Genesis Block Reportedly Has Over $50 Million Stuck On FTX

Genesis Block’s exposure to bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is reportedly more than $50 million. The considerable exposure has led to the firm suspending OTC trading services.  Withdrawals on the platform are said to be functional as of now.  One of Genesis’ officials formerly served as a director at FTX in Hong Kong. The firm used …

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Says FTX Collapse Will Benefit Crypto Industry in the Long Term – Here’s Why

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao says the FTX collapse is not going to destroy the crypto industry but it is a setback. In a new interview with CNBC, Zhao says the FTX collapse that sent crypto markets trading downward and emboldened skeptics is only a temporary issue on the road to a healthier industry. “This incident …

Russian bill would legalize crypto mining, sales under ‘experimental legal regime’

A bill was introduced into the Russian State Duma, the lower house of parliament, on Nov. 17 that would legalize cryptocurrency mining and the sale of the cryptocurrency mined. Cryptocurrency cannot currently be used for settlements in Russia.  The proposed law reads, “Digital currency obtained as a result of mining can be disposed of by …

$138B investment manager Man Group to launch crypto hedge fund: Report

London-based investment manager Man Group Plc is preparing to launch a cryptocurrency hedge fund, signaling continued investor appetite for digital assets in the wake of FTX’s monumental collapse earlier this month.  Bloomberg reported on Nov. 18 that Man Group is preparing to launch its crypto-focused hedge fund through its computer-led trading unit AHL. Citing private …

Banks still show interest in digital assets and DeFi amid market chaos

The cryptocurrency sector is the Wild Wild West in comparison to traditional finance, yet a number of banks are showing interest in digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi). This year in particular has been notable for banks exploring digital assets.  Most recently, JPMorgan demonstrated how DeFi can be used to improve cross-border transactions. This came …

CryptoSlate Daily wMarket Update – Nov. 17: Solana prints losses in mute market performance

Over the last 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market cap saw net inflows of around $8 billion and currently stands at $836.19 billion as of press time — up 0.98% from $828.16 billion on Nov. 17. Bitcoin’s market cap increased by 1% to $322 billion from $318.5 billion. Ethereum’s market cap rose by 1.28% to $149.1 …

Analysis of FTX and Alameda Collapse Points to Terra LUNA Fallout Starting the Domino Effect

An analysis of the FTX and Alameda Research collapse has been published by the blockchain and crypto analytics firm Nansen and the report notes that the Terra stablecoin collapse, and the liquidity crunch that ensued, likely started the domino effect that led to the company’s implosion. The study from Nansen further details that “FTX and …

Biggest Movers: LTC Rallies to 1-Week High, as UNI Snaps Recent Losses

Litecoin rallied to a one-week high on Friday, as the token rose for a second consecutive session. The move saw prices climb by close to 8% earlier in the day, and comes as crypto markets mostly traded higher. Uniswap also gained, rebounding from recent losses. Litecoin (LTC) Litecoin (LTC) was a notable gainer on Friday, …

Topps Sells out Crypto-Themed Garbage Pail Kids ‘Non-Flushable Token’ Cards

Amid the craziness tied to the FTX collapse, the latest Garbage Pail Kids (GPK) non-fungible token (NFT) collection takes aim at the crypto industry, roasting subjects like the LUNA collapse, Bored Ape Yacht Club, and Cryptopunks. Following the release, GPK’s parent company Topps explains on the firm’s NFT marketplace website that the packs of “Non-Flushable …

Brazil Based FTX Customers Organizing to File Class-Action Lawsuit

A group of customers of the recently collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is organizing to take legal action against the company. The suit would be led by Ray Nasser, CEO of Arthur Mining, and will be brought by customers who had more than $100,000 on the exchange by the time of its bankruptcy. Brazilian Customers to …

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