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FTX was an 'utter failure of corporate controls at every level of an organization', says CEO
12.12.2022
Countering some of SBF's claims, John Ray said that “FTX US was not operated independently of FTX.com” and a Chapter 11 filing was necessary to avoid a bank run
SBF misses the Senate hearing but promises to testify to the House: Law Decoded
12.12.2022
Sam Bankman-Fried is willing to testify before the Financial Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 13
Sam Bankman-Fried says he will testify before the US House Financial Services Committee remotely
12.12.2022
The former CEO previously missed the deadline to confirm his appearance before the Senate Banking Committee, despite the threat of a subpoena
FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Testify Before US Congress
10.12.2022
The co-founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), has agreed to testify at one of the two congressional hearings set for next week. “I had thought of myself as a model CEO, who wouldn’t become lazy or disconnected,” Bankman-Fried claimed. Sam Bankman-Fried...
Who’s expected to testify before Congressional hearings on FTX?
9.12.2022
FTX CEO John Ray, actor Ben McKenzie and law professor Hilary Allen have been confirmed, while SBF, Kevin O'Leary, and Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison could still testify
SBF 'willing' to testify at Senate hearing on the FTX collapse
9.12.2022
Despite missing a response deadline, Sam Bankman-Fried says he’s willing to testify at a U.S. Senate hearing into the collapse of FTX
Paraguayan Cryptocurrency Law Shelved After Presidential Veto
9.12.2022
The cryptocurrency and mining law that the Paraguayan Congress passed in June was finally shelved on Dec. 5. The document, which sought to bring order to crypto mining and exchange activities in Paraguay, was ultimately dropped after failing to obtain the votes needed to reject the presidential...
US Senator Calls Sam Bankman-Fried to Answer for Failure of FTX and Alameda Research
9.12.2022
Two congressional hearings will be held next week on the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and U.S. lawmakers have asked former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) to testify. As the founder of FTX and Alameda Research, “you must answer for the failure of both entities that was caused,...
US lawmakers introduce bill aimed at reporting on crypto miners' potential environmental impact
8.12.2022
The Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act would instruct the Environmental Protection Agency to report on crypto mining activity consuming more than 5 megawatts
US lawmakers question federal regulators on banks' ties to crypto firms
8.12.2022
“FTX’s collapse shows that crypto may be more integrated into the banking system than regulators are aware,” said Senators Elizabeth Warren and Tina Smith
SBF subpoena is 'definitely on the table,' says Rep. Maxine Waters
8.12.2022
The US lawmaker has refuted a report from CNBC that suggested that they weren't planning to subpoena the former FTX CEO
Crypto consumer protection, proof of reserves bills introduced into US Congress
7.12.2022
New York Democrat Ritchie Torres introduced the short bills, which are meant to supplement more comprehensive legislation, earlier this month with little fanfare
Why a Divided Congress Is Bullish for Crypto
7.12.2022
Rep. Cawthorn fined for ethics breach over Let’s Go Brandon token promo
7.12.2022
The Ethics Committee couldn’t agree if the Representative sought to profit from his promotions but he was fined for it regardless and for also not declaring a “gift” of the token
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...
US House committee chair pushes back against SBF's excuse to potentially delay testimony
5.12.2022
"It is imperative that you attend our hearing on the 13th, and we are willing to schedule continued hearings if there is more information to be shared later,” said Maxine Waters
The Members of Congress Who Have Stablecoin Issuers Watching Their Next Moves
5.12.2022
Anticipation for a crypto bill out of the House Financial Services Committee ran so high this year that stablecoin issuers have been trying to meet the bill’s expected standards before the rules are even set. That’s why Rep. Maxine Waters and Rep. Patrick McHenry are two of CoinDesk’s Most...
Crypto community baffled by SBF dictating terms over congressional hearing
5.12.2022
Many in the crypto community pointed towards Bankman-Fried’s political donations and good Democratic connections via his parents, being one of the key reasons for him to evade arrest
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...
Dems and Reps join forces to pressure SBF to testify before Congress
2.12.2022
“Your willingness to talk to the public will help the company's customers, investors, and others," said House Financial Services Committee chair Maxine Waters, addressing SBF