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Bankman-Fried Should Have Only Flip Phone, Website Whitelist, DOJ Says
The bail conditions clampdown comes after suspicions of witness tampering.
First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Sinking on Silvergate
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 3, 2023.
Bitcoin’s Worsening Liquidity Draws Concerns From Traders: Data
Data from blockchain analytics firm Kaiko shows that liquidity is worsening for bitcoin, with order-book depth hitting lower levels than were seen following the collapse of FTX. In the meantime, Kaiko notes that Coinbase volumes have seen a rise in interest in altcoins at the expense of bitcoin and ether. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."
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.
Crypto Bank Charter Firm Protego Trust Lays Off Most of Its Workforce: Source
Some employees are still in place and the firm’s operations are ready to launch, but money is a problem, said a person familiar with the situation.
Prosecutors’ Case Against FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Becomes Clearer
In the last week prosecutors have laid out new details and allegations against the FTX founder.
Former Accounting Team of FTX US Auditor Armanino Starts 'The Network Firm'
Members of the accounting firm Armanino’s digital-asset practice have departed and formed a startup – The Network Firm – to carry on the business of providing audits, attestations and related work for crypto clients. Late last year, Armanino decided to stop performing crypto audits amid heightened scrutiny of its past work for a U.S. affiliate of Sam Bankman-Fried’s failed FTX exchange. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential challenges of crypto auditing practices.
Former SEC Branch Chief on State of U.S. Crypto Regulation
Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Attorney Lisa Bragança discusses the current state of crypto regulation in the U.S. on the heels of the latest enforcement actions from the SEC. "Regulators move slowly and deliberately, and the [crypto] industry does not," Bragança said. Plus, her thoughts on former FTX executive Nishad Singh pleading guilty and what it means for Sam Bankman-Fried's trial.
