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FTX.US Scores Deal With Owner of Washington Wizards, Capitals in Bid to Expand DC Presence
The crypto exchange hopes to become more visible among regulators with its latest sports partnership.

FTX Partners With Nuvei to Offer Instant Payments to Users
The deal will help support the higher value transactions that are often required in crypto trading, the companies said.

FTX Strikes Sponsorship Deal With NBA’s Golden State Warriors
The deal is a multiyear agreement worth about $10 million, according to a report citing people familiar with the matter.

FTX US Joins International Swaps and Derivatives Association
The crypto exchange plans to work with the association to build up crypto derivatives markets in the U.S. and around the world, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted.

Crypto CEOS Testifying at Landmark Hearing
Amidst regulatory uncertainty, FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, Bitfury’s Brian Brooks, and Circle’s Jeremy Allaire are among the six executives speaking at today’s House Financial Services Committee hearing. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the potential outcomes. Plus, the Senate Banking Committee will reconvene next Tuesday to discuss stablecoins.

Most Influential 2021: Sam Bankman-Fried
His FTX juggernaut is naming sports stadiums and placing ads at the World Series. But the entrepreneur is remaining humble.

FTX Proposes Changes to US Crypto Regulation
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX is the latest crypto firm to publish a policy proposal ahead of Wednesday’s House Financial Services Committee hearing. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what we know and why this is a continuing story to watch.

FTX to Seek $1.5B in New Funding Round at $32B Valuation: Report
The company’s CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will ask investors to purchase shares in its U.S. affiliate, FTX.US, at an $8 billion valuation.

Crypto CEOs to Testify Before House Financial Services Committee
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, Bitfury’s Brian Brooks and Circle’s Jeremy Allaire are among the executives who will speak at the Dec. 8 hearing.

FTX.US Adds Ethereum Collectibles to NFT Marketplace
FTX opened trading for some of the Ethereum network’s top NFTs on its U.S. marketplace Wednesday, mounting a challenge to market leader OpenSea and beating rival exchange Coinbase to the punch. Why are centralized crypto exchanges rushing into being NFT trading venues? “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the race to NFTs.
