Nikhilesh De

Nikhilesh De

Nikhilesh De is CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, covering regulators, lawmakers and institutions. When he's not reporting on digital assets and policy, he can be found admiring Amtrak or building LEGO trains. He owns < $50 in BTC and < $20 in ETH. He was named the Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers' Journalist of the Year in 2020.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Goes on Trial Tomorrow
Crypto's biggest trial begins tomorrow. Its outcome may hinge on Sam Bankman-Fried's former colleagues.
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FTX bought the naming rights to the Miami Heat arena in March. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
FTX 'Hacker' Moved 15K ETH This Weekend
The moving funds, coming soon before FTX founder and former chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried goes on trial, deepens one of the ongoing mysteries around the exchange's collapse last year.
FTX bought the naming rights to the Miami Heat arena in March. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Sam Bankman-Fried exiting a New York courthouse earlier this year. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
FTX's Bankman-Fried Cannot Blame Lawyers in Opening Statement: Judge
Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team can't stress the role of attorneys at Fenwick & West in his opening statement, but can still try raising the "advice-of-counsel" defense later in the trial, Judge Lewis Kaplan said Sunday.
Sam Bankman-Fried exiting a New York courthouse earlier this year. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
Sam Bankman-Fried, middle, walks into court on Aug. 11, 2023. (Victor Chen/CoinDesk)
FTX Customers, Investors Will Testify Against Sam Bankman-Fried, DOJ Says
The filings come just a few days before the trial is set to begin.
Sam Bankman-Fried, middle, walks into court on Aug. 11, 2023. (Victor Chen/CoinDesk)
Sam Bankman-Fried leaving court on February 16, 2023 (Liz Napolitano/CoinDesk)
Millions in Ether Tied to FTX 'Hacker' on The Move
FTX was hacked in November 2022, hours after the global crypto empire declared bankruptcy and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down from running the company.
Sam Bankman-Fried leaving court on February 16, 2023 (Liz Napolitano/CoinDesk)
Sam Bankman-Fried (right) exits a Manhattan courtroom on July 26, 2023. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
DOJ's Proposed Jury Questions 'Risks Tainting' Bankman-Fried's Panel, Defense Says
The DOJ has already objected to some of the defense's proposed jury questions.
Sam Bankman-Fried (right) exits a Manhattan courtroom on July 26, 2023. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
Sam Bankman-Fried leaving court on February 16, 2023 (Liz Napolitano/CoinDesk)
Here's the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Schedule
The court will only meet four days most weeks, the calendar shows.
Sam Bankman-Fried leaving court on February 16, 2023 (Liz Napolitano/CoinDesk)
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler peppered the crypto industry with criticisms in congressional testimony.  (Courtesy of the House Financial Services Committee)
SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing
Gary Gensler, while avoiding answers on bitcoin ETFs, argues in testimony that crypto firms dangerously mix assets in a way outlawed in other corners of the financial system.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler peppered the crypto industry with criticisms in congressional testimony.  (Courtesy of the House Financial Services Committee)
Sam Bankman-Fried exiting a New York courthouse earlier this year. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
U.S. Department of Justice Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried's Latest Move for 'Temporary Release'
The FTX founder's defense team asked for Bankman-Fried to be released into his attorneys' custody during the trial.
Sam Bankman-Fried exiting a New York courthouse earlier this year. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO, FTX and Christine Lee, Lead Anchor, CoinDesk
Sam Bankman-Fried Can Use an 'Air-Gapped' Laptop in Court, Judge Rules
Judge Lewis Kaplan will also allow Bankman-Fried to appear in a suit for the trial.
Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO, FTX and Christine Lee, Lead Anchor, CoinDesk