MicroStrategy Chair Michael Saylor called out former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) for “committing the sin of sh*tcoinary.” It has been a month since the FTX run resulted in the platform filing bankruptcy and the firm’s inner workings were laid bare. Much has happened during this time, but the underlying problem remains a $3.1 billion…
Gemini formed an ad hoc committee to advocate for a solution for Earn users amid suspension of withdrawals
In order to resolve the ongoing issues and redeem funds for its earn users, Gemini has formed an ad hoc committee with other creditors. Earn Update: On Saturday (December 3, 2022), Gemini formed an ad hoc committee with other creditors (Creditor Committee) to coordinate efforts and advocate together for a resolution. — Cameron Winklevoss (@cameron)…
KuCoin announces third-party PoR verification procedures
Kucoin Exchange Company in Africa KuCoin is a global cryptocurrency exchange for numerous digital assets and cryptocurrencies which was launched in September 2017, KuCoin has grown into one of the most popular crypto exchanges and already has over 8 million registered users across 207 countries and regions around the world. Known as the “People’s Exchange”, KuCoin operates in Seychelles, providing users with 24/7 multi-language customer services. Learn More…
Research: Coinbase Premium Index goes green for the first time since FTX collapse
According to the on-chain data and analytics provider, CryptoQuant, the Coinbase Premium Index has turned green for the first time since the fallout of the FTX collapse. As an indicator that shows a sign of “whale accumulation,” Coinbase Premium is the price difference between Coinbase’s BTC/USD pair and Binance’s BTC/USDT pair. “For example. when the…
SBF had detailed info on Alameda’s finances as recently as March, Forbes reveals
In contrast to Sam Bankman Fried’s recent claims that he wasn’t aware of Alameda’s position, Forbes recently released its communication with SBF when drafting their billionaires’ list, indicating that he was well versed in Alameda’s finances. During his recent interview with the New York Times, the ex-CEO said Alameda made risky investments on the FTX…
FTX Japan to Unfreeze Withdrawals of Client Funds
Japanese users of failed crypto exchange FTX might soon be able to withdraw their funds as the Japanese subsidiary said it is working to make funds available to their customers. FTX as a whole suspended its withdrawal services on Nov. 8. The new FTX trading management team has approved the plan to resume withdrawal services for…
Galaxy Digital wins bid for GK8 in Celsius bankruptcy asset auction
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Research: Analysis of crypto transaction fees suggests exchanges prefer to move in Bitcoin
Crypto exchanges can earn revenue through various means, including lending to margin traders, liquidation fees, and on/off ramping charges. However, the core revenue generator remains taking a fee on transactions. There are multiple types of transactions and, therefore, many types of transaction fees. When comparing different transaction fees on the Bitcoin and Ethereum chains, the…
XeggeX sets industry standards for exchange transparency
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Insights on Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘dark’ Republican political donations
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) gave his first interview with “citizen journalist” Tiffany Fong post-collapse. The pair discussed multiple aspects of the FTX saga, including the “backdoor,” FTT as collateral, and his regrets. But of particular interest were SBF’s comments on dark money donations made to Republican politicians. It is widely known SBF was…