Michael Saylor on the FTX fiasco: 'Unethical and illegal from the very beginning'

Saylor calls SBF the “poster child of the crypto world” while breaking down his antics, which ultimately brought the downfall of his empire.

Strike partners with Bitnob to facilitate cross-border payments into Africa

On stage at AfroBitcoin, Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced plans to improve remittance payments into Africa thanks to the Lightning Network on Bitcoin.

UK crypto bill to restrict services from abroad: Report

The regulatory amendments will broaden the powers of the country's financial regulator and put the crypto industry under tighter scrutiny.

Court sets new deadline for Celsius restructuring plan

Celsius halted withdrawals on the platform on Jun. 13 and filed for bankruptcy a month later on Jul. 14.

Texas enforcers want Sam Bankman-Fried to attend the hearing in February: Law Decoded

The Texas State Securities Board (SSB) invited the former CEO to attend the hearing on the alleged sale of unregistered securities on Feb. 2.

Bitcoin's Stagnant Crypto Dominance Points to Investor Exodus After FTX Bankruptcy

"Because of the size of this year's scandals and their far-reaching impacts, a lot of investors aren't moving to BTC because they're just leaving the space entirely," one expert said.

Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to buy crypto firms after FTX collapse

Goldman Sachs executive Mathew McDermott said that their firm is already doing its due diligence on some crypto firms.

Bitcoin 2022 bear market 'usual' despite key trend line loss — analyst

On-chain data shows BTC price holding its historical trend, and the 200-week moving average is a poor way to assess the Bitcoin bear market, Superswell says.

Silvergate CEO calls out 'short sellers' spreading misinformation

In the statement, Lane also took the opportunity to "set the record straight” about its investment relationship with FTX and the firm's “robust risk management approach.”

East African Bitcoin Miner Gridless Raises $2M Seed Round

Goldman Sachs to Spend 'Tens of Millions' on Discounted Crypto Investments After FTX Implosion: Report

The investment bank sees a bigger need for trustworthy and established players in the crypto space.

Metallica issues crypto scam alert before the 72 Seasons album launch

Cashing in on the buzz around Metallica’s new album launch and upcoming tour, scammers have started targeting metalheads through social media impersonation.

A loophole allowed FTX to secure its Aussie license without full checks: ASIC's Longo

ASIC's Joseph Longo pointed the finger at a loophole that allowed FTX to acquire an Australian Financial Services License under its watch.

Crypto Twitter uses new AI chatbot to make trading bots, blogs and even songs

A few simple prompts to a recently released AI chatbot is all Crypto Twitter needs to create trading bots, an investment thesis and a crypto-themed song.

Rumors of a new native 'Twitter Coin' emerge while Dogecoiners remain hopeful

Online tech sleuths claim to have uncovered a secret new project on Twitter, which is being referred to as "Twitter Coin."

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls on Inflation Fears but Continues Its Ride Above $17K

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US consumer watchdog probes crypto firms over deceptive ads

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating several unnamed crypto firms over possible misconduct in the advertisement of digital assets.

Ripple CTO shuts down XRP conspiracy theory from ChatGPT

An AI chatbot alleged Ripple can secretly control its blockchain through an undisclosed backdoor in the network's code and has been ridiculed by the firm's CTO.

Kentucky to scrutinize contracts offering cheaper electricity to miners

An Earthjustice lawyer said the hearings and discovery process would give Kentuckians a good idea what they would be paying for by subsidizing the facilities.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops Most Since July 2021 as Crypto Winter Cuts Profitability

Bitcoin miners are being caught between rising costs and the lower price of bitcoin.

Ether Turns Inflationary as Network Usage Slows

Ether's annualized inflation rate previously dropped below zero following the collapse of FTX-induced market volatility, which spurred a rise in Ethereum network usage. The positive inflation rate ind...

DeFi Risk-Sharing Protocol Nexus Expects Loss on Maple Credit Pool Investment as FTX Contagion Widens

Nexus Mutual, which offers an insurance alternative for decentralized finance traders, deposited some $19 million in ETH to Maple’s wrapped ether credit pool, which was rocked by Orthogonal Trading’s ...

Built With Bitcoin Foundation Opens New Technology Center in Ghana

The structure was built by Ghanian workers compensated in bitcoin, on land donated by local communities.

Crypto Markets Today: FTX Fallout Hits Maple Finance; Bitcoin Declines

The cryptocurrency-focused financial services firm won an auction to buy the company from crypto lender Celsius, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Crypto Markets Today is CoinDesk’s da...

Silvergate CEO Attempts to Address Concerns in Public Letter

Shares of the crypto-focused bank have been reeling in part due to links with failed crypto exchange FTX and sister company Alameda Research.

Chainlink ‘Smart Money’ Might Be Pulling LINK Tokens Off Exchanges to Stake Them

The blockchain analysis firm Nansen says that some crypto traders appear to be withdrawing the LINK tokens en masse ahead of Tuesday’s opening for early access to Chainlink’s new staking program.

Bitcoin price recovery possible after record realized losses and leverage flush out create a healthier market

On-chain analysis highlights a slow down in selling and improving investor sentiment which could help BTC price recover.

US House committee chair pushes back against SBF's excuse to potentially delay testimony

"It is imperative that you attend our hearing on the 13th, and we are willing to schedule continued hearings if there is more information to be shared later,” said Maxine Waters.

Bitcoin bears beware! BTC holds $17K as support while the S&P 500 drops 1.5%

BTC whales and market makers are holding their leveraged long positions, even though BTC failed to break above $17,400 on Dec. 5

Nexo leaving US, says country lacks clear regulations

The crypto lending platform says it will no longer accept new registrations, and operations for existing customers will eventually be wound down.

The Contagion Fever Breaks: NFTs Dominate Art Basel

The price of Ethereum is down nearly 65% since last year’s Miami Art Week. But this year’s global cultural phenomena saw an uptick in events, attendees and conversations around Web3 technologies and t...