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Opinion

Is Michael Lewis Throwing Out His Reputation to Defend Sam Bankman-Fried?

The reigning financial writer's latest book, “Going Infinite,” is an eyewitness account of the fall of FTX’s founder, who Lewis said is “misunderstood.”

Michael Lewis (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk, modifed)

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'Big Short' Author Michael Lewis Weighs in on FTX Collapse Ahead of SBF Trial; Bitcoin Breaks Above $28K

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, as bitcoin (BTC) rose above $28,000 for the first time in a month after the U.S. avoided a government shutdown. Millions of dollars in Ether has been moved from a wallet tied to an apparent FTX exploit in 2022. And, author Michael Lewis speaks to CBS about FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's possible mindset ahead of his criminal trial.

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The SBF Trial: What to Expect

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is set to begin on Tuesday. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from the court house. Plus, 15,000 ether (ETH) sitting in a wallet associated with last year's $600 million attack on FTX's wallets have now moved through privacy tools and bridges.

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Policy

FTX's Former Auditor Prager Metis Sued by SEC

The regulator alleged in a court filing that the firm had entered into contracts with clients that violated auditor independence rules.

FTX Trading LLC auditor Prager Metis hosted a metaverse office launch party in Decentraland in October 2022. (Prager Metis)

Tech

Millions in Ether Tied to FTX 'Hacker' on The Move

FTX was hacked in November 2022, hours after the global crypto empire declared bankruptcy and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down from running the company.

Sam Bankman-Fried (Liz Napolitano/CoinDesk)

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The SBF Trial: Names You Should Know

Sam Bankman-Fried will head to court on Oct. 3, facing charges related to fraud and conspiracy. The FTX founder has pleaded not guilty and awaits his trial in jail. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down what former colleagues are set to testify against the 31-year-old who was once known as crypto's white knight.

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Will FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Stay in Jail During His Trial?

Judge Lewis Kaplan's ruling on Thursday denied the third attempt from Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team to have the FTX founder released during the trial into custody. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest legal developments.

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Request for Temporary Release Denied by Judge Again

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that Sam Bankman-Fried will have to remain in jail for the duration of his trial, denying the FTX founder's third attempt at being released from prison to prepare for his defense. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses the Judge's decision and an outlook on the trial schedule.

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