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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sent to jail ahead of his October trial after a federal judge revoked his bond last Friday, saying the former crypto heavyweight appears to have tried to tamper with witnesses. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down Judge Lewis Kaplan's conclusion at the hearing and the response from Bankman-Fried's defense team.

Aug 14, 2023

Could smart tokens offer a gateway for companies to create new digital ownership opportunities? Smart Token Labs Chief Strategy Officer Mathew Sweezey breaks down the opportunities of smart tokens, explaining why they could be the "key" to "create these next-era digital primitives" and also enable a "radical new digital experience." Plus, reactions to PayPal's dollar-backed stablecoin launch.

Aug 11, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried is set to appear at a hearing on Friday for a judge to decide whether the disgraced founder of FTX is going to jail before his trial in October over sharing former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's diary with the New York Times. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De shares his prediction. Plus, the latest on crypto exchange Bittrex's $24 million fine.

Aug 11, 2023

Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael discusses his outlook on the crypto landscape in Hong Kong and why he thinks it is an "attractive market." Michael further elaborates on the regulatory environment for digital assets, noting "it's not just about bringing regulation to crypto. It's also enabling the ecosystem to actually function."

Aug 11, 2023

The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.3% from June to July, the highest monthly increase since January. Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades discusses the data and other macro factors potentially moving the crypto markets.

Aug 11, 2023

Crypto trading firm Bakkt reported second-quarter earnings results yesterday, posting a quarterly loss of $0.19 per share on revenue of nearly $348 million. Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael shares insights into Bakkt's business operations and expansion opportunities. Plus, Michael's take on global crypto regulation and the impact of the Ripple v. SEC case.

Aug 11, 2023

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% in July, in line with economists' forecasts. Path Trading Partners co-founder and chief market strategist Bob Iaccino discusses what the latest inflation data means for bitcoin (BTC) and the wider crypto markets.

Aug 10, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will file an "interlocutory appeal" of a judge's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP. Michael Selig, counsel at law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, discusses the filing and the potential outcomes.

Aug 10, 2023

Michael Selig, counsel at law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, dives into the intricacies of the SEC planning to file an "interlocutory appeal" of a judge's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP, according to a court filing on Wednesday. A federal judge ruled last month that while Ripple's direct sales of XRP to institutional investors violated securities law, its programmatic sales to retail investors through exchanges did not.

Aug 10, 2023

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said in a statement that she's "deeply concerned" about PayPal's launch of its own stablecoin while there is still no Federal framework for regulation, oversight, and enforcement of these assets.” CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses regulatory concerns surrounding PayPal USD (PYUSD).

Aug 10, 2023