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The U.S. bankruptcy judge overseeing FTX's Chapter 11 proceedings is considering a request by the U.S. Department of Justice to appoint an independent examiner to investigate the exchange's collapse. Murphy and McGonigle Founder James Murphy weighs the pros and cons of an independent examiner and shares his legal analysis.

6 feb 2023

"It's going to be very hard to get to 2% [inflation]," OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya said, reacting to the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike and Chair Jerome Powell's comments that "disinflation" has started. Plus, he shares insights on how traders are reacting to the "hot" labor market.

6 feb 2023

Alleged Mango Markets manipulator Avraham Eisenberg is working to negotiate bail following his first hearing in U.S. District Court in New York. McMillan LLP Partner Benjamin Bathgate explains the legal implications for DAOs going forward.

3 feb 2023

Oxhead Alpha is partnering with California's DMV with the aim of modernizing vehicle titling solutions based on the Tezos blockchain. Andrew Smith of Oxhead Alpha explains the choice behind Tezos, referencing the blockchain's governance structure.

2 feb 2023

In his post-FOMC meeting press conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the disinflationary process has started. NewEdge Wealth Senior Portfolio Manager weighs in on that statement, saying, "not this year, maybe not even next year, but the year after we'll be in some mild deflation scenario."

2 feb 2023

A New York judge has prohibited Sam Bankman-Fried from attempting to contact any former or current employees of Alameda Research or FTX. Bankman-Fried has also been prohibited from using Signal or other ephemeral messaging applications. Hodder Law Firm Founder and Managing Partner Sasha Hodder discusses the feasibility of enforcing this ruling.

2 feb 2023

Ethereum developers plan to launch the "Zhejiang" testnet for simulating ETH withdrawals that are included in the protocol's next big upgrade. Robert Ellison, Allnodes Chief Growth Officer, explains the optimism around how this upgrade could remove one of the biggest barriers to staking ETH.

1 feb 2023

London-based company Metaphysic is developing AI for hyperreal virtual experiences in the metaverse. Co-Founder Tom Graham addresses the ethical dilemma around using deepfake technology and how blockchain could potentially create digital identity rights.

1 feb 2023

21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan explains bitcoin (BTC)'s uptick in January, citing December's tax loss harvesting and crypto's unique nature. Plus, his outlook on the crypto markets in 2023. "Whatever disruptions may happen ... it will not be catastrophic."

31 jan 2023

LedgerX was one of the few FTX-owned companies that remained solvent throughout the collapse and its subsequent bankruptcy process. CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson comments on the culture of compliance, saying it should start at the top.

31 jan 2023