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Bitcoin (BTC) is on track for its worst weekly drop since FTX's collapse in November of last year. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is on track to end the week lower at over 10%. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

18 août 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $26,000, as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is on track for its worst weekly decline since the collapse of FTX. "The Hash" panel discusses the state of crypto amid bitcoin's latest sell-off along with current sentiment across the industry. Plus, insights on the absence of a court decision between the SEC and Grayscale. CoinDesk and Grayscale are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

18 août 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) trades below $28,000. FTX’s Alameda Research strikes a deal with bankrupt crypto company Genesis, according to new court filings. Valkyrie Digital Assets is doubling down on ether futures products. And, a closer look at where is PayPal pressing pause on crypto transactions.

17 août 2023

A recent court filing reveals prosecutors plan on submitting personal notes from former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison as evidence against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried ahead of his trial in October, which includes a list titled "Things Sam is Freaking Out About." "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to the latest legal proceedings in Bankman-Fried's case.

16 août 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Jacobi Asset Management lists Europe's first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Crypto custodian Prime Trust filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. And, federal prosecutors are claiming that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried used more than $100 million of customer funds for political donations. 

15 août 2023

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.

15 août 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.

14 août 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.

14 août 2023

Hermine Wong, former Coinbase head of policy and current principal at herminewong.xyz, weighs in on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried being sent to jail ahead of his trial in October. "I don't think that we're going to pretend here that Sam Bankman-Fried is acting in a manner that the general public, or anyone, would consider to be rational," Wong added.

14 août 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading flat near the $29,300 level as investors react to the news that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sent to jail ahead of his October trial over attempts to tamper with witnesses. Ethena head of research & data Conor Ryder discusses the lack of price action in bitcoin and ether. Plus, insights on traders' interests in meme coins and a potential stablecoin race as fintech giant PayPal releases its dollar-pegged stablecoin PYUSD.

14 août 2023