Speaking Truth to Crypto Power

This featured session from SXSW explores how Molly White has become a pivotal voice of skepticism in the cryptocurrency industry. Discover how White's project "Web3 Is Going Just Great," launched in 2021, has methodically documented the crypto industry's failures, frauds, and false promises as it accumulates unprecedented wealth and political influence. Join this conversation with the independent researcher and writer of the "Citation Needed" newsletter as she discusses crypto's expanding political machinery, the stakes of industry-favorable legislation, and how this watershed moment could reshape both crypto regulation and the future of financial technology. The session is part of SXSW's commitment to helping creative people achieve their goals through conferences and festivals celebrating the convergence of interactive, film, and music industries. Portuguese and Spanish language translations are available for this SXSW 2025 featured session presented by Itaú.