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Binance Counters ‘Wrong Narratives’ About FTX — CZ Calls SBF ‘One of the Greatest Fraudsters in History’
7.12.2022
The CEO of crypto exchange Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has countered several “wrong narratives” about the collapsed crypto exchange FTX and its co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). The Binance boss calls SBF “a master manipulator” and “one of the greatest fraudsters...
Report: FTX Co-Founder SBF Retains White-Collar Lawyer Who Represented Ghislaine Maxwell
7.12.2022
On Dec. 6, 2022, the former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) reportedly retained the attorney Mark Cohen, the lawyer that represented Ghislaine Maxwell during her recent sex trafficking case. SBF’s spokesperson further explained that the FTX co-founder is being consulted by a professor at Stanford...
Lawmaker Pleads With Sam Bankman-Fried to Attend Congress Hearing on FTX — SBF Says He’ll Testify When He’s Ready
7.12.2022
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, chair of the House Committee on Financial Services, has politely asked former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) to attend a congressional hearing on the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange. Bankman-Fried says he will testify when he has finished “learning...
Coinbase CEO Slams Sam Bankman-Fried for Blaming FTX’s $8 Billion Hole on ‘Accounting Error’
7.12.2022
The chief executive of the Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, has slammed former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) for claiming that FTX is missing $8 billion due to an “accounting error.” He stressed: “It’s stolen customer money used in his hedge...
USDC Issuer Circle Changes Mind on Going Public, CEO Reveals Q3 Earnings
6.12.2022
Circle, the US financial services firm behind the stablecoin USDC, has changed its mind about seeking a public listing in the near future, and now says it will stay focused on building “a long-term public company.”
The plan to go public has since the beginning of this year been central for Circle...
Frédéric Chesnais, Founder and CEO of AlphaVerse, on NFTs and the AlphaVerse | Ep. 184
6.12.2022
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Frédéric Chesnais, Founder & CEO of AlphaVerse, talks about web2 games built on web3 tech, the future of web3 gaming, and the emergence of streaming....
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CEO of Crypto-Focused Bank Silvergate Addresses Insolvency Concerns – Here’s What He Said
6.12.2022
The CEO of the crypto-friendly bank Silvergate, Alan Lane, has addressed concerns that the bank could be near insolvency, saying the bank has “a resilient balance sheet and ample liquidity.”
The statement from the CEO was made in a public letter published on Monday, where Lane made it clear that...
Report: South African Digital-Only Bank Launches Crypto Payments Gateway
6.12.2022
A South African digital-only bank (also known as a “neo bank”), Be Mobile Africa, has reportedly launched a crypto payment gateway that allows merchants to convert digital currency payments to fiat currency. Cédric Jeannot, the CEO of the digital-only bank, said the “new gateway...
Former Alameda CEO Spent $10,000,000+ on Luxury Properties Months Before FTX Collapse – Did He Know What Was Happening?
6.12.2022
As the collapse of major crypto exchange FTX and sister firm Alameda Research continues to generate controversy within the cryptosphere, Sam Trabucco, Alameda’s former co-CEO, reportedly went on a shopping spree shortly before the two companies’ implosion. Among others, he bought two luxury...
Morgan Creek CEO Says FTX Co-Founder SBF Was a ‘Pawn’ Used to ‘Punish’ the Crypto Industry
6.12.2022
Following FTX’s collapse, many industry executives, influencers, luminaries, and politicians have shared their opinions about the carnage the event has caused to crypto markets and a great deal of innocent bystanders. On Dec. 2, the CEO and founder of Morgan Creek Capital, Mark Yusko...
Silvergate CEO calls out 'short sellers' spreading misinformation
6.12.2022
In the statement, Lane also took the opportunity to "set the record straight” about its investment relationship with FTX and the firm's “robust risk management approach.”
Silvergate CEO Attempts to Address Concerns in Public Letter
5.12.2022
Shares of the crypto-focused bank have been reeling in part due to links with failed crypto exchange FTX and sister company Alameda Research
Document Claims Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison’s FTX Margin Position Was Negative $1.3B in May 2022
5.12.2022
In a number of recent interviews, the former co-founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), explained that he “wasn’t running Alameda” and he “didn’t know the size of their position.” In a more recent discussion with The Block’s Frank Chaparro,...
New FTX CEO Testimony ‘False,’ Bankman-Fried Says
5.12.2022
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried said documentation existed, despite John Ray bemoaning poor record keeping
BlackRock CEO’s Crypto About-Face
5.12.2022
The actions by the head of the $10 trillion asset manager say to the world that crypto is ready for mainstream investment. That’s why Larry Fink is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022
Blackrock CEO on FTX Collapse: Most Crypto Companies Aren’t Going to Be Around
5.12.2022
The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, says that most crypto companies will not be around following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. However, the executive is still optimistic about blockchain technology. Blackrock’s CEO on FTX’s Collapse and Future of Crypto...
Alameda ex-CEO Caroline Ellison spotted in New York, Twitter users claim
5.12.2022
An unverified photo purportedly shows Caroline Ellison making an order at a New York cafe, leading to questions as to why she is back on US soil
Jim Cramer Calls FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried a Pathological Liar, Conman, and Clueless Idiot
5.12.2022
The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, says former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is a pathological liar and a conman. “That guy is a clueless idiot. Intent means nothing. Saying sorry means nothing,” Cramer stressed. Jim Cramer on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX Collapse The host...
Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison Reportedly Spotted at a Coffee Shop in Manhattan With FTX Dog ‘Gopher’
5.12.2022
On Dec. 4, 2022, the Twitter account and citizen journalist called Autism Capital shared two pictures of a woman that closely resembles the Alameda Research CEO, Caroline Ellison. The pictures were taken at a coffee and sandwich shop in Manhattan at 8:15 a.m. (ET). Citizen Journalist Reportedly...
Maxine Waters Criticized for Praising SBF — Lawmaker Says ‘We Appreciate That You’ve Been Candid’
4.12.2022
Congresswoman Maxine Waters has been heavily criticized for saying that she appreciates former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) being candid in his discussions about the collapse of his crypto exchange, FTX. “SBF has not, in fact, been candid in his discussions. He committed fraud, full...