Episodes
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Coinbase's CEO issues a stark warning to U.S. politicians and regulators. Silvergate Bank warns that it may not survive another year. A prolific scammer announces he's calling it a day. And why buying crypto in the U.K. just got even harder. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.
Published 03/02/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the walls close in on Sam Bankman-Fried as yet another FTX executive pleads guilty. Meanwhile, a new report suggests FTX funds were used to buy a multimillion-dollar castle in the Czech Republic. A Visa executive denies reports that the credit card giant is abandoning crypto partnerships. And Mt. Gox customers will soon get some of their Bitcoin back — but could this drive prices lower? We'll be finding out. You can follow us on Twitter —...
Published 03/01/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the Bank of England's accused of being ambivalent and half-hearted towards central bank digital currencies. Coinbase launches a new ad campaign as it reveals 50 million Americans now own cryptocurrencies. Solana says it doesn't know what caused a massive 20-hour outage over the weekend. And the creators of Bored Ape Yacht Club announce they're aping into Bitcoin NFTs — we'll bring you the details. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton...
Published 02/28/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, prosecutors pile pressure on Sam Bankman-Fried as they unveil four new criminal charges. We'll find out more about Coinbase's plans to launch a new Layer 2 network on Ethereum. Plus — celebrities are once again asking for a lawsuit about Ethereum Max to be thrown out of court. Why U.K. politicians are feeling the heat after a crypto company vanished into thin air. And Spotify unveils plans to offer specially curated playlists that can be...
Published 02/24/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the latest twists and turns as the battle over Sam Bankman-Fried's bail continues. A setback for Dapper Labs as a judge refuses to dismiss a lawsuit involving NBA Top Shot. The Bank for International Settlements says crypto has lost the battle to replace cash.  Coinbase offers details about an attempted phishing attack over the weekend — and says it could have been a lot worse. And the co-founder of Blur, the NFT marketplace that's overtaken...
Published 02/23/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, reports suggest Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova was murdered four years ago — we'll bring you the latest. Nexo's co-founder lashes out at Bulgarian authorities over their "ludicrous" charges. Coinbase posts an eye-watering loss in the fourth quarter as FTX's collapse scares away retail investors. And an NFT collection insists it hasn't performed a rug pull — despite announcing that the project was being paused. You can follow us on Twitter —...
Published 02/22/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Bitcoin tries to crack through $25,000 once again — as a new report reveals who was most affected by the bear market. Damning allegations about Do Kwon are made in a new SEC lawsuit, as the regulator comes under a fresh attack. The inventor of the internet reveals he isn't a fan of cryptocurrencies — and claims Web3 won't work. And as millions of customers wait for their money back, we'll find out why FTX Japan is the only part of the business...
Published 02/21/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, a judge hints he might revoke Sam Bankman-Fried's bail. Big changes at OpenSea as rival NFT marketplaces gain ground. And another celebrity pays a big fine for promoting Ethereum Max. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.
Published 02/20/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the U.S. secures the first-ever insider trading conviction involving crypto. The crypto community rallies together to support victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Britons may be limited to holding no more than £10,000 of a digital pound. And NFTs are selling for $1 million again as the crypto winter thaws. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.
Published 02/08/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, some good news for Genesis creditors as a deal is reached — we'll find out how much they could get back. British officials admit a digital pound will likely be needed in the future — but stop short of confirming they'll launch one. Plus… a new report reveals that Sam Bankman-Fried was planning to spend $13 million on an ad at this year's Super Bowl. And OpenSea unveils a new feature designed to crack down on fat-fingered mistakes and NFT...
Published 02/07/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, politicians are told to hand back donations they received from Sam Bankman-Fried… or else. Michael Saylor shrugs off criticism from Bitcoin skeptic Charlie Munger. And an influencer who was paid $1,000 to promote a little-known NFT collection makes a huge mistake. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.
Published 02/06/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Logan Paul is slapped with a class action lawsuit by a CryptoZoo investor. Mastercard's NFT lead quits — accusing the company of harassment and emotional distress. Also today — Warren Buffett's right-hand man criticizes crypto in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal. A top rapper is going to headline a virtual Super Bowl concert in the metaverse. And the couch that Doge said on in that famous photo is about to be auctioned off. You can follow us...
Published 02/03/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the Federal Reserve increases interest rates yet again — we'll find out how Bitcoin reacted. Meta reveals that it lost $13.7 billion building the metaverse in 2022... but its share price still surges by 20%. New bail conditions are imposed on Sam Bankman-Fried amid fears he could be attempting to tamper with witnesses. Also today — Andrew Tate speaks to reporters as a judge refuses to release him from a Romanian prison. The amount of crypto...
