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Finance

Solana’s Wrapped Bitcoin Price Craters, Recovers After FTX Shuts Exit Ramp

FTX filed for bankruptcy and FTX US later froze withdrawals, before reversing course.

Sam Bankman-Fried speaks at Consensus C22 (CoinDesk)

Videos

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Roommates in the Bahamas Ran His Crypto Empire – and Dated

A new CoinDesk report reveals that Sam Bankman-Fried and his roommates, who shared a luxury penthouse in the Bahamas, ran his now-struggling crypto exchange FTX and trading giant Alameda Research, while at times, dating each other. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest details behind FTX's operations.

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The Case for DeFi Amid FTX Fallout

"The Hash" panel discusses the meltdown of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto trading empire FTX and what the fallout means for the future of decentralization.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Resigns as FTX Files for U.S. Bankruptcy Protections

Crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. as CEO Sam Bankman-Fried also resigns from his role, but will "assist in an orderly transition." John Ray III is the new CEO. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the downfall of the FTX empire.

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Finance

FTX Withdraws US CFTC Derivatives Clearing Plan

The company previously submitted a plan that it hoped would allow customers to assess and respond to derivatives risks in real time.

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Policy

FTX Employees Worldwide Learned of Bankruptcy Along With the Public

Staff from FTX Japan and other subsidiaries found out about the insolvency filing on Twitter, CoinDesk was told.

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

Finance

US-Listed Crypto Trading Platforms Coinbase, Bakkt Gain After FTX Bankruptcy Filing

Investors appear to be favoring more regulated and transparent platforms.

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Policy

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce: FTX’s Collapse Could Finally Be ‘Catalyst’ for Regulation

“Having the SEC and CFTC work together makes a lot of sense,” Peirce told CoinDesk TV.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Videos

TRON Founder Justin Sun on FTX Fallout: We're Trying Our Best to Evaluate the Situation

Crypto exchange FTX has established a special facility with Tron to allow holders of TRX, BTT, JST, SUN, and HT to swap assets from FTX 1:1 to external wallets. Justin Sun, TRON Founder, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO, discusses the latest developments.

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Opinion

FTX Lesson: Crypto Needs the Press, the Press Needs Crypto

CoinDesk played a central role in this week’s FTX meltdown, following our coverage of Alameda Research’s suspect balance sheet last week. But the crypto industry's maturation and eventual success requires that we flesh out these unstable structures and bad practices.

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