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Rep. Jim Himes Reacts to FTX Fallout
Newly re-elected Congressman Jim Himes reacts to the possible Binance takeover of FTX, given Sam Bankman-Fried's role as a large donor in this election cycle. "He spent a lot of time on Capitol Hill in a really important role ... educating the Congress," Himes says of Bankman-Fried. Plus, Himes compares the FTX fallout to the "ultimate meltdown" of the internet in the early 2000s.
What the Proposed FTX-Binance Deal Means on Capitol Hill
Crypto exchange Binance agreed to buy FTX after its rival suffered a liquidity crisis. Kristin Smith of the Blockchain Association, a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group, discusses the impact of the potential sale on Capitol Hill and how it could shape the future crypto regulation.
Rep. Jim Himes on Binance-FTX Deal, Crypto Regulation Outlook
U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), who recently won reelection, discusses his reactions to cryptocurrency exchange Binance's takeover of rival FTX. Plus, his take on the outlook for crypto regulation following the midterm elections.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Exchange FTX Agrees to Sell Itself to Rival Binance
Binance agreed to buy rival cryptocurrency exchange FTX, a stunning outcome that followed days of speculation – spurred by a CoinDesk article on Nov. 2 – that FTX and corporate sibling Alameda Research faced a liquidity crisis. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang discusses the state of the FTX-Binance deal and the potential ripple effects.
Rep. Jim Himes on FTX-Binance Deal's Antitrust Concerns
The proposed sale of crypto exchange FTX’s non-U.S. business to Binance has drawn concerns of antitrust retaliation in the U.S. and elsewhere. Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) weighs in. "We always are concerned when that happens," Himes said. "[But] I just don't know how traditional antitrust actors like the FTC and the Department of Justice would think about a market that is this volatile and changing this rapidly."
FTX Agrees to Sell Itself to Rival Binance
Binance agrees to buy rival cryptocurrency exchange FTX following a liquidity crisis faced by FTX and corporate sibling Alameda Research. Host Joel Flynn discusses whether investors should be concerned. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Why Did FTX Pause Withdrawals if It Wasn't Trading Customer Funds?
The exchange's own terms of service dictate customer balances shouldn't have moved. So what really happened?
Bitcoin Hits 2-Year Low Below $16K After Binance Backs Out of FTX Deal
Bitcoin's price fell as low as $15,625 Wednesday. It was the first time the largest cryptocurrency has fallen below $16,000 since November 2020. The BTC price was down 14% on the day, the biggest plunge in almost five months.
What EU Merger Regulators Have in Store for Binance’s FTX Buy
European Union merger approval processes of 18 months can be sped up if there are concerns that FTX might topple, CoinDesk was told.
