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US lawmakers ask DOJ hold FTX execs accountable 'to the fullest extent of the law'
23.11.2022
“The fall of FTX was not simply a result of sloppy business and management practices, but rather appears to have been caused by intentional and fraudulent tactics," said the letter
Bankruptcy Lawyers Say FTX Was Operated by ‘Inexperienced and Unsophisticated Individuals’
23.11.2022
On Tuesday, the attorneys representing FTX told the court that a “substantial amount of assets have either been stolen or are missing” and further stressed to the bankruptcy court that FTX executives left the lawyers James Bromley and Sullivan Cromwell with limited information. Bromley further...
Sam Bankman-Fried is 'deeply sorry' for collapse in letter to FTX team
23.11.2022
The former CEO described his role in the exchange's downfall as a failure in oversight, saying he should have been "more skeptical of large margin positions."
Blockchain VC funding halves in October despite some strong raises
23.11.2022
VC funding continues to decline, but Uniswap bucks the trend by drumming up $165 million in a Series B round
What Is a Crypto Exchange Token and How Did It Help Blow up FTX?
23.11.2022
Senator Warren Demands Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX Execs Be Held Accountable to 'Fullest Extent of the Law’
23.11.2022
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) signed onto the Wednesday letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland
Elon Musk Slams Semafor’s ‘Journalistic Integrity’ — Tesla Exec Says ‘Semafor Is Owned’ by FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried
23.11.2022
Following the significant amount of criticism directed at mainstream media publications for a lack of journalistic integrity while reporting on FTX executives, Tesla’s executive Elon Musk called out the news website Semafor because the former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) was a lead investor....
Tether vs. USD Coin on-chain data reveals two very different stablecoins
23.11.2022
The market cap of Tether dropped amid the FTX fiasco while USD Coin supply increased by $2 billion
Considering FTX’s bankruptcy, crypto wallet SafePal sees historic sign-ups
23.11.2022
Following FTX’s bankruptcy, SafePal, a distributed pocket firm supported by Binance that offers equipment, and add-on wallets, had claimed record levels of new customers. From November 11, the site has witnessed a 10x spike in traffic, and over the same time, SafePal’s web3 electronic...
Venture Capital Firm Sequoia Apologizes to Fund Investors for $150 Million Loss on FTX
23.11.2022
In a rare move, American venture capital firm Sequoia Capital reportedly apologized to its fund investors for the $150 million it had lost on the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX.
The apology was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter. Sequoia’s partners...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Rebounds, Coinbase Confirms Holding 2 Million BTC
23.11.2022
Bitcoin moved back above $16,000 on Nov. 23, as markets continued to react to the news that Coinbase holds 2 million bitcoin worth $39.9 billion. Centralized exchanges continue to face scrutiny following the collapse of FTX, with many moving to showcase their proof of reserves. Ethereum was also...
First Mover Americas: FTX’s First Hearing, Genesis Seeks Help
23.11.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 23, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Crypto awakening: Researcher explains ETH exodus from exchanges
23.11.2022
On-chain analytics show that ETH and stablecoins have been flowing out of centralized exchanges in the aftermath of FTX’s collapse
A 'Substantial Amount' of Money is Missing Says FTX Lawyer – Is it Missing or Has it Been Stolen?
23.11.2022
A “substantial amount” of the failed crypto exchange FTX’s assets are either missing or have been stolen, said the exchange’s lawyer in court.
According to the Wall Street Journal, this statement was made by said James Bromley, counsel to FTX’s new management, during a bankruptcy hearing...
Coinbase CEO Reveals Company Holds Over $39 Billion Worth of BTC In Response to Now-Deleted Binance CEO Tweet
23.11.2022
As major crypto exchanges are intensifying efforts to assure customers and investors of their stability, Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, has revealed that his company holds crypto reserves that include some BTC 2 million worth about $39.9 billion.
“We hold ~2M BTC. ~$39.9B worth as...
Billionaire Tron Founder Justin Sun Looking to Purchase FTX Assets
23.11.2022
Justin Sun, the Founder of Tron (TRX), is reportedly open to deals for the assets of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX.
Sun said that his associates were evaluating potential purchases of assets from the fallen, Bahamas-based exchange, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The adviser at...
US Sen. Elizabeth Warren says crypto will ruin economy —community responds
23.11.2022
Elizabeth Warren’s WSJ op-ed, which correlated the fall of the FTX crypto exchange to crypto ruining the entire economy, did not go unnoticed by the online crypto community
FTX collapse triggers second thoughts on Busan City's crypto exchange plans
23.11.2022
The Busan city administration has signed agreements with multiple crypto firms, including Binance, Huobi Global, Crypto.com, as well as the troubled FTX exchange
Brazilian Exchange Bitpreco to Expand to Banking Services; Bets on Cashback to Counter Crypto Fears
23.11.2022
Bitpreco, a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, has decided to extend its functionality to offer banking services through a new platform called Bitybank. The company, which will also open payment and digital account services, plans to attract users to crypto through cashback programs that counter...
Bank of England Deputy Governor: FTX Collapse Highlights Urgent Need for Tighter Crypto Regulation
23.11.2022
Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, Sir Jon Cunliffe, says the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has highlighted the urgent need for tighter crypto regulation. “We should not wait until it is large and connected to develop the regulatory frameworks necessary...