Sam Bankman-Fried
'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.
Crypto Court Battles: What to Expect in 2024
Pending court cases that could have a large impact on the crypto industry are top of mind for many market watchers as 2024 nears. CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation, Nikhilesh De, shares an update on the legal developments FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky will face next year.
A Look Back at the State of Crypto Regulation in 2023
2023 was an eventful year for the digital assets industry. Ripple won a partial victory against the SEC, TradFi giants like BlackRock entered the spot bitcoin ETF race and FTX founder Sam Bankman Fried was found guilty of fraud. Blockchain Association Director of Government Relations Ron Hammond discusses how the crypto regulation has changed in the past 12 months. Plus, his outlook on upcoming regulatory developments in 2024.
How the SEC Cracked Down on Crypto in 2023
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie takes a look back on some of the crypto-related enforcement actions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2023. The agency says it filed 784 enforcement actions this year, which included charges against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon.
How the Crypto Sector Has Changed After Sam Bankman-Fried's Conviction
"The Cryptopians" author and "Unchained" podcast host Laura Shin weighs in on how the crypto industry has changed since the collapse of FTX and the recent conviction of the exchange's founder Sam Bankman-Fried. "The crypto community turned against Sam once they realized that some legislation that he was championing in Congress would benefit centralized actors," Shin said. After the collapse of FTX, she heard from entrepreneurs that "they really learned their lesson."
Cathie Wood Speculates About SEC's Prior Rejections of Spot ETF Applications
"The Cryptopians" author and "Unchained" podcast host Laura Shin discusses the latest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction and institutional interest growing within the digital assets space. This comes as ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said on CNBC that it's hard to come up with a logical reason for why SEC Chair Gary Gensler is standing in the way of a spot bitcoin ETF.
