Latest from Fran Velasquez
US Government Wants to ‘Send a Message’ to Crypto With SBF’s Arrest, Says Former US Prosecutor
Renato Mariotti, now a partner at international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, discusses why regulators are “eager to plant a flag” on the crypto industry.
Sam Bankman-Fried Was a ‘Pathological Liar’: Congressman
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) discusses how the disgraced former CEO “misled the public,” and what he did with Bankman-Fried’s $2,900 political donation.
Chelsea Manning: Crypto’s Privacy Problem Depends on Improving Its Technology
The whistleblower turned security consultant at blockchain startup Nym discusses why the issue of privacy is rooted in the underlying technology of crypto and why regulation is on the horizon.
FTX Debacle Could Lead to Crypto Legislation ‘Momentum’: Blockchain Association’s Kristin Smith
The executive director discusses why the fall of FTX was a “massive setback” for the industry but not the end for crypto, and what likely happened to the $73 million in political donations from Sam Bankman-Fried.
Polygon Studios CEO: Our Company Is a ‘Funnel’ for Big Brand Partnerships
Ryan Wyatt discusses why “Web2-esque” consumer brands looking to jump into Web3 are flocking to his company.
Crypto Layoffs: Amber Group, Bybit, Kraken, Lemon Cash, Among Firms Forced to Make Mass Job Cuts
As the bear market sweeps the crypto industry, CoinDesk is keeping a running list of industry players that have been forced to cut back on staff.
Former White House Adviser: Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Is 'Balanced' but ‘Gaps’ Remain
Carole House, co-author of President Biden’s executive order on crypto, discusses why the framework is “balanced” in mitigating risks but still has existing gaps.
US Sen. Cynthia Lummis: Ether Is Now a Security; My Bill Might Have Stopped FTX
The Wyoming Republican says the second-largest cryptocurrency was transformed by the Ethereum Merge.
Hoops Legend Scottie Pippen Shoots a 'Web3' With Virtual Sneakers
The six-time NBA champion is working with Web3-based entertainment company Orange Comet to produce a new collection of NFT-based kicks.
Bankman-Fried Is a ‘Master of Deflection,’ Securities Lawyer Says
James Murphy said the FTX founder has used his interviews with the media to say falsely that his actions weren't intentional.
