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EU’s MiCA Crypto Law Would Have Stopped FTX's Malpractice, Officials Say
Some lawmakers worry if the crypto regulations that have been agreed to in principle are tough enough to stem wider structural problems in the industry.
Wrapped Bitcoin Trades at Discount After FTX's Collapse
Wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), a clone of bitcoin (BTC), has traded at a discount to BTC's price since crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection on Nov. 11. "All About Bitcoin" host Lawrence Lewitinn breaks down the Chart of the Day.
BlockFi Has $355M in Crypto Frozen on FTX; Sam Bankman-Fried Addresses FTX Collapse
Crypto lender BlockFi has about $355 million in crypto frozen on FTX. Sam Bankman-Fried addresses Bahamian FTX withdrawals and the collapse of his crypto exchange in a newly released audio interview from Tiffany Fong. Coinbase Wallet will no longer support the native tokens associated with Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ethereum Classic (ETC) and others, effective Dec. 5.
The Giving Block Co-Founder on FTX Fallout, Crypto Philanthropy
In the wake of the fallout of crypto exchange FTX, could the current market climate change the way people donate this holiday season? Pat Duffy, co-founder of crypto donation marketplace The Giving Block, discusses the FTX collapse, its impact on crypto philanthropy and the overall mission of using crypto as a force for social good.
BlockFi Most Likely to Pay SEC First, Crypto Lawyer Says
Sasha Hodder said retail customers probably won't get their money back from the bankrupt crypto lender.
BlockFi tiene US$355M en criptomonedas congelados en FTX
Joshua Sussberg, abogado de Kirkland & Ellis, comunicó la cifra durante la primera audiencia por quiebra de BlockFi.
Centralized Crypto Exchanges Will Still Remain Dominant After FTX Collapse, JPMorgan Says
Centralized exchanges will continue to control the majority of global digital-asset trading volumes, JPMorgan said, contradicting some crypto-native experts who expect a shift toward decentralized platforms in the wake of FTX's collapse. The comments come from the bank's strategists in a note to clients. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and DeFi adoption.
Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust Shares Continue to Trade at a Discount
Bernstein Managing Director of Global Digital Assets Gautam Chhugani unpacks the outlook for Genesis and Grayscale's GBTC, amid the ongoing contagion concerns from the fallout of FTX. Grayscale Investments, which manages GBTC, Genesis and CoinDesk are owned by Digital Currency Group.
Markets Will Trade Flat 'Until Trust Gets Re-Established': Analyst
The CoinDesk Market Index Excluding Stablecoins is up 4.4% this week after it lost nearly 300 points earlier this month on the FTX fallout and subsequent contagion effects. Floating Point Group Co-Founder and CEO John Peurifoy expects continued flat conditions, until "trust gets re-established...or people find technological ways to get a little bit more comfort."
Legal Expert: 'Doubtful' BlockFi Customers Will Get Their Money Back
Crypto lender BlockFi filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., citing exposure to FTX. Hodder Law Firm Managing Partner Sasha Hodder is "doubtful" that customers will get their money back, "unless some miracle happens that someone comes in and provides a bailout."
