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Thomas Braziel, founder of 117 Partners, discusses the chances of FTX winning in court and how it can claw back funds to repay its debts.
As lawsuits continue to pile up in the FTX saga, FTX chief John Ray III is focused on clawing back funds from former affiliates to pay back creditors. But how might that play out in court? Founder of 117 Partners Thomas Braziel, who specializes in the trading of bankruptcy claims, exp...
Noelle Acheson, the insightful author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, delves into Ethereum's ongoing sluggishness despite the latest network enhancements. A recent report by JP Morgan analysts highlights a decline in daily transactions and active addresses, raising concerns about Ethereum's current state. Simultaneously, the cryptocurrency landscape takes an unexpected twist as meme coin Dogecoin displays lower 30-d...
Judge Kaplan, the judge overseeing the SBF trial, has rejected all seven of SBF’s proposed “expert witnesses” questioning their qualifications and relevance to the case.
Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Sort of Had a Rough Day
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Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, investigates the easing in potential Bitcoin selling pressure, renewed concerns surrounding the crypto world's largest stablecoin, and the intriguing South Korean offshore crypto holdings.
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Mt. Gox Pushes Repayment Deadline by a Year
With the SBF Trial set to begin Oct. 3, 2023, CoinDesk spoke with several legal experts to get a deeper understanding the trial process and what to expect.
Link to story: Here’s How FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial May Play Out
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Danny Nelson catches up with Johann Kerbrat, general manager of crypto at Robinhood about the company’s vision for crypto on its platform.
On “Carpe Consensus,” host Danny Nelson catches up with Johann Kerbrat, general manager of crypto at Robinhood. The duo dive into:
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the dynamic world of crypto activism and dives into the details of yet another DeFi hack.
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Ether Drops to 14-Month Low Against Bitcoin as Vitalik Buterin, Whales Send $60M ETH to Exchanges
Binance’s Bitcoin Trading Volume Plunges 57% as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
A closer look at the infamous balance sheet that toppled the $34 billion empire of FTX in just nine days.
Link to the story: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Empire Was Crushed by This Infamous Balance Sheet.
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In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," Sheila Warren is joined by special guest Carmelle Cadet, the force behind CBDC projects in the Caribbean and Africa. Cadet is the founder and CEO of Emtech, a New York-based fintech startup with the goal of rebuilding central banking infrastructure for the Web3 era.
Sheila and Carmelle dive deep into the world of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the force behind CBDC proj...
Should Sam Bankman Fried have just performed a rug pull? Why is it so hard to get details into USDT issuer Tether?
Zeke Faux, author of 'Number Go Up,' shares his findings after making a deep dive into the world of crypto. From skepticism to a full-blown investigation, Faux recounts his journey that led him to the heart of crypto, meeting some of the most eccentric characters in the industry. As a Bloomberg investigat...
Sam Bankman-Fried is just two weeks away from beginning the trial that will determine his future. SBF will have to convince a jury of his innocence on eight separate charges to avoid serving serious time in federal prison.
Link to story: The SBF Trial: How Did We Get Here?
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Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, notes that following a prolonged and dormant crypto winter, there's a noticeable resurgence in activity within crypto funds.
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Sunac, Country Garden debt deals bring respite for China's property sector | Reuters
US oil output from top shale areas to fall for 3rd straight month in October, EIA says | ...
We're thrilled to introduce our latest guest, Laurie Keith, VP of Emerging Media and Technology at Ad Council. Laurie joins us to delve into their collaborative efforts with a diverse range of companies spanning various industries and technologies, all aimed at crafting impactful social campaigns.
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Total BTC Futures Open Interest
ECB may need until spring to conclude that no more hikes are needed: Kazimir | Reuters
Citi Says Oil’s Rally Should Fizzle on Supply From Outside OPEC+ - Bloomberg
China lifts temporary curbs on gold imports as renminbi recovers | Financial Times
New York Regulator to Require Higher Standards for Coin Listings and Delistings - WSJ
Recent actions by the agency raise impossible questions for decentralized finance platforms.
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Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk’s Daniel Kuhn, titled: “Will the CFTC Blot Out DeFi in the U.S.?”
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In the wake of FTX’s collapse, Binance – already the biggest exchange in the world by a large margin – has continued to grow. But a series of challenges, including billions of dollars worth of customer outflows, the winding down of its stablecoin BUSD, and suits with the SEC and CFTC related to its U.S. operations have challenged its market dominance. Steven Ehrlich, director of research at Forbes Crypto, joins the show to...
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, discusses Ethereum one year post-Merge, bitcoin mining, institutional interest and more.
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Today’s Stories:
Deutsche Bank to Delve Into Crypto Custody, Tokenization With Taurus
https://twitter.com/Jamie1Coutts/status/1702232759866163351?s=20
A Year After Ethereum Merge, Net Supply Down Nearly 300K Ether
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter, discusses FTX crypto holdings sales, Coinbase and Bitcoin’s Lightning network and SEC overreach.
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Today’s Stories:
Judge Allows Bankrupt FTX to Sell Its Crypto Holdings, Including BTC and SOL
BANKRUPTCY COURT GUIDELINES FOR THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF CERTAIN DIGITAL ASSETS
The latest in a series of "rage quits" that showcase how DAOs deal with factions of investors who lose faith in their vision and demand their money back.
On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news.
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