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Crypto Bank Silvergate Capital Surges on Lack of FTX Exposure
11.11.2022
The lender said it has no outstanding loans nor investments in the bankrupt crypto exchange
News Summary: Bitfinex & Nansen Proof-of-Reserves, BTC Volatility Hits Yearly Low in October, SEC Gets Support Against Ripple
11.11.2022
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Troubled Crypto Exchange FTX Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, CEO Steps Down
11.11.2022
The embattled crypto exchange FTX has informed the public that the FTX parent firm West Realm Shires Services, Alameda Research, and approximately 130 additional affiliated companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. FTX’s Parent Company, Alameda Research, and...
Blockfi Pauses Customers Withdrawals, Cites ‘Lack of Clarity’ on FTX’s Status as Cause
11.11.2022
Blockfi, a cryptocurrency lending platform, has announced that it is limiting the operations of its platform and pausing customer withdrawals. The company issued a letter where it states that this decision was caused by the “lack of clarity” on the current state of FTX, which...
Major VC Firm Sequoia Capital Marks FTX Investment to $0 — Says ‘Liquidity Crunch Has Created Solvency Risk for FTX’
10.11.2022
Venture capital giant Sequoia Capital is marking its investment in the embattled crypto exchange FTX down to $0. “In recent days, a liquidity crunch has created solvency risk for FTX,” the firm stressed, adding that “The full nature and extent of this risk is not known at this...
From a $32 Billion Valuation to Financial Troubles: An In-Depth Look at the Rise and Fall of FTX
10.11.2022
During the last two days, the cryptocurrency community has been dealing with the FTX fiasco after Binance revealed that it was backing out of the deal to acquire the rival exchange. Between Nov. 8-9, the crypto economy shed more than $230 billion in value as FTX’s troubles shook investors....
Sequoia Capital marks down entire $214M FTX stake to zero
10.11.2022
The venture capital firm assured partners it ran a rigorous due diligence assessment when it invested in FTX, finding the exchange to generate $1 billion in revenue and $250 million in operating income
Egyptian Fintech Raises $31 Million in Series B Funding Round
10.11.2022
Moneyfellows, an Egyptian fintech startup specializing in digitizing money circles, recently announced the close of its Series B funding round that raised $31 million. The funds will be used to finance Moneyfellows’ expansion into other markets as well as accelerate the fintech’s...
FTX Exposure Limited, Says Venture Capital Giant Sequoia
10.11.2022
In a note to Limited Partners, Sequoia says it invested just over $200 million in FTX via two funds
Meta Announces Layoffs Affecting 13% of Workforce; More Than 11,000 Employees to Be Fired Amidst ‘Cultural Shift’
9.11.2022
Meta, the social network company, has announced that it will cut 11,000 jobs, letting go of 13% of the employees in its workforce amidst a “cultural shift” in the company. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of the company, explained this decision was made due to a need to become more “capital...
Ramp, builder of crypto payment rails, raises $70M
9.11.2022
The company is building payment rails that could make crypto purchases as ubiquitous as Paypal transactions
Crypto Venture Capital Investment Slowed Further in October: JPMorgan
8.11.2022
The current pace of capital flows is less than one-third of 2021 levels
Publicly Listed Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Publishes Update After SEC Filing That Mentions ‘Restructuring’
8.11.2022
On Nov. 7, 2022, the bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific released the company’s October update after the company’s Form 8-K U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on Oct. 26, 2022. The filing noted that the company was in the process of exploring “restructuring...
Founders should consider VC firms their allies as they build in the bear market
7.11.2022
Venture capital firms offer value to startups beyond simply cash. They also bring business experience, broad networks and critical services to the table
Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan Says Decreasing Supply of Greenbacks Makes the US Dollar a ‘Better Store of Value’
3.11.2022
On Nov. 2, 2022, the American economist and 13th chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, published an opinion editorial that says he envisions a monetary “tailwind” for the U.S. dollar next year. Greenspan expects this to happen even if the Fed decides to pivot its restrictive...
Crypto Exchange Zipmex 'On Track to Sign a Majority Buyout' Following Three Arrows Capital Contagion
3.11.2022
The troubled Asian crypto exchange Zipmex is in “advanced talks” with one of its investors about a potential bailout for the company.
According to a Bloomberg report from Wednesday, the Singapore-based exchange is “on track to sign a majority buyout” agreement with an investor as early as this...
Bitpanda Founders Set Up Own Venture Capital Firm: Report
3.11.2022
The three founders of crypto exchange Bitpanda have set up their own venture capital firm, according to a report by The Block Thursday
Venture Capital Firm Paradigm To Host Crypto Tech Event on Capitol Hill
3.11.2022
The Hands On Web3 event aims to give policymakers a hands-on demonstration of the crypto technologies they could regulate
Lending Protocol TrueFi Issues Notice of Default to Invictus Capital for Failing to Repay Loan
2.11.2022
Archblock, the underwriter of the loan, will join the court-advised liquidation process in an attempt to recover assets for investors
Braavos raises $10M at Pantera Capital’s investment round
2.11.2022
Motty Lavie, the Braavos CEO, announced that a self-custodial crypto wallet Braavos had raised $10M in a funding round intending to offer self-custody in a more user-friendly way. A self-custodial crypto wallet Braavos raises $10M with the backing of Pantera Capital, a crypto-focused investment...