Ray Trapani: How I Lost $800,000,000 in Crypto and Survived Prison | DSH #1585

Crypto Scams Exposed: Lessons From a $200M ICO Fraud! Former Centra Tech co-founder opens up about the infamous $200M ICO fraud that landed him in legal trouble, sharing shocking behind-the-scenes stories, insights into crypto scams, and lessons learned. He dives into the rise and fall of Centra, life on probation, the Netflix documentary spotlight, and his thoughts on crypto regulation under different administrations. From celebrity endorsements to the wild world of ICOs, this episode uncovers the truth about the crypto industry’s darker side. 💥 What You’ll Learn 👉 How CentraTech’s $800M rise and fall changed crypto forever 👉 The truth Netflix cut from The Big Con 👉 Why Trump’s deregulation would’ve kept them free 👉 The dark side of early crypto — money, fame, betrayal CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Ray’s Probation 01:24 - Netflix Documentary Origins 03:31 - Documentary Reception and Impact 04:57 - Centra Card Overview 09:13 - Trump and Cryptocurrency 11:37 - Bitcoin Price Predictions 12:35 - Centra Card Scandal Explained 16:18 - Opioid Epidemic Impact 21:07 - Arrest: A Turning Point 25:03 - Legal Representation Insights 28:37 - Court Psychology Explained 32:44 - Selling Digital Usernames 35:54 - SIM Swapping Explained 38:30 - Sahil's Return to Crypto 42:50 - XRP: The Truth Revealed 46:52 - Peptides in Focus 48:21 - Eric Adams Discussion 51:35 - Irish Mafia Insights 56:30 - Where to Connect with Ray 57:10 - Like & Subscribe Reminder APPLY OR CONNECT Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application Business inquiries / sponsors:jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUEST Zaya Younan: https://www.instagram.com/elseptimoceo/ LISTEN ON Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ SPONSOR Fuel your health with Viome → https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use Code: "Sean" at checkout for a discount. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on *Digital Social Hour* are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, **Sean Kelly**, or the *Digital Social Hour* team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is **not legally responsible** for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and to seek professional advice where appropriate. Content on this podcast is **for entertainment and informational purposes only** and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make **no guarantees** regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🧠 Keywords Ray Trapani, The Big Con Netflix, CentraTech, crypto scandal, crypto fraud, Trump crypto policy, Netflix documentary, Bitcoin story, crypto.com origin, SEC regulation, crypto regulation, pump and dump, ICO boom 2017 #bitcoinscams #secregulation #centratech #centratoken #fraudinterviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .