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Why Today's Crypto Meltdown Is Comparable to the Panic of 1907
Frances Coppola, CoinDesk columnist, compares today's crypto meltdown to the Panic of 1907, a crisis that pre-dates the creation of the U.S. Federal Reserve. "In 1907, it was very much an individual within the financial system who was responsible for backing everything up," she says, referencing FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda’s Balance Sheet
Alameda had $14.6 billion of assets as of June 30, according to a private document CoinDesk reviewed. Much of it is the FTT token issued by FTX, another Bankman-Fried company.
Crypto’s 1907 Moment
Financial stability ultimately depends on the trustworthiness of people, not the reliability of technology.
Can Crypto Buy a Seat in Congress?
In the U.S. primaries, crypto millions sometimes failed to show much effect at all, though industry donors may claim credit in a few key wins on the road to the midterms.
The Future of US Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De reacts to the debate between FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees. Plus, update on the status of DCCPA, Lummis-Gillibrand bill and DCEA.
Cryptocurrency Exchange FTX ‘Likely’ to Create a Stablecoin: Report
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried told The Big Whale in an interview that the crypto exchange “is very likely" to create a stablecoin. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what kind of stablecoin it could be and the exchange’s moves in a bear market.
Crypto Exchange FTX Is Working on Creating a Stablecoin: Report
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried also ruled out a potential acquisition of popular trading app Robinhood.
What Is Dollar-Cost Averaging?
As part of CoinDesk's Trading Week, Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten discusses how dollar-cost averaging works and why it may be better for your crypto portfolio. Plus, Klippsten shares his outlook for crypto regulation on the heels of a proposal from FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried.
'This Is a One-Time Thing,' FTX to Reimburse Victims of API Phishing
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has agreed to compensate victims of this weekend's phishing attack with as much as $6 million, according to the exchange's CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. "The Hash" panel discusses SBF's stance on reimbursing victims of crypto scams and exploits, and the increasing scams in the crypto space.
Crypto Means Absolutely Nothing Without Censorship Resistance
The battle for how to regulate cryptocurrency might handicap the entire value proposition if we simply apply the same old rules to a new way of moving money around.
