Elizabeth Napolitano

Elizabeth Napolitano

Elizabeth Napolitano was a data journalist at CoinDesk, where she reported on topics such as decentralized finance, centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, altcoins, and Web3. She has covered technology and business for NBC News and CBS News. In 2022, she received an ACP national award for breaking news reporting.

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House Subcommittee Chair Calls for Documents as Part of FTX Collapse Probe
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) is chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy.
The United States Capitol (Getty Images)
Silvergate Bank HQ (CoinDesk)
Crypto Bank Silvergate's Shares Continue to Fall Despite CEO’s Remarks
Traders seem to be anticipating Silvergate could be significantly affected by the collapse of FTX.
Silvergate Bank HQ (CoinDesk)
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Manhattan US Attorney's Office Opens Probe Into FTX Collapse: Reuters
The investigation is one of several probes into the now-bankrupt company's operations.
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Coinbase's smarphone app (Chesnot/Getty Images)
For Coinbase, FTX’s Bankruptcy Has Its Pluses and Minuses
FTX’s collapse may turn off some investors from putting money into crypto altogether, but it could be an opportunity for Coinbase to pick up market share. 
Coinbase's smarphone app (Chesnot/Getty Images)
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From Enron to FTX: Wall Street Turnaround Titan John Jay Ray III Takes Reins from FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried handed over control of his company to the veteran Wall Street  bankruptcy lawyer, who will guide the company’s Chapter 11 process.
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MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)
Revisiting MicroStrategy's Pain Points as Bitcoin Tumbles
This week's plunge in the price of bitcoin again raises questions as to whether Michael Saylor will at some point be forced to sell some or all of his company's vast holdings.
MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)
Founders Mo Shaikh (left) and Avery Ching (Aptos Labs)
Aptos CEO Defends 'Fair' Tokenomics That Prompted Community Backlash
Aptos CEO Mo Shaikh told CoinDesk the token distribution is much fairer than at other projects.
Founders Mo Shaikh (left) and Avery Ching (Aptos Labs)
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Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Furthers Push Into Payments With Tools Suite
The new “payment engine” will allow merchants to quickly access funds from customer sales through instant fiat-to-stablecoin conversion. 
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Slotie stands accused of funneling proceeds from the NFT sales into online and metaverse casinos. (Pixabay)
State Securities Regulators Move to Shut Down NFT Scam Tied to Metaverse Casino
The action comes as states are increasingly joining forces to tackle crypto crimes.
Slotie stands accused of funneling proceeds from the NFT sales into online and metaverse casinos. (Pixabay)
USDC is a dollar-backed stablecoin administered by the Circle- and Coinbase-led Centre Consortium. (Centre Consortium)
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Waives Fees for Converting Between USDC and Fiat, Eyeing Global Audience
The company hopes the move will encourage wider global adoption of the stablecoin it helped invent.
USDC is a dollar-backed stablecoin administered by the Circle- and Coinbase-led Centre Consortium. (Centre Consortium)