Crypto Update | Markets Steady and Binance Could Face U.S. Department of Justice Fraud Charges
Plus, bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi is one step closer to refunding its clients.
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Today's Stories:
Binance Could Face U.S. Fraud Charges, but Prosecutors Worry About Risk of Bank Run: Semafor
Binance Appoints New Compliance Officer as Regulatory Crackdown Intensifies
Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFi Inches Closer to Refunding Clients
Wintermute, a Major Trader, Is a Key Player in Arkham’s Controversial Dox-to-Earn Platform
Markets Links:
BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch
DeFi Died and We Didn’t Even Notice
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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.
This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
HOST
George Kaloudis was a senior research analyst and columnist for CoinDesk. He focused on producing insights about Bitcoin. Previously, George spent five years in investment banking with Truist Securities in asset-based lending, mergers and acquisitions and healthcare technology coverage. George studied mathematics at Davidson College.

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