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Bitcoin Little-Changed After Fed Rate Hike; Federal Prosecutors Want to Jail Sam Bankman-Fried
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in the cryptocurrency industry, as the U.S. Department of Justice wants FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to spend the remainder of his time before his criminal trial in jail. Plus, a look at bitcoin's price reaction after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its fed funds rate by 25 basis points. And, Binance announces plans to return to the Japanese market.
US Department of Justice to Hire Director for Its Crypto Enforcement Unit
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking for someone to head its newly announced National Cryptocurrency Enforcement team. The director will lead a team of prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting crypto cases as part of a national effort to prevent the use of crypto for illegal purposes. "The Hash" team discusses the job posting and the possible indications for future crypto regulation.