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Episodes/Michael Casey - Chief Content Officer & Chairman at CoinDesk | The Internet is Broken
April 3, 202432:39

Michael Casey - Chief Content Officer & Chairman at CoinDesk | The Internet is Broken

Michael Casey - Chief Content Officer & Chairman at CoinDesk | The Internet is Broken

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Michael Casey

Chief Content Officer & Chairman at CoinDesk

michaeljcasey.com
This episode features Michael Casey, Chief Content Officer at CoinDesk, discussing the broken state of the internet and the potential of decentralization. He shares insights from his work covering blockchain and cryptocurrency, including breaking the FTX fraud story. The conversation also explores how to empower a better internet and incentivize ethical entrepreneurship for a more decentralized future.

Books Mentioned

Our Biggest Fight

by Michael Casey and Frank H McCourt Jr.

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Key Topics

Decentralization and the InternetBlockchain and Cryptocurrency JournalismEthical Entrepreneurship and Digital RevolutionInternet's Promise vs. Reality

Companies & Organizations

CoinDesk

A leading platform for blockchain and cryptocurrency news, where Michael Casey serves as Chief Content Officer.

Wall Street Journal

Where Michael Casey spent 18 years as a senior columnist on global finance.

Show Notes

Michael Casey is the Chief Content Officer at CoinDesk, a leading platform for blockchain and cryptocurrency news. He's also the author and co-host of their "Money Reimagined" newsletter and podcast.Prior to CoinDesk, Michael had an extensive journalism career. He spent 18 years at the Wall Street Journal as a senior columnist on global finance and even hosted online shows for them. He's also a frequent commentator on financial news networks as well as co-author of “Our Biggest Fight”, which he wrote with Frank H McCourt Jr.Michael and CoinDesk most notably broke the Sam Bankman-Fried $8 billion FTX fraud story, which turned out to be one of the largest frauds perpetrated in modern history.

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 Introduction

02:15 Decentralization: Lessons Learned

05:17 Crafting the Future Internet

08:52 Internet's Promise vs. Reality

20:09 Empowering a Better Internet

23:38 Motivating Change Toward a Decentralized Future

25:26 Incentivizing Ethical Entrepreneurship

28:02 Dynamic Book Duo

30:19 Digital Revolution: Call to Action

30:59 Connect with Michael Online

31:45 Defining Success