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If Binance Faces U.S. Criminal Charges it Could be a 'Death Blow': Former CFTC Division Director
Josh Sterling, former CFTC Division Director and current partner at Jones Day reacts to Semafor reporting that Binance could face U.S. Department of Justice fraud charges, although prosecutors are weighing alternatives given the risk of an FTX-style bank run. Sterling notes that criminal charges against companies are usually a "death blow" and often have "severe consequences for all stakeholders."

Department of Justice Could Charge Binance With Fraud: Report
Binance may face Department of Justice fraud charges, though prosecutors are considering alternatives given the risk of an FTX-style bank run, according to Semafor. Josh Sterling, Jones Day partner and former CFTC division director, discusses the specifics of the report and the potential outcomes.

FTX Wants Dubai Unit Removed From U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings
Liquidating FTX Dubai under UAE law would make way for the timely distribution of any outstanding liabilities, the bankrupt estate argued in court filings.

Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFi Inches Closer to Refunding Clients
The firm receives conditional approval for its restructuring plan from a U.S. bankruptcy court.

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Going to Jail?
Federal prosecutors are fed up with what they say are his repeated attempts to influence witness testimony. He maintains he’s just trying to defend his reputation.

DOJ Has ‘Extremely Thin’ Basis to Jail Sam Bankman-Fried Before Trial: Defense
Attorneys for Sam Bankman-Fried are pushing back against the DOJ’s motion to jail FTX founder ahead of his trial over allegations that Bankman-Fried has tampered with witnesses. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the defense team's arguments.

U.S. DOJ Has 'Extremely Thin' Basis for Jailing FTX's Bankman-Fried Ahead of Trial: Defense
Prosecutors moved to revoke Sam Bankman-Fried's bond release, alleging his sharing Caroline Ellison's diary with the New York Times amounts to witness tampering.

Justin Sun Says He's 'Excited' to Assist Curve; DeSantis Accuses Biden of 'War on Bitcoin'
"CoinDesk Daily" breaks down some of the top headlines from the world of crypto, including Justin Sun's efforts to help DeFi giant Curve after a recent exploit. There could be a path forward to reboot FTX, but the revamped exchange would only be available to offshore customers. And, a closer look at what Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is promising for the future of crypto, if he wins the race to the White House.

FTX Plans to Restart Crypto Exchange for International Customers
Proposed re-organization plan provides a pathway for a specific class of debtors to pool assets to create a new, offshore exchange.

DOJ Argues Sam Bankman-Fried's Attempts to Influence Witnesses Prove He Must Be Jailed Before Trial
Prosecutors with the Department of Justice filed a formal submission to a federal judge, hoping to revoke FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's bond and move him to prison ahead of his October trial on allegations that he has repeatedly tried to influence witness testimony. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments.