Published 02/02/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Celsius Network is accused of lying to its customers in a damning new report. Tesla reveals how much money its Bitcoin investment lost last year. A crypto entrepreneur is jailed for eight years after being convicted of defrauding investors. The U.K. prepares to unveil ambitious plans to protect consumers from the risks of crypto. Plus — Dungeons & Dragons performs a U-turn on NFTs. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and...
Published 02/01/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Genesis files for bankruptcy — and owes $3.5 billion to its 50 biggest creditors. A court extends Andrew Tate's detention once again, meaning he'll now remain behind bars until the 27th of February. FTX's new CEO suggests the exchange could reopen one day — as a security incident's reported outside the property where Sam Bankman-Fried is under house arrest. Also coming up, Jamie Dimon attacks Bitcoin once again — and suggests its supply may...
Published 01/20/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Bitcoin wobbles amid reports Genesis could file for bankruptcy as early as this week. And all this comes as another company in Digital Currency Group — CoinDesk — explores a sale. Also today… the founder of Bitzlato is arrested amid allegations the exchange laundered over $700 million. And Heather Morgan lands a new job as she awaits trial… and thankfully, it doesn't involve rapping. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.
Published 01/19/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, FTX's new management offers a new update on the value of funds it's recovered since the bankruptcy. But Sam Bankman-Fried claims that "extremely misleading" statements are being made about FTX US's finances. Plus — a new report suggests one in three politicians in Congress received donations from FTX. Also, we'll tell you why central bank digital currencies are dividing opinion. And reports suggest Apple's ambitious plans to launch lightweight,...
Published 01/18/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Three Arrows Capital's co-founders are criticized after unveiling plans for a new crypto exchange. Anthony Scaramucci says he feels betrayed by Sam Bankman-Fried. A crypto investor gives $1.2 million to Boris Johnson — the biggest donation made to a UK politician in history. Plus — North Korean hackers are starting to move funds stolen in last year's Horizon Bridge attack… we'll have the latest. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and...
Published 01/17/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, why Bitcoin's bear market could end in the next 30 days. The former president of FTX US accuses Sam Bankman-Fried of hostility, gaslighting and manipulation in a brutal Twitter thread. We'll find out why prosecutors are rubbing their hands with glee over SBF's Substack post. Also today — Logan Paul unveils a three-point plan for supporting disappointed CryptoZoo investors. Four Britons are jailed for stealing millions of dollars worth of...
Published 01/16/23
It's the weekend edition of CoinMarketRecap! Connor Sephton and Molly Jane Zuckerman chew over some of the biggest crypto stories from the past seven days. There's lot to talk about with FTX. Sam Bankman-Fried has started a Substack, the exchange's new management has recovered $5 billion, and a judge has ruled that the identities of users should remain secret. Also this week — Coinbase cuts another 950 jobs, a man gets a 10-month jail term for the insider trading of cryptocurrencies, and...
Published 01/14/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Genesis and Gemini are being sued by the SEC — we'll tell you why. Sam Bankman-Fried launches a Substack and blames everyone but himself for FTX's collapse in a lengthy blog post. Wyre announces it's lifting withdrawal limits after securing funding. Payouts are being made to BitConnect victims — but not everyone's going to receive compensation. Also coming up — Nexo's offices in Bulgaria have been raided, we'll find out why. A new report...
Published 01/13/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, FTX's new management reveals how much money has been recovered since the exchange went into bankruptcy. A judge rules whether the identity of the doomed exchange's users will be kept secret. Plus, FTX Arena is going to get a new name after a $135 million deal is officially canceled. Also coming up — El Salvador passes a law that'll allow Bitcoin-backed bonds to hit the market. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.
Published 01/12/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Coinbase cuts another 950 jobs and warns there could be further contagion in the crypto market. A man gets 10 months behind bars in what's been described as the first-ever insider trading case involving cryptocurrencies. Another FTX executive is trying to cut a plea deal with federal prosecutors — we'll bring you the latest. Plus — a judge rejects Andrew Tate's request to be released from detention in Romania. And Cameron Winklevoss piles...
Published 01/11/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, federal prosecutors turn their attention to a third member of SBF's inner circle — we'll bring you the latest. BlockFi's lawyers deny that top executives drained funds from the platform before filing for bankruptcy. Andrew Tate's set to appear in court today as his lawyers appeal his 30-day detention in Romania. Plus — why a new Apple product set to be released later this year could be exceptionally bullish for the metaverse. You can follow us...
Published 01/10/23
On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the U.S. and the Bahamas agree to cooperate over FTX's bankruptcy after a bitter dispute. Reports suggest Digital Currency Group is being scrutinized by federal prosecutors. Wyre limits withdrawals amid fears the crypto payments company could be about to shut down.  Yet another NFT marketplace announces it's cutting jobs after overhiring during the bull market. A man who posed in a bathtub of dollars pleads guilty to stealing 712 Bitcoin. Plus —...
Published 01/09/23