Latest from Nick Baker
U.S. House Speaker Drama Could Threaten to Unravel Crypto's 2023 Chances
Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropping out means digital assets legislation remains on hold. Crypto fan Tom Emmer also won't have the No. 2 role to seek, another potential blow.
Things Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Should Be Freaking Out About
Caroline Ellison kept a watchlist of SBF's biggest gripes. Perhaps his lawyers need one, too.
SBF Trial: Defense Counsel's Cross-Examination of Star Prosecution Witness Meandered
Mark Cohen bumbled at times, asking Caroline Ellison to repeat much of the same information she told prosecutors in testimony the day before.
Did Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried Cook Alameda’s Books to Save the World?
“Objection Your Honor, this is confusing."
Stablecoins: Roman Coins or Spanish Doubloons for the Modern Era
Borderless by design, these modern digital tokens can make cross-border commerce much cheaper and easier.
The Blockchain-Based Solution Poised to Improve Our Financial Lives
Tokenization grabs headlines, but digital wallets hold tremendous promise, too.
Crypto Bank Xapo Snags European Broker License, Will Offer Stocks Like Apple
The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license will soon allow the firm to offer S&P 500 stocks. In addition, Xapo, which has always been bitcoin-only, plans to add Ethereum’s ETH.
Chinese Bribes, Thai Prostitutes and an End to the Lies: Caroline Ellison’s Explosive Second Day of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-Fried
The former Alameda Research CEO wept on the witness stand during her second day of testimony in Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial.
U.K. Group Calls for NFT Copyright Infringement Safeguards and Code of Conduct
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee, which includes representatives from several U.K. political parties, started an inquiry into non-fungible tokens in November.
BlockFi Bankruptcy Judge Says He Wants 3AC’s $284M Claim Resolved in Mediation
A bankruptcy judge rebuffed Three Arrows Capital’s request to lift a stay on its claim against BlockFi, setting a January mediation he hopes negates the need for a February hearing.
