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Sam Bankman-Fried Hires High-Profile Defense Attorney: Reuters
According to Reuters, Sam Bankman-Fried has retained high-profile defense attorney Mark Cohen, citing confirmation from Bankman-Fried's spokesperson Mark Botnick. A partner at Cohen & Gresser, Mark Cohen is a former federal prosecutor and recently represented Ghislaine Maxwell in her sex trafficking trial. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss the latest developments.
Genesis Client Letter Suggests No Imminent Solution to Withdrawal Freeze
The institutional crypto brokerage has been in talks with creditors and potential investors since the collapse of exchange FTX.
Lyn Alden on Crypto Industry Outlook After FTX Collapse
Lyn Alden, founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy and member of Swan Bitcoin's Board of Directors, discusses her crypto markets outlook as the fallout from FTX continues to ripple through the industry. "I wouldn't be surprised if another shoe [like Genesis] were to drop," Alden said.
Lyn Alden on Lingering Crypto Contagion Concerns, Regulation Outlook
FTX's contagion effects continue to spread across the crypto markets. Lyn Alden Investment Strategy Founder Lyn Alden discusses levels to watch for bitcoin (BTC), the impact of the Fed's rate hikes and the state of crypto regulation.
Bitcoin's Stagnant Crypto Dominance Points to Investor Exodus After FTX Bankruptcy
Digital assets have decoupled from the risk revival in traditional markets in the aftermath of FTX's collapse. Yet, bitcoin's dominance rate has held steady at around 40%, which could represent an exodus of investors from the market. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Sen. Lummis on Future of Crypto Legislation After FTX Implosion
Could FTX's collapse lead to better crypto regulation? Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) discusses the outlook for the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape and the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, a bipartisan, comprehensive crypto responsibility bill she's introduced with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). Plus, why she thinks ether is a security.
Goldman to Spend Big on Crypto After FTX Fallout; Silvergate Slides Further After Letter From Sen. Warren
Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs (GS) is looking to spend tens of millions of dollars on crypto firms whose valuations have been hit after the implosion of FTX, Reuters reported Tuesday. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), John Kennedy (R-La.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) asked crypto-friendly bank Silvergate (SI) for answers over its supposed role in facilitating transfers between bankrupt exchange FTX and its sister firm Alameda Research.
Sam Bankman-Fried Hires Mark Cohen as His Attorney: Reuters
The former head of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange, Bankman-Fried has yet to be charged with any crimes.
Crypto Firm Orthogonal, Victim of FTX Contagion, Now Faces Internal Dissent
Shortly after Orthogonal got served with default notices on $36 million of crypto loans from Maple Finance, the firm’s credit team published a statement saying it was “speechless” and unaware of the extent of the trading team’s exposures.
Goldman Sachs to Spend Big on Crypto Post FTX: Report
Goldman Sachs (GS), one of the world's largest investment banks, is looking to spend "tens of millions" of dollars on crypto firms whose valuations have been hit after the implosion of crypto exchange FTX, according to Reuters. "The Hash" panel discusses why Goldman sees a need for trustworthy and established players in the crypto market.
