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The Latest Breaking News from Cryptocurrency

Matt Hancock paid £10,000 to give cryptocurrency speech

Former minister picks up hefty fee just as sector faces huge losses

The Independent UK

How a huge cryptocurrency exchange failed

The convoluted story of two intertwined companies which brought the value of cryptocurrencies to their knees.

Newsroom.co.nz

Dramatic collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX contains lessons for investors but won't affect most people

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, vast sums of money can be made or lost in the blink of an eye. In early November 2022, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, was valued at more than US$30 billion. By Nov. 14, FTX was in bankruptcy proceedings along with more than 100…

The Conversation

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David Attenborough slams Twitter over flood of fake accounts expoiting his name

'I hope no one has been misled by these dishonest advertisements' - Sir David

Daily Mirror

FTX bankruptcy is bad news for the charities that crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried generously supported

FTX, an exchange for trading cryptocurrencies, quickly became bankrupt and defunct in November 2022. Its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is broke, and the 30-year-old former billionaire could be in serious legal trouble for his alleged financial improprieties. The Conversation asked Brian Mittendorf, an accounting scholar at The Ohio State University, to…

The Conversation

Size, scope of FTX failure gets clearer as users fear worst

Just days after cryptocurrency’s third-largest exchange collapsed, the public is starting to get a feel of how messy FTX’s bankruptcy case could be

The Independent UK

Crypto's biggest player says most people shouldn't invest in crypto right now

Binance's CZ calls on the crypto community to help 'rebuild' after FTX collapse, while advising first-time investors to stay away.

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Why were so many smart people so dumb about FTX? Did they seriously just like Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘vibe’?

The collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange will cost investors billions. But why would anyone give money to a man who plays video games in important meetings?

The Guardian - UK

FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation

WASHINGTON — The spectacular collapse of major cryptocurrency exchange FTX is prompting calls for stronger regulation in Congress, where some bipartisan proposals are being characterized as too industry friendly.

Tribune News Service

Michael Hiltzik: Crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried didn't lose a $16 billion fortune. His 'fortune' was never real

The Greek tragedy unfolding in the financial press over the last week is the story of Sam Bankman-Fried, the would-be cryptocurrency tycoon and political kingmaker whose multibillion-dollar empire has sunk like the Titanic after its encounter with the iceberg.

Los Angeles Times

FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation - Roll Call

Lawmakers say the collapse of FTX should strengthen the case for Congress to pass legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry.

Roll Call

FTX made a cryptocurrency that brought in millions. Then it brought down the company

The now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX made real money off of its own digital currency, called FTT. That currency is practically worthless now, but investors continue to trade it.

WEKU

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Surge On CZ's 'Recovery Fund' Optimism: False Rally Or True Comeback?

Major coins surged on Monday, with the overall cryptocurrency market capitalization rising nearly 4.5% to $843.35 billion.

Benzinga

AFL stands by Crypto.com partnership amid fears of a cryptocurrency meltdown

League says no change to deal with Singapore-based exchange, as market is rocked by FTX collapse

The Guardian - AU

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Is the collapse of Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto empire the end of Effective Altruism?

The one-time billionaire was closely associated with Effective Altruism. Now some fear for the movement's future.

Benzinga

If You Invested $1,000 In Bitcoin 1 Year Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) had a breakout year in 2021, hitting all-time highs. Recent events have sent the entire cryptocurrency market down. Here’s a look at how an investment one year ago would be doing now.

Benzinga

Blockworks' Digital Assets Summit Showcases Crypto Solutions To Real-World Problems In Banking And Money Flow

Last month, Blockworks hosted its Digital Asset Summit (DAS) at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, England. During this event, builders, financiers and enthusiasts gathered to speak about the new world of finance and cryptocurrency that’s still developing.

WEKU

Have you invested in crypto on FTX or other platforms? We want to hear from you

A prominent cryptocurrency trading platform, FTX, has collapsed cutting off investors from their holdings. If you've invested in crypto, NPR wants to hear your story.

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Benzinga

Why This Short Seller Is Doubling Down Against Cryptocurrency, Says 'US Government Should Be Embarrassed' About FTX Debacle

Activist investor and short seller Citron Research made headlines in 2021 for attacking stocks like GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME) and other popular companies with the retail investment crowd.

Benzinga

Tom Brady Twitter Profile Picture Interception: No More Bitcoin Laser Eyes, Could It Be Due To FTX?

One of the greatest football players of all time has been a vocal supporter of cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens. With a link to the recent FTX bankruptcy, the NFL player made a social media pivot.

Fortune

‘We’ll prove them all wrong.’ Crypto backers defend sector in the wake of FTX crash

Cryptocurrency could survive the current downturn, but even industry backers say regulators need to step in.

The Independent UK

Binance proposes fund to save crypto from future failures

Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance is proposing the creation of a rescue fund that would save otherwise healthy crypto companies from failure

Benzinga

SoftBank Can't Catch A Break: Fund Invested $100M In FTX

Japanese conglomerate holding company SoftBank is positioned to take a big hit from its investments in bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The FTX losses are just the latest in a long string of disastrous investments for SoftBank in recent years that have resulted in billions of dollars of losses.

The Conversation

Crypto: what could more regulation mean for the future of digital currencies?

The founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, has called for more regulatory clarity after a week of crypto market chaos and a year in which investors are estimated to have lost US$2 trillion (£1.7 trillion).

WEKU

The downfall of FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sends shockwaves through the crypto world

Sam Bankman-Fried received huge plaudits and superstar status as the head of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Now the comments aren't so kind after FTX filed for bankruptcy protection.

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