Sam Bankman-Fried
Binance Facing Heavier Scrutiny From the SEC; FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Conviction
"CoinDesk Daily" host Benjamin Schiller breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as the U.S. SEC filed a proposed amended complaint against crypto exchange Binance. Plus, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has appealed his fraud conviction and DeltaPrime saw over $6 million worth of various tokens drained from its wallets due to a private key leak.
U.S. House Approves Crypto FIT21 Bill; Sam Bankman-Fried Being Moved to New Prison
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the U.S. House of Representatives has approved FIT21, a wide-reaching bill to establish oversight and regulations for the crypto industry. Plus, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have reached a new record by holdings on Wednesday with more than 850,000 BTC in custody. And, Sam Bankman-Fried is being relocated to a new prison.
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.
How Many Years in Jail Will Sam Bankman-Fried Get? Nigeria Charged Binance With Tax Evasion
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Coinbase research report that looked at bitcoin ETFs' first week of net outflows in two months. Plus, Nigerian authorities charged Binance with tax evasion and traders bet on how many years Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced to.
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.
'Kimchi Premium' Reaches Two-Year High
"Kimchi premium" refers to the difference in bitcoin prices on Korean exchanges compared to global exchanges – and bitcoin is currently trading at a 10% premium in South Korea. The arbitrage was popularized by Sam Bankman-Fried and involves buying bitcoin on a global exchange and then selling it on a Korean exchange for profit. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "The Chart of the Day."
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.
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.
Will the SEC Change Its Approach to Crypto Regulation in 2024?
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP partner Renato Mariotti joins First Mover to discuss his outlook on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approach to crypto regulation in 2024. Plus, insights on the aftermath of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial and what's next for bankrupt crypto lender Celsius.
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.
