FTX investors end lawsuit targeting Sullivan & Cromwell
The Moskowitz Law Firm, the lead plaintiffs’ counsel, said that it had dismissed Sullivan & Cromwell voluntarily and that no settlement was associated with the dismissal. Go to Source
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Blockfi Receives $250M USDC Deposit, Sparking Hopes for Creditor Repayments
Onchain data reveals that Blockfi, a now-bankrupt crypto lending firm, received a hefty $250 million deposit (1, 2) to one of its flagged addresses, as reported by Arkham Intelligence. The news was shared on X at 12:43 p.m. EDT on Monday. “Blockfi received $250M in USDC from Coinbase Prime, bringing their onchain holdings up to … Read more
Tether’s transparency and business structure raises $118B FTX-like concerns
Tether’s market share surpassed 75% of the entire stablecoin market, fueling concerns over the stablecoin giant’s influencer over the crypto industry. Go to Source
Ex-Alameda CEO was trying to prevent ‘AI disaster’ — former FTX employee
Caroline Ellison’s ex-boyfriend, Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced to 25 behind bars for his role in the collapse of the FTX exchange. Go to Source
Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Capital Fined $225,000 by SEC for Custody Rule Violations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Galois Capital Management LLC with a $225,000 fine for falling short of the Custody Rule laid out in the Investment Advisers Act. The crypto-centric hedge fund and advisory firm was also accused of misleading investors about the redemption process. SEC Charges Galois Capital According to the … Read more
Centralized crypto exchanges are key for mass adoption, despite FTX collapse
Hybrid, non-custodial exchanges could help restore industry trust in crypto but CEXs remain key for onboarding new users. Go to Source
Japanese exchange BitFlyer to acquire FTX Japan
FTX Japan, a Japanese subsidiary of the collapsed FTX exchange, is preparing to return with a new owner after repaying its customers in 2023. Go to Source
Spokesperson Hints at Sam Bankman-Fried’s Possible Move to California Prison
According to the Wall Street Journal, the convicted FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is being transferred from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to an undisclosed location. Sources speculate that SBF might be headed to the Federal Correctional Institution in Mendota, California (FCI Mendota). SBF’s Potential Transfer to FCI Mendota Speculated A Wall Street Journal … Read more
Former Alameda Research Boss Sam Trabucco Reemerges to Defend Ryan Salame Before Sentencing
Reports indicate that Sam Trabucco, the former co-CEO of the cryptocurrency trading firm Alameda Research, penned a letter to the judge set to sentence Ryan Salame, co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets. Trabucco’s letter emerged amidst numerous inquiries about his whereabouts throughout the ongoing turmoil. In his message, Trabucco referred to Salame as his “best friend” … Read more
Crypto Lender Genesis Requests US Bankruptcy Court to Approve ‘Settlement Principle’
The insolvent cryptocurrency lender, Genesis, has petitioned a U.S. bankruptcy court to approve a proposed settlement principle announced on Feb. 28. According to an update, if the court approves the settlement, Genesis Earn users will receive all of their digital assets back in kind. The bankruptcy court is scheduled to consider Genesis’ request to approve … Read more
