Sam Bankman-Fried
Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda’s Balance Sheet
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is denying insolvency rumors plaguing the crypto exchange, tweeting in part "FTX has enough to cover all client holdings." This comes after CoinDesk revealed the balance sheet of FTX's sister company Alameda Research was loaded with FTX's native exchange token FTT. Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, a sizable owner of FTT, said his exchange would begin liquidating any remaining FTT it held on its books. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang discusses the developments.
Solana Falls and Speculation Centers on Links to Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, Alameda
The SOL token fell 4.7% in the past 24 hours, and crypto traders are forming all sorts of theories as to why.
Sam Bankman-Fried Denies FTX Insolvency Rumors as Binance Moves to Liquidate FTT Tokens
Traders are scurrying to hedge against a potential slide in crypto exchange FTX's native token, FTT, in the wake of Binance's decision to liquidate FTT holdings and controversy surrounding sister company Alameda Research's balance sheet. This comes as FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted in part that "FTX is fine. Assets are fine." "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments after CoinDesk published a story revealing that Alameda's balance sheet was loaded with FTT.
First Mover Asia: FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Talks Consumer Protection and Crypto Titans Clash
Consumer protection and regulation are key ingredients to transforming digital assets into an asset class worth trillions. The FTX exchange's Sam Bankman-Fried weighs in. Meanwhile, FTX's FTT token takes a dive after rival Binance announces plans to dump its remaining holdings.
Binance to Sell Rest of FTX Token Holdings as Alameda CEO Defends Firm's Financial Condition
Alameda's CEO offered to buy Binance's FTT token holdings for $22 apiece.
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.
