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3Commas Customers Are Asking How Funds Were Drained From Their Accounts
Over a dozen users of the crypto trading service 3Commas, which was backed by Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, say the platform leaked their credentials and enabled attackers to run away with over $6 million in user funds. CoinDesk Tech Reporter Sam Kessler explains what exactly happened and why conflicting statements from 3Commas have invited more questions than answers.
On-Chain Data Shows the Close Ties Between FTX and Alameda: Nansen
On-chain traces of FTT token transactions since 2019 show the "very, very connected" ties of both Sam Bankman-Fried's companies – Alameda Research and FTX. Nansen Analyst Niklas Polk dissects the data.
FTX Affiliate Alameda Research Loaned $4.1B to Related Parties: Court Filing
Alameda Research, the venture capital and trading firm affiliate of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, made $4.1 billion in loans to related parties, including $1 billion to former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, according to bankruptcy filings Thursday. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss.
Alameda Had ‘Secret Exemption’ From FTX Liquidation Protocols: Bankruptcy Filings
Alameda Research, the crypto hedge fund at the center of Sam Bankman-Fried’s and FTX’s downfall, had a “secret exemption” from the crypto exchange’s liquidation procedures, according to Thursday's bankruptcy filings. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the latest revelations.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Roommates in the Bahamas Ran His Crypto Empire – and Dated
A new CoinDesk report reveals that Sam Bankman-Fried and his roommates, who shared a luxury penthouse in the Bahamas, ran his now-struggling crypto exchange FTX and trading giant Alameda Research, while at times, dating each other. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest details behind FTX's operations.
FTX US Warns of Possible Trading Halt; SBF Tweets: Well Played, You Won
Crypto exchange FTX US warned its users to close their positions as it might halt trading in the coming days. Plus, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried tweets "Alameda Research is winding down trading" and wrote in an apparent dig to Binance, "Well played; you won."
Sam Bankman-Fried Tweets Apology as FTX Fallout Continues
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried took to Twitter to apologize for the crisis plaguing his troubled crypto exchange and affiliate Alameda Research. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the downfall of FTX and what the future holds.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Exchange FTX Agrees to Sell Itself to Rival Binance
Binance agreed to buy rival cryptocurrency exchange FTX, a stunning outcome that followed days of speculation – spurred by a CoinDesk article on Nov. 2 – that FTX and corporate sibling Alameda Research faced a liquidity crisis. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang discusses the state of the FTX-Binance deal and the potential ripple effects.
