FTX Collapse


Opinion

FTX's Failure Highlights Need for Federally Mandated Insurance, Not More Regulation

There is extensive precedent for requiring companies providing critical infrastructure to get special insurance. Why not require crypto companies to back themselves with a market-based product, say the founders of Evertas, a crypto insurance provider.

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Policy

FTX Debtors Give Details on Digital Assets Identified So Far

The FTX Debtors group has identified $1.6 billion of digital assets associated with FTX.com and $181 million connected to FTX US.

John Ray, FTX CEO (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Policy

Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses

The session began with 196 U.S. lawmakers who took direct contributions from Sam Bankman-Fried and other former FTX executives, and many of them are still trying to get rid of it.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

A Large Crypto Market Maker Is Already Distancing Itself From New 3AC Venture

The co-founders of bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital is partnering with CoinFlex, which said the new company will be evolution of its "commitment to building open and transparent financial markets."

Su Zhu of Three Arrows Capital (CoinDesk)

Policy

DOJ Objects to FTX’s Choice of Lawyers, Citing Conflict of Interest

The US Trustee joins Sam Bankman-Fried and Senators in voicing concern over Sullivan and Cromwell’s previous relations with the crypto exchange

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Losing His Mind?

The alleged fraudster's latest blog post shows a man completely divorced from reality.

Sam Bankman-Fried's reality has been irrevocably shattered. But he's still desperately trying to hold it together. (Getty Images)

Policy

Bloomberg, WSJ, CoinDesk Among the Media Outlets Seeking to Know Who Bailed Out Sam Bankman-Fried

Lawyers for the former CEO of failed crypto exchange FTX requested and were granted anonymity for two parties who backed the $250 million bond that sprung Bankman-Fried from jail.

El fundador de FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Tech

Citi Says Solana Blockchain Activity Remains High

Active addresses and daily NFT trading volume have returned to levels last seen before the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, a report from the bank said.

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Policy

FTX Cleared to Sell LedgerX, Japanese Units by Bankruptcy Judge

The collapsed exchange is looking to sell off its more separable and solvent assets as it seeks to repay creditors.

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Policy

After FTX, Crypto Companies No Longer Have ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ on Capitol Hill, Says Congressman

When it comes to regulation, the U.S. needs to “get its act together,” Rep. Jim Himes told CoinDesk TV.

Tokens vinculados con billeteras de Alameda se vendieron por bitcoin en el último día. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)