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Policy

Alameda Sues Grayscale and DCG to Allow Redemptions, Reduce Fees

The bankrupt trading firm is seeking injunctive relief to allow FTX debtors to realize what it claims is more than $250 million in asset value.

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein (CoinDesk)

Policy

FTX Has ‘Massive Shortfall’ in Assets, Say Bankruptcy Lawyers

So far, $2.2 billion in assets have been identified in the wallets of accounts associated with FTX.com, of which only $694 million are in the most liquid assets.

John J. Ray III, CEO of FTX Group (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Videos

Texas Regulators Say $1B Voyager-Binance Deal Benefits Halved if Alameda Loan Claim Succeeds

The benefits to creditors from Binance US' $1.02 billion offer to buy up bankrupt crypto lender Voyager hinge on a $445 million loan claim by Alameda Research, making the deal potentially not worth bothering with, Texas regulators said in a Friday court filing. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details and an update on global crypto rules.

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Finance

CoinDesk Wins a Polk Award, One of Journalism's Top Prizes, for Explosive FTX Coverage

Three stories were honored, including Ian Allison’s scoop that led to Sam Bankman-Fried’s $32 billion crypto empire collapsing in days.

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Finance

Voyager Creditors Subpoena Sam Bankman-Fried, Other Former FTX, Alameda Executives

Voyager’s creditors also subpoenaed Samuel Trabucco, Nishad Singh, Gary Wang, and Caroline Ellison.

Voyager's bankrupcy has left creditors in the lurch. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

Cross-Chain Protocol Stargate Finance’s Token Surges by Double Digits on Trader Joe Partnership

The Stargate DAO also passed a token re-issuance proposal following security concerns tied to an entanglement with Alameda Research; bitcoin and ether trade slightly in the red.

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Finance

Sam Bankman-Fried Negotiating Bail Conditions: Court Filing

Bankman-Fried’s current bail conditions bar contact with current or former employees of FTX and Alameda Research, something the disgraced founder is alleged to be doing.

FTX Sam Bankman-Fried arrest press in December (U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York)

Videos

Sam Bankman-Fried Barred From Contacting FTX Employees, Using Signal

A New York judge has prohibited Sam Bankman-Fried from attempting to contact any former or current employees of Alameda Research or FTX. Bankman-Fried has also been prohibited from using Signal or other ephemeral messaging applications. Hodder Law Firm Founder and Managing Partner Sasha Hodder discusses the feasibility of enforcing this ruling.

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Finance

Alameda Research Wallet Receives $6M From Bitfinex Hot Wallet

Alameda Research received over $10 million in stablecoins overnight as Bitfinex work with liquidators to return assets.

Alameda Research receives $6M from Bitfinex (Nansen)

Videos

Sam Bankman-Fried Banned From Contacting FTX Employees By Judge

A New York judge has prohibited Sam Bankman-Fried from attempting to contact any former or current employees of Alameda Research or FTX. Bankman-Fried has also been prohibited from using Signal or other ephemeral messaging applications. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments in FTX's bankruptcy process.

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