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FTX Bankruptcy Claims Market Is 'Extremely Active,' 117 Partners CEO Says
117 Partners CEO and founder Thomas Braziel compares the market activity for FTX's bankruptcy claims versus other bankrupt crypto exchanges, like Celsius and Voyager. "Every distressed firm and their brother wants to be involved in FTX versus the other dockets," Braziel said.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Kicks Off; Singapore Grants Crypto Licenses to Coinbase, Ripple
Host Megha Chaddah breaks down the latest developments in Sam Bankman-Fried's case as the FTX founder is goes to court in a New York. Plus, insights on the state of crypto adoption in Asia as Coinbase and Ripple secure full licenses for crypto payment services in Singapore. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
Anthropic's Growing Value Is a 'Fantastic Turn of Events' For FTX Creditors: 117 Partners CEO
OpenAI rival Anthropic's growing value is sparking hope for some FTX creditors that they will be made whole. FTX and Alameda Research previously invested $500M in the startup, according to Bloomberg. 117 Partners CEO and founder Thomas Braziel discusses what this means for the FTX ecosystem as Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is underway.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial: A Look Inside the Courtroom
CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De shares the details of what it's been like inside the courtroom for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's ongoing trial. Plus, insights on testimonies from witnesses including the exchange's co-founder Gary Wang.
Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Kicks off With Opening Arguments; Why is AVAX Climbing?
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the latest legal developments with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial. A founder of bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital is under arrest, according to the New York Times. And, a closer look at why Avalanche's AVAX is rallying.
Michael Lewis Details Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto Empire in 'Going Infinite'
A new book titled, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" is written by Michael Lewis and focuses on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire. CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker discusses the key takeaways and revelations.
Bernie Madoff’s Former Lawyer: Crypto Knowledge Unlikely to Play Role in SBF Trial
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is getting his day in court, after prosecutors previously called the demise of FTX "one of the biggest financial frauds in American history." Mintz and Gold partner Ira Lee Sorkin, who previously represented Bernie Madoff, discusses his take on the legal proceedings and how it could shape the future crypto regulation in the U.S.
Could Sam Bankman-Fried Blame the FTX Collapse on Lack of U.S. Regulation?
Ira Lee Sorkin, who previously represented Bernie Madoff, discusses why it will not likely work for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to blame the collapse of the exchange on the lack of regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. "There's no regulation that says you are permitted to misrepresent information to investors...there's no regulation that says do whatever you want with investor's money," Sorkin said.
