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Binance Nigeria Money Laundering Trial Delayed; Fmr FTX Europe Head Pays $1.5M for Titanic Memento
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the delay of Binance Nigeria's money laundering trial to May 17. Plus, asset management giant BlackRock expects a new wave of inflows from different types of investors, and former head of FTX Europe Patrick Gruhn paid nearly $1.5 million for a gold pocket watch recovered from the Titanic.
Bitcoin Drops Below $66K; Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Feels Remorse
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin fell below $66,500 during the Asian hours as the dollar index rose above 105.00 for the first time since mid-November. Plus, the latest from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after getting a 25-year prison sentence. And, Tron founder Justin Sun asked a New York court to dismiss a lawsuit from the SEC.
BlackRock Joins Asset Tokenization Race; North Korea Hackers Stole $3B in Crypto Since 2017
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as BlackRock enters the tokenization race with a new fund on the Ethereum network. Plus, FTX CEO John J. Ray III pushes back against Sam Bankman-Fried’s claims that customers lost “zero” money in the exchange’s collapse. And, a UN Security Council study reveals that North Korea-linked crypto hackers stole $3 billion since 2017.
Bitcoin Pushes Through $60K on Bull Rally; What Should Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentence Be?
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin (BTC) roared past the $60,000 level, hitting a two-year high since November 2021. Plus, court filings show that Sam Bankman-Fried’s attorneys requested a prison term of no more than 6.5 years for the convicted FTX founder. And, BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF scored over $1.3 billion in daily trading volume for the second consecutive day.
Solana's Major 5-Hour Outage; Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Warns of Crypto Risks
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including details on Solana's five-hour outage and the slump in SOL tokens following the incident. Bankrupt exchange FTX wants to sell its stake in AI startup Anthropic. And, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of the potential hazards the crypto industry poses.
Bitcoin Ends the Week Higher; New Developments in FTX Hack Mystery
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including the U.S. federal government charging three people with a yearslong phone hacking conspiracy that culminated in the infamous theft of $400 million from FTX. The price of bitcoin (BTC) is ending the week higher after some new central bank decisions. And, comedian Larry David speaks out about his infamous Super Bowl ad.
Bitcoin Slips as Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged; Celsius to Distribute $3B Crypto to Creditors
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines shaping the industry today, including an update that Celsius will be shipping out more than $3 billion to its creditors as the firm's bankruptcy is officially closed. A U.S. Federal Reserve decision dents market hopes of a rate cut at its next meeting in March. And, FTX customers get a hopeful legal update.
Sam Bankman-Fried Saga Continues in FTX Lawsuit; Bitcoin's ‘De-Dollarization’ Narrative
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including Sam Bankman-Fried's parents asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit by FTX seeking to recover funds. Plus, insights on the dollar's popularity and the real-world focus of the metaverse.
Could Crypto Lobbying Make a Comeback in 2024?
As part of CoinDesk's "Gen C" podcast, hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni discusses some of their predictions for 2024, including crypto lobbying returning after FTX's implosion, game engine-powered shopping experiences finding its place and why events and experiences could become more valuable.
From Sam Bankman-Fried to Alex Mashinsky: Comparing Crypto Related Court Battles
After crypto lender Celsius declared bankruptcy, its founder and former chief executive officer, Alex Mashinsky was arrested on allegations of misleading investors and manipulating its native token, CEL. CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De, compares the similarities between the cases against Mashinsky and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Plus, insights on the legal developments Mashinsky could be facing in 2024.
