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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Bahamas Court Appearance Adds to Confusion

Counsel for Sam Bankman-Fried appeared blindsided by his appearance in a Bahamas court Monday as weekend reports suggested Bankman-Fried had changed his mind and was not going to challenge extradition to the U.S. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon breaks down the latest confusion around the former FTX CEO's court appearance.

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FTX’s Bankman-Fried Gave Ex-Jane Street Traders Who Formed Modulo Capital $400M

Founded in early 2022, Modulo operated out of the same luxury Bahamian condominium community where Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX employees lived.

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Bahamas Court Appearance Adds to Confusion

Earlier reports suggested the former FTX CEO was going to waive any extradition challenge.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Prepares for US Extradition: Reports

Sam Bankman-Fried will no longer contest extradition to the U.S. from the Bahamas, according to multiple media outlets. This comes as Bloomberg reports the former FTX CEO could be extradited to the U.S. as soon as Monday. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest legal developments of Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest.

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There's a Silver Lining in the Wake of FTX's Collapse, Bitwise CIO Says

Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan joins “First Mover” to discuss his outlook on the crypto markets and the long-term silver lining of FTX’s collapse as lawmakers call for more regulatory clarity in the industry. Plus, insights on Grayscale considering returning 20% of investor capital if SEC refuses spot bitcoin ETF. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Expected to Accept US Extradition: Reports

FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will no longer contest extradition to the U.S. from the Bahamas, multiple media outlets have reported. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses his change of heart and what this means for his extradition hearing on Feb. 8.

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Tezos Co-Founder on FTX Fallout

Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman reflects on the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and why the industry needs to review the “role of marketing and pumping in the cryptocurrency space.” Plus, her take on the prolonged crypto winter and developments in DeFi and Web3.

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FTX Contagion Is Not Over: DARMA Capital President's 2023 Predictions

"Bitcoin had every opportunity to act as a risk off digital gold hedge, and it didn't," says DARMA Capital President and co-founder Andrew Keys. Following the increased interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve this year and the continued fallout of FTX, he shares his blockchain predictions for 2023. Plus, what's the next shoe to drop after FTX?

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FTX Collapse Is a 'Golden Opportunity' for Builders: Tezos Co-Founder

Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman weighs in on the collapse of FTX from a builder's perspective, saying it's a "massive distraction" for the crypto industry. Plus, she comments on the recruitment opportunities for builders following this fallout.

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