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In opening statements yesterday, prosecutors said Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire was a "house of cards" that was "built on a lie," while the defense claimed the FTX founder acted in good faith. ZFZ Law co-founder Michael Zweiback discusses his take on the trial and why the defense shifting the blame to ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison could turn into a doomed strategy.

Okt 5, 2023

A new book titled, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" is written by Michael Lewis and focuses on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire. CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker discusses the key takeaways and revelations.

Okt 5, 2023

ZFZ Law co-founder Michael Zweiback discusses his prediction on the outcome of Sam Bankman-Fried trial that started earlier this week and why there could be "a Bernie Madoff type of sentence." Zweiback added, "I think he's going to be collecting social security by the time he does get out."

Okt 5, 2023

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial is underway. Former Alameda Research engineer Aditya Baradwaj shares insights working at Alameda before its collapse and what it was like to work with ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison. "It pretty much seemed like business as usual right up until the very end," Baradwaj said. "We had no reason to believe anything was going on."

Okt 4, 2023

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is getting his day in court, after prosecutors previously called the demise of FTX "one of the biggest financial frauds in American history." Mintz and Gold partner Ira Lee Sorkin, who previously represented Bernie Madoff, discusses his take on the legal proceedings and how it could shape the future crypto regulation in the U.S.

Okt 4, 2023

Ira Lee Sorkin, who previously represented Bernie Madoff, discusses why it will not likely work for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to blame the collapse of the exchange on the lack of regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. "There's no regulation that says you are permitted to misrepresent information to investors...there's no regulation that says do whatever you want with investor's money," Sorkin said.

Okt 4, 2023

Crypto majors are showing mixed movements as low volatility seemed to return to the markets, days after ETF optimism pushed prices higher. tastycrypto Head Ryan Grace shares his crypto markets analysis. Plus, a closer look at XRP, after a federal judge rejected the SEC's bid to appeal its case against Ripple.

Okt 4, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a payment institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Coinbase Country Director of Singapore Hassan Ahmed discusses what this means for crypto adoption in Singapore and Coinbase's role in the global crypto ecosystem.

Okt 4, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, is headed to trial today on multiple fraud and money laundering charges. O'Leary Ventures chairman Kevin O'Leary discusses his reaction as a former FTX spokesperson and the potential crypto industry implications. "The real question about this trial is, what happens next?" O'Leary said.

Okt 3, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial is kicking off today, as the FTX founder faces charges that include securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to launder money. O'Leary Ventures chairman Kevin O'Leary shares his take on the trial as a former FTX spokesperson and what could happen next. "All the crypto cowboys...they're all going to be gone soon...they were great pioneers, but now they just have arrows in their backs," O'Leary said.

Okt 3, 2023