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First Mover Americas: FTX Fallout Reverberates Across Crypto-Land
16.11.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 16, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Cristiano Ronaldo Launches NFT Collection With Binance Crypto Exchange
16.11.2022
“The legend is coming to Binance,” said the exchange.
Football giant Cristiano Ronaldo will be launching his non-fungible tokens (NFT) collection this Friday.
“My NFT collection is coming on November 18, exclusively on Binance,” said Ronaldo in a tweet. He added that fans can use a referral code...
Genesis’ Crypto-Lending Unit Is Halting Customer Withdrawals in Wake of FTX Collapse
16.11.2022
The unit, known as Genesis Global Capital, serves an institutional client base and had $2.8 billion in total active loans as of the end of the third quarter of 2022
Turkey’s Financial Intelligence Unit Launches Investigation Into FTX Collapse
16.11.2022
The Turkish agency responsible for tackling money-related crime has initiated an investigation against troubled crypto exchange FTX. Days after the trading platform filed for bankruptcy in the United States, the department revealed it has been tracking its activities in Turkey. Turkish Financial...
FTX crisis could extend crypto winter to the end of 2023: Report
16.11.2022
The crypto market might see “second-order effects” from counterparties that may have lent or interacted with either FTX or Alameda
FTX Contagion: This Crypto Currency Exchange Just Suspended Withdrawals
16.11.2022
The FTX contagion keeps spreading. Among the most recently affected companies is the Liquid exchange, which suspended withdrawals on Tuesday.
The exchange stated that it had done so in order to comply with regulations relating to FTX's bankruptcy filing.
The company said on Twitter that,
"Fiat...
South Korean Regulator Set to Launch Crypto Auditing Guidelines
16.11.2022
South Korea’s financial regulator has revealed that it wants to introduce auditing guidelines for crypto-related firms – in response to the Terra-LUNC “incident” and the fall of FTX....
Read More: South Korean Regulator Set to Launch Crypto Auditing Guidelines
US national crypto laws should look like New York's, says state regulator
16.11.2022
The superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services highlighted her state’s stringent standards as the blueprint for federal legislation
Crypto Lender BlockFi Pauses Platform Activity, Prepares for Bankruptcy Amid FTX Drama
16.11.2022
Crypto lender BlockFi has continued to pause withdrawals amid the fallout of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, saying that they are exploring all scenarios to find the best path forward....
Read More: Crypto Lender BlockFi Pauses Platform Activity, Prepares for Bankruptcy Amid FTX Drama
FTX Collapse: African Crypto Industry Leaders’ Perspective and Advice to Regulators
16.11.2022
The collapse of FTX and subsequent calls for tougher regulation by the likes of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren have increased the likelihood of regulators adopting even stricter crypto laws. In Africa, crypto industry participants warn of the unintended consequences arising from rushed...
Coinbase: FTX’s Collapse Will Likely Lead to an Extended Crypto Winter
16.11.2022
Poor liquidity in cryptocurrency markets could last until at least the end of the year and the crypto winter until end-2023, the exchange said
FDIC to prioritize crypto risk assessment as banks perform poorly in Q2
16.11.2022
With banks reporting $470 billion in unrealized losses and FDIC foreseeing the continuation of this trend, acting chairman Gruenberg believed banks must cautiously engage in crypto-asset activities
Cryptopunks Climb Past Bored Ape NFT Floor Values Amid Crypto Market Carnage
16.11.2022
During the last five days, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) stemming from the Cryptopunks NFT collection have surpassed Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs in terms of floor value. Statistics over the last ten days show the floor value of Cryptopunks NFTs remained above the 60 ether zone, while BAYC-based...
Ukraine’s Deputy Digital Minister Rejects ‘FTX-Democrats Narrative’
16.11.2022
Claims that Ukraine has invested military aid into the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX have been rebutted by a representative of the Ukrainian government. Speculation circulated on social media suggested such funds have been returning to the U.S. via FTX donations for the Democratic Party. Kyiv...
US Lawmaker Urges SEC to ‘Take Decisive Action’ to Regulate Crypto Industry — Plans to Examine Options for Federal Legislation
16.11.2022
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “take decisive action to put an end to the regulatory gray area in which the crypto industry has operated.” He added that he plans to work with his colleagues in Congress in the coming weeks...
Citi Analyst Warns of ‘Serious’ Contagion Risk to Crypto Ecosystem From FTX Failure
16.11.2022
A Citi analyst has warned of a serious risk of broader contagion to the crypto ecosystem stemming from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, noting that the contagion “can last for a significant amount of time.” He added that the crypto industry seems to have “no significant lender...
Crypto stablecoin issuer Circle adds Apple Pay support
16.11.2022
The stablecoin issuer said Apple Pay support allows traditional businesses to experience the benefits of crypto settlement while allowing crypto businesses to engage with non-crypto-using customers
Mark Cuban Says FTX Implosion Isn’t Crypto Blowup — Explains Why He Invests in Crypto
16.11.2022
Shark Tank star and the owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, says recent blowups in the crypto space, including the FTX implosion, “have been banking blowups,” not crypto blowups. He also explained why he invests in crypto. Recent Blowups Aren’t Crypto Specific...
First Mover Asia: FTX Debacle Might Change Hong Kong’s Approach to Retail Crypto Regulation; Bitcoin Shows Its Mettle
16.11.2022
The special administrative region of China wants to become a regional crypto hub, but FTX’s filing for bankruptcy protection could prompt regulators to tighten restrictions
FTX bankruptcy freezes millions worth of crypto company funds
16.11.2022
Galois Capital, New Huo Technology, and Nestcoin are just some of the crypto firms with funds stuck on FTX as the exchange undertakes bankruptcy filings in the United States