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Opinion

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Biggest Grift? His ‘Best In Class’ Exchange

Never mind the alleged fraud. The centerpiece of the FTX empire – the exchange – really wasn’t that good, traders say.

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Refiles for Temporary Release Ahead of Trial

Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried filed another letter late Monday to the Judge overseeing the case, hoping to once again request for the FTX founder's temporary release from prison before the trial starts on Oct. 3. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses the arguments and terms of the letter. Plus, insights on whether Bankman-Fried could get a 115-year prison sentence based on his charges.

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Why FTX Might Try to Claw Back Funds From Retail Customers

As lawsuits continue to pile up in the FTX saga, FTX chief John Ray III is focused on clawing back funds from former affiliates to pay back creditors. But how might that play out in court? Founder of 117 Partners Thomas Braziel, who specializes in the trading of bankruptcy claims, explains the different paths Ray may choose to go down and the potential outcomes of these cases.

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Finance

Coinbase Has Recently Held Talks to Buy FTX Europe: Fortune

This is part of Coinbase’s desire to expand its derivatives business, according to the article, which added that acquisition talks never reached a “late stage.”

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