Bankruptcy
Bitcoin Slips Below $21K After Surging to Four-Month High
Just hours after surging to a four-month high, bitcoin (BTC) is back below the $21,000 threshold. This comes as Genesis Global Capital is laying the groundwork for a bankruptcy filing, according to multiple reports. "All About Bitcoin" host Lawrence Lewitinn breaks down the Chart of the Day. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk and Genesis.
Judge Allows FTX Creditor Names to Remain Sealed for Now
Wilk Auslander LLP Partner Eric Snyder joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the latest developments of FTX's bankruptcy hearings, with a focus on the crypto exchange recovering assets worth more than $5 billion and a bipartisan letter written by U.S. senators sent a letter to the judge in the FTX bankruptcy case calling for an independent examiner to be appointed. Plus, Snyder shares his thoughts about the judge allowing a list of creditors for FTX to remain sealed for at least another three months.
FTX Bankruptcy Judge Not Swayed by Letter From US Senators
A bipartisan group of four U.S. senators sent a letter to the judge in the FTX bankruptcy case calling for an independent examiner to be appointed. The judge added that the letter “will have no impact whatsoever on my decisions in this case which will only be based upon the facts and law presented by the parties." "The Hash" team weighs in on the latest bankruptcy developments for FTX.
FTX Recovered ‘Over $5B’ in Assets, Bankruptcy Attorney Says
FTX has recovered more than $5 billion in different assets, a bankruptcy attorney said during a hearing Wednesday. The announcement substantially raises the total FTX claims it holds. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what that means to FTX's bankruptcy procedures.
Former FTX Exec Nishad Singh Met with Prosecutors: Report
Nishad Singh, FTX’s former director of engineering, is said to be engaging with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York, according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for Sam Bankman-Fried's legal proceedings and what to expect from FTX's upcoming bankruptcy hearing.
Multiple Parties Interested in Buying FTX Units, Court Documents Show
Around 117 parties have expressed an interest in buying units of FTX, a legal filing posted Sunday said, as a deadline for initial bids approaches. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential sale of LedgerX, FTX Japan, FTX Europe and the stock-clearing platform Embed. Plus, what this means to the bankruptcy case.
SEC Reportedly Probing FTX Investors’ Due Diligence
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is examining whether investors in FTX correctly followed due diligence procedures, according to Reuters. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest in crypto regulation and the potential impact on FTX's bankruptcy process.
Core Scientific To Shut Down Celsius Crypto Mining Equipment; Iran's Mining Outlook
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific will shut down mining rigs tied to Celsius Mining after a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved the motion to reject its contract. Both companies are undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcies. Plus, courts in Iran have ordered the government to return thousands of seized crypto mining rigs, according to local media reports.
Top 5 Crypto Stories That Defined a Hectic 2022
2022 has been unlike any other year in crypto history. From the rapid demise of FTX, to the momentous Ethereum Merge, to the unraveling of TerraUSD, CoinDesk's Doreen Wang takes a look back at the most epic stories that defined this year.
Argo Blockchain Shares Jump; FTX Users Sue for Priority Repayment and Damages in Bankruptcy Proceedings
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain will avoid filing for bankruptcy protection after Galaxy Digital agreed to buy its mining facility for $65 million and provided another $35 million loan. Plus, the latest on MicroStrategy's bitcoin bet. And, a group of FTX users are asking a U.S. court to make sure they are the first to get repaid in the crypto exchange's bankruptcy proceedings.