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Former FTX Boss Speaks at Dealbook Event, Says He ‘Didn’t Knowingly Co-Mingle Funds’
1.12.2022
On Nov. 30, 2022, the former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) discussed FTX’s collapse at the New York Times’ Dealbook Summit with Andrew Ross Sorkin in his first live-appearance interview since the crypto exchange’s downfall. SBF told the Dealbook Summit host that he was “deeply sorry about what...
Crypto trading firm Auros Global misses DeFi payment due to FTX contagion
1.12.2022
Auros is an algorithmic trading and market-making firm that provides liquidity for exchanges and token projects
Sam Bankman-Fried Interview Reveals Dark Donations to Republicans, FTX’s ‘Poorly Labeled Accounting’
30.11.2022
On Nov. 29, 2022, the crypto supporter and reporter, Tiffany Fong, published an interview with the former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) that was recorded 13 days before the interview was released. During the interview, SBF discussed who he thinks may have hacked FTX and he further denied he had...
LedgerX to Make $175M Available for FTX Bankruptcy Proceedings: Bloomberg
30.11.2022
FTX subsidiary LedgerX is preparing to put up $175 million toward its parent company's bankruptcy proceedings, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter
Creditors of Troubled Crypto Brokerage Genesis Seek Options to Avoid Bankruptcy
30.11.2022
Creditors of the troubled crypto broker and lending firm Genesis Global are working with restructuring lawyers to draft a plan to could allow the firm to avoid bankruptcy.
According to a Bloomberg report from Tuesday, the various creditor groups have hired restructuring experts, including from...
Bankruptcy court told FTX and Alameda owe BlockFi $1B... but it's complicated
30.11.2022
While BlockFi has attempted to separate itself from FTX and Alameda in its bankruptcy proceedings, it has many financial ties to firms owned by SBF
Genesis Creditors Hire Lawyers to Find Ways to Prevent Crypto Brokerage's Bankruptcy
30.11.2022
Genesis is in talks with creditors and potential investors, Bloomberg News reports
Crypto Exchange Bitfront Shuts Down Amid Industry Challenges
29.11.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfront has announced its intention to cease operations in the coming months, citing challenges facing the industry. The U.S. trading platform, backed by Japan’s social media giant Line, indicated the decision is unrelated to the collapse of FTX. Line-Supported Digital...
BlockFi Joins the Bankruptcy Parade
29.11.2022
Crypto lender BlockFi became the latest industry heavyweight to file for bankruptcy, joining Celsius Network, Voyager Digital and FTX. FTX’s collapse directly contributed to BlockFi’s filing, but the lender presented an optimistic view nevertheless in its first day pleadings
Following BlockFi Bankruptcy, This Company Just Revealed Its Exposure to the Firm – NEXO Next?
29.11.2022
The crypto-friendly US-based bank Silvergate had less than $20m in exposure to the now-bankrupt US-based crypto lender BlockFi. But with yet another bankruptcy in the space, more people are now asking if Nexo – one of the last major crypto lenders still standing – will be the next to...
BlockFi bankruptcy filing triggers a wide range of community reaction
29.11.2022
Some pointed their fingers at podcaster Anthony Pompliano for promoting the crypto lending platform quite recently
Bitcoin Price and Ethereum Regain Upward Momentum; BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy
29.11.2022
Despite the market's ongoing fear, the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is rebounding above the psychological level of $16,000 on November 29. Similarly, Ethereum, the second-most valuable cryptocurrency, is rising after gaining support near the $1,150 level.
Major cryptocurrencies were trading...
Silvergate denies recent FUD, confirms minimal exposure to BlockFi
29.11.2022
Silvergate Capital has been quick to distance itself from the now-bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi
BlockFi sues FTX's Bankman-Fried over shares in Robinhood
29.11.2022
BlockFi is demanding Bankman-Fried’s investment company turn over its shares in Robinhood as collateral it agreed to pay as part of a pledge agreement
Crypto Markets Today: BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy Protection, MakerDAO Rejects $500M Proposal to Invest in Bonds and BTC Slides
28.11.2022
Crypto prices dived amid continued market contagion triggered by the FTX collapse earlier this month. Crypto Markets Today is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets
Bitcoin Languishes Near $16K as BlockFi Bankruptcy Keeps Crypto Credit Contagion Concerns in Focus
28.11.2022
US-based cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform BlockFi, formerly one of the biggest in the cryptocurrency space, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. The company indicated that it hopes to restructure and will continue operations for the time being....
Crypto Lender Blockfi Files for Bankruptcy Protection to ‘Maximize Value for All Clients’
28.11.2022
On Nov. 28, 2022, the crypto lender Blockfi informed the public via a press release that the company has voluntarily petitioned for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Blockfi is now one of many digital currency businesses dealing with significant financial hardships and bankruptcy proceedings...
FTX logos and promotional material still everywhere despite bankruptcy proceedings
28.11.2022
Though some officials have removed all traces of their deals with FTX, the firm's branding still appears on a few sports venues and merchandise
BlockFi files for bankruptcy, as many expected, cites FTX collapse for its troubles
28.11.2022
The crypto lender was previously "rescued" by FTX following the LUNA stablecoin collapse
BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Contagion Spreads
28.11.2022
BlockFi filed for bankruptcy days after suspending withdrawals last week. FTX had extended a $400 million line of credit to the lender earlier this year