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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.

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Finance

On-Chain Data Shows Close Ties Between FTX and Alameda Were There From the Start: Nansen

Niklas Polk, a research analyst at the analytics firm, discusses its latest report, and what on-chain data reveals about the wallets used by FTX and Alameda.

Members of the Nansen team. (Nansen)

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On-Chain Data Shows the Close Ties Between FTX and Alameda: Nansen

On-chain traces of FTT token transactions since 2019 show the "very, very connected" ties of both Sam Bankman-Fried's companies – Alameda Research and FTX. Nansen Analyst Niklas Polk dissects the data.

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Who Is Alameda's Former co-CEO Sam Trabucco?

The former co-CEO of Alameda Research took steps to distance himself from the firm before and after announcing his departure.

Former Alameda Research co-CEO, Sam Trabucco (Alameda Research)

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Who Is Gary Wang, the Mysterious Co-Founder of FTX and Alameda?

Not much is known about Bankman-Fried’s close confidant – the co-founder of both FTX and Alameda Research.

FTX CTO Gary Wang (Crunchbase)

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Who Is Alameda Research's Caroline Ellison?

The former CEO of Alameda reportedly told staff that the trading firm may have misused FTX client funds. Did she have the power to say no?

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research (Twitter/@carolinecapital)

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Who Is William MacAskill, the Oxford Philosopher Who Shaped Sam Bankman-Fried’s Worldview?

A prominent voice in the “effective altruism” movement, MacAskill has served as Sam Bankman-Fried’s mentor.

William MacAskill (williammacaskill.com)

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Who's Who in the FTX Inner Circle

FTX collapsed. These were the players closest to the implosion.

FTX Inner Circle Composite

Finance

Sam Bankman-Fried's Crumbling FTX Empire Holds $1.2B Cash Reserves

The bankrupt crypto exchange FTX owes around $3.1 billion to its top 50 creditors.

Sam Bankman-Fried sticking his tongue out while at Crypto Bahamas earlier this year. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Marchés

Crypto Market Analysis: Roller-Coaster Week Ends With Bitcoin Volatility Falling

ALSO: This week’s Fed commentary provided something for doves, hawks and those in between. BTC and USD move in tandem.

BTC reverses course after an early decline. (Michele Tantussi/Getty Images)