FTX

FTX Plan Said to Face CFTC Roundtable Next Month
A proposal from FTX.US on direct derivatives clearing is set to be the focus of public discussion on May 23.

FTX Co-CEO Donates $4M to Republican PAC Ahead of US Midterm Elections
Ryan Salame has already donated $1 million to non-partisan crypto PACs in this election cycle.

FTX Takes Stake in Stock Exchange IEX to Strengthen Crypto Markets
The size of FTX’s investment was not revealed, but an FTX spokesperson said it will become a “significant” shareholder in IEX.

Indian Gaming Firm MPL Could Attract Investment From FTX: Report
MPL is looking to raise investment as part of its Series E extension at a valuation of $2.5 billion.

Binance to Sponsor 64th Annual Grammy Awards
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has announced plans to sponsor the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the biggest night in the American music industry. “The Hash” group discusses why crypto companies are vying for mainstream audiences, noting advertisements by FTX, Coinbase, and Crypto.com in this year’s Super Bowl. Plus, a conversation about the possibility of a metaverse Grammy Awards.

The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like
The government is set to reveal its regulatory package for crypto in the coming weeks.

A16z, FTX and Sequoia Lead $135M Round for LayerZero at $1B Valuation
The blockchain interoperability protocol first emerged from stealth last September.

FTX Europe in Talks With British Regulators to Expand Into the UK
The country has set a March 31 deadline for crypto firms to register with the Financial Conduct Authority.

FTX Taps Ex-Liechtenstein Regulator as EU Strategy Lead
Marcel Lötscher, previously a senior official at the country's financial market supervisor, will become head of regulatory strategy for the global crypto exchange in October.

FTX Acquires Good Luck Games Amid Gaming Push
The developer of the upcoming card battle game "Storybook Brawl" will become a part of the newly formed FTX Gaming division.

