Meanwhile, former CEO of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, and former CTO of FTX Trading Ltd., Zixiao (Gary) Wang, have already pleaded guilty to defrauding investors. Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas where he lived and FTX was based in December. He was then extradited to the United States to face trial. He has been released…
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FTX later challenged the regulator’s calculations, saying its digital assets seized in November were worth just $296 million. SCB said that these challenges were based on “incomplete information.” The regulator responded: The US Debtors’ continued lack of diligence when making public statements concerning the Commission is disappointing, and reflects a cavalier attitude towards the truth…
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FTX filed for bankruptcy in November following the quick collapse of the exchange after a liquidity crisis and a failed bailout by Binance. Bankman-Fried stepped down as a CEO after the string of events. The founder of the exchange was accused of "fraud of epic proportions" and is facing criminal charges for defrauding investors. Additionally,…
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The Cypriot regulator initially suspended the license of the crypto exchange on 11 November 2022 following its collapse. This came only two months after FTX obtained approval from the Cyprus financial market regulator allowing it to offer company products and services to European clients. CySEC noted that during the suspension, the exchange is not permitted…
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The prosecutors on the case have said they will not oppose bail if the defendants submit their travel documents and fulfil other conditions. In separate actions, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has also charged Ellison and Gary Wang for their roles in a multiyear scheme to defraud equity investors of the crypto trading…
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The regulator added: It is unfortunate that in Chapter 11 filings, the new CEO of FTX Trading Ltd. misrepresented this timely action through the intemperate and inaccurate allegations lodged in the Transfer Motion. It is also concerning that the Chapter 11 debtors chose to rely on the statements of individuals they have (in other filings)…
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The Singaporean regulator’s statements follow the sudden quick collapse of FTX which began with a liquidity crisis, a failed bailout, which Binance backed out from, and an over $600 million hack, forcing the crypto exchange to file for bankruptcy in the US. After the former CEO and founder of FT, Sam Bankman-Fried, was replaced, the…
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The Bahamian regulator responded: The Commission wishes to advise that it has not directed, authorized or suggested to FTX Digital Markets Ltd. the prioritization of withdrawals for Bahamian clients. The Commission further notes that such transactions may be characterized as voidable preferences under the insolvency regime and consequently result in clawing back funds from Bahamian…
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The crypto exchange FTX collapsed last week following a liquidity crunch and a subsequent hack which drained millions of dollars from the company which was already in a tough spot. As allegations of customer fund misappropriation surfaced and prompted regulatory scrutiny, investors are reluctant to provide capital to the exchange. Last week, FTX founder Sam…
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FTX General Counsel Ryne Miller shared in a tweet later that the exchange is moving their digital assets to cold storage as the FTX to mitigate damage from unauthorized transactions. FTX and FTX US appear to be affected by a Trojan. The crypto disaster unfolded on twitter as FTX customers claimed that they received SMS…
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