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Back to SearchHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One Projection
Episode 562
In a recent report, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, predicted that inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs would rise above $14 billion in the first year following the potential approval by the Securiti…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
SBF Trial, Day 13: Before Judge, Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Gives Few Straight Answers
In a courtroom drama minus the jury, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) took the stand for what can be best described as a “test run.” The hearing aimed to help the judge decide what evidence will be admissible…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
The Chopping Block: Are We Back? The 'Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF
Episode 561
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. This week, the four discuss Bitcoin’s price surge…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10
Episode 560
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 in the next few mont…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
The Chopping Block: A Rough Week 3 for SBF, DCG Troubles, Fees at Uniswap
Episode 559
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. This week, the four discuss – and disagree about …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Another Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal Trial
Episode 558
Sam Enzer, a partner at the law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel, told Laura that compelling evidence from Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle had increased the difficulty for the fallen FTX CEO to convince…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
SBF Trial, Day 12: Former FTX General Counsel Speaks Out Against SBF
On the 12th day of the SBF Trial, former FTX General Counsel Can Sun testified about a $7 billion deficit in customer funds. Sun, who was responsible for crafting FTX's terms of service, expressed sh…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
SBF Trial, Day 11: How Alameda Got FTX Into a $9 Billion Hole
The courtroom was abuzz on Wednesday as financial and technical experts took the stand in the ongoing criminal trial against Sam Bankman-Fried. Accounting professor Peter Easton, a standout witness, …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
SBF Trial, Day 10: Defense Tries But Fails to Undercut Nishad Singh's Credibility
On day 10 of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial, SBF’s defense team tried to discredit Nishad Singh, a key witness for the prosecution. Despite their efforts, Singh's testimony about FTX's financial mismana…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
SBF Trial, Day 9: Nishad Singh Describes Former FTX CEO as a Bully and Big Spender
The third week of the criminal trial against Sam Bankman-Fried began Monday. Nishad Singh, one of three key witnesses for the prosecution, testified about the alleged misuse of customer funds and a t…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago