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FTX Closed Acquisition of Liquid Exchange a Few Days Late

The news came to light in an email to Liquid's shareholders.

A delay in paying shareholders “shows that the existing international wire transfer [system] is fundamentally broken,” Liquid CEO Mike Kayamori said. (Photo: World Economic Forum)

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Bahamas Prime Minister on Embracing Crypto

Speaking from the Crypto Bahamas conference, Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis and Attorney General Ryan Pinder discuss how the country’s digital asset regulatory framework fosters an environment that crypto firms like FTX can consider “home.” Plus, a conversation on the Bahamas’ anti-money laundering efforts and the Sand Dollar central bank digital currency.

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CoinFund President on Crypto Mainstream Adoption, Goldman Sachs and FTX Collaboration

CoinFund President Chris Perkins discusses the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin trades below $40,000 after a 5% decline. Perkins addresses positive factors hitting the crypto industry, noting favorable sentiment among policymakers and increasing institutional interest. This comes as Goldman Sachs and FTX executives meet in the Bahamas to discuss further collaboration. Plus, a conversation on the proof-of-work debate and the derivatives market. 

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FTX.US President on What to Expect From Crypto Bahamas

Brett Harrison, president of crypto exchange FTX.US, the stateside wing of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire FTX, joins “All About Bitcoin” live from Crypto Bahamas to share a preview of his upcoming keynote speech. Plus, his take on crypto’s role in Russian sanctions, algorithmic stablecoins and more.

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Russian Crypto Miner BitRiver Hit by US Sanctions

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Russian crypto mining firm BitRiver being hit with U.S. sanctions amid the invasion of Ukraine. Plus, a conversation about a recent meeting between FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried and members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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Bitcoin Price Eyes 200-Day Simple Moving Average

The Strategic Funds Managing Director Marc Lopresti provides his analysis on bitcoin's next move after a three-day price rally. Lopresti also explains why his firm is bullish on altcoins like Avalanche and Solana. Plus, a conversation about the continued growth of institutional interest in crypto, noting a rumored partnership between FTX and Goldman Sachs.

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Finance

Goldman Sachs Eyes Collaboration With Crypto Exchange FTX as CEOs Meet: Report

Sam Bankman-Fried and David Solomon discussed Goldman Sachs advising FTX in talks with U.S. regulators and a possible IPO.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. (CoinDesk TV)

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FTX US to Meet With CFTC Regarding Derivatives Trades

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses an upcoming meeting between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and crypto exchange FTX US regarding their proposal to directly settle derivatives trades. Plus, insights into FTX’s acquisition of derivatives provider LedgerX.

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Policy

FTX Plan Said to Face CFTC Roundtable Next Month

A proposal from FTX.US on direct derivatives clearing is set to be the focus of public discussion on May 23.

Chairman Rostin Behnam's Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is expected to hold a May 23 roundtable to weigh an application from FTX.US to directly clear customers' derivatives trading. (Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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FTX Co-CEO Donates $4M to Republican PAC Ahead of US Midterm Elections

Ryan Salame has already donated $1 million to non-partisan crypto PACs in this election cycle.

U.S. Capitol (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images)