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DCG's Barry Silbert Discusses Genesis in Letter to Shareholders
Barry Silbert, the head of crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group (DCG), gave his shareholders more details about his company's Genesis Capital lending division that was forced to halt customer withdrawals in the aftermath of FTX's November collapse. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by parent company DCG. Hodder Law Firm Managing Partner Sasha Hodder weighs in on the latest developments.
Solana-Based Token Bonk Inu to Mint NFTs on Magic Eden
Bonk Inu (BONK) will offer more than 15,000 non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles on Solana marketplace Magic Eden on Tuesday, and all the tokens used to mint these NFTs will be burnt afterward. "The Hash" panel discusses the NFT mint and the state of Solana as the network recovered from FTX's collapse.
Former FTX Exec Nishad Singh Met with Prosecutors: Report
Nishad Singh, FTX’s former director of engineering, is said to be engaging with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York, according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for Sam Bankman-Fried's legal proceedings and what to expect from FTX's upcoming bankruptcy hearing.
Crypto Regulation Outlook Under McCarthy as Speaker
Blockchain Foundation Executive Director Cleve Mesidor discusses her outlook on crypto regulation as Congressman Kevin McCarthy secured his position as House speaker. Plus, insights on the crypto industry's campaign donations and whether tangible differences will be made after the FTX fallout. Plus she breaks down the Blockchain Association's analysis of financial literacy in the education system.
First Mover Americas: Another FTX Insider Is Talking, Bloomberg Says
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 10, 2023.
FTX Former Engineering Chief Nishad Singh Looking for Deal From Feds: Report
Singh may hold information key to showing how Sam Bankman-Fried violated numerous federal campaign finance laws.
Multiple Parties Interested in Buying FTX Units, Court Documents Show
Around 117 parties have expressed an interest in buying units of FTX, a legal filing posted Sunday said, as a deadline for initial bids approaches. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential sale of LedgerX, FTX Japan, FTX Europe and the stock-clearing platform Embed. Plus, what this means to the bankruptcy case.
Según Voyager, la oposición de FTX a su acuerdo de US$1000M con Binance muestra “hipocresía y descaro”
La empresa de trading de FTX Alameda Research, reguladores federales y varios estados de Estados Unidos se opusieron al plan de Binance para comprar los activos de Voyager, el prestamista de criptomonedas declarado en quiebra.
Metropolitan Bank to End Crypto-Related Services
Metropolitan Commercial Bank is to end crypto-related services because of "recent developments" in the digital asset industry. Meanwhile, Jefferies downgraded Signature Bank from buy to hold as its crypto businesses shrink. "The Hash" panel discusses how the FTX contagion will impact the banks that have expanded into crypto.
Voyager Defends $1B Plan to Sell Assets to Binance.US, Legal Filings Show
Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager has defended its $1 billion plan to sell assets to Binance.US, calling criticisms “hypocrisy and chutzpah” based on unverified speculation, according to legal filings. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the opposition the plan has received from FTX trading arm Alameda Research, federal regulators, and a number of U.S. states.
