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Nomura-Backed Komainu Aims to Capitalize on the Need for Mature Crypto Infrastructure
Cryptocurrency custody joint venture of Nomura, Ledger and CoinShares look to offer institutional clients a regulated collateral management project. Komainu CEO Nicolas Bertrand discusses how it aims to capitalize on the need for mature crypto infrastructure and to prevent another FTX-like collapse.
FTX Creditor Weighs in on Future of the Failed Crypto Exchange
Sunil Kavuri, an FTX creditor, joins "First Mover" to explain why he thinks the failed crypto exchange could come back to life. "I looked at the financial statements, which was built up by the bankruptcy restructuring team, and it's extremely profitable," Kavuri said.
FTX EU Starts Process of Allowing Customers to Withdraw Funds
FTX EU has begun the process of allowing customers to withdraw funds locked up since parent FTX filed for bankruptcy protection last November. This comes as some clients are hoping for a reboot of the failed crypto exchange. FTX creditor Sunil Kavuri shares his reaction.
FTX EU Sets Up Website to Repay Users
The European arm had been in operation for only about eight months prior to the collapse of parent FTX.
Sam Bankman-Fried Developments; Tron Founder Justin Sun Reportedly Lost His Diplomatic Status
During a court appearance on Thursday, FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted bribery and campaign finance violations unveiled in two recent superseding indictments. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses SBF's plead. Plus, Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain, is reportedly no longer a diplomat for Grenada.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Developments; Bitgo Releases Security Features Aimed at Bitcoin Ordinals
FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted bribery and campaign finance violations during a court appearance. Plus, custody provider BitGo releases security features designed to protect owners of Bitcoin Ordinals Inscriptions, which allow people to inscribe text, images and even videos directly on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Raises Over $100M in New Funding Round: Report
Ledger has raised most of a 100 million euros ($109 million) funding round at a valuation of 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion), the company told Bloomberg. Media outlets first reported on a potential new round last August. “The Hash” team discusses the importance of Ledger and the timing of this raise post-FTX collapse and the CFTC's recent lawsuit against Binance.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Bribery Charge
Prosecutors added an attempted bribery charge earlier this week.
Crypto Derivatives Exchange Bitget Sees 'All-Time High' Trading Volumes After FTX's Collapse
After FTX, we saw "an all-time high in our trade volumes, as well as new registered users," said Gracy Chen, Managing Director for Seychelles-based crypto derivatives exchange Bitget. Plus, Chen discusses the exchange's license application in Hong Kong.
Sam Bankman-Fried to Plead Not Guilty to Bribery, Campaign Finance Charges: Reuters
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will plead not guilty on charges of trying to evade campaign financing laws and attempting to bribe one or more Chinese government officials, according to a Reuters report. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in. Separately, OKX says it has identified $157 million in digital assets belonging to FTX and Alameda Research and is turning them over to the bankruptcy estate for the former companies.
