May 2024
FTX outlines plan to repay creditors in full with interest
FTX Trading Ltd. proposes a strategy to settle over US$14 billion in debts, aiming to fully compensate creditors.
April 2024
FTX’s Bankman-Fried appeals 25-year sentence
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried challenges his prison term and seeks New York confinement during the appeal.
March 2024
Pantera Capital targets US$250 mln Solana purchase from FTX assets
Crypto firm Pantera Capital aims to acquire $250 million in Solana tokens from bankrupt FTX’s holdings at a significant discount.
FTX cautions against unauthorized asset sales
FTX warns public about unauthorized parties soliciting bids for its digital assets, reaffirming Galaxy Asset Management’s exclusive role.
February 2024
OPNX exchange to cease operations
OPNX, founded by Su Zhu, ceases operations due to FTX estate’s recovery claims.
US charges trio in FTX crypto exchange hack
The mystery of the FTX hack unfolds as the DOJ charges three unnamed suspects for the US$400 million theft in November 2022.
FTX expects to repay customers, no exchange relaunch
FTX plans to repay customers amid bankruptcy proceedings, rules out exchange relaunch.
November 2023
FTT up 65% after SEC’s Gensler hints FTX restart
FTT rose over 65% despite FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s guilty verdict last week.
Proof Group among three top bidders for FTX relaunch: report
Proof Group is also part of the group that won the bid for bankrupt crypto lender Celsius.
SBF conviction closes “dark chapter” in crypto: Yat Siu
Siu said this marks the crypto industry’s evolution from the FTX collapse and the Terra-Luna meltdown.
SBF convicted on all charges, Hong Kong buzzes with Web3 events
SBF is found guilty of fraud, Hong Kong hosts Fintech Week, Neo advances Web3, Backpack launches NFT exchange, and more.
SOL up over 21% in a year since Alameda’s balance sheet hole came to light
SOL rose over 319% in 2023 so far, despite concerns around FTX’s lawsuit.
Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all charges
Bankman-Fried’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2024.
SBF trial drama fails to dampen Bitcoin’s meteoric October
Top blockchain and crypto news: Bankman-Fried’s memory lapses, betting on the return of NFTs, ETF dreams and Bitcoin’s Uptober
SBF trial enters final stage; Bankman-Fried lied about spending customer funds, prosecutors say in closing arguments
Bankman-Fried trial nears end: defense claims good faith as prosecution alleges misuse of funds.
SBF examined over “cozy relationship” with Bahamian government in fraud trail
This marked Bankman-Fried’s fourth and final day of testimony before Wednesday’s closing arguments.
October 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s credibility questioned by prosecutors during cross-examination
Prosecutors pointed out inconsistencies in Bankman-Fried’s public statements before FTX collapsed in a four-hour grilling.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony gets a test run as the defense presents its case
In a rare move, Judge Lewis Kaplan sent the jury home early so he can decide what is and isn’t admissible in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony.
Dubai’s crypto boom, Australia’s rules & Binance’s battles
Web3 leaders gather in the Future Blockchain Summit in Dubai and we take a deep dive on the woes of crypto’s largest exchange, Binance.
Prosecution winds up case against Bankman-Fried ahead of six-day pause in trial
FTX’s former general counsel Can Sun testified he was “shocked” by $7 billion in missing customer funds as the prosecution’s case starts to draw to a close.
Gemini, Genesis, DCG sued by New York Attorney General
The lawsuit alleges that the companies defrauded over 230,000 investors.
FTX top lieutenant Nishad Singh bought US$3.7 million house after learning about the exchange’s misuse of customer funds
Nishad Singh testified he bought a house a month before FTX’s collapse despite learning of the exchange’s misuse of customer funds weeks prior.
FTX exec Nishad Singh testifies on Bankman-Fried’s ‘excessive’ and ‘flashy’ spending
FTX co-founder Nishad Singh testified on Bankman-Fried’s “excessive” spending including political donations coordinated in a group chat titled “Donations Processing.”
Digital frontiers: Alex Tapscott on Web3, AI, and banking’s new dance
From tech monopolies to the synergy of AI and blockchain, Alex Tapscott, author of “Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier,” dissects the trajectories of the digital landscape.
Weekly Market Wrap: Bitcoin falls below US$27,000 following CPI and Israeli conflict
Bitcoin was subdued by the mounting geopolitical concerns around Israel’s war with Hamas and the ongoing FTX lawsuit.
Caroline Ellison told Alameda Research about FTX user deposits last November: Cointelegraph
Alameda Research reportedly did not know about the misuse of FTX user deposits until last November.
