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JPMorgan is accusing the 30-year old founder of fintech startup Frank of fraud—after paying $175 million for her company

Less than two years after buying Frank, the bank claims that Frank’s management invented numbers it provided during the due diligence process.

Fortune · Jan 13, 2023

First Thing: Trump plans tour of presidential campaign events

After slow start, events aim at giving ex-president a narrative reset after being criticized for his ‘low energy’ and inactivity, sources say. Plus, how menopause can destroy mental health

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried launches newsletter to defend himself: ‘I didn’t steal funds’

Disgraced cryptocurrency CEO Sam Bankman-Fried launched a newsletter Thursday in his latest attempt to defend himself.

Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023

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Sam Bankman-Fried claims ‘I didn’t steal funds’ in first response to FTX case

Disgraced cryptocurrency boss says FTX customers could get their money back in statement published on Substack

The Guardian - US · Jan 12, 2023

Coinbase's relationship with the media has been fraught. Brian Armstrong can fix that

The Coinbase CEO embracing mainstream media could help his company—but also all of crypto.

Fortune · Jan 12, 2023

Individual creditor names remain secret in FTX bankruptcy

The judge presiding over the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading is allowing the company to maintain a veil of secrecy over the names of individual customers and creditors

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

UK investors caught up in FTX collapse make reports to police

The total loss reported was £1.16 million, with the biggest individual loss at £1 million.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

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Sam Bankman-Fried Fights To Keep Control Of $450M In Robinhood Shares As Creditors Circle

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is facing legal battles as he attempted to keep control of his 56 million shares in the consumer trading app Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD), currently worth around $450 million

Zenger · Jan 9, 2023

Bitcoin or gold? Beware the ‘malignant tumor,’ says ‘Black Swan’ guru Nassim Nicholas Taleb

"Technology comes and goes, gold stays, at least physically. Once neglected for a brief period, Bitcoin would necessarily collapse.”

Fortune · Jan 8, 2023

'The money is gone': Bahamas tries to turn page after FTX

At a recent celebration of Christmas in the Bahamas, Bishop Lawrence Rolle sang about a half dozen songs, mostly Afro-Caribbean gospel songs

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2023

McCarthy Took $2 Million From FTX Crypto Scam Co-Founder

He hasn't said what he intends to do about the money, while other Republicans have turned FTX funds over to the U.S. Treasury.

Zenger · Jan 7, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers just filed a claim to keep his $450 million in Robinhood shares, arguing he needs them for legal fees

The disgraced crypto founder, once worth $26.5 billion, said he only has $100,000 in his bank account.

Fortune · Jan 6, 2023

Crypto Twitter, mainstream media, and who really exposed FTX

The Washington Post suggests pseudonymous Twitter accounts and Substack writers had an outsize role in exposing FTX.

Fortune · Jan 6, 2023

Kathleen Breitman of Tezos on 5 crypto trends that need to die—and 1 big reason for optimism

The downturn of 2022 culled many projects with shaky fundamentals—or that were outright frauds—but 2023 is the year that can reward honest actors in the space.

Fortune · Jan 5, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Jan 4, 2023

After a year of collapses, cryptocurrency’s future in the balance

WASHINGTON — Spectacular cryptocurrency failures in 2022 have raised the stakes for the industry amid questions about the enduring viability of a technology that advocates say has the potential to revolutionize finance.

Fortune · Jan 4, 2023

Catch up on crypto with these 5 stories

Here's a roundup of some excellent crypto and finance writing you likely missed in the last 10 days.

Roll Call · Jan 4, 2023

After a year of collapses, cryptocurrency’s future in the balance - Roll Call

The cryptocurrency industry's failures in 2023 could mean its demise or a chance to regroup and build on its cultural reach.

France 24 · Jan 4, 2023

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud charges

The founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX appeared in a New York court for an arraignment hearing on Tuesday. Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers maintained his innocence amid accusations he misappropriated customer and investor funds. The trial is set for October 2 and Bankman-Fried could still change his plea.…

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Zenger · Jan 4, 2023

Citigroup Passed On Alameda Research Partnership Due To Lack Of Risk Management: Report

Banking giant Citigroup considered partnering with Alameda Research, now-bankrupt crypto trading firm, to launch a crypto lending.

Tribune News Service · Jan 4, 2023

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty in NYC court to stealing billions from clients

NEW YORK — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty Tuesday in the multibillion-dollar fraud case against him in Manhattan Federal Court.

Tribune News Service · Jan 4, 2023

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Runoffs targeted in latest effort to tweak Georgia elections

Tribune News Service · Jan 3, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried asks judge to keep his bail guarantors secret

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried asked a judge to keep confidential the identities of two people who will help secure his bail to protect them from public scrutiny and potential harassment.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried trying to hide identities of ‘people of considerable means’ guaranteeing his $250m bail

Mr Bankman-Fried wants the judge to keep the names of two people who are guaranteeing his bail secret

Fortune · Jan 3, 2023

A judge just froze Sam Bankman-Fried’s ability to access FTX and Alameda funds days after reports of transactions from crypto wallets previously associated with him

Bankman-Fried tweeted on Dec. 30 that he was not behind the transfers, but federal prosecutors are reportedly looking into the transactions.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023

Former crypto titan Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

The 30-year-old FTX founder, formerly worth an estimated $26bn, could face a sentence of up to 115 years in US prison.

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