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CZ Begins 4-Month Prison Sentence; Polymarket Bettors Doubt Trump Will Go to Prison
"CoinDesk Daily" host Helene Braun breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao reporting to a federal prison in California for his 4-month sentence. Plus, Polymarket traders doubt Trump will go to prison and Dapper Labs reached a tentative settlement agreement in its class action securities suit.
Genesis Set to Return $3B to Creditors; Craig Wright Lied to UK Court 'Extensively': Judge
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Judge James Mellor released his written judgment on the Craig Wright case, stating that the Australian has lied "extensively and repeatedly" in his evidence. Plus, Genesis will return roughly 77% of customer assets in a liquidation plan, and a Nigerian court denies Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan's bail application.
Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to Lowest Since April 2021
The ether-bitcoin ratio has slid to 0.04563 on crypto exchange Binance, the lowest level since April 2021, according to charting platform TradingView. The ratio has declined nearly 16% in 2024. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
TON, RNDR Surge; Kraken Asks Court to Dismiss SEC Claims
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as TON, and RNDR tokens have rallied over 13% in 24 hours. Plus, Kraken's lawyers have asked a court to dismiss the SEC's claims against the exchange. And, Binance and KuCoin became the first offshore crypto-related entities to be approved by India's anti-money laundering unit.
Binance Fired Investigator Who Uncovered Client Market Manipulation; 'Boden' Memecoin Surges
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Wall Street Journal article that says Binance fired an investigator who uncovered evidence of market manipulation at DWF Labs, one of the exchange's clients. Plus, insights on Robinhood's strong earnings report and the surge in "Boden" meme coin after former President Trump's comments.
Binance CEO Calls on Nigeria to Release Detained Executive; Galaxis Raises $10M
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Binance CEO Richard Teng called on the Nigerian government to release Tigran Gambaryan, who flew to the country in February for talks on regulatory supervision. Plus, a research report from KBW says Robinhood would likely win a court case with the SEC given its conservative approach to digital asset listings. And, Singapore-based Web3 platform Galaxis raised $10 million ahead of its token launch.
Binance Nigeria Money Laundering Trial Delayed; Fmr FTX Europe Head Pays $1.5M for Titanic Memento
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the delay of Binance Nigeria's money laundering trial to May 17. Plus, asset management giant BlackRock expects a new wave of inflows from different types of investors, and former head of FTX Europe Patrick Gruhn paid nearly $1.5 million for a gold pocket watch recovered from the Titanic.
CZ's 'Good Guy' Reputation; Money Laundering Risks of Crypto
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including Judge Richard Jones acknowledging Binance's former CEO Changpeng Zhao as a "do-gooder." Plus, a new report from the UK government on the money laundering risks of crypto between 2022 and 2023. And, the crypto restaking hype spreads from Ethereum to Solana.
CZ's 4-Month Sentence Seems 'Minimal' for the Crime Committed: Legal Expert
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison. Katie Charleston, Esq., founding attorney at Katie Charleston Law, PC and a former prosecutor, joins CoinDesk with her reaction to the sentencing and what it means for the global crypto exchange.
161 Letters of Support for Binance's CZ; Tether's Latest $200M Investment
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as a Washington court received 161 letters of support for Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. Plus, crypto markets are in the red amid renewed fears of U.S. stagflation and Tether invested $200 million to acquire a majority stake in brain-computer interface company Blackrock Neurotech.