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Federal prosecutors are claiming that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried used more than $100 million of customer funds for political donations. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for Bankman-Fried as he gears up for trial in October. Plus, the latest developments on former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets Ryan Salame declining to testify, according to a court filing.

Ago 15, 2023

London-based Jacobi Asset Management has listed Europe's first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Euronext Amsterdam nearly two years after it was first approved. Jacobi Asset Management CEO Martin Bednall joins "First Mover" to discuss how the Jacobi FT Wilshere Bitcoin ETF came together and his outlook on BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF application in the U.S.

Ago 15, 2023

The Chamber of Digital Commerce's vice president of policy, Cody Carbone, speaks out about the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission's approach to crypto regulation. "The SEC, as we all know, has been on a tirade against the digital asset industry...We believe that the SEC is acting unconstitutionally," Carbone said.

Ago 15, 2023

Tactive Wealth advisor Eddy Gifford joins "First Mover" to discuss the lack of price movement in bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading pretty flat around the $29,300 level. Plus, Gifford's crypto markets outlook ahead of a spot bitcoin ETF decision in the U.S.

Ago 15, 2023

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.), some crypto lobbying organizations, and a group of professors are calling on a federal court to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Coinbase. The Chamber of Digital Commerce Vice President of Policy Cody Carbone joins "First Mover" to discuss the amicus briefs filed and insights on the SEC's approach to crypto regulation.

Ago 15, 2023

Beleaguered crypto custodian Prime Trust has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, as the chill of crypto winter drags on. This comes after CoinDesk recently reported that the company looked poised to enact potentially massive layoffs. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Lawrence Lewitinn weigh in on the latest developments.

Ago 15, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Ira Lee Sorkin, former attorney for Bernie Madoff and current partner at Mintz and Gold, explains what could happen next for Sam Bankman-Fried, after the FTX founder was sent back to jail before his trial. Bernstein thinks spot bitcoin ETF approvals could help power up a new crypto cycle. And, a closer look at how much former President Trump holds in crypto.

Ago 14, 2023

A federal judge revoked Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 million bail, as the 31-year-old is accused by prosecutors of tampering with witnesses. Ira Lee Sorkin, former attorney for Bernie Madoff and current partner at Mintz and Gold, joins "The Hash" to discuss what the bail revocation means for the disgraced FTX founder's upcoming trial and if there are any parallels between the legal cases of Bernie Madoff and Bankman-Fried.

Ago 14, 2023

Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR token took the lead among major cryptocurrencies over the last 24 hours, after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s FedNow added a Hedera Hashgraph-based micropayments platform, Dropp, as a service provider. FedNow is an instant payment service provider developed by the Fed for depository institutions in the U.S. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Ago 14, 2023

A recently released filing with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics reveals that former U.S. president Donald Trump holds up to $500,000 in an Ethereum wallet. "The Hash" panel discusses former President Trump's crypto holdings and NFT collection.

Ago 14, 2023