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Another Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal Trial

Sam Bankman-Fried is facing an even more difficult task in proving his innocence after this week’s compelling testimony by the last member of his inner circle. Sam Enzer, a partner at the law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel, told Laura Shin that compelling evidence from Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle had increased the difficulty for the fallen FTX CEO to convince a jury of his innocence.

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Why These Lawyers Say It's Over for SBF -- But His Only Hail Mary Is to Testify

Attorneys Samson Enzer and Greg Strong say Caroline Ellison’s testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried was damning. They agree one thing could turn it around: SBF’s own testimony. However, that runs the risk of increasing his sentence.

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The SBF Trial Week 3: FTX's Top Lawyer Testifies, The Judge Loses Patience

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the highlights from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial this week, including testimony from former FTX engineering chief, Nishad Singh and former FTX general counsel Can Sun about missing customer funds. Plus, the judge scolds both the defense and the prosecution. The trial is on break until October 26th.

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Inside the Courtroom of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is on pause until next week, when prosecutors say they plan to rest their case on Oct. 26. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De, along with CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Liz Napolitano, who were in the courtroom, share insights into the latest legal developments and the key takeaways.

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Gemini, Genesis, DCG Sued by New York Attorney General; Coinbase Picks EU Hub

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including a new prediction from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management about the end of crypto winter. Coinbase picks a new EU hub. New details on FTX using customer funds to buy back the firm’s stake held with Binance. And, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against crypto firms Gemini, Genesis Global Capital, and Digital Currency Group. CoinDesk is owned by DCG.

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Treasury Department Issues Sanctions on Hamas Operatives; SBF's Meetings With Powerful Politicians

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including testimony during the criminal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried that revealed scheduled meetings with various American politicians. A closer look at how the U.S. is working to disrupt Hamas financing after recent attacks on Israel. And, Fidelity files an amendment to its proposed spot bitcoin ETF.

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The SBF Trial: Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh Faces Cross-Examination

Nishad Singh, a former member of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's inner circle, faced cross examination from defense attorney Marc Cohen yesterday. CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker, who was in the courtroom on Tuesday, discusses the latest legal developments.

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