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FTX files for bankruptcy - Bankman-Fried steps down as CEO

November 11, 2022 10:05 AM EST

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried has stepped down as CEO of the company while FTX itself has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, according to a statement by the cryptocurrency exchange posted on Twitter.

Bankman-Fried is being replaced by John J. Ray III, although the company said he will stay to assist with the transition. In... More

Alameda Research is winding down trading

November 10, 2022 9:18 AM EST

Alameda Research is winding down trading

15) First, one way or another, Alameda... More

Analysis-FTX meltdown sparks investor rethink of battered crypto market

November 10, 2022 8:13 AM EST

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Elizabeth Howcroft

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - A week of turmoil culminating in major crypto exchange FTX filing for bankruptcy has left investors questioning the viability of a sector already bruised by the bitcoin bubble bursting and closures of key market players.

The collapse of several crypto lenders, including Celsius and Voyager, major tokens terraUSD and Luna, and hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, had rung alarm bells even before the blow-up of FTX, headed by Sam Bankman-Fried. Crypto markets have also come under intense pressure this year as rising interest rates prompted investors... More

CZ Binance Tweets: Sad day. Tried, but crying emoji (Related to FTX Deal)

November 9, 2022 5:01 PM EST

CZ Binance Tweets: Sad day. Tried, but crying emoji (Related to FTX Deal)

Sad day. Tried, but

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FTX Investors Told That Without More Capital, Bankruptcy Likely - Bloomberg

November 9, 2022 4:58 PM EST

FTX Investors Told That Without More Capital, Bankruptcy Likely - Bloomberg

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UPDATE: FTX Faces Liquidity Shortfall of Up to $8 Billion, Sam Bankman-Fried Told Investors Wednesday - DJ

November 9, 2022 4:49 PM EST

(Updated - November 9, 2022 4:50 PM EST)

FTX Faces Liquidity Shortfall of Up to $8 Billion, Sam Bankman-Fried Told Investors Wednesday - DJ

Seeking Emergency Funding to Meet Withdrawal Requests... More

Binance Calls Off Deal to Acquire FTX - Bloomberg, Citing Spokesperson

November 9, 2022 3:53 PM EST

Binance Calls Off Deal to Acquire FTX - Bloomberg, Citing Spokesperson

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Bitcoin Falls to Low, Down 12.5% at $16,300 Following Report Binance/FTX Deal is Off

November 9, 2022 3:45 PM EST

Bitcoin Falls to Low, Down 12.5% at $16,300 Following Report Binance/FTX Deal is Off

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