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Sam Bankman-Fried on the Hot Seat; Hong Kong's New CBDC Report

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including the Justice Department gearing up for its cross-examination of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried during his criminal trial. Animoca Brands has a new partnership with Saudi Arabia's NEOM. And, what a new report says about retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in Hong Kong.

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Likelihood of Sam Bankman-Fried Convincing the Jury Is 'Zero,' Lawyer Predicts

Hodder Law Firm founder Sasha Hodder weighs in on Sam Bankman-Fried's decision to take the stand in his own defense for his criminal trial and expectations on his performance during the cross-examination. "He's just going to get skinned alive by these seasoned prosecutors," Hodder said. "They are not the people on Twitter spaces who were asking him questions last November."

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Sam Bankman-Fried Taking the Stand Was a 'Huge Mistake,' Lawyer Says

Sam Bankman-Fried is set to face a cross-examination by federal prosecutors Monday, after doubling down on the narrative that FTX failed due to mistakes. Hodder Law Firm founder Sasha Hodder discusses her take on the latest legal proceedings around the FTX founder's criminal trial and the implications for the U.S. regulatory landscape.

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Bitcoin Could 'Rocket Ship' to $50K if Spot Bitcoin ETFs are Approved: Strategist

Bitcoin (BTC)'s price has risen roughly 13% in the last five days, amid excitement around spot bitcoin ETFs. Banrion Capital Management chief investment strategist Victoria Bills shares her crypto markets analysis and outlook, discussing the potential factors driving upward momentum. Plus, insights into FTX's bankruptcy developments.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Testifying Without a Jury Is 'Very Surprising,' Lawyer Says

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP partner Renato Mariotti explains why it is "very surprising" for Sam Bankman-Fried to testify in front the judge without the presence of the jury. "I think the reason the judge did it...is SBF constantly talking about lawyers."

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Prosecutors Have a Collection of Sam Bankman-Fried's 'Greatest Hits,' Lawyer Says

Sam Bankman-Fried's testimony began on Thursday without the jury present. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP partner Renato Mariotti discusses the latest developments surrounding the criminal trial as the FTX founder is expected to take the stand again Friday. "SBF basically told the world everything on his mind regarding this case...prosecutors essentially have a collection of his greatest hits," Mariotti said.

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Bitcoin ETF Fever Sends Crypto Prices Up, Sam Bankman-Fried Takes the Stand

Host Angie Lau weighs in on the spike in crypto prices following investors' excitement over the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Plus, the latest in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial as the disgraced FTX founder took the stand in his own defense. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

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