Voyager Digital
MicroStrategy Shares Fall After Bitcoin Purchase; Voyager Digital Seeks to ‘Unwind’ $200M Loan to Alameda Research
MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares are falling after the company bought 301 bitcoins (BTC) between Aug. 2 and Sept. 19 for about $6 million. Plus, bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital has asked a New York federal court for permission to “unwind” a $200 million loan it made to trading firm Alameda Research.
Binance’s Bid to Buy Voyager's Assets Complicated by National Security Concern: Sources
Binance’s attempt to purchase bankrupt lender Voyager Digital’s assets has been complicated by concerns the U.S. government would reject the transaction, according to sources. Plus, a closer look at why some U.S. and EU miners are staying put in Russia despite the war and sanctions.
Voyager Digital’s Asset Auction Explained
The auction for crypto lender Voyager Digital's assets kicked off Tuesday morning. Foley & Lardner LLP Partner Patrick Daugherty joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the future for Voyager Digital and what to expect from the auction results.
Bernstein: Bitcoin Underperforming Against Rivals; Vermont Regulator Alleges Celsius Misled Investors
Investment firm Bernstein wrote Tuesday that bitcoin (BTC)’s correlation with other tokens will weaken as its dominance declines. Vermont authorities allege crypto lender Celsius Network misled investors about its financial health.
Voyager Can Now Pay ‘Retention’ Rewards to Employees, US Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that crypto lender Voyager Digital, which is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, can pay more than 30 employees a collective $1.6 million as a "retention" award. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto regulation and an outlook into the troubled lender's future.
Alleged Tornado Cash Developer Must Stay in Jail; Judge Approves Voyager Paying 'Retention' Bonuses
Alexey Pertsev, accused of facilitating money laundering via now-sanctioned Tornado Cash, must stay in jail for at least 90 more days, a Netherlands judge ruled Wednesday. Crypto-focused venture capital firm Electric Capital has named former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as an adviser, according to Bloomberg. A U.S. federal judge ruled crypto lender Voyager Digital, which is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, can pay more than 30 employees a collective $1.6 million as a "retention" award.
Breaking Down Fed’s Guidance for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced last week it is publishing its final guidance for novel financial institutions to access its “master accounts” and participate in the global payment system. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto banks and regulation.
Market Bottom Being Tested? Zipmex In Buyout Talks
Silvergate CEO warns crypto market pain will continue, but still bullish on Bitcoin lending. DeFi total value locked plunged 67% in Q2. Zipmex in talks with potential buyers. FTX proposes liquidity plan for Voyager Digital customers. FTX reportedly in talks to buy South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb.
This 21-Year-Old Student Wants His Locked-Up Funds Back From Voyager Digital
The implosion of Voyager Digital has stung trading firms and retail investors after the crypto broker filed for bankruptcy last week.
