Good evening, and welcome to The Crypto Overnight. I'm Nickademus and I will be your host as we take a look at the latest cryptocurrency news and analysis. So sit back, relax and let's get started. And remember, none of this is financial advice. And it's 10 p .m. Pacific on Saturday, September 16th, 2023. Welcome back to The Crypto Overnight, where we have no sponsors, no hidden agendas and no BS. But we do have the news, so let's talk about that. Tonight, we're diving into the DOJ's critique of FTX founder Sam Bankman Fried's proposed jury questions. Then we'll unpack both the SEC's reversal on sealing documents in its case against Binance US and the exodus of top brass at Binance. We'll also explore the legal tussle between Gemini and the digital currency group, scrutinize Japan's regulatory overhaul in favor of crypto startups, and close out with Mark Cuban's brush with an eight hundred and seventy thousand dollar crypto heist. The U .S. Department of Justice criticized FTX founder Sam Bankman Fried's proposed jury questions as unnecessarily intrusive. Both parties submitted questions to help select a fair jury. SBS questions probe jurors opinions on FTX and ADHD, which he takes medication for. Prosecutors argue these questions aim to cast SBF in the sympathetic light and advances defense narrative. They've also requested high -speed internet and headphones for the trial. SBF faces over 100 years in prison if convicted. He stands accused of using billions of dollars in customer assets for failed investments. He has shown no remorse, blaming everyone but himself for FTX's collapse. His lawyers want to question jurors about effective altruism, a philosophy that SBF claims to follow. Prosecutors see this as a tactic to portray him as a good guy. Prosecutors also post questions about political donations and lobbying, calling them irrelevant. They've accused SBF of witness tampering and he's currently awaiting his October 3rd trial in jail. The DOJ's pushback against SBF's proposed jury questions is a battle for narrative control. SBF wants to frame himself as a misunderstood altruist, but the DOJ isn't buying it. They see his questions as a ploy to manipulate the jury's perception, a tactic that could have far -reaching implications for the trial's outcome. SBF's lack of accountability is glaring. His refusal to accept responsibility for FTX's downfall and the billions in lost customer assets is a window into his mindset. This is someone who was willing to gamble with other people's money, all while cloaking himself in the guise of effective altruism. The prosecutor's focus on tech infrastructure for this case is noteworthy. It suggests they're gearing up for a complex, evidence -heavy case. That's not the kind of trial you intend to lose, and they're taking every precaution to ensure that. SBF's upcoming trial is a moment where the crypto community needs to ask itself tough questions about accountability, ethics, and the kinds of leaders it wants to champion. Because if SBF is the best we've got, maybe it's time for some soul -searching. Okay folks, that's the DOJ and SBF in a courtroom tug -of -war over narrative control. But guess what? The SEC is also doing its own dance with Binance US. If you're intrigued by courtroom dramas, you won't want to miss this. Don't forget to hit that follow button for more deep dives into the crypto world.