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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
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....
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...
Bitcoin Miner Firm Core Scientific Posts $400 Million Quarterly Loss – Bankruptcy Soon?
23.11.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Core Scientific could be next in line for a bankruptcy filing, after posting a loss of well over $400m in the third quarter.
The company, which is known as the largest publicly listed Bitcoin miner in the US, has now lost a whopping $1.7bn for the year after a new...
DCG Subsidiary Foundry to Acquire 2 ‘Turnkey’ Bitcoin Mining Facilities From Compute North
23.11.2022
Digital asset mining and staking firm Foundry has agreed to purchase two “turnkey” bitcoin mining facilities from Compute North, a bitcoin miner that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sept. 22, 2022. Foundry says the two data centers have a total power capacity of around...
Genesis calls in restructuring expert in its fight to avoid bankruptcy
23.11.2022
It is understood Moelis & Company has been brought on to help the troubled lending firm explore all possible options
'Personal Fiefdom': Some Takeaways From FTX's First Bankruptcy Hearing
23.11.2022
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Yankees! For the rest of you, I’m counting on you to keep an eye on Twitter in case someone else files for bankruptcy. But today, we’re looking at FTX’s first bankruptcy hearing
Genesis Global Capital Has Hired Investment Bank Moelis to Explore Options Including Bankruptcy: New York Times
22.11.2022
Separately, the CEO of Genesis' parent company disclosed that it had a roughly $575 million liability to Genesis
FTX Bankruptcy Judge Says Creditor Information Can Be Redacted – at Least For Now
22.11.2022
FTX creditors concerned about their names and other personal information being disclosed as part of the crypto exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings can breathe a sigh of relief – at least temporarily
'Substantial amount' of FTX's assets stolen or missing — bankruptcy counsel
22.11.2022
“We’re not just talking about crypto assets, or cash assets, or physical assets — we’re also talking about information, and information here is an asset,” said James Bromley
Lawyers Detail the ‘Abrupt and Difficult’ Collapse of FTX in First Bankruptcy Hearing
22.11.2022
“You have witnessed probably one of the most abrupt and difficult collapses in the history of corporate America,” an attorney for FTX said during the company’s first bankruptcy hearing on Tuesday
Bahamas FTX Liquidators Agree to Transfer Bankruptcy Case to Delaware
22.11.2022
Court-appointed liquidators for collapsed FTX in the Bahamas had filed a separate suit in a New York court, while the exchange had filed for bankruptcy in Delaware
FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Faces US Extradition, Bankruptcy Court Says Top Execs Won’t Be Compensated
22.11.2022
According to a report citing three people familiar with the matter, the former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) may be extradited to the United States for questioning. After it was alleged that SBF transferred $10 billion in customer funds to Alameda Research, the company’s financials show between...
Bahamas Property Worth $121 Million Acquired by FTX, SBF’s Parents, Report Unveils
22.11.2022
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and its founder’s parents have purchased properties for almost $121 million in the Bahamas, according to a media report. Some of these were supposed to be used by the company’s senior executives, quoted documents have revealed. Bankman-Fried’s Parents Trying to Return...
SBF, FTX execs reportedly spend millions on properties in the Bahamas
22.11.2022
At least 19 properties worth around $121 million were reportedly purchased under FTX's name, Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents and senior-level executives
Genesis denies 'imminent' plans to file for bankruptcy
22.11.2022
The lending firm claims it's having "constructive conversations with creditors" and plans to resolve the situation without the need for a bankruptcy filing
On the move: FTX hacker splits nearly $200M in ETH across 12 wallets
22.11.2022
Meanwhile, Ethereum users are sending encoded messages to the FTX hacker pleading for a share of funds
Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Exploring Sales of Subsidiaries, CEO Reveals
22.11.2022
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is exploring sales, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions with respect to its solvent subsidiaries. The firm’s new CEO has instructed the FTX team “to prioritize the preservation of franchise value as best we can in these difficult...
Genesis Bankruptcy Jitters Send Bitcoin to Fresh Low
21.11.2022
The troubled crypto investment bank is in talks with potential investors for at least $1 billion in fresh capital, according to a Bloomberg report