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ConsenSys Economist Still Has Hope for Crypto After FTX's Fall

Lex Sokolin said the sector can thrive if people develop useful applications based on blockchain technology.

ConsenSys' Lex Sokolin is still optimistic about the prospects for crypto, despite FTX's sudden collapse.  (CoinDesk)

Policy

Crypto’s Political Cash Backs Winners, But New Lawmakers Will Arrive Under FTX Cloud

The industry’s main political action committee, GMI, counts 19 victories in congressional races while defending its history of support from former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

The U.S. Capitol will see an influx of new members of Congress next year whose campaigns were supported by crypto donations. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Lender BlockFi Preps for Possible Bankruptcy Filing After FTX's Woes: WSJ

The company had previously suspended withdrawals in wake of the collapse of crypto exchange FTX last week.

BlockFi CEO Zac Prince at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Bank Silvergate Bucks Market Rally as FTX Exposure Is Questioned

Silvergate shares were down about 7% while other crypto-linked stocks rallied Tuesday.

Casa central de Silvergate Bank. (CoinDesk)

Videos

FTX Accounts Drainer Transfers Millions in Stolen Crypto, Becomes 35th-Largest Ether Holder

The unknown actor behind last week’s $600 million exploit of crypto exchange FTX transferred more than 21,555 ether (ETH), or over $27 million, in stolen funds to a single address during European morning hours on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the FTX collapse.

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What’s in the Crypto Legislation Backed by Sam Bankman-Fried?

U.S. Senators are planning to push forward with the bipartisan Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA) crypto legislation backed by Sam Bankman-Fried despite the implosion his crypto exchange FTX. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes and Bankman-Fried's political reach in the latest fallout.

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Finance

Sam Bankman-Fried Can't Stay Off of Twitter

The ex-CEO of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX claims liquidity, not insolvency, is the issue.

AI Artwork Sam Bankman-Fried SBF in Prison concept (Midjourney/CoinDesk)

Policy

The Long Arm of FTX

It's hard to overstate how much FTX embedded itself into the broader world. That could drive some of the response to its collapse.

Major League Baseball referees wore FTX-branded kits. (G Fiume/Getty Images)

Policy

FTX Fallout Adds Urgency to South Korea’s Push for Crypto Regulations: Report

An official at the Financial Services Commission says that unfair trade needs to be regulated.

Officials are currently drawing up a comprehensive regulatory framework, the Digital Asset Basic Act, expected to be finalized next year. (Jacek Malipan/ Getty)