Disney brings back Bob Iger as CEO: Here's the crypto connection
Since leaving The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger has been acting as an advisor and board member for the digital avatar platform Genies.
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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says 'crypto is here to stay'
Bill Ackman’s conviction on crypto comes as much of the community attempts to regain confidence in the industry following the FTX fallout.
Nifty News: Chinese firms to offer World Cup metaverse viewings, X2Y2 backtracks on royalties, and more
In early November the Chinese government made an ambitious plan to boost the nation’s VR industry, now it seems local tech companies are using the World Cup to test-run their products.
Vitalik Buterin offers lessons for crypto in wake of the FTX collapse
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the collapse of FTX has illustrated once again that the problem lies in people, not technology.
Celsius had 'insufficient' accounting and operational controls, says examiner
The examiner revealed that Celsius’ digital assets in its customer’s Custody wallets account officially became underfunded on Jun. 11.
Crypto sleuth debunks 3 biggest misconceptions about the FTX hack
Blockchain detective ZachXBT has provided evidence refuting recent speculation about the identity of the FTX hacker and their supposed memecoin activity.
Getting funds out of FTX could take years or even decades: Lawyers
The complexities that come with digital assets, cross-border insolvency and competing jurisdictions could add years to the timeline.
FTX owes over $3 billion to its 50 biggest creditors: Bankruptcy filing
Not much is known about who these creditors could be, as names and personal information were redacted from the published document.
FTX fiasco means coming consequences for crypto in Washington DC
Congress should avoid engaging in a moral panic and instead produce legislation that produces clarity for the cryptocurrency industry.
TON, TWT, CHZ and QNT breakout amid traders’ crypto contagion fears
Bitcoin price is stuck in a tight range, but TON, CHZ, QNT and TWT caught a bid in the past week.
FTX funds on the move as thief converts thousands of ETH into Bitcoin
According to Chainalysis, “Reports that the funds stolen from FTX were actually sent to the Securities Commission of The Bahamas are incorrect.”
GBTC Bitcoin discount nears 50% on FTX woes as investors stock up
GBTC shares keep getting cheaper vs Bitcoin — an ideal reason to buy for ARK Invest and Lawrence Lepard.
South Korea investigates crypto exchanges for listing native tokens
Initial investigations revealed that all crypto exchanges performed lawful operations across South Korea. However, Flata Exchange is suspected of listing its in-house token, FLAT, in January 2020.
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX begins strategic review of global assets
FTX debtors are in talks with finserv firm Perella Weinberg Partners for various sale or reorganization attempts. However, the engagement of PWP is subject to the bankruptcy court's approval.
American CryptoFed registration at risk as SEC alleges filing anomalies
The SEC instituted administrative proceedings against American CryptoFed to determine the issuance of a stop order which would retract its registration and bar sales of in-house tokens, Ducat and Locke.
FTX collapse won't impact everyday use of crypto in Brazil: Transfero CEO
The fall of FTX undoubtedly hurt investor sentiment toward crypto, but it won't change its popularity as a means for cross-border transactions.
Ripple to consider deals for FTX assets: Brad Garlinghouse
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, said the company would be interested in companies owned by FTX that serve business customers.
FTX bankruptcy filing details, Binance’s crypto industry fund and a U.S. CBDC pilot: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 13-19
FTX illustrated why banks need to take over cryptocurrency
Banks should embrace crypto as a way to mitigate risk and prevent losses that consumers at the hands of rogue crypto exchanges.
Crypto community reacts to mainstream media coverage of FTX’s implosion: criticism, misogyny and more
The crypto community has criticized Forbes magazine for dubbing Caroline Ellison “Queen Caroline” and “a new darling of the alt-right.”
Singapore police warn investors against FTX phishing scams: Report
FTX has an estimated $8 billion hole in its balance sheet. Investors desperate to get their money back are being targeted by phishing scams.
I predicted FTX's collapse a month before it happened
There were ample warning signs to tip investors off to problems behind the scenes at FTX.
Decentralization index from Cardano builder, U of Edinburgh will help users understand assets
In an industry first, Input Output Global and the Scottish university will provide continuous tracking of digital assets by a methodology that has yet to be determined.
Is DOGE really worth the hype even after Musk’s Twitter buyout?
Though Dogecoin has seen a near 45% rally over the past month, its use cases remain limited, especially given that it can’t interact with smart contracts.
Proof-of-reserves: Can reserve audits avoid another FTX-like moment?
Crypto exchanges are actively releasing proof-of-reserves audits in order to build transparency but experts believe it would take more than that to regain investor trust.
What are soulbound tokens (SBTs) and how do they work?
Soulbound tokens (SBTs) refer to digital identity tokens that represent the characteristics or reputation of a person or entity.
Bitcoin sees record Stock-to-Flow miss — BTC price model creator brushes off FTX 'blip'
Bitcoin price action since FTX "feels like the world has ended," says Stock-to-Flow creator PlanB.
Binance CEO CZ begins working on Vitalik Buterin's ‘safe CEX’ ideas
While long-term solutions will need the involvement of multisig and social recovery wallets, Buterin pointed out two alternatives for the short-term — custodial and non-custodial exchanges.
SBF's lawyers terminate FTX representation due to conflicts of interest
Attorney Martin Flumenbaum believed that Sam Bankman-Fried's "incessant and disruptive tweeting" negatively impacted the reorganization efforts of the lawyers.
Spain for the win? Top 3 fan tokens to watch during the FIFA World Cup
Spain, Portugal and Brazil national teams' fan tokens are experiencing a price boom as the World Cup gets underway.