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Prosecutors Likely to Portray Ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison as a 'Sympathetic Witness': Lawyer

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, the prosecution's star witness, is set to take the stand today in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial. Hodder Law Firm founder Sasha Hodder discusses what to expect from Ellison's testimony and her reaction to Bankman-Fried's defense's strategy so far.

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Bankman-Fried's FTX Could Have Lost Over $1B Due to Lax Security Practices: Report

Attackers were able to steal nearly $400 million worth of various tokens after FTX was hacked in November 2022. But it could have been worse.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton, modified by CoinDesk)

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Anthony Scaramucci Says He's Not Testifying at SBF Trial: 'I Wasn't Close Enough to the Blast Zone'

SkyBridge Capital founder and managing partner Anthony Scaramucci says he will not be testifying in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial, after his name was among a reported list of potential witnesses that could take the stand. Scaramucci said, "I wasn't close enough to the blast zone, frankly."

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Pinning FTX Collapse on Ex-Alameda Research CEO Is a 'Very Classic Defense Move,' Lawyer Says

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is scheduled to be the next witness to testify in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial. Lowenstein Sandler LLP partner Rachel Maimin, who specializes in white collar criminal defense, discusses what to expect after the defense assigned some of the blame to Ellison during the opening arguments.

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Anthony Scaramucci: Watching Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Unfold Is 'Heartbreaking'

SkyBridge Capital founder and managing partner Anthony Scaramucci explains why it has been "heartbreaking" watching FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial unfold. Plus, Scaramucci shares insights on how the case could impact the broader crypto industry. "It hurts the reputation of crypto investing, Web3...the whole thought of where we could go from a technical innovation point of view," he added.

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Anthony Scaramucci Says the SBF Trial 'Hurts' Crypto's Reputation

SkyBridge Capital founder and managing partner Anthony Scaramucci discusses his take on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's latest legal developments. Scaramucci said watching the trial unfold has "been absolutely heartbreaking." Plus, his reaction to "Going Infinite" author Michael Lewis' portrayal of Bankman-Fried in his latest book and what the future of crypto could look like.

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Enters Week 2: Here’s What to Expect

The trial for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is entering its second week. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect in the coming days, as former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is set to testify as soon as Tuesday.

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Did Sam Bankman-Fried Have Intent to Defraud FTX Investors?

Joshua Ashley Klayman, Senior Counsel, U.S. Head of FinTech and Head of Blockchain & Digital Assets at Linklaters, discusses the prosecution and defense’s impassioned opening statements and surprising witness testimonies that are piecing together how FTX came crashing down.

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Crypto Risks Another Sam Bankman-Fried if U.S. Doesn't Provide Clear Regulation

Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, looks at regulatory advancements around the world, which disincentive bad behavior and create a path to accountability.

Sheila Warren writes Sam Bankman-Fried's case is a "tale as old as fraud." (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)