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Markets

Crypto's Sharp Declines in Price, Trading Volatility Could Be Worse

Contagion fears still exist, however, and regulators are look ready to sharpen their focus on crypto.

Former CEO of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Finance

Bankman-Fried’s Cabal of Roommates in the Bahamas Ran His Crypto Empire – and Dated. Other Employees Have Lots of Questions

“The whole operation was run by a gang of kids in the Bahamas,” a person familiar with the matter told CoinDesk on condition of anonymity.

El ex CEO de FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

FTX US Warns of Possible Trading Halt; SBF Tweets: Well Played, You Won

Crypto exchange FTX US warned its users to close their positions as it might halt trading in the coming days. Plus, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried tweets "Alameda Research is winding down trading" and wrote in an apparent dig to Binance, "Well played; you won."

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Markets

Solana’s SOL Surges After Blockchain's Foundation Delays Plan to Unstake Tokens

A record amount of SOL was unstaked as investors reclaimed their tokens from the blockchain's security mechanism. But it could have been a lot more. The SOL price jumped 27%.

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Finance

FTX-Backed Crypto Unicorn LayerZero Bought Out Stake

The interoperability protocol sent a memo to investors outlining its buyout strategy.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried in the Bahamas (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Sam Bankman-Fried Tweets Apology as FTX Fallout Continues

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried took to Twitter to apologize for the crisis plaguing his troubled crypto exchange and affiliate Alameda Research. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the downfall of FTX and what the future holds.

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Policy

FTX Violated Its Own Terms of Service and Misused User Funds, Lawyers Say

Although the crypto exchange's terms of service prevented it from using customer assets, lawyers suggest FTX's swift downfall indicates the funds were misused.

El ex CEO de FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Finance

FTX Used Customer Funds Among Other Assets to Prop Up Alameda Research in May: Report

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried transferred at least $4 billion in funds, according to a report.

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Tech

DeFi Exchange Platform dYdX Places Solana in 'Close Only' Mode

The move comes after Solana has plummeted 40% in 24 hours due to its link with the beleaguered Sam Bankman-Fried empire.

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