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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."

Oct 5, 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including what to expect on day two of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial. What are the next steps after a federal judge dismissed the SEC's efforts to appeal the Ripple ruling? Plus, a crypto-friendly lawmaker takes control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Oct 4, 2023

Crypto companies and DeFi projects just closed their worst quarter since 2020, with the sector securing just over $1 billion in venture capital as the chill of crypto winter drags on. DefiLlama data suggests the amount of venture funding dried up by 77% year-over-year from September 2022, when the industry bagged $1.5 billion. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Oct 4, 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."

Oct 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.

Oct 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.

Oct 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.

Oct 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.

Oct 4, 2023

It was a slow start for futures-based ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on their first day of trading. A total of nine of the ETFs offering exposure to ether futures came to market on Monday. Five will hold only ether futures, while four will hold a mix of bitcoin and ether futures. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Oct 3, 2023

The FTX empire collapsed last year, creating a ripple effect across the crypto sector. Now, founder Sam Bankman-Fried begins his trial in New York where he's facing seven charges related to fraud and conspiracy. So, how did we get here? "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the timeline of events.

Oct 3, 2023