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Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in the Bahamas, SEC Charges Former FTX CEO With Defrauding Investors

As the world watches, major events impacting crypto are unfolding simultaneously. Congressional hearings on the collapse of FTX are slated to begin just hours after Sam Bankma...

Dec 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas. (CoinDesk archives)

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First Mover Americas: Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 13, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Dec 13, 2022 at 1:04 p.m. UTC

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QCP Capital co-founder Darius Sit speaking at Korea Blockchain Week. (Shaurya Malwa/CoinDesk)

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First Mover Asia: QCP Capital Founder Sees Crypto Industry’s Immediate Future Tied to Genesis Debacle, Expects Rebound in 2024

During a panel discussion at Taipei Blockchain Week, Darius Sit noted continued institutional adoption of the crypto options and derivatives market, among industry high points...

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Dec 12, 2022 at 11:58 p.m. UTC

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Do Kwon, co-founder and CEO of the ill-fated Terraform Labs. (Terra, modified by CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys More COIN; Do Kwon is in Serbia

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 12, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Dec 12, 2022 at 2:08 p.m. UTC

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US Prosecutors Reportedly Split on Charging Binance Over Possible Money Laundering; Bitcoin Trades Sideways

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US Prosecutors Reportedly Split on Charging Binance Over Possible Money Laundering; Bitcoin Trades Sideways

Tomorrow, lawmakers will hear from Sam Bankman-Fried after his crypto exchange, FTX, filed for bankruptcy. The former CEO is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Se...

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Dec 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

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First Mover Asia: Uniswap ‘Fee Switch’ Proposal for Popular Ether Pools Stirs Up Community Debate

Some see the proposed pilot project as an “important step,” while others say it may lead to reduced trading activity; bitcoin holds steady over $17K as latest inflation data a...

By Shaurya Malwa James Rubin

Dec 11, 2022 at 11:35 p.m. UTC

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Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Testify Before Lawmakers; Bitcoin Regains $17K

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Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Testify Before Lawmakers; Bitcoin Regains $17K

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, tweeted he's "willing" to testify at a Dec. 13 House Financial Services Committee hearing. CoinDesk's Nikhil...

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Dec 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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First Mover Americas: It’s Time to Come Clean About Those Crypto Losses

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 9, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Dec 9, 2022 at 1:37 p.m. UTC

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First Mover Asia: Tokocrypto Token Holders Benefit From Reports of Binance Acquiring the Indonesian Exchange

A Tokocrypto spokesperson would not confirm the deal, which has been widely reported by regional media. Binance is a Tokocrypto investor; bitcoin jumps back above $17K.

By James Rubin Glenn Ardi

Dec 9, 2022 at 12:09 a.m. UTC

Dec 9, 2022

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Senate Committee to Subpoena Sam Bankman-Fried if He Does Not Testify Voluntarily; Bitcoin Trades Flat

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Senate Committee to Subpoena Sam Bankman-Fried if He Does Not Testify Voluntarily; Bitcoin Trades Flat

The Senate Banking Committee wants Sam Bankman-Fried to appear before it next week to discuss the collapse of FTX, and will subpoena him if he does not appear voluntarily. Coi...

By Christine Lee Lawrence Lewitinn Emily Parker

Dec 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Dec 8, 2022

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