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“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest headlines in crypto, as a couple accused of laundering funds drained from crypto exchange Bitfinex in the 2016 hack have agreed to enter a plea deal. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. And, a closer look at why the Golden Arches are coming to a metaverse near you.

Hul 21, 2023

Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein, the couple accused of laundering funds drained from crypto exchange Bitfinex in the 2016 hack, have agreed to enter a plea deal with U.S. authorities, according to a CoinDesk source. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest developments in the case.

Hul 21, 2023

Stablecoin issuer Tether kept its funds in four banks, two investment management firms, two gold depositories, and a gold broker and on its own sister company Bitfinex in March 2021, according to documents obtained by CoinDesk. It also had funds in commercial paper issued by various entities. CoinDesk obtained the documents after a nearly two-year legal battle after Tether filed to block the NYAG from releasing them. In a statement, Tether said it “found it suspicious” that USDT depegged after millions of dollars’ worth were sold on decentralized finance pools “on the same day” that the New York government shared the documents with CoinDesk. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the documents.

Hun 16, 2023

Bitcoin's (BTC) price on Bitfinex's perpetual swap market momentarily topped $56,000 on Tuesday – well above prevailing levels elsewhere and prices on Bitfinex's exchange right before or after – amid a flurry of volume amid an absence of liquidity. Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss. Dorman also explains why bitcoin is leading the way for the crypto market in 2023 after a few "boring" years.

May 2, 2023

A large bitcoin investor, or "whale," sent some $330 million in bitcoin (BTC) to crypto exchange Bitfinex on Wednesday at $30,114 per BTC, according to blockchain sleuth Lookonchain. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential implications for the broader crypto industry.

Abr 13, 2023

Bitfinex Securities, the tokenized securities trading platform of Bitfinex, believes security tokens represent the next generation of capital markets. Head of Operations Jesse Knutson breaks down the three key parts of the securities token offering (STO) puzzle.

Peb 23, 2023

Bitcoin has rallied 30% in two weeks, according to CoinDesk data. This comes as on-chain flows tracked by analysts at cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex show the amount of bitcoin transferred from miner addresses to wallets owned by exchanges has declined to multi-year lows. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Ene 24, 2023

Heather Morgan, the rapper who is also known as "Razzlekhan," has landed a job at a NYC tech company, according to Bloomberg. Morgan and her husband Ilya Lichtenstein are facing trial for allegedly trying to launder roughly $4.5 billion in stolen crypto from Bitfinex. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments surrounding the self-proclaimed "Crocodile of Wall Street."

Ene 19, 2023

Law firm Roche Freedman was removed from representing the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against crypto exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, which accused them of market manipulation, according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details and why a judge referred to what Roche Freedman did as "stupid."

Okt 14, 2022

Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, one half of the couple accused of laundering 119,754 bitcoins in the $4.5 billion Bitfinex hack from 2016, broke her silence on Twitter after six months to confirm she no longer has any involvement in crypto or non-fungible token (NFT) projects.

Ago 24, 2022