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OKX just sent $60M in USDT, MASK token to Alameda Research

[May 9, 2023 11:30 AM] The fund transfer may be part of a recovery effort to repay creditors of the failed FTX crypto exchange.

Why Author Brady Dale Is 'Drowning' in Sam Bankman-Fried

[May 9, 2023 7:32 AM] Before his business collapsed, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried built one of the cryptocurrency industry's largest exchanges and personal brands by dazzling the media, public and politicians. Axios reporter Brady Dale argues SBF's addiction to fame…

FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Seeks Dismissal of Charges Filed After Extradition

[May 9, 2023 7:30 AM] Former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has asked a judge in the U.S. to dismiss several charges against him filed after his extradition from the Bahamas. His lawyers insist that prosecutors have not obtained consent from Bahamian…

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Moves to Dismiss Most Criminal Charges Against Him

[May 8, 2023 9:12 PM] FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried filed pretrial motions to dismiss a majority of the charges he faces on various grounds late Monday.

FTX Boss Ryan Salame’s Maryland Home Searched by FBI in Unexplained Raid

[Apr 28, 2023 8:00 AM] According to unnamed sources, the home of Ryan Salame, the former co-chief executive of FTX Digital Markets, was searched by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday. The grounds for the raid remain unknown, and neither Salame nor…

Scaramucci Recounts Harrowing Final Days of FTX, Visit to Bahamas to See Sam Bankman-Fried

[Apr 27, 2023 12:47 PM] The SkyBridge founder walked in on a “war room” when he traveled to talk face to face with the now-disgraced Bankman-Fried as the exchange unraveled.

Bahamian Prime Minister Doesn’t Regret FTX

[Apr 27, 2023 11:17 AM] The Bahamas recently overhauled its crypto regulations and says its “open for business” for legitimate digital assets companies.

Veteran Crypto Reporter Brady Dale Discusses New FTX Book

[Apr 27, 2023 7:41 AM] The former CoinDesker has written an account of Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall, and longevity of decentralized finance (DeFi).

Bahamas Seeks to Tighten Its Crypto Laws Following FTX Collapse

[Apr 26, 2023 4:55 AM] A bill published for comment includes restrictions on stablecoins, proof-of-work mining and crypto staking.

Judge approves taps on SBF’s parents’ phones to meet bail conditions

[Apr 24, 2023 6:59 PM] Surveillance software installed on Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents’ phones will track every minute of their activity across browsers, messaging and calls.

Spreading misinformation about Changpeng Zhao 'was the norm' for SBF, says Binance CSO

[Apr 21, 2023 10:25 AM] Binance chief strategy officer Patrick Hillmann claimed former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was "constantly" using his platform to disparage CZ without considering the FTX Token sale.

NBA Hall of Famer Shaq Served in FTX Investor Suit

[Apr 18, 2023 8:30 AM] A law firm representing FTX investors has served former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal in a class-action case against celebrities who endorsed the failed crypto exchange. The lawsuit accuses Shaq, along with other public figures and the platform’s…

Financial Services chair McHenry send SEC second request for records related to SBF arrest

[Apr 13, 2023 3:36 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested just before his committee appearance was scheduled.

FTX’s Bankruptcy Lawyers: ‘The Dumpster Fire Is Out’

[Apr 12, 2023 2:20 PM] Five months after the spectacular implosion of FTX, the Bahamas-based exchange’s new legal team has a message for both the U.S. bankruptcy court and creditors alike: “The situation has been stabilized and the dumpster fire is out.”

FTX has recovered $7.3B in assets, will consider rebooting exchange

[Apr 12, 2023 12:06 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried's failed cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy in November 2022 and has since been mired in court proceedings.

