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Alameda Sues Grayscale and DCG To Allow Redemptions, Reduce Fees
FTX sister company Alameda Research has filed a lawsuit against crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments seeking injunctive relief to realize what it claims is over $250 million in asset value for the FTX Debtor’s customers and creditors. "First Mover" hosts weigh in on the latest developments. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
FTX Bankruptcy Special Counsel, Advisers Bill $38M for January
FTX’s bankruptcy proceeding has teams of lawyers, investment bankers, consultants and financial advisers working on the case.
GBTC Discount Narrows; Alameda Sues Grayscale and DCG To Allow Redemptions
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount to net asset value has fallen to its lowest level in a month, ahead of oral arguments in federal court on Tuesday related to Grayscale's SEC lawsuit. Meanwhile, FTX sister company Alameda Research has filed a lawsuit against Grayscale Investments seeking injunctive relief to realize over $250 million in asset value for the FTX Debtor’s customers and creditors. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk and Grayscale.
FTX Bankruptcy Examiner Denial Appealed by U.S. Government
An independent investigation could cost as much as $100 million, the federal court in Delaware has previously been warned.
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.
