Tag: FTX

FTX collapse put the Singapore government in a parliamentary hot seat

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The collapse of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has put the Singapore prime minister and the ruling government in a hot seat. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong are set to face grilling questions for their failure to protect retail investors. The Members of Parliament (MP) from the opposition Workers’ party raised 15 questions about Temasek’s investment and FTX collapse. The MPs questioned the government’s credibility in tracking the extent of investments by Temasek and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC. The discussions around the government…

FTX collapse drives curiosity around Sam Bankman-Fried, Google data shows

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The fall of FTX seemingly had the biggest impact on the crypto ecosystem as Google searches for the CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) hit the roof over in November 2022. Some of the biggest drivers for this trend include mainstream media attention, colossal losses and political ties. On Nov. 2, SBF lost his credibility after his company Alameda Research was found holding a large amount of FTX Token (FTT), an asset issued by FTX. Over the following two weeks, the crypto community investigated and found SBF guilty of manipulating and misappropriating…

FTX under ‘active’ civil and criminal investigation: Bahamas AG

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The Bahamas Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Ryan Pinder has confirmed that the collapsed crypto exchange FTX is the focus of an “active and ongoing” investigation by authorities from the Caribbean nation. In a national statement that was delivered live on the Facebook page of the Office of the Prime Minister on Nov. 27, Pinder explained the “affairs of FTX Digital Markets” are under scrutiny from both “civil and criminal authorities” and Bahamian authorities are working with “a number of specialists and experts and will continue to do…

Bahamian Attorney General Insists FTX Is the Subject of an ‘Active and Ongoing Investigation’ – Bitcoin News

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The troubled and now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is the subject of “an active and ongoing investigation,” Bahamian attorney general Ryan Pinder told the press on Sunday. Pinder also stressed that putting the blame on the Bahamas “because FTX is headquartered here would be a gross oversimplification of reality.” Bahamian Attorney General Says the ‘Bahamas Will Emerge, Held in Even Higher Esteem’ On Sunday, the attorney general of the Bahamas discussed the collapse of FTX Digital Markets, and he insisted that Bahamian authorities are investigating FTX. Ryan Pinder started his speech…

Alameda Withdrew $204M in Crypto From FTX US Days Before Exchange Collapsed – Featured Bitcoin News

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Alameda Research reportedly withdrew the most funds from FTX US, the U.S. arm of FTX, days before the crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy. The majority of the withdrawn cryptocurrencies were sent to wallets owned by FTX International, “suggesting that Alameda may have been operating to bridge between the two entities,” crypto intelligence firm Arkham said. Alameda’s Withdrawal Analysis From FTX US exchange Crypto intelligence firm Arkham shared an analysis Friday showing that Alameda Research withdrew the most funds from FTX US, the U.S. arm of FTX, days before the crypto…

FTX fall was ‘incredibly damaging,’ crypto must foster real utility: Ripple policy lead

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Ripple’s APAC Policy Director has described the fall of FTX as “incredibly damaging” for the crypto space, but says the industry should stand the test of time if its focus shifts towards building “real utility.” In a statement sent to Cointelegraph, Ripple’s APAC policy lead Rahul Advani said he expects the FTX saga to lead to greater scrutiny on crypto regulations, while governments will re-evaluate “their stance towards crypto and blockchain technology,” adding: “The collapse of FTX is incredibly damaging for the crypto space and once again underscores the need…

Despite 2 Entities Holding 73% of the FTX Token Supply, FTT Price Still Holds Above $1 per Unit – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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While a large fraction of crypto assets dropped a great deal in value during the past few weeks and bitcoin is down 18.2% in 30 days, the exchange coin ftx token (FTT) still trades above a U.S. dollar per unit. Moreover, the unknown entity known as the ‘FTX Accounts Drainer,’ still holds the second largest FTT wallet with 45.85 million tokens worth $61.44 million. FTT Remains Above $1 per Unit During the Past 2 Weeks Since the FTX Collapse It’s been over two weeks since FTX filed for Chapter 11…

Crypto Influencer Bitboy Flies to the Bahamas to Question Former FTX Exec Sam Bankman-Fried – Bitcoin News

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Its been 16 days since FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and the former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is allegedly still hunkering down at his seaside resort in the Bahamas. This weekend, the Youtuber known as Bitboy decided to fly down to Nassau in order to question SBF about the FTX collapse, and crypto supporters on social media have been eagerly watching Bitboy search for SBF on the island. While Trying to Confront SBF in the Bahamas, Bitboy Says He’s Doing What No One Is…

FTX Fallout: Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Releases Proof-of-Reserves Details

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Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX has released the list of its on-chain and off-chain assets as part of proof-of-reserves (PoR). Last week, it released the reserves to liabilities (R2L) ratio for the top 10 assets. In an announcement on its site, CoinDCX has promised to provide monthly updates on its R2L ratio. Indian exchanges are hit by high taxation and a stringent regulatory environment, with the beginning of the current financial in April 2022. In particular, they suffered a drop in trading volume of up to 90% since July 2022 when…