Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Ventures to Buy 30% Stake in Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital
FTX Ventures, the investment arm of crypto exchange FTX, has agreed to buy 30% of Anthony Scaramucci’s investment firm SkyBridge Capital for an undisclosed amount. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in a string of deals tied to billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried.
3 Senior Executives Reportedly Leaving Crypto Lender BlockFi
Three senior executives are said to be leaving embattled crypto lender BlockFi as the firm irons out a deal to be acquired by FTX.US, the U.S. division of the crypto exchange owned by billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried. "The Hash" team discusses what this means for the fate of BlockFi and its customers.
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Addresses Crypto Bailout Outcomes Amid Recent Market Volatility
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said in a recent interview with Bloomberg that his crypto bailouts had "mixed" results. "The Hash" panel discusses the deals he made during the market downturn and his visit to the White House in May as lawmakers debated which government agency should be the crypto industry's primary federal market regulator.
Here’s Why FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Visited the White House
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried visited the White House in May amid regulatory turf battle between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.
Ava Labs CEO Rejects Crypto Leaks Allegations; Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Rumored Huobi Acquisition
Ava Labs CEO Emin Gun Sirer says Kyle Roche of the law firm Roche Freedman was never directed to file lawsuits against his competitors, as claimed by self-described "whistleblower" website Crypto Leaks. FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried denies reports suggesting the crypto exchange is planning to acquire Huobi. Singapore's central bank wants to promote a digital asset ecosystem while restricting crypto speculation.
Crypto Exchange FTX Saw $1 Billion in Revenue Last Year: Report
Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX posted $1.02 billion in revenue last year, jumping 1,000% from $89 million in the prior year, CNBC reported, citing internal documents it had viewed. FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried later tweeted that the numbers were “correct ballpark.” “The Hash” panel discusses the evolution of FTX’s brand and its hiring strategy.
Sam Bankman-Fried, Justin Sun in Talks to Buy Majority of Huobi Global Exchange: Report
Bloomberg reports that Leon Li, founder of crypto exchange Huobi Global, is in talks with Tron founder Justin Sun and FTX, the crypto exchange founded by billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, to sell a majority stake in the company in a transaction that would value the firm at $3 billion or more.
Fed Nerves Hit Crypto; Philippines Crypto Tax Pushed
Crypto prices fall ahead of the Fed meeting. Philippine President Marcos Jr. pushes tax for digital services to boost economy, cut debt. Talks between FTX and Bithumb over a potential buyout raise questions. Sam Bankman-Fried lashes out at Voyager for rejecting FTX’s proposal. Binance’s Changpeng Zhao sues Bloomberg in Hong Kong.
Bitcoin’s Real Role Examined; 3AC’s Complex Ties Revealed
Report says Bitcoin users in emerging markets looking beyond investment. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis says vote on crypto bill unlikely this year. Sam Bankman-Fried says “moderately bad” deals okay during bailouts. Court documents show strong ties between 3AC and TPS Capital. Dubai scorches crypto winter with plans to support 40,000 metaverse jobs.