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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Desperate Last Stand
If his trial were going better, the fallen crypto king wouldn’t be testifying in his own defense.
Ripple Is on a Winning Streak (but the Game Isn't Yet Won)
The SEC threw out a lawsuit against Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larson over what it had claimed was an “unregistered” offering of XRP tokens.
What’s All the Fuss About Bitcoin ETFs?
Fake news of SEC approval for a spot bitcoin ETF sent markets higher. Why are traders so obsessed with this new product?
Is Hamas Using Crypto to Attack Israel? We Don’t Know
Reports this week about multi-million dollar Hamas crypto financing may have left a faulty impression.
Jim Cramer Doesn't Know Bitcoin
The TV talking head said “Mr. Bitcoin is about to go down big” on CNBC.
Defending the Indefensible? Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Deserve Better
The FTX founder's lawyers have been given no quarter by District Judge Lewis Kaplan, overseeing the case.
What Happened During Sam Bankman-Fried's First Week in Court?
Highlights from the opening days of six-week-long trial, author Michael Lewis' SBF biography and recently filed court documents.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Trim May Undercut His Defense
If your defense is “I didn’t know what was happening,” don’t dress like a competent person.
