CoinDesk Podcast Network

SBF will be defending himself against wire fraud and conspiracy charges. Here's what that means. Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried (Probably) Won’t Get a 115-Year Prison Sentence Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Nikhilesh De, Nick Baker and Wondercraft AI Voice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

In this four-part series, we will explore exactly what led to FTX's collapse and examine Sam Bankman-Fried's defense strategy with experts. This series is produced by Coinage and distributed by CoinDesk. Sign up for CoinDesk's daily SBF Trial Newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto funds still need to find a balance between adopting professional Wall Street practices and taking advantage of crypto’s unique opportunities. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from Jeff Dorman, a CoinDesk columnist, is chief investment officer at Arca,  titled: What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years. - From our sponsors: Mee...

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. 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. For more on the CMI, you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/ - From our sponsors: Meet the al...

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...

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 Do...

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 Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Nikhilesh De, Parikshit Mishra and Wondercraft AI Voice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

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. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: Mt. Gox Pushes Repayment Deadline by a Year Tether Is Lending Its Stablecoins Again - WS...

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 Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Nikhilesh De,Nick Baker, Marc Hochstein and Wondercraft AI Voice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

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: The evolution of Robinhood’s crypto vertical and changes throughout market cycles Advantages of building in the bear Consideration...

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. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: 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 Treas...

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. Sign up for The SBF Trial Newsletter Credits: Nikhilesh De and Wondercraft AI Voice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

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...

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...

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? Sign up to the CoinDesk SBF Trial Newsletter Credits:  Nikhilesh De, Danny Nelson, Marc Hochstein, Nick Baker and Wondercraft...

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. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: 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 i...

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. The Ad Council is a nonpartisan nonprofit that works with brands, creative agencies, and media compan...

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s Stories: 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 List...

Recent actions by the agency raise impossible questions for decentralized finance platforms. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. Today’s featured story is an opinion piece from CoinDesk’s Daniel Kuhn, titled: “Will the CFTC Blot Out DeFi in the U.S.?” - From our sponsors: Meet the all-new Kraken Pro. The powerful, customizable, beautiful way to trade crypto. It’s Kraken's most powerful tra...

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. 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. For more on the CMI you can visit: http://coindeskmarkets.com/ - From our sponsors: Meet the all...

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...

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, discusses Ethereum one year post-Merge, bitcoin mining, institutional interest and more. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. 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 30...

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter, discusses FTX crypto holdings sales, Coinbase and Bitcoin’s Lightning network and SEC overreach. Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro. 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 Coinbase CEO Confirms Ex...

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. [1:15] Ben kicks off the show by recounting his time on the (muddy) playa of Burning Man 2023. Are some foundational ideals of the festival harmonious wit...

The most recent insights into the future of Global Finance, BRICS, and Bitcoin.  In today's episode of "Money Reimagined," while Michael Casey is moderating a conference on crypto,  Sheila Warren is joined by CoinDesk collaborator and author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter on Substack, and the new host of CoinDesks’ Markets Daily is Noelle Acheson.  In this thought-provoking podcast episode,...