Bitcoin flash crash takes out leveraged traders, SBF speaks from prison, Tether stacks sats

April Fools is behind us, so today’s episode features real stories. Bitcoin saw a 5% flash crash this Tuesday, which liquidated over $165 million in leveraged crypto positions. Sam Bankman-Fried speaks for the first time after being sentenced to 25 years behind bars, Tether buys more Bitcoin, and Vitalik Buterin shares details of Ethereum’s next development stage.Further reading:Bitcoin 5% flash crash leads to $165M in leveraged crypto liquidationsSam Bankman-Fried speaks out after sentencing: ‘I never thought what I was doing was illegal’Tether boosts Bitcoin reserves with latest acquisitionVitalik Buterin shares the next steps for Ethereum PurgePhishing scam thefts on Base are up 1,900% from January — Scam SnifferSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.