Axios Harris Poll 100: Year of the tarnished titans Our annual survey of brand reputation shows just how far some of the mighty have fallen. Axios · May 23, 2023
UK Members Worry About The Risks Of Cryptocurrency And Non Existing Regulations UK lawmakers want to treat cryptocurrency trading like gambling as the fall of FTX has brought concern to world regulators. Zenger · May 18, 2023
When did Michael Lewis know about SBF? The 'Moneyball' author's forthcoming book on Sam Bankman-Fried promises to be a good one, but Lewis has yet to say when he found out his subject was a conman. Fortune · May 18, 2023
Shaq’s been on TV nonstop during the NBA playoffs—but here’s the strange tale of how he avoided FTX crypto class action papers for months The chase was part of a much publicized, multi-billion dollar class action suit brought against eleven celebrities who’d famously promoted the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. Fortune · May 17, 2023
Michael Lewis had a front row seat to Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall. He called the disgraced former FTX CEO 'the ideal subject' Michael Lewis had shadowed SBF for a year before his arrest in December. Fortune · May 16, 2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried ‘let me see everything’ for new book, says Michael Lewis The Big Short author was given unlimited access to failed cryptocurrency exchange founder for Going Infinite: the Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023
How George Santos and Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX are connected by campaign contributions The disgraced figures both wielded political donations for influence. Fortune · May 15, 2023
A former FTX insider joins the class action lawsuit against celebs like Tom Brady and Shaq who touted crypto Dan Friedberg, former compliance chief at FTX, will cooperate with lawyers bringing a class action suit against celebrity promoters. Fortune · May 12, 2023
Former FTX compliance chief turns whistleblower in crypto suit against Tom Brady, Shaq and celebrity promoters “He called us and said he wanted to help the victims,” says lawyer Adam Moskowitz. The plan is for the “class” to drop all claims against Dan Friedberg in exchange for his cooperation. Fortune · May 11, 2023
New York crypto bill exposes rifts among key regulators The financial capital of the world is debating the future of digital asset oversight. Fortune · May 11, 2023
Robinhood’s crypto revenue nearly matches last quarter’s, with plan to buy back $500 million in stock from Sam Bankman-Fried ‘ongoing’ Year-over-year crypto revenue fell 30%, but a 1% decline from the fourth quarter could be a good omen. Fortune · May 10, 2023
'Classic rush to judgment': Sam Bankman-Fried seeking to dismiss all but 3 criminal charges The disgraced founder's lawyers describe the government's response as "dramatic—and troubling." Fortune · May 9, 2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks dismissal of all but three charges in crypto collapse indictment FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a dismissal of criminal charges against him, saying prosecutors have improperly turned civil and regulatory issues into federal crimes The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks dismissal of indictment FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a dismissal of criminal charges against him, saying prosecutors have improperly turned civil and regulatory issues into federal crimes The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Axios · May 9, 2023 FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried asks court to dismiss most criminal charges against him Motion asks for 10 of 13 charges against him to be dismissed.
Fortune · May 8, 2023 The high-profile lawyers on a crusade against crypto Superlawyers Adam Moskowitz and David Boies have teamed up to crack down on the celebrities that promoted crypto
Fortune · May 8, 2023 Investors lost billions betting on crypto. Now this lawyer wants Sam Bankman-Fried, Shaq and dozens of other celeb endorsers to pay the price. Says lawyer Adam Moscowitz, who has partnered with David Boies on an all-out crypto assault: "Celebrities won’t go near crypto ads now, and we’ve had a big role in that.”
Fortune · May 3, 2023 Solana bounces back with NFTs as cofounder says FTX meltdown is ‘in the rearview mirror’ Gokal said unique projects like Mad Lads are part of what's attracting people to Solana.
Fortune · May 2, 2023 Gemini launches offshore derivatives platform as Winklevoss twins tire of U.S. crypto quagmire “If lawmakers could come together and build a clear framework for crypto companies, it would be a huge boon for the U.S.,” Tyler Winklevoss told Fortune.
PC Gamer · Apr 25, 2023 FTX collapse has done lethal damage to an up-and-coming card game Storybook Brawl says there's "no path forward," and so it's closing next week.
The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2023 John Oliver on cryptocurrencies: ‘This is all still a casino’ Last Week Tonight host examines the volatility and risks of cryptocurrencies through the collapses of Terra, Celsius and FTX
Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023 US presidential hopefuls rally against a digital dollar ahead of 2024 elections The conversation around the role of central banks in the economy has taken on a new dimension among U.S. presidential hopefuls like Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy. These politicians want to make it clear they would not support any proposals for a central bank-backed digital U.S. dollar as they make…
Fortune · Apr 20, 2023 It could be downhill after Q1 for private equity PE dealmaking held up ‘better than expected’ in the first quarter, but falling exits could put a damper on the rest of 2023.
Fortune · Apr 19, 2023 Taylor Swift avoided $100 million FTX debacle by questioning whether the exchange was selling unregistered securities The lawyer leading the class action suit, Adam Moskowitz, said Swift questioned the exchange where other celebrities didn’t.
Fortune · Apr 19, 2023 Lux Capital is betting on science-focused A.I. startups with its latest, and largest, fund Science and tech-heavy VC firm Lux Capital recently raised $1.15 billion for its eighth core fund.