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Markets

Crypto's Sharp Declines in Price, Trading Volatility Could Be Worse

Contagion fears still exist, however, and regulators are look ready to sharpen their focus on crypto.

Former CEO of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Finance

Bankman-Fried’s Cabal of Roommates in the Bahamas Ran His Crypto Empire – and Dated. Other Employees Have Lots of Questions

“The whole operation was run by a gang of kids in the Bahamas,” a person familiar with the matter told CoinDesk on condition of anonymity.

El ex CEO de FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Bitcoin Back Above $17K Amid FTX Fallout

GSR Markets Global Head of Product Benoit Bosc discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as it returns to the $17,000 level amid continued selling pressure triggered in part by the fallout of crypto exchange FTX. Plus, the impact of rising inflation on the crypto markets and global finance.

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Videos

Legal Expert on What FTX's Collapse Means for Users

Crypto exchange FTX US – the U.S. wing of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto trading empire – warned its users to close their positions as it might halt trading in the coming days. Keystone Law Partner Louise Abbott discusses the legal considerations of FTX's downfall and what they suggest about the fate of its users.

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Videos

FTX Balances Fell 87% in 5 Days in Epic Crypto Deposit Run, Data Shows

A glance at data from Arkham Intelligence shows the behind-the-scenes operational reality that drove billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried's beleaguered FTX exchange to order a withdrawal halt this week. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Videos

FTX US Warns of Possible Trading Halt; SBF Tweets: Well Played, You Won

Crypto exchange FTX US warned its users to close their positions as it might halt trading in the coming days. Plus, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried tweets "Alameda Research is winding down trading" and wrote in an apparent dig to Binance, "Well played; you won."

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Opinion

The Role Regulators Played in the FTX Fiasco

The collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's blockchain empire is a direct result of crypto’s centralized development and lack of U.S. regulations.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Markets

Tron's TRX Jumps 140% Amid 1:1 FTX Redemption of Tron-Based Tokens

FTX announced that Tron-based assets could be moved to external wallets.

Tron's TRX token jumped about 140% on crypto exchange FTX on Thursday. (FTX)

Policy

US Justice Department, Regulators Contacted Binance on FTX Talks: Source

The authorities want to know what Binance learned about FTX's inner workings.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

White House Says FTX Crash ‘Underscores’ Crypto Concerns

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that the Biden administration is aware of FTX’s ongoing problems and will continue to monitor the situation.

The White House, the executive office of the U.S. President (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)