstone of U.S. economic stability, but what happens when that foundation is shaken? In this week’s episode of Bits + Bips, the panel digs into one of the most dramatic threats yet to financial markets: Donald Trump’s suggestion that he could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. It’s not just political …

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The Exorcism of Irina Cornici 29:44

27d ago29:44

29:44

A picturesque monastery nestled in a remote Romania village was the site of a national scandal. In 2005 a young nun arrived seeking solace in the mountains but instead found herself in a nightmare that would ultimately claim her life and tear a country apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Satan's Shadow: Paradise (Bonus) 55:17

27d ago55:17

55:17

The host of DeathXSouthwest, Margot Carmichael, joins Branden to discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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Our Laws Are Being Used Against Us to Undermine Our Freedoms: Michael Reiners 42:05

27d ago42:05

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with lawyer and author Michael Reiners, who says key pieces of legislation are being used against the British public in ways that lawmakers never intended. Reiners talks about the Public Order Act and how it’s being used to prosecute people for offensive social media posts, creating a chilling effect on free speech. He also…

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How Asia's Crypto Communities View the Tariffs and Trump's Embrace of Crypto 1:21:44

27d ago1:21:44

1:21:44

The U.S. is rattled by tariffs, economic uncertainty, and political U-turns on crypto. But across Asia, the response has been … different. In this episode of Unchained, we check in with two of the sharpest observers of Asia’s crypto landscape: Emily Parker, China and Japan advisor of the Global Blockchain Business Council, and Yat Siu, chairman of …

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Jesse Pollak on ‘Base Is for Everyone’ + Guy Young and Carlos Domingo on Converge - Ep. 820 1:16:27

1M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

This week on Unchained: two big stories, one episode. First, Jesse Pollak, head of Coinbase’s L2 Base, joins to unpack the chaos behind the viral “Coined It” memecoin moment, a tweet-turned-token that hit $17M in an hour, crashed, then rebounded, igniting a firestorm on Crypto Twitter. Was it a media experiment or a botched launch? Was there inside…

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The Chopping Block: OM’s Collapse, Vitalik’s Morality Test, & Tariff Chaos - Ep. 819 57:10

1M ago57:10

57:10

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew dives into the drama surrounding the OM token crash, the murky world of fake market caps, and Binance’s role in fueling questionable projects. They unpack Trump’s tariff…

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Bits + Bips: How to Reignite Market Confidence Amid Tariff Turmoil - Ep. 818 1:17:53

1M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

Markets are nervous, liquidity is drying up, and political messaging is inconsistent at best. In this week’s Bits + Bips, the crew unpacks the shifting mood across capital markets and what it will take to bring back the risk-on energy. From Trump’s high-stakes tariff strategy to whispers of deregulation, tax cuts, and even capital flooding, the sta…

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Satan's Shadow: Paradise 31:55

1M ago31:55

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Our series ends with Ramirez's arrival on death row and Dante's arrival in Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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