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FTX and Alameda Reach $874M Settlement with BlockFi Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
FTX and Alameda have agreed to an "in principle" settlement with BlockFi, potentially paying up to $874 million, marking a significant development in the ongoing bankruptcy saga.
Federal Reserve Lifts Enforcement Action on FTX-Linked Farmington Bank
The Federal Reserve has terminated its enforcement action against Farmington State Bank, linked to the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, marking the bank's shift away from operations and reinforcing depositor protection efforts.
FTX Seeks to Liquidate $1.4 Billion Anthropic Stake Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
FTX seeks court approval to divest its $18 billion stake in Anthropic, part of its post-collapse asset liquidation strategy, to repay customers and fulfill stakeholder commitments.
Alameda Research Withdraws Grayscale Lawsuit Amid GBTC Shift
Alameda Research has withdrawn its lawsuit against Grayscale Investments following the latter's Bitcoin Trust conversion to an ETF, leading to significant GBTC outflows and reshaping the cryptocurrency investment landscape.
Celsius Unloads Over $125M in Ethereum, Stirs Crypto Market Speculation
Celsius Network's transfer of over $125M in Ethereum to exchanges amid bankruptcy stirs speculation in the crypto market.
SEC Chair Gensler Open to Lawful Revival of FTX
SEC Chair Gary Gensler emphasizes regulatory standards as FTX considers legal and compliant return, following founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction, marking a pivotal moment in crypto regulation.
Google Metadata Implicates SBF in Fraudulent Activities During Trial
The trial on Nov 1, 2023, revealed Google metadata evidence against SBF, revealing his creation of a spreadsheet listing fraudulent financial activities. This evidence, along with testimonies and online meetings, contradicted SBF's claims of ignorance.
FTX Former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled in Court Over Exchange's Risk Management Measures
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried faced court examination on risk management after 2020 incident. BitMEX Research detailed discussions on "Allow Negative" code change, growth, and SBF's personal and professional entanglements.
Sam Bankman-Fried Dodges Questions on Alameda Debt Repayment Risks
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was questioned about using funds to repay Alameda's lenders, sparking discussions on risk management practices and potential user reputation implications.
Alameda Accused of Misusing FTX Customer Funds in Court
Key personnel from FTX and Alameda Research, during a trial, revealed concerning financial mismanagement and misrepresentation practices within the organizations. Gary Wang and Caroline Ellison's testimonies provided insights into significant financial instabilities, misuse of FTX funds by Alameda, and personal ventures being funded through loans from Alameda. The trial uncovers a complex scenario of financial misconduct and troubling personal-professional relationships, shedding light on alarming practices within these crypto entities.