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Solana Foundation Exec on FTX and Alameda's Impact on the Ecosystem
Sam Bankman-Fried was a prominent backer of Solana, and the token has faced recent selling pressure in the wake of FTX's collapse. Solana's Head of Strategy and Communications, Austin Federa, discusses the current state of the ecosystem amid lingering crypto contagion concerns.
Expert Compares Sam Bankman-Fried's Downfall to Bernie Madoff
Champel Capital Co-Founder Amir Weitmann, who has written a book on Bernie Madoff, compares the American fraudster to Sam Bankman-Fried. Madoff "was not promising his investors incredible returns," he says.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Expected To Enter Not Guilty Plea: Report
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried awaits arraignment in New York federal court, where he is reportedly expected to plead not guilty, according to the Wall Street Journal. Champel Capital Co-Founder Amir Weitmann discusses his take on the FTX implosion and how it compares to the Bernie Madoff scandal. Plus, his outlook for VC crypto investments.
What to Expect from Sam Bankman-Fried's Court Appearance
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to plead not guilty to eight different charges at his arraignment in New York, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on what to expect from today's court proceedings.
Solana Outlook in the Wake of Sam Bankman-Fried's Downfall
Solana's native token SOL has fallen roughly 90% in the past 12 months following the collapse of one of its most prominent backers, FTX. Solana Foundation's Head of Strategy and Communications, Austin Federa, joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook for the blockchain. Plus, insights on SOL tokens' recent surge as the newly launched Bonk token gains interest in the community.
Gemini Co-Founder Accuses DCG’s Silbert of 'Bad Faith' Stalling in $900M Locked Funds Dispute
Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, has accused Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert of "bad faith stall tactics" as their respective companies lock horns over a business disagreement precipitated by FTX's multi-billion-dollar implosion late last year. DFD Partners President Bilal Little discusses what this means for the crypto markets. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk.
Bitcoin's Key Developments in 2022; Fall of Crypto Exchange FTX
CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin and CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang join "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the most significant crypto stories from 2022, with a focus on the FTX implosion and Bitcoin's key milestones.
A Look Back at Bitcoin's Performance in 2022
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $16,500 after falling roughly 65 percent year-to-date. This comes as digital assets have had a historically lousy year, with crypto’s total market cap falling below $800 billion, according to data from TradingView. "All About Bitcoin" host Lawrence Lewitinn presents "The Chart of The Day."
Vitalik Buterin Tweets Support of Solana
"The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Solana as its native token SOL erased most of Thursday’s 15% fall after Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin tweeted support for the blockchain most battered by FTX’s implosion. “Some smart people tell me there is an earnest smart developer community in Solana, and now that the awful opportunistic money people have been washed out, the chain has a bright future,” Buterin tweeted shortly before SOL’s Thursday recovery began.
3Commas Faces Scrutiny as FBI Investigates Data Breach
The FBI is investigating the 3Commas data breach, CoinDesk has learned. This comes after weeks of criticism from users of the Estonia-based crypto trading service, who say its CEO repeatedly brushed off warning signs that the platform had leaked user data. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest scrutiny 3Commas is facing from its customers.