Russian hackers may be behind FTX hack: Elliptic
The research firm said that on-chain data point toward Russian hackers, instead of the previously-suspected North Korean Lazarus Group.
Digital assets are here to stay, Bahamas prime minister says
Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis said the island nation will continue to be a pioneer in the digital asset space.
FTX collapse helped the evolution of crypto regulation, says Bahamas securities regulator
FTX’s collapse and the crypto winter helped regulators familiarize themselves with the rapidly evolving crypto industry, said Christina Rolle of the Bahamas Securities Commission.
Sam Bankman-Fried planned to raise money from Saudi crown prince, Ellison testifies
Caroline Ellison details how Sam Bankman-Fried planned to raise capital from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman as FTX struggled to repay lenders.
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison testifies in ex-boyfriend Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial
Caroline Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend and former CEO of Alameda Research, details how the trading firm took around $14 billion from FTX customers to repay lenders.
DOJ seeks to block Bankman-Fried from bringing up Anthropic fundraise in court
Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and former chief executive officer of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, should be blocked from bringing up artificial intelligence firm Anthropic’s latest fundraising efforts in his defense against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), prosecutors said in a court filing on Sunday. See related article: Little-known FTX co-founder Gary Wang testifies in Sam […]
Alameda had a US$65 bln line of credit, says FTX co-founder Gary Wang
Gary Wang, co-founder and former chief technology officer of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, testified on Friday that Alameda Research, the sister trading firm of the exchange, had a special line of credit of up to US$65 billion from FTX, that allowed the firm to spend US$8 billion of customer funds. See related article: Little-known FTX co-founder […]
Little-known FTX co-founder Gary Wang testifies in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
Wang admits he implemented special privileges in the exchange’s code to enable Alameda Research to withdraw unlimited funds.
Crypto trust on trial: Bankman-Fried faces judgment
Top blockchain and crypto news: Spotlight on Bankman-Fried, Pudgy Penguins’ new revenue stream and Google’s Web3 goggles
Sam Bankman-Fried committed ‘massive fraud,’ says prosecutor in opening statements
Prosecutors allege the founder of the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange had a reputation that was “built on lies” as hotly awaited trial begins.
September 2023
Back from the dead: Can FTX stage a comeback?
The prospect of FTX’s return to the competitive exchange landscape is being keenly watched by stakeholders, reflecting on its meteoric rise, groundbreaking approach, and tumultuous fall.
Weekly Market Wrap: Nomura’s Bitcoin Fund, Citigroup blockchain move fail to lift Bitcoin above US$27,000
Bitcoin remained below the US$27,000 mark, despite significant institutional players, like Japan’s largest bank, Nomura, launching a Bitcoin adoption fund earlier this week.
Bitcoin, Ether flat; altcoins drop amid FTX liquidation
Bitcoin dipped on Monday morning in Asia to trade at around US$26,500. Ether also moved lower but held the US$1,600 support level.
Binance.US cuts manpower, FTX liquidates crypto as people throng to TOKEN 2049
We bring you to one of the biggest crypto events in Asia.
Who’s who in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial?
FTX’s former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, faces DOJ scrutiny with seven charges. Here are the six key figures in the coming crypto courtroom showdown.
FTX gets green light to sell US$3.4 billion in crypto assets
A U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware approved failed crypto exchange FTX’s motion to sell its crypto assets at a court hearing on Wednesday.
Bitcoin, Ether bounce back; altcoins recover after FTX panic
Bitcoin rose on Wednesday morning in Asia to near US$26,000. Ether also bounced back to near US$1,600. All other top 10 non-stablecoin tokens logged gains.
Bitcoin, Ether lose key support levels; altcoins slide amid FTX liquidation woes
Bitcoin fell on Tuesday morning in Asia to hover above US$25,000 after briefly losing the key support level. Ether also slid to lose control of US$1,600.
Bitcoin, Ether extend losses; G20 eyes global crypto regulation
Bitcoin started the week below US$26,000 while Ether dropped to US$1,611. Toncoin and XRP lead losers in the last 24 hours.
FTX sues LayerZero Labs to recover US$21 million
FTX cryptocurrency exchange has filed a lawsuit against LayerZero Labs to recover $21.37 million allegedly withdrawn from the exchange illegally.
Former FTX exec Ryan Salame to forfeit US$1.5 billion after pleading guilty to charges
Salame pleaded guilty Thursday in New York to two criminal charges related to the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange last November.
