CoinDesk Podcast Network

Lead attorney Mark Cohen fails to establish Caroline Ellison's responsibility for the collapse of FTX in the cross-examination. Defense's strategy remains unclear and their ability to challenge the prosecution's narrative is questioned. The podcast discusses ineffective cross-examination, revealing tapes, defense strategy, witness testimony, and the impact of FTX's collapse on BlockFi.

Explore the strange market reactions to US inflation data and geopolitical tension. Discover the surge in gold price, Ethereum staking, and lightning development boost.

This episode of 'The Protocol' explores the impact of conflict on Israel's crypto industry, the development of smart contracts on Bitcoin, and the ethical and legal complexities of the crypto landscape, particularly in light of the FTX collapse as witnessed in Sam Bankman-Fried's trial in NYC.

Caroline Ellison testifies about Sam Bankman-Fried's ethical beliefs and the deceptive practices that led to the downfall of Alameda and FTX. Highlights include fraudulent practices, impact on lenders and investors, and the personal toll of these actions. Testimony reveals alleged fraud, including a bribe to Chinese officials. The chapter concludes with anticipation for cross-examination and potential testimony from BlockFi's Zach Prince.

Jason Somensatto, Head of North America Public Policy at Chainalysis, discusses regulation challenges, risks in the crypto industry, brand safety, and the value of on-chain data in the blockchain ecosystem.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, discusses the recent decline in cryptocurrency markets and updates on US inflation numbers. They explore different regulatory approaches to crypto assets in Europe and the US, as well as the increasing chatter about a proposal called BitVM in the Bitcoin community.

Former CEO of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, takes the stand in the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. Topics include her involvement in the disappearance of $8 billion in crypto, the intriguing family drama in the courtroom, the defendant's decision to testify, and updates on the trial and witness testimonies.

Caroline Ellison testifies about alleged fraudulent practices leading to the collapse of Alameda, FTX, and significant losses for customers. Topics include intertwined personal and professional lives with SBF, theft of money, crypto loans, risky venture investments, courtroom atmosphere, and trial updates.

Noelle Acheson, writer of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, discusses spot bitcoin ETFs, bitcoin endorsements, inflation, and more. They provide a market update on crypto and gold, updates on Bitcoin spot ETFs, and comments from notable investors.

Shawn Wilkinson, Founder & CSO of Storj, discusses the fusion of AI and blockchain tech, challenges of crypto adoption, cost-saving benefits of decentralized systems, US regulatory challenges, solving real problems in the crypto ecosystem.