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Back to SearchSBF Trial, Day 3: Why a True Believer in FTX Flipped Once He Learned One Fact
Laura reports on the testimony of three witnesses on Thursday, including one who declared that “FTX defrauded all of its customers” and another stating that he had committed financial crimes at the d…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
SBF Trial, Day 2: DOJ: Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied’ His Way to ‘Wealth, Power, and Influence’
Laura reports on the opening statements of the prosecution and defense, which painted a portrait of Sam Bankman-Fried as power-hungry and discussed how he allegedly managed to fumble customer funds. …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
The Chopping Block: Michael Lewis Swindled, SBF’s Effective Altruism Ruse, Ethereum Protocol Enshrinement
Episode 552
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, they discuss the wildest claims in Mic…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
SBF Trial, Day 1: Possible Witnesses Include FTX Insiders, Big Names in Crypto, and SBF’s Family
Laura reports on a noticeably composed Bankman-Fried and delves into the jury de-selection process, revealing potential jurors with surprising crypto ties. The government's stance on a plea deal is f…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
SBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His Case
Episode 551
The high-stakes trial of Sam Bankman-Fried is set to begin on October 3, and the FTX founder and former CEO will have to answer for his role in the cryptocurrency exchange’s downfall, which led to bi…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
The Chopping Block: Which DeFi Metrics Are Still Useful in a Bear Market?
Episode 550
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 group sits down to discuss why U.S…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Here’s How Sam Bankman-Fried’s High-Stakes Trial Could Play Out
Episode 549
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is set to begin on October 3. The 31-year-old is accused of committing wire fraud and conspiracy to…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Why All 10,000 OnChainMonkey NFTs Will Move From Ethereum to Bitcoin
Episode 548
Bitcoin Ordinals have exploded in popularity since their launch by developer Casey Rodarmor in January, changing the NFT game with millions of inscriptions to date. But what comes next for Bitcoin-ba…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Why FTX Might Try to Claw Back Funds From Retail Customers
Episode 547
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…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
The Chopping Block: Will Warren of 0x on Its Settlement With the CFTC
Episode 546
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders chop it up about the latest news. This week, Haseeb Qureshi and Tom Schmidt speak to Will Warren, cofounder of 0x Labs, to discuss why the CFTC i…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago