Connor Sephton

Crypto Today

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Welcome to Crypto Today. We're here to keep up to date on the latest news — from Web3 to NFTs, and from DeFi to DOGE.

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Connor Sephton

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Mar 11, 2025

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Episodes

Mar 21: Florida governor wants CBDCs banned, a crazy Bitcoin bet, BitBoy Crypto 'threatens lawyer' 21.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Florida's governor wants to ban CBDCs — we'll tell you why. A former Coinbase executive is betting that Bitcoin will hit $1 million in 90 days. Plus — Credit Suisse gets a bailout… five years after dismissing Bitcoin as a speculative bubble. Crypto.com continues its battle to retrieve millions of dollars lost after a fat-fingered mista...

Mar 20: Bitcoin surges, banks wobble, Coinbase going global — and why things may be improving at FTX 20.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Bitcoin shows strength as the banking crisis continues. Coinbase reveals international ambitions as it pivots away from the U.S. Plus — we'll tell you why things look like they're improving at FTX. Thousands lose money in what may be one of the biggest crypto scandals of all time. And yet another DeFi exploit is linked to North Korean...

Mar 16: Banking crisis, ECB hikes rates, SBF wants FTX to pay up — and why unstaking ETH could take months 16.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Signature Bank's new buyer may have to steer clear of crypto. Europe unveils another huge rate hike — despite the banking crisis. Sam Bankman-Fried asks for FTX to pay his legal fees — before compensating anyone else. Also coming up… an exiled Chinese businessman is charged with a $1 billion fraud that involved cryptocurrencies. The U.S. an...

Mar 13: SVB shut, USDC plunges to $0.87, Bitcoin pumps, banking crisis spreads, crypto's big problem 13.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, a weekend of chaos as two crypto-friendly banks collapse. We'll take a look at the impact it's had on Bitcoin — as well as the USDC stablecoin.  Plus — why the crisis could have a lasting impact on the crypto industry. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

Mar 10: Another bank in crisis, Bitcoin below $20,000, big blow for Ether, Vitalik attacks memecoins 10.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Bitcoin falls 8% in a single day as yet another U.S. bank shows signs of distress. It's a bad day for Ether too — as regulators in New York declare it's a security in a new lawsuit. Also coming up, Vitalik Buterin steps up his attack on memecoins. And we'll find out why a little-known crypto project is trending on Twitter. You can...

Mar 9: Silvergate winding down, FTX spends millions on lawyers, SBF may ask for trial to be delayed 09.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Silvergate Bank is winding down — we'll bring you the latest. Tens of millions of dollars are spent on FTX lawyers in a single month — as the company asks to pay $4 million in bonuses to key staff. And all of this comes as Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team hints they may ask for October's trial to be delayed. Plus — is Ether a securi...

Mar 8: Bitcoin slumps, Buterin sells memecoins, Amazon rumors, Coinbase sued, crypto ATM crackdown 08.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the Federal Reserve's chairman spooks the markets — and drags Bitcoin down with them. A memecoin falls by 77% in just 25 minutes after Vitalik Buterin sells up. Plus — new reports suggest Amazon could launch an NFT marketplace next month. A man sues Coinbase after $96,000 is stolen from his account. And a fresh clampdown on Bitcoin ATMs sta...

Mar 7: FTX latest, MetaBirkins fight heats up, healthy demand for Bitcoin NFTs, Babel plots stablecoin 07.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, fresh calls for an independent examiner to investigate FTX's collapse — despite a judge saying no. Hermes wants the creator of MetaBirkins to stop selling the NFTs for good. We'll find out how Yuga Lab's Bitcoin NFTs performed. And Babel Finance reveals how it plans to dig itself out of a $766 million hole. You can follow us on Tw...

Mar 6: SBF's bail drama, new Terra investigation, Celsius withdrawals (kinda) resume, Bitcoin NFTs 06.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, we'll tell you how Sam Bankman-Fried's bail might be tightened. Singapore launches an investigation into Terraform Labs. Withdrawals are opened to a small number of Celsius users. Plus — an early Tornado Cash developer unveils plans to launch a coin mixer that's legal in the U.S. BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes announces he's mak...

Mar 3: Bitcoin plunges, FTX's 'massive shortfall,' Saylor fails to get tax evasion lawsuit dismissed 03.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, we'll tell you why the crypto markets have suffered a nasty correction. FTX reveals the extent of the massive shortfall in the company's books. Plus — Michael Saylor fails in his bid to get a tax evasion lawsuit dismissed. Mark Zuckerberg is urged to ban teenagers from his metaverse. And ETHDenver attendees are treated to yet another u...

Mar 2: Crypto rules 'a matter of national security,' Silvergate in trouble, prolific scammer calls it a day 02.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Coinbase's CEO issues a stark warning to U.S. politicians and regulators. Silvergate Bank warns that it may not survive another year. A prolific scammer announces he's calling it a day. And why buying crypto in the U.K. just got even harder. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

Mar 1: Walls close in on SBF, FTX funds bought castle, Visa denies it's abandoning crypto 01.03.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the walls close in on Sam Bankman-Fried as yet another FTX executive pleads guilty. Meanwhile, a new report suggests FTX funds were used to buy a multimillion-dollar castle in the Czech Republic. A Visa executive denies reports that the credit card giant is abandoning crypto partnerships. And Mt. Gox customers will soon get some of their Bitcoin...