FTX Debtors Unveil Report That Identifies and Discusses Control Failures by Sam Bankman-Fried Led Management

[Apr 10, 2023 1:30 PM] FTX Debtors said on April 9 that it had released a report that “identifies and discusses control failures” by Sam Bankman-Fried and his colleagues when they ran the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange. John Ray, the CEO of the FTX…

Bitcoin Proponents Accuse the New York Times of Publishing One-Sided ‘Hit Piece’ on Bitcoin Mining

[Apr 10, 2023 11:30 AM] After the New York Times was accused of writing favorable pieces about disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried and inviting him to speak at the news outlet’s Dealbook Summit, it is once again being criticized for publishing a “hit…

Former FTX US President Reportedly Quit After ‘Protracted Disagreement’ With Bankman-Fried

[Apr 9, 2023 5:19 PM] A new report from the failed crypto exchange FTX’s current leadership says that former FTX US President Brett Harrison resigned last September partly because of a “protracted disagreement” with CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and members of his inner…

Thanks Sam! How FTX Led to World’s Worst Crypto Policy

[Apr 7, 2023 9:00 AM] Washington’s “war in crypto” continues to occupy minds in the crypto industry. This week, CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey tackles the apparent rise in hostility from U.S. regulators from a different angle: revenge.

Report: Binance Asked to Provide More Information as Dubai Tightens Screws Against Crypto Entities

[Apr 6, 2023 7:30 PM] Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has reportedly asked Binance to share more information about the crypto exchange’s ownership structure and its auditing procedures. According to reports, Dubai regulators are still keen…

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Fednow Project, Pushes for Return to Gold Standard

[Apr 6, 2023 11:30 AM] On Wednesday, Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG), a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, shared an article about the Federal Reserve’s Fednow project and criticized the central bank’s digital currency efforts. The…

FTX EU Launches New Website for Withdrawals as Subsidiary Starts Returning Funds to Customers

[Apr 1, 2023 1:30 PM] FTX’s European subsidiary, FTX Europe, has launched a new website, ftxeurope.eu, for users to withdraw funds from the now-defunct cryptocurrency platform. Withdrawal requests must be submitted through the new website and will be “subject to…

Crypto news site The Block gets new CEO and reported staff layoffs following admitted ties to SBF

[Mar 31, 2023 10:37 AM] The Block reportedly laid off roughly 33% of its staff including interim CEO Bobby Moran in an effort to stabilize the platform following loans it received from Sam Bankman-Fried.

Solana overcomes FTX fiasco — SOL price gains 100% in Q1

[Mar 31, 2023 9:25 AM] The cryptocurrency market may have overreacted to Solana's FTX links and its tainted boss Sam Bankman-Fried.

First Mover Americas: Ripple Labs' XRP Token Marches Forward

[Mar 31, 2023 6:14 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 31, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Mike Novogratz Laments US Government’s Penchant for Discussing Crypto While Saying ‘Nothing About AI Regulation’

[Mar 31, 2023 1:00 AM] Galaxy Digital Holdings chief executive Mike Novogratz has said he finds it shocking that U.S. authorities are interested in talking about the regulation of crypto, but have said nothing about artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. Novogratz…

Former FTX CEO Seeks $10M Insurance Fund for Legal Defense, Request Opposed by FTX Debtors and Unsecured Creditors

[Mar 30, 2023 1:30 PM] Court filings reveal that the FTX co-founder is seeking access to a $10 million insurance plan to cover his attorney fees. FTX debtors and unsecured creditors have opposed Sam Bankman-Fried’s request, arguing that every dollar spent on his defense…

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to bribery, charges from superseding indictment

[Mar 30, 2023 10:11 AM] The former FTX CEO’s legal team argued that, although SBF had entered a not-guilty plea, he did not acknowledge the new charges, which included bribing a Chinese government official.

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Bribery Charge

[Mar 30, 2023 9:34 AM] 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.

Sam Bankman-Fried to Plead Not Guilty to Bribery, Campaign-Finance Charges: Reuters

[Mar 30, 2023 5:13 AM]