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$114M Mango Markets Exploiter Outs Himself
Avraham Eisenberg, who has publicly acknowledged his role in last week's $114 million exploit of decentralized crypto exchange Mango Markets, returned $67 million Saturday as he defended his actions. Chainalysis Inc. Director of Research Kimberly Grauer discusses the details and the wider landscape of crypto crime.
Financial Stability Board Proposes 'Comprehensive' International Crypto Rules
Stablecoins could be forced to centralize issuance and major crypto platforms broken up under plans put forward by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Tuesday. CoinDesk Regulation Reporter Jack Schickler breaks down the details. Plus, insights on OECD's new tax reporting framework for crypto assets.
What Is the Impact of Recent DeFi Hacks on the Ecosystem?
October has become the worst-ever month for crypto-related crimes. Injective Labs CEO and co-founder Eric Chen says "we have to be very careful discerning what kind of hack it is." He adds that other DeFi projects should look into whether they share the same "optimistic" assumptions with risk management.
UK Finance Minister Kwarteng Fired; Crypto Trading Firm NYDIG Lays Off About 33% of Staff
U.K. Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng has been fired by Prime Minister Liz Truss after the tax cuts he announced in September sent financial markets into a tailspin. Plus, Bitcoin services company NYDIG has laid off around 100 people, according to CoinDesk sources.
Stablecorp CEO: 'It's Time to Build the Boring Stuff'
Stablecorp aims to reduce cross-border payment friction using bank-grade blockchain technology. CEO Alex McDougall discusses whether TradFi players are interested in working with crypto for cross-border payments during a bear market, saying, "It's up to us as an industry right now to build those types of solutions ... it's time to build the boring stuff."
Stablecoins to Eventually Replace the FX Market: Stablecorp CEO
"The dirty secret about cross border payments in digital assets world is [that] there isn't really an FX market," says Stablecorp CEO Alex McDougall. He previews his presentation ahead of I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk taking place Oct. 18-19 in New York City.
WisdomTree Exec on Spot Bitcoin ETF Rejection: No Silver Bullet to Address
Following yet another spot bitcoin ETF application rejection by the SEC, WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Will Peck explains its more about "engaging productively with regulators." He discusses the firm's continued efforts to bring a spot bitcoin ETF to the market.
Legal Firm Roche Freedman Removed From Class Action Against Tether, Bitfinex: Report
Law firm Roche Freedman was removed from representing the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against crypto exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, which accused them of market manipulation, according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details and why a judge referred to what Roche Freedman did as "stupid."
Stablecorp CEO on Reducing Cross-Border Payment Friction
Stablecorp CEO Alex McDougall shares a preview of I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk taking place Oct. 18-19 in New York City, where he will be speaking about his vision to reduce cross-border payment friction, and the state of trade finance.
Bitcoin Back Above $19K, Recovering After Hot Inflation Report
Bitcoin (BTC) rebounds to $19,700, paring losses after Thursday’s short squeeze triggered by the hot inflation data. Injective Labs CEO and co-founder Eric Chen joins "First Mover" to discuss his crypto outlook and whether the rally could last. Plus, insights on October being the worst month for crypto hacks.