Fate of crypto exchange Binance hangs on US money laundering investigation
The US Department of Justice is reportedly debating the outcome of a four-year investigation into Binance for money laundering and more.
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Lawsuit puts pressure on Grayscale to open GBTC books
Fir Tree hedge fund has filed a lawsuit seeking documents from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, alleging mismanagement and conflicts of interest.
Documents reveal Alameda Research bought FTX stake from Binance
Protos reviewed documents filed by Alameda Research that reveal that it held FTX equity on its balance sheet, bought from Binance in 2021.
Alameda bought this obscure OTC desk to handle FTX banking
HiveEx, an over-the-counter trading desk, was purchased by Alameda Research in 2020 and then used to accept deposits for FTX.
Bitcoin, dictators, and weed: Meet GOP candidate Jane Adams
Adams is known for amplifying harmful rhetoric in support of anti-Semites, anti-vaxxers, and Putin, but her early career is still a mystery.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and its ties to crypto meltdowns
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) provides a way for investors to gain exposure to bitcoin, without having to own bitcoin.
Investigation finds Celsius ‘Custody’ was ploy to remain relevant
Celsius Custody didn't appropriately segregate or track customers' assets, instead relying on ad-hoc transfers to maintain appearances.
FTX bankruptcy: A complete failure, worse than Enron
In his first FTX bankruptcy declaration, former Enron Chairman John J. Ray III described "a complete failure of corporate controls."
A timeline of Genesis Trading halting crypto withdrawals
Genesis Trading's crypto lending platform has shut down withdrawals amidst contagion from the collapse of FTX.
Political donations won’t save Bankman-Fried from investigation
Even Elon Musk thinks Sam Bankman-Fried's political giving can save him from investigation. However, FTX's donations transcend parties.