The rise and continuing fall of Sam Bankman-Fried: A step-by-step guide to his case so far
The 9 key pieces of information you need to know ahead of the FTX founder’s first trial on Oct. 2
August 2023
N. Korean hackers may cash out stolen crypto; HKVAX gets SFC nod as UK crypto rules gets Royal Assent
Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to misusing customer funds. North Korean hackers could cash out US$40 million worth of stolen Bitcoins
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers granted unlimited prison visits; FTX tries to sell crypto holdings
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers can visit him in jail on a daily basis, a U.S. district court ruled on Wednesday, while FTX’s new CEO wants to sell its crypto.
Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to misusing customer funds
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, pleaded not guilty to a set of new charges tied to last year’s collapse of his crypto empire.
Why FTX deserves a second chance
Despite the outrage against Sam Bankman-Fried and the now-bankrupt exchange, everyone would be better off with a relaunched FTX 2.0, writes Rachel Lin, CEO of SynFutures.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried charged with stealing customer funds for political donations
The FTX founder faces charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud and money laundering related to the exchange’s collapse in November.
BTC Markets CEO sees silver lining in Australian banks’ crypto clampdown
Australian banks are heightening scrutiny on digital asset exchanges and restricting crypto payments due to rising scams and frauds. Caroline Bowler, CEO of BTC Markets highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry in the country.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed for witness interference
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, was jailed Friday and his bail revoked ahead of his trial for fraud scheduled for October 2.
Hackers hit Curve, China announces blockchain link & is FTX back?
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May 2023
Singapore’s Temasek cuts employee compensation for failed FTX investment decision
Temasek, Singapore’s state-owned investment firm, said on Monday that it has cut the pay of senior management and the investment team involved in the decision to invest in the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange.
April 2023
Bankrupt FTX recovers US$7.3 billion in assets, considers resurrection of operations
The failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange has recovered around US$7.3 billion in assets and is considering the option of restarting its business.
FTX’s lack of financial controls complicates bankruptcy asset recovery, says legal filing
Former executives of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX failed to install appropriate financial controls in the company, complicating the asset recovery process, the restructuring team of the failed exchange said.
What the US can learn from the Philippines to regulate crypto in a smarter way
The Philippines has licensing requirements and proactively monitors crypto firms, while the US regulates by enforcement only after consumers are already badly hurt, writes Robert De Guzman of Coins.ph.
March 2023
Bankman-Fried charged with paying millions in bribes to Chinese government officials
Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly paid US$40 million in cryptocurrency bribes to at least one Chinese government official in November 2021.
Centralized intermediaries were cause of crypto failures in 2022, says Voorhees
If there was a lesson from the crypto implosions of 2022, it is the demonstration of the superiority of open code and decentralization over central intermediaries, argues Voorhees at DC Blockchain Summit.
Crypto bank Silvergate to close, return all deposits; becomes latest victim of 2022 crypto turmoil
Silvergate Capital said Wednesday it will cease operations and liquidate its bank unit.
FTX’s Alameda sues Grayscale over crypto trusts
Alameda Research has filed a law suit against crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group and its asset management business Grayscale over trust investments.
Circle joins Crypto.com, Coinbase in cutting ties with embattled crypto bank Silvergate
USDC issuer Circle said Friday that it is withdrawing from “certain services that involve” California-based cryptocurrency bank Silvergate.
Former executive Nishad Singh pleads guilty to criminal charges in FTX collapse
Nishad Singh, former engineering chief of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, pleaded guilty to fraud and several other criminal charges at a hearing on Tuesday related to the collapse of the company, Bloomberg reported.
February 2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried hit with four more criminal charges
The founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency firm FTX.com Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has received another four criminal charges in a superseding indictment on Thursday.
DeFi Recovery Soon?
Lenders in the crypto sector are optimistic about DeFi’s recovery this year – but why is that?
FTX Japan resumes withdrawals through Liquid Japan web platform
FTX Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Sam Bankman-Fried’s bankrupt FTX, resumed withdrawal of customer holdings on Tuesday.
Crypto hedge fund Galois Capital to close after losing US$40 mln in FTX
Cryptocurrency-focused hedge fund Galois Capital will close and return the remaining funds to investors after losing US$40 million worth of assets in the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.com
Former FTX executive Nishad Singh negotiating guilty plea on fraud charges: Bloomberg
Nishad Singh, a former executive at bankrupt Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange FTX.com, may be leaning towards pleading guilty to fraud charges for his involvement in the company’s last November
Judge says Bankman-Fried could ‘conceivably’ have bail revoked: CNN
There might be “probable cause” to believe that Sam Bankman-Fried engaged in witness tampering and other activities that could revoke his bail, says judge.