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Tricia Martinez talks about her role at Techstars, starting on the other side as a company Techstars invested in to now running the accelerator program. Tricia is hyper focused on utilizing blockchain technology to solve large problems with unique solutions for underserved markets.

Oct 12, 2023

CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger joins us at Meridian to discuss DeFi regulation and her advice to both DeFi stakeholders and regulators, stressing the need for clearer guidance and collaboration amongst the two sides.

Oct 12, 2023

Overall usage of crypto mixer Tornado Cash dropped 90% following U.S. sanctions, a new report from blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs shows. The U.S. Department of Justice has alleged the service was used to launder more than $1 billion in illicit funds, including by North Korean hacker group Lazarus. Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Oct 12, 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the emotional testimony from former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison in the trial against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. New details emerge surrounding the 2022 FTX hack. And, Bricks (BRICK), the native token of Reddit's Fortnite community, surges.

Oct 12, 2023

A new report from advisory firm Architect Partners notes that crypto dealmakers must have taken the summer off, as mergers and acquisitions have fallen again in the third quarter. Architect Partners LLC managing partner Elliot Chun breaks down the highlights of the report, sharing insights crypto financing and interest in decentralized applications (dapps).

Oct 12, 2023

Nine exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offering exposure to ether futures launched on the same day last week. ProShares global investment strategist Simeon Hyman discusses the debut of the ProShares Ether Strategy ETF (EETH) and competition in the space. Also Hyman gives an update on the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) as crypto traders await a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S.

Oct 12, 2023

Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief Lisa Bragança discusses whether Sam Bankman-Fried should take the stand at his trial. "The only way to really get Sam Bankman-Fried's state of mind across to the jury is for him to talk to the jury and that's a nightmare," Bragança said. "He might sow enough doubt in the minds of the jurors to get an acquittal."

Oct 12, 2023

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison testified during FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial that she was in a "constant state of dread" as assets took a hit from the crypto slump. Lisa Bragança, Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief, discusses what to make of Ellison's testimony and her outlook for the trial. "The crux of this case is [Sam Bankman-Fried's] state of mind," Bragança said. 

Oct 12, 2023

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of hedge fund Alameda Research and star witness in the government’s criminal fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried, will take the stand for a third day of testimony. CoinDesk's executive director of global content Emily Parker, who was in the courtroom when Ellison spoke Wednesday, shares some key takeaways.

Oct 12, 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, including the details of former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's testimony in the criminal trial against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is getting new support in its legal case against Coinbase. And, JPMorgan debuts tokenized BlackRock shares as collateral with Barclays. 

Oct 11, 2023