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FTX crisis likely to spark a domino effect, macro analyst explains

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The repercussions of the cataclysmic FTX downfall are going to be broader than the crypto markets, as they will accelerate downward moves in stocks and commodity markets, according to Mike McGlone, senior marco analyst at Bloomberg. “Bitcoin has been one of the leading indicators on the way up, and it’s a leading indicator on the way down. And it’s just broken down, so expect most dominoes to fall,” McGlone pointed out in a recent interview with Cointelegraph.  McGlone expects traditional stocks to continue falling as the Federal Reserve keeps raising…

How Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘Effective’ Altruism Blew Up FTX

A less charitable summary of effective altruism, then, would be that it is little more than a fancy way of saying “the ends justify the means.” Effective altruism also encompasses an emphasis on “long-termism,” which can read like another excuse for mercenary corner-cutting today, so long as you commit your loot to improving tomorrow. Original Source AltruismBankmanFriedsBlewEffectiveFTXSam CryptoX Portal

SOL Gives Up 20% Gains, as FTX Declares Bankruptcy – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Solana was up by as much as 20% on Friday, as the token rebounded following recent declines. The token which dropped by over 50% earlier in the week, surged today, as traders seemingly bought the dip earlier in the day. However, sentiment has since shifted following the news that FTX has declared bankruptcy. Polygon was a notable gainer, climbing by as much as 16% prior to the news. Solana (SOL) Solana (SOL) was one of today’s notable gainers, as the token rebounded following recent losses. After falling to a low…

Troubled Crypto Exchange FTX Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, CEO Steps Down – Bitcoin News

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The embattled crypto exchange FTX has informed the public that the FTX parent firm West Realm Shires Services, Alameda Research, and approximately 130 additional affiliated companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. FTX’s Parent Company, Alameda Research, and 130 Associated Firms Voluntarily Commence Bankruptcy Proceedings After days of confusion and speculation, the firm FTX has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S., according to a Twitter statement. The letter details that West Realm Shires Services (FTX International’s parent firm), Alameda Research, and approximately…

Crypto-Linked Stocks Tumble After FTX Files for Bankruptcy

FTX Group, which includes the FTX.com entity as well as FTX US, Alameda Research and “approximately 130 additional affiliated companies” have all filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to a press release. CEO and founder Sam Bankman-Fried also resigned his role, but will “assist in an orderly transition.” John Ray III is the new CEO. Source

FTX, FTX US and Alameda will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in US; SBF resigns

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Within a week, crypto exchange FTX has gone from proposing an acquisition by Binance to sort out its liquidity issues to proceeding with filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in the District of Delaware. In a Nov. 11 tweet, FTX said roughly 130 companies in FTX Group — including FTX Trading, FTX US, under West Realm Shires Services, and Alameda Research — had started proceedings to file for bankruptcy in the United States. FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has also resigned from his position and will be succeeded by John Ray.…