Browsing: FTX

ftx-suspends-user-accounts-amid-kroll-cyber-breach-concerns

FTX took the decision as a proactive measure to prevent any potential future incidents or additional harm following the recent hack. Following the recent Kroll cybersecurity breach, bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has temporarily suspended accounts of impacted users accessing its claims portal.FTX’s decision which was posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) was undertaken as

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tokenized-ftx-claim-is-used-as-collateral-for-a-loan

A creditor of now-bankrupted crypto exchange FTX pledged a $31,307 claim as collateral for a DeFi loan. A creditor of now-bankrupted crypto exchange FTX pledged a claim as collateral for a loan in the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Arcade. The transaction was the first on-chain loan backed by an FTX claim, according to the bankruptcy

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ftx-bankruptcy-judge-approves-sale-of-ledgerx

The judge said he read all the papers and declarations related to the FTX debtors’ motion for the sale of LedgerX and was “satisfied” with the proceedings. The judge presiding over crypto exchange FTX’s bankruptcy case has given the green light to a motion allowing the sale of LedgerX.In a May 4 hearing in United

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sam-bankman-fried-seeks-to-access-ftx-funds

Sam Bankman-Fried lawyers claim he was not involved in previous unauthorized transactions, and should have access to company assets. Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team is seeking to remove a bail condition that prevented him from accessing FTX’s funds, according to court filings from Jan. 28.A letter from Bankman-Fried’s lawyer, Mark Cohen, to United States District Court

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report-claims-us.-prosecutors-investigate-hedge-funds-in-connection-with-binance-dealings 

Federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating U.S.-based hedge funds that have dealt with the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to two people familiar with the matter. The hedge funds were allegedly issued subpoenas by the U.S. attorney’s office for the Western District of Washington. Sources Say U.S. Department of Justice Probes American Hedge Funds in Cryptocurrency Investigation

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from-prediction-to-reality:-how-bitcoin-will-win-in-2023

I predicted that Bitcoin would face attacks between 2018 to 2023, then its period of true victory will start.This is an opinion editorial by Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi and a board member for ₿trust.In 2020, I predicted that Bitcoin would face attacks during the 2018 to 2023 period but would ultimately emerge successful by

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bankrupt-crypto-exchange-ftx-begins-strategic-review-of-global-assets

FTX debtors are in talks with finserv firm Perella Weinberg Partners for various sale or reorganization attempts. However, the engagement of PWP is subject to the bankruptcy court’s approval. As part of the recent bankruptcy filing, the defunct crypto exchange FTX, along with 101 of the 130 affiliated companies, announced the launch of a strategic

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aax-reiterates-withdrawal-halt-is-unrelated-to-ftx-contagion

In a previous post on Twitter, the AAX exchange said it has no financial exposure to FTX and its affiliates. Hong Kong-based crypto exchange AAX has reiterated that its suspension of withdrawals on the platform has nothing to do with the ongoing fallout from FTX’s collapse and rumors to the contrary are false.The crypto community

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the-mysterious-ftx-debacle,-tim-draper’s-btc-price-prediction,-more-support-for-ripple-in-sec-lawsuit-—-week-in-review

As theories proliferate wildly about the true nature of what happened to failed crypto exchange FTX, little is yet clear to the crypto community. Former CEO of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried has addressed the issue publicly on social media, mentioning a mysterious “sparring partner.” This week, Bitcoin.com News has also provided an in-depth look at the

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ethereum-wallet-metamask-adds-bank-to-crypto-transfers-via-sardine

According to a Consensys blog post published on October 11, the Ethereum-based wallet Metamask has added instant bank-to-crypto transfers via the automated clearing house (ACH) settlement merchant Sardine. Metamask Users Can Swap Fiat for Over 30 Crypto Tokens On Tuesday, the crypto firm Consensys published an announcement that explains the ETH wallet Metamask has added

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report:-11.4%-of-uae-residents-have-invested-in-cryptocurrencies

Just over 11% of United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents have invested in cryptocurrencies, a report issued by the country’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has reportedly said. Globally, the United Arab Emirates is now ranked tenth in terms of cryptocurrency investment rate. UAE’s Mission to Become a Global Crypto Hub According to a

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ftx-revenue-soared-1,000%-amid-last-year’s-crypto-craze:-report

FTX saw its 2021 revenue grow from $89 million to hit over $1 billion as the crypto market rallied. Growth came amid huge expansion across the globe, CNBC said in a report citing leaked documents. Despite crypto winter, FTX has looked to add to its growing portfolio of companies.  FTX saw its revenue grow more

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reports-say-ftx-warns-customers-not-to-interact-with-aztec-network,-ceo-sam-bankman-fried-responds

According to reports on social media, a number of users have complained that FTX has blocked a transaction that was associated with the Aztec Network’s zkmoney privacy technology. Following the accusations, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried explained that transactions are monitored for AML compliance but it “does not mean any accounts were frozen.” Journalist Wu Blockchain

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