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State of Crypto
BlockFi Joins the Crypto Bankruptcy Parade
Crypto lender BlockFi became the latest industry heavyweight to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining Celsius Network, Voyager Digital and FTX. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways from the first day of bankruptcy proceedings.
BlockFi Joins the Bankruptcy Parade
The crypto lender’s financial woes are well known. Now we have a better sense of the severity.
Bankrupt BlockFi Sues Sam Bankman-Fried Over Robinhood Shares: FT
Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, on the same day sued FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's Emergent Fidelity Technologies holding company for Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares held by the company and pledged to BlockFi as collateral, the Financial Times reported, citing loan documents it had seen. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De dicusses the latest developments.
The Bahamas’ Attorney General Defends Country’s Regulatory Framework Amid FTX ‘Debacle’
During a pre-taped speech, The Bahamas’ Attorney General Ryan Pinder summarized the collapse of FTX and stated that the country’s regulatory regime was sufficient to oversee crypto businesses. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the speech and the latest on The Bahamas’ investigations into FTX.
Does The Bahamas Have Enough Resources to Investigate FTX?
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses whether The Bahamas has enough resources to investigate the collapse of FTX, with reference to the pre-taped speech from the country’s Attorney General Ryan Pinder.
Bankman-Fried Apologizes to FTX Employees, Details Amount of Leverage in Internal Letter
FTX’s former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried apologized to the crypto exchange’s employees and revealed the amount of leverage in an internal letter. "I froze up in the face of pressure,” Bankman-Fried wrote. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the contents of the letter.
'Personal Fiefdom': Some Takeaways From FTX's First Bankruptcy Hearing
FTX’s lawyers painted an alarming picture in the bankrupt crypto exchange’s first-day hearing.
US Senators Ask Regulators for a 'Review' of SoFi’s Crypto Offerings
U.S. senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Chris Van Holland (D-Md.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) wrote open letters to digital finance company SoFi and several bank regulators, asking for a "review" of SoFi's crypto offerings. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on the concerns about SoFi’s expansion into crypto business. Plus, what to expect from today's FTX court hearing.
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.
Bahamas Securities Regulator Ordered FTX to Transfer Crypto to Government Wallets
The Securities Commission of the Bahamas announced Thursday that it ordered the contents of FTX's crypto wallets to be transferred to government-controlled wallets on the previous Saturday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest.