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British Virgin Islands Court Orders 3AC Founders to Attend Examination on May 22
29.3.2023
The 3AC founders will be found in contempt of court if they fail to reply to the order
Crypto Trading Firm Auros Secures $17M Investment as It Recovers From FTX Woes
21.3.2023
Auros Global, the trading firm that reportedly lost $20 million on FTX’s implosion, was released from provisional liquidation of British Virgin Island court after major debt restructuring and a fresh $17 million investment led by TradFi trading firm Vivienne Court and bitcoin miner Bit Digital
Silvergate downfall sparks debate over whose fault it actually was
9.3.2023
The demise of the crypto-friendly bank has prompted discussion about who tipped the first domino, and where crypto firms can turn for their banking needs
Marathon Digital terminates credit facilities with Silvergate Bank
9.3.2023
The decision to end its loan facilities with Silvergate Bank follows a shift in Marathon’s long-term financial strategy to build liquidity
Breaking News: Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Announces 'Voluntary Liquidation' - A Blow for Crypto Adoption?
8.3.2023
Crypto-friendly US-based bank Silvergate Bank has begun the voluntary process of liquidation, according to a statement issued by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). The announcement of Silvergate Bank’s liquidation come just a day after reports surfaced...
Silvergate Bank Announces Voluntary Liquidation as Crypto Industry Woes Persist
8.3.2023
At 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Silvergate Bank announced its intention to wind down the crypto-friendly bank’s operations and voluntarily liquidate the company’s assets. The news follows significant financial troubles the bank faced, and the firm’s stock plummeted in value. Details...
Crypto Bank Silvergate Announces 'Voluntary Liquidation'
8.3.2023
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken over Silvergate Bank, which saw prominent customers abandon it and its stock price plunge after revealing it faced regulatory scrutiny and had to sell assets to pay off loans
Bitcoin price derivatives look a bit overheated, but data suggests bears are outnumbered
16.2.2023
Bullish BTC traders are using excessive leverage, but bears’ reluctance to fight back could extend the current Bitcoin price rally
Sam Bankman-Fried Disputes FTX US ‘Shortfall’ Claims, Critics Skeptical of Excel Spreadsheet Defense
18.1.2023
Following an update from FTX debtors about the $5.5 billion discovered by administrators during an investigation, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) took to Twitter to share a blog post from his Substack newsletter. SBF stated that the presentation published by litigation firm Sullivan &...
Alameda wallet under liquidator control incurred $11.5M in losses: Arkham
17.1.2023
According to crypto analytics firm Arkham, at least $4 million of these losses were "preventable losses."
Three Arrows Capital Founders Served Subpoenas via Twitter in Bankruptcy Process
5.1.2023
The founders of the now-defunct cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) have been served subpoenas by the fund’s liquidators via Twitter. While serving subpoenas on Twitter is rare, it has happened on various occasions in the past, including when Wikileaks was served on Twitter...
Bitcoin options data shows bulls aiming for $17K BTC price by Friday’s expiry
7.12.2022
BTC bulls could secure a $130 million profit in the Dec. 9 options expiry, but bears aim to balance the scales by keeping Bitcoin price below $17,000
Document Claims Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison’s FTX Margin Position Was Negative $1.3B in May 2022
5.12.2022
In a number of recent interviews, the former co-founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), explained that he “wasn’t running Alameda” and he “didn’t know the size of their position.” In a more recent discussion with The Block’s Frank Chaparro,...
Bitcoin options data shows sub-$17K BTC price gives bears a $200M payday on Friday
10.11.2022
BTC bears are set to profit from this week's $710 million options expiry, which could be used to add further sell pressure to Bitcoin price
Binance CEO not interested in Alameda's offer to buy up its FTT holdings
8.11.2022
CZ signaled that he isn’t interested in an offer from Alameda to buy out Binance's FTX Tokens saying they'd rather “stay in the free market.”
Binance to liquidate its entire FTX Token holdings after ‘recent revelations’
7.11.2022
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao cited “recent revelations” as the reason for the liquidation, noting the sale of its tokens could take months to complete due to the size of its position
Bitcoin bulls aim for a post-FOMC win in Friday’s $640M BTC options expiry
2.11.2022
FOMC-induced volatility is impacting BTC price, but bulls are still aiming for a win in this week’s $640 million options expiry
3 major mistakes to avoid when trading crypto futures and options
1.11.2022
Leverage and hedging strategies are powerful ways to use derivatives contracts, but traders usually succumb to these three major mistakes
Report: Bankrupt Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Probed by SEC, CFTC for Possible Legal Violations
18.10.2022
Reports indicate that the bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) is facing more trouble from liquidators and financial authorities from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The whereabouts of the hedge fund’s...
Bitcoin traders were ready for a hot CPI report, but BTC bears are still in control
13.10.2022
BTC nose-dived to its lowest level since Sept. 21, and data shows pro traders continue to avoid leverage longs