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More Than 50% Bitcoin Addresses Are in Loss
Most addresses holding bitcoin are now losing money, on-chain data shows. "It's just the short-term overhang that's pretty dangerous at this point ... everyone is focused on [FTX] contagion risks," says Nauman Sheikh, Wave Financial head of protocol and treasury management. But, he explains why he's optimistic in the long term.
FTX's Celebrity "Brand Ambassadors" Named in Class Action Lawsuit
A lawsuit seeks to extract billions in damages from celebrities who endorsed FTX, including Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Stephen Curry and Larry David. Adam Moskowitz, managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm, says they have named 21 of 32 "brand ambassadors" of FTX so far, and they "will be suing the rest of them."
Did VC Firms Miss Red Flags with FTX?
"The FTX rounds were a byproduct of the funding environment from last year," says Dragonfly Partner Tom Schmidt, citing more bidders than opportunities in a low interest rate environment. He discusses how VC firms may have missed red flags with FTX.
Major Cryptos Plunge Over the Weekend Amid FTX Collapse
Bitcoin (BTC) slipped 2% but held above its recent $16K support while other major cryptos dropped significantly. Wave Financial’s Head of Protocol and Treasury Management Nauman Sheikh discusses the impact of FTX’s collapse on the broader crypto markets. Plus, insights on Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares trading at a discount of 45% below the net asset value. CoinDesk is an independent subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), which also owns Grayscale.
FTX Owes $226M to Its Largest Creditor; Total of About $3.1B Owed to Top 50 Creditors
FTX’s largest creditors have claims ranging from hundreds of millions to tens of millions of dollars, according to a recently filed court document. The identities of these creditors are not disclosed, but collectively they are owed approximately $3.1 billion. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in FTX’s bankruptcy. Plus, reaction to new FTX CEO John Ray’s compensation.
Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen and Other Celebs Named in FTX Lawsuit
High-profile celebrities including Tom Brady, Stephen Curry and Larry David were named as defendants in a lawsuit for their roles in promoting crypto exchange FTX. The lawyer behind the suit, Adam Moskowitz of Moskowitz Law Firm, discusses the legal considerations of the case and the outlook for celebrity crypto endorsements.
What FTX Fallout Means for VC Funding in Crypto
In Q3 of this year, venture capitalist funding for crypto startups hit a new low in 2022, at roughly $5.5 billion in fundraising, according to Galaxy Digital. Dragonfly Capital Partner Tom Schmidt discusses the impact of crypto exchange FTX's collapse on the industry and outlook for investments in DeFi and NFTs amid crypto winter.
Legal Expert on Next Steps in FTX Bankruptcy Process
Ropes & Gray Business Restructuring Group Counsel Daniel Gwen discusses what customers should expect during FTX's bankruptcy process.
FTX Legal Timeline Will Be ‘Measured in Months and Years’: Expert
Ropes & Gray Business Restructuring Group Counsel Daniel Gwen discusses the possible timeline for the legal process of FTX's bankruptcy proceedings and whether it will take decades for customers to receive their funds, like the case of Mt. Gox.
Bitcoin Above $16K as Cryptos Ignore the FTX Chaos
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding comfortably above its $16,000 support level as cryptos continue to ignore the FTX chaos. IDX Digital Assets CIO Ben McMillan discusses the impact of FTX’s fallout on the broader crypto market and the total market capitalization of digital assets that have fallen below $800 billion.