Bankruptcy
Coinbase CEO Outlines His 'Realistic Blueprint' for Centralized Actors
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shares his plan for a "realistic blueprint" that regulates centralized actors, while preserving decentralized innovation. "The Hash" team discusses the future of regulation for centralized exchanges in the wake of FTX filing for bankruptcy.
Binance.US Agrees to Buy Voyager’s Assets for $1.02B
Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital said Binance.US has agreed to buy its assets for $1.022 billion. "The Hash" panel discusses what to expect with returning customer funds and Voyager's upcoming bankruptcy hearing.
CryptoQuant Analyst Compares Binance's Outflows to FTX's Previous Outflows
On-chain data shows Binance isn't exhibiting "FTX-like" behaviors, according to CryptoQuant. CryptoQuant Senior Analyst Julio Moreno compares the difference between the recent record outflows from Binance to when FTX investors attempted withdrawals before the exchange filed for bankruptcy.
FTX Wants to Sell its Functioning Units, Including LedgerX
Crypto exchange FTX petitioned a federal court for permission to sell several subsidiaries on Thursday, including U.S.-based derivatives wing LedgerX. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in FTX's bankruptcy.
Top FTX Group Exec Tipped Off Bahamian Authorities About Possible Fraud
A top executive of the FTX group of companies told Bahamas police that funds were commingled between the crypto exchange and its sister trading firm Alameda Research as early as Nov. 9, court documents show. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments in FTX's bankruptcy.
Blockchain Association Exec on FTX Fallout, Future of Crypto
Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donations worth at least $73 million could be clawed back to repay FTX creditors. Meanwhile, Bankman-Fried is expected to testify before Congress Tuesday. Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith discusses the latest developments in FTX's bankruptcy and where crypto regulation could be headed in 2023.
Founders of Three Arrows Capital Subpoenaed in US Bankruptcy Case
A New York bankruptcy judge has agreed to issue subpoenas against the founders of Three Arrows Capital (3AC) as liquidators seek to wind down the collapsed crypto fund. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest developments in 3AC's bankruptcy.
Genesis Creditors Hire Lawyers to Help Prevent Bankruptcy Filing: Bloomberg
Genesis Global Trading's creditors have hired restructuring lawyers to help find a way prevent the crypto brokerage from having to file for bankruptcy, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the situation. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for Genesis.
A Central Bank for Crypto?
"If there was a central bank for crypto, which seems to be what Binance is trying to create ... we wouldn't see the scope of problems that we're seeing today," says Howard Fischer, Moses Singer LLP partner and former SEC senior trial counsel. He points out the irony of crypto's call for regulation amid ongoing contagion and bankruptcy hearings.
BlockFi Joins the Crypto Bankruptcy Parade
Crypto lender BlockFi became the latest industry heavyweight to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining Celsius Network, Voyager Digital and FTX. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways from the first day of bankruptcy proceedings.
