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Attorney Behind Lawsuit Against FTX Weighs In on Celebrity Endorsements
The Moskowitz Law Firm Managing Partner Adam Moskowitz explains why his firm is turning its attention to celebrity promoters of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, saying, "these are no brainer cases." CoinDesk reached out for comment to Sam Bankman-Fried, along with Latham & Watkins, the firm which represents FTX celebrity endorsers, including Tom Brady and Larry David, and did not hear back.
Brewing Battle Over Control of Private FTX Cases
As a battle over control of private litigation from the fallout of crypto exchange FTX is brewing, the Moskowitz Law Firm Managing Partner Adam Moskowitz discusses why his firm, along with Boies Schiller Flexner, filed a petition last week requesting a special panel of judges to move all of the private FTX cases to federal court in Miami. Plus, his take on why celebrities who endorsed FTX should be held liable for allegedly violating Florida law.
SEC Case Against Bankman-Fried Postponed Pending Criminal Trial
Charges can wait until the Department of Justice’s case against the FTX founder concludes, a judge said.
US Judge Approves Removal of FTX Turkish Units From Bankruptcy Case
The crypto exchange had asked the court to greenlight the exclusion of the units after Turkish authorities ordered the seizure of most of its assets in the country.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Super Bowl VPN Use Prompts Government Concern
U.S. prosecutors worry he could use the privacy tool to access foreign crypto sites or the dark web while on bail.
I’m Glad There Are No Crypto Super Bowl Ads: Here’s Why
Sportswashing and crypto company hubris are no longer in play this year. And that's a good thing.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Propose Installing Monitoring Software on His Phone
At a hearing in New York on Thursday, Judge Lewis Kaplan indicated that he was concerned about Bankman-Fried’s ability to hide or delete his communications.
SALT Lending CEO: FTX Fallout Led to 'Paranoia' Within the Industry
In November, online investing platform Bnk To The Future terminated its planned acquisition of SALT Lending after the latter informed customers it would pause withdrawals and deposits on its platform due to an unspecified exposure to FTX. SALT Lending CEO and Director Shawn Owen discusses the current status of withdrawals and deposits after the crypto lender recently closed a $64.4 million Series A funding round.
SALT Lending Raises $64.4M to Resume Operations
Crypto lender SALT has closed a $64.4 million Series A funding round from a share sale to accredited investors less than three months after a planned sale fell through due to the implosion of centralized crypto exchange FTX. SALT Lending CEO and Director Shawn Owen discusses the raise, business plans, and outlook for crypto lending.