Feb 28: Bank of England attacked over 'Britcoin,' Solana down again, Coinbase's new ad, Bitcoin NFTs 28.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the Bank of England's accused of being ambivalent and half-hearted towards central bank digital currencies. Coinbase launches a new ad campaign as it reveals 50 million Americans now own cryptocurrencies. Solana says it doesn't know what caused a massive 20-hour outage over the weekend. And the creators of Bored Ape Yacht Club announce...

Feb 24: New SBF charges, Coinbase's big announcement, celebs fight lawsuit, Spotify's NFT experiment 24.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, prosecutors pile pressure on Sam Bankman-Fried as they unveil four new criminal charges. We'll find out more about Coinbase's plans to launch a new Layer 2 network on Ethereum. Plus — celebrities are once again asking for a lawsuit about Ethereum Max to be thrown out of court. Why U.K. politicians are feeling the heat after a crypto co...

Feb 23: SBF's bail, NBA Top Shot lawsuit, crypto 'loses battle' to replace cash, Coinbase phishing attack 23.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the latest twists and turns as the battle over Sam Bankman-Fried's bail continues. A setback for Dapper Labs as a judge refuses to dismiss a lawsuit involving NBA Top Shot. The Bank for International Settlements says crypto has lost the battle to replace cash.  Coinbase offers details about an attempted phishing attack over the weekend — an...

Feb 22: Crypto Queen 'murdered,' Coinbase suffers huge loss, Friendsies NFT project denies rug pull 22.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, reports suggest Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova was murdered four years ago — we'll bring you the latest. Nexo's co-founder lashes out at Bulgarian authorities over their "ludicrous" charges. Coinbase posts an eye-watering loss in the fourth quarter as FTX's collapse scares away retail investors. And an NFT collection insists...

Feb 21: Biggest bear market losers revealed, Do Kwon in spotlight, Kraken founder attacks SEC 21.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Bitcoin tries to crack through $25,000 once again — as a new report reveals who was most affected by the bear market. Damning allegations about Do Kwon are made in a new SEC lawsuit, as the regulator comes under a fresh attack. The inventor of the internet reveals he isn't a fan of cryptocurrencies — and claims Web3 won't work. And as...

Feb 20: SBF's bail under threat, big changes at OpenSea, Paul Pierce fined over Ethereum Max 20.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, a judge hints he might revoke Sam Bankman-Fried's bail. Big changes at OpenSea as rival NFT marketplaces gain ground. And another celebrity pays a big fine for promoting Ethereum Max. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

Feb 8: Ex-Coinbase employee guilty of crypto insider trading, $11m raised after Turkey quake, NFT values surge 08.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the U.S. secures the first-ever insider trading conviction involving crypto. The crypto community rallies together to support victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Britons may be limited to holding no more than £10,000 of a digital pound. And NFTs are selling for $1 million again as the crypto winter thaws. You can follow us on Twitter...

Feb 7: Genesis deal reached, digital pound 'needed,' OpenSea's crackdown on NFT theft, SBF wanted $13m Super Bowl ad 07.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, some good news for Genesis creditors as a deal is reached — we'll find out how much they could get back. British officials admit a digital pound will likely be needed in the future — but stop short of confirming they'll launch one. Plus… a new report reveals that Sam Bankman-Fried was planning to spend $13 million on an ad at this year...

Feb 6: Politicians told to hand back SBF cash, Saylor rejects Bitcoin criticism, influencer pranked 06.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, politicians are told to hand back donations they received from Sam Bankman-Fried… or else. Michael Saylor shrugs off criticism from Bitcoin skeptic Charlie Munger. And an influencer who was paid $1,000 to promote a little-known NFT collection makes a huge mistake. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

Feb 3: Logan Paul sued, Mastercard's NFT lead resigns over 'harassment,' Doge's couch is on sale 03.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Logan Paul is slapped with a class action lawsuit by a CryptoZoo investor. Mastercard's NFT lead quits — accusing the company of harassment and emotional distress. Also today — Warren Buffett's right-hand man criticizes crypto in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal. A top rapper is going to headline a virtual Super Bowl concert in the...

Feb 2: Rate hikes, Bitcoin spikes, new bail condition for SBF, Andrew Tate's appeal rejected again 02.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the Federal Reserve increases interest rates yet again — we'll find out how Bitcoin reacted. Meta reveals that it lost $13.7 billion building the metaverse in 2022... but its share price still surges by 20%. New bail conditions are imposed on Sam Bankman-Fried amid fears he could be attempting to tamper with witnesses. Also today — Andrew T...

Feb 1: Bitcoin's big month, Celsius attacked, My Big Coin scammer jailed, and a huge NFT U-turn 01.02.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Celsius Network is accused of lying to its customers in a damning new report. Tesla reveals how much money its Bitcoin investment lost last year. A crypto entrepreneur is jailed for eight years after being convicted of defrauding investors. The U.K. prepares to unveil ambitious plans to protect consumers from the risks of crypto. Plus — Dungeons...

Jan 20: Genesis bankrupt, Tate to stay in jail, FTX may reopen, SBF security alert, banker bashes Bitcoin 20.01.2023

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Genesis files for bankruptcy — and owes $3.5 billion to its 50 biggest creditors. A court extends Andrew Tate's detention once again, meaning he'll now remain behind bars until the 27th of February. FTX's new CEO suggests the exchange could reopen one day — as a security incident's reported outside the property where Sam Bank...

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