Author: CoinDesk

According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Alex Mashinsky, the esteemed co-founder and former CEO of the now-defunct crypto lender Celsius, was apprehended in New York on Thursday. This arrest stems from a meticulous investigation into the intricate circumstances surrounding the company's unfortunate collapse.

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Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender

Mashinsky, alongside his co-defendants, faces a comprehensive set of allegations encompassing seven charges, including securities fraud, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to manipulate the price of Celsius' token CEL, as outlined in a meticulously prepared indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The weight of these accusations is further emphasized by the simultaneous filing of multiple independent lawsuits against Mashinsky and Celsius by prominent regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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Today’s show features a roundup of crime stories, from a Silk Road bitcoin wallet movement to former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s arrest.

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Today's Stories:

Silk Road–Linked Bitcoin Worth $300M Moved by U.S. Government: On-Chain Data

Crypto Criminals Stealing Much Less Money in 2023: Chainalysis Report

Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender

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Bitcoin Options Traders Shrug Off Post-CPI Choppy Price Action

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts tackle today's hot topics, including some users reporting issues accessing bankrupt crypto exchange FTX's newly-launched customer claims portal online. Plus, a deep dive into the latest debate on bitcoin and climate pollution as Greenpeace publishes a new report. And, why Cryptoys is integrating a kid-friendly AI chatbot into NFTs. 

See also:

Federal Prosecutors Investigate Former FTX Executive Over Possible Campaign Law Violations: WSJ 

BlockFi Bankruptcy Plans Opposed by FTX, Three Arrows, and SEC

Digital Toy Company Cryptoys Integrating Kid-Friendly AI Chatbot Into NFTs

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Elon Musk just announced the rollout of his new Artificial Intelligence (AI) company "xAI" to take on ChatGPT with the goal "to understand the true nature of the universe” according to the xAI website.

Link to story: Elon Musk's New ChatGPT Competitor Boosts AI-Related Crypto Tokens

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As one of the world's largest asset management firms, BlackRock has shown a keen interest in the digital currency space.

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,”  Michael Casey and Sheila Warren chat with Noelle Acheson, former Head of Research at CoinDesk, also Head of Marketing at Genesis, and now Author of the must-read newsletter ‘Crypto is Macro Now’; to delve further into why BlackRock is interested in Bitcoin and how its institutionalization is shaping the market. They further discuss the implications of BlackRock's involvement and its goals for the future.

In addition, Casey, Warren, and Acheson examine the positive spin on crypto regulation in Europe and how it has taken years to get to this point. With the European Union's proposed regulatory measures and the role of the state in driving innovation, they analyze the potential impact on the value of Bitcoin and the future of privacy services. 

Clip:  BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin Is a Hedge Against the Devaluation of Your Currency

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Larry Fink Doesn't Get It, Macro Drama, BTC Dominance

Crypto is Macro Now

BlackRock CEO’s Turnabout on Bitcoin Elicits Cheers, Skepticism of Crypto Cred

Will BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Take the Spirit Out of the Honey Badger?

Summary List:

The Institutionalization of Crypto. 0:00 | Blackrock Ceo’s thoughts on Bitcoin. 1:53 | Does it really matter?5:03 | What’s the goal here for BlackRock? 9:50 | The Role of Institutions in the Market. 15:11 | Challenges for traditional financial institutions to engage with Bitcoin. | The positive take on regulation in Europe. 21:24 | How long did it take to get these laws passed? 24:15 | What is the value of Bitcoin? 28:22 | The role of the state in driving innovation. 32:06 | The perfect reason why a universal wallet is important. 35:34

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CPI came in cooler than expected, but it’s likely not enough to convince the Fed to not raise rates later this month.

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Today's Stories:

BlackRock’s (BLK) Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Application Takes Market Surveillance to the Next Level

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Continues in Holding Pattern Ahead of June U.S. Inflation Data

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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Plus, today’s top headlines from Arkham, Grayscale and the Bank for International Settlements. 

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Today's Stories:

Crypto Startup Arkham Has Apparently Been Doxxing Users for Months

Grayscale Argues Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF Approval Shows Spot ETF Should Be Approved

Crypto Can’t Be Used as Money Due to ‘Inherent Flaws,’ the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Said After the FTX and Terra Collapses

Gridless Uses Bitcoin Mining to Power Rural Africa - Crypto Projects to Watch 2023 - CoinDesk

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First Mover Americas: GBTC Discount Narrows to Lowest Since May 2022

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts discuss today's hot topics in crypto, including an update on Arkham Intelligence after the crypto data firm announced a new service aimed at unmasking the owners of digital wallets, angering privacy-focused crypto advocates. A new Chainalysis report states Multichain's "recent problems have some suspicious of a rug pull." The European Commission published its plans for the metaverse. And, Vanguard increases its exposure to some bitcoin mining stocks. 

See also:

Arkham Intelligence Rolls Out Crypto Data Marketplace; Privacy Advocates Cry Foul

Crypto Startup Arkham Has Apparently Been Doxxing Users for Months

EU’s Metaverse Vision Focuses on Standards, Governance and Funding

EU Metaverse Strategy Set to Examine Privacy, Competition and Rights 

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Plus, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision looks to boost the U.S. banking system’s resilience.

Today's Stories:

Coinbase Knew It May Have Been Violating the Law Prior to the SEC's Lawsuit, Regulator Claims

America’s Biggest Banks Are Going to Need More Capital - WSJ 

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holding Above $30K After Quiet Weekend

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The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, July 10, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts explore today's hot topics, including the SEC arguing in a new filing last week that Coinbase acknowledged federal securities laws could apply to its listings years ago. Financial records obtained by CNBC show presidential candidate RFK Jr. bought bitcoin despite saying otherwise. Arkham Intelligence has started a marketplace that will let people buy and sell on-chain crypto data. And, Sarah Silverman and two authors are suing Meta and OpenAI over copyright infringement.

See also:

Coinbase Knew It May Have Been Violating the Law Prior to the SEC's Lawsuit, Regulator Claims

What Is ActivityPub? Understanding the Social-Media Protocol Meta’s Threads Plans to Use

Legal Expert Addresses Twitter's Lawsuit Threat Against Meta Over Threads

Threads is Libra and Meta All Over Again

Arkham Intelligence Rolls Out Crypto Data Marketplace; Privacy Advocates Cry Foul

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