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COINDESK DAILY: Will Mayor Adams Join Sam Bankman-Fried and Diddy in Prison?; Crypto Hacks in Q3

Sep 26, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, currently facing indictment, sparks intrigue about potential prison time alongside high-profile figures like Sam Bankman-Fried and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The conversation dives into the implications of this legal turmoil for Adams and the crypto landscape. Additionally, a report from Immunefi unveils alarming details about Q3 crypto hacks, highlighting significant losses across exchanges but also a trend of decreasing overall losses compared to previous years.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Sam Bankman-Fried

Eric Adams

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Quick takeaways

Speculation surrounds the potential incarceration of Mayor Eric Adams with infamous figures like Sam Bankman-Fried, highlighting intersections of crime and politics.

Immunefi's report shows a significant drop in crypto hack losses in Q3, though vulnerabilities persist as evidenced by Wazir X's $235 million breach.

Deep dives

Potential Jailhouse Dynamic

Speculation surrounds a possible unusual situation in a Brooklyn detention center where high-profile figures, including Sam Bankman-Fried and Sean Diddy Combs, could be joined by New York Mayor Eric Adams, who faces federal corruption charges. The proximity of these notable personalities raises eyebrows not only due to their legal troubles but also because of their previous connections, as Adams has had interactions with Bankman-Fried prior to the latter's exchange collapse. Known for his affiliation with cryptocurrencies, Adams even received his first paycheck as mayor in Bitcoin and Ether, further linking him to the crypto community. This unlikely scenario underscores how crime and politics can intertwine in unexpected ways.

Speculation on Legal Troubles and Crypto Hacks

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Host Christine Lee breaks down the news in the crypto industry from Major Eric Adams' indictment to Immunefi's report on crypto hacks in Q3.

"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as the indictment of New York Major Eric Adams stirs up speculations of whether he could join Sam Bankman-Fried and Sean "Diddy" Combs in the Brooklyn detention center. Plus, Immunefi releases a report on crypto hacks in the third quarter and PayPal will let business clients buy, hold and sell crypto.

This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee, Jennifer Sanasie, Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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