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Just 8% of Americans have a positive view of crypto: CNBC survey

[Dec 7, 2022 8:10 PM] CNBC’s All-America Economic Survey was conducted towards the end of November, just a few weeks after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

Rep. Torres asks US GAO to investigate SEC ‘failure’ to protect public against FTX

[Dec 7, 2022 1:00 PM] Torres is a crypto supporter who has questioned the performance of the SEC before; he has written new legislation on crypto companies’ proof of reserves and comingling of funds.

Taylor Swift had a $100M FTX sponsorship deal fall apart prior to its bankruptcy: Report

[Dec 7, 2022 12:30 PM] Celebrities in sports and entertainment including comedian Larry David, tennis star Naomi Osaka, NFL quarterback Tom Brady, and NBA point guard Stephen Curry promoted FTX.

Security in crypto comes from liquidity or the lessons we learned after FTX

[Dec 7, 2022 9:00 AM] Following the FTX fiasco, retail and institutional investors alike are now looking to draw valuable conclusions.

Up Or Down? What To Expect From Solana (SOL) In The Homestretch Of 2022

[Dec 7, 2022 3:00 AM] Solana is among the hardest hit by the demise of FTX, as the two companies have collaborated to establish Serum, a decentralized derivatives market. This led to Solana being closely associated with the Sam Bankman-Fried crypto exchange, with more…

This Report Suggests Crypto Sector Bearing A Final Flush-Out

[Dec 6, 2022 4:37 PM] The crypto market is currently undergoing a series of unfortunate events. From the crash of stablecoin Terra to the fall of Celsius, it has been a gloomy year for crypto investors. More recently, the capitulation of the Bankman-Fried-led popular…

Sam Bankman-Fried hires defense attorney as US authorities probe FTX: Report

[Dec 6, 2022 3:59 PM] Mark Cohen was a former assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York who was also on the defense team for the high-profile criminal case involving Ghislaine Maxwell.

Cryptocurrency has become a playground for fraudsters

[Dec 6, 2022 3:43 PM] Currency speculation was once the preserve of banking institutions, governments, and investment funds. But with cryptocurrency, it's being sold to the public as casino entertainment.

Wikipedia Editors List FTX’s Questionable Blunder as the Top Trading Loss of All-Time

[Dec 6, 2022 12:30 PM] Following the collapse of FTX at the beginning of November, two top executives from FTX and Alameda Research — Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison — have been listed among traders with the top trading losses worldwide on Wikipedia. According to…

Financial Stability Board aims to address crypto-related issues following 'failure of FTX'

[Dec 6, 2022 12:30 PM] Though the board can make recommendations to global policymakers, it largely acts as an advisory body with no enforcement authority.

Kevin O’Leary defends SBF, says FTX should be audited

[Dec 6, 2022 11:45 AM] O’Leary said that the truth about FTX can be discovered thanks to the unique nature of blockchain technology.

US lawmakers request answers from Silvergate over ties to FTX: Report

[Dec 6, 2022 9:46 AM] Three senators said they were concerned about Silvergate following reports suggesting that the bank "facilitated the transfer of FTX customer funds to Alameda."

Ethereum 'March 2020' fractal hints at price bottom — But ETH bears predict 50% crash

[Dec 6, 2022 9:44 AM] Ethereum market analysts desperately search for the bottom but ETH price technicals aren't excluding further downside below $700.

Michael Saylor on the FTX fiasco: 'Unethical and illegal from the very beginning'

[Dec 6, 2022 5:31 AM] Saylor calls SBF the “poster child of the crypto world” while breaking down his antics, which ultimately brought the downfall of his empire.

Texas enforcers want Sam Bankman-Fried to attend the hearing in February: Law Decoded

[Dec 6, 2022 3:00 AM] The Texas State Securities Board (SSB) invited the former CEO to attend the hearing on the alleged sale of unregistered securities on Feb. 2.

A loophole allowed FTX to secure its Aussie license without full checks: ASIC's Longo

[Dec 6, 2022 12:01 AM] ASIC's Joseph Longo pointed the finger at a loophole that allowed FTX to acquire an Australian Financial Services License under its watch.

US consumer watchdog probes crypto firms over deceptive ads

[Dec 5, 2022 9:30 PM] The Federal Trade Commission is investigating several unnamed crypto firms over possible misconduct in the advertisement of digital assets.

This Crypto Exchange Terminates Half Of Its Employees Amid Bear Market

[Dec 5, 2022 4:49 PM] The crypto world has had its fair share of drama as the bear market bites down on the entire landscape. In addition, global inflation has also caused most companies to resize their organizational structure. Crypto businesses are now planning for…

US House committee chair pushes back against SBF's excuse to potentially delay testimony

[Dec 5, 2022 3:47 PM] "It is imperative that you attend our hearing on the 13th, and we are willing to schedule continued hearings if there is more information to be shared later,” said Maxine Waters.

Document Claims Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison’s FTX Margin Position Was Negative $1.3B in May 2022

[Dec 5, 2022 1:30 PM] In a number of recent interviews, the former co-founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), explained that he “wasn’t running Alameda” and he “didn’t know the size of their position.” In a more recent…

Crypto community baffled by SBF dictating terms over congressional hearing

[Dec 5, 2022 4:21 AM] Many in the crypto community pointed towards Bankman-Fried’s political donations and good Democratic connections via his parents, being one of the key reasons for him to evade arrest.

Blackrock CEO on FTX Collapse: Most Crypto Companies Aren’t Going to Be Around

[Dec 4, 2022 9:00 PM] The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, says that most crypto companies will not be around following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. However, the executive is still optimistic about blockchain technology…

Alameda ex-CEO Caroline Ellison spotted in New York, Twitter users claim

[Dec 4, 2022 8:48 PM] An unverified photo purportedly shows Caroline Ellison making an order at a New York cafe, leading to questions as to why she is back on US soil.

Regulators face public ire after FTX collapse, experts call for coordination

[Dec 4, 2022 8:34 AM] U.S regulators and their failure to avoid another crypto contagion have raised a lot of questions over their credibility.

Failed FTX Rescue Attempt Revealed, Putin Calls for Digital Currency Settlements — Week in Review

[Dec 4, 2022 6:30 AM] Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary has revealed his and Sam Bankman-Fried’s failed attempt to raise $8 billion to rescue the now collapsed crypto exchange FTX. In other news, Russian president Vladimir Putin has called for international…

Nobel Prize Laureate Paul Krugman Warns of an Eternal Winter for Blockchain

[Dec 4, 2022 4:00 AM] Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has warned about the possibility of a perennial winter for blockchain projects, including crypto. In a recent article published in the New York Times (NYT), the economist criticizes blockchain as a tech…

SHIB Price Trends Sideways – Will It Surge Anytime Soon?

[Dec 4, 2022 12:04 AM] The crypto market’s overall performance has not been impressive, including memecoins like SHIB. The prices of almost all crypto assets declined over the past few weeks. But then, the story changed just when it seemed like the market was to…

Will Grayscale be the next FTX?

[Dec 3, 2022 3:00 PM] Grayscale is fighting the good fight on behalf of everyone in cryptocurrency.

Alameda Research invested $1.15B in crypto miner Genesis Digital: Report

[Dec 3, 2022 2:38 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried was consulted on the capital injection, which was made before crypto prices plummeted.

Crypto lender Genesis allegedly owes $900M to Gemini's clients: Report

[Dec 3, 2022 10:05 AM] The issue is tied to the Gemini Earn program, which offers 8% earn interest on crypto lending and is operated by Gemini in partnership with Genesis.