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BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy; Kraken Settles US Treasury Case Over Serving Customers in Iran
Crypto lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy protection as FTX contagion spreads. JPMorgan says crypto market regulatory initiatives that are already underway are likely to be accelerated. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reaches a settlement with crypto exchange Kraken over serving customers in Iran.
3Commas Customers Are Asking How Funds Were Drained From Their Accounts
Over a dozen users of the crypto trading service 3Commas, which was backed by Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, say the platform leaked their credentials and enabled attackers to run away with over $6 million in user funds. CoinDesk Tech Reporter Sam Kessler explains what exactly happened and why conflicting statements from 3Commas have invited more questions than answers.
CFTC Chair Says FTX Direct Clearing Plan Was Far From Being Approved
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission was nowhere close to making a decision on a controversial FTX plan to streamline financial market structure rules, which were proposed before the crypto exchange went bust, CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam said Monday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments in the crypto regulatory space.
Binance-Led $1B Recovery Fund: Jump Crypto, Aptos Labs to Pitch In
According to a press release, Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto are among the prominent crypto companies that committed to contributing $50 million to a $1 billion Industry Recovery Initiative (IRI) led by crypto exchange Binance. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as BlockFi becomes the latest company to file for bankruptcy.
Crypto Lender BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy
BlockFi filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, days after suspending withdrawals amid the ongoing fallout from exchange FTX's bankruptcy. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest casualty rocking the industry after the crypto lender suspended withdrawals just a few weeks ago, due to the ongoing confusion about FTX's assets.
The Bahamas’ Attorney General Defends Country’s Regulatory Framework Amid FTX ‘Debacle’
During a pre-taped speech, The Bahamas’ Attorney General Ryan Pinder summarized the collapse of FTX and stated that the country’s regulatory regime was sufficient to oversee crypto businesses. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the speech and the latest on The Bahamas’ investigations into FTX.
Does The Bahamas Have Enough Resources to Investigate FTX?
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses whether The Bahamas has enough resources to investigate the collapse of FTX, with reference to the pre-taped speech from the country’s Attorney General Ryan Pinder.
Amber Group Co-Founder Tiantian Kullander Dies at 30
Tiantian Kullander, co-founder of digital asset company Amber Group, has died. He was 30 years old. According to a statement posted to the company’s website, Kullander passed away in his sleep on Nov. 23. The firm said he “put his heart and soul into the company, in every stage of its growth.”
Bitcoin and Ether Trade Lower Along With Equity Markets
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding above the support level of $16,000 while ether (ETH) dropped below $1,200 as on-chain researcher Lookonchain warned of selling pressure after a whale moved large amounts of ETH to Binance. Hashdex CEO and co-founder Marcelo Sampaio weighs in on the recent price actions and discusses his outlook on the broader crypto market.
TIME President Grossman on Why He's Heading to MoonPay
Keith Grossman is stepping down as president of legacy publisher TIME and taking on a new position as president of enterprise at crypto exchange MoonPay, effective Dec. 31. Grossman discusses why he's diving further into crypto amid the market downturn. "I'm a contrarian by nature," he said, adding MoonPay "could bring on the next billion people into the ecosystem."