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Sam Bankman-Fried's fourth day of testimony in his trial saw a quieter and more composed demeanor, but he still faced challenges in providing clear and coherent responses to some questions from the prosecution. The trial is now moving into its final phase with closing arguments scheduled for Wednesday, bringing an end to the presentation of evidence and legal discussions on jury instructions. Link...

Defense lawyer Sam Enzer says Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony had evasive answers and non-sequiturs—but that the defense may now have a good argument for appeal. Sam Enzer, a partner at the law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel, told Laura that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried did about as well as he could in his testimony Friday but that he was unlikely “to withstand the scrutiny” of what prosecutors ha...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto funds, crypto integrating with finance outside the U.S. and some big-name hedge fund support. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today’s Stories: Digital Asset Fund Flows | October 30th 2023  Crypto Funds See Largest Inflow in 15 Months, With Bitcoin, Sola...

Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon relentlessly cross-examined Bankman-Fried, highlighting his inconsistencies and evoking exasperated responses as she aimed to prove him an unreliable narrator. Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled by Prosecutor, Who Points Out Contradictions in His Testimony Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Danny Nelson, Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Won...

This week, Ron Friedman, VP of Mattel Future Lab, joins us to share how Mattel is bringing iconic toy brands into the digital future through a human-centered approach to innovation. Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis. Ron Friedman of Mattel Future Lab shares his perspective on the importance of brand authenticity, mainstream accessibility and leveraging Web3 tech to reimagine play. He sha...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, consumer expectations, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s Stories: Overdue: Statement of Dissent on LBRY  - From our sponsors: CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. The...

Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand in his criminal trial to present his case, emphasizing that FTX and Alameda Research's problems stemmed from errors, a lack of dedicated risk management, and mistakes made by key lieutenants rather than deliberate fraud on his part. During the testimony, Bankman-Fried questioned the accuracy of key witnesses' statements and described misunderstandings and differenc...

Even comprehensive crypto legislation won’t stop people from making bad investment decisions, says EY's blockchain leader Paul Brody. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Paul Brody, titled: “Regulatory Clarity Won’t Bring an End to Crypto Risk.” - From our sponsors: CME Group Cryptocurrency f...

CoinDesk Indices presents three notable market movement highlights from last week and additional commentary.  Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Today’s takeaway...

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, sees inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs reaching more than $14 billion in the first year after a potential SEC approval and the price of bitcoin spiking to $47,000. He also sees approval of these products possibly occurring this year.  In a recent report, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, predicted that inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs would rise above $14 billi...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores crypto performance, US GDP, and the market impact of the ongoing trial….you know the one. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today’s Stories: Bitcoin Surges to All-Time Highs in Turkey and Nigeria Bitcoin (BTC) - USDT - Money flow, trading volume by exchange and...

Sam Bankman-Fried's first day of testimony in his criminal trial began confidently but quickly turned into a series of evasive and indirect responses under cross-examination, raising doubts about his control over his own narrative and the case's outcome. Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon skillfully challenged Bankman-Fried, leading to moments of confusion and rebukes from the judge, highlig...

Insights into Polygon's transition to version 2.0 and the debut of the "POL" token. Also, a shift towards decentralization and governance is a significant stride in bolstering trust and credibility among the broader blockchain community. This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation. Follow the show here for more. In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor...

Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to testify in his criminal trial today, but his prior statements in media interviews contradict the testimony given by other witnesses under oath. It remains uncertain how he will explain his role in the alleged misconduct, and the trial will likely hinge on his testimony. Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried May Testify to Role of Lawyers, 'Good Faith' Efforts, Filing Sa...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores a crypto market twist, U.S. GDP reports, on-chain data and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Today’s Stories: Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Jump 9% as Crypto Traders Take Riskier Bets  Glassnode  LookIntoBitcoin  Coin Metrics  - From our sponsors: CME Group Cryptocu...

In a break from the Sam Bankman-Fried trial coverage, “Carpe Consensus” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson chat about bitcoin ETFs and the state of crypto policy. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. [0:46] Inside the Desk: October is historically a good month for bitcoin, and...

Commissioner Summer Mersinger delivers a candid perspective on cryptocurrency regulation at CoinDesk's State of Crypto event in Washington, DC.  This episode is sponsored by PayPal In this special live episode of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren engage with Commissioner, Summer Mersinger from the CFTC, discussing the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in the U...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores bitcoin dominance, stablecoins, payments and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s Stories: Mastercard Plans Web3 Collaborations With Self-Custody Wallet Firms North America Leads World in Crypto Usage Despite Ongoing Regulatory Questions, While Stablecoin Activity Shifts Away from US Services  - From o...

It appears Sam Bankman-Fried's defense strategy will likely center around his own testimony as the key witness in the trial, with a recent court filing suggesting at least six witnesses for the defense. It's likely that some of these witnesses may be character witnesses attesting to the defendant's moral character and conduct. Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried Defense Has 6 Witnesses to Open With:...

The SEC decided not to appeal its court loss against Grayscale, which means GBTC’s conversion to a spot BTC ETF is likely on its way. Also, multiple spot Bitcoin ETF applications appear to be inching closer to approval. James Seyffart, market analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, and Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, feel quite certain a spot Bitcoin ETF will launch i...

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team has announced that they will have a single expert witness, Joseph Pimbley of PF2 Securities. Pimbley's testimony will focus on addressing the financial issues related to FTX's dealings with Alameda and their actual balances, potentially raising questions about Bankman-Fried's alleged culpability, but it remains uncertain whether it can overshadow the emotional impa...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores bitcoin moves, U.S. GDP, crypto fund flows, privacy and more. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s Stories: https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1716529570759704832 https://x.com/SGJohnsson/status/1716477694261485980 GDPNow - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta  CoinShares Fund Flows  Nym Technologies Attracts $30...

In this episode of “Gen C,” Tom McLeod, co-founder of Arkive, discusses the company’s goal of making art more accessible through decentralization and community. Today's episode is sponsored by Chainalysis. Tom McLeod, co-founder of Arkive, joins Gen C to discuss his background shifting from music and tech to arts and culture and how his company, Arkive is democratizing art collecting and patronage...

With the trial's recess until this Thursday, let's take a closer look at the courtroom's unique ambiance and explore the noteworthy distinctions between the primary courtroom and the overflow area. Link to story: The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: It’s the Courthouse Life for Us Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Danny Nelson, Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI Voice See Privacy...

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores safe havens, politics and crypto prices climbing despite rising U.S. yields. Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group. Today’s Stories: Lawmaker Tom Emmer Throws Hat in Ring for House Speaker Role  Crypto-Friendly Congressman McHenry Temporarily Takes Over U.S. House  Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System (McHen...