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Crypto Outlook for 2023 in Wake of FTX Collapse
Asset manager WisdomTree announced nine more "blockchain-enabled" funds have become effective with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for a total of 10 digital funds launching early next year. WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Will Peck shares his insights and the outlook for a U.S. spot bitcoin ETF.
Crypto May See Renewed Volatility as Whales Begin to Accumulate BTC
Forex.com Global Head of Research Matt Weller joins "First Mover" to discuss the drop in bitcoin's annualized one-month realized volatility and his outlook for 2023 amid a prolonged crypto winter. Plus, insights on the state of crypto as central banks continue to increase interest rates to tame inflation.
Alameda’s Caroline Ellison, FTX's Gary Wang Plead Guilty to DOJ Fraud Charges
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang pleaded guilty to criminal charges tied to FTX's collapse, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced Wednesday night. The SEC also charged Ellison and Wang. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Jesse Hamilton discusses the details.
Sam Bankman-Fried Now in FBI Custody, Will Appear in Court 'as Soon as Possible'
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is now in FBI custody facing both civil and criminal charges. Meanwhile, the SEC has charged former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang with defrauding FTX customers. Barhoma Law founder Matthew Barhoma discusses the latest legal considerations of FTX's bankruptcy and the potential road ahead.
Rotation Within CoinDesk Market Index Sectors Bears Similarities to TradFi Trend
Money is searching for quality in both traditional and digital assets, as investors appear to favor safety above all right now. CoinDesk Indices (CDI) data shows the Currency Select Index (CCYS), anchored by bitcoin (BTC), and the Smart Contract Platform Index (SCPX), anchored by ether (ETH), outperforming other select sectors within the CMI universe. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents the Chart of the Day.
Sam Bankman-Fried to Be Extradited to the US
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's request to be extradited to the U.S. was eventually granted during the most recent hearing on Wednesday. He could arrive as early as Wednesday afternoon, where he would be arraigned in New York's Federal District Court in Manhattan. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses the latest developments in FTX's bankruptcy.
Swan Bitcoin CEO on This Year's Biggest Bitcoin Developments, SBF Extradition
Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten highlights the 10 biggest developments for Bitcoin this year. Plus, his reaction to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried being extradited from the Bahamas to New York to face federal fraud charges, and his take on renewed crypto contagion concerns.
Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Holidays
Trade The Chain Director of Research Nick Mancini discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as market sentiment remains bearish ahead of the holiday season.
Paxful Removes Ether From Platform
Ray Youssef, CEO and co-founder of peer-to-peer crypto marketplace Paxful, announced ether's (ETH) removal from the platform, citing Ethereum network's switch to proof-of-stake validation from proof-of-work. "The Hash" hosts discuss the case for Bitcoin in the latest clash between altcoins.
Gemini Co-Founder Says Genesis, DCG Creditors Present Plan to Resolve Liquidity Issues
A creditor committee that includes crypto exchange Gemini has presented a plan to Genesis and Digital Currency Group (DCG) to "provide a path for the recovery of assets," Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss said in a tweet. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes. Genesis and CoinDesk are owned by parent company Digital Currency Group.